Annals of Platte County, Missouri

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1871, DEC 518 THE GILBERTS. 2. Cyrus H., b. Dec. 23, 1875 IV. WILLIAM WOODS GILBERT, b. Feb. 25, 1842; married Nov. 2, 1864, Mollie Taylor. Children: 1. Arlington Gilbert 2. Eula Gilbert 3. Winnogena Gilbert V. BEN WOOD GILBERT, b. April 26, 1846; d. Aug. 9, 1878; married Nov. 2, 1875, Belle Armstrong (Miller), daughter of C. P. Mrs. Gilbert survived her husband, and married second, S. F. Goodson, of Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Gilbert was deputy county clerk, and was literary in his tastes and convivial in his habits. VI. CELESTIA GILBERT, b. Aug. 26, 1848; married Oct. 20, 1869, Hector Lithgow. Children: 1. Ella Lithgow, b. Feb. 1, 1871 2. Frank Lithgow, b. March 18, 1873 VII. THOMSON A. GILBERT, b. July 26, 1851; married Nov. 2, 1875, Ella Story, b. March 15, 1855, daughter of Capt. G. S. Story. Children: 1. Leta Gilbert, b. Aug. 31, 1876 2. Waller Gilbert, b. Dec. 4, 1878 Mr. Gilbert is a handsome and military-looking gentleman. He spent several years in Utah; had the experiences of a Western merchant, was agent for the K. C., St. J. & C. B. Railroad at Weston, and is now living at St. Joseph. He takes delight in Masonry, and other occult orders. Dec. 4 - William C. Wells licensed as an attorney. Dec. 6 - The Legislature met. The "Soreheads" circulated a petition, which was largely signed, praying the Legislature for certain reforms. J. L McCluer sells his interest in the Landmark to N. B. Anderson. McCluer becomes agent for the Etna Insurance Company for the State of Kentucky, and removes to Louisville. Dec. 21 - The criminal costs bill of Platte County for the year 1871 was $9,130.68 - more than any other county in the State, except St. Louis. The announcement of this fact creates much dissatisfaction, and strengthens the "Sorehead" party. 1872 OFFICERS Governor, B. Gratz Brown; State Senator, Col. J. H. Birch (ii); Circuit Judge, P. Lucas; Circuit Attorney, J. G. Woods; Sheriff, G. W. Belt; Treasurer, R. T. Darnall; Superintendent of Schools, S. C. Woodson; Surveyor, W. V. Slone; Representatives, W. H. Ballard and R. P. C. Wilson; Circuit Clerk, F. M. Tufts; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; County Justices, Brasfield, Hamm, and Talbott; County Clerk, T. W. Park; Assessor, H. T. Hamm; Coroner, J. H. Chinn, Public Administrator, W. F. Yocum.