William Hackworth, farmer, was born in Lewis County, Ky., and is the son of John and Eliza Hackworth.  The father was also a Kentuckian, and followed farming as an occupation. He came here on a visit to his son in 1888, was taken sick, and died leaving twelve children to mourn his loss.  William remained with his father during his younger days, going to school while living in Kentucky, and receiving a good education.  He married, in 1855, Miss Mary Ann Pierpoint.  He concluded in 1868 to come west, and located in Iron County, at Pilot Knob, where he remained two years, but in 1878 he came to Des Arc and purchased eighty acres of land, to which he has added from time to time about 300 acres of fine farming land.  On his land he has some 200 acres of timber, also fine granite deposits and iron and lead. He also owns large bodies of land in Reynolds County. He entered the Confederate service in 1861, but only remained one year, afterward taking the oath of allegiance, and returning home to pursue his farming interest.

 

 

John A. H. Hogue, merchant and postmaster at Arcadia, was born in Obion County, TN., January 15, 1841, and is a son of John B. and Jane D. (Robinson) Hogue, natives of South Carolina and North Carolina, respectively. The parents emigrated from South Carolina to Tennessee, and settled in Obion County, where the father followed agricultural pursuits, and was the owner of several farms. He removed to Dunklin County, Mo., in 1860, purchased a farm, and there remained until his death, which occurred in July 1882. He was a very prominent man in that county, being county judge for a number of years.  The mother died in 1841, and the father married the second time.  He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  He was the father of one child by his first marriage.  John A. and one by his second marriage, who is deceased. John A. was reared principally in Obion County, TN, where he received his education.  After coming to Dunklin Co., MO, in 1860, he remained on the farm until 1861, when he enlisted in the six months' Missouri State Militia.  He served in Company K, Fifth Missouri Volunteers, and was in the battles of Corinth, Iuka, siege of Vicksburg, where he was taken prisoner but was soon after paroled. He then came home, and resumed farming in Dunklin County, where he remained until 1883, when he came to Arcadia and engaged in merchandising.  Here he has since remained, engaged in this business. He was married in 1864, to Miss Rebecca E. White, by whom he had five children, four now living: Cora B., Mortimer S., Maury A., and Iris M. In 1872 Mr. Hogue married his second wife, Miss Dora James, who bore him two children, one now living: Hesman D.  His third wife was Miss Mary M. Howell, and five children were born to this union, three now living: John A., Jr., Rabley H., and Carl. Mr. Hogue is a Mason, a member of the K. H., is a Democrat in politics, and he and Mrs. Hogue are members of the church.

 

 

Hon. A. W. Holloman, presiding judge of the county court, of Iron County, was born in Raleigh, N.C., January 1, 1805 and is the eldest of eight children born to his parents, Edmund and Mary (Barrett) Holloman, both of whom were born and reared in N.C.  In 1810 the father moved to Upper Louisiana Territory, as it was then called, and landed at Cape Girardeau in the fall of that year. Here he remained until 1811, and it was during this year that the great earthquake occurred. In the fall of 1812 Edmund Holloman removed to Ste. Genevieve County, where he continued to reside until his death. His son, A.W. Holloman, received the best education that schools at that day afforded. In 1825 he commenced business for himself as a farmer, and also engaged in the sawmill business, which he carried on for several years. In October 1830, he married Miss Lucinda Holmes, daughter of Capt. William Holmes, who came to this country in 1802, before the change of government. To Mr. and Mrs. Holloman was born a large family -- six sons and five daughters--seven now living: John W., Thomas E., Robert F., Joel B., Mary A., Lucinda J., and Josie. In 1838 Mr. Holloman was elected to the Legislature from Ste. Genevieve County, on the Democratic ticket, running Benton or no Benton, and when the Legislature met he assisted in electing Col. Thomas H. Benton to the United States Senate.  At that time the parties were nearly equally divided between the Democrats and Whigs.  The candidate for representative on the Democratic ticket had withdrawn, and left the field clear for his Whig opponent.  Mr. Holloman was induced to become a candidate, and beat his opponent, Dr. Shaw, by a majority of twenty votes. Previous to this, however, Mr. Holloman had filled several minor offices in this county, and served as postmaster under Post-master-Gen. Amos Kimball for several years. In 1846 he was elected one of the judges of the county court of Ste. Genevieve County, and served until the fall of 1849, when he moved to Arcadia Valley, for the purpose of educating his children. Here Mr. Holloman engaged in the sawmill and grist mill business, and united his efforts with other enterprising citizens of Arcadia Valley to build up the county, which was then Madison, but was changed to Iron County, in 1858.  Mr. Holloman was appointed surveyor by the county court and elected at the next general election, and has filled this office ever since with the exception of one year. 

In 1875, in the seventieth year of his age, he was chosen representative in the Twenty-eighth General Assembly, the responsible duties of which honorable position he filled in an able and efficient manner. He cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson for president, and has always been a stanch Democrat. His parents were Methodists, and his mother was a devoted Christian, which led him to believe that her church was right.  In 1844 he voted against the division of the church, but when the division took place he adhered to the southern branch, of which he is still a member. He is now in his eighty-fourth year, is still active, and is at present one of the county judges.  He can ride or walk almost as far as any young man, and even takes delight in getting on his horse and taking long rides.  He has surely been one of Iron County's most important citizens, being always ready to advance the interest of his fellow men and of his country.  He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

 

 

Joseph Huff, circuit court clerk of Iron County, was born in Sevier County, Tennessee November 28, 1838 and is the son of William and Mary (Kear) Huff, both natives also of Tennessee.  The maternal grandfather was born in Scotland and immigrated to Tennessee at an early day. The paternal grandfather was in the War of 1812 and immigrated to iron County, Mo., at an early day, where he died.  William Huff moved to Iron County in 1841, and located near Ironton, where he resided for several years.  He was a farmer by occupation and died in 1886. The mother died in 1887.  They were the parents of seven children, five now living:  Joseph, Demarius, Narcissus, William and Jane. Joseph Huff was but three years old when he came with his parents to this State.  He was reared principally on the farm, until about twenty years of age, when he engaged in merchandising as a clerk, for about a year.  He then entered the clerk's office as deputy clerk, circuit and county, holding the position for about one year.  in 1863 he enlisted in the State militia as first lieutenant in the Eighth Provisional Regiment, and served six months.  In 1865 he was appointed circuit and county clerk, and in the fall of that year he was elected, holding the position four years.  In 1866 he married Miss Martha J. Mayfield, a native of Illinois. Four children were born to this marriage:  Arthur, Charles B., Stella and Birdie.  In 1867 Mr. Huff was appointed circuit clerk, to fill a vacancy, and has held the office ever since, having been re-elected at each election thereafter. He was appointed assessor in 1864, and filled one term of office.  Mr. Huff has been in office most of his life, and has given excellent satisfaction in all cases.  He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a member of the I.O.O.F.

 

 

 

Frank Imboden, son of George and Betsey A. (Hughes) Imboden, was born September 1, 1856, in Maries County, MO. The father, George Imboden, was a native Virginian, who immigrated to Missouri about the year 1827. At that early day railroads and steamboats were almost unknown and the long and tedious trip across the country was made in wagons.  After reaching Missouri, they settled in Iron County, but were then called Washington County; here his parents lived the balance of their lives.  In Iron County George Imboden grew to manhood, and here he married Betsey Hughes.  Two years later they moved to the northern part of the State, settling in Maries County, and are living there at the present, the father being sixty-eight years old and the mother sixty-three.  They are the parents of nine children, all now living, and the youngest twenty-five years of age.  They are named as follows: James W., John H., Thomas V., George W., Joseph S., Benjamin Franklin, Columbus A., Eliza A., and Alberten.  Frank Imboden was married October 5, 1875, to Miss Virginia Lucas, daughter of Philip and Bettie Lucas, and the result of this union was the birth of five children, all living:  Dosia, Lettie, Arthur, Calra and Zora. Mr. Imboden has lived in Washington and Iron Counties since January 1875, and has been on the farm, where he now lives, for the past nine years.  He is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

 

 

 

Hon. Peter H. Jaquith, merchant and postmaster at Pilot Knob, was born in Oswego County, NY, September 24, 1830, and is the son of John W and Mary C.(Henderson) Jaquith, both natives of the State of NY.  The Jaquith family is of French extraction, the great-grandfather having come from France about the time of the old Revolution, and located near Boston, Mass. The paternal grandfather was born in Vermont, and immigrated to the State of New York in 1820, where he died about 1836.  John W. Jaquith, father of our subject, was a farmer by occupation and followed this the principal part of his life. He immigrated to Wisconsin in 1866, and there died in 1872. The mother died in 1877. Of the five children born to their union, four are now living: Peter H., Jennie, Alfred L., and Mary C.   Peter H. was reared on a farm in Oswego County, NY and there remained until twenty one years of age.  In 1852, he came west, and roamed from one place to another until 1858, when he located at Pilot Knob, and engaged in merchandising, which he has since carried on.  During Price's raid he suffered great loss, being cleaned out almost entirely by the Confederate soldiers. As soon as he could, he fitted up another stock, and has since been very successful.  He was married in 1853, to Miss Marie Marvin, of Oneida County, NY., who bore him two children, one of whom is now living,  Mrs. Ada Countryman, of Denver, Colo.  He was married the second time in 1862 to Miss Caroline Hollatz, who was of German parentage, and who bore him four children; Clara (Mrs. J. K. Pogue), Alfred Co., John and Alma.  In 1860 Mr. Jaquith was elected justice of the peace, and one year later he was appointed postmaster, holding the position until 1865. In 1866 he was elected to represent the judge of the county court, but before his term was out he resigned, and in 1872 was appointed postmaster at Pilot Knob, and has held that position ever since.  He has been a very prominent man in politics, and takes a deep interest in all public affairs of any importance.  He owns considerable property in Pilot Knob and affiliates with the Baptist congregation.

 

 

Henry M Jones is the son of Julius A and Martha (Walker) Jones, who. During the year 1826, moved from Mecklenburg County, N.C. to Madison County, TN, bringing with them three children.  Two others were born to them in their new home. Their vocation was agriculture. The father dying in 1831, the mother was left to provide for the family as best she could.  After providing subsistence, very little could be done in the way of education, with the scanty facilities at that early day in this respect.  However, they were all taught something of the three R's. The mother lived to see them all grown and settled in life, dying in August 1877, in the eightieth year of her age.  Henry, they youngest of the family and the subject of this sketch, was born February 6, 1830.  On attaining his twentieth year he resolved to supplement his limited education with additional acquirements. To this end he attended and taught school alternately during four years.  He then studied medicine, and graduated from the medical department of the University of Nashville, in 1857,being awarded the prize ($50) for passing the best examination on anatomy.  Dr. Jones located in Gibson Co., TN, until the fall of 1859, when he moved with his wife and one child (he having married Miss Mary J Bidley, of Rutherford Co., TN, April 21, 1858) to Jackson Co., AR, where he continued to practice his profession seven years, being connected during a part of the year 1862 with a Confederate regiment as assistant surgeon. In the fall of 1866, being stimulated by the high prices then prevailing, of farm products, and believing that he could attain to a more independent condition in life, he bought a tract of land containing 680 acres for $17,000, on credit of four years, and went to work, abandoning medicine.  He paid for his first purchase, and has since increased his estate to 2,800 acres; and, from a cultivated acreage of 235 acres at the start, he now has 1,000 acres in one body under cultivation, which he rents to tenants, he having moved to Ironton, Mo. in 1874, for better health and other considerations. He has a good little farm of about 120 acres near Ironton in the Arcadia Valley, devoted chiefly to stock raising. Dr. Jones has been fairly successful in all his efforts, is out of debt, and worth about $60,000 - made by farming.  Seven children have been born to him and wife, five of whom are living.

 

 

 

J. S. Jordan, prosecuting attorney, was born in Pike County, MO., August 7, 1852, and is the son of Richard T. and Elizabeth (Bartlett) Jordan. J. S. Jordan was reared in Pike Co., Mo., until fifteen years of age, and then after roaming around for several years, finally located in Reynolds Co., Mo., where in 1876 he was elected prosecuting attorney, and filled that position in an able and efficient manner for eight years.  In 1877 he chose for his companion in life, Miss Minerva L. Farris, and the fruits of this union were four children, all but one now living and are named as follows: Anna A., Olie H. (deceased), Jesse E., and John L. In 1886 Mr. Jordan was elected prosecuting attorney of Iron County, and in 1888 he was elected city attorney, which position he still holds.  He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and is also a member of the K of H.

 

 

 

Frederick Kaths, retired merchant of Pilot Knob, Iron Co., MO., came to this county in April, 1857, and has been living in the county ever since, with the exception of the summer of 1859, when he went to Colorado, from whence he returned in the fall of the same year. He was in the merchandising and milling business for over twenty years, in Iron County, from which he retired in the year 1884.  He owns considerable real estate in this county, to which he is now devoting his time.  In 1865 he married Miss Dorethea Roemer, who bore him nine children, seven of whom are now living (four boys and three girls). Mr. Kaths has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for the last twenty-five years.

 

 

Judge John Kemper, among the old Kentucky families who came to Missouri in 1835 were Henry and Elizabeth (O'Bannon) Kemper, natives of Virginia.  They located near Fredericktown, where Mr. Kemper was engaged in farming, and also somewhat devoted to mechanical work, for which he had special aptitude. He died in 1863. While they were living in Mt. Carmel, Ky., there was born to them a son, whose name heads this sketch.  Young Kemper received few educational advantages, but made the most of his opportunities, such as they were.  He began farming independently at the age of twenty years, and in 1846 received the appointment of deputy sheriff, continuing four years.  In 1851, he and H. J. Jones opened the first store in Patterson, Mo., and laid out the town plat. With the outbreak of the war he made up a company and started for the seat of hostilities.  It was Company I, Third Regiment Missouri State Guards, in which he served six months, when it was disbanded. He was then given charge of the quartermaster's books of Jeff. Thompson's brigade, for a year, but on account of ill health resigned and went south.  On his return he was made manager of the government tan yards in Randolph County, AR, until he afterward joined Lee's army, and continued until the surrender. From that time until 1872, he was in Madison County, Mo., and then located in Iron County, on a place purchased before the war.  It embraces about 260 acres, with 65 acres under cultivation, there being excellent deposits of quartz, iron, copper and lead.  Judge Kemper was a county judge for two years, and for eight years served as justice of the peace. In 1848 he married Miss Elizabeth O'Bannon, and their children are Virginia A. (wife of Joseph Stagner), William B., Judith, Lucinda and Sanford.  Mrs. Kemper died in 1882, a devoted Christian and member of the Baptist Church.  Judge Kemper is a Mason and member of the Farmers' Alliance.

 

 

Joseph Kerchner is a native of Iron Mountain, St. Francois Co., MO, where he was born in 1861, and is the son of Laurence and Agnes (Spidle) Kerchner, both natives of Germany. They immigrated to this country, making the trip in an old time sailing vessel, and landed at New Orleans. They then sailed up the Mississippi River to Ste. Genevieve County, settling at Ste. Genevieve, but only remained there a short time.  He then removed to Iron Mountain, and there lived for eighteen years, when he removed to Graniteville, where he has since resided, and where he was for a number of years head engineer at the mines at Iron Mountain.  He has since been engaged in farming, milling and the saloon business, the latter being conducted by his son, Joseph Kerchner, who is one of seven children born to his parents, all now living: Edward, Joseph, Barbara, Matthew, Frank, Mary and Caroline.  Joseph Kerchner was for some years engaged in teaming, but for the past nine years has been engaged in the saloon business.  He has the choicest brands of imported and native wines, whiskies, etc., and is doing a successful business.  He is also engaged in the livery business, and runs a hack from Graniteville to Middlebrook.  He has a full line of carriages and the best horses to be obtained.

 

 

 

Dr. C. C. Kerlogon was born August 19, 1855, in Ste Genevieve County, MO., and is the son of James? E and Mary A. (Palmer) Kerlogon.  The father was also a native of Ste. Genevieve County, and there spent his boyhood days, wandering aimlessly over the country, as he was left an orphan when quite young.  He went from this State to Illinois where he remained four or five years, when he returned to Missouri, and engaged in the saloon business at Hillsboro, Jefferson County.  He remained in that business until his marriage, after which he sold out and removed to Iron County, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, but only for a short period, and sold his crops early in the fall.  He then went to St. Genevieve County, where he remained three or four years, following farming for a livelihood.  He then went to St. Francois County, where he has since lived.  The father is now sixty -four years of age, and the mother fifty-five, and both are enjoying excellent health. To their union were born thirteen children, eleven now living:  Dr. C. C., David B.; Sarah M., Zeno E., Laura A., Catherine, Francis E., Cora, Mark T., Clara and Monroe. Those deceased are Missoura, Ora and Alice.  Dr. C. C. Kerlogon was reared on a farm, and there spent his boyhood days.  He attended the common schools and afterward entered Carleton Institute at Farmington where he remained two terms.  He studied medicine under Dr. Lamming, at Bloomsdale, for two years. He then took a three years' course in medicine at the St. Louis Medical College, St. Louis, MO., graduating March 7, 1883, and then returned to Ste. Genevieve and established himself in business at Zell Post-office, where he remained until March, 1886. He then came to Belleview, and has practiced his profession there ever since.

 

 

 

Calvin Kitchell, farmer, was born in Ripley County, Ind., April 11, 1823, and is the son of Moses and Elizabeth (Ronney) Kitchel.  The father was born in Ohio, and there remained until grown.  He then removed to Indiana, and there married his first wife, who died leaving no children.  His second marriage was to Miss Elizabeth Ronney, and to them were born seven children, two now living: Calvin and Mrs. Mary Cooper.  The father having moved to Illinois died there a number of years ago.  Calvin Kitchell was married in 1844 to Miss Malinda Tucker, who was living in Illinois at the time of her marriage.  Shortly after this event they moved to Arkansas, where they remained for about two years, and then returned to Illinois. Here they lived for thirteen years, after which they moved to Bee Fork of Black River, Reynolds Co., Mo., in 1857, from there to Iron County in 1863, thence again to Reynolds County in 1876, and returned to Iron County in 1887, where they have since lived. To their marriage were born 8 children, all now living: Sylvester, John R., Zachariah T., Benjamin F., James A., William W., Augustus C and George W., Mr. Kitchell has lived on his present farm for just one year, and has 180 acres, ninety under cultivation.  There are indications of lead on the place, but they have never been developed.  Mr. Kitchell is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the Farmers' Alliance.

 

 

J. W. Lashley, son of Arnold and Mary (Koontz) Lashley, was born in Washington County, Md., Mary 27, 1834.  The father Arnold Lashley, was born in Virginia and removed from there to Washington Co., Md., when a young man, and was there married to Miss Mary Koontz, daughter of Daniel Koontz. Grandfather Koontz was a native of Germany and came to this country at an early day, and Great-great-grandfather Lashley was originally from England.  His brother was a soldier in the British army and surrendered under Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, during the Revolutionary War.  From these two have descended the entire Lashley family in America.  Arnold Lashley became the father of eight children, four now living: Mrs. M. J. Tewell, John W., Daniel, and Robert, and Mrs. M. Elbin, Mrs. S. Collins, Isaac W. and Mary E. are the ones deceased. Mr. Lashley has followed the occupation of a farmer all his life and has succeeded fairly well at that business. He had brother Isaac, who was wounded during the late war, and died at Fredericksburg, VA. J. W. Lashley received a fair education in the common schools, and in March 1856, was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Ritchie, daughter of Rev., Abraham Ritchie, and the result of this union was the birth of one child, Joseph R. Mrs. Lashley died in February 1857. In 1861 Mr. Lashley married Miss Sarah Collins, daughter of Andrew Collins, and to them there were born six children, all now living; Isaac W., Francis A., Laura D., U.G., Henry C. and O.D.  Mr. Lashley left Maryland when quite young, and moved to Bedford County, Penn., where he remained until 1867, when he immigrated to Champaign County, Ill., but shortly afterward moved to Iron County, where he has since lived.  During the late war he enlisted in the Ninety-First Pennsylvania, First Division Fifth Corps.  While in Illinois Mr. Lashley was elected to the position of the justice of the peace, although he does not seek offices of public trust. He has always followed agricultural pursuits, and owns a splendid farm of 200 acres 150 of which are under cultivation.  He is a member of the I.O.O.F., also K of H., is also one of the executive committee of the State of Alliance, and was one of the organizers of the same.

 

 

Mrs. Belle Lay was born June 28, 1847, and is the daughter of William H. and H. B. (Goodwin) Coleman.  The father was a native of Virginia, and when a young man immigrated to Missouri, settling in St. Louis County, about twenty miles from the city which at that time, was but a small village. His wife was born in Fayette County, Ky., and was the daughter of Lloyd E and Mary (Graves) Goodwin.  Eleven children were born to them. Seven now living: Mrs. C. V. Locker, Lizzie, Mrs. D. G. Blakely, Mrs. Lay, Mrs. Jennie Field, Mrs. Frank D. Terry and Lillie.  Those deceased were named: Ella, Jessie Josie, and an infant not named. September 19,1867 Miss Belle Coleman was untied in marriage to Mr. Henry C. Lay, in St. Louis County.  Mr. Lay was born and reared in St. Louis County, and was the son of John and Charlotte (Walton) Lay.  During his whole life he followed the occupation of a farmer. After his marriage he removed to St. Francois County and there remained for about eighteen months, when he removed to Randolph County, and there remained seven years. They then came to Iron County and settled where Mrs. Belle Lay now lives, and where Mr. Lay died September 29,1879, at the age of forty-one. Their family consisted of five children, all now living: Daisy, Willie, Stephen, Etta and Harry.  Since her husband's death, Mrs. Lay has continued to carry on the farm work, and by judicious management, self-reliance and industry has acquired a nice property, having a farm of 242 acres, 200 under cultivation.  Mrs. Lay received a good education in the public schools of St. Louis, and afterward finished at Bonham's Young Ladies Seminar, but never quite finished her course.  She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and at one time was a member of the Good Templars. On this farm has been found, what is supposed to be an excellent class of marble.

 

 

 

Eugene M. Logan, son of James M. and Ann (Stephens) Logan, was born in Belleview, Iron Co., Mo., January 27, 1859.  The father, James M. Logan, was a native of Iron County, as was also his wife, and the grandfather Logan was a Virginian by birth, who immigrated to this county at a very early day, and when the country was a vast wilderness.  The grandfather Stephens was born December 29, 1812, near Bowling Green, Ky., and was about twelve years of age when coming to this county.

His wife was also born in the year 1812, and by birth is a Virginian, although she moved to Kentucky when quite young, only remaining there a short time when she removed to Missouri, and there has since remained, being now in her seventy-seventh year.   She remembers and can tell many interesting anecdotes connected with the early settlement of the country, and can remember when the Indians were almost everyday visitors.  Mr. and Mrs. James Logan are the parents of one child, Eugene M., who after completing his common school education in Iron County public schools took a two years course in the Westminster College, at Fulton, Mo.  December 30, 1880 he married Miss Fannie L. Reyburn, and to this union were born three children: Jennie E., Lemie and Annie B., all now living.  Mr. Logan was, for a short time, engaged in merchandising at Belleview, after which he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns ninety acres of land; sixty being under cultivation, and aside from this, he owns several other farms throughout the county.  The old homestead, where Mr. Logan now lives is a very beautiful place, being situated about one mile from Belleview.  Mr. Logan is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

 

 

 

James M. Logan, son of John V. and Elizabeth H.(Mallow) Logan, was born in Iron County, November 2, 1833. John V. Logan was born in Salem, VA, in 1809, and immigrated to this country when only twelve years of age.  The mother Elizabeth H, Logan was born in Fincastle, VA, March 23, 1811, and immigrated westward the same year that her husband did, and settled only five miles from where he was living.  They were the parents of seven children, four now living: J.F.C., James M., Lucy C. Gay, and Elizabeth J. Purkis. Those deceased are: Mary J. Muffley, William A. and Addison R. James M. Logan, the subject of this sketch, has lived in this immediate neighborhood for the past thirty nine years, and remembers very distinctly when the entire Bellevue valley, with the exception of a few old Spanish grants was one vast wilderness.  About the time of his birth and during his father's recollection, Indians passed through this country in great numbers, but were as a rule, quite peaceable. Mr. Logan married November 19, 1857, to Miss Ann Stephens, daughter of Joseph L. Stephens, one of Iron County's pioneer settlers. To this marriage was born one child, Eugene M.  Mr. Logan has been engaged in merchandising for a number of years, and is also by trade a carpenter and cabinetmaker but never followed the cabinet-maker's trade for a living.  For the past eleven years he has followed the occupation of a farmer and stock raiser, and is at present the owner of an excellent farm of 455 acres, 300 being under cultivation.  He also owns an interest in four other farms in this county, and on some of his land are indications of splendid mineral deposits, but he has never had them developed.  Mr. Logan is a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the Masonic fraternity.  He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Logan having been a member for thirty years and at one time was a member of the church at Caledonia, the first Presbyterian Church west of the Mississippi River with Thomas Donnell as pastor, and was by him baptized.

 

 

 

James Lovelace, mill owner and farmer, was born in Middle Tennessee, in 1845, and is the son of P. M. and Sarah (Dunegan) Lovelace, who were natives of the same region.   They moved west, however, and thinking to better their prospects, located in Wayne County, in 1855, where he followed farming together with the care of a grist-mill at Patterson, that county.   He died in 1878, leaving a family of seven children: James, Manuel, Lowry, Vira, Caroline, Lucy and Dora.   James Lovelace remained at home until maturity, and was given fair educational advantages. He was married in 1875 to Miss Alsie Fenton, a union which has resulted in five children living: Johnnie, Minnie, Nellie, Tommie and Ora.   He was in the Confederate service a short time but soon returned to his chosen pursuits.  In 1885 he built a saw mill in which he annually produces from his lands about 10,000 feet of pine lumber, for the St. Louis and Kansas markets.   Previous to engaging in the saw milling business, he made dome money in the contracting.   He is also the owner of another saw mill besides the one mentioned, thus having two.   Mr. Lovelace owns about 1550 acres of timber land, and is one of the largest farmers in Iron County, owning five large farms under an excellent state of cultivation.  His hill lands have deposits of mixed iron and lead with some silver, and are said to be well worth developing.

 

 

Azariah Martin.  In Kentucky were born Miss Lucinda Hill and Mastin B. Martin, who grew to maturity in that State, and were married. The father was born April 7, 1809, and the mother’s birth occurred September 29, 1815, and while their home was in Madison County, there was born to them a son, in 1839, to whom they gave the name at the head of this sketch.  About March, 1845, they moved to Farmington, Mo., and two years later located in Iron County, near Stout’s Creek, on the farm now owned by their son, Azariah.  After the father’s death, October 4, 1851, the mother managed the home until she married Mr. James Davidson.  She also passed away, December 30, 1878, at the age of sixty-three years.  Of six children born to her first marriage, Humphrey, James, Viennia, Samiria and Azariah are living. Azariah spent his youth after his fifth year in Missouri, in St. Francois and Iron Counties, at home, but he was enabled to buy out the heirs of the old home, between 1866 and 1869.  During the war he took part with both sides, and was taken prisoner in 1863 at Cotton Plant, Ark., in the hospital.  He was paroled and returned home, and for a time worked at Pilot Knob, at burning charcoal.  In August 1864, he joined the State militia, and in September entered the Forty-seventh Missouri Infantry.  He was mustered out in April, 1865.  He was in the action at Pilot Knob.  For two years he was engaged in charcoal burning, but has since that followed farming and stock raising.  May 28, 1867, he married Amanda Hill, a native of Louisville, Ky.  Mr. and Mrs. Martin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He is also identified with the Farmers’ Alliance.

 

 

Jefferson D. McClung is a native of Iron County, Mo., born June 16, 1862, and is a son of James A. and Martha W. (Hughes) McClung.   The father was a native of Tennessee, and came to Missouri when the State was, comparatively, unsettled.   He made his home a short distance from where his son, Jefferson McClung, now resides.   Martha W.   (Hughes) McClung, was born in Washington County, Mo. (now Iron County).   Jefferson McClung received but a meager education, as he only attended the schools of his county for a short time.   His wife bore him five children, all sons and all now living, viz: William N., James H., Hugh K., Jefferson D. and Jacob L.   James A. McClung, father of the subject of this sketch, was in the late war, and went to Arkansas where he died.   Jefferson D. was married November 24, 1886, to Miss Maggie E. Hill, daughter of Uncle Thomas Hill, one of the early pioneers of Iron County.  This union has resulted in the birth of one child, Ola K.   Mr. McClung is a member of the Farmers’ Alliance, and is a wide-awake, stirring young man.

 

 

 

Dr. J. R. McKinney, son of William and Sarah (Randolph) McKinney, was born in Owen County, Ky., November 20, 1813.   The father, William McKinney, was born in Virginia, in 1786 and the mother, Sarah (Randolph) McKinney, was a native of New Jersey, came with her parents to Kentucky, and settled in Jefferson County, where she married Mr. McKinney, in 1906.   Their marriage license was issued by the first clerk ever elected in Jefferson County.   The grandfather, James McKinney, was born and reared in Virginia, where he married Mary Bettie, but more familiarly known as Aunt Polly.   Of the eleven children born to their union, none are now living.   They were named as follows: William, Archibald, John, Michael, George, James, Catherine, Rachel, Margaret, Elizabeth and Mary.   The grandfather moved to Kentucky, settled in Henry County, and there remained until 1825, when he removed to Butler County, and there passed the remainder of his days.   He died in 1830, and his widow of nine years later. To William McKinney and wife were born five children, two now living, Dr. J. R. and David. The three deceased were named Harriet, Harrison and Mary.   The mother of these children died, and their father then married Miss Elizabeth Morton, of Albemarle County.   Five children were also born to this union, four now living: James W. Lavenia W., William M., and Laura. The one deceased was named Frances.   Dr. J. R. McKinney was but an infant when his mother died, and he was taken by his grandparents and cared for, until his twelfth year, when he went to live with his father, who, in the meantime, had married the second time, and was living in Butler County, Ky.   He worked on the farm, and attended the common schools, until his eighteenth year, after which he taught school one year, and in 1833, he professed religion and joining the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.   In 1834 he took his academic course at Little Spring Academy, and again taught school one year, reading medicine at the same time.   In 1835 he entered the office of Withers & Wilson, as a regular medical student, reading under them two years. He then took a medical course at Louisville, in 1837, graduating in 1838 and beginning to practice in the fall of the latter year at Sugar Grove, Butler County, where he had a successful practice for four years.   March 15, 1842, he married Miss Martha T. Johnson, of Kentucky, and one year later they moved on a farm in Warren County, Ky.   At the breaking out of the war, in 1861, Dr. McKinney entered the Confederate service as a surgeon, and shared the fortunes and misfortunes of the lost cause, until the close of the war.   In 1866 he moved to Iron County, Mo., and settled in Belleview, where he now lives.   The Doctor, by his marriage, became the father of these children: Mary E., Richard J., Theodore F., William T., Walter S., John R., H. H., David J. and L. D.   An infant son, H. S., died in 1858.   The Doctor practiced but little after coming to Missouri, but shortly afterward retired from the profession.   Since that time he has been engaged in Agricultural pursuits, and owns 460 acres of land, but has divided with his children.   The Doctor has been a member of the church for fifty-five years, and his wife has been a member forty-seven years.   He is a Mason, and has been a regent of the State Normal School at Cape Girardeau for the past eight years, missing but one meeting in the meantime.   The great-grandfather of the Doctor, in company with two brothers, immigrated from Ireland at an early day, and settled in the old State of Virginia, where the Doctor’s father and grandfather were born. The Grandfather served during the Indian wars.   His son, Michael, while associating with them, learned the Indian language so that he could speak it readily.

 

 

 

Felix R. Mills, son of Jonathan and S. (Glore) Mills, was born in Mississippi County, Mo., October 28, 1849.  The father was born in Indiana, and when in his thirteenth year came to Mississippi County, Mo., where he passed his entire life engaged in agricultural pursuits.  His wife was also born in Mississippi County, was reared there and lived there all her life until ten years of age.   When she, in company with her son and daughter, came to Iron County, where they have since lived.   She now has a little home near that of her son, and passes her time all alone, excepting when her two grandsons, Jimmie and George Favors, come to spend a short time with her, and when she visits her son’s family.  Grandfather Mills was born in South Carolina, and came to Indiana from that State at an early day, and there lived until 1823, when he removed to Mississippi County, Mo.  Grandmother Mills was born in North Carolina.  The father of our subject died in Mississippi County, December 17, 1864.  He was the father of ten children, two now living; Felix R. and Mrs. Lucy Middleton.  Those deceased are Mary, Eudora, Hardin and DeWitt: the others died in infancy.  Mr. Felix Mills was married March 3, 1885, to Lucy Rice, daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Parker) Rice, both born and reared in Iron County.  The result of this union was the birth of one child named Moman.  Since coming to this county Mr. Mills has continued to follow his old occupation, that of farming, and now owns a nice farm of eighty acres near Kaolin.  There are indications of lead on his farm, but these have never been developed.  He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a good citizen.

 

 

James M. Morris, merchant, postoffice Des Arc, was born in Old Virginia, Louisa County, in 1842, and is the son of James M. and Mary (Crank) Morris, who were farmers and large slave owners, dying in 1887, and leaving six children.  James M. received a good school education in his native State, and at his maturity the Civil War broke out, and he shouldered his gun in the defense of his native home, enlisting in 1861, in Company D, Forty-fourth Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. Scott, in which he served until the close of the war, in 1865.  He was wounded in 1864, and was discharged, but being of a daring and brave disposition, he could not remain at home while his country needed help, so he accepted the position in the postoffice department at the hospital of Chimborazo, Richmond, Va.  He received three wounds, one in the head, a scalp wound, the second in the leg, and the third in the neck, the ball passing down and lodging in the shoulder, where it now remains, and at times Mr. Morris suffers intense pain from its effects, his arm at times becomes paralyzed.  He was in nearly all the principal battles that were fought in the East, being all the time in Stonewall Jackson’s and R. E. Lee’s Corps of the East.  He came west shortly after the close of the war, locating in Washington County, near Potosi, and engaged in the saw mill business, at which he was very successful.  About 1878 he purchased large lumber interests in this county, and opened up a store in Williamsville, Mo., but finally moved to Des Arc, purchasing some town property and opening a store, and dealing in lumber, buying and selling for the Northern markets, etc.  He owns a storehouse well stocked with a general stock of merchandise of about $8,000 in value, containing such goods as are kept in first-class stores.  He also owns a fine dwelling, and five other lots.  He married in 1869, Miss Eugenia H. Phillips, daughter of George and Susan Phillips of Essex County, VA., who died, leaving their daughter as an orphan at a very tender age.  There are five children living from this union viz: George W., James C., Monson M., Walter B. and Mary S.  Mr. Morris was very unfortunate to lose his wife in 1886.  He is a member of the Baptist Church.

 

 

 

Wiley O’Neal, farmer, was born in 1820, in North Carolina, and is the son of Samuel and Esther (Price) O’Neal, who were also born in North Carolina, dying there in 1839.  He was a farmer by occupation.   They had several children, but only one survives this union- the subject of this sketch, Wiley, who remained with his parents until their death.  Having received a poor education, he started out in this world with a hard road to lead.   He worked at farm work by day until 1841, when he married Miss S. Perry, but she did not survive her married life long, dying without issue, Mr. O’Neal married his second wife in 1849, a Miss Elvira Allen, and had eight children, seven living, viz: Elvira (married to Richard Lloyd), Wiley M. (married to Luster Bowles), William T. (married to Merniva Rainey), Sarah C. (married to Henry Perkins), Caroline (married to Newton Stokley), James S. and James C.   Mr. O’Neal moved to the State of Missouri in 1855, and settled in the far west, in Jasper County, but not liking his location, he came to Iron County, and purchased his present home, about two miles northeast of Des Arc, containing about 250 acres of valuable land, with some 100 acres cleared and in fine cultivation.  Mr. O’Neal has, upon his children becoming of age, deeded them part of the homestead, leaving him 160 acres.  Himself and family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is also a member of the Farmers’ Alliance.

 

 

G. W. Phillips was born and reared near Nashville, Ill., and there spent his boyhood days.  Having advantages for an education, he applied himself vigorously to his task and acquired and education, if not of the highest grade, one that will be useful in his life.  About ten years ago his health failed, and thinking that a change of climate would benefit him, he moved to Belleview Valley, Iron Co., Mo., where he located on a farm of 260 acres, lying on a perfect square about two and a half miles northwest of Belleview.  He now has 240 acres under cultivation, and a more beautiful place is not to be found.  He has excellent buildings, good water supplies, a spring being in every field excepting one, and that is convenient for watering.  A peculiar thing about the land is that the entire front is broadened by a general ridge, but his farming land is clear of all rocks.  Immediately in front of the barn is a spring about three feet wide, gushing from beneath a huge bluff of solid rock, making a watering place the entire year, and being almost as cold as ice water.  Taking all things into consideration, Mr. Phillips farm is as fine and is as conveniently arranged as any in the State.

 

 

S. P. Rayburn was born in Iron County, October 23, 1858, and is the son of Samuel A. and Margaret Jane (Robinson) Rayburn.   The father was born in Belleview, as was also the mother.  Here they were married and here they reared their family.  Their parents on both sides were natives of Virginia, and Grandfather Robinson was a soldier in the War of 1812.  Of their family of six children, three are now living: S. P., Bettie and Margaret Jane. The father died May 1, 1883, at the age of sixty-three, having spent his entire life in this county and served the public as sheriff for four years, in what was then Washington County.  He was a man highly esteemed by his countrymen, had led a life of usefulness, and had devoted much time to perfecting the present free school system being a strong advocate of a thorough education.  He had followed agricultural pursuits all his life, and was a good farmer.   The mother is still living and is sixty-seven years of age.   Their son, S. P. Rayburn, was married in 1881 to Miss Sallie Wyatt, of Iron County, to this union were born three children, all now living: Essie B., Mary and William A., who was named after his grandfather.   Mr. Rayburn is a young man and is held in high esteem by the people of Iron County.  In 1886 he was elected assessor over two competitors, and is at present a candidate for the same position.   He is a blacksmith by trade but on account of his health was obliged to abandon this, and has since given his attention to farming.  He owns 100 acres of land, eighty under cultivation.   He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

 

 

W. R. Read was born in Keokuk, Iowa, January 30, 1848, and is the son of William C. and Elizabeth (Relfe) Read.   The father was born in Fulton, Callaway Co., Mo., and was married to Miss Relfe, a daughter of James H. Relfe, in Washington County, Mo.  He then removed to Iowa and there followed his profession, that of law, but had only remained there but a short time when he lost his wife.  He then returned to Washington County, but not with the intention of making it his home, but from there started for California, going down the Mississippi in company with a number of friends from Fulton.  After arriving in New Orleans he, with his friends, was on the top of the steamer viewing the beauties of the city, when the boiler exploded, and he was instantly killed.   He was the father of two children, only one now living: William R. and James (deceased).  William R. received good educational advantages, and took a thorough course in mathematics, but never completed the course sufficiently to receive a diploma.   He also attended school for about two years in Fulton, Callaway, Co., Mo. December 24, 1874; he married Miss Lucy R. McGready, of Potosi, Mo., and daughter of W. E. and Eliza McGready, old settlers of Washington County.   Mr. Read has followed merchandising since leaving school and has been in business where he is now located since 1871.  He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Read is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

 

 

August Rieke, merchant, was born in Germany September 26, 1846, and is a son of Andreas and Louise Rieke, born Lange, both natives of Germany.  The father was born October 16, 1815, a farmer by occupation, and this he followed all his life in the old country.  He died on October 1, 1887.  He was the father of six children: Johanna, August, William, Louisa, Ernst and Hermine.  August Rieke was reared on a farm in the old country, and was in the Prussian War 1870-71, being in some of the principal battles.  He served two years in the regular service and one in the war.  He was given a metal in 1871 for bravery displayed on the battlefield, and has the medal at the present time.  He was also given a ribbon of Frederick William IV by his regiment, for bravery displayed in service, and was complimented on all sides for his gallantry in service.  In 1874 he took passage at Bremen  and sailed to New York, where he landed.  From there he went to Ironton, where he has since resided most of his time and worked as a laborer for two years.  In 1877 he married Miss Dora Nieder, a native of Missouri.  To them were born five children, of whom Matilda, Otto and Herman are living.  In 1879 Mr. Rieke engaged in the saloon business, and has continued this ever since, operating the mercantile business in connection with it.  He has been very successful in business, and is a good and prominent citizen.  He is a member of the I.O.O.F., having passed the chairs in that organization.  He is also a member of the encampment.

 

 

Anton Roehry, dealer in liquors at Ironton, was born in Alsace, France, on August 11, 1849, and is the son of Ignatz and Mary (Simon) Roehry, both natives of Alsace, France.  Both parents are now living, and reside, in their native country.  Anton Roehry was reared in France, received a good education and learned the shoemaker’s trade, which occupation he followed for about five years, working in Paris and other large cities of the old countries.  He was a soldier in the French army. In 1871 sailed for America, taking passage at Liverpool and landing in New York.  From there he went to Buffalo, where he worked at his trade for about seven months.  He then went to Chicago, remained there a short time working in a brick-yard, and then went to Alton, thence to St. Louis, and later came to Iron Mountain, Mo. Here he was engaged in mining for some time, but went from there to Middlebrook, and from there to Graniteville, where he ran a restaurant and saloon for about two years.  In 1876 he came to Ironton, and here he has since remained, engaged in the liquor business. In 1883 he made a trip to Europe to see his parents.  He was married in 1883 to Miss Emma Mark, a native of Pittsburgh.  To this union were born two children: Amael and Mary.  Mr. Roehry is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the I.O.O.F. lodge, having passed the chairs in the latter.

 

 

William Ruddock was born September 12, 1839, in St. Clair County, Ill., and is the son of John C. and Annie (Yearsleg) Ruddock.  The father was born in Springfield, Mass., and immigrating westward, settled near Belleville, in St Clair County, Ill., where William Ruddock was born. His mother was born in Newcastle County, Del., but came back to Illinois when quite young, settling near Belleville, where she married John C. Ruddock, who was a very successful farmer. William Ruddock, subject of this sketch, married Miss Emma R. Coale, a native of the city of Baltimore, Md., but who was living in St. Clair County at the time of her marriage.  She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Coale, who, at an early day had removed to Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill., where she was married to Mr. Ruddock in 1864.  To them were born four children, two now living: John C., named after his grandfather Ruddock, and William. Mr. Ruddock lived in Macon County, Ill., until 1883, having moved there from St. Clair County, in 1863, where he worked on his father’s extensive farm for a number of years.  In 1883 he came to Iron County, Mo., where he has since lived.  During his residence in Macon County he was elected to the office of collector of revenue, which position he held for a period of two years.  He is now school director in his own district, which position he has held almost since his first settlement in the county.  He is also a member of the Farmers’ Alliance, and by that organization was elected president of Lodge No. 120, Cedar Grove, which office he has held since its organization last August.  Mr. Ruddock owns 309 acres of land, 100 acres being under cultivation.

 

 

Cyrus Russell, a prominent pioneer of Arcadia Township, was born in Connecticut in 1819, the son of Col. Cyrus and Rebecca (Pease) Russell, also natives of Connecticut.  The father was born in 1795 and in his youth served in the State Militia.  In 1816 he married, and in 1838, with his family, came by team to Pittsburgh, and then by water went to Missouri, to the southeastern part.  Here he entered 1,000 acres of land, most of which he improved, and was among the first citizens of that region.  He held official positions most of his life, and although he was a member of the Congregational Church at first, he afterward became a Presbyterian, and was an organizer of the church at Ironton.  He died in 1860.  His children are Henry (deceased), Cyrus, Theodore P., Giles, William, Maria R. (now Mrs. Capt. John Smith), Flora A. (now Mrs. A. B. Guild), Frances H. (now Mrs. Dr. N. C. Griffith) and Harriet (now Mrs. Farrar).  The mother died in 1870. The subject of this sketch attended school in Connecticut, a student with Frank Blair and Donald S. Mitchell. He lived with his parents in Missouri until 1849, when he returned east and was married.  In 1851 he located where he now lives and engaged in farming and carpentering, which has occupied him ever since.  He helped build the old seminary at Arcadia, among other buildings.  During the war he was taken prisoner while a skirmish was being fought on his place, near which the forces camped. He was not a soldier, however not being accepted on account of ill health.  After the war he resumed farming, and held the office of registrar for several years.  Julia Dunham, his first wife, died soon after their marriage, and in 1853 he married Delia M. Clark, who was born in Connecticut in 1828.  Of eight children the following are living: Julia (now Mrs. Rev. E. P. Keach). C. Sanford, Ebenezer and Sarah.  Mr. and Mrs. Russell and family are member of the Presbyterian Church.

 

 

J. H. Russell was born on May 29, 1822, in Washington County, Mo., and is the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Rice) Russell. The father was bon in Hawkins County, Tenn., and immigrated to Iron (then Washington) County when a young man.  By this union to Miss Rice were born six children, two now living, Jefferson C. and J. H.  Those deceased are Joseph, William, James M. and Moses.  Alexander Russell came to Iron County in 1818, when large bands of friendly Indians roamed over the country.  He could remember very distinctly when Missouri was admitted as a State, and could relate many interesting anecdotes connected with the early settlement of the country.  J. H. Russell, during his boyhood days had very meager educational advantages, as the schools were few and far between, but, notwithstanding this, by his own industry and determination, he has obtained a fair education.  Mr. Russell has spent his entire life, with the exception of about three years, where he now lives, and remembers when the ground where Ironton is now located was one vast wilderness; when game of almost every kind was abundant, and remembers the opening of Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob – the great iron producing centers of Missouri.  He was married in 1848 to Miss Estha J. Carsons, daughter of William Carson, a native of Virginia.  To this marriage were born eight children, five now living: William A., Julia A., John C., Mary R., and Amanda M.  Those deceased are named as follows:  Elizabeth J. (Mrs. Rayburn), James T. and Sarah J.  During the late war Mr. Russell enlisted in Company C, of Col. White’s Regiment Missouri Cavalry, but was afterward in the infantry organized in Oregon County, near Alton.  He was captured in that county; sent to the Knob, form there to St. Louis, and from there to Alton, where he was paroled.  He has been a farmer all his life, and had 600 acres of land, but divided with his children.  Mr. Russell has always taken a great interest in the advancement of education, religion, etc., and has given freely and willingly to all.  He is a member of the Farmers’ Alliance, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been an elder.

 

 

Judge Theodore P. Russell, a prominent farmer of Arcadia Township, was born in Connecticut in 1820.  A sketch of his parent, Col. Cyrus and Rebecca P. (Pease) Russell, appears in the sketch of Cyrus Russell.  The grandfather Russell was a soldier during the Revolution.  The family are of English origin.  The subject of this sketch was eighteen years of age when the family settled in Southeast Missouri, and lived on the old homestead (now known as Russellville) until twenty-six years of age. At that time he was married, and settled in the timber on part of the old place, and cleared about 200 acres, of which he now has 132 acres under cultivation.  About that time he was elected justice of the peace and served for eight years, and in 1860 was elected to the office of treasurer, but resigned in the following year to enlist in Company C, Sixty-eighth Missouri Militia, under Col. James Lindsey.  After a month’s encampment they were disbanded, but subject to government call at any time.  They fought at Pilot Knob, and the first skirmish was on the Russellville farm.  Since the war he has held the office of county and probate judge, being first appointed by the Governor, and afterward elected for a term o six years.  For eleven years he had charge of seventy miles of highway as road overseer, and kept it in fine condition.  His wife was formerly Miss Emily W. Guild, a native of New Hampshire, born in 1827.  They were married in Pike County, Ill., her home.  Twelve children have been born to them, of whom are living Charles W., Claudius C., Emily A., Maria A., Eliza E., John F., Nora A., and Alfred G.  Those deceased are L. Kipp, Frederick P., William A. and Theodore.  Those of the family interested in political and social questions are strong Prohibitionists.

 

 

John Schwab, proprietor of the Ironton Manufacturing Company, was born in Siselan, Canton Berne, Switzerland, March 25, 1845, and is a son of John and Anna Schwab, both native of Switzerland.  They took passage at Havre for the United States in 1852, and landed at New Orleans after a voyage of fifty-two days.  They then came up the Mississippi River, landing in Cape Girardeau County, where they remained for three years, the father engaged in farming.  Mr. Schwab then took a trip up the Mississippi, to St. Paul, but, not liking the city, came back and moved to Pilot Knob in 1856, when he worked in the mines until the breaking out of the late war.  He then enlisted in the Home Guards, and served in that capacity six months.  He was in the battle of Pilot Knob, was captain of the company, and lieutenant of the Home Guards.  He is still living, and resides on a farm near Pilot Knob.  The mother died July 4, 1880.  They were the parents of nine children, five of whom are now living: John, Frederick, August, William and Louis.  The eldest child now living, John Schwab, was in his seventh year on arriving in America.  He received a limited education in the common schools of America, and is self-educated in the English language.  He remained with his parents until twenty-one years of age, but previous to this, at the age of sixteen, he entered the Pilot Knob Iron Company’s service as a clerk, where he remained until he was thirty years of age.  In 1865 he married Miss Louisa Ranft, a native of England, of German descent, by whom he has ten children, seven now living: William, Louisa, Mary, John, Benjamin, Clara and August. At the age of thirty, Mr. Schwab went to Graniteville, where he entered into the mercantile business for himself.  This carried on for five years, and then leased the St. Louis Ore and Steel Company’s store, which he operated for three years and three months, keeping both stores going until the lease ran out.  In 1882 he came to Ironton and engaged in the milling business, which he has continued ever since.  The mill is owned by a stock company, and is run under a full roller process, with a capacity of seventy-five barrels every twenty-four hours.  They shop to all points south, and do a good business. Mrs. Schwab is a member of the Lutheran Church.

 

 

John W. Speck, farmer and liveryman, was born in County York, Bridlington, Quay, England, September 7, 1835, and is the son of John and Ann (Gethling) Speck, natives of England and Wales, respectively.  The father was a large cattle dealer in England, which business he followed until retiring entirely from active pursuits.  They both died in England, and were the parents of three children, only one, our subject, now living.  He was reared in England, and received a liberal education, graduating at Ford’s College in England.  In 1858, he sailed for America, taking passage at Liverpool on the steamer "Inman."  He landed at Quebec, thence going to Montreal and Toronto.  He remained in Canada until the spring of 1859, when he went to Dubuque, Iowa, and there worked by day’s work, learning the habits of the people.  In June 1859, he came to Ironton, and engaged in the butcher business, which he followed for about twenty-five years.  He then engaged in the livery business, which he follows at the present time, but is also engaged in farming.  He owns a beautiful residence on his farm, and is verb comfortably fixed.  He was engaged in the stock business for a couple of years.  In 1863 he married Miss Margaret Stevens, of Kentucky.  She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.  Mr. Speck is an intelligent and enterprising man, and is successful in his business.

 

 

E. C. Tual, blacksmith, Arcadia, was born in Medford, Burlington Co., N.J., in February, 1832 and is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Tual, both natives of New Jersey, and of French-English descent.  The great-great-grandfather was born in Germany, and immigrated to New Jersey, from whence this branch of the family sprung.  The great-grandfather and grandfather were both born in New Jersey.  The latter was in the Revolutionary War.  He lived and died in New Jersey.  He was a farmer by occupation.  The father was a carpenter by trade, which he followed nearly all his days.  He served in the War of 1812, and died in 1860.  The mother died several years previous.  They were the parents of nine children, six of whom are now living:  Martha (resides in Hattenfield, N.J.), Ezra C., Samuel (Toledo, Ohio), Elizabeth (in Bordentown, N.J.), Elwood (in West Unity, Ohio), George (in Hattenfield, H.J.).  Those deceased are Charles, Angeline and Hattie.  The subject of this sketch was raised in Burlington County, N.J., received a liberal education.  At the age of sixteen years he went to learn the blacksmith’s trade, and served a four years apprenticeship, afterward following his trade in New Jersey until 1853, when he went to Australia.  Later, he was engaged in mining and blacksmithing through Australia, South American and the Indies.  He remained in this climate until 1859, when he retuned to New Jersey, and in the same year traveled west, stopping about two years in Illinois.  In 1859 he came to Missouri, and located in Arcadia, Iron County, where he has since made his home, with the exception of a few years.  He spent about two years in Montana and the Black Hills, being engaged in mining and blacksmithing.  He has been a citizen of Iron County since 1859.  Mr. Tual was married in 1853 to Viana Evans, a native of Missouri, by whom he has seven children, six now living: Selden, George, Charles, Elwood, Gracie and Willie.  The one deceased was Fannie.  Mrs. Tual is member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.  Mr. Tual is an enterprising and successful man.

 

 

Father L. C. Wernert, of the Arcadia College, was born in Alleghany City, Penn., November 3, 1852, and is the son of Joseph and Teresa (Schieb) Wernert, both natives of Germany.  They immigrated to America in their youth, and located in Alleghany City, where they were married and where they resided all their lives.  The father died in 1854, and the mother in 1869.  They were the parents of three children, only two are now living:  John who resides in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Mich. and Lawrence C.  The father of these children was a contractor and builder, which trade he learned in the old country.  He put up quite a number of buildings in Alleghany City.  Father L. C. Wernert was reared in Alleghany City, Penn., and there he received his education.  He was employed in a dry goods store in that city for three years, and in 1868 he entered St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, Wis., and was ordained in 1876.  He was immediately appointed assistant to Father Hennesy, of Iron Mountain, and remained there until 1880.  He was then appointed pastor at Arcadia and surroundings.  This is one of the largest Catholic institutions in the State of Missouri outside of the large cities.  The school and church organization were both in prosperous condition.

 

 

Isaac G. Whitworth, Sr. ex-county treasurer and merchant, was born in Madison County, Ga., November 19, 1816, and is the son of Winston and Sarah (Albright) Whitworth, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter a native of Georgia.  In 1819 they immigrated to Cape Girardeau County, Mo., in wagons, and were several weeks making the trip.  They located near Perry County, where they remained only a few years, being one of the early settlers of that county.   In 1827 they removed to Madison County, where they purchased a farm, and there remained until Mr. Whitworth’s death, which occurred at the age of eight-three years in 1870.  The mother died in 1884, aged eighty-seven years.  Of their twelve children, eight grew to maturity, and six are now living: Isaac G., Elizabeth, John A., William D., Polly W. and George W.  Isaac G. Whitworth remained on his father’s farm until twenty years of age.  When he engaged in saddling and blacksmithing and keeping groceries at the same time, for about eight years, and then went back to the farm, where he married, and where he followed agricultural pursuits for about ten years. He also engaged in lumbering and milling.  His marriage, which occurred in 1846, was to Miss Nancy B. White, a native of Madison County.  To them were born nine children, six now living, John W., Mary J., James M., William Ho., Sarah P., (Mrs. W. R. Edgar) and Isaac G., Jr.   Mr. Whitworth was in the lumber business from 1858 to 1862, exclusively running a saw mill, and employing a number of men.  In 1862 he removed to Arcadia, Iron County, in order to educate his children. In 1864 he engaged in merchandising, and removed shortly afterward to Ironton, where he has since been engaged in the same business, the firm being known as Whitworth & Sons.  They carry a general line of merchandise, with a good stock.  Mr. Whitworth was elected county treasurer in 1878, and served for six consecutive years.  He has held a number of school offices, city treasurer, city councilman and was justice of the peace for a number of years while in Madison County.  Mr. and Mrs. Whitworth are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was treasurer for many years.

 

 

P. W. Whitworth, sheriff of Iron County, is a native of Madison County, Mo., born on February 26, 1856, and is the son of John A. and Pressia (White) Whitworth, both natives of Madison County, also.  The father is a tiller of the soil and still resides in his native county.  The grandparents were early settlers of that county.  P. W. Whitworth was reared to farm life, and remained at home until his marriage, which occurred March 21, 1874, to Miss Mary C. Tidwell, a native of Iron County, Mo.  This union resulted in the birth of four children: Clarence E., Charles Goff and George W.  The one deceased was named John A.  After marriage Mr. Whitworth located on a farm near Fredericktown, where he resided until 1879, when he moved to Ironton, and there has since resided.  He was engaged in mining for about two years, and clerked in the store of Whitworth & Sons for about four years.  In 1886 he was elected sheriff of Iron County, and still holds that position. He is a good citizen and a man well respected.  Mrs. Whitworth is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

 

 

William H. Whitworth, county treasurer and merchant, was born in Madison County, Mo., March 7, 1855, and is a son of Isaac G. Whitworth, whose sketch precedes this. William H. was reared principally in Iron County, and when quite young began assisting his father in merchandising, which business he has since followed. He was elected county treasurer in 1884, and still holds that position. He is an intelligent young man, full of energy, tact and ability.

 

 

Bernard Zwart, attorney-at-law and notary public at Ironton, Mo., is also United States Commissioner of the Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, having been appointed to that office at the termination of his term as Collector of Internal Revenue, in June 1869.   He was born near Amsterdam, Holland, September 9, 1827, and having received a liberal education, entered the banking house of Oppenheim Bros. As youngest clerk, and in less than two years, was step by step, promoted to cashier in 1845.  His parents, Lambert J. Zwart and Cecilia M. A. (Muller) Zwart, were both born in Holland, and his father was the first to introduce the use of steam, for manufacturing purposes, in his native country in 1834, having a large soap factory and oil mill, in connection therewith.  In the year stated Mr. Zwart, Sr. purchased two steam engines to run his said factories, and also a steam flour mill, and carried on business in partnership with his brother-in-law, quite extensively, but, belonging to the anti-administration party, as he was a stanch Democrat, he came frequently in controversy with officers of the government, causing repeated audiences with the King of Holland, on one of which occasions he felt compelled, by reason of the King’s ungentlemanly behavior toward him, to remind the King, that having the power, he might order him out of the palace, but that he should beware, for he (Mr. Zwart) would spend the last guilder of money he had to let the people of Holland know what a tyrant their king was.  After this he concluded to immigrate to America, arriving here with his family in 1848, provided with letters of recommendation from merchants in Amsterdam, to merchants in New Orleans, where he landed. Shortly after he started for Iowa, where he intended to locate; stopping a few days at St. Louis, the family reached Keokul about June 20, 1848, and from there started to Wappello County, where they arrived on July 4.  Mr. Zwart, Sr. bought a tract of land there and to some extent tried farming, but none of the family having any experience in that line, this was abandoned in December, 1849, the family returning to Keokuk, where Mr. Zwart, Sr. commenced business as a contractor and builder, and being a competent architect, he soon had plenty of work.  Amongst others, he built some of the first large brick store-buildings on the levee, also the old medical college and hospital.  Shortly after coming to Keokuk, Mr. Bernard Zwart, at the suggestion of Gen. (then Col.) Curtis, began to read law, applying his leisure hours for that purpose, but did not then continue the same, having more pressing business to attend to clerking for his father, who, shortly after began the construction of public works, and also began the business of lime burning, on a then newly patented plan.  It was at this time that Mr. Bernard Zwart invented some new and useful improvements in the matter of the construction of lime kilns, and obtained a patent therefore from the United States.  Shortly after, he removed to Carondelet, to superintend the erection of a kiln on his plan at that place, and it was here that Mr. Zwart, Sr. died April 30, 1860, form heart disease.  His widow followed him January 23, 1875.  The war commencing in April, 1861 all business in his line being suspended thereby.  Mr. Zwart again took up his law studies, and shortly after organized the Second Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia, at Carondelet, and was appointed captain of one of the companies, having perfected the organization of the whole regiment in ten days.  He was in active service, guarding the gunboats for a short period, when he resigned in June, 1863, to take charge of the organization of the provost-marshal’s office for the draft, at Ironton, Mo., and remained in that place until the close of the war. He then applied for admission to the bar, and having passed a satisfactory examination, he began the practice of law, in partnership with Col. James A. Greason, in 1865. In May, 1867, he was appointed Collector of Revenue for the Second Collection District of Missouri, by President Johnson, and held this office until after President Grant’s inauguration, and until June, 1869, having achieved quite a reputation in the department and an efficient and reliable officer. Having returned to the law practice in Ironton, he was April 25, 1870, admitted to practice in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Missouri, and on the 18th of May, 1871, also in the District Court of the United States, for the Districts of Missouri. Since then he has applied himself steadily to the practice of law, and acquired the reputation of a painstaking and able lawyer, who does not allow the interest of his clients to suffer, if work on his part can prevent it; and as a result he commands a good and paying practice. In December, 1850, he was married to Miss Cornelia M. H. Henriet, whose father was born in France, and after the fall of Napoleon I, came to Holland, and in 1848 to America. Mr. and Mrs. Zwart have five children living, the eldest, Dr. B. H. Zwart, practicing in Kansas City, and with whom is also the second son, Albert, now nearly twenty-one years old, who is employed as bookkeeper and cashier of the National Exposition Company, in Kansas City; the second child, Henriette Marie (wife of W. H. Reese), the third, Rena M. (wife of David F. reese, the Reese brothers being merchants at Ironton, Mo.) and Joseph J. A. E. Zwart, the youngest, still attending college. In 1868 Mr. Bernard Zwart was one of the delegates at large form the State of Missouri to the National Democratic Convention at New York, which nominated Messrs. Seymour and Blair as Democratic candidates for President and Vice-President that year. Mr. and Mrs. Zwart are both Catholics, and have been instrumental in securing the college at Arcadia for a convent for the Ursuline Nuns. They are in possession of and old family Bible which was published in 1746, and contains the family record since February 2, 1664, on which day the great-great-great-grandparents, in the seventh generation back, were married, and since which time the record has been kept up continuously, and in 1746 transferred from the old to the present Bible, each successive head of family recording the births, marriages and deaths of the several members, as they occurred, this record being in the Holland language. Mr. Bernard Zwart completed the work therein begun by his father, to draw a genealogical table of the whole family since 1664, at the proper places supplemented by genealogical trees, showing the different branches of the family; he has also translated into English the language the while of the record, except a few words at one place, referring to some public calamity, which words have, from old age, become illegible. This old Bible is prized very highly by the whole family, and deserves more than passing notice by reason of its age, and record of so many generations. Mr. Zwart has also been prosecuting attorney for Iron County, and was quite prominent in politics from 1865 to 1872, when, after the adoption of the amendments to the Drake constitution, by which the old citizens of the State were again enabled to exercise the right of franchise, he withdrew therefrom, and since has attended to his practice and duties connected therewith. His reputation is very high, and he is much esteemed and respected by all who know him, having always faithfully performed every trust committed to his care. In 1886 he received from his former fellow-citizens of Keokuk, Iowa, a formal invitation to attend the tri-State annual meeting of the old settlers of Keokuk and vicinity, but business preventing this, he was obliges to send his regrets for the kind regard thus shown him by his former fellow citizens of twenty years before. Being a man of good constitution, Mr. Zwart may live for many years yet to come.