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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. -
JAMES SAXTON,
farmer and stock raiser, section 11, postoffice Saxton,
was born Jan. 2, 1820, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, but his
parents were natives of the Green Mountain State.
He was raised in his native county, and spent his
boyhood days on a farm, there receiving his education.
He has made agricultural pursuits his chief occupation
through life, and emigrated to Racine County, Wisconsin,
in 1841; remained there twelve years, then moved to
Waupaca County, where he resided, until 1864, engaged in
farming and the lumber business. From there he
came to Buchanan County, Missouri, and settled on the
place he now occupies. He owns 214 acres of rich
land, improved and well stocked. Mr. S. has
taken a great interest in educational matters; he
organized the school district in which he lives, had the
first school house built, and has filled the position of
school director several terms. June 2, 1851, he
was married to Miss Milissa M. Crego, a native of
York State. She was born Dec. 31, 1828. They
have had six children, five of whom are now living:
Josephine (now Mrs. J. S. Chandler),
Louisa (now Mrs. David Louden),
Eugenie (now Mrs. Z. Garrett), Cyrus J.
and Edwin.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 971 |
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City of St. Joseph and Washington
Township -
JOHN SEBUS is a
native of Platte County, Missouri, and was born in
Weston June 24, 1856. He was there raised,
educated and resided, until 1879, spending his early
days in tilling the soil. In the summer of 1879,
he engaged in trade, in St. Joseph, with Mr.
Danckmeyer. He is a young man, of good
business qualifications, and commands the respect of his
fellow citizens. He was married in June, 1879, to
Miss Christena Thinnes. They
have one daughter, Olga Mary. His
father is still a resident of Weston. At an early
age he used to transfer goods from Leavenworth to Weston
by ox team. He is well known among the first
settlers of Northwestern Missouri.
Source: History of
Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 889 |
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City of St. Joseph and Washington
Township -
H. J. SEIP, of the
firm of H. J. Seip & Co., wholesale and retail
dealers in hard and soft coal, was born in Lehigh
County, Pennsylvania, in 1842, and in 1859, came to St.
Joseph, where he has since been actively engaged in
various pursuits. For a number of years he was in
the employ of the United States Express Company, after
which, until 1868, he was clerk for the Hannibal Packet
Company. In that year he embarked in his present
business, and until 1872 was agent for the Central Coal
and Mining Company, when the present company was
organized, which comprises Mr. Seip, J. S. Hughes, W.
D. Rankin, of Richmond, Mo., and S. W. Slayden,
of the same place. They do the largest wholesale
and retail trade in Northwest Missouri, their trade
extending into the Far West and north into Iowa.
He is a Master Mason, companion of the Royal Arch
Chapter and Knight Templar, also a member of the Knights
of Honor, A. O. U. W., and the I. O. O. F.
Source: History of
Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 889 |
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City of St. Joseph and Washington
Township -
M. SHANNON was born
in County Tipperary, Ireland, Nov. 1, 1833. His
father, James Shannon, was a miller by
occupation, and brought up his son to that calling.
In 1853, Mr. M. Shannon came to America,
locating, for a time, in Philadelphia, and then to Lacon,
Marshall County, Illinois, where, for fifteen years, he
superintended two large flouring mills. He
afterwards went to Kansas City, residing there one year,
when he took charge of the Perry Mill at Weston, in
Platte County, conducting the same two years. He
came to St. Joseph in January, 1876, where he has since
been in the milling business with R. T. Davis,
having the entire charge of the mill. He owns a
house and lot, corner Third and Isabelle Streets.
He has been twice married: First, in April, 1853, to
Miss Bridget Downey, a native of the Emerald
Isle. She died in January, 1870, and left a family
of eight children: James T., Maggie,
Annie, William, Lizzie and George,
living, and two deceased: Ellen and John.
His second wife was Liddie A. Biggs, by whom he
has five children: Liddie, Lucy and Kate,
living, and Charles and Henry, deceased.
Mr. S. was baptized in the Catholic Church and his
family are also members of that denomination.
During the persecuting in England his forefathers
worshiped with the same body.
Source: History of
Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 889 |
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Wayne Twp. -
ALBERT E. SHAW,
farmer and stock dealer, section 36, postoffice St.
Joseph, was born in Harrison County, Virginia, Sept. 3,
1844, and in 1856 went to Doniphan County, Kansas, where
he remained till 1863, then moving to Buchanan County,
Missouri. Was educated in the common schools in
his native county and was reared a farmer boy and has
followed same during life. He has for ten years
been engaged in teaching vocal music. His farm
contains 105 acres. Was in the Pawpaw Militia five
months. Mr. S. was married Sept. 20, 1865,
to Miss Mary E. King. She was born
in Buchanan County, Missouri, Nov. 8, 1850. They
have had five children, four of whom are living: Anna
L., born Oct. 15, 1867; Wm. v., born Dec. 13, 1869;
Maggie B., born Mar. 9, 1872; and James C.,
born Aug. 28, 1879.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 1005 |
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Crawford Twp. -
JOHN W. SILER, farmer and carpenter, sections 30 and 31,
postoffice Wallace, was born in Burks County, Virginia,
Sept. 7, 1842. Emigrated to Missouri in 1845 with
his parents. They settled in Platte County, where
he received a good common school education. Was
married, in 1869 to Miss Sarah E. Way, a native
of Virginia. She was born July 4, 1851. They
have had five children: Lena, born Dec. 30,
1872; Zela, born July 28, 1875; Margaret,
born Nov. 13, 18177; William, born Jan. 26, 1880;
Charles E., born Mar. 9, 1871, died Sept. 4,
1872. Has been school director. Has 116
acres of land, made by his own industry; it is all under
fence and in a good state of cultivation.
Source: History of Buchanan
County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 1053 |
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Tremont Twp. -
CAPT. JOHN N. SMITH, farmer and stock raiser, section2,
postoffice Garrettsburg, was born June 22, 1827, in Lee
County, Virginia, and came west with his parents in the
fall of 1838, settling in Buchanan County, Missouri.
His father took up a claim, built a cabin, and commenced
farming. This claim is now known as the Waller
Grove farm. Mr. Smith, during his
life-time, did his share towards making the county what
it now is. He died Sept. 9, 1849. John N.
spent his boyhood days on the farm, and received his
education in the schools of those days. In 1849,
he commenced raising hemp, and thus continued until the
war broke out in 1861. In July, 1861, he joined
what was known as the Buchanan Rangers, and was elected
second lieutenant. He went South with Bogard's
battalion, and took part in the battle of Lexington.
Returned home, and remained there until October, 1863,
when he joined the home militia on the 21st of November.
Was elected captain of Company H, Twenty-first Regiment
Enrolled Missouri militia, and was put on duty at the
Block House, on the Platte River, there remaining until
May, 1864, when the company were relieved and sent home.
They were again called into service in July, and were
disbanded in November, 1864. In the fall of 1865,
he took a trip across the plains as "wagon boss," and
returned that winter. Since that time he has given
his attention to agricultural pursuits. Owns a
fine farm of 100 acres, well stocked, and a good
vineyard. Filled the position of road overseer for
five years and school director three terms, and is noted
for always being on the jury. Captain S.
was married Oct. 23, 1851, to Miss Elizabeth Hamner,
a native of Indiana, born Feb. 5, 1834. They have
had eight children, five of whom are living - James
N., William T., Jefferson D.,
Alexander S. and Charles G.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 971 |
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Tremont
Twp. -
H. K. SNYDER, farmer and stock
raiser, section 27, postoffice Agency, was born Aug. 7,
1830, and was brought to this state in 1839. They
first settled in Nodaway County, and came from there to
this county in 1840. H. K. has made this
his home since, having been engaged in farming. He
has assisted in improving several farms in this
vicinity, and now owns 415 acres of land, which is well
improved, containing a handsome residence. He has never
been an office seeker but has always given his attention
to his legitimate business. During the late war he
espoused the Union cause, and served nine months in the
provisional militia and held the position of sergeant.
The exposure and bad weather injured his health. Mr.
S. has filled the positions of school director and
road overseer several terms. Was married, Feb. 23,
1860, to Miss Martha A. Miller, a native of
Kentucky. They have had six children: Oliver M.,
Mary M., Charles E., Martha A.,
Emma W. and Eliza E. Himself, wife, and
three of the children are members of the Baptist Church.
Source: History of Buchanan
County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 972 |
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Tremont Twp. -
CAPT. JOHN R. SNYDER,
farmer and stock raiser, section 27, postoffice Agency,
was born Jan. 2, 1841, in Tremont Township, Buchanan
County, and was reared at his birthplace, spending his
boyhood days on the farm and receiving his preparatory
education in the schools of this vicinity. He then
attended Pleasant Ridge College, Platte County, for two
years. He is an excellent carpenter and erects all
his own buildings. During the late war he assisted
in organizing the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and was
elected captain of Company B, Twenty-fifth Regiment.
At this time he was almost a mere boy, but
notwithstanding he held the position of captain in three
different organizations. Since the war he has
given his attention to farming. The home farm
contains 205 acres of well improved land; also owns 300
acres in section 35. He moved to Hiawatha, Kansas,
in August, 1878, and remained there three years, for the
purpose of educating his children, and also for the
benefit of his health. Then returned to this city.
He has always taken a great interest in educational
matters, and has filled the position of school director
for ten years, and has also been road overseer several
terms. Was married, Sept. 24, 1863, to Miss
Mary E. Ridge. She was born Sept. 24, 1842, in
Indiana, but was reared principally in this county.
They have three children: Annie E., Jessie W.
and James R. Mrs. S. is a member of
the Baptist Church.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 972 |
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Rush Twp. -
GREENUP SUTTON,
farmer and breeder of fine stock, section 26, postoffice
Rushville, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, Nov. 6,
1843, and when twelve years of age, his parents moved to
Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has been reared on a
farm. Was for two yearsw engaged in the mercantile
trade at Rushville, and was also employed in the harness
trade one year in the same place. Outside of the
various occupations mentioned, Mr. S. has been
engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has for a few
years been dealing in fine blooded stock of all classes,
and was one of the first to begin the handling of
thoroughbreds in his locality. His farm contains
140 acres, all of which is well improved, having one of
the best barns in the county. Was married in
January, 1869, to Miss Phebe Elliott, who was
born in Kentucky, in January, 1842, and came to this
county in 1845. They have had three children, two
of whom are living - Selden and Emma.
Source: History of
Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881 - Page 1018 |
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