| [view page] | l849, SEPT. 119 ALLEN MCLANE.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3 - The county clerk is ordered to hand over to the probate judge all probate papers, and to make certified copies for him of all probate records. This was done in a slovenly manner. The records are without an index and of little value.
Sept. 5 - The Odd Fellows are ordered to vacate the upper and east office of the court-house, that it may be used as a probate office. Amos Rees is also ordered to vacate the upper and west office.
The Methodist Church on Lot 3, Block 33 of Platte City, is now complete, and is used for worship by all denominations. A bar of steel is suspended at the door, and is struck with a hammer, as a bell.
Thos. Herndon is enrolled as an attorney.
Sept. 21 - Shubal Allen is enrolled.
OCTOBER
Oct. 6 - Hinkle, Holladay, Goff & Warner buy of Estill & Woods the Union Mills and a large body of land.
ALLEN MCLANE
Dr. Allen McLane
John W. Reed
Hon. Lewis McLane
Jane Kay
George Kay
I. GERTRUDE McLANE
Levi Allen Hurst
Rev. Thos. Hurst
1. Jennie Hurst
2. Thos. A. Hurst
3. Lizzie Hurst
Mrs. Allen McLane married 2nd N. E. Wilkinson
Oct. 13 - Rev. W. H. Thomas buys the Rupe farm of 320 acres, in T. 53, R. 34. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, DEC. 933 MARRIAGES
Dec. 28 - Mrs. W. C. Wells died at Platte City.
Dec. 30 - The Standard Mills at Parkville burned. Loss to Graden & France, $10,000.
The Landmark, Jenkins editor, is removed into the new brick office on Lot 1, Block 29, Platte City.
Elder W. G. Surber resigns
Platte City Christian Church
MARRIAGES IN 1890 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED
January 21 - A. W. Shafer married Nannie Layton
January 22 - S. G. Young married Emma L. Bullock
January 29 - Alonzo Drais married Lucy E. Duncan
February 12 - Charles Oldham married Eva Bundy
February 22 - Alfred H. Grover married Sarah Davis
February 24 - Charles Turner married Virgie Ebbard
February 26 - Harry Gosney married Dora Strange
March 16 - Robert T. Jacks married Lucy D. Flannery
March 25 - Jas. A. Thomas married Alice Carson
April 28 - Fred Nieman married Alice Overdick
April 29 - Alva C. Ellis married Tillie H. Haberman
July 5 - Sam W. Boydston married Lula E. St. John
August 29 - Henry W. Stiff married Elgie J. Cochran
September 24 - Jacob McFall married Millie Miller
October 18 - Cor C. Abbott married Maud Stallard
November 4 - W. M. Breckenridge married Bettie Venrick
December 7 - Perry Denny married Jennie Coleman
December 10 - Frank Foster married Laura E. Walters
December 17 - Frank Bywaters married Tavie Bywaters
December 24 - Robert L. Pierce married Cora Adams
December 25 - Jos. N. George married Ellen E. Patton
1891
OFFICERS
D. R. Francis
R. P. C. Wilson
N. B. Anderson
J. W. Coots
Jas. Sandusky
J. L. Carmack
A. D. Burnes
S. McComas
H. D. Miller
George Crutchfield
J. L. Freeland
J. J. Blakley
G. H. Pope
James Synnamon
W. A. Wilson
W. J. Overbeck
J. M. Williamson
G. B. Anderson
W. L. Stephens
J. B. Evans [edit] |
| [view page] | 1892, AUG. 973 DENVER CONCLAVE.
Bud Shannon. Charles Loan, Todd Burgess. and F. Cockrill
try the Keeley cure successfully.
Aug. .9A lodge of the Mystic Circle organized at Platte
City. Dr. S. Redman, W. R.
A number of Knights Templars and ladies attended the na-
tional Conclave at Denver. from Weston. vi7..: William Galvert,
T. J. Davis and lady. G. M. Doppler and three yo11ng ladies. T.
A. Gilbert. R. H. Mundy. L. W. Silver. A. F. Winzer.
T11e Tracy creamery is doing good service under Superin-
tendent Talbott.
.4 ug. 12J. W. Magee moves i11to his new house in Tracy.
Twelve white men. masked. took from the bed of a negro
woman, at Pres. Whaleys. three miles east of Platte City, a White
man from St. Joseph, and cowhided him.
Aug. 13PETER Mt-KINLEY, o-f Smithville. was shot and
killed by his son. Wil1iam. who then shot himself through the
head. dying instantly. The son was mortied by his fathers-
drunkenness.
Aug. 1-J. FRANK KENNEY. mayor of V7eston. fell dead
on the street; business suspended; Masons and benevolent so-
cieties attended his funeral. (See sketch.)
The Denver conclave attended by A. J. Colman and wife,
J. J. Blakley and family. and John Zarn. all of Platte City.
Aug. 18YOUNG HARRY WELDON. son of Reubin. killed
by runaway mules, near Valdron.
Aug. 29H. B. BRANCH died at St. Joseph. He was a
fearless advocate of freedom. I remember at one time, before the
war. he spoke in our cvourtho-use. with an audience of twroone
besides myself. He was Indian a.gent 11nder Lincoln. and Pres-
ident Jolhnson appointed him postmaster at Kansas City. He
w:1s related to the McI)~owells, the Blairs, and the Harrisons.
He possessed mental vigor and independence.
Aug. 30A heavy rain. but not in time to save corn; but it
prepared the ground for ploughing.
JOHN ELAM, while drunk. killed by cars near Weston.
Prohibitionists hold a conference at the courthouse.
Cholera fatal at Hamburg.
H. Koster enters his new house.
The fair a success; paid all debts.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 21eyton Newman (ii) and his wife celebrate their
golden wedding near Edgerto-n. Mrs. Newman was Susan Wood-
ward, daughter of
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| [view page] | 1877, DEC. 648 MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES IN 1877 NOT ELSEWHEBE NOTED.
June 12Rev. A. F. Smith married Lizzie Grimes.
July 29James A. Owens married Margaret F. Martin.
September 5Eli Owens married Mary Middleton.
October 9John T. Hays ma.rried Mary Fisher.
October 15J. L. L. Lamar married Carrie Beck.
November 21Church Wa.1ler married Emma Banning.
December 12Jo~hn D. Robinson married Mollie E. Oldlham.
December 30W. H. Nash married Julia Mahony.
I878.
OFFICERS.
Governor, J. S. Phelps; Congressman, B. J. Franklin; State
Senator. R. P. C. V/Vilson; Representative, W. O. ,Wells; County
Judge, James S. Owens; -Probate Judge, W. P. Chiles; Circuit
Judge, G. W. Dunn; County Clerk, J. H. Chinn; Circuit Clerk, R.
L. \a1l-er; Sheriff, W. H. Hunt; Prosecurting Attorney, J. L.
C-armack; Treasurer, J. F. Flannery; Collector, E. C. Cockrill;
Assessor, J. T. Owens; C-oroner, Thos. Stewart; Public Adminis-
trator. W. F. Yocom; Superintendent of Schools, W. A. Bowen;
Surveyor, TV. V. Slone.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte Cit;/. Att~orne-ysAnderson, Baker, Carmack,
Forman, Merryman, Norton, Paxton, Pitt, Wells, Wilson,
Voodson.
Physician~sCoey, Guthrie, Johnson, McDonald, Smith,
Spencer.
Merchants, etc.B~asye, Bond, Clements, Brady. Dearing &
Son, A. J., T. H., & H. C. Colman, Ellifrit, Fleshman. Hawley, Jen-
kins. Johnston, Kiefer, Krause, Kurtz (postmaster). Lutes, Hat-
tox, Mason & Johnston. Mason & Swain, Meads, Read, Reciht.
Sp1a,gr11e. Wills. Young, Zarn.
LodgesZerubbabel, No. 191. W. H. Hunt, W. M.; Com-
mandery No. 9. W. O. Oldham. E. C.; Chapter No. 21, N. B.
Anderson. H. P.; Nebraska, No. 12. J. F. Flannery. N. G.
NewspapersThe Atlvoca-te, I. M. Cockrill editor; the Land-
murlc. Park & Nesbitt editors.
Schools-Daugliters College, F. G. Gaylord president; pub-
lic school. A. F. Smitli principal.
Preat-hers-\. A. Crouch (Bap), A. F. Smith (Chris), W. C.
(a mphell 411. El. W. H. Penhallegon (Pres).
The FairIIc(ormick president. A. L. Smith secretary.
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| [view page] | 1854, JULY. 183 THE RISKS.
6. Chas. W. Babcock, married Aug. 1, 1881, Mary E. Naylor, daughter of Abner. Ch:
[a] Della
[b] Birdie
[c] Galen
7. Mary Babcock, married Mat Wills, of Kansas
8. And. J. Babcock, b. Sept. 8, 1865; married Sept. 15, 1889, Bettie Carpenter, b. May 24, 1868, daughter of Zenith. Children:
[a] Ernest
9. Henry T. Babcock, married Nov. 6, 1893, Ida E. Grove
IV. ALFRED BABCOCK, d. in June, 1864; married first, a Wood. Children:
1. William Babcock, married Mary Kemphefner. Children:
[a] Eli.
Alfred married second, Luvana Nash, sister of Cov.; no children.
V. JACK BABCOCK, married March 18, 1858, Sallie Heath, daughter of James. Children:
1. Jas. Babcock, married Jan. 4, 1880, Luvella Naylor, daughter of Paul. 4 children. Live in Leavenworth.
VI. SAMUEL, went to California, and died; single.
ABRAM RISK.
July 1 Abram Risks estate administered on by his son, Jesse Risk. He died of cholera. In KEntucky he married Malinda Davenport, and came to Platte in 1837, settling north of Weston. Mrs. Risk died July 7. 1883. Children:
I. SIDNEY RISK. b. Sept. 18, 1838; d. in Nov., 1886; married Oct. 10, 1862, Valaria Thorp, who d. in 1871. Children:
1. Adella Risk, married M. C. Ferrel
2. David Risk, married July 24, 1887, Ida May Shouse, b. Oct. 13, 1867. Childre: [a] Frank Risk; [b] Julian Risk
3. Dora Risk, married R. F. Ferrel
4. James Risk, married Aug. 20, 1868, Nannie Gabbert, daughter of Michael H. Gabbert
5. William Risk, d. Nov. 9, 1891.
Sidney C. married second, Harriet N. Guant
II. JAS. JESSE RISK, was shot, fatally, in his yard, Oct. 7, 1863, by an unknown assassin.
III. PAUL RISK, d. May 5, 1872; married Feb. 18, 1864, Phobe J. Palmer. Children:
1. Phoebe J. Risk
2. Abm. Risk, married July 10, 1888, Mary A. Rees, daughter of Wm.
IV. D. FRANKLIN RISK, b. Feb. 14, 1848, married Dec. 25, 1866, Caro. Smith, daughter of A. G. Smith and Sarah Hill. He is an enterprising farmer and stock raiser, living north of Weston.
1. Ella M. Risk, married April 13, 1892, A. H. Hord, daughter of Anderson.
2. Ida G. Risk
3. Benj. B.
4. Jesse
5. Lela Myrlte Risk
V. MINERVA RISK, married April 10, 1891, John Moore; dead.
VI. MOLLIE J. RISK, married Dec. 31, 1863, David B. Layton, b. Feb. 2, 1841. Children: [edit] |
| [view page] | Cl
I).- TA .
-l[ur(h .3b(,o1ig1ess divides the new i(lllI()l into two parts.
The northern (lepartiiieiit is ealled the l)istli(t of Louisiana. and
is attached to Indiana. of \lll(ll tien. \. II. lI:tlrism1 is goveriim.
.l[ug/ 1/;I.ewis and (,la1l, with 28 men, start from their
camp opposite the mouth of the .lissouii. on their expedition to
the la(-itie. On their 1et11111. they 1-eat-li St. Louis Septeinher
23, 1806.
1805.
By at-t of (ongress the I)ist1-it-t of Louisiana l)((0lll(,S the
Territory of Louisiana. and James \illinsm is appointed the
first governor.
1807.
.Ie1iwethe1 Louis is governor of the Ie1-1-itory of Louisiana.
1808.
The Missouri Fur (o1npanV is o1;1ani7.ed at St. Louis by the
(houteaus and others.
1809.
The .l[i.sso1Iii (}r1.:ette issued at St. Louis by -Ios. (ha1less.
1810.
Benjamin Howard. Goe111o1 of Missoiiri.
Pioneers oec-iipy the Boonsliek lands. The United States
census shows the population of Missouri, 20845.
1812.
-[l(II(.;CO11g1(SS -l1anges the name of the Te11-ito1"v of Louis-
iana to the T(l1lf0I) of Missouri, the change to take etfetft Decem-
her 7. 1812.
1813.
Villian1 (.la1l;. (loe1no1 of Blissouri.
1810.
The stealners E.1-prwlition, Captain (,rai,:, Jcffer.90n, (aptain
()ut. and the R. .l[. -]07I)I.S())I, Captain Colfax. with nine keel-
boats. left St. Louis J11ne 21. 011 the long. arduous. a11d perilous
vova;1e to the mouth of the Yellowstone. to ascertain the [)l2l(~
ticability of navigating the Missouri. Ax-(-oiiipaiiyiiig the voy-
agers was part of the 5th II. S. Infant1), under eoinniand of
Colonel ("ll:lIllI)PlS. The Jm-son sank at (ote-Saus-des-Sans.
Smith (alve1-t. then :1. lad. was errand-hov on the steamer I~..rpedi-
timz. At ("ow Island. the winter of 1810-20 was passed. In the
spring. the steamers ascended the Missouri to (mineil Bltiffs. and
here yoiing (alvert was detailed with a part) to emistruet Fort
Atkinson.
The erew preferred to winter at (ow Island. opposite Iatan.
because some eahins were found there. left by (aptain .lartin. .
r-ow. found on the island. douhtless left by (aptain Nlartin. gave
it the name of (ow Island. John (. .I-Po). late of I"msas titv.
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| [view page] | 9 FORT LEAVENWORTH
THE MILITARY RESERVE
ROBERT ELLIS
1828
FISHING AT THE FALLS OF PLATTE
THE MILITARY ROAD [edit] |
| [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] | 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] | 1854, JULY. 182 THE BABCOCKS.
2. John W. Babcock, married Oct. 17, 1877, Mary Porter (see), b. April 2, 1852.
3. Middleton Babcock, b. March 16, 1853; married Jan. 7, 1875, Flora Naylor, dr. of Wesley Naylor. b. Jan. 12, 1858. Children:
[a] Joe Babcock
[b] Stella Babcock
[c] Lillie Babcock
4. Grant Babcock,, md May 27, 1886, Gladys Brink. Children:
[a] Dean Babcock
5. Chas. Babcock (ii), married Kate Hardwicke.
6. Elizabeth L. Babcock, b. Feb. 23, 1845; n1d Dec. 28, 1865, Henderson Searcy, son of Christopher Searcy, b. in Platte March 22, 1841. Children:
[a] William R. Searcy, b. Oct. 27, 1866, married Feb. 25, 1890, Jennie Johnson. Children:
[1] Claude W. Searcy
[2] Guy M. Searcy
[b] Lena Searcy, married Feb. 22, 1887, Jas. J. Clements, b. Feb. 22, 1860; 3 children.
[c] Ethel Searcy
7. Margaret Babcock, married 1st, Aug. 15, 1865. John Heath, son of Stephen Heath. Children:
[a] Mary Heath
Margaret married second, J. H. Butler
[b] Edward Butler, married Cora Riley, daughter of Jas. T. Riley. Children:
[1] Lillian Butler
[2] Flora Butler
[3] Chas. Butler
8. Victoria Babcock, married Richard Moore, son of Luke Moore and
grandson of John Moore. Children:
[1] Minnie Moore, married Jas. Conner
[D] Maud Moore
[0] Bessie Moore
9. Susan Babcock, married in 1878, William Dillard Mills, b. May 16,1855. Children:
[1] Herman Z. Mills
[9] Claude R. Mills
II. RUTH BABCOCK, went to Texas.
III. CHARLES BABCOCK (i), b. in Ohio June 22. 1822; married Nov. 6, 1843, Pauline Moore, b. in 1827. dr. of John Moore. She still lives, but her husband committed suicide June 14, 1889, by cutting his throat. He was a worthy farmer. Children:
1. Frank M. Babcock April 14. 1869, Mary Crosky.
Children:
[a] Eva Babcock. b. Nov. 27, 1870; married Dec. 23, 1890. John R. Dunagan, b. Sept. 28, 1860. Children:
[1] Roscoe, b. Oct. 13, 1891:
[2] Ed. L.. b. Jan. 15, 1894.
[b] Annie Babcock
[c] R. Newton Babcock
[d] Ella Babcock
[e] Nora Babcock
[f] Harrison Babcock
[g] Dora Babeock
2. Samuel Babcock, married 1st, Oct. 4.1869. Wilmouth Arnold.
Children:
[a] William Babcock
Samuel married second, Nov. 1, 1874, Mary E. Naylor.
Children:
[b] Eddie and 5 others
Live in Kansas
3. Geo. W. Babcock. b. May 8, 1851; md Feb. 8, 1867, Ellen Wi1liams. Children:
[a] William Babcock
[b] Clidia Babcock
[c] Doxie Babcock
[d] Geo. Babcock
[e] Raymond Babcock
4. Sarah J. Babcock, married Sept. 2, 1874. Wm. N. Morrow, son of Samuel Morrow. Live in Colorado.
5. Wm. A. Babcock, married April 28. 1880. Florence Pierce, dr.
of Weston Pierce. Children:
[a] Sallie Babcock
[b] George Babcock
[c] William Babcock
[d] Cora Babcock
[e] Vernie Babcock
[f] Mattie M. Babcock
[g] Sadie Babcock [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] | 1878, JAN. 649 BUSINESS MEN
PRICES
JANUARY
Jan. 1 - Bad roads.
A post-office is established at Settle's Station, and Henry Turner is postmaster.
Sunday-school superintendents at Platte City: M. M. Cockrell, of the M. E. school; J. R. Swain, of the Presbyterian school; E. C. Cockrill, of the Christian school; and W. V. Sloan, of the Baptist school.
The acreage of wheat sowed is greater than any former year, and amounts to about 50,000 acres in the county.
Jan. 3 - Abram Leipard died in the bottom near Farley. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858, DEC. 267 THE CARSONS.
and n1arried. second. John G. Rapp. lSee.) The (.arson ehil-
dre11 were:
I. ELI/- (.RS()..
II. MA RY (.l{S(L, first wife of Jacob Fuleher. 1See.)
III. ALEX. (. l{.S()N. died single.
IV. JOHN H. (.I{SON. md Dee. 26. 1865. (~
thia Todd. (See)
V. JANE (A RSON. ml (apt James Mt-(or(l. d. in St. Louis
Nov. 25). 1974. He was an Irishman. built the steamer
Edna. and eomniantled other steamboats on the Missouri.
He came in 1940. and settled at Mt-(oi-(ls Landing. now
East Leavenworth.
I)ec. :22V. 0. LAIIGHLIN having died near Va.ldron.
James Heath administered. Bond. $10.000. Elizabeth M. was
his widow. and (il1as. H. Laughlin. of Parkville. was their only
child. He married May 1. 1879, Clara M. Freeland. (See)
Dec. :27I)r. Jas. M. Moore is now proprietor of the Green
House. in Platte CitV. a.nd the Masons march in procession from
their hall to the hotel. and enjoy a. festival.
DAVID C. BULLOCK.
Dee. 3IDa.vid C. llulloek died at his home. seven miles east
of Platte City. He was a son of Thomas Bullock and Rebeeea
Mobley. and was born in Spottsylvania. County. Va.. October 22,
1815; Deeernber 23. 1836. he married Jane L. Vaughn. daughter of
William. She was born Marcli 10. 1812. and died December 31.
1858. They reached Platte December 25. 1842. and settled eight
miles east of Platte (itv. Tliey were members of the Second
(J1-eel; Christian Church. Children:
I. SARAH B. B[LLO(,K. b. Sept. 10. 1839.
II. DIIDLEY B. PILLO(K. b. Aug. 12. 1841; md Jane Bladison.
Children:
1. Hmlrlie BuIIo(I.. md June 10, 1.990. James I. Strange.
son of Wi1liam Strange. who was b. Feb. 10. 1803.
2. LI((I/ Bl(0(]f. md Dee. 22. 1.981%. \m. Strange (ii).
3. E/e Bulloek. n1(l Jan. 26. 1.991. Ninirod Taylor.
III. CL.eYIO. 1. BILl.O(K. b. Jul) 7. 1943.
IV. MERIDIA T. BILI.()(K. b. Aug. 22. 1.945.
V. DAVID BI7LL()(K. b. March 1. 15448: md April 4. 1972.
Laura I-lrown. b. Jul) 27. 1.951. (I12
1. Ohm] Ifzllloelc. 2. .1 10.1. I)uIlo(I.. 3. Grorer.
VI. MARY ANN BILLO(I{. b April 20. 1950.
VII. JAMES IllLL()(K. b. Jan. 1:..1R5.%.
VIII. VIl.LI. M M. l%ILI.(i)("I{. b. July 2). 1857; m(l Feb. 2.). 1877.
Alice Kavelier. b. April 2.). 1869. (h:
1. Willitlm. 2. llmul. 3. lemp. 4. HmrI/. 5. B(SRl(.
ti. (or:Ii( Bzllloelc.
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| [view page] | 1844, JAN. 60 BUSINESS
Jan. 6 - Capt. William Triplett buys land two miles north of Platte City.
Heavy Rains.
Jan. 8 - Democratic meeting at Platte City, nominate Van Buren.
Jan. 23 - Elisha Green buys of Ira Norris the S. E. 1/4 of Sec. 30, T. 53, R. 35, adjoining Platte City, for $1,600.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 9 - Governor Reynolds commits suicide, and is succeeded by Lieutenant-Governor Marmaduke.
Feb. 24 - Hugh Swaney buys land five miles east of Platte City.
MARCH
Feb. 14 - John R. Hardin, administrator of Dr. J. H. McFall.
March 1 - Nelson Faulconer buys the N. E. 1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 51, R. 34, at $1,400.
Democrats in State Convention
J. C. Edwards for governor
Allen McLane buys the Eagle of Wilkinson, Platte City, Platte Argus
Andrew Tribble buys the N. E. 1/4 of Sec. 3, T. 52, R. 35 for $600.
March 6 - Baptist Church at Ridgely organized.
March 26 - Thompson T. Jones buys land three miles east of Platte City.
APRIL
April 3 - The county court orders Commissioner Morin to lay off an addition to Platte City on the 24 acres deeded to the county by Z. Martin, and sell the lots publicly.
The court orders the bridge commissioner (Sutton) to let out the construction of aprons for the Platte City bridge. The court demanded of Mercer, the contractor, that he build the approaches to the bridge under his contract to build the bridge - but this point was given up.
April 18 - The first plat of Parkville filed, by Geo. S. Park. He ahd already sold lots, bu had not conveyed them.
MAY
THE COUNTY FINANCES [edit] |
| [view page] | 1848, MAY. 102 THE HERNDONS.
the Landmark was sold to J. B. Mundy. But an insidious disease had already attacked his frame and Feb. 6, 1890. he was called to a glorious reward.
He was an ardent Mason, and found delight in the
duties of that faternity. Children: [1] Louise Valliant, b. Aug. 10, 1868; d. Aug. 5, 1890. She enjoyed the distinction of being the Daughter of Belt Commanderv." But she did not live long to Wear the mantle. which no other young lady has been thought worthv to take up.
[b] Laura Valliant, b. June 30, 1873.
[c] E. Darst Valliant, b. Oct. 6, 1875; an officer in the Camden Point Military Institute.
[d] Augusta S. Valliant, b. July 22, 1878;
[e] Thos. R. Valliant, b. June 28, 1881;
[f] Margaret Valliant, b. Dec. 9, 1885;
[g] Varda M. Valliant, b. Aug. 22. 1888.
2. John. E. Durst, b. Aug. 31, 1849; married Cassie Elley, b. Feb. 13, 1855. Children: [a] Elley Durst. Live in Bates County. Mo.
III. SETH R. HERNDON. married Ange Shortridge. Children:
1. Dora.
2. Judge W. S. Herndon, b. Nov. 5, 1855; married Nov. 28, 1892. Maggie McPhetridge, of Plattsburg. He studied law and was enrolled a. member of our bar April 4, 1881. After practicing in Platte City. he removed
Oct. 20, 1883 to Stewartsville, and thence to Plattsburg. Having received the Democratic nomination for judge of this circuit, he was elected in November 1892. to that office, which he now holds.
3. Albert S. Herndon. 4. Harri/. 5. Julia.
IV. EDWARD B. HERNDON. d. in May 1853. unmarried.
V. HENRY HERNDON, married March 31, 1863. Augusta A. Young.
She died, and he married again. They live in California
VI. SUSANNA HERNDON. b. in Kentucky Mav 21, 1838; d.
March 9, 1877: married Nov. 2, 1863. Huston McFarland. b. in
Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Dec. 28, 1813: d. June 8. 1888. He
removed to Cooper (o.. Mo.. and thence. in 1837. to Platte.
He married 1st by Whom he had
1. William McFarland
Huston McFarland had by his second wife, Sus. B., Children:
2. Maggie McFarland, b. Jan. 14, 1852; d. Feb 17, 1889; married Nov. 3, 1887, Arthur G. Meads. No ch.
3. Mary McFarland, b. March 17, 1867; married Nov. 3, 1887, Clinton B. Cockrill, b. Sept. 11, 1862, son of Clinton Sr. They now live at the old Cockrill homestead, two miles west of Platte City.
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| [view page] | 1842, DEC. 49 IMPROVEMENTS.
acre. Under the law of 1841, the new settlers got a preemption
right. With no market, money became scarce.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Farms were rapidly opened, and substantial and comfortable
houses erected. Martin & Sons have added an upright saw to
their mill; Hall Medlin has constructed a grist and saw-mill, on
S1niths Fork; and Judge M. M. Hughes and Capt. Andrew John
son have each built a good mill on Bee Creek. Huston McFarland
has a saw-mill near eston. and the Perrys are building a large
tlouring-mill at Weston. The nest oak and walnut timber ever
seen is offered for notliing: and $1.25 the price of the best
squared timber. Goods are selling at from 50 per cent to 150
per cent on cost.
NEW-COMERS l() PL.-XTTE CITY.
Howell Jenkins (see), a native of Wales, settled at Platte
City in 1842. A stonemason by trade. he built with his own hands
the rock mansion on Lots 4 and 5, Block 28. and did all the best
stone-work in town for years. From our native rock. he cut out
and lettered all the tombstones for our graveyard. for twelve
years. The rst marble monument erected in the cemetery was at
the grave of Dr. N. M. Shrock in 1855.
Robert Davis Johnston (see). a native of Kentucky. came to
us. by way of Indiana. and formed a partnership with John
Lewis. in a general store, on Lot 6. Block 29. He subsequently
formed a partnership with Jas. H. Johnston. in the same line.
The adversities of trade and the calamities of war drove him from
the mercantile business. His military career is familiar to all.
DRS. SHROCK, MCFALL, AND CALLAHAN.
The two rst named were brothers-in-law. Dr. McFa11 died
soon after his arrival from Kentucky. and Dr. Shrock formed a
partnership with Dr. H. B. Callahan. and they were favorite phys-
icians for years. Dr. Shrock was an enthusiastic Mason. and to
him we owe the organization of Platte Lodge. No. 56. He was
well informed iii the mysteries of Masonry, and with diligence
instructed his brethren. Dr. Callahan left us in 1857. and in the
war found no rest for his feet. He resided at Leavenworth many
years. honored as a phvsieian and revered as a, citizen. He died
in 1896 and was buried at Platte City.
John Zeek established a tan-yard on Block 17, but found it not profitable, and left us for some better location.
Benj. R. Morton (see) worked on the courthouse. and erected
a carding machine on Block 28.
William C. Remington (see). a handsome and genial youth.
wrote an excellent hand. and found ready emplovment as deputy
clerk, until he arose to the office of circuit clerk.
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| [view page] | 1894, FEB. 1007 E. B. KIRTLEY.
Feb. 26 - Noal Will's house burned.
Weather
A warm spell follows a few days of extreme cold. Plenty of ice. Snow all gone, except where drifted.
ELLIOTT B. KIRTLEY
Died on his farm, near Camden Point.
Ezekiel Kirtley
Elliott Kirtley
Jane Montgomery
Adam Montgomery
William Montgomery
George Montgomery
Jane Kirtley
I. ANN KIRTLEY
Henry Stone
Dr. Lemuel Watson, of Arkansas City, Kansas
II. JOHN E. KIRTLEY
Marion Taylor
William Taylor
1. Lena Kirtley
2. Albert Kirtley
III. FIELDING J. KIRTLEY
Eliza Keller
John R. Keller
1. Raymond Kirtley
2. Elliott B. Kirtley (ii)
3. Fannie Kirtley
Norman E. Pierson
4. Charles Kirtley
5. Ora Kirtley
6. Zane Kirtley
IV. SALLIE KIRTLEY
Chas. W. Pullins
1. Anna Pullins
2. Lula Pullins
J. W. Bryant
3. Kirtley Bryant
V. PHILIP R. KIRTLEY
Sue Darnall
Milton Darnall
1. Claude Kirtley
2. Thomas Kirtley
Mollie Keller
Rice Keller
3. Minnie Kirtley
4. Birdie Kirtley
and three others
MARCH
March 4 - MRS. SALLIE JENKINS, nee Guthrie, wife of William T., died in Platte City.
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| [view page] | 1879, JAN. 67.? BUSINESS MEN.
At Edgerton: Doke, Handley, Jones, Shafer, YVorth.
At Farlcg/. Holt, Meyer (postmaster), Oliver, and Weisse.
Fidelity Lodge, Alex. Ireland, W. M.
At Ham ptcm: Funk, Bledsoe.
At I atom : Smith (postmaster).
.1tLinkviZle. Thos. Slaughter (postmaster).
At N010 rllarket: Johnson (postmaster), Bryant, Dysart,
Leave]. Middleton, Wilson.
.1tRidgely: Chrisman (postmaster), Gustin, Robinson.
At Tracy: Chinn, Davis. Clements, Jones.
At Waldrcm : Hawkins, Holt, McCormick, Scott (postmaster),
Waldrons, Flynn.
PRICES.
County bonds and warrants. 99 cents; Mexican dollars. 80
cents: butter. 15 cents; coee, 20 cents; corn. 50 cents; eggs, 8
cents; our. $2.50; potatoes. 40 cents; salt. $1.50; ham, 9 cents;
wheat, 80 cents.
JANUARY.
J (m. 1Files of the Advocate and La,-n-cln2(uI. are full, the Com-
mercial two-thirds full, for the year.
Henry Wagle killed two otters in- Platte River.
Fine slei0hinpcrood ice.
Mason &bSwai3n 0 out of business.
. Deposits: Cockrill & Co., $70,281; Parkville, $7,617.48;
Railey & Bro., $66,738.45.
JOHN WOOD having died, J. T. Vood administers. Bond,
$500. Children: 1. John T. Wood; 2-. Willia.m; 3. Mary; 4. Barbara;
5. Nancy A. Wood; 6, Andrew; 7, Sarah.
Jun. .?Temperature 20 below zero. and yet the collectors
ofrre is crowded with taxpayers.
The Lamlnziaark is at war with C01. J. E. Pitt over printing
tickets for the late election.
James Coburn advertises his Abstract of Titles as
complete.
Jun. (iTl1e new county court (Owens president. Chesnut
and T1lOlp{1SS()(i21T(S) organizes. after qualifying.
Jun. 10Gen. Jeff. \i1lian1s died in Richmond. Ky. Born in
\nm1tord Cmiiity i11 1801. removed to Madison County; married
C1itl1ia Snoddy, who (lied Noveinher 13. 1866. They came to
Platte in 1855. bouglit land two miles west of Platte City. He
was the i-st presideiit of the Platte County Agricultural and
;Ie.-hanical .ssm-iatiou. and at the beginning of the war re-
turned to I{tl1ill(l{. No chiltlren.
]Cxcemling1v dry: wells and eisterns failing; hauling water
from the liLiS.
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| [view page] | 1875, APRIL. 602 ELECTION.
adnlinistrato-r of Platte County. He settled in the Bee Creek
bottom. below the bridge on the road from Platte City to Weston.
Childreni: 1, John K. Goodlander; :2, Mary C.; 3, George W.;
4, Robert H.; 5, Eugene.
ELECTION OF COUNTY JUDGE.
James S. Owens was the candidate of the Soreheads, and
Jas. W. Hardesty of the Ring. The vote Was: Owens, 1,865;
Hardesty, 1,218.
License of dram-shops carried by a vote: "For, 1161; against,
1,110; majority for license, 51.
The vote for sch-ool cvovmmissioner stood: Jerry Clay, 478;
J. C. Sutherland, 181.
Grasshoppers are hatching out, but the cold Weather sets
them back.
PARK COLLEGE.
April 12This noble institution was inaugurated to-day.
Col. Geo. S. Park gave his stone hotel in Parkville to Rev. John
A. Mt-Afee, as long as he would use it for educational purposes.
Mr. McAfee was a native Missourian, a graduate of Westminster
College. and a man o-f intelligence, zeal, energy, and enterprise.
His devotion and faith were heroic, and his enthusiasm and per-
severance Were sublime. He was already at the head of a
prosperous school a.t Highland, Kansas, but he resigned his posi-
tion, and prevailed on a score of his favorite scholars to follow
his forlorn fortunes. Yithout a da;vs provisions, Without a do]-
lar for the future. they trusted to prayer for Gods providence
and mans liberalitv. The founidati-o-ns of Park College were to-
day laid, and the 12th of May has since been ce1ebra.ted as
Founders Day of Park College. Rev. A. B. Sherwood was the
active agent of Col. Park in bringing about this glorious
eonsuinmation.
The Vatts-King-Reynolds embroglio is at its height. Yatts
v-laimed he had been elected judge of the Vesto~n Court of Common
Pleas; V. A. King elaimed the council had elected him city at-
to111e; and J. T. IeI1olds made an ineffectual effort. before the
-in-nit emirt. to disbar King.
Siiow.
.1 pm .?/)The Missouri River is on a rampage; railroads
xvaslu-l away, bottoms overowe(l. far111s engulfed. The river
1--turned within its banks the 3(ltl1. It attained 17 feet above
low xvaler.
(ruquet is the favorite game. Havlev and Forman are the
eliaiiipioim.
l"lie grassliopper is a lmrden.
The Weston Im-niture Far-torv is in full operation.
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| [view page] | 1865, MARCH. 391 THE NOLANDS.
II. ARENA .()l...l).1ud .I:1tthias FI(I{1(. (h:
1. F(umi(1iI.I(. nid \m. ]3ovdston. son of .I1(()I).
2. Anzcuulu1i(I.Ic. n1(lJa(-kstm I{()l1ol(ls. Children: [0] Chas.
le11olds; ["] Sara111.: ["] .Iat.; [1] \alter.
:. .l](111IIiu.s- 1"irlcle. n1(l Alive (-.1-aiu. (lr. of John S. (See-.)
III. .lIRIA.I .OL-.l). 1nd James Garges.
IV. UBED .()I.A1I). 1ud 1st. July 251). 1842. liliza (lray, who
was the mother of his ullildi-en. II(- married second. .Iay 19, 1861.
.Irs. Elizabeth (G1:1)) .I(dl(}. sister of his first wife. She
survived him. and n1d Oct. 14. 1870. Edward T. Perkins.
Children of 0. Noland and Eliza (Tabitha) Grav:
1. -4nzmi(.(1. Noland. n1d Littleberi-v Higgins. Children:
[1] Elizabeth Higgiils. 111d April 29, 1884. Perry
.aylor. Children: [1] Clara 1aylo~1; [2] Maggie;
[3] Ethel; [0] Blaggie Higgi11s; [P] Alice; [4] Zack;
[P] Hester; [f] James.
2. James .4. Nolmul. md June 1. 1871. .Iar) J. Brown. dr.
of Lee Brown. Children: [0] Amelia (Melie); [0] Obed
L.: [0] Hand: [7] Daisy.
3. John W. Nolaml. 1nd Der. 28. 1876. Sarah Alice De-
n1oss. dr. of Lewis. She was b. May 23. 1855. and
died childless. He married second, Jan. 11. 1894. Serilda J.
Noland. dr. of Rufus.
V. GEORGE W. NOLAND. n1d Nov. 12. 1877. Ida D. Noland.
dr. of Judge G. W. Children:
1. LI/(I(l- Xoltmd.
VI. THO.I.-IS NOLAND. 1ud Ella \illia1ns. dr. of John.
VII. SARAH E. NOLAND. 111d July 25. 1880. Thos. Brown. son
of Lee.
VIII. JILI. A. NOLAND. b. in 1827; 1nd Dec. 15). 1846. Absalom
H. Brink. b. Aug. 14. 1825; d. Nov. 2. 1894. son of John
Brink and 1an,-v Vinn. (ht
. Elenora. b. June 7. 1849; 1nd Franklin Higgills.
. .4m0ra Bmlnlc. n1d LittleberrV Higgins. (See.)
. William H. Brinlr. b. Oct. 5, 1854: md Oct. 21. 1870.
Hollie Jameson. Ihev live in Livingston Co.. Mo.
. Berlvie Brink. 1nd John Smnlnit.
. Hummh (Hattie) Brinlc. md De1nas Jewett. (See)
. .(u2rz/ Glad]/R Brink. n1d Grant Babc-oek. (See)
. Jrlclcson IT. Brink. md April 18. 1894. Ella M. Carpen-
ter. of Kansas.
8. (am Belle B17717. .md Dot-. 24. 1891. Geo. (l(-veland.
IX. WILLIA M H. NOLA ND. b. in 1855; d. Jan. 7. 1895: md June
1. 1.854. Lucinda Grav; no t-hildren.
III. OBED NOLAND (i).
He died in Janliary. 1845. in Platte.
IV. HENRY NOLAND.
He lived a While in Platte. and l"(.T1llI1(I to Kentucky.
-l..L(-1- LOl.J
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| [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] | 1892, OCT. 975 COONS FAMILY
Catherine Gaines
I. MARY C. COONS
William Kimsey
F. M. McCormick
II. SUSAN E. COONS
R. G. Daniel
III. SOPHRONIA COONS
G. H. Hatton
IV. JOHN COONS
V. JOSEPHINE COONS
Joel Denton
VI. THORNTON COONS
Anna Srite
J. F. Coons
Clarissa C. Eddleston, of Kansas
VII. EMMA COONS
John O. Yates
VIII. H. NEWTON COONS
IX. JOS. L. COONS
Bettie Moore
X. ANNIE COONS
W. T. Brightwell
XI. NELLIE M. COONS
David A. Link
XII. NORA E. COONS
XIII. WALTER T. COONS
XIV. CLAIRBORN F. COONS
Prof. Broadus opens the Military Institute at Camden Point.
Hon. A. M. Dockery
Platte City
Oct. 10 - Fine rains do good service for wheat.
Colonel Sobieski
Platte City
prohibition
J. S. Duncan's house, near Dearborn, burned.
D. D. Burnes
Candidate for congress
New Market
Missouri River
Judge E. H. Norton
Joplin, MO
Mrs. W. F. Norton
Mrs. Pres. Norton
Mrs. Carmack
Oct. 17 - Medical Society met at Weston
George Crowther
Republican candidate for Congress
Platte City [edit] |
| [view page] | 1866, FEB. 408 THE KIMSEYS.
THOMAS KIMSEY.
Feb. 12Tl1o1nas Kimsey having died, W. H. Kinmsey admin~
isters. Bond, $57,000. He was a son of James Kimsey and Mary
Croly, daughter of James, and was born in Tennessee in 1803. He
married Martha Morris, daughter of Hammond Morris, of K-en-
tucky. Thomas Kimsey was a large and dignied old gentleman,
when I knew him, a.nd highly esteemed as a useful citizen. Children:
I. MARY KIMSEY, b. Sept. 14, 1823; md John Johnson. Live
in Texas.
I1. WADE HAMPTON KIMSEY, b. in Howard C0,, Mo., Sept.
4, 1824, was a man of intelligence, a good Writer, and a
Baptist loca.l preacherkind-hearted and much beloved;
md in 1849 Mary Ann Baber; she died Dec. 14,1857,leaving:
1. John T. K12".-msey, b. Feb. 9, 1852; md Jose Blackwell.
2. Wilford Kiinsey, b. in 1856; md Jan. 6, 1892, Nannie J.
Bradley, dr. of Wil1ia.m.
V. H. Kimsey married second, Elizabeth F. Lutes, dr. of Jos.;
she was b. in March, 1834. Children:
3. David M. K/imsey, b. in June, 1860; md Sept. 11, 1879,
Mary McComas, dr. of Burke. Children: [0] Lela;
[17] Charles.
4. Joseph W. K/imsey, b. in Nov., 1861; md Fannie Hern-
don, dr. o-f Sim. Children: [(1] Ernest; [11] Ruth.
5. Samuel T. Kimsey, b. in 1863; md Victoria Pickle; 2
bo-ys.
6. Sarah C. K/imsey, md Dec. 9, 1891 (third wife), Hugh
Talbot Bradley. Children: [0] Wm. D. Bradley. Mr.
H. T. Bradley md 1st, Jan. 15, 1879, Kate N. Harring-
ton, and married second, Dec. 28, 1888. Rachel Mellon.
7. 1]I(I}/ T. Kimsey, b. Jan. 7, 1875; md Nov. 17, 1890,
Henry Clarke.
8. Clay Sm~ifh Kimsey, b. in 1876.
III. SAMUEL KIMSEY (ii), md Jan. 7, 1874, Martha Baber. who
(1. March 1, 1875. Children:
1. Emma. Kinzsez/, md Jas. Walter; 8 children.
2. Pri.scilla- Jam Ifivnsil/. md Dec. 24, 1871. Verd. Blank-
enship. Children: [0] Thos. E. Blankenship, md Nov. 8.
1894. Jennie Wade.
3. Ihomn.s Kim.se,1/ (ii). md Sarah Ellen Spencer. dr. of
Thos. Children: [0] Flora Kimsey; [1] Leta.: [0] Wil
lis; [(1] Gertrude: [0] Ella May; [f] John.
4. .l[rIi.s-.9-r1..T(1mKhnsrjl/. md Feb. 23. 1879, Lewis Wils011.
1. Feb. 22. 1859, son of Jos.
5. fllicrtiwtlz ]{in2.s-cg/, md Nov. 1?. 1878, Quincy Hon.
(St(.l
6. John Iimsr;2/. b. Jan. 19. 1861.
IV. RA(THF.l. KIBISEY. b. Jan. 9, 1827: after marrying 1st, :1
Goodnizm. she married second. Dec. 14. 1853. Samuel B. Ashby, b.
June 16. 1824. Children:
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| [view page] | 1887, JUNE. 858 PROF. TODD.
June 9 - The corner-stone of the McKay building of Park College is laid.
June 19 - The Local Option law goes into effect, and about half the counties of the State adopt it. There is much excitement in Platte, but the Temperance party are afraid of defeat, and no vote is taken.
JULY.
PROF. HUGH B. TODD
July 8 - Prof. Hugh B. Todd died at Franklin. Tenn. He was
born in Virginia. June 1809. His Wife, Eliza. was born May 15,
1815:. and died July 20. 1860. Prof. Todd was born to command,
and teacliing was his heritage. After teaching successfully in
Mount Sterling. Ky. he was appointed. in 1850, the first princi-
pal of the Camden Point Female Academy. Here he was successful. but divisions and animosities made his position unpleas-
ant. and in 1857 he built up and opened with great eclat Platte City Female Academy. But the war and the death of his faithful
wife caused him to give up his place and return to Kentucky.
He paid us a visit August 1, 1866. He afterwards taught several
schools with success in Kentucky and Tennessee. He married
again and a son was born. Prof. Todd was tall, and suave in his
address. His voice was always kind. his words pleasant, and his
hand generous. He respected the happiness of others. and would
give his last dollar to the rst call of charity. Hence he was
always in pecuniary straits. He was devoted to his scholars, and
lalmred for their advancement. Five hundred noble and accomplished matrons whom he educated. favored. and encouraged will
rise up to-lav and call him blessed. His failing was that his debts
were not promptly paid. But there is perhaps not a man in the
countv that can bring him in debt. if settlement were made on
moral and aesthetic principles. Children by first Wife:
I. MOLLIE TODD, married W. K. Faulconer. (See)
II. LAURA TODD, married Lieut. Lipscomb of Tennessee.
III. RUFUS H. TODD
IV. FRANK TODD, married Dec. 6, 1876, Dora H. Owens. He is agent at St. Joseph for the Standard Oil Co.
July 20 - J. P. Tucker buys John Gharkey's half of the Parkville Independent, and becomes sole owner and editor.
July 26 - The Cumberland Presbyterian church at Linkville dedicated.
AUGUST
Aug. 1 - Local option is the theme of discussion. The Argus, Gustin editor, speaks boldly for it. The Landmark, Valliant, is down on local option, but doesn't favor license. The Chronicle slyly opposes it, and the Independent slyly favors it. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, APRIL. 573 R.B. MITCHELL.
III. BEN. F. MURDOCK, b. Oct. 1:}, 1839; md Sept. 25, 1865,
Bettie Vilhite, dr. of Eliezer. (See) Children:
1. .-lgvncs Jllzmluck, md Dec. 11, 1.895, W. S. Gist.
Mr. ll.urdock is all experienced accountant. and is now
our ~ountv clerk.
IV. ANNIE A. ;IURD()Cl{, b. Nov. 22, 1842; md ()ct. 1). 18155,
John Y. Magee. b. Jan. 1. 1811, son of B. V. Magee and
Elvira True. Mr. Uagee possesses tine business qualica-
tions, and his life has been spent in the marts of trade. He
has been at ditferent times a. farmer, trader in cattle and
grain, miller, bank president, and speculator in any thing
in the inarket. He lived for years in Iowa; re~moved to
Ottawa, Kansas, and was mayor of the citv. He is a native
of Coles Co.. Ill. His home at present is Camden ],oint.
Mr. lllagee is a Republican. and at one time was the
candidate of his party for probate judge. and received many
votes outside of his party. In the war he served in the
Federal army. He is a Mason. Children:
1. I.ena, .lIa,(/ct. b. April 1. 1867; d. Aug. 1887; md Prof.
\m. A. Banister; no children.
2. .lI(ng/ E. .l1(1r/cc. b. Nov. 20. 1873; 1nd Feb. 26, 1891.
J. W. Swarthout.
V. JOHN N. MURDOCK.
VI. ELLA MURDOCK. 1nd Oct. 18, 1865, Jas. P. Thomas.
April 3Camden P0-int Orphan Schwool, Broadhurst prin-
cipal, has 150 scholars.
There are 14 prisoners in Platte County jail, mostly brought
from other counties.
ROBERT B. MITCHELL.
April 6Robert B. Mitchell died at his home near Camden
Point. He was born in Bourbon County, Ky., i11 Oct., 1794. He
enlisted in 1812 in Capt. Ellis company of Col. P01-ters regiment
of the Army of the Northwest; came to Jackson County, Mo.. in
1836, and thence to Platte in 1838. He was at an early day
Indian agent at Council Blutls. acting for several tribes. was a
man of profound thought and sound judgment. a member of the
Baptist Church, reserved in his manners. and seldoni seen in
company. He 111arried Sallie Mitchell. who survived him. Children:
I. JAMES B. MITCHELL, md 1st. Nancy Tincher. C11:
1. Sallie. md F. Garvin.
James B. 1nd 2-d. Addie Logan. dr. of Martin. Children:
2. Robert. md Sallie Thornberg. fl. Willlaxm .lI1.tchcll.
II. MARY E. MITCHELAL, md July 5, 1845. Ambrose Owens.
(See) -
III. JOHN E. .IITC~HELL. md Dec. 16. 1844. 1lary A. P11m.pl1rey,
dr. of Elisha. Live in California.
IV. FRANCIS B. llIl(HELL. lives in Colorado.
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| [view page] | 1876, AUG. 624 M. MAUPIN.
Corn su"ering from drouth.
:tug. 7Prof. Bohart is elected principal of the Camden Point
Orphan School, in place of Prof. Broadhurst.
MICHIE MAUPIN.
gllug. 18Michie Maupiln died near Camden Point. He was
born in Madison County, Ky, February 27, 1799. He married, rst,
August 16, 1821, Elizabeth Gentry, born October 14, 1805. died
Noven1be1- 23, 1851, daughter of David. They came to Platte in
1843. He married, second, 1ovember 24, 1852, Mrs. America
Taylor. He possessed a meek and gentle spirit, a. good natural
mind. and irreproachable integrity. He brought money with
him, and invested it in lands near Camden Point. During the
war he was unfortunate, and lost a large part of his property.
The Maupins are of French extraction. Their ancestor came
to Virginia about 1700. The emigrant had a son, Thomas, who
was an officer in the Revolutionary army, and he was father of
Michie Maupin ti), and of the mother of A. J. Stagner. (See)
.Iic-hie Maupin came successively to Boone, Monroe, and Daviess
counties in Missouri, and to Platt-e in. 1840. Children:
1. DAVID G. MAUPIN, b. July 15, 1822; d. in Platte in Oct.,
1852. He married, and left:
1. John. 2. J1 ichie. Susan. 4. Wallu Jlanulp-in.
H. JAMES H. MAUPIN, b. Feb. 27, 1825; md 1st, Elizabeth
Smith. dr. of Thomas. Children:
1. Ter0m1, n1d lst, Chas. Stout. Verona married second, Jacob
Jordan.
2. Willie-nz. 3. Jas. T. JIa/upiln, b. Jan. 16. 1857.
Jas. H. married second. Jan. 27, 1886, Estella Moxley; no children.
HI. THOMAS R. MAUPIN, b. in Boone County Mo.. May.27,
1827; d. at Excelsior Springs, of dvropsy, J11ne 12, 1889. He
I11/(I Aug. 27. 1851. Mary E. Meadows. who survives. Mr.
Maupin was intelligent, wealthy, and enterprising. Children:
1. lIr1r1/ E. J10 upin, md Feb. 25. 1871. L. F. Owens. (See)
2. .-lift-c B. Jfa-upin. 1nd John B. Yilsron (see). son of M.
B. Children: [1] Fannie Wi1son; [11] Jessie; [C] M. B.
[1] Thos. R.
.".. Jlir-r-(1. Jla-up-in. n1d June 2, Warren S. Moore.
4. Emma F. Jlrt-upiin. 111d J. Story Duncan. (See)
5. Jfllf/([I( W. J[r1upz3u. md Dev. 14. 1802. A. B. Owens.
(Sea)
(3. IImmu.s Ii. J[(m;;in- (ii). m(l II:1r(-l1 16, 1889, Nannie
St:111lev. b. in Saline Count) in 1871; (l. in Platte
Juile 4. 1889.
7. I7r/rry I7. Jlrmpin.
IV. F.l.TZ.ll-.lll .l. FPIN. b. Jan. 29. 189.2; n1d Jos. E. COX.
V. I.ll{Tfl{ .I.llI.. 1. Sept. 7. ]8?.7; m~a1ried twice. and
ll-S in 1-4-xas.
V]. .IOLLIl2 F. .flll.. 1). March 13. 1840; lives in Texas.
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| [view page] | 1862, JAN. 3123 BUSINESS MEN.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte Cit;/: AttorneysBa.ker, Clark, Ilarrington, Mer-
ryman, Paxton, 1itt. Smith, Spratt, \ilsons.
Physit;-.iansBaldwin, G uthrie, Redman, Vallace.
Mercliants, cte.Burge, Jenkins, Johnsaon & Son, A. B. Jones,
lIu1-ray & Freeland, Woolfolk, Young.
At Weston: AttorneysBur11es, Carroll, Doniphan, Fulton,
King. Lawson, Gilbert, McCurdy. Wolf.
ll1ysi(:iansBeaumont, Bonifant, Shortridge.
MerchantsBasye, Bell, Briggs, Belt & Colman. Deitz, Dop-
pler. Dye, Ellifrit. Kaufman, Lasley & Allgair, Mettier, Miller &
Steele, Mitchell, Noble, Perrys, Raileys, Rhoring, Ringo (post-
master). Valker, Warner, Weber. Wood.
At ParI.1ilIc: Ashby. Beeding, Campbell, McDonald. Ringo,
Bueneman. Sununers, Wilson.
At Oanulm Point: Flack. Dr. Thomas. Hale (postn1a.ster).
At Farley. Faulconer, Dr. Johnson, Mason, Meads, Swain.
At New ,lI(uket. Arinstrong, Bishop, Allen, Ogden, Single-
to11, Vells.
.~1tRid(/cl;/. Gustin, Sayle.
MarketsBacon, 6 cents; beef, 3 cents; our, $2.50; lard,
7 cents; meal. 30 cents; pork, 3 cents; salt, $1: rent. $2.50 per
acre; wages, per day. 75 cents.
JANUARY.
Jun. 1No silver or gold in circulation. The notes of the
Missouri banks are all, except the Union Bank, at par. The lat-
ter is discounted 15 per cent.
SILAS GORDONS COMPAN Y.
Jan. 16Silas Gordons company was this day sworn in at
Springeld, Mo., and is known as the 9th Company, Col. Gates Reg-
iment, 1st Brigade Missouri Volunteers, under Gov. Jacks0ns call.
Names: J. Anderson, Isaac and J. N. Archer, Steve Baker. Chas.
and VIII. Barbee, J. V. Barclay Thos. Barnes, M. R. Bell, Ed Bow-
man, Cal. Blankenship, John Blanton, John Bradley, Thos. E. Bur
ton, Vm. Callahan, Frank Carsley. A1-ex. Carson, Martin B.
Carter, Reuben Cassel. Joshua Copeland, Frank Cleed, E. Mel).
Coffey, Thos. B. Cole, Ben S. Cooper. Silas Elliston. Thad. Farley,
B. G. Frazier, Jas. G. Gardiner, Silas M. Gordon, Vill Hadley,
J. Halpin, Mit. Hartman, Del. Harris. Mat Hudson, John James,
Thos. Jenkins, F. Kennedy, Peyton Long, R. A. Locke, Sid. Lanter.
R. W. Mitchell, M. B. Minnear, 1. L. Moore, Alex Morgan. J. W.
Olvis, W111. Palmer. Ben S. Powell, Harvey Rector. E. and J. B.
Redinan, Geo. Reed, John Rowley. D. R. Shoemaker, Dr. W. F.
Stark. C. H. Steele, Aug. Spratt. Henry Sutton, J. W., W. D., and
V. P. Taylor. Albert H. and Jarret Todd. Jas. B. and John W.
Todd. W. H.. V111. L., a.11d H. L. 1odd. Ben Talbott. John P. Tribble,
Elijah Vhitton, H. B. Willla111S.
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| [view page] | 1849, JUNE. 118 A. ROSS-
ALEX. ROSS.
June 2 - Alex. Ross having died, Andrew Tribble adminis-
tered. Bond, $4,000. He m'd Jane Stewart, dr. of Arch. Stewart
and Elizabeth Tribble, a sister of Andrew. Mrs. Ross had two
Children: 1, Wm. A. Ross; 2, Sue Ross. The latter was a lovely and
accomplished lady. She m'd A. L. Reneau, who d., leaving two-
children. Jane, the widow of Alex. Ross, md John Smith, who
died, leaving a widow and one child. The child died, leaving the
real estate to its mother, Jane Smith, who md Z. A. Washburn.
and died. leaving the Smith land to descend to Wm. A. and Sue
Ross, who sold it.
BRIDGE ovER BEE
A new State road having been opened on a straight course
from Platte City to Weston. H. L. Wilkerson is appointed commis-
sioner to construct a bridge over Bee Creek.
A hail storm injures hemp. The Missouri River is high, but
not out of its banks.
JULY.
July 1 - The State road from Weston to St. Joseph, by way of
De Kalb, is opened.
July 17 - James H. Stockton having died, Martha Stockton
is appointed administratrix. Bond, $1,000.
PRICES.
At the sale of personal property by the administrator of Alex.
Ross. stock brought the following prices: Cows. $6 and $9;
horses, $10, $18, $30,50; oxen, per yoke, $13, $35, $36, $40; steers,
$6, $8, $9).
AUGUST.
THE ELECTION.
Aug 6 - A special election: The Legislature has established a probate court for Platte County, and has made the office of assessor elective. James Kuykendall is chosen probate judge, and E. M. Dobson assessor.
Phoenix Lodge, No. 30, I.O.O.F., buys property in Weston.
H. L. Wilkerson agrees to build the bridge across Bee Creek, on the direct road from Platte City to Weston for $2,200.
Aug 15 - Tim Dowling and John Lafferty contract to build the pier under the Platte City bridge, for $2,100.
Aug 23 - Under the act of March 10, 1849, the county court lays off the county into 63 road districts, and appoints an overseer for each. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1844, JUNE. 62 HIGH WATERS.
history. Sickness. especially (hills and fevers. followed the over-
ow. a.nd the mortality was fearful. The people were discour-
aged. Their elds were overgrown with weeds, the furrows were
running with water, the land sales had exhausted their money,
and to the failure of their crops. sickness is added. With faint-
ing hearts, they stood upon the bluffs and east tearful eyes upon
the dismal and ruinous waters.
June 14 - The floods are at their height.
June 16 - John Austin is appointed administrator of Milton J. Byram. Bond. $20,000. He came from Lewis Co., Ky, and settled
near Iatan. He was a handsome. courteous gentleman. He m'd
1st. a Watkins. who died. leaving: 1. Wm. P. Byram; 2, Almarinda
R... wife of John J. Young; 3, Jas. G. Byram; 4. Milton J. Byram.
Jr. Mr. B)"ram then md Margaret La), 1). in Woodford 00., Ky,
Ma) 10. 1819. who bore him. Susan J. Byram. His widow.
Margaret (Lay) Byram. m'd 2d. Nw. 5. 1846. Arnold Blythe. born
in Fayette C0,. KY. Hay 10. 1815. He was a son of Samuel Blythe
and Jemima Lay. and settled in Marshall Township in 1844. He is
wealthy, and possesses much land. Their Children:
1. MARY BLYTHE, a lovely and interesting girl. was educated
by Prof. H. B. Todd, and 1nd V. W. Goodwin. of Memphis.
Tennessee.
II. SARAH J. BLYTHE. md in 1879 Jessie Force. of St. Joseph.
son of Daniel Force and sister of Maud. wife of W. F. Nor-
ton. Children:
1. Arnold D. Blythe, Jr. 2. Samuel. 3. Nellie
June 25 - George B. Sanderson buys a large body of land between Weston and Platte City.
Continued high wa.ter in the Platte tempted several steamers
to ascend the river to Platte City. Among these steamers were
the Col. Woods. the -lnaum2. and the Le.rinr7tonv. A small steamer
subsequentljv sank in the woods below the Falls and a man named
Hutchinson lost all he had on her. The visit of these steamboats
c-xr-ited the visionary people. and. for some years, it was thought
Platte City was destined to become an important seaport.
G round for a wharf was reserved. an act was passed to lock and
lam the stream. and a. company was formed which bought the
steainer Hnirlee. and with Anderson Martin as captain. Jas. S.
Thomas as r-lerk. and John Bane as mate. ran the Missouri for a
few w-ars. hut never ventured into the Platte.
JULY.
July 1 - Theo. F. Warner buys land at Rialto and starts a store. John B. Wells is running the Rialto ferry. The rivers are still high.
July 5 - Philip Lutes. who has been living in the country, buys
Lot 10, Block 22 which for long years was the family homestead. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1860, MARCH. 2292 W. W. PULLINS.
WILLIAM W. PU LLINS.
Yillia.m C Pullins died ve miles east of Platte City. He
was a son of Loftus Pullins and Delia Va.lker, of Madison 00.,
Ky. He married Ju1ia.King, born December 28, 1808; died Janu-
ary 10, 1879. She was a daughter of Capt. Henry King, of the
Revolutionary army. They were well 0-11, and highly esteemed.
(hildrenz
I. JULIA C. PULLINS, b. March 15, 1828; 1nd Dec. 15, 1848,
Robert I. Robertson, b. March 4, 1818; d. Dec. 31, 1879. Mr.
Robertson wa.s a. farmer, living four miles east of Platte
City. He was a. gentleman educated and rened. Mrs.
Robertson still lives at her old home. and is much be-loved.
Children:
1. Sallie TV. Robertson. b. Feb. 15, 1850; d. Oct. 27, 1882;
md June 9, 1869, Wm. W. Lampto-n. Children: [1] Min-
nie E. Lampton.
2. Susan. Robertson. b. Oct. 8, 1857; md May 1, 1878, Jos.
A. Corbin. b. March 28. 1856. son of Lewis. Children:
["1] Mary Corbin. b. Dec. 12. 1881; [5] Dora. b. Oct.
8. 1886.
TVilli(1m P. Robertson. b. Sept. 16, 1861; md Ella
McClarv. of Clay. Children: [(1] Susan C. Robertson.
4. Robert T.rRobertson. (ii). John Arthur Robertson.
II. CHARLES W. PULLINS. b. May 8. 1830; d. in March. 1875;
md Sallie Kirtley. dr. of Elliott B. Their children:
1. .4m2.a,Pullins. 2. Liuila.
After Mr. Charles Pullins died. his Widow 1nd J. IV.
Bryant. He died. leaving one child. Kirtley Bryant. The
Widow lives in Camden Poin-t.
III. ELIZ. J. PULLINS (BETTIE), b. Nov. 14. 1837; n1d March 4,
1856. James W. Littliejohn. b. July 19. 1829, in Lewis Co.,
K). His father was Daniel Littlejohn. b. in 1808 in Lou-
doun County, Va.; (1. in Illinois in 1857. His mother was
Cynthia, Thompson, of Scotland. The familv removed to
Mason Countv, Kv., where James grew up to manhood. He
came to Platte in August, 1857. He went to the Mexican
Var as a private. in Coiiipanv E. Capt. Metcalfe. of the
3d KeIitml{}. under (ol. M. V. Thompson. in General Thos.
llarshalls brigade. He is 6 feet 5. inches high in his socks;
but when he tells of his military adventures. he rises to
full 7 feet. For his services he is drawing a. pension. In
the war between the States he served on the side of the
Smith. under Price, (m-krill. cf (II. He is a carpenter by
trade, and his Wife owns a ne farm on Todds Creek. He
is an Odd Fellow, and prides himself much in the principles
of the order. Mrs. Littlejohn is an cdiicated and accom-
plished lady. Children:
1. Dom Lifcjolm. b. Oct. 11. 1858; md Oct. 27. 1888,
Robert Lewis, b. Nov. 11. 1857. son of Jas. G. Children:
[] Bessie Lewis. b. Oct. 13. 1891.
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| [view page] | 1863, FEB. 341 V. G. BERRY.
was in the .lissoll1i State Guard re months. nndei-.Gen.
Price, and served in southern Missouri and in Arkansas.
He is a Knight Teinplar and delights in Masom-.
VIII. MARY ELLEN SMI1H. n1d March 11, 1861). Howard Mills.
the only brother of V/Al(,ll2l.1lil.l1 Mills, just noticed. He
was b. -Jan. 5. 18215: d. Feb. 1571. Children:
1. (IzarIc.s- B. Jlills, 1nd Martha Cole. dr. of John R.
2. I)(lll(I J. Jlills. n1d a Cannon.
3. [da .1. Jlills. 1nd March 4. 1885, W1n. T. Minnear, son
of Garret.
IX. NAXUY SMITH, 1nd Jasper Kinisey, son of Berry. He
died, and she 1nd .d. E1ija.l1 Powell. He died and she
n1d 3d. Gibson. and went to Texas.
X. SERILDA SMITH. 1nd Oct. 20, 1867, Elijah Vhitto~n. 1). Oct.
2;. 1836; she was his second wife. Children:
1. Eduwrd. n1d a dr. of Jos. Mnlkey. 2. Iohmt Whitton.
Mr. E. \hitton 1n4l 1st. Mary Fanker. who died. leaving:
3. IrSuI(( UIIiffon.
WILLIAM G. BERRY.
Fob. 16Villia1n G. BerrV having: (lied. D. R. Mt-Millan ad-
ininistered. Bond, $516,000. Mr. Berry was a social and intelli-
gelit farmer. He was a brother of Capt. James H. Berry. The
two came from Madison County. I{).. a11d settled on the head-
waters of Second Creek. I cannot lear11 the maiden name of Wi1-
liams wife. He had no son. His dangliters were lLl11Il{:ll)lV
lovely. Children:
I. SARAH \. BERRY. dead.
II. SUSAl.A BERRY. 1). iii 1CI.~}; 1nd in 1853. John I. Arnold.
a farmer near Rarr. Children:
1. EIi.:r1be1. md Ben Spicer.
2. CImrIc.e. n1d Minnie IIi;:b.
3. Waller UK. 1nd Annie Jackson.
4. J[a/(/ir. 1nd Villia1n Frazier. Dora.
llI. MARY E. BERRY. 1nd Hon. Erastus Sinith. son of Yankee
Sinith. of [1nitlnille. and now a (listilignislied lawyer and
pOli1i(iI1 of Kansas Cit.
IV. JULIA A .. BERRY. n1d Vilson Everett. and died. leaving:
1. .l[((r/ru(f L. Errreff. 2. Willimu H.
3. James F. Erereff.
V. MARGARET A. RERRY. md \m. M. (o11(h. (See)
PETER KLAMM.
Feb. 2,5Ieter Klamm lmving: died. his widow. Margaret.
adniiiiisters. Ro11(l.3iFe.000. (h:
T. MA RY CATH. KLAMM, 1). in 1.950. II. SVR.T. l. in 1.952.
lII. PHILIP. 1). in 1854. l. JOHN KLA MM. 1). in 1956.
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| [view page] | 1885, JUNE. 8520 GRADUATES.
JUNE.
GRADUATES.
Junc 1At the Orphans School: Nellie Fox, Lulu McCor-
mick, Adah St. John, Laura Snider, Eva Stagner, Susie Todd,
Hollie Yard. -
At Park College: Geo. W. Bell, Lizzie C. Blake, Georgie H.
Boyd. Carrie E. Caneld, Mary J. Henderson, Rosanna M. Mo-ore,
Hugh Taylor, Maggie M. Vance.
At Daughters College: Mollie Bennett, Eva Gab-bert, Lena
Magee, Fannie Oldha.n1.
Allen Talbott. aged 15, son of Judge T. H. Talbott, drowned
in Platte River. below the falls. His body was recovered.
A heavy storm, causing Bee Creek -to o-verow and do much
damage.
Rev. B. H. Jones, Baptist, closed a meeting at Edgertoan, with
7v. additions.
heat was injured by the past cold winter and does not
look well.
The Lalnd-mark and the Argus are at war.
Cleveland (Democrat) having been elected President, a
change of federal oicers is expected. The post-oice at Platte
City is a coveted prize, and many candidates present their
claims, but all retire except Mrs. Beaumon~t and W. T. Jenkins.
Petitions are circulated and committees appointed, until Mrs.
Beaumont nally succeeds. as will appear.
John Mundy and Ed. Breen are contending for the Weston
office. The latter nally prevails.
The -History of Plattel written by Gwatewood for the
National Historical Co. is now delivered to subscribers for $12.
There is much valuaible niaterial. strung together without system
and without index. It atters all who pay for it.
Platte City has erected over Gehenna an air-line plank walk
to the graveyard.
A turnpike from Platte City to Barry is discussed.
June 1.9The Missouri is at its height17% feet above low
water.
Hon. R. P. C. Vilson. an alumnus of Centre College. Ky., by
invitation attended the (Q4111lI1tIl(tl11tIlt. and addressed the lit
erary sm-it-ties. Old Centre is the Alma. Jlatcr of Hr. Wilson, his
son Francis. W. C. Baker, G. V. Broadus, Thos. Moran. E. H. Nor-
ton. and W. M. Paxton.
./mm ,2.. terric storm near Ya.l~dron. Granville Owens
was kill:-l, Mr. -lex:11ile1- fatally injured, others wounded, and
much prop:-1tv (lestroycd.
GRANVILLE L. (NVENS
as a son of elster Owens and born in Rockcastle County,
K.. in l.N1.. 1.m- 4-lister Oe11s.l
John Tudor. son of S. V. Tuder. killed by a runaway team.
lalas-n Thmnas H-tnrlis to lntli:u121. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1839, MARCH. 26 COUNTY COURT.
it proved to be 412 squa.re miles. Applegates lines run about one
half degree east of north, and north of west, as compared with the
surveys of the east and the north lines of the county. There is
no copy of Hughes survey found in Platte. I presume the orig-
inal eld-notes are at Jefferson City.
MARCH.
THE COUNTY COURT.
Governor Boggs appointed Jones H. Owen sheri of Platte
(founty, and Michael Byrd, John B. Collier; and Michael MCaf-
ferty county court justices. As appointed by statute, the rst
session of the county court was held at the Falls of Platte, on the
11th day of March, 1839. The tavern house of Michael D. Faylor
was used as a court-house. After organizing, the court appointed
Hall L. Wilkerson county clerk, Hamilton Linnville assessor.
and Ira Norris treasurer. The assessor gave bond for $300, and
the treasurer for $5,000.
PROCEEDINGS OF COUNTY COURT.
.l[mc-h11Isaac McEllis is granted ferry license at Kickapoo.
Jeremiah H. Spraft is appointed administrator of John Hens-
ley. Bond, $1.800.
ALLOTING JUSTICES.
Court accepts the names and lines of the six mumlcipal town~
ships laid off by the county court of Clay, and appoints allotting
justices as follows: 1, Peter Crockett for Preston Township; 2.
Matthias Masten for Carroll Township; M. Kincaid for Green
Township; 4, Robert Patton for Lee Township; 5, Saml T. Mason
for Marshall Township; and 6. James Hurd for Pettis Township.
Yeston Township was not laid oft" until 1840.
Gcorr/0 P. Dorriss was the rst to take out a mer(-hants
license.
Dram-shop license was issued to Jonathan and Nich. Owens.
all payment of to the State and $1 to the county.
Ed Wilmr was appointed constable for Carroll Township.
but could not give bond.
Jlarr-h :?IJohn A. Ewell n1d Eliza. Houshell. This is the
rst rm-(ml of a niarriage found on the books of Platte County.
FIRST CIRCUIT COURT.
,llmv:h .3.7-"Judge Austin A. King commenced his rst term of
.-in-nit r-nnrt for Platte. at the log tavern of M. D. Faylor in The
Fznlls of ]l:n1te. llis rst act was to appoint Jesse Morin circuit
cl:-rlc. Sh:-ri Jom-s H. Owen returned the following Graml -Imjz/.-
1, Jaim-. Beagle; 2, Isaac Blanton; 3, James Brown: 4, John
irownz 5. San1l .. Rrown; (3. Robert Cain; 7, Patrick Cooper;
S. l):II1ivl l.)(-a1l)0111; 9, Jas. Flannery; 10, Isaac Glasscock;
I I. Jes.~u- L:-wis (fol-einanlz :3, John McCarty; 13, Wm. McClain;
I4. John S. .l:1lutt: 15. Henry Matheny: 16, Peyton Murphy;
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| [view page] | 1882, JAN. 743 OFFICERS
1882
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1857, MAY. 237 J. P. GEORGEN.
King & Davis announce that they will issue, May 30th, the
Key City Commcrcml, \hig weekly paper, at Weston.
The Platte Mutual Insurance Coinpany, J. E. Valker presi-
dent. is advertised.
John Doniphan announces a. public sale of 40 lots in his
addition to Weston.
Peaches and other fruits promising.
Proceedings of the municipal council of Weston. con11nem-
orative of the late J. P. Georgen. signed by Ben \ood as I1lfl)0I.
and II. J. Yolf as secretarv. are published.
A circ11s at Parkville on May lfltli. a.t Platte City on the 15th.
and at Weston on the 18th.
S. J. Finch gives notice that the Weston Reporter has been
sold to A. W. King.
William Findley, marshal of Weston. gives notice that l1ere-
after he will enforce the ordinance against hogs running at large.
Ala}; ].lCartwright & Tufts are selling their stock at New
Market. at auction.
The administrators of adjoining counties advertise in the
.~U(]ll8.
Jlay 16Genera1 Harnev is in command at the Fort.
Ma}; 17Secretarv Stanton is acting governor of Kansas,
awaiting the arrival of Governor Walker.
illay 18Circuit Judge E. H. Norton is a candidate for re-
election in August.
May 19The Postniaster-General advertises for proposals to
carry a semi-Weekly mail to the Pacic.
H. M. Cochran opens a drv goods store at Platte City.
The Argzzs favors the Weston & Canton Railroad. and the
A tlas favors the Platte Country Railroad.
Mag; 2,Governor Va1ker speaks at Quinda.ro.
May 25The rst number of the Key (ity is issued at Weston.
by a son of Sam. Owens. It succeeded the Reporter. and soon died.
J. P. GEORGEN.
J. P. Geo-rgens estate administered by Brill. Hamm &
Georgen. Bond, $75,000. He was a large lnercliant of \eston.
His widow, Anna M. Georgen. married October 15. 1808. Frederick
Stubenraugh, and died childless. The Georgen children:
I. LEWIS W. GEORGEN, Ind Azubah Skinner. (See.l
H. LIZZIE GEORGEN, d.. single Oct. 9. 1971..
III. FRANK H. (}EOR(i}E1. IV. JOHN (}EOI{.(iE..
GE()R(P}E ECKEI{l.
George Eckert, a native of Prussia, settles in Platte. and
proves an excellent citizen. He was born -June 10. 1829; came to
America in 1848; married. March 13. 1857. l)orothy Stell. daughter
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| [view page] | 1862, AUG. 329 MA]. DRUMHILLER.
born in 1804, and (lied June 1), 1862. He was twice married:
first, in August, 1825, to Ma.ly l.)url1a.m, d;iughter of James.
She was born in 1.808. and died. lle married, in lienlucky, second,
August 29, 1.841. Sarepta Grraliaiii. born January 17. 1811, and died
March 25, 1896. She lived with her dutiful children after her
hnsl)a11(ls death. She read much. and kept informed of the
religious and political news of the day. Some years ago, her hip
was dislocated by a fall from a wago11, and she had to use
crutches. The Barbees area distinguished family in Virginia and
Kentucky. In my youth, 1 was well acquainted with Joshua
Barbee and his family, of Danville, Ky. Joshua. was an uncle of
Elias Barbee (ii). The latter was a Southern gentleman of inde-
pendence, energy, and enterprise. He and all his family espoused
the cause of the S0-u th, and lost property and blood in tlie struggle.
They came to Pleasant Ridge in 1847. and in its cliurchyard all
the na.me expect to be buried. The rst wifes children were:
I. JAMES D. BARBEE. b. in Jan., 1827; md .~manda Miller,
dr. of Lewis (see); 10 children.
II. MARY W. BARBEE. b. in March. 1828: md April 29, 1849.
John Mentor.
III. OSCAR H. BARBEE. b. in March. 1830; md in 1856. Eliza J.
Sloan, b. April 22, 1839. dr. of Allen. They live in Andrew
County.
IV. WM. T. BARBEE. b. in Dec.. 1831; d. in Utah March 24, 1896.
aged 65 years; md in 1881, Alice Moseby.
By second Wife:
V. NANNIE O. BARBEE. b. in June. 1812; md Feb. 18. 1873.
James J. Gabbert. b. Oct. 23, 1840; d. .Ia.rch 1. 1897. Children:
1. Barbee Gabbert. 2. John. E. D. 3. Hope Gabbert.
VI. JOHNSON BARBEE. b. in Jan.. 1844; md in 1884. Kittie
Appleby.
VII. LAURA BARBEE. b. in June. 1847; md Dec. .2, 1868. D. O.
Darnall. (See)
VIII. GRAHAM BARBEE. b. in June, 1849; md Jan. 18, 1887.
Ella Nora Wya.tt.
IX. EMMET BARBEE. b. Oct. 25. 1847; d. Aug. 21. 1896; md Dec.
13, 1866, Fannie B. Waggoner Children:
1. Alice. 2. Dai.si/0. 3. Laura. 4. Peyton.
Daisie graduated in June, 1896, from the Law Depart-
ment of Washingtoxi University. taking the prize over 38
competitors.
Aug. 5James M. Murray and C. M. Boyd enrolled as
attorneys.
Maj. Harsels house, a.t Liberty, burned at 3 p. 111., by in-
cendiaries. Harsel wa.s in command of the new militia. in the
absence of Col. Penick. Gen. Loan is in command at St. Joseph.
MAJ. DRUMHILLER is in command at Platte City, with
part of Col. Penicks 5-th Cavalry. Missouri State Militia. Va.gons
and teams a.re pressed for tra.n.sportatio~n to Richmond. Mo. J. H.
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| [view page] | 1890, SEPT. 926 L. R. RINGO.
of her child, Alma, was changed to Alma Nolley. Alma married June 23, 1890, Dr. S. W. Coots. Mrs. Alice F. Nolley married second, Jan. 8, 1872, Aug. Schneider, b. in Switzerland, and came here in 1849. Children:
1. Aug. V. Schneider (ii)
II. PAUL W. NOLLEY (dead), married Sept. 25, 1871, Emma J. Bray. He for many years ran a daily hack between Weston and Platte City.
Sept. 8 - Susan R. Ringo, wife of
LUDWELL R. RINGO
Died in Atchison, Kas. She was born in Virginia, April 15, 1799. She married Ludlow R. Ringo, born in Virginia, March 10, 1084; died June 9, 1892. They came to Weston in 1840. He was a man of ability, and an enthusiastic Mason. Children:
I. ELIZABETH RINGO, married D. P. Wallingford (see)
II. MRS. J. H. MATHENY
III. LOTT W. RINGO, a man of business and enterprise, living in Weston
IV. VIRGINIA RINGO, married Peter Ewry
V. L. R. (REC.) RINGO
CROPS, FRUITS, ETC.
Sept. 10 - Camden Point Orphan School complete.
Prof. S. A. Hoover principal
Sept. 13 - Weather - Frost. 32 degrees
Dr. J. H. Hollingsworth having been appointed to a chair in the Dental College at Kansas City, removes thither.
The Farmers' and Laborers' Union holds frequent meetings.
Sept. 22 - Malinda Hon, nee Daniels, and widow of
MOSES HON,
Son of Joseph, died. She was a daughter of Eastridge Daniel, and sister of Shelby Daniel, and was born September 17, 1805. She married Moses Hon, who died in Illinois. The widow came to Platte with their children in 1865. Children:
I. ALMANZA HON, married his cousin, Armilda Daniel (see)
II. AMANDA HON, married in 1861 John Wills, b. in Powell County, Ky. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1872, NOV. 534 HENRY HYMER.
Mr. J. Durkes
I. JOHN ADAM DURKES
Grace Wilkinson
1. John E. Durkes
2. June E. Durkes
3. Mary G. Durkes
4. Maud I. Durkes
6. William A. Durkes
7. A babe.
II. ELIZABETH DURKES
Capt. Chas. Guenther
John Guenther
Catherine Wetzel
16th Kansas Cavelry
1. Catherine Guenther
William Robbins
2. John Guenther
3. Charles G. Guenther
Fire at Plattsburg; property of Hockaday, Randolph, Rogers, Walker, Winn, etc. consumed.
HENRY HYMER having died.
Zach Mills
Missouri Hymer
I. MARY HYMER
Doniphan Poteet
II. DANIEL M. HYMER
III. JOHN B. HYMER
IV. FRANK W. HYMER
Delia Naylor
Nov. 23 - Harmon Hurt died, aged 90.
County Sunday-school Convention
Campden Point
THE TONTINE
Platte City
Masonic Hall
G. W. Belt
I. P. Cartwright
S. A. Gilbert
B. W. Gilbert
W. H. Hunt
Thos. E. Jenkins
T. W. Park
F. M. Tufts
N. B. Anderson
F. M. Johnson
Nov. 29 - N. B. Anderson sold his interest in the Landmark to T. W. Park, and went to Kentucky to settle up his father's estate. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, JULY 583 THE CLARKS
Kate Thornton
1. Anna, teacher in the Public School of Platte City
V. JOHN WILSON, married Annie Pedicord
VI. LOULA WILSON, married Robert H. Miller
editor and proprietor of the Liberty Tribune since 1846
1. Roy Miller
2. Bessie Miller
3. Ida Miller
4. Clark Miller
5. Mary Miller
VII. CORNELLA
VIII. ELLA WILSON, married Prof. D. M. Conway
1. Horace Conway
THE CLARKS
RANDOLPH STALLARD died five miles north of Platte City
son of Thomas Stallard
brother of David Stallard
born in Culpeper County, Va.
A. R. Baker administered
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| [view page] | 1870, JULY 494 WILLIAM FULTON.
JULY.
July 1The name of Daughters College is given to Platte
City Female Academy.
WILLIAM FULTON.
William Fulton died three miles north of Platte City, aged
77 years. He served in the Var of 1812; came to Platte in 1838.
He married Margaret Sample, born June 1, 1793; died February
3, 1875. Children:
I. HUGH FULTON. md May 15, 1843. Judy M. Thornburg.
Childrven:
1. Margaret Fulton, md Robert Collier, son of Sim. Ch.
[01] Mary Collier; [5] Elizabeth; [0] Thomas;
[d] James; [6] Wade; [f] Annie Collier; [.0] Clio.
Mollie Fulton, md Jan. 22, 1871, Dan. Crutcheld; no
children.
3. Jleliissa, Fulton, md 1st, Samuel Nichols. They sep-
arated, with one child: [0] Hugh, who m~d Dec. 23,
1896. Ida R. Mitchell, dr. of O. B. Melissa married second,
Aug. 2, 1888, D. A. Miller. (See.) She lives.
4. Susan Alice Fulton, 111d Nov. 19. 1884. John L. Miller.
son of D. A.
5. J1 rs. Noah Zlllller. 6. Mrs. Thos. Roberts.
7. At-chlsou Fulton.
July 4The Leavenworth Sunday-schools spend the day at
our fair grounds.
Weston has a. celebration. The following were present:
A. G. Beller, P. Blanjour. M. Campbell, Win. Carpenter, S. D.
Fulton. S. A. Gilbert. J. D. Harper. J. J. Hitt. N. C. Hindman,
D. Holladay. T. C. Magers. W. Magers, N. P. Ogden. J. A. Price.
Mat. Schindler. T. F. Warner.
J uly .3A ne rain.
July 7-Picnic at Todds pasture.
Merryman, Paxton & Cockrill open a bank at the northwest
corner of Main and Third Streets in Platte City. They purchased
Carsons house and, a year later. moved it to the back end of the
lot. and erected the house occupied now by the Exchange Bank.
It was a private bank. and T. G. Cockrill was cashier.
CROPS.
July; 8lh(- I301-eiillc states: The yield of wheat is largely
abrm- an average; grain tine and large; crop of the State large;
prim-. 81. Fruit promising.
Mails to Platte City daily by railroad. and by horse from
\cston.
The Clnristian cliurcli of Platte City remodelled and recov-
ered: the pulpit changed from the front to the rear.
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| [view page] | 1895, NOV. 1045 CONICTIO.S.
Nov. 2.9-LIZ\IS If..L()RA, brakcinan, falling from his car
at East Leavenworth. was killed.
DECEMBER.
Dcc. 2Rev. L. E. )IeNair resigned as pastor of the Iresbv-
terian Church a.t Platte City. to accept a call from Pleasant
Hill, Mo.
Circuit court commences a three-weeks term, remarkable for
the large and important criminal business.
CONVICTIONS.
Lewis Wright and Charles Rinev were sentenced to 6 (:11s
each for burg1arv; Theo. Bridges for incest. 7 years; Henry Kent
was sent to the Reform School at Boonville until he becomes of
age; James Frazier, convicted of murder of Oxford. and it being
Sunday. the sentence, 10 years. was deferred until the next term.
STIGERS OR NEVSOlIE ISLAND.
Diefendorf, and ofhers. sued Newsonie. who had settled on
Stigers, or Iewson1e Island. and claimed it a.s a new island
formed on the place for1nerlv occupied by Stigers Island, which
had been entered by piefendorf. The suit was ejectment. and
the island was decided by the court to be the property of
Diefendorf.
Judge Herndon, having witnessed the shooting of Newton
Winn bv Watson Reed. was disqualied to try the murder case.
and the same was continued, to be tried by another judge, to be
selected
No for111er session of the circuit court was so largely attended.
Dec. 11\. II. SOUTHERN, a tobacco salesman, of Kansas
Cit), co1u111itted suicide by plunging, at night. from the Leaven-
worth steel bridge into the Missouri River. He was on a spree
lasting several days. His body was recovered. inquest held. and
the remains sent to Kansas City.
Dec. 16The Platte Citv Central Hotel, J. Emmit Perry
proprietor. is opened, with a feast.
Jesse Collins new house on : (:his011 Hill is conipletc.
Not. 18 A 4-inch snow. following ne weather.
David Risk removed to Kansas City.
Heavy rain.
Dec. 2.3Six-incli snow. (hristmas observed at Farlev bv a
tree. The children at Platte City had candy treats in all the
churches. The \eston Christian Church had a literarv enter-
tainment on the 31st.
E. SANGSTON WILKI;SO. and wife (see) both died this
year in California. whither they had gone for their health.
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| [view page] | 1884, AUG. 801 J. MORIN.
VII. NE\T(L B. (,rR-\ES. 1nd Jan. 17, 1871. Louisa \ell.~:.
dr. of Henry. (Sea)
.1213]. J0JE.SE .l()RlN died. I 1lIil."(, already written his
sketch, but as our first representative and first circuit clerk. anal
as he tilled many positions of honor and trust. his death is en-
titled to be noticed in its proper place.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. .3(,olonel Janies .. Burn-es nomi~nated by the Dem-
ocrats for (.~o11gi-ess, at Maryville. by {l((121l1l21iiOI1.
Hog cholera prevalent. \. 1. George lost 100 hogs.
Apples bring 90 cents per bushel at Tr-at-v.
S([)1. l5Col~onel Burnes and General Craig speak at Platte,
City.
Sept. .2.2JOHN I7l.[ESSI(,l having dived, Theo. Lentz ad-
ministers. Bond. .l$ti,l)l)0. His widow was Bertha, and children:
1. Ferdinand; 2., Fannie Oswald-; 3, R. A. Unniessig; 4, Henry;
5. Albert.
Sept. ;2.6WILLIAM H. (ONN having died, Levi D. Smith
administers. Bond, $2,500. Children: 1, Martha; 2, Edwin; 3. Rob-
ert; 4. Levi; 5, Mary.
Sept. .25JOIATHAl LAVLE~SS, apprehended, tried. and
convicted. is sentensced to ten years in the pen-itentialgv for the
murder of English.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1I)e1noc1atic muddle: James Adkins, L. Shepard. and
R. N. Harrington charge each -other, in the public prints, with
pa.1tv treason. and each proves the others are guilty.
Thomas .Ioran and faniily leave for south .Iissou1-i.
Oct. /,De1no(-ratic priniary electioin nominates: for rep-
reseutative. Adkins; for cou.nty justices, Shouse, Sunnners, and
\aller; for sheri. R. W. Pack; for treasurer, T. L. Thonias; for
pI0Se(11ti11g att-orney. Coburn; for public administrator, V. C.
\ells; for assessor. J. Synnamon; for su1vevor. D. T. Polk; for
coroner, N. Lutes.
Oct. ().LE.. ANDERSON having died. G. W. Crobarger
administers. Bond. $1.000. Heirs: 1, Cliildren of Catherine
Tribble; :2, .-
chi.e Anderson; 3, John Anderson; 4, Arniilda,
md G. W. (frobarger. (See)
H. Huvendahl exhibited a pumpkin at the fair weighing 124
pounds. and J. B. Ve1ls exhibited another weighing 173 pounds.
The bank building at Eidgerto-n is nished.
51-
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| [view page] | 1887, APRIL 855 P. P. ROBERTSON
PHILEMON P. ROBERTSON
April 21 - Philemon P. Robertson died in Marshall Township. He possessed intelligence and influence. He married Lydia G. Wilson
I. GEORGE ROBERTSON
II. THOS. ROBERTSON
III. MATILDA J. ROBERTSON, married William C. McFarland
IV. WALTER ROBERTSON, married a Pixley
V. LYDIA A. ROBERTSON, married Luther W. Oberbeck
VI. EMMA W. ROBERTSON, married S. A. Searce, son of Fleming Searce
1. Jesse Searce
VII. JOHN ROBERTSON, married Canie Hart
1. Chas. C. Robertson
2. Mattie B. Robertson
3. Eva A. Robertson
4. Paul P. Robertson
VIII. JOSEPH ROBERTSON
IX. FRANK ROBERTSON, married Pauline A. Nelson, dr. of Nelson P. Nelson
X. ELLA E. ROBERTSON
ELKANAH RISK having died, Samuel Risk administers.
married Deborah Sewell
farmer of Marshall Township
1. Samuel Risk
MAY
COUNTY FINANCES [edit] |
| [view page] | 1873, MAY. 544 THE NORTONS.
in Gloucester Co., Va. He was small of stature. made two
visits to Europe, and was well read in historv. science. and
general literature.
1. WILLIAM FREDERICK NORTON (ii), d. Oct. 20. 1886; m'd
Dec. 11. 1846. Ann Eliza Morton. dr. of Gabriel J. and Win-
fred B. Morton. of Simpson Co., Mo. His widow survives,
with an only son. W. F. Norton (iii). He was a zealous
Baptist. and a liberal supporter of the church.
V. ELIJAH HISE NORTON. b. in Russellville. Ky.. Nov. :31.
1821: m'd 1st. May 28. 1850. Malinda Wilson. dr. of
John Wilson. a pioneer statesman -and jurist. She was
b. Feb. 8. 1831. and d. May 15. 1873. Judge Norton m'd
2d. Sept. 17. 1877. Mrs. Missouri A. Marshall, dr. of Elisha
Green (see). and widow of Dr. F. Marshall. (See) They
live a half-mile east of Platte City. and cultivate a large
farm.
Judge Norton set foot for tl1e first time in Platte City
January 8. 1845. He and his partner. S. P. S. McCurdy.
were enrolled as attorneys of our court April 15. 1845.
October 10. 1850, he was appointed county attorney. with
a salary of $100. In August. 1857. he was elected circuit
judge. In August. 1860. he was elected to Congress. as a
Democrat. and in that body distinguished himself by fear-
lessly advocating the rights of the South. When the dark
clouds of war appeared on the political horizon. in the
spring of 1861. he was with great unanimity chosen a dele-
gate to the State Constitutional Convention. with Gen.
A. Y. Doniphan and Col. James H. Moss as his associates.
and gave his counsel against secession. In January 1875,
he was elected to a second Constitutional Convention. In
October. 1876. he was appointed to the supreme bench of
Missouri. to fill the vacancy occasioned by Judge Vories
resignation. In November 1878, he was elected to the
same elevated position. But the greatest honor ever con-
ferred on a citizen of Platte was yet to be bestowed. June
14. 1882, William Jewell college conferred on him the
degree of LL.D. In the midst of his distinguished career.
when friends were pointing to him for governor. or United
States senator, ill health required his retirement from pub-
lic life. But it is believed that he is now restored and will
add to the laurels he has placed on the brow of our beloved
county.
His second wife has presented to Judge Norton no child.
but we name those by his first wife:
1. Presley M. Norton b. Dec. 13, 1853; m'd Dec 27, 1882,
Lela Darnall b. Oct 21, 1861 the lovely daughter of
R. T. Darnell (see), of Kansas City. Mr. Norton has a
large stock farm, three miles east of Platte City,
and possesses the qualities necessary for success.
Mrs. Norton died June 14, 1896 Ch. [a] Sue Norton, [edit] |
| [view page] | 1845, JAN. 65 BUSINESS
I. JACOB BENNER, b. in Weston November 28, 1846; m'd March 1870, Annie Bland, b. Jan. 8, 1850. Children: 1. John Benner, 2. Louise Benner, 3. Allie Benner, 4. William Benner.
II. J. W. BENNER, m'd Jan. 27, 1892, Stella Allison.
III. DANIEL BENNER
IV. ELIZ. BENNER, m'd Jona Bonnell.
V. EMMA BENNER, m'd Oct. 11, 1877, Oscar B. Mitchell.
VI. CHARLES BENNER, m'd Jan. 27, 1885, Annie Rumpel, dr. of William Rumpel.
VII. MARY BENNER, m'd Oct. 24, 1865, Samuel Risk, son of Elkanah Risk. He served a year in the Southern army. Children: 1. William E. Risk, 2. B. F. Risk, 3. Emma M. Risk, 4. Mary E. Risk.
VIII. HENRY BENNER.
IX. LYDIA A. BENNER, m'd Jan. 27, 1880, J. W. Layton. Children: 1. Estill Layton, 2. Cluade Layton, 3. Elvira Layton, 4. Charles C. Layton, 5. Chris C. Layton.
MARRIAGES IN 1844 NOT ELSWHERE NOTICED.
April 7, Francis Brown m'd Nance Bell.
November 25, G. B. Sanderson m'd Ellen Johnson.
1845
OFFICERS
Governor, John C. Edwards; Representatives, A. Jasper and Th. Ward; Circuit Judge, S. L. Leonard; Sheriff, James Kuykendall; County Justices, Lewis, Mayo, and Freeland; Surveyor, L. Shepard; Circuit Attorney, James Craig; Circuit Clerk, Jesse Morin; County Clerk, J. H. Johnson; Treasurer, F. Marshall; Public Administrator, R. Patton.
Judge Henderson Young had resigned, and S. L. Leonard had been appointed to his place. B. M. Hughes had resigned as representative, and Gen. T. Ward had been elected at a special election.
BUSINESS MEN
At Platte City: Attorneys - Almond, Baldwin, Clark, Hardin, Jones, Pitt, Spratt, Thomas, Vories, Wilson.
Physicians - Baldwin, Clarke, Marshall, Benton, Lancaster, Callahan, Shrock.
Merchants, etc. - Branham & McCausland, Brown, Dorriss & Johnston, Fleshman, S. Johnston, R. D. Johnston, Kutchenthall, Samuel, Murray, J. H. Johnston (postmaster), Green, Edgar, Gaines, Martin & Son, Morton, Black & Dixon, Tracy.
At Weston - Attorneys - Bird, Burnes, Hughes, Tylee, Wolf.
Physicians - Bonifant, Bowers, Malin, Fulton.
Merchants, etc - P. Blanjour, F. G. Cockrill, E. Cody, Ben Holladay (postmaster), W. S. Murphy, A. Gilbert, W. G. Noble, [edit] |
| [view page] | 1891, FEB. 939 V. BR()VN.
IV. GEORGE A. V.RNER, n1d- Nov. 20. 1875, Ollie Bas.v-, dr.
of Henry. He was deputy county clerk under his father.
Hr. Theo. F. Varner had two sisters. Mrs. George 1. llulse
and Mrs. J. A. Price. Mary B. lrive. (1:fll1g?llt(I of the latter. mar-
ried December 10. 1879. Oscar D. G uthrie. a11 attornev of Weston.
Feb. 10N.XIE .LlTZEY, daughter of Willia.1n. burned to
death.
The Bletliodists have a supper at the opera house in Platte
City, and raise $65 to buy an organ for the church.
Joseph Hudspeth claims that he discovered zine ore at a
depth of 50 feet. in a. well he was diggi-nvg above Weston.
Feb. 17John Skilhnan sells to Richard Mitchell half the
hardware store in Platte City.
Feb. 18A heavy sleet and a. 3-inch snow; little damage
done.
Dearborn is building a Creamery.
Feb. .28~Adan1 Brown died at Prairie Point. He was a
son of
WILLIA .v1 BROWN (i),
Vho was born in Maldison County. Ky., in 1782; died in Platte
A(ugust 21. 1843. He was a son of Samuel Brown. He came
with his family to Howard County, Mo.. as early as 1810. In
1832 he removed to Clay County. and in 1837 to Platte. settling
near Prairie Point. So 1na.n of the family gatliered around him
that the settlement was called Brown Town. I knew the old
man when a dignied patriarch and an intelligent backwoods-
nian. Yillian1 had a. younger brother. Saniuel Brown. who was
a noted figure on the streets of Platte City until his death. in
October, 1353;. Villia1n married Polly Voods. Children:
I. FRANKIE BROWN. 1nd J. Velch. and went to California.
II. ADAM BROWN, b. i11 Kentlucky June 3. 18013; d. in Platte
Feb. 28, 1891; n1d Fra.n~k~ie B-ell. dr. of Villian1. He fol-
lowed his father in his wanderings, and settled near him in
Platte, in 1837. He was a typical pioneer, and possessed
the generous and hospitable nature of his class. Children:
1. 111(1);/, md Joseph D. Settle. (See.) Children: [0] Jennie.
n1d W. Rixey. (see); [5] Fannie Settle; [0] Joseph;
[(1] Norton; [0] James. and others.
2. S(ua.h Brown, md John L. Johnson. (See)
3. l[urgmct BlrounA. 1nd Dec. 2. 1S73. (aptain John
Yal1is (his second wife). the border c-hieftain. a
p.ron1inenrt gure in the Kansas strife of 1.956, and
a brother of Mrs. Angeline Vood. wife of R. l.. and
an uncle of Mrs. 1. W. Park. The fan1il went to
California. Where Captain Wallis d~ie(l. His rst
wife was Ann Brown (below).
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| [view page] | 1862, MAY. 326 ELI I-IOGSEIT.
County Judge (Layton).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... $ 130.00
County Clerk (Lewis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 602.00
Assessor (Stone).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 182.00
Sheritt(Bryant).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 256.00
County Attorney (Clark). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
School Superintendent (Harrington). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
Circuit Clerk (Remington). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254.00
Treasurer (Johnston). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. 400.00
Sundries. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,597.03
Total.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$11,831.03
Mag/1~Slaves assessed, 2,318; value, $319,770.
May 6Wm. B. Smith is appointed county attorney.
Jlay 7Maj. Douglas Dale and his lieutenant, W. B. Davis,
are at Platte City, keeping OIdlI in the county. They belong to
the 4th Cavalry, Missouri State Militia. Confederates are haunt-
ing Gooseneck, and nd aid and comfort at Brad1evs., Browns,
and other houses. They give Lieut. Davis much trouble. On one
occasion, he was pursuing a guerrilla, at a breakneck speed, when
the pursued leaned back in his saddle, and with his revolver shot
back overhead at the pursuer. The ball struck the horse Davis
was riding in the forehead. and he immediately died. Davis had
a dangerous plunge, but was not hurt. I heard him tell the sitory,
in an excited manner, immediately on his return.
Jlay .9ELI HOGSETT having died April 28, 1862, Willia1n
Connoway administers. Bond, $4,000. His widow was Cynthia
Ann. and their children: 1, Virginia, b. in Oct., 1851; 2, Perry, b.
in Feb., 1854; 3, James W., b. in Feb., 1856; 4, Thos. Hogsett, b.
in March, 1859.
J[(1I/ 26J. M. Carpenter en1-olled as an attorney.
Col. Geo. H. Hall. 4th Cavalry, Miszsouri State Militia. is in
command, with headquarters at St. Joseph. He is interested in our
condition, and. under his protection. all is quiet in Platte.
HUGH VILS()N died in Weston. His Widow was Ann, and
his children: 1. Andrew D. \ils.on; 2, William J. Vi1s0~n;
3. John 31.; 4, Medora; Edwin; 6, Sarah Wilson.
JUNE.
./um ](}m). 1. Hulse, (2lSlli(I of the Weston branch of the
.Im-lianii-s I2ll1l{.1(Sig1lS, and his assistant, John M. Railey, takes
his plart-.
June 2\. V. Dale having died, Chas. A. Liggett adminis-
ters. Dond.$10.000.
Juno .2.Iosepl1 Mooneyham having died, his widow, Eliza,
:1d1i1i11isI1-s. P.ond, $553,000. C-h: 1, John D.; 2, Jacob C.;
:3, Letitia.
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| [view page] | 1887, OCT. 863 CONVENTION
Oct. 29 - A County Sunday-school Convention met at Platte City, and reorganzied the county, electing Dr. E. McD. Coffey president, Dr. J. A. Baldwin secretary, and Miss Anna Paxton treasurer.
Judge E. H. Norton is strongly urged to run as the Democratic candidate for governor, but declines.
NOVEMBER.
Nov. 4 - Elder J. W. Tate drowned near Tourist City, Colorado.
Nov. 7 - The local option county meeting reconvened at the court-house, B. Gabbert chairman. Deferred action until the Supreme Court of the State, in a case before it, decides on the constitutionality of the Local Option law. The court sustained the law, but in the mean time the temperance enthusiasm abated.
The enforcement of the prohibitive law of Kansas drives to Missouri their thugs and outlaws, who ask us for license at Weston and East Leavenworth, where they can, under our protection, carry on their traffic; and our county court gives them the aegis of licenses.
Nov. 10 - Rev. J. S. Smith, the newly appointed Methodist preacher for Platte City, arrives and the people "donate" him.
Nov. 14 - MRS. MARY E. MILLER, wife of Elliott J. Miller, dies at her home near settle. She was daughter of Jesse F. H. Miller, and born in Rappahannock County, VA., September 25, 1833; married in Virginia July 22, 1852, E. J. Miller, born in Rappahannock County, VA., May 15, 1829. He is a son of John Miller, born January 9, 1785, in Culpeper County, VA., and Jane Jackson, born February 9, 1997. He is a brother of the late Captain Warner J. Miller. (See.) Mrs. Mary E. Miller was a small and delicate lady, of sprightly nature and sweet temper. She had no children. Elliott was a clerk in a dry goods store for five years; but, in Missouri, he has deovoted his attention to farming. He is a noble specimen fo the old Virginia gentleman, deeply interested in Masrony, an ardent Baptist, a true friend, and generous neighbor. Though deaf, and troubled asthma, he is remarkably social and polite. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Miller married, second, January 3, 1889, Miss Nannie J. Lutes, daughter of Philip Lutes. (See.) No children.
Nov. 20 - Stephen and Charles M. Johnston sell their store in Platte City to Swafford & Co., who sell out at cost. Stephen starts a grocery store.
John T. Mason's new and splendid hosue, a mile west of Platte City, is complete, and he enters it. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cockrill are to live with him. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1893, OCT. 999 PROF. GAYLORD
OCTOBER
Oct. 1 - The pivotal caisson of the Leavenworth steel bridge is finished.
PRESIDENT FRED G. GAYLORD died at Daughters' College
Mrs. Mary Park
Elihu Park (i)
Oct. 8 - The house of L. W. Ringo burned in Weston.
Harmon Higgins succeeds John Fulton as postmaster at Parkville.
Oct. 27 - The colored Mason have a supper at Reynolds' Hall, Platte City. Fire in Platte City; commenced in Cleming's black-smith shop on Lot 7, Block 25, and it, with Clements & Oldham's new stable, was consumed. F. M. Wilson's house on Lot 8 was also burned. Loss, $6,000. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1889, AUG. 904 DR. B. BONIFANT
Aug. .23-Stillings has a bridge celebration, or rather a grand
spree. He les his plat of the town of Stillings.
J. T. McRuer sells to R. W. Pack his interest in the Platte City
store.
DR. BENJAMIN BONIFAN T died at Weston.. He was re-
garded as the head of the medical profession in Platte. He was
born in Montgomery County, Md., February 15, 1821. His father
was John Bonifant and his mother Mary Turcker. He lived and
worked upon his fathers farm until 1839, when he commenced
the study of medicine at Je7ers.o~n Medical College, of Phila~
delphia, where he graduated in 1849. In 1850 he settled at
Weston. where his life-work was done. During the war he
served as surgeon of the 4th State Militia. He married, October
20. 1855, Matilda L. Leachn1a.vn.. (See) Her family has been
noticed.
MORRIS ELLINGER.
Horris Ellinger, son of M. L. and Judith Ellainger, died at
\eston. He was United Sta.te=s gauger for the county, and for
years kept a saloon at Weston. H-e was born in Germany Janu-
ary 9, 1830. came to the United States in 1850, and to Weston in
1852. He married, in 1854, Ma.rga.ret Whittoan, who still lives.
Children :
I. LIZZIE ELLLINGER, b. April 17, 1857; md June 28. 1883,
George A. Voo-dbridge, b. in Indiana. January 18, 1856.
He is a telegraph operator at Beivevrly.
I1. CHARLES M. ELLLINGER. III. JvAMES. IV. JOHN.
Aug/. .27The fair commenced; new oral hall opened. irate
fees ThursdaV, $1,251. The sum of $1,000 paid on the debt.
SEPTEMBER.
DAVID MCCOLUM.
Sept 7-David McColuni died three miles sotutuh of Platte City.
He was one of the old stock o-f hardy pioneers. He had no aspira-
tions for wealth or distiln-ction. Like the Arkansas settler, his
cabin was not covered; his crap was an acre of corn. pumtpkins.
and weeds; his olor was mother eartli, and his store a. jug of
whisky. Old Incle Dave was one of niy earliest acquiaintances
in Platte. He was a kin-d-liezarted and generous old soul. and
I never went to a l()g-]0vlllI1, o-r a. sale that he was not prese-nit; yet
he never l)0ll,,llt an article that was offered for sale. and he never
emlld get a ll2lI1(l.p1ll(G to suit him. But eVerx,"b~odV liked Unele
l)a.gv. His father. his gra:ndfat.her and his great-grandfather
were all named 1)-a\; but with lint-le I)a.vV the line ended. His
mother was Polly Reed, and he (Davy (V) ) was born in Garrard
(ou11t, K,.. Ja1mar)2... 1802. He married, April 4. 1824. Polly
(lentry. lau;:hter of anot-her good old pioneer. Isom Gentry (iii),
nf l):Nl{\(m(lS memory. She was born Mare-l1 17, 1800, in Lincoln
(ount. Ky. Children:
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| [view page] | 1872, DEC. 535 J. W. WOOD.
DECEMBER
Dec. 1 - Epizootic is epidemic.
Dr. E. McD. Coffey removes from Camden Point to Platte City
Many farmers living in the Strip refuse to pay the tax levied for the Green Township bonds.
JOHN W. WOOD
Dec. 9 - John W. Wood having died, Henry Lamar administers. Bond, $3,000. His children:
I. JESSE G. WOOD.
II. MARGARET WOOD, married a Goheen
F. G. Cockrill's house at Tracy is complete.
N. P. Ogden buys the Weston Brewery at Marshall's sale, for $4,200.
T. H. Coleman and Woodson & Wells are in their new business houses at the northwest corner of Block 30, Platte City.
Dec. 16 - Capt. G. S. Story's house in Weston burned; fully insured.
Dec. 21 - William A. Green's house burned.
Gerrard Chesnut kills a deer at his farm, five miles east of Platte City.
JOSEPH BARNARD having died, John W. Thomas administers. His widow's name is Sarah. Children:
I. NANCY M. BARNARD
II. THOMAS E. BARNARD
III. WILLIAM E. BARNARD
IV. VIRGINIA BARNARD
V. ETTIE M. BARNARD
VI. JOSEPH A. BARNARD
1873
OFFICERS [edit] |
| [view page] | 1852. APRIL 148 THE PORTERS
[0] James; [f] Grace. They live in Colorado. John
W.'s first Wife was Martha Timberlake, dr. of Westey.
She died childless.
3. Thos. Porter, md Elizabeth Arnold, dr. of W. H. Children:
[(1] Wil1iam Porter; [0] Edward; [0] Rosetta;
[17] Walter; [9] Nellie; [f] Laura; [g] Olla
[71] Jesse; [7] Fleming Porter.
4. Ag/Is}/c Porter. md March 29, 1874. Minor Payne. Children:
[1] Fannie Payne; [0] Alvin; [0] May; [11] Maud;
[6] Dilla.
5. Joseph Porter, md Minerva Kincart. Children: [(1] Silvey;
[0] Clara; [0] Joseph; [(1] a babe.
(3. J. Frank. Porter. md Jane Smith, dr. of Chester. Children:
[(1] Mary Emily Porter, md March 13, 1896, C. A.
Studdard; [ll] Sarah N.; [0] Cora B.; [d] William I.;
[6] Basil D.; [f] Raymond Porter.
7. H(Il);l/P0}f(I. 8. (llzarles Porter.
HI. THOMAS PORTER. md Margaret Brumfield.
IV. MATILDA PORTER, md Beckett.
V. MARTHA. md Bias.
VI. SUSAN PORTER, md 1st, Balleu; married second, Elijah Yates.
JAMES SIMPSON.
April 8 - James Simpson having died. Preston Simpson ad-
ministered. Bond, $12,000. He m'd Bethenia Johnson. in Tennessee, and came to Platte in 1837. settling near Waldron. Children:
I. CAPT. JOSEPH SIMPSON, md Lucetia Baldwin, dr. of
Martin. They live in Sedalia. He raised a company of
militia that did home service for several years during the
war. He possesses intelligence and enterprise. C11:
1. Martha Simpson, md John Lynch; 4 children. Live
in Barry. ,,
2. Amanda Simpson: (ii), md W. G. White. Live in Sedalia.
3. Isaac Simpson. lives at Chicago.
II. AMANDA SIMPSON. md Jerry Johnson (i). Children: 1. Polk. 2. Mary J. (Twins)
III. HARRIET SIMPSON, md Irvine Andrews. Children: 1. Martha J. 2. Maggie. Live at Atchison.
IV. ISAAC SIMPSON, m'd July 19, 1849. Hettie J. Harrington, dr. of Elisha. They live in Weston. Children:
1. John L. Simpson, b. Feb. 9, 1853; m'd 1st, May 6, 1875, Susan Naylor, dr. of Pual, whom he had: [a] Arthur Simpson, b. March 5, 1876. John L. m'd 2d, May 10, 1880, Lizzie F. Coakley, dr. of Jos. Children: [b] Edward Simpson; [c] Elmer. J.L. Simpson is merchant of Waldron, and is the present postmaster.
2. Dr. Wm. J. Simpson, of Weston, m'd April 22, 1880, Cora B. Mack. Children: [1] Allie; [b] Lester; [c] Eva Simpson. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1867, DEC. 444 TEBBS FAMILY.
I. ALGERNON SIDNEY TEBBS, d. in Aug., 1872; md Julia
Coleman, dr. of William Co-leman and Lydia Lane. Col.
Tebbs was a successful lawyer of Leesburg, Va. After
practicing in the higher courts of Virginia and the District
of Columbia, he came west, in 1856, and purchased a large
farm, two miles east of Platte City. He essayed to prac-
tice in our courts, but his formal manners did not suit our
people. He was a determined opposer of the war, until
Virginia seceded. He return-ed to his native State, came
west again, lived for a time in Kansas, and spent his re
maining days to no purpose. Mrs. Tebbs yet lives in Vir-
ginia. She was a remarkable beauty. Children:
1. Julia Tebbs, was a most lovely woman. She md 1st,
Dan. McCook, one of the heroic family from Ohio,
who gave their lives for freedom. He himself died
in battle June 27, 1864. She married second, Oct. 24, 1867,
Col. XV. M. Lock, a handsome and chivalrous Con-
federate ofcer. They went to Portland, Oregon,
where he died. Mrs. Lock went to Kansas City,
and thence to Virginia, where she died March 25,
1897. She had one child by her rst husband:
[0] Blanche McCook.
2. Laura Tebbs, md Mr. Gilbert, a merchant of Brook-
lyn, N. Y. Like all of the name, she was beautiful
and lively. I have letters from Mr. Gilbert that
attest superior business accomplishments. They
have children.
3. Dr. Algernon S. Tebbs, studied medicine and took his
degree at Louisville University. He md Tillie Pax-
ton. (See.)
4. James Tebbs. married. and lived in Kansas City; dead.
II. ADELAIDE TEBBS. n1d W1n. S. Parker. who died; she
died in 1896 (in Ohio).
1. Lydia T. Parker, md Arch Clarke, son of Edward.
2. Margaret Parker. md J as. M. Murray. (See.)
3. Kate Parker. md Worthington, of Ohio.
4. Wm. H. Parker (ii). 5. J08. M. Parker. 6. Aug. S.
7. Walter S. 8. Adelaide P. (ii).
lII. CATHERINE M. TEBBS, md Dr. J. M. Davis. Children:
1. Tebbs Dams. 2. TWilliam.Dams. 3. Walker. 4. John.
5. Jephtha. 6. Ben. 7. Lg/dial.
IV. l7.T.IZAP.ETH TERBS. md Col. John H. Winston. (See.)
V. Dr. W. H. TEBBS (ii). md Martha. E. Anderson; went to
Kansas. and was representative in the Territorial Legis-
lature in border rufan times.
VI. O. B. TEBBS, md Susan Anderson.
VIII. D. NIEL TEBBS, md Aug. 31. 1363, S11e E. Burnes. (See;
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| [view page] | 1859, JAN. 271 THE HUGHES
JANUARY
Jan. 1 - Platte City Female Academy
The Lily
John Brown and Capt. Montgomery
J. B. Mitchell having died
J. Y. Roberts
MATTHEW MOORE HUGHES
Jan. 3 - Matthew Moore Hughes died six miles southeast of Platte City.
John Hughes
Mary Rogers
Samuel Rogers
Todd's Creek
Bee Creek
Mill
Gen. James Brasfield
Judge John S. Brasfield
County Court Justice
I. ANN M. HUGHES
Gideon Franklin
II. MARTHA MOORE HUGHES
Capt. B. D. Moore [edit] |
| [view page] | 1869, AUG. 478 C. A. MANN
Aug. 25 - Dr. A. S. Tebbs (ii) buys A. Burges stock of drugs, and continues the business in Platte City.
Aug. 26 - Weston Public Schools are reorganized, with Prof.
Bradford superintendent, and John T. Dunbar, Mrs. Lou Dunbar,
A. F. Martin, P. Phillips. and A. M. Avarne assistants.
Aug. 27 - Porkhouse at Weston built by Perry Bros. & Co.
The Missouri River is high. and boats are landing at wharf of Weston.
The Missouri Valley Railroad is now running trains through from St. Joseph to Kansas City.
Aug. 31-Teachers institute at Platte City.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 6 - Weather - A light frost.
CHARLES A. MANN.
Sept. 9 - Charles A. Mann is brutally attacked by a man
named Bullock, and receives injuries of which he dies. He was a
farmer, living eight miles -east of Platte City, and possessed a
large heart and generous feelings. His violent death was much
deplored. but the culprit escaped. He was born in Virginia September 22, 1804, and married November 11, 1829, Elizabeth Blanton. born February 29. 1812, in Virginia. She was a daughter of Lawrence Blanton and Gilley Colley. They came in 1840 to Clay County. and thence, in 1843, to Platte. settling on Second Creek, where the widow yet resides. Children:
I. ELIJAH W. MANN, b. Aug. 17, 1830; married Jan. 11, 1866, Mary Ruth Johnson. Children:
1. Anna Mann, married Sept. 5, 1886, I. C. How
2. Morris Mann
3. Nina Mann
II. LAURA A. MANN, b. March 10, 1832; married Feb. 3, 1853, John F. Swope. Children:
1. Jacob Swope
2. Alice J. Swope
3. William Swope
4. Albert Swope
5. Fannie Swope
6. Kate Swope
III. HENRY C. MANN, b. Sept. 4, 1834; married Dec. 15, 1875, Luanna Christy, daughter of Jas. W. Christy (see); no children.
IV. HUGH J. MANN, b. Jan. 24, 1837; d. Aug. 12, 1870; married Jan. 1, 1863, Mary Sue Dunlap, who d. March 2, 1872. Children:
1. Chas. A. Mann (ii)
V. MARTHA H. MANN, b. Feb. 27, 1842, married Oct. 2, 1890, S. G. Young
VI. MARY E. MANN, b. Dec. 26, 1843; married March 12, 1884, John W. Young
VII. LUCY F. MANN, b. April 4, 1848; d. June 4, 1876.
Sept. 10 - The material for the Leavenworth bridge arriving. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1878, AUG. 664 MASTIN BANK.
AUGUST.
Aug. 3The Mastin Bank a.t Kansas City fails. It was one
of the banks that State Treasurer Gates. had made his d-eposito-
ries. The failure creates intense excitement, and is us-ed against
Crisp.
Aug. 5J. T. Crisp speaks at the court-house to an excited
throng.
Aug. 6H. C. Bond resigns as station agent at Tracy, and J.
S. Cope takes his place.
Aug. 7Clark & Links steam saw-mill on S11niths Fork blows
up, and Clark is killed.
Aug. 8The Weston Savings Bank, 1. P. Cartwright, cashier.
makes an assignment to J. M. Bailey.
The channel of the Missouri River at Weston returns to the
east side of the island, and boats land at the Wharf.
Aug. 9Jeff J. Park sells his farm, four miles east of Platte
City, to Marion P. Collins and W. Chestnut, and moves to Kansas.
The booths on the fair grounds brought $837.50.
DAVID STAPLES.
Aug. 11David Staples shoots himself. He was a son of
Abner Staples, of Mount Vernon County, Ohio, and his mother
was Mary Oar, daughter of YWilliam. He was a soldier in the
16th Kansas in the war. He came to Platte in 1844, and settled
near Parkville. He married, first, September 25, 1845, Elizabeth
Fugate. She died, and he married, second, Amanda J. Ellis,
daughter of John. Children of second Wife:
I. HARY ANN STAPLES, 1nd Thomas Keller; 4 children;
live at Medicine Lodge, Kan.
II. ELIZABETH STAPLES, (lead; md Anderson Cockrael. Children:
1. Bertha Oockrael. 2. Lillie.
III. SARAH STAPLES, n1d- June 2?, 1865, Wm. E. Burruss, b.
Oct. 5, 18.1.0, son of Bluford Burruss. and Nancy Tally.
Children:
1. Jane Bz(2ru..s-8, md Willia1n Heavelow.
2. J[(-Ithc-n(1..Burruss. 1n(l Brutus Berry. (See)
I-I. ldu. 4. J(.s.s(% Bu);/118.5. 5. L(.z~z7. (5. Albert.
7. .lIur2ou. 8. I.i.::ic. 9. H(I)ll/.
l. CTIARLICS II. STAPLES. b. .Iay 14. 1856; md Dec. 26. 1875.
Laura Bcckley (see), from whom he was divorced. Children:
1. Ida bt(I[Il(-S, md W1n. Holmes. 2, Belle. 3. Willliam.
4. Jlurg.
. I{.Il()li).. Sl.II.lCS. md in 1891. V1n. Bowman, (lead. She
lives in Kansas Fit).
VI. .P.I{-M L. ST.lLES. m(l 1st, Feb. 10. 1882. Cassie Emmer
son. She (lied. leaving:
1. S(1(Iit?.
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| [view page] | 1882, AUG. 760 THE TATMANS,
[0] Jas. H. Elgin, b. Oct. 20, 1878; [b] Dora Elgin,
b. Nov. 11, 1880; [0] Mary H., b. Nov. 28, 1882;
[C1] Pattie K. Elgin, b. Oct. 3, 1888.
4. James W. Elg/in, b. June 14, 1857; md Ella. Sharp; 2
children: [0] Mary H. Elgin; [5] Vn1. D. Elgin.
5. Gztstarus S. Elgin (ii), b. Feb. 23, 1860; md Sept. 11,
1889, Alice M. Laurance, dr. of Coleman. Children:
[0] Larance (boy); [0] Kleona Elgin.
6. Robt. E. Elgin, b. March 23, 1864; md June 2, 1894,
Dora Collins, dr. of Marion. (See)
III. PHGSBE A. TATMAN, b. Feb. 8, 1830; md Robt. McCoWn;
no children
1. JAMES TAIMAN, b. Oct. 20, 1836; md Oct. 18, 1865, Eliz-
abeth Story. Children:
1. Lou. Tatmtm, md Nov. 24, 1891. R. L. Waller (ii). (See.)
2. BcrtTat1m-tm. 3. Beulalh. 4. G413/.
Y. J OHN IV. IATMAN, b. April 10, 1839.
VI. JOSEPH M. TATMAN (i), b. D-ec. 25, 1847.
VII. RUSSELL M., b. April 15, 1843.
Aug. 18Democratic Convention. at St. Joseph nominates
James N. Burnes for Congress.
Aug. :2;2A grand picnic and political meeting at Edgerton.
Valdron Bros. sell their mill to Havens & Co.
VYhea.t averages 20 bushels to the acre, and goes down to
80 cents.
NORMAN HARRIS.
Aug. 31 Norman Harris died at his home near Barry. He
was a son of John Harris, and was born in Madison County,
July 22. 1814; married December 2-6, 1848, 1Iar) J. Voods, born
in Clay. Se;-pteniber 17, 1833; died November 16. 1896. She was
a Jaugliter of Thomas Woods. born. December 25. 1802. and Eliz-
abeth Younger. born in 1805; died April 14. 1892. Mr. Harris
was a man of note and inuence in his neighborhood. He was
a brother of Ya~rren Harris, of New Market. Mrs. Mary J. Har-
1-is was a handsoine and accomplislied lady. Children:
I. ELIZABETH HARRIS, b. in 1849; md John Revelle; 5
(11il(l1-c11.
II. /.I,F. HARRIS, b. in 1800; md Dec. 10, 1884. John IV. Hitch-
vll. (f((.D
lll. J()Il. ll. KRIS. b. in 1869; md Mattie Yilson (dead). dr. of
John \i1.nn. of Clay. Mr. John Harris now lives at
.lnlu-1-l. llissouri.
Tll(.l.S l.LE died at larlille. He married 1ancv
ll:11n-s. of Play. He was :1. I1lLl(ll&l11t of Iarl{Ville. and a good
and lmlm1:llr lmsiiiess man. C11: 1. David Dale. 1nd Mary
lu1-man: 2. Milo-nvr II. Dale. n1(l Kate Roberts; 3. Harvey Dale,
md ..1lI-l Tlminas; 4. Ti1notl1; 5. Mrs. H. \. Pack (See); 6. John
[om]:- ml .li-(- liulne-r1s: 7. Mary; 8, Tlioinas A. Dale. n1d Alice
S(-alum-: 9. (l1211l~.~: I0. Il-111) Dale.
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| [view page] | 1860, JAN. 2288 BUSINESS MEN.
Popnlatioii of Platte County for a. series of years: 1840,
..)1:}: 1.950. 16.845; 1860. 18,350; 1870. 17.352; 1880, 17,366;
1800, 16.2248.
Assessiiieiit of Platte for 1860: 3.069 slaves. $1,414,010;
1110119). -ilI11.03; persoiialty. $(j89.622; real estate, $4,339,054;
total. .i57,253.l;"J.
BUSINESS MEN.
.12 1Iuttc ([itg/: .Xtto1-neysBaker. Clark. Harriilgton, Hern-
don. )Ier1-V1na11. Pitt. Ross. Smith. Spratt. Tebbs. Vilson.
Pl1VSl(l11SBldWlI1. B1-own, Eastman. Guthrie, Hale. Hol-
li11gswortl1. )la1sl1all. Moore. Redman. \allac-e.
Blercliants. etc-..ddis (photographer). Almond. Paxton &
Owen unills). Bryant. \aller & C0,. Burge & Hogne. Cochran,
Dotv. Ferrier. Fleshinan. Freeland (postmaster). Fox. Gravlord.
Gordon & Todd. Hettish. Jenkins. Johnston, Johnson & Yitl1ers,
Knopf. I{1il11S.rI)I15l("11a). swald, :waneyZ& Christison,
[l1rm-1;moi-ton. o . Vi qinson. V 00 o ;. oung. arn.
Lo(lgesX0. 56. S. M. Hays. TV. )1.
P1eEl(l11SG. L. Moad. V. H. Thoma.s.
Newspapers .1a8. H. C. Coc-krell and V. 0. Remington,
proprietors. and Gist and Short, editors.
At Wes-ton : AttorneysBrancl1. Bird. Burnes. Carroll. Doni-
phan. Heriot. King. Lawson. Mc-Curdy & Gilbert. Wo~lf.
Pl1vsiL-iansBea111nont. Bonifant. Bowlby. Earic-kson, Hen-
son. (lriswold. Huines. Phillips. Sl1ortrid;1e.
)Ierr-liants. etc-.BasVe. Beechler. Bell. Branham & Norris,
l-i1=i;:gs.Crr1lie1 & Ro(-kwell. (Tolnian & Belt. (ionwell & Spencer,
Deitz. l)op}ler. Dye. Ellefrit. (xerlier & Fra11l. Fulton. G:Ol1Slf1n,
Ha11wr. IrIalard. Johnson. Ixaufnian. Ixlingsteln. Ixnudson,
Laslagv & .lg:1i1. Blettier. .Iiller. )Iit(-hell. Noble. Perrys & Young.
R1101-i11,q. R21ile)s. Sachs. Slianiion. Sloan & .ower. Shaw & New-
lmusv. Snell. Troll111a11. Turner. Valke1e-. \eher. Yood.
.Iaoi-~G. XV. Belt.
(onrt of (ommon IleasDo11ipl1a11. ju(l;:e: P1-ice. clerk;
lT(m(l.11I2IISl1:ll.
l.ml;-vs No. 51}. B. F. .e\l1onse. V. .I.: (liapter No. 4. Belt.
II. I.: (m1..o.2. ln111ws. E. (.; Odd F(ll(IWS. Lawsoii. N. G.
\(.l()ll Rie (mnpzl11)l}ee-l1le1. a]tain.
.-\.]:1]wrslry/us. \is-ls vditm-s: Jluil. V. H. Bisbee
Mlilm.
Irm:a-In-rs(:1I1n-y Hl11-istizlm. ("ov lB:l])1l.fl. W1i,111t
1ll4slvlli:l]H.
lniun 4nllc-geKt-mlall.]ni11vi]:1l.
.ll //rl.riIIr. .
1mll. .shl. .--clingr. (mnplu-ll. Flongli.
l):ll- & [lulu-1-ts. lmvis. .l-(om:ls. .I-l)mml(l. .llll(l.Rll1;,0,SfOd-
lurt. .
1mm-rs. \mls1n:Ill.
.v\.~]=IIn-Isfmu-ir~r. .h-Dmmld 4-(litor.
.1 (Wnulru /muf: (nt.". Flarl-. I7urlai.. Hale llmst111aste1l.
llmIn:1. \itl1~r..
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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] | 1879, DEC 694 THE LIGGETTS.
V. JAMES S. LIGGETT, b. Feb. 20, 1837; married May 22, 1862, Mary E. Williams, daughter of Isaiah T. Williams; 15 living children in Kansas.
VI. MARY LIGGETT, b. Feb. 11, 1839; married Geo. Roberts. Children: 1. John Liggett, married an Osborn
VII. DAVID LIGGETT, married Elizabeth Standiford. (see)
VIII. MELISSA LIGGETT, b. Dec.13, 1843; married Nic. C. Porter
Children:
1. Harvey Porter, married Elizabeth Denny
2. Joseph Porter, married Jennie Ingram
3. W. H. Porter
4. George Porter
5. Theo. Porter
6. Robert Porter
IX. GEO. W. LIGGETT, b. Feb. 20, 1845, died, single, in 1864
X. JOHN D. LIGGETT, b. Dec. 22, 1848, married Feb. 22, 1868, Laura Masoner, dead. Children:
1. Thos. Liggett
XI. JOSEPH LIGGETT, b. May 23, 1851, married Jan. 10, 1876, Permelia J. Jones. Children:
1. Cora Liggett
2. Ruby Liggett
3. Larkie Liggett
XII. ALFRED LIGGETT, b. July 20, 1853; married Feb. 25, 1873, Martha Newman, daughter of David D. Newman.
Dec. 15 - W. M. Paxton lectured at Platte City on "Africa".
Dec. 19 - George Burgess shot and killed his cousin, Caples Burgess, at Camden Point. He was indicted for murder, and, on trial, found guilty of homicide, and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
The law now requires the docket of probate settlements to be published.
This is the famine year in Ireland.
Hog cholera fatal at Parkville.
Prices at Roberts' sale near Edgerton: Horses, $75 and $100; cows, $20 and $25; sheep, $3.50; hogs, 6 cents; corn, 25 cents.
Literary entertainment at Camden Point by the Mary Allen Society.
Dec. 22 - Dr. C. C. Kemper lectures at Platte City on "Success"
Sixty-two hunters made 5,555 points in killing rabbits and quails, and had a feast at Kiefer's.
Dec. 24 - Weather - Temperature 20 degrees below zero.
Dec. 25 - The Baptists at Platte City have a Christmas tree, and the other schools have candy treats.
Dec. 29 - W. H. Roney lectured at Platte City on "Home Instructions".
W. J. Willoughby died at New Market. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1895, MAY 1035 WEALTH
THE WEALTH OF PLATTE COUNTY
May 1 - The county debt is $96,000
The Edgerton Journal is issued weekly by Jim W. Graves, at $1. 8 pages, 6 columns, and well editted.
WILLIAM HASSENGAGER died at Parkville, leaving Eliza, his widow and children:
1. Elizabeth Hassengager
2. John Hassengager
3. Martha Hassengager
4. Margaret Hassengager
5. Ama Hassengager
6. Louisa Hassengager
May 4 - T. C. Endicott shot and mortally wounded Harvey Lannier in the street of Edgerton. After some angry words, Lannier swore he would kill Endicott on sight. Both were armed, but met unexpectedly, and commenced shooting. Endicott was regarded as acting in self-defense, and discharged.
A. A. Miller killed an eagler at 120 yards.
May 6 - Wells Banking Co. gave bond for $120,000, as county depository of public moneys.
The county court appropriate $2,100 towards a bridge over the Platte, between Platte City and the Gow Ferry bridge - a like amount having been subscribed by individuals.
The creamery at Woodruff bought 99,194 pounds of milk and cream this month, pyaing for it $5,759.
May 8 - Peace ratified between Japan and China.
May 13 - W. C. Wells started for California with his two daughters, for the health of the younger.
A. P. Fulcher starts a store in Woodruff.
Dr. J. W. Winn, of Waldron, removes to Platte City.
May 21 - Platte Presbytery met at Parkville, and ordained four young men for the ministry.
The county court called in and paid $10,000 of bonds.
J. P. Tucker is building a brick office for the Parkville Independent.
The fair directors determined to admit all free the first day, and every day to admit all over 70 years of age.
May 23 - Ascension Day. The Knights did not parade. Sir Knight White McGee was chosen E. C. of Belt Commandery. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1886, DEC. 850 MARRIAGES
MARRIAGES IN 1886 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED
January 13 - Charles M. Dougherty married Thersa McClary
February 18 - Frank Amos married Liddie C. Brubeck
September 2 - Albert Johnson married Stella M. Higgins
September 26 - Albert Singleton married Lizzie Collier
September 30 - John T. Jackson married Bettie Marsh
October 3 - Jas. McFall married Estella Grunden
October 3 - Jas. T. Roberts married Olivia J. Fulton
October 5 - Philip E. Gill married Carrie B. Lewis
October 13 - John F. Ellis married Lavinia Naylor
October 19 - James A. Allen married Emma Goheen
November 8 - Cal. M. Phelps married Mrs. Catherine Hall
November 28 - I. F. Thomas married Mary Laurance
December 9 - Dan T. Lamar married Georgia English
December 22 - L. F. Montgomery married Dora Lamar
1887
OFFICERS
BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1893, APRIL. 992 THE LINKS.
settled on the unbroken and beautiful prairie, Where she died. I
was their nearest neighbor for nine years, and know them to
be good and true. The bereaved husband died in 1896 from age
and the want of sympathy and companionship of his beloved Wife.
Children :
I. ELIZABETH, b. Jan. 22, 1843; 1nd Aug. 21, 1860, Jeff Moore, son of Ben D. He died Nov. 6, 1867, and Mrs. Moore m'd 2d, Jan. 1, 1877, Oscar Berry. (See)
II. LEVI A. LINK, b. Oct. 21, 1847; md Oct. 6, 1878, Frankie Henry. (See)
III. WILLLAM F. LINK, b. June 1, 1850; m'd March 6, 1873, Estella Chinn. She died, childless, and he m'd 2d, Nov. 2, 1878, Jennie Elmore, dr. of Jas. (See)
IV. MARY J. LINK, b. Oct. 23, 1852; r1nd March 7, 1872, J. R. Harrel.
7. ELI J. LINK, b. Nov. 28, 1854.
VI. CORDELIA A. LINK, b. March 23, 1857; m'd Feb. 26, 1878, Jeff. Vance. Eli and Israel Link were brothers.
April 26 - Weather - Hail fell at Platte City as large as hen eggs.
April 27 - W.T. CARBAUGH having died, John J. Ford administered. Bond, $2,500. His widow Was Rachel F. His Children: 1, Mary J.; 2, Calvin; 3, Iva Carbaurgh. He was a brother of Daniel Carbaugh, and of Mrs. Sarah Naylor.
MAY.
Receipts. Expenditures.
County Sinking Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,658.03 $22,292.52
Coilnty Interest Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,572.34 11,459.52
Pauper Fund.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4,600.30 5,056.38
Road and Bridge Fund. . .. . . .. .. .. .. 16,163.78 13,911.43
Salary Fund. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6,403.58 6,483.42
JurvFund.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,215.55 4,065.52
(ontingent Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2,984.11 2,708.10
Road Fund.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5,075.84 5,759.27
Fines and penalties. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 461.00 248.00
--------------------------
$69,134.53 $71,984.16
If)cbt.
Bonds outstanding May 1, 1892.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..$135.200
Bonds redeemed since.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19,200
Debt May 1, 1893............................$116,000 [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, JAN. 909 BUSINESS MEN [edit] |
| [view page] | 1874, JAN. 367 J. DRAIS.
I. JOHN T. REYNOLDS. b. September 13, 1846; married November 19, 1873, Alice Price, of Richmond, Mo.; admitted to the bar April 9, 1875; left Weston for Texas April 18, 1878, and the 14th of May following, died. He was a lawyer, editor, Mason, and Methodist; and yet highly esteemed. Children:
1. Cassandra Reynolds
The widow, Alice, married December 7, 1880, James M. Clay, of Plattsburg.
II. MARTHA E. REYNOLDS, married Franklin Gilbert.
Jan. 26 - Charles Cox having died, T. J. Doke administers. Bond, $2,000. He left a widow, Mary and children:
I. JOHN
II. PORTER
III. JAMES
H. C. Bond, stock agent for the C. & S. W. Railway Company, comes to Platte City and buys property. Lot 11, Block 22.
FEBRUARY
JANE DRAIS
Feb. 1 - Jane Drais having died, James Drais administers. She was the widow of Jackson Drais. Children:
I. ELIZABETH (BETTIE) DRAIS, married W. R. Claire
II. ROBERT DRAIS
III. MARTHA DRAIS
IV. AGNES DRAIS, married John Cannon
Feb. 21 - Andrew J. Stagner having died January 29, 1874, his widow Cynthia administers. Bond $2,500.
THE STAGNER FAMILY
Sprang form James Stagner, whos son, Thomas Stagner, born June 13, 1892, married Nancy Maupin, born December 2, 1803. Thomas and Nancy lived and died in Madison County, Ky. Thomas Maupin, a Revolutionary soldier, was the father of Mrs. Nancy Stagner, and Michie Maupin (i), of Platte, was her brother. The children of Thomas and Nancy Stagner were born in Madison County, Ky., and were:
I. LITTLE R. STAGNER, b. December 11, 1824; d. in Marshall, Mo., March 12, 1893; never married.
II. JASPER N. STAGNER, b. October 20, 1826; d. March 25, 1896; married Elizabeth Stagner (cousin), dead. Children:
1. Winston N. Stagner, married O. F. Wilhoit. Children:
[a] Vickie Stagner
[b] And. J. Stagner
2. A. L. Stagner
III. SPEED STAGNER
IV. DR. MICHIE STAGNER, late of Iowa.
V. ANDREW J. STAGNER, b. December 11, 1830; d. January 29, 1874; married June 19, 1859, near New Market, Cynthia A. Davidson, b. May 15, 1830, dr. of Joseph Davidson. Mr. Stagner's father, Thomas, was born and reared in Madison Co., Ky. His parents came from North Carolina to Boonesborough, Ky. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1897, MAY. 1098 BANK STATEMENTS.
Silver. Gold. Deposits.
1st Nat1 Bank of P. City, March, 1892. . . . . . . . . $ 49,010.54
Same, July 9,1891.. .. .. .. .. .... .... 64,131.11
J (Lm(.(ny .2, 1892.
National Bank -0-f Platte City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,983.48
Bank of Camden P0int.. .. .. .. . . $ 658 $ 500 24,388.48
Ve11s Banking House. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,196.04
Bank0fDearb~0rn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 35,674.26
Edgert0InBank................ 49,960.76
Par-kBank......... 14,865.46
October 31, 1892.
Rai1ey&B10.................. 114,728.43
Wells Banking House. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,008 1,200 171,803.64
Edgerton Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 1,275 35,905.03
Exchange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 585 1,093 127,572.40
Bank of New Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 299 . . . . 13,510.70
Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 . . . . 36,184.27
Bank of Camden Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,054.41
$520,758.88
September 16, 1893.
Exchange Bank of Platte City.. .. 1,411 2,900 $ 46,681.00
\e11s Banking House. . . . . . . . . . . . 1,313 3,595 177,229.53
Railey & Br0.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 468 2,770 86,328.03
Bank of West0n.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 173 80 7,355.01
Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 50 31,102.57
April 2.12, 1893.
Bank of Camden Point. . .. .. .. .. .... .... 18,648.83
Exchange Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 676 1,500 114,443.38
Edgerton Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 1,240 38,108.11
Bank of Dearborn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 732 15 34,139.61
\e11s Banking C0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 969 1,510 203,075.63
Rai1ey&BI0.................. 112,361.16
Bank of New .Ia1ket.. .. .. .. .. .. 6,946.62
- $527,723.34
])f(I7I7)() 2, 1894.
Bank of New Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 336 785 $ 8,922.11
Edgzertoli ]an~k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 1,245 44,675.50
\e1ls Banking House. . . . . . . . . . . . 730 1,655 189,446.52
Bank of Camden P0int.. .. .. .. .. 275 710 19,314.15
E.:}1;111ge Bank of Platte City. . . . . . 566 1,465 43,366.08
/)((.(IIl7)(I 1, 189/,.
Ext-lmnge Bauik nf P1at;t+- (it,v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,582.16
Bank of ])+2llim1"X1. . .. .. .. .. .. .. 199 30 68,472.30
Edge:-tmi }.;mk.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 287 1,205 51,219.80
\al1s Banking House. .. .. .. .. 906 1,755 212,864.97
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| [view page] | 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] | 1885, FEB. 811 EXPOSITION.
Oow Island, if any of it is left, is 11ow attac-lied to the His-
souri shore. a11d Iatan is in th-e interior. \eston has again lost
the main channel of the Missouri.
The \orlds Exposition at New Orleans is attracting our
people. .
1ong the visitors are A. J. Colman and wife. Marion
Collins, Jane Coln1a.n, Jantcs Flanrnery. E. J. Miller, Mrs. Thos.
Quinn, Anna and Plurbe Paxton. Tillie and Laura. Tebbs. E. O.
Va1ler and wife, R. L. Valler. .Irs. Y. C. \ells. Cain. Wells.
Ben, Harry, and William Lott, Benton Elliott, George Kitchen.
Browning Mitchell.
Feb. 12John S. Duncan is called 011 to run for the Legis-
lature, to ll the place of James Adkins. deceased, but declines.
The race is left to )IcRuer an-d Boydston.
Feb. 16~Temperature 16 degrees b-elow zero.
Feb. 19Ingomar" performed at Platte City by the home
club. By invitation the club afterwards perform at Weston
and at Liberty.
Feb. 21Election of representative to ll .dkin~s place:
J. 1. .IcRu~er received 1,221 votes. and James N. Boydston 158.
votes.
Feb. 25ReV. T. R. Valliant went to Maryland to visit rel-
atives, and to Vashington to witness Clevelands inauguration.
MARCH.
CRIME IN CLAY COUNTY.
Illarch 1Ihere is not a single criminal case on docket. ex-
cept such as came by change of venue from other counties. In
August. 1884, the grand jury brought in no bill of indictment.
though their investigation was exhaustive. At the February
term, 1885, there was no one in jail. and none bound over. There
are no saloons in the county.
Postage, heretofore 2 cents per half-ounce, is now 2 cents
per ounce.
James V. B-abc-ocks house burned.
Progressive euchre is the rage.
Saloons are licensed only in Platte City. Yestoa1. and Tracy.
At the latter place they refuse to pay town taxes.
Dr. Records (Uncle Ben) is editing a column iii the Landmarlc
in support of temperance, but is Very tender towards saloons.
AMANDA ABBOTT.
Amanda Abbott, wife of Joseph Osborn .bott, died near
Iatan. Her maiden name was Brady. She was born at Rock-
port, Ind.. January 9. 1822; married .Iarch :21. 1840. J. O. .-
bott, born in Blontgomery County. Ky., December 11, 1810; died
January 3. 1894; son of Joseph Abbott (i). b. June 20. 1784: mar-
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| [view page] | 1886, JULY. 843 THE ELLINGTONS.
I. PLEASANT ELLINGTON (i)
Polly Holland
1. Thomas Jeff Ellington
Bartlett
2. Richard Ellington
Jane Colven
3. Eliz. A. Ellington
Chas. K. Powell
4. Ann E. Ellington
Rev. John A. Tutt
5. Sarah J. Ellington
Dr. Mock
6. Alpheus Ellington
Tabitha Oldham
7. Martha Ellington
William Dryden
8. Virginia Ellington
Elder Tutt
Dan Dofflemire
9. Telitah Ellington
William Swafford
10. Pleasant W. Ellington
Marietta College
Armilda Talbott
Ruth Ellington
K. B. Cecil
Sophia Ellington
John K. Keller
Jesse Brashear
II. WILLIAM ELLINGTON
Catherine Stewart
1. Elizabeth Ellington
Richard Marsh
2. Newton Ellington
Mary Lott
3. Matthew Ellington
4. Henry Ellington
Mary Hines
5. Mary Ellington
Edward Marsh
Ridgely
III. ELIZABETH ELLINGTON
William Newman
IV. MELVINA ELLINGTON
Samuel Dryden
Normal Institute at Camden Point
COUNTY CLERKS REPORT TO STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
James N. Burnes
Richmond Democratic Senatorial Convention
Anderson, Porter and Sandusky [edit] |
| [view page] | 1875, MARCH. 599 THE HACKETTS.
III. EMERY HACKETT (ii), married Feb. 19, 1871, Mary E. Brown.
Children:
1. Martha F. Hackett, married Frank Foster, died; married 2nd, in July, 1896, John F. Meyers
2. Lora B. Hackett, married W. Asbury Wilson, son of Levi
3. Albert Hackett
4. Angeline Hackett
5. Grover C. Hackett
II. MILTON HACKETT
Married Permelia Richardson, sister of his brother Emery's wife.
Children:
I. GRANVILLE HACKETT. went west.
II. CONNOWAY HACKETT, died in the Southern army.
III. ANILDA HACKETT, married a Stapp, and went to Illinois.
Milton was killed in the Southern army, and his widow is dead.
MUNICIPAL TOWNSHIPS.
The county court reduced the townships back to the original
number, and to nearly the old boundaries. as follows: 1, Mar
shall; 2, Green; 3, Preston; 4. Weston; 5. Lee; 6. Carro1l;
7. Pettis. Fair was subsequently taken from Lee.
WILLIAM G. RALSTON.
William G. Ralston having died. Jas. A. Ralston administered. Bond, $600. His widow was Kate. who survived, a11 died April 17, 1878. aged 70. They lived near Edgerton Junction. Children:
I. ELIZABETH RALSTON, married May 19. 1842, R. F. Duncan.
(See)
II. JOS. F. RALSTON, married March 8, 1860, Rebecca Edwards, Live in Kansas.
III. NARCISSA RALSTON, married Dec. 30. 1860. a Justus.
IV. MARGARET RALSTON, b. in 1839; married Const. L. Gustin
Children:
1. William Gustin, b. Jan. 24, 1862. (See)
2. A. M. Gustin. (See)
3. Jas. A. (See)
V. MARY SULTANA RALSTON, married J. F. Rupe. Children:
1. Aggie Rupe
2. Frank Rupe
3. Hattie Rupe
4. William Rupe
5. Waller Rupe
6. Minnie Rupe
7. Pearl Rupe
VI. WILLIAM J. RALSTON. b. June 21, 1843; d. Jan. 2. 1892;
married Mary Jackson, dr. of J. G. Jackson. She d. March 14. 1875. and
he married 2nd. May 31, 1889. Mary A. Johnson, dr. of G. W. Johnson, of
Union Mills. Children by his first wife:
1. Emir R. Ralston, b. Dec. 25, 1870; married Dec. 16, 1892, Millie M. Johnson, of Mississippi. Children: [a] Lela Mabel Ralston.
2. Allen Ralston, b. Feb. 13. 1872. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1870, APRIL. 491 COUNTY FINANCES.
11, Rich~a.rd 1emle1-ton: 1;. T. W. 1u1nphrey; 13, U1ldll(5 Rice;
14, John Spratt; 15. John Stone: 16. Joseph Todd: 17. N. F).
Vilkins0n.
April l6. heavy frost :1 11d fruit seriously dzunuged.
1pril.3()\. H. Field and wife sell to A. J. Snider I40 zu-res
adjacent to 11z1cy, for $3,700.
The 1+ur1ners Savings Association at Platte (ity is sold to u
roxnpany composed of F. M. l.ufts, F. M. Johnson. Thos. Herndon.
I. P. Cartwrigllt, and others. Herndon is made president, and
Cartwright cashier. Ths is the first step in the fornlution of 111:-
sl,ing.77
April ;3-Judge Austin A. King died in St. Louis. lie was
born in Sullivan Gounty, Tenn., September 20. 1801: -mue to
Missouri in 1830; was member of the Legislature in 1834-6. judge
of our circuit in 1837-40. governor in 1848. eollgresslnml in 1863.
.1pril.26Fine rains and crops recovering from the late frost.
Henry De Bzlrd. Jr.. while drunk, shot He11rv Lanzer, but not
fatallv.
MAY.
COUNTY FINA NCES.
Revenue :ol1ected.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...1lS69,630.76
V211I:111ts dr:1wn.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 65,028.71
E.1=pemliturrzs- in lletuil.
P1:1tte(itvbridge.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . $2,441.00
Rialtobridge. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 235.00
NeW)I:1rketbridge.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 329.00
Ski1111e1"s bridge. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1,090.00
BeeC1-eekb1idge.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 184.00
SugarC1eekb1idge.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 100.00
Vesto11l)ridge.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 1,000.00
Roads. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 2,438.00
(ourt-liouse wz1ll.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1,751.00
P1intingbonds.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 182.04
(onnnissionerfunding.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 7,800.00
(}o1n1nissioner(Norris).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1,000.00
Platte Savings Institution.fo1b0nds.. .. .. .. .. .. . 16,952.00
Fundingbondspaid.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 6,575.00
P.&G. R. Railroad bonds paid.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 157.00
E1eetionexpenses.................... ...... . 71.00
?rimina1c0sts.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4,689.00
W.&A. Railroad bonds paid.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 630.00
Road Commissioner (S1one).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 671.00
Poornndinsane. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 3,541.00
Court-house .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 548.00
Jai1(Hunt).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 155.00
Assessor (Kaufm:1nl.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 731.00
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| [view page] | 1890, JAN. 912 THE DUNAGANS.
J (m. .24Jo.hn Dunagan 4died~ near XV-aldron.
THE DUNAGAN FAMILY.
Daniel Dunagan, ancestor of the family, came from Ireland
in 1780, and married Wary Duncan. He was a patriot soldier in
the latter years of the Revolution. Most of the c-Ihlildren came to
Platte, and settled near aldr-on. Clhildren:
I. DANIEL DUNAGAN (ii), settled in Newton 00., Mo.
11. JAMES DUNAGAN, b. O .25, 1804, in Green County, Tenn.;
n1d Elizabeth Ann Logan, b. Feb. 17, 1814, dr. of YV. A. Children:
1. Nancy Du/nagrml, b. Aug. 25, 1833; n1d Dec. 26, 1859,
Joshua R. Noland. b. April 6, 1835; both living. Children:
[1] Sarah E. Noland, 1nd July 25, 1880, Henry Jones.
Children: [1] Alvin Jones; [2] Rufus; [3] Obed; [4] Ma-
ria; [5] Wilda. Jones; [6] Orville. [D] Obed D. No-
land (iii); [9] Nancy A.; [4] Jane; [0] Martha.
2. John F. Dunaganl. b. Feb. 14, 1835; n1d April 6. 1856.
Nancy Reynolds. Children: [0] Mary E.. b. Dec. 21,
1856; 1nd "111. Fleming (see); [1] Sarah C. Dun-agan.
1nd Theo. Fl=en1i~ng; [F] Dorsey Dunagan. Naiicy
Dunagan died, and John F. married, second. July 23.
1866. Matil-daa Nash, from Whom he was divorced.
and she married John Stewart.
. Marg/ M. Dzmagrm, b. Halrch 1-837; 1nd July 28. 1862.
Capt. Jas. M. Noland, son of Joshua; d. in Feb, 18-65.
He was elected calptain of Co. B.. Mo. S. llilitia, Cay.
39th Reg" and did good service in protecting the
S0111l11S[9Il1 part of the county during the war. Children:
[(1] Joshua. R. Noland, m~d Martha. J.[Nola.nd, dr. of
Obed C.; they live nea.r Edgertoln; 2 children. After
Captain Nolands death. Mary M. married second, George Ba.-
zille. Children: [0] Geo. S. Bazille; [C] Tamar E. Bazille.
4. Thonms 1 7. Dz(n(1r/(1n (our To1n).b.Feb.9.184O; bachelor.
D((71l(l D. Dunv(([/rm. b. Feb. 22. 1812; Ind Nov. 1864.
Louisa Mnlott; d. in 1. 75. He married second. Hattie
C0
)[aIbl3.
(3. .71).?/Illlllt r)](HlI(/IIII. b. April 6. 1854: 1nd George
I~Ia1l\i(-le.
7. ;9irI2u{z/ J. Dim-(If/(I71. 1nd Jas. H. Noland. son of John.
lSee.l
lll. -lOSElll l)l..(}.I. (l. in )Iar:(-l1. 1863; n1d in (lay Co..
.lar llavis. and came to Platte in 18217. Children:
1. I?Ii:u Jam I)m1(1(/rm. 1nd Jan. 17. 1855. Jonathan Dow-
dell. and Went to Kansas.
2. Lrr-i l)mmt/an. m(l -man(la Fry. 3. Hcttic Ann.
4. Hurmnu .1. I)um(r/rm.
l. ..l)l{lC\ li)l..(}.. d. in (lay in 1.83:1.
. .l()ll. ll..(}... b. Sept. 11. 1814; d. Jan. 24. 1890: 1nd
llary Lngilll. ha of \. .. (fh:
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| [view page] | 1876, JAN. 615 THE DOYLES.
I. ALLEN DOYLE, b. March 30, 1825; d. Aug. 28, 1896; lived near Barry. He married Mary Fannie Lightfoot. Children:
1. William (Bud) Doyle, lives in Kansas
2. John Doyle, lives in Kansas
3. Mary J. (Melvina) Doyle, married Feb.13, 1873, Thomas J. Lamar, son of Henry Lamar. He was b. Oct. 27, 1843, and resides on a farm near New Market. Children:
[a] Henry A. Lamar
[b] Jas. W. Lamar
[c] Daniel C. Lamar
[d] Mary Lamar
[e] Thos. J. Lamar (ii)
[f] F. E. Lamar
4. Edna Doyle, married Chas. Whitlaw. Live in California.
5. Lydia Ann Doyle, lives in Colorado.
6. Susan Doyle, married William Hornback
7. Maggie Doyle, married Feb. 24, 1886, William Wallace
8. Perry Doyle
9. Clay L. Doyle, married Nov. 29, 1894, Nellie M. Wilson, of Parkville
10. Rosella Doyle, married William Stuteville
11. Howard Doyle
II. SAMUEL DOYLE, d. Jan. 8, 1876; married Lydia Owens, dead, of Clay. She survived him but a few days. They lived near Smithville. Children:
1. John S. Doyle, b. July 2, 1852; married Mollie Monk, b. Feb. 25, 1855. Children:
[a] Claudia Doyle, d. Feb. 21, 1896
2. Michael Doyle, b. in Feb., 1854; married Joanna Noonan. Children:
3. Willis Doyle, lives in New Mexico
4. Dora Doyle, dead
5. Samuel Doyle, is in New Mexico
III. MATTHEW DOYLE, married Frances Stillwagon; live in Wyandotte, Kansas
IV. WILLIAM DOYLE, died in Arkansas, leaving: 1. Mike Doyle, and others
W. H. Downey died in Fancy Bottom; married Jan. 1, 1874, Angie Mitchell. She survived him. Children: 1. Lewis E. Downey
Jan. 14 - Methodist quarterly meeting at Platte City. Dockery, Devlin, and Bone were the preachers present; 20 additions.
Jack, Perrin, Means, and Daniel have expended $25,000 at Camden Point, for hogs, to be shipped to Chicago.
Jan. 19 - Elder W. H. Williams, having been sent as a missionary of the Christian Church to Jamaica, writes back an interesting letter, which is published in the Landmark.
THOMAS HERNDON
Jan. 27 - Thomas Herndon died at his home in Platte City. Andrew Kurtz administrered, giving bond for $2,000. He was born on Silver Creek, Madison County, Ky., January 17, 1821; married November 13, 1860, Addie M. Dunlap, daughter of Preston Dunlap. She died July 4, 1870. Mr. Herndon was licensed as an attorney in Kentucky, and came in 1859 to Platte City. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858, MAY. 358 MECHANICS BANK.
WESTON BRANCH OF MECHANICS BANK.
May ]The Legislature having established a system of
banks, each with branches scattered over the State. the Mechanics
Bank established a branch at Vesto~n. Ve-ston and Platte City
took stock liberally. Clinton Cockrill was chosen president. and
reo. T. Hulse cashier. Platte City subscribed $21.()()0, and the
total stock ta kc-n was about $100,000.
MAY DAY AT PLATTE CITY ACADEMY.
11-of. Todd made a. grand display. He had 202 scholars.
Miss Mollie Gabbert (bBa,l1ard) was chosen Queen, and Miss Mattie
Cockrill Flora. The following represented Various sprites: Clara
Almond. Jennie and Kate Almond, Fannie a.nd Lizzie Arnold.
Mattie Ballou. L11e. Be-al, Bettie .and Julia Brown, Ann Brady,
Sue Cliristie. (leorgie Clark. Emma Cockrill. Laura Cordray,
Ha.nna.h and Manx Creal. Mollie Davenpovrt, Irene Dougherty,
Nannie Ecton. Estelle Ellington. Eliza Elle), Anna Flint, Alice
Freeland. Lizzie Harrington, Hattie Harvey, Amanda Hunt, Mat-
tie Jack, Buckie and Reb. Johnston, Alice Layton, Gertrude
.ieLa.11e. Clemmie Marshall, Ainelia Moozre, hlary Morrison, Annie
M111d0cl(. Carrie lIurrav, Mattie Nichols. Sena. Nuckols. Laura and
Mollie Owen. Annie and Tillie Paxton. Emma, Pence, Alice and
Cleora Quimby. Mary Remington, Lou Rhea, Mollie Risk. Sue
Ross. Katie Saunders. Laura Scarce, Abbie Shafer, Viniie and
Tissie Skillman. Jennie Spratt. Anna. Stockwell. Laura Swaney,
Cyntliia Tribble, Christie Trundle. Jennie Toiole, Hattie Walla.ce.
Helen and Laura, Vallace, Bettie Wilhite.
I knew all these lovely girls. They are now the matro-ns in
man) households. B) consulting my index. the reader may trace
the lives of many of them. Prof. Todd did much to raise the
standard of female education and wifely acco-niplishment in Platte
Coiiilty.
.l[uz/ 8. public meeting at Parkville reetnnmendcd the route
of the Platte (ountry Railrosad througli Platte (ity and New
.[arlct. and asked the county court to take 3}$f..00.000 stock.
Jluy I.2James W. Denver becomes governor of Kansas.
.lIar/ I9("harles H. Kay having died. NV. 1. Middleton ad-
ministered. Bond. $10,000.
.1141}; .2I)[he co11nt court. 11ain;: a.pprop1iated $3,000 for the
erection of three otliccs on Lots 10 and 11, Plock 25, Platte City
tflle eastern oice for the circuit clerk. the middle for the probate
court. and the western for the count) clerk). the lowest bid offered
was $54.. 0, by Mr. Holm, and this was rejected. But. the oices
were attcr\ar(ls built by M1. W. LowIV. ,
.le.sc .lorin is appointed register of the land oice at Ft.
StHil. l{:Insas.
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| [view page] | 1875, JAN. .-393 J. ELDRIDGE.
At Neu .l[(1rI.et: .
mst1ong. l~rant. Ilotfman. .Ioore. Stm"l{
ton. Lodge No. 274. \. A. Singleton, \. M.
if lfitlg/eII/: (ln-isman. (1-eek. lZllington.
--it Slzireltrnzz \oolson. l[oole.
.1 TI(I(I/I 1,liord. Metzger & Ilaunn. Ran.
At Waldron: Holt. Pettillo. Ilawkins, Scott (postmaster).
PRICES.
Butter. 20 cents: (()l1l. 70 eents; feathers. 50 vents; eggs, 12
cents; our, .2.:3U; hams. 11% cents; hemp. .il%1.lJ(l; wheat. $1.01);
wood, $3.00.
J.-XNUARY.
Jun. ]In the Platte 1 it .unda.-schools the .lethodists and
Presbvte1ia11s agree that the .Ietho~dists (Freeze. superiiitendexitl.
take tl1e morning hour. and tile I1esb}te1ia11s (Paxton. superin-
tendent). tl1e afternoon.
New Years entei-tainment at the c.ou1t-house. Perform-
ers. Hawley. Meads. and Ruthven.
Land has recovered slightl in price since the panic.
D1. D. J. Fouts sells to the Sibley .1ill (}o~1111m11,v his diminu-
tive stealner, that he has been running on tile Platte a11d Missouri
rivers.
The Phoenix Mill at Trm-y, with Metzger & Hanna in control.
has been doing a. large business.
Joseph Tribble tents to S. English. for $900. his one-third in-
terest in the Platte Cit) water mill.
The Landmarlr and the Leavenworth Ti mm are at war.
Jan. .Tl1er-Inoineter 10 degrees below zero.
Jan. 8-.I1s. John Eldridge died. John Eldridge was born
in )Ion1nouth (;ount. New Je1se), JilI111il1V 1. 1800. and died De-
(-ember 28. 1895. He worked iii the ship-)a1ds of New York;
in 1817 he went to Cincinnati. Ohio. and engaged in building
barges. He Inarried Ibriieilla .Ia.1geld. moved to Peoria. Ill..
and bought. a farm of 800 {l(1"(S. In 18:38 he sold out and came
to Platte. settling near (,an1dens Point. He was at his death
the oldest man in Platte (ountv. His daughter, Rebec-ca,
inarriedl rst. J. \. Freeland. from whom she was divorced.
and then niarried a Boltillgliouse. .oven1be1 0. 1879. she was
sentenced. in Iron Count). .Io.. to tell years iu1p1ison1nent.
for the n1u1-der of a child she had adopted.
Jan-. 8The eount papers publish a long call on Judge E.
H. Norton to become a. c-andidate for delegate to the Constitu-
tional Convention. He il(f(t])i.. and at the eleetion set for the
26th inst. is chosen. with I). ("- Allen as his associate.
Good ice. The Missouri is closed.
Jan. 10Part of Doniphans Addition to \eston is {l.(il10(l
by the county court.
38 -
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| [view page] | 1873, oer. 560 J. RAMEY.
4. Violetta King, m'd July 27, 1854, David McMillan, b. in
1835, in Kentucky;d. in Jan., 1891. Children: [01] Daniel
T. MoMil1an; [11] Mollie McMillan; [0] Laura
lIc.Millan, n1d Nov. 6, 1880, Jos. Duncan. Children:
[1] Lillie; [2] Joseph; [3] Wininie; [4] John.
[(5] James XV. Mclllillan, b. May 30, 1862; md July
25, 1895, Millie Clarke, dr. of Willi-am; [6] Susie,
md March 2, 1892, Waller L. EdW8.1dS; [f] Zora.
McMillan. 1nd Jan. 2, 1889, Geo. F. Carney.
II. LEVINIE KING
Married in 1842 Burkett Dearing, born in 1818 in Virginia. Children:
I. THOS. DEARING.
II. ANNA M., m'd John Vandeburg.
Oct. 17 - YelloW fever fatal at Memphis. Between Septem-
ber 16th and October 22d, there were 1,004 deaths.
James Smock is shot and killed, two miles above Weston,
by Anderson G. Mitchell.
Oct. 21 - Special election of State senator, to fill the place of
Thos. McCarthy, deceased. John R. Keller's vote Was 3,367,
against 1,219 for C. A. Perry, in the district; and in Platte, Ke1ler's 911, to Perry's 466.
JOHN RAMEY.
John Ramey died. H-e was born in Culpeper County, Va.,
in 1791; removed to Montgomery County, Ky., with his parents
in 1800; taught school in 1819-20. In 1814 he married Juda
Gordon, sister of Thomas Gordon, of Clay. She was born in 1797,
in Loudoun County, Va, and died April 16, 1869, in Platte. They
came to Platte in 1840, and settled on Second Creek, below Link-
ville. and entered a splendid body of prairie land. Children:
I. MARY JANE RAMEY, b. March 8, 1815; md Wm. Prunty,
brother o-f Leonard; no children.
11. SUSAN RAMEY, b. April 20, 1817, living. She md in Ken-
tucky Hugh B. Wren, b. May 9, 1796; d. in Kentucky. The
widow came after her father, to Platte. Children:
1. Edwin 0. Wren, m'd Mary Daniel, dr. of Shelby. (See)
Children: [0] Lillie Wren, d. Oct. 10, 1894: md Davis
Raine). of Mt. Sterling, Ky. 1 child: [1] Ed. 0.
Ramey.
2. Mary E. Wren. m'd Richard Oldliam. Children: [0] Olive
Way.
3:. James J. Wren, b. in Kentucky Sept. 9. 1844; m'd Jan.
7. 1880, Helen C. Adkins. (See)
1]]. LEWIS RAMEY, b. March 1, 1819; sold goods in Platte City;
went to California in 1850; made a fortune by trade, and
was frozen in a snow-storm, leaving a large sack of gold in [edit] |
| [view page] | 1896, MAY. 1061 WAT. REED
Observatory for Park College
May 4 - The jury in the Wat. Reed murder case found him guilty of murder in the second degree, and sent him to the penitentiary for 99 years. The circuit court held 99 years as equivalent to life, and refused bail, but the Supreme Court held otherwise, and bailed him on a bond of $22,500.
Weather - The spring has been favorable for farming. Wheat and fruit are promising.
JAMES GIBSON, aged 75, of Weston, committed suicide by shooting. He was found dead at an out-house of his son-in-law, M. L. McCormick.
1. Burt Gibson
2. Mrs. Jas. A. Price
3. Mrs. McCormick
Prof. James Sexton and school gave a literary entertainment at the opera house, in Platte City.
May 5 - AUGUST WINTER died near Stillings. Born in Germany in 1842; came in 1865. He left a widow and 10 children. His daughter, Minnie S. Winter, married April 9, 1896, Andrew E. Spinner.
WESTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Prof. C. W. Bowen principle, and Mrs. Alma Coots, Mrs. Lou Dunbar, Miss Nora Allen assistants; Prof. J. M. Barton colored teacher.
May 10 - Republican mass-meeting at court-house makes nominations:
Representative, I. P. Hopkins
Prosecuting Attorney, W. T. Clements
Collector, William Kyle
Treasurer, W. R. Gladstone
Assessor, P. A. King
County Justices, William Cockrael and B. F. Whiteley
Coroner, Jo. M. McComas
Surveyor, B. F. Hammer
J. E. Perry is making a concrete pavement in front of the Central Hotel at Platte City.
May 12 - Dr. J. J. Esmond, of Tracy, removes, with his family, to Kansas City.
May 14 - Ascension Day. The Knights of Belt Commandery, No. 9, met the Knights of Weston Commandery, No. 2, and visited Sir Knights Talbott and Brasfield. The following participated in the festivities: Sir Knights Lewis Siler, A. Schneider, Jesse Brashear, Alex. Murdock, William Calvert, R. H. Woodring, and Lewis Magers, of Weston Commandery, No. 2. Sir Knights W. H. Ballard, E. L. Anderson, N. B. Anderson, J. S. Brasfield, J. J. Burgess [edit] |
| [view page] | 1858, JAN. 249 THE SUMMERS
III. JACKSON C. SUMMERS, married Margaret Green, settled near Parkville
1. Emma Summers, married John A. Baldwin
[a] Oliver Baldwin
[b] William Baldwin
[c] Lula Baldwin
After the death of Emma, Mr. Baldwin married second Alive V. Peed, dr. of Jas. A. Peed
[d] Harry Baldwin
[e] Otta Baldwin
[f] Charles Baldwin
2. Charles H. Summers, married Mattie Roy
[a] Ada Summers
[b] Chas. J. Summers
Mattie married second Lewis N. Mitchell
3. Nannie Summers, married Davis Lake, of Gallatin, Mo.
Mr. Jackson C. Summers, Parkville merchant, county court justice
married second Mrs. Euphemia Mothershead, widow of John W. Mothershead
II. JESSE SUMMERS
married Elizabeth Bell
settled near Parkville
I. HIRAM SUMMERS, married an Eastern lady
II. ANN SUMMERS, married John Downs, merchant of Barry
1. William Downs, married Mollie Gosset
2. Bettie Downs, married Madison Cox
III. MASON SUMMERS, married America Breeding, live in Chicago
IV. ELVIRA SUMMERS, married Mason Hord, live in Plattsburg
Mason Summers and Mason Hord were partners in the mercantile business at Parkville.
1. Mary E. Hord, married Geo. W. Spears, son of Sol. F. Spears and Elizabeth Keller, lived four miles north of Platte City
Confederate Army
[a] William Mason Spears
[b] Beula Spears
[c] George Spears
[d] Mabel Spears [edit] |
| [view page] | 1880, MAY. 706 COUNTY FINANCES.
MAY.
COUNTY FINANCES.
Totz1l1eceipts.. .. , .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. $57,112.07
Paid out on wart-.1nts.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18,904.66
Applietl to debt and interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,207.41
E.1cpenditures in Detail.
Assess()1.... ........ ,.......... .. ....$ 428.99
B1-idgesn .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,060.40
I{0ads,et(-.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. , .. .. .. .. .. 454.23
()011nt)-I11dges............................ 334.56
(,,o1111tC1e1k........,.................. 1,764.53
CO11l.1TV T1-eas111e1.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 670.12
Circ-11itC1e11.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ,, .. .. .. .. .. .. 174.35
(,-0u11t Collet-to1, .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,307.91
P1-intingn .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44.48
C-1i111i11z11c0sts.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 578.93
(0111t11011se............................, 368.81
(,0u11t)111ysit-11111.......................... 82.50
E1ectio11s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 286.65
-I111-o1s2111d wit11esses.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1,881.70
1,404.35
Inqlu-s1s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 118.49
.I:1iI.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 306.40
1-mt--11ti11;1 . tn111e).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 500.00
1(m1hn11S( :1nd1m11pe1s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,341.10
1{um1sz1n(1(e1sw1-s.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,006.11
{(1lfH)1(()11l11liSSi(11(1........................ 35.00
S11e1i.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 182.46
St;1timwr.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 327.47
.Ii.-1-ll:l1um1.~..,,........ .............. .. 245.12
$18,904.66
.l.s.%(..))I(III for .7880.
Lund........ .. .. .. .. ...... .. , .. ......$2.814.339.00
I:-I-.~nn:IlI.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1.50-4,141.00
$4.318.480.00
InnnI la-\. $1: 12lX(. ]-vied. mm1t. $47.059.06: State.
-1T.;H..H.
l/r/I/ /lll(11)tl(1Il(SS .I:l 1. 1.875). $301 14.23; 3173? 1. 1880,
S...H1.l l: I-c-duvtiun of dr~ht.."S1;;.66f.1.
lIIy/ -:]n. H. W. Smith sells out his interest in the Platte
1iI- thnj: .1m~u- In I. L. lhnmas. N. I. Ogden removes to St.
.IU.4[Ill. I
l/II/ /.-rummlwl Illnv Lmlgro. No. 10].. takes :1 new char-
Io-r IHl1ll Ilw n:nm- uf ll:Itl- (it I.m1;;v. N0. 504.
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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] | 1851, FEB. 130 THE TODDS.
I. ROBERT TODD, b. in Madison County, Ky., Oct. 28, 1804; d. Aug. 23, 1843; married Aug. 13, 1826, Ann Mullins, who d. in 1852. His grave was the first in the Todd cemetery. Children:
1. Susan E. Todd, b. Feb 24, 1828; d. April 12, 1870; married 1st, Dr. Chas. R. Drake, who d. childless. She married second, Dr. Jos. M. Holt (See.)
2. Joseph Todd (iv)
3. Robert Todd (ii)
4. Annie T. Todd, b. Sept. 26, 1837; d. Jan. 17, 1878. She married 1st Dr. J. P. Earickson, who d. childless. She married second, Sept. 28, 1866, Hon. Joseph E. Merryman (see) (his third wife). Mrs. Merryman possessed beauty, vivacity, grace and amiability. I was a law partner of Mr. Merryman for ten years.
She left:
[a] Joseph Merryman
[b] Robert Merryman
[c] Todd Merryman
5. James Todd
6. Benton Todd, d. in the Southern Army
II. ANN TODD, b. Sept. 28, 1806; living in Platte City; married Feb. 6, 1822, John Gumm, wo d. leaving one child, Jospeph Gumm, who d. single in California. Mrs. Gumm, married second, 1839, David Hunt (see) (his second wife), b. in Harden County, Ky., May 20, 1798; d. in Platte in Aug. 1864. His first wife was Reb. Boggs, b. Aug. 15, 1796; d. April 16, 1838. Ch. of Ann and David:
1. Elizabeth Hunt, b. Dec. 5, 1840; d. June 13, 1866; married March 16, 1858, Joseph E. Merryman (his second wife), and died, leaving once child, David, who d. single.
2. David Hunt (ii), b. Sept. 13, 1842; married Nov. 15, 1866, Ella Cockrill, daughter of Jerry V. Cockrill; lives in Kansas.
Children:
[a] Louise Hunt
[b] Clifton Hunt
[c] Earl Hunt
3. Amanda Hunt, b. Jan. 11, 1844; married Oct. 31, 1860, Henry E. Queen, b. in 1835. Children:
[a] Anna M. Queen, b. Aug. 23, 1861, married June 12, 1883, Tanney Beaumont, b. July 16, 1856. Children:
[1] Amanda Beaumont, b. June 22, 1884
[b] Mary L. Queen, b. May 18, 1863
Mrs. Queen married second, Dr. Thomas Beaumont (see), b. Dec. 21, 1811; d. Sept. 25, 1871; no children.
She opened, April 21, 1881, a variety store in Platte City.
Nov. 12, 1885, she became a postmistress at Platte City, and was in office through Cleveland's first administration.
4. William H. Hunt, b. Oct. 10, 1845; married Feb. 4 1868, Ann M. Cartwright. He was twice elected sheriff and [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, JUNE. 754 THE CALVERTS.
I. ANN \. CALVERT, md Samuel Hughes. (See)
II. NUTLEY A. CALVERT, md in 1839, Benj. Hvolladay, the
Grea.t Yeste1n in business ventures, the Salt Lake tra-
der, the railroad constructor, the New York millionaire, the
embellisher of Ophir Farm, the author of the pony over-
land express, and the hero of fortune and failure. To-day
abounding in wealth, and to-morro-W penntiless. His dar-
ing enterprise laughed at opposition-. We will not fol-
low his career in his desperate ventures and heroic enter
prises. He came from Nicholas County, Ky., was a son
of \illiam Holladay, and his brothers were: Jesse,
David. Joseph, James H., and Alnd-rew S. Holladay. He
Cilllle in 1838, and set up a dram-shop a.nd tavern in Wes-
ton. His rst achievemenrt was the capture of his wife,
and tl1e pacica.tio~n of the old man. The Mexican War
opened the door of fortune, and the Civil Var afforded
further opportunity for success. C-onrgreS~s failed to pay
him what was due him, and he died poor. His Wife died,
and lies beneath the chapel of Ophir Farm. He married
a. second time, and died out Vest, amidst the wreck of his
fortunes. Children:
1. P. C. Holladag/, md Henry De Buissure.
2. Ben. Hollasduy, J). 3. Joseph Holladag/.
4. A daughter, 1nd an Italian count.
III. PHENA CALVERT, m~d Jan. 14, 1851, David Holladay,
b. in Nicholas Counnty, Ky., May 5, 1823; d. Nov. 15, 1893.
He was a brother of Ben Holladay, and a son of Vi1liam
Holladay and Marga~ret Hughes, sister of General An-
drew S. Hug-h/es an-d of the fl2l.tll1 of Hon. James M.
Hughes. He became a miller and distiller. He was a
man of ne sense, and a true gentleman. His widow sur-
vives. Children:
1. llilIiam Holla-dag/, dead; md July 10. 1888, Hattie
\right.
2. (l(ua Holladug/, md Oct. (3, 1874, Thos. G. Barton, of
llattsburg, now of \eston.
:3. David HoIla(la3/ (ii).
4. 1((1fic L., n1d April 27. 1881, John S. Butler. son of
Saddler Bultler. of Vesto~n.
l. Tll()M.S H. (A LEl.{:T, 111d Jennnie Kentnedy. They live
in licltoll, Mo.
V. ELIZA I-:E.lII (. LEl{.T. md Thos. Owens, s~o11 of Thomp-
sun 0ve11s. and gra11d-son of David Owens. who came from
lZn,rlaul in 1728. and settled i11 .Xlbemarle (ountv. Va.
llis nmtlu-r was IIe1-iwetlier Brown. lhon1as was a
lrlHlll(-I of L. \. (Giles) Owens, b. May 19. 1819; d. in 1894,
whom we shall further Ilotice.
l. S.l.l.lI .. (.l.ERl. b. Nov. 22. 1837; d. in Belton. Mo.,
Nov. 7. 18.l: ml Nov. :37. 18336. Richard (Dick) M. John-
sun. (St(.l
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| [view page] | 1895, MARCH. 1033 PARK FAMILY
H. H. Collier, of Kentucky
[e] Elihu Dillingham (ii)
[f] Jennie Dillingham
VIII. ELIZABETH PARK, married John W. Boyd
IX. BARBARA PARK, married John Richardson
II. EBENEZER PARK
Brother of John Park (i), married a Turner, and his fifth child was:
I. TURNER PARK, married Winnie Park. Their son.
1. Solomon D. Park, came to Platte, and married E. A. Clements.
MARCH
March 1 - The early part of winter was warm and dry, but throughout February the weather was extremely cold, and there was plenteous harvest of ice.
March 14 - A blizzard - the thermometer at 4 degreez above. Lee Township, under township organization, votes a tax of $600 to spend on roads leading to the new bridge at Leavenworth.
March 16 - T. B. George's silver wedding largely attended.
March 17 - Dr. Jacob Ditzler makes a series of lectures at Platte City on baptism and kindred topics.
March 29 - The house of Thos. N. Daniels and the barn of Oscar G. Robinson, near Parkville, burned.
The court rents the 80-acre poor-farm, southeast of Platte City, for $260, to A. J. McClain, who is to charge $1 per week board for inmates.
In the State oratorical contest at Kansas City, Perle D. Decker, a student of Park College, took the second prize.
APRIL
April 1 - C. W. Bowen elected school commissioner; A. F. Walruf elected mayor of Weston, and D. A. Hook mayor of Leavenworth.
April 9 - Fire in Smithville. Gentry, Oldham, Lincoln and Couter burned out. The last lost 15 horses.
John H. Kempphefner died.
THE KEMPHEFNER FAMILY
John H. Kemphefner was born in Germany Febraury 27, 1814; d. in Platte in April 9, 1895; married in 1841 Elizabeth Hill, born January 9, 1812; died March 31, 1895. Her husband survived her but nine days. In 1842 they came to America, and settled in 1866 near Waldron. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1871, DEC 518 THE GILBERTS.
2. Cyrus H., b. Dec. 23, 1875
IV. WILLIAM WOODS GILBERT, b. Feb. 25, 1842; married Nov. 2, 1864, Mollie Taylor. Children:
1. Arlington Gilbert
2. Eula Gilbert
3. Winnogena Gilbert
V. BEN WOOD GILBERT, b. April 26, 1846; d. Aug. 9, 1878; married Nov. 2, 1875, Belle Armstrong (Miller), daughter of C. P. Mrs. Gilbert survived her husband, and married second, S. F. Goodson, of Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Gilbert was deputy county clerk, and was literary in his tastes and convivial in his habits.
VI. CELESTIA GILBERT, b. Aug. 26, 1848; married Oct. 20, 1869, Hector Lithgow. Children:
1. Ella Lithgow, b. Feb. 1, 1871
2. Frank Lithgow, b. March 18, 1873
VII. THOMSON A. GILBERT, b. July 26, 1851; married Nov. 2, 1875, Ella Story, b. March 15, 1855, daughter of Capt. G. S. Story. Children:
1. Leta Gilbert, b. Aug. 31, 1876
2. Waller Gilbert, b. Dec. 4, 1878
Mr. Gilbert is a handsome and military-looking gentleman. He spent several years in Utah; had the experiences of a Western merchant, was agent for the K. C., St. J. & C. B. Railroad at Weston, and is now living at St. Joseph. He takes delight in Masonry, and other occult orders.
Dec. 4 - William C. Wells licensed as an attorney.
Dec. 6 - The Legislature met. The "Soreheads" circulated a petition, which was largely signed, praying the Legislature for certain reforms.
J. L McCluer sells his interest in the Landmark to N. B. Anderson. McCluer becomes agent for the Etna Insurance Company for the State of Kentucky, and removes to Louisville.
Dec. 21 - The criminal costs bill of Platte County for the year 1871 was $9,130.68 - more than any other county in the State, except St. Louis. The announcement of this fact creates much dissatisfaction, and strengthens the "Sorehead" party.
1872
OFFICERS
Governor, B. Gratz Brown; State Senator, Col. J. H. Birch (ii); Circuit Judge, P. Lucas; Circuit Attorney, J. G. Woods; Sheriff, G. W. Belt; Treasurer, R. T. Darnall; Superintendent of Schools, S. C. Woodson; Surveyor, W. V. Slone; Representatives, W. H. Ballard and R. P. C. Wilson; Circuit Clerk, F. M. Tufts; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; County Justices, Brasfield, Hamm, and Talbott; County Clerk, T. W. Park; Assessor, H. T. Hamm; Coroner, J. H. Chinn, Public Administrator, W. F. Yocum. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1862, NOV. 332 JAMES DAVIS.
JAMES DAVIS.
James Davis having died, Noah Beery administered.
Children:
I. MILTON DAVIS
II. EPHRAIM DAVIS
III. JAMES S. DAVIS, in Oregon.
IV. EMELINE DAVIS, married Allen Goodwin
V. HARRIET DAVIS, married James P. Denny, son of Robert and brother of Jeff. Denny. James P. died near Edgerton in Nov. 1891. He bore a good name, and possessed influence.
Children:
1. Artemesia Denny, b. in 1845; married Feb. 24, 1864, Benj. F. Clark, b. Feb. 15, 1845, son of Jos. Clark, of Edgerton, an elder in the Christian Church, and a man of pure life and of truth and justice. He came to Edgerton in 1882.
Children:
[a] Saraetta Clark, b. Feb. 14, 1866
[b] Ida M. Clark, b. May 1, 1868, married Aug. 27, 1883, A. J. Jennings, son of William;
[c] James P. Clark, b. Nov. 24, 1874
[d] John P. Clark
2. Sarah Denny, married 1st, Robert Lizer, son of Peter; 5 children; married 2nd, Richard Harrington. Children by Lizer:
[a] Effie Lizer
[b] Adelia Lizer
[c] Wilson Lizer
[d] Louisa Lizer
[e] Robert Lizer
Also 4 by Harrington.
3. Susan Denny, married 1st, Henry Edwards, dead. Children:
[a] Henry Edwards
She married second, Thos. Kennedy.
Children:
[b] Hattie Kennedy
4. Mary J. Denny, married Frank Edwards; 6 children
5. F. M. Denny, b. March 9, 1852; married Sept. 1, 1874, Annie Harsha, dr. of Andrew. Children:
[a] Ernest Denny
[b] Lizzie Denny
[c] Dallas Denny
[d] Frank Denny
[e] Fred Denny
6. James R. Denny, married Sept. 5, 1880, Maud E. Porter, daughter of Nic. Porter. Children:
[a] Claud Denny
[b] Jesse Denny
[c] Gertie Denny
[d] May Denny
7. William S. Denny, married Aug. 22, 1880, Luella Jennings, daughter of Joseph Jennings. Children:
[a] Myrtle Denny
[b] Alvis Denny
[c] Cleland Denny
[d] John Denny
[e] William Denny
8. George R. Denny, married Aug. 23, 1885, Emily Jennings, daughter of Joseph Jennings. She d. March 14, 1894, leaving [a] Stella Denny
9. Charles Denny, married Hettie Stone. Children:
[a] Perry Denny
10. John M. Denny, married 1st Hannah Ewell, b. in 1870; d. May 11, 1890, leaving [a] Hattie Denny [b] Kittie Denny
John M. married second, Rosa Vermillion, daughter of Marcus Vermillion.
VI. ARTEMESIA DAVIS, married C. C. Robbins of Kentucky.
JEPHTHAH MONTGOMERY
Nov. 5 - Jephthah Montgomery having died, James S. Owens administers. Bond, $6,000. He married December 21, 1841, Miranda Adams, born February 4, 1823, and died March 11, 1895, aged 72 years. They came to Platte in 1854. Children: [edit] |
| [view page] | [89-5, DEC. 1027 BUSINESS MEN.
At Camden 10int: -liscoe, Bywaters. Davidson. Ewing.
George (postmaster). Hamblin, Hardesty. Dr. n(lllllt)ll (dead).
Merchant, Owens, Perrin, Pur(ly, Reed (dead). Stallard. \alling-
ford. \heat.
Scl1ools0rphan St-hootl. Elder C. A. Moore principal; ;Ii1i-
tary Institute. Elder G. W. Elliott principal.
BankHardest cashier.
At [)ea1born: Arnold, Bashford & Smith. Burgess, Rev.
Bone. Dr. Brooks, Boydst-on & Gabbert, Bruce, Cliadwielc, Jlay,
Davidson; Day, Ferril, Foster. Gilbert, Grist, Harrington, Harris,
Hess, Kerby. Kurk, Larue & Dalrymple. Mercliant. Moore,
Pu1nphrey, Reynolds. Rice, Sallee, Sharman, Squires. Stagner.
Dr. Watson. Yaldron.
LodgesR.awlev. No. 204. T. J. Means, W. M.; Cint-innatus.
No. 265, Jas. Vatson. N. G.
.ews:paperThe Democrat. Harrington & Son. editors.
Bank of Dearborn E. E. Pumphrey cashier.
At E(Ir/erton: Beery. Bennett, Boydston. Brure. Bernard,
Clare. (fuzmberford. Chrisman. Cox, Davis, Doke, Hall. Hayden,
Handle). Hopkins. Hughes, Johnson. Kerr. Dr. Lewis. lIeComas,
Mays. Miller (postmaster). Mitchell. Pack. Noland. Ralston. Sti,
Stone. Scott. Shafer, Sturgiss, Endicott. Clark. Gustin, Standiford,
Wilkerson, Newman. Yates. Wal1ingford. Dr. \ebber.
I.odge.delphi, No. 355.
Bank of EdgertonBru(-e cashier.
At Favrlcg/. Meyers (postmaster), Carpenter. Oliver. Johnson.
LodgeFidelity Lodge. No. 339. W. T. Hope. W. M.
At Hwnz.pton,: Meyer. Shepard (postmaster). Carbaugh.
At H0Ol(7. Snodderly & Vitt.
At Iiatmt: Smith (postmaster).
At I,inl.rilIe. Fleming. S1au,q~11ter (postmaster). Bright. Link,
Smith.
At Non? J[mkct. Hateld (postmaster). Benton & Son. Camp
bell. Bryant. Dr. Hale. Jones. Laurance. Thompson. Dr. Trotter.
Bank-R. L. Jones cashier.
At RirIr/rig/. Denman (postmaster).
At Settle: Skillman (postmaster).
At 7rm=:/. Davis (postmaster). Dr. Esmond. Glebb. Koster,
Stone. Turner, Park.
At Walrlron: Simpson (postmaster). Mt-Clain & Yates,
Knight.
At Woodru: Cornish. Crutehfield. Lindsay. J. V. Carson
(postmaster).
PRICES.
Butter. 15 cents; eggs. 12 cents: corn. 40 cents: wheat. 50
cents: our. $.0O; hogs. 5 cents: cattle. 4 cents.
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| [view page] | 1878, JAN. 650 THE DUNCANS.
Jan. ..7TTl1e st-ockllolders of the Advocate turn it over to
J. M. Coekrell. who becomes editor. and makes his salutatory as a.n
uninching Deniocrat.
Jan. .3Jan1es Duncan dies four miles southeast of Platte
Citv.
THE DUNCAN FAMILY.
James Duncan was the progenitor of the Duncans of Platte
a11d Clay. He was a native of Virginia, and removed to Bourbon
County. Ky. He came to Clay in 1826, and settled near Smith-
ville. He had ve sons: 1. Stephen; 2. Alex. B.; 3, William;
4. )Iatt.l1ew; 5. Joseph. Of these, only Matthew and Joseph
interest us.
I. MATTHEW DUNCAN
\as born inVi1ginia in 1778; he married Elizabeth Breckenridge,
daughter of Alexander. They came to Clay in 1826. Children:
I. GEO. B. DL.CA1, b. in Bourbon County, Ky., Jan. 23, 1817,
and now lives in Clinton County. We have already noticed
Mr. Duncan, and have given his reminiscences of the early
settlement of Platte. He md Jan. 1, 1846, Eliza. J. Berry-
Inan, dr. of Charles. Children:
1. Nannie Dzmccm, b. April 18, 1847; educated at Daugh-
ters College; md Sept. 26, 1866, Frederick Krause,
b. in Prussia, March 22, 1837. (See.)
2. John. H. Dmzcan, b. Aug. 20, 1849. He attended Daugh-
ters College, and the Bible School of Kentucky Uni-
versity, in 1868, and graduated with the second- hon-
ors. In June, 1861, he was ordained an elder in- the
Christian Church. He preached one year at Platte
City. and Went to Kansas, and died at Fort Scott,
May 29, 1887. He n1d April 26. 1877. Maggie A.
Young. b. in Bath County. Ky.. a. dr. of Willis. and
sister of Judge Upton Young a11d of Senator Waller
Young. She still lives with several children.
Geo. B. Duncan married second, Harv E. Beckwith, and had:
5}. Horace B. Dmzr-(m. 1nd Kate Bvn1ond.
4. Jlg/rc T)1m((uI. 1n(l James B. Marr.
II. JOSEPH DUNCAN
\as the other son of Janies Duncan (i) I desire to notice. He
n1a.r1i-(l ]olI Ann I11-ooks. of (lark Collnty. Ky. Children:
I. -J. .ll.. l)l.(,.. was l). in .lo11tgo111er) County. Kv.. Nov.
15. 1816; ml .lar-li 4. 1850. in .11drev (7ount. Sarah
l1a-v. In 1831 he went to (aliforliia overland. and re
turm-1 in .,p1-il. 1851; in 1865 he purcliased :1 farm ve
miles east of l7l:1tle (itv. and here he died Jan. 15. 1878.
)1:-.~. Imm-2111 xvas h. -lulv 2), 182?: d. Aug. 29. 1801. They
were (.((H(flll people. Ch
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| [view page] | 1868, OCT. 462 J. W. O'DANIELS
John Wilson for judge, J. H. Birch, Jr., for senator, and John Chrisman for circuit attorney.
OCTOBER
Oct. 1 - The registration for 1868 is 2,020, against 1,350 for 1867. There is much excitement over it.
JOHN W. O'DANIELS
Oct. 5 - John W. O'Daniels having died, J. H. Nash, administered. Bond $8,000. Children:
I. ELIZABETH
II. MARGARET
III. THOS. W. O'DANIELS
Oct. 21 - L. F. Hollingsworth having been nominated by Democrats for sheriff, and Maj. J. M. Clark for assessor, and disfranchised by the board of registration, their places are supplied by Belt for sheriff and Kaufman for assessor.
Oct. 25 - Dr. William Baldwin announces his intended removal from Platte City to St. Paul, Minn.
Oct. 27 - Democratic barbecue at Ridgely.
NOVEMBER
ELECTION [edit] |
| [view page] | 1869, JULY 477 J. C. PARR.
PONTOON
July 10 - While the Platte City bridge is in the course of construction, John Morin & Co. form a pontoon from the flooring and timbers of the old bridge, and charge ferriage. They did a large business during the fair.
A badger weighing 56 pounds is killed by E. M. Dobson.
July 31 - The snagboat S. H. Long tries to open the channel of the Missouri River opposite Weston, but effects nothing.
JOHN C. PARR
In 1869, settled at Weston, where he lived until 1896. He bought out Oliphant's drug store, and continued the business. He was born in Germany September 18, 1831. His parents were Andrew and Elizabeth (Merhardt) Parr. The family came to the United States in 1837, and settled in Cincinnati Ohio. His parents died in 1851 and 1852. The son engaged in the drug business, studied medicine in private, and completed his professional education by graduating at the Ohio Medical College in 1859. He removed to Covington, Ky., and thence came to Platte. He gave his chief attention to his store, but did a small practice. He married March 27, 1868, Elizabeth Kunselman, a native of Germany. They have no children, but have adopted a young lady, known as Caroline Parr, who married December 31, 1879, Jacob Bentz. The family went to California in 1896.
AUGUST
ELECTION PROBATE JUDGE
Aug. 3 - S. A. Gilbert was elected over R. P. Clark
A large Methodist Episcopal camp-meeting on Bee Creek, files miles from Weston.
Aug. 7 - A partial eclipse of the sun.
A baseball club formed at Platte City.
Good Templars, saloons, and drunkenness flourish!
GREEN TOWNSHIP STRIP BOND ELECTION
PARKVILLE & G. R. RAILROAD BONDS
Aug. 20 - Several suits are instituted on the bonds, and the county court pays them in full. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1890, JUNE. 923 THE lIcAFEES.
IV. C-LELt.ND BOYD Me.FlllJ, 1). Sept. .35, 1. iti; n1d Aug. 10,
]e892. llattie L. Brown. He graduated at l:1rl; tfollt-ge Ill
1884, and is assotciate pastor and elmplain of Park College
Fa1nil. th:
1. Nut]: -11;/rc .l[(-{fcc, 1). June 26, 150:}.
L. (.(1tIwri.nc .~lgncs, b. Dec. :31, 1891;.
V. J ()~S}]1H l+}RNl+.]~S1 lIeAl1l1l}. b. April 4. 1.8438; grad+uated at
Park College in 1889, and is preparing for the lresbyt:erian
1ninistrv.
VI. IIELEN BAILEY IIoA FEE. b. Nov. 24., 1870. She nds em-
pl0Il19I1ti11 the Park College Fainily as a helper in any
department.
The ve bIOiTll91S are extraordinar young men. and with
their native talents. supplemented by superior etltieation, will
Inake their marks on this generatio~n. Their wives are spriglitly.
spirited. and aceomplislted. All, pemliaps without exception, are
gradiiates of Park College.
Hrs. Anna B. M~eAfee is pr-estident of the college. She is tall.
handsome. amiable, and eo11rteousan inwteresting speaker and a
spirited conversationalist. Her health is somewhat impaired.
The Kansas City boom has bursted, and the proud and
Wealthy emigrants of 1887 are the poor and humble itnmigrants
of 1890-poorer and wiser.
EDWIN W. RINGO. son of Dr. J. V. Ringo. died at Parkville.
He was born in Parkville J11ne 26, 1859; married October 25. 1882.
Maggie Alexander. (See)
June 1.Ira A. Hotfman, a student of Park College. drowned
in the Mzisso~u:ri.
Juno 16Todids C-reek C~l1ristianCl1t1rcl1 dedicated.
June 1.9Crops promisinga.bundant rainswheat grains
large and full. A. J. Colman has sold 19 lIoCor1ni(-k reapers.
J une 22TIen1tperat11re 102
June ,;7Dr. Jas. A. Price and Editor J. B. Mundy have :1
newspaper war.
JULY.
July 1Pl.a.tte City Selioo-1 Finances: Collected, $1,449.71;
expended, 3l1.32ti.37. lack debt paid, li25tS(3.2:,". Bonded debt.
$1.500. Levy, 50 cents.
July ,Celebrated at Weston. Atteildance, 4.000. Drain-
shop petitions led. two from Weston and three from Stillings.
Picnic at Edgert-on, Dearborn.. C~a.n1den Point, and Hickory Grove.
Knights of Honor have :1 barbecue at Vesto11.
July 7Te111perattire 106. and . 2ll(lll1g winds from the
south. It -ontinued about the saute teniperzttm-e until the 1ith,
when a light rain fell. It was said that the thermometer on the
11th was 1tlS.
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| [view page] | 1866, FEB. 411 A. G. ENDICOTT
kins, $94,548; L. W. Dinsmore, $102,000; W. V. Stone, $105,000; J. C. Evans, $107,000; P. McFarland, $109,000. The bid of J. A. McGonigle was accepted, and he gave bond for $50,000, for the performance of his contract by May 1, 1867.
Feb. 20 - Weather - A beautiful aurora borealis.
MARCH
March 1 - Wheat promising. Peaches are a failure.
March 12 - The Border Times has fifty sheriff sales. Louis Georgen is licensed as an attorney. Prof. G. W. Goodale is lecturing weekly at Weston, on various topics.
The probate office at Platte City is publicly sold, and bought by Clinton Cockrill, for a bank, at $1,760. The probate records are removed to the circuit clerk's office, and J. C. Greenawalt becomes probate clerk, in the place of E. R. Owen, who goes to Oregon.
AL. G. ENDICOTT.
March 15 - Al. G. Endicott having died near Barry, J. B. Cox administered. Bond, $2,500. Ch.
I. ANNIE W., married a Hall
II. MARY A., married J. M. Adkins
APRIL
April 2 - Jacob Deitz is elected mayor of Weston over S. A. Gilbert, and Held is elected marshal. Carney is elected mayor of Leavenworth.
President Johnson announces, by proclamation, that peace is established, and the war ended.
LEWIB B. CHINN.
April 11 - Lewis B. Chinn having died, J. H. Chinn adminsteres.
married Mary A. Hayes, dr. of Cal. H. Hayes
I. COL. JAMES H. CHINN, married Lucy Robinson, dr. of Senator A. M. Robinson and his second wife, Catherine Hughes. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1882, NOV. 764 M. JENNINGS.
MOSES JENNINGS.
Nov. 21, Moses Jennings died near Edgerton. Children:
I. XYIL-LIAM H. JENNINGS, marriedd June 19, 1851, Martha J. Hayden.
II. FRANK JENNINGS, married Jan. 20, 1853, Elizabeth Hayden.
III. MARGARET JENNINGS, married 1st, William P. Liggett, son of John Liggett (see). Margaret survived, took a child's part, and married second Ed R. Hackett.
IV. SOPHRONIA JENNINGS, married Sept. 2, 1858, Rev. James Standiford. (See.)
V. AMARANTHA JENNINGS, married 1st, a Davis; second, a Masoner, third a Burnett
VI. JOHN JENNINGS, married Sis Workman
Under a. State law, the lakes and streams of Missouri are supplied with the spawn of German carp. T. F. Warner is agent for Platte, and is very active.
Nov. 25 - The Tontine meet at Masonic Hall, Platte City.
Present: Anderson, Belt, S. A. Gilbert, Jenkins, Park, and Darnall. Cartwright, Hunt, and Johnson commit default, and B. W. Gilbert is dead.
Nor. 29M-rs. Altemira Yo-com took morphine by mistake
and died.
GEN. GEORGE P. DORRISS.
General George P. Dorriss died at St. Louis. He was born in Robertson County, Ky., October 16, 1807. In early life he went to Galena, Ill., and thence to Shawneetown, Ind. In 1837 he came to Martinsville (now Platte City) and started a general store. In 1840 he paid at the sale of Platte City lots $607 for Lot 1, Block 29. This was the highest price paid for any lot. Here he kept store for several years. He built the brick house now belonging to Jesse Collins, a half-mile south of Platte City. He also built. south of his dwelling, a heavy hewed log prison, entered by a trap-door on top. This was burned down by Doubledays command in 1862. He was engaged in the negro trade,
taking large gangs South every few months. He represented the county in 1854, and again in 1860. In the fall of 1861 he removed to St. Louis, and made that city the base of his large operations. His ventures were daring a11d yielded enormous profits. He became a millionaire, loaned money at usurious interest, took army contracts and built a palatial residence on his suburban estate. which was burned after his death. His estate was inventoried all $800,000.
Geo P. Dorriss was a son of Thomas Dorriss and Polly Ann Leake, of Nashville, Tenn. Thomas Dorriss was a son of Rev. Joseph Dorriss, chaplain of Gen. Jackson's division of the American army in 1812. Gen. Dorriss received his title by the appointment of Gov. Reynolds, of Illinois. He raised a regiment [edit] |
| [view page] | 1853, AUG. 172 THE ASHBYS.
Aug. 8 - William L. Boulware having died, his father, John Boulware administered. Father and son, with John B. Wells, kept the Rialto ferry.
Dr. B. F. Hollingsworth settles a.t Platte City.
THE ASHBY FAMILY.
Aug. 11 - Newton Ashby's estate administered on by S. B. Ashby. Bond, $600.
DAVID ASHBY was the progenitor. He was born in Penn-
sylvania; came to Kentucky, Where he married Sarah Burnett.
aunt of Peter H. Burnett and sister of the first Mrs. Robert Cain.
They lived north of Parkville. Children:
I. NEWTON ASHBY. n1d Melissa Yarren. of Clay; (1. in
Feb.. 1853.
II. JAMES H. ASHBY, went to Texas.
III. FLORILLA, md John Brown.
IV. CROMWELLP. ASHBY. constable of Carroll Township;
miller and mechanic; md Silvey Karr. dr. of Jas. Children:
1. Paacton.
V. JANE ASHBY, md May 26, 1848, Isaac Wilson.
VI. ELIZ. ASHBY, md Frank Hatton, Jr.
VII. SAMUEL B. ASHBY. md Dec. 14, 1852, Rachel Kimsey. (See.)
THOMAS McGACHAGER.
Aug.15 - Thomas McGachager having died, his widow, Sarah,
administered. Bond, $4,000. He was a farmer, and left 300 acres
of land on Platte River, which was divided among his four
daughters. Children:
I. MARY McGACHAGER. md July 10. 1856. Geo. D. Brink.
She died. leaving a, child. Clara. who died in infaiicy. leav~
ing her father her only heir.
II. NANCY L. McGACHAGER. 111d 1st. M. Donnell). and Was
divorced. She then md' Ben Veach.
III. SARAH E. McGACHAGER. d. in Jan., 1874; m'd Dec. 4, 1864, Northcut Naylor, son of George T. Naylor, b. in Bath Co., Ky., Aug. 7, 1837; d. in Platte June 8, 1888. He was a farmer and an excellent citizen. For several years, he freiged across the plains. Children:
1. Trinvilla Naylor, m'd Jan. 4, 1880, Willaim Dawson. Live in Colorado.
2. Drusilla Naylor, m'd William McDougal. Live in Kansas.
3. Serilda Naylor, m'd George Gray. Live in Denver.
Mr. Northcut Naylor m'd 2d, March 4, 1876, Hannah Kerns, dr. of Jonathan. Children:
4. Wade Hampton Naylor
5. Julia [edit] |
| [view page] | 1855, NOV. 209 JOHN SEBUS.
the \est. The boy is with his fatlier. Mr. Frost
distinguished himself during the war as an inde-
pendent soldier and daring scout in the service of
the South.
III. )[.&l"III~I\ II". \I.SlO?. h. in lstin; d.. single, March
186-1.
IV. ANN I()\El.L \INSl()N, ml l)r. \m. M. .Iac(-y. She
died leaving a. ehild:
1. J08. 1. ill:/(-(3/. md ll. Oldham. and renioved West.
Dr. Hat-ey md d. a lady in .la(:ls0n County. and died in
1847. His widow still lives in Jackson County.
V. JOSEPH \I.ST(i)NA. d. in 19134. He went to California,
1nd a Hrs. Blair. and left a child. He was elected probate
judge of his -mziity. a11d died in oiee.
VI. SA MITEL L. VI.SlON. md Mart-h 14. 197$ Letitia Dobson,
dr. of Ed. )1. He was a. captain in his ln-utl1ers Confeder-
ate regiment. He died, leaving three 4-hildren. in Jackson
County. He was eaptureil in Platte (m111tv. while recruit-
i11g 111en for the South. and sulfe1ed a long imprisonment.
Nor. 1.0Willian1 T. Vithers. a yollng lawyer of Weston, hav-
ing died. his associates. both at Weston and Platte Cit), passed
resolutions of respect, and spread them on record.
THE WAKARUSA WAR.
Nov. 25Sl1eritT S. J. Jones. of Douglas Co.. Kansas, having
asked assistance to eiiforee law and to make arrests, several
hundred riemen from Platte organize and assemble at Franklin.
Kansas, taking Senator Ateliison as their counsellor.
JOHN SEBUS.
Nor. 27J0hn Sebus, of Ves-ton, died. He was born in Ger-
many January 11, 1815. Oh:
I. PETER SEBUS, never married.
H. THEODORE SEBUS, d. in Weston April 1, 1889. His Wife
was named Margaret, and his Children:
1. John Sebus.
2. IeIm .(Ims. 1nd -Ian. 11. 1888, (elia Si-hindler.
3. Theo. Sebus (ii). 4. John Selnm.
IliIIir1m H. Neinm. md April (3. 1.911;. Rosa Lee le})p(1.
dr. of John D.
Nor. .27Libe1-t, Arsenal was surprised and taken by sixty
Pro-slae1v men, who took a large siiiiply of arms and ammuni-
tion. Two wagoii-loatls were In-ought to Platte Pit) and hid
under the Baptist cliurch. then just nished.
Jerry Calvert/s will is dated August 27. 1952. and is probated
July 28. 1855. He was a hrotlier of Smith a11d VYarren Calvert.
Children: 1. Catherine. wife of .mlnose Moore; 2. Sarah Ann Sims;
3. Zerilda Trunnel.
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| [view page] | 1896, FEB 1054 S. LOWMAN.
uted by Duncan Mackay. The cornerstone was laid in June, 1887. and the death of Mr. Mackay, and other impediments, delayed its completion.
Feb. 28 - Jesse Collins has erected a beautiful frame residence on Atchison Hill, south of Platte City.
Chas. A. Smiths poem on Washington in the Chronicle is
creditable. It is good in measure, rhyme, and sentiment, but
lacks in diction.
A sufficient sum has been secured to build an Observatory
for Park College, and the Work has been crommenced.
Feb. 29 - Mrs. Elizabeth W. Mann's 74th birthday was celebrated by a reunion of all her descendants. except Mrs. Swope, at the old homestead, eight miles east of Platte City.
The weather for February was remarkably pleasant, and the warmest for 29 years; yet every day the thermometer fell to the freezing-point. No damage has been done to fruit. There was only 2 inches of snow, and only a half inch of rain and melted snow.
Topics - War in Cuba. Free and unlimited coinage of silver
at a ratio of 16 to 1. Terrible roads. Wheat not promising.
County court granting dramshop license on a majority petition.
Large numbers of Democrats announcing themselves for "county
offices. Daughters of the Confederacy and their coming 4th of
July celebration at the fair grounds.
SAMUEL LOWMAN
Died lately at his home on Smiths Fork. He was born in Virginia February 22, 1805. He married. first, Charlotte Tridrick.
Children:
I. ELIZABETH LOWMAN, married E. G. McFall.
II. MARGARET LOWMAN, married Jacob Kraus
III. EPHRAM LOWMAN, married A. H. Dean Aker.
IV. SARAH LOWMAN, married John Ecton
V. JOHN LOWMAN, b. Sept. 9, 1845; married Nov. 5, 1875, Georgia Silvertooth. Children:
1. Willie Lowman
2. Albert Lowman
3. Myrtle Lowman
4. Estella Lowman
5. Dean Lowman
6. Luella Lowman
Mr. Samuel Lowman married, second, Sarah Ecton. Children:
VI. JAMES H. LOWMAN
MARCH
LAND SALES
Heirs of Daniel Carey to Joseph Carey, the Carey homestead, 160 acres, at $50 per acre.
J. W. Magee to Bywaters & Harris, 80 acres near Settle, at $42,50 per acre. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1864, JULY. 371 PROCLAMATION.
A lI{UULA1lAll(,). .
July .2()L}e11. Fisk appeals to the loyal 111011 of 11ortl1wester11
.Iissouri for 5,000 voluiiteers. He says: Your neighbors are
bei11g murdered. and their 111upe1t. given to the torch. Houseless
women are eeing to 111ilitary posts. Ilundreds of Unionists are
pleading at 1113 lieadquarters for protection, that I an1 unable to
afford, 1ro111 the liinited force at 111) (:o1n1nand. The abundant
l1arVests are rapidly going to waste. I11 tl1e nan1e of loyalty.
humanity, and Cliristi-an civilization, I implore you to delay not a
hearty response to tl1is appeal.
MEETING AT PLATIE CITY.
July 23-Fron1 the Border Times of the 20th: At a mass-
Ineeting at Platte City. H. M. Aller was chosen chairinan, and
G. Y. Belt secretary. Resolutions were passed denouncing bush-
whackers, and aiiother meeting appointed for Weston on the 25th.
Judge Norton denounced busliwliackers, confessed tl1a.t he had
been deceived by the 1awpaws." acknowledged that he had
something to do with ar111i11g theni, a11d that the opposers of the
Ia.wpaws were right and l1e wrong. He concluded that the
organization o-f the militia. must pass into other hands. He en
dorsed Gen. Fisk. Among those participating in the meeting
were: A. G. Brown, Vm. Gabbert. Henry Lamar. M. Miles, L. W.
lIcSchooler, Thom-as Quinn, Ben. Sniither. a.11d J. B. Vright.
July 28The deceived Pawpaws are now hiding. One by
one they come i11 a11d surrender to some loyal friend. who takes
them to St. Joseph. a11d recominends their ba11isln11e11t to Iowa, or
elsewhere. This is preferred to in1p~risonn1ent. or even to hang-
i11g. The jails of St. Joseph are crowded with the disloyal. Busi
ness is suspended. a11d the county offices are closed.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1By accui-ate count, there are only 19 n1e11 i11 Platte
City.
Maj. Hilliard is i11 com1na11d at Weston. He makes the
Val1ingford house his lieadquarters.
Col. Jas. A. Price is at Fort L({lVCl1W0l11. recruiting the 16th
Kansas. In a circular. he announces himself a candidate for
sheriff of Platte. but witl1dra\sbeforc the election.
THE DISLOYAL LIST.
Under General Order 111. 24. tl1edis1oy:1l citizens are required
to give bond, a11d are disfrancliised. A list is furnished each
precinct. The following is a partial list: 0. Q. Alcott. Henry
Basye, Newton Ba.il~e, He11derso11 Brown. A. J. Pnurne-tt. S. Buck-
heart. XV. Cunninghain, (linton (iiockrill, (has Carpenter, A. H.
Cox. Robert Douglas. E. M. Dobson. A. Deaii. Israel Doughc~rtV.
P. IV. Ellington. Jas. Graves. Elijah Justus, G. W. Long. Eli Link.
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| [view page] | 1867, MARCH. 432 JOHN ZARN.
Mason and a. zealous Christian. He was a constable, assessor,
and deputy sheriff. With V~ilburn Christison, he enga.ged in the
niercantile business, a.t Platte City, just before the war, and built
the Swaney block, on Lot 6, Block 30, of Platte City. He erected
also the Zarn dwelling. But the advent of the war found him in
debt. and he failed. Children by his second wife:
II. LAURA SWANEY. md Chester Hurlbut. (See)
III. JOHN SWANEY (ii), md Sept. 6, 1871. Luella Middleton. b.
Sept. 6. 1854. dr. of Wm. T. Children:
1. John W. Sara/neg. 2. Robt. Hugh.
IV. HUGH SWANEY (ii). md Alice Singleton. dr. of W. T.
In a poem I dedicated to the memory of John Swaney (i) is
the following stanza.:
Active. bold, and selfreliant.
Full of energy and zeal,
And to sanguine hope compliant,
He was crushed by F-ortun~es wheel.
Body Worn and spirit broken.
Soon the grave received his clay;
But no charge was ever spoken,
And his memory s pure to day.
Hon. YVa1ter King, judge of the circuit court. is impeached
by the House of Representatives for disloyalty. He received
news of the charges While holding court in Ray County, and im-
mediately adjourned.
Jenkins & Son sell their drug store in Platte City to Dr. G. W. Smith, and Smith becomes postmaster.
Jas. Adkins sells to John Zarn Lots 7 and 8, Block 30, Platte City, with the brick house theron, for $1,661.
Let us he-re notice
JOHN ZARN.
He was born in Prussia. May 29, 1832. and served an a.pprentice
ship to a shoemaker. He is tall and soldierlike. and served in the
German army for some years. He came to the United States
in 1856. and settled at Platte City in 1858. He has been in the
shoe trade at Platte City ever since. We have no better citizen
than John Zarn. He has prospered in business and is Wealthy.
He purchased. in the Bane farm of 350 acres. at $11.05 per
il(l(. He married January 17. 1867. Kate V. Jacquemin, born
Der-emlcrer 14. lF~4Z.. He belongs to the Lutheran Church. a.nd his
wife is a Catholic. $11:
I. RICHARD ZARN, 1. Nov. 1. 1867. now a merchant of
Burlington Junction. Mo.
II. CLARA C. ZARN b. Sept. :30. 18139. She is regarded as one
of the best musicians in the country. and her services as a
teacher are in demand.
III. CHARLES B. ZARN. b. July 11. 1871; md Nov. 12. 1896,
Lizzie Davis, dr. of C H. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1886, OCT. 848 THE STALLARDS.
I. RUSSELL G. STALLARD, b. Sept. 8, 1835.
II. DAVID R. STALLARD, b. Jan. 17, 1836; president of the
Camden Point bank, and a man of good report in financial
circles. He married Sept. 14, 1872, Mrs. Mary D. Minor,
divorced wife of W. E., and daughter of E. P. Duncan.
III. ALBERT L. STALLARD. b. Aug. 15. 1837; md Dec. 18.
1877. Harriet Elizabeth Humphrey, b. June 13, 1852, dr. of
Orlando. (See) They live in Kansas; 8 children.
1V. JULIA STALLARD, b. May 15, 1841; d. in 1885.
V. JULIA STALLARD b. Jan. 14, 1843; md R. W. Bywaters (See)
VI. MARCELLUS STALLARD. b. Sept. 14, 1844; md Dec. 7, 1876. Isabella Duncan, dr. of J. R.
VII. SALLIE STALLARD. b. Nov. 30. 1846; md in 1876 Jas. L. Justus
VIII. FANNIE STALLARD, b. March 31. 1860; md in 1875 Jack Pierce.
Oct. 30 The Cumberland Presbyterians are building a church in Linkville.
The county papers and their correspondents are in a muddle
over the race between Porter and Sandusky for circuit judge,
and bitter words are used.
NOVEMBER.
ELECTION.
Nov. 1 - The vote was against township organization, and against refunding county bonds at 5 per cent.
Nov. 27 - The Parkville Bank robbed of $5,000 by burglars, and the bank pays off depositors and closes. [edit] |
| [view page] | 1881, JAN. 722 THE FARRAS.
7. William Shouse, b. in 1851; married Martha Duty, 4 children. Live in Kansas.
8. Daniel P. Shouse, married December 28, 1880, Mary Bonnell, dr. of William; 3 children.
9. Laura Shouse, married John Weidmire. Live in Caldwell.
10. Emma Shouse, married George Weidmire; 2 children. Live in Caldwell.
11. Edward P. Shouse, married Jennie Ross.
IV. SAMUEL FARRA, married Clarissa Alexander. Live in Jefferson County, Kansas.
V. ELIZA J. FARRA, married Feb. 25, 1847, John H. Wilhite, b. Feb. 13, 1823; d. Oct. 13, 1892, son of Eliezer. Mr. Wilhite lived four miles north of Platte City until his removal to Kansas in 1870. While he lived there he was a prominent citizen. He was deputy collector for several years. He was the president of the Weston and Platte City Turnpike Company, and the failure of that enterprise was no fault of his. He stalked all upon it, and lost.
VI. DAVID R. FARRA, married Feb. 3, 1852, Mary M. Keller. They went to Oregon, where he died, leaving children.
VII. RICE FARRA, married Martha J. McClelland. Children:
1. Richard M. Farra, married Elizabeth Dean, dr. of Frank Dean.
2. George R. Farra, married Anna Hamilton, and went to Oregon.
3. John Farra, married Mary Williams, dr. of W. W. (Bud) Williams.
Jan. 27 - Weather - A good rain after a drought.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1 - W. H. Hunt takes the Swain House in Platte City, and Swain removes to the William Loan farm, one mile east of Platte City.
Dr. Edward McDonald lectures at Platte City on "Art".
Feb. 4 - Margaret Sturgiss, widow of Thomas Sturgiss, died near Edgerton. Her maiden name was Margaret Boyd. She was born in Chester County, Pa., Sept. 1, 1797. She married Thomas Sturgiss, who died March 20, 1849. Their children were:
1. James Sturgiss
2. John Sturgiss
3. Kennedy Sturgiss
4. Samuel Sturgiss
5. Margaret Sturgiss
6. Annie Sturgiss
7. Jane Sturgiss
The family left Pennsylvania in 1851 for Adams County, Illinois. The only child we are interested in is:
I. JAMES STURGISS
Who was born in Pennsylvania, January 9, 1825; married, in Illinois, Elizabeth Tuttle; came to Platte in 1868, and while farming worked at the carpenter trade. His father left him $1,000, which, with the fruits of his industry, was invested in land. In 1882 he rented out his land and removed into Edgerton. Here [edit] |
| [view page] | 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] |