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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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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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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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