| [view page] | 1897, MAY. 1094 COUNTY FINANCES.
MAY.
COUNTY FINANCES.
E;1pemlitmes.
R-oadsdndbl-idges.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $5,412.00
B1id+geatF01es.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 470.00
B1-idgeatJo1er.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 75.00
B1idgeatGo1den.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 47.00
Bridge at Dearborns.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 906.00
B1"idgeatC1ay1ine.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13.00
BridgeatSha~1=ps.............. .............. 41.00
B1-ideatSecondCreek.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 600.00
BriidgeatWoodruff.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 535.00
Poorandi11sa11e.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,268.00
-.......... .. .......... 100.00
Ci1-cuitC1erk.......... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,133.00
C011ntyC1e1k............ .... .. ...... .. .... 2,131.00
T1aS11v1"I.... .. ...... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. 703.00
Sheritf.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,400.00
Assessoi1...... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 24.00
R0adCommissioner.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 351.00
Prosecuting Attorney .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 660.00
C0unrtyJudges.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 527.00
S(:hrO01COII111]iSS1OI1I.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 40.00
]nsu1"a.nce.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 412.00
lIapofo1-iginalentr-ies.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 75.00
P1-inti.ng.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 245.00
Elec-tiontic-kets.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 645.00
V31-1-ants 1e-issued .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 139.00
.]ai].. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 595.00
Court-h0use.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 122.00
. atione1y.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 832.00
Elec-tions.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 669.00
Witnesses a1ndju1o1=s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 163.00
\ood.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 202.00
.11n11ypurposes.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 194.55
Add \i1lI&ll1TS issued by (;ir:-11it Clerk to juror-is and
witnesses.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,151.45
O1-diiiziry (.}Il1SES.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$28,381.00
But the clerk does not add up the warrants issued. The
tigiii-e-s are mine. His statement seems to be copied, in part, at
least. from the t1easure1"s books, and is no check upon the treas-
nm-r. He .~(I. forth .e};1i-zitely, each fund, and ends with a recap-
imlutinn of :11]. He mixes the BV("1]V Drainage Fund, the Lee
and Wzildi-on 1-mid funds. of which the colinty is only tr-us~tee. with
the 1eel)m: fund.. IIe -}m1ge.s rec-eipts from nes and penalties,
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| [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] | 12 BARRY.
staple. It sold for 25 cents per pound. John and Willia1n Liv-
ingston had a large quantity of honey, and pressed it for the Wax,
throwing away the honey. They sold the wax to John Aull. of
Lexington. and with the proceeds entered 80 acres of land. We .
had a sugar camp, but our neighbors sweetened their coee with
honey. which was called sweetening. It sold for 10 cents per
pound. Beai-s meat was not sold; but when one was killed, the
meat was divided among th.e neighbors. The rst winter after
our arrival in Clay we found a bears hole, near the house. When,
by strategem. we had killed it, it weighed 310 pounds. Wolves
were abundant, and would have annoyed us. had we not
kept dogs.
Septcnzber .24. .1829By treaty. the Delaware tribe of Indians
were granted a. body of land extending from the Kaw River to the
Leavenworth Reserve.
BARRY.
.l[(u(-Izl 9, 18;29A town and postoice are established at
Barry. They were so named in honor of V. F. Barry. Post1naster-
General. The enterprise of Peter H. Burnett made it a point of
importance. He afterwards became the rst territorial governor
of California. and lately died in San Francisco.
1830.
STEAMBOATS.
Prior to 1830. only an occasional steamer ventured up the
dangerous Missouri. The rst regular boat was the Otoc. Captain
J. R. Hill. She was succeeded by the Hancock. The Globe. Cap-
tain \ineland. n1ade a trip for the Government in 1830. Boats
-aine in the spring and summer. but never stayed over winter.
SURVEYS.
111 the fall of 1830. John (.. Mc(oy. who died at Kansas City
Septeniber 2. 1889. surveyed the north line of the Delaware lands,
and laid oft the Reserve, on the east side of the Missouri. The
south and east line of the Reserve was the old bed of Bee
(rm-1;. The original limits of the Reserve. east of the Blissouri,
mnlmu-el 0.000 at-resbut it has been reduced to less than 1.000
new-s. On the west side of the Missouri. 5.904 acres were re~
.v1Hl. The stmtll line is four miles long.
INDIA N (0l7.TIT..
84/mnIm 2.5. I.30Maj. John Donglierty. agent for the
lnv1n--s.ln-ltla 1-ounc-il with his tribe at Fort l.eavenworth.
1931.
Tllv niails from Liberty to the Fort, at rst carried weekly by
lH~I.I. are Im\ 1-)1l(")P(l tri-weekly by hack. Robert (aim is al-
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| [view page] | 1882, SEPT 761 M. BALDWIN.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1 - A large political picnic at New Market.
Sept. 8 - Frank James has been wounded and harbored in the
east part of the county.
Sept. 11 - Platte City Public School opened, with Prof. Crafton principle and Lela Darnall and Lizzie Brady assistants.
Sept. 12 - Weather - Hot winds. Temperature 105 degrees.
M. A. Reed nominated at St. Joseph for Congress, by the Republicans.
Democrats are organizing clubs in the county.
Forepaugh's circus at Weston.
Con. Thorp this season bought and shipped from Weston 3,000 barrels of apples.
Sept. 16 - A political picnic at Hickory Grove.
Sept. 18 - A long drought eneded.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 4 - Clarissa, wife of Martin Baldwin, died.
MARTIN BALDWIN
Is a son of Andrew V. Baldwim and Polly Munkers, and was
born in Virginia January 3, 1814. In 1816 his parents brought
him to Cooper's Fort, Howard County, Mo. In 1825 the family
came to Clay County, and settled seven miles east of Liberty.
In 1838 Martin came to Platte, and settled three miles north of
Platte City; and married January 3, 1838 (his birthday), Clar-
issa Buxton, born April 28, 1814, daughter of William and
Rachel Buxton, of Clay. In 1844 the family removed to the
Vicinity of Parkville, where Mr. Baldwin. in hale and hearty
old age, still lives among loving relatives and friends.
Mr. Martin Baldwin enlisted in Captian W. J. Millers company. Winston's regiment, and was at Springfield, Pea Ridge, and other battles. Children:
I. FRANCIS M. BALDWIN, b. Dec. 4, 1839; married July 5, 1855, Weston A. Pierce, b. in Clay Feb. 19, 1828.
II. LUCETTA BALDWIN, married Joseph Simpson
III. RACHEL BALDWIN, dead, married H. G. Higgins
IV. JOHN A. BALDWIN, b. March 17, 1848; married 1st, Jan. 12, 1871, Emma Summers, dr. of J. C. Summers
V. CLEORA BALDWIN, married Frank Pierce; children:
1. Willard Pierce
2. Weston Pierce
3. Jesse Pierce
4. Lela Pierce
5. Cleora Pierce (ii)
6. William Pierce
7. Solomon Pierce
8. Littleberry Pierce
VI. WILLARD P. BALDWIN
VII. GEO. BALDWIN
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| [view page] | 1880, NOV 713 J. H. HARRIS
Kansas adopts prohibition.
Rev. W. H. Penhallegon, having visited Europe and returned, lectured on "Beyond the Sea".
Nov. 10 - The election in the St. Joseph Congressional District resulted in a tie between Craig (Democrat) and Ford (Republican). The Democratic Supreme decided Ford elected.
JAMES H. HARRIS died near Settle.
Nov. 24 - Temperature 20 degrees below zero.
Rev. T. R. Valliant preached the Thanksgiving sermon at Platte City, and the ladies of the Woman's Christian Missionary Society gave their annual supper.
ELMORE BRECKENRIDGE
Nov. 25 - Elmore Breckenridge died on his farm, three miles east of Platte City.
I. ELMORE BRECKENRIDGE (ii)
II. GEORGE BRECKENRIDGE
III. MARION BRECKENRIDGE
Nov. 26 - CAPT. THOMAS J. ELLIS committed suicide at his home in Weston. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1839. NOV. 33 COURT AT ROUBIDOUX.
I have been unable to find the bond of Zadock Martin,
returned with the report. He was desirous of securing the water-
power at the Falls of Ilatte River, and set up a pretended Spanish
float, which he said had been located on all the lands contiguous
to the falls. Ihe falls are on the W. } of Sec. 25, T. 53, R. 35.
The county was to take so much of this quarter as lay east of
Platte River. hit this fraction was less than 160 acres, which
the Federal law allowed counties to preempt. The bond of
Martin was an agreement to convey to the county 24 acres from
the N. IV. } of Sec. 36, T. . 3.3, upon which he held a pre-
eruption. On this 24 acres, which Martin conveyed, the rst addi-
tion to Platte City was located.
The question of the propriety of this contract with Martin
was by the county court referred to Judge King. In a letter from
Judge King now on le. and dated December 3, 1839. the county
collrt is advised to approve the contract. On the 4th of December
the court approved the location. and named the county seat
Platte City.
COURT AT I:OUBIDoIfX.
Nor. 2-5The third term of circuit court was held by Judge
King at Faylors hotel. His next term was for Buchanan. and this
I attended. I went up to Roubidoux the evening before court.
His house was perched on the hillside. It was of logs on a stone
basement. I was shown to my bed on a plank frame in the base-
ment. and was given two blankets. I spread one blanket on the
boards, and covered with the other. It was a cold, blustery night.
and I nearly froze. In the morning. before day, I heard Roubi-
doux stirring in the room overhead. and I went up the rude lad-
der. He asked me in his broken English. French, and Indian
how I had passed the night. I told him I had suffered from the
cold. What said he, cold with two blankets? I explained
how I had used the blankets. He replied with contempt: You
havent got even Indian sense. or you would have wrapped up
in them.
The old man had built a roaring re, and two prairie-chickens
and a half-dozen ears of old corn on the cob were boiling in the
pot. I made a hearty breakfast on these viands. Before court
met, I took a survey of the future site of St. Joseph. I saw but
two houses: that Where I had spent the night and the store. above
the mouth of the creek. The Blaclcsnakr Hills were romantic.
They seemed to be composed of red crumbling earth. with here
and there a tuft of grass. From the sides of the hills. at intervals.
broke out oozing springs of pure water. which gathered into a
bold stream that coursed the prairie bottom to the river. In
the rear of the house. on the hill-side. stood four or five scaffolds.
supported by poles. On these scaffolds lay the bones of Roubi-
douxs children. His wives were Indians. and he buried his dead
in Indian fashion.
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| [view page] | 1897, MAY. 1100 BANK STATEMENTS.
Silver. Gold. Deposits.
EdgentonBank................ $39,569.35
Exchange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,880.07
ParkBanl;.................. 21,546.34
Wells Banking House. . . .. .. .. .. .... . . . . 17.10.183.92
Banl;ofWeston................ 28,330.35
Railey&Bro.................. 117,949.23
$524,411.89
The reader will nd the last b nk statement on page 1089,
0
a
Where deposits amount to $567.13: 3
I897.
Jame 7The skies are eloudless, the atmosphere is mild
and balmy, the wheat-elds are White to the harvest, the farmer
sings as he plows his corn. the pastures are green, the brook carols
as it winds its way, the cattle take t-heir rest in the shade. health
prevails, happiness smiles in every face, and all omens are
propitious.
CONCLUSION.
My volume of heraldry is now complete. The labors of a life-
time are ended. God lengthened out my days to seventy and
nine years, that I might preserve the names and record the deeds
of my early oompanionsthe pioneers of Platte. Sixty years ago
ten thousand people of many States, countries, and nationalities
settled upon our lovely prairies and charming woodlands. A
friendless youth, I came among them. I was a stranger, without
relative or friend. Upon this fertile soil I made my home, and the
sturdy backwoodsmen around me became my companions and
friends. My memory embalms them. and my book records their
virtues. Their hands broke the prairies and subdued the forest.
A tribute of gratitude is due them for the farms and mansions
we now enjoy. In this book the aspirations of my life are ful-
lled. The names of my companions were fading into forgetful-
ness. My volume is the Vrst. but it will not be the last, monu-
ment erected to their memory. Upon the foundations I have
laid. posterity will add meinorials of each family. as precious
stones in the rising temple of our heraldry. I have framed the
warp, and intermarriage will supply the woof of the checkered
dainask of our sor-iety. We will form one family and be all akin.
The branches of the various family trees will be so interwoven
as to make um iianian. anrdin;: ilelieious shade for the whole
people. Each youth will be able to trace a lineage to a hundred
pioneers. .s the gr-eat Mississippi eoinniingles the waters of a
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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] | 1875, JAN. .-393 J. ELDRIDGE.
At Neu .l[(1rI.et: .
mst1ong. l~rant. Ilotfman. .Ioore. Stm"l{
ton. Lodge No. 274. \. A. Singleton, \. M.
if lfitlg/eII/: (ln-isman. (1-eek. lZllington.
--it Slzireltrnzz \oolson. l[oole.
.1 TI(I(I/I 1,liord. Metzger & Ilaunn. Ran.
At Waldron: Holt. Pettillo. Ilawkins, Scott (postmaster).
PRICES.
Butter. 20 cents: (()l1l. 70 eents; feathers. 50 vents; eggs, 12
cents; our, .2.:3U; hams. 11% cents; hemp. .il%1.lJ(l; wheat. $1.01);
wood, $3.00.
J.-XNUARY.
Jun. ]In the Platte 1 it .unda.-schools the .lethodists and
Presbvte1ia11s agree that the .Ietho~dists (Freeze. superiiitendexitl.
take tl1e morning hour. and tile I1esb}te1ia11s (Paxton. superin-
tendent). tl1e afternoon.
New Years entei-tainment at the c.ou1t-house. Perform-
ers. Hawley. Meads. and Ruthven.
Land has recovered slightl in price since the panic.
D1. D. J. Fouts sells to the Sibley .1ill (}o~1111m11,v his diminu-
tive stealner, that he has been running on tile Platte a11d Missouri
rivers.
The Phoenix Mill at Trm-y, with Metzger & Hanna in control.
has been doing a. large business.
Joseph Tribble tents to S. English. for $900. his one-third in-
terest in the Platte Cit) water mill.
The Landmarlr and the Leavenworth Ti mm are at war.
Jan. .Tl1er-Inoineter 10 degrees below zero.
Jan. 8-.I1s. John Eldridge died. John Eldridge was born
in )Ion1nouth (;ount. New Je1se), JilI111il1V 1. 1800. and died De-
(-ember 28. 1895. He worked iii the ship-)a1ds of New York;
in 1817 he went to Cincinnati. Ohio. and engaged in building
barges. He Inarried Ibriieilla .Ia.1geld. moved to Peoria. Ill..
and bought. a farm of 800 {l(1"(S. In 18:38 he sold out and came
to Platte. settling near (,an1dens Point. He was at his death
the oldest man in Platte (ountv. His daughter, Rebec-ca,
inarriedl rst. J. \. Freeland. from whom she was divorced.
and then niarried a Boltillgliouse. .oven1be1 0. 1879. she was
sentenced. in Iron Count). .Io.. to tell years iu1p1ison1nent.
for the n1u1-der of a child she had adopted.
Jan-. 8The eount papers publish a long call on Judge E.
H. Norton to become a. c-andidate for delegate to the Constitu-
tional Convention. He il(f(t])i.. and at the eleetion set for the
26th inst. is chosen. with I). ("- Allen as his associate.
Good ice. The Missouri is closed.
Jan. 10Part of Doniphans Addition to \eston is {l.(il10(l
by the county court.
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| [view page] | 1849, MAY. 112 THE BOWMANS.
M ay 7Fielding Cockrill is appointed commissioner to build
a bridge over Burcl:hartts Branch.
Judge W. B. Barnett appears, after his escapade, and takes his
seat as county judge. In his absence the court had recommended
Geo. T. Hulse.
Phinehas Skinner takes out ferry license, at Ringold, until
tl1e bridge is nished.
M ay 9Senator Benton publishes his appeal from the resolu-
tions passed by the Legislature. denouncing them as treasonable.
James Kuykendall is appointed treasurer until the next gen-
eral election in August.
Isaac Eades estate is administered on by John Eades. Isaac
n1d Harriet Brunts, dr. of John.
J (13; 1.-$AleX. Baker is appointed administrator of Richard
Dillon.
May 27Mount Zion Baptist Church buys a site for a house
of worship in Sec. 20. T. 5.1.. R. 33.
Mary 30Eliezer Wilhite buys property in Weston. and erects
a steam ouring mill.
This month the great re in St. Louis occurred; 23 steamers
and $2.750.000 Worth of property burned.
JUNE.
SAMUEL BOWMAN.
-June 2Samuel BoWn1ans estate is administered on by L. P.
Stiles. His will is dated May 22. 1849. He had a beautiful bot-
tom farm. near Farley. His widow/s name was Jane. and their Children:
1. GEO. W.BOW1IAN.
III IIICH..EL B0V)I-.. (1. single.
HI. JACOB BOW)I.l. died. and his only child soon followed.
leaving his Widow. Sarah. sole heir.
TV. HENRY. d. in Jan.. 186.-1. leaving a WldOW. Sarah. and a child:
1. .l[a1;2/ J.
Y. H.RRTSO..
VT. El)\.RT).
TT. ITT().9. IT.
STU. JOTIN M.
T.. SA R.lT P.0W.I.T. md March 16. 1849, John Houts. (hr
1. -Tm-07;.
X. L. VT.T.. md .Ie(lain.
X I. SA .fTF.T. P.()Y.I.. (iii.
June .?Tlmnpln-e Fint-hs estate administered on by Finch &
.lu(I(.
orznn P.noW., sn.
His estate was administered on by W. M. Paxton. He was
born in Ohio. and there he was married. and there his wife died In
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| [view page] | 1885, APRIL. 817 DUNCAN FAMILY.
1. Mona Duncan, married Arch. Roy
2. David Duncan
3. James Duncan
4. Lucy E. Duncan, married Alonzo Drais
[a] James Drais
James B. Duncan has married again, and live in Denver.
VI. FANNIE DUNCAN, married W. P. George, live near Camden Point
1. Ida George, married Thos. Bywaters
2. William B. George
3. Lizzie A. George, married Perry A. Ballard
4. Clifton George, married Mattie D. Jones, dr. of Elder A. B. Jones
5. Oswell George
VII. EDWARD WILLIS DUNCAN, married Lavinia Duncan, dr. of Harrison
1. Sallie Duncan
2. Myrtle Duncan
3. Agnes Duncan
4. Lucy Duncan
5. Hattie Duncan
6. Edward Duncan
7. Ben Duncan
8. Maggie Duncan
Judge Ed. P. Duncan married 2nd Melvina Connet and married 3rd, Agnes McCormick
II. JOHN RANDALL DUNCAN,
married Mildred J. Duncan, dr. of Marshall and Polly Duncan
live at Camden Point
I. JAMES L. DUNCAN, married Sallie Williams
1. Ed. R. Duncan
2. Lilian Duncan
3. Lula Duncan
4. Randall Duncan
5. Duff Duncan
II. CAMILLA DUNCAN, married 1st Jas. Dulin
1. Robert M. Dulin, married Mary Rush Boydston, dr. of Thomas Boydston
2. Beulah Dulin
3. Mary Dulin
4. Jimmie Dulin
Camilla married 2nd, Henry Thorp
5. Blanche Thorp
6. Jane Thorp
7. Bertha Thorp
8. Russell Thorp
III. MILDRED DUNCAN, married 1st Lieut. L. C. Randall
1. Lena Randall
2. Duncan Randell
3. Randall Randall
Mildred married 2nd, Hugo Wilkinson
4. Luella Wilkinson
IV. ISABEL DUNCAN, married Marcellus Stallard
V. HELEN A. DUNCAN, married John Buchanan
1. Maggie Buchanan
2. Annie Buchanan [edit] |
| [view page] | 1880, MAY. 707 GRAl)UAIIIS.
May ll, .1. B. Mundy becomes the associate with H. Howard
in editing the (mmncrcial at Weston.
Jluy .3(il. C. Thurston shot several times at D. B. Anthony
in Leavenworth. He missed him, but shot Baker and Douglas,
severely wounding them. For this he was sent to the Kansas
penitentiary for nineteen years, but he was pardoned out after ten
years connement.
A ne rain. which was much needed.
JUNE.
GRADUATES.
June ;3At Daughters College: Alma Nolly, Annie Talbott.
At the Orphan School: Delia Campbell, Clara Cook, Ida M.
Davidson, Fannie M. Edwards, Laura Fisher, Lutie Gibson, Mollie
Harris, Charlotte Haynes, Allie Luckett. Birdie Perrin, Julia
Roberts, Hannah Smallwood, Eula Tracy, Lizzie Price, Bettie
Yount, Susie Price, Emma Pickett.
At Park College: Jessie F. Bell, Mary A. Higgins, Jennie
l.. Kipp, Eie J. Miller, Lowell M. McAfee, Howard B. McAfee,
Josiah G. Pogue, Robert Watt.
J wne 4The Congressional race becomes interesting. Allen
and Crisp, Democrats, divide the party, While the Republicans are
solid for Van Horn. The Advance. the Advocate, the Review, the
Sentinel. and the Tr/ibmre are for Allen.
R. H. Scott and Martin Flynn remove from Waldron to Kan-
sas City.
June 5The Democratic primaries in Platte give Allen, for
Congress. 964; Crisp. 731; Franklin, 92. The vote of the district
was: Allen. 5.038; Crisp, 4,553; Franklin, 3.636.
BLAN D N OMINATED.
June I.,lhe Democratic Senatorial Convention meets at
Platte City and nominates Dr. W. XV. Bland for State Senator.
The Platte County delegates were: Wm. Chesnut. P. Collins,
Geo. Cruteheld. C. C. Graves. J. L. Leavel,W. J. Miller. Abs. Nay-
lor. J. T. Owens. W. F. Perrin, J. 0. Starks. J. M Holt. and G. W.
ll1omps011.
Jzmc ,I7ll1e Democratic Congressional Convention met at
Kansas City. The candidates were Allen, Crisp, and Franklin.
After many ineffectual ballots. the convention adjourned sine
die. They appointed July 17th for another primary.
ELDER MOSES E. LARD died at Lexington, Ky. He was
a zealous and eloquent preacher of the Christian Church. He at
one time held the position of principal of the Camden Point
Female School. He was born in 1.919.
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| [view page] | 1891, NOV. 953 J. A. MILLER.
JAS. ALEX. MILLER
Nov. 5 - James Alex. Miller died.
born Fleming County, Ky. January 7, 1817
son of John D. Miller and Ellen Highfield
came to Marshall Township in 1843
married 1848, Rachel J. Pepper
Children:
I. JOHN T. MILLER, b. Jan. 16, 1849, married Katie T. Oswell
II. ANNIE A. MILLER, b. May 20, 1850, married John H. Wells
III. ROBERT F. MILLER, b. Feb. 16, 1853; d. Nov. 14, 1892
IV. GEORGE R. MILLER, b. in May, 1856; married April 11, 1880, Nancy E. Harmon
V. WILLIAM A. MILLER, b. Dec. 4, 1889, now a lunatic.
Nov. 13 - DR. W. T. SHORTRIDGE died at Weston.
Son of William Shortridge, of Calloway County, Mo.
cousin of John and George Shortridge
many years a physician of Weston
married first Miss Frazier of Kentucky
after her death he married Juliana McAdow, dr. of Samuel McAdow (see)
Nov. 17 - A. J. Coleman's 52d birthday observed
Weather - Temperature 20 degrees above.
Nov. 18 - Edgerton burned; loss, $55,000. Sufferers: Chrisman, Wallingford & Co., Mrs. Farris, Hopkins & Porter, Kerr & Cumberford, N. T. Dick, Masonic Hall, O'Conner Bros, the Republican, the postoffice, Mrs. Wilkerson, SturgisS & Son.
Nov. 22 - The first snow - 4 inches. Temperature 28 degrees above.
EDWARD WILLIAMS
Edward Williams died at his home near Barry.
born in Scott County, Kentucky in 1814
married Francis Turner and came to Platte in 1837
His wife died before him
Children:
I. OSCAR WILLIAMS, married Ann Eliza Woods, dr. of Arch
II. GEORGE WILLIAMS, married Sallie Woods, dr. of William
III. SIS WILLIAMS, married John Belt
IV. JENNIE WILLIAMS, married Henry Wheeler
V. F. M. WILLIAMS, married Alice Knighton
VI. TEET WILLIAMS, married Richard Elliott
VII. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, married Kate Ham, dr. of H. B. Ham
VIII. KATE WILLIAMS, married Oct. 23, 1879, Henry Brown, son of Adam
Nov. 24 - William M. Hunter, father of the editors of the Argus, comes from Moberly, Mo., and becomes editor-in-chief of that paper. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879, SEPT. 689 AN EPISODE.
Platte City school
Jane Coleman
Myra McCluer
Weather - Too dry to sow wheat.
William Dziubon died at Parkville
Prof. McKeever
Daughters College
Ben Perry
Circuit Court
Little Mamie P. Tebbs
Judge Dunn
W. M. Paxton
James L. McCluer
C. J. Nesbitt
The Landmark
Park
Jonathan Owsley Bryant, b. January 15, 1798
died at New Market, Sept. 1879
Martha Kessinger, b. September 30, 1800, d. August 10, 1877, married July 16, 1818
John Bryant, b. January 1, 1760 in Virginia, his mother was Mary Owsley (ii), b. June 24, 1768, she was a daughter of Thomas Owsley and Mary Owsley (i), English immigrants
Mrs. Mary Bryant was a sister of Gov. Owsley of Kentukcy
Lewis Bryant, b. Jan. 29, 1822; d. Aug. 3, 1885, married July 8, 1847, Jemima M. Roberts
1. Jerome Bryant, b. April 11, 1848, married Nov. 12, 1885, Florence Berry
[a] William V. Bryant, b. Nov. 8, 1886
[b] Carrie B. Bryant, b. July 27, 1888
[c] Roberta C. Bryant, b. Nov. 15, 1891
2. James C. Bryant, b. Nov. 27, 1849, married Feb., 1883, Minnie Robertson
[a] James R. Bryant, b. June 16, 1890
3. Hiram E. Bryant, b. Aug. 5, 1851; d. June 26, 1888
4. Pattie Bryant, b. March 12, 1853; married Sept. 20, 1873, B. F. Gregg.
[a] Mary May Gregg, b. July 23, 1876
[b] John Gregg, b. April, 1878
[c] Jeff J. Gregg, b. in Oct. 1882
[d] Ben L. Gregg, b. in 1891
5. Dr. John W. Bryant, b. Jan. 1, 1855
6. Reuben T. Bryant (twin with John W.), married May 6, 1887, Hattie Gillespie, Children:
[a] Lewis Bryant, b. Nov. 3, 1888, and others
7. Eliza C. Bryant, b. Sept. 6, 1856; married in July, 1883, C. L. Hutchison. She died childless, May 20, 1884.
8. Bessie Bryant, b. May 24, 1857; married Nov. 20, 1877, A. J. Jones. Children:
[a] Judson W. Jones, b. in 1882 [edit] |
| [view page] | 1866, FEB. 408 THE KIMSEYS.
THOMAS KIMSEY.
Feb. 12Tl1o1nas Kimsey having died, W. H. Kinmsey admin~
isters. Bond, $57,000. He was a son of James Kimsey and Mary
Croly, daughter of James, and was born in Tennessee in 1803. He
married Martha Morris, daughter of Hammond Morris, of K-en-
tucky. Thomas Kimsey was a large and dignied old gentleman,
when I knew him, a.nd highly esteemed as a useful citizen. Children:
I. MARY KIMSEY, b. Sept. 14, 1823; md John Johnson. Live
in Texas.
I1. WADE HAMPTON KIMSEY, b. in Howard C0,, Mo., Sept.
4, 1824, was a man of intelligence, a good Writer, and a
Baptist loca.l preacherkind-hearted and much beloved;
md in 1849 Mary Ann Baber; she died Dec. 14,1857,leaving:
1. John T. K12".-msey, b. Feb. 9, 1852; md Jose Blackwell.
2. Wilford Kiinsey, b. in 1856; md Jan. 6, 1892, Nannie J.
Bradley, dr. of Wil1ia.m.
V. H. Kimsey married second, Elizabeth F. Lutes, dr. of Jos.;
she was b. in March, 1834. Children:
3. David M. K/imsey, b. in June, 1860; md Sept. 11, 1879,
Mary McComas, dr. of Burke. Children: [0] Lela;
[17] Charles.
4. Joseph W. K/imsey, b. in Nov., 1861; md Fannie Hern-
don, dr. o-f Sim. Children: [(1] Ernest; [11] Ruth.
5. Samuel T. Kimsey, b. in 1863; md Victoria Pickle; 2
bo-ys.
6. Sarah C. K/imsey, md Dec. 9, 1891 (third wife), Hugh
Talbot Bradley. Children: [0] Wm. D. Bradley. Mr.
H. T. Bradley md 1st, Jan. 15, 1879, Kate N. Harring-
ton, and married second, Dec. 28, 1888. Rachel Mellon.
7. 1]I(I}/ T. Kimsey, b. Jan. 7, 1875; md Nov. 17, 1890,
Henry Clarke.
8. Clay Sm~ifh Kimsey, b. in 1876.
III. SAMUEL KIMSEY (ii), md Jan. 7, 1874, Martha Baber. who
(1. March 1, 1875. Children:
1. Emma. Kinzsez/, md Jas. Walter; 8 children.
2. Pri.scilla- Jam Ifivnsil/. md Dec. 24, 1871. Verd. Blank-
enship. Children: [0] Thos. E. Blankenship, md Nov. 8.
1894. Jennie Wade.
3. Ihomn.s Kim.se,1/ (ii). md Sarah Ellen Spencer. dr. of
Thos. Children: [0] Flora Kimsey; [1] Leta.: [0] Wil
lis; [(1] Gertrude: [0] Ella May; [f] John.
4. .l[rIi.s-.9-r1..T(1mKhnsrjl/. md Feb. 23. 1879, Lewis Wils011.
1. Feb. 22. 1859, son of Jos.
5. fllicrtiwtlz ]{in2.s-cg/, md Nov. 1?. 1878, Quincy Hon.
(St(.l
6. John Iimsr;2/. b. Jan. 19. 1861.
IV. RA(THF.l. KIBISEY. b. Jan. 9, 1827: after marrying 1st, :1
Goodnizm. she married second. Dec. 14. 1853. Samuel B. Ashby, b.
June 16. 1824. Children:
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| [view page] | 1848, JULY. 105 THE MALOTTS
b. Oct. 1, 1880; [e] Franklin, b. June 22, 1882;
[f] Grant, b. Aug. 8, 1885; [g] Isaac, b. April 26, 1888;
[h] Sallie, b. Dec. 30, 1891.
3. Alice Malott, m'd James Elgin, Live in Colorado.
4. George Malott
5. Izona Malott, m'd Robert Gregory
6. Melissa Malott, m'd Schuyler Gregory
7. William G. Malott, m'd Emma Rogers
8. Hulda J. Malott, m'd James F. Taylor
9. John W. Malott, b. Sept. 20, 1870
10. Kate Malott, m'd Peyton Wade
II. ELIZABETH J. COLLINS
III. JOSEPH MALOTT
IV. WILLAIM M. MALOTT
V. MARY J. MALOTT.
VI. KATE MALOTT, m'd Madison Rogers
VII. JASPER N. MALOTT, m'd Mary F. Moore
VIII. SALLIE MALOTT, m'd Franklin Starkie
IX. REBECCA MALOTT, m'd John Rogers
X. LOUISA MALOTT, m'd Daniel Dunagan
XI. ANDREW MALOTT, lives in Kansas.
AUGUST.
Aug. 4 - Rev. Edmun Wright, Presbyterian minister, buys property in Weston.
THE ELECTION
Presidential Vote: Z. Taylor (Whig), 1,362,242; Cass (Democrat), 1,223,795; Van Buren (Free Soil), 291,378. Austin A. King was chosen Governor; William P. Hall reelected to Congress, from the 4th District, by a majority of 6,422, over E. M. Samuel (Whig).
County Ticket: Representatives, H. L. Wilkerson and A. M. Robinson; Sheriff, M. N. Owen; County Justices, Barnett, Wood and Chinn.
Aug 9 - The Roman Catholic Church of Weston buys Block 1, for a church lot.
C. R. P. Wentworth is appointed guardian for his wife, who is declared insane.
Aug 5 - The people of Barry a site for a school-house.
Aug 18 - The county road running east from Main Street. Platte City, after much litigation, is established.
SEPTEMBER
Sept 4 - The site of the Quinn school-house is purchased. The site of Camden Point public school is bought.
JAMES C. LINDSAY
Sept 9 - His estate is administered on by Emily Lindsay. Bone $1,200. James C. Lindsay (i) came from Pennsylvania in [edit] |
| [view page] | 1862, MAY. 326 ELI I-IOGSEIT.
County Judge (Layton).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... $ 130.00
County Clerk (Lewis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 602.00
Assessor (Stone).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 182.00
Sheritt(Bryant).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 256.00
County Attorney (Clark). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
School Superintendent (Harrington). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
Circuit Clerk (Remington). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254.00
Treasurer (Johnston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 400.00
Sundries. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,597.03
Total.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$11,831.03
Mag/1~Slaves assessed, 2,318; value, $319,770.
May 6Wm. B. Smith is appointed county attorney.
Jlay 7Maj. Douglas Dale and his lieutenant, W. B. Davis,
are at Platte City, keeping OIdlI in the county. They belong to
the 4th Cavalry, Missouri State Militia. Confederates are haunt-
ing Gooseneck, and nd aid and comfort at Brad1evs., Browns,
and other houses. They give Lieut. Davis much trouble. On one
occasion, he was pursuing a guerrilla, at a breakneck speed, when
the pursued leaned back in his saddle, and with his revolver shot
back overhead at the pursuer. The ball struck the horse Davis
was riding in the forehead. and he immediately died. Davis had
a dangerous plunge, but was not hurt. I heard him tell the sitory,
in an excited manner, immediately on his return.
Jlay .9ELI HOGSETT having died April 28, 1862, Willia1n
Connoway administers. Bond, $4,000. His widow was Cynthia
Ann. and their children: 1, Virginia, b. in Oct., 1851; 2, Perry, b.
in Feb., 1854; 3, James W., b. in Feb., 1856; 4, Thos. Hogsett, b.
in March, 1859.
J[(1I/ 26J. M. Carpenter en1-olled as an attorney.
Col. Geo. H. Hall. 4th Cavalry, Miszsouri State Militia. is in
command, with headquarters at St. Joseph. He is interested in our
condition, and. under his protection. all is quiet in Platte.
HUGH VILS()N died in Weston. His Widow was Ann, and
his children: 1. Andrew D. \ils.on; 2, William J. Vi1s0~n;
3. John 31.; 4, Medora; Edwin; 6, Sarah Wilson.
JUNE.
./um ](}m). 1. Hulse, (2lSlli(I of the Weston branch of the
.Im-lianii-s I2ll1l{.1(Sig1lS, and his assistant, John M. Railey, takes
his plart-.
June 2\. V. Dale having died, Chas. A. Liggett adminis-
ters. Dond.$10.000.
Juno .2.Iosepl1 Mooneyham having died, his widow, Eliza,
:1d1i1i11isI1-s. P.ond, $553,000. C-h: 1, John D.; 2, Jacob C.;
:3, Letitia.
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| [view page] | 1397, MAY. 1099 BANK STATEMENTS.
Silver. Gold. lkposits
Bank or New ;Ia1ket. . . . . . . . . . . .$ 209 $3 460 $10,747.98
R.aiIey&1$1o.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 732 2,700 1:m,437.52
Bank of \est0n.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 321 805 291387.95
1arkBz1nk.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22.90236
1"$580,915.04
-4 pril .3, 18.9.3.
E.~cha1.1ge Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 885 1,87. $1 55,255.68
Bank of De7a.1~b01n. . .. . . . . . . . . .. 430 . . . . 77,184.25
\ell1s Banking Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,035 1,750 243,756.28
Edgerton Bank.. .. .. .. . . .. .. 482 1,425 73,644.94
1211-]; Bank. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 225 50 24,632.84
Bank of C:1n1den Point. . . . . . . . . . 403 875 45,472.52
Azlgust, 189.5.
\e1~1s Banking H011se.. .. .. .. .. 1.028 1,940 249,895.71
Ext-hange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 933 2,000 57,723.69
I{a1i1ey & Bro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 747 3,142 126,634.33
Bank of \est0n.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 379 960 34,466.50
Edge1t0nBa11k.. .. .. .. .. .. 67,124.98
I )ece~mber 31, 1895.
Bank of I)e2mb01n. . . . . . . . . . . . 399 105 77,309.82
Bank of New Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 418 135 5,238.84
Ve1ls B21-11ling H0~use.. .. .. .. .. 688 1,995 267,733.43
Ext-l1a11ge Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 557 2,357 81,079.70
Edgex-ton Bank. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 69 479 47,814.58
Rai1ey&Br0.................. 123,361.45
Bank of Vest0n.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 29,913.47
Rank of Camden P0i11t.. .. .. .. .. 26,216.88
I:11kB:1nk.................. 21,891.12
$680,559.29
.4pril 1.1, 1896.
Bank of (;zu11de11 Point. . . . . . .. . . 186 483 31$ 21,043.68
Ed-gert0nBauk................ 46,201.48
Ve1r1s Ban-king House. . . . . . . . . . . . 672 1.813 212,933.04
Farluers Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52771
Exchange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,542.55
I~a1-kBank.................. 22,511.11
Rai1ey&Br0.................. 120,944.83
BaI1k0fWest0n................ 27,785.21,
$510,489.61
August 10, 1896.
Ia1111c1-s Bank of Dear-b0111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,853.47
Bank of Dearborn.. .. .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 40,099.16
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| [view page] | 1888, NOV. 881 ELECTION
NOVEMBER
ELECTION
Cleveland
Harrison
N. B. Anderson
C. F. Chrisman
B. F. Whitely
J. Synnamon
S. McComas
W. T. Jenkins
Hoskins
J. W. Coots
Mason
G. Crutchfield
J. W. Magee
Steve McComas
J. R. Clements
E. McD. Coffey
H. Meads
W. A. Wilson
Shields
G. B. Anderson
Tibbals
The Park Bank at Parville, opens, with A. J. Hamilton cashier.
S. H. Graden & Co. buy the Red Cross or Standard Mils at Parkville
Nov. 8 - Judge Noah Beery dies in Preston Township
THE BEERY FAMILY
John Beery
Margaret Shafer
Nicholas Beery
Noah Beery
NICHOLAS BEERY
I. ELIJAH BEERY
Fannie Beery
II. DELILAH BEERY
John Beatty
1. Jas. H. Beatty
2. John Beatty
3. Annie Beatty
4. Edward Beatty
III. JOHN A. BEERY [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] | 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] | 1870, MAY. 492 COUNTY FINANCES.
May 1 - J. M. Lee killed by James Eastburn, near Sugar Creek Lake.
A. Kurtz circulated a subscription for a Catholic Church at Platte City, and raised $1,000.
May 21 - Picnic at the fair grounds. The conductor of the construction train kindly took the children on an excursion to the Missouri River Bridge. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, JAN. 7-16 THE PERRYS.
II. ELIAS PERRY.
Was born in 1770. He married Angelina Yaters. "born in 1775.
Children:
I. ER.SM[S PERRY. d. in 1oven1ber, 1857; md Dec. 18,.
18.36. .1argaret E. Dale, who survives him. Children:
1.EIins W. Perry. 2. Jltrrtina. 3. Erasnzuts (iii).
II. l:E.-J. \. lERl{Y. was a pai-t11=er of his brother, Charles
A. 1eri-y. in his mercantile, milling, and freighting enter-
prises. He (1. in St. Joseph Jan. 15, 1882; md April 12,
1859, M. L. D-.11-st.
III. CVHARLES A. PERRY, b. Dec. 6. 1818, in Montgomery
County. Md.. md 1st. in 1842. Martha Young, dr. of Merritt
Young ti), and was 1). in 1827. in Shelby County, Ky. Mr.
Perry led a. busy. useful. and honorable life, and died at
St. Joseph in 1896. Prior and subsequent to the
Mexicali \ar. Mr. Perry was an active. pushing, and en-
terprising citizen of Weston. With his brothers he built
the Leaveenyvorth Mills and number of warehouses,
traded largely in pork, hemp, Wheat, our, and other prod-
nee. and freighted goods to the West. He leased the
State penitentiary, and operated largely in central Mis-
souri. But he became involved, and retired to spend his
old age in retirement. He was genial in his manners,
tainiliar in his address, and honorable in his dealings. Children:
1. 1I1ird((v Perry. b. in 1854.
2. .-lrr-udi(1 Lee Perry. b. in 1857.
ll. Flmrurr Perry. b. i11 1861.
4. Williunz .1. Perry. b. in 1867.
Mr. C. A. Perry married second. June 10. 1869. America E. Ham-
ilton. who still lives. Children:
5. John E. Perry. b. in 1870. 6. .1mcrzc(1vJ.. b. in 1872.
7. Robmt H. Perry. b. in 187-1.
l. ELI.~( PERRY (ii). married and died in St. Joseph.
V. l.. M. PERl{Y. md Ot-t. 3.5. 1853. Hon. H. B. Branch.
I. -1GI .l. IlJl{l{Y. m(l \m. J. Ior1is. (His second Wife.)
NANCY GREEN.
Jun. .2...a11(- Green died nine miles north of Platte City,
at the a;re- of 101 -21IS. She came to Platte in 1838, and settled
wlu-re she (ll((]. (11:
I. \ll.l.l. M 1r1{llC.. (lead; m(l Eleanor Fugate. C-h:
1. I-.Ii:ul;rIlI. 2.. Xrtnrsg/.
II. l.l-Il (:l{lZIC.. la. Feb. 20. 18212: md 1st. May 21, 1851,
.:nm-- l-nigzntq-. lr. of I~J7.ekie1. Lei is a. good and true
man. and :1. wnrtliy farnu-r. living four miles north of
ll;IH- (ii. (lit
1. .I4Imr-.x- (:)HII. h. .pril 1.). 1852: Ind Elizabeth Adams,
lr. of \illia1n.
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| [view page] | 1878, JULY. 662 MISSOURI BOTTOM.
Benton Gabbert, G1-eenbacker, speaks at the courthouse.
Coc-krill & Co. report deposits, $47 ,420.7 5.
The Missouri River is higher at St. Joseph than in 1844, but
11ot so at Weston. At St. Joseph it is 17 1-3 feet above low water.
At Kansas City it is 20 feet above. Much damage is done in the
bottoms.
Villia1n Hudlin. aged 50, dies at Valdron..
July 4T.he day observed at Farley. Col. John D-oniphan
made an oration at \eston. The Old Settlers reorganize by
choosing Smith Calvert president. ]]hey were addressed by
J. J. Hitt and Jesse Morin.
July 5Dr. F. M. Johnson removes to Kansas City.
Judge S. A. Gilbert is appointed deputy insurance commis-
sioner for the State.
Part of the county road from Beverly to the Missouri River
bridge has been submerged by the Missouri River, and fears are
entertained that the river will cut through the bottom, and leave
the bridge to span a slough. The C., R. I. & P. Railway Company
prevented further inroads of the river by rip-rapping.
New Market business men: Johnson & Moore (dry goods).
H. L. Leavel (general merchandise), Bryant Bros. (general mer-
c-handise), Wm. Dysart. Dr. Moore, Dr. Middleton.
The county redeems $4,500 of her funding bonds at 88 7-8
cents.
July 10Mrs. Susan Merryman goes to St. Louis to join the
fa.milv. all of whom are now in St. Louis.
E. H. Norton nominated by the Democratic State Convention
for supreme judge.
J uI1/ .I]Harrv Beery, son of Noah V., aged 12, drowned
in Platte River, below the falls.
July ].,Tl1er1non1eter at 102 degrees.
Phil I{u(-ker, while drunk, is run over by cars at Rialto, and
killed.
I.usiness men at Barry: Dan. Carpenter (postmaster and
nien-liantl. \1n. Downs (drugs). Dis. May and Reddish.
July .3.;D(1110(121ti(% Congressional Convention at Liberty.
H. L. Routt in the chair. (,l1andle1. Cowan, Crip. Franklin. and
larl are 4-andidates. Our (lelegates Were: R. T. Darnall. J. R.
1I2l]l(ll(, J. L. Mt-(lueia F. M. M(~(7o1-111i=l. and B. L. Mayall
l{.ing" men. After "0 ballots, John T. Cris~p was pronounced
the 11-o111i11--. llreat indignation was ex]1ess~ed i11 Platte. but the
.l(]I0(Ilf( .l1l)lIllH((l for a time.
Jul}; ..7..11 etlorli is made. \lll(l1 is finally siiceessfiil. to
lnrillg out .Iml;re Sawer. of Jzltl{s()11 (ountv. as an independent
(~a11li(lat- for ((11g1ess.
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| [view page] | 1884, NOV. 803 BRIDGES.
Lewis Siler, J. A. Price, Masonic Lodge, Railey & Bro., B. Bonifant.
R. T. Ellifrit, W. T. Shortridge, L. W. Rich, S. T. Mason.
Total Damage, $30,000
Daniel Linn was burned to death.
The National Historical Society
Nov. 10 - The county contracted with Insley, Shire & Co. for two iron bridges, to be contructed by February 1, 1885 - the one over Platte, at Union Mills, for $8,500, adn the other over Smith's Fork, at Chapman's ford, for $3,500.
Nov. 13 - FREDERICK MAGERS died at Weston; born in Hanover, Germany, June 28, 1805; married Louisa Kuhlman, born August 28, 1808; died December 10, 1848. Came to America in 1840, and settled on Pleasant Ridge. Mr. Magers married, second, March 6, 1849, Dorothea Helford, who survived him; born in Germany, May 14, 1816; died March 14, 1896. Children:
1. Frederick Magers
2. William Magers
3. Lewis W. Magers
4. Louisa Magers, married Augustus Winzer
5. Henry C. Magers, of Winchester, Kansas
6. Dora Magers, the only child of his second wife
Elder A. M. Collins, Platte City
Burruss school-house debating society
R. L. Stone
F. Hillix
Nov. 17 - SOL. R. DYER having died, F. M. Page administered. Bond $1,000. His widow is Alice, and their child is Neely Dyer.
The Stock Law having been adopted by vote at the late election, the county clerk gives the statutory notice in the Landmark.
Nov. 22 - MRS. LUCY MILLER, wife of Captain Warner J. Miller, died at Platte City. She was a daughter of Jesse Miller (i), of Rappahannock County, Va., and born February 16, 1824; married May 7, 1844, W. J. Miller, and came to Platte in 1852, settling six miles southeast of Platte City. They removed into Platte City in 1880. See sketh of W. J. Miller.
Mrs. Eliza Spicer died at her home on Second Creek. She was the wife of [edit] |
| [view page] | 1894, OCT. 1020 ELECTION.
Oct. 13 - W. M. Paxton announces he is writing a history and
geneology of the families of Platte.
Oct. 23 - A four-inch rain.
Oct 24 - Philander Thompson commits suicide by shooting himself near Dearborn.
NOVEMBER.
ELECTION.
Supreme Judge - Democratic State ticket, 226,547; County,
2,290. Republican ticket. State. 229,641; county. 724. Popu-
list ticket. State. 42,462; county. 99.
Congress - Ellison (Dem.), district, 14,034; county, 2,279. Crowther (Rep.), district, 15,695; county, 742. Messimer (Pop.), district, 2,910; county, 80. Manly (Prohib.), district, 193; county, 24.
County Representative - Z. S. Collins (Dem.), 2,289; Beller (Rep.), 723; Williams (Pop.), 107.
Circuit Clerk - Joseph Freeland, 2,340; Wood (Pop.), 83.
County Clerk - B. F. Murdock. 2.297; W. Searcy (Rep.), 716; Galbraith (Pop.), 104.
Prosecuting Attorney - F. M. Wilson 2.335; W. M. Paxton (Prohib.). 119.
County Justices at Large - Stev. McComas, 2,302; J. S. Hamm, 724; L. B. Higgins (Pop.), 104. Eastern District, James Morton, 1,070; J. H. Edwards, 106. Western District, J. W. Layton, 1,250; W. Morin (Pop.), 20.
Sherrif - Oscar Berry, 2.316; J. R. Smithers. 718: T S. Witt
(Pop.). 98.
Collector - J. J. Burgess. 2.295; W. Kyle. 724; A. J. Cox
1Iop.), 102.
Treasurer - Robert Elley. 2.f;}0(3; A. Schneider. 713; D. B. Higgins (Pop.), 101.
Probate Judge - J. L. Carmack, 2,302; S. Graden, 719; George Heath (Pop.), 109.
Assessor - I. N. Walker. 2,274; J. Bradsbury, 759; J. M. Cox, 73.
Coroner - J. Brashear. 2,301: W. Walker, 716; John Popp, 100.
Nov. 1 - The Democrats were surpised and chagringed to find the State, as well as the Congressional district, had gone in favor of the Republicans - but they lost in like ratio in all parts of the Union.
Nov. 4 - Jerry Beery caught in steel traps, set in Platte River, and old and young beaver.
Daughters' College is undergoing extensive repairs. The main building has been torn down and rebuilt. The work was [edit] |
| [view page] | 1871, JULY. 510 NEWSPAPERS.
JULY.
July .Sn1ithille had a. large pienie. addressed by T. P.
Hale). 0. D. Allen, and Heiiry Smith. Parkville had an im
promptu meeting. and New Market a railroad meeting.
July 8A second number of the lentlator issued by L.
Shepard, and discontent intensied.
S01-eliead" meeting at Prairie Point. J. Merryman
spoke. resolutions passed, favoring economy in county expendi-
tures. The Ring papers published them with ridicule. The
"Soreheads have no paper, but the hostile feeling is growing.
NEWSPAPERS.
The L(uz(lnz,a.rl.: is removed to Platte City, and the Reveille
ceases. The Border Times sto-ps. For two weeks there is no
paper in Weston. The rst nu111ber of the Platform announces
the death of the Border Times, and publishes its obituary. Then
Comes the Jlissourl C072m2erc/ial.
Geo. Reed pleads guilty of murder in the second degree. for
killing Thomas Brown at Ridgely January 27. 1871. and is
sentenced to the penitetntiiary for ten years.
July 1JA severe storm; corn is damaged.
Jul;/17Levi Hurst cut a bee-tire-e with three distinct swarms
of beesand a. ve-foot blacksnuake.
Hear) Baisye takes the Green House at Platte City.
The people of . ehison. Kansas. vote to- take $50,000 stock
in the . eh~ison branch of the C. & S. W. Railway.
Dr. E. )IcDonalds residence in Platte City is complete.
The Missouri River is casting a bar in the port of Weston.
Jul}; 2-.2Tourna1nent at the fair grounds. \i1liam Blakley,
the victor, chose Jennie Reinington as Queen of Love, and Lizzie
lielt as Queen of Beauty.
Prairie Point cliureh and schoolhovuse burned by an in-
eendiar. A subscription was raised, and another building Was
suoll up.
Apples are good. almiidant. and (-heap. C. (". Redman is
lniying and shipping at .lra(-V.
July .2.7{ . Jaeo-bs Day observetl at \eston.
.
a1-aV at Platte Cit betweeli James Pope a11d Thomas
.lallen~lmtli l:1dl hurt.
PLATTE CITY MILLS.
.. L1. Freeze. for $451) paid by (?linlon (ioekrill. agrees to re-
nmve the steain mill frame. aml ereet it on the founda:tion of the
water mill. whieh had been burned. The work was satisfatrtorily
done.
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| [view page] | 1854, JUNE. 179 THE CRUTCHFIELDS.
I. JOHN A. ORUTCHFIELD, b. in Clark Co.. Kv., July 24, 1831;
1nd l)ora -Il.("l{SOI1, dr. of James, a. brother of Vallace. Children:
1. .~lrIie (II(frh(l(I. 2. ()Ihe.
II. GEORGE CR1ll(}Hl4Il]LI).b. Aug. 28, 18:::1,in Clark Co.,Ky.;
md March 1. 1862, Eliz. Pope, dr. of Almanzer. He is a
prosperous farmer, residing near Voodrull, and possesses
good hard sense and the liigrhest integrity. He served a
term as county court justice. and was faithful and true to
his trust. Children: ,
1. John M. Orufeheld. b. in 1864. 2. Jessie.
27}. S. Rirlmrd.
4. Anna M. ("ruf(heId. md June 23, 1888, Cor. C. Mont-
goinery. Children: [0] Mary. -
III. ANN CR-UTCHFIELD. dead; n1d Dec. 2, 1855, Phil. Gerner.
Children:
1. Geo. Gerner, md Ann Lankford-. They live in Weston.
2. Farnnie, md Linville Alexander. 5 ch.
3. Se(1gle, 1nd Maggie Treadway. 4. Slzcridan.
5. Sherman. dead. 6. Ellen. 7. Katie Gerner.
IV. PH(EBE CRUTICHFIELD, md Vn1. Davis, son of John S.
1. John J[. Davis. md :1 Pope. Live in Kansas.
2. Leb. ]7ari.9. md a Hunsueker. in Kansas. 3. ChcLrles.
4. F(mme. 1nd a House and went to Oklahoma Territory.
5. Willitmz, md a. Pope, and went to Kansas.
V. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD, md Sallie Donuelly. Live in
Kansas.
VI. DANIEI. (RITCHFIELD. md Jan. 22, 1871, Mollie A. Ful-
ton, (lr. of Hugh. No children.
VII. RUTH CRUTCHFIELD. md Feb. 29, 1865, Ja.s. Lindsay.
(Seej)
VIII. J.~ MES CRUTCHFIELD, md Oct. 10, 1873, Ella Gabbert, V
dr. of George.
Jame 30lhe United States Senate conrms the appointment
of Andrew Reeder, as governor of Kansas.
This season some half-dozen persons died of cholera, in Platte
Cit . I can name onlv Jos. R. Daniel and illian1 Beckum.
3 .
WILLIAM BECKUM.
William Bet-kuin married a Bush and came to Platte City
about 1847. Children:
I. ELIZA BE(KlM. 1nd 1st, Jas. G. Hodge, who died, leaving:
1. Mmeella. Hodge, d. Mar-ell 26. 1896: n1d March 28, 1854,
Geo. P. Young. ( See.)
2. Sarah A. Hodge, md June 4, 1865. V. S. Allingham.
Children: [0] Harry Allingliam; [5] Eddie.
3. Lee Hodge, md Leney Reeht. Children: [0] Aleesta Recht, [edit] |
| [view page] | 1897, MAY. 1098 BANK STATEMENTS.
Silver. Gold. Deposits.
1st Nat1 Bank of P. City, March, 1892. . . . . . . . . $ 49,010.54
Same, July 9,1891.. .. .. .. .. .... .... 64,131.11
J (Lm(.(ny .2, 1892.
National Bank -0-f Platte City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,983.48
Bank of Camden P0int.. .. .. .. . . $ 658 $ 500 24,388.48
Ve11s Banking House. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,196.04
Bank0fDearb~0rn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 35,674.26
Edgert0InBank................ 49,960.76
Par-kBank......... 14,865.46
October 31, 1892.
Rai1ey&B10.................. 114,728.43
Wells Banking House. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,008 1,200 171,803.64
Edgerton Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 1,275 35,905.03
Exchange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 585 1,093 127,572.40
Bank of New Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 299 . . . . 13,510.70
Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 . . . . 36,184.27
Bank of Camden Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,054.41
$520,758.88
September 16, 1893.
Exchange Bank of Platte City.. .. 1,411 2,900 $ 46,681.00
\e11s Banking House. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,313 3,595 177,229.53
Railey & Br0.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 468 2,770 86,328.03
Bank of West0n.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 173 80 7,355.01
Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 50 31,102.57
April 2.12, 1893.
Bank of Camden Point. . .. .. .. .. .... .... 18,648.83
Exchange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 676 1,500 114,443.38
Edgerton Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 1,240 38,108.11
Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732 15 34,139.61
\e11s Banking C0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 969 1,510 203,075.63
Rai1ey&BI0.................. 112,361.16
Bank of New .Ia1ket.. .. .. .. .. .. 6,946.62
- $527,723.34
])f(I7I7)() 2, 1894.
Bank of New Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 336 785 $ 8,922.11
Edgzertoli ]an~k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 1,245 44,675.50
\e1ls Banking House. . . . . . . . . . . . 730 1,655 189,446.52
Bank of Camden P0int.. .. .. .. .. 275 710 19,314.15
E.:}1;111ge Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 566 1,465 43,366.08
/)((.(IIl7)(I 1, 189/,.
Ext-lmnge Bauik nf P1at;t+- (it,v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,582.16
Bank of ])+2llim1"X1. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 199 30 68,472.30
Edge:-tmi }.;mk.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 287 1,205 51,219.80
\al1s Banking House. .. .. .. .. 906 1,755 212,864.97
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| [view page] | 1876, OCT. 630 ELECTION.
3, Marcellus; 4. Cornelius; 5, Theodore; 6, Adelia, n1d Feb. 24,
1885. A. D. Newby; 7. Nevada.
Oct. 30Judge H. M. Vories died at St. Joseph. In View of
approaching death. he had resigned as a supreme judge of the
State. a.nd Judge Norton had b-een appointed to the place. He
was born in Henry County. K52, May 25, 1810. went to Danville,
Ill.. and engaged in mercantile pursuits, came to Platte City be-
fore the war. and sp-ent several years with us. His genial dis-
position made him popular.
NOVEMBER.
ELECTION.
PresidentTildien. 2.648; Hayes, 864.
State SenatorR. P. C. Wilson, 1,896; J. E. Pitt, 1,314.
R.eprese11tatiVeV. C. ells, 1,899; Geo. Gabbert, 1,470.
SherittV. H. Hunt, 1,736; XV. H. Calvert, 1,711.
County Judg(.LJas. S. Owens, 1.936; J. R. Swain, 1,473.
Prosecutinig Atto1neyJ. L. Carina.ck, 1,325; W. Forman,
953; J. T. Reynolds, 761; J. J. Hitt, 269.
Probate Judge-W. P. Chiles 2692; L. Shepard, 713.
TreasurerE. C. C10lCkI111, 2.539; C. Brown, 375; Sloan, 469.
Public Adn;iinistratorW. F. Yocom, 2,950.
Surveyo-rW. V. Slone, 3,160.
Co-ronerTho=s. Stewart, 1.388; Hoack. 603.
Vote for PresidentTilden. State. 202,687; United States,
4.284.885. Ha)-es, State. 144,398; United States. 4,033,950.
Cooper (Greenback), United States, 81,740. Smith (Prohibition),
United States, 9,522.
The L(uz(l~2nmk attacks Judge Owens viciously, an-d pitches
into W. M. Paxton with a vengeance. Both parties take the
abuse coolly.
Nor. 10Dr. Williani Peters dies at Weston. He was a part-
ner of Dr. Ben Bonifant, and married November 9, 1869, his sister,
Carrie; no children. V
R. T. Darnall shoots T. C. Thurston in the cheek just below
the eye. The bullet passed into the mouth. Thurston was laid
up for a few weeks. The attra) occurred on Main Street in Platte
City. in front of (i}reens saloon.
ILl.Ol(}HPY GR.1"l having died. Jesse Miller adminis-
ters. Iioiul. $$.000. His widow was Delpliia. His children:
1. Jai-k; 2. Jaliaferro; 3. Marf.
Fruit is almost a. fzlilure.
Nor. ...I,E[. SIE.(".ER having died. Theo. Lenz adn1in~
istei-ml. ioncl. 11}~2.000. (I12 1. Joseph: 2. Anna )l.; 3, Lewis;
4. Louisa; illian1 A. Spencer. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1894, APRIL. 1010 DR. J. FERREL
April 16 - The horse of Miss Lucy Atkins, aged 19, at Farley, reared back with her, and falling upon her, crushed out her young life.
April 24 - JACOB FERREL died on his farm near Artesian Springs.
Ben Ferrel and Nancy Miller
William Ferrel
Mary Ferrel
Nancy Ann Ferrel
Benjamin Ferrel
April 26 - BENNETT F. HUDSON died at his home on Pleasant Ridge.
Sallie Moore
April 30 - The Democratic Central Committee appoint five delegates to attend the Static Convention at Kansas City May 15, and appoint a county primary May 19 to nominate a county ticket.
MAY
COUNTY FINANCES
May 2 - Simeon B. Herndon and Emeline, his wife, celebrate their golden wedding. Eight of their nine living children were present. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1875, NOV. 611 THE REES F.~IIII.Y.
I. AMOS REES, born Westchester, Va., December 2, 1800, died December 29, 1885
clerk for Colonel Chambers
reading law with Judge Todd
married Judith C. Trigg, born January 21, 1809, died in Leavenworth in 1894. Daughter of Gen . Stephen Trigg
Hon. John Wilson
His ehildren:
1. Sarah, died in 1894; 2, Lewis; 3. Mary; 4, Edwin Rees.
II. LEWIS REES
merchant in Platte City
1854 moved to Leavenworth and became postmaster
III. RICHARD R. REES
d. November 19, 1875
John F. De Berry is shot by his brother-in-law, Henson, and severely wounded. Henson was indicted, and vigorously prosecuted, but finally aquited. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, FEB. 568 THE STAGNERS.
He was a drover, and took cattle, hogs, mules, and horses
to the South-ern market. He died in 1860, possessed of a
large landed estate. His wif-e died March 25, 1841.
A. J. Stagner spent his early manhood in California, and
came to Platte in 1858, married, and settled at what is now
the town of Dearborn. After his death, Mrs. Stagner laid
off several additions to Dearborn, and has realized a good
price for lots sold. She is still living, and is a. sensible,
judicious, and enterprisring woman. Children:
1. Thos. J. Sta,(/net), md March 17 , 1890, Jennie Simmons,
of Buchanan. 1 child: [0] Beulah.
Nmzme J. Stagner, md Jan. 26, 1893, Dr. James Wat-
son, of Dearborn.
3. Mary E. Stag/ner, md Dec. 17, 1884, Edwin L. Wells,
druggist, of De Kalb. Children: [1] Mat (boy); [9] a boy.
4. Andmew Newton Stagmar. 5. Julia. M. Stayner.
VI. RICHARD STAGNER, of Illinois.
VII. PATRICK STAGNER, of Illinois.
VIII. HENRY STAGNER, of Richmond, Ky.
IX. FANNIE STAGNER, b. in Madison Co., Ky., in 1848. She
came to Missouri, and was educated at Camden Point; md
in 1867 Rev. J. D. Clay, of the Baptist Church. She was a
devoted Christian, spent a holy life, and died, leaving:
1. A. L. Clay. 2. W. N. Clay. 3. A. R. Clay. 4. Oscar.
5. Dora. 6. Elm. 7. Lena.
Feb. 20Platte City Sunday-school Association formed, and
union meetings held monthly.
W. J. Bemis died at Parkville. He was born November 3,
1831. He married Mrs. Elizabeth Summers, ne Wilslon, -but left
no children. He was an enthusiastic Mason, and a cordial but in-
telligent gentleman. He built the large mill in Parkville, known
as the Red Cross Mill, which was burned about 1891. His
enterprise gave new life to Parkville.
To Dabn-ey Bowen was awarded the contract to board the
poor at $1.50 per week.
COUNTY CLERKS FEES.
1. W. Parks report showed his receipts of fees, $3,785.73.
He was allowed ...-3,700 for services and clerkis hire, and paid the
balance. $85.73. into the county treasury.
The Io1-tliwestern Missouri Lunatic Asylum is established at
Joseph.
The Weston Savings Bank is established with Jas. Hardisty
president, and I. P. Cartwright cashier.
N. B. .mle1-so11, still in Keiitiicky, is chosen head of the
temperance cause in that State.
IV. 0. Oltlham sm-ree(ls I. P. Cartwright as cashier of the
Farmers Savings Association.
Fr-h. .?./.le-niperature 40 below zero.
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| [view page] | 1880. MARCH. 703 E. WILHITE
II. MARY E. BRADY, married 1st, Amos Marshall (see); married 2nd, Dr. J. F. De Berry. (see)
III. SAMUEL DOTY BRADY, marchant, postal agent, banker, etc., married Nov. 29, 1893, Fannie Oatman.
IV. LIZZIE BRADY, married July 15, 1891, Geo. A. Chanslor, of Los Angeles, Cal.
V. ALICE BRADY, married Oct. 3, 1893, Geo. Simmons, of Missouri City.
Mrs. Emma Brady still lives with her children at Missouri City, and is a handsome and dignified old lady.
ELIEZER WILHITE
March 19 - Eliezer Wilhite died. He was born March 27, 1800; married 1st Nancy Connell. For many years he was a miller in Weston, and finally lost all he had. Children:
I. EMILY WILHITE, b. Aug. 21, 1821; d. June 2, 1891; married April 30, 1839, Maj. J. W. Hardesty
II. MARY WILHITE, married Jesse Connell
III. JOHN H. WILHITE, married Eliza J. Farra
IV. NANCY WILHITE, married Richard Butt, dead. Lived in Kansas.
Eliezer married, second, Addie Connell, sister of his first wife. Children:
V. ELIJAH S. WILHITE, b. Feb. 21, 1827, married Sophornia Shugart, who died childless. Mr. Wilhite laid off Wilhite's addition to Weston. He is well educated and possesses superior business qualifications, as do all the Wilhite family. He is now engaged in the real estate business at Kansas City. He married 2nd, Louisa Ann Givens.
VI. SARAH WILHITE, married Andrew H. Overbeck (see).
VII. PRESLEY WILHITE, died at Kansas City, Aug. 1, 1880; amrried Mary Price.
VIII. WILLIAM C. WILHITE, married Nov. 28, 1866, Elvira J. Skillman (see) b. Jan. 4, 1844. Theylive in Huntsville, Mo.; 4 children.
IX. JESSE WILHITE
X. BETTIE WILHITE, b. April 25, 1843; d. Dec. 9, 1896; married Sept. 25, 1865, B. F. Murdock
XI. ALVIN WILHITE, married a Harrington
XII. CATHERINE WILHITE, married Aug. 24, 1852, J. C. Gist. Children: 1. Maud Gist
Eliezer married, third, in 1847, Mary L. Gosney, b. in Clark County, Ky., Sept. 20, 1817, no children. She died July 12, 1896, at Kearney, Clay County, Mo. aged 78.
March 20 - D. C. Allen, of Clay, and J. T. Crisp, of Jackson, are canvassing the district for a Democratic nomination for Congress.
March 21 - Thomas Cook died in Marshall Township [edit] |
| [view page] | 1841, JAN. 42 OFFICERS
OFFICERS
Lilburn Boggs
And'w Johnson
D. R. Atchison
W. C. Remington
P. H. Burnett
Jones H. Owen
D. A. Sutton
Jesse Morin
F. Marshall
Jas. Kuykendall
D. P. Lewis
M. M. Hughes
BUSINESS MEN
W. B. Almond
A. E. Cannon
S. L. Leonard
W. M. Paxton
Jas. S. Thomas
C. P. Brown
W. M. Macy
Frederick Marshall
I. W. Gibson
Adkins & White
Black & Dickson
Branham & McCausland
G. W. Dougherty
M. D. Faylor
Ferguys & Ranson
Hope & Irwin
G. P. Dorriss
Johnston & Lewis
Stephen Johnston
Jas. H. Johnson (postmaster)
Perry Keith
W. R. Kelly
John D. Murray
W. H. Spratt
J. H. Spratt
Shad. Taylor
G. W. Samuel
Platte City Mills (Martin & Co.)
Sherwood & Martin
N. J. Alexander
George Aull
Peter Blanjour
Abel Gilbert
H. N. Hailey
Ben Holladay
Bela M. Hughes
W. A. Newman
W. G. Noble
C. A. & E. W. Perry
G. P. Post
J. M. & E. W. Railey
D. P. Wallingford
W. S. Murphy
C. R. Wentworth
Ben Wood
Jerry Woods
JANUARY
Jan. 6 - They county court appropriated $3,000 to build a jail on Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, and appointed Jesse Morin commissioner to report a plan, to let out the contract.
Jan. 21 - Since the sales of 16th sections, deeds for land are filed. The first is from Crook to Patton, for part of the N. W. 1/4 of Sec. 16, T. 53, R. 35.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 4 - Joseph Loan and family settle three miles east of Platte City.
MARCH
The Legislature having formed Platte County into the 12th Judicial Circuit, the governor appoints Gen. D. R. Atchison circuit judge. He therupon removes from Liberty to Platte City, which is his home until the war. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873, oer. 560 J. RAMEY.
4. Violetta King, m'd July 27, 1854, David McMillan, b. in
1835, in Kentucky;d. in Jan., 1891. Children: [01] Daniel
T. MoMil1an; [11] Mollie McMillan; [0] Laura
lIc.Millan, n1d Nov. 6, 1880, Jos. Duncan. Children:
[1] Lillie; [2] Joseph; [3] Wininie; [4] John.
[(5] James XV. Mclllillan, b. May 30, 1862; md July
25, 1895, Millie Clarke, dr. of Willi-am; [6] Susie,
md March 2, 1892, Waller L. EdW8.1dS; [f] Zora.
McMillan. 1nd Jan. 2, 1889, Geo. F. Carney.
II. LEVINIE KING
Married in 1842 Burkett Dearing, born in 1818 in Virginia. Children:
I. THOS. DEARING.
II. ANNA M., m'd John Vandeburg.
Oct. 17 - YelloW fever fatal at Memphis. Between Septem-
ber 16th and October 22d, there were 1,004 deaths.
James Smock is shot and killed, two miles above Weston,
by Anderson G. Mitchell.
Oct. 21 - Special election of State senator, to fill the place of
Thos. McCarthy, deceased. John R. Keller's vote Was 3,367,
against 1,219 for C. A. Perry, in the district; and in Platte, Ke1ler's 911, to Perry's 466.
JOHN RAMEY.
John Ramey died. H-e was born in Culpeper County, Va.,
in 1791; removed to Montgomery County, Ky., with his parents
in 1800; taught school in 1819-20. In 1814 he married Juda
Gordon, sister of Thomas Gordon, of Clay. She was born in 1797,
in Loudoun County, Va, and died April 16, 1869, in Platte. They
came to Platte in 1840, and settled on Second Creek, below Link-
ville. and entered a splendid body of prairie land. Children:
I. MARY JANE RAMEY, b. March 8, 1815; md Wm. Prunty,
brother o-f Leonard; no children.
11. SUSAN RAMEY, b. April 20, 1817, living. She md in Ken-
tucky Hugh B. Wren, b. May 9, 1796; d. in Kentucky. The
widow came after her father, to Platte. Children:
1. Edwin 0. Wren, m'd Mary Daniel, dr. of Shelby. (See)
Children: [0] Lillie Wren, d. Oct. 10, 1894: md Davis
Raine). of Mt. Sterling, Ky. 1 child: [1] Ed. 0.
Ramey.
2. Mary E. Wren. m'd Richard Oldliam. Children: [0] Olive
Way.
3:. James J. Wren, b. in Kentucky Sept. 9. 1844; m'd Jan.
7. 1880, Helen C. Adkins. (See)
1]]. LEWIS RAMEY, b. March 1, 1819; sold goods in Platte City;
went to California in 1850; made a fortune by trade, and
was frozen in a snow-storm, leaving a large sack of gold in [edit] |
| [view page] | 1857, NOV. 2245 AMBROSE NOLL.
IV. J.X.IES II. .IYl.ES. was :1. nierehant of Platte City. His
rst wife was mother of:
1. Jliriam .11.:/Iex, wife of llenry (. (olman (see). of l{an~
sas (it.
James II. married second. Jan. 0, 1.90."), Malinda I4. Cain. dr. of
John. twin sister of Mrs. Daniel Jenkins. (h:
L. .1/(IIfI.(.l[l/](..1ll(lI:llll(S Neville. :7}. .l[m.s-Imll.
V. SARAH MYLES.
VI. JESSE MYLES, killed at the (amden Point ght.
VII. HENRY MYLES.
Nor. .23l). S. I{IIISEY. postinaster at Platte (it. having:
(lied. Thomas Kimseyadmiiiistered. lo11(l.$5.(N)0. lie was a mer-
ehant at Platte (it. He married .anev White. No ehildren.
Nor. .35Tl1e Puil(li11g (,om1nittee o-f the Ilatte (ity Female
.-ea(len1) issue to paid-up subseribevrs a eertieate of stock for
eaeh sum of $25 paid.
Nor. .27There is. no1ni11all). a dail mail from St Louis. but
it is brought by steamboat from Jefferson flit). and is nneertain.
AMBROSE N OLL.
Nor. .}0.1nbrose Noll ha.vin;: died at Weston, Jacob Hamm
administered. Bond, $12.()0O. His wife was Josepha. Children:
I. MATTHIAS NOLL. went to Kansas.
II. ALBERT NOLL. 111d . Children:
1. .l[uttIuus Noll (ii). b. in Gerlnany Feb. 9. 1827; Came to
.A
1e1i(.-a in 19-19; n1d Victoria Knrtz. 1). Dec. 21, 1819.
(See Jos. Kurtz.) Her children by Noll: [0] Vie-
toria Noll. 1nd Nov. 8. 1375. Ed Brill. son of Henry.
b. i11 1R51: (1. Sept. 15. I994. (h: [I] llatthias H.
Brill; [2] Edward E.; [3] .(larenee. ["1 Matthias
Noll (iii). a. dru,:gist at . -hison: [l Mary Noll. md
M:1v:,(). 1887. Chas. P. Breen. (Seed
DE(EiIBER.
Dee. I Erasmus Perry liaving died. (harles A. Perr a(ln1in-
istered. .o11(l.%1(.000.
Dee. 3Dr. Yantis. of the Presbyterian (/linreh, eonnnenees a
series of leetnres on baptism. ;:iVi11,9; partieula r attentio11 to state-
ments made from the Paptist pulpit. at Platte (it,. by Rev. E. 1.
Owen. I).I).
The Legislatn re reduces the terms of eireuit court to two. and
grants to the Platte (onntry Railro-ad $700,000. one-ha.lf to be ex-
pended below St. Joseph. and the other half above.
Dee. 10Gen. J. IV. Denver is appointed secretary of Kan-
sas. in the place of Stanton. removed.
Dee. I/Governor R. J. Valker. of Kansas. resigns.
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| [view page] | 1846, DEC. 81 SCHOOL FUNDS.
where he met, wooe(l. and md, Feb. 14, 1809, the
lovely Miss Ella Upham. They live six miles east
of Platte (.ity, on a large and fertile farm. Dr.
Hammond practices among his neighbm-s. by whom
he is much beloved and trusted. Children: [1] Samuel
R.Han11nond; [5] Ricliard II; [P] A E.; [1] Letian;
[9] a daughter.
The remains of Capt. Moore and Lieut. Hammond were never
recovered. The troop of 11-agoons of which they formed a part
were surprised and massacred to a. man. A monument to their
memory stands in Platte City cemetery.
INIESTIG.lIN(} SC.llO0L FUNDS.
A grand jury having reported a deciency in the Township
School Funds, of more than a. thousand dollars, the county court
appointed a committee, consisting of W. B. Almond. James Davis.
and W. M. Paxton, to investigate the matter. The committee
discovered that the county court had attempted to cancel sales of
the 16th sections, and had returned to purchasers the money paid.
Upon the report of the committee. these purchasers were required
to restore the money. Patents had been issued for the land. and
yet no payment had been made or secured. All was satisfactorily
adjusted.
HEMP (-ROI.
Dec. 22A private letter of tl1is date, speaking in relation to
the hemp crop of Platte. says: "The farmers of Platte County
put in less hemp than usual last spring (1846), but the ber is bet-
ter and heavier, and will equal last years (18-15). Lafayette
County produces the most hempperhaps 1,500 tons. Platte
and Jackson come next. producing. each. 1,000 tons; and Clay
900 tons. Hemp has sold here as low as $1.50 per 112 pounds. and
none. since spring. at over $2. The farmers of Missouri seldom
stack hemp. They suffer it to receive enough rain. after cutting.
to color it. It is then taken up a11d shocked. Without binding.
About the middle of October it is spread out to rot. Our winters
are so dry that the hemp must receive several rains before it is
shocked. I have frequently seen hemp taken up in the spring
not half rotted.
Dec. 2;Isaa.- Dean. administrator of Francis Dean. Bond.
$2.000. Francis Dean and Patsy Sweareiigeii were married Feb-
ruary 15, 1844.
Green T. llartin sells to Jas. ll. Martin his half of the Platte
(ity Water Mills.
Dec. 25Batt1e of Brazito. New Mexico.
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| [view page] | 1894, NOV. 1021 J. WALRUFF
Mrs. T. W. Park
Gaylord Institute
T. C. S. ASHBY died at Parkville, aged 72, leaving a widow and three sons.
Dr. Sheldon Jackson
Indian School at Carlisle
The Anti-Brighamite Mormons
ELIZABETH WALRUFF, wife of John Walfurr, died in Kansas City.
Dr. S. V. Cornish, of Omaha, locates in Platte City; but in a few months removes to Woodruff, and opens a drug store. May 16, 1896, he became insane, and was sent to the asylum at St. Joseph.
Nov. 15 - Perry Brown, three miles north of Dearborn, in digging a well, strikes at 40 feet below the surface, a 15-inch startum of coal of excellent quality.
Knights of Pythias
creameries
cannery
apple crop
Keller and Thorp
Judge Stephen McComas
Hoover
Todd's Creek
Eddie Rice
J. R. Rice
Nov. 25 - Dr. J. H. Throckmorton, of Hampton, sells his store to Eugene Carbaugh, and buys the drug store of Gus. Smith at Platte City for $4,000. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, MAY. 918 D. SCOTT.
State taxable Wealth, $862,772,099.
Platte County marketed, in 1890: 6,340 head of cattle;
256,500 bushels of wheat; 119 cars of fruit; 1,853 cars of ice;
40,420 hogs; 2,293 horses and mules; miscellaneous shipments,
May 9 - Weather - Frost injured gardens
May 19 DANIEL SCOTT having died, John L. Miller ad-
ministers. Bond, $3,000. His Widow is Ella, and Children: 1, Nancy J.
Pitcher; 2. Phoebe A. Wells; 3. Katie A. Scott; 4, Thomas A.
Scott; 5, Mary Emma Scott; 6, John W. Scott; 7, Edgar E. Scott.
May 27 WILLIAiMSON SIMMONS, aged 77, died above Weston. He came in 1857.
May 30 - Ascension Day. Heavy rain. It is arranged for Platte City to visit Weston. The excursion takes place the next day.
ENOCH LINK is killed at Quindaro, by Fred Sorter, who is found guilty of murder and sent to the Kansas penitentiary for ten years.
JUNE.
GRADUATES.
At Daughters College: Varda Cockrell, Lydia Cravens, Cora Keenan.
At Park College: John R. Jones, M. E. Krobzer, Jesse W. Martin, James K. Miller, Duncan McRuer, Philip Palmer, James Stone, Arthur T. Young, Emily McCarty, E. May Ollis.
Rev. C. B. McAfee is now in the Holy Land, and the Independent publishes a series of his letters.
National Bank No. 1, of Platte City, is organized with Judge
E. H. Norton president, and A. R. Jack cashier. It takes the
place of the Exchange Bank; but after a years experience. it sur-
renders its charter, and resumes its old name of Exchange Bank
of Platte City. 1
Juno 4 - HENRY W. MAGERS died at Weston. He was a son of Heinrich Magers (see). and was born in Germany August 7, 1838. The family came to Weston in 1844. Reared as at merchant. Henry W. started a hardware store in Weston, and was highly regarded in business circles, as well as in society. In April, 1878. he was chosen mayor of the city, and filled other positions of honor and trust.
COL. GEORGE S. PARK.
June 6 - Colone1 George S. Park died at his home in Illinois,
and was buried at Parkville. Where a. massive column of 22
tons weight, of Vermont (his native State) marble. marks his
grave, inscribed: George S. Park. born at Grafton, Vermont, October 28, 1811; died June 6, 1890." [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] | 1860, AUG. 303 J. H. nowsmo.
A/lt(]. .2.3-Jtidgc Norton spoke at \eston.
Aug. 9J11dge Voo(lson opens circuit court.
SEPTEMBE R.
Sept. 1 Jzunes Osborn hztving died at \eston. .l. Ellinger
admistered. Bo11d,tF10.000. He was :1 n1er(:ha~n~tof Weston. He
md Nancy Lewis. dr. of John. (Seer Children: 1. .l:1r 1ru.nces
Osborn: :3..I11;u1(l:iS.: 3. Robert. "
JOHN H. DOWNING.
Sept. J-John H. Downing having died at New Market, his
sons, Ezekiel and And. A. Downing, qualif as his executors. He
left :1 widow. Eliza. and children:
I. EZEKIEL DOWNING. d. in April. 1.970. He was dep11tv
collector for several terms; md . Children:
1. 1~.li.:a l)ozrmtn[/. md Feb. 7. 1874. John 1). Maget. b. Hay
27, 1.851;d.-I11ly1.0.1888. Children: [um] ll:111d; [0] Greo.
Mzlget: [F] Rufus (ii); [1] Mattie.
2. StrotlrerD0umng.
II. ..DRE\ .. I)()VN[. }. md .:1n(-y J. Collier. Vent to
Kallsas. A
III. JOHN C. DOWNING.
IV. WILLIAM H. I)C)\NI.(}, 1nd .1111) 30. 1.961. -lune Allison.
dr. of James. She died. and he married second. Oct. 10. 1885. Sarah
Maget. b. in Tenn-essee Jan. 1. 1840, dr. of Rufus. The)
separated; no children.
V. MAR1HA P. DOWNING. 1nd an English
Sept. .9Iatan Lodge. No. 145. I. O. 0. F., cllartered.
Sept. 1.3Ann Smith llaving died. E. I. Humpllrey adminis-
tered. Bond. $10,000.
Sept. ]7This day is meinorable as the time of :1 terrible mob
in Leavenworth. to lynch a murderer of Denver. named (rordon.
But through tl1e rmness and nerve of .Iao~1 McDowell. he was
saved, only to die when he reached Denver.
Sept. .24F. G. )I:1l1onv. of Pfl.1l{Vl11P. h:1ing died, J. H. Nash
administered. Bond. $2.000. His wife was named (t:1tlu-rine.
and their son. Chas. Ed. Maliony.
Scpt..25Tl1efz1ircomment-ed. lhou;:h really the third. it is
known as the second fair. ()tce~rs: Jeff. Willian1s. president;
Geo. Robertson. secretarv; W. )1. Paxton. treasurer: and Cock-
rill, Dorriss. F:u1lco~ner. Forbis. Fox. Hinkle. Johnson. Jones.
P:1.rk, Pence. and Steele directors. Free admittance for stock-
holders and their families; footman. 20 cents: horseinaln, 30 cents:
horse and buggv. 50 cents; carriage. $1. Jm-t-m-ls bill for
premiums was $2.412.lfl. The Platte City bzmd w.1.sp:1id $175 for
music. The directors paid $13 for :1. barrel of cider.
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| [view page] | 1869, JAN. 466 R. H. ROGERS.
Jan. ;The county court a.ppoints Hilton Campbell county
attorney.
The assessment made by J. A. Stone Was so defective that new
books were necessary, and L. E. Bradley and W. M. Paxton Were
employed to make them out. Their book was the rst that was
made observing the numerical order of the townships and
sections.
.The Leavenworth bridge over the Missouri is let out to
Boomer & Co. of Chicago, at $700,000.
Secretary of State Rodman incurs much condemnation for
manipulating election returns so as to p11t Radicals in ofc-e.
J an. 20Charles B. Kurtz is appointed postmaster at Platte
City.
Eliza Ann Mitch-ell, widow of Governor Reynolds, died in
Platte. and her son. A. D. Reynolds administers. The admin~
istrator seems to have been the only heir.
. FEBRUARY.
RUSSELL H. ROGERS.
Feb. 1R.ussell H. Rogers having died at his home, six miles
southeast of Platte City. his Widow, Elizabeth. administers.
Bond, $4,000. Children:
I. JAS. )1. ROGERS. II. XWILLIAM.
HI. SARAH. md John R. Hughes. (See.)
IV. JOHN ROGERS.
V. EIARY J.. 1nd Nov. 25. 1873, Jas. M. Lynch.
VI. DAVID ROGERS. md Oct. 10. 1878. Mary Lynch.
PARKYILLE & G. R. R. R. BONDS FUNDED.
The county court offered. as a compromise, to pay three-
fourths of the p1lI1(lp{ll and interest of the bonds, by issuing new
bonds. at 20 years. bearing 10 per cent interest. Under this
arrangement. $109.000. in new bonds. were issued. Other bonds
were paid in full.
.Iajor Jesse .Iorin buys the Frost house, on N. E. i of Block
:17. in Platte (ity. for $1.000. and removes into town.
O. YValler bought the Hunt farm. at $44 per a.cre.
The Libi-ary and Literary Club of Platte City hold Weekly
meetings.
Capt. Geo. S. Story starts a. daily hack between Westo:n and
Platte (it.
JoH." D. MURRAY.
Fri. .7Jol1n D. .Iurrav died. He was born in Wash.ington
C-(mnt". Tenn.. 1owember 12. 1812. where he married Frances A.
3[c.listeI. They came to Platte in 1838. and built a house in
.Iartinsville. In 1840 he removed his house over into Platte City, [edit] |
| [view page] | 1872, MARCH 524 THE KITCHENS
I. DANIEL KITCHEN
II. SARAH KITCHEN
III. WESTON KITCHEN
IV. GEO. KITCHEN
Burnham
George Burnham (ii)
V. MARY KITCHEN
Jos. Radick
1. Jos. Radick (ii)
2. Sisk Radick
J. J. Felts, Baptist preacher
VI. NANCY KITCHEN
W. T. Brashear
1. Wm. R. Brashear
Lives on Bee Creek
II. HENRY KITCHEN
Catherine Butler
I. CHARLES KITCHEN
Lou A. Miller
1. Ralph Kitchen
Mary Thatcher
2. Charles Kitchen
Jessie Thompson
3. Jessie Kitchen
M. Cowherd
II. JAMES B. KITCHEN
Josie Gabbert
III. SUSAN KITCHEN
Jas. I. Gabbert
IV. JULIA KITCHEN
Moses Norris
residing near New Market
V. NELLIE KITCHEN
Frank Sprague
VI. MINERVA KITCHEN
Jas. McMinnis
THE "PLATFORM"
F. H. Brooks
The Landmark
G. W. Belt
James N. Burnes
J. S. Brasfield
T. W. Park
F. M. Tufts
Henry Meads removes his store from Farley to Platte City.
Green Township
J. E. Merryman
Weston Court of Common Pleas
Capt. W. A. Wash and J. W. Hamm are granted a column in the Landmark to advocate temperance. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1895, AUG. 1041 .~. C.-IIPBF.Ll..
llearborn has built this season a bIik sehool-house, an M.
E. church, and a banking house.
The Elm Grove llaptist ehureh has been sold. and a new
Baptist church built in (amden Point.
The Missouri River is again falling in near Fat-leV, and it is
thought the railroad traek will have to be ltlll()((l. and pass
near F arley.
.~luy/. .;l\atern1elon pienie at \aldron. to raise money for
cllureli purposes.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. I-~larl{ College opens with 350 studentsall that can
be aeeonnnodated.
Sept. 3-lhe fair was attended with its usual sum-ess. under
Elgin president. a11d Fornian secretary. All debts are paid.
A total eclipse of the n1oonan interesting sight.
Sept. /,Ale.. and (Taroline Cainpbell celebrated their golden
wedding. The father of Mr. Campbell was present, with ehildren:
1. Mrs. Stephen Ferris; :3. Mrs. John Ferrel; 3, James (anipbellz
4. Robert Campbell.
Sept. UPublic school of Platte Cit) opened. with Prof. Jas.
H. Sexton principal, and Miss Anna Vilson assistant.
Sept. 23--A blizzard, with the l119I(11IV at 34.
Peaches dry up 011 the trees, and good fruit is searee. Ap-
ples are abundant at 30 to 50 eents per bushel. Mueh of the
product is 11nnierehantable.
Improveinents in Parkville: V. J. Fulton builds three resi-
denees; Threlkeld a11d Beller one each. The In(Iepenldent and the
College each builds a printing oflice.
T. L. HUDSON, son of Lemuel Hudson and Sarah, died near
New Market; born in 1850; married in 1873 Flora. Fielding. daugh-
ter of Major Fielding. C11: 1. Norman; 2. Wale; 3, Joseph;
4. Laura; Luella; 6, Pearl Hudson. Mr. Lemuel Hudson, father
of T. I... was born April 2.9. 1813.
Request to Park College: The will of the late M. l. Ia11e.
of Iowa. gives $1U.0()0 to the Free Scholarship Fund of Park
College.
AbSIGN.lENTS OF M. IC. 8. PREACHERS.
L. 1%. Madison to Platte (it and \eston. in plaee of A. B.
Sanderson. who goes to the Usborn circuit; J. A. Hager to Edger-
ton; E. B. Stewart to Farley; J. M. Swatford to G1-avson: J. L.
Metfert to larkville. Missouri Conference. being so much of the
State as lies north of the Missouri River. reports 4:..41 eon11nuni-
eants. being a gain of 2.996 in the last year; 181 Epworth Leagues,
66-
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| [view page] | 1890, JUNE. 920 p G. S. PARK,
in the unoccupied dwellings. until he reached a place of safety.
"The Texas \ar ended, Colonel Park returned to Missouri,
and in 1.538 selected the mouth of the Platte River as a suitable
place for a town. He purchased the claim of Steve E-nvglish, who
had erected on the bank of the Missouri River, where Main Street
strikes it. a log warehouse as a steamboat landing. Below the
\hite Aloe Branch, on a gentle elevation, Colonel Park built a
comfortable dwelling; and here, in 1839, I zr-st met him; and
here commenced a friendship that lasted throughout his life.
In 1844 Colonel Park la.id off Parkville, and sold out lots;
built the stone houses at the foot of Main Street, a.nd in 1854
erected the stone hotel, now Park Colle~ge.
I have not space to follow Colonel Park through his re~marka-
hle career. A volume could be lled with accounts of his labors
to build 11p Parkville, his newspaper einterpr-isels. his public im-
provements, his railroad projects. his work for the church. his
lovalt) to his country, his sacrtices for freedloim; his sufferings for
the Union. and especially his heroic faith and burning zeal for
Park College. Without his labors, prayers, counsel. and bene-
cence. the foundations of Park College would never have been
laid; or. if laid, would not have achieved success. I wa.s a con
sulted party to many of Ctoloanel Pa.rks plans of doing good, and
I wish I had space to do him the honor he merits. I will still
further notice Mr. Park when I reach the death of Dr. J. A. Mc-
Afee. which very soon follows.
Mr. Parks first wife was Eliza Vose. who had two children
that died in lI1Ef2111C). His second wife was Marie Louise Holmes
tsister of Lawson]. Her only child is Ella Park, now the wife
of Hon. George A. Lawrence, of Gale-sburg. Ill. She is lovelv.
both in person and in character. and inherits her fathers bene-
cence. Mr. Lawrence is an eminent lawyer. They often visit Park
College. and are continuallv doing something for its success.
Mrs. M. L. Par]; is a grand and lovely old lady. waiting for the
reunion that must take place above.
Jzmc 8.Ia1;v Margaret Lott. nee Dick. died at Edger-ton.
THE DICK FAMILY.
John Dick came from Ireland to North Catrolina. He was a
soldier in the Revolutionary \a.r. He married in Ireland Peggy
\)lie. The) removed to Pulaski County. Kv., where the children
were all born:
I. S.)IT7EL DICK. II. J.EIES DICK.
TIT. . l{(HIl.T.D DICK. IV. SuLLIE DIC~K.
. JOIIN DU K. All these lived a11d died in Kentucl,v.
I. .LICX..II3l{ DICK came to Platte. and removed hence to
.It-t-rsnn (ouut). Kansas. Children:
1. llInfIr:/ Dir-7.. la. in ]ulas~ki C0,. Kv.: came to Missouri
in 1.955. His first wife died. and he married second, Oct. 24.
1.9.99. Mrs. Aniantla. Shackelford. His tlaugliter,
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| [view page] | 1850, AUG. 1:37 BAPTIST CHURCH.
A U G U ST.
THE ELE(}"ll0..
The election resulted in the choice of (longressniain, W. 1.
Hall; Senator, A. M. Robinson; Slieriff. L. Shepard; Treasurer,
W. Ihristison; Representatives, D. D. Burnes, \. H. Summers.
and R. D. Johnston; Assessor. Jas. F. Ppradley; Coroner. A. L.
Perrin.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. .2Andrew Tribble is appointed eonunissioner to re-
build the Lower Bee Creek bridge.
Sept. 1.9S. A. Jack and V. A. Fox buy business property in
Platte Pit). and open stores.
OCTOBER.
Oct. .ZThe pier under the Platte City bridge is complete.
The road from Parkville to Platte City is ordered to be opened.
a11d $200 is appropriated to build a. bridge over Brush Creek.
002. 8H. N. Jeuks is appointed publie administrator.
The county paid $300 to Kuykendall & Lewis. for their copies
of the probate records.
Oct. 10E. H. Norton is appointed eounty attorney. with a
salary of $100.
DECELVIBEI-1.
Dec. 20The Platte City Baptist Church is organized, with
the following meinbersz 1. Smith Alnut; Nancy Blanton:
3. Joshua Boyd; 4. Nancy Boyd; 5. Sarah J. Norris; G. Braxton
Pollard; 7. Eliz. Pollard; 8. E. T. Perkins: 0. Eliz. Prewittz
10, Mary A. Stone: 11. Jas. Stone: 12. qtrah Stone.
MARRIAGES IN 1850 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
Februarv 2, Michael Hartman md Na11ev Spratt.
April 22?. J. T. V. Thompson 1ud Emil) Drew.
July 20, M. L. Young md Maria L. Lee.
Iovember James Mulkey n1d Sarah Perkins.
December 17. Dr. J. D. .IeCurdv 1nd Aletha Waller.
R. P. Clark is appointed county judge in place of Rogers.
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| [view page] | 1873, oer. 558 5 J. M. WILSON.
VI. ALFRED W. LEYVIS, n1d Clara C. Bell. Children:
1. i1[arg/ Iiewits. 2. Susie. Robert. 4. Ticie.
5. Jacob. 6. Bell Lewis.
III. ISAAC T. LEWIS
Lived for many years at New Market, and moved to N odaway
County. He was born January 29, 1811, in Barren County, Ky.;
came to Platte in 1837 ; married in 1844 Ann Wigham, daughter
of Joseph, born March 26, 1834. He married, second, in 1854,
Mary J. White. Children by his second wife:
I. ALICE BELLE L-EVYIS, b. Sept. 6, 1856; md Feb. 12,1874,
A. J. Dysart, of Andrew County.
II. LEETA LEWIS, b. April 22. 1858; md Oct. 18, 1875, H. C.
Dysa.rt.
III. JAMES G. LEWIS. b. May 14. 1859; md Feb. 22, 1882. Hattie
Lee Owens, dr. of John T. (See.) Live in Nodaway.
IV. THOMAS J. LEWIS. b. July 24, 1860; md 1st, Feb. 24, 1880,
Fannie 0. Lewis, dr. of Wn1. and Sarah Lewis. He married second,
in April, 1885, Belle Douglas. Live in Oklahoma Territory.
JOHN MONROE WILSON.
Oct. 3Jo~hn Monroe XVilson died two miles east of Platte
City. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa.., in 1800; married, rs-t, in
1824, Margaret Finley, who died in 1836. He married, second, in
1838, Sarah Wl1itehurst, who survived him, and died March 2,
1885. He was a. man of thought and integrity, but not social or
conding. He kept his own counsel. and was exact in all his
dealings. Children by his rst wife:
I. LEW IS WILSON. a cripple, went to California.
H. HARVEY WILSON. md Mary Rogers, and went to Iowa.
III. GEORGE F. WILSON. killed in the Federal army.
IV. MARGARET WILSON. md Dec. 16. 1871. Samuel Rogers,
of Iowa.
V. SUSANNAH, md James H. Oliphant, a. merchant of Weston,
and a son of Dr. Samuel. She died, leaving:
1. Hem2/ L. 2. Alice Olliphatnt. 9.. Clay.
VI. DIANA. md a. Davidson. of Iowa.
VII. JAMES C., md Mary Hill, of Texas.
VIII. SAMUEL YVILSON, of California.
J. M. Wilsons ehildren by his second wife:
I.. J.(0I. WILSON. b. Sept. 25. 1844. in Ohio; md March 6,
1867. Katie F. Wilson (no kin). b. April 15. 1844. Children:
1. John J.. b. Nov. 26. 1866. 2. AIm2.2o. b. April 1. 1869.
9. Robert. b. June 12.1881.
X. THOII.-S J. WILSON. b. July 19. 1846; md Dec. 2, 1867,
Mollie. Ewell. He served in the Federal army. and is a man
of good mind and heart. They live at Merriam. Kansas.
XI. MARION F. WILSON. md Jose Mann. of Clay.
XII. STEPHEN N. WILSON, md Susan Snow, of Clay.
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| [view page] | 1855, NOV. 206 THE WINSTONS.
rose fervently, I wept with the dutiful wife and the faithful
Christian.
Col. Vinston was long a militia oice-r. In early days I
mustered under him. In military matters he was well in-
formed; and when the war broke out in 1861, his Southern
enthusiasm and his soldierly bearing pointed him out as
the cominander of Southern troops, raised in this county.
In August. 1861, a. military rendezvous was formed in his
neighborhood and called Camp Cain. Here the Southern
bands gathered. a11d a number of companies were organ-
ized. under Capts. Chesnut. Ohrisnian, Ohiles, Miller, Mitch-
ell. Rogers. Spratt, a.nd others. Before the regiment
was fully organized, the men were hurried to the front.
They were in time to take part in the siege and taking of
Lexington. They were at Pea Ridge, Corinth. and other
important engagements. In the spring of 1864 Col. Win-
ston. by order of Gen. S. Price, returned home to recruit
men for the Southern army and to help them on their Way
to the front. \hile on this duty he was captured by a
troop of Federal soldiers. at his home. three miles southeast
of Platte City. For twenty 1nonths. until the close of
the War. he was conned i11 military
at St. Louis. Alton. and Jefferson Citvin apprehension of
death by military order. at any time. The return of peace
brought him liberty. Col. Vinston had long been a
favorite of the people of Platte. and on his return he was
jovfully received. From 1872 to 1876 he represented the
county in the State Legislature. and his name has been fre-
quently suggested for the State Senate. Col. Winston yet
lives at his old home. honored and revered by all who meet
him. Children:
1. L1/din ll4in.s-ton. b. Aug. 14. 1843; 1nd Feb. 2. 1865. Mil-
ton E. (la.rk. a banker and capitalist of Leavenworth.
She is fond of society and spends much of her time
in New England. They have three lovely daughters:
["] Nellie E. Clark. b. Dec. 13. 1866; md Sept. 8, 1892.
Lieut. Stephen M. Hadons; [1] Cora Plark. b. Aug.
6. 1868: [V] Hildah (fi1a1-1;. b. Dec. 16. 1873the
beautiful
(am ,1. Uin.sfmI, 1). Sept. 17. 1844; md Way 2. 186-1.
Judge William H. \oodso1i. b. Jan. 6. 1840. Cora.
in the prime of her beauty. possessed commanding
loveliness; and now. as a matron. is t-harming in
;"l:l(( and queenly in majesty. She would have
adm-ned the eourt of an empress. Judge Woodson
is :1. seion of a noble family. He is the son of my col-
lege eompilllion. Hon. Samuel H. Woodson. a judge
of the Imlepemlenee Circuit. of Missouri, a.nd mem-
ber of (-ongress from that district. Judge YV. H.
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| [view page] | 1848, JAN. 98 THE McQUEENS
JANUARY.
THOMAS MCQUEEN.
-Jan. 11.His estate is administered on by John Bane. Bond,
$2.700. He was a farmer, living southeast of Platte City. Children:
I. THOMAS MCQUEEN (ii), Went to California.
II. SARAH, n1d Henry Ratliff. Children:
1. Jlary Raltliff, n1d Clerk Warder, and lives in Johnson
County, Mo. . A
Sarah died and Henry Ratliff married second, Jan. 1, 1873, Eliza
J. Blanchard.
III. FRIAH MCQUEEN. n1d Nov. 30. 1860. Mary E. Joiner. No
children.
IV. MARY J. MC-QIIEEN. n1d 1st, G. V. Morehead. She married second,
Adam Mann. No ch.
Y. SAMUEL.
VI. WILLLAJI MCQUEEN.
Jan. 12H. B. Callerma.n buys the S. YV. 3} of Sec. 16, T. 51,
R. near Barry, for $600.
This year G. W. Threlkeld. father of John E.. of Parkville,
settled. with his Wife. Eveline (Sexton) Threlkeld. at Kansas City,
and started a. livery stable. There were then only three resi-
dences in the town. Geo. XV. d. in 1851. aged 38.
FEBRUARY.
Fob. .2Treaty of peace with Mexico concluded.
Feb. 3Stephen Johnston buys the Eades farm. three miles
east of Platte City.
I~eb. 9Ann Strode, adininistratrix of Constant Strode.
Henry Smith. administrator of Francis Early.
Fvb. ]9-Iaeol Swope succeeds G. W. Goodlander as public
administi-ator.
MARCH.
liar:-I1 ll,n-ainshop licenses are now ,,ra11te(l to all appli-
vams. for 53:10, (lll(lP(l equally lwtweeil State and eolmty.
Jlurr-I: .S. S. Larose. administrator of V. G. Smith. Bond,
$1,mm.
.l/lIII]I .Ilh- -mn11 plirclizlses the N. \. 1. of See. 2349. T. 54.
R. 314. for a poor-lmusu farm. The elaim was houglit. and the
land 1-11101":-(l at $1200.
.llrnv-I: I.5.l. P. Thmnpson. :l(lIlll11l.l1&ll1)l of Shelby Graves.
llnnal. $400,
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I:
BUSINESS MEN.
Yilson.J.D.,1S46.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Vilson, Joshua. 1847. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Methodist Episcopal.
Woodward, G. S.. 1849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presbyterian.
Yrigl1t. Edward, 1846. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presbyterian.
IENSCL
OFFICERS.
Governor, A. A. King; Congressman, W. P. Hall; Repre-
sentatives, H. L. Wilkerson and A. M. Robinson; Circuit Judge,
S. L. Leonard; Circuit Clerk, Ira Norris; County Justices, Martin,
Rogers. and Yard; County Clerk, D. P. Lewis; Sheriff, M. N.
Owen; Assessor, E. M. Dobson; Treasurer, Ja.s. S. Tl101]]aS~; Pro~
bate Judge, Jas. Kuykendall; Surveyor, Israel May; Public Ad-
niinistrator. Jacob Swope.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City. AttorneysAl1nond, Baldwin, Clark, Denver,
Grardeiiliire. Herndon, Norton, Pitt, Lawson, Spratt, Thomas,
Yilson, Rees.
Pl1ysiciansBaldwin, Callahan, lIarsha.l1, Shrock, Vallace.
Merchants, etc-.Black & Dickson, Fleshman, Fox & Brooks.
Johnston Keith, Johnston, McCaus1and & Branhain, Murray 8;
Freeland. Thos. Metcalfe (postmaster), Shrock & Jack, Green.
Gaines. L. Ramey. Townsend, Paxton & Callahan. Remington &
Kuykendall, Ferrier, Hartin & Ritner.
-:lt Tlrs-frm : Bird.Burnes. Doniphan,Tylee,Bonifant, Bowers.
.le1-cliaiits. etc.Basye. Bell & Venable. Bell & Lowe, Belt &
Murpliy. l}0\lllD, Briggs. Burnes & Bros, Holladay, Perrys S:
Yrmiig.
ble. Parrott. Baileys, Varner. Wood. Dye. MC-Holland.
.lf PurI.rzI7e. Aspling & Stephens, Burney. -
uold. Davis.
11:11-in-.. (I-ust. Ringo. Suinmers. Park.
.H Ynr J[ur7.m.. -
mstron,Q. Bishop. fartwrigl1t.
.11 l.iIy/(7;/. Elli11,aton, Phillips, lilaclc.
.ll l"ur7r1/: Stiles, lliirm-s & (To.
CICNSITS.
(0/HIIlII.ll ]r)}HI7(lfioH.
Tl l l: l.lllll) ."l.ll:..
1x1u.. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. 7:rmLss1
lx2H.. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. .... .. .. 9xrr1822
1J~:.H.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1.2,86,020
1810.... .... .. .... .... .... .. .... .... ..11069A52
l..H.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..2.-1.]91,87G
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| [view page] | 1868. JAN. 407 T. T. JONES.
called and an examination made of the scene of the tragedy, but
Henry was not found until the next morning. He had found
shelter in a neigliboring farmhouse, and was still living, though
he died in a few hours. He had received three pistol wounds, and
ha.d been robbed of $70 a.nd some nuggets of gold. .ut .tl20,000
in his belt was not discovered. He was brought home for burial.
It was thought that one of the robbers was killed and borne off.
Jun. 5. vast amount of real estate was sold for taxes, by
(ollector Ogden. Most of it was afterwards redeemed by the
paylncnt of double. The sales were all void at law.
J (III. .I-9Rev. Frederick Starr. the Presbyterian preacher
(lriven from YWeston. at the time of the Kansas troubles in 1856.
on account of his opposition to slavery. returns on a visit, and is
kindly received and entertained.
Jan. I7Elijah Cody. long a merchant of Weston. dies at
Denver.
Jan. ]9The bitter controversy between the Weston papers
is exemplied by the following paragraph from the Border Times:
The Irishman who does the jackass articles for the La.ndnzaxrI.
has stolen the style of the Cairo Item for the publication of his
conglomerated mass of nonsensical nothings. which he is pleased
to call Brief Mention. They are void of common sense, as they
are prolic of brevity.
Jan. .23Tl1e accepted plan and specications for the pro-
posed court-house and jail, prepared by Peter MeDuff, are placed
on le.
The Federal la.w requiring lawyers and preachers to take the
test oath is decided unconstitutional and void.
Much excitement in Weston over ghosts.
Fine sleighing.
Jan. 26Man0ah Miles appointed supervisor of registration.
J. M. Mulkey retires. and White & Field take the Planters
(Green) House in Platte C/itv.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 5. two-foot snow. drifting in places to five feet.
THOMPSON T. JONE S.
Feb. Thompson T. Jones died. His widow. Oirena. (Adkins)
Jones. administered. Bond. $15000. He was well educated
and devoted several years to teaching. (See the Jones Family.")
He was tall and handsome and unr-ommonlv urbane in his man-
ner. To the (lav of his death. he was one of my choice friends
and companions.
Feb. 9 The Border Times has Jesse Renos poem Moving.
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| [view page] | 1845, JAN. 66 THE HOYS
G. P. Post, Perrys & Young, Baileys, Georgens, Osborn, Warner,
Wallingford, Wentworth, Wood, Basye, Chadwick, Fellows,
Middleton, Bell & Venable.
At Parkville Geo. S. Park, Summers & Hord, Bar. Sisk,
D. Silvey, Bueneman.
JANUARY
JONES HOY'S FAMILY.
He was born in Estill Co., Ky, May 1. 1773; and d. in Platte
Jan. 8, 1845. He md in Ky, Eliz. Brown, dr. of Samuel Brown. (See.)
She was b. April 7. 1778. They came, as early as 1815, to Howard
C0,, M0,. where they incurred privations, and dangers from In-
dians. In 1837 they came, with a large emigration of Browns.
Woods. etc., and settled a. few miles north of Parkville. The
settlement was known as Brown Town. By will, he gave all he
had to his wife. She d. in 1856. and I administered. The estate
was large. and the heirs numerous. Their children were:
I. SAMUEL B. HOY, b. Sept. 13, 1806, in Kentucky: removed
to Howard Co.. 1110.. with his parents. in 1815; Ind Dec. 27.
1836. Mary Ann Burton, dr. of Jas. She was b. Dec. 16.
1815. in Henry Co.. Ky. After her death. he married second, Mrs.
M. L. Watts. July, 1865. Mr. Hoy Came. in 1837, to Platte,
with his parents. and settled in the same neighborhood.
He was a jovial and companionable gentleman. and pos-
sessed sound judgment and ability. His Children:
1. Bettie Hoy, b. June 29. 1848; married March 5. 1874, Thos. L. Moore.
2. May Hoy, b. Feb. 5. 1856: married Feb. 18, 1877. Mortimer M. Miller. b. Nov. 1, 1849. He is a son of the late Capt. Warner J. Miller. and is a successful farmer residing near Settle. Mrs. Miller is a handsome and spirited lady. Children:
[a] Mabel L. Miller;
[b] Mort. M. (ii)
[c] Robt. T. Miller
M. (ii): [0] Robt. T.
3. Lydia Hoy, b. Feb. 8. 1853: married Sept. 12. 1878. G. 11.
Rixey; 7 ch. (See)
4. Nannie Hoy, b. Mareh 3. 1840: married Sept. 18. 1878. Chas.
(lax-ke. son of Edw. No ch.
5. Rowland Hoy, b. Aug. 10. 1838: married Sept. 18. 1866. Belle
L. Anderson. They live in P010.
6. Luther Hoy, b. July 24. 184?; married Feb. 14. 1875. Lou
.rm
. dr. of Frank. They live in (alifornia.
7. Robt. Hoy, b. Dec. 16, 1850: (1.. single. June 30. 1888.
II. WILLIAM HOY, b. 1806; married Addie McQuiddie. Children:
1. Benj. Hoy, married Laura Hackler. Children: [a] William Hoy, [b] Myrtle Hoy
2. Rufus Hoy, lives near Artesian Springs
3. Mattie Hoy, married Sept. 1, 1881, Huntley Summers, of St. Louis. Children: [a] Charis Summers, [b] Addie Summers
4. John Hoy
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| [view page] | 1875, AUG. 608 THE CLEMENTS FAMILY.
I. ELIZA J. COOPER, married John Wilson
II. MARY E. COOPER. married Chas. Evans.
III. JULIA A. COOPER. married William Montgomery
IV. NANCY COOPER. married July 2. 1865, Rev. J. J. Daniel.
V. JOHN T. COOPER.
Aug. 20 - Nancy Clements having died, her son, John R. Clements administered.
THE CLEMENTS LINEAGE.
I. JOHN R. CLEMENTS (i), married Elizabeth Thompson, in Ireland. and emigrated to Virginia. Their son,
II. ROGER CLEMENTS, was born January 1, 1762, on the
James River, Virginia; died July 31, 1835; married January 25,
1787. Hannah Heathaway, born February 1768; died July 7,
1846. Their children were: 1, John; 2, Philip; 3, Elizabeth, mar-
ried Aaron Masterson; 4, David; 5. Keturah. married John
Hance; 6. James; 7, Zachariah; 8. William; 9. Gustavus; 10. Han-
nah. married Jos. Ambrose; 11, Lewis; 12. Polly, married David
Cassity; 13, Permelia, married M. D. Scrivener; 14, Nancy, mar-
ried James West; 15, Jonathan.
III. JOHNATHAN CLEMENTS, son of Roger, was born May
30, 1808; died by accidental drowning in 1850; married February 8, 1831, Nancy Williams. They lived in Montgomery County, Ky., until 1857, when the widow and children came West, and settled near Linkville. Children:
I. JOHN R. CLEMENTS, b, June 9. 1834, in Montgomery Co.,
KY; came with his mother to Platte in 1857 entered the
Union army under Col. Morgan, at the battle of Shiloh
was taken prisoner, exchanged in 1863, reentered the army,
and was with Sherman on his mare-h to the sea; returned
to Platte in 1865. and is now living on his splendid farm
of 340 acres on Todd's Creek. He is a Republican and a
favorite with his party, as well as with his neighbors. He
married March 9. 1859, Eliza J. Moore, b. May 16, 1839, dr.
of James B. Children:
1. Jas. J. Clements, b. Feb. 22, 1860; married Feb. 22, 1887, Lena Searcy, dr. of Henderson; 2 children.
2. Benj. M. Clements, b. April 5, 1862; married Feb. 16, 1886, Mollie Russell, dr. of Mrs. Anna Russell.
3. William T. Clements, b. Sept. 15, 1867
4. Walter Clements, b. Dec. 13, 1869, married Susan Edwards
5. Madison Clements, b. March 3, 1872
6. Simeon Clements, b. May 8, 1874
7. Andrew F. Clements, b. Oct. 22, 1876
8. Claude Clements, b. May 28, 1880
9. Carrie J. Clements, b. July 20, 1882
II. MICHAEL CLEMENTS, a dwarf
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| [view page] | 1893, JUNE. 994 THE HULETTS.
I. JAMES ALLEN HULETT
Julia Field
II. AMBROSE HULETT
III. BETTIE HULETT
John Nash
IV. LOU HULETT
V. ANNIE HULETT
William Nash
A. L. Smith moves into his new house in Platte City.
JOHN M. DAVIDSON died at Parkville
1861 Union army
captain
Sherman, "March to the Sea"
Mary J. Williams
Walter P. Davidson
lawyer
SCARLET W. MADDING died at Platte City
Larken Madding
Jane Skelton
Mary Sallee
Platte 1869
Mary A. Bromley
I. SARAH MADDING
Wesley Wood
1. Lucinda Wood
2. Elijah Wood
3. Ella Wood
4. Ada Wood
5. Annie
II. MARY MADDING
John C. Ryan
III. SQUIRE MADDING
IV. JOSIE MADDING
Joseph Todd
1. Annie Todd
Prof. G. W. Broadus
2. Mamie Todd
Clarence Townsend
3. Edward Todd
4. Jessie Todd
V. LAURA MADDING
Andrew Todd
VI. JAMES MADDING
Eva Bradley
1. Jas. W. Madding
Ida Cravens
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| [view page] | 1867, AUG. 438 C. & S. W. RAILWAY.
ing 2 children, and he in-d 2d March 25, 1871, Jane Mc-
Michael.
VII. JULIA A. LANTER, md Dec. 14, 1851. Robert S. Carson.
VIII. NANCY E. LANTER, n1d Oct. 9, 1856, Henry D. Sutton
tseez; 2 children. A
IX. MARLTARET LANTER, md 1st, Feb. 25, 1858.GuyMcComas.
died, son of Hiram. She married second. a Locke. of Kansas.
Aug. 5David F. )Ioodv having died. Isaac N. Moody admin~
isters. Bond, $2,500.
Caleb Parrish having died, C. )1. Parrish administers. Bond,
-$3.000.
Aug. 8
& Park.
Aug. 12The controversies with rival roads are settled, and
now the C. & S. W. Railroad will be built.
Aug. 15A promenade concert at Mettiers hall, Westo~n, for
the benet of the Episcopal Church.
Aug. 20The site for the church and hall at Platte City has
been cleaned off, and work on the building will soon commence.
F. Krause and W. Carson are building. The grading of
Main Street is nished, and the macadam is complete up to Sec-
ond Street.
~llu(/. 21The cornerstone of the rst abutment of the Kansas
City bridge laid.
.1u(/. 22A grand tournament at Prairie Point. A few
cases of cholera in the county.
THE C. & S. W. RAILWAY.
A public meeting of citizens advise the town board of Platte
City to offer $10,000, provided the depot is placed Within a half-
mile of the town.
James Leavel sells his stable in Platte City to Field
4
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1The Weston Cemetery Association formed, and $700
raised. Ground had been reserved. and several acres had been
given to the city by T. F. Warner. In 1853 it was platted, and lots
have been sold. It is a beautiful citv of the deada11d the rough
ground makes it more picturesque.
lieller & Geogen issue a few numbers of the D(Ii.lg/ Border
Tzmc.-.
lhe c-ourthouse yard has been graded and Walled in. .
The Plaite Savings Institution. by T. F. Warner. sells publicly
.71.2.000 in Platte (ounty bonds. issued to the NY. & A. Railroad,
and held by the bank as collateral.
Sept. 5. Baptist festival at. \eston.
Sept. .0Su11dav-School Convention at Weston.
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| [view page] | 1893, FEB.
2. James G. Spratt, 1nd Elizabeth W. Braseld.
3. Jerrg/ Spratt.
984 THE SPRATTS.
to the bowl and the gaming-table, and failed to meet
his obligations as sheriff and collector. His fall
made him m-orose, and he lived a. hermits life until
his death, Feb. 3, 1893. He first married May 21,
1840, Susan Brown, dr. of Adam. (See.) She was
the mother of his c-hildren. But after her death he
married, second, February 24, 1886, Mrs. Lydia Hard-
man, who died before him. Children: [11] Missouri V.
Spratt, md Vm. L. Todd (see), no children; [0] Me-
dora M. Spratt, 1nd John Cahill; [0] James M.
Spratt lives in Texas, with a large family; [1] Gus.
Spratt volunteered in Si. Gordons company, and
fell at Franklin.
(See.)
4. Polly 5. Martha
II. JOHN SPRATT (ii).
Was born in Virginia; married Mrs. Wright, nee Patrick. Children:
I. JOHN SPRATT (iii), md Polly Buchanan. Children:
1. Dr. William A. H. Spratt, b. in Wytl1e County, Va.,
March 19, 1808; d. in Kansas City June 12, 1884; md
Sept. 1, 1835, Emily H. Crawford, ne Gordon. He
was eminent as a physician, and as a minister of the
M. E. Church. He followed Alexander Campbell,
and as an evangelist preached all over Missouri and
Kansas. His Wife survived him. Children: [0] Geo. B.
Spratt, b. in Saline C0,, Mo.. Jan. 24, 1846. At the
age of 15 he enlisted under Gen. Joe Shelby, and at
the end of the War surrendered at Shreveport. He
was in 15 battles and a hundred skirmishes, without
receiving a W011Dd. In 1866 he came to Platte, and at-
tended Prof. Gaylords school. After years spent
in the West, he returned to Kansas City. Where, in
1889, he md Susan Brown, ne Gibson, widow of
Clark Brown. b. in Canada. He left one child, Geo.
T. V. Spratt. He (George) Went to Santa F for his
health, and there died in 1895. [D] Thos. G. Spratt;
[C] John V.; [1] Elizabeth V.. 1nd a Caldwell.
3. James. 4. Charles. 5. Jane.
6. Ann Spratt
I1. ISAAC SPRATT. Children:
1. Isaac (iv).
2. William. 4. Martha. All
live in Virginia.
III. FRANK SPRATT, Virginia
IV. WESLEY SPRATT, Ohio
V. LUVICY SPRATT, married Robert Buchanan
VI. ELIJAH SPRATT, b. Feb. 8, 1794, d. in Platte Aug. 1843
married Mrs. Ann Wilson, nee Booth, b. Jan. 10, 1794, Children:
1. William Wilson Spratt, b. in Clark County, OH. Sept. 10, 1820.
The family came to Plate in 1840 [edit] |
| [view page] | 1883, JUNE. 778 J. W. STEELE.
June 8 - JAMES W. STEELE removes to Kansas. He was
a son of Elder Brice Steele, a native of Ireland, and was a brother
of Elder Oliver Steele. He was born in Lexington, Ky., was a
merchant at Richmond. Ky., came west in 1847 and settled in
Marshall Township, after marrying in Kentucky, March 1, 1846,
Sallie Hart, daughter of Col. Jack Hart. Became president of
the Fair Association, a. trustee and a. liberal patron of Camden
Point Orphan School, a zealous member of the Christian Church,
a pleasant gentleman. and an enterprising citizen.
Children:
1. William Steele
2. John Steele
3. Clay Steele
4. Oliver C. Steele
5. Lee Steele
6. Alice Steele, 1nd Jas. W. McAdow (see);
7. Bertie Steele
June 12 - August Termier, of Weston, buys out Kiefer's confectionary stand in Platte City, and continues business.
June 20 - Weather - After heavy rains, Platte River is higher than at any time since 1858.
June 21 - WILLIAM WEST of Second Creek, having died,
J. B. Thompson adiministered. His Widow was Mary R. B., who
died in October, 1885. Children:
1. Charles West
2. Cora West
3. Arthur West
4. William West
5. Emma West
6. Mary B. West
Floods over the whole West. The Missouri covers. all but
the highest bottoms, and reached its height, 21 feet 5 inches, the
26th. The Platte covered the Whole bottom West of Platte City,
except an acre of Dr. Baldwins eld. It touched the railroad
ties at Tracy. The middle pier of the bridge Was seriously dam-
aged. Wheeland lost largely at the mill. The water was four
feet over the turnpike west of the bridge. Some 4,000 acres of
wheat were ruined in Platte County. The Platte was highest
the 21st.
June 25 - MRS. BENNIE GUTHRIE, wife of Dr. A. T. Guthrie, died at her parenrtal home in Tennessee. Her remains were brought home for burial. She was a daughter of William Carey, a brother of Daniel, and born in Tennessee in November, 1838; educated at Rogersville College; married May 30. 1861. Dr. A. T. Guthrie. They had one child, Addie, who became insane and died October 3, 1894, leaving a large estate to go to collateral kindred.
JULY.
July 1 - The law requiring physicians to report births goes into effect, but is soon repealed.
Phsyicians are required to exhibit their diplomas. and to take out license.
The trade dollar is now discredited, and is worth only its bullion.
Mrs. Whitton takes the Weston Exchange Hotel.
July 4 - The day celebrated at Weston by fireworks. Wheat only half-crop. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1880, NOV. 714 D. FLEMING.
Nor. 30 - A horrible accident on the Atchison branch of
the R. I. & P. Railway. Mail Agent Sims was burned to death,
and A. G. Beller had a shoulder dislocated. The train was over-
turned and burned.
In the last five months John E. Grass has purchased at Weston and shipped 32,000 bushels of wheat.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 1 The Missouri River is frozen over.
DAVID FLEMING.
Dec. 2 David Fleming died. He was born in North Caro-
lina February 26, 1809; married March 27, 1846, Minerva Fox,
born March 27, 1818; died February 8 ,1885; daughter of Long-
Point Billy Fox. Mr. Fleming was a son of John Fleming and
Mary E. Perkins. He was a. man of good English education and
of sound judgment. He lled the ofce of justice of the peace
for many years, and no appeal was ever taken from any of his
decisions. He opposed secession, and in 1866 was a supervisor
of registration. Children:
I. JOHN FLEMING. b. Dec. 24. 1840. Lives at Artesian
Springs.
II. WILLIAM FLEMING. b. Feb. 11, 1848; d. Jan. 22, 1892;
n1d Jan. 22, 1874, Mary E. Dunagan, dr. of John F. and b.
Sept. 21, 1856. Children:
1. David Flernimg (ii). b. June 11, 1876.
2. Alva P. Fleming, b. May 7 , 1878.
3. Jesse B., b. Dec. 16, 1881.
4. James W. Fleming. b. Feb. 16, 1883.
5. Artie. b. Dec. 19. 1891.
III. HENRIETTA FLEMING. b. May 5. 1850. Lives in Livingston Co.. Mo.
IV. THEO. FLEMING (r. b. June 21. 1851: n1d Nov. 23. 1876. Sarah
C. Dunagan. dr. of John F. Children:
V. CICERO FLEMING, married Toie Gabbert
VI. PETTIS FLEMING, married Alice Bishop, dr. of James Bishop
VII. RUSH FLEMING, married Eva Carter, dr. of Ben Carter
VIII. PLEASANT P. FLEMING, married Lillie Prunty, dr. of Atchison Prunty.
1. Willard F. Fleming [edit] |
| [view page] | 1848, JUNE. 104 FANNY OWENS.
Hughes He was intemperate, and, with him, the name became
extinct in Judge Hughes posterity. Samuel md Ann W. Calvert.
dr. of Smith. She survived her husband, and d. childless July 6,
1851, aged 22.
M. N. Owen is paid by the county $75 for taking the census of the county.
June 6 - Joseph James estate administered on by Barbara James. Bond, $500.
The county court appropriates $300 to pave in front of the courthouse.
June 12 - John Adams estate administered on by Geo. Gabbert. Bond, $3,500.
FANNY OWENS
Fanny Owens will probated. and J. W. Vineyard qualies as
executor. Bond, $40,000. She was the widow of the celebrated
Samuel Owens, of Independence, M0,. who fell at the battle of
Sacramento, in the Mexican Var. by a suicidal exposure of himself. After the death of her husband. Mrs. Owens came to Platte to dwell among her relatives the Vineyards, Mitchells, and Williams.
JULY.
July 3 - Henry Lowmans estate administered on by Jacob Swope.
WILSON POTTER
Wi1son Potter's will probated. and Holland and Potter
qualify as executors. He names in his will no Widow, and mentions only part of his children: 1. Mary Ann Boydston; 2, Sarah Jones, who had died, leaving Children: [1] Anna M. Jones; [5] Wilson W. Jones; [c] Eliz. Jones; 3. John Potter.
WILLIAM MALOTT
William Malott's will probated, and his widow, Christina (Moore) Malott, qualifies as executrix. Children:
1. JOHN SOUTH MALOTT, m'd Sarah B. McAlexander. He was a farmer, and a man of note in his day. He sold to Simpson Park his fine farm, four miles southeast of Platte City. Children:
1. Polly Malott, m'd Joel Turner Moore (first wife), who will be noticed.
2. Ann E. Malott, b. May 23, 1850; m'd April 28, 1870. John L. Piburn, b. July 19, 1849, in Ray Co. Children: [a] Simon C. Piburn, b. June 29, 1872; [b] Jas. W., b. Dec. 27, 1874; [c] George, b. Nov. 9, 1877; [d] Milton [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, JAN. 744 BUSINESS MEN.
Sc-.hoolsPark College, J. A. McAfee president.
Preacl1erR. P. Jones (M. E.).
At (rnmlmz Point: Biscoe, Ewing, Farris, Herndon, Moore.
Parrish, Purdy, A. F. Smith (president 0. S.), Reynolds, Stone.
1 Tanner. Wood, Voodson.
LodgeNo. 109, J. V. Bywaters, W. N.
At Edgerton/. Beery, Doke, De Armo-nd, Biggersta, Cham-
pion, Buchanan, Hopkins, Jlohnston, Jones, Justus, Moody,
Scott, Shiafer, Smith, Wilkerso+n, Vorth.
At Ivlarlcy: Braseld, Holt, Johnson, Martin, Meyer (post-
master), Oliver. Spratt, Yeise.
At Haw2pton. Bledsoe (postinaster).
At I atcm : Smith (p~ostma.ster), Dr. Grover.
At Lin7c1ilIe. Slaughter (postmaster), Johnson. Thornhill.
At New Jlarlcet: Bryant (positmaster), Allen, Gregg. Geor-
ner, Leavel, L-owe, Laurance, Middletlon Morton, Sampson.
At Rticlgclg/: Chrisman (postmaster), Robilnson.
At Settle: H. C. SkilLma.n (postmaster).
At Tracy. Baker, C,hin:n., Esmond, Hamm, Munson, Ryan,
Perry, Phoenix Mills.
At TVaZdt7on: Baker, Hawkins, Heath, McCormick, Pet-
rillo, Simpson (postmaster),Wa.ldronl Bros.
Corn, 50 cents; hogs, $5.00; Wheat. $1.00.
JANUARY.
Earpenses of Platte Gown/tg/,1881.
;XSS(?SSOl.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $ 385.75
Attorneys fe-es.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,821.50
Bridges. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ,, .. .. .. .. 3,126.15
CountvJ11dges.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 313.60
Col1ector.........., .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. 1,272.23
CountVC1erk.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,797.39
Court-house.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. , .. 499.09
(,o1111ty School Commissioner. . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . 35.00
Criminal costS.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. , .. .. .. .. 843.27
(foumy Treasurer. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 725.00
Finam-ial agents. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 525.00
JllI()1. and witnesses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,874.96
I11q11(Asls..................,.......... 6-1.58
lns:111e..................................1,511.-18
lnte-1~=.l uI1l)0I1dS.. , .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 15,901.30
lute-rc-.1 M1 muiiity warrants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362.96
Misc-4-Ililllc-11s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 90.80
1,767.0-1
lrinting.............................. 15.80
1;-osq--nliiig ..Horney.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. , 524.50
Road (m1n1issioner. . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. .. .. . . 321.40
I{oa(ls and oorsoe1s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,797.62
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| [view page] | 1880, JUNE. 708 J. HORNBUCKLE.
June .3.3JAMES HORNBFC-KLE died at Helena, Mont. He
was born in Mason Count), 1{).. May 5, 1830, came to Platte in
1839. removed to Montana; was a member of the Territorial Leg~
islature at the time of his death: was a half-brother of G. C.
Hornbuclgle.
JULY.
July lRailey Bros. deposits are $78,048.96. J. M. Railey,
agent of the county. commences to take in the old 10 per cent
county bonds by issuing new 6 per cent bonds.
July .}Genera1 1. S. Grant is at Leavenworth. a11d inany go
over to see him. Colonel J. N. Burnes presents him a dog pup.
The day was celebrated at the Christian Clhureh by speeches
by Roney a11d others. W. M. Paxton read a poem entitled Free-
dom and Fraternity."
July .3C-&PT-XIN JAMES KIPP died on his farm near
Barry. He was born in Canada. March 15, 1788. and was of
French lineage. He was a tall, straight, and militarylooking old
gentleman. of few words and formal in his address. He came
Vest. commanded a steamer on the Missouri River in 1830, tra-
versed the Western wilds. and in 1838 settled in Platte.
July 6Hancock iatication meeting at Weston.
July 10Dr. Jephtha G. Hollingsworth opens dental rooms
in Platte Cit).
Intense excitement over the Congressional race.
HENRY BASYE.
July .3(iHeury Basye dies, and is buried at Weston. He
was born in (Julpeper County, Va., May 24, 1808, came to St. Louis
December 12. 1829. In 1830 he came to Old Franklin, and moved
suCCe.siel. to Independent-e. Jeerson City. Lexington. Mar-
tinsville. \estou. Plattsburg. and Platte City. In 1837 he was
a tailor in .lartinsville; in 18:38 he removed to Weston, and in
]87l in Platte (Lit. Hotel-keeping was t.he pursuit of his later
ea1s. but in \(-ston he carried on the tin and stove business.
He m:nriel. rst. in .la). 1830. Ceolida Rider. daughter of Daniel
Ritler and ll.-innah N(\lll:lIl. (i"hildren:
I. ..I{ :..\lC. ml 1st. :1 l.i-own. and 2d. leter lierna11.
of St. Louis.
ll. l-2l.l/..lllZlll l:..YE, Ind :1 (rain
lfl. . XX ll.SYlC. Inl lst. llupey Snell. and 2d. ("has. Seliillillg.
l. ll.l{l.l-IS l...\lC.
Mr. lit-Ill ::nsw- lll:llll((i. seeoml. Sarali (luthrie. and had:
V. l".Ib\.l{l) :..YIC.
VI. ()l.I.IlC. ml .m. 20, 1.571 Geo. .. \:1r11er (see), son of Theo.
F. lie was :1 .ll]I(ll()I zleeountant. and served as deputy
i-()lllli c-lerk. under his father.
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| [view page] | 1868, NOV. 464 OFFICERS.
VI. JOE W. CARY, b. Aug. 29, 1850
VII. ROBERT CARY, b. May 22, 1837
VIII. WILLIAM CARY, b. April 29, 1856
Nov. 13 - Teachers' institute at Platte City
Nov. 16 - M. M. Nagle's estate administered on by T. F. Warner. Bond, $10,000.
Weather - The first snow. The Missouri Valley Railroad progressing. The bridge over the Platte river is nearly complete.
Nov. 30 - A new county road from Platte City to Leavenworth, by was of the Missouri River bridge, established.
Elder T. W. Bassett closed a metting at Hazelwood, with 22 additions to the Weston Baptist Church.
OFFICERS.
PRICES.
BUSINESS MEN. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, APRIL 575 BRASHEAR FAMILY
IV. JOHN S. BUSEY, dead.
VI. FANNIE BUSEY, married Alf. Trimble. Children:
1. Viola Trimble
VII. MARTHA BUSEY, married Sept, 2, 1847, Colman Shaw. Children:
1. Walter Shaw
VIII. SARAH JANE BUSEY, b. in Shelby Co., Ky., April 4, 1831; d. Oct. 3, 1890; married in 1856, Jesse Brashear, b. June 6, 1830. Mrs. Brashear came with her parents to Platte in 1844.
Children:
1. Lilly Brashear, married John Payne; 3 children.
2. Mary Brashear, married Richard Shouse.
Mr. Jesse Brashear married second, January 6, 1892, Mrs. Sophia Keller, nee Ellington, and lives at Camden Point. He has served several terms as coroner, and is a Knight Templar.
THE BRASHEAR FAMILY
Levi Brashear, of Maryland, is the progenitor. His son,
JOHN BRASHEAR
Was born February 23, 1796; married in Scott County, Ky., Sarah Turner, born in 1800, daughter of Bejamin. Their children:
I. LEVI BRASHEAR, b. in 1818; d. in 1800; married Permelia Johnson, of Scott County, Ky. She went to Texas with her children.
II. AGNES BRASHEAR, married a Faulconer, in Kentucky.
III. W. T. BRASHEAR, b. June 30, 1822, married Feb. 27, 1859, Nancy Kitchen, dr. of Weston Kitchen. She died in 1874, leaving:
1. W. R. Brashear, b. in 1867
IV. JESSE BRASHEAR, see above
V. FANNIE BRAHSEAR, single
THE OLIVER FAMILY
April 22 - William E. Oliver died. Josiah Oliver was an emigrant from England, and settled in Fauquier County, Va. His son, John Oliver, died there, in 1840. He married Sibylla Eskridge, daughter of Burdette Eskridge. The widow and children came to Platte, and here the widow died, in 1850. Children:
I. LEMUEL THOMPSON OLIVER, b. July 19, 1820
II. GRANVILLE JACKSON OLIVER (see), married Eliza Brightwell
III. WILILAM E. OLIVER, married Anna Jackson, d. Oct. 6, 1876.
Children:
1. Bettie Oliver, married April 13, 1886, Hon. Arch. M. Woodson, of St. Joseph, son of Benj. J. Woodson. He was b. in Knox County, Ky., Jan. 30, 1854; was brought, the same year, to Buchanan County, Mo., and thence to Platte in 1869; attended Plattsburg College two years, graduated at St. Louis Law School in 1877. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1881, APRIL. 728 SHEPARD FAMILY.
for the practice of law, is deputy circuit clerk, an
excellent draftsman, a.nd keeps an admiratble record
of deeds and proceedings of court.
2. Theo. H. McGee. b. Oct. 1, 1872.
Children by his second wife:
IV. MARY ANN WHITE, b. Dec. 31, 1859; md Jas. Morton.
(,See.)
April 10 The Missouri is inund-ating the bottoms. Below
Parkville the railroad is six inches under water. A-bove Iata-n
the bottom is all overowed, fences are carri-ed away. and people
are leaving.
April 15The Lttmlmark (Valliant) comes out in opposition
to license and to prohibition. Paxton replies, favoring prohibi-
tion. The controversy is continued a month.
April 19Platte Presbytery meets a.t Parkville.
April 20Mrs. Aniandva. Beaumont opens out a new stock
of books. paper, etc.. at the store-house on Lot 6, Block .29, Platte
City, lately occupied by Kurtz & Bro.
April .2-;The Missouri River at Beverly covers the whole
Missouri bottom. The cars cannot run. This is one of the great
fourteen-year overows.
The sales of one dra1nshop at Platte City, during a year,
are $514,000.
April ;2.;31a11l Shepard died near Hampton.
THE SHEPARD FAMILY.
Isaac Shepard came from England to Virginia. His son,
James Shepard. married a Miss Ctatron. Their son, Lycurgus
:~ltep-ard. was born in Kentucky June 3, 1816. He came with his
lather, James, in 1820, to Howard County, M0,, and there the
boy grew up to manhood. In 1838 he married Sallie A. Howard,
tlatlghter of Matthew. In 1842 they came to Platte. Several
~t-at-s later. Mr. Shepard purchased a splendid tract of land near
llatuptnn. where he now resides. He ltas lled -several ott-es
ln -ugust. 1.843, he was chosen surveyor of Platte. In August,
1854. he was elected slteritt, and in 1852 was reelected. During
the "hnrtlet- ruian war of 1855-13 he was ti leader on the side
.1 .lavt-r: hut wlten actual war t-ante upon us. he was discreet
and gttat-tlt-tl: yet he was robbetl and sued and persecuted. July
ti. lxtifl. his tirst wife having died, he married Rachel B. Vrigl1t,
widow of -I. \ti;-ht. and tlattgltter of Levi Vocom. She (lied.
t-ltiltllt... lt-hruat 10, 1876. In June. 1871, Mr. L. Shepard
.llI-ll his tit-st rnlilttIm. a hantl-hill, t-ltarging fraud, corruption,
and itnlu-t~iIit uputt the t-utility (IlIl((,lS. lhree of these l(nti-
Iufr;/. \t]t east uptm the ])llllll(. The L(IIl(])lNl)]t took the part
of the nllit-et-.. and two parties were foru1edRing" and Sore-
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| [view page] | 1895, MARCH 1033 PARK FAMILY
Collier, of Kentucky;
[e] Elihu Dillingham (ii)
[f] Jennie
VIII. ELIZABETH PARK, married John W. Boyd
IX. BARBARA, married John Richardson
II. EBENEZER PARK
Brother of John Park (i), married a Turner, and his fifth child was:
I. TURNER PARK, married Winnie Park. Their son:
1. Solomon D. Park, came to Platte, and married E. A. Clements.
MARCH
March 1 - Weather - The early part of the winter was warm and dry, but throughout February the weather was extremely cold and there was plentious harvest of ice.
March 14 - A blizzard - the thermometer at 4 degrees above. Lee Township, under township organization, votes a tax of $600 to spen on roads leading to the new bridge at Leavenworth.
March 16 - T. B. George's silver wedding largely attended.
March 17 - Dr. Jacob Ditzler makes a series of lectures at Platte City on baptism and kindred topics.
March 29 - The house of Thos. N. Daniels and the barn of Oscar G. Robinson, near Parkville, burned.
The court rents the 80-acre poor-farm, southeast of Platte City, for $260, to A. J. McClain, who is to charge $1 per week board for inmates.
In the State oratorical contest at Kansas City, Perle D. Decker, a student of Park College, took the second prize.
APRIL
April 1 - C. W. Bowen elected school commissioner; A. F. Walruf elected Mayor of Weston, and D. A. Hook mayor of Leavenworth.
April 9 - Fire in Smithville. Gentry, Oldham, Lincoln, and Coulter burned out. The last lost 15 horses.
John H. Kemphefner died.
THE KEMPHEFNER FAMILY
John H. Kemphefner was born in Germany
married Elizabeth Hill
settled near Waldron, Mo. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1872, JAN. 520 U. MOTHERSHEAD
BUSINESS MEN
JANUARY
URIAH MOTHERSHEAD
Jan. 1 - Uriah Mothershead having died, J. W. Mothershead administrered. Bond, $500. He lived near Parkville, His Children:
I. MOLLIE MOTHERSHEAD, married W. T. Henderson
II. ANNA MOTHERSHEAD, married Maj. J. M. Clark, officer Pawpaw militia
III. JOHN W. MOTHERSHEAD, married Euphemia Frazier
his widow married 2nd, Judge J. C. Summers
Jan. 5 - Good Templars Lodge, No. 387, organized at Platte City with J. W. Hamm, W. C. T., and 50 members.
Jan. 8 - The anniversary of the battle of New Orleans was observed, as usual, by the Democrats, at the court-house. Col. J. H. Winston presided. A series of resolutions offered by Jesse Morin were passed, and the "passive-policy" of making no Democratic nominations, was recommended. Merryman and Norton were appointed to investigate the charges of corruption made against county officers. "Soreheads" were in control, and a petition praying for reform, signed by 1,200 voters, was sent to the Legislature.
Jesse Morin and Clint. Cockrill advertise as divorce lawyers - a burlesque.
Jan. 17 - A leap-year party held at Odd Fellows' hall in Platte City. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1894, SEPT. 1016 THE CHESNUTS.
rard. Was born in Kentiit-1:) I)C1D1bP,1 28. 1827; married Novem-
ber 2. 1847. William Chesnut. Her father. Daniel Garrard. was
a. colonel in the Yar of 1812. and her grandfa-ther, Harry Tolman,
was secretery of state during Gov. Garrards administration.
She was a large and handsome Woman. and possessed of amiabil-
it) of disposition and Christian piety.
Judge William Chesnut was born June 1826. in Laurel
Countv. Kv.; died in Platte City March 7. 1895. His parents were
Abraham Chesnut and Elizabeth Blakley. He received a good
education and became a successful n1ercha11t. His latter years
were spent. in part. on his farm, and s11hseqt1e11tl) in Platte City,
as a dealer in horses. males. and cattle. His -sound judgment,
-quiet demeanor, and independence of thought 111ade him a suc-
cessful dealer. He accumulated money. and invested in choice
lands. which he deeded to his children. He raised a part of a
company for Winstons Confederate regiment. but soon tired out.
and returned home at the end of a short enlistment. In Novem-
ber. 1878. Mr. Chesnut was elected a county court justice. and
reelected in 1880 and 1882. He resigned Harch 1. 1884. and R.
L. aller ti) was appointed to the VH({l11(). In 1880. and again
in 1881. he was president of the County .1gricult111-al Association.
For several terms he was an alderman of Platte Citv. and did
more. without co111pensation. for the town than any other officer
we have ever had. He expended much labor and his own money
for the in1prove111ent of the streets. He lived on his farm. ve
miles east of Platte Cit), until -June 8. 1881. when he moved into
town. He survived his Wife but a short time. and (lied March
7. 189.3. His estate. including advancements. amounted to
$150,000. Children:
I. GARRARD CHESNUT, b. September 1, 1848, in Laurel County, Ky.; married Lida Park, dr. of Simpson Park. Garrard lived on a farm four miles southeast of Platte City, and at times kept a livery stable in Platte City.
II. KATE CHESNUT, b. April 27, 1850; married March 6, 1866, Henry T. Callahan, b. May 7, 1845. He died January 18, 1874, leaving:
1. Lora Callahan, b. June 24, 1867
2. Mittie Callahan, b. September 16, 1869; married November 11, 1891, H. Cam. Wells. Mrs. Callahan next married, October 19, 1875, G. F. Clemings, and has a son H. Smith Clemings, b. April 23, 1878. They live in Platte City.
III. BETTIE CHESNUT, b. May 25, 1852; married in 1870 Thomas G. Cockrill.
IV. DELIA CHESNUT, b. July 21, 1854; married October 13, 1874, W. P. Jones. They live in St. Joseph; no children.
V. DAVID CHESNUT, b. July 23, 1857; married 1st, November 19, 1878, Ella Morton, dr. of Elder Richard Morton. She died October 20, 1884, leaving: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1861, DEC. 322 TRIPLETT AND CLOSE.
TRIPLETT AND CLOSE SHOT.
Dec 17 - Col. Morgan, at 4 p.m., went with his men and
prisoners to the Remington farm, on the road to Weston, and
stayed until morning. The prisoners had their supper, and, as
they sat on a log, an officer came and selected from the three
Triplett and Close, and told them to go with him and several men
in his charge. They were taken to the spot where two of Maj.
Joseph's men had been killed. On the south side of the road, a
hundred feet east of Bee Creek bridge, they were ordered to stand
forth and be shot. Triplett stood and was shot, but Close ran into
Bee Creek. His hands were bound, and he floundered in the mud.
Just as he was rising on the opposite side of the creek, he was met
by a soldier, who had crossed by the bridge, who plunged his
bayonet through him several times, and left him dead in the mud.
Two days later I passed the scene of this tragedy, and saw
the pool of Tripletts life-blood. Some one had, from his blood,
written the letters "U.S." on the southwest corner of the bridge.
This grim memento of the war was there for many years.
Dec. 20 - Capt. Havens, of the 18th Missouri, ca.me to Platte
City. and remained a few weeks. He required national ags on
all houses. and every man had to take the oath of allegiance to
the United States.
THE RECORDS OF COURTS.
The removal and secretion of the records by Gordon and
others was ground for the scheme of removing the county seat
to Weston; and in furtherance of the plan I was served with a
written order, from Col. Morgan, to send the remaining books and
papers to Weston. No wagon could be found, as every convey-
ance had been hid or removed. Thereupon. Col. Morgan sent me
two Government wagons. which I filled with cases and old worth-
less papers. Part of these were returned.
I862.
OllICERS.
Governor, Ham. Gamble; Congressman, E. H. Norton; Sentaor, J. T. V. Thompson; Circuit Attorney, J. P. Grubb; Circuit Jugde, Silas Woodson; Sheriff, vacant; Coroner, G. W. Hood; Surveyor, vacant; Public Administrator, W. M. Paxton; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; Circuit Clerk, G. W. Belt; County Judge, James H. Layton; County Attorney, R. P. Clark; County Clerk, D. P. Lewis; Treasurer, R. M. Johnson; School Commissioner, R. N. Harrington. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, SEPT. 927 THE HONS
1. Noah Wills, married Mattie Boydston. Children: [a] Flora Wills
2. Harrison Wills, married Laura Jacks, dr. of Con.
3. Thomas Wills, married Nov. 11, 1890, Jennie Jacks, dr. of Con.
4. Ellen A. Wills, married Oct. 20, 1890, Geo. Grooms. Children:
[a] Annie Grooms
[b] Jennie Grooms
5. Charles Wills
6. Martin Wills
7. Clinton Wills
8. Terry (a girl)
III. JOHN HON, married Mary Basket
IV. ELIZABETH HON, married John Fox; 6 children.
V. CYNTHIA A. HON, b. April 15, 1841; married December 25, 1870, Hamilton Estes, b. Nov. 30, 1842. Children:
1. Waller Estes
2. Cora Estes
They live in Kansas
VI. MARY ELLEN HON, married O. Faulconer. Live in Kentucky.
VII. ISAAC HON, married May 25, 1876, Katie Hayter; 6 children.
VIII. HERMINIA HON, married John T. Farmer. Children:
1. Price Farmer
2. Grover Farmer
ISAAC HON
Was a son of Joseph Hon, and a brother of Moses (i). He was born October 27, 1808; married Herminia Haws. Both were natives of Montgomery County, Ky. In 1852 the family went to Iowa, and in 1866 came to Platte. Mrs. Hon died, but Mr. Hon is still a vigorous and intelligent old gentleman. Children:
I. VERDONIA HON, married Mary Clearwater, of Nebraska
II. SAMUEL HON, married Martha Brown, of Iowa
III. JOSEPH HON, married Ellen Lutes, of Iowa
IV. ACLAND HON, married Mary Kerr, of Iowa
V. NANCY, married in March, 1875, Lee M. Darnall. Children:
1. Frank Darnall
2. William I. Darnall
3. Herminia Darnell
VI. THEO. L. HON, married Oct. 6, 1880, Sallie Hudson, from whom he separated. His first wife was Mary Bane, dr. of Baldwin. She died leaving:
1. Waller Hon
2. Herminia Hon
3. James Hon
Isaac Hon (i) married, second, September 17, 1879. Lucinda Turner, nee Wymer. She died, childless, August 28, 1893
OCTOBER
GOLDEN WEDDING OF W. M. PAXTON AND WIFE
W. M. Paxton married October 1, 1840, Miss Mary Forman, and to-day the aged pair celebrated the 50th anniversary of their happy union. I gave notice in the papers that my wife and I would be at home on the 1st day of October for all callers. I dedicated a poem to my wife, and published it with the call. About 400 persons came, andmy house was open for twelve hours. My friends fixed times at which the different classes and ages should attend, and throughout the day and evening there was a recurrence of guests, who were welcomed, feasted, and dismissed. Judge E. H. Norton, spokesman for a circle of donors, presented [edit] |
| [view page] | 1846. APRIL. 77 MEXICAN WAR
4th District for Congress
Mr. Hall had moved to St. Joseph
APRIL
April 2 - The Presbyterian Church of Weston buys part of Lot 147, Block 14 for $1,000.
F. B. Martin, for $3,000, sells to J. B. and T. B. Martin his one-fourth interest in the Platte City Water Mills.
April 4 - The Liberty Tribune established.
April 17 - Jas. Kuykendall busy the S. W. 1/4 of Sec. 24, T. 53, R. 35, at $5 per acre.
MAY
May 1 - The Mexican War commences in earnest. The President having called for 50,000 volunteers, Governor Edwards, about the middle of May, calls for a regiment. W. S. Murphy, of Weston, raises a comany of infantry.
JUNE
June 2 - The appraisement of William Wood's estate shows the following prices
June 4 - J. M. Rogers, administrator of William M. Fox. Bond, $1,500.
June 15 - Swope & Henderson, administrators of John Henderson. Bond, $2,000.
June 18 - When volunteers readched Fort Leavenworth, they were formed into a regiment, and A. W. Doniphan was chosen colonel, C. F. Ruf lieutenant-colonel, and William Gibson major. A list of part of Capt. Murphy's company will be found in Gatewood's "History of Platte", page 613.
June 26 - The brigade of 1,658 men started to Santa Fe under command of Gen. Kearney. They reached Santa Fe August 18th. On September 25th Gen. Kearney left for the Pacific coast, and Col. Doniphan, now general, succeeded to the command, and immortalized himself by another "march to the sea". He has been called "the Xenophon of the West".
JULY
July 1 - Sterling price, a member of Congress from Missouri, resigned his seat, and returned home to recruit another regiment for the war.
Jesse Morin raised a company in Platte. They met at Platte City, and elected Isaac W. Gibson first lieutenant and John Larkin [edit] |
| [view page] | 1854, SEPT. 186 THE GAINES.
Abbott. R. Barnhart, G. Beaumont, Cas. Beechler. W. H., and A.
C. Bell. A. G. Beller, L. I). Bird, J. F. Bruner. Elijah Cody. Jas.
Deitz. G. W. Dye. V. H. Elliston, J. B. Evans. G. W. Gist, Chas.
Guenther, A. B. Hathoway. G. W. Hood, G. T. Hulse, A. J. Love-
lady, Jno. McConnell, F. lIagers. A. H. Maxeld, R. Meek, Jr.,
Jacob Mettier. F. A. Miller. E. Ohlhausen, Jas. Osborn, J. V. Par-
rott, A. Phy. Thos. Quinn. Chas. Rich. J. M. a.nd E. W. Railey, B.
Roney. Sol. Shell. Fred Starr, W. O. Wa.tts, Ben WOOG, J. B.
Wright.
The meeting protested against the resolutions of the Platte
iC.ounty Self-Defensive Association drawn up by Dr. Bayless.
Their platform of principles breathed loyalty to the general Gov-
ernment, and opposition to violence and menace. Their declara-
tion Was signed by 133 citizens.
Sept. 6The second party of anti-slavery immigrants reach
Kansas, under S. C. Pomeroy and Chas. Robinson. They number
200 men.
Richard P. Gaines died at Platte City. His Widow. Joanna
(Tinder) Gaines. administers, giving bond for $35,000.
THE GAINES FAMILY.
I. JAMES GAINES was a. brother of R. P. Gaines and Robt.
Gaines. James md Rebecca Adams, and came to Clay in
1842, and to Platte in 1843, settling near Platte City. Children:
1. ;Sara7z G-(1/imzs-, b. in Woodford Co.. Ky.. Feb. 23, 1830;
md May 13,1849. Orange Gaines, b. May 7, 1828; d.
Feb. 2, 1886. They were cousins. She d. Jan. 28,
1886. just ve days before her husband. Mr. Gaines
was a thrifty farmer, and his children divided a large
estate among them. They ca.me west in 1849. land-
ing at YWeston Aug. 1. Mr. Gaines served, as a
private, in Capt. Pres. Simpsons company of militia.
raised during the War. Children: [1] Margaret Ellen
Gaines. b. Feb. 10. 1855: md March 10. 1881, W. C.
Harlan. No children. [17] Jeff. D. Gaines. b. Sept.
2. 1864; md April 14, 1886, Maggie Wood. He died
in July, 1888. leaving a. Widow a.nd a child: [1] Arch.
R. Gaines. b. April 29, 1887. The widow. Maggie
Gaines, md April 15. 1889, Mic-hie Maupin. [P] Reb.
Gaines, b. Oct. 11. 1862; md Nov. 10. 1881. WIII.
Lewis Miller. son of John I.. b. in De Kalb Co.. Mo..
Oct. 22. 1846. He resides four miles south of Platte
(itv, and is an industrious farmer and a worthy citi-
zen. Children: [I] Virgil R. Miller, b. Oct. 12, 1882:
[2] Wai-(lie Ann Miller. b. in Oct. 1884. [(7] Robert
L. Gaines. b. l)(=c. 1.0. 18.00.
2. Kntr Guinm, md Jos. (onus (See)
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| [view page] | 1864, SEPT. 374 THE GABBERTS
8. William T. Gabbert, b. Aug. 18, 1858; married Sept. 2, 1880, Laura Lamar, dr. of Henry Lamar. Children:
[a] Mabel Gabbert
[b] Beulah Gabbert
They live in Dennison.
9. Paul B. Gabbert, b. March 8, 1862; married Jan. 2, 1889, Lucy Hornback, dr. of Jesse Hornback. Children:
[a] Aubrey Gabbert
II. WILLIAM GABBERT, b. Oct. 8, 1817, in Lincoln Co., Ky. He lives on Pleasant Ridge, and is a man of wealth and influence. He married, in Indiana, Dec. 27, 1838, Fannie Hamner, b. Sept. 3, 1819, in Kentucky. They celebrated their golden wedding. Children:
1. James J. Gabbert, b. Oct. 23, 1840; d. March 1, 1897; married Feb. 22, 1865, Mary E. Treadway, dr. of Richard. She d. in Dec., 1869. Children:
[a] Fannie C. Gabbert, married Nov. 3, 1886, W. H. Miller, son of Marion Miller
[b] William S. Gabbert
Mr. Gabbert married second, Feb. 18, 1873, Nannie O. Barbee
2. George Benton Gabbert, b. Dec. 3, 1842; married March 24, 1864, Alice Layton, b. Nov. 11, 1843. She is a daughter of the late Judge James H. Layton, and is educted and accomplished. They live at Dearborn, where Mr. Gabbert has established a bank, of which he is president.
[a] Eva Gabbert, b. April 30, 1865, married Dec. 27, 1887, Edwin E. Pumphrey, cashier of the Bank of Dearborn.
Children:
[1] Maxa M. Pumphrey, b. Oct. 17, 1888
[2] Alice Pumphrey, b. in June 1890
[3] Edwin G. Pumphrey, b. in Jan. 1892
[b] William H. Gabbert, b. July 1, 1866
[c] Smith Gabbert, b. Jan. 19, 1868, married Sept. 9, 1896, Georgia Wallingford
[d] Lews C. Gabbert, b. Jan. 17, 1883
3. Michael H. Gabbert, b. April 30, 1846; married March 21, 1868, Henrietta Cox, b. April 21, 1848, dr. of Jacob Cox. Children:
[a] Nannie Gabbert, b. Jan. 11, 1871; married Jas. Risk
[b] Jessie B. Gabbert, married Dec. 4, 1895, A. E. McGlashen
[c] Bessie Gabbert
[d] Jakie Gabbert
[e] Elenora Gabbert
4. Nora Gabbert, b. Dec. 25, 1861; married Oct. 24, 1883, William B. Calvert, b. Jan. 8, 1858. Children:
[a] Lewis Calvert
[b] Fannie (Tot) Calvert
[c] William Calvert
5. Dr. Ira T. Gabbert, b. Dec. 3, 1852; married Elizabeth Slaymaker. They live in Kansas.
6. Laura C. Gabbert, b. Nov. 12, 1869
III. MARIA GABBERT, married Moses Lambert, in Indiana, and died. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1870, FEB. 488 THE YOCOMS.
I. GEORGE W. YOCUM (ii), married Susan Funderberg, she married 2nd, Daniel Johnson
1. Julia Yocum, married Daniel E. Bailey
2. Amanda E. Yocum, married Eugene McQueen
3. Sarah Yocum, married Dr. West
4. Catherine Yocum, married Tone Turpin
5. Martha Yocum, married George Voose
6. Isaac R. Yocum
7. Daniel W. Yocum
8. Maud M. Yocum
II. MATTHIAS YOCUM
III. SARAH J. YOCUM, married Alfred B. Woolston, farming near Sugar Creek Lake
son of Robert Woolston and Annette M. Harrison of New Jersey
1. Annette M. Woolston, married E. B. Barnes
[a] Alfred Barnes
[b] Walter Barnes
2. Noah Woolston, married Carrie C. Butcher
3. John E. Woolston, married Lola Coates
[a] Birdie W. Woolston
[b] Harry Woolston
[c] Willie Woolston
4. George A. Woolston
IV. JOHN P. YOCUM, lives in Nebraska
V. NANCY YOCUM, married George Iden, lived in Holt
VI. EDWARD YOCUM, married three times
1. Sophica C. Youcm
VII. JOSEPH YOCUM
1. George W. Yocum (iii), lives in Holt
GEORGE W. BOWMAN
Feb. 14 - George W. Bowman having died, Jacob Suman administers. Bond, $1,500. He was a son of Samuel Bowman.
I. SARAH J. BOWMAN
II. MARY A. BOWMAN
III. ELIZA E. BOWMAN
IV. CLINTON C. BOWMAN
Uriah Dale's body is found in Platte River.
Adelphi Lodge No. 365, Edgerton
Platte City Academy took fire in the roof, and the promenade consumed. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1861, JULY. 311 BEN FRY.
JULY
July 3 - Gen. Lyon leaves Boonville for southwest Missouri.
July 8 Elijah Mogan having died, his widow, Permelia, administers. Bond, $1,000. He married, in 1937. in Lafayette County. Mo. Permelia Tribble. (See Tribble Family.) She was born in 1816, and died in February. 1886. He was a justice of the peace of Lee Township for several terms. and a man of intelligence and honor. His wife was a woman of marked virtue and independence. In 1822 she Went to Cedar Countv to reside with a daughter, and there died. Her sons, Origen and Alexander, gave their lives to the South. Another son, Thomas J. Morgan, was killed in a row, April 5. 1879. by Ben Fulcher. He married, Januarv 5. 1879, Sue Todd, daughter of Oliver. S. D. Morgan and Susan J., wife of Albert Todd, live in Cedar County. (See Todd
Family.)
July 9 Gen. John C. Fremont is placed in command of this department, with headquarters in St. Louis.
July 10 The first issue of the Platte County Sentinel at Weston by A. F. Cox.
July 18 The first overland coach arrives. 17 days from San Francisco.
July 21 The first Bull Run fight. Wilkerson issued an extra Tenth Legion, gloating in triumph over the result, with roosters and exclamation points.
July 22 - The State Constitutional Convention meets at Jefferson City.
July 24 Gen. Pope, on the steamer White Cloud, destroys ferryboats at several points on the Missouri. He has 200 United States soldiers aboard. At Blue Mills Landing he is attacked by Jackson County Confederates, who are dispersed by artillery.
July 30 The Convention declares the offices of governor and lieutenant-governor vacant and appoints Hamilton Gamble and W. P. Hall to those places.
July 31 - Benjan1in Fry, of Green Township, having been
murdered in his orchard. Thos. McClain administers. Bond.
$50,000. Suspicion fell on one of his sons, Benjamin. who was
apprehended and indicted; but having escaped was never brought
to trial. His wife, Eliza, survived him.
Children:
1. Carter Fry
2. Henry Fry
3. Mrs. Biggerstaff
4. M. S. Fry
5. Mrs. A. Anderson
6. Mrs. I. N. Brockman
7. Benj. Fry, Jr.
8. John K. Fry
9. William Fry
10. Mrs. C. Jones
AUGUST.
Aug. 3 - Gov. Gamble issues a proclamation to the people of Missouri. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1897, APRIL. 1093 DISTINGUISHED MEN.
I)l].TllS U14 I)lCTINGI7ISl{EI) MEN.
-lpril 1.3-Simpson Park (see) dies at Liberty. and is buried
at Platte City. Levi Hurst (see) dies the lith inst. at Ridgeley.
Saddler llutler died at Kansas City the 13th. and was buried at
\eston; he was born at Locl;p01t. N. Y.. August 21, 1.826; was
at one t.ime may-or of \eston, and was superintendent of the
furniture factory of that city. Clinton C0(l{Illl (see) died the
19th inst. at his home near 1la.tte City. and was buried in the
Platte City Cemetery. Jacob Baker (see) died the 6th.
.l[nil.1-I)r. H. Menifee Clark married Mary P. Tobbs.
April lbAt the interstate oratorical contest at Columbia,
Mo., Perle D. Decker. of Park College. won the highest honors.
April 18~CHI{IS. COLIIMBUS REDMAN died at Portland,
Orergoli. He was a. son of Rev. Vm. Redman, rst presiding elder
of this Methodist district, a11d was born at Franklin. Howard
County, Mo. July 31, 1827. He married, rst, Reb. Ferguson. and
settled at Platte City after the war. He engaged in the lumber
business at Tracy; bought and shipped apples; and built the
Phcenix Mills. His wife (lied December 15, 1871, leaving:
1, Mary L. Greggs; 2, Margaret 0. Coughlan; 3. R. C. Redvman;
4, E. A. Redman; 5, W. V. Redman. After the death of his wife,
Hr. Redman removed to Santa Clara, Cal., where he married, sec-
ond. Miss Elizabeth J. Ashby, who was born in Platte County. She
is the mother of: 6, C. C. Redman (ii). In 1880 Mr. Red-man re-
moved to Portland, Oregon,where he died. He was a distimgtlislied
architect, and erected many public buildings, as well as a large
number of private dwellings. He Was a nephew of Jas. R. Burck-
hartt, and a brother of Mrs. M-ollie Reeves.
April 19The Missouri River attains the height of 22:} feet
above low water. The melting snows above, with abundant rains
in this locality, put the Missouri over the low bottoms. and
stopped the railroads for a week. Mails came by the Rock Island
and the Maple Leaf roads. Platte River covered the l-ow bottoms,
was three feet on the turnpike West of the Platte City bridge, and
in places touched the rails of the Rock Island road at Tracy. But
little damage was done to farmers, as all the land became ready
for theplow in ample season. The Platte was highest April 25th.
POST-OFFICE CHANGES.
Eulla Turner, of Linkville, succeeds E. Slaughter. Ben
Smither, at New Market, succeeds James Hateld. Adam Glebb
is appointed for Tracy, a11d Theo. Lentz for Beverly.
--lpril 2bElder Riall, of the Camden Point Orphan S-chool,
gave his girls an outing, and, with the cadets of the Military
Institute, visited the Soldiers Home and Fort Leavelmworth.
The party numbered 61.
Measles and whooping-cough prevalent. but no deaths.
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| [view page] | 1862, NOV. 332 JAMES DAVIS.
JAMES DAVIS.
James Davis having died, Noah Beery administered.
Children:
I. MILTON DAVIS
II. EPHRAIM DAVIS
III. JAMES S. DAVIS, in Oregon.
IV. EMELINE DAVIS, married Allen Goodwin
V. HARRIET DAVIS, married James P. Denny, son of Robert and brother of Jeff. Denny. James P. died near Edgerton in Nov. 1891. He bore a good name, and possessed influence.
Children:
1. Artemesia Denny, b. in 1845; married Feb. 24, 1864, Benj. F. Clark, b. Feb. 15, 1845, son of Jos. Clark, of Edgerton, an elder in the Christian Church, and a man of pure life and of truth and justice. He came to Edgerton in 1882.
Children:
[a] Saraetta Clark, b. Feb. 14, 1866
[b] Ida M. Clark, b. May 1, 1868, married Aug. 27, 1883, A. J. Jennings, son of William;
[c] James P. Clark, b. Nov. 24, 1874
[d] John P. Clark
2. Sarah Denny, married 1st, Robert Lizer, son of Peter; 5 children; married 2nd, Richard Harrington. Children by Lizer:
[a] Effie Lizer
[b] Adelia Lizer
[c] Wilson Lizer
[d] Louisa Lizer
[e] Robert Lizer
Also 4 by Harrington.
3. Susan Denny, married 1st, Henry Edwards, dead. Children:
[a] Henry Edwards
She married second, Thos. Kennedy.
Children:
[b] Hattie Kennedy
4. Mary J. Denny, married Frank Edwards; 6 children
5. F. M. Denny, b. March 9, 1852; married Sept. 1, 1874, Annie Harsha, dr. of Andrew. Children:
[a] Ernest Denny
[b] Lizzie Denny
[c] Dallas Denny
[d] Frank Denny
[e] Fred Denny
6. James R. Denny, married Sept. 5, 1880, Maud E. Porter, daughter of Nic. Porter. Children:
[a] Claud Denny
[b] Jesse Denny
[c] Gertie Denny
[d] May Denny
7. William S. Denny, married Aug. 22, 1880, Luella Jennings, daughter of Joseph Jennings. Children:
[a] Myrtle Denny
[b] Alvis Denny
[c] Cleland Denny
[d] John Denny
[e] William Denny
8. George R. Denny, married Aug. 23, 1885, Emily Jennings, daughter of Joseph Jennings. She d. March 14, 1894, leaving [a] Stella Denny
9. Charles Denny, married Hettie Stone. Children:
[a] Perry Denny
10. John M. Denny, married 1st Hannah Ewell, b. in 1870; d. May 11, 1890, leaving [a] Hattie Denny [b] Kittie Denny
John M. married second, Rosa Vermillion, daughter of Marcus Vermillion.
VI. ARTEMESIA DAVIS, married C. C. Robbins of Kentucky.
JEPHTHAH MONTGOMERY
Nov. 5 - Jephthah Montgomery having died, James S. Owens administers. Bond, $6,000. He married December 21, 1841, Miranda Adams, born February 4, 1823, and died March 11, 1895, aged 72 years. They came to Platte in 1854. Children: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1881, JAN. 717 OFFICERS
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1878, SEPT 667 BANK FAILURE
II. FRED J. JACKSON
Minnie De May
1. Clemmie Jackson
Sept. 20 - Dr. G. W. Field, of New Market, buys the Smith Adams farm, two miles east of Platte City, and moves upon it.
Sept. 23 - The Farmers' National Bank of Platte City failed.
H. B. Cullum
Weston Saving Bank
Mastin Bank
Bank of the State of Missouri
Bank of St. Joseph (Burnes)
James N. Burnes
Bank of Missouri
Crisp
Sept. 30 - The late rise of the Missouri river washed in much land on the route from Beverly to the Missouri River bridge, and the Government and the Rock Island Railroad are rip-rapping the shore to prevent the river from breaking through the bottom east of the bridge.
Crisp and Sawyer.
Yellow fever at Vicksburg
Broken banks
Treasurer Gates
J. N. Burnes
OCTOBER
W. C. Wells
Rev. Chas. Babcock at Parkville
Oct. 12 - John M. Harris' house burned.
Rev. T. R. Valliant
Epicopal Church at Weston
REV. JOSEPH DEVLIN died [edit] |
| [view page] | 1896, JAN. 1047 BUSINESS MEN [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] | 1879, JAN. 671 OFFICERS
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1896, OCT. 1075 S. WOODSON
V. SARAH LEE GALBRAITH
VI. MALINDA JANE GALBRAITH
M. T. Snoderly
VII. FRANK J. GALBRAITH
Oct. 8 - Apples abundant and selling at 80 cents per barrel.
EX-GOV. SILAS WOODSON died at his home in St. Joseph.
Kentucky House of Representatives
State Constitutional Convention
Judge of Circuit Court
Judge Norton
1872 Governor of the State
Judge of the criminal court of Buchanan County
Judge R. E. Culver
Rev. M. L. Gray
Free Silver Democracy
red-letter day
Bryan clubs of the county
Senator Cockrill
John H. Atwood
JOHN JACKSON'S FAMILY
Elizabeth Croswell
I. JANE JACKSON
David Layson
II. JOHN JACKSON
Sallie Freeze
Alexander Freeze
III. SARAH JACKSON
F. Walker
IV. ANNA JACKSON
William E. Oliver
1. Kate Oliver
John Mitchell
Edgar Mitchell
Jessie Mitchell
2. Bettie Oliver
Hon. Arch. Woodson
Lorene Woodson
Arch. Woodson
Helen Woodson [edit] |
| [view page] | 1878, APRIL. 658 COUNTY FINANCES.
The Platte County Agricultural, Mechanical, and Stock
Association formed, and 100 members, at $25 each, take $2,500
stock. F. M. McCorn1iek was chosen president, and A. L. Smith
secretary.
.4pri/I 15The new mail route from Platte City to Smith
ville by way of Hampton and Lrinkville.
Weston has expend-ed o-n public schools, since Septen1ber 1,
1876, the sum- of $4,226.39.
The Land:-m.mk is bitter on W. M. Paxton and J. S. Duncan
for their opposition to the Ring.
April ;?0The State Supreme Court enjoins the county court
from issuing co11nty b0ndSl for the $60,000 voted for the railroad
from Weston t-o New Market, on the grounds that two-thirds of all
the voters did not vote for bonds.
Platte City has- collected revenue, $2,348.04; paid out,
including $1,300 on the Britton deabt, $1,890.21.
State schosol moneys paid to Platte County, $4,391.33.
J os. E. Merrynnan removes to St. Louis.
Temperance Alliance formed by the children of Platte City;
W. C. Vells president.
Apr/ll B. Anderson lectures on Persecution in the
Netherlands.
J. .Ionro-e C-ockrill buys the Pitt farm, lying south of Platte
City.
April 26-Dr. J. A. Canipibell & Son open a drug store in
Parkville.
TopicsThurston-s agonies. The Lmzclmculos diatribes on
Paxton, Duncan, and others. The European war ended. Tem-
perance. Bal;ers open saloon, running witho11t license. The
pleasant opening spring.
MAY.
COUNTY FINANCES.
Total receipts. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$52,000.11
(fasli in treasilry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,241.43 $69,241.54
Ordinary expenses. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18,160.13
Balance intreasury in 1878. . . . . . . . . . . . 9,028.51 27,188.64
Applied to interest and debt. . . . . . . . . . . $42,052.90
Ea-penl~itzucs in Detail.
Elections. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $ 1.00
School Cmnniissioiier (Bowen).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 35.00
County Judge (Owens). . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 99.80
County Clerk (Chinn).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,851.81
(iI(l1ii Clerk IValler).. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 494.75
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| [view page] | 1871, MAY. 509 EXCURSION
May 27 - The C. & S. W. Railway has been completed to Cameron, and by the kindness of S. C. Woodson, the children of Platte City were treated to an excursion to Cameron. The cars were packed, hilarity prevailed, no accident occured, and all were delighted.
JUNE
June 1 - County court borrows $8,000 of School Funds, at 10 per cent interest.
The first sale of lots in Edgerton.
June 2 - The last issue of the Reveille; it is consolidated with the Landmark, and Park and McCluer are editors.
Strawberry and ice cream festival at the court-house, to raise money to buy a Methodist parsonage.
June 6 - L. Shepard issued his first Ventilator.
charging extravagance and corruption on the county court and officers
June 10 - Tournament at New Market. Jas. Dean and Geo. Cartwright were victors, Laura Duty was Queen of Beauty, and Ellen Dean was Queen of Love.
June 11 - The corner-stone of the Catholic church at Platte City laid by Bishop Hogan.
Two daily mails at Platte City.
The new railroads kill much stock and produce litigation.
The county borrows $20,000 of Platte Savings Institution to meet the July interest on bonds.
It is said $30,000 have been raised for the Orphan School, of which $20,000 is for permanent fund.
June 27 - Daughters' College Commencement exercises. Graduates: Helen Cockrill, Mollie Darnall, M. J. Holland. The address was made by N. B. Anderson, and the diplomas presented by Rev. T. P. Haley.
Corn is promising. Jeff J. Park's house, five miles east of Platte City, is complete. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1870, DEC. .500 G. ROBERTS.
GEORGE ROBERTS.
Dec. 8(reo~1-ge Roberts died at Parkville. aged 50. He n1a1--
ried Elizabeth Harris. daughter of John and sister of Norman.
She survived him. and administered. giving bond for $5,000.
She died in May, 1872. He was a merchant in Parkville, partner
of A. J. Goodyear. and possessed sound judgment and business
ability. Children:
I. ELVIRA (ELZIE) ROBERTS, 1nd lst, Feb. 3, 1867, Capt. V.
H. McPil;e. of the Confederate army, b. in Buchanan
County March 12, 1838; d. at Spring Hill, Kansas, April 27,
1877, leaving a daughter. Lizzie McPil:e. His remains.
Were brought back to Parkville for interment. Mrs.
McPil(e married second, Nov. :30. 1881, Villian1 J. Fulton, b. in New
Jersey Nov. 10. 1832. They live in Parkville. He is a large
real esta.te proprietor, and was owner of all the stock of
the Parkville Bank. He is enterprising and energetic. and
rea.dv to take hold of any undertaking that oers a prot.
He is Well educated, and has the polish of a. gentleman. He
has succeeded in his business ventures, and is wealthy-
By his rst wife, he had:
1. James Fultcm. who was postmaster at Par-kville.
H. MARY E. ROBERTS, md Jan. 29. 1873. Dr. IV. G. Scott.
HI. PAULINA A. ROBERTS. 1nd a Rhodes.
IV. GEO. WYLIE ROBERTS.
V. JENNIE ROBERTS.
JAMES L. BROWN.
Dec. .I6Jan1es L. Brown having died. his Widow adminis-
tered. Bond. $20,000. He married Rebecca Weaver. and they
came from Tennessee in 1838. settling three miles north of Platte
City. He was a. brother of Gideon L. Brown. of the northern part
of the county. Children:
I. A.DR.EW L. BRO\.. b. Jan. 9, 183:}: 1nd Nov. 16. 1865,
Missouri Evans. But he n1d 1st. Sarah J. Havs. by whovm
he had 2 children:
1. -frznzcs S. Brmrn. md Feb. 2. 1894. Ella Cook. (1. in
Sept. .1895.
2. Mollie I~.rm0n. n1d John Roy.
By second wife (Evans):
3. HarrI/ Brrmfn. 4. .{hn(r. 3. -Tumh. 0. John.
T. I/m(i... 1). Sept. 2. 1877. 8. Ln .l[aI/.
IT. .LaRG.REI BROWN. md Thos. .. Snodd). Children:
1. I-Jlisulmz Snorlrl1/. m(l Jas, Pennington.
Ill. JACOB BR )\N. killed by N. R. Green. Ho md Jane Don-
nr-lly. (h:
1. Jmnc.s- Ed. Brown.
2. Julrir lfrmrn. n1d John Broxvn. a gr:Inlso11 of Grid. L.
[V. -l.A.F. L. IROVI. b. Oct. 5. 1845. ml Feb. 8. 1866, Jos. E.
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| [view page] | 1881, SEPT. 737 W. TRIPLETT
5. James H. Lovelady
Ella Judy
6. R. E. Lovelady
Kate Kennedy
II. CYNTHIA NEWBY
III. ELIZA NEWBY
William Pryor
IV. MITCHELL NEWBY
Mrs. Nancy Lovelady
V. HENRY NEWBY
VI. JERRY NEWBY
Martha Dye
1. Nathan Newby
2. Cora Newby
VII. ALRED D. NEWBY
Adelia Lykins
VIII. MERITT L. NEWBY
Sept. 20 - Park College opened with largely increased attendance.
John M. Railey is sojourning in Montana for his health.
CAPT. WILLIAM TRIPLETT
Captain William Triplett died two miles north of Platte City.
Hedgeman Triplett, Franklin County, Ky
John Triplett, Virginia
Nancy Popham
Job Popham, Culpeper County, Va
Sir Humphrey Popham
Diana Balew
John Balew
Society of Old People
Whigs, Legislature in Platte
I. JOSEPH WARREN TRIPLETT
II. GEO. W. TRIPLETT
III. ELIZABETH V. TRIPLETT
IV. REMUS TRIPLETT
V. C. BLACK TRIPLETT, killed in the war
Sept. 26 - Mrs. C. B. Hawley leaves Platte City with her family to rejoin her husband at Albuquerque, N. M. He married [edit] |
| [view page] | 1894, DEC. 1024 THE LOWMILLERS.
I. AMOS B. LOWMILLER, b. June 19. 1842; married Mary A. Guchall, in Ohio. Children:
1. Lottie E. Lowmiller, married Dec. 25, 1890, William Bright. (see)
2. Willis S. Lowmiller, married Oct. 21, 1896, Fannie Jacks.
3. David E. Lowmiller
4. Belton Lowmiller
5. Viola Lowmiller
6. Dora Lowmiller, married Oct. 21, 1896, Enos Hon
7. John Lowmiller
II. JACOB LOWMILLER, married Annie McDonald. Children: 1. Ernest Lowmiller
III. ERASTUS LOWMILLER, married Jennie McGuffin
Mr. Joshua Lowmiller married 3rd, Sarah Sawvell, sister of Rebecca, and had:
IV. SAMUEL LOWMILLER, married Dec. 24, 1883, Louisa Fox, dr. of William Fox, of Longpoint. They live in Wyandotte.
V. JESSE LOWMILER, b. Feb. 2, 1855; married Oct. 30, 1889, Jennie Kimbro, dr. of A. J.
VI. SARAH E. LOWMILLER, married Oct. 30, 1889, Thos. Powell, of Kansas City.
THE WAGLE FAMILY
John Wagle and Mary, his wife, were the ancestors. They lived in North Carolina. Their son, John Wagle (ii), was born in North Carolina October 9, 1751; died July 28, 1815; married March 17, 1778, Jemima Todd, sister of Joseph Todd (i). (See.) She was born in North Carolina January 19, 1759; died April 30, 1850. Their children:
I. MARY WAGLE, b. July 3, 1781; married Dec. 15, 1803, Jesse Cox. Children:
1. Martin Cox
2. Thomas Cox
3. Isaac Cox
4. Elizabeth Cox
5. Jemima Cox
II. DR. LEWIS WAGLE, b. July 10, 1800; married Charlotte Kelly, b. in Madison County, Ky., Nov. 18, 1808; d. in Platte May 25, 1878; came in 1857. Children:
1. John Wagle (iv), b. June 29, 1829; married Feb. 25, 1863, Laurie Heath, dr. of John. Mr. Wagle served in the militia during the war.
Children:
[a] Mary Wagle, b. in 1869;
[b] Henry C. Wagle, married Dec. 15, 1895, Agnes Sodeman
2. Emily J. Wagle, b. March 16, 1832, in Estill Co., Ky.; married Jan. 21, 1851, Joseph Wilson (ii), b. June 4, 1831, son of Jos. Wilson (i), b. in 1808, and Catherine Henry, b. in 1808; d. in 1850.
Served in Co. F., Capt. Carrington's Enrolled Militia. Children:
[a] Joseph Wilson (iii), b. March 3, 1852; married Jan. 1, 1879, Jane Spencer. Children: [1] Mattie Wilson, [2] Leslie Wilson, [3] Elsie Wilson, [4] Spencer Wilson, [5] Elizabeth Wilson, b. Aug. 31, 1856; d. Jan. 10, 1896; [e] Lewis Wilson, b. Feb. 22, 1859; [edit] |
| [view page] | 1851, OCT. 142 THE JETERS.
Floersh
indicted for murder
venue to Clay
elected to Legislature in 1848
voted for the Jackson resolutions
Hall L. Wilkerson was born in Knox County, Tennessee, Aug. 8, 1809; d. Oct. 20, 1851; married Oct. 11, 1835, Elizabeth Cannon, b. Dec. 12, 1812; d. Aug. 23, 1859. She was a sister of Alex. E. Cannon, the first lawyer that came to Platte.
I. LEONIDAS JACKSON WILKERSON
Jennie Gabbert
George Gabbert
1. Nora Wilkerson, b. Oct. 26, 1865; married Dec. 4, 1886, Jac. A. Miller
2. Priscilla Wilkerson, b. Aug. 3, 1869; married Emil Sydon
3. Eva Wilkerson, b. May 12, 1871
II. WILLIAM WILKERSON, b. Jan. 6, 1843; married Sallie Patton, dr. of M. M. Patton
1. Rosa Wilkerson
2. Mary Wilkerson
3. Birdie Wilkerson
III. JAS. C. WILKERSON, b. June 8, 1846; married in 1877, Amanda Logan, dr. of Columbus Logan
1. Okal. Wilkerson
2. Myrtle Wilkerson
HIRAM JETER
I. OLIVE A. JETER, married Jan. 25, 1859, M. Harrington
II. LITTLETON JETER
III. WILLIS JETER
IV. TURNER JETER
V. SARAH J. JETER
VI. AMANDA JETER, married J. T. Carson
VII. MARGARET JETER
VIII. JAMES N. JETER
IX. ANDREW J. JETER, married Aug. 26, 1869, Mary R. Middleton
X. COLUMBIA A. JETER
XI. MARTHA JETER
XII. MARY FRANCIS JETER [edit] |
| [view page] | Cl
I).- TA .
-l[ur(h .3b(,o1ig1ess divides the new i(lllI()l into two parts.
The northern (lepartiiieiit is ealled the l)istli(t of Louisiana. and
is attached to Indiana. of \lll(ll tien. \. II. lI:tlrism1 is goveriim.
.l[ug/ 1/;I.ewis and (,la1l, with 28 men, start from their
camp opposite the mouth of the .lissouii. on their expedition to
the la(-itie. On their 1et11111. they 1-eat-li St. Louis Septeinher
23, 1806.
1805.
By at-t of (ongress the I)ist1-it-t of Louisiana l)((0lll(,S the
Territory of Louisiana. and James \illinsm is appointed the
first governor.
1807.
.Ie1iwethe1 Louis is governor of the Ie1-1-itory of Louisiana.
1808.
The Missouri Fur (o1npanV is o1;1ani7.ed at St. Louis by the
(houteaus and others.
1809.
The .l[i.sso1Iii (}r1.:ette issued at St. Louis by -Ios. (ha1less.
1810.
Benjamin Howard. Goe111o1 of Missoiiri.
Pioneers oec-iipy the Boonsliek lands. The United States
census shows the population of Missouri, 20845.
1812.
-[l(II(.;CO11g1(SS -l1anges the name of the Te11-ito1"v of Louis-
iana to the T(l1lf0I) of Missouri, the change to take etfetft Decem-
her 7. 1812.
1813.
Villian1 (.la1l;. (loe1no1 of Blissouri.
1810.
The stealners E.1-prwlition, Captain (,rai,:, Jcffer.90n, (aptain
()ut. and the R. .l[. -]07I)I.S())I, Captain Colfax. with nine keel-
boats. left St. Louis J11ne 21. 011 the long. arduous. a11d perilous
vova;1e to the mouth of the Yellowstone. to ascertain the [)l2l(~
ticability of navigating the Missouri. Ax-(-oiiipaiiyiiig the voy-
agers was part of the 5th II. S. Infant1), under eoinniand of
Colonel ("ll:lIllI)PlS. The Jm-son sank at (ote-Saus-des-Sans.
Smith (alve1-t. then :1. lad. was errand-hov on the steamer I~..rpedi-
timz. At ("ow Island. the winter of 1810-20 was passed. In the
spring. the steamers ascended the Missouri to (mineil Bltiffs. and
here yoiing (alvert was detailed with a part) to emistruet Fort
Atkinson.
The erew preferred to winter at (ow Island. opposite Iatan.
because some eahins were found there. left by (aptain .lartin. .
r-ow. found on the island. douhtless left by (aptain Nlartin. gave
it the name of (ow Island. John (. .I-Po). late of I"msas titv.
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| [view page] | 1851, FEB. 129 THE TODDS
17. 1778. John Wagle. b. in North Caroline Ocotber 9, 1751. He was a son of John and Mary Wagle. John and Jemima were progenitors of the Platte County family of that name, and will be noticed.
II. JOSEPH TODD (i)
Was b. in Pennsylvania about 1748. He married Ann Crose, a German lady, and, after residing a time in Rowan Co., N. C., removed to Hardin CO., Ky., and thence to Madison Co., Ky. In 1817 he pressed forward to Howard Co., Mo. Here most of his children remained. We will name his 13 children, reserving full notices for those who came to Platet:
I. THOMAS TODD, live and died in Howard
II. ISAIAH TODD, went to St. Louis Co.
III. ELISHA TODD, lived in Clay
IV. DAVIS TODD, lived in Howard
V. JONATHAN TODD, was killed by Indians
VI. LEVI TODD, lived in Howard
VII. JESSE TODD, lived in Clay
VIII. JOSEPH TODD, came to Platte
IX. NANCY TODD, married a Murphy, and went to St. Louis Co.
X. SUSAN TODD, married a McCrea, and went to Illinois
XI. BETSY TODD, married Burnan, and lived in Howard
XII. PHOEBE TODD, married John Wagle, perhaps a cousin
XIII. MAJ. WILLIAM TODD, came to Platte
Joseph and Vi11iam were the only sons that eame to Platte-
We will therefore notice them only:
I. JOSEPH TODD (i)
b. Rowan Co., North Carolina November 4, 1777; d. in Platte February 17, 1851; married in Madison County, Ky., Cynthia Williams, dr. of Jarret Williams, of Jefferson County, Ky. She d. in Platte June 27, 1870, aged 89. The marriage took place about 1803.
1817 family came in wagons to Boonslick Country of Missouri
1823 pressed forward to Clay
homestead was one mile east of the site of Barry
Robert Cain, established a sugar camp at the mouth of the creek, still known as Todd's creek.
Children:
9. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1848, MAY. 103 GEO. K. MITCHELL.
[b] Thos. M. Cockrill
[c] John Cockrill
VII. SARAH E. HERNDON, married E. S. Dalton
1. Mary Dalton
2. Harry Dalton
3. Robt. L. Dalton, married Effie Smith
4. William Dalton
5. Junior Dalton
GEO. K. MITCHELL, married Elizabeth Walls
May 6 - His estate was placed in charge of Mitchell & Collins.
I. NANCY, married a Walker
II. MADISON W. MITCHELL, married Mary M. Guthrie, dr. of William Guthrie
1. Thomas A. Mitchell, married Jennie McKinnin
[a] John M. Mitchell
[b] Thomas F. Mitchell
[c] Hugh C. Mitchell
[d] Maud E. Mitchell
[e] Harry F. Mitchell
2. Oscar B. Mitchell, married Emma Benner
[a] Ida Ruth Mitchell
[b] Chas. D. Mitchell
3. William W. Mitchell
Geo. K. Mitchell left 3 sons in Kentucky
1. Geo. B. Mitchell
2. Jas. W. Mitchell
3. William Mitchell
CAMDEN POINT FEMALE ACADEMY
Hon. Willaim M. Kincaid
1. John C. Bywaters
2. Ed. P. Duncan
3. John Freeland
4. Jona F. Forbis
5. John W. Forbis
6. Alf. Jacks
7. Hiram Jeter
8. W. M. Kincaid
9. W. M. Paxton
10. A. L. Perrin
11. A. P. Reed
12. Phinehas Skinner
May. 20 - The county court appropriated $100 to buy a money safe.
JUNE
June 5 - James H. Biggs' estate administered on by J. P. Thompson. Bond $1,000.
SAM'L R. HUGHES
Sam'l R. Hughes' estate administered on by Smith Calvert. Bond, $2,000. Mr. Hughes was the only son of Judge M. M. Hughes [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] | 1892, OCT. 975 COONS FAMILY
Catherine Gaines
I. MARY C. COONS
William Kimsey
F. M. McCormick
II. SUSAN E. COONS
R. G. Daniel
III. SOPHRONIA COONS
G. H. Hatton
IV. JOHN COONS
V. JOSEPHINE COONS
Joel Denton
VI. THORNTON COONS
Anna Srite
J. F. Coons
Clarissa C. Eddleston, of Kansas
VII. EMMA COONS
John O. Yates
VIII. H. NEWTON COONS
IX. JOS. L. COONS
Bettie Moore
X. ANNIE COONS
W. T. Brightwell
XI. NELLIE M. COONS
David A. Link
XII. NORA E. COONS
XIII. WALTER T. COONS
XIV. CLAIRBORN F. COONS
Prof. Broadus opens the Military Institute at Camden Point.
Hon. A. M. Dockery
Platte City
Oct. 10 - Fine rains do good service for wheat.
Colonel Sobieski
Platte City
prohibition
J. S. Duncan's house, near Dearborn, burned.
D. D. Burnes
Candidate for congress
New Market
Missouri River
Judge E. H. Norton
Joplin, MO
Mrs. W. F. Norton
Mrs. Pres. Norton
Mrs. Carmack
Oct. 17 - Medical Society met at Weston
George Crowther
Republican candidate for Congress
Platte City [edit] |
| [view page] | 1889, MAY. 900 THE ARMSTRONGS.
IV. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, lived at Oberlin, Kansas, now in
Omaha; married Louise Hosp.
After the death of his first wife. C. P. Armstrong married. second, Sept. 28, 1865, Pauline (Lena) Baughman nee Harlan. born Sept. 7, 1840; died September 2, 1877. She was the Widow of Harlan Baughman. who went south in the war and never returned. By her he had:
V. LULA ARMSTRONG, b. June 13. 1866; married Madison Frazier.
Children:
1. Harlan Frazier
2. Windle Frazier
Mr. C. P. Armstrong married. third. December 24, 1878, Miss Maggie McInturf. by whom he had:
VI. PERRY ARMSTRONG
VII. NANNIE ARJlLS=TRO1G.
Mrs. Maggie Armstrong, the widow, has married again. in Buchanan County.
May 10 - Sanders McComas succeeds Mrs. A. Beaumont as postmaster at Platte City.
The Australian ballot is used in cities of 5,000 people and over.
May 25 - W. M. Paxton brings his miscellaneous library to
his office. and offers it, with his papers and magazines. for public
use, but Platte City had no use for a reading-room.
A new floral hall is going up on the fair grounds.
July 30 - The Knights of Belt Commandery observe Ascension Day by a parade and excursion to Camden Point. E. J. Miller's, and J. S. Brasfield's. W. T. -Jenkins was chosen E. C.
A change of administration from Democratic to Republican
brings about a change of postmasters. Platte City exchanges
Beaumont for McComas; Weston gets T. C. Magers. Farley gets
Z. Carpenter. Parkville gets John Fulton. Tracy gets J. J. Clements. Edgerton gets Nancy Newman. Ridgely gets H. Denman.
Park College has expended the past year. for college buildings. $22,000, and for other purposes, $82,000.
JUNE
GRADUATES
At Park College: E. Allen Boyd, Eugene F. Brown, Fred L. Benedict, Frank L. Brown, Bruce W. Cornmiller, G. K. White McGee, Malcolm H. McLeod, W. C. Harris, Joseph E. McAfee, Fred W. McClusky, Francis Runders, Luther M. Scroggs, Harry M. Shields, J. Miller Smith, Elsie J. Bates, Lutie A. Christian, Mary J. Coffland, Mary F. Darlington, Mattie De Tarr, Susan A. Doty, Clara B. Hastings, M. Sylvia McQuitty, Jeanie M. McRuer, Ida M. Muer, Agnes L. Reed, Adeline L. Tingley, McGee was valedictorian. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1863, SEPT. 348 JOS. KURTZ.
3. Ella Wlzitc, b. Feb. 24, 1852; md June 9, 1874, Wa1e S.
Carey, b. Feb. 1, 1842. Children: [0] Ethel; [0] Kate.
A party of Redlegs" robbed the house of W. J. Norris, near
Weston.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1Gen. R. Curtis is i11 command a.t Fort Leavenworth.
Sept. 5The Argus Went south, and was occasionally printed
in camp, by the Yiseleys. There has been no paper in Weston,
except the Sentinel. Ha.rry Hutchinson resumes the publication
of the .1tIu.s, at Platte City. It is a small 5-column paper, and its
tone is disci-eetyet it is Democratic in politics, and leans to the
South. E
Howell Jenkins opens a drug store in Platte City.
Sept. 7A public meeting at the courth~ouse denounces
Quantrell and secession.
JOSEPH KURTZ, SR.
Joseph Kurtz, S11, was born January 24, 1813, in V1irtem-
berg, Crerinany, and died in \est~on December 19, 1896. He was
a son of Carl Kurtz, born January 28, 1774, and of Marie Kessler,
born December 6, 1778, dr. of Joseph. J os. Kurtz, Sr., married
April 27 , 1841, in Crermany, Victoria Grace Noll, born December
21, 1819, and died July 9, 1889. He was a cooper by trade, and
came to America in 1847, landing at New Orleans. In 1848 he
eame to Weston. Children:
I. GEBHART, b. in 1842; single; was a Federal soldier through-
out the war, lost an arm in the service, and was in many
noted battles. After his return, he kept a bookstore in
Weston, but is now at Kansas City.
11. CHARLES B. KURTZ, b. in 1844, is a. handsome, intelligent
and chivalrous gentleman, fond of music and the society
of ladies. He was postmaster at Platte City for a number
of years. He now resides in Kansas City, engaged in the
real estate business.
HI. ANDI{E\ KURTZ, b. Nov. 28. 1846; 1nd March 3, 1874,
Mattie A. Howard. (1. in July, 1895. dr. of Dr. J. B. Howard.
late of St. Joseph. He is proprietor of the Kansas City
Carriage and Vagon Works. Children:
1. Lm,r/hon Imt.:. b. Dec. 18. 1875.
2. Jluriv, 1. April 8, 1878. 3. Paul .11., b. llay 26. 18. 5.
4. ].oui.w, 1). Jan. 211. 1892.
l. J(){F.Ill M. Kl.RlZ. m(l May 18. 1880, Jennie Cleniings. dr.
of G. F. ll1e live in Garrison. Kansas.
. IIOS. I{ll{IZ. md W111. Alders. VI. l.OlIS. KURTZ.
II. .I. RY KlR.T7.. is a sister in the convent of St. Louis.
The family. except Amlrew. are Caitliolics.
J
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| [view page] | 1857, MAY. 238 I-IUMPHREY SMITH.
of George, a German. They immediately settled in Pla.tte County,
and by industry acquired a. large and Valuable fa.r1n. Mrs. Eckert
died in December, 1876, leaving:
I. GEORGE H. ECKERT, b. near Parkville Jan. 21, 1858; md
March 11, 1880, Eva Renner, dr. of Adam. C11:
1. Emma Eckert. 2. L172:/ie E0/cert.
The family belong to the German M. E. Church.
II. MARY L. ECKER-T, md Feb. 27, 1877, Peter W. Klamm, b.
in lov., 1852, son of John. Children:
1. G60. P. Klammz. 2. W/2giv11.ia.
III. AMELIA, md April 22, 1880, John P. Klamm.
IV. ELIZ. C. ECKERT. Y. WILLIAM. VI. MAGDALEl.
VII. JACOB.
H UMPHREY SMITH.
Humphrey Smith died in May, 1857. He was born in New
Jersey February 17, 17 7 4. His father was Abraham Smith, Who
was of -German parentage. The family came to New Jersey in
1714. His mother was a Davenport. He married, in 1803, Nancy
Walker, who Wa.s born in 17 83, and died in 1855. On account of
his outspoken anti-slavery sentiments, he was called Yankee
Smith. In 1822 he came west with his family, and settled on the
creek in Clay County, Mo.. called from him, Smiths Fork of the
Platte. Here. at a point where the creek breaks over a ledge of
rocks. he built. of round, unhewn white-oak logs. a. small mill for
corn, run by a. utter wheel. At that time there was no grist-
mill in Clay, except Tillerys horse-mill. The stones were cut
from lost rock, and were small. A few years later Mr. Smith
cut out :1..:}:j,--foot pair of stones, from lost rock, a.nd a.dded bolts.
For ten years these mills afforded meal and our for the county.
Mr. Smith. about 1827. laid off a. small town. which was called
Smitliville. His good sense. energy. and independence gave name
and reputation to the neighborhood. Children:
I. I)(f)CTOR SMITH. b. in 1806; d. in 1856.
II. ERA STlS SMITH (il. b. in 1808; d. in 1855.
IH. GEO. SMITH. b. in 1811. living: 111d 1st. in 1834, Miss Brown.
(1. in Platte in 1839. He married second. in 1840. Miss Shelton.
Live in Kansas.
IV. (-.L.I. SMITH. b. Dec. 2:32. 1813. living in Kansas City; md
1st. in 1840. Agnes Jordan. (1. iii 1884. He was a nierchaut
in. Smithville; removed in 1802 to Jpffersoii County. Kas..
and in 1882 to Kansas City. Mo. He is 0 feet 2 int-hes tall.
handsome and intelli;.e11t. He t1aersed Platte (ouuty in
the early ears of 182. to 1837. when :1 tentless Wilderness.
Chil(lI-en:
l. Eru.;fI1.s (l.
2. Hmnj/. :1 representative in the State Legislature from
Kansas City.
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| [view page] | 1873, JAN 536 BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, JUNE. 756 THE CALVERTS.
III. SALLIE C. CALVERT, b. March 9, 1834; dead; md May
20. 1851. H. B. C. Harris, M.D., b. Feb. 3, 1845; living in 1896.
Children:
1. Rebecca Harris, md Spender Bane. They live in St. Joseph.
2. Hiram Harris. md Dec. 20, 1876, Bettie Fauntleroy.
Children: [a]Frank Harris
3. Mattie Harris, md Jesse Roach.
4. Kate Harris.
5. James Harris
IV. MINNIE CALVERT. b. Feb. 13, 1836.
V. BETTIE W. CALVERT, b. June 4, 1838; dead; md Dec. 3,
1857. Frank M. Calvert. (See) Children:
1. Howard Calvert (ii), md Fannie Zerkle.
2. Frank (i), md Lou White.
3. Holt Calvert, went west.
Bettie married second, Feb. 10, 1870. B. B. Pryor. Children:
4. Minnie Pryor
5. James Pryor
6. Ben Pryor
VI. HOLT CALVERT, b. Feb. 28, 1841; dead; md Belle Chambers. Children:
1. Geo. C. Calvert. md April 19, 1891, Hattie Noland.
VII. JENNIE D. CALVERT, b. March 25, 1843; md Bert Stan1ey. (See) Children:
1. Charles L. Stanley. 2. Cora Stanley
VIII. JOHN L. CALVERT, b. Feb. 8. 1845; md Oct. 15, 1884,
Mrs. Mary (Hinkley) Morton. Children:
1. Gus. Calvert. 2. A babe.
IX. ANNIE M. CALVERT, b. Feb. 3, 1847.
X. EMMA CALVERT, b. Dec. 3, 1848; dead; md Jos. Thorp.
(hildrenz
1. Henry Tlzorp. 2. Calrert Tharp.
XI. ANDREW J. CALVERT. b. Oct. 13. 1850; md Kate Elley.
b. Dec. 10. 1852, dr. of R. P. S. Elle). (See) Children:
1. Kent (girl). 2. Robert Calvert. 3. Matti-e. 4. Judi;/.
XII. ALICE B. CALVERT, b. Jan. 11. 1853; Ind Ac. Zerkle. Children:
1. Len(1.ZerI.Ie. 2. llaud. Leui.s.
XIII. WILLIAM B. CALVERT. b. Jan. 8. 1855; md Oct. 24, 1883,
Norzi (}:Lbbert. dr. of Wn1.. b. Dec. 2. 1861. Children:
1. Len-i.~ (rtlrert 2. Fannze. 3. TVilIir1m.
VII. BEN CALVERT
Was in some way connected with Lewis and Smith Calvert. He lived in Platte City before the war. Of his children:
1. Jesse, of the Landmark, married first, July 12, 1882, Minnie Day. She died, leaving a son, and Jesse married second, June 6, 1894, Mrs. Lizzie Cornelius, nee Geyer; 2. Sallie Calvert, who died single; 3. Jennie Calvert, who married a McAtee.
June 14 - Fred Krause is building a fine residence on Lot 12, Block 29, Platte City. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1878, JAN. 651 THE DUNCANS
1. Ben Duncan
Eliza Whittock
Mollie A. Duncan
Andrew M. Cox
Bertie Cox
A. F. Neff
James H. Cox
Sallie Cox
William F. Cox
Maggie Cox
E. Jane Duncan
James H. Wingo
Sarah L. Wingo
Marry Ann Wingo
Thomas H. Wingo
Joseph Duncan
Laura McMillan
David McMillan
Lillie Duncan
Joseph Duncan
Winnie Duncan
John Duncan
Susan Margaret Duncan
E. Frank Wingo
Helen Wingo
Arthur Wingo
Mary J. Wingo
Winnie Wingo
John Wingo
Thomas B. Duncan
Bettie Ecton
Thomas B. Ecton
James T. Duncan
Ellen Hazle Duncan
Amanda Duncan
A. Sidney Winston
Joseph Winston
Harry Winston
Bessie Winston
John Winston
Cora Winston
Jack Winston
II. JOSEPH DUNCAN (ii)
Amanda Clardy
G. C. Clardy
III. MARTHA JANE
John M. Thatcher
THE BRECKENRIDGES
Mrs. Matthew Duncan
Alexander Breckenridge (iii)
I. JAMES BRECKENRIDGE
II. ALEXANDER JAMES BRECKENRIDGE (iv)
Elmore Breckenridge
III. JOHN BRECKENRIDGE
Polly Duncan
James Duncan
Matthew Duncan
IV. ROBERT BRECKENRIDGE
V. EDELINE (LINA) BRECKENRIDGE
J. E. Merryman
W. O. Oldham
Farmers' National Bank
R. W. Bywaters
R. T. Darnall [edit] |