| [view page] | 1897, JAN. 1088 THOMPSON FAMILY.
I. MARTIN W. THOMPSON, lived in Nebraska..
11. PHLEM THOMPSON, died in Kansas.
111. POLLY THOMPSON, 1nd Wash. Groin; dead.
IV. JAMES B. THOMPSON, b. in Kentucky in 1823; md Ziba
Ussary, b. in Platte in 1848; d. July 30, 1896. She was a
daughter of Capt. Wm. Ussary. Children:
1. Wm. S. Thompson, b. April 4, 1861; 1nd Dec. 25, 1895,.
L-ouisa Sharp, dr. of Alfred.
2. Alice Ihompson, b. Oct. 4, 1862; 1nd Bruce Wilderson;,
5 children.
. Delbert, b. in 1866; si-ngle.
Riclzaird, b. in 1868; md Anna. Beck, dr. of Jacob. Oh:
[Ur] Adolph.
. James, b. in 1872; single. 6. Lula, single.
. Lyddie, md R. Moore. 8. Claude. 9. Jesse.
-I an 5- co
Jam. 8A. O. H.am.ilton, cashier of the Park Bank, Parlkville,
M0,, gives notice that the bank will be closed, and asks depositors
to withdraw their money.
J on. 12J . M. Serry, of St. J 0seph,Mo.,a Latter Day Morn1.on,
holds services at Farmers School-house.
M. W. Mitchell is, by a jury, found insane, .and E. W. Railey
is appointed his guardian.
Jtm. 18David A. Chesnut is elected president of the Fair
Association.
John Reed, near Ridgeley, killed a. bald eagle that measured
7:} feet from tip to tip.
J an. 1.9MRS. THERESA POSS d-ied at her home, opposite
Leavenworth, and on the 18th of February following, her h.usband,
Antone Poss, committed suicide. She was born in Germany
October 5, 1815; came to America; married Lentz, who
died, leaving one child, Theodore. She then married. September-
4. 1856, Antone Poss, born in Prussia July 19, 1817; came to
Platte in 1852, served in the Federal army throughout the war.
and was intense in his loyalty to the old ag. He left one chil-d,
Frank Poss, who inherits his farm. Mrs. Poss was an a.u~n.t of
.. Spinner.
The Supreme Court of the State atiirms the senten.ce at-ga-inst
Wat. Reed of .99 years iinprisonment for the murder of Win-n.
Reed immediatel surrendered himself at the State penitentiary,
but died March 1. 1897. of some acute disease of the bowels. His
reninins were brought home for burial. His estate had ailreaxdy
been :1(ln1i11ist-re(l on, and his personal property sold.
Jun. .3/I(%eo. W. Summers, meircliant of Parkville for a gen-
eration. aiiiimim-es that he will retire from business. His store-
haul been i\i(( robbed in the last montli.
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| [view page] | 1863, SEPT. 352 TIP GREEN.
Hr. T. A. Throckn1ortons rst wife, whom he married Feb-
ruary 13, 1860, was Mad. R. Redman.
TIP GREEN.
He was hung, as stated, September 26, 1863. Children: 1, John;
2, William; 3, Mary, md Jas. Cannon; 4, Nicholas R.; 5, Martin
B.; G, Stonewall T. Green. Tip was a nephew of Elisha Green.
ENROLLMENT.
Sept. 30Col. Moss, by E. H. Norton. a.cting adjutant, gives
notice to all able-bodied male citizens of Platte over 18 years and
under 45, to report their names for enrollment to Maj. John M.
Clark, at Platte City, Mo., on or before the 7th day of October,
1863.
OCTOBER.
THE SITUATION.
Oct. 1The Radicals are intensely indignant at the reign of
the Pawpaws in Platte. andcharge them with disloyalty. Col.
Moss. in a letter to Lieutenant-Governor Hall, defends them, and
vouches for their delity to the Union cause. The Se/ntmel and
the Atlas commend the new militia. The thieves of Leavenworth
are disappointed, and submit with a grow]. Their loyalty aside,
there can be no doubt the Pawpaws sa.ved Platte County from
thieves and murderers. who would soon have depopulated it.
Hundreds of families had left, and many more were preparing to
go. Many went to the Southern Army for safety.
Oct. 5Col. Jennison spoke in Weston, and was followed by
(301. J. N. Burnes. in a speech so radical that Jennison discarded it.
BUSINESS REVIVES IN PLATTE CITY.
Oct. 30Tl1e Pawpaws have possession of the county, and
the "Jayl1awkers" and Red-legs nd their occupation gone.
Stephen Johnston (ii). John Zarn, Perry Keith, and Fred Krause
resume business. and Howell Jenkins adds a. dry goods depart-
ment to his drug store.
The Atlas advertises 25 sheriff sales.
NOVEMBER.
;m-. IIhis was an off year. yet a full Supreme Court was
4-lm-Iml. It was the first votig done by ballot in Missouri. The
I:1(li;ll. s4-4111-tl their first Victory, by the election of Bates, Bay,
and l)rl-n to the supreme bench. State elections henceforth
:m- held in .membe1.
.ur. .,-la-sse \illiamson having died. C. \idener admin-
istc-rs.
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| [view page] | 1854, SEPT. 187 THE GAINES.
3. Edzrirzi Gaines, b. Sept. 26, 1828; md Feb. 17, 1853,
Zerelda Hatton, b. Jan. 18, 1827, dr. of Geo. (pi). Children:
[1] Geo. Gaines, b. April 15, 18130; ml Jennie
Stuckey, dr. of Samuel; [0] Armilda, b. Oct. 5, 1855;
md William Grissom. (Th: [1] Helen Grissom;
[.3] Kate; [3] Edwin; [1,] Jesse.
H. ROBERT GAINES (ii). md Margaret Breckenridge, dr. of
James B. Children:
1. Orange (}uimus- (above).
III. RICHARD P. (JAINES, b. in 1789; d. Sept. 6, 1854; md in
Kentucky, Joanna Tinder. wl1o survived him. He came
to Platte City i11 1842, and purchased of J. V. Cockrell the
frame hotel on the southeast corner of what is now the
public square. He was a fat and jolly landlord, and highly
esteemed. Children:
1. Sophromkz, md 1st. Hamp. Brown. They had one
child. Frank, and were divorced. She then md Oct.
12, 1854, Wiles Harrington. (See.)
2. Sidonia G(une3, b. Feb. 19. 1929; n1d April (3. 1845. A.
B. Sherwood. He die(l. leaving: [1] Sophronia
Sherwood, md W. T. Durrett; no issue; [0] Janette
Sherwood, md J. W. Durrett; 5 children: [0] A. B.
Sherwood (ii), m(l Euphora. Bagbee; R (-hildren.
Sidonia married second. her cousin. L. YVarren Gaines. son of
William; he (1. May 19. 1894. (h: [(3] Leanna
Gaines, b. July 10. 1..9(i8. Lives in St. Joseph.
3. R. Frank (lairnes, md Jan. 2. 1866, Mrs. Angeline Bright-
well. ne Oliver. 2 children: [(1] John; ["] Kate.
Sept. 8H. J. Wolf enrolled as an attorliey.
Sept. 9Old Settlers Meeting at De Kalb, presided o-ver by
Senator Atchison. and addressed by Jas. N. Burnes, A. V. Doni-
phan, Senator Bogy, and Judges Vories and Birch.
Sept. 15The rst number of the Kansas H(I(Il(I issued at
Leavenworth, by W. H. Adams.
Charles. a slave of Almond. Paxton & Callahan. and Andy. a
slave of L. C. Jack, are convicted, on indictment. for preaching the
gospel to their fellows, with no oicer present, on Atchison Hill.
and each ned $1 and costs. and were ordered committed
until paid.
BENJ. D. MOORE.
Sept. 16Benj. D. Moore having died, his son, Joel W. Moore.
administered. ond, lF]0,()O0. He was a son of Lewis Moore. and
wa.s born in 180 ; he married Susan Wl1ite. half-sister of Wm. A.
White. Oh:
I. JOEL W. MOORE, dead; md March 30, 1858, Elmira Waller,
b. Aug. 1, 1833, dr. of Hiram; still living. No living
children.
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| [view page] | 1890, OCT. 929 W. M. PAXTON
The Marshall Family
Oct. 6 - The Bank of Camden Point moved into its new brick banking house.
H. S. Yates
JOSEPH BOSCH
Wilhelmina Reiger
I. JOHN BOSCH
Elizabeth Reinecke
II. JOSEPH BOSCH (ii)
Anna Reinecke
III. MARY BOSCH
Ernest Wahl
IV. FRANK BOSCH
V. SOPHIA BOSCH
Oct. 14 - Asa L. Smith commences work on the new two-story brick office for the Landmark, on Lot 1, Block 29, Platte City.
Oct. 22 - REBECCA LAWLESS
1. Johnathan R. Lawless
2. Sarah L. Lawless
Underwood
3. Thomas E. Lawless
4. William H. Lawless
5. J. S. N. Lawless
6. Joseph B. Lawless
7. Anna Lawless
Brown
JODY ANDERSON, a printer, son of Joseph Anderson, shot himself at Platte City. He was buried at Weston.
Dearborn [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] | 1883, JAN. 769 IE.SIOIERS.
At Ridgely: Chrisman (postmaster), Robinson, Sullivan.
At Settle: Skillman (postinaster).
At Tracy. Baker, Chinn, Davis, Day. Jones. Esmond. Mun-
son, Perry. Park, McBride (postmaster).
At Waldron Ginter. Havcns & Co., Heath, McCormick.
Pettillo, Simpson (postmaster).
PRICES.
Beef, $4.75: corn, 35 cents; hogs. $5.50; wheat. 77 cents.
PLATTE COUXTY PENSIONERS.
At $2 per month: 1, 1-athan Davis; 2, Tl1o111as De Moss;
3, W. R. Ferrell; 4, Levi Green; 5, V. S. Kerr; 6, Phil Mock;
7, J. T. Riley.
At $4 per 111onth: 8, N. B. Gain; 9, C. C. Clemings; 10. Her-
man Martin; 11, Valt~on Pierce.
At .156 per month: 12. J. A. Kenunedy; 13. V. Stackle.
At $8 per month: 14, Almeda Adams; 15, Delilah Baker;
16, Susan Beery; 17, Henry Bence; 18, Jane Braseld; 19, Han-
na.h Carpenter; 20. Tab. Burnam; 21, Elizabeth J. Cross; 22, El-
len Elrod; H. D. Englehart; 24. Ann B. Hillix; 25, Elizabeth
Hudgens; 26. Min-erva. Hunt; 27. Thomas Jones; 28, Margaret
Kay; 29. Louisa Martin; 30, Martha J. Martin; 31, Mary Reed;
32, Easter Reese; 33, Jerry C. Sims; 34, Cecilia Sloan; 35, Mar-
tha A. Stillwagon; 36, James M. Williams.
At $10 per month: 37, John Mueller; 38. Lucinda Perry.
At $12 per month: 39, John Bren-an; 40, V. D. Blanton;
41, Thomas Ellis; 42. George M. Jacobs.
At $15 per month: 43, John Fulton.
At $18 per month: 44, James B. M11ck~leson;~ 45, Sam
Woods. .
At $24 per month: 46. Joseph Anderson.
JANUARY.
Jan. Some time since, A. H. Burgess laid off a few lots
in the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of Section 1,
Township 54. Range 35, and called it Kimball. It is now made
a station. under the name o-f Dearborn. on the Atchison branch
of the Rock Island road. and rapidly grows. From time to time
Burgess and Hrs. Stagner make additions. until Deai-born be-
comes a city of 500 people.
Platte City has a lyceum.
Iackers Mill has been put in complete repair, and is run
by steam, as well as by water.
Deposits of Bank of Wells & 00., $150,663.96.
Jan. 8 Scarlet fever in Platte City.
Jan. 10 The Missouri is very low and frozen over. The
Ohio is damaging Cincinnati and Covington. Excellent ice
harvest.
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| [view page] | 1848, MAY. 102 THE HERNDONS.
the Landmark was sold to J. B. Mundy. But an insidious disease had already attacked his frame and Feb. 6, 1890. he was called to a glorious reward.
He was an ardent Mason, and found delight in the
duties of that faternity. Children: [1] Louise Valliant, b. Aug. 10, 1868; d. Aug. 5, 1890. She enjoyed the distinction of being the Daughter of Belt Commanderv." But she did not live long to Wear the mantle. which no other young lady has been thought worthv to take up.
[b] Laura Valliant, b. June 30, 1873.
[c] E. Darst Valliant, b. Oct. 6, 1875; an officer in the Camden Point Military Institute.
[d] Augusta S. Valliant, b. July 22, 1878;
[e] Thos. R. Valliant, b. June 28, 1881;
[f] Margaret Valliant, b. Dec. 9, 1885;
[g] Varda M. Valliant, b. Aug. 22. 1888.
2. John. E. Durst, b. Aug. 31, 1849; married Cassie Elley, b. Feb. 13, 1855. Children: [a] Elley Durst. Live in Bates County. Mo.
III. SETH R. HERNDON. married Ange Shortridge. Children:
1. Dora.
2. Judge W. S. Herndon, b. Nov. 5, 1855; married Nov. 28, 1892. Maggie McPhetridge, of Plattsburg. He studied law and was enrolled a. member of our bar April 4, 1881. After practicing in Platte City. he removed
Oct. 20, 1883 to Stewartsville, and thence to Plattsburg. Having received the Democratic nomination for judge of this circuit, he was elected in November 1892. to that office, which he now holds.
3. Albert S. Herndon. 4. Harri/. 5. Julia.
IV. EDWARD B. HERNDON. d. in May 1853. unmarried.
V. HENRY HERNDON, married March 31, 1863. Augusta A. Young.
She died, and he married again. They live in California
VI. SUSANNA HERNDON. b. in Kentucky Mav 21, 1838; d.
March 9, 1877: married Nov. 2, 1863. Huston McFarland. b. in
Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Dec. 28, 1813: d. June 8. 1888. He
removed to Cooper (o.. Mo.. and thence. in 1837. to Platte.
He married 1st by Whom he had
1. William McFarland
Huston McFarland had by his second wife, Sus. B., Children:
2. Maggie McFarland, b. Jan. 14, 1852; d. Feb 17, 1889; married Nov. 3, 1887, Arthur G. Meads. No ch.
3. Mary McFarland, b. March 17, 1867; married Nov. 3, 1887, Clinton B. Cockrill, b. Sept. 11, 1862, son of Clinton Sr. They now live at the old Cockrill homestead, two miles west of Platte City.
[a] Maggie May Cockrill [edit] |
| [view page] | 1854, JULY. 181 THE GUTHRIES.
they refused to vross him.
Jephthall.
July 8Villian1 Roach having died, Mary Roach ad1ninis-
tered. Bond. $20,000.
The joke is as old as the sliihholeth of
\ILLIAM G UTH RIE.
\il1ia.n1 Guthrie having died, Cox & Burruss administered.
Bond, $45,000. He married Mary Yates. (fh:
I. MARY GUTHRIE, md Mad. \..Iitchell. (See.)
II. NANCY GUTHRIE, 1nd Jos. Kelly. Children:
1. .]urm1Iellg/. md (falvert.
2.. Wlillianz Kelly, lives in St. Joseph.
:5. Linme1{olly,11id Cary. 4. Jlinnie. 5. Johm.
IIII. LINNA GL"lHRIE, md Elder Phil. Burruss. (See)
IV. MARTHA A. UrI,"1HRIE, 1nd Oct. 18. 18:33, John S. Mitchell,
of St. Joseph.
V. LUCY, n1d Dec. 9, 1856, Jas. Dye. (See)
VI. ELIZABETH GUTHRIE, b. Oct. 10, 1844; md May 12, 1858,
David T. Polk ti). He was elected surveyor of Platte in
1884, and reelected in 1886. Mrs. Polk is a handsome
a11d accomplished lady. (h:
1. J1arg/ Polls. b. Nov. 30. 1850: n1d Sept. 22. 1880. Canby
Hawkins. b. April 10. 1858. Children: [0] Vera Hawkins.
b. Aug. 27. 1881; [D] Lydia. b. Mart-l1 .0, 1883.
2. Darirl 1. Polk (ii).
VII. JOHN M. GUTHRIE. b. July 26, 18:30. in Henrv Co., Ky.;
d. in Platte. Aug. 20. 1889; 1nd Elvira Penee. dr. of Edward.
ZABINA BABC-OCK.
July 10Zabina Babcock having died, Richard Babcock ad-
ministered. Bond. $41,600. He married, in Ohio, Lucinda Dus-
tanier; came to Platte in 1838. and settled at the Nai-rovs." where
he formed a partnership with Phinehas Skinner, and kept a store.
I knew him as a large and venerable old gentleman. His wife
survived until 1874. Children:
I. RICHARD BABCUCK, b. July 11. 1818; 1nd 1st. Nov. 3, 1840.
Ann Zabrisky, who d. childless. He married second. Oct. 18, 1841.
S(l"ild&l. Moore. dr. of -John. They live near \aldron. Mr.
Babcock possesses sound judgment and business qualica-
tions. He is a pillar of the Methodist Cliurch. and an
honorable and useful citizen. Children:
1. Ta}/lo) Bubroclc, b. July .11. 1849; Ind 1st. Minnie
Glenner. dr. of Edward. (h: [1] \aller E. Bab-
cock, b. July 8. 1878; [4] Nellie BHlb(0(l{. b. in Nov..
1881. Minnie d. June 1. 1889; and Taylor 111d 2d.
July 23. 1890. Lula Tinder. h. in 1870. Children: [0] Gil-
bert Balwm-1;. b. Oct. 1. 1801.
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| [view page] | 1895. APRIL. 1034 THE KEMPHEFNERS.
I. FRED H. KE.I1HEFNER, b. in Indiana Feb. 2. 1843; md
April 1, 1866, Frederika Englehardt, dr. of H. B. He en
listed in the 35th Ind. Infantry, and was at Nashville.
Franklin, etc. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall, genial, intelligent,
and industrious. He runs a steam sawmill; 8 children.
11. THOMAS KEMPHEFNER, went to California.
III. JOHN H. KEMPHEFNER, b. May 27, 1853: md Oct. 15,
1882. Clarissa Pierce, b. Feb. 6, 1858; no children.
IV. MARY, b. in 1851; dead; md in 1880 Wm. Babcock. (See)
V. KATE KEMPHEFNER, md Henry Englehardt; went to
California.
-.1priZ 2.A. J. Veatch, convicted of the murder of Charles ~
Morris, is sentenced to 17 years imprisonment.
MAY.
COUNTY FINANCES.
The clerk mixes the trust funds, such as the Beverly Drain-
age Fund and the Lee and Wald1-on Road Funds, with the county-
ty funds, so that I shall not venture to separate the countv fund,
and show amount collected.
Expenditures are $45,925.88. as follows:
Roads-andbridges .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$23.304.00
Poor-farm. insane, etc.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8,487.00
Assessor(Valker).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 510.00
Circuit Clerk (Freeland). . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 989.00
County Clerk (Blakley). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,272.00
County Clerk (Murdock). . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 40.00
Sl1e1i1:T(Be1-1-y)... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 654.00
CountyJustices.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 916.00
Court-house .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 838.00
Treasurer Ande1-son). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008.00
T1-easurer El1e{).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 50.00
Jurors (Warrants).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 038.00
?Iiscel1aneous.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2.821188
tatione1-.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,051.00
Jai1.... .... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. 133.00
\0ml.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 237.00
.i1rcorafllonlagm-).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 520.00
lilt-(Iio11... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11.00
(1-imina1(:ost........... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. 802.00
]1os-1-rlivsl.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 587.00
]1a11c(mint -. and .I. .ssuci:1tinn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 130.00
lrinting.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7215.00
.(-lion] (mu111i..in11eI Iliu\-111.. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . 38.00
)I{1}su1lr\1is.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -100.00
$45,025.88
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| [view page] | 1872, JAN 521 W. BYWATERS
Jan. 21 - George Prior drowned at East Leavenworth.
Jan. 23 - James F. Flannery, a merchant of Platte City, makes a general assignment to F. G. Cockrill.
WILLIAM BYWATERS
Jan. 29 - William Bywaters died at his home near Camden Point.
John Bywaters
Culpeper County, Va
Elizabeth Cook
Susan Luttral
I. ELIZABETH FRANCES BYWATERS
Geo. Wm. Jones
II. JUNIUS OCTAVIUS BYWATERS
Ann E. Thomas
Rev. William H. Thomas
Baptist Female College at Liberty
1. Wm. E. Bywaters
2. Laura F. Bywaters
Temple B. Anderson
[a] Willie B. Anderson
3. Lula Bywaters
Dudley Cravens
[a] Archie Cravens
[b] Dudley Cravens (ii)
5. Eudora Bywaters
R. C. Rogers
III. OSCAR F. BYWATERS
IV. RICHARD W. BYWATERS
Julia Stallard
David Stallard
1. Emma J. Bywaters
E. R. Hull
[a] Richard H. Hull
2. Richard A. Bywaters
3. William W. Bywaters
Mrs. Julia Bywaters lives at Camden Point
FEBRUARY
Feb. 2 - Mad-dog alarm in Platte City.
ISAAC HOOVER having died
James H. Chinn [edit] |
| [view page] | 1891, NOV 954 HARRIS FAMILY
Nov. 24 - Mrs. Martha J. Zachery, wife of W. D. Zachery, and daughter of Alfred Harris, died at Platte City.
THE HARRIS FAMILY
Two brothers came from Madison County, Ky., to Platte.
I. ALFRED HARRIS, married Mary Kincaid. Children:
1. Martha J. Harris, married in 1863, William Dorsey Zachery, b. in North Carolina June 24, 1823; son of David Zachery and Margaret Todd. He came to Platte in 1851. The family lived some ten years in Platte City. Children:
[a] Callie Zachery, b. June 26, 1862, married December 6, 1893, J. T. Marshall. They live at Excelsior Springs, and Mr. Zachery lives with them.
2. Sarah Harris, b. April 20, 1827; married November 4, 1853, John E. Elmore, b. December 6, 1825. Mr. Elmore is an estimable gentleman. He lived five milse west of Barry for many years, but has removed to Clay. Children:
[a] Mary Elmore, b. January 4, 1855; married March 10, 1874, Geo. Spicer
[b] James Elmore
[c] Jennie Elmore, married November 1, 1878, William Link
[d] Robert Elmore
[e] Dovey Elmore
II. JOHN HARRIS, married Jane Warren, Children:
1. Norman Harris, b. in Madison County, Ky., July 22, 1814; d. Aug. 31, 1882; married December 26, 1848, Mary J. Wood.
2. Warren Harris, b. March 8, 1808, married May 23, 1842, Elizabeth Roberts. He was the veteran cock-fighter of New Market. He d. 1896.
3. Elizabeth Harris, married George Roberts. Both dead.
DECEMBER
Dec. 1 - The Perkins House (Exchange Hotel) of Weston is complete.
The Landmark hoists Judge E. H. Norton's name for governor, but he declines.
Dec. 6 - Temperature 2 degrees below, 8 inch snow, but all gone by the 10th. Weather.
Crop Average of Missouri for Ten Years
Seven brick buildings are going up in Edgerton.
The Republican, after being burned-out, issues several half sheets, and then takes the name of The County Press.
Dec. 10 - Trades carnival in the opera house in Platte City, gotten up by the Presbyterian ladies, in which 46 young ladies appear in costumes representing as many trades. The marching and evolutions of the troupe were much admired. Net proceeds, $160. [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] | 1874, JULY 582 J. WILSON.
July 16 Picnic at New Market. Norman J. Colman and E. H. Norton speak.
The investigating committee charge errors in G. W. Be1ts accounts. He replies in the Landmark.
July 17 Picnic at Barry. Colman, Wilson, and Hardwicke speak.
HON. JOHN WILSON.
July 25Hon. John Wilson died. He was born in Christian
County, Ky., February 13, 1804. . He was a son of James Wilson
and Rachel Harrington. James was an officer in the Revolution,
was wounded at the battle of Camden, and b-ore a ball in his body
tolthe day of his death. His son, John Wilson, came to Boonlville,
IIo., entered on the practice of law, and was circuit attorney when
the whole southwest corner of the State Was included in the
Boonville Circuit. He married April 5, 1830, Elizabeth Clark,
born in Winchester, Ky., January 11, 1813. She was a daughter
of Robert Clark, of Winchester, and Malinda Trigg, daughter of
Gen. Stephen Trigg. The Clark family came to Boonville in 1818.
In 1841 Mr. John Wilson and family came to Platte, and located
three miles east of Platte City, and subsequently settled on the
Norton farm, adjoining the town of Platte City. His name is
enrolled as an attorney of our bar July 13, 1841. He represented
the county in the Legislature three terms, 1856, 1862, and 1864
He opposed secession, but in 1865 voted against emancipation.
He was appointed county attorney in 1865, and held the office
several years. He was an ardent Whig, and gloried in being the
first man to suggest the name of Gen. Taylor for President. His
voice was Stentorian and his oratory impassioned. He was a
member of that circle of illustrious lawyers and statesmen who
framed the Constitution and formulated the laws of the greatest
State in the Union. He was a co-laborer with Atchison, Doni-
phan, Burnett, Bees. and V~ood in making o11r noble forests a11d
lovely prairies the home of the most enterprising and virtuous peo-
Me on earth. He was known throughout the State as Hon. John
Wilson. of Platte," the Old-line Vl1ig, a11d the loud-Voiced
orator." His name was frequently suggested for supreme
judge, governor, and United States senator. His widow yet lives.
making her home at Liberty. Children:
I. MALINDA WILSON, b. Feb. 8, 1831; d. May 15, 1874; married Hon. E. H. Norton (see)
II. JAMES B. WILSON, b. Feb. 19, 1833; married Nov. 3, 1869, Emma Wilson. They live in Southwest Missouri. Children:
1. Charles B. Wilson, b. Aug. 2, 1871
2. Alma Wilson, b. Nov. 12, 1875
III. ROBERT P. C. WILSON, b. Aug. 8, 1834, in Boonville; married Carrie F. Murray (see)
IV. CHARLES B. WILSON, b. March 25, 1836; [edit] |
| [view page] | 1857, NOV. 244 SCITI-IA BOWRING.
The Lecompton Pro-slavery Convention adjourned, after
making a constitution that sanctioned slavery. Among the
signers are: James Adkins, XV. Christison, H. D. Oden, and Ja.rret
Todd.
Nor. 10Platte City Female Academy dedicated, in the pres-
ence of a large assembly. Speeches were made by Prof. Todd, W.
B. Smith, John E. Pitt, and Thos. Herndon.
SC-ITHA BOWRING.
Nov. 14Scitha Bowring, widow of Peter Bowring, having
died, Davis Lanter administered. Peter Bowring died in January,
1854. They lived near Farley, and were respectable people. Children:
I. CATHARINE BOXVRING, md Sept. 13, 1862, Martin S.
Klumm. He was a man of intelligence. They removed
to Texas.
II. ELIZABETH BOVRING, b. in Fayette Co., 110.; md Sept.
23, 1852, Capt. Davis Lanter, b. in Clay Dec. 5, 182-1. His
parents were Thomas Lanter and Spicy Davis, of Virginia.
Thos. Lanter went to Kansas, and d. in 1880. In 1844 Davis
Lanter became a teamster in the Quartermaster Depart-
ment at Fort Leavenworth. He volunteered in the Mexican
War, and served under Gen. Doniphan; and at the close
of the war, became a teamster, and served until 1851. He
was discharged in California, and returned by Way of the
Isthmus. From 1859 he was a wagon-master until 1861.
He then raised a company for the Confederate army, known
as Company C, First Missouri Cavalry. Col. Gates com-
manding. He led his company at Pea Ridge, Corinth, and
Port Gibson, opposed Sherman on his March to the Sea.
April 9, 1865 he was taken prisoner, but was exchanged in
May. The Captain has a large farm near Farley, and is
still full of energy and enterprise. He is chairman of the
county Democratic central committee. Children:
1. J[my C(Il-II-(I7I~7I(, b. in April, 1854. She md 1st. a Kil-
gore, and. on his death, she married second, Sept. 23, 1883,
Henry Burt Mayo: 4 children.
2. William P. ,L(1nfnr. md Catherine Smith; 6 children.
HI. WILLIAM M. P.()YRLG.
\ILLIAM Mt-(}I"Il{E.
Nor. 7.0\illiam .Ir(}11ire having died, Jacob Smelser ad-
ministr-rt-d. Pmnd, $..0()0. His widow was Elizabeth. Children:
I. .T.I.EI{lMt-GIII{E. II. (OSBY Mt-GUIRE.
Ill. ELIZA E. IV. RICHARD L. V. PERRY A. .IcGUIRE.
IIE.I{Y MYLES.
Nor. 2fIIIcnry Myles having died. John Myles administered.
Bond. $15,000. His widow was Margaret, and his children:
T. ELI7..IlETH .l. MYLES. II. JOHN MYLES.
III. NANCY MYLES.
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| [view page] | 1886, DEC. 849 S. MULKEY
Dr. ED McDONALD committed suicide at his home, three miles east of Platte City, by shooting himself. He was chief surgeon of General Logan's Cavalry Division, C. S. A. Was born in Georgia, November 17, 1833; married May 26, 1870, Amanda Park, daughter of Simpson. (See.)
DECEMBER
Dec 1 - A family of beavers are at work on the dam of Wheeland's (Rixey's) mill, on Bee Creek, and are doing good service by stopping leaks. They work only at night. Wheeland tries to save them, but they disappear.
W. J. Miller having taken Blakely's store in Platte City, is selling out at auction.
Dec 24 - Christmas tree at the Opera House, Platte City, with literary exercises. The boom is starting at Kansas City.
SARAH MULKEY having died, three miles southeast of Platte City, Joseph Mulkey administered. Bond, $300. She was a respectable matron, with a small tract of land. I can't name her husband. He died many years ago. Children:
1. Sarah Mulkey (ii), m'd Feb. 10, 1869, Robert Johnson
2. John Mulkey, went to Texas.
3. James M. Mulkey, m'd 1st, Nov. 8, 1850, Sarah Perkins and m'd 2d, Sept. 19, 1852, Rebecca House; he lived in Platte City and kept hotel, and held the office of constable several terms
4. Mary Mulkey, m'd Oct. 30, 1847, Drury Wallace (see)
5. William Mulkey
6. Nancy Mulkey, m'd William Armstrong, and they had a son, Alonzo Armstrong.
7. Joseph Mulkey, m'd Lucy Smith
PREACHERS IN PLATTE FROM 1880 to 1886:
A. F. Abbott
O. D. Allen (Cum. Pres.)
William Allison
William Barnett
R. F. Beavers (M. E.)
F. L. Becker (Cath.)
Asa N. Bird (Bap.)
W. H. Brown
P. J. Burruss
G. L. Black
James R. B. Burris
M. B. Chapman (M. E.)
Isaac Chivington
D. Carter
Jerry Clay (Bap.)
W. S. Conner
W. A. Crouch (Bap.)
P. J. Cullen
J. D. De Berry
E. F. A. Dittman
R. S. Donnell
J. H. Duncan (Chris.)
James E. Dunn (Chris.)
H. G. Ford
James Froman (Cum. Pres.)
E. P. Foster (Pres.)
James L. Gilbert
J. C. Given (M. E.)
B. J. Guthrie
C. Hafner
William Harris
T. P. Haley (Chris)
C. M. Hawkins (M. E.)
C. E. Hedgpeth
M. F. House
N. P. Hotchkiss
H. Hoffman
J. C. Howell
W. W. Howard
R. W. Howerton (M. E.)
Thomas Hurst (M. E.)
J. A. Hyder (M. E.)
W. L. Jermane (Chris.)
R. P. Jones
R. H. Jones
H. L. Leeper
J. A. McAfee (Pres.)
John Meyer
Jacob McEwen (M. E.)
J. R. Madison
L. W. McCormick
C. C. Mitchell
Willie Montjoy (Chris.)
J. A. Mueller (Ger. M. E.)
J. H. Noman
George W. Norris
James M. Pate
E. M. Palmer (Pres.)
J. W. Perkins (Chris.)
L. Pulliam (M. E.)
L. W. Ramey
John T. Riley [edit] |
| [view page] | 1869, MAY. 473 INTERNAL REVENUE
May 10 - The last rail of the Missouri Pacific Railroad is laid.
INTERNAL REVENUE
Col. J. E. Pitt
Mat. Calvert
Dr. G. H. Hale
Jas. L. McCluer
the Landmark
PLATTE CITY IRON BRIDGE
W. V. Slaon and Peter McDuff
W. H. Culver
Weston is building bridges on Spring Street and on Thomas Street
A heavy rain damages both
The first velocipede appears in Weston
Teachers institute at Platte City
MRS. MAHALA BAKER died at Platte City.
Shackelford
Jacob Baker
Stephen Baker
Sallie Knight
R. F. Mason
I. HARRY J. BAKER
Tempe Fisher
1. Frank P. Baker
2. William C. Baker
3. Ruby Baker
4. Jacob S. Baker
II. FRANK P. BAKER
III. EDWIN BAKER
IV. CHARLES E. BAKER
V. ANNIE BAKER
JUNE
THE ORPHAN SHCOOL
Weston
Elders Proctor, Allen, and Jones
Christian Church [edit] |
| [view page] | 1835 15 THE POTTAWATOMIES
Chas. Cook. Ben Cornelis, Sol Eades. Leander Jones. -Jos. Porter.
Eph. Gilliam. David and Jas. Rupe H. Vance,and William Woods.
.
An officer and posse were sent from the Fort. and with kindness
they were required to leave. Several of their cabins were burned.
Nat Boydston and others returned in 1836. and no notice was
taken of them. But, for the convenience and safety of travele1s,
Robt Cain was allowed to remain at Todds Creek and Joseph
Todd between Fort Leavenworth and the Falls of Platte. Zadock
Martin. with his servants. family, and hands. kept the two ferries;
but in 1837, Rob't Cain took charge of the ferrv at the Fort. William Brown and Wilson Wi1liams lived at the Issue House after
the arrival, in 1835. of the Pottawatomies.
THE POTTAWATOMIES
In the summer of 1835, two parties of this tribe. of several
hundred each, were located. temporarily, i11 Platte. One party
was placed in what has since been called the Pottawatomie
Prairie, a11d the other in the bottom and hills opposite Fort
Leavenworth. Rations of beef, our, bacon. etc-.. were issued to
them. An issue h01lS(3 was built some sixty yards north of the
present house of B. F. Vhitely. of ro11nd logs. oored with
puncheons, and covered with clapboards. Thompson, Vallis &
Co. had the contract to fur11isl1 the Indians with beef. John
Boulware was their superintendent. I remember attending:
Esquire Chas. Wells court, i11 this old landmark. in 1839. Jus-
tices courts, at that day, were attended by hundreds of men. and
a jury was easily summoned. The Indians were here only two
years. They were removed to western Iowa iii the summer of 1837.
PERSONAL NOTES - JOS. TODD (iii)
Mr. Todd having been driven from the claim he selected in
1835 on Todds Creek. which took its name from him. he applied
for permission to settle on the Military Road, three miles west of
the Falls. This license was granted him, and the rich body of
hackberry lands is still called the Todd Settlement. His neigh-
bors were Martin. at the Falls. and Boulware. Brown. and il-
liams. at the Issue House. The Pottawatomies were around him,
and the old chief, called Col. (aldwell by the whites. and known
by his warriors as Socanois. pitched his wigzwam in Mr. Todds
yard. He took pleasure in reciting his adventures in broken En-
glish. He claimed that he was with Tecumseh at the battle of the
Thames. With assumed dignitv. he would say: "Before the
battle. Tecumseh gave me the order: You go to the left. and I
will go to the right. But farewell; you will never see me again.
Socanois was straight, and about 6 feet 3 inches higli. He was
kind and genial, and a great favorite with Mr. lodds family. He
had some education. and read newspapers with difficulty. He
was much interested in the Florida War. and did not conceal his
sympathy for the Indians. Mr. [odds post-office was at the Fort, [edit] |
| [view page] | 1846, AUG. 80 MOORE AND HAMMOND.
Mr. Banning married second, April 123, 1877, H. M. Oliver. Children:
[d] Jessie, b. 1879; [6] Henry, b. 1881; [T] Kate, b. 1883.
Mr. Banning now lives at Stillings. He is a Mason and
an Odd Fellow in good standing.
5. Sunie Oliver, md Chas. Pitts. 2 ch. (See)
6. Lula Oliver, md Oct. 3, 1883. George Flynn. 1 ch.
7. Middie Oliver.
8. Thos. Oliver.
Elder Thomas Turner volunteered as a soldier of the War of
1812, and was with Commodore Perry on Lake Erie. His Widow,
Fannie. survived until January, 1859. Mr. Oliver administered,
giving bond for $16,000.
Aug. 26 - L. D. Bird. administrator of A. M. Chadwick. Bond, $9.000.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 8 N. W. Asbury, administrator of Phantlev R. Bean, who died some years earlier. Bond. $3.000. Mr. Asbury. July 1, 1846. md Susan Bean. Widow of Phantley R.
Sept. 15 Dr. Joseph Walker, an army surgeon. resigns, and purchases land in Sec. 21, T. 52, R. 34, at $6.25 per acre.
Sept. 28 Col. Prices regiment reaches Santa Fe.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 13 J. R. Lynch, administrator of John Lynch, Sr. Bond. $300.
Oct. 24 John Bigham, administrator of John Miller. Bond. $500.
NOVEMBER.
Nov. 20. G. W. Gist buys in Block N, Weston.
Thus. Pox, administrator of Jos. Cox. Bond. $4,000.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 6 - Battle of San Pasqual, California. Here fell two, sons-in-law of M. M. Hughes, of Platte.
I. CAPT. BENJ. D. MOORE, b. in Bourbon Co. Ky., Sept. 10, 1810; married Martha M. Hughes, dr. of M. M. Hughes. Children:
1. Matthew J. Moore, married Mary Helen Webb; 7 ch. They live in California. Mr. Moore is a highly educated and accomplished gentleman.
II. LIEUT. THOS. C. HAMMOND was the other son-in-law of Judge Hughes who fell at San Pasqual. He was b. at Fort McHenry, Md., Aug. 19, 1819. He married Mary A. Hughes, daughter of Judge Hughes. Children:
1. Thos. C. Hammond, Jr., now of Platte; born May 22, 1846. He studied medicine with his step-father, Dr. Samuel Rixey; attended lectures in Philadelphia. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1860, AUG. 302 THE COPELANDS.
IV. K. Bryant was elected sheriff ; W. C. Remington was
elected circuit clerk; T. Thoroughman was elected circuit at-
torney ; Silas V~oodson was elected circuit judge.
In Weston, James Doniphan is elected judge o-f court of com
mon pleas, Gra.me Hood marshal, and J. A. Price clerk. R. M.
ohnston was chosen county treasurer.
Azlg. 2The Argus sustained the Breckinridge ticket. It con-
tains charges by John Swaney, that W. K. Bryant, sheriff, had
Withheld county revenue. Brya.nts answer also a.ppears.
xlug. .4George Copeland is killed. At the August election,
a row occurred at Platte City. Martin McEnnery took refuge in
his blacksinith shop, back of the Fleshman ho-use. Geo. Copeland
tried to force his Way into the shop. and McEnn.erv blew his head
off with a musket. and immediately ran away, passing over Atch-
ison Hill. - He was never apprehended.
THE COPELAND FAMILY.
Ezekiel Copeland was their a.ncestor. - His children:
I. ELIZA COPELAND. 1nd W. T. Hancock. (See.)
II. JOHN COPELAND. 1nd lIarv J. Olvis, daughter of John
and sister of XV. F. Olvis. Children:
1. El isabeth Copeland, n1d a Pierson.
2. Fannie Copeland. Charles R.
III. JOEL COPELAND. md Sarah Olvis. dr. of John. Children:
1. J olz n W. Copeland, lives in Leavenworth.
2. Jennie Copeland. b. June 19, 1866; n1d Aug. 24. 1884,
Joseph A. Stalder. Children: [0] Jesse; [5] Joseph;
[0] James.
J e Copeland.
Ada. n1d Geo. D. McClain; 2 eliildren.
Cltarity Copeland, md Fred (0rllins.
. Frmzlo Copeland. 7. J.-:()].l.()I. 8. Jlg/rfle.
I V. I.;VINI. COPELAND, md Jones Geyer.
V. GEO. COPEL.ID. md Ann Fulk; killed as above stated.
VI. .IOSI.H C-OPELA.I). d. in Feb.. L77; md Malinda Hender-
son. sister of K. B. (eeils rst wife. Children: -
1. Ruth. 2. .l[elrin(I.
Aug. Jl.Ia1"f Hughes (lied. widow of M. M. Huglies. (See)
She left all her property to her daughiters. Mrs. Rixey and Mrs.
Hammond.
cw::r.;o
.-I Ilf/. 1.3-Isaiah Rt-)11ol(ls having died. Enoch Porter admin-
istered. liond, $5.000. Children: 1. lIar Porter: 2. John Reynolds;
3. I:I11e.y Reynolds: 4. Lucinda; 5. Isaiah; 0. Susan Reynolds:
7. H(Ill C.
.4119. .?II. gr-:md illumination and rejoicing at Weston over
the lighting of the -ity with gas. and the subscription by the
count) court of $?.0.0t)0 for the Weston & .. Railroad. A splendid
toreh-light ]Ilt((SSlOIl.
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| [view page] | 1864, JUNE.
364 THE JACKS.
Sayle md 1st, May 4, 1854, Catherine Brown, who
died, leaving: [1] Layenia Sayle, b. April 15, 1855;
md Jan. 5, 1882. Thomas Hudson, of St. Joseph.
Mr. Sayle studied law a.nd was admitted to the bar
March 14. 1860, but practiced only a few years; was
cashier of the St. Joseph National Bank, and is now
cashier of the Grant City Bank, Worth County, Mo.
He is brilliant in conversation, reliable in business,
and one of the best bankers of the day; but his gen-
erous and indulgent nature does not allow him to
accumulate a fortune. By his second wife he has
[1] Flora. Ella. Sayle. who was b. April 8, 1866, and
md Oct. 10, 1889. John F. Robertson.
-1. Sarah (Dump) J ac}: (twin with Layenia), was b. March
5. .l/o.9ebu . Him-) JnrI.. li. Dee. 1825.
16, 1833; d. April 28, 1871, from the effects of an
operation for tumor; md Jan. 9, 1866 (third wife),
Geo. IV. Belt (see), b. in Fleming Co., Ky.. came to
Weston about 1844.; md 1st, July 9, 1848. Mary E.
Colman. (See.) His third wife. Mrs. Frances Loan
(nee Ferrel). widow of James Loan, he married Jan-
uary 21, 1872; and his fourth wife, Louisa H. North-
rup. he married in Kansas City January 16, 1889.
Mr. Belt looks like a patriarch. with a commanding
person, long, owing beard, benign countenance.
and pleasa.nt address. He delights in Masonry. and
the Platte City commandery was named for him.
He was engaged in the mercantile business rst with
Murphy, and then with Colman, at Weston. He was
mayor of the city in 1861-2. In March. 1862. he was
appointed circuit clerk, in the place of Remington.
ousted. In November. 1864. he was elected to the
same oice. over D. IV. ;Ioo-re. by a. vote of 1.029
against 301. In 1866 he was elected county treas-
urer. oyer C. M. Boyd. by a yote of 798 to 630. In
November. 1868. he was chosen sheri, oyer G. W.
Hood. by a vote of 808 to 491; and in November, 1870,
he was reelected sheriff by 1.394 votes. against 764
for T. F. \arner. and 510 for F. M. 1IcCorn1ick. Sub-
sequently. he removed to St. Joseph.and held seyeral
vii) oices. Tlience he went to Kansas City. and is
now a citizen of Texas. Children by Sarah Jack:
["] Layenia Belt. b. Nov. 25. 1866; [1] Sarah. 1).
3l:lrrlI 9. 1868: ["] Frank. b. Nov. 16. 1870.
He has not mar-
ried. but supported his motlier while she lived and
his uiiniarried sister. in Kansas. He is a man of in-
Tvll;r(Il(P and unblemished reputation.
6. .l[rn-m F. 17inIl Jar-Ir. b. Aug. 19. 1841. is handsome
and f1((0l]lpllS1lP(l. TPl(lllll.{ has been her employ-
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| [view page] | 1860, JULY. 301 ELECTION.
I. (H.RrLUl"ll. T. l{UYl{ENI).l.L. ll. July 24, l.:..; d. l)-3.
123, 187-1; 1nd Jain. 18. 1852. (I. F. Plemings. l). in Loudoun
C0,. Va., .1arcl1 4. 1830. son of Alfred (lemings and Matilda
lavne. He canie to Platte (itv in 1851. and has sinee
pursued the blac-ksniitlfs trade. (l1:
1. .lemne, n1d Ma.v 18. 1880, Jos. .I. Iiurtzjnf Westoli.
2. Frank L. (7I(nung.s. 2%. Lillie -1.
311. H. F. (./lemings married second. Kate (allal1an. nee (jhesnut.
lliev live i11 Platte (itv.
ll. SARAH .. KUYKEIl).LL, l). .Iar-11 13. 1835; 1nd Lewis
Dearing. b. in Fauquier (0nnt,v. Va.. :l&ll(,l] R, 1825. Lewis
is :1. son of Lewis I)earin;.;. Sr.. and Ma rgzaret Rogzers. llie,v
live in Platte City. (ht
1. Wrillimn De(Iri7Ig/, b. Sept. 1. 1854; 1n(l Sept. 29. 1877.
Pauline Higgins; no -liildren. Live in St. Joseph.
L. I)mI.(tt Deari71(/ (ii). 1). June 2]. 1956; 1nd July 18. 18H].
Du11a.Jarl;s. dr. of Sidney. (hi [0] Quinnev Dear-
illlg: [5] Lnanna.Dea1i11g; [v] Pauline (Leenyl.
3. A mzie Dearing. b. Ilarrl1 13. 1972. is now teaching
S(l10()l.
Mr. L. De21rings first wife was Nancy J. Fla lll](I). (See)
III. ELIZ.~BElH KlYKE.I). LL. n1d Robert Ross. (iliz
1. Jlay Ross.
IV. . D.lHTER., md 1st. :1. Zinnnerinan; married second. James Town-
send. who lives in Kallsas.
.7111}; .3.0. I11PlE"0I of immense inagnitnde passed from east
to west.
A IN lrl7Sl.
.AlI().AL ELE("lIO..
Fnited States. State.
Lincoln 1Rep111)li-mi). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.R6G.35:3 17.028
Douglas (Den10:ratl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.375.157 58.801
liret-ki11ridg,e llndependeiit l)e11nwra.t). . . . . . 845.763 31.317
Bell (Unimn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 599,581, 5..3T:3
(}()INlY ELE(-ll(i)..
N01to~n. fur Congress (I,)en1~0~(-rat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l.7S8
Scott. for (o11gre-ss (\l1igi).. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. R12
Lawson, for 1ep1~esenta.tiVe 1l711i0n). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.fl60
Dorriss, for representative thougzlas I)en1m-mt). . . . . . . . . . 088
V. H. Miller. for representative (D011glas l)e1n0-rail. . . . . . 620
(0tfe.v. for representative (I)0~11glas I)e1nm-rzm. . . . . . . . . . (337
C. F. Jackson, for governor. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1.056
Orr.f01-governmn. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1.005
Han. Jar-kson, for gnvernmu. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 338
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| [view page] | 1871, JAN. 503 BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, APRIL. 751 J. COLEMAN
APRIL
JAMES COLEMAN died in Marshall Township
I. ISAAC COLEMAN
Kruser
1. Mary E. Coleman
2. James P. Coleman
3. Dollie D. Coleman
4. Abigail Coleman
5. Elizabeth Coleman
6. Harry Coleman
II. LIZZIE COLEMAN
H. P. Palmer
James Palmer
III. JEPHTHA COLEMAN
J. L. Carmack chosen as Mayor Platte City
Jesse James killed at St. Joseph by Robert Ford.
Weston elects Leo Rich mayor.
The Fair Company choose William Chesnut president
A. J. Connelly
"The Lady of Lyons" Platte City
HENRY STEINWEDEN having died
J. B. Flannery
1. John Steinweden
2. Mary Steinweden
W. A. Banister and Jas. H. Chinn licensed as attorneys.
J. M. Railey & Bro.
Wells & Co.
Bank of Platte County
A biting frost.
MAY
MRS. NANNIE A. WALLINGFORD, wife of John S. Wallingford and daughter of Thomas Allen, died at the St. Joseph Lunatic Asylum.
1. Sadie Wallingford
O. F. Tomlinson
2. Allen Wallingford
Mrs. Hattie Matney, nee Mitchell
Alex P. Reed [edit] |
| [view page] | 1869, OCT. 481 GRAND JURY
Grand Jury
October Term
1. John Beery
2. Jesse Brashear
3. W. T. Brooks
4. A. N. Burkhead
5. G. S. Cline
6. Talbott Cunningham
7. E. M. Dobson
8. John Ellet
9. R. C. Ellifrit
10. Clint. Heath
11. Richard Maupin
12. P. E. Miller
13. David Newman
14. G. J. Oliver
15. Jos. Todd
16. W. A. White
17. S. P. Yocum
Oct. 12 - The fair was a success - netted $1,400.
R. D. Johnston was elected president, and I. P. Cartwright secretary.
Knapp and Cantwell are contractors for the construction of the C. & S. W. Railway from Platte City to Cameron, 41 miles.
Confederate reunion the last day of the fair.
Oct. 13 - Casper Beechler died at Weston.
Oct. 18 - Ben Calvert died.
Oct. 19 - Beverly T. Lampton died. He was a brother of Ben L. Lampton.
Capt. Geo. S. Story
express office opened at Platte City
A. R. Murdock's barn, above Weston, burned.
Prof. Gaylord school
NOVEMBER
THE CECIL FAMILY
Nov. 1 - John A. Cecil (ii) died
K. B. Cecil
Thos. J. Cecil (i)
Nancy Thompson
Kimsey B. Cecil
Sarah Ann Henderson
Thomas Henderson
I. THOMAS C. CECIL
Birdie Flannery
II. LILBURN CECIL [edit] |
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| [view page] | 1856, SEPT. 220 THE SKINNERS.
1. Wm. H. Kg/le, b. Dec. 10, 187 4.
2. Mary E. Kyle, b. Feb. 26, 1876.
3. T1208. W. Kyle, b. May 28, L77.
4. Ohwrles, b. Oct. 25, 1878. 5. Nellie, b. Sept. 12, 1881.
6. Eugene, b. Nov. 4, 1883. 7. Egbert, b. April 16, 1885.
8. Klruser K., b. Dec. 25, 1887. l
9. L6(lU87HL07HI., b. Aug. 22, 1889.
III. JAMES KYLE.
IV. GEO. W. KYLE, b. Dec. 16, 1847; n1d 1st, in 1871, Mary Hord.
dr. of Anderson. She d. August 3, 1881. Children:
1. I twin. 2. Alfred. 3. Addie. .
Geo. W. Kyle married second, Oct. 8, 1883, Sallie Dougherty, dr. of
Wm. H. H. She has 1 child:
4. T/V/illlam Kyle.
Sept. 20Dr. A. T. Guthrie buys of J. N. Bradley Lot 5, Block
31, Platte City, at $1,350.
PHINEHAS SKINNER.
Sept. 27Phinehas Skinner having died, K. M. Woods (i) and
Mrs. Polly Skinner administered. Bond, $200,000. Phinehas
Skinner. son of Cornelius Skinner, of Virginia, was born in Clark
County, Ky., July 28, 1801; died at Elk City, Kansas, August 21,
1856. His mother was Jane Carr, born July 30, 1769, in Loudoun
County, Virginia. Mr. Skinner married Nov. 28, 1822, Polly Pat-
ton, daughter of Vm. and Sally Patton, of Tennessee. She was
born in 1805. They came to Boone County, Mo., in 1838, and
thence to Platte in the autumn of 1840, and settled two miles
east of Camden Point. Mr. Skinner was a large and handsome
gentleman, of sound judgment and successful enterprise. He
built a ne mill upon Platte River, and a spacious brick homestead
for the family: purchaed 2,000 acres of our best land. established
stores at Elk City. Kansas. and at Ringold, near his home, and, up
to the time of his death. he was the largest operator, and paid out
more money than any one else, in the county. He was one of the
original projeetors of Camden Point Academy. a11d had large
Ira:-ts of land in many counties in northern Missouri. His chil-
(ll-I]. after his death, partitioned $150,000 worth of land. besides
an immense amount of money and personal property. Mrs. Skin-
ner wris a large-bodied and large-hearted. hospitable old lady.
She was a splendid manager and a valuable assistant to her hus-
lpanrl. Slie siii-vivetl him: and. after living a few years at the
lioina-.le:1l. (lll(l(-ll her lands among her children. and retired to
T
u.~:I.~ (ii): xvln-re she died April 20, 1878. She was brought
home and lmi-ierl In-side her lwslmiirl. (lit
I. J..lC (ARR ST{lNNER. h. Aug. 18. 1824. She possessed
snpr-rior lmsiness qualications. and did valuable service
in aiding her parents in business. She now lives a retired
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| [view page] | 1864, AUG. 372 RECRUITS.
John Lester. M. V. Mitchell, Jesse Miller, J. L. Merchant, L.
Ma.lott, Madison Owens. C. C. Redln-an. N. T. Rogers. W. M. Rule,
Samuel Rixev. E. C. Redman. Na.thl Searr-v. Dan Stewart, Dan
Stevens H. J. Talbott, V1n. Talbott, Ed. Tanner, Andrew Tribble.
BOUNTY FOR RECRUITS.
The countv court (Layton) offers $75 for each recruit credited
to Platte Co~untv.
Aug. 3Mobile taken by Farragut.
A/ug. 15Maj. Hilliard sent a squad of soldiers to the house
of Levi Brashears, and captured 30 stand of arms.
.l~ug. 16Capt. J. H. Burt, with his company. had a brush
with bushwhackers near Henry V11111l11911/S, and it Was thought
one was wounded.
.1119. 18Harvey Ta.lbovtts house burned; loss. 151,000.
N. P. Ogden leaves New Market and setles at YWeston.
Wm Carp-enter buys the Barnes store-house and opens a stock
of dry goods.
Aug. 19Th-e Border Times charges that twothirds of the
people of Platte a.re disloyal.
Union leagues are organized in the county.
Aug. 2"A detach1nent of the 17th Illinois Cavalry fall in
with Si. Gordon and ve of his men. They pursue th-e1n closely.
but fail to capture any of them.
The Border Times announces: There is peace in Platte."
DR. JOSEPH WALKER SHOT.
Aug. .28I have already stated that Dr. Valler was impli-
eated in the threat to kill any Northern Methodist that continued
to preach in Platte; and I have recorded the execution of that
threat upon Rev. Chas. Morris. A son of Mr. Morris. living in New
Orleans. to avenge his fa.thers death. came to Leavenworth and
organi7.ed and armed a hand of desperate men. who went through
the I1(l,.1lll)()ll,lO0(l where his father had been forbidden to preach.
in st-areh of the leaders of the out1a.ge. None were found, until
Dr. \all;er was met in the road. He was taken to an adjacent
wood anal shot. His family were notied. and reached him in
time to hear his statement that he was shot by a party of men. all
of whom were st ra11,,:ers to him except one John Morris. who lived
in the 11-i;;lIlm1lum(l. John Morris was no relative of Rev. Charles
Morris, but was pressed into the service of the hand. as a guide.
The facts were drawn out on the trial of John Morris. who was
imlir-tetl for the murder. and he was found not guiltv. The
tra;:elv prmlnreul -onsternation in the count).
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| [view page] | 1891, JUNE. 9-17 HIGH .-.l) LOW VATIR.
HIGH AND LOW VATER MARK AT I{.-lS.vS (-llY.
Since 1881) thealtit11de of St. LI()lll. has been the basis of l1i;,-h
and low Water; 347.43 feet above St. Louis is liigli-water at
Kansas (fity, and I;}:4.)1 feet is low-\ater.
The ful~l0\i11g: slimvs the height of the river above lmv-water
mark for the past ten years:
1881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 20 . . . . . . . . . . .25 feet, 1Ui11(l1es
188-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Jul 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l. feet, 1 inch
1882-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-June 24 . . . . . . . . . . . .21 feet. 5 inches
1884 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-pril 0 . . . . . . . . . ..1T feet. 11 lll(1l(.
1885 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J1111e 10 . . . . . . . . . . . .17 feet. 5) inches
1880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)larel1 20 . . . . . . . . . .14 feet, 9 inches
188? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)[areh 31 . . . . . . . . . .18 feet, 2 inches
198.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jnl, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 2-10 feet
1880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .)[arel12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8-10 feet
1890 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 5-10 feet
1891 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..J11ne21....... .. .. .. 2feet
The liigliest point of the rise this ea1 about 1% feet below
higll-water mark.
June .26A severe wind storm did n1u(-11 injury at Platte City,
and on the Leavenworth road. The tin r010~f of the National Bank
of Platte City was blms-11 into the street.
WALTER B. SWAIN
Having dried. M. V. Swain a.d1ninis-tered. Bond. $2,000. His
widow was Elizabeth. and his ehild1e11:
I. C-LAR.IS~SA SWAIN. n1d a Doo~le).
H. ANN E. SVYAIN. n1d an Alderman.
III. LEANDER. IV. MILLIE \.
V. BETTIE S~\.~IN. 1nd a Patten. VI. ALICIE. 1nd a Tays.
VII. ESTELLA SV.IN, n1d a Riel1ards011.
JULY.
JuI1/ 1-Platte (it has expended the past year for schools.
$1,422.70. The distriet now owes $1,500 in bonds.
.Ji1d;ze E. H. Norton is appointed a inenlber of the eonnnission
to select a Imiform list ofs(-110-01-h0nks for tl1e sehools of the
State.
July 1.2M0nnee 0-0d drovwned in Sn1itl1s Fork.
A calming factory erected at Dearlmrn. and the eultnre of
toma ttoes encmlra ged.
E. MCI). (orffey is apporinted a State e01n111is~si011er to repre-
sent Missouri at the V0rlds Fair at (hieag0. He is made treas-
urer of the board.
July 1/C011nty meeting at Platte (ity of the Farmers and
Laborers Tni0-n. Forty sub-unions are represellted. I. YV. Car-
son is president.
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| [view page] | 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] | 1839, JUNE. 31 JUSTICES.
4. For Green Township: 1. Jae. Adamson; 2, Henry
Brooks; 3, J. C. Bywaters; 4, J. M. Iulkers0n.
5. For Lee Township: 1, ltobt. Logan; 2, Robt. 1atton;
i.. J. H. Spratt; 4, Chas. \ells.
6. For Marshall Township: 1. John B. Bounds; 2, Milton
Byram; 3, Thos. Lovelady; 4, John P. Smith.
A constable for each township was also elected, and the busi-
ness demanded their whole attention.
The county court appointed Robt. Patton public ad1ninis-
trator for Platte (ount.
JULY.
July 3Zadock Martin is granted ferry license at the foot of
the Falls of Platte.
July 15Judge King held his rst term of the But-hanan Cir-
cuit Court at Roubidoux.
July 17The rst deed led for record in the recordei-s office
for Platte County. It is from Church to Hughes. for a lot in
\eston. Deeds were seldom made, as no title passed. A p1e~
emption right could not be assigned, but it might be leased.
Hence many leases for 99 years are found of record.
This month I arrived in Platte. I landed from a steam-
boat, with several companions, at Lexington. Ve purchased
horses, and rode through Lafayette and Jackson counties to
Vestportthen three houses in the woods. Thence we went to
Liberty. crossing at Fort Osage. After passing through Barry
and Martinsville. we reached Weston. by way of the lower Bee
(reek bridge. Between the bridge and Weston. on what was
then the Military Reserve, the ruins of a number of cabins. whence
trespassers had been driven by the soldiers, were still smoking.
Judge King held his second term of circuit court at the
tavern of M. D. Faylor in llartinsville.
A UGUSl.
A ?t(]. 7The county court appointed for Carroll Township the
following patrol: 1. Milton Brown; 2. David Carson; 2, A. B.
Sherwood; and 4. W. H. Spratt.
JOHN DUNC.~ N.
The county court appoints Hiram Stephenson administrator
of John Duncan. His widow is named Elizabeth. and his Children:
1. Williamson Duncan; 2, Adeline; 3. Tilford; 4. Nelson: 5. Davis;
ti, Susan Stephenson; 7, Martha Duncan; 8. Saml: 9. ;Iary.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 2Sol. L. Leonard is appointed county surveyor.
Jones H. Owen gives bond of $5.000 as collector.
Sept. 3~.Adam (rook is appointed administrator of \i1liam
Crook.
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| [view page] | 1857, JUNE. 240 FLOURING MILL.
to attentively. He often participated in the discussions at
teachers meetings. No one could tell his generation, mo-r whence
he came nor Whither he went. I loved the old man, a.11d
tried to cheer him. He often called at my oice for rest after his
peregrinations. His verses showed thought, but were lacking in
melody. sentiment. a.11d sweetness. He was found dead in an
orchard in Clay, where he was teaching.
GREENBURY PITCHER died in 1857. His widow was
named Elizabeth. and his children: 1, James M. Pitcher; 2. Jane,
wife of Simeon Hull; 3. Sarah Ann. wife if W1n..C~la.rke; 4, Wil-
liam: 5.Th~o1mas; 0. Miles; 7. Susan.
June 15The foundations of Platte City Female Academy
have been la.id.
J unc 19Prof. H. B. Todd closes his school at Camden Point,
preparatory to opening at Platte City.
June 22A terric hail-sto-rm. Stones fell 3 inches in
diameter.
m. B. Almond opens a law oice in Leavenworth, leaving
his family in Platte City.
CropsWheat is almost a failure; worth $1.50. Hemp is
promising; worth $5. Corn l1as been injured by the cut-worm;
Worth 80 cents.
STEAM FLOURING MILL.
Almond. Paxton & Owen erected opposite Platte City a
large ouring-mill. They furnished our to many parts of the
West. and had our depots at Kansas City, Leavenworth, and
Atchison. But the war. with short crops of wheat. ruined their
trade. and the mill was dismantled. The two upper stories were
used to replace the burned water-mill, and the rst story, used as
a stable. was burned. with many horses.
June 27The Atlas has the rst Leaves from a La.wyers
Note-book. by Hon. Thomas Herndon.
JULY.
./uly.1icni- at Second (reek; Thos. E. Park manager.
Siiriday-steliools of Platte City celebrated the day by meeting
at the new academy grounds.
John Vilson was orator of the day, and Prof. Todd addressed
Ihe schools. which had come in procession from the court-house.
SA LE OF SLAVES.
J11];/(Sl1eIitT Spratt sold.pub1ir-ly, the slaves of the estate of
l{t1lI Roat-11. They brought, severally, $1,400, $1.005. $926, $900,
and $700.
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| [view page] | 1878, JAN 653 THE HIGGINS FAMILY.
4. B. F. Higgins, b. Feb. 4, 1844; married Oct. 25, 1865, Ellen Brink, b. June 7, 1848, daughter of Ab. H. Brink. Children:
[a] Abbie Higgins, b. Sept. 30, 1866
[b] Lura Higgins, b. in 1868, married Nov. 1, 1896, Jas. Dearing
[c] Stella Higgins, married Oct. 18, 1895, C. L. Brandenburg
[d] B. Floyd Higgins, b. in June, 1892
5. William W. Higgins, married Anna Thorp, daughter of Joseph Thorp
6. Jacob Higgins
VIII. JACOB HIGGINS
IX. PEGGY HIGGINS, married a Ford.
X. JOHN HIGGINS, d. Dec. 2, 1877; married Malinda Witt, daughter of Littleberry, and sister of his brother Philemon's wife. Children:
1. Harmon G. Higgins (iii)
2. Elizabeth Higgins, married Obed C. Noland (see)
3. Barbara Higgins, dead; married Oct. 13, 1870, David A. Sample, son of Isaac Sample and brother of Velora. David A. married second, Feb. 3, 1876, Margaret Alexander.
4. Littleberry Higgins (iii), married America Noland, daughter of Obed Noland (see).
5. John T. Higgins
6. Lucy Higgins, married Jan. 1, 1869, John A. Shield, d. Oct. 13, 1883. Children:
[a] Lucy Shield
[b] Elvira Shield
[c] William W. Shield
[d] Elizabeth Shield
Mrs. Lucy Shields married second, Armstrong Shield, who died, and she married third, George Jones; children by eaChildren:
7. Wright W. Higgins, married Oct. 21, 1875, Martha Morris
8. Ara Ella Higgins, married June 3, 1883, W. Holcombe
9. Eliza Higgins, married Chas. G. Johnson Children:
[a] Ralph Johnson
[b] Emmet Johnson
Jan. 12 - Meeting at Barry to promote the building of a turnpike to Kansas City.
Jan. 14 - Elder A. F. Smith opened the lecture course on "Our Country's Future"
Jan. 20 - Revival at Parkville, and 20 added to the Presbyterian Church.
Jan. 21 - T. W. Park made his famous lecture on "Babies".
W. J. Fulton buys an interest in the Parkville Bank
An unfortunate controversy is progressing in the Landmark between W. A. Fox and Rev. D. F. Bone.
Jan. 28 - William Foreman lectures on the "Experiences of a Young Lawyer"
CATHERINE J. WEBB
Catherine J. Webb having died, Hill & Stillwagon administer. Bond, $800. Her maiden name was Webb, and she married March 9, 1841, William J. Webb. They lived two miles below Parkville, in the Missouri bottom. Children:
I. NANCY J. WEBB, b. in 1848; d. July 14, 1892; married Jan. 3, 1871, Josiah Stillwagon, son of Andrew, b. in Belmont Co., Ohio, Nov. 19, 1847. Children: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1897, MAY. 1095 QOUNTY FINANCES.
and transfers part of them to the seliool fund. The jury fund
gets from unelaimed fees $201, f1-mu interest fund. $1,600, and
from State insurance fund. $511l(l. and these latter funds are
-harged with the same. Tlhe amounts so Tl:lIlHf(ll((l inei-ease
both 1-eeeipts and expenditures. The elerk eliarges the eou11tv
not with waI1-ants drawn, but with warrants paid. My state-
ment. tlierefore, sliows our expenses several thousand dollars less
than appears from the elex-ks statement.
Cou H fI/ I leht.
llonds outsitandiug May 1, 1($l1.. .. .. . . .. . . . . ..$i.0(lll.llQ
Bonds outstanding now. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 72.tiUt).0U
l%ondspaid................................11il.400.00
Inte1estpaid.............................. 51537.5()
Paid from Interest and Sinking Funds. . . . . . . . . . . $19,937.51.)
School Funds.
The (,ountv SlfllO0l Fund. . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. ..$14,35{l.77
The Township School Fund. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19,041.75
Total.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$33,407.5
Sc-iliool moneys apportioned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,327.10
The levy for county and State is $1.15.
.l[u,i/ lTl1e population of Leavevnworth is 21,5:l(ia gain of
over four hundred.
Platte River has 1-eaehed its highest state this season, of three
feet on tl1e turnpike west of Platte City bridge. \hen the waters
subsided, the bottoms were planted in eo1n, and but little damage
resulted.
.l[(Il/ 5T/he jol) of p1-iunting the May state:ment of the county
IlRI1t,(S was given to Retltig, of the Argus, at 10 cents per square,
he being the lowest biddeir.
The Banking House of Vells & Co. led approved bond of
-ii~75,U0() as county depo-sitory of public moneys.
J1 ay 7Perle D. Decker, of Park College, took the pre-mium
for orato1v at the interstate contest at Columbia, Mo.
\. T. Hopes barn bllIIl9(lfl1ll insured.
Cain. \ells is appointed by the governor on the board of
L-u1-ators for the State l11ive1sity.
JIu1/1S. F. DE (A M1 was shot and killed at Deaxvborn by
John l{eeo1ds. supposed insane, and giving as his reason that
I)e (amp looked green" at him.
ll[(Il/ I.,Founders Day observed at Park College. Dr. John
H. Fililey, of tjaleslnlrg, Illinois, was the orator.
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| [view page] | 1855, JAN. 193 THE GREENS.
Dr. Frederick Marshall, b. in New York in 1814, d. in Platte, June 1, 1861.
Mrs. Marshall married 2nd, Hon. E. H. Norton.
1. Mary Clemmie Marshall, married William H. Field
[a] Julia Field, married Allen Hulett, grocer of Platte City
Dora Elain Hulett
James Allen Hulett
Fred M. Hulett
[b] Virginia Field, married C. N. Tolman of Plattsburg
[c] Marshall Field, married Annie Moore, live near Platte City
2. Amos G. Marshall, married Mary E. Brady
Mary E. Brady married 2nd, Dr. John F. De Berry
[a] Mary F. De Berry
[b] Albin De Berry
3. Virginia Marshall, married Hon. Norton B. Anderson [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, OCT. 587 ELECTION.
II. SALLY REED
Henry Buchanan
1. John Buchanan
2. Porter Buchana
3. George Buchanan
John Davis died at Parkville.
Judge Lucas
Treasurer's salary
Benjamin J. Franklin, Democratic for Congress, speaks at Platte City. He speaks at Parkville the 19th, at Farley the 20th and at Weston the 23rd.
Zerubbabel Lodge, No. 191, is sold by the sheriff, and bought in by members of the Masonic Order.
Temperence convention at Hickory Grove
R. M. Parrish
H. J. Mayo
Thomas G. Cockrill
A. J. Moore having died
W. D. Standiford
Mary S. Ford
1. William S. Moore
2. James Moore
NOVEMBER
ELECTION
C. H. Hardin
William Gentry
B. J. Franklin
W. H. Powell
James Adkins
T. Quinn
G. W. Dunn
S. C. Woodson
E. McD. Coffey
R. L. Waller
R. T. Darnall
T. H. Coleman
T. W. Park
Jo. St. John
G. T. Jones
Melvin McKee died
Three masked men rob James Blackwell of $82
Patrons of Husbandry
J. S. Duncan
E. C. Cockrill [edit] |
| [view page] | 1863, JAN. 336 THE SITUATION.
At New JIarI.:ct. Armstrong, Bishop, Cartwright, Tufts,
Wells. ..
.1tRi(Ig/cl;/. Gustin, Sayle.
JANUARY.
THE SITUATION.
Jan. 1The year 1863 was shadowed by clouds Without a
shaft of sunshine. The bloodtv bann-er of interneoine strife
waved angrily over the land. Every available soldier had gone
to the front, or was skulking in Northern States. At home We
were disarmed, and left a prey to marauding outlaws. Pro-Wling
murderers. by day, dressed in Federal uniform and bearing
forged military orders, searched houses, barns. and stables for
arms; and at night returned as Red-legs to rob and hang the
people. The militia were active in suppressing bushWha.ckers,
but gave th-emselves no concern about thieves and murderers. I
administered on three persons who were murdered by Red-legs.
In September the Pawpaws were organized by Col. James H.
Moss. No Red-legs thencefortlh troubled us. For. a. time we
had peace and securitv. But Calhoun Thornton commenced re
cruiting for the South. corrupted the militia, and bushwhackers
became as dangerous as the Red-legs had been. The sequel
will show the disastrous end of Thornto=ns Work. Courts did
little or nothing. Hog cholera prevailed. but the season was
propitious.
EMANCIPATION.
l1-esident Lincoln issued his second proclamation libera.ting
slaves in all parts of the United States in open rebellion. The
State of Missouri was not included, b11t in a. short time the four-
teenth amendment to the Federal Constitution was ratied, and
it put an end to slavery throughout the Union.
The first snow of the winter fell to-day.
Prof. F. G. Gaylord takes the Camden Point Academy.
Ebenezer N. O. Clough and Wm. MCN. Clough remove from
Parkville to Leavenworth.
THOMAS J. WILSON.
Jrm. ;2lhon1as J. Vilson having died at Parkville, Chas. S.
\ilson administers. Bond. $6.000. Thomas J. was a. business
man. and :1 partner of C. I. Summers in the mercantile line. His
widow was Eliza. Children:
I. A DEl.I.E YVILSON. md Thomas E. Mills.
TI. Tl~IO.[A. J. WILSON (ii). md Marcli 19. 1863, Elizabeth
Fanhion. After she (lied. he md Tillie J. Vvsong.
III. V. \. \ILS(L. was a business man o-f high standing in
Ia.rkville. His urbane manners and cordial address were
the nntgnings of a. kind heart. After marriage, he Went to
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| [view page] | 1882, JUNE 753 THE CALVERTS
JUNE
June 1 - Graduates at Camden Point: Evelina Boone, Lucy Bywaters, Kate Hunter, Nettie Kelly, Mecca Maupin, Alma Missemer, Emma Pogue, Etta Pogue, Anna Pullins, Lizzie Peck.
Graduates at Daughters' College: Ida Banister, Jennie Faulconer.
Graduates at Park College: Maud K. Baker, J. J. Crosshwite, Mary A. Dayton, Mattie S. Dolley, Samuel S. Dolley, Chas. J. Godsman, E. V. Higgins, Thos. M. Hellman, W. M. Hindman, A. M. Leavgood, Lapsley A. McAfee, D. B. McLeod, Anna B. Palmer.
This season, at Platte City and Tracy, there have been sold to farmers fifty-one twine-binder reapers.
June 12 - Lewis Calvert died; buried at Pleasant Ridge.
THE CALVERT FAMILY
Leonard Calvert
Jeremiah Calvert
Smith Calvert
Henry Calvert
Craven Calvert
Presley Clavert
Lewis Calvert
John Calvert
Presley Calvert
I. JEREMIAH CALVERT
II. SMITH CALVERT
born Scott County, Ky. October 9, 1799, died in Platte September 22, 1882.
son of Presley Calvert and Phena Johnson, daughter of Berwick Johnson, she was a sister of Captain Andrew Johnson and niece of Colonel Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky.
married Cassandra Branham, born February 12, 1804, died March 23, 1874, and buried at Pleasant Ridge.
He was the auctioneer who made the first sale of lots in Platte City in 1840. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1845, JAN. 65 BUSINESS
I. JACOB BENNER
Annie Bland
1. John Benner
2. Louise Benner
3. Allie Benner
4. William Benner
II. J. W. BENNER
Stella Allision
III. DAN'L BENNER
IV. ELIZ. BENNER
Jona. Bonnell
V. EMMA BENNER
Oscar B. Mitchell
VI. CHAS. BENNER
Annie Rumpel, dr. of William Rumpel
VII. MARY BENNER
Samuel Risk, son of Elkanah Risk
1. William E. Risk
2. B. F. Risk
3. Emma M. Risk
4. Mary E. Risk
VIII. HENRY BENNER
IX. LYDIA A. BENNER
J. W. Layton
1. Estill Layton
2. Claude Layton
3. Elvira Layton
4. Chas. C. Layton
5. Chris C. Layton
MARRIAGES IN 1844 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED
April 7 - Francis Brown married Nancy Bell
November 25 - G. B. Sanderson married Ellen Johnson
1845
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1831, Nov 319 MA]. JOSEPH.
V. MARY. b. May 7. 1857: 111d G. V. Early.
VI. WlI. I.."l()l CALL.-H.-l. b. March 2, 185.) (my 40th
birtliday).
Nov. ;35Li1c11it court met. and Judge V0odson continued
all the cases. and adjourend. The prior March and June terms
were likewise adjourned. with little business done.
Nor. J0Gen. Hunter sent a squad of soldiers from Fort
Leavenwoi-t11 to apprehend Dr. Thos. Beaumont, Jacob Cox, Jos.
Nower, Thos. Stockwell. and others. residing near New Market.
on account of their Southern sympathies. \ith the soldiers
came a lot of "Red-legs" and thieves. who helped themselves to
horses. carriages. and every valuable they could nd. The mili-
tary permitted the outlaws to steal without hindrance. The
prisoners were kept on pa.role for two weeks, a.nd then discharged.
J. P. Grubb succeeds lhorough1nan as circ11it attorney.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 1Gen. Hunter issued a11 order to J. R. Burckliartt, R.
P. Clark, Clinton Cockrill. W. M. Paxton. and two others, not
remembered. to deliver Silas (alordon to him. or to drive him
from the country. within a limited time. o-r he would lay waste
Platte County. burn every house, a11d liberate every slave. This
order produced consternation. and Gordon a11d part of his C0111-
pany were prevailed 011 to leave for the South. Mr. Burckliartt.
.[r. Cockrill. and I went to the Fort to make our report. Ve
found Gen. Hunter a large. dark. frowning man. with bull-
dog features. profane and ungentlemanly. He 111ade threats to
remove all slaves fro111 our county. I suggested that he had no
power. under the Constitution. to do so. His reply was: Damn
the Constitution
MAJ. JOSEPH,
\ith some two hundred soldiers, was stationed at Platte City.
early in November. The county was infested with small hands
of busllwliackers, and danger threatened the Federals at all times.
They foraged on the people. who were. granted quartei-master
receipts. which proved of little value. After a few weeks. Maj.
Joseph left with his cannon and camp-equipage for Weston.
The bushwhackers learned of his movements. and gathered. under
Capt. Carr. in ambush on the south side of the road. east of Bee
C-reek. As the Federals approached. they were red on. and two
were killed. and others wounded. Maj. Joseph retired a hundred
yards. and, with his cannon. opened on the huslnvhackers. who
withdrew with little damage. For years the marks of the grape-
shot could be seen on the trees. There is a sequel to this strata-
gem. in the tragedy that soon followed. in the death. at the same
place. of Triplett and (lost-.
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| [view page] | 1889, AUG. 904 DR. B. BONIFANT
Aug. .23Stillings has a bridge celebration, or rather a grand
spree. He les his plat of the town of Stillings.
J. T. )IcRuer sells to R. XV. Pack his interest in the Platte Oity
store.
DR. BENJAMIN BONIFANT die-d at Weston.. He was re-
garded as the head of the medical profession in Platte. He was
born in Xiontgoimery County. Md., February 15, 1821. His father
was John Bonifant and his mother Mary Tueker. He lived and
worked upon his fathers farm until 1839, when he commenced
the study of medicine a-t Jetl7erso-n Medical College, of P.hila~
delphia. where he graduated in 1849. In 1850 he settled at
\eston. Where his life-WOIl{ was done. During the War he
served as surgeon of the 4t1h State Militia. He married, October
29. 1855, Matilda L. Lleaelimain. (See) Her family has been
noticed.
MORRIS ELLINGER.
Morris Ellinger, son of M. L. and Judith Ellinger, died at
\eston. He was Unlited .Seta.tes ganuger for the county, and for
years kept a saloon at West0n. He was born in Germany Ja.nu-
ary 9. 1830. came to the United States in 1850, and to Weston in
1852. He married, in 1854, lIar-ga.ret Whitrto~n, who still lives.
Children :
I. LIZZIE ELLINGER, b. April 17, 1857; n1d June 28. 1883,
George A. V00-dbridge. b. in Indiana, January 18, 1856.
He is a telegraph operator at Beverly.
11. CHARLES M. ELLLINGER. III. JvAlIE~S. IV. JOHN.
Aug. 27The fair commenced; new oral hall open-ed. Gate
fees Thursday, $1,251. The sum of $1,000 paid on the debt.
SEPTEMBER.
DAVID MCCOLUM.
Sept 7David McColum died three miles SOl11tl1 of Platte City.
He was one of the old stock of hardy pioneers. He had no aspira-
tions for wealth or distiinc-tion. Like the Arkansas settler. his
cabin was not covered; his crap" was an acre of corn, pumpkins.
and weeds; his floor was mother ea1tl1, and his store a. jug of
whisky. Old Fncle Dave was one of my earliest acquaintanlces
in Platte. He was a kind~-hearted and generous old soul, and
I never went to a log-roalling o-r a sale that he was 11ot present; yet
he never bought an article that was offered for sale, and he never
muld get :1. liamlspdke, to suit him. But eerybod liked Uncle
lbayy. His father. his grazndfatlier and his great-grandfatlier
were all naim-l Davy; but with Uncle Dayy the line ended. His
mother was Polly Reed, and he (Davy (V) ) was born in Garrard
(,ount. I{.. January 22. 1802. He married. April 4. 1824. Polly
(ientry. daughter of another good old pioneer. Isom Gentry (iii),
of bmj-kw(md. memory. She was born l[ar(--11 17, 1806. in Lincoln
(A()l]Ili. Ky. C111
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| [view page] | 1877, JAN. 634 MRS. M. D. SLOAN.
Jan. 20 - The Odd Fellows at Farley have an oyster supper.
Jan. 22 - The Good Templars of Platte City have an entertainment at their hall.
The weather has been cold; the Missouri is frozen.
Cockrill & English are now running the Platte City Water Mill.
Jan. 26 J. FRANK FORBIS dies at Helena, Mont. He was a native of Lincoln County, Ky., came to Platte with his brother, John W., about 1843, and opened in the prairie, east of Camden Point, a large and splendid farm, became involved in debt, sold out, and left in 1863. He was a man of intelligence, urbanity, truth, and honor.
Jan. 29 The county printing is awarded to the Advocate.
MRS. MAHALA D. SLOAN.
Jan. 31Mrs. Mahala D. Sloan died two miles west of Platte
City. Her mai-den name was Houx, born in Bo-onyille, M0,, May
17, 1823. She was a sister of Mrs. R. P. Clark. She married.
rst. September 15, 1816, Dr. H. B. Ya.lla.ce, who died February
24, 1863. He was a physician of Platte City, who invested largely
in St. Joseph, and was b~ro~ken up by the war. Their children:
I. HARRIET WALL.ACE, b. in 1842; d. May 9, 1881; md Sept.
9, 1859. John A. Biscoe, and settled in Camden Point. Children:
1. William E. Biscoe, married Feb. 15, 1893, Kate M. Prior.
2. Wallace Biscoe, married June 29. 1893, Estella Cravens.
II. LAURA VWALLACE, d. Jan. 8, 1895; married April 18, 1866,
Prof. W. C. McKinnis, who at one time had charge of the
Platte City Female Academy, and raised a company for
Winston's regiment. They went to Arkansas.
III. WILLIAM WALLACE.
IV. MOLLIE WALLACE, d. June 7, 1870, Hayden Leavel. (See)
V. HELEN WALLACE, married Jan. 4, 1860, Reuben W. Lasley,
who died, and she married 2nd Al. Loveland. Mr. Lasley's first
wife was Mary Ann Williams. (See)
Topics - The question as to whether Hayes or Tilden had been
elected President. Repudiation of the county debt, which was
advocated by the Landmark. The Russo-Turkish War.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 1 - Weather - Heavy rains: snow disappearing;
Congress counts the electoral vote, but, leaving out Oregon and Florida (contested), neither Hayes nor Tilden has a majority. The election is therefore referred to a commission, that decides 8 to 7 for Hayes.
Public School entertainment at Platte City.
The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, at Platte City, enjoys a revival, and 11 unite. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1883. AUG. 781 E. C. OHLHAUSEN
Aug. 11 - grand picnic Linkville
J. W. Cumberford
A. D. Burnes
Dan Carpenter
J. W. Coots
W. M. Paxton
ED. C. OHLHAUSEN
Platte City M. E. Sunday-school
Aug. Wheeland
Henry A. Ohlhausen
Margaret Myers
Ann M. Ellis
Mrs. Susanna Garvin, nee Smith
I. NANCY A. OHLHAUSEN
Gresser
II. WILLIAM H. OHLHAUSEN
Harriet Johnson
miller at Weston
1. Charles Ohlhausen
2. John Ohlhausen
3. William Ohlhausen
III. JOHNATHAN A. OHLHAUSEN
Ellis
Cord
IV. MARY OHLHAUSEN
William Duriden
V. EDWARD OHLHAUSEN
VI. MARGARET OHLHAUSEN
Robinson
Aug. 25 - Workmen are repairing the middle pier of the Platte City bridge, and Wheeland is paid $16 per day to open his flood-gates to reduce the stage of water.
Aug. 27 - Thirty five additions to the Christian Church at New Market, under the preaching of Elder Samuel Lowe.
Aug. 28 - The fair. The Landmark issues a daily. An ex-Confederate reunion on the grounds.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1 - New mail route from Kansas City to Edgerton, by way of Barry, Linkville, and Smithville.
W. F. LEIPARD having died.
Theo. Lentz
1. Nancy Leipard
2. Florence Leipard
3. Anna Leipard
4. Minnie Leipard
HENRY SMITH
Ireland Margaret ____
Prof. P. H. Crafton
Landmark
Prof. W. A. Bowen
Chronicle
GEORGE POWER
Moses McComas
Sarah E. Walling
Henrietta C. Smith
Marion W. Power
Edith E.
Wade H. Power [edit] |
| [view page] | 1859, JUNE. 283 P. & G. R. RAILROAD.
1. Jesse T. Perkins, b. Oct. 27, 1855; m'd his cousin, Eliza Perkins. Children: [a] Sarah; [b] Maud
2. John F. Perkins, b. Sept, 9, 1857
3. Joel T. Perkins, b. March 23, 1859; m'd May Linendall
4. Squire T. Perkins, b. June 23, 1860; m'd Hala Brewer
5. Arzela F. Perkins, b. June 10, 1862; m'd Homer Linendall
6. Lizzie M. Perkins, b. May 2, 1864; m'd Daniel Lewis
Children: [a] Fannie M. Lewis, [b] Ella, [c] Eugene, [d] Bettie
7. Charles Perkins, b. Feb., 1869; dead.
8. Paul, b. 1872; dead.
9. Cynthia, b. Feb. 9, 1872; married Oct. 15, 1890, Larkin E. Tinder (see)
10. Albert, b. in 1876.
11. Ernest
II. SQUIRE W. TUDER (see)
III. SARAH ANN TUDER, m'd Dr. Kimsey. He was, about 1849, killed by his wife's father, Thomas Tuder, and her only son died. She now lives, childless, in Platte City.
THE PARKVILLE & G. R. RAILROAD CO.
Having been organized. let out to Matton. Messer & Co., the contract to do the grading of their road from Parkville to Cameron.
A large portion of the work was done and in January, 1861, the
contractors failed. The county court took $200,000 stock in the
company and issued $125,000 in 10 percent bonds. Afterwards
the other $75,000 was issued by Judge Aller. These sums. with
compound interest, when funded, constituted three-fourths of our
county debt. Many farmers on the route of the road subscribed
from $100 to $500, which they were afterwards compelled to pay.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1 - At special elertion. Jas. S. Owens was chosen surveyor. The election at Weston resulted as follows: For judge of court of common pleas - James Doniphan. 383; H. J. Wolf. 254. For clerk Jas. A. Price. 264; D. C. Dale. 118; R. V. Lasley. 159.
THE SONS OF MALTA.
This year will be remembered as the era of the Sons of Malta.
At Platte City all the leading men were members of the order.
Lodges were formed everywhere. The initiations and orgies
called out crowds. The candidate was subjected to a severe examination. and a false and ludicrous interpretation was placed on [edit] |
| [view page] | 1864, DEC. 386 THE REMINGTONS.
1. J1 (my 0. Remington, md March 5, 1862, John Adkins.
He died, leaving: [ft] Carlton Adkins; [5] Mary
Adkins. The widow married second, a. Carroll, of Leaven-
worth.
II. ELIZABETH REMINGTON, b. Jan. 30, 1815; d. April 5,
1878; 1nd 1st, Isaac Horr, who died, leaving:
1. Jvuliya Hon, md Oct. 4, 1866, Thomas Cooper, b. Nov.
15, 1840; 5 children.
lIrs. Elizabeth Horr married second, June 7, 1855, Geo. XV. Gro-
barger, b. in 1801, in Tennessee; d. March 3, 1875, leaving,
by his second wife, Elizabeth:
2. Eugene Cr0ba4ge~r, b. April 16, 1858.
III. WILLIAM O. REMINGTON, md Amanda. Adkins. (See)
IV. STEPHEN REMINGTON, a dwarf, but a Master Mason. He
is now in the county poorhouse.
V. MARY ANN REMINGTON, b. Nov. 28, 1821; d. March 30,
1869; md Henry J. Freeland, a son of Judge John Freeland.
He was a member of the mercantile house of IIurrav &
Freeland, of Platte City, and in 1858 was elected county
treasurer. over M. N. Owen, by a vote of 1.399 to 1,032. He
was murdered Jan. 4, 1866. (See) In a poem dedicated to
his memo-r,v. I celebrate his energy and independence:
He came, a blunt and awkward lad.
Without a. friend to aid him;
And though in rustic homespun clad.
Intelligence and courage swayed him.
With nerve that knew no word like fr il-
With motto: Onward. Ready
His plans, of course, must all prevail
His rise be sure and steady.
Their children:
1. Alice Freeland, married April 7, 1868, J. B. Flannery. (see)
2. William Freeland
3. Ella C. Freeland, married Frank Bloomfield, of California
4. John H. Freeland
5. Clara Freeland, married May 15, 1879, Chas. Laughlin (see)
6. Lizzie Freeland, married T. C. Dooly Children: Raymond Dooly
7. Frank R. Freeland, went to California
VI. EUNICE REMINGTON, single
VII. MARVIN REMINGTON, married Julia Leftwich. Live in Kansas.
VIII. CALISTA REMINGTON, married James Adkins (see)
Dec. 30 - Missouri River frozen over.
PREACHERS OFFICIATING IN PLATTE 1857 - 1870
Calvin and O. D. Allen
R. A. Austin
David and John Anderson
Darius Bainbridge
William Barnett
James Beeding
Jesse Bird
Alfred Broadhurst
D. S. Burnett
P. J. Burrus
John Callerman
Thomas F. Campbell
R. N. Coffey
C. W. Collett [edit] |
| [view page] | 1885, OCT. 826 HENRY ZONNE.
Weather - A heavy frost.
Prof. W. A, Thornburg edits the educational column of the Landmark
Norton & Bros. open a bank at Missouri City, and Charles Norton takes charge of it.
Oct. 5 Editors of the county papers meet at Platte City,
and form a Press Association. Valliant is chosen president.
Hog cholera is destructive.
The magnetic pole has changed in this locality, from 10 degrees east, to 9 degrees east. The county Was originally surveyed at 1% degrees east.
Oct. 8 John Zarn having purchased a storehouse in Platte
City, on Lot 5, Block 29, removes into it.
Mrs. A. P. Linn, widow of a Methodist Episcopal minister,
is appointed postmaster at Parkville in place of Bueneman.
Oct. 12 Henry Zonne settles at Platte City as a. merchant tailor. He was born in Holland October 13, 1822, came to America. in 1856, and settled at Buffalo. He married Maria De Graaf; but she was his second and present Wife. He married, first, Petronella Smallingberg, who left three children, living, respectively, in Minnesota, Illinois, and Kansas.
W. T. Nelson buys out Non. Thomas, and becomes proprietor of the Argus.
The prisoners open the jail in some unexplained Way. and
one of them named WillianLs reaches Beverly, Where he is
captured.
Elders Collins and Tate make 156 converts at Smithville.
Oct. 25Camden Point is revived by the preaching of Elders Jermane and Tate, and 80 join the Christian Church.
NOVEMBER.
Nov. 10 - New mail service between Platte City and Beverly. The mail is now carried by hack, leaving Platte City at 3 and returning at 6.
The Bible Society establish a depository at Parkville, with 55 different editions of the Bible and parts of it.
Nov. 13 - Baptist Sunday-school Convention at Weston.
Apples almost a failure, but W. R. Keller has bought at Weston 1,400 barrles.
T. C. Monson, superintendent of schools, has organized reading circles at Platte City and other places.
Nov. 15 - Circuit court, G. D. Dunn Judge. Grand jury:
1. Nic Benner
2. Wash. Bradley
3. W. H. Cook
4. W. H. Hall
5. Stephen McComas
6. W. J. Miller
7. H. H. Moss
8. Abner Naylor [edit] |
| [view page] | 1889, JULY. 902 MRS. J. BELLER.
JULY.
J uly 1(a1np-1ne-et.inig at Burgess pasture, near Dearborn.
p~
State sc~l1ool inoneys, $5.438; children, 0,919; Platte City
school tax, 60 cents; paid out the past year, $1,200; bonded school
debt, $2,000.
July .,The day observed at Edgerton and at Weston.
July 9-MRS. JOHN BELLER, ne Glunz, died in Leaven-
worth. There were three sisters who came from Germany with
Mrs. Beller: Mrs. Dora WOo~lf, of St. Louis; Mrs. M. Schindler, of
Weston. and Mrs. Kate Ruf. Mrs. John Beller was born in Grer~
inany, September 30, 1831; married in 1854. and settled at Park-
Ville. \hen the war broke out they removed to Leayen-worth.
(h: 1. Emma Beller, md Harry Bruns; 2, Augustus; 3, John.
"Wheat excellent and corn promising.
WILLIAM K. FAULCONER
Died of apoplexy, at Kansas City, and his remains were buried
at Platte City, beside the dust of his wife. He was a son of Nel-
son Faulconer (see), and was born in Fayette County, Ky., May
.. 1832. The family settled near Prairie Point. The father died
in February, 1857, and left William a large estate. He built a
ne house on his fathers fairm. and. through his genero~us and
hospitable nature. lived beyond his income. He was C-ajoled and
attered by sycpohants, and empty honors thrown upon him.
He was made piresident of the county fair a11d president of the
Parkyille & G. R. Railroad Co. He purchased the old bed of said
railroad and expended money upon it, hoping to realize a fortune
lro~1n its sale; but it was a total failure, and he died disappointed
and impoverished. He married, November 20, 1854, Mollie Todd,
the oldest of Prof. H. B. Todds children. Their farm was sold,
and they removed to Kansas City. where Mr. Fauleoner eiiigaged
in mercantile pursuits with little suc-cess. His Wife died March
N. 1884. Children:
T. .JI1NNIE K. F.UL~CO.ER. b. Oct. 21, 186?: d. June 20,1895;
n1d Nov. 14. 1894. R. T. )Iur1~a. She was a11 educated a11d
rened lady. and graduated at Daughters College in June.
1.982.
ll. ("IL,Rl.EI I.TLCO.ER. III. VILLI-)I. IV. HARRY.
.luI:/ ]RTlie tlllldl(Il of larlille. 200 in number. were
tr:-at:-l In a steanilmat ext-iirsioii to Leae11wortl1.
llit~ \inner llailroad from Kansas City to Smitliyille is
14llllllfll(((,l.
./ul:/ .3.fI{()Y.LL FLE.II.l-. (see) is killed by Dhonias
ll. Slit-plat-1-l. who is tried for murder and fouiid not guilty.
Jul}; .3.,llu,- Baptist -lnirt-l1 at Little Platte is dedicated by
liltler Ii. -lones.
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| [view page] | 1877, JAN. 632 OFFICERS.
I877.
OFFICERS.
PRICES.
BUSINESS MEN. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, JAN. 910
UNITED STATES CENSUS IN 1890.
Platte County.
1890.
Carroll Township, including Platte City. . 2,379
PlatteCit...................... 706
Fair Township. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,263
Green T0WIlSlllp. with towns. . . . . . . . . . 2,418
Ca1ndenPoint.................... 177
Deaii-box-n........................ 299
LeeTownship.................... 814
.la1-sihatlll Txownship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,623
IIayTownship.................... 967
Pettis Township, including Parkville. . . . 2,456
Pa1l;il1e........................ 769
Preston Township in full. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,695
Ed~ge1t0n........................ 482
Valdron Townslhip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 693
Yeston Township in full. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,940
\est0n.. .. .. ... 1.134
Platte County. . . . . . . . .. 16.248
Population of Missouri. . . . . 2,679,184
Dwellings, State. . . 485,320
5.52
Families. State. . . . . . 528.295
Each.. .. ... 5.07
Debt, State. . .
s.. .. .. .. 2.853
Ea.ch.......... 5.41
Families................ 2,899
Each.......... .. 5.32
ote1"s.. 4.430
Insane and feeble-minded .. .. 39
11
DeafandDun1b.............. 9
11
JANUARY.
CENSUS.
o o . . . - . .
17.366
2,168,380
.. ::$11,759,831 $19,589,000
.Iuu.I~I.ast year the stated weekly coviitribiitions of the
ln-istiun Sun(lav-scliool at Platte Cit) ainoun-ted to $94.39.
The Platte City Teinperance Council hold weekly meetings
in the r-lm1(-hes.
Tlnr State Bnartl of the Cliristiaii Church. l1ming located the
U1-]lmn St-hool at Fulton. pplied to Jlidge Sa.nd11sk for an in-
jum-timi to stop the local board from expending the funds in re-
lmiltling.
the house.
The injun(~~tion is refused. and the 10031 board I9b11i1dJS
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| [view page] | ANNALS
OF PLATTE COUNTY, MISSOFRI.
FROM ITS EXPLORATION DOWN TI) ]I.Ii IHU7:
WITH GENEALOGIES OF ITS N()lII) FAMI
LIES, AND SKETCHICS OF ITS PI()
NEERS AND DISTINGUISHICI)
PEOPLE.
SHOWING THAT, BY INTERM.RR1Am:. W14 HAVE BECOME
ONE GREAT FAMILY.
$2.;
I". g
:~.
$2 BY
W. M. PAXTON,
I OF
, PLATTE CITY. Mo.
KANSAS Lrr, .In.:
I-IUI)S()N-KIMBERLY lII%I,ISIIIN(y CH.
1597.
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| [view page] | 1893, JAN. 983 F. LEWIS.
The frame house of E. V. Hardesty, near Camden Point burned.
Hogs. 7 cents; beeves. 5 cents.
FEBRUARY.
FIELDING LEWIS.
Feb. 1 - Fielding Lewis died at Weston. He was born April
5, 1835; md June 30. 1855), in Missouri, Lydia alke1. His
home was at St. Joseph at the time of his death. He lived his
early years in eston; served as marshal and collector of the
city; he was of sound mind and undoubted integrity. He was of
the family of the Colonel Fielding Lewis who married Catherine
Wa.shington. a cousin of the President. His lineage, as far as
can be traced. is:
I. EDWARD LEWIS of Green County. Kv.. n1d )Iz11) Vright.
11. EDWARD WRIGHT LEWIS. ib. Sept. 29. 1807; (1. Sept. 8.
1840; 1nd in Hart 00., I{y.. Dec. 2, 1829, Mary 0. Maxey, b.
Jan. 27. 18117.; d. June 25, 1846. She was a daughter of
Epln-aiin Maxey and Nancy Woodn. of Virginia.
111. FIELDING HAWKS LEWIS (above), n1d in 1860 Lydia
Walker, b. in 1840; /(1. Feb. 14, 1807. Children:
1. E(Ium(I N. Lewis, 1). May 30, 1800.
L. -lIh(rf Lee. 1). Nov. 15, 1803.
Elder G. W. Everett becomes pastor of the Baptist Church
of Platte City.
Weather Temperature Februarv 1st. 7 degrees below; 2d,
1 degree above; snowing, thunder; 3d. 3 degrees below; 4th, 2 de-
grees above; 5th. rose to 50 degrees. and half the snow disappears;
6th, 4 degrees below; 7th, 6 degrees below; 8th. 1 degree above.
Feb. 3 William H. Spratt died.
THE SPRATT FAMILY.
John Spratt, born in Virginia June 19, 1733, had two sons, Isaac and John (ii), from whom the Missouri branch of the family is descended:
I. ISAAC SPRATT (i)
Lived in Virginia, His children:
I. WILLIAM SPRATT
II. ISAAC SPRATT (iii), married Mary Hall.
Children:
1. William H. Spratt, b. in Washington, County, Va., March 15, 1815. He wandered west, and reached Martinsville (Platte City), in June 1839. After serving as constable and justice of the peace, he was elected sheriff in August 1854, as a Whig, and reelected in 1856. He then possessed a genial and hearty disposition that made him popular; but he was addiced [edit] |
| [view page] | 1887, DEC. 865 PAXTON'S POEMS
Dec. 20 - W. M. Paxton issues a second volume of poems, of 454 pages.
Dec. 25 - Christmas trees at the Baptist and the M. and P. churches in Platte City.
MARRIAGES IN 1887 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED
January 10 - Thos. F. Lentz married Maggie Boydston
February 1 - Robert Y. Smither married Elizabeth J. Miller
February 3 - Howard Brubeck married Elenora Spratt
February 22 - Henry Riskey married Mary E. Mann
February 22 - August Ode married Bertha Hettish
March 10 - Frank Oliver married Mary Smith
April 13 - John H. Ruffier married Cora Thatcher
June 8 - J. S. Amos married Flora Shafer
June 20 - Burt Yerrington married Mrs. Lee Borden
October 15 - William Petit married Mollie Higgins, daughter of George Higgins
November 23 - W. G. Moore married Lizzie Lutes
December 18 - Henry Bentz married Anna Haberman
December 22 - Jefferson Cook married Nannie Williams [edit] |
| [view page] | 1863, JULY. 346 CHARLES HAMILTON.
IV. MARY E. PAYNE, b. May 30, 1841.
V. JOHN XV. PAYNE, b. Oct. 17, 1844.
VI. VIRGINIA W. PAYNE, b. Oct. 5, 1846; md Lendas Duval, of
Richmond, Mo. I have lately been in correspondence with
Mrs. Duval. Her letters show a noble Christian Woman.
She and her sisters were educated at Prof. H. B. Todds
Academy, in Platte City.
JULY.
July 3The nal battle of Gettysburg and the surrender of
Vicksburg.
CHARLES HAMILTON.
Charles Hamilton. of New Market. having died. I. P. Cart-
wright administered. Bond, $8,000. His widow was Sarah, born
in May. 1820, living. Children:
I. JOHN HAMILTON. H. MARY C. III. GLENN.
IV. JAMES IV. V. MARGARET E. HAMILTON, md a Wilson.
"VI. RICHARD.
VII. ANN E. HAMILTON, b. in Scott County. Ky.; md Nov. 25,
1862. Isaac Pinkston Cartwright. ( See.)
VIII. CHAS. F. HAMILTON, md in 1897. Lou Brown.
IX. BURNETT F.
July 12Col. John Morgans raid into Indiana and Ohio.
July 19Martial law declared in Leavenworth by Gen.
Ewing.
AUGUST.
.4215/. 21The sack of Lawrence by Quantrell. It is said 150
persons were killed.
.4214/. 25Gen. Ewing issues his famous Order No. 11.
.4vu(/ 26The indignation in Kansas over the Quantrell raid is
intense. and we are charged as accessory to the crimes com-
mitted. The Red-leg dogs-of-Inurder are turned loose. The
border is infested with prowling thieves a11d assassins. The
alarm in Platte is universal. Ve inquire every morning into the
outrages committed the previous night. On one occasion a large
force was orgin7.ed at Leavenworth to come over and burn Platte
City. but the military authorities a.t Fort Leavenworth interfered.
It had been reported that Platte City had indorsed Quantrell.
JOHN BRYANT.
-1u,r/. 3 lJohn P:-vant having died. his widow. Mary. admin-
istered. Bond. 5l:~1.200. He was born in Fauquier County, Va.,
in 1.7.00. and died in Platte August 8. 186?: he removed to Pennsyl-
vania. Wliere. in 1912. he married Sarah )IcCalister. who was born
in 17.0.). (laughter of James Mr-(alister. a wealthy Scotchman.
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| [view page] | 1884, DEC.. 806 THE PARKS.
1. .(nmic Pricc, md Jan. 10, 1878, F. L. Vandergrift.
2. Jlollic Pricc, md Jan. 10, 1876, C. B. Singleton.
The Price family reside in Atchison, a.nd move in the
highest social. literary, and political circles.
II. THOMAS YV. PARK, b. in Madison Co.. Ky., Oct. 12, 1842;
came to Platte with his mother in 1857; received from his
foster father a nished classical and literary education.
His adventures during the War added experience to his
other acquirements, and after his return, he started the
Ifcrcillc, a weekly Democratic newspaper, at Platte City,
which he continued until June 2, 1871, when it was con-
solidated with the Lannd-marl.. November 15, 1866, he mar-
ried the lovely and accomplished Maggie E. Baxter, at that
time teacher of music in Daughters College. She is a
daughter of John Baxter, a pioneer of Clay, and Sarah
Va1lis, born in 1812; died January 12, 1879. Mrs. Park
is highly accomplished in literature, music, and art. Major
Park continued to edit the Landnzark until February, 1881.
when he surrendered the tripod to Valliant.
After serving as a private and lieutenant in Gen. Ster-
ling Prices division of the Southern army, Mr. Park re-
turned from the South, studied law, graduated from the
law department of the University of Louisville, Ky., and
was admitted to the bar November 16. 1867, but has given
little attention to his profession. His title of major he
acquired on the military staff of Governor Woodson.
At the November election in 1870 he was ch-osen county
clerk, and made an excellent officer. In 1874 he was
reelected, but March 27, 1877, resigned in favor of Col. Jas.
H. Chinn. In 1890 Mr. Park was appointed chief clerk in
the office of the secretary of state of Missouri, which posi-
tion he still retains. His abilities are manifest in the
various documents, reports, and publications Which of late
years have emanated from that office. He is a sprightly.
chaste, and forcible writer. and his ready and trenchant
pen is admired. as Well as feared. He is an orator, and no
one is Inore ready nor more interesting in a post-prandial
address. As an editor. he was spirited. energetic. a.nd
fearless. He has two sons just verging into manhood:
1. Fred G. Paris, b. March 21, 1868; a brilliant young
man.
2. 021;; B. Paris. b. June 10, 1872.
III. H. CLAY PARK. b. Mart-11 2. 1845: md Dec. 24. 1867. Mrs.
I.i7./.ie A. Miller, widow of F. L. .Iiller and daughter of C.
I. .1-Instrong. (See) 311. Park has edited several news-
papt-rs. and has shown talent. energy. aI1d sprightliness.
.l1~.~x. .l:n Park mari-it-(l. S0(OIld. November 10. 1855. Prof.
F. H. tiaylm-.1. and pi-ovml an active lielpmeet and diligent ma-
tron in her lmshands schools. Prof. Gaylord did not long sur-
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| [view page] | 1863, SEPT. 350 VIRGINIA HOTEL.
They had brought arms and ammunition with them, and pro-
ceeded to enlist a new company for the 82dRegiment, Missouri
State Militia. They made their headquarters opposite the Virginia Hotel, now the Central. The arms were at the east end of
town, and there a company of men was hastily formed.
AT THE VIRGINIA HOTEL (CENTRAL).
In the meantime our guests arrived, and stopped at the
Virginia, as had been arranged. Many of Col. J. A. Price's old
soldiers were there, with Colonels Anthony and Clough. They
were indignant at their reception, and had they been armed,
trouble would have ensued. As it was, they contented them-
selves with cursing Col. Moss. A messenger was sent to the new
recruits, at the east end of town, to join Col. Moss, opposite the
Virginia Hotel. and the recruits marched down Main Street to the
quarters of Col. Moss. Here they remained for the day. This
parade incensed our guests the more, and an unsuccessful effort
was made to get a military force from Leavenworth to drive o
the intruders, But Moss showed his authority from the governor,
and assured them he would not interfere with their proposed
meeting.
THE MEETING AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
All preparations had been made to hold the meeting at the
Christian church, and accordingly about 400 attended. as in
duty bound, to hear the speakers invited for the occasion. Col.
Anthony spoke of the evils of slavery, and advocated emancipa~
tion. It was kind in spirit, but the words of Colonels Burnes.
Clough. and McCahon were full of gall. Col. Burnes had just
been pardoned by the President for treason, of which he was con-
victed. and gratefully spoke to his new friends. The day passed
off quietly. but much ill feeling was engendered. The new
militia were said to be disloyal men. who had been hiding among
the pawpaws. and hence their name.
THE HANGING OF GREEN AND RAPP.
On the night of that memorable 26th of September a company of cut-throats met at the house of Jacob Fulcher, and hung him until he was unconscious. After robbing his house, they went to the house of John Rapp, robbed him, and hung him on a leaning tree. They then went to Tipp Green's and after robbing his house, brought him to Rapp's and hung him beside the dead body of Rapp. Two days later I was ordered, as public administrator, to take charge of Rapp's estate. The only valuable I found in his house was a twenty-dollar bill of Confederate money lying on the floor. It was said that the possession of this money was the excuse for hanging him. I did not inventory the $20. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1864. JUNE. 363 WILLAIM JACK
CAPT. WILLIAM JACK
Juno 8 - Capt. William Jack died at Platte City. He was
born March 19, 1778, in Tennessee; married. in 1801, Esther
Harris, born September 5, 1780, and died in 1863. They were
living in Kentucky when agitated by the great revival out of
which the Cumberland Presbyterian Church grew, and he became
one of the founders of that denomination. They came west about
1820, and settled at Lexington Landing where Capt. Jack kept a
ferry for many years. In 1837 the family removed to Platte, and
after a few years, settled at Platte City. They were a father and
mother in Israel. a11d enjoyed the esteem and veneration of all
men. I knew him only in his hoary age, when his whole soul was
absorbed in holy contemplations. I procured for him a large-
print Testament. and every pleasant day, with the sacred volume
under his arm, he would totter to the Presbyterian church, and,
at a south window, spend an hour in reading, contemplation. and
prayer. Children:
I. PATSEY JACK. b. April 19. 1802; married July 4. 1821. Joseph Erwin.
II. L. CULBERSON (CUB) JACK, b. in Tennessee May 10, 1805; d. in Platte March 30, 1861; married Oct. 2, 1828, Stacy Owen, dr. of Wilson Owen. She d. Feb. 3. 1996. Mr. Jack was a genial. hospitable. and agreeable gentleinan. His mirth and good 11111nor made him a. pleasant coinpanion.
H-e was one of the few I have met who co11ld be merry without hurting a.nybodys feeliiigs. He had charge of the water-mills at Platte City in 1850-3. Children:
1. Amelia Jack, a handsome and accomplished lady. was
b. April 8. 1831; d. in California Dec. 5. 1892: married
March 8, 1853. Addison Burge. b. Feb. 20. 1824. killed
in the street of Platte City Feb. 2, 1872. by a dagger
driven to his heart by Dr. F. M. Johnson. who
claimed that Barge had offered some indignity to his
wife. Mr. Burge was a man of superior intelligence.
He kept a drug store in Platte City many years; was
elected a representative in November, 1868, over
Manoah Miles, from the eastern district of Platte
County. by a vote of 302 to 278: but he had much
trouble to get his seat in the Radical Legislature.
2. Flora A. Jack, b. April 8. 1831; md 1st. Oct. 30, 1850.
Judge James B. Martin (see). She married 2d. July 23,
1867, Geo. R. Hines. a banker of Leavenworth. She
was a lovely woman, and much admired for personal
and mental charms Mr. Hines is an intelligent
gentleman, but failed in banking. Children: [a] George R. Hines Jr.
3. Lavenia Jack (Vene), b. March 16. 1833: married June 7, 1864 (second wife), Eardley O. Sayle, b. Feb. 24, 1832, son of Dr. C. W. Sayle and Lucinda M. Adams. Mr. [edit] |
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1S59. AUG.
his answers. He was blindfolded. dressed as a harlequin, placed
in ludierous attitudes. of which he was unconscious, and made,
by implication. to confess a thousand delinquencies and crimes, all
of which he was told were recorded in the proceedings. Judge
Norton was Holy (Qom1nander. R. N. Harrington secretary. and
\m. E. Oliver personated Death, lying in a cofn, With our
rubbed upon his face to produce pallor. and pokeberry stains to
indicate blood. \hile all others were convulsed with laughter,
the candidate was sternly reproved for levity. Yhen brought to
light. before a. large looking-glass. tl1e candidate was told to see
himself as others see him; the shouts of merriment were unre~
strained. while the candidate divested himself of his burlesque
costume. The candidate was sure to attend the next meeting. to
laugh at what he had lately unwittingly passed through. while
blindfolded. The order of the Sons of Malta soon exhausted its
material. and ran out.
THE GOLDEN ERA
(f)f Platte (ounty was the vear 1859. Large crops of hemp sold
at round prices. Negro traders paid fabulous prices for slaves.
Money was 11ever n1ore abundant. Western explorations had
opened 11ew avenues for enterprise. Mules. oxen. and wagons
were i11 deniand for the West. The trade upon the plains demanded
provisions and supplies. California emigrants had returned.
with full pockets; and the growing cities of western Missouri and
eastern Kansas otfered ready markets for stock and provisions.
Society had improved. Prof. Todds female school. with open
parlors. had daily receptions. Prof. Gaylords male academy
inspired the youth to higher attai111ne11ts. Camden Point had
both male and female aeademies. and Prof. Vineyard. a.t Pleasant
Ridge. prided himself upon the thorough education he imparted.
Examinations and exhibitions gathered vast crowds. a11d picnics
oeeurred weekly. The assessment of the year. 337.799.613.00 was
the largest in our history. La.11ds were rising rapidly.
lur/. .2\1n. )Ie(}i1111is is allowed $~L00 for making a 20-foot
pavement of stone i11 front of the clerks oiees.
.1 N]/. .20 .1 eo, I. Dorriss advertises casli for negroes to take
soutli." lle builds a dungeon on his farm to conne them.
An .ltIn.s- of this date is extant. published by XV. H. Gist and
N. 1), Short. at I"latte (litv. No. 22. Vol. 3.
.1211/. .3.St. Johns Ipiseopal (hurcl1. at Weston. is
a-onseerated.
.1 145/. .2.)I{ailro:ul meeting at the eourthouse, addressed by
J. T. V. Tholnpson.
Thomas Thorouglnnan enrolled as an attorney.
GOLDEN ERA.
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| [view page] | 1897, JUNE. 1101 CONCLUSION.
thousand brooks, so each youth will be able to sho that his blood descends from a thousand sources. Pride of ancestry is a virtue. The man that has none is but little above the brute. It is the associate of honor and the companion of truth. It inspires emulation, encourages enterprise, and insures triumph. When our children's children read the records of their ancestors, they will be proud of the names and grateful for their estates. Each will be anxious to add a sprig of laurel to the garland already upon his escutcheon. To hail from Platte will be an honor. No other county in our State has a book of heraldy.
My volume is a chronicle. It is a record of the events of my own day. Of course there are many errors; but they are innocent, and I hope will be pardoned. I expect criticism and apprehend censure. But I have been candid, and under condemnation will be patient.
I am old, but hop yet to serve my beloved people. I ahve ordered an interleaved copy of my book to be prepared, that while I live I may continue my county's record, and leave it when I die to the historical association that some day will be formed. My files of newspapers shall also be handed down to posterity. I solicit carefully prepared sketches and genealogies of our people, that they may be preserved in good form.
I add my patriarchal blessing upon people of Platte County!
The End. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1892, APRIL. 964 STOCK LAW.
April 2A terric storm of 60 miles per hour visited Platte
City. It took off the roof of Daughters College. Other damage
was done in towvn.
La Violante is the name of a piece of admired inusic, com-
posed and published by Miss Virginia Field.
A petition of 500 voters is published. soliciting Senator N. B.
Anderson to become a candidate for circuit judge. He declines.
Subscriptions for the Ex-Confederate Home, at Higginsville,
are taken up by sch-ool districts, and $238 raised. Edgerton was
the banner district.
April 5NeW Market, having been incorporated as a village,
holds its rst election.
The circuit court decides that no evidence exists that the
Stocl;La.w was ever adopted in Platte. The county court, there-
fore, in compliance with a petition. orders an election in Novem-
ber to determine the question. an-d takes care that the evidence
is preserved in proper form.
Apml15G. R. Arnold assigns to E. E. Pumphrey, at Dear-
born. Arnold was born January 9. 1850. His daughter Fannie
married January 27, 1897, Henry G. Oliver, son of W. R.
April 1.9The Cheyenne and Arapahoe reservations are open
to-day, at noon, for settlement, and our idle boys have all gone
there.
Dr. S. Rixey goes to Indianapolis to take charge of a. Keeley
Institute.
April 26Vet Weather and no plowing done.
MAY.
FINANCES.
State Revenue: Collected. $3.049.19i.; disbursed. $4.456.220.
Bonded debt of the State, $7,083.000.
Cozmty Revenue.
Cashonhand May1,1S91.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$17.190.39
Receivedsim-e.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 62,836.97
Total.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$80.027.36
(ashonhand)Iay1.1S92.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9.080.530
la.idout.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 70.94106
Tota1.. .. .. .. .. Q. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$80.0:27.36
Bomlrrl I)(hf.
l)ebt)Inv1.lS0l.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$163.400.00
Iz1idsince...................... .... ...... 28,200.00
Leaving.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$135.200.00
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| [view page] | 1849, JUNE. 115 THE COCKRILLS.
4. Mattie L. Cockrill
Jas. T. Clark
Winston's regiment of Confederates
Knight Templar
II. F. GRUNDY COCKRILL
Cynthia Tribble
banking firm Cockrill & Co., Platte City
1. Lizzie M. Cockrill
John A. Bryant
2. Clarence L. Cockrill
3. Nellie M. Cockrill
Arthur Meads
4. Grundy Cockrill
5. Cynthia (Genie) Cockrill
Andrew B. Fish
III. WILLIAM F. COCKRILL
Helen Cockrill (cousin)
daughter of Clinton Cockrill
1. Walter Cockrill
2. Coates Cockrill
II. CLINTON COCKRILL
Mary E. Coates
Judge Thomas P. Coates [edit] |
| [view page] | 1868, FEB. 448 C. M. BOYD.
house. About ten oclock two shots were heard, the Window
lights in the front door were blown o=ut, a.nd C. M. Boyd was found
dead, on the stairway leading to his rooms. Joseph Boyd te-stied
that he had shot him when in the act of entering the store.
Nothing was done. but much scandal was freely spoken.
CHARLES M. BOYD
Vas a son of Judge J. R. Boyd and Harriet Henderson, of Ten-
nessee. He was born September 29, 1838; married August 13,
1865, Edmonia Cannon (see), of Platte City. He was a. young
lawyer of ability and untiring enterprise. and a trusted leader of
the Radical party. His mother was at Henderson, and her
family embraces some of the best citizens of Platte. whose names
will appear in the following notice of
THE HENDERSON FAMILY.
John Henderson. of Charlottesville, Va., a lawyer, married
Anna B. Hudson. The family came to Kentucky, and th-ence to
Missouri. Children:
I. MARY HENDERSON, md , for whom
Jeerson City was named; 3 children.
II. EMILY HENDERSON, who died June 16. 1864; md George
Winn. of Tennessee. (See D. D. Burnes, J. E. Ireland, and
Emily Winn.)
III. HUDSON HENDERSON.
IV. CHARLES HENDERSON, of Kentucky.
V. HARRIET HENDERSON. 1nd Judge John R. Boyd, of Ten-
nessee. Children:
1. Dr. J 071% R. Boyd, a dentist, now of Leavenworth.
2. Georgia A. Bog/dd. md Stephen Johnston (i). (See.)
3. S. Entmm Boy/cl, md 1st, a Mulhurn. who died. leaving:
[0] Emma Mulhurn. Mrs. Mulhurn 1nd Qd. March
19. 1856. Perry Keith. Mr. Keith rst married the
widow of Felix G. Cockrill. (See) Mr. Keith and
a large family of children live in Kansas City.
4. .l[. Bog/(I.
"I. HETTIE HENDERSON. 111d 1st. :1 Stalter. and,married second. an
Armistead. She lives in Leavenworth.
VII. SARAH HENDERSON, md Gen. G. P. Dorriss. (See.)
VIII. .l-RIIlA HENDERSON. md 1st. James H. Johnston.
(St-ta.) She married second. Sept. 17. 1860. Hon. A. W. Morrison,
dead; no :hildre11 by her second husband.
GEO. B MCADOW.
Geni-gt: ll. )I:-A(low having died. his widow, Martha lIcAdoW,
:1 dministered.
THE MCADOW FAMILY
.-
r- tlesm-iitlc-l from John .It-.dow. an emigrant from Scotland,
who ]lllIll((l Mary llnrns and settled in Mason County, Ky.
Their (-hildi-en:
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| [view page] | 1865, JUNE. 397 THE OVERBECKS
4. Ben E. Miller, b. April 8, 1862; married May 25, 1886, Alice Oldham, dr. of F. M. Oldham. Children:
[a] Clarence Oldham
II. LUTHER W. OVERBECK, b. in Clay August 5, 1843; married 1st, Dec. 19, 1869, Lydia A. Robertson; she d. Jan. 12, 1878. Children:
1. Chas. A. Overbeck
2. William R. Overbeck
3. Carrie L. Overbeck
4. Geo. H. Overbeck
5. John C. Overbeck
Mr. Overbeck married 2nd, Nov. 29, 1883, Mrs. Alice Dale, dr. of Michael H. Gabbert. Mr. Overbeck is a successful farmer, and an urbane Christian gentlemen.
III. MARY A. OVERBECK, b. Jan. 27, 1836, living; maried Thos. X. Clarke, d. in 1879. Children:
1. Burden Clarke, married Lizzie Dingey
2. Asenath Clarke
3. W. H. Clarke, b. Feb. 27, 1865; married Mary Kimsey, dr. of W. H. Kimsey
4. James T. Clarke
IV. AMELIA W. OVERBECK, married Oct. 29, 1874, Jos. H. Parrot. Children:
1. Heny H. Parrott
2. Ella N. Parrott
3. Jos. O. Parrott
V. ANDREW H. OVERBECK, married Sarah Wilhite, dr. of Eliezer Wilhite. Children:
1. Emma Overbeck, married March 18, 1875, J. L. Kenney, b. in Scott County, Ky., August 21, 1853. Children:
[a] Jas. E. Kenney
[b] Henry L. Kenney
[c] Lena G. Kenney
[d] Andrew L. Kenney
2. Lizzie (Amelia) Overbeck, b. in Oregon, 1857, married in 1877, John B. Mundy, b. in Wyandotte County, Kansas, Sept. 2, 1851, son of Isaac. He was marshal of the Weston Court of Common Pleas in 1875, U. S. store-keeper in 1885-9, editor of the Landmark at Platte City in 1890, and of the Weston Journal in 1892. From disease he has lost a foot. He home is Weston. Children:
[a] Madge F. Mundy, b. April 14, 1880
[b] Emma B. Mundy, b. Jan. 5, 1890
VI. HENRY OVERBECK, married Emily Griffin; 2 children.
VII. LOU OVERBECK, married J. W. Fink. Live in Ray.
VIII. W. J. OVERBECK, b. May 27, 1846; d. Dec. 31, 1894; married Oct. 3, 1872, Mary E. (Dora) Stark, b. June 26, 1851. He was educated at Pleasant Ridge College, studied medicine with his father and at the Eclectic Medical School at Cincinnati; was elected sheriff of Platte County in 1880, reelected in 1882, and was chosen collector in 1890-1.
1. Andrew P. Overbeck, b. Nov. 3, 1873, married April 24, 1895, Maggie Fry. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1862, FEB. 324 JAMES A. PRICE.
This list is found in the Border Times of March 16, 1866, and it
is said Si. Gordon was captured and paroled at Vicksburg. The
list had been found but a few days prior to its publication.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 1Col. Doubleday. of an Ohio cavalry regiment, with six
companies of his men, came to Platte City in December, and left
in March, 1862. He was himself a polished gentleman, and his
ofcers and men were wellbehaved. They made their quarters
in the Dorriss and the Tebbs residences. Perfect quiet reigned
during their stay, but many deaths from disease among the
soldiers produced uneasiness. I have the names of ten that died,
with the date of death, and the company to which each belonged.
They were buried in our cemetery, but some were removed.
MARCH.
J10-rch 6The battle of Pea Ridge cominenc-ed.
JI arc-71 7S. A. Gilbert is appointed probate judge. to hold
until August, 1865. The county court appointed S. P. S. McCurdy
judge of the Weston Court of Coinmotn Pleas in place of James
Doniphan, ousted.
JAMES A. PRICE.
J1 arch 15James A. Price, clerk of the Weston Court of Com-
mon Pleas, resigns, a.nd raises a company for the War. It partic-
ipated in many campaigns, and Was cut to pieces a.t Shiloh.
THE GUERRILLA PARKER AT LIBERTY.
.l[u(-h .20Greenup Bird, cashier of the bank at Liberty,
under this date, writes to me:
Some time since. Lieut. Lankford. of Cameron. established a
recruiting office here, and, after enlisting some 15 men, left for
Cainei-on to bring more troops. On Friday last. in Lieut. Lank-
foi-ds absence. about 1 p. m.. our town was surprised bythe entry of
or 30 guerrillas. with Parker. of Jackson County notoriety. a.t
their head. Three of them reined up on horseback before the bank
door. and questioned me about the whereabouts of the Federals,
and how many there were. at the same time presenting pistols at
me. (illIl1Sll{lW., one of the recruits. surrendered; but they shot
him through the neck, and left him as dead. But he has revived,
and may live. We then closed the bank. and the guerrillas com-
meneed ring in the street. This was kept up some two hours.
I supposed they were shooting down every Union man in town.
but I now think they were after the recruits only. Ten of the
recruits took refuge in an old frame. near the livery stable, with
only nine guns. Parker. after ring at the shed for so-me time
from behind houses. sent the recruits a ag of truce. threatening
to burn the shed unless they surrendered. They surrendered, and
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| [view page] | 1877. MAY. 641 N. RICIIARDSON.
Parkville has: 3 general stores; 1 shoe store; 1 grocery store;
1 hardware store; 2 hotels; 1 blacksmith shop.
JIu1/ ..28He111y Basyc takes the Virginia Hotel in Platte
City, and refurnishes it.
Topics-Rains and overows. The European war. Croquet.
The new brick buildings of Woiodvson & Vells. The race track
at the fair grounds. The Weston Furniture Factory in the hands
of the shei-iii.
JUNE.
June (Rainnothing but rain. except mud.
NOBLE R-ICH.I.DS(). died four miles south of Platte City.
He was born in 1827; married Martha Vilson. daughter of James.
They came to Platte in 1866. He possessed superior intelligence.
and was highly esteemed by his neighbors. Children: 1, Jas. W.;
2, Grace Richardson; :5, Flora; 4. Kate. A sister of Mrs. Richard-
son is the wife of Jacob \ilson. Mrs. Richardson married,
second, Martin Baldwin. and died without issue.
A small measuring-wonm is devouring foliage and denuding
trees and elds.
June 7Co1mn~encen1ent at Camden Point, V. H. Bohart
president. Graduates: Maggie E. .
derson. Anna E. Bennett,
Sallie E. Cook. Dora Campbellall from abroad.
A bank has been opened at Parkville. and is doing well; J. B.
Flannery cashier.
Preston Xorton is dangerously ill.
Metzger & Hamm are building a grain elevator at Tracy. to
be run in connection with their mill.
Ju-no 11The M. E. ohurch. at Waldron dedicated.
Skinners bridge is finished.
The back tax book is cvompletle. and placed in the collectors
hands. It shows :ll:2U,701 delinquent.
JOHN FARRA is killed by lightning, while plowing near
New Market. He was born in Vood.ford (",ou11tv. I{... ()ctober
21, 1845; Inarried in 1871 Marv F. Willian1s. daughter of W. W.
(Bud). Children: 1. Stella Farra ;... Yilliam; :.. Lester F.
Jmzc 15Tl1e Missouri River overflows low bottoms.
Good Templar convention at Platte City.
June 22The members of the bar place Judge Dunns por-
trait over the judicial bench in the court-house.
Dr. G. W. Sniith sells his grocery store to W. T. Jenkins.
June 2.3A heavy rain; railways washed out: Bee Creek
higher than ever known.
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| [view page] | 1857, APRIL. 234 ETI-IAN ALLEN.
APRIL.
April 4The Platte City Wceklg/ Atlas is issued by Ethan
Allen, at $2 per year. His terms for advertisements are: A
square of 12 lines, rst time, $1; all subsequent insertions, half
price each; administra.tors notice. $2; nal settlement notice,
$2.50; business card. $5; announcement of candidate. $3: obitu-
aries. 50 cents per square.
I have full les of the Atlas. and henceforth my data will be
more reliable.
ETHAN ALLEN.
Ethan Allen was descended from Gen. Ira Allen. brother of
the illustrious Ethan Allen, who demanded the surrender of
Ticonderoga in the name of the great Jehovah and the Co-nti-
nental Congress The father of Ethan Allen. Jr., was Anson
Hall Allen. born July 7, 1806. and Marena Morehouse was his
mother. Ethan was born in New York August -:1, 1834; married
&ptember 20, 1857, A11n Rachel Musgrove, born March 27, 1838;
died February 13, 1895. Mr. All-ens paper. the Atlas. was admir-
ably conducted. and the literary talent of a large number of con-
tributors puts to shame the partyridden and sycophantic sheets
of to-day. Poetry sparkled in every number, and the young and
ambitious made something interesting, besides politics. Mr.
Allen lives now a.t Lexington. Mo., and stands among the foremost
in the State editorial fraternity. Children:
I. MARY ELIZ. ALLEN. b. in Platte City Dec. 28, 1858.
II. VERGILLA ALLEN. b. May 1860.
III. OLIVIA ALLEN. b. Nov. 14. 1863.
IV. FRANCES CORNELIA ALLEN. b. Sept. 1. 1866.
V. ETHAN ALLEN (iii). b. Nov. 4. 1868.
VI. ANNIE ALLEN. b. June 26. 1871.
THE ACADEMY STOCRHOLDERS.
The Academy stockholders having chosen H. B. Todd. W. M.
Paxton. and IV. A. Fox a building committee. A. V. Henning
takes the contract to build the Academy. at 3515.000.
Platte (ity is on a boo1nnot a house to rent.
H. (lay Cockrell is announced for probate judge.
A. V. Henning advertises for brick and stone-masons.
The .~al(-mv committee calls for one-half the subscriptions.
The --atlu-nrv is to be nished by the rst .londav in November.
when it is to dedicated and opened.
J. F. Pitts oc1s the reward of $100 each. for the capture and
return of two runaway slaves.
Sales of real estate: IV. J. Norris to C. F. Spencer. 302
.ltl(.1. int-lmling T1-at-v. at $45 per acre. John Bane to J. W.
(hristv. 80 acres at $40; and James A. Headley to Gen. Je. Wil-
liams. 160 acres at $:.5.
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| [view page] | 1895, JUNE. 1036 GRADUATES.
JUNE.
GRADUATES
At Camden Point: Kathleen Ficklin, Vernie Harlow, Mollie Keller, Hattie McKee, Mabel Newman.
At Park College: Lucelle Baldwin, Raymond Barrett, Corda L. Baughn, Peter Berrill, Estelle H. Buie, Mark Grime, Lizzie D. Caughey, Ruth Chase, Carrie R. Clark, Augusta Elliott, John L. Hartsook, Stella H. Herr, Lorina E. Hoffman, John H. Laurence, Grace Kahm, William H. Mason, Ella R. McArthur, Harry I. Prugh, Fred V. Richards, Fred W. Teiger, Marian G. Walker, Elizabeth S. White, Lida I. White, Freg G. Wishard.
At Gaylord Institute: Margaret Head, Lucy Kennan, Bertha Krause.
The county court purchase of T. J. Wilson, for $3,100, 80 acres off the north of southwest quarter secion 6, township 52, range 34, for a poor-house farm. It lies one and a half miles southeast of Platte City. The poor-house farm, four miles north of Platte City, was sold.
Platte City, by ordinance, requires a curfew bell to be rung every night at 9 o'clock, and all persons abroad after that hour are to give an account of themselves.
Weather flags and reports are furnished to Henry Koster, at his Tracy elevator, to be displayed.
The A. P. A. party of Kansas City send Prof. John D. Brown to Platte City to advocate their principles.
Rev. Lindsay McNair was installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Platte City.
June 2 - The Democratic County Central Committee meet at the court-house, and resolve 9 to 2 in favor of the free coinage of silver.
June 8 - Picnic at Hickory Grove cleared $110
June 9 - A 4-inch rain after a long dry spell
June 13 - Commencement at Gaylord Institute. Address by Ex-Mayor W. S. Cowherd, of Kansas City
June 15 - A society of "Daughters of the Confederacy" formed at Platte City, and Mrs. Fannie Jones selected as president. They prepare dinner and supper at the opera house, and have a large attendance of patrons.
William C. Wells, on his way with his daughters to California, writes the Landmark a series of interesting letters, descriptive of the West.
O'Dowd returns from Platte City to Weston with his stock of furniture.
June 19 - The Independent at Parkville, is removed to the new brick house built for it by J. P. Tupper, editor and proprietor. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1867, APRIL. 433 ELECTIONS.
IV. GEORG E G. ZARN. b. April 4, 1873.
V. MINNIE Z.-XRN, b. Dec. 27, 1877; d. Jan. 20, 1897. I append
one stanza fr0n1 a poem I devoted to her niemoryz
As chaste as the snow on the mountain.
In grace she surpassed the gazelle;
Her thoughts were as pure as the fountain.
And gzuile from her lips never fell.
Her spirit was Puritvs bower;
Her person was moulded by Grace;
Her soul was a half-open ower.
Vhere Innocence veiled a sweet face.
Revival at Platte City under the preaching of Austin and
Leftwich. Sixty additions to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
WAR IAXES.
The income tax is 5 per cent on all sums over $1,000. In-
lieritances are taxed. and professions licensed. Legal instru-
ments are stamped.
APRIL.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
April 1J. A. Halderman is elected mayor of Leavenworth,
and T. F. Wa.rn~er n1-ayor of Weston. Beery. Belt, Guthrie, Hern-
don. lIerrvman. Tufts. and Vells are elected trustees of Platte
City. l V l
E. S. FRAZIER.
E. S. Frazier having died. his widow. Elizabeth. administers.
Bond. $2.000. Children:
I. CHRIS. C. FRAZIER. II. DANIEL. III. JOHN.
IV. TODA FR.-XZIER. V. GEORGIA ANN. VI. NANCY.
VII. SARAH. md Vm. Hatton.
VIII. IVA JANE FR.-IER. md W. H. Full-er.
Grasshoppers hatching.
April Jlhe new county court orders the treasurer not to
pay any warrant issued by Judge Aller; but this order was con-
sidered as null. for all were paid.
April 20A. J. (olman opens a tin and stove shop in Platte
City.
T. F. Patte1-1) advertises a wool-carding factory in Platte
Citv.
An earthquake felt in Platte City and as far east as Lexing-
ton. Missouri.
April 25The Platte (ountv & Ft. Des Moines Railroad.
now known as the f. & R. IV. Railway. has purchased the right of
way through nearly every farm on the route. Jas. N. Burnes and
N. P. Ogden had a contract to buy the route and construct the
road.
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| [view page] | 1879, MARCH. 678 GRAND JURY
Grand jury: Probasco Thomas (foreman), W. H. De Armond,
William Down. John S. Duncan, James A. Gittinger, James G.
Morris, Abner Naylor. F. M. Oldham, D. T. Polk, W. J. Summers.
James O. White, James Wallace.
Attorneys from abroad: J. Doniphan, Roland Hughes, Gov.
W. P. Hall, Lowe, Shanklin, Sandusky. Simrall, Porter, Mossman,
Stringfellow. Thoroughman. Vineyard, Vories.
The iron bridge over Platte River, near Farley. is complete.
James Childs, son of James H. Childs, killed near Parkville, by falling under the wagon he was driving.
March 24 - Samuel Hardwicke lectured at Platte City on Old Times.
The exodus of negroes from the South to Kansas.
March 26 - JAMES R. SHACKELFORD died near Ridgely.
He was born in Boone County, M0,, March 15. 1883; married in 1857
Sallie Beery. She survived him with 1 child, N. C. Shackelford.
A. T. Jenkins & Co. become the proprietors of the Parkville Bank; J. B. Flannery cashier.
The Landmark is sold, nominally, to the foreman, W. C. Julian, but T. W. Park still controls.
APRIL.
April 1 - W. A. Bowen is elected school commissioner.
The fair: F. M. McCormick is chosen president, and A. L. Smith secretary.
Platte City town board: Carmack, Colman. Guthrie, Morin.
Smith, Spencer.
Lands are advancing - rent at $4 per acre.
April 2 - The House of Representatives of Missouri passes a
law submiting the question of prohibition to the people, but the
Senate does not act on it.
An effort to impeach Treasurer Gates failed.
WILLIAM S. KERR
April 3 - William S. Kerr is dead. His widow administers. Bond, $1,700. They lived near Smith's Fork. He was a son of Moses Kerr, and married June 20, 1849, Sarah J. Wills, daughter of Arch. Wills. She still lives. Children:
I. SARAH A. KERR, d. Dec. 2, 1877; married John Thatcher. Children: 1. Daniel Thatcher
II. LUCY KERR, married Geo. Barnard; no children
III. CHARLES KERR, b. Jan. 2, 1868; married June 3, 1891, Mollie Pancake
IV. WILLIAM S. KERR (ii), married Minnie Newby. Children: 1. Nannie Kerr [edit] |
| [view page] | 1849, MAY. 112 THE BOWMANS.
M ay 7Fielding Cockrill is appointed commissioner to build
a bridge over Burcl:hartts Branch.
Judge W. B. Barnett appears, after his escapade, and takes his
seat as county judge. In his absence the court had recommended
Geo. T. Hulse.
Phinehas Skinner takes out ferry license, at Ringold, until
tl1e bridge is nished.
M ay 9Senator Benton publishes his appeal from the resolu-
tions passed by the Legislature. denouncing them as treasonable.
James Kuykendall is appointed treasurer until the next gen-
eral election in August.
Isaac Eades estate is administered on by John Eades. Isaac
n1d Harriet Brunts, dr. of John.
J (13; 1.-$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] | 1858, MARCH. 252 BURGESS FAMILY.
Helen B1-nee. a. grand-niece of Bruce of Bannoc-kburn. Isaac mar-
ried Lucy Hines, born June 8, 1815. in Patrick County, Va., living.
They came to Weston in 1859. Henry Hines. father of Lucy.
was born in 1769, and died in June, 1863. Children of Isaac
a.nd Lucy:
I. MARY E. MI.DY. b. May 10, 1836; 1nd May 3. 1860. L. V.
Ringo. Children:
1. Lucy Ringo. b. March 18. 1862; d. March 8. 1870.
II. RICHARD H. MUNDY, b. Jan. 16, 1841; n1d Jan. 16, 1868,
Louisa H. Hagers. b. in 1816; d. March 28, 1889; dr. of
Deidrick. Children:
1. Heizry Jlundg/. b. in 1868; d. in 1894.
2. Ric-hru(I. b. in 1872. 3. Anna Jlundy. b. in 1871.
4. Fra-711.. b. in 1878. 5. .~1n1eIia. b. in 1881.
6. TI1IIi(1n1 Jlvzmdg/. b. in 1884. 7. Florence. b. in 1887.
R. H. Mandy married second, Aug. 28. 1890. Mrs. Hannah T.
Swarthout. ne Tebbs. No children. He is an Odd Fel-
low and a Knight of Pythias.
III. AXXIE E. MUNDY, b. Jan. 20. 1813; n1d Sept. 14. 1865. Thos.
C. Magers. b. Sept. 9. 1811. C-h:
1. Roy. b. May 19. L74: n1d Aug. 26. 1896. Bertha Welt-
ner. They live in Colorado.
IV. JOHN B. MFXDY. n1d Lizzie (Amelia) Overbeck. (See)
V. JAMES P. MIIXDY. b. Aug. 30. 1854; n1d Jan. 20. 1879. Ada
)1. Gilbert Children:
1. Fr(u17. G.. 1). Sept. 14. 1880.
VI. MATTIE T. MI.DY. b. Aug. 30. 1
Ha.1111n. Children:
1. Gu,1/ J[.. b. Oct. 1. 1879. 2. Jlabel C.. b. March 13. 1883.
3. J[a.1- 8.. b. March 1887. -1. Is-(1(1e. b. April 30. 1892.
VII. VIRGINIA B. MPNDY. b. April 28. 1815.
MARCH.
J[rn(-7: .2John Burgess died.
THE BYRGESS FAMILY.
Edward Burgess. of England. came to Virginia about 1760.
He niarried a Miss F12111(iS. and their son. John Burgess. was the
1.1-ogenitor of the Platte Count) fa1nilV. He was born in Virginia
in Ielri1a1-,.1777: n1arried.in ]801.Jane Sh-annon.born love1nber
27. 1782. dr. of James Shannon. ofTaswe1l Count). Virginia. The)
renmred to Lawreiiee Count). KY. in 1804. and to Platte in 1840.
He was a soldier of the \ar of 1812. and was esteemed for intelli-
;~1-IIH. enterprise. a11d r-mirage. He settled on a farm northeast
of New .Iai-ket. His posterity are wea.lthv and influential. Children:
I. ...(Y S. I.IR(}I}SS. b. Ma) 7. 1803. in Virginia; d. i11
Platte .lnl 29. 1885: n1(l in Lawi-e11ee Count). K31. Aug. 7,
1825. -]n.(]l1 I)ai(lson. b. i11 Virginia April 15. 1802; d. in
(1)
57; n1d Oct. 23. 1878. B. F.
Platte Feb. 10, 186:}. The) were zealous members of the
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| [view page] | 1863, JAN. 337 THE VINEYARDS.
Kansas City. and engaged iii the real estate and loan busi-
ness with success. I had much correspondence with him,
and can testify to his strict integrity. lIe d. Nov. :35, 1888.
IV. L. BRUCE \II.SON.
JV. C-HARLES P. VILSON, md Fannie Campbell, dr. of Rev.
V. C. Campbell, who had charge of this circuit in 1878-80.
Mr. \ilson is traveling for several mercantile houses. Children:
1. Fred Wilson. 2. Logan.
THE VINEYARDS.
Jan. 7-Jesse Vineyard having died. Mary S. Vineyard, his
widow. administered. Bond. $2U.()()0. Three of the Vineyards
came to Platte. and settled on Pleasant Ridge. Their intelli-
gence, wealth. and enterprise gave them a high position in civil
and religious life.
I. JESSE VINEYARD. md .Ia.ry S. Owens. dr. of Nathaniel
Owens. and a half-sister of the celebrated Sam Owens, of
Independence. Her sister Nancy married John W. Vine-
yard. and her sister Ella M. Owens married A. G. YWilliams.
See. Mrs. Jesse Vineyard spent l1er later years in Wes-
ton. where she died July 4. 1877. Children:
1. John N. Tine;/(zvrd. md Dec. 13. 1866. Emma Pence. dr.
of Lewis. Sept. 30, 1872. he killed himself, taking
poison.
2. Benj. R. IIII(I/(l7(I, md Emma Hogan. He is a success-
ful attorney at Kansas City.
3. J[(1rg/ Cazerinc (Ktttc) Tine;/m(I. md Sept. :38. 11.77. H.
Clay Cunningham. b. in Kentucky Jan. 20. 1848. a
son of Judge \illiam E. Cunningham a11d Sarah
Owens. They live on the old Vineyard estate. be-
tween Platte City and Weston. and are engaged in
rearing blooded stock. They have no children. but
have adopted Miss Bettie Thorp. a lovely girl.
II. JOHN W. VINEYARD. md Nancy Owens. sister of the Wife
of his brother Jesse. They had children. but all are gone.
III. BRICE \. VINEYARD. was a. man of nished education.
and built up Pleasant Ridge College. which afterwards
continued under the presidency of Aller. Himrod. Bruner.
and others. and was nally burned down.
Jun. I0Col. James A. Price. now at Yeston. requires Clark
& Bourne. editors of the flonscrnltor. to give bond iii the sum of
$3.000. for their loyalty. The paper changes its tone. and compli-
ments Col. Price in equivocal terms.
Jun. 31Col. Jas. A. Price passed from \eston to Parkville.
arresting 25 disloyal men. requiring bonds of them. and seized
guns and ammunition secreted in the houses of George Roberts
and others.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. IThe,.Iissouri River is frozen over. and many slaves
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| [view page] | 1393, JAN. 980 BUSINESS MEN.
Ba.nkPark, Hamilton cashier.
Schoo1sPublic School, Frozelle principal; Park College,
Mrs. McAfee president.
PreacherJ. M. Sitton (1I. E.).
At Camde2.. Point: Mrs. B. Prior (postmaster), Bywaters,
Ewing. Hamblin, Dr. Herndon, Hardesty, Hull, Owens, Perrin,
Purdy. Reed, Stalla-rd.
At Dearborm Burnett, Grist tpostinaster), Stagner (mayor),
Dr. Brooks, Bruce, Clay, Heilm-an. Johnson. Kirby, Kurk. Means,
Merchant, Moore, Roberts, Robert-son, Ferrel, Squires, Stagn-er,
Wall;er. Watson, Dr. Sampson.
PreachersBone (M. E. S.), Powers (Cum. Pres.), St-out
(Chris).
NGWSPHPBI-Th Democrat, Harrington editor.
BankPnmphtrey cashier.
At Edgcrton: Mrs. Newman (pOSUJliSt1SS). Beery, Bennett,
Bernard (mayor), Bright. Burnett, Chrisman. Cox. Cumber.f-ord,
Davis, Doke, Handley, Hopkins, Johnson, Kerr, Lewis, McC.omas,
Pack, Ralston, Scott, Shafer, St-andifond, Stone. Vallingfor~d,
Wilkerson, Yates.
LodgesAde1phi, No. 355, V. H. Lewis. W. M.; Odd Fellows,
W. S. Mays, N. G.
Bank Bruce cashier.
Preac~hersParvin (M. E.), Vilson (M. E. S.), Jones (Bap),
Terrel (Chris).
At Farley: Carpenter (postmaster), Dr. Harrington, John-
son, Meyers. B
At Hampton . Throckm-orton.
At Iatcm: Smith (pvostmaster).
At Lt1zlcL~ille. Bright, Fleming. Johnson, Link; Lowmiller,
Robertson, Slaughter.
At New Market: Bryant, Dr. Hale, Logan, Ringo, Stockdale,
Singleton.
BankBryant cashier.
At R-iclgclg/. Denman.
At Settle: Skillman (postmaster).
At Ttracg/: Adkins. Clements tpostinaster). Conant, Dr. Es-
mond, Dr. Davis, Gleb. Koster. M111-dock. Still. Stone. Swarthout.
.1tTValzlron: Heath. Naylor, Simpson (postmaster),Yaldron.
At Woodru/"f. C-rntohfield, F-arrington. Jewett, Lindsay
(postmaster), Montgomery.
Corn, 353 cents; hogs, 6 cents; wheat, 60 cents.
JANUARY.
Jan. 1-H. A. Kostcr and associates form a company to run
street cars from Platte City to the Tracy depot. and the county
court give the right of way over the public road. But nothing
has yet come out of it.
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| [view page] | 1896, APRIL. 1059 J. DONIPHAN
Phoenix Lodge Weston
T. P. Rixey
JUDGE JAMES DONIPHAN
Col. John Doniphan
John Doss
MAY
COUNTY FINANCES [edit] |
| [view page] | 7 STEAMBOATS.
from what was called lost rock, or boulders. The wheel was
the old-style utter wheel. A horse mill had previously been
erected near Liberty by Tillery, but Smiths was the tirst, in
Clay, run by water power. It was a matter of immense interest,
and half of the people of (lay attended the raising. In 1827, Mr.
Smith cut from lost rock" a pair of 3}-foot stones. and bolts were
added to the mill. Thus the first tlour mill arose in Clay and was
a great convenience. I patronized these mills for a number of
years and used dark but wholesome bread.
STEA )1 E NS.
The Western Engineer, with a corps of topographical sur-
veyors, reached Old Franklin May 19, 1.819, and went up as high
as Chariton. returning the 22d of May. The people were intensely
excited, and Old Franklin was ablaze witl1 gunpowder. In 1819,
Clay County received its rst pioneers. and, the same year. a por-
tion of the land was surveyed.
MISSOIIRI -I))Il"TED.
Jlurch 0, ]8.2UCongress passes the Compromise Bill, ad-
mitting Missouri. The (jonstitutional Assembly met in St.
Louis, and assented to the terms of admission. August 10, 1821,
President Monroe recognized Missouri as a State. The rst gov
ernor of the State was Alexander Mt-lair. He was elected in
August. 1820. His successor, Frederick Bates, was elected in Au~
gust 182-1. John Miller succeeded. December 8, 1824. and was
followed. in November. 1822, by Daniel Dunklin. In November,
1836. Lilburn XV. Boggs became governor. and was followed. in
November, 1840. by Thomas Reynolds. This completes the list
down to the rst general election in Platte County.
OLA Y (OUNTY.
In 1822, Clay was organi/.ed. It extended north to the Iowa
line. The same year, Liberty was made the county seat. Feb-
ruary 11. 1822. the rst county court was held at the house of
John Owens. in Liberty. John Thornton. Elisha Cameron. and
James Gilmore were Judges: William L. Smith. County Clerk; and
John Harris. Sheriff.
A1({)ll8t 5. ]822The first election was held in Clay County.
in a booth at Liberty.
December 9. ]8;2.28t. Louis is incorporated.
1824.
Commissioners are appointed to locate and open a road to
Santa Fe.
1825.
April 29Lafayette is in St. Louis. Vestport is the starting-
point for Santa Fe. Kansas City was then known as Westport
Landing. Steamboats commence to make occasional trips up
the Missouri. One or two reach Liberty Landing. each season.
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| [view page] | 1891, MAY. 8 944 THE HUFFORDS.
lnsat-is/ietl J1 orig/ages on Record.
December 31, 1890.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$472,878
Decen1ber31,1891.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..4576,742
Inc-rease.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$103.864
llag/1The Maple Leaf Railroad is receiving and delivering
inails at Wi1loW Brook, Faucet, Yest Platte, Dearborn. New Mar-
ket, Wioodruft, and Beverly.
.1[ay .2JAMES F. FLA1"NER-Y found dead in his bed at
St. Joseph.
Jfay 7Ascension Day observed by the Knights of Weston
and Platte City. There were 50 in procession. Went to Lewis
Magers, where lunch Was served; rested at Sir Knight Jesse
Brashears, and at Wi1liam C-alverts. Arrived at Weston, the
Knights were addressed by Sir Knight N. B. Anderson. Belt
C0-mmandery elected J. L. Carniack E. C.
J1 ay 12Founders Day at Park College. Addresses by Rev.
E. B. Sherwood. Hon. J. T. .IcRuer. Rev. G. S. Woodward, Drs.
Brown and Ballard. and Prof. Tibbatts.
The assets of Park College are estimated a.t $405,000.
May 16The ladies of Camden Point open a bazaar for the
purpose of raising funds for c.haritable use.
.11 ay .Z8Part of the old dam at Platte City blown up with
dynamite.
.11 (lg .21~Mary Ann Mc.Ii1la11 died. She was a daughter of
JACOB H. HUFFORD,
\ho niarried Mary Link, a sister of Israel and Eli. Ye will now
trace Mr. Huilords lineage. Children:
I. .I.~-XRX .X1. HUFFORD, b. in Bourbon County, Ky.. in
1810; d. in Platte May 21, 1891; n1d Oct. 30, 1834, Daniel
Boone McMillan, b. Oct. 9, 1809, iii Scott County, Ky. They
mine to Missouri in 1844, and settled on Second Creek, near
Linkville. He was a farmer of judgment and enterprise.
He (1. in Feb., 1884. His parents were Robert McMillan
and Mary Houston. Children:
1. Ilarid ll(1shi2zr/trnz .l[c.l[iIIm1. b. in Kentucky in 1835;
1nd July 2-7. 1854. Yioletta King. (See)
2. .Irnm=.s- ll. .l[r.lI-illun, b. April 10, 1837. in Indiana.
3. .l[mI/ Jlt-Jlillun. b. in 1838: Ind April 4. 1853. TllOS.
Davis: 7 children. in Texas. Mr. Davis died. and
.lar E. m(l 2d. A. C. Carrott: 5 children. They
live in smitliwest Missouri.
ll. .l.FR.I3I) Hl.FF()I.D. dead; md .Iarth~a . Children:
1. Wm. .4. Hubrtl. n1d Km. 18. 1886. Sallie Neighbors.
L. Li:::ir ll. F{umrI. 3. -4rl1Iiso21 Huor(I. n1d Mary Link.
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| [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] | 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] | 1857, JAN. 2322 DR. B. F. MOORE.
V. FANNIE STONE, married McVicker, in Kentucky.
VI. SARAH STONE. b. April 3, 1803; md Wm. J. Norris, for
many years a wealthy speculator and money-loaner in
Platte; removed to Topeka, Kansas, and died there. Children:
1. Howard Norris.
2. Capt. Chas. B. Norris, a merchant of Platte City and of Weston. He raised a Confederate company, and was one of the rst to reach the front. He now lives at Westport, devoting his surplus to science.
3. Martha Victoria Norris, md 1st, Feb. 15. 1855, John B. Camp. After his death, she became the second Wife
of J eff. J. Park. (See)
William J. Norris married second. Jan. 1. 1858. Ange M. Perry.
DR. B. F. MOORE.
Jam. 25Dr. B. F. Moore locates at Parkville, and there is still his home. He graduated in 1855. at Louisville Medical School. He was born in Fayette County. Ky., Feb. 1, 1830, being a son of Peter Moore, a gallant soldier of the Revolution. He married in March. 1858, Hettie A. Beauchamp. Children: 1, Kate Moore, md Thos. Ashby; 2, Mary E., md George Johnson; 3, William P. Moore.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 4 The county court appoints Jos. E. Merryman county attorney. and John Swaney assessor, in place of James Stone (i), deceased.
WASHINGTON SCOTT.
Feb. 6 Washington Scott died near Barry. He was born in Bourbon County, KY, December 18, 1812, the son of William Scott and Smith. He married April 1835, Ruth Ann Duncan, born June 25, 1816. They left Kentucky in October, 1837, and settled in Platte, ten miles east of Platte City, where Mr. Scott died. Children:
I. MARY E. SCOTT, b. in Oct., 1836; married Alex Breckenridge (his second wife), b. Dec. 25, 1829. Mr. Breckenridge's first wife was Nannie Winn, dr. of James. He is a worth citizen of Edgerton, but without children.
II. JOHN W. SCOTT
III. WASH. WADE SCOTT, b. Oct. 4, 1842; married Feb. 1, 1869, Annie Lott, dr. of William H. Lott. Children:
1. Mary Scott
2. Beatrice Scott
3. Harry Scott
4. Lou Scott
5. Walter Scott
IV. JAMES R. SCOTT, b. Feb. 25, 1848; married Rose Aker. Live in Clay; 8 children. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858, SEPT. 264 KANSAS AFFAIRS.
KANSAS AFFAIRS.
Sept. 23 - A letter of this date states: Business in Kansas is
dead. The town of Delaware has come to nothing-peop1e are
leaving for the Colorado mines. Lands near Leavenworth sell at
from $10 to $15 per acre. Stay laws. Valuation laws. and home-
stead laws so protect debtors that collections are almost
impossible.
LEAVENWORTH ISLAND
Sept. 27 - Weeden Meshon having led his affidavit, stating
that the Missouri now (1858) runs west of the island, the acting
commissioner of the General Land Office decided that. with that
testimony before him. he would regard the island as subject to the
jurisdiction of Missouri. The case was em parte, and no inquiry
was made as to the facts when the limits of the State were ex-
tended west to the Missouri.
OCTOBER
Oct. 1 - An Argus of the 29th of October, 1858, is in my hands.
Jas. W. Denver resigns as governor Kansas.
The overland mail now comes from San Francisco in 25 days.
PHILEMON HAWKINS.
Oct. 5 - Philemon Hawkins having died, his widow, Lydia E. Hawkins administered. Bond, $40,000. Children:
I. ELIZA ELLA HAWKINS, d. March 2, 1870; married William H. Elliston, son of William, of Grant County, Ky. Children:
1. James P. Elliston
2. Lena L. Elliston
3. Mary J. Elliston, married William Loller. Children:
[a] Mary Loller
[b] Ethel Loller
[c] William Loller
[d] Nellie Loller
[e] Birdie Loller
4. Margaret Elliston, married Richard Hamilton, dead. She still lives in New Market. Children:
[a] Laura Hamilton, married Eugene Doty; 1 child.
[b] Charles Hamilton
[c] Birdie Hamilton
5. Aug. Payne Elliston, married Sallie Jones. He is dead. She still lives in Weston. Children:
[a] Wood Elliston
[b] Verd Elliston
[c] Ernest Elliston
[d] Grace Elliston
[e] Pearl Elliston
6. W. W. Elliston
7. Alonzo Elliston
William H. Elliston married second, Polly Henson and had:
8. Thos. Elliston, b. Feb 18, 1861; married Dec. 9, 1891, Kate E. Steele.
9. John Elliston
II. LUCINDA HAWKINS, married William L. Stephens
Philemon married 2nd, Lydia Elston and had:
III. CANBY HAWKINS, b. April 10, 1859, married Mary Polk, dr. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, FEB. 914 WELLS FAMILY
John B. Wells
born in Montgomery County, Ky., November 16, 1880; married April 12, 1832, Tabitha C. Davis, daughter of Bejamin Davis. They removed to Marion County, Mo, in 1833, and to Platte early in 1837. Mr. Wells' name is closely associated with the early history of Weston; and his steam ferry, at Rialto, was the highway of emigration from 1854 to 1865. His enterprise and intelligence made him a prominent figure in commercial circles, until age paralyzed his powers. Children:
I. LEANDER E. WELLS, married Eleanor Talbott; 2 children.
II. JOHN D. WELLS, b. March 5, 1841; d. March 5, 1889, leaving a widow, Ella (Clark), and a son, Evans Wells, b. Dec. 12, 1874.
III. LITTLETON M. WELLS, married Bettie Pendleton
IV. LAURA WELLS, married James Blaine
V. MITTIE WELLS, dead, married J. C. Frazier. Children: 1. Vernie Frazier, 2. Regene Frazier
VI. HENRIETTA M. WELLS, married Oct. 1, 1865, H. M. Clark. Children: 1. Ernest Clark, 2. H. M. Clark (ii), married May 14, 1897, M. P. Tebbs.
VII. GEORGIA F. WELLS, married Robert South
VIII. LUTHER J. WELLS, gone to Colorado
A sister of Mrs. J. B. Wells, Susan Davis, married September 17, 1853, Joseph B. Evans, born in Fleming County, Ky., November 23, 1827; died March 7, 1897. He came West in 1841, and for many years was a citizen of Weston. He filled the offices of justice of the peace, marshal of the Weston Court of Common Pleas, and public administrator of the county. He turned his attention, at times, to farming and stock-raising. He was a Mason and an expert accountant. His mother was a daughter of Captain Joseph C. Belt. Their son, George W. Evans, married Regina Brook, of St. Louis, Mo. and he is a traveling salesman. Children:
1. George D. Evans
2. Mabel O. Evans
3. Joseph Evans
4. Eugene Evans
Feb. 24 - Ben Deering made to temperance lectures at Platte City.
Feb. 26 - Rev. Thomas R. Valliant died at Platte City. He was born in Talbott County, Md., April 12, 1835, came west entered the Confederate Army, server four years, went to Clarksville, Tenn., and prepared himself for the Episcopal ministry. In 1878 he was ordained by Bishop Quintard. He came to Platte, and married, October 8, 1867, Maggie Darst, and after spending several years in Kansas City, commenced preaching at Weston, and subsequently Platte City. He removed to Platte City and took charge of the business department of the Landmark, and in a short time he became proprietor adn sole editor. In March, 1885, with Mrs. Valliant, he paid a visit to his old Maryland home. He was a true friend of the South, and warm Democrat. He was a good writer of sketches, and a proficient in rhetoric, but deficient in logic. The Landmark while under his [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873. MARCH. 539 THE WHITELEYS
I. JENNIE W. WHITELEY, married John H. Snyder, of Ohio
II. BENNETT WHTTELEY, married Fannie McIntosh
By his second wife he had:
III. BEN. FRANK WHITELEY, b. in Clark Co., Ohio, April 23, 1860; married October 20, 1880, Mary A. Miller, dr. of Jas. L. Miller. She d. January 6, 1884, childless. He married, second, June 22, 1887, Mary Skinner, daughter of Phinehas Skinner (ii). Mr. Whiteley received his education at Denison University, Ohio, and is one of the most accomplished gentlemen of the county....They live near Beverly.
March 18 - The weather has moderated after an intensely cold season.
March 25 - The county court, on advice of Prosecuting Attorney S. C. Woodson, orders the money collected for the Green Township bonds to be paid over.
March 29 - A Sunday-school Convention of the Baptist Church at Pleasant Grove.
APRIL
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
At Platte City: Trustees elected: Cockrill, Coffey, Hatton, Herndon, Krause, Lutes.
At Parkville: Dr. B. F. Moore, mayor, and Carmody, Rhodes, and Taylor, councilmen.
At Weston: J. L. Reynolds is appointed clerk and attorney, Mat. Schindler treasurer and assessor, F. H. Lewis marshall and collector.
Township Law went into effect, and Hamm, Handley, Noland, Owens, and Talbott were chosen county judges.
Peach trees are killed by the severe winter. Wheat looks well.
THE ROLLINS FAMILY
April 11 - Lorinda Ford, nee Rollins, having died, her mother, Susan M. Rollins, administers. Bond, $1,000. She left no children. Her brothers and sisters: [edit] |
| [view page] | 1881, DEC. 742 MARRIAGES.
1. Temple P. Anderson, b. April 20, 1855; married in 1878, Laura F. Bywaters (see).
2. Joseph M. Anderson, b. Sept. 2 1865; married in Dec., 1891, Laura B. Tanner.
V. RICHARD H. BYWATERS, b. Feb. 6, 1843; married April 30, 1863, Elizabeth A. Harrington, daughter of Miles Harrington, b. in 1846; d. Jan. 15, 1890. He married second, Jan. 27, 1892, Kate Brown, daughter of William Brown, of Lewis County, Mo. Children of his first wife:
1. William B. Bywaters, b. May 20, 1865; married Sept. 15, 1885, Olivia Harris, daughter of James Harris. Children:
[a] Richard H. Bywaters
[b] Lula M. Bywaters
2. Cora Bywaters, married Nov. 4, 1885, William M. Sharp, son of Calvin. Children:
[a] Albert Sharp
[b] Myrtle Sharp
3. Myrtle Bywaters, b. Jan. 17, 1871
4. Sallie H. Bywaters, b. in Oct. 1873
5. Richard Bywaters, b. in 1875
6. Kemper Bywaters, b. July 20, 1880
VI. NANNIE BYWATERS, married 1st, H. A. B. Anderson (see), and second, Marcus L. Todd (see).
MARRIAGES IN 1881 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTED.
January 6 - W. T. Branaman married Fannie N. Stines.
February 3 - Marion F. Morrow married Sarah E. Nash.
February 6 - Henry Dick married Hannah Smally.
February 17 - Rufus H. Wingo married Malinda. Carson.
March 16 - Joseph M. Anderson married Margaret E. Kirkpatrick.
March 30 - Jan1es L. McClain married Annie L. Smith.
August 4 - John Roberts married L011. A. Lamar.
Septeniber 4 - Eli Roach married Mrs. Laura L. Lewis.
September 21 - John Ray married Nancy J. Johnson.
October 21 - Frank P. Collier married Martha E. Gustin.
October 25 - David Morton married Josie H. Singleton.
November 3 - James H. Settle married Jose Moore.
November 3 - Jac. W. Funk married Emily Byrd.
November 6 - James M. Powell married Sarah Naylor.
November 12 - Joe1 T. Foley married Ida Buckbee. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1872, FEB. . 522 A. BURGE.
He married. rst. September 21, 1847, Elender Brunts. daughter
of John (ii). Oh:
I. JAMES HOOVER, dead
II. NANCY HOOVER
III. JOSEPH HOOVER
IV. MARGARET HOOVER, married Aug. 8, 1873, Nat Boydston (see)
V. SARAH HOOVER
VI. ABRAM HOOVER
ADDISON BURGE.
Addison Burge killed by Dr. F. M. Johnson. The wife of Dr.
Johnson told her husband that, when watering her horse below
Burge's spring, he had insultingly ordered her to leave. The next
morning, as Burge was on his way to his place of business. Dr.
Johnson called him to the sidewalk. west of what is now the
Exchange Bank of Platte City, and spoke to Burge in a low tone,
not heard by any witness. At the same time he drew a dagger
from his bosom and plunged it down to the heart of Burge, who
fell forward with a groan and the word murder on his lips.
Two grand juries inquired into the matter and found no bill. The
Democrat of February 23, 1872. contains the evidence taken at the
examination. Burge was an outspoken Sorehead. and Dr.
Johnson gave his adhesion to the Ring. Addison Burge was
born February 20, 1824; married March 8. 1853. Amelia 0. Jack.
born April 8. 1831, and died December 5. 1892. daughter of L. C. Jack. (See) Mr. Burge was for many years a druggist in Platte City. He possessed intelligence. courage, and independence. He, with T. F. Warner as his associate, represented the county in one Legislature. His tragic death intensified the feeling against the Ring.
Feb. 22 - The Democrats met at the courthouse, in response to a call of the central committee; E. H. Norton chairman. and W. M. Paxton secretary. A Sorehead central committee was appointed for the next year.
Feb. 24 - THOMAS J. WEBB. having died below Parkville. W. J. Webb administered. Bond. $1.000. Children:
1. Nancy J. Roach
2. Thomas Webb (ii)
3. Benj. F. Webb
4. Susanna Webb
5. Margaret Webb
WILLIAM KERR
Feb. 29 - William Kerr died. He was a farmer near the line of Clay. His father was Moses Kerr, and his wife was Elizabeth Dugan. Children:
I. MARGARET KERR, married Samuel Downs, in Indiana; 6 children. One, Henry, married Cordelia Wells, and now lives in Preston Township. All the family now live in Platte.
II. ELLEN KERR, married a Wilson, of Iowa.
III. JANE KERR, married David Heath, son of Israel. They live in Daviess County. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1892, JAN. 959 COOTS FAMILY
I. BETTIE COOTS, b. Oct. 1841; maried July 12, 1876, Ishmael Davis, of St. Joseph, son of Ishmael.
II. S. WILSON COOTS, M. D., a rising physician of Weston; married June 23, 1890, Alma Nolley.
III. MARY C. COOTS, b. in 1857; married Oct. 4, 1883, Phil. S. Davis.
IV. JOHN W. COOTS, b. May 27, 1856; married May 28, 1889, Ola W. Funk. Mr. Coots is an ambitious young lawyer. In 1886 he was elected prosecuting attorney, and reelected two years later. In 1890 he was chosen representative in the Legislature. He received his education from Prof. Gaylord, and was licensed in 1883.
V. LIDA K. COOTS, married Oct. 26, 1892, Judge L. W. Walker, of Plattsburg. She was a schooll teacher for several years, and was greatly admired for her graces adn accomplishments.
Civil War in Kansas - Sheriff Dunn and posse, of Seward County, ambushed and several killed. The life of Judge Botkin threatened by mobs. The trouble grew out of Brannan killing Sam Wood, and the fear that the murder would go unavenged - as it did.
Jan. 8 - The Missouri University burned; lose $300,000. The governor called a special meeting of the Legislature to provide means of rebuilding.
Sulphur said to have been discovered, in immense quantities, by Ed Dowling, eight feet below the surface, near East Leavenworth.
Jan. 9 - WILLIAM E. MINOR died at Neosho, Mo. He was an urbane gentleman and possessed of wealth. He married first, Mary D. Duncan, daughter of Judge Ed P. Duncan, and was divorced. She then married D. R. Stallard, and he married a Miss Green, of Kentucky.
GEO. W. JOHNSON
Jan. 11 - George W. Johnson died at his home, Union Mills. He married October 19, 1843, in Marion County, Indiana, Amy McCullum, and in 1856 removed to Valley Falls, Kansas, and in 1866 came to Platte and purhcased Union Mills. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1886, MAY. 841 B. YOCOM.
BENJAMIN YOCUM
May 25 - Benjamin Yocum having died, John W. Page administers. Bond $5,000. His wife, Mary, died October 9, 1873, aged 59. They lived in Marshall Township. Children:
I. Elizabeth Yocum, m'd a Pepper.
II. Sarah Yocum, m'd a Holladay.
III. George W. Yocum (iii)
IV. Julia Yocum, m'd Sept. 16, 1860, James Kyle.
V. Stewart Yocum
VI. Mary Yocum, m'd Pleas. Pepper. (See.)
May 26 - Alexander Black having died, Jane W. Wilson administered. Bond $6,600. Blanche was his widow, and his children:
1. Mary B. Black
2. Oliver P. Black
3. Thomas S. Black
4. Reb. J. Black
May 30 - Decoration Day observed in imposing style at Parkville.
JUNE
GRADUATES
At Park Collage: Mac H. Abbott, Lula H. Bond, Wilh. Davis, Adie M. Ilsey, E. Rosa King, Maggie A. Luthy, Willaim A. McMinn, J. T. McRuer, N. Belle Morgan, Ella Taylor, James T. Wylie.
At the Orphan School: Bettie Christoe, Annie Davidson, Ella Johnson, Emma Morton, Jennie Neill, Etta Brock.
No grauduates at Daughters' College.
June 1 - L. W. Endicott died near Barry. He married February 23, 1844, Catherine Wilhite. He was born in 1821.
June 5 - John Owsley died near Camden Point. He was bron in Lincoln County, Ky., February 13, 1813. He had a good farm, but never married, and his estate went to non-residents.
June 7 - Appropraitions made for iron bridges over the Platte, at Smith's Ferry, and over Bee Creek, at Rixey's Mill.
June 8 - M. H. Wilson's house, near Camden Point, burned.
June 10 - James A. Gustin buys the Argus of W. T. Nelson. Mr. Gustin was a young man of spirit and energy, and cast his influence on the side of virtue and religion. He died young and much lamented.
C. F. Chrisman is called out for the Legislature, and J. W. Coots for prosecuting attorney.
June 19 - The Methodist of Platte City have a picnic in N. B. Anderson's pasture.
Park College closed its session with 326 students.
Jue 21 - Mrs. Lucinda Cockriel, widow of James, is found [edit] |
| [view page] | 1892, MAY. 970 J. VEATCH.
Jlay 30Decoration Day observed at Weston and Platte City.
The Lcu1dn1arI. claims a circulation of 2.900.
JAMES VEATCH.
J[ag/ 31James Veateh died at Waldron. His father was
James Veatch, of Trim-ble County. K31. and his grandfather was
Benjamin Veatch, of I-2e11ns3lvania. He was born in Woodford
CountV. K52. Nov. 22. 1832; married October 22. 1860, Louisa
Snedegar. born August 12. 1841. Mr. Veatc-li was an honorable
and esteemed citizen. Children:
I. ANDREW J. VEATCH. b. April 22, 1866.
11. JOHN N. VEATCH. b. March 7. 1868.
III. ANXIE LEE VEATC-H, b. Aug. 21. 1870; n1d Dec. 25, 1890,
Fred Reed, b. Jan. .22, 1869.
IV. SUSAX B. VEATCH, b. Sept. 1, 1880.
The season unfavorable on account of constant rain the early
part of May. but before June 1st the rains ceased. and corn was
planted on the hills. Wheat was somewhat injured.
JUNE.
GRADUATES.
At Park College: F. Jos. Akers. Harry L. Arnold. Anib. E.
Beckes. Waller P. Davidson. John Gillette. John H. Hateld,
Arthur B. Herr, Frank D. Hriciknian, Villian1 Y. Jones. Robert S.
OBrien. Jennie M. Bailey. Anna L. Clark. Margaret A. Deinuth.
Alma L. Keith. Annabelle Kl11=g, Helen B. MC-Afee. Luella M.
Reece. Nina Robins-on. Ida D. Stump.
At Orphan School: Alice Beall, Katie Lewis. Birdie Noc-
olds. Uinnie Pittman.
At Daughters College: Ethel Brown.
Corn is up to $1 in Chicago. ~
June 9R. P. C. Vilson withdraws and leaves the Congress-
ional course to D. D. Burnes. who is noiniiiated and elected.
Te-inperature 98. The Monitor is removed from New Mar-
ket to De Kalb.
DE)IOCllAlI( PIlIlIARY ELECTION.
Re}rese11tatieJ. Y. Coots. 1.302; C. Thorp, 1.088.
l1os-mitiiig . to1ngA. 1). Burnes. 2.406.
.l1e1i1l(). Berry. 7833; J. M. Bane. 463: J. H. Dillinghain, 348;
.-. R. .Iu1(lor:k. 483): Ed. L. Smith. 213; T. J. Stagiier. 185.
o11eeto1J. J. 1-Burgess. 1.316; V. J. Oerbe(-k. 1.252.
lreas111erEd. L. Anderson. 1.201; J. I. Skillman. 1.233.
-sses.so1-Ira N. \alker. 1.179: J. (. lqindsa). 1.014.
Sl1l("l)lV. E. Montague. 1.380: G. B. Anderson. 1.109.
1nl1ie .-dn1inist1atorJ. B. Evans. 2.456.
(,ountv Justiees-Veste1i1 I)istri(t. T. Fairlilirst. 712; C. T.
Dye. Eastern l.)istri(t. H. 1). Miller. 988.
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| [view page] | 1889, JAN. 894 J. N. BURNES.
January 20 - Benjamin E. Perry having bought the Swain House in Platte City for $3,000, removes into it.
Miss Lilian Wood visits Platte City in the interest of the W. C. T. Union, and makes a series of temperance lectures. She then goes to Edgerton, and organzies a Union.
Jan. 24 - CONGRESSMAN JAMES N. BURNES falls in his seat in the Hall of Representatives and dies. He had just been elected to a third term, to commence March 4, 1890, and his present term would not expire until that date. So two vacancies, one of which is a full term, are to be filled at an election set for February 19th.
The Missouri river is blocked with ice.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1 - Joe M. Bane opens a grocery house in Platte City.
Feb. 2 - Dr. B. M. Crust dies in Kansas. He was well educated, and before going to Kansas, practived medicine at Parkville.
Judge E. H. Norton's term on the supreme bench of the State has expired, and he returns home to resume the duties of his farm and office.
Feb. 3 - The new M. E. church at Edgerton is dedicated, with W. H. Lavake pastor, and J. W. Cumberford superintendent of Sunday-school.
Feb. 5 - A literary society is organized at New Market, with Benton Gabbert president.
Thomas Clay buys publicly, under a chattel mortgage, Stephen Johnson's stock of groceries for $400.
Feb. 8 - JOHN KISKER is run over and killed by railroad cars near East Leavenworth. His children:
1. Henry Kisker
2. William Kisker
3. Anna Kisker
4. John Kisker
5. Fred Kisker
6. Dora Kisker
7. Charles Kisker
Feb. 9 - Democratic primary to select delegates to the Congressional Convention at St. Joseph, to nominate candidates to fill the vacancies occasioned by the death of James N. Burnes. The convention, when it met, nominated R. P. C. Wilson for the full term, and C. F. Booher for the fractional term.
The Republicans, on the 12th, nominated F. M. Posgate for both terms.
Feb. 12 - James A. Gustin sells to B. Ross one-half of the Argus for the nominal sum of $9,000.
Feb. 15 - W. M. Paxton read, publicly, at Platte City at 20-page poem, entitled "A Story of the Deluge".
Feb. 16 - A public meeting at the court-house demanded that the "Pawpaw" militia be paid off by the State. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1891, JUNE. - 946 CAPT. F. LUTHY.
J u-nc JThe Centennial Mill at Trait-v has passed into a new
managelnent, with J. V. Magee a.s president. The dimensions
of the mill are 32x52 feet, three stories and basement; G double
rollers and 2 for born. The engine is 65 horse-power. , The com-
pany have bought the Phoenix Mill of Tracy, and both are now
under the same management.
J 21216 3Public sale of lots in Maple Leaf Addition to
Dearborn.
CAPT. FRANKLIN LUTHY.
J zmc 13Ca.ptain Franklin Luithy dies at Parkville. He was
a son of Jacob L-uthy, who came from Switzerland to Virginia,
and married Mary Fox. Franklin was born in Virginia February
20, 1824. He served under General Price in the Mexican Va.r,
came to Parkville in 18-57, kept a. lumber yard and worked a.s a
builder and contractor. He was a stnong Union man during the
war. and raised a company of militia that did good service in
protecting Parkville. He Was a Republican, and one of the most
honored and trusted of the party, and at one time was heir nom-
inee for representative. In January, 1851, he married lIargaret
A. Mannion. of M1id~dletovn, M~o.. Who still lives in Parkville. Children:
I. LEONIDAS A., md Nov. 20, 1888, Mollie Haines, dr. of Joh-n.
Children:
1. Roy L/uthy. 2. Frcmk.
11. EMMA LUTHY, md J. J. C-rosswhite. dead.
III. JAMES F. LUTJHY, b. Dec. 25, 1858; md Sept. 2-1, 1888,
Eulalia 0. Henry. C11:
1. Emma. 2. Homer. 3. Leah. 4. R6072. (twins).
IV. WILLIAM H. LUTHY, b. May 21, 1861; He lives in Kansas
Citv.
V. MAGGIE A. LUTHY, a beautiful and accomplished teacher.
VI. Ll. ELLA W. LU-THY. VH. HARRY T.
June 1.W. M. Paxton read publicly in Platte Fit). and sub-
sequentlv in Parkville, his poem of 30 pages, entitled The Vision
of Narva; a Legend -of Parkville.
June 19The L(mdmar7.: contains a. remonstrance of D. B.
lliggiiis against the unjust sneers. jeers. cliarges, and insi11ua-
tirms made against the Farmers and Laborers Union. .ut Jen-
kins replies even more severely.
Jam? .2IILL-IAM T. l.TTON died at Trac). He was
born in Ohio June 13. 1837; married in 1862. Susan A. Stallard.
dan;:l1ter of Ramlnlpli. (Sea) He served in the (onfederate a.rniv
um]:-r Hmu-ral ]1-ire. He was buried in the (fonfederate c-emetery
at Platte City.
The .Iissmn-i River is 12 feet. above low-Water. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1879, FEB. 675 I. LINK.
Fcb. 12 Robert Edwards sells his house in Platte City to A.
J. Colman. and goes to Nevada; but is not pleased. and returns.
Middleton Babcock opens a ledge of coal on his farm near
Valdron, and the article is pronounced good. and it is thought
to be worth working. Though there is much excitement. nothing
comes of it.
Feb. 17 Mit Johnston, William Hartman, and Walker
Sprague leave for Leadville.
H. C. Bond sells his dwelling on Lot 11, Block 22. Platte City,
to Harvey Baker for $825 and leaves for nortlheast Missouri.
Feb. .19 Leonard Metzger died at Platte City. He owned
half the steam mills at Trae. and broke up in 1878.
ISRAEL LINK.
Feb. .2.3Israel Link (lied at Linkville. He was a son of
Jacob Link an(l Elizabeth t,rege1. The family came from Mary-
land to Bourbon County. KY. where Israel was born March 4,
1803, and 1n-arried Mart-l1 10, 1826. Elizabeth C. Hutlord. of Scott
County, KY, who was born March 15. 1803. She died in Platte
October 15. 1872. They came to Clay in 1840. and in 1842 settled
on the farm on Second Creek. where he died. I was intimate
with Mr. and .Irs. Link from the day thev settled in Platte. I
never had a better nei;:;l1bor than Mr. Link. nor knew a. more
generous. upri,Qht. or honorable citizen. Children:
I. DAVID -J.(;OB LINK. b. i11 Bourbon ()o., Ky.. Feb. 28, 1827;
d. on his farm. near Linkville. -ug. 1892; Ind 1st, Nov.
23. 1947. Matilda E. La111pto11. b. Mareh 11. 1930; d. Aug.
24. 1875. dr. of Benj. Lampton. (See) Mr. Link was a
Christian gentleman of sincere pietv and undoubted in-
tegritv. He entered the Confederate service at the rst call
and served to the end. He was possessed of superior
i11telligenee. and his genial good nature made him an agree-
able companion. A n1as~ter.Mason. he delighted in the
work of the craft. In 1885 his health failed and he ac~
eepted the Federal office of Farmer and went west to
instruet the Indians in agrieulture. After a years trial of
western climate. he found his health still deelining. and
returned home to nd a ;.,l.1e among: his kindred. Children:
1. Elisabet]: Link. md Feb. 19. 1.969. George Jameson.
ll1ev live in California.
2. Ben I/l.V7l]. md Feb. 11. 199:3. Lizzie V. Hutford. d. Sept.
1894. dr. of .-lf1ed. Children: [7] Lillie.
3. Lottie F}. Link. md Fell. HS. 1979. John llartlev.
4. Eli L. L/ink.
Mr. J. D. Link married second. her. 14. 1977. Hrs. Emma Rie.hard-
son. widow of Dr. Alon/.o M. Riehardson. and dr. of Jesse
Summers. (See) She had no ehild hv Mr. Link. Her
daughter. Eli/.aheth lliehardson. md Villard Baldwin. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1896, NOV. 1077 LEAVENWORTH TIMES.
Judge Crozier
Champ. Vaughn
Bartlett
Ewing & Clark
Wilder & Sleeper
D. R. Anthony
Jail Delivery
Five prisoners escapted
Kit Barton
Jas. Kelly
Raymond Wagey
John Garrison
THE GENERAL ELECTION [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858. MAY. 2257 C(.)UNT FINANCES.
.I. Y.
(,Ul."JY llNAN(7IyS.
Rl((1[)1N, -11..l25.1.; (X]Hlll,111ll(., tF11,2R.~.:2:4.
N/wi/it Iy.r-/mulifurtw.
H11(1;;(2l1.(lHSS\1l11(S.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1.00.00
li1i(1;w21tI{o~ss.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 208.00
Lmwr B00 (rw1( h1i1;"-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.00
Bridgv:1t I{i:1lto.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 500.00
Otherb1i(1gvs:111d 1-o:ul.~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,190.00
P001--11m1sefn1n1............................ 500.00
P00-1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1.03000
S1,{lT.1()Il(1................................ 300.00
C0111t-1musv.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1.00.00
Jai1................ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 500.00
].1-inti11,.:.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 150.00
S111e1it1 (Sm-2ltt).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 802.00
Ci1(11it(,lH1k(I{(111i11g:tmH. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . 750.00
(fm111t)(lv1k(I.mis).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,202.00
11-e21.s11191 (I1-(e1l:111d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575.00
.s.s9ss01s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 100.00
(,0unt (u111t Justices (I.10:1dln1rst, Halys, and Lzlytom. 330.00
County . tm1+~ (.Ie11~v11m11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.00
S11ndrie-s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 050.34
Tot:11......
. ssess111ent, $7,740,400.00. (m1nt lwy. 25 1(1l1S.
Receipts and expellses for a. series of ):11s, as made 0111 by
l21xp:1ye1," in the Atlas of .1111) 17. 1958:
Year. Receipts. Expexxses.
1847.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,057.00 $ 8,530.81)
4,184.00 4,910.20
1840.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7,403.40 0,104.30
5,757.00 0,027.70
7,315.05 10,700.20
1R52..........................14,022.10 R,2:..R1
1353.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10,02Z~}.70 0,070.04
1854..........................19,100.77 7,215.37
1855.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0,.".]4.. 12,302.00
1856 (no stzltmm-nt).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
1857...... .... .... .. .. .. .. 13,508.00 14,702.50
1858..........................19,125.13 11,280.32
Ta.xpa.yer" n1ai11t:1i11s that $10,200.04 n1(m- lms lwvn paid in
than has been 1nlid011t, {l.l1(1 that sum m1g11t to he in the t19as111y.
B11t he overlunks the itmn )fi11t11vst]:1i(1 on xvnrrzllnts, which will
account for the (11.(lP])1I1(V.
1 7-
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| [view page] | 1873, SEPT. 556 THE BELLS.
FRANCIS M. BELL
Who for many years prior to 1873 was a merchant of Westo-11,.
highly honored for his virtues. His children:
I. WILLIAM M. BELL. b. Jan. 3, 1849; 1nd Jose Lowe. They
live at Mount Pleasant, Kansas.
H. GEO. IV. BELL, graduated at Park College in 1885, at the
head of his class; entered the Presbyterian ministry and is
now preaching in Colorado. He md Lizzie Frizlen.
III. LEWIS BELL. md Mary Hawley. Live in Winchester,
Kansas.
IV. CHAS. B. BELL, b. April 29. 1863; 1nd Nov. 1, 1887, Mollie Gr.
Kennedy. b. May 15, 1869. Mr. Bell is now collector of
Platte City. 1 child:
1. Jas. M. Bell, b. July 26. 1891.
V. JOHN C. BELL. md Tracy Jackson. Live in Troy, Kansas.
VI. FRANK IV. BELL. lives in Colorado.
VII. ARTHUR ST. C. BELL. a. rising young lawyer of Topeka,
Kansas.
Sept. 23County fair ve days. A speed-track voted.
Sept. 26A colored jury in Weston ned a negro $3, for
breach of a city ordinance.
Sept. 28The storehouse of R. F. Mas-on & Co., in Edgerton,
with a stock of goods belonging to Stokely Holland. burned
Insura.nce. $4,000.
OCTOBER.
DANIEL P. LEWIS.
Oct. 1Daniel P. Lewis died ve miles southeast of Platte
City. We will here take up
THE LEWIS FAMILY.
The ancestor was James Lewis (i), born in North Carolina
September 6, 1767; married Eliza.beth Stewart, born Februa.ry 25,
1770. She was a daughter of John Stewart, who attended Daniel
Boone on his rst expedition to Kentucky, and was killed by
Indians. Their children: 1. Willia.m Lewis, b. Sept. 27, 1787;
2. Jesse Lewis. b. April 9, 1790; 3, An11 Lewis, b. Feb. 27. 1792;
4. Gideon Lewis. b. Sept. 27. 1795; 5, Joshua. Lewis, b. Nov. 26,
1797; 6. Stewart Lewis, b. May 29, 1800; 7, Daniel P. Lewis, b.
Jan. 20. 1802; 8. Byram Lewis, b. Aug. 13. 1804; 9, Polly Lewis,
b. Nov. 16. 1806; 10, James Lewis, b. Nov. 12. 1808; 11. Isaac T.
L(\lS tliviligrl. b. Jan. 29. 1811: 12. Elizabeth. b. Oct. 10. 1813.
James Lewis (i) removed from North Carolina to Barren.
County. Ky.. where his younger children were born. In 1818 the
family removed to Crawford County. Ind. In 1820 they came to
Boone County. Mo.. and settled near Columbia. The trip was
made with pack-mules. In 1822 they came to Jackson County.
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| [view page] | 1850, FEB. 124 THE WILLIAMS.
Feb. 6 - L. D. Bird buys for $5,905 a large bottom farm of Lewis Burnes, in T. 52, R. 35. Burnes goes west.
Feb. 16 - Dr. G. W. Bayless, of the Louisville Medical School, removes to Missouri, and buys of G. B. Sanderson a large farm (Hazlewood) on the road between Weston and Platte City, for $8,000.
MARCH
March 9 - Pleasant Ellington gives a site for a church to the Methodists of Ridgely.
March 18 - W. J. Norris busy a farm, including the site of Tracy, and builds the brick house now owned by Judge Talbott.
March 22 - Capt. Andrew Johnson buys a farm three miles east of Platte City, and builds the Carmack brick house.
AARON OSBORN
Aaron Osborn, of New Market, died in Holt Co.; he was a cabinet-maker; married Sarah Harker. Children:
I. MALINDA OSBORN, married John Chambers
II. ELIZABETH OSBORN, married William Gan.
III. CAPT. AARON F. OSBORN, married Winnie A. Merchant, widow of Thos.; 6 children.
IV. JOHN W. OSBORN, married Julia A. Armstrong
V. SARAH OSBORN, married William Lewis, son of Jesse.
APRIL
April 5 - Dr. E. C. Redman settles at Platte City.
The last of the Martin family, except his son James, goes to Oregon.
Holladay & Warner send out to Salt Lake a consignment of $150,000 of goods.
WILLIAM T. WILLIAMS
April 12 - William T. Williams died near Barry. He was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., June 5, 1806; married in Ky. Olive M. Shelton, b. Dec. 24, 1805. They came in 1843. Children:
I. SARAH F. WILLIAMS, married W. F. Hobbs, and went to Kansas.
II. JAS. W. WILLIAMS, b. April 19, 1833; married Jan. 28, 1862, Sarah F. Drennon, b. Sept. 14, 1841. Children:
1. Robert Williams, married Ola Hughes, dr. of Robert Hughes, a son of William S. Hughes.
2. Alice Williams, married William Moseby
3. William A. Williams
III. EMILY A. WILLIAMS, married J. L. Hamlet, and remove to Kansas.
IV. HENRIETTA WILLIAMS, married Nathan Edans
V. JOHN W. WILLIAMS, married Sarah E. Williams, 9 children
VI. CHAS. A. WILLIAMS, b. Feb. 3, 1844; married Nov. 14, 1881, Ella Henry. Live near Barry. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1868, APRIL. 452 JENKINS FAMILY.
was hung for the crime. He md Dec. 13, 1866, Phoebe Ella
Cain. dr. of John; no children.
11. THOMAS E. JENKINS, b. in Platte City Sept. 30, 1845; d.
April 23, 1883; md Dec. 19, 1866, Alice Hall, of Clay, who
survives, living in Kansas City. Thomas received a n-
ished literary and business education, and becam-e a mer-
chant in Platte City. His courteous address and na.tive
kindness of heart made him a general favorite. He was an
ardent Dem-ocrat, a.nd was elected treasurer of Platte
County. In the war he espoused the cause of the South.
He was a zealous Mason. and a punctual attendant on the
meetings of the order. Children:
1. Jolm Je72k/ms, b. Jan. 29, 1868. He graduated in dent-
istrry at Kansas City, and is now practicing at
Liberty.
2. Gertie E. Jenkinls, b. March 7, 1870; md in 1893. Wm.
Harwood. They live in Kansas City.
3. OFallo42, (Fail), b. April 27. 1875.
4. Bertha J.. b. Sept. 20, 1877.
III. JOHN I. JENKINS, b. Oct. 15, 1848; d. July 20, 1866.
IV. WILLIAM T. JENKINS, b. Aug. 12, 1853; md April 23, 1888,
Sallie Guthrie, b. at New Bloomeld, Mo.; (1. in Platte
City .Iarch 5, 1894. She was a delicate and charming
beauty, endowed with grace, purity, and loveliness. Mr.
Jenkins is an ambitious and rising young man. In June,
1877. he purchased the grocery store of G. W. Smith. and
continued the business for several years. In 1886 he re-
ceived the Democratic nomination for county collector,
and in November was elected without opposition. In No-
vember. 1888. he was reelected. In August, 1890. he bought
the Lmzclmmk of J. B. Mundy, and has since edited it, and
has made it a leading Democratic paper. The loss of his
wife was a severe aflliction. and he dotes upon her only
child. little Ruth. born February 12, 1891. . I was fond of
Mrs. Jenkins, and. as she lay in her coin. I wrote in her
honor a poem. from which I claim room for one stanza:
She s gone to the land where there s rest for the weary.
Her sanctied spirit has ed;
Without her. the world to her husband is dreary,
A ml bitter the tears he will shed:
And sweet little Ruth will no more have a mother.
For love. covnsolatioun, and prayer;
For no one can give to the child of another
la1-c11t:n1 z1e-tion and care.
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| [view page] | 1968, MAY 453 COUNTY FINANCES
MAY
COUNTY FINANCES
Expenditures in Detail [edit] |
| [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] | 1860, OCT. 304 W. T. WESTERFIELD.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1Ja1nes H. Layton. under a. new law, becomes sole
judge of the county court.
Davis Chapel )1. E. Church organized.
Oct. 5G-rand Union demonstration at St. Joseph. They
sent to Platte City for a cannon. Tickets from Weston and
back.$3.
NOVEMBER.
Nor. .3Tl1e turnpike is coinplete f1-om Weston to Bee Creek.
The county has paid $900.
DR. W. T. WESTERFIELD.
Nor. 13D1. W. T. Veste1e1d having died, J. M. Railey ad-
minis-te1ed. Bond. $8.000. Children:
I. ELIZABETH WESTERFIELD. 1nd May 19. 1850. John S.
Woods, b. Feb. 7 . 1824.
II. GEO. WESTERFIELD. III. MARTHA. IV. SUSAN.
V. FRANCES.
Nor. ;26Judge lI(-Fenian holds cim-uit court. by request of
Judge Silas Woods~on.
Nor. ;28J. M. Railey. cashier of the Westo-n branch of the
.IeChani-s Bank of Misisouri. Writes: I have a dispatch dated
St. Louis. November 27th. 10 p. m.. saying: The banks have
suspended; redeem no more of your C1111"9I1C. It is signed by the
president of the parent bank. and will be obeyed.
Nor. .29
E. G. Heriot -enrolled as an attorney.
DECEMBER.
Dee. 3W. O. Smith having died. R. N. Harrington adminis-
tered. Bond. $1,000.
Dee. .3Iat1-ick Shea having died. S. A. Gilbert administered.
Bond. $2,000.
I M-. 0Geo. .. Beeeliler died at \esto~n; b. Feb. 18. 1809.
l)c(:. ]()(.11a1-lies B. \i1son and S. D. Fulton enrolled as
atto1ne)s.
Der-. I7lh~e Green House in Platte (ity is sold by the sheri
as the propel-tv of B(2lll("h&1111p. Blooro and (lio1d. and is bought
by Jonathan Tipton. at $2.031.
The bar adopts the first rode of rules of prac-tic-e.
South ( arolina. seeedes.
Der. .20IIaj. .
de1son (-a-uates Fort lloultrie and goes to
Fort Smnter.
Dew. 28Maj. John Doug-l1e1tV died in Clay. aged 69.
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| [view page] | 1892, JA-- 957 BUSINESS MEN.
Bzu1ksBank of Ila.ttie Citv. Smitli -a.shie1: \(-11s & C0,.
W. C. Ve11s preside-ut; National Bank of 1l:1ttL- City. A. R. Jzwk
caszhier.
FairJ. Ed. Miller prosidelirt.
I1eachersHughes (Pres.). Pro-ctor (M. E.). Cook (Bap).
At Weston. C0b11111. Hall, Hillix, Cnn~ts, Ft-21;,-:111, .lnm-s.
Simpsron. B:1:kei. Breeli, D0p.pl(1. Evans, Giib~(I~t, Ilnvwe. I1ken-
hnus. JilL(]11UI1liIl, Keillor, Kuiiliy (111:1y01), lI21gL-rs qmst1ii;ister).
Munch, 1ewh0use, No-ble, N011. (.)I)O"Vid, Parr, I(~1kins. l{:1i1cv.
(bank-ers), Rentz, Ringo, R0-h1i11g, Rumpel, S~ch~11ci(1e1, Shindler.
Sile-1. Thorp.
11921c-11e1sBel1er (B.:1.p.), Grimes (M. E.), Duvnning (C111-is.).
Petrie (M. E.), Shaw (Ba.p.), Sc11a~.a.f (Uatd1.).
Public S~ch0u01~B0We11 piiillcipal.
.1tParIcziIIc. 15r0ad.hu1st, Buenieiman. C1Pp(II1t9I. Cioffey, Cul-
ne-1-s0n, Davidson, Dziubon, Fulton (po-stmaster). Gwggg, Graden,
Hateld, Haines, Higgins 8: Noland. Holt. Knhm, Moore. Pmthear.
I{ing0, Rixcy. 1{ut1ed;re. Stultz. Sl1v1llJl11(1..
I5-.1nksPa1k Bank. A. J. Hzuuilt-oin cashier.
Sch001Pa1k College, Mrs. McAfee president.
11ea.che1Sitt0%n (M. E.).
L0~dgesCi0~111p~z1ss Lodge. No. 120, V. T. l"o1a.nd, W. M.
At Artcszlwn Sp7/Pugs. R. WV. Pack.
At Dye: J. A. Gittinger.
--if Camden Point: Mrs. 1ry0r (positmaster), BVw;1teIs, EW-
ing. Ha.1ublin, Hearcleisty, HQ2IDd0. Hull, Hoover" (p1i11:cipa1).
Owens & Son, Perrin. Purdy & Sttallard, Reed.
]2u:dgESL0dge N0. 169, T. Pa.i1hurst, W. M.
P1eacherC. A. Moore (Chris).
At Dcarborn: Arnold. Bashfor-d, Bious. Brooks. Bmce. Clay.
Ferrel. F1t(l11i0I, Grist (p-0-stn1a.st.e1), Heilma-n. Kerby, Km-k,
Means. Moore, R0iberts. R.0~be1~ts0n, Stagner, Vats0n.
L0-dgesRz1\1ey, N0. 204. J. T. 1Ieans, V. M.; I. O. O. F..
T. J. Stagner, N. G.
Pi-eacl11e1s~Nickell, Powers, Grimes.
At Edgerton: Mrs. Newman (postmaster). Bar11.a.rd, Beei-v,
Bright, Clirisnian, Clark, C11v1llbeI"fOId, Doke. Dick. EI1d.i00tt, Gus-
tin, Hull. Handle-y, Hropkins, Johnstvovn, Kerr, Llluls. Pack. R211-
ston. S(:()tt, Sh-afer, Standiford. Wi1ke1s0~11, Yates.
Lodge-; . 355, \. H. Lewis. W. M.
B.-.1nkK em p er c.us11ie1.
PI({L(-h01S-JOIIQS, H211ve.11. Tirrill, Yils0411.
At Farlcg/. Carpenter (p()Stl11.lST(I). B1-ziseld. Hiirringztoii.
J ohnsovn, 1IeVe~r.
LodgeJ. H. (,zus0n, V. M.
At Hampton: Bledsoie (po~s.t~ma.ster).
.-it I at(m. Snmith (p0s4t111z1ste1).
.~lt LinIcL"ille. Fleming (pustnlzlsster), Bright, JOthI1SOI1. Low-
millor, S1:1.u}.:hte.-r.
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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] | 1868, JAN. 447 ADAM BECKLEY.
V. JAMES LEWIS, single.
VI. VILLI.)l Ll3\lh. in rziilroud serviee.
VII. l{OSEl"J..- l.E\.lh. 1). in 1854; 1nd Dee. 22.. 1874, Thos. J.
Cole, son of \illi:un Cole. (See) After spending his
e:1.rlV years in t:u1ui11g. he opened :1 l1:udw:ire store in
Platte (?-it September 1. 1887, but sold out November 15.
1889, to Pope & Dye. Ipon the death tOetoleI 7. 1501) of
Geo. H. Pope, eountv trezisurer. .Ir. (ole was appointed
by the governor to till out his tern}. July 1. 1802-}. he sue-
eeeded Sanders ;Ie(om:1s as postinaster at Platte City.
His office was made. in 1805. :1 presidential oiee, and he
was eoinmissioned for four years. He. as oe(:l.Si()11 otters.
deals in live stoek. shipping to (,l1i(-agzo or to Kansais City.
He possesses superior business (]l1{1lI(f21il()1lS. (h:
1. Lelia I". (lole. is :1 u;rz1eeful and modest. but spirited.
o1111;: laid). and makes an admirable (lep11t post-
mistress.
2. William (ioIe. is :1 outh of intelli,:enee and promise.
2%. -Tessie O. Vole. 4. T. IN Witt Ooh. 5. James I]. (Vile.
VIII. F..,IE O. LEVIS. died. eliildless. Nov. 14. 188?; 1nd
Feb. 14. 18.90. T. J. Lewis (eousin). 1). July 24. 1960. He
u1d 2d. April 22, 1885, Agnes Belle Doilglus.
The Supreine Court of Missouri refuses :1 mmldunius to C0111-
pel the county court of 1lutte to issue to the t. & S. V. Railwzly
onipany the $100,000 sillist-1iled.
Jun. .27J. J. Il1ro(-k1no1ton buys the St. Ge~orge Hotel at
Weston. for $8.000.
ADAM BECKLEY
Settles near Parkville. After some ten or fteen yen rs residence.
he left. He was born in Harrison (ount). Ohio. July 3, 1838;
married September 20. 1.859. Szirzili (:1-in1. He possessed superior
intelligence. Children:
I. LAURA B. IIECKLEY, md t. H. Staples. (See)
II. KITTIE BECKLEY.
III. ELLA M. IlE(I{LEY. uid Dee. 22. 1386, Thos. P. Naiylor.
IV. .BI.I.().[. V. DIl3lIE .. PE(I{LEY. VI. tIl.S. F.
VII. JOHN H. VIII. BART L.
FEBRYARY.
SHOOTING OF C. M. BOYD
Feb. I(}h:1rles M. Boyd is killed by Joseph lloytl mot re-
lated). The two oeeupied the szune house. on Main Street.
opposite the eourt-house. in ll:1tte (it. Josepli lovds store
was below. and 0l1mles M. lod. with his family. oeeupied the
upper rooms. .
outside st:i.irw:1v led to the street. Joseph
Boyd. having missed some of his gomls. seereted himself in his
store. by night. to shoot the rolvlier. if he should :i,,1:1i1i visit the
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