| [view page] | 1875, AUG. 607 THE ESKRIDGES
I. ELIZA FOX, married Dec. 28, 1865, John Eskridge; 9 children.
II. JOHN E. FOX, b. April 2, 1849; married Nov. 9, 1871, Virginia E. Phillips. Children:
1. Sarah Fox
2. Mattie Fox
3. Howard Fox
4. Walter Fox
III. JAMES V. FOX, b. Sept. 25, 1853; married in Sept. 1876, Mary Havens, of Daviess County, Mo. Children:
1. Annie R. Fox, b. July 17, 1877
IV. GEO. D. FOX, b. June 24, 1858; married March 29, 1877, Ida Winn, of Daviess County, Mo. Children:
1. Sarh M. Fox
2. Laura Fox
3. William H. Fox
4. James Fox
5. Charles Fox
6. Mary E. Fox
William A. married second Rachel Vallandingham, widow of Austin Vallandingham. She died, childless, December 28, 1884.
William A. married third, in May, 1890, Mrs. Mary E. Little. She survived him and went to Arkansas.
Colonel John H. Winston
THE ESKRIDGES
Mrs. James Fox was an Eskridge. Her mother was a Moxley, who was descended from the Lee family, of Virginia.
Aug. 14 - A frightful accident occurred on the C., R. I. & P. Railway, five miles south of Plattsburg, in which one was killed and thirty wounded.
Aug. 16 - DR. JACOB LARRY, of Iatan, took strychnine and then blew his brains out with a pistol. He was born in South Carolina; came to Atchison, Kansas, in 1856, graduated at Charleston Medical Collegein 1861, entered the Southern army, and served several years; in 1864 he married Miss L. A. Hudson, located in Iatan in 1866, and was fast rising in public favor. His wife survived him. Children:
1. Gladys Larry
2. Ernest Larry
3. Marsden Larry
4. Albert Larry
Zach Roy, while drunk, lay down on the railroad track between Camden Point and Tracy, and while asleep, was run over and killed by cars.
CORNELIUS COOPER
Aug. 18 - Cornelius Cooper died three miles north of Platte City. He was born in Franklin County, Va., June 22, 1802, and came to Platte in 1844. His widow was Nancy, and children: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1897, JAN. 1086 BUSINESS MEN
PRICES [edit] |
| [view page] | 1884, APRIL 796 WILLIAMS FAMILY
Isaac, who committed suicide near Dearbon in 1895;
W. H. Williams
Easter Williams
G. W. Campbell
VII. JOHN W. WILLIAMS
Julai Burgess
Sarah Owens (ii)
Trial, murder, Alf. Spencer
1. John M. Williams
Linie Finney
Alice B. Campbell
Flora Williams
VIII. WILLIAM W. (BUD) WILLIAMS
Louisa Asher
1. Esther A. WIlliams
William B. Baughman
2. Martha J. Williams
T. J. Bashford
Frankie Bashford
Chas. Crook
3. Mary F. Williams
4. Edith M. Williams
5. Lydia Williams
J. L. Johnson
6. John S. Williams
7. Julia Williams
S. S. Cox
8. Lora Williams
Woods
IX. ANN WILLIAMS
John Baughman
Dr. B. F. Records
April 22 - Two-inch snow
blacksmith shop
Barry is trying to get a turnpike to Kansas City
April 23 - Tracy is applying to be made a school district separate from Platte City.
MAY
COUNTY FINANCES [edit] |
| [view page] | 1339, JUNE. :28 THE BRASFIELDS.
THE BRASFIELDS.
Jam 10~Major James Braseld died at l1is home on Todds
(reel;. His widow, Jane, and his oldest son, Thos. V. R., were
appointed. November 9, administrators, with the will annexed.
The father of deceased was Vylie Roy Braseld, of English line-
age. born in Virginia April 19. 17 66; removed to Kentucky, and
n1d Elizabeth Berry, daughter of Thoinas. She was b. November
4. 1771, and d. October 21. 1837. Their son,
JAMES BRASFIELD
\as b. in Clark Co., Ky., September 25, 1790, and d. in Platte.
June 10, 1839. He was a major in the Var of 18121ost an eye
in the service, drew a pension to the day of his death, md, June
6, 1816, Jane Laerty, b. Februa.ry 5, 1799, d. January 15, 1880.
She was a dr. of Thos. L-atferty, of Scotch parentage, b. J anuary
14, 1771, d. July 25, 1828, and his wife, Eleanor Strode, b. in Vir-
ginia, February 16. 17 3, and d. April 17, 1868.
Maj. James Braseld received a nished education, read
extensively, and was a chaste writer of both prose and poetry.
He was sheri of Clark County, Kentucky, for eight years, and a
practical surveyor of large experience. He came with his family
to Clinton Co., 310.. in 1834, and removed thence to Platte, in the
spring of 1838. He was the surveyor who. under Commissioner
M. M. Hughes, xed the northern line of Platte County. Children:
I. THOMAS WYLIE ROY BRASFIELD, b. in Cla.rk C0,. Ky..
Sept. 6. 1817; d. in Platte Nov. 8. 1873. He was tall a.nd
handsome, and highly esteemed for intelligence, honor. and
integritv. He 1nd Elizabeth Breckinridge, b. 1829; d. May
15. 1883. She was a dr. of Len. Breckinridge, of Clay. Children:
1. -/(l)II(.S Binscld, Went to Oregon, md a Miss Smith,
and has reared a family.
2. John C. Br(1.9cId. b. 1841. a Knight and an Odd Fel-
low. md. Dec. 22. 1864. Minerva (Minnie) Thatcher,
dr. of Daniel. She was b. Sept. 22, 1848. d. at Lib-
-rty. Mo.. March 19, 1891. and buried at Smithville.
("h: [0] James XV. Braseld: [9] John S.: [9] Morton
ll)O(l{l2 and ["7] Eleanor (Nellie). Mr. J. C. Bras-
tield is mm a merchant of Smithville. He married second.
lbw-. $23). 1895. Mollie E. Duncan. dr. of Theo.
. Nollie I{ru.s-/iwhl ml Dr. (". H. Morton. He d. at Smith-
ville .m. (3, 1885. and was buried at the Braseld
(mm-1c-i. in Platte. (hz ["] Loar Morton. md
Sitlm- \illi:nns: W] John S.. md Miss Rollins.
1. /.o/n)I /II.-/N717, lb. 194: (l. .H,Q 2?, 19.92
7. I-Illrn /III.-/iv]:/. ml 1st. Fl:llll Brooks; married second.
.unnm-rill-. Live in Oregon.
ll/711" In. lfrr/.x-/irhl. m4l lst. l)evenbe1 19. 1872. Elwilda
He in-rr. dr. of John L. Children: ["1 Ernest; [73] Lou.
llv IH(l .(l. llnl-ll:-0 llnwl. X0 eh,
-i
....
V.
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| [view page] | 1842, FEB. 47 OFFICIAL SRUVEY
Martha Ambrose, administratix of Wm. Ambrose. Bond $1,500.
Matthias Masten, administrator of his son, Joseph Masten.
Feb 9 - Park & Parsons are granted tavern license at Parkville.
Feb 11 - The county clerk is ordered to procure copies of the Official Survey of the lands of Platte County. The field-notes were furnished. The consisted of two thick square volumes, of 1,100 pages each, and are now in the possession of the county surveyor. They are invaluable, and I have made and indexed a copy for use in my business of abstractor of title.
MARCH
March 28 - Judge Atchison held circuit court in the new and unplastered court-house.
Enrolled as attorneys, R. P. Charles, I. N. Jones, and W. P. Hall.
APRIL
April 9 - The county court incorporated Platte City, with N. Burrows, W. E. Black, W. P. Dougherty, D. S. Irwin, and Mark McCausland, trustees.
MAY
May 1 - The annual county statement shows:
Receipts $3,503.19
Expenditures 2,824.64
Principal of Township School Fund 10,876.06
May 4 - Edward Clarke, administrator of Abner Bozarth, with his annexed. He left a widow and two daughters. The widow m'd Col. Lewis Burnes. (See.)
JUNE
June 3 - Elisha Green buys Lot 6, Block 28, in Platte City. Here he erected the hotel know as the Green House. His enterprise and public spirit gave a new impulse to the improvement of Platte City.
June 20 - Allen McLane announced himself a candidate for the Legislature, but is beaten, on account of his oppposing the sacrifice of 16th sections to the "squatters".
JULY
July 13 - Circuit court held by Judge Atchison in the court house. Bright B. Martin, a son of Zadock, is enrolled as an attorney.
AUGUST
RESULT OF THE ELECTION
Aug 1 - Senator, Andrew Johnston; Congressman, James M. Hughes; Representatives, Bethel Allen and J. A. White; Sheriff, J. H. Owen; Assessor, W. C. Remington. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879, DEC. 693 J. LIGGETT.
Allison, 1). Sept. 10, l8. and died Sept. 21. 1872; no
children.
VII. LYl)I- Sl.0... 1. Feb. 17.1844; ml Feb. 113. 1876}. Jacob 8.
Lewis. Children:
1. Joscpli Lcui.s-. b. Aug. 7. 1877.
2. H811-3/It 11. l.cui.s, b. Feb. 8. 1871.
3. John A. L(Ni.-, b. April 28, 1887.
DE(,EMBE1{.
Dcc. 2Xine carloads of hogs sliipped from lracv by Link
& McComas.
Dcc. .;The first snow.
Dec. 8
Elder A. C. )l("K(((1 lectures on Science, Literature. and
Art.
The furniture factor at Vesto1i has started up again. and
is running day and nigzlit.
Shipments from Trac: B) Pope & Bruce. 1. cars of prod-
uce; by McCon1as, 2-5 cars: by Link. (Jhinn & Davis. :.,.;()0 hlishels
of apples and 79 cars of wheat.
A. J. Jaques is mining coal near Farley.
Knrtz & Bro. move their stock of l)0()l{S. stationer. ll(.. tn
the southeast corner of Main and Second Streets, Platte City.
JOHN LIGGETT.
Dec. 13John Liggett died near Ridgelv. He was born in
Wythe County, Va.. November 11. 1808. He was a son of Thomas
Liggett. He married Jannarv 24. 1828. .ancV Simpson, born
July 1,1810; came to Clay with his father. and in 1837. when
Platte was open for settlement, came to the Forks of Platte
(l?reston Township). He was then the father of ve children. He
entered land by preemption, and followed farming until h-is death.
In intelligence and enterprise he stood among the foremost of the
settlers. Children:
I. EMERAANDA LIGGrETJ, b. April 9. 1829; d. in 1858; ind
Vn1. T. Val1ace. Children:
1. James. 2. .a.nc;z/. 3. John. 4. JIur,1/.
5. Jane Wtlllacc. (3. 4][(I.th(I.
II. EXOC-H LIGGETT. b. Jan. 6, 1831: died. single. June 1. 1852.
HI. ELIZABETH LIGGEl"I, 1. Way 16. 1.:%3: (1. in 1873: Ind
John Evans. Children:
1. Allen Er~a.n..-. 2. Jlurrtlm. md a. (irowther.
3. EIi.:abcz. Ewms. md a Miller. of Kansas.
4. J0ImErm1.e. 5. S(nnmI. All non-resident.
IV. V. P. LIG(rETI. b. Aipril 20. 1835; 1nd Margzaret Jeiinings,
dr. of Moses. Children:
1. Janzcs I.ir1,r/cff.n1(la Logsdon. 2. En-ncli.
3. George I/2g(/cit. md Feb. 23, 1882. 101:1 J(l]I1ln{1S.
Lecture course orgzmized for the coniing winter.
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| [view page] | 1847, FEB. 89 THE HUVENDAHLS.
left a Widow. Judith, and a son. Henry. The widow m'd March 2,
1884, David Vaughn.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 4 - The county pays Thos. Gray $100 for digging a public
well near the center of Block 25 in Platte City.
The county pays Davis and Paxton $70 for investigating the
Township School Funds; and Denver Shrock and McCurdy are
appointed to investigate the Revenue Fund and the Three per
cent Fund.
Feb 5 - F. Marshall resings the office of County treasurer. and
James S. Thomas is appointed in his place.
The storming of Fort Pueblo-de-laos, by Gen. Price.
The M. E. Church of Platte City purchases Lot 3 Block 33,
for $50. and two years later erects a frame church 25x40 feet.
Feb - 6 Mary Rupe. administrattrix of David Rape. Bond.
$2,000.
MARCH
March 2 - Circuit Court: James Davis is enrolled as an
attorney.
HENRY HUVENDAHL
March 3 - Henry Buvendahl buys land north of and adjacent
to Weston. He was b. in Hesse-Cassel, Germany, Sept. 3. 1828;
d. in Weston in July. 1896. His father. John H. Huvendahl, was b.
Jan. 7, 1780; and l1is motlier. Mary A. Brill. b. Jan. .36, 1788. They
came to America. in 1834. a11d settled at Weston in March, 183.).
Their son. Henry Huvendahl. md March 6. 1853, Amanda Fortune,
0. Feb. 16. 1838. Tlieirs is a, Christian family, zealous of good
works. They are all workers in the 8-lmrr-l1 and 811ndavs(:hool.
Cllildrenz
I. ELIZABETH HUVENDAHL. b. .[a1rl1 28. 1851; md -Der.
29. 1870. Willia1n S. Siler. Children:
1. Lewis H Siler. md Dec. 25. 1894. Dora B. Bious. of
Dearborn. 2. C. (l. Siler. 3. Artie. 4. .Vormn-n.
5. Estella. 6. James Siler.
II. LYDIA A. HUVENDAHL. 1). Sept. 14. 1858; d. May 16. 1896:
md Nov. 24. 1881. Chas. B. Carrico. Children:
1. Alma Carrico.
III. MARY. b. Oct. 4. 1860; m'd March 8. 1882, Price S. Simmons.
son of Peter. Children:
1. Bertha. 2. Gertie Simmons
IV. LOTTIE. b. Aug. 8. 1864; m'd Nov. 24. 1890. Hickman J.
Kruser, son of Wi1liam. Children:
1. Vernie Kruser
V. HENRIETTA. b. June 11. 1866. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1863, JAN. 337 THE VINEYARDS.
Kansas City. and engaged iii the real estate and loan busi-
ness with success. I had much correspondence with him,
and can testify to his strict integrity. lIe d. Nov. :35, 1888.
IV. L. BRUCE \II.SON.
JV. C-HARLES P. VILSON, md Fannie Campbell, dr. of Rev.
V. C. Campbell, who had charge of this circuit in 1878-80.
Mr. \ilson is traveling for several mercantile houses. Children:
1. Fred Wilson. 2. Logan.
THE VINEYARDS.
Jan. 7-Jesse Vineyard having died. Mary S. Vineyard, his
widow. administered. Bond. $2U.()()0. Three of the Vineyards
came to Platte. and settled on Pleasant Ridge. Their intelli-
gence, wealth. and enterprise gave them a high position in civil
and religious life.
I. JESSE VINEYARD. md .Ia.ry S. Owens. dr. of Nathaniel
Owens. and a half-sister of the celebrated Sam Owens, of
Independence. Her sister Nancy married John W. Vine-
yard. and her sister Ella M. Owens married A. G. YWilliams.
See. Mrs. Jesse Vineyard spent l1er later years in Wes-
ton. where she died July 4. 1877. Children:
1. John N. Tine;/(zvrd. md Dec. 13. 1866. Emma Pence. dr.
of Lewis. Sept. 30, 1872. he killed himself, taking
poison.
2. Benj. R. IIII(I/(l7(I, md Emma Hogan. He is a success-
ful attorney at Kansas City.
3. J[(1rg/ Cazerinc (Ktttc) Tine;/m(I. md Sept. :38. 11.77. H.
Clay Cunningham. b. in Kentucky Jan. 20. 1848. a
son of Judge \illiam E. Cunningham a11d Sarah
Owens. They live on the old Vineyard estate. be-
tween Platte City and Weston. and are engaged in
rearing blooded stock. They have no children. but
have adopted Miss Bettie Thorp. a lovely girl.
II. JOHN W. VINEYARD. md Nancy Owens. sister of the Wife
of his brother Jesse. They had children. but all are gone.
III. BRICE \. VINEYARD. was a. man of nished education.
and built up Pleasant Ridge College. which afterwards
continued under the presidency of Aller. Himrod. Bruner.
and others. and was nally burned down.
Jun. I0Col. James A. Price. now at Yeston. requires Clark
& Bourne. editors of the flonscrnltor. to give bond iii the sum of
$3.000. for their loyalty. The paper changes its tone. and compli-
ments Col. Price in equivocal terms.
Jun. 31Col. Jas. A. Price passed from \eston to Parkville.
arresting 25 disloyal men. requiring bonds of them. and seized
guns and ammunition secreted in the houses of George Roberts
and others.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. IThe,.Iissouri River is frozen over. and many slaves
22-
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| [view page] | 1857, APRIL. 234 ETI-IAN ALLEN.
APRIL.
April 4The Platte City Wceklg/ Atlas is issued by Ethan
Allen, at $2 per year. His terms for advertisements are: A
square of 12 lines, rst time, $1; all subsequent insertions, half
price each; administra.tors notice. $2; nal settlement notice,
$2.50; business card. $5; announcement of candidate. $3: obitu-
aries. 50 cents per square.
I have full les of the Atlas. and henceforth my data will be
more reliable.
ETHAN ALLEN.
Ethan Allen was descended from Gen. Ira Allen. brother of
the illustrious Ethan Allen, who demanded the surrender of
Ticonderoga in the name of the great Jehovah and the Co-nti-
nental Congress The father of Ethan Allen. Jr., was Anson
Hall Allen. born July 7, 1806. and Marena Morehouse was his
mother. Ethan was born in New York August -:1, 1834; married
&ptember 20, 1857, A11n Rachel Musgrove, born March 27, 1838;
died February 13, 1895. Mr. All-ens paper. the Atlas. was admir-
ably conducted. and the literary talent of a large number of con-
tributors puts to shame the partyridden and sycophantic sheets
of to-day. Poetry sparkled in every number, and the young and
ambitious made something interesting, besides politics. Mr.
Allen lives now a.t Lexington. Mo., and stands among the foremost
in the State editorial fraternity. Children:
I. MARY ELIZ. ALLEN. b. in Platte City Dec. 28, 1858.
II. VERGILLA ALLEN. b. May 1860.
III. OLIVIA ALLEN. b. Nov. 14. 1863.
IV. FRANCES CORNELIA ALLEN. b. Sept. 1. 1866.
V. ETHAN ALLEN (iii). b. Nov. 4. 1868.
VI. ANNIE ALLEN. b. June 26. 1871.
THE ACADEMY STOCRHOLDERS.
The Academy stockholders having chosen H. B. Todd. W. M.
Paxton. and IV. A. Fox a building committee. A. V. Henning
takes the contract to build the Academy. at 3515.000.
Platte (ity is on a boo1nnot a house to rent.
H. (lay Cockrell is announced for probate judge.
A. V. Henning advertises for brick and stone-masons.
The .~al(-mv committee calls for one-half the subscriptions.
The --atlu-nrv is to be nished by the rst .londav in November.
when it is to dedicated and opened.
J. F. Pitts oc1s the reward of $100 each. for the capture and
return of two runaway slaves.
Sales of real estate: IV. J. Norris to C. F. Spencer. 302
.ltl(.1. int-lmling T1-at-v. at $45 per acre. John Bane to J. W.
(hristv. 80 acres at $40; and James A. Headley to Gen. Je. Wil-
liams. 160 acres at $:.5.
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| [view page] | 1891, JAN. 935 BUSINESS MEN
JANUARY
Jan. 1 - Col. T. W. Park is appointed assistant secretary of state, under Secretary Lesueur.
Platte County has six saloons - Clay and Clinton have none.
The war in Chili is raging. It continues until Valparaiso is taken, and President Balmacedo escapes and commits suicide.
Weather - A four inch snow.
JAMES W. HARRIS dies east of New Market. He was born in Roanoke County, Va, May 5, 1838; came here in 1859; married May 5, 1869, Nannie Stafford, born July 29, 1843. Children:
1. B. Marvin Harris, b. Jan. 25, 1870
2. Ralph M. Harris, b. June 8, 1880
3. Cynthiana Harris, b. March 16, 1882
Jan. 9 - The Bank of New Market opened, with Hillix president, and J. Bryant cashier. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1885, DEC. 828 C. H. BLACK.
CHRISTOPHER HARRIS BLACK,
Who was born February 17, 1816, in Kentucky. Coming to Missouri in 1838, he settled on farm adjoining Ridgely, and made two additions to the town. He married, first, February 4, 1840, Elizabeth Banta. (See.) Oh:
I. ROBERT H. BLACK, married Elizabeth Newman, dr. of D. D. Newman (see).
II. FANNY BLACK, married Stokely Holland, and went to Colorado, where she died, leaving:
1. Dee Holland.
III. HENRY HARRY BLACK (see), b. Feb. 13, 1847; md Feb. 13, 1873, Julia Lucinda Burnham, d. Dec. 19, 1885. Children:
1. Lula Black, b. Oct. 16, 1873; married Nov. 5, 1891, W. J.
Newman. (See)
2. Fannie Black, b. Aug. 16, 1875; married Henry Newman. (See)
3. John Black, b. July 2, 1878; married Jan. 24, 1897, May Snell
Mr. H. H. Black married 2d, Mrs. Mary J. Marchant, nee Burnham, sister of first wife. She died, and he married 3d, Mrs. Eliza J. Goodwin, nee Burnett. N0 children by second and third wives.
IV. MAHALA BLACK, married Thos. Standiford, son of Thos.
Mr. Chris. H. Black married, second, Mrs. Susan Daily, nee Burnham, and had:
V. WILLIAM BLACK, married Belle Beery, dr. of John A. (See.)
Children:
1. Clyde Black. 2. Norris Black.
VI. HARRIET BLACK, married William Sullivan. They live in Clay; 9 children.
VII. MAGGIE E. BLACK, married Feb. 12, 1885, M. E. Barnard. Children:
1. Chris. B.
Dec. 20 - Fifty additions to the Baptist Church at Weston, under the preaching of Elder J. J. Burnett.
W. H. KIDWELL having died, Thomas D. Rose administered. His widow was Mary A., and their children: 1. Edward, 2. Albert, 3. Frederick
Dec. 24 - Christmas Trees at Platte City; the Baptists at their church, and the Methodists and Presbyterians at the opera house
Dec. 31 - Bank Deposits - Edgerton Bank, $44,743.60; Wells & Co., $71,999.24.
MARRIAGES IN 1885 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED
February 1 - W. H. Shields married Hettie J. Pierce
February 4 - George L. Kirk married Annie M. Thornhill
February 11 - William Cook married Nannie Pennington
March 9 - Rev. Henry Barton married Nannie E. Campbell [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858, SEPT. 264 KANSAS AFFAIRS.
KANSAS AFFAIRS.
Sept. 23 - A letter of this date states: Business in Kansas is
dead. The town of Delaware has come to nothing-peop1e are
leaving for the Colorado mines. Lands near Leavenworth sell at
from $10 to $15 per acre. Stay laws. Valuation laws. and home-
stead laws so protect debtors that collections are almost
impossible.
LEAVENWORTH ISLAND
Sept. 27 - Weeden Meshon having led his affidavit, stating
that the Missouri now (1858) runs west of the island, the acting
commissioner of the General Land Office decided that. with that
testimony before him. he would regard the island as subject to the
jurisdiction of Missouri. The case was em parte, and no inquiry
was made as to the facts when the limits of the State were ex-
tended west to the Missouri.
OCTOBER
Oct. 1 - An Argus of the 29th of October, 1858, is in my hands.
Jas. W. Denver resigns as governor Kansas.
The overland mail now comes from San Francisco in 25 days.
PHILEMON HAWKINS.
Oct. 5 - Philemon Hawkins having died, his widow, Lydia E. Hawkins administered. Bond, $40,000. Children:
I. ELIZA ELLA HAWKINS, d. March 2, 1870; married William H. Elliston, son of William, of Grant County, Ky. Children:
1. James P. Elliston
2. Lena L. Elliston
3. Mary J. Elliston, married William Loller. Children:
[a] Mary Loller
[b] Ethel Loller
[c] William Loller
[d] Nellie Loller
[e] Birdie Loller
4. Margaret Elliston, married Richard Hamilton, dead. She still lives in New Market. Children:
[a] Laura Hamilton, married Eugene Doty; 1 child.
[b] Charles Hamilton
[c] Birdie Hamilton
5. Aug. Payne Elliston, married Sallie Jones. He is dead. She still lives in Weston. Children:
[a] Wood Elliston
[b] Verd Elliston
[c] Ernest Elliston
[d] Grace Elliston
[e] Pearl Elliston
6. W. W. Elliston
7. Alonzo Elliston
William H. Elliston married second, Polly Henson and had:
8. Thos. Elliston, b. Feb 18, 1861; married Dec. 9, 1891, Kate E. Steele.
9. John Elliston
II. LUCINDA HAWKINS, married William L. Stephens
Philemon married 2nd, Lydia Elston and had:
III. CANBY HAWKINS, b. April 10, 1859, married Mary Polk, dr. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1848, MAY. 102 THE HERNDONS.
the Landmark was sold to J. B. Mundy. But an insidious disease had already attacked his frame and Feb. 6, 1890. he was called to a glorious reward.
He was an ardent Mason, and found delight in the
duties of that faternity. Children: [1] Louise Valliant, b. Aug. 10, 1868; d. Aug. 5, 1890. She enjoyed the distinction of being the Daughter of Belt Commanderv." But she did not live long to Wear the mantle. which no other young lady has been thought worthv to take up.
[b] Laura Valliant, b. June 30, 1873.
[c] E. Darst Valliant, b. Oct. 6, 1875; an officer in the Camden Point Military Institute.
[d] Augusta S. Valliant, b. July 22, 1878;
[e] Thos. R. Valliant, b. June 28, 1881;
[f] Margaret Valliant, b. Dec. 9, 1885;
[g] Varda M. Valliant, b. Aug. 22. 1888.
2. John. E. Durst, b. Aug. 31, 1849; married Cassie Elley, b. Feb. 13, 1855. Children: [a] Elley Durst. Live in Bates County. Mo.
III. SETH R. HERNDON. married Ange Shortridge. Children:
1. Dora.
2. Judge W. S. Herndon, b. Nov. 5, 1855; married Nov. 28, 1892. Maggie McPhetridge, of Plattsburg. He studied law and was enrolled a. member of our bar April 4, 1881. After practicing in Platte City. he removed
Oct. 20, 1883 to Stewartsville, and thence to Plattsburg. Having received the Democratic nomination for judge of this circuit, he was elected in November 1892. to that office, which he now holds.
3. Albert S. Herndon. 4. Harri/. 5. Julia.
IV. EDWARD B. HERNDON. d. in May 1853. unmarried.
V. HENRY HERNDON, married March 31, 1863. Augusta A. Young.
She died, and he married again. They live in California
VI. SUSANNA HERNDON. b. in Kentucky Mav 21, 1838; d.
March 9, 1877: married Nov. 2, 1863. Huston McFarland. b. in
Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Dec. 28, 1813: d. June 8. 1888. He
removed to Cooper (o.. Mo.. and thence. in 1837. to Platte.
He married 1st by Whom he had
1. William McFarland
Huston McFarland had by his second wife, Sus. B., Children:
2. Maggie McFarland, b. Jan. 14, 1852; d. Feb 17, 1889; married Nov. 3, 1887, Arthur G. Meads. No ch.
3. Mary McFarland, b. March 17, 1867; married Nov. 3, 1887, Clinton B. Cockrill, b. Sept. 11, 1862, son of Clinton Sr. They now live at the old Cockrill homestead, two miles west of Platte City.
[a] Maggie May Cockrill [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, MARCH. 571 THE STANDIFORDS
1. William Liggett, married Maggie Gaines, dr. of Pres.
IV. NANCY STANDIFORD, married Mitchell Newell, of Kansas
William Standiford (i), married 2nd, Kesiah Bradley
V. MARY STANDIFORD
VI. RHODA STANDIFORD, married a Manuel
VII. ELLA STANDIFORD
VIII. LENA STANDIFORD, married George F. McKnight
III. DODSON STANDIFORD
Was a cousin of Thomas and William, married Amanda McManaway, lived near Edgerton
I. ELIZA STANDIFORD, married William Davis
II. MELCANA STANDIFORD, married Allen J. Scott
III. MARGARET STANDIFORD, married Henderson Workman
IV. ANGELINE STANDIFORD, married John Hightower
V. JANE STANDIFORD, married S. S. Stone, son of Strother Stone
VI. RUTH STANDIFORD, married John Beery
VII. ELLEN G. STANDIFORD, married J. W. St. John
VIII. WILLIAM S. STANDIFORD, married Lucy Stone, dr. of Strother Stone
ADAM COOK, married Catherine Ottinger
I. MOSES COOK, married Mary Hopper
1. Adam Cook
2. Mary Cook
II. JANE COOK, married Samuel Ottinger
1. Peter Ottinger, married a Jennings, went to Kansas
2. John Ottinger, also went to Kansas
3. Margaret Ottinger, married W. White, of St. Joseph
4. Delia Ottinger
5. Anna Ottinger, married Herod Smith, of Andrew County
6. Kate Ottinger, married Chas. Moore, of St. Joseph
7. Burr Ottinger
III. JOHN COOK
IV. MARGARET COOK, married Pual Ottinger, of Buchanan
V. ANDREW J. COOK, married Mary J. Denny, who died, and he married second, Anagusta Gardiner, and died, childless.
VI. HIRAM COOK, married Margaret Standiford
VII. CATHERINE COOK, married Ben Gwin
VIII. MARY MAGGIE COOK, married Elbert S. Grantham [edit] |
| [view page] | 1857, MAY. 237 J. P. GEORGEN.
King & Davis announce that they will issue, May 30th, the
Key City Commcrcml, \hig weekly paper, at Weston.
The Platte Mutual Insurance Coinpany, J. E. Valker presi-
dent. is advertised.
John Doniphan announces a. public sale of 40 lots in his
addition to Weston.
Peaches and other fruits promising.
Proceedings of the municipal council of Weston. con11nem-
orative of the late J. P. Georgen. signed by Ben \ood as I1lfl)0I.
and II. J. Yolf as secretarv. are published.
A circ11s at Parkville on May lfltli. a.t Platte City on the 15th.
and at Weston on the 18th.
S. J. Finch gives notice that the Weston Reporter has been
sold to A. W. King.
William Findley, marshal of Weston. gives notice that l1ere-
after he will enforce the ordinance against hogs running at large.
Ala}; ].lCartwright & Tufts are selling their stock at New
Market. at auction.
The administrators of adjoining counties advertise in the
.~U(]ll8.
Jlay 16Genera1 Harnev is in command at the Fort.
Ma}; 17Secretarv Stanton is acting governor of Kansas,
awaiting the arrival of Governor Walker.
illay 18Circuit Judge E. H. Norton is a candidate for re-
election in August.
May 19The Postniaster-General advertises for proposals to
carry a semi-Weekly mail to the Pacic.
H. M. Cochran opens a drv goods store at Platte City.
The Argzzs favors the Weston & Canton Railroad. and the
A tlas favors the Platte Country Railroad.
Mag; 2,Governor Va1ker speaks at Quinda.ro.
May 25The rst number of the Key (ity is issued at Weston.
by a son of Sam. Owens. It succeeded the Reporter. and soon died.
J. P. GEORGEN.
J. P. Geo-rgens estate administered by Brill. Hamm &
Georgen. Bond, $75,000. He was a large lnercliant of \eston.
His widow, Anna M. Georgen. married October 15. 1808. Frederick
Stubenraugh, and died childless. The Georgen children:
I. LEWIS W. GEORGEN, Ind Azubah Skinner. (See.l
H. LIZZIE GEORGEN, d.. single Oct. 9. 1971..
III. FRANK H. (}EOR(i}E1. IV. JOHN (}EOI{.(iE..
GE()R(P}E ECKEI{l.
George Eckert, a native of Prussia, settles in Platte. and
proves an excellent citizen. He was born -June 10. 1829; came to
America in 1848; married. March 13. 1857. l)orothy Stell. daughter
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| [view page] | 1855, FEB. 197 THE MARTINS
ZADOCK MARTIN AND FAMILY
Mr. Martin came from Tennessee about 1820, and settled in Clay. In 1828 we have seen him in charge of the ferries over the Platte and Missouri. His name is connected with the earliest settlement of our country. His wife was a sister of Roland Brown. He had brothers, Isaac and Joseph, and a sister Cynthia. In 1846 he left for Oregon, with several of his family. A few years later he and his wife died in the far West. Children:
I. GREEN T. MARTIN, a lawyer of Missouri
II. FRANK B. MARTIN, married Lucretia Gordon, and in 1846 went to Oregon
III. GILL MARTIN
IV. HARDIN D. MARTIN, married a Searcy, and went to Texas
V. WILLIAM J. MARTIN, married 1st, Harriet Crobager; 2nd Mary Goss. Went to Oregon.
VI. JAMES B. MARTIN
VII. ELIZABETH J. MARTIN, married H. M. Knighton
VIII. MILLY MARTIN, married Elisha Harrington
IX. JOSEPHINE MARTIN, married 1st, Winter, 2nd John Riley Owen
R. S. Kelly and J. H. Stringfellow issue the Squatter Sovereign, a Pro-slavery paper, at Atchison, Kansas.
Feb. 12 - George W. Gist having died at Weston, H. J. Wolf administers.
experience surveyor
first president of the Leavenworth Town Company
Feb. 23 - Leavenworth has 1 hotel, 1 saw-mill, 1 tailor, 1 shoemaker, 1 barber, 2 blacksmiths, 1 newspaper, 3 lawyers, and 2 doctors.
MARCH
March 6 - E. N. O. Clough enrolled as an attorney.
John T. Bell having died, J. H. Spurlock administers. Bond, $2,000.
March 21 - The case of P. Skinner vs. H. B. Todd resulted in a verdict of $49, against the defendant. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879, DEC. 695 MARRIAGES
January 2 - W. E. Dean married Price M. King
March 6 - J. W. Sharp married Mary M. Ferguson
March 27 - J. W. Carrington married Ellen Black
April 20 - Geo. F. McAdow married Martha L. Sevier
May 8 - W. M. Burruss married Mattie B. Jones
June 2 - M. F. Butcher married Sarah E. Pullins
June 22 - Bud Bruce married Fannie Vaughn
June 24 - Merit Snider married Ella Fitzgerald
August 9 - Joshua Noland married Jennie Noland
October 1 - James B. Hodges married Mary Wilson
November 2 - James R. Ball married Lucy J. Sturgiss
November 19 - James Murdock married Mary Manley
1880
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1878, MAY. 660 GREENBACK PARTY.
Jlay 17Benton Gabbert, in the Advocate, calls for the
formation of a Greenback Club June 1st. The meeting was held,
and tl1e club formed.
Rev. A. F. Smith succeeds W. H. Bohart as principal of the
Camden Point Orphan School.
A. G. Smith is building a mill on Mission Creek, near Iatan.
A. G. Nugent opens a store in Platte City. He buys of J. E.
Merryman his residence on Lots 7 and 8, Block 22, Platte City,
and trades it to R. T. Darnall for stock in the Farmers National
Bank of Platte City, which soon fails, and Nugent loses heavily.
A bankrupt store opened in Platte City by Stephens & Moore.
Jla/y 24Dr. Jas. A. Baldwin removes from Spring Hill,
Kansas. and buys Dr. F. M. Jol1nsons residence in Block 36,
Platte City.
May 29The Plattsburg Methodist Episcopal South District
Conference meets at Platte City; S. W. Atterberry presiding, with
14 preachers and 10 lay members in attendance.
May 30Ascension Day. The Knights of Belt Commandery
elect Jesse Hiller E. C.
In the Missouri Commercial there are calls on T. F. Warn.er
to run for county clerk, and 011 W. L. Stephens to run for the
Legislature. .
TopicsSmall-pox in Weston. Flattering prospect for
fruit. Harvest. The Greenback party. The void Green Town-
ship bonds.
JUNE.
June 1Fatal tornado at Riclimond, M0,; several killed, and
manv injured; much destruction of property. Platte City held a
meeting, and raised $62.20 for relief.
Greenback party organized in Platte, and their principles
p1-omulgated.
Prof. J. D. Brown chosen principal of the public school of
Platte City. in place of Elder A. F. Smith, who resigns to take the
pi-esi(le11~v of the (")1-pl1a11 Sic-lmol. llisses Colman and lIcCluer
are assisizliits.
B. F. NINVHOITSE (i)
Dies at \cslm1. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind.. January 22,
181.1); married July 4, 184;, Elizabeth T. Gadberry; removed to
(.lin1o11 Co1111t), M0,, in 1844). and thence to Wcsto11i11 1850. Mrs.
.i-wlmusi- died )lav 22. 1852. and he married Mrs. Xaiicy Barcus,
who still lives in St. Jnsepli. Slie had no children. 3v his rst
wife he had:
I. JOHN G. ,lCWllOTf.ll. b. in (linton Co.. 310.. April 11,
1844: md Marr-h 4. 1868. Laviiiia E. Kenney. dr. of E. D.
\i1h his father. he engaged in the hardware and agricul-
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| [view page] | 1ss1,JAN. 7-20 T. C. DOOLEY
ville. and both partners were liiglily esteemed. (See T. W.
I)avis.) Children:
I. ADA. )1. DOULEY. 1nd May 2), 1873, Samuel E. Staggs
iii). (See)
II. TIIUBIAS C. DOOLEY.
III. MARY H. DOOLEY. 1nd R. H. (}oulding.
MRS. SUSAN M. M1411-{l{iYMA1.
Jan. Io)l1-s. Susan .I. Merrynian died at St. Louis, and
was buried at Platte City. She was born in Kentucky, July
11). lbftlil. and came \est in 1856. Her only child was:
I. J(;)SEll~I E. )lER.I{.Y)IA1, 1). ill Kentucky about 1825, and
married there. His wife died. leaving:
1. Joint Fruznls J[emym(r-nv, b. about 1853, who was
brought when a child. in 1856. by his father to Platte
City. where he grew up to manhood. receiving a
nished education. He was licensed as an attor-
ney April 11. 1874. After practicing for one year
in Platte City. in partnership with J. F. Pitt, he re-
moved to St. Louis. There he married a daughter of
Hon. Chas. P. Johnson, and is now in partnership
with l1is father. forming one of tlie lnost noted law
rms i11 tl1e Vest. Frank has served in the State
Legislature. and has lled lnany positions of honor
and trust.
Mr. Joseph E. .Ierry1nan came Vest i11 the spring of
1S5(i. and formed a law partnership with Hon. Jasines G.
Spratt. and the rm was prosperous in business. Judge
Spratt entered the Southern service in 1.961. and in 1862
Mr. .le1-rytuan and I formed a partnership in the practirje
of law at Platte City. whieh continued for ten years. 9
did well. and engaged in the banking business. starting
the Fartuers Savings -ssoeiatio11 in August, 1866. We
sold out in 1870, and in July of that year start.ed the bank-
in;-; house of Merrytnau, Iaxton & (-oekrill. This bank We
sold in July. 1873, to (oekrill & Co. During these years
we also applied ourselves to our law praetiee with dili-
;-enee and suer-ess. \hen we dissolved. in 15472. our prac-
tiee was wide and protable. and Mr. Merrylnan removed
to St. Louis. where he yet lives. As a praetitioner he has
sea:-ea-ly an equal in the State. He is more fruitful in re-
souu-ees. and more ready in their applieation. than any
other lawyer I ever met. Ile eould give from u1emorV the
late. yoltllue, ;IIHl p:t,,.je of allnosl ee1 tleeisloll Of ill)-
portauee in our State lleports. Even in the most desper-
ate eases, he would find some way of defeating his ad-
versary. l.-fore a jury he was powerful. in e10ss-eXam-
iuatiou of a witness he was ready. and in his pleadings he
eouuuitled no lilunders.
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| [view page] | 1858, NOV. 266 COX FAMILY.
I. ISHAM COX. and II. JAMES COX, Went to Oregon.
IH. JOSEPH. lives in Andrew County.
IV. LEWIS COX. and V. JESSE COX. live in Lea.venWorth.
VI. BIA RY COX. 1nd an Edwards, and was mother of:
1. Sam He]. 2. Henry Edwatrds.
VII. MARTHA COX. md a Stewart. VIII. WILLIAM COX.
IX. HENRY COX. was father of:
1. El i.:(1bcz. 2. .lIeIzina. Com.
X. CHRISTINA COX. went to California.
XI. ALICE COX, md a Masten.
XII. J OHN C-OX. XIII. ELIZABETH. XIV. PILGRIM COX.
NOVEMBER.
Nor. 1A little paper, called the Olioman Iris, is issued by
the Ladies Literary Society of Weston.
Nor. .2lIARTHA E. GUTHRIE, wife of Dr. A. T. Guthrie.
died at Platte City. She was a Williams. and born March 12. 1835.
Her mother. after the death of Villia.ms. married Larken Flesh-
man. The only child of Martha was Villie Guthrie, born July 16.
1858. and died September 18. 1879.
Nor. 5Preston Dunlap takes his seat as county justice. with
Broadhurst and Hays as associates.
Ad. Burge. commissioner. reports that he had let out to Wash,
Lowrlv the contract to build three count)" oices, to be complete
December 1, 1859.
E. J. Harvey contracts to build the upper Bee Creek bridge.
Nor. 10Samuel Medarv succeeds Denver as governor of
Kansas.
Nor. 27W. A. Fox and IV. )1. Paxton. commissioners, report
that Jordon Ford. on Smiths Fork. and Holland Ford. on the
Platte. are the best places to build the proposed bridges over
said streanis.
DECEMBER.
Imz I Land at public sale brought $8 and $14 per acre.
lm-. .7Sevt-ral Platte (itv men, believing that part of the
Militai- l{esc1~vc was open for settlement. commenced to build
(2Ll)ill. Ilwi-eon; but the quartermaster from the Fort drove them
all and -oiitist-atcd their l11mber.
llu- 1-uilrn:uls are granting free tickets to all members of the
IA;"lSl:l1llIP who will zlccept them.
llu- mutt:-r of luildin: turupikes is dismissed.
JOHN CARSON.
/Irv. /I.lnhu (ax-smi havin;: died. Jacob Fulcher adminis-
1tl(1l. Iluud. .:.mm. 1811- married 21 Miller. who survived him,
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| [view page] | 1859, MAY. 281 THE JOHNSONS
1. Andrew J. (Bud) Connelly
2. Anna Connelly
IV. SIMEON T. B. JOHNSON
V. RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON
VI. GEORGE W. JOHNSON
VII. LAURA E. JOHNSON [edit] |
| [view page] | 1887, DEC. 864 WILKINSON FAMILY.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 1 - The Banking House of Wells & Co., Wells himself and children being the only partners, is opened as a private bank, on Lot 6, Block 30, Platte City. It is afterwards incorporated with a nominal capital of $10,000, and increased to $50,000.
The Smithville Bank is opened, with Snail president, and
Spratt cashier.
NATHANIEL E. WILKINSON
Dec. 4 - Nathaniel E. Wilkinson died at his home in Platte
City. He was born in New Kent County, a., June 11, 1816. In
1827 he removed with his parents to North Alabama, and re-
mained one year; spent another year at Memphis, Tenn.; re-
moved to Indiana, where he lived eight years; went to Cincin-
nati and spent fteen 1n-ontlis. In 1840 went to St. Louis; (,:1111(
to Weston in 1851, and to Platte City in 1853. In his Wanderings
he worked at the tinn~ers trade.
In 1838 Mr. Vill;inson married Sarah Grriin, of Madison,
Ind.. who after four years died ohildless. In 1840, in Cincinnati.
he married Telitha Brown, who also died without issue, after one
vea1-s niarriage. In 1848 he married. at St. Louis. Rebeq-ea Fran-
cis. She was mother of Nathaniel Vilkinson (ii). She died in
Weston. and he married, fourth. B. L. OLa.rry, who lived but a
short time. His fth and last 111ar1-iage was April 24, 1854, to
Mrs. Jane E. )IcLan~e. VidlOV of Hon. All-en MeLane (see), and
daughter of Geo. Kay (see). Mr. Yilkinso~n was tall, handsome.
genial, and intelligent. His address was cordial. and his con-
versation interesting. He was a Methovdist. and possessed pub-
lic spirit and enterprise. The last Mrs. Wilkinson was a lovely
woman, born April 3. 1827; died May 31. 1895. Children:
I. NAT. WILKINSON, married Lydia Phelps
II. IDA WILKINSON, married R. J. Mattox
1. Lela M. Mattox
2. James R. Mattox
III. THOS. EDWARD WILKINSON, married Bettie Fisher, dr. of David S. Fisher
1. Artie B. Wilkinson
IV. LIZZIE WILKINSON, married Jas. C. Soper
1. Genie Soper
V. GEORGE WILKINSON, married Rhoda Adkins, they live in Weston
1. Lizzie Wilkinson
2. Esther Wilkinson
VI. JOIE WILKINSON
Dec. 18 - A drunken affray in Weston [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879, AUG. 687 R. PIERCE.
I. ANNA M. SPEARS, is now the widow of Richard Loan. (See)
II. GEORGE SPEARS (See)
III. DORA SPEARS, b. Sept. 14, 1849; married in Aug., 1870, James Crawford. Children:
1. Frank Crawford, b. in 1871
2. Myrtle Crawford, b. in 1873
ROBERT PIERCE
Robert Pierce died near Waldron. He was born in Green County, Tenn., May 25, 1795. He served in the war of 1812. He
married Mary Campbell, and came to Platte with the earliest settlers. Children:
I. CAROLINE PIERCE, married Nic. Timberlake (See)
II. LOUISA PIERCE, married March 25, 1855, Ben Posten; 4 children. They live in Andrew County.
III. ELIZABETH PIERCE, married Micajah Brown. Both died and their children scattered.
IV. SUSAN PIERCE, b. Jan. 8, 1829; living; married in 1859 Wash. H. Brown (see).
V. JAMES PIERCE, b. in Clay Oct. 29, 1833; died Dec. 24, 1883; married March 18, 1857. Mary A. Harrington, dr. of Elisha Harrington. (See) In 1852 he went overland to California. He was a Mason and highly esteemed. Children:
1. Lucetta Pierce, married H. Z. Wolf. Children:
[a] Marion Wolf
2. Leanna Pierce, married Geo. Truman. Children:
[a] Emma Truman
[b] Charles Truman
[c] May Truman
[d] Ollie Truman
[e] Octo Truman
3. Jacob A. Pierce, b. Nov. 4, 1864
4. Levara Pierce, married Geo. Barnes
5. Nettie Pierce
6. Lizzie Pierce
7. Robert Pierce
8. Lockhart Pierce
VI. FRANK PIERCE, d. Dec. 10, 1891; married Cleora Baldwin (living), dr. of Martin. Children:
1. Willard R. Pierce
2. Weston Pierce (iii)
3. Jesse M. Pierce
4. Lela R. Pierce
5. May Pierce
6. Solomon Pierce
7. William J. Pierce
8. L. B. Pierce
VII. MARTHA PIERCE, dead; married March 25, 1858, Jacob Harrington, b. Feb. 20, 1839, son of Elijah Harrington. He lives near Waldron, and is a man of intelligence, honor, and influence. Chidlren:
1. Luther Harrington, married July 3, 1881, Mary E. Denton. Children:
[a] Mattie Harrington
[b] Gaylord Harrington
[c] Walter Harrington (ii)
2. Sterling P. Harrington
3. Walter Harrington (i)
4. J. Wheeler Harrington, married Feb. 2, 1890, Mattie Morris, daughter of Chas. Morris. Children:
[a] Jacob A. Harrington
5. Laura Harrington
6. Marcella Harrington
7. Susie Harrington
8. Robert Harrington
9. William W. Harrington
VIII. WESTON A. PIERCE (i), b. in Clay Feb. 19, 1828; married July 5, 1854. Fannie M. Baldwin, b. Dec. 4, 1839, daughter of Martin. They live in Waldron. Children: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1857, DEC. 246 BUSINESS MEN.
Dec. .25Elder E. I. Owen commenced and continued his
replies to Dr. Yantis.
Dec. 31Tha.nksgiving: Rev. Thomas Hurst prea.ched at
Platte City.
CropsHe1np rotted early, yielded well. Wheat a.nd corn
are short.
Leavenworth has 4,000 inhabitants. Lots sell at fa.bu1ous
prices. The Planters House is open for business.
I858.
OFEICERS.
Governor, R. M. Stewart; Congressman, Jas. Craig; State
Senator. Jesse Morin; Representatives, Duncan, Perry, and Wi1-
son; Circuit Judge, E. H. Norton; Circuit Attorney, J. M. Bas-
sett; Circuit Clerk, W. C. Remington; Sheriff, W. H. Spratt;
Assessor, John Swanrey; School Commissioner, Geo. Robertson;
Surveyor, Jas. S. Owens; Coroner, L. P. Stiles; Probate Judge,
H. C. Coc-krill; County Justices, Broadhurst, Hays, a.nd Layton;
County Clerk. D. P. Lewis; Public Administrator, W. M. Paxton;
County Attorney, J. E. Merryman.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte Clitg/. AttorneysBaker, Clark, Harrington, Hern-
don, Merryman, Pitt. Robertson. Smith, Spratt, Tebbs, Vilson.
PhysiciansBaldwin. Brown. Eastman, Guthrie, Marshall,
Moore. Redman, Vallace. Walling.
Merchants, etc.A11en (Atlas), Almond, Paxton & Owen.
BP(I"). Bishop, Burge & Hogue. Cliiford, Doty & Rector, Cochran,
Conley & Adkins, Ferrier,F1eshman. Fox. Gaylord. Gordon & Todd,
He-ttish. -it-nkins. Johnston. Johnston & Sonn. Knopf. Murray &
}lNf]&lI1(l. Magers. Oswold. Rector. Richards. Swa11vey&. Christison,
lold. Waller & Frost. N. E. Wilkinson. Wilson. Woolfolk. Young,
Zarn.
l.o.lgcsNo. 50, S. M. Hayes, Y. M.; W. M. Paxton, Sec.
Melody (fhapte-r 21, V. A. Fox, H. P. Nebraska, No. 12, P. R. New-
man. N. G.
SchoolsIl. 13. Todd is principal of the female academy, and
F. G. Gaylord of the male.
.-lt Wc.sto21. AttorneysAbell & Stringfellow. Bird, Branch,
l;.nrn-.. (ax-roll. Doniphan. Lawson. Ramage, Wolf.
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| [view page] | 1864, JAN. 355 OFFICERS
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1865, APRIL. 394 COUNTY FINANCES.
1V. CHAS. M. JOHNSTON, md 1st, May 1, 1879, Mary E. Burnes,
b. Feb. 520. 1859; d. July 8, 1880. childless. She was a. dr.
of Col. Fielding Burnes. He married second, Dec. 8, 1886, Alice
Morton. dr. of Ben R. (See)
V. J. B. JOHNSTON. VI. EMMA JOHNSTON, died young.
VI. MINNIE JOHNSTON. d. Jan. 30. 1883: 1nd Oct. 11, 1875,
Mrs. Waller was a lovely woman. and 11ighlv esteemed.
She left:
1. Gm. H. Waller. 2. Lawverda. 3. Jlfatlelim.
Fountain L. married, second, Olivia George. of Clinton
County; she died February 18, 1896.
April 28R. H. Cohen is publishing. in the Border Times,
some original poems of merit.
Property in YWeston advancing.
MAY.
COUNTY FINANCES.
Varrantsd1aWn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$34,783.29
Revenue col1ected.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13,739.12
Overd1a.Wn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$21,04~1.17
LevyState, 40 cents; Inilitary. 20 cents; county, 50 cents;
total, $1.10; poll, $2.
Ea%penditmes in Detail.
Bounties paid rec-ruits.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$24,900.00
Poor.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,168.00
Criminalcosts. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,990.00
Printing. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 31.00
County Clerk (LeWis).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,609.00
Count)Treasurer.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,100.00
Assessor1Stone).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 187.00
Count). to1ney (J. Wilson).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 150.00
County Judge (Layton).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 210.00
{un(l1i(-s..................................1,438.29
Iota1.... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$34.T83.20
.ssess1m~11t: lamls. iiii.73f..J.90; personalty. $723,304: total.
S::.4..4;.Ti4.
CHANGE OF COUNTY OFFICERS.
1/my /Tmlm- the Vacatiiig Ordinance. passed by the conven-
tion. Jml;:(- Janir-s Layton is sl1(~e(lP(l hy H. M. Aller. as eountv
jmlgt-: \. T. \nods by N. P. Ogden. as sheriff: S. A. Gilbert by
. H. lie-llc-I. as })I(Ii)i4 jmlge; and D. I. Lewis. by D. W. iIoo1e.
as ((H]lli 4-la-rk. {O}. \. Belt is re:ippoi1itetl (-irr-uit (-lerk.
Jim}; .}I I. )1. .Her 1.1l((-s his seat as sole judge of the county
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| [view page] | 1887, APRIL 855 P. P. ROBERTSON
PHILEMON P. ROBERTSON
April 21 - Philemon P. Robertson died in Marshall Township. He possessed intelligence and influence. He married Lydia G. Wilson
I. GEORGE ROBERTSON
II. THOS. ROBERTSON
III. MATILDA J. ROBERTSON, married William C. McFarland
IV. WALTER ROBERTSON, married a Pixley
V. LYDIA A. ROBERTSON, married Luther W. Oberbeck
VI. EMMA W. ROBERTSON, married S. A. Searce, son of Fleming Searce
1. Jesse Searce
VII. JOHN ROBERTSON, married Canie Hart
1. Chas. C. Robertson
2. Mattie B. Robertson
3. Eva A. Robertson
4. Paul P. Robertson
VIII. JOSEPH ROBERTSON
IX. FRANK ROBERTSON, married Pauline A. Nelson, dr. of Nelson P. Nelson
X. ELLA E. ROBERTSON
ELKANAH RISK having died, Samuel Risk administers.
married Deborah Sewell
farmer of Marshall Township
1. Samuel Risk
MAY
COUNTY FINANCES [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, OCT. 763 ELECTION.
Oct. 27. t-omet appears in the eastern sky. It value so
near the sun that it was divided into eight parts.
NOVEMBER.
ELEC1IO..
Supreme J11dgeI)e1no~c.ra.tic vote, 2.385; Republican vote,
851.
C~ongressmanJ. N. I3urnes (Democrat). 2.228; )1. A. Reed
(Republican), 898.
Representa.tivc~Ja.mes Adkins (no opposition). 2903.
County Judge at La.rge(,l1esnut. 3.100.
County Judge W~esteru I)istri(-t-D. J. Tlhorp. 1.02-2.
County Judge Eastern DistrictJ. C. Suiiliners, 1,204.
SheriV. J. Overbeck. 3,078.
Circuit Cl~erkY. H. Bone), 3.129.
Col1ectorJoh=n T. Owenos, 3,099.
County ClerkT. F. Varner. 3.110.
lreasurerT. L. Thomas. 2.382; H. C. Colman. 778.
Prosecuting AttorrnxeyJ. \. Coburn, 3,049.
Assess-orJ. H. Nash, 3,111.
S11rveyorW. H. Dougherty. 3.098.
Cor-on.erJoseph F. C-o-onls, 3,099.
Constitutional AmendmentFor. 1,433; against, 618.
Congressiona.l Distrit-tFor Burnies. 13,325; for Reed.
10,571.
The Congressional District now consists of Atchison. Bu-
chanian, Andrew, Holt, and Nod-away. Po-pulation, 143,087.
Nor. 3EX-GOV. WILLARD P. HALL died at St. Joseph;
son of John Hall and Statira Preble, born at Harpers Ferry. Va..
May 9, 1820; graduated at Yale in 1839, came to Platte City in
1840, and in 1842 removed to Buohanan. Elector for Polk in
1844. Volunteered for the Mexican Var in 1846. In Congress
in 1847-1853. Lieutena.ntGovernor of Missouri in 1864. He
married. in 1847, Ann Ricliardsvon. Children: 1. Dr. 11:. Hall; 2. Wil-
lard; 3, John. In 1863 his wife died. and in 1805 he married
Ollie L. Oliver.
Nov. .;Govern~or Crittend-en speaks at Platte City at 1
oclock, and at 7 at Weston.
Nor. 1,LEWIS MERITT having died. T. O. Ia)1or adminis-
tered. Bond. $2.000. He married Nov. 23. 187]. Ma1v E. Nay-
lor. (See) Children: 1, Virg. L; 2. Mary E.
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| [view page] | 1884, NOV. 804 H. SPICER
HIRAM SPICER.
Born in Bourbon County, Ky., Feb. 19, 1803; died in Platte
April 28, 1887. He was estimable and hard-working farmer.
They came to Platte in 1843. Mrs. Spicer was a Hansford, and
we will presently notice that family. Children:
I. WILLIAM SPICER
II. ELIZABETH SPICER. married Jan. 24, 1852. Eli J. Link. (See.)
III. JOHN SPICER. went to California, married, and died.
IV. MARY H. SPICER, married E. B. Burkhead. of Lincoln Co., Mo.
V. AMOS. H. SPICER, married Sarah A. Smith, dr. of William Smith.
VI. MAHLON SPIOER, Went to the Indian Nation.
VII. NANCY SPICER. married Nov. 12, 1878, Ed. H. Berry, an Englishman, 3 children.
VIII. LUCY SPICER, married Dec. 1, 1870, William Wallace Rule (i), who died in Dec., 1889. leaving:
1. Lena Rule
2. Wm. H. Rule
3. Emmet M. Rule.
4. Wallace Rule
They live in Clay.
IX. GEO. W. SPICER, b. Nov. 26, 1847; married March 12, 1874. Mary Elmore, b. Jan. 4, 1855. Children:
1. Ola Spicer
2. John Spicer
3. Geo. W. Spicer(ii).
4. Elmore Spicer.
5. A babe.
X. BEN F. SPICER, b. Aug. 5. 1851; married May 10, 1873, Elizabeth Arnlold, dr. of John T.
XI. MARTHA A. SPICIER. married Nov. 22, 1877, Reuben R. Smith, son of William Smith. Both dead. 1 child.
THE HANSFORDS.
Four daughters of William Hansford, of Bourbon County, Ky., came to Platte:
I. ELIZA HANSFORD. married H. Spicer (above).
II. FRANCES HANSFORD. married Eli Link. (See)
III. NANCY HANSFORD, married March 4, 1849, in Boone Co., Ky.,
Col. Gideon W. Thompson, b. in Todd Co., Ky., Feb. 28, 1823. His parents, Robert Thompson, of North Ca.1o1ina, and Eveline Roberts. lived in Kentucky. The father died in 1857. In 1844 Col. Thompson settled in Platte, on the line of Clay.
1. Martha Thompson, married Geo. Sutton
2. Elizabeth Thompson, married D. A. Chance (See.)
3. James Thompson, lives in Jefferson Co., Kansas
4. Gideon; lives in Georgetown, Colorado [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858, SEPT. 262 THE DOUGHERTYS .
Sept. 6The Platte is again out in low bottoms. Mr. Lowry
lost 80,000 brick by the overow.
Sept. 7Deli1ah Dougherty having died. Anderson Hord
administered.
THE DOUGHERTY FAMILY.
CHARLES DOUGHERTY was a small farmer, of Mason Co..
Ky. He married Delilah Calvert. I knew him well in my boy-
hood. He was an Irishman and possessed the wit and blarney"
of a na.tive of the Green Isle. He was fond of spirits, and, under
excitement, was merry and jovial. In 1842 he sold his farm in
Mason County, came west, and settled ne.ar Ridgely. Here he was
drowned in Dic-l;s Creek, a year later. Children:
I. MARY DOUGHERTY, was handsome and accomplished.
She md 1st. Samuel C. Bowers. from whom she was
divorced, witho-ut children. She then married, Jan. 8. 1857.
John Bryant. b. in Fauquier Co.. Va., in 1790; and came to
Platte. a.nd. after raising a family by his rst wife (see J no.
Bryant). and no children by his second. died in June. 1885.
II. ANN DOUGHERTY. d. in 1882; md Sept. 7, 1858. Anderson
Hord. who was a native of Mason C0., Ky., and d. in Platte
Jan.4. 1885. Children:
1. James Hard. md Addie Seward, dr. of Alfred. She d.
April 12. 1881. Addie was the only child of Alfred
Soward. b. in Mason Co., Ky.. April 22. 1810. a.nd his
wife was Rachel Brewer. Children: [0] Alf. H. Hord.
n1d April 13, 1892. Ella M. Risk (see); [b] Ander-
son Hord (ii); [0] Ha.rry B.; [d] Hortense.
(Imrlcs Hard. 3. Namzie Hard. md a Davis.
Hattie Hard. 1nd a Dunbar.
JI(I(/{/ic. md Jas. Smith (third wife). son of Ad. G.
JImz/ How]. (1. Aug. 1881; 1nd in 1871. Geo. W.
Kyle. (See)
III. VYM. H. DOYGHERTY. b. in Mason Co.. Kv.. Nov. 25.
1820; d. in Platte July 13. 1891; md March 6, 184-1. Mary P.
Miller. dr. of Ben. She d. June 20. 1874. He was a. good
surveyor. a genial companion. an upright citizen. and was
highly esteemed. In 1881 he was appointed county sur-
veyor. in place of V. V. Slone. deceased. and was elected to
the same ()fli("(l111.Q82. Children:
1. I"unnic Dour/Izcrf,1/. (lead; married Nov. 20. 1877. Pleas-
ant \. (hinn. She died. leaving: [1] Harry Chinn:
[1] Frank.
L. Surulz (. Iiirmy/hcrfy. 1nd Oct. 24. 1882. C. IV. Kyle.
tS(-c.)
3:. l.
/nnir I)uur/Imfz/. ml Mzlrcli 1890. H. S. Cochran.
4. J/imlic I)rmr/lmfz/. n1d (harles Miller. of Lawrence.
K:1ns:1s.
7. (ImrIr.- l)mIr/I1crf1/.
.3."~"
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| [view page] | 1894, snpr. 1018 THE KRAUSES.
Vl1ere s the man so true and faithful
To the Savior-is holy cause?
here is the man so rm and loyal
To the Stateits courts andlaws?
In the word of God he trusted.
And its precepts were obeyed.
He was true to faith and consvcien-ice,
And he voted as he prayed.
Mrs. Kr-ause still occupies the family mansion in Platte City
Her children:
I. ANXIE KRAUSE, b. Aug. 4. 1869; md Sept. 9, 1891, IV. E.
Hunter.
11. EYORA KRAUSE. b. Sept. 4. 1871.
III. MIXNIE B. KRAUSE. b. Dec. 14, 1873.
IV. JOHN G.. b. Oct. 9. 1876.
Y. BER-THA KRAUSE. b. in 1878.
V1. AMELIA, b. in 1880. VII. IDA, b. in 1882.
Sept. 1;The barn of Mrs. B. R. Morton, two miles south of
Platte City, struck by lightning, and burned, with its contents.
OCTOBER.
COL. R. P. WOOD.
Oct. 3~Col. R. P. Wood died at Parkville. He was born in
Mercer County, Ky., December 1813. His parents were Wil~
liam Wood and Sarah Thomas. They came to Clay County. Mo.,
in 1829. and settled near Liberty. The father and mother died
in 1834, within two weeks of each other. In 1838 Richard P. 111ar-
1-ied Angeline Vallis, a member of the distinguis~hed family of
VYallises hailing from Clay. The newly married couple came to
what is now the B. 1). Moore farm, on Toddls Creek. In 184) Mr.
\ood sold out. and made the overland trip to California. Fpon
his return. he purchased a farm near Liberty, and in 1867 engaged
in the dry goods trade in Liberty. He subsequently removed to:
larkville. and entered the drug and grocery business. He was.
a gentleman of noble and generous feelings. I was his intimate
friend for titty years. and can testify to his intelligence. kindness
of heart. and his social teinperament. In early life. he served a
lH]l1 as justice of the peace. and in the militia took some pride.
Ilc sa.w much in the early settlement of the State. and in his:
\estcrn adventures. and was entertaining in conversation. He
never joined any church. though a believer. His widowv siirvives.
:r-ee.) Children:
I. M. l{lO, B. YVOOD. 1ud May 6. 1870. .;melia Davis. dr. of
Tlms. \. He has been a merchant of Parkville, Fai-l.ey,.
.=ml otlwr places. He lives at Mound City. Mo.
ll. .l().l2Ill l. \()()l). of Mound (fity. Mn.
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| [view page] | 1887. FEB. 853 JAIL BURNED
The Missouri is frozen, and wagons are crossing on the ice. The last grand jury of Platte indicted a lot of gamblers on elections, and the culprits are disgusted.
THE JAIL BURNED
Feb. 11 - About 10 o'clock a. m. the jail was found on fire from a pipe of the hot-air furnace being too near the woodwork. The brick portion was burned, but the stone or jail part was uninjured. The prisoners were terribly alarmed, but were removed safely. The family of Mr. Pack lost their furniture and clothing. A subscription was raised for them, which nearly paid their damages. The brick walls were found uninjured and the jail was restored for about $,2000.
CAPTAIN THOMAS HENRY, a former citizen of Platte, died at Kansas City. He was born in Sligo, Ireland, in 1814, and went, in 1828, to Montreal, Canada; he moved thence to New Orleans, LA., thence went to Louisville, KY., thence to St. Joseph, MO, and opened a dry goods store, and was city collector four years. Thence he came, in 1850, to the vicinity of Parkville. Here he married Mary Brown, daughter of William and sister of Arch. and Adam. Children:
1. Mary Henry, m'd Charles Hinkle (see)
2. Farnkie Henry, m'd Sept. 10, 1877, Levi A. Link (see), b. Oct. 21, 1847
3. Susie Henry
4. William H. Henry
5. J. C. Henry
Feb. 20 - Burke McComas, born February 20, 1804, celebrates his 83d birthday. He had 90 descendants, of whom 50 were present.
The winter was cold and warm by extremes, the temperature varying from 26 degrees below to 60 degrees above.
MARCH
THOMAS O. RADER
March 3 - Thomas O'Rader died at Platte City. He was born August 15, 1802; married, first, Priscilla Brown, who was the mother of his children. He married, second, Martha Alnut, and married third, June 19, 1853, Mrs. Gabriella P. Mitchell, nee Carroll, mother of Clay and Charles Mitchell (both dead). She still lives in Platte City. Mr. Rader was a carpenter and an exemplary Methodist. Children:
I. ELIZABETH RADER, b. in 1828; d. Dec. 2, 1892, in Kansas; m'd July 15, 1847, Orwell C. Horr, b. in Lewis County, NY, Feb. 18, 1816; d. in Kansas, Aug. 11, 1888. After a short residence in Illinois, Mr. Horr came to Platte City in the spring of 1840, and in time to attend the first sale of lots in Platte City. Here he engaged in wagon-making. In 1856 he removed to Kansas, and settled at Frankfort. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1876, SEPT. 626 T. P. HARDESTY.
I. ALBERT ROACAH.
II. WILLIAM C., died in July, 1893, single.
III. MINERVA ROACH, md W. D. Barnett. Children:
1. S. T. Barnett. 2. Ella. Barnett, md J os. Soper.
3. .1. B. Barnett, went t-o Kansas.
IV. "WILLIAM G. ROACH, lives in Andrew Counrty.
V. MATILDA ROACH, mid Simpson Green. of Kansas.
VI. ELIZA E. ROACH, md June 8, 1875, Christian Abbott, of
Buchanan.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1Th=oma.s C. Thurston tiakes editorial charge o-f the
Advocate, and supports the Soreheads and Democracy.
THOMAS P. HARDESTY.
Sept. 4Thoma:s P. Hardesty, of the vicinity of Linkville,
after visiting the great Centennial exhibition in Philadelphia,
goes to his old home in Virginia, and there dies. His remains
are brought home and buried With Masonic ceremonies a.t Second
Creel; Church. Mr. Hardesty was an urbane gentleman and an
esteemed citizen. He was born in Jefferson County, Va.,
February 21, 1821; married March 19, 1863. Mary E. S-hanklin,
who survixfed him, and married, second, February 5, 1879, Rev.
T. B. Ricketts (Zeke). Children:
I. MATTIE V. HARDESTY, md Feb. 20, 1883, J os. Callicotte,
b. April 6, 182-6. Children:
1. Famzie. 2. 012377. 3. George.
II. LUTIE O. HARDES-TY.
HI. WILLIAM R.., md Dc. 12, 1894, Fannie M. Slaughter.
Daughters College opened with a large attendance. F. G.
Gaylord president. and Mrs. Park and Miss Grimes assistants.
The pupils. la.st session, were 102, of which 23 were boarders.
The Platte City Public School opened with Prof. J. D. Brown
as principal, who is paid $145 per month for self and assistants.
Sept. 5The fair commenced and lasted 5 days. Attendance
was good. The L(IHd"l7l-(l17k issued a daily. The Pla.tte County
llechanical and Stock Association is incorporated under the
general statutes. Receipts of the fair. $2,674.10;leaving debt,
$61.00.
Sept. 8The Democratic cotmty convention rejected the pro-
posal to have a county primary election.
Sept. J.3Thos. C. Thurston. now editor of the .l(Iroca.te,
replies 101110 l.r1n(Im(IrIc vigorously. and brings personal charges
against Neshiti. Jas. Adkins, also, is in the fray.
Pel.1SeoTl1o1l1:ls is appointed commissioner to let out the con-
struction of an iron bridge over Bee Creek. 11.0: to cost over $1,600.
Judge H. M. Vories. of the Supreme Court. having resigned
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| [view page] | 1891, JUNE. 9-17 HIGH .-.l) LOW VATIR.
HIGH AND LOW VATER MARK AT I{.-lS.vS (-llY.
Since 1881) thealtit11de of St. LI()lll. has been the basis of l1i;,-h
and low Water; 347.43 feet above St. Louis is liigli-water at
Kansas (fity, and I;}:4.)1 feet is low-\ater.
The ful~l0\i11g: slimvs the height of the river above lmv-water
mark for the past ten years:
1881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 20 . . . . . . . . . . .25 feet, 1Ui11(l1es
188-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Jul 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l. feet, 1 inch
1882-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-June 24 . . . . . . . . . . . .21 feet. 5 inches
1884 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-pril 0 . . . . . . . . . ..1T feet. 11 lll(1l(.
1885 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J1111e 10 . . . . . . . . . . . .17 feet. 5) inches
1880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)larel1 20 . . . . . . . . . .14 feet, 9 inches
188? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)[areh 31 . . . . . . . . . .18 feet, 2 inches
198.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jnl, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 2-10 feet
1880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)[arel12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8-10 feet
1890 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 5-10 feet
1891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..J11ne21....... .. .. .. 2feet
The liigliest point of the rise this ea1 about 1% feet below
higll-water mark.
June .26A severe wind storm did n1u(-11 injury at Platte City,
and on the Leavenworth road. The tin r010~f of the National Bank
of Platte City was blms-11 into the street.
WALTER B. SWAIN
Having dried. M. V. Swain a.d1ninis-tered. Bond. $2,000. His
widow was Elizabeth. and his ehild1e11:
I. C-LAR.IS~SA SWAIN. n1d a Doo~le).
H. ANN E. SVYAIN. n1d an Alderman.
III. LEANDER. IV. MILLIE \.
V. BETTIE S~\.~IN. 1nd a Patten. VI. ALICIE. 1nd a Tays.
VII. ESTELLA SV.IN, n1d a Riel1ards011.
JULY.
JuI1/ 1-Platte (it has expended the past year for schools.
$1,422.70. The distriet now owes $1,500 in bonds.
.Ji1d;ze E. H. Norton is appointed a inenlber of the eonnnission
to select a Imiform list ofs(-110-01-h0nks for tl1e sehools of the
State.
July 1.2M0nnee 0-0d drovwned in Sn1itl1s Fork.
A calming factory erected at Dearlmrn. and the eultnre of
toma ttoes encmlra ged.
E. MCI). (orffey is apporinted a State e01n111is~si011er to repre-
sent Missouri at the V0rlds Fair at (hieag0. He is made treas-
urer of the board.
July 1/C011nty meeting at Platte (ity of the Farmers and
Laborers Tni0-n. Forty sub-unions are represellted. I. YV. Car-
son is president.
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| [view page] | 1885, APRIL. 816 THE FIELDS.
IV. WILLIAM S. FIELD, b. F-eb. 2, 1862.
V. LIZZIE B. FIELD, b. Feb. 22, 1864; md April 20, 1886, Ed.
L. Aund-erson, b. J une 1, 1853.
VI. DR. GEORGE J. FIELD, b. May 7, 1868.
VII. DR. JOHN T. FIELD, b. NO~V. 11, 1876.
VIII. LULA FIELD. n1d Feb 14, 1897, O. G. Ballard.
April L. Carmack, mayor 0-f Platte City, resigns, and
N. E. Wilkinson is appointed in his place.
We will now take 11p the whole
DUNCAN FAMILY.
Frederick Duncan was born in Culpeper County, Va., in
1770; married Susan Stallard, born in 1780, daughter of Randolph
Stallard (i), a capta.in in the Continental arn1y. They were the
ancestors of the Duncan family of Platt-e. We notice four of their
children:
I. EDWARD PENDLETON DUNCAN.
He married Fannie Luttrell, and came to Platte in 1838.
They settled near New Market, and in 1858 he was elected a rep-
resentative from this county. In 1856 he Was elected a member
of the county court. He was a courtly and intelligent gentleman,
of wealth, integrity, and inuence. Children:
I. RICHARD F. DUNCAN, n1d Dec. 21, 1859, Sarah Ann St.
John. dr. of Noah. Children:
1. Frank. 2. Albert. 3. William.
4. Etta, md Oct. 27, 1890, Chas. A. Carson.
5. Renms E. 6. Boss. 7. Coleman Duncan.
8. R(t;ndall (ii). 9. Davie.
II. L[(Y I)[N("AN, 111d Feb. 14, 1854, Dr. G. XV. Field ti).
(See)
111. VIRGIE A. DUNCAN, b. in 1834; md March 15, 1857, E. R.
George. He is a. prosperous farmer, residing near Dear-
born. and is much esteemed for sound judgment and busi-
ness qualications. His parents were Peyton George, b.
in 1800. in Fauquier County, Va., and Aletha Carson, b.
Dec. 20. 1801. in Spottsylvania County, Va. C11:
1. Imlr-ic Gcorgc. n1d Feb. 4, 1885, W. E. Miller, b. May
1.). 1852. son of Capt. Warner J.
L. Wrzrrlic Geo);/c. md John lIo~seley.
IV. MA RY l)ELI. DFNCAN. 111d 1st, Vm. E. Minor. (See) She
was divort-ed. and married second, Sept. 14, 1872. David R. Stal-
lard. b. Jan. 17, 1836, son of Albert G. (see) Stallard. b. in
Ra}p;1l1:uu1o-k County. Va, July 13, 1813. and of Sallie
Luttrell. b. Dec. 23. 1807. and n1d Dec. 31. 1833. Mr.
1). R. Stallard is president of the Bank of Camden Point,
and is highly regarded in nancial circles.
V. J..IES ]..I.RRELL DUNCAN, md Nannie Guthrie; dead.
Children:
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| [view page] | 1892, JAN. , 960 THE JOHNSONS.
I. MARY JOHNSON. married May 31, 1889, William J. Ralston. (See.)
His second wife.)
II. MRS. FANNIE MUNSON, of Kansas.
111. MRS. LAURA PETTIT.
IV. A. F. JOHNSON, lived with his Mother until her death.
V. AMANDA, married Geo. P. Buchanan. (See)
VI. ALBERT, married Sept. 2, 1886. Stella M. Higgins.
Jan. 13 DORA BONS, wife of Everhart Bons, died at Weston. She was born in Prussia October 23, 1815. and married Mr. Bons May 10, 1844. They came to Weston in 1849, and there Mr. Bons still lives. They were Catholics.
Jan. 18 J. Ed Miller. elected president of the fair, and William Forman secretary.
The Legislature changes our Congressii-onal District, No.
4, and it now embraces the old Platte country, to-wit: Andrew County, Atchison. Buchanan, Holt, Nodaway, and Platte. Total population, 164,469.
Jan. 18 The Populists form an insurance comapny that proved a success.
H. Koster and Cam. Wells buy 17 acres of land of Charles Kurtz, lying east of and adjacent to Platte City, and lay off Kosters Addition. Koster, Wells, and Dr. S. Redinan build new houses upon it.
H. Koster and W. C. Wells purchase ground at Tracy and proceed to build a grain elevator. All the contracts are let to G. W. Jenkins.
GEO. P. YOUNG.
Jan. 25 George P. Young died at Platte City. He was a son of Loyd B. Young, of Tennessee, and was born September 1, 1831. He learned the saddlers trade, came to Platte about 1852, and married March 28, 1854. Marcella Hodge, born March 22, 1838: died March 26. 18%. She was the daughter of James L. Hodge and Eliza Beckum, now Mrs. Tolly.
His widow married, second, June 6, 1895, S. A. Rose, of Stanbury, and left him. She died in 1896. Children:
1. JENNIE YOUNG, single. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1862, OCT. 331 JUDGE BROADHURST.
delivered $50.000. in (ountv bonds to Jns. N. Burnes. president of
the V. & .~. R.:1.il1o:1d Companv.
Silas Gordon. Boa/. Rolierts. Q11.111t1ell. Rt-(l-It-gs. j:1-
l1:1\ke1s." hush\l1a.(k-1s." ;:ne11illu.s. press-gzangs. outlaws. rob-
bers. thieves. 1n1nde1e1s. et(.. ett-.. are topir-s.
Oct. 10Ri(-1121.111 Shackelford liaviiig died. his widow admin-
istered. Bond. $40,000. (Th: 1. Jas. Sl1{l(l{(lf()I(l; 2. Vi1li:11n;
3,Ri(h:11d; 4.(%eo1;:e: A11-11.; 0..ll1o1nas; 7. Philip; 8.lI:1.1y E.,
md :1. Mayo; 0, Celia.
JOHN F BROADH URST.
Om. I/E.-Judge John F. B1oudl1111st having: died ne211P.1rk
ville. his widow. Z. G. Brozidhul-st. administered. Bond. $4.(N)0.
He was :1 man of Sp1igl1fliI1(SS. and possessed good business quali-
cations. He {L1((1 {L term as count) judge. and voted for the
Sl1bS(1iptiOl1 of $200000 in bonds to the P. & G. Railroad. which,
with as n111(-11 n1o1e. in interest. the (-ou11tv had to 1a. without
receivilig any consideration. Children:
I. lIAR(}ARET E. BROADHURST. n1d Nov. :32. 1859. Jas. H.
PI11lll. T11ei1 clmigliter. Alta B. Pmther. 1nd Jan. 1,
1890. Holland Boydston;
II. COLU1IBUS XV. BROA DHURST. b. in 1842; md Dec. 8. 18753.
A. B. PI319I.
III. JAMES T. BR.0A.DHI7RST. h. in 1844; n1d Feb. 12. 1973.
Sarall J. Mitchell.
IV. WILLIABI BROA DHURST. b. in 1846.
Oet. .23Fi1e at Plattsbm-g destroyed the oir-e of the .orth-
Il(Sf(I)l Reporter and tl1e stores of .I(-.Ii(-lmel & Filiiklioiiser. and
of Townsend & I1el{1~nd. The heirs of John T. Hughes were
danlaged .$F15.000.
NOVEMBER.
THE ELECTION.
(o11g1essn1anA. A. King. 593: J. H. Birch. 877; E. M. Sam-
uel. 94.
State Senato~1Jo11n Doniphan (no opposition). 1,157.
Repre-se11tativesH. J. Volf,1.002; John Wils0n, 881; Briggs.
011; Brown, -134.
Slieritf XV. T. Voods. 9:28; G. W. Hood. 595.
T1easurerR. Mat. Johnston. 1.319.
Coro~nerJ. M. 1IulkeV. 706; L. R. Ringo-. 524.
AssessorJ. A. Stone.
Attorneys now have to take the iron-clad oath.
Nor. 3Jan1es M. Bell, (-o1n1nissione1, reports 10 inmates in
the poor-house.
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| [view page] | 1851, DEC. 144 MARRIAGES.
Dec. 27 - James F. Bradley resigns as assessor. and John Kuykendall is appointed in his stead.
The Missouri Pacfic Railroad is under contract for 45 miles out of St. Louis, and 1,000 hands are at work upon it.
The rivers overflow this summer, and sickness prevails in the bottoms.
MARRIAGES IN 1851 N0T ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
May 20, H. B. C. Harris married Sarah C. Calvert.
May 22, Boen. Roberts married Courtney V. Drew.
May 22, S. H. Pitcher married Margaret Drew.
June 5, J. J. Drais married Margaret M. Jennings.
1852.
OFFICERS.
BUSINESS MEN. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1849, JUNE 117 SENATOR BENTON
1. M. M. Mason, b. March 9, 1887
2. Emlie Mason, b. Jan. 22, 1889
III. FELIX G. COCKRILL
Born in Fayette Co., Ky., Dec. 27, 1811; married in 1842, in Randolph County, Mo., Eliz. Oxley; came to Weston, and engaged in the dry goods trade. He d. June 19, 1849, leaving an estate of $20,000, which was divided between his widow and his brothers. The widow married Aug. 10, 1852, Perry Keith, and died, leaving no child by either husband. Mr. Keith married second, March 19, 1856, Mrs. Emma Mulhurn, nee Boyd.
SENATOR BENTON
June 18 Senator Benton spoke at Platte City, in support of
his appeal to the people from the Jackson resolutions, passed
March 10. 1849, intended to instruct Benton out of the Senate.
Representative Wilkerson
Col. J. W. Reid
Judge Birch
June 21 - William Brown. a merchant of Platte City. having:
died, James W. Denver was appointed administrator. Mr. Brown
left a widow. who still lives in Kansas Citv. and a daughter, Laura V. Brown, who married Feb. 2, 1860. A. Milton Johnston, son of Capt. R. D. Johnston. Children:
1. Milton Brown
2. Robert D. Brown
3. Albert L. Brown [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873, FEB. 538 A. VALLANDINGHAM.
$200, fully insured. The fire occurred at 2 a.m.
Weather - The mercury stood at 36 degrees below zero, the coldest night ever known in this locality.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 14 - Austin Vallandingham died. W. J. Miller administered. Bond, $2,000. He was born September 20. 1824; married Rachel Kinneman. His heirs were his Widow, Rachel. and his daughter. Minerva Hunt. The widow married August 28, 1873, Willian1 A. Fox. (See) She died, childless, December 28, 1884. and Mr. Fox married in May, 1890, Mrs. Mary E. Little, nee Tatum. She survived him.
Registration commences.
Feb. 19 The Good Templars of Platte City have a grand
demonstration at the Christian church. A large delegation from
Leavenworth attends.
Feb. 21 - A meeting in Weston to encourage manufacturers;
great enthusiasm prevails.
Geo. P. Dorris, in the Landmark, denies the charge that he offered bribes to obtain votes for United States senator.
MARCH.
March 1 - The Patrons of Hnsbalidry are establishing "granges" at the principal points in the county.
Sunday school teachers' meeting every Friday evening in Platte City, J. R. Swain leader.
March 10 - R. D. Johnston sells 160 acres, one mile east of Platte City, for $8,000, to L. Fleshman.
The Landmark contains a spicy correspondence between B. W. Hilbert, temporary editor of the Lamdmark, and W. M. Kain, foreman of the Democrat.
Milton Darnall removes to Colorado.
MRS. ANN WHITELEY.
March 14 - Mrs. Ann Whiteley dies. She was the wife of Abner Whiteley. Her remains were taken back to Ohio for burial. Abner Whiteley still lives, spending his time partly in Platte and partly in California. He was born in Clark County, Ohio, February 13, 1816. His parents were John Whiteley and Christina Hall.
Married February 13, 1840, Mary Ann Bennett. She died April 13, 1850, and married second, in 1859, Ann Slivers.
Assisted in the organization of the Citizens' Bank of Champaign County, Ohio, and was its president. He also engaged in banking in New York City. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1869, FEB. 469 W. BOYDSTON
was daligerous to be loyal. In March 1867. he was appointed a
county judge. with Beery and Hamm as associates, and was in
office until a few months of his death. His children are scattered,
though his lands are undisposed of.
Feb. 22 - The St. Joseph branch of the Supreme Court of Missouri decide P. Lucas was elected circuit judge over John Wilson.
Feb. 25 - James R. Burckhartt buys of T. Quinn 80 acres of land, at $55 per acre.
Feb. 27 - T. F. Warner, Democrat, is granted a seat in the House of Representatives over T. Quinn, his contestant.
March 8 - William Boydston (ii) died. Born in Tennessee in
1800. He married 1st. in 1830. Diana Smith, born in 1810; died in 1843; daughter of Stephen Smith. He married 2nd, in Platte, Mrs. Mary
Ann Green, who survived him, and died February 22, 1883. He
came to Platte in 1841, and settled west of Platte River, four
miles north of Platte City. The father of William (ii), was
Nathaniel. who was born in North Carolina. and emigrated to
Tennessee, and there married Nancy Forby, daughter of Wi1liam Forby.
The grandfather of William (ii) was William Boydston (i), who
served in the Revolution. Children of William Boydston (ii) and Diana Smith:
I. MOSES BOYDSTOV. b. in Tennessee July 1, 1831; married March 8, 1862, Rachel Boydston, b. in 1842, daughter of Ben and granddaughter of Thomas. Children:
1. Mary T. Boydston, b. April 2. 1864; married April 25, 1882,
Willis French, b. in Rockcastle County, Ky., Oct. 30. 1849. son of John French and Lottie Kelly. Children:
[a] Lottie C. French, b. in 1885
[b] Leona French, b. Oct. 11, 1890
But Mr. French married first, in 1868, Bettie Stone.
Children:
[c] Monie French, married Chas. Nixon
[d] May French, married Ben Boydston
Children:
[1] Bessie Boydston
[e] John French
[f] Claude French
[g] Strother French
2. Henry Boydston, b. Sept. 7, 1885; married Dickie Frazier. Live near Junction. Children:
[a] Albert Boydston
[b] Willie Boydston
[c] Paul Boydston
3. John W. Boydston, b. Oct. 9, 1868; married Feb. 19, 1890, Eliza Town, dr. of William. Children: [a] Enroe Boydston, [b] Naaman Boydston
4. Nancy P. Boydston, b. Nov. 10, 1870; died single.
5. Elizabeth Boydston, b. Aug. 26, 1873
6. Emma L. Boydston, b. Nov. 12, 1877
7. James M. Boydston, b. May 16, 1881 [edit] |
| [view page] | 1870, SEPT. 498 E. B. WORTH.
VI. LIZZIE MOORE, md Washington Smith. (See)
VII. SERILDA MOORE, md Richard Babcock. (See)
VIII. PAULINE (PHENA) MOORE. md Chas. Babeoek.
IX. CYNTHIA MOORE, md a Wilson.
Sept. 27 - The fair; J. W. Steele chosen president, and W. P. Chiles secretary.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1 - Registration is going on throughout the month.
Oct. 4 - The county court again refuses to issue the Green
Township bonds, but they are subsequently issued, and dated
October 1, 1870.
Oct. 13 - Fidelity Lodge. No. 339, A. F. & A. M., chartered at Farley.
Oct. 14 - A. Comingo is nominated by the Democrats for
Congress.
The Prussians are bombarding Paris.
Oct. 25 - Zenas A. Britton has judgement against Platte City.
in the United States District Court, for $8,458 for damages for a
broken leg, by falling over an embankment.
Oct. 29 - Democratic priinary election.
Oct. 30 - Weather - A four-inch rain.
Oct. 31 - The Democratic delegates elected the 29th meet at the court house. Jesse Morin is dissatised with the course of a majority. and withdraws.
E. B. WORTH.
E. B. Worth came this year from Illinois. He was born in Chester County, Pa., in 1816. After residing in Pennsylvania until 1853. he came to Illinois. In 1843 he married Rachel Alexander. dead. Children:
I. JOHN WORTH
II. MATTIE WORTH, married H. M. Stites
III. CARRIE WORTH, married Willie Stites
IV. RACHEL R. WORTH (twin of Carrie) married John Stites
V. PASCHAL WORTH
VI. ANNIE WORTH, married Sept. 6, 1874, Watson Reed, b. June 16, 1855; d. March 3, 1897. Children:
1. Albert Reed
2. Elmer Reed
Mr. Reed killed Newton Winn in our court-house August 16, 1895. (see date)
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1 - Platte River is up, only two feet lower than in 1858.
W. C. Hatton sells to B. W. Evans his half interest in the grocery store of Hatton & Flannery in Platte City. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1851, FEB. 134 THE TODDS.
2. Polly Todd. n1d Dec. 27. 1860, Vn1. M. Jones. 11 Children:.
3. C;/nzluu Todd, n1d Dec. 26, 1865, John H. Carson, son
of John.
4. Lm,-rcfiu Todd. 1nd Oct. 17, 1871, McCormick.
Mrs. Susan A. Todd married second. Marrli 4. 1854. Nathan Pryor,
who (1. May 1, 1868, leaving: [U] Jennie Pryor, who n1d
Wn1. G. Holt. (See)
VII. JONATHAN TODD, b. Feb. 20. 1816; 111/d June 20. 1846, Pat-
sey A. Brock. Children:
1. Robt. Todd. 2. .lI(u3/. 3. Cz/nzia. 4. John. They
live in Oregon.
VIII. JARRET TODD ti). b. April 10. 1818; d. in a. Federal prison.
at St. Louis. in 1861; 1nd Feb. 1. 1841, Matilda. Ellet, dr. of
John. Children:
1. J(lI)(f Todd (ii). a lawyer, 11ow of Texas.
Jarret (1) married second. Mrs. Martha Hornbuckle (ne Ellet), sis-
ter of his rst wife; 2 children. Mr. Todd was a man of
sprightliness, a genial conipanion, and an enthusiastic
Mason.
IX. GREEK D. TODD (i). b. March 11. 1820: 1nd March 2, 1845.
Lucretia Muer. He lives in southwestern Missouri. Children:
1. Robert. 5.. .la3/Zor. 3. Junzes. 1. Samuel. 5. Jlollir.
6. A daughter.
X. ELIZABETH J. TODD, b. April 20. 1822: n1d Dec. 20, 1838.
Andrew Tribble. b. April 15. 1806; d. May 17 . 187 1. Hrs.
Tribble still lives to bless her posterity. She is intelligent.
lively. and spirited. with a. heart full of kindness for all.
Mr. Tribble possessed the energy, nerve. and so-und judg-
ment that ensures Sl1(CSS. He was an elder in the Chris-
tian Churrh. mm-l1 attached to its order. and was trusted
and highly esteemed. Children:
1. Balm" P. Tribblzj. b. Sept. 10. 1845; 111/d Oct. 18, 186C.
Mary J. Vhite, b. April 4, 1818. dr. of W1n. A.; she d.
Jan. :30. 1891. Robert possesses intellect and enter-
prise. but veiitured too far i11 debt. during the Kansas
(.it,v boom of 1887. He lost heavily. but is slowly
rising. (flu: ["] \illia111 Tribble. b. llarch 6. 1868:
[5] Thomas (1.. lo. Or-t. 1-1. 1870; [9] Robert; [1] Res-
sie Trilrlrlt-.
L. lImmu.- I). 1rihI;I. 1. Dec. 8. 1817: (l. in 1889; n1d Dec.
-1. 1.8613. Laura V. \l1ite. b. Feb. 26. 1851. Children:
["] .11(lr-w A. Tribble. b. Dec. 7. 1867: [D] Bertie
Irillll-.
2-: ("1/nihiu IriI;?:I. lnd 1. (}rnndv Cockrill. (See)
4. -/u.. N. IriI;l;Iw, ll, Jan. 22. 1852; is wandering in the far
\v.l.
Kl. S.,]{. H l ml). la. live. 22}. 1824: md F. G. Bush. Their son.
H]:-11lh1slI.li-s in 1:-xas. After the death of Mr. Bush. his
widow 1nl l. -Ianm-s R. Iur-kllartt. a farmer who resided
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| [view page] | 1855, JAN. 193 THE GREENS.
Dr. Frederick Marshall, b. in New York in 1814, d. in Platte, June 1, 1861.
Mrs. Marshall married 2nd, Hon. E. H. Norton.
1. Mary Clemmie Marshall, married William H. Field
[a] Julia Field, married Allen Hulett, grocer of Platte City
Dora Elain Hulett
James Allen Hulett
Fred M. Hulett
[b] Virginia Field, married C. N. Tolman of Plattsburg
[c] Marshall Field, married Annie Moore, live near Platte City
2. Amos G. Marshall, married Mary E. Brady
Mary E. Brady married 2nd, Dr. John F. De Berry
[a] Mary F. De Berry
[b] Albin De Berry
3. Virginia Marshall, married Hon. Norton B. Anderson [edit] |
| [view page] | 1881, JAN. 722 THE FARRAS.
7. William Shouse, b. in 1851; married Martha Duty, 4 children. Live in Kansas.
8. Daniel P. Shouse, married December 28, 1880, Mary Bonnell, dr. of William; 3 children.
9. Laura Shouse, married John Weidmire. Live in Caldwell.
10. Emma Shouse, married George Weidmire; 2 children. Live in Caldwell.
11. Edward P. Shouse, married Jennie Ross.
IV. SAMUEL FARRA, married Clarissa Alexander. Live in Jefferson County, Kansas.
V. ELIZA J. FARRA, married Feb. 25, 1847, John H. Wilhite, b. Feb. 13, 1823; d. Oct. 13, 1892, son of Eliezer. Mr. Wilhite lived four miles north of Platte City until his removal to Kansas in 1870. While he lived there he was a prominent citizen. He was deputy collector for several years. He was the president of the Weston and Platte City Turnpike Company, and the failure of that enterprise was no fault of his. He stalked all upon it, and lost.
VI. DAVID R. FARRA, married Feb. 3, 1852, Mary M. Keller. They went to Oregon, where he died, leaving children.
VII. RICE FARRA, married Martha J. McClelland. Children:
1. Richard M. Farra, married Elizabeth Dean, dr. of Frank Dean.
2. George R. Farra, married Anna Hamilton, and went to Oregon.
3. John Farra, married Mary Williams, dr. of W. W. (Bud) Williams.
Jan. 27 - Weather - A good rain after a drought.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1 - W. H. Hunt takes the Swain House in Platte City, and Swain removes to the William Loan farm, one mile east of Platte City.
Dr. Edward McDonald lectures at Platte City on "Art".
Feb. 4 - Margaret Sturgiss, widow of Thomas Sturgiss, died near Edgerton. Her maiden name was Margaret Boyd. She was born in Chester County, Pa., Sept. 1, 1797. She married Thomas Sturgiss, who died March 20, 1849. Their children were:
1. James Sturgiss
2. John Sturgiss
3. Kennedy Sturgiss
4. Samuel Sturgiss
5. Margaret Sturgiss
6. Annie Sturgiss
7. Jane Sturgiss
The family left Pennsylvania in 1851 for Adams County, Illinois. The only child we are interested in is:
I. JAMES STURGISS
Who was born in Pennsylvania, January 9, 1825; married, in Illinois, Elizabeth Tuttle; came to Platte in 1868, and while farming worked at the carpenter trade. His father left him $1,000, which, with the fruits of his industry, was invested in land. In 1882 he rented out his land and removed into Edgerton. Here [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, JAN. 912 THE DUNAGANS.
J (m. .24Jo.hn Dunagan 4died~ near XV-aldron.
THE DUNAGAN FAMILY.
Daniel Dunagan, ancestor of the family, came from Ireland
in 1780, and married Wary Duncan. He was a patriot soldier in
the latter years of the Revolution. Most of the c-Ihlildren came to
Platte, and settled near aldr-on. Clhildren:
I. DANIEL DUNAGAN (ii), settled in Newton 00., Mo.
11. JAMES DUNAGAN, b. O .25, 1804, in Green County, Tenn.;
n1d Elizabeth Ann Logan, b. Feb. 17, 1814, dr. of YV. A. Children:
1. Nancy Du/nagrml, b. Aug. 25, 1833; n1d Dec. 26, 1859,
Joshua R. Noland. b. April 6, 1835; both living. Children:
[1] Sarah E. Noland, 1nd July 25, 1880, Henry Jones.
Children: [1] Alvin Jones; [2] Rufus; [3] Obed; [4] Ma-
ria; [5] Wilda. Jones; [6] Orville. [D] Obed D. No-
land (iii); [9] Nancy A.; [4] Jane; [0] Martha.
2. John F. Dunaganl. b. Feb. 14, 1835; n1d April 6. 1856.
Nancy Reynolds. Children: [0] Mary E.. b. Dec. 21,
1856; 1nd "111. Fleming (see); [1] Sarah C. Dun-agan.
1nd Theo. Fl=en1i~ng; [F] Dorsey Dunagan. Naiicy
Dunagan died, and John F. married, second. July 23.
1866. Matil-daa Nash, from Whom he was divorced.
and she married John Stewart.
. Marg/ M. Dzmagrm, b. Halrch 1-837; 1nd July 28. 1862.
Capt. Jas. M. Noland, son of Joshua; d. in Feb, 18-65.
He was elected calptain of Co. B.. Mo. S. llilitia, Cay.
39th Reg" and did good service in protecting the
S0111l11S[9Il1 part of the county during the war. Children:
[(1] Joshua. R. Noland, m~d Martha. J.[Nola.nd, dr. of
Obed C.; they live nea.r Edgertoln; 2 children. After
Captain Nolands death. Mary M. married second, George Ba.-
zille. Children: [0] Geo. S. Bazille; [C] Tamar E. Bazille.
4. Thonms 1 7. Dz(n(1r/(1n (our To1n).b.Feb.9.184O; bachelor.
D((71l(l D. Dunv(([/rm. b. Feb. 22. 1812; Ind Nov. 1864.
Louisa Mnlott; d. in 1. 75. He married second. Hattie
C0
)[aIbl3.
(3. .71).?/Illlllt r)](HlI(/IIII. b. April 6. 1854: 1nd George
I~Ia1l\i(-le.
7. ;9irI2u{z/ J. Dim-(If/(I71. 1nd Jas. H. Noland. son of John.
lSee.l
lll. -lOSElll l)l..(}.I. (l. in )Iar:(-l1. 1863; n1d in (lay Co..
.lar llavis. and came to Platte in 18217. Children:
1. I?Ii:u Jam I)m1(1(/rm. 1nd Jan. 17. 1855. Jonathan Dow-
dell. and Went to Kansas.
2. Lrr-i l)mmt/an. m(l -man(la Fry. 3. Hcttic Ann.
4. Hurmnu .1. I)um(r/rm.
l. ..l)l{lC\ li)l..(}.. d. in (lay in 1.83:1.
. .l()ll. ll..(}... b. Sept. 11. 1814; d. Jan. 24. 1890: 1nd
llary Lngilll. ha of \. .. (fh:
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| [view page] | 1853, JAN. 164 THE BURNES.
ing; erected a grain elevator at Tracy, and it is now
his daily employment to superintend it. Mr. K0sters
literary and scientic acquirements were attained in
Paris, France.
Alonzo D. B-zmzes, b. Oct. 28. 1860. graduated at the
State Fniyersity at Columbia; studied law. and was
admitted to the bar: md Jan. 6. 1892. Evelina Boone,
of Fayette, M0,. a lady of intelligence. beauty, and
various graces. Mr. Burnes resides at Platte City.
and has one of the most Valuable law libraries in the
"Vest. His practice is large. and he is fast rising to
distinction. He served two terms as county attorney.
and Was chosen. one term, president of the Agricul-
tural M. & S. Co. of the co11nty. 1 child: [0] Boone
C. Burnes. b. Feb. 12, 1894: d. Jan. 4. 1896.
1. Oamm/z.IIa. S. Bur-no.5-. b. March 29, 1873; md April 21,
1892. Dr. Spence Redman. who graduated at Jeer-
son Medical College of Philadelphia. April 2, 1883.
She is a. lovely lady. and Dr. Spence Redman is
highly regarded by his professional brethren. 1
child: [(1] Marguerette.
Bucnn Ti.sta.B1uncs. b. April 0. 1876: md Feb. 21. 189?.
R. Harry Hunter. 1 child: [0] Fielding B. Hunter.
Col. F. Burnes 1nd 3d. July 2? 1892. Miss Gertrude L.
Bangs. of Washington City. from whom he has been
divorced.
Mr. P1t1-nes was a large farmer. and still owns Buena
Vista. a body of 400 acres of choice land. He rents his
land. and resides at his home in Platte City. His children
are all niarried. He was. in 1837. elected colonel of the
77th Reginient of Missouri Militia. For the Mexican War
he raised a part of a regiment of yolunteers. but peace in-
terfered with his plans. He engaged in mercantile yen-
tures at Parkville. Hampton. Weston. and Platte City.
sm-eessiyely. He was receiver at the State la11d oice
at Savannah; held a Federal oliiee at Vashington. D. (.2
tried the insurance business. at Leavenworth; and by his
vesatility of talent found many Vocations.
l. l)..llCL l)lCRBORN BURIlCS. b. in Indiana August 11.
1822: d. in ll:1tte (.o.. .lo.. April 13". 1.967: n1d May 14. 1851.
Virginia Winn. dr. of ( leo, and Emily: Mrs. Burnes d. April
22. 1866. She was a lady of grace and beauty. and by her
charms won ,,:eneral favor. V1. Burnes was a gentleman
of eaptiyaling address. and by his urbaiiity won the con-
iidenee and esteem of the people. He had more suayity of
manner than any of his brothers. He represented the
(-m1I1t in the Legislature. and was elected to the State
senate. but was counted out." His death. just as he Was
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| [view page] | 1859, NOV. 286 J. W. THOMAS.
1. Daniel Garges
2. Willaim
3. Nathan (ii)
4. Arena, married Nov. 8, 1883, W. T. Noland
III. CYNTHIA E. GARGES, married Dec. 30, 1852, William Brink, d. in Oct. 1893. They lived in Oklahoma.
IV. MARTHA M. GARGES, b. June 28, 1827; married Sept. 27, 1847, Elijah W. Brink, b. May 5, 1823; d. Nov. 19, 1895. Children:
1. Joel Brink
2. Charles H. Brink
3. John W. Brink
4. Martha Brink, married J. Noland
5. James N. Brink, married Mahala E. Hopkins
V. ZILPAH GARGES, d. Oct. 13, 1872; married John Noland, b. in Jessamine Co., Ky., Feb. 22, 1817; d. March 13, 1892. Came to Lafayette Co., Mo., in 1831, and thence to Platte in 1837. Children:
1. Matthias F. Noland, b. Aug. 18, 1844; married Jan. 10, 1864, Eliza Gray, b. July 11, 1842, dr. of Henry. Children:
[a] Zilpah Alice Noland, married Feb. 25, 1886, Henry S. Galbraith. Children:
1. Arthur Galbraith
2. Lottie Galbraith
3. Lena Galbraith
[b] John Nic. Noladn, b. Oct. 8, 1869; married Jan. 18, 1893, Minerva Fickle;
[c] Cora Ellen Noland, b. Feb. 18, 1872; married Oct. 2, 1890, John W. Timberlake, b. Feb. 5, 1868. Children:
1. Roy Timberlake, b. Aug. 15, 1892
[d] Walter Noland
2. James H. Noland, b. in 1852; d. Jan. 7, 1895; married Oct. 15, 1876, Sidney Jane Dunagan, b. June 6, 1856, daughter of James Dunagan.
NOVEMBER.
Nor. 1Farley Lodge. No. 177. Odd Fellows. instituted. with
Israel Heath, N. G.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Barry. organized
in 1820. entered their new house in 1859. They still continue a
zealous and efficient congregation.
Nor. 2.2Dr. Oscar F. Bowers. of Weston. having died. Dr. Ben
Bonifant administered. Bond. $5.000. Dr. Bowers was a partner
of Dr. Bonifant, and left him all his property.
JOHN C THOMAS.
Nov. 23 - John W. Thomas having died. Pres. Simpson administered. Bond, $2,000. Children:
I. R. M. THOMAS, is a venerable Baptist preacher, and as an evangelist traverses all parts of the northwest Missouri.
II. JAMES P. THOMAS
III. SARAH THOMAS, married John W. Smith, b. in Lexington, Ky., May 26, 1827. Came to Platte in 1859, and settled five miles south of Platte City. He is an excellent citizen and a zealous Odd Fellow; and he served in Capt. P. Simpson's company of Enrolled Missouri Militia. Children: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1860. J UNE 298 M. N. OWEN.
IV. ..~.(Y CLAY. b. Sept. 14, 1828; d. -in 1869; n1d July 23,
1846. T. S. Osborne.
V. FRAI(,ES G. CLAY. b. Aug. 18. 1830; md A. H. Burgess.
(See)
VI. VYILLIAM H. CLAY. b. Mart-11 9. 1833: md Oct. 20. 1858,
la.nnie H. Montgomery. He died at Vicksburg May 13,
1803. in the Confederate service.
VII. BIARY G. CLAY. b. June 28. 1836; 1nd Marcli 26. 1855. Rev.
J. C. (f. Davis.
JUNE.
June oCharles Tureman having died. James Dodd admin-
istered. Bond. $2.500.
County bonds issued. The county court issued to the Park-
ville & G. Railroad Co.. at sundry times. as the work of grading
progressed. bo11ds to the amount of $125000; and to the Weston &
A. Railroad Co.. $30000. Nothing was given to the Platte County
Railroad. or to the Leavenworth & Des Moines Railroad.
There is drouth. No rain has fallen since April. The very
early corn came up, and produced a. half crop.
June .31SA)lLEL MILLER having died. his son, Marion
.Iiller. administered. Bond. $15,000. (See index.)
JULY.
July .The day was observed at the fair grounds, with ill-
tempered speeches.
A ha1fin(-h of rain fell to-day. the rst since April. It came
too late to do good. and was not followed by other rains. Not one-
fourth of the corn planted came up. It sold for $1 per bushel.
\heat turned out almost a failure. But from the large crop of
1859 we had enough to send supplies to Kansas. This was the
second famine year. To starvation was added a. nancial crisis.
that broke up thousands. Two per cent per month was often paid
for n1one.
MOSEBY NEELY OWEN.
.Ioseb) .eel Owen died at Platte Cit). (See sketch.) The-
familv. about 1866. removed to Jaelgsonville. Oregon, and none of
them now reside in Platte. (711:
I. I1D\II R. ()\E.. was lame from white swelling. He
wrote in the probate oiee several vears.
ll. .l.lRl2I) 0\E.. III. \ILL AD. OWEX. Both rvent
south in the war. an(l never returned.
I. ... I). ()\E.. was a beautiful and accomplished young
lacly. She md 1st. 0et.10.1S55.1. J. Collins; and after his
death. she m(l 23d. Feb. 7. 1.900. N. D. Short. He edited the
.lflu.- several vears. an(l possessed sprightliness. but had
no energv.
. .I()Ll.lF. ()\E..
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| [view page] | 1856, AUG. 216 THE HUGHES.
3. Mary Hughes, md Jolhn English. Both dead. Children:
[0] .Ia,ry J. English; [5] Ann English, md an Ed-
Wards in North Carolina.
4. lllartlza Hughes, md Edward M. Dobson, her cousin.
He was b. in North Carolina Dec. 8, 1812. He came
to Platte i11 1840; was county assessor in 1848-9. He
was a son of Wm. R. Dobson and Mary Hughes. He
died in 187. Children: [0] Annie 0. Dobson, md Dec.
30, 1874. M. S. Bright (see); [0] Mary A. Dobson, md
Oct. 17, 1867, Thos. L. Moore, son of James; [0] Leti-
tia. md March 14, 1878, Samuel L. Winston (see);
[fl] Eleanor M. Dobson. md Feb. 25. 1880, Wm. B.
Franklin. From him she was divorced. She has
married again.
5. John Rogers Hruglzes, b. May 16. 1828; md Sallie Ann
Rogers, b. June 3, 1839. They live seven miles south-
east of Platte City. Children: [0] Laura. md WydiChildren:
[5] Lizzie, md Otho Offut (his second wife) (see);
[0] Arch. Hughes; [61] William; [6] Edward D;
[f] Virgie.
6. Archelrms E. Hughes, b. in Stokes 00.. N. 0.. April 18.
18.92. The family came to Moniteau Co., Mo., in 1837,
a.nd to Platte in 1839. He md April 16, 1860, Mary
E. Horner, dr. of Edward B. He entered the State
militia during the War and did home service. Children:
[0] Sarah D. Hughes; [0] Leander: [0] Matthew M.;
[11] Mary J.; [6] John O. [f] Archelaus; [0] Thos.
L.; [71] John 0. Hughes.
IV. JOHN HUGHES. d. in Ge-orgia.
V. LETITIA D.. md Gen. Jos. Vinston. (See)
VI. ANN POWELL HUGHES. md Wm. Lash in North Carolina.
VII. MARY (POLLY). md Tm. R. Dobson. father of Ed. M. (See.)
VIII. JANE HTTGHES. md John Fulkei-so~11. Children:
1. Sallie A. F/ulkcrson. md W. Smith Ewing. son of
Joshua, a cousin of Finis Ewing. Children: [0] James
W. Ewing. md May 19, 1874. Sallie A. Kay, dr. of
Campbell Kav. (See) J. IV. Ewings only child is
John Ewing. b August 6. 1878.
Gen. Percifer Smith supersedes Gen. Sumner in command at
Ft. Leavenvmrtli.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1C-ongress refuses to seat Wl1iteld. the Pro-slavery
delegate, or Reerler. the Free Soil delegate.
THE ELECTION.
Aug. ,Ja1nes Craig, for Congress. received 8.742 votes,
against 6.274 for Moss. American. Dr. A. M. Robinson was chosen
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| [view page] | 1885, MARCH. 813 S. COLLIER.
Indictments for selling liquor without license. The grand jury finds 43 indictments against Harvey Baker, and he is fined $40 on 31 of the indictments; but execution is stayed in 21 cases. That means that the circuit court exercises the pardoning power.
March 25 - Allen McDowell, Masonic lecturer, is instructing the county lodges.
William Ohlhausen puts the Holladay Mills at Weston in complete order with rollers.
Elder Joseph Lowe gives a course on temperance lectures at Platte City.
SIMEON COLLIER.
Simeon Collier died in Marshall Township. He was born in Kentucky August 20, 1804, educated in Maysville, Ky., married September 11, 1827, Elizabeth Burkshire, who died March 2, 1871. Mr. Collier was an enterprising and successful farmer near New Market.
Children:
I. ROBERT S. COLLIER, married Margaret Fulton, daughter of Hugh Fulton
Children:
1. Mary Collier
2. Elizabeth Collier
3. Thomas Collier
4. James Collier
5. Wade Collier
6. Annie Collier
7. Cleo Collier
II. NANCY JANE COLLIER, married A. A. Downing. who was deputy collector under Sheriff Ogden, and a man of business. The family removed to Kansas.
III. THORNTON S. COLLIER, married July 6, 1892. Mary B. Bigham.
IV. ASENATH COLLIER, married Jas. A. Gault, b. March 27, 1835, in Maysville, Ky.; studied law. entered the Confederate army. and fell in battle in 1864. His daughter Mary Elizabeth Gault married Archie Fulton.
V. HANNIBAL COLLIER
VI. AMELIA COLLIER
March 28 The first number of the Parkville Independent issued by Gharky & Tucker.
APRIL.
ELECTIONS.
April 1 J. L. Carmack is reelected mayor of Platte City.
and Edwards, Hunt, and Mason were chosen aldermen. A vote
was taken. and resulted favorably to dividing the school dis-
trict. and making Tracy separate from Platte City. Zarn and
Blakley were chosen school directors. An additional tax was
Voted down; a11d it was decided not to build a colored school
house.
James Dye was chosen president of the fair, and E. C. Cockrill secretary.
T. C. Munson was elected school commissioner. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1886, APRIL 838 ELECTIONS
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
PLATTE CITY FINANCES
April 3 - LEWIS DEMOSS died north of Parkville; bron in Fleming County, Ky., October 12, 1812; married Delilah ______, who died in February, 1887. Children:
1. Lewis Demoss (ii)
2. Jasper Demoss
3. Nancy Demoss, married a Williams
4. Emily Demoss, married a Kingsley
5. Amanda Demoss, married Dr. Jas. Hawkins
6. Sarah Alice Demoss, married December 28, 1876, John W. Noland
7. John Demoss, married Sarah Naylor, daughter of Alfred Naylor
April 16 - Weather - Hail storm east of Platte City covered the ground two inches deep, and killed pigs and poultry.
April 18 - ALLEN H. COX died at Weston. He was born in Cumberland County, Va., April 3, 1804. In 1809 the family moved to Kentucky and in 1817 Mr. Cox came to Platte. The same year he married Phoebe Larrimore, a native of Madison County, Ky. She died in 1849, leaving a son, William E. Cox, now of New York City. In 1852 Mr. Cox married, second, Mrs. Angeline Jones nee Campbell, of Buchanan County. In 1880 they removed into Weston, where he died. He was a man of wealth, virtue, and honor.
April 19 -The County Medical Society meet at Weston. Present: Coffey, president, Bonifant, Herndon, Hawkins, Martin, Redman, Shortridge.
April 23 - B. J. Bless buys the Weston Chronicle of Mundy and becomes editor. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1854, JULY. 181 THE GUTHRIES.
they refused to vross him.
Jephthall.
July 8Villian1 Roach having died, Mary Roach ad1ninis-
tered. Bond. $20,000.
The joke is as old as the sliihholeth of
\ILLIAM G UTH RIE.
\il1ia.n1 Guthrie having died, Cox & Burruss administered.
Bond, $45,000. He married Mary Yates. (fh:
I. MARY GUTHRIE, md Mad. \..Iitchell. (See.)
II. NANCY GUTHRIE, 1nd Jos. Kelly. Children:
1. .]urm1Iellg/. md (falvert.
2.. Wlillianz Kelly, lives in St. Joseph.
:5. Linme1{olly,11id Cary. 4. Jlinnie. 5. Johm.
IIII. LINNA GL"lHRIE, md Elder Phil. Burruss. (See)
IV. MARTHA A. UrI,"1HRIE, 1nd Oct. 18. 18:33, John S. Mitchell,
of St. Joseph.
V. LUCY, n1d Dec. 9, 1856, Jas. Dye. (See)
VI. ELIZABETH GUTHRIE, b. Oct. 10, 1844; md May 12, 1858,
David T. Polk ti). He was elected surveyor of Platte in
1884, and reelected in 1886. Mrs. Polk is a handsome
a11d accomplished lady. (h:
1. J1arg/ Polls. b. Nov. 30. 1850: n1d Sept. 22. 1880. Canby
Hawkins. b. April 10. 1858. Children: [0] Vera Hawkins.
b. Aug. 27. 1881; [D] Lydia. b. Mart-l1 .0, 1883.
2. Darirl 1. Polk (ii).
VII. JOHN M. GUTHRIE. b. July 26, 18:30. in Henrv Co., Ky.;
d. in Platte. Aug. 20. 1889; 1nd Elvira Penee. dr. of Edward.
ZABINA BABC-OCK.
July 10Zabina Babcock having died, Richard Babcock ad-
ministered. Bond. $41,600. He married, in Ohio, Lucinda Dus-
tanier; came to Platte in 1838. and settled at the Nai-rovs." where
he formed a partnership with Phinehas Skinner, and kept a store.
I knew him as a large and venerable old gentleman. His wife
survived until 1874. Children:
I. RICHARD BABCUCK, b. July 11. 1818; 1nd 1st. Nov. 3, 1840.
Ann Zabrisky, who d. childless. He married second. Oct. 18, 1841.
S(l"ild&l. Moore. dr. of -John. They live near \aldron. Mr.
Babcock possesses sound judgment and business qualica-
tions. He is a pillar of the Methodist Cliurch. and an
honorable and useful citizen. Children:
1. Ta}/lo) Bubroclc, b. July .11. 1849; Ind 1st. Minnie
Glenner. dr. of Edward. (h: [1] \aller E. Bab-
cock, b. July 8. 1878; [4] Nellie BHlb(0(l{. b. in Nov..
1881. Minnie d. June 1. 1889; and Taylor 111d 2d.
July 23. 1890. Lula Tinder. h. in 1870. Children: [0] Gil-
bert Balwm-1;. b. Oct. 1. 1801.
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| [view page] | 1869, APRIL. 471 INSURANCE. COMPANIES.
FAILURE OF I.SURAN(,~E (JUMP.-Nll}S.
The Life Asslociation of .1
1eri-:1, the Hannibal State Mutual
Insurance Co-nipany. and tl1e Kansas City Fire a11d Marine
Insurance (f.o111pa11 solicited subscriptions to stock. and when
Weston and Platte (ity had taken largely. they conveniently
broke, entailing l1e:1y losses on our people.
FUNDING OF COUNTY I)l]Bl.
April 9The 1-o1111t 1-o11rt made an order to fund all out-
standing county bonds and warrants. a11d Ira Norris. S12. was
appointed to do tl1e work. The new bonds were to be due at
twenty years, with ten per cent interest coupons.
April 1.2Ja.s. L. Mc.(l11er is e11rolled as an attorney.
ZENAS BRITTON.
April.1.Ze11as Britton, 11 lawyer of Leaveliwortli. came with
a jolly crowd to the Fleshinan House, a11d at 111id11igl1t strolled
out, and fell over a three-foot exeava.tion. at the side of tlie street.
His leg was broken, and subsequently amputated. He sued
Platte City for damages in the United States Court, and obtained
judgment for $8,000. This was for years resisted. a11d nally
coinproniised by the issuance of city bonds. Years of heavy tax-
atio-n followed. until the bonds. with accrued interest, were paid.
April 20.. G. Beller is appointed postmaster at Weston.
-~lpr17l 2INebraska Lodge. No. 12, I. O. O. F.. dedicate the
room they had built over G. V. S1niths new store, with appro-
priate ceremonies. and a festival at the court-ho11se.
April 37The cou-nty court appropriates $1,500 to build an
iron bridge over tl1e Platte at Platte City. Slone and M1-D1111 are
appointed co111111issio11ers.
The Odd Fellows of Weston have a grand celebration. E. H.
Norton orator.
Grasshoppers return. b11t do little da111age. Crops and fruits,
except peaches. are promising.
Parkville is on a boom The Vallev Railroad l1a.s reached
the place; population 400; the old stone hotel is to be an eating-
house for passengers. F. Luthy is mayor. There are 7 stores, 2
mills. 2 hotels. 1 saddler shop. 1 tinner. 3 physicians.
MA Y.
COUNTY FINANCES.
Receipts from all sources. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$71.870.09
Add warrantts sold to Platte Savings Institution, upon
which only $10..)ti0 were realized. . . . . . . . . . . . 21.20000
$93,070.69
Other warrants drawn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 73,796.02
Surp111s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $19,274.67
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| [view page] | 1874, APRIL. 574 J. BUSEY.
V. \M. A. MITCHELL, b. July 27, 1837; Ind Feb. 12, 1871,
Mary .1. Boydston, dr. of Samuel. Children:
1. .{lm(o.lIitcI1CIl. 2. Erma. Bruce. 4. Frank.
5. Collie. 6. Willilcmz. Mitchell.
VI. 1A.1CY J. MITCHELL, b. in June, 1823; d. April 1, 1889;
n1d March 7, 1860. V1n. H. Elliott, b. March 12, 1827, son
of Josiah; no children.
April 7The furniture factory at Weston comnienced
operations.
.1pril8JAMES J. MOORE having died, Peyton Newman ad-
n1inistered. Bond, $1,600. His widow was Margaret, and his
children: 1. Malinda; 2, Nancy M. Moore; 3, Jacob; 4, Angeline;
5. Isaac Moore; 6, Sarah E. Moore; 8, WillianJ.
.-lpril 9EDWARD ROBERTS died. aged 44. D. J. Thorp
administers. Bond, 3000. His widow was Margaret. and chil-
dren: 1, Sarah Roberts. married a. Henson; 2, Julia. Roberts,
1nd Jan. 18, 1872, Jas. Hyatt; 3, John L. Roberts; 4, Missouri;
5, Thomas W.; 6, Ellen N.; 7, George Roberts; 8, Robert E.;
0. Kath-arin-e Roberts.
Villia1n H. Hunt returned after a sojourn in Kansas.
Elder J. R. Reavis resigns his pastorate of the Christian
Church in Platte City.
John F. Merrynian and J as. F. Pitt are admitted to the ba.r,
and form a law partnership at Platte City, which is soon dissolved,
by Merryrman going to St. Louis, and Pitt to St. Joseph.
April 20Jan1es E. Ireland, being elected to succeed Noland
as county judge, takes his seat.
Adkins, Dougherty, and Dobson. committee appointed by the
County Grange to investigate the accounts of the county clerk
and road co1n1nissioner. report both in default.
JACOB BUSEY
April ..21Jacob Busey died. aged 00. His wife, Elizabeth,
died July 2). 1871. aged 83. They lived three miles west of Platte
(fity. Oh:
I. ELIZABETH.
II. \ILL1.-U1 BITSEY. 1nd Rachel Busey, widow of his brother.
Matthew T. Busey. (See)
lll. ;I.l"l"IlEW T. RIISPIY. ml Rachel . Children:
1. Willirlni. ().S((I) .Bu.s({I/. 111d April 22. 1869, Edith L.
Rice. dr. of (liar-les. (hr [1] May Busey. md Jan.
1. 18.06, Jas. II. Sexton. W. O. married second. Oct. 26. 1887,
Hattie Criss. .
2. In. .lIfrrrl I. Iizm-2/. 1nd :1 (allett. of St. Joseph, and
li(-s there.
:1. Jm-ob l. Ii:/.s-(7/. n1(l May 6. 1875. Fannie Marley.
4. John If. Ifzlxq/, md March 12?. 1871. Hattie J. Lobel.
St-t.l
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| [view page] | 1868, JUNE. 455 THE DE BERRYS.
June 7 - Two sons of M. Olin drowned in the Platte River, two miles below Platte City.
June 20 - Platte City Water Mills burned. Friction of the machinery caused the fire. Loss to Likins & Cockrill, $10,000.
John L. De Berry died at his home on Todd's Creek. His widow, Mary A. De Berry (Adams), administered. Bond, $25,000.
THE DE BERRY FAMILY
John De Berry of Simpson County, Ky., married Mary Lowe, and from them descended the De Berry family of Platte, who came in 1838, and settled on Todd's Creek. Children:
I. WILLIAM L. DE BERRY, was an old but highly regrarded bachelor. He adopted his niece, Nancy (Cecil), dr. of Robert De Berry, who married W. H. Walker (see). Mr. De Berry d. Jan. 27, 1875, aged 70.
II. JOHN L. DE BERRY, d. June 20, 1868. He married Mary A. Adams, dr. of J. F. Adams, the founder of Ridgely. Children:
1. Angus De Berry, married Elizabeth Sayle, dr. of Dr. C. W. Sayle, of Ridgely
2. William L. De Berry (ii), d. in July, 1883; married Feb. 5, 1873, Lucinda M. Adams. Children: [a] Mary B. De Berry, [b] Jennie De Berry, [c] Elston De Berry
3. James A. De Berry, married Oct. 13, 1869, Phoebe A. Jenkins
4. Mary A. De Berry, married March 9, 1859, Thos. L. Turner (see), b. April 7, 1833.
5. Dr. John F. De Berry, now practicing in Plattsburg. He married Oct. 14, 1885, Mrs. Mary E. Marshall, dr. of James M. Brady (see), and widow of Amos Marshall. (see) She was b. Feb. 9, 1856. Children:
[a] Mary F. De Berry, b. Oct. 15, 1888
[b] Albin De Berry, b. May 18, 1890
6. Elmira De Berry, married Feb. 23, 1869, J. M. Darnall (see).
7. Elwilda De Berry, married Dec. 1872, Wylie R. Brasfield (see).
8. Cornelia De Berry
9. Edward De Berry
10. Thomas A. De Berry
11. Sarah F. De Berry
III. JESSE D. DE BERRY, was a merchant of Smithville, and died there April 5, 1886; he married 1st, Betsy Lowe (cousin). and married second, Mary Harness.
IV. ROBERT DE BERRY, b. Aug. 6, 1818; married 1st, Mary Gist. Children:
1. Permelia De Berry, married Feb. 9, 1867. Harry Moore.
2. Betsy De Berry, married Aug. 4, 1874, J. E. McDonald [edit] |
| [view page] | 1844, MAY. 61 JARVIS MURDER.
THE JARVIS MUl{Dl}l{.
This spri11-. a gang of desperadoes, eliietly from Clay County,
went west on the Santa F Trail, and met the train of Jarvis, a
.[exican, colning with money to buy goods at Independence.
-fter killing Jarvis, they robbed the train of a large amount of
money and everything valuable. The perpetrators of this crime
l)1agge(l of their success, and it was found that other men of good
standing had furnished the outfit, and had shared in the booty.
Brown, a saloon-keeper at Hell-Town tRid;:ely), a11d .I(-Daniel. a
son of a worthy farmer of Clay. were apprehended. tried in a
Federal court, convicted. and hung,-. Quite a number implicated
suddenly disappeared.
The rst I111n1ber ot the Platte -lrgu.s is issued at Platte (ity
by Martin L. Harden. publisher, and Allen .[cLane, editor.
The United Baptist Church of Pleasant Ri(l,Q(- buys an 2l(1(, of
land at the center of Sec. 5, T. 53. R. 35. and builds a brick elmreh.
Henry Clay is nominated. at Baltimore, by the Vhi;:s. for
President: and James K. Polk is nominated May 27th. by the
Democrats.
POSTAGE.
For long distances. is now. for letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 cents.
May -ll. 1845. reduced to. . ... ... ... ... ... ... .12; cents.
Way 2, 1846, reduced to. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 cents.
Jlay :?3Co11gress passes an act grranting preemption to
trustees for town sites. Under an enabling act of the State Leg-
islature, Weston entered its site and sold lots.
Incessant rain.
JUNE.
June 6 John Linvilles will prohated, dated March 28. 1844.
His widow was Nancy. and his children: 1. Nancy; 2. William:
5}. Robt. 9.: 4. John 1%.: 5. Richard P.: G. Jubal; 7. Henry H.
Linville.
THE OVERFLOW.
For several weeks, this month. the Missouri an(l Platte
rivers spread from bluff to bluff. driving out to the hills families
and their stock. The site of the town of Tracy was covered. This
is the only ood ever known to cover the liig-liest ;:ro11n(ls in the
Missouri bottoms. The overows of 1,858 and 1991 left some
g.-;round above the water. The Indians have no tradition of
its equal. The great rise of 1826 was 4 feet lower. That of
1858 was 3 feet lower. The Platte kept pace with the .Iissonri in
every great rise. Thad marks in the old mill at Platte (it,. of the
overows of 1944. 1953.9. and 1891. The waters in 1.944 were 20
inches higher than 1.95.. aml the waters in 1859 have never since-
heen reached by 2 feet. The Mississippi River attained its great-
est elevation at St. Louis. June 24th. It was then 7 feet 7 inches
above the city direetrix. The overow of 1944 is an era in our
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| [view page] | 1870, DEC. 501 S. P. YOCUM
Sexton, b. July 8, 1836
James H. Sexton
Frank Sexton
Mr. Joseph Sexton
Marmaduke's division of the Southern Army
V. CYNTHIA E. BROWN, dead, m'd A. E. Stanton
1. William Stanton
2. Alfred Stanton
VI. JAMES F. BROWN, Rowena Buford
1. O. Frank Brown
VII. LEWIS G. BROWN
SIMON P. YOCUM
I. PRISCILLA YOCUM, m'd a Vallandingham
II. ALONZO A. YOCUM
III. HARRIET YOCUM
Capt. John H. Burt
1. William H. Burt
2. Hiram M. Burt [edit] |
| [view page] | 186-1, JUNE. 366 PAWPAWS DISLOYAL.
ing, but was an admirable gentleman. He had a passion
for music, as had all the Jack family.
Juno 10Bushwl1ackers make a raid on Ridgely, and their
leader, Over-ton, is killed. Fielding is wounded, and, after mak-
ing a confession, is shot. On the Federal side, Moses Barnes is
killed, and Lieut. Cummins and private John Go-odwin are
wounded. Fielding is said to have shown a list of Union men to
be killed. and he said that Calhoun Thorntocn had three hundred
recruits ready to go south as soon as the Union men were killed.
Capt. Fitzgerald is now of the 16th Kansas.
June 1.3Bushwhackers make a bloodless ra.id upon Farley.
J zme 17The Border Times condemns severely the Sentinel
for assuring the people that all is safe and quiet, when bush-
whackers are manifesting themselves by frequent outrages.
J une 19Bushwhackers robbed Elkanah Risk, John Scott,
and Madison Dale.
Rev. G. L. Moad made a Sunday-school address, at the Pres-
byterian church in Platte City, a procession of children marched
through the town. and a co~ntribution of $30 Was taken up.
Bushwhackers have a camp three miles north of Pla.tte City.
Maj. Clark sends Capt. Johnston after them, but they received
notice of his coming and ed.
Rain badly needed. .
Jmze 20Gen. C. B. Fisk visits Weston to inquire into the
situation. He speaks from the balcony of the hotel, and is fol-
lowed by A. G. Beller and J. B. Wright.
The body of a young man named Bailey is found in Lewis Cal-
verts pasture, and his death is charged on bushwhackers.
J ((716 22J as. H. Tinsley. while riding on the road. is a.ttacked
and robbed by bushwhackers. He has been a Conservative, but
now turns Radical.
June 23A. F. Cox, editor of the Sentinel. returns after an
absence of two weeks, and announces a change in the situation.
He admits the county is overrun by bushwhackers, and, with a.
sick heart. warns the Pawpaws of the effect of their disloyalty.
Capt. Johnston captures two deserters. Thompson and Rags-
tlale. and sends them under escort to Weston, b11t they are
reseued at Bee Creek by bushwhackers.
Prof. A. B. Jones announces that he will leave Platte Citv
Female .=eatlen1v. He gathers a large audience. and, in a set
speech. heaps opprohrium upon them for not giving his school
proper support.
The llorrler Tinzes condemns Maj. J. M. (larks mi1ita.Iv gov-
ernment of the eonnty. hut eommends the spirit of his proclama-
tion calling on the people to rally to the rescue.
The tel:-;r1-apli now connects Weston with St. Joseph.
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| [view page] | 1896, MARCH. 1057 D. S. LOGAN.
near Camden Point; 6, Lena B.; 7. John O. Mr. J. N. Stagner was a Mason, and was buried in the Masonic cemetery at Camden Point.
Fifty voters of Weston publish a card, inquiring of the Democratic candidates for representative their choice for United States senator. All answered they would vote for Vest.
March 26 - Weather - A terrific thunderstorm. T. O. Boydston, living near to Union Mills, lost by lightning six head of cattle, and near Weston several more were killed.
MISS ANNIE B. WELLS, daughter of William C. Wells died in
Arizona, whither she had gone for health. Her remains were
brought home for burial.
March 29 - JOHN A. BEERY died. lSee.)
March 31 - A. J. HAMILTON, banker. died at Parkville, aged 65. He came from Cleveland, Ohio, to Kansas City, and thence to Parkville, and started the Park Bank. Of undoubted integrity, he was trusted and beloved. He left a wife and four children
DAVID S. LOGAN
Lives at New Market, and is highly regarded as a citizen and Christian. He was born in Lincoln County, Ky., about 1823; married Nancy Shanks, a sister of A. L. Perrin's wife. Children:
I. REBECCA LOGAN, b. January 15, 1856; married March 1, 1882, William H. Paige, b. March 26, 1852. Children: James D. Paige, b. July 28, 1894.
II. JACK LOGAN, married Rhoda Ferrel. Children: 1. David Logan.
Dr. R. P. Davis. of Tracy. brought over to Platte City his 60-fold magnifying telescope, and from Mr. Paxton's yard many had the pleasure of beholding Jupiter's bands and many double stars, as well as a good look at the moon.
APRIL.
April 1 - W. M. Paxton gives in the .1rg/us a list. in tabular
form, of all sales of real estate in Platte (unntv since Ja1111arV 1.
1.896, slmwi11;: totals: .-res sold. 4.480; consideration paid.
:ll.77.U."1 ; ae1age per acre, .$5:.9.7li; while the assess-1ne11t of Platte
(ou11t lands a CIa;,"es l$11.(N).
MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT PLATTE CITY.
For mayor, Jerry Beery, 123; W. S. Owens, 37.
Aldermen elected, J. A. Baldwin, G. F. Clemings, Nic Beery.
School board elected, E. L. Anderson, G. F. Clemings.
Hatton was chosen marshall.
W. J. Fulton was chosen mayor of Parkville. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1864, JULY. 371 PROCLAMATION.
A lI{UULA1lAll(,). .
July .2()L}e11. Fisk appeals to the loyal 111011 of 11ortl1wester11
.Iissouri for 5,000 voluiiteers. He says: Your neighbors are
bei11g murdered. and their 111upe1t. given to the torch. Houseless
women are eeing to 111ilitary posts. Ilundreds of Unionists are
pleading at 1113 lieadquarters for protection, that I an1 unable to
afford, 1ro111 the liinited force at 111) (:o1n1nand. The abundant
l1arVests are rapidly going to waste. I11 tl1e nan1e of loyalty.
humanity, and Cliristi-an civilization, I implore you to delay not a
hearty response to tl1is appeal.
MEETING AT PLATIE CITY.
July 23-Fron1 the Border Times of the 20th: At a mass-
Ineeting at Platte City. H. M. Aller was chosen chairinan, and
G. Y. Belt secretary. Resolutions were passed denouncing bush-
whackers, and aiiother meeting appointed for Weston on the 25th.
Judge Norton denounced busliwliackers, confessed tl1a.t he had
been deceived by the 1awpaws." acknowledged that he had
something to do with ar111i11g theni, a11d that the opposers of the
Ia.wpaws were right and l1e wrong. He concluded that the
organization o-f the militia. must pass into other hands. He en
dorsed Gen. Fisk. Among those participating in the meeting
were: A. G. Brown, Vm. Gabbert. Henry Lamar. M. Miles, L. W.
lIcSchooler, Thom-as Quinn, Ben. Sniither. a.11d J. B. Vright.
July 28The deceived Pawpaws are now hiding. One by
one they come i11 a11d surrender to some loyal friend. who takes
them to St. Joseph. a11d recominends their ba11isln11e11t to Iowa, or
elsewhere. This is preferred to in1p~risonn1ent. or even to hang-
i11g. The jails of St. Joseph are crowded with the disloyal. Busi
ness is suspended. a11d the county offices are closed.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1By accui-ate count, there are only 19 n1e11 i11 Platte
City.
Maj. Hilliard is i11 com1na11d at Weston. He makes the
Val1ingford house his lieadquarters.
Col. Jas. A. Price is at Fort L({lVCl1W0l11. recruiting the 16th
Kansas. In a circular. he announces himself a candidate for
sheriff of Platte. but witl1dra\sbeforc the election.
THE DISLOYAL LIST.
Under General Order 111. 24. tl1edis1oy:1l citizens are required
to give bond, a11d are disfrancliised. A list is furnished each
precinct. The following is a partial list: 0. Q. Alcott. Henry
Basye, Newton Ba.il~e, He11derso11 Brown. A. J. Pnurne-tt. S. Buck-
heart. XV. Cunninghain, (linton (iiockrill, (has Carpenter, A. H.
Cox. Robert Douglas. E. M. Dobson. A. Deaii. Israel Doughc~rtV.
P. IV. Ellington. Jas. Graves. Elijah Justus, G. W. Long. Eli Link.
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| [view page] | l849, SEPT. 119 ALLEN MCLANE.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3 - The county clerk is ordered to hand over to the probate judge all probate papers, and to make certified copies for him of all probate records. This was done in a slovenly manner. The records are without an index and of little value.
Sept. 5 - The Odd Fellows are ordered to vacate the upper and east office of the court-house, that it may be used as a probate office. Amos Rees is also ordered to vacate the upper and west office.
The Methodist Church on Lot 3, Block 33 of Platte City, is now complete, and is used for worship by all denominations. A bar of steel is suspended at the door, and is struck with a hammer, as a bell.
Thos. Herndon is enrolled as an attorney.
Sept. 21 - Shubal Allen is enrolled.
OCTOBER
Oct. 6 - Hinkle, Holladay, Goff & Warner buy of Estill & Woods the Union Mills and a large body of land.
ALLEN MCLANE
Dr. Allen McLane
John W. Reed
Hon. Lewis McLane
Jane Kay
George Kay
I. GERTRUDE McLANE
Levi Allen Hurst
Rev. Thos. Hurst
1. Jennie Hurst
2. Thos. A. Hurst
3. Lizzie Hurst
Mrs. Allen McLane married 2nd N. E. Wilkinson
Oct. 13 - Rev. W. H. Thomas buys the Rupe farm of 320 acres, in T. 53, R. 34. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1867, JULY. 437 MASONIC HALL.
JULY.
July IPhi1ander Lucas is appointed circuit judge in the
place of Walter A. King, impeached.
Ileasa.nt Ridge College, under Prof. Himrod. has 60 scholars.
July -5A pleasant picnic at the fair grounds. The Good
Templars of Yeston have a picnic in Wells pasture.
METHODIST AND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND
MASONIC HALL.
An arrangement has been made between the Methodists, the Presbyterians, and the Masons, to rebuild the church and hall, in Platte City. on Lot 6, Block 31, giving the churches the lower story, and the Masons the upper story. The committee advertises for bids, and W. V. Slone takes the contract, at $6.000. It is to be finished by December 15th.
July 5 A concert and tableaux at Platte City raised $75.00 for a public library.
Burckhartt and Hunt are soliciting contributions for the South.
Clerks offices sold; Milton Campbell, county commissioner, sells publicly the circuit clerk's office on the old public square, to Florence Brady, and 12 feet off the west part of Lot 10, Block 25, to E. C. Redman.
AUGUST.
THE LANTER FAMILY.
Aug. 1 - Albert Lanter died. His parents were Thomas Lanter and Spicy Davis, who came in 1820, from Virginia. to Old Franklin, Mo.. thence to Clay in 1824, and to Platte in 1842. He removed to Jackson County, M0,. in 1863. and there died in September. 1880. He was a soldier of the War of 1812. under Col. Dick Johnson. Mrs. Lanter survived him. Their children:
I. MARY JANE LANTER, married Dudley Tribble, who d. Nov. 10, 1847. Chidlren:
1. John T. Tribble, married Cora Anderson.
2. Amanda, J. Tribble. married William Lewis.
3. Missouri A. Tribble, married William Wingo.
4. Richard M. Tribble.
II. DAVIS LANTER. married Elizabeth Bowring. (See)
III. SARAH A. LANTER. married Samuel Richardson.
IV. ROBERT LANTER, in Kansas.
V. ALBERT LANTER. married Lavinia Bowman, and d. Aug. 1, 1867.
VI. SIDNEY LANTER, married Sept. 9. 1858. Nancy A. Martin. He was one of the earliest volunteers for the Confederacy. He possesses sprightliness and geniality. His Wife died, leav- [edit] |
| [view page] | 1869, JUNE. 475 BONDS.
PRESTON TOWNSHIP STRIP BONDS.
June .lThe county court orders a speeial election in Pres-
ton Township. to determine whether .tl~5().()00 in bonds shall be
issued to the C. & S. V. Railway. A similar order was made for
Green Township, and the eleetion appointed for August 17th.
The grasslloppers leaving.
lra(-k-laing on the C. & S. V. Railway is in charge of N. P.
Ogden. The crossing of the Missouri Valley Railroad and the
(hicago and Soutliwestern Railway is christened l.everly, and the
depot there is under way.
COMMENCEMENT AT PLATTE CITY.
June 2-9(}1a.dt1ates: Maggie Young. Julia Southard. Sallie
Aker, and Vernie Mc-Namar. The faeulty: F. 1}. tiaylortl presi-
dent, with Prof. A. G. Higgason. Misses Tillery and .ke1- assist-
ants. and Mrs. Maggie Park teat-her of music.
Rain Rain RainMud
June 30A slight earthquake. Platte River over its bottoms.
The rst trai11 over the Kansas (ity bridge.
JULY.
Jul}; 4(elebrated at Ve~ston in \ells pasture. Declara-
tion of Independence read by T. M. S. Kenney. a11d oration by
hev. V. L. S. ()l-ark.
Bridge celebration at Kansas (it.
July 5GeO. )Iaso-ners estate a.d1ui11istered by Elisha (lwin.
THE MASONER FAMILY.
Teter Masoner (the ancestor) was born in Green County,
Tenn.. October :30, 1803, and died in Platte, near Ridgely. March
14. 1886. He ealne to Platte about 1850. His rst wife was
Elizabeth ()ttinger. Children:
I. .~U}I}3S )1.-XSO1ER, b. March 7, 1829; 1nd May 25. 1854,
Elisha (lwin. b. April 19, 1834. in Clay C0,. .lo.; (1. Jan. 2.
1892. He was a son of David (}win and China ("a111ero11. of
Tennessee. and a man of influence a11d high standing. Children:
1. I)(ui(I Gwinl (ii). b. Feb. 10, 1955; n1d April 27. 1..7.
Mattie R. Robertson. Children: [7] Vindle; [D] a babe.
.Io.sic (hrin. b. June :29. 1857.
Elizabeth Gu-in, b. Iflee. 16. 185.9.
Ben. F. (1/uin. b. Dee. 14. 1861): d. April 4. 1831:: md
Nellie Kesine. Children: [(1] Cora; [5] Katie;
[] M)1tle.
(7I1in(I. F. Gwin. b. Nov. 16, 18613; (1. Sept. 4. 18813.
6. Wm. H. (hvin, b. "Oct. 8. 1.($~1: md ()-t. 1. 1935. Katie
(ollins/. dr. of Peter.
91 gut:
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| [view page] | 1888, NOV. 886 THE MILLERS.
3. Mildred Miller, married March 3, 1893, Rev. Lee Harrel, of the Baptist Church; b. April 13, 1860. Children:
[a] Chastain G. Harrel, b. March 13, 1894
The mother of Mrs. Annie Miller is Mrs. Mildred Brady, widow of Capt. John C. Brady, of the Mexican War. She was born in Virginia January 8, 1819; died July 31, 1896. She enjoyed a pension. Capt. Brady was born in 1811.
VIII. AMANDA MILLER, married in 1852, Jas. D. Barbee (see)
IX. LUE A. MILLER, b. in Jan., 1837; married Jan. 11, 1855, Charles Kitchen. (See)
X. MARY ELIZABETH MILLER, married Jonathan M. Miller. (See)
XI. JAMES L. MILLER, married Mary S. Rice (see)
Nov. 15 - Thos. J. Cole sells his hardware store in Platte City to Pope & Dye.
Crops of all kinds good. The new Union Dept at Kansas City finished.
HENRY COLMAN.
Nov. 27 - Henry Colman died at Platte City. He was born
in Sheffield, England, December 31, 1799 - the last day of the last
month of the last year of the last century. His father, Thomas Colman, brought his family to America. and settled near Pittsburg, Pa., where young Henry was educated. and learned the tinners trade. When he attained his majority, he went to St. Louis, and thence to Old Franklin in 1826. Here November 17, 1831, he married Elizabeth Hayter, born in Tennessee November 30, 1813, daughter of James and Sarah Hayter. She survived until July 16. 1891, when she died, and was buried beside her husband. She came to Howard County, Mo., in 1817. After marriage they came to Howard County and in 1817 removed to Weston. After engag-
ing in several mercantile enterprises, and filling the office of
mayor in Weston. Mr. Colman spent a short time in Texas, and
then settled for life at Platte City. At the close of the war he
held the responsible place of commissioner of registration. Dur-
ing his latter years he was blind. The family were Methodists.
Children:
I. ANNE COLMAN, married in Texas C. C. Poole, and has children.
II. DEBORAH COLMAN, married March 14, 1866, Benj. E. Perry, b. Feb. 21, 1840; d. June 11, 1892; came from Maryland in 1856; possessed uncommon energy and perserverance, and was engaged in many enterprises. Children:
1. Thos. H. Perry, now a butcher at Platte City; married Dec. 24, 1888, Emma Cook, daughter of W. H. Cook
2. Lizzie J. Perry
Mrs. Deborah Perry is yet in the prime of health and loveliness, and is keeping the Perry House in Platte City.
III. MARY E. COLMAN, married July 9, 1848, Hon. Geo. W. Belt. She was his first wife, and mother of [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879, JAN. 671 OFFICERS
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1889, JAN. 893 BUSINESS MEN
JANUARY
Graden & France
Standard Mills
Parkville
J. G. Morris sells his farm of 120 acres to Thos. Eckart at $65 per acre.
The iron bridge at Linkville is complete.
John S. Brasfield's kitchen burned.
King's Daughters
Christian Church
Platte City
M. E. Church at Dearborn
revival
Rev. R. W. Howerton
Paxton and Meads discuss prohibition in the Republican.
Elder S. M. Martin is preaching in the Christian church at Platte City
Eclipse of the moon
Jesse J. Blakley's house, one mile south of Platte City, burned. It was occupied by B. E. Perry.
MRS. KITTIE WILLIAMS died east of Platte City.
John C. Ballard
Lavinia Ballard
Issac D. McEown
killed by a fall from his wagon
1. John McEown
2. George McEown
3. Issac McEown
4. Eliza McEown
John Chinn
F. M. Williams
1. Chas. E. Williams
2. Lavinia F. Williams
3. Francis M. Williams [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873, MAY. 544 THE NORTONS.
in Gloucester Co., Va. He was small of stature. made two
visits to Europe, and was well read in historv. science. and
general literature.
1. WILLIAM FREDERICK NORTON (ii), d. Oct. 20. 1886; m'd
Dec. 11. 1846. Ann Eliza Morton. dr. of Gabriel J. and Win-
fred B. Morton. of Simpson Co., Mo. His widow survives,
with an only son. W. F. Norton (iii). He was a zealous
Baptist. and a liberal supporter of the church.
V. ELIJAH HISE NORTON. b. in Russellville. Ky.. Nov. :31.
1821: m'd 1st. May 28. 1850. Malinda Wilson. dr. of
John Wilson. a pioneer statesman -and jurist. She was
b. Feb. 8. 1831. and d. May 15. 1873. Judge Norton m'd
2d. Sept. 17. 1877. Mrs. Missouri A. Marshall, dr. of Elisha
Green (see). and widow of Dr. F. Marshall. (See) They
live a half-mile east of Platte City. and cultivate a large
farm.
Judge Norton set foot for tl1e first time in Platte City
January 8. 1845. He and his partner. S. P. S. McCurdy.
were enrolled as attorneys of our court April 15. 1845.
October 10. 1850, he was appointed county attorney. with
a salary of $100. In August. 1857. he was elected circuit
judge. In August. 1860. he was elected to Congress. as a
Democrat. and in that body distinguished himself by fear-
lessly advocating the rights of the South. When the dark
clouds of war appeared on the political horizon. in the
spring of 1861. he was with great unanimity chosen a dele-
gate to the State Constitutional Convention. with Gen.
A. Y. Doniphan and Col. James H. Moss as his associates.
and gave his counsel against secession. In January 1875,
he was elected to a second Constitutional Convention. In
October. 1876. he was appointed to the supreme bench of
Missouri. to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Vories
resignation. In November 1878, he was elected to the
same elevated position. But the greatest honor ever con-
ferred on a citizen of Platte was yet to be bestowed. June
14. 1882, William Jewell college conferred on him the
degree of LL.D. In the midst of his distinguished career.
when friends were pointing to him for governor. or United
States senator, ill health required his retirement from pub-
lic life. But it is believed that he is now restored and will
add to the laurels he has placed on the brow of our beloved
county.
His second wife has presented to Judge Norton no child.
but we name those by his first wife:
1. Presley M. Norton b. Dec. 13, 1853; m'd Dec 27, 1882,
Lela Darnall b. Oct 21, 1861 the lovely daughter of
R. T. Darnell (see), of Kansas City. Mr. Norton has a
large stock farm, three miles east of Platte City,
and possesses the qualities necessary for success.
Mrs. Norton died June 14, 1896 Ch. [a] Sue Norton, [edit] |
| [view page] | 1862, DEC. 335 OFFICERS.
II. CHARLES H. PIl"lS. 1). June 1. 1858; n1d Aug. 2. 18. 2. Sunie
Oliver, d1. of Lem. T. (711:
1. Claire. 2. Della. Ii. 1z(Inu. 4. Jlinnic.
III. FRANI{LI. lll"lS. b. July 113. 18132.; 1nd Feb.:.4. 1:497. Jen-
nie Olvis. (For the Pitts famil. see \illiam Pitts.)
I863.
OFFICERS.
Governor. Ham. R. Gamble; Congressiuan. A. A. King;
Senator, John Doniphan; Cir(uit Judge. Silas \oodson; Cir-
cuit Attorney, J. P. Grubb; Assessor, Jas. A. Stone. Survevor.
vacant; Treasurer. R. Mat. Johnston; Exalniner of Teachers,
F. G. Gaylord; Representa.tives, John Vilson and H. J. Wolf;
Circuit Clerk, Geo. W. Belt; Sheriff, W. T. Voods; Probate
Judge, A. Gilbert; Co-unty Judge, Jas. H. Layton; County
Clerk. D. P. Lewis; iounty Attorn~ey. W. B. Smith; Public Ad-
111i11istra.to1. Y. M. Paxton; (oro11rer. J. V. Mulkey.
BUSINESS MEN.
At1l(1tte(itr/. AttorneysBal{er. Clark. Boyd. Harrington,
Herndon, Hollingsworth, Merryni-an & Paxton, lorton, Smith.
Vilson.
Physic-ians-Baldwin, Guthrie, Redman, IV-allace.
)Iercha11ts. etc.Burge, Cochran (postmaster). Jenkins,
Johnston & Son; S. Johnston. Riehard M. Johnson. Jones. Likins.
lIu1-ray 8: Freeland. Lutes. Young.
Lodgeslo. 56. R. P. Clark. V. M.; Neb. 12. G. L. Moad. N. G.
Newspaper. (0II.se)ratoI, Clark & Bourne. editors.
At We.ston: Atto1neysBurnes, Carroll, Doniphan. Fulton.
King. Lawson, McCurdv, Wolf. I
Physicians-Beaumont. Bonifant. Boyd (dentist). Sliortritlge.
Mercliallts, etC.Bell. Belt. Briggs, Conwell & Spencer. Dop-
pler. Dye. Ellifrit. Goldstein. Kaufman. Matlieny. Mettier. .Iitv11-
ell, Noble. Perrys. Baileys, Rohring. Ringo (postmaster). Roney.
XValker, Var11er. \ood.
Xewspaper Plrzlttr (ounty Sentinel, A. F. Cox. editor.
MayorW. F. Yoconi.
Court of C-0111111011 IleaslI(rCu1-d). ]11dge; Hood. Inarslial;
I-Ieriot. clerk.
At Camden Point: Hale (postmaster), Gaylord (pI(Sl(lI1t).
At Faxrlelz/. Johnson. Mason. Meads. Smith. Swain.
At Pa.rkrilI0. Bueneman (postinaster). (an1pbell. ;l-Donald,
Ringo, Stlinrners, Wilson.
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| [view page] | 1884, DEC. 807 MARRIAGES.
vive his beloved wife. and we will soon have the duty of giving
him a. favorable :I10tl((.
Dec. .2-3C11rist1nas tree in the (fliristian (-hurch and one at
the opera house, where Baptists, Methodists, and 11-esbyterians
united.
Dec. 37Rawley Masonic Lodge, No. 204. at Dearborn, dedi-
cated their hall.
Dec. 31Elder John H. Duncan reports to the Christian
Church at Platte City the results of his years work: Baptized and
resvtored, 16; lost by lette-r and by death, 8; visits made. 225;
church collections, $430.71.
Edgerton shipped, in 1884, 62,700 bushels of wheat.
Copley Hall, Park College, itished. Accommodates 100
students.
MARRIAGES IN 1884 N01 ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
Marcli 2George Jones Inarried Matilda Denney.
.Ia.rch 6Jo~hn V. Brinik mairried Octavia Griith.
April 10Char1es Meyer married Elizabeth Yeihe.
April 17Jonas R. Winburn married Cora N. Barbee.
August 2SGeo. B. McAdow married Mary Boton.
Nov-emxber 19N~oah~ Miller married Luella. B. Fulton.
November 17Rev. Wm. Voss married Alice H. Haines.
December 10R-ichard W. Calvert married Elizabeth M.
Braslhear.
I885.
OFFICERS.
Governor, Jo-hn S. Marmaduke; Congressman, Jas. N.
Burnes; State Senator, H. F. Simrall; Representative, James
Adkins; Circuit Judge, G. V. Dunn; Prosectlting Attorney, J.
W. Coburn; Circuit Clerk, W. H. R-oney; Treasurer, A. R. Jack;
Surveyor, D. T. Polk; Public Administrator. W. C. Wells;
Probate Judge, iV. P. Chiles; County Justices. Shouse, Sum-
mers, and \al1er; Sheriff, R. V. Pack: Collector, John T.
Owens; County Clerk, T. F. Varner; Assessor, J. Synnamon;
Superintendent of Schools, W. A. Bower; Coroner. N. Lutes.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: ArttorneysAnderso~n. Burnes, Carmack,
Cootrs. Forman, Harrington, Norton, Paxt~on, B. Voodson.
PhlysiciansBaldW~in, Coffey, Mc-Donald, Overbeck, Records,
Red-man.
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| [view page] | 1878, MARCH. 656 THE LUTES FAMILY.
IV. ELIZABETH F. LUTES, m'd W. H. Kimsey. (See.)
V. AL. B. LUTEAS, m'd in Georgia, Catherine Jones. Children:
1. Mary E. Lutes, b. Oct. 15, 1852; m'd Dec. 21, 1873, John
L. Vermillion, b. Feb. 19, 1851. Children: [11] Joseph A.,
m'd Aug. 1, 1896, Lottie Young. [b] Catherine;
[c] Myrtle; [d] Lulie; [e] Bertie; [f] Harvey
Vermillion.
A. B. Lutes m'd 2d, Catherine Moore. Children:
2. Nancy L. Lutes, n1d Dec. 29, 1886, J. H. Coleman.
VI. DANIEL G. LUTES, m'd March 12, 1861, Nannie J. McDaniel
(see), b. Nov. 6, 1842; d. Jan. 9, 1880. She was a lovely
Christian, and led her family every night in their devotions;
10 children.
VII. NANNIE J. LUTES, m'd Oct. 13. 1861, Albert G. Swaney,
son of Hugh. They live in Clay.
VIII. SARAH F. LUTES, m'd March 10. 1864, W. M. Henderson.
b. in Virginia May 28, 1835; d. Oct. 2, 1891; son of John
Henderson and Elvira McComas. Lived in Kansas; 5
children.
II. PHILIP LUTES
Born in Lincoln County, NC., April 14, 1809. Came to Platte
County in 1843; died in Platte City March 18, 1878; married
October 17, 1833, Paulina A. Wills, born January 31, 1815, in
Montgomery County, Ky.; died near Platte City January 25, 1892.
Her parents were Thomas Wills and Martha Higgins. Both were
ardent Methodists, and devotedly pious. In Platte City Mr. Lutes
followed the cabinet-making business until his death. He was
industrious, frugal. just, and true. Children:
I. NANNIE J. LUTES. n1d Jan. 2, 1889. Elliott J. Miller. b.
May 15, 1829, in Rappahannock Co., Va. He was a son of
John Miller, b. Jan. 9, 1785, and his Wife, Jane Jackson, b.
Feb. 9, 1797. He came to Platte in 1852, and settled 5 miles
north of Platte City. He is a farmer, a Knight Templar,
an intelligent and social gentleman. Though quite deaf,
his genial disposition and happy temperament enable him
to enjoy society and entertain friends. His first Wife was
M. E. F. Miller, dr. of Jesse and F. H. Miller. She was born
Sept. 25. 1833, and died in Platte in 1887. No children by
either wife.
II. CORNELIUS (NEELY) LUTES. b. June 10. 1845; m'd March
26. 1873. Fannie T. Foree. dr. of H. S. Foree. of Plattsburg.
They sojourn sometimes in Platte City. and at other times
in Kansas City. Children:
1. Venice Lutes, m'd Nov. 8, 1893, S. M. Harlan.
2. Henry Lutes.
March 18 - James Adkins lectured at Platte City on Progress." and W. M. Paxton read a poem entitled "A Century Hence."
The grand jury were: 1. T. F. Warner (foreman); 2, Richard [edit] |
| [view page] | 1860, MARCH. 291 THE ALM()NDS.
3. Almond B. Cockrell. 1). July 1, 1860;md l[-.11-y lIcIlhany.
He is manager of the Kansas and Texas Coal Co.,
at Veir City. and of the zinc works; 5 children.
4. Lallic Louise (.ockrell, b. Aug. 29, 18157; a lovely girl.
5. R. Lee CoclncII. b. J an. 17. 1871.
6. Carl Clay Cockrell. b. J une 12. 1872.
The last three are by the second wife.
II. \. SUBLETTE ALMOND. b. Nov. 27. 1839; md Mamie Max-
well. of Ohio. Thev live in Texas; 4 children.
III. IRGIlL E. :LMOll) b. Dev. 19. 1841; md Dec. 19. 1859.
.J as. E. Frost (see), from whom she pa.rted. They had one
child. .ddison. who married, and lives in the West. Jen
nie lived with her mother until the latter died. She now
makes her home with her sisters. when not engaged in
teacliing music. She is a small and beautiful woman. with
auburn curls. a fairy in beauty and vivaeity. who captivates
all that approach her bythe charms of her conversation and
the magic of her song.
IV. KATE ALMOND. b. Oct. 25. 1845; md Maj. H. Clay Cockrell.
Oct. 1. 1866. the former husband of her sister Lallie. She
is full of zeal in the Mast-ers cause. and is brilliant in con-
versation. She spent a week at my house in 1894, and left
a fragrant memorv that will long regale 11s. In the war.
Mr. Cockrell took up arms for the Union. and reached the
rank of major. Their three children. Lallie. Lee. and Carl.
have been mentioned. They live in Glasgow, Mo.. Where
Maj. (.o-k1-ell is practicing law successfully.
V. (LARA D. AL:lIOND. b. Nov. 24. 1851; md May 23. 1876.
IV. H. .Xrn1strong. b. Mareli 28. 1844. Theirs is a life of
faith and prayer. Mr. Armstrong was a banker of Stan-
bII). Io.. removed to St. Joseph. where he and his wife
issued a monthly paper. supporting the theory of holiness.
or perfect S{1IICtl(2I./flOIl. (lara possess-es the beauty, love-
liness. and song so remarkable in the family. She has
formed an institution in St. Joseph. sustained by prayer.
for the support of indigent females. Children:
. .lImqa7efte If. .1r2ns-tram/. b. Aug. 29. 1884.
Paul T.. b. June 12. 1886.
E.sth7 Lolulis-e. b. Aug. 13). 1888.
Ruth A1mstrong. b. June 20. 1890.
("lm(I H.. b. .-ug. 21. 1892.
Clzarles A rm.s-fron4/. b. Feb. 2]. 1877.
Edith H.. b. June 25, 1878.
Beiine A })N.SfI07I{/. b. .Iune 5. 1880.
. . Willirliiz 8.. b. Feb. 23. 1882.
V]. BET ENIA (BIRDIEl .1. ALMOND. b. Aug. 17. 1857: md
Frank IIcCrillis. She is a large and uncommonly l1and
some woman. She studied elocution as her profession,
and music as a11 art. Her public recitations were admir-
able. and afforded her a support before marriage.
-:rJ.~1.-~:-t.~.=s=~
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| [view page] | 1858, JAN. 250 R. MEEK.
. IYILLIAM J. SUMMERS, md Lizzie Bowen, ne Hazlerigg.
No children. .
VI. ELIZABETH SUMMERS, md Col. F. Burnes. (See.)
VII. EMMA SUMMERS, b. Oct. 9, 1842; md Dec. 24, 1858, Dr.
Alonzo Richardson. He d. March 10, 1862, leaving:
1. Elzlsabeth Richardson, b. Jan. 10, 1866; md in 1880, W.
P. Baldwin. Children: [1] Alonzo; [D] Camilla; [0] Roy.
Mrs. Richardson married second, Dec. 14, 1884, David J. Link (see),
b. Feb. 28, 1827; d. Aug. 5. 1892. Mrs. Link still lives, a
genial, amiable and kind-hearted lady.
III. MASON SUMMERS
Born in Jessamine County. Ky.. Feb. 6, 1801; came to Clay in 1836.
and removed to Clinton County, where he d. June 21, 1885. He
was a zealous member of the Christian Church, and an enthusiast
in sacred song. He married, Dec. 4, 1823, Maria Bell.
RICHARD MEEK.
Jan. ]9RlCll21Id Meek (i) died at Weston. He was twice
inarried. Children by his rst wife:
I. RICHARD MEEK. He laid off Meeks Addition to Weston.
II. JAMES MEEK. By his second wife. Malinda:
III. ELIZABETH MEEK, md Dec. 25, 1860. E. G. Heriot, a law-
yer, justice of the peace, and a leading citizen of Weston.
IV. MARY J. MEEK. V. ANDREV J. VI. XWILLIAM.
VII. AMANDA. VIII. MELVINA. IX. SAMUEL.
X. JOS. MEEK.
Jan. 23Thomas Waugh having disappeared for more than
seven years. his estate was administered on by John Carson.
Bond. $1.500. But Waugh returned. found his lands sold, and
1-eceived little or nothing.
FEBRUARY.
JAMES HARTLEY.
l"cb. l-James Hartley having died, Emily Hartley adminis-
It-H-(1. Bo11(l..}$2.000. Children:
I. JOHN (. HARTLEY, n1d Feb. 16, 1879, Lo-ttie E. Link. dr.
of II)ai(l. (See)
ll. J.MES HARTLEY.
lll. MA LY Il.R.TLEY. md Sept. 6, 1857. \illiam Vallace. son
of .ml1-Aw. b. in Ireland. and settled in 1.842 on the Missouri
River. below Lea.ve11wortl1. \illiam d. March 5, 1889.
His widow survives. Children:
1. Iai-Iunvl W(lII(I(C.
2. .l[ur/ Ilr1IIr1r-(. md Ma) 1888. D. S. P. Harrington, of
Fen-l-v. Children: [1] Maud Harrington.
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| [view page] | 1881, APRIL. 729 SHEPARD FAMILY.
Platte County Democrat
the Landmark
Greenbacker
"Sorehead" party
I. PAUL SHEPARD, married Eliza Settle, dr. of John T. Settle
[a] Sallie Shepard, married B. F. Lawler
[b] John Shepard (ii)
II. JOHN SHEPARD, married 1st Arzelie Kinsey, dr. of Dr. Kinsey
Confederate service in 1861
a private in Winston's regiment
Shreveport
Knight Templar
1. Anna Shepard, married Jas. L. Lewis
2. Celsus Shepard, married Minnie Carbaugh, dr. of D. C. Carbaugh
3. Matthew Shepard, married Ada Stuckey
Mr. John Shepard married second, Sarah F. Ashby, dr. of Samuel B. Ashby
4. Eliza Shepard
5. Orin Shepard
6. Paul Shepard
7. Nellie Shepard
8. Mortimer Shepard
9. Artie Shepard
10. Flora Shepard
11. Fannie Shepard
HIGH WATERS
April 29 - The past winter weather was one of great severity, and, like 1843, is followed by high waters. On the 29th of April the Missouri river attained its height. The winter of 1880-1881 lasted six months - from November 15, 1880, to April 15, 1881. The highest water was 25 feet and 10 inches above low-water mark.
H. T. Pettillo, near Waldron, killed a pelican measuring eight and a half feet between the tips of its wings.
Flora Ruf drowned near Ohlhausen's Mill, Weston
April 30 - Deposits at the Bank of Parkville, $27,285.64 [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873, MAY. COUNTY FINANCES.
Or
be.
to
BeverlyandVesto111oad.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . $5 400 00
Pooran/dinsane.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,077 00
(7ourthouse.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 232 00
Jai1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 456 00
Regist1ation.... ................ ...... .. 30400
E1ections...... .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. 48000
Stationer.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,300 00
P1inting.............................. 90100
\eston Court of Common Pleas. .. .. .. .. .. .. 563 00
Wood.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33000
Cri1nina1costs.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ;. .. .. 5,137 00
Attorneys. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 30300
Bridge C~on1n1issione1 (S1one).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,412 00
Assess01(Hamn1).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 67000
CountyC1erk(Tufts).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 259 00
CountyC1erk(Pa1k).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,471 00
CountyJudges.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1.148 00
Superintendent of Schools (Woodson).. .. .. .. .. 368 00
Superintendent of Schools (Suthve=r1anid).. .. .. .. 145 00
7l1=easurer (Darna11).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1.643 00
T1-eas111e1 (F1an11e1-V).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1. .. 186 00
Sheriff(Be1t).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,160 00
P. & G. R. Railroad bonds .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1,067 00
]inte1est.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 32,643 00
Sundries........................... 24007
$63,815 07
County debt and interest. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . $359,513 29
Less cash in t1eas111-)2. .. .. .. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 20,696 92
Net. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$338,816 37
Couiity levy, .,Ei1.3(); State. 45 cents. The townships levy road
tax.
.1ssessors Book for 1873.
Acres of land. 259,921.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..-$3,196,335 00
ToWn10ts,3.109........................ 401,97600
Horses,8,715.......................... 344,38000
Mules and asses. 2.485.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 119,555 00
(:1tt1(.15,105.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 198,560 00
Sheep.7.567.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8,990 00
12186200
Ppondsxett-.............................. 40335000
Otlwrp1o}wI-t).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 371.925 00
$5.166.933 00
.110}; .2( . A. ]e11) & (o. lease the .Iissou1i penitentiary.
P:1s(=h:1ll is the (-oimmon sport. The md.er of Patrons of Hus-
l~:111-(l1) is growing.
Jlny 9IIrs. 1Ia1y )Ic-Ciown died in Weston. She was born
in Glasgow. Scotland, in 1812,and came to Weston in 1845.
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| [view page] | 1896, JULY. 1069 W. ENDICOTT
WILLIAM ENDICOTT
Ridgeley
I. JOHN A. ENDICOTT
II. DOC. ENDICOTT
Dicie Cartwright
1. Jose Endicott
Leon Blankenship
2. Ricahrd Endicott
Mary Morehouse
3. James Endicott
4. Nilson Endicott
5. George Endicott
Leah Murphy
III. WILLIAM ENDICOTT (ii)
Eliza _____
1. Alfred Endicott
2. Katie Endicott
IV. JAMES L. ENDICOTT
Caroline Blankenship
1. Thos. C. Endicott
Malinda Miles
[a] Dora Endicott
Calrence Sale
[b] Flora Endicott
Geo. Masoner
[c] Lewis Endicott
[d] Waller Endicott
2. William Endicott (ii)
Ella Moore
[a] Claude Endicott
[b] Charles Endicott
3. Sylvester Endicott
4. Matilda Endicott
John Rupe
5. James H. Endicott
Mary E. Davis
[a] Maude Endicott
[b] Grace Endicott
6. John A. Endicott (ii)
Amanda Arnold
Jerome Arnold
[a] Ona Endicott
[b] John V. Endicott
[c] Cecil Endicott
V. JOSEPH ENDICOTT
JAMES HIATT
Elizabeth Moore
farm 8 miles north of Weston
I. LEEANNIE HIATT
Hixon
1. David Hixon
2. Mary Hixon
Red Smith
3. America Hixon
Addison Massie
Leannie married, second, a Sloan
II. ISAAC G. HIATT
Kuykendall
1. Lancaster Hiatt
2. Bettie B. Hiatt
married 2nd, Jane Tipton, dr. of Jonathan Tipton
3. Barbara Hiatt
4. Carrie Hiatt
5. Jonathan Hiatt
6. Doniphan Hiatt
III. JESSE HIATT
1. Margaret Hiatt
2. Jonathan Hiatt
3. A babe
IV. ANDERSON HIATT
Paulina Cogdill
1. James W. Hiatt
Julia Roberts
Edward Roberts
7 miles north of Weston
[a] Florence Hiatt
Sam'l O. Galbraith
[b] Clifford Hiatt
[c] Maggie Hiatt
[d] William Hiatt
[e] John Hiatt
[f] Charles Hiatt
[g] James Hiatt
[h] Ida Hiatt [edit] |
| [view page] | 1859, JAN. 27:? THE HUGHES.
ment in Platte (ity cenietery commeniorates the death of
Capt. Moore, and his brother-in-law, Lieut. Hammond.
They were surrounded by an overpowering force of Mexi-
cans. and the whole troop of 36 men were slaughtered. He
left one child:
1. Jlalttlmr Joseph Jloore, b. at Ft. Gibson May 7, 1840.
On tl1e death of Capt. Moore. tl1e Widow returned to
l1er parents in Platte. The son, when he had at-
tained the proper age, was sent to the University of
North Carolina and received a. classical education.
Vhen the war broke out. he enlisted in the Confed-
erate ill111V.. and served to the end. November 20,
1867, he married in Melnphis, Mary Helen Webb. b.
Dec. 3, 1842. In 1875 Mr. Moore left, with his family,
for the West, and may now be addressed at Carpen~
teria. Cal. Children: [1] Ariana. Moore, b. April 9, 1870;
[0] Ben D.. b. April 123. 1872; [0] Mary A. Moore, b.
May 24, 1871; [I] Helen. b. Aug. 19, 1876; [0] James
W., b. Oct. 12, 1878; [T] Robt. E. Moore. b. April 7,
1881; [U] Matthew J. .I001e (ii), b. Dec. 11, 1882.
HI. MARY A. HUGHES. d. Mai-cli 11. 1861. She 1nd 1st. Jan.
28, 1845. at Fort Leavenworth, Lieut. T. C. Hammond.
(See) She md .d. Feb. 22, 1849, Dr. Samuel Rixey (see), b.
May 1827. son of Richard Rixey (i) and Penelope Gibbs.
Dr. Rixey was an excellent physician. a.nd practiced at
Platte Cit). Parkville. and other places in Platte and Clin-
ton counties. The fruit of this lnarriage was:
1. Ri.ch(ud Rid-cg/, b. in 1854; n1d March 13, 1878, Lucy
Vallandinghani. dr. of Madison. She d. Jan. 12. 1888.
leaving 1 child: [0] Frank Rixey.
Dr. Samuel G. Rixey next n1d. March 7. 1864. Fannie
lenniston. who (lied childless.
Dr. Rixey 1nd Rd. March 19, 1868, Ellen Williams, dr. of
Albert G. She was 1). March 16. 1846; d. Nov. 21, 1878.
(hil(lren:
2.. Eleanor. b. in 1868.
2%. ]1r/1n.iul L.. b. in 1869: u1d Dev. 21. 1892. Vernon C.
Gardiner.
4. .Sr1mmI (7. ,]i~.I(I/ (ii). 1). in 1871..
7. John H. l?i.r(1/. b. in 1875.
Dr. Rixey took for his fourth wife. Jan. 12. 1881. Mrs.
lit-b. Z:1l)risk). widow of V1u. Zabriskv (see). and daughter
of Lewis .l-Daniel. lheV separated. and Dr. Rixoy is now
operating for the Keelev lnstitutt-.
. S..IllCL R. ITFGHES. (Seal
. ll{. .( ES .1. lll( }llF.S. md Dec. 1. 1840. Dr. Joseph Walke1.
h. in Bermuda Island. May 24. 181?: tl. Aug. 28. 1864. His
parellts were John \alker and Fannie Penniston; and his
;:I-znulfallier was Jos. Valker. who was born in England
and settlml in llermuda. Joseph, Jr.. came to the United
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| [view page] | 1882, JUNE. 755 THE CALVERTS.
VII. KATHERINE CALVERT, married G. W. Johnson, brother of R. M. Johnson, and son of Captain Andrew Johnson.
VIII. SMITH CALVERT (ii), died in General Price's army in 1861, near Cassville, Mo.
IX. MARY REBECCA CALVERT, married January 19, 1869, John J. Green. They live near Belton, Mo.
III. HENRY CALVERT
IV. WARRENT CALVERT
Among his children I can name only:
I. ALEX. CALVERT, married Hattie H. Burt
II. HENRY CALVERT
III. ELLA CALVERT, married W. H. Burt
IV. PRESTON CALVERT
V. TODD CALVERT
VI. AMBROSE CALVERT
VII. ANNIE MARY CALVERT, married J. H. Buford. They live near Woodruff, and she d. February 17, 1893, aged 52.
VIII. MARY E. CALVERT, married September 8, 1869, Chris. Steele.
V. CRAVEN CALVERT
Was a merchant of Weston. His children are scattered , and I can only guess at his prosperity:
I. F. M. CALVERT, married Bettie W. Calvert, dr. of Lewis.
II. WILLIAM B. CALVERT, d. in Marshall Township September 10, 1877, aged 35. He entered the Confederate service, and was wounded and taken prisoner at Pea Ridge. He served as deputy under Sheriff Coffey, and was beaten by W. H. Hunt for that office.
VI. LEWIS CALVERT
Was a son of John Calvert, and a cousin of Smith and the others. He was born in Scott County, Ky., April 24, 1804; died June 12 1882; married Martha W. Herndon, daughter of Dr. Herndon, of Scott County, Ky., and second cousin of Seth Herndon, of Platte. She was born in 1812, and died July 25, 1886. Lewis Calvert was a polished gentleman, and a leading Democrat. He was elected to the Legislature in August, 1846. He lived near Pleasant Ridge, and cultivated a large farm. Children:
I. HELEN M. CALVERT, b. September 7, 1830; married December 6, 1848, Ambrose Y. Owens. Childre:
1. Samuel C. Owens, married September 4, 1874, Jennie Brown, dr. of William Brown, and sister of Mrs. Chris. Skillman. Children:
[a] Maggie Owens
[b] Ward Owens
2. Lewis C. Owens, married Alice Riley. They live near Woodruff; 6 children.
3. Nannie Owens, married James Sexton. They live in Leavenworth.
II. CELSUS CALVERT, went to California and died. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1894, AUG. 1014 G. CONANT.
The colored Baptists dedicate their new church at Platte City.
Elder Harrel, of the Platte City Baptist Church, immerses
35 converts.
GEORGE CONANT died at Tracy. He was born in Illinois.
July 25, 1847; came to Platte City in 1870; married in 1871 Georgia
Hunt, daughter of Charles G. Hunt and Ann Spr.att, daughter of
Villian1 Spratt. of Kentucky. Mr. Conant was a hard Worker,
and an honorable man, but w.as crippled by an accident and
afflicted by disease. His daughter Katie married March 18, 1896.
Jas. T. Pitts.
.1~ug. 14Congress has long been considering the tariff ques-
tion, and to-day passed what is called the Senate bill, which is a.
compromise between protection and free trade.
Aug. 11The Democratic Convention at Blaryville nominate
Y. C. Ellison for Congress, over R. P. C. Wilson.
The protracted meeting in the Eaptist Church at Platte City
results in 51 additions.
.1213}. 18A large Sundayschool picnic at Prairie Point.
.1 ug. .i20Republican mass meeting atPlatte City elect a cen-
tral committee. and nominate a ticket for the November election.
Platte River is extremely low.
slug. 26Morgan Kay is stunned, and seriously injured, by
a fall from his wagon, which was struck by the electric cars of
Leavenworth. He sued the company for damages in the United
States court at Topeka, and had a Verdict for $1,200.
Geo. Crowther is the Republican nominee for Congress, and is
elected.
.1111;/. 28The county fair commeucesit is a nancial
success.
WILLIAM SCHABACK
Died near Weston. He was a German by birth; came to America
in 184.8, and settled in Platte; married in 1852 Fannie Ballinger,
daughter of Sebastian. He was a farmer and highly esteemed.
Children:
I. ANN SCHABACK, married Patrick O'Roark. Children: 1. Thomas.
II. LIZZIE SCHABACK. md Feb. 12, 1883, John Thorn. Children: 1. Harry Thorn. 2. Eddie. 3. Ruth.
III. AMELIA SCHABACK, md John Baker. Children: 1. Florence. 2. Georgie.
IV. EMMA SCHABACK. md J. H. Humphrey. (See) Children: 1. Ruby F. 2. Orlando.
Y. William. b. June 26. 186$).
VI. Walter F.. b). Sept. 2. 1872. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1887, AUG. 860 N IC SHAFER.
-111;/. 31Bank Deposit~sBa.nk -of Edgerton. $54,870.85;
Exchange Bank of Platte Citv. $75,359.89.
The fair; bad Weather.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1 Mrs. Alice Jenkins, widow of Thomas E., removes
to Kansas (Jitv and ope11s a boardiing-l1(mse.
H. C. R-adell is running the Platte Cit) Water Mills.
heat averages 15 bushels per acre.
The Missouri River bridge at Ft. Leavenworth is undergoing
repairs of the damage of the late re.
Sept. :2-T-ovurn-anient at the fair grounds. Prof. C. Cow-
herd is proclaimed the successful chaimpion. and Miss Lou Tatman
is chosen queen.
Sam Jones in Plattsburg.
Sept.16Presb)te1) of Upper hlissiouri meets at Platte
Citv. It embraces 16 churches. with 1.636 members; contribu-
tions, $552.0()0.
There are three saloons in Platte City.
The Lmulmur/c bristles with anti-prohibition articles. Beller
and Paxton sustain locial option. Petitions asking the Legis-
lature to submit a prohibitive amendnient of the State Constitu-
rion are numerously signed.
NICHOLAS SHAFER.
Nicholas Shafer died near Ridgely. He was a son of John Shafer, and was born in Rockingham County, Va., Feb. 4, 1814. He removed to Ohio in 1835. and there he married. in 1836, Elizabeth A. Beery, daughter of Nicholas Beery. They removed to Indiana in 1838 and in 1842 made their home near Ridgely.
I. MARY SHAFER, married Albert Conner. They live in Vernon County, Mo. Children:
1. William Conner
2. Lizzie Conner
3. Nicholas Conner
4. Lou Conner
5. Waller Conner
6. Alice Conner
II. KATE SHAFER, married John Aker. He d. in 1885. Children:
1. Jacob Aker
2. Albert Aker
3. John Aker
4. Jasper Aker
5. Bettie Aker
Live in Clay.
III. DAVID E. SHAFER, b. Feb. 28, 1847, married March 22, 1866, Melissa E. Hurst, daughter of Rev. Thos. Hurst, b. March 23, 1842. Children:
1. Eva Shafer
2. Frank Shafer
3. Thomas Shafer
IV. DR. ABRAM SHAFER, b. in 1849. Afer an academic education he attended the St. Louis Medical School and graduated in 1876. He practiced at Arnold's Station, in Clay and came to Edgerton in 1882, forming a partnership with [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879. AUG. 686 T. G. TURNER
VI. JAMES KERR, 1nd Clarissa C0(l{121(l. dr. of Jas.
Aug. 6 S. C.Woodson takes a contract to build an iron bridge
over Vells Branch, near Weston, for $510.
Teacliers Association at Platte City.
Jas. A. Price. of Vest0n. opens dental rooms in Platte City.
Vheat is selling at 82 cents.
Aug. .IJColonel J. E. Pitt, prosecuting attorney, in: an open
letter. complains of discourtesy on the part of the county court
in eniploying counsel. when he is the legal adviser of the county.
A Pinafore" troupe formed at Platte City by W. J. Jen-
kins and others.
Aug. .20Elder Mc-.KeeYer closed a meeting at Second Creek.
with 40 additions to the Christian Church.
THOMAS G. TURNER.
Aug. .22Thoma.s G. Turner died at Wes~to~n. He was born in
Kentucky March 5. 1808; married Mary A. Fugate. ne Redman.
Children:
I. NANCY TURNER, dead; md March 2-1. 1864. J os. Anderson.
b. in Fleming Co.. Ky, May 10, 1845; a Union soldier and
pensioner.
II. MARGARET A. TURNER. dead; md April 13. 1882. Eli
Gabbent. b. in 1815; d. Jan. 2. 1883, leaving her the EX-
change Hotel. Weston. She married second. W~1n. Dye. (See)
III. MARY TURNER, b. May 10. 1859; md Oct. 9. 1881. John L.
Hartman. (See)
MRS. SALLIE HARRIS.
.1ur/. 2JMrs. Sallie Harris. ne Floyd. Wife of John C. Har-
ris. who was born in Estill County. K31. March 1. 1807. and died
January 7. 1897. He married November 11. 1830. Sallie Floyd,
of Madison County, Ky. dr. of Aaron. They came to Jackson
(u1111t. M0,. and thence to Platte. settling north of New Market.
Children:
I. AARON F. HARRIS. II. JEFFERSO,. III. SARAH.
IV. THOS. R. HARRIS. 1nd July 14. 1881. Nannie B. Nower.
V. JENNIE HARRIS. md S. Routh. of Kansas.
VI. A .l. md a Mann.
VII. (AMPRELL HARRIS. VIII. NORA. IX. ROBERT.
Mrs. Sallie F. Harris. died August 25. 1879. and Mr. John C.
Harris married. second. June 6. 1880. Mrs. Kate Rashford. ne
Steele. No children. but she has two by Rashford.
SOLOMON SPEARS.
.lur;. 3I.
lo1non Spears died at his home. four miles north
of Platte Cit). He was born in Jefferson County. K52. July 9.
1818. He married Elizabetll Keller. who survived him some
years. Children:
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| [view page] | 1863, MARCH. 3422 A. G. SMITH.
MARCH.
.l[a..rch- 1Judge Birch is gathering evidence to contest the
election of Judge King to Congress.
J. M. Basset, of St. Joseph. provost ma.rshal of this district,
writes to C01. Jas. A. Price, of Weston, to give protection to the
people of Platte against thieves and murderers.
.l[arch10Wi1liam Morin, son of Jesse Morin. is dangerously,
but not fatally, shot while assisting his father. a deputy sheriff
under W. T. Woods, to arrest a ma.n named Basom.
Jlarch 11Col. James H. Moss. of Liberty, in reply to the
request of J. E. Merryman for protection While a justice is holding
court at Barry, writes: I will send some of my men to Barry to
act as a guard during the trial. and I will furnish arms to citizens
to aid in enforcing the laws. There will be no rescue at Barry.
.lI(uch 16Ben. Bowlin haying died, his Widow, Nancy, ad-
ministers. Bond,$700.
JIm(-h 17A military draft. threatened. causes much alarm.
Robbers loot the store of Tufts & Miller. at New Market. Col.
E. N. O. Clough, from Leavenworth. with a military guard, passes
through Platte City on his Way to Liberty, to procure the dis-
charge of certain prisoners. On his return. Deputy Sheriff
Morin tries to arrest him for crime.
J1 arch 21An extant Conserztttor contains Judge Nortons
speech on the Conscription Bill in Congress.
Jlarc-72 22Capt. W. T. Carrington and his company of
militia are stationed at Platte City. They occupy the Presby-
terian church as quarters.
Jlarclz 28Guerrillas. at Sibley Landing. capture the steamer
Sam Gm/. conscate the goods aboard. and shoot two o-f Col.
Penic-l;s men. Dan Carpenter. of Barry, was a loser of goods.
APRIL.
--{]niI ]\. F. Yocom is electedmayor of Weston, a.nd D. R.
Aiitlimiy of Leavenworth.
.1 pm .;Col. James A. Price. having been tried by a military
ronnnissinn on -liarges preferred. is honorably acquitted.
.l]nil I.~Jolm Mi-Daniel having died. \m. Boydston ad-
minister-s. Pmml. .ili1.40(). His widow was Elizabeth. and his
v-hild: l. .an-y Jane Mr-Donald. n1(l Danl G. Lutes. (See.)
A. G. SMITH.
.-lpril 1(i-Sa1-ali. rst Wife of A. G. Smith. died. Mr. Smith
was lmi-n June 17. 18:20. and died December 30. 1894. He was a
son of -lanws Smith and Mary E. Burke. of Nelson County, Va.
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| [view page] | 1878, AUG. 665 VlI. TURNER.
Mr. Staples then married second. in 1891. Belle .l-(lax-g. dr. of
James.
lug. 1oGood rains put the ground in order for the plow.
Judge Sawyer accepts the call. and is announced as a candi-
date for Congress, against Crisp. Now the war commences.
(Joekrell. editor of the .l(lr0cute, hesitated which side to take; but
the stockholders of the paper were unanimous for Sawyer. and
a ointed a eomntititee to control the M1 yer lllt)1l"ll0lll the can-
. . F
vass. The llantlmark and (-ommcreml were for (r1sp.
.~lug/. 18Elder P.\tal1er employed bythe(.hristia11(flmrch
to preach for them, at Platte City.
.l/ug. .2J(risp speaks at Platte (it; the 2-lth, at. Park-
ville. and Sawyer at Weston.
ESQ. \lLLlAM lll{.lJ ll.
.lur/. .3.;\illiam Turner died near Ia tan. Ixlis parents were
Lewis Turner and Sarah Martin. He was born near Riclirnond.
a., in 1797; removed to Mayslick. l{y.. and married. in 1823, Mar-
garet lIcAdow. daughter of John, who was mother of all his chil-
dren. I11 October. 1840, he followed his wifes l{iI1(l1C(l, and set-
tled among them, 11ear latan. For inany years he was an hon-
ored magistrate. His wife died in 1859. leaving:
I. LEWIS Tl,TRNlIR. 1). in Mason Cotlnty, l{y., Aug. 25, 1824;
n1d in 1850 Elizabeth Douglas; .1 children.
II. MARY lURNEP. b. Julv 7. 1825; n1d M. M. Bland. (See)
III. JOHN TtUI{NEI{.. 1. in 18:37: n1d Mar)" \rigl1t.
IV. SARAH TUR1EIx.l. in 1829; md 1st. in 1849. V11ite111an El-
liott. who died i11 1851. and she married second. i11 1853. James
Douglas; 5 children.
V. HENRY C. .1I;l{Nl} R. 1). Nov. :1, 18:11; md Feb. 24. 1870. His-
souri T. Ilrown. lle was a l7(,llilll Ll. i11 the Mexicali \-ar.
went overland to (.alifornia. labored in the mines for ten
years, served under Lieutellant \111. Marshall in his explo-
rations of the R-oclclv Mountains. returned in ]86S) to Leav-
enworth. opened a. store at Sett1es Station in 1877 and
was the rst postmaster there; and after two years he went
upon a farm. He is a man of sense and experience. a
Knight Templar. and an excellent eiti/.en. (711:
1. James Imner. 2. Yelltic. 3. Willirzm.
I. lIARGrAR-ET TURNER. 11. in 1.9.-}.".; md in 18717 James Mc-
Daniel: 1 child.
VII. WILLIAM TURNER. 1). in 1936; md Mary Squires.
Mrs. Margaret Turner died in 185.). and Esq. Vi11iam Turner
married. second. in 186.). ,l:1I) Staggs. who died. childless. in
1871. He married. third. in 1972. Lucinda \vmer (see). who sur-
vived him. lnarried Isaac Hon (see1. and died childless.
Aug. 27Ten1perature 10] degrees. and politics hotter.
Colonel Crisp spoke at Camden Point.
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| [view page] | 1859, JAN. 270 BUSINESS MEN.
lhvsi(-ians-Ba.ldwin. Brown. Eastman, Guthrie, Hale, Hol-
]i11gswortl1. llarshall. Moore. Rednian. Vallace, Walling.
)lere11ant.s rt aI.Addis (photo), Allen (Atlas). Almond, Pax-
ton & Owen (mills). Beery. Bishop (carding), Burge & Hogue
(drugs). (,liord (hotel). (Joehran. Conley & Adkins. Doty, Ferrier,
Fleshina 11. Fox. Gaylord (school). Gordon &Todd. Hettish. Jenkins,
R. D. Johnston. Johnston & Withers. Oswald. Richards. Knopf,
Ma gers. Murra y & Freeland. Swaney 8; Christison. Throckmorton,
Yaller & Frost. S. A. Jack. Vilkinson. Wilson (tinner), Young.
. Zarn. \oolfolk.
LodgesPlatte. No. 56. S. M. Hays. W. M.; W. M. Paxton.
See. Neb. No. 12. M. Kay. N. G.: V. C. Hatton. Sec. Sons of
Malta. E. H Norton, C0111.-
Preael1ersAug. Payne. G. L. Moad, G. S. Woodward.
.12 Weston: AttorneysB1-anch. Burnes. Byrd, Carroll, Don~
iphan. Lawson. McCurdv. Wolf.
Pliysit-iansBea11n1ont & Mitchell. Bonifant & Bower,
llowlb). Henson. Griswold. Shortridge.
Merchants. etc-. Barbee (stable). Basye. Beet-hler, Bell. Belt.
31-anhani & Norris. Collier & Rockwell. Conwell & Spencer. Col-
man. Deitz. Doppler. George. Go1dstein.G11enther. Harper.Heriot.
Halyard. Kaufman. Klingstein. Knudson. Mettier. Miller. Myers.
Mitt-hell. Newnian. Xoble. Ott & Weber. Perrys & Young. Raileys.
Rhoring. Osborn. Sachs. Shannon. Shaw & Newhouse. Snell.
Stiles. Turner. Tutt & Baker. Walker. Yarner. Wells. Vood.
(}o11rt of (oininon P1easMcCurdv. indge: Hood. marshal;
Price. clerk.
it P(1rIc1iIIe. Ashby. Arnold. (a1npbell. Cloughs. Dale &.
I
l)e1tS. Davis. Mt-Comas & Stoddart. McDonald. Miller. Moore.
(lai-(ly. Ringo. Suinniers. Park. Wo~odsn1all VYo~odward.
lt ((ImrIen Point: (oey. Flaek. Forbis. Hall. Howell
l2l.(2l(l(lll)l. Reed. Thomas.
H FurIr1/: Faulkner. Johnson. Mason. Meads. Patton.
.11 Hampton. F. Barnes.
.lf .(u .lI(Irl.rt. A11n.stro11g. 3iSl10p. C-a.1t.wrigl1t. Ogden.
l{:I;:s(la.le. Tufts. \e1ls. Babel-.
.lt Ririy/cl;/. . hv & (o.. Deatly & Co.. Ellington. Gustin.
.lavo. Savle. Rev. R. Scott.
.-ws}nipex-s.{ry/us. weekly. at \eston. by the Viseleys:
.-lflus. weekly. at Platte (.itv. bv E. Allen: (lourier. Weekly. at
Parkville. bv F. M. .I-Donald.
.l:u-Lets and (1-opsThe past year was favorable. and crops
;1m(l. notwithstanding: overows. The bottoms raised nothing.
Hogs. $54.00, on foot: wood. $52.50 per (0l(l. \esto11 shipped 3.000
tons of hemp in 1855).
lnpl1l:11inII of Si. -lnsepll. ll.(l00.
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| [view page] | 1896, JUNE. 1067 MRS. M. A. LOWE.
No feeling of scorn, and no glance of derision,
Was ever expressed in her soul-beaming eye;
But all who approached her, whatever their mission,
Were charmed by her grace, and could boldly draw nigh,
To God she was faithful in prayers and in labors,
And worship was always her greatest delight.
Admired by strangers, and loved by her neighbors,
Her anme will be dear, and her memory be bright.
June 17 - The stables in the north corner of the fair grounds burned.
June 18 - Wm. McKinley nomiated for President, and G. A. Hobart
for Vice-President, by the Republicans at Chicago.
June 20 - One inch of rain, followed by one inch more the 22d.
Prospects for corn were never more flattering.
Johnson & Fulcher let to G. W. Jenkins a contract to build
a store-house on Lot 3, Block 30, Platte City.
June 21 - MRS. MARY ANN LOWE, the oldest inhabitant of the county, died at Iatan, aged over 100 years.
June 25 - Grand celebration of Knights of Pythias at Weston,
on the occasion of the organization of a new lodge; 26 members
were initiated. Kansas City, St. Joseph, Leavenworth, and Platte City
sent representatives.
June 26 - Preston Township held an interesting convention of Sunday-schools.
June 28 - M. T. Moore, of Kansas City, is licensed to keep a ferry accross the Missouri River at Parkville.
June 30 - County Sunday-school Convention at Edgerton was largely attended, and great enthusiasm manifested. Prof. Stephens was
reelected president.
A. D. Barnes,
A justice of the peace, residing near Barry, attended county
court, resigned his office, returned home, and the next morning
was found dead. He bore an unblemished character, and was
esteemed and trusted. He married Magaret Mathews. Children:
I. Laura E. Barnes, m'd John K. Martin. Children: 1. Clinton 2. Mamie 3. A. D. (ii).
II. James M. Barnes, m'd Mattie V. Garten. Children: 1. R. G. 2. J. H. 3. Mary 4. Guy 5. A. D. (iii) 6. Patsy
III. John L. Barnes, m'd Milly White. They live in Carroll County, MO
IV. Luther P. Barnes, m'd Irene Cox; no childred.
V. William P. Barnes, lives in Clay.
VI. Ben L. Barnes, lives in Washington Territory. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1852, NOV. 160 MARRIAGES.
Amanada Jeter, b. Aug. 27, 1832; d. Nov. 20, 1890. He
married second, June 14, 1892, Mrs. Mattie Bywaters, widow
of James H. Bywaters and daughter of Price Starks. She
was b. in Scotland County, Mo., Aug. 29. 1846.
Children:
[a] Emma. Belle Carson, b. Oct. 12, 1854; d. Aug. 30, 1873; she was the first wife of Charles H. Shortridge, whom she married in Jan., 1871;
[b] Jas. H. Carson. b. Jan. 20, 1858;
[c] Chas. E. Carson. b. Dec. 15, 1860;
[d] Luther L., b. Sept. 6, 1864;
[e] Maggie, b. Jan 1. 1868;
[f] Maud Carson. b. Feb. 26, 1871; md Dec. 7, 1888. D. D. Merchant, son of Sam1;
[g] Willie. b. July 24, 1874;
[h] Thos. J. (ii), b. June 2, 1877.
Mr. Carson is a. gentleman of engaging manners.
and is highly esteemed. He was elected assessor in
1852; was deputy sheriff for ten years. and the prin-
cipal auctioneer in the county; he knows everybody.
He owns the old Jeter farm. near Camden Point, and
is deeply interested in the success of the Orphan
School. He has served as deacon in the Christian
Church for many years. Mrs. Carson is an educated.
and charming woman.
VIII. ELIZABETH KELLER, married William Wynn. Live in Clay.
1. Mary Jane Wynn, married Prof. Bradley
2. Lottie Wynn, marreid Prof. Bradley
3. William Wynn
4. Belle Wynn, married Dr. Miller
5. Diddie Wynn, married Potter
6. Fannie Wynn, married Reed
7. Elizabeth Wynn
NOVEMBER
Presidential Vote
Nov. 3 - David Maupin havind died, Michie Maupin administered (see).
DECEMBER
MARRIAGES IN 1852 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED
August 19 - Caleb Bailey married Jane Adkins
August 29 - B. S. Stanley married Hester Cox
October 19 - A. G. Woodward married Reb. Woodward
December 9 - John Houts married Elizabeth Osborn
December 30 - Wesley Justus married Nancy J. Ralston [edit] |
| [view page] | 1856, SEPT. 222 THE ELECTION.
2. Amelia, b. Jan. 24, 1877. 3. Lulie May, b. May 15, 1883.
Sept. 27Eliezer Wilhite buys property in Block N, Weston,
for a ouring mill.
NOVEMBER.
THE ELECTION.
Nor. 1Ihe Presidential vote of Platte County: Buchanan,
1,263 votes; Fillmore, 1,044; Buchanan received 174 electoral
votes and Fremont 114.
The State gave Buchanan 58,164; the full vote, 1,838,109.
1+il1mores vote, State, 48,524; full vote, 874,534.
The Democrats, in rejoicing over the election of Buchanan,
illuminated Platte City and red a cannon (Old Sacramento) on
)1-.1rshalls Hill. As Cihris. Greyer was ramming a load down, it
went off, blowing both his arms away. He suffered a thousand
deaths. He became a tax on the county, until we set him up in
the confectionery business; and August 19, 1857, [he married
.l?t1} Blanton. His daughter. Elizabeth, married. rst. Cornelis,
second, Jesse Calvert.
GOVERNOR GEARYS PROCLAMATION.
Nor. ,After an extended tour of observation, and being
f ullv satised that the benign inuences of peace reign throughout
Kansas, in concurrence with general custom, and my own feelings,
I hereby specially set apart the 20th day of November to be ob-
served by all the good citizens of this Territorv as a day of general
thanksgiving and praise to Almiglitv God for the blessings
vouchsafed to us as a people. Given. etc.
John W. Georg/. Gov.
Nor. 1"/L. M. Lawson enrolled as an attorney. He was edu-
rated a.t William Jewell College. and was a youth of brilliance.
He practiced law at Platte City. removed to Weston. and be-
r-a me a partner of Col. John Doniphan. He married Miss Thorn-
ton. a sister of Doniphans wife. After the war. he went to St.
Joseph. built the railroad from Richmond to St. Joseph. and be-
:-ame we-althv: went to New York. established the large banking
house of Donnell, Lawson & (o.. and lost nearlv every thing in
a few years.
Nor. .37~(.over11or Gear) of Kansas disbands the State
militia.
DE(EMBER.
Der-. I.lmer B. Hathavav having died. Elvina Hathaway
administers. P.rmd.$l:).000.
The town of Quindaro founded by Gov. Robinson and others.
The l:ms:us tide is tm-ning towards freedom.
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| [view page] | 1869, FEB. 467 JACOB COX.
and re-erected it on Lot 12, Block 33. It is probable that this is the oldest frame house now standing in Platte County. For many years he sold goods in Platte City, in partnership with Henry J. Freeland.
He left considerable estate to his children.
His wife was born February 9. 1815. and died February 25, 1880.
Children:
I. JAMES .I. MURRA Y. was reared in Platte City. was well
educated; studied law; md Margaret Parker; was admitted
to the bar i11 1802. and went to southern Kansas, where he
has been quite successful.
II. CARR-IE MURRAY. b. in Aug, ; md Jan. 7. 1803. Hon.
R. P. C. Vilson. b. in Boonville, 310.. Aug. 8, 1835; gradu-
ated a.t Centre College. Kentuc1y. in 1853. studied law.
went to Texas. returned a.nd settled at Leavenworth. Kan
sas; represented the county in the Kansas Legislature; re-
moved to Platte: elected to the Missouri Legislature in
1879. chosen spea.ker of that body; Democratic elector in
1872; elected to the State Senate in 1876: chairman of the
.Iiss~ouri delegation to the Deinocratic National Conven-
tion at St. Louis; elected to a second term i11 the State
Senate in 1886; member of Congresis. in 1889. and is now
enjoying a lucrative practice at the Pla.tte City bar. Mr.
Vilson is handsome i11 person. urbane in his 1na.nners. a
chaste and forcible speaker. and ha.s a clear and trumpet-
toned voice. which can be heard a mile. As an orator, he
has no superior in the State. In person he is commanding.
his reasoning is profound, and every sentence is a garland
of rhetoric. Mrs. ilson- is a charming Woman, graceful
in every movement. amiable in disposition. and brilliant in
conversation. Dhev live just east of the border of Platte
City. in one of the most commodious houses in the county.
Children:
1. Frmzcis Jf. Wils-rm. a graduate of (cntre College, Ken~
tuck)". is a. young lawyer of talents. independence.
and ambition. He is a partner of his father in
the practice of law. and is the present prosecuting
attorney of the county.
2. Robert Wilson (ii).
IH. JOHN T. lII.TR.R.~Y. md lst. June 22. 1974. Mary E. Belt.
dr. of Geo. IV. They parted. and she has married again.
(hildren:
1. WiI.erm J[mra2/. lives with his aunt. Mrs. Robert Vil-
son in Platte City. I
Mr. J. 1. .Iurpl1,v md ~d. .
.nie Baker. thee.)
JACOB COX.
Feb. 13 Jacob (-ox died. T. H. Talbott administered.
Bo11d. $25,000. He was born in Tennessee. removed to Indiana.
and thence to Platte. settling near New Market. He married [edit] |
| [view page] | 1847, J AN- 86 THE FLANNERYS.
II. THOMAS FLAl1ERY
Vas b. Nov. 10, 1820, in Lee Co., Va.; d. in Platte April 25, 1889 ;
came with his father in 1837; md June 8, 1843, Fanny Brunts,
dr. of John. She was b. in Howard Co., Mo., Feb. 6, 1822; d. Feb.
18, 1886. Children:
I. JOHN B. FLANNERY, b. June 14, 1844; md April 7, 1868,
Alice Freeland, dr. of H. J. Mr. F. is a gentleman of supe-
rior business qualications. He Was deputy sheriif and
collector under Geo. W. Belt, and was elected county
treasurer in 1868; was in the insurance business, and cash-
ier of the Bank of Parkville, and was considered one of the
most reliable business men of the county; but in 1886 his
health failed, and he removed, with his family, to Colorado,
where he now resides. Children: V
1. Thos.H.FIam1er;1/. 2. Mimue F. 3. John 0. 4. Nora :1.
5. :l7I1l-(L E. 6. Wilbiam K.
. Mr. Flannery is a Knight Templar.
ll. MISSOURI A. FLANNERY, b. Dec. 14, 1846; md May 10.
1866. James H. Daniel, son of Shelby, b. in Ky. Dec. 7.
1835. Children: p
1. Ben. F. Daniel, b. Sept. 19, 1869; a Worthy and exem-
plary young man, residing With his father.
2. Issic Daniel. b. Nov. 15, 1879.
III. JAMES F. FLANNERY, b. Jan. 13, 1849; d. May 2. 1891. He
was a genial, kind-hearted gentleman, social and exceed-
ingly agreeable in his manners. He engaged in mercantile
ventures. at several places and times, but was too generous
and accommodating to gather Wealth. He received an
academic education a.t Platte City Academy. and was highly
esteemed as a business man. He was elected county
treasurer in 1878. over Jas. Adkins. by a. Vote of 889 to 684.
and was re-elected in 1880. Without opposition. He was a
Knight Templar. and at one time mayor of Platte City. He
married Feb. 9, 1870. Mary L. Mason, dr. of R. F. She Was b.
July 17. 184.0. a11d d. Nov. 24. 1877. Children:
1. Dora, md P. H. Sullivan. of Ky.. and d. childless.
2. Lillie F. Flrmncrg/. b. Jan. 9. 1875: d. Nov. 17. 1895.
in Platte Cit).
Mr. Jas. F. Flannery married 2d. April 17. 1879. Issie D. Million. b. Feb. 7, 1856: educated at Camden Point Orphan School. She possessed intelligence. personal graces, and religions zeal. She d. childless. at Platte City, in August. 1887, much lamented.
Mr. Flannery's life was the Visit of a prince to his garden:
He plucked the flowers, inhaled their fragrance, cast them
to ground, and left to return no more.
I knew and admired both his wives. I paid to each. at her
death. a poetic tribute. from which I select a stanza: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1895, JAN. 1028 NEBRASKA SUFFERERS.
JANUARY.
Jan. 1 - Park College is furnished with the reports of the
weather. and weather tlags are hoisted daily in front of Rev. S. L.
Mt-Afees house. The various departinents of Park College are
united by telephone.
The Baptists have built a new church at Waldron. Weather, 10th. 11th, and 12th, 10 below; 19th, 10 below; 26th. 4 below; 30th, 8 below zero.
Jan. 10 - Major Cummins resigns the presidency of the Camden Point Military Institute. and Lieutenant Valliant succeeds until Elder G. W. Everett is chosen president.
Jan. 16 Woodruff has a grand creamery celebration. This
enterprise has been well managed, and has proved a success.
Jan. 22 - Supplies for Nebraska sufferers: Elder Harrel called a large meeting at the court-house. amd a car-load of provisions was taken by him to the starving people. Several hundred dollars were sent in other Ways. Peter McDonald, an impostor, raised a car-load of provisions for Nebraska, and failed to account for them. His victims were very indignant.
Nebraska. Lodge, No. 12, I. O. O. F.. celebrated the 50th year of its organization by a banquet and speeches at Platte City.
Daughters College, through the enterprise of Mrs. T. W. Park. has been rebuilt. The main building is replaced by a larger and much more commodious structure. and the name is changed to Gaylord Institute.
Jan. 25 - Weather - The first snow of the winter - 4 inches - soon goes off.
Jan. 26 - The store of Henry Skillman, at Settle. is burned.
Loss, $3,000. Insurance, $2,000. Mr. Skillman rebuilds and pro-
ceeds with his mercantile business.
Jan. 28 - FRANK STIENCAMP died, leaving a widow and 1 child, Annie Stiencamp.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 1 - The mild and pleasant weather has ended, and the mercury is now 17 degrees below. On the 1st it was at zero; the 2nd, 2 degrees above; the 3rd 3 degrees above, and the 4th 9 degrees above.
Feb. 13 - REV. WILLIAM FAUBION died in Johnson County, Kansas. He was born in Tennessee December 13, 1808; married Sylvania Hudling, who died in 1861. They came to Clay in 1832. He was a local M. E. preacher for many years, and was highly esteemed. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873, JAN. 537 J. SEWELL
At New Market: Armstrong, Bryant, Cartwright, George, Johnson, Moore.
At Tracy: Ryan, Keith & Tribble.
At Waldron: Scott (postmaster), Holt, Waldron.
PRICES
JANUARY
Jan. 2 - T. J. Hickman, merchant of Platte City, makes a general assignment to J. B. Flannery.
N. E. Wilkerson is appointed coroner, in the place of W. E. Oliver, who failed to qualify.
Judge W. P. Chiles holds probate court for the first time.
The office of the Landmark is changed from the Fleshman House to the Woodson & Wells building in Platte City.
Jan. 7 - weather - heavy snow and very cold weather.
Jan. 12 - Perry's pork house, in Weston, occupied by Krug & Co., burned.
A supper and musical entertainment at Barry cleared, for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, $250, and a few weeks later a second entertainment brought $300.
Jan. 15 - Dr. J. M. Holt's drug store at Farley burned.
An epidemic prevails near Farley, and many die.
JAMES SEWELL
Jan. 20 - James Sewell having died.
A. R. Baker
I. JOHN SEWELL
Bettie Shannon
II. ROBERT SEWELL, lives in Buchanan
III. ALEX SEWELL
Mary Moore
J. T. Moore
1. Davis Sewell
IV. MARY A. SEWELL
Thos. Shannon
V. MALINDA SEWELL
Theo. A. Studdard
1. Artie Studdard
2. Charles Studdard
3. Frank Studdard
VI. THOMAS SEWELL
VII. JAMES SEWELL, lives in Kansas City
VIII. JEFFERSON SEWELL, lives in Kansas City
IX. WILLIAM SEWELL
Jan. 22 - Weather - Another severe snow storm. The winter was so cold that the peach trees were killed.
Jan. 29 - The drug store of Jenkins & Tebbs damaged by fire [edit] |
| [view page] | 1880, JULY. 710 T. HARRINGTON.
July 26 - JAS. T. JETER having died, G. B. Pumprhey administered. Bond, $200. Children:
1. Delia A. Jeter, married April 6, 1876, G. B. Pumphrey (see)
2. Bettie Jeter
3. Matilda Jeter, married a Holloway
July 27 The Democratic Judicial Convention at P1attsburg nominated G. W. Dunn for judge.
Wheat averages 16 bushels per acre, and sells for 75 cents per bushel.
THOMAS HARRINGTON.
July 29 - Thomas Harrington died near Settle. He was born in Howard County, M0,, February 10, 1820; Was a younger brother of Miles Harrington (see), and son of Wi1liam Harrington and Hannah Lowell. The old people were natives of North Carolina. They removed thence to Illinois, and came to Howard in 1820, and thence. successively, to Chariton, Daviess, and Buchanan. Thomas went to Holt County, M0,. and subsequently to the war. settled on the farm where he died. He married Elizabeth Proffit, who survived him. He was kind, social, generous.
and a highly esteemed gentleman. Children:
I. BELLE S. HARRINGTON, md Nov. 10, 1875, Jesse P. Settle. (See.)
II. J. WILLIAM HARRINGTON
III. JOHN HARRINGTON, md Nov. 4. 1885, Quintilla Sharp-
IV. THOMAS R. HARRINGTON (ii), b. May 22, 1870.
AUGUST.
Aug. 2 J. M. Railey. commissioner. reports $100,000 of 10
per cent county bonds paid by 6 per cent bonds.
Fourteen dram-shop licenses issued.
Aug. 6 - SYLVESTER SUMMERS having died, H. M. Burt administeres. Bond, $1,500. Children: 1. Mary Summers, 2, Minnie Summers
Aug. 7 - Picnic at Hickory Grove; largely attended.
Aug. 10 - MRS. CATHERINE ANDERS, wife of David Anders, and daughter of Richard Jacks (see), died. She was born in Madison County, Ky., January 15, 1806, and came to Howard County, Mo., where she married David Anders. Their daughter, Lucella, married February 14, 1866, John McEown (ii) (see). David Anders' second wife was Mrs. Emily Masterson, nee Jacks.
Students are increasing at Park College, and Colonel G. S. Park fits up the old stone building on Water and Main Streets, Parkville, for their accommodation.
Aug. 13 - Rev. T. R. Valliant removes with his family to Platte City.
Aug. 31 - The fair was a success. After paying expenses and debt, $367.24 remained in the treasury. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1875, JAN. 594 P. WHITLOCK.
Jan. 16 Weather - Temperature 23 degrees below zero.
Jan. 18 D. C. Allen, candidate for delegate to the Constitutional Convention, speaks at Platte City.
Jan. 18 MAJOR JAS. B. WRIGHT died at Weston. He married January 16. 1849, Virginia Dale, who administered, giving bond for $1,000. They lived in Weston; and during the War he was a zealous Union man. He was Well educated, and was active in every good cause.
Jan. 19 G. W. Reynolds house burned in Weston.
PRESTON WHITLOCK
Jan. 2 - Preston Whitlock died near Smithville. He Came to P1atte in 1837, and settled on the edge of the prairie, on the road to Platte City, three miles southwest of Smithville. By sound judgment, honesty, and industry he prospered, and left some 400 acres of choice land to his children. He married Levina Grover, daughter of the celebrated Indian missionary, Joel Grover. who lived for a. few years on Todd's Creek. She died February 18, 1889. Children:
I. MARY E. WHITLOCK, married Oct. 5, 1885, J. K. P. Shepard, of Leavenworth.
II. JOHN W. WHITLOCK, lives in Kansas.
III. SUSAN F. WHITLOCK, married Richard M. Anders.
IV. HENRY C. WHITLOCK, lives in Leavenworth County, Ks.
He filled with distinction the office of superintendent of common schools.
V. SUSANNA WHITLOCK, b. May 25, 1846; d. Sept. 20, 1889;
married Jan. 14, 1867. Geo. Rader. b. in Virginia May 18, 1830.
He lives west of Smithville, in Platte. Children:
1. Frank Rader, b. Dec. 8, 1867
2. David Rader, b. Sept. 30, 1869
3. Anna Rader, b. Feb. 22, 1876
4. Kate Rader, b. Feb. 28, 1879
VI. ADELIA WHITLOCK. md Sept. 25. 1873, Willia.m Taylor.
VII. ELIZA A. WHITLOCK. b. in 1851; married Dec. 25, 1877. Ben F. Duncan. Children:
1. Juliana Duncan, b. Sept. 4, 1878
2. Rose Duncan, b. May 2, 1881
VIII. ROSE WHITLOCK, d.; married Jacob Swope (ii); no children.
IX. EMILY WHITLOCK, married March 16, 1874, Henry E. Penny.
X. LAURA WHITLOCK, who was b. Feb. 13, 1850, and d. Oct. 22, 1879, leaving:
1. Charles Penny
XI. CHARLES WHITLOCK, b. March 2, 1859; d. Feb. 5, 1882.
XII. GEO. E. WHITLOCK, a railroad officer in the West.
Jan. 25 - The Waldron mills are in full operation, and the town is lively. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1871, MAY. 506 COUNTY FINANCES
COUNTY FINANCES. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1896, JAN. 1050 J. C. THOMAS.
Jan. 10Subsc-riptions are Inade for a new bank at Dearborn,
to be known as the Farmers Bank of Dearborn.
Jan. 11J. C. THOMAS is Killed at his h-o1ne near Arnolds-
ville by a fall from his horse. He was born i11 1847; married in
1876 Julia, daughter of Jacob Deets. Their children: 1, Wilbur,
b. in 1878; 2, Maud, b. in 1878; 3, Nora. b. in 1884; 4, Joseph. b. in
1885; Lizzie, b. in 1886; 6, Ch~almers, b. in 1890. Mr. Thomas
was buried at Dearborn.
Jan. 13Eli Link (i) celebrated, at his home 7 mile-s east of
Platte City, his 88th birthday by inviting 25 of his old familiar
friends to dine with him.
-Iain. 16THO;IAS MORAN died at West Plains, M-o. (See.)
E. E. Allen has an exoellent poem in the Pa1l:vill~e Independ-
ent. entitled Alone.
Jan. 17MRS. SABINA SCHNEIDER (Jordan) died near.
Farley, leaving several grown children. Garrard Grhesnut
administered.
Jan. 1.9JOHN B. SHERWOOD died near Dearborn. He
was born September 9, 1821; came to Platte November 18, 1839;
married in February, 1843, Mary Ray. Children: 1, Lucinda; 2. Jo-
seph V.; 3, John W.; 4, Elizabeth; 5, Mary 0.; 6, Letitia J.;
7, Susan; 8, Annie; 9, Adaline; 10, George; 11, James; 12, Albert.
He served in the Confederate ariny. under Gen. Price, throughout
the war.
Theo. Bridges. who came to Platte a. few years ago, and set-
tled opposite Leavenworth. is charged With incest, and found
guilty on the testimony of his wife and daughter, his supposed
victim. The girl is sent to the Home of the Friendless, at Leav-
enworth, and discharged-as not encicn/te. The wife, without a
divorce. marries. in a few days, an ex-convict, who had been prom-
inent in prosecuting the husband.
The Agric:-ultural. .Ie4-hanical,and Stock ;XSS0(liltl0D of Plzitte
(m111t. at Platte City, elects the toll~owi~n:g oicers: James 1.
(lat-ke president. C. B. Cockrill vice-president. and the following
directors: -1. J. Iil{ll{l(.. J. J. Burgess. A. D. Burnes. J. V. Pox,
II. C. (;1111ni11gl1a1n. I). A. Chesnut. J. M. Elgin, J. C. Halninond.
A. T. lerrin. Eli IIardestf, R. L. Vallcr.
Jun. 2.3).Irs. C. I. .shbx"s house in Parkville lnmtecl.
Jun. .3.3An 8-inch snow. that spot-dil (llStl])}):(?ll.. Temper-
ature, 15 :,1boe.
Jun. .3o\a.1- for indt-pendence is raging in Cuba.
)1 RS. \l..IlI A. ()SlA}OR.. nee Robertsoti. died at Weston.
She was born in .elson Co1111t). K.,., .oember 12. 1840. An
nrplmlt. slw t:llIw with Solmnoii l}isl1ops fa111il) to New Market
in 1837: lIl:llliMl in 18.10 lho.. A. .[e1:~l1ant. who died in 1870.
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| [view page] | 1872, NOV. 534 HENRY HYMER.
Mr. J. Durkes
I. JOHN ADAM DURKES
Grace Wilkinson
1. John E. Durkes
2. June E. Durkes
3. Mary G. Durkes
4. Maud I. Durkes
6. William A. Durkes
7. A babe.
II. ELIZABETH DURKES
Capt. Chas. Guenther
John Guenther
Catherine Wetzel
16th Kansas Cavelry
1. Catherine Guenther
William Robbins
2. John Guenther
3. Charles G. Guenther
Fire at Plattsburg; property of Hockaday, Randolph, Rogers, Walker, Winn, etc. consumed.
HENRY HYMER having died.
Zach Mills
Missouri Hymer
I. MARY HYMER
Doniphan Poteet
II. DANIEL M. HYMER
III. JOHN B. HYMER
IV. FRANK W. HYMER
Delia Naylor
Nov. 23 - Harmon Hurt died, aged 90.
County Sunday-school Convention
Campden Point
THE TONTINE
Platte City
Masonic Hall
G. W. Belt
I. P. Cartwright
S. A. Gilbert
B. W. Gilbert
W. H. Hunt
Thos. E. Jenkins
T. W. Park
F. M. Tufts
N. B. Anderson
F. M. Johnson
Nov. 29 - N. B. Anderson sold his interest in the Landmark to T. W. Park, and went to Kentucky to settle up his father's estate. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1861, NOV. 318 DR. CALLAHAN.
Hunter is placed in comma.nd at Fort Leavenworth. He arrived
at his post the 25th.
Nov. 17 - The Liberty bank has been discounting liberally,
but now will take no paper.
Nov. 18 - Mrs. Sarah H. Callahan died.
DR. H. B. CALLAHAN
Was born in Fleming County, Ky., July 16, 1821. After receiv-
ing his diploma from the Cincinnati Medical College, he located
in Platte City, about 1843. A year later, he married Sarah H.
Metcalfe. born May 14, 1825, and died November 18. 1861. buried in
Platte City. She was a beautiful and lovely Woman. Her
parents were Alfred and Mary Metcalfe, a name honored and
revered throughout the West. Dr. Callahan and I became part-
ners, first in the mercantile line in Platte City, in 1850, and in
1853 we bought, for $15,000, a half interest in the Platte City
Water Mills. January 1, 1858, Dr. Callahan withdrew from the
rm. and took dry goods as his share. H-e settled at Leavenworth.
but his Southern blood would not permit him to remain there.
a11d he removed. temporarily. to Cincinnati; but found no rest
until the War ended. After spending several years in Platte City.
he returned to Leavenworth, and while he lived. stood at the head
of his profession. He was a man of truth and integrity. His
greatest failing was that he would not collect his dues. He died
in 1896 and was buried at Platte City.
I. HENRY T. CAALLAHAN (TOBE). b. May 7. 1845; married March
6, 1866. Kate Chesnut. b. Aug. 27. 1853. He was a man of
courage. nerve, a.nd chivalry. He was killed. perhaps
murdered. Jan. 18. 1874. The culprit escaped. In a. poem
dedicated to his honor. I wrote:
1. Lora Callahan, b. June 24, 1867
2. Mittie H. Callahan, b. Sept. 16, 1869, married Nov. 11, 1891, H. Cam. Wells. Children:
[a] Katherine Wells
Mrs. Kate Callahan married second, Oct. 19, 1875, G. F. Clemings.
Children:, 1. H. Smith Clemings, b. April 23, 1878
II. PICKET CALLAHAN, b. Aug. 18, 1849
III. ELIZABETH CALLAHAN, b. Oct. 12, 1851
IV. ALFRED CALLAHAN, b. May 5, 1854. He is a merchant in Leavenworth, and has a family. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1857, JUNE. 240 FLOURING MILL.
to attentively. He often participated in the discussions at
teachers meetings. No one could tell his generation, mo-r whence
he came nor Whither he went. I loved the old man, a.11d
tried to cheer him. He often called at my oice for rest after his
peregrinations. His verses showed thought, but were lacking in
melody. sentiment. a.11d sweetness. He was found dead in an
orchard in Clay, where he was teaching.
GREENBURY PITCHER died in 1857. His widow was
named Elizabeth. and his children: 1, James M. Pitcher; 2. Jane,
wife of Simeon Hull; 3. Sarah Ann. wife if W1n..C~la.rke; 4, Wil-
liam: 5.Th~o1mas; 0. Miles; 7. Susan.
June 15The foundations of Platte City Female Academy
have been la.id.
J unc 19Prof. H. B. Todd closes his school at Camden Point,
preparatory to opening at Platte City.
June 22A terric hail-sto-rm. Stones fell 3 inches in
diameter.
m. B. Almond opens a law oice in Leavenworth, leaving
his family in Platte City.
CropsWheat is almost a failure; worth $1.50. Hemp is
promising; worth $5. Corn l1as been injured by the cut-worm;
Worth 80 cents.
STEAM FLOURING MILL.
Almond. Paxton & Owen erected opposite Platte City a
large ouring-mill. They furnished our to many parts of the
West. and had our depots at Kansas City, Leavenworth, and
Atchison. But the war. with short crops of wheat. ruined their
trade. and the mill was dismantled. The two upper stories were
used to replace the burned water-mill, and the rst story, used as
a stable. was burned. with many horses.
June 27The Atlas has the rst Leaves from a La.wyers
Note-book. by Hon. Thomas Herndon.
JULY.
./uly.1icni- at Second (reek; Thos. E. Park manager.
Siiriday-steliools of Platte City celebrated the day by meeting
at the new academy grounds.
John Vilson was orator of the day, and Prof. Todd addressed
Ihe schools. which had come in procession from the court-house.
SA LE OF SLAVES.
J11];/(Sl1eIitT Spratt sold.pub1ir-ly, the slaves of the estate of
l{t1lI Roat-11. They brought, severally, $1,400, $1.005. $926, $900,
and $700.
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| [view page] | 1894, JAN. 1005 BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1896, FEB 1054 S. LOWMAN.
uted by Duncan Mackay. The cornerstone was laid in June, 1887. and the death of Mr. Mackay, and other impediments, delayed its completion.
Feb. 28 - Jesse Collins has erected a beautiful frame residence on Atchison Hill, south of Platte City.
Chas. A. Smiths poem on Washington in the Chronicle is
creditable. It is good in measure, rhyme, and sentiment, but
lacks in diction.
A sufficient sum has been secured to build an Observatory
for Park College, and the Work has been crommenced.
Feb. 29 - Mrs. Elizabeth W. Mann's 74th birthday was celebrated by a reunion of all her descendants. except Mrs. Swope, at the old homestead, eight miles east of Platte City.
The weather for February was remarkably pleasant, and the warmest for 29 years; yet every day the thermometer fell to the freezing-point. No damage has been done to fruit. There was only 2 inches of snow, and only a half inch of rain and melted snow.
Topics - War in Cuba. Free and unlimited coinage of silver
at a ratio of 16 to 1. Terrible roads. Wheat not promising.
County court granting dramshop license on a majority petition.
Large numbers of Democrats announcing themselves for "county
offices. Daughters of the Confederacy and their coming 4th of
July celebration at the fair grounds.
SAMUEL LOWMAN
Died lately at his home on Smiths Fork. He was born in Virginia February 22, 1805. He married. first, Charlotte Tridrick.
Children:
I. ELIZABETH LOWMAN, married E. G. McFall.
II. MARGARET LOWMAN, married Jacob Kraus
III. EPHRAM LOWMAN, married A. H. Dean Aker.
IV. SARAH LOWMAN, married John Ecton
V. JOHN LOWMAN, b. Sept. 9, 1845; married Nov. 5, 1875, Georgia Silvertooth. Children:
1. Willie Lowman
2. Albert Lowman
3. Myrtle Lowman
4. Estella Lowman
5. Dean Lowman
6. Luella Lowman
Mr. Samuel Lowman married, second, Sarah Ecton. Children:
VI. JAMES H. LOWMAN
MARCH
LAND SALES
Heirs of Daniel Carey to Joseph Carey, the Carey homestead, 160 acres, at $50 per acre.
J. W. Magee to Bywaters & Harris, 80 acres near Settle, at $42,50 per acre. [edit] |