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DANIEL H. STRATTON.

Daniel H. Stratton was born in Ray county, Missouri, in 1840. He is the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Stratton. His father, a native of Kentucky, died in the month of June, 1866. His mother, who was born in Virginia, is yet living in Ray county. She is now seventy-two years of age, Mr. Stratton was raised on a farm, and has followed that business all his life. He commenced farming, on his own account, in 1861, and removed to his present location, section twenty-three, township fiftythree, range twenty-six, in the spring of the year 1868. He owns one hundred and twenty acres of rich land, well improved and watered, and in a fine state of cultivation. He is engaged, quite extensively, in raising and feeding hogs and cattle for market. This branch of his business is very profitable. Mr. Stratton was married in the year 1863, to Miss Elizabeth C. Bowman, a native of Virginia, but reared, principally, in Missouri. Seven children have been born of this union, named as follows: Joseph Jackson, Samuel D., (dead) Alice C., Annie E., Florence R., Daniel H. and Sarah. Mr. Stratton holds the office of steward in Prairie Grange No. 1084, P. of H. He is a successful farmer, and is highly esteemed among his neighbors.

JOHN H. McCUISTION.

Was born in Ray county, Missouri, in the year 1847. He was educated and reared in his native county. In the spring of 1868, he commenced farming on his own account, and two years later removed to the place where he now lives, section twenty-two, township fifty-three, range twenty-six. Here he owns two hundred acres of good, productive land, well fenced and improved. His farm is nearly all sown in grass. Forty acres are in blue grass, and one hundred and twenty acres in timothy and clover. Mr. McCuistion has, for some years, been engaged very extensively in feeding and handling cattle. He feeds from one hundred and fifty to two hundred head every year. In the spring of 1865 he went to Iowa, and, after remaining there for a short time, thence to Nebraska, where he lived about three months. From Nebraska he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and after staying there for a short time, returned to his home in Ray county, Missouri. Mr. McCuistion was married on the 27th day of September, 1870, to Miss Mollie J. Wollard, a native of Ray county, and the daughter of Thomas H. Wollard, Esq. The issue of this union was three children, only two of whom, Blanche Leonora and William Thomas, are now living. Mr. McCuistion is a good business man, a successful farmer and stock dealer, and a valuable citizen.

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ADDISON HARPER.

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Addison Harper is a native of Augusta county, Virginia. born on the 15th day of September, 1809. While yet a child his parents removed with him to Rockingham county, Virginia, where he lived for some years. Between the age of twelve and fifteen years he lived at Philadelphia, and then returning to Virginia, shipped as a sailor on the United States ship Vandalia, Captain Gallagher. The afterwards celebrated Admiral Farragut was second lieutenant of the ship, and our subject became quite well acquainted with him. Mr. Harper remained on ship board more than three years, and during that time sailed all along the coast of South America, and visited many of the important sea-ports of that country. At the expiration of his service as a sailor, he returned to Virginia, and, subsequently, in the years 1849-50, represented Rockingham county in the state legislature. During his residence in Virginia, he met the distinguished French marquis and general, De La Fayette, on the occasion of one of his visits to America. In the year 1839 Mr. Harper engaged in merchandising, at Brock's Gap, Virginia, and followed that business in connection with farming until the commencement of the civil war. Enlisting in the Confederate army, in the month of May, 1861, Mr. Harper recruited a company of volunteers, afterwards known as company A, 7th Virginia cavalry. He was a captain in the same regiment with Captain (afterwards general) Ashby. Colonel Mosby, then a private, was also a member of same regiment. Mr. Harper was engaged in the battles of Manasas, Bull Run, Cross Keys, Port Republic and many others. He was promoted to a colonelcy, but afterwards resigned, and, returning home, engaged in the peaceful occupation of farming, until the month of October, 1869, when he removed to Ray county, Missouri, and located where he now resides, section 27, township 53, range 26. He owns 220 acres of good land, 200 acres of which is in cultivation and well improved. Mr. Harper was married November 9, 1837, to Miss Susan A. Cottrell, a native of Rockingham county, Virginia. They became the parents of thirteen children, six of whom are living at present, named as follows: Nancy B., Martha S., William A., Samuel M., Emma and Benjamin F, Both Mr. and Mrs. Harper are members of the German Baptist Church. and he is also an elder of that denomination.

JAMES M. PUGH.

This gentleman was born in Ray county, Missouri, in the year 1841. His father, David Pugh, was a native of Davidson county, Tennessee. He died in 1852, aged fifty years. His mother (Serena) is, also, a native of the state of Tennessee. She is yet living in Vernon county, Missouri. Our subject was reared and educated in this county and has lived, during

his entire life here. Locating where he now resides, (section 29, township 53, range 26), in 1869, he commencing the business of farming for himself. He is the owner of three hundred and sixty acres of excellent land, under good rail and hedge fences, and improved with a large, comfortable residence, a good frame barn, and other necessary buildings. During the last four or five years, Mr. Pugh has been giving much attention to the raising of live stock, especially cattle. James M. Pugh was married on the 1st day of October, 1874, to Miss Huldah F. Wollard, a native of Ray county, Missouri. They are the parents of two children, Laura Temple Mr. Pugh is a member of Lodge No. 322, A. F. He is a good citizen and a practical, successful

and Thomas Wollard. & A. M., at Hardin. farmer.

DAVID B. BOWMAN.

David B. Bowman is a native of Rockingham county, Virginia. He was born April 22, 1817. He was raised on a farm, and, after he grew up, pursued the business of farming in his native county until the year 1857. Early in the spring of that year he started to Missouri. He traveled with teams as far as Wheeling, Virginia, and came from there by river, landing at Lexington, Lafayette county, on the 4th day of May, 1857. Soon after he came to Ray county, and located upon his present farm, in section thirty-two, township fifty-three, range twenty-six. He owns here two hundred and forty acres of prairie land, in a fine state of cultivation, well improved, and inclosed with hedge fences. He has, also, an excellent orchard. Besides this homestead, Mr. Bowman owns one hundred and thirty-one acres in Crooked river bottom, fifty acres of it timber land, and under fence. Mr. Bowman is engaged, also, in raising and feeding a superior grade of cattle for market. He was married in 1840, to Miss Anna Showalter, also a native of Rockingham county, Virginia. They became the parents of twelve children, all now living Their names follow: John H., Elizabeth C., wife of D. H. Stratton; Ann E., wife of J. Vantrump; Jacob F., Rebecca, wife of Oscar Dana; Virginia F., David B., Benjamin D., Sarah M., Ida F., and Emma.

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Mrs. Bowman died January 23, 1878, at the age of about fifty-six years.. She was an estimable lady, greatly esteemed during life, and her death was much lamented throughout a large circle of friends. Mr. Bowman is a consistent member of the German Baptist Church, as was, also, his wife.

JOHN H. EVANS.

Was born in Ray county, Missouri, in the year 1838. He received his education in the district schools of his native county, after the manner usual with other farmers' boys at that time. His father, Lorenzo D.

Evans, is a native of Tennessee. He immigrated to Missouri at an early day, and is now living here at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. His mother, Susan, is also a native of Tennessee, and is yet living. After our subject attained his majority, he engaged in farming in this county until the outbreaking of the civil war. He enlisted June 4, 1861, in company F, 4th Missouri regiment of General Sterling Price's command. He was engaged in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek and Lexington, Having taken sick, he was left at Rose Hill, Johnson county, Missouri, where he remained until the time for which he enlisted had expired. He was slightly wounded twice in battle. From Rose Hill after his recovery, he came home to Ray county, but remaining only a short time went to Illinois, and remained in that state about a year. Returning again. to his home, he resumed the business of farming, and in the month of February, 1866, removed to his present location, section thirty-five, township fifty-three, range twenty-six. Here he owns one hundred and four acres of farming and timber lands, well improved and watered by running streams. Mr. Evans gives special attention to raising good breeds of hogs and cattle. He has been twice married, first in February, 1866, to Miss Mary A. Long, a native of Missouri. The issue of this marriage was four children: Effie F., Robert S., Fannie E., and Susan Estella. His wife died July 13, 1877, and Mr. Evans was again married November 3, 1878, to Miss Alice E. Chrisman. They have one child, Henry L. Mrs. Evans is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Evans has been, for three years past, secretary of Prairie Grange, No. 1084, P. of H.

DAVID B. RHODES.

The subject of this sketch was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, in 1828. He received his education in the common schools, and grew up in his native county. At the age of eighteen years he learned the carpentering trade, and pursued that calling, constantly for ten years afterwards. Mr. Rhodes was married in the year 1856, to Miss Sarah Zigler, a native of Rockingham county, Virginia. In the year, 1858, he partly quit carpentering and engaged in farming, which business he followed, in his native state until 1868. He then left Virginia, and came to his present farm, (section 35, township 53, range 26), in Ray county, Missouri, where he has ever since resided. He owns a neat place of ninety-six acres, of good land, well watered by a running stream and spring. He has a comfortable residence, a conveniently arranged barn, and a fine young orchard. He is engaged, also, in raising and feeding stock, chiefly cattle. During the war, Mr. Rhodes was living in the "burnt district" of the Shenandoah valley, and in consequence, suffered considerable loss of property. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes became the parents of eight children: Minnie, wife

of Samuel A. Sandy; Emily F., wife of John Vantrump; Laura A., wife of Samuel K. Rhodes; Lizzie A., wife of Samuel Hogan; John M., Sydney A., Jacob S. and Iva May. Both Mr. Rhodes and wife, with three of their daughters, are members of the German Baptist Church.

SAMUEL B. SHIRKY.

Was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, on the 1st day of September 1840. He attended the common schools of the neighborhood, and after he grew up remained at home, working on the farm until the beginning of the war between the states. He enlisted in the Confederate army in August, 1861, company H, 10th Virginia cavalry, Hampton's brigade. He was engaged in the battle of Gettysburg, the seven days fight around Richmond and at Spottsylvania court house. He was paroled after the surrender of General Lee, at Appomattox court house, and returning home resumed the business of farming. In the spring of 1869, he came to Missouri and located where he now resides, section twenty-six, township fifty-three, range twenty-six, in Ray county. He owns one hundred and sixty acres of very productive land, all in a high state of cultivation. except about twenty acres of timber land. Upon this land is a large spring affording water sufficient for hundreds of head of stock. He has two thrifty young orchards, besides small fruits and grapes in great abundance. He has a handsome commodious residence, and a barn unusually large, well arranged and convenient for the accommodation of all his live stock, hay, grain and agricultural implements. For the past four years Mr. Shirky has been seeding his fields successfully in blue grass, timothy and clover, in order to convert them into a stock farm exclusively. He now handles all the live stock the size of his farm will allow. He has some very fine graded cattle and is constantly improving his herd. Samuel B. Shirky was married in the year 1865, to Miss Catharine Zigler, a native of Rockingham county, Virginia. They are the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living: John H., Anna C., Gideon E., Joseph B., Sallie V., and Emma F. Mr. Shirky and his wife are both members of the German Baptist Church. His parents, David and Catharine Shirky, are both natives of Rockingham county, Virginia, and both still living. Mr. Shirky has a model farm, and he conducts it very successfully.

THOMAS H. WOLLARD.

Thomas H. Wollard was born in Ray county, Missouri, in the year 1827, upon the land whereon the town of Richmond is now situated. His father, John Wollard, a native of the state of North Carolina, came to Ray county when it was almost a wilderness, and pre-empted and improved the land where Richmond now stands. He died in May, 1877, aged seventy-six years. Our subject's mother, Mrs. Nancy Wollard, was

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