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CHALMERS, Emanuel K.
Deer Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 799
E. K. Chalmers, farmer and stock raiser, section 23, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, January 1, 1843, being the son of James B. Chalmers, a native of Maryland, who grew to manhood there and married a Miss Evans, of the same state. The family removed to Missouri in an early day, and were among the pioneer settlers of Cooper County. In 1860, they came to Henry County, where J. B. Chalmers died in 1873. E. K. was reared in this county as a farmer's boy, and enjoyed fair educational advantages. In 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate army, and serving about six months returned home. He subsequently served in the enrolled militia till the close of the war. Mr. Chalmers was married March 7, 1865, to Miss Emma J. East, of this county, and a daughter of George A. and Mary T. East. She died October 20, 1877, leaving three children: Maggie B., Frederick H. and John Ernest.
CHAPMAN, Nelson Knight
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 563
Nelson Knight Chapman, attorney-at-law, notary public, etc., was born in Henry County, Kentucky, in 1839, his parents being William Chapman, a native of Virginia, and Nannie (Knight) Chapman, originally from North Carolina. They came to Missouri in 1842 and settled in Morgan County, where William bought a farm and brought up his family. Nelson's early advantages for acquiring an education were very limited, though his zeal for books was great. He early went to learn the wagon and carriage trade, and during this time continued studying. He became a soldier early in the war, joining the First Missouri Infantry, State Service. When his time expired he enlisted in Captain Chapman's (his brother) company of cavalry, Shelby's Brigade. He remained through the war; was taken prisoner in May in Greene County, Missouri, court-martialed for being a spy and duly condemned to be shot the following August at Lebanon, Missouri, some distance from the prison. He was shackled with a chain fourteen inches in length about his ankle and placed in a double wagon to ride to the place of execution. Halting once for the night, while the guard was asleep at the end of the wagon he escaped at the front end, and made his way into some brush and hid under an old log. A long search was made for him, but he could not be found. The train left with other prisoners, and he for several nights wandered around and at last found a blacksmith shop, and with the sledge hammer and cold chisel relieved himself and made his way home, in Morgan County, where he found protection. Injustice to Mr. Chapman it is proper to say here that General Sanborn, in command of the Federals, was opposed to the finding of the court martial and would have reprieved him could an order have reached him. In 1871 he came to Windsor and opened a wagon shop, working during the days and studying law evenings. He carried on his shop until 1875, studied until 1878 and was then admitted to the bar by Judge Foster P. Wright. He immediately started an office and now has built up a fine practice. Colonel Boone, of Clinton, rendered him valuable advice and aid during his studies, and in his practice he finds in him a valuable friend. He married Miss Mary Jane Hall in 1863. She died June 1, 1881, leaving five children: Jennie Lee, Mabel Gray, Claudius Eugene, Annie E. and Charles Henry. His second wife was Miss Ella Evans, whom he married May 3, 1882. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Politically, Mr. C. is a Democrat. He belongs to the Baptist Church. He is now city attorney of Windsor.
CHAPPELIER, Henry S.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 507
Henry S. Chappelier, dealer in boots and shoes, is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, and was born February 1, 1841. At the age of ten years his father's family removed to Platte County. Missouri, where he was reared and educated. In 1861 he went to Clinton, Illinois, and there enlisted in 1862, in Company E, Sixty-eighth Illinois Regiment, serving in that company for four months. Returning to Clinton he enlisted in Company D, Seventeenth Illinois Regiment, and remained in action till mustered out as first lieutenant of that company in 1865. After his discharge he went back to Clinton, and resided there until 1870, when, upon going to Farmer City, Illinois, he was engaged in the boot and shoe business until August, 1881. At this time he came to Clinton, Missouri, and established his present business. He has a fine and complete stock of goods and is doing a satisfactory business. Mr. Chappelier was married September 14, 1869, to Miss Clara E. Evans, of Bloomington, Illinois. They have three children: Louis S., Clarence E., and Alice L. Mr. C, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a Knight Templar.
CHAPPELL, Jordon R.
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 561
Jordon R. Chappell, farmer and stock raiser, was born September 3, 1831, in Otsego County. New York. His father, Elijah Chappell, was born March 8, 1788, in Lebanon, Connecticut, and was the son of Oliver and Eunice Chappell. His mother, formerly Betsey Newcomb, was born September 12, 1792, in the same locality. They were married December 13, 1813, and had eleven children, of whom five sons and one daughter survive. Their first child, Henry, was born January 10, 1815, in Otsego County, New York, and died at the age of three years. Thadeus was born September 16, 1818, and married Catherine E. Martin, of Montezuma, New York, October 3, 1851. Henry was born June 20, 1820, but died at an early age. Ruth E. was born November 8, 1821, and now resides at Windsor. Solomon N. was born August 16, 1823; October 3, 1851, he married Miss Ester A. Dyer, of Port Byron, New York. Oliver was born August 1, 1825, and died at the age of ten months. Maxamilla, the second daughter, was born February 19, 1827, and married Henry E. Baker, of Poughkeepsie, New York, October 3, 1848. She died September 3, 1849. Sumner E. was born December 8, 1828, and married Miss Cordelia Baker, of Poughkeepsie, New York. Jordon R. Chappell, the ninth child and seventh son, was born September 3, 1831, in Otsego County, New York. He received, during his childhood, an ordinary education, and at the age of eighteen years, in 1849, he entered the Auburn Academy, New York, his preceptor being Prof. Hopkins, which school he attended for a term of two years. He then entered Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, where he remained for four years, graduating in the class of '55. He was engaged in teaching for some years, and previous to going to Michigan was elected school commissioner at the age of twenty-five, in Auburn, New York. Removing with his parents from Otsego to Mentz, Cayuga County, they remained there until 1856. They then sold their farm of 132 acres and emigrated to Ontwa, Cass County, Michigan, where they bought 396 acres. Elijah Chappell died December 12, 1858, and his widow died in March of 1870. J. R. Chappell was married December 1, 1859, to Miss Sophronia M. Phelps, of Homer, Cortland County, New York. Their only child. Charles J., was born August 31, 1866, in Cass County, Michigan. Mr. C. bought forty acres of land while in Cass County, and in addition held an undivided interest in the homestead. Disposing of his property, he removed from Michigan in 1867, and made his home in Windsor Township, Henry County, Missouri, near the city of Windsor. He first bought 160 acres where he still resides, and has been steadily improving his farm and increasing in wealth. He, his wife and son are members of the Seventh Day Adventists Church, of Sedalia, Missouri. St. Clare Chappell, his youngest brother, with whom he is associated, was born September 30, 1840, in Cayuga County, New York. Commencing life for himself at the age of twenty-one years, he left Michigan, and returning to his native place, engaged with an older brother as hotel clerk. After six years he bought an interest in the business, remaining as partner for one year. August 1, 1866, he married Miss Sarah L. Phelps, of Cortland County, New York. In November, 1867, he emigrated to Missouri, and joined his brother, J. R., buying 120 acres adjoining him, and then uniting their interests, which for fifteen years have been one. They own 680 acres of fine farming and grazing land, and both residences, are on section 35. They make the raising of fine stock a specialty. In politics he is Democratic. Mrs. Chappell is a member of the Congregational Church, of Windsor.
CHASTAIN, John Harry
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 630
J. H. Chastain, formerly of the grocery firm of Knisely and Chastain, of Clinton, Missouri, now deceased, was a native of Missouri. Mr. Chastain was born at Wheatland, Hickory County, Missouri, in 1888, and was a son of John and Caldona (Coons) Chastain, both of whom were reared in Barton County, Missouri. The father died in that county and the mother now resides at Brownington, Missouri. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Ida Austin, Roseland, Missouri, who succeeded J. H. Chastain as a member of the firm of Knisely and Chastain, Clinton, Missouri; Emma, Clinton, Missouri; and J. H., the subject of this sketch. J. H. Chastain was united in marriage November 22, 1917, with Miss Lula Fry of Osceola, Missouri, where her mother now resides. J. H. Chastain and O. W. Knisely engaged in the grocery business in partnership at No.701 East Ohio street, July 6, 1916, and were successfully carrying on the business when Mr. Chastain was inducted into the National Army July 23, 1918. He was in training at Ft. Riley, Kansas, where he died, and his remains were taken to Clinton, Missouri, for burial, October 12, 1918.
CHEATHAM, Campbell Luther Dr.
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 335
Dr. C. L. Cheatham, a prominent veterinary surgeon of Clinton, is a member of a well-known pioneer family of this section. He was born in Henry County in 1870 and is a son of Claude E. and Jemima Jane (Hurst) Cheatham. The father was born in Calloway County, Missouri, in 1844 and the mother was a native of Kentucky, born in 1846. Claude E. Cheatham was reared in Calloway County, and about 1866 came to Henry County, and settled in Bethlehem Township, and is still the owner of the farm which he bought in that township at the time, although he resides in Clinton. Claude E. and Jemima Jane (Hurst) Cheatham are the parents of the following children: Etta, married Joseph Black, and they reside in Henry County; Pearl, married Benjamin Campbell, Chicago, Illinois; Dr. C. L., the subject of this sketch. Dr. C. L. Cheatham was educated in the public schools of Clinton and entered the Kansas City Veterinary College, where he was graduated in 1900. He immediately engaged in the practice of his profession and for the past eighteen years, with the exception of about one year, he has been successfully engaged in the practice of veterinary surgery in Henry County, although his practice has frequently extended to other sections of the State. He has been deputy State veterinarian for a number of years and is now serving his fourth term in that office. He is frequently called to different parts of the State in the capacity of deputy State veterinarian. Doctor Cheatham was united in marriage September 30, 1914, with Miss Lilla Broaddus, a daughter of Rev. M. E., and Lilla (Caldwell) Broaddus, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of South Carolina. Rev. M. E. Broaddus is a well-known Baptist minister and came to Clinton in charge of the local Baptist Church in 1911, and is now located in Kansas City, Missouri. To Doctor and Mrs. Cheatham have been born one son, Claude Edwin, born October 15, 1916, and a daughter, Lilla Jane, born August 9, 1918. Doctor and Mrs. Cheatham have an extensive acquaintance in Clinton and are universally esteemed. Doctor Cheatham was a schoolmate of Uel W. Lamkin, the editor of this work, when they both attended Lamkin's Academy, at Clinton.
CHEATHAM, John Thomas
Garland, Honey Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 636
John T. Cheatham of Garland, is a descendant of a pioneer family of this State, who settled in Henry County at an early date. Mr. Cheatham was born in Carroll County, in 1859. He is a son of James M. and Anna (Milsapps) Cheatham. The family removed to Saline County, Missouri, when John T. was a child and resided there during the Civil War, and in 1869 came to Henry County, and settled in Honey Creek township, which was then known as Flat Foot. Here the father bought two hundred eighty acres of land at ten dollars per acre. There were only a few settlers in this section of the county at that time, and among those who lived in the Flat Foot district when the Cheathams came were George Crank, William Daly, J. C. Nighbarger, David Simms, James Wiles, and a few others. James M. Cheatham died in Honey Creek township in 1893, and his remains are buried in Fields Creek Cemetery. His wife now resides in Garland at the advanced age of eighty-seven. They were the parents of the following children: James P., died at the age of twenty; W. C., Garland; Charles, died in Los Angeles, California; John T., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Catherine Beauregard Brown; Anna Lee; Amanda J., and Madora. John T. Cheatham received his education in the old Flat Foot school district, in Honey Creek township. He has been interested in farming and stock raising practically all his life. For eight years he conducted a general store in Garland, which was the second mercantile establishment there. He was succeeded by Thomas H. Raney. Mr. Cheatham is now interested in farming and has property interests in Windsor. Mr. Cheatham was married in September, 1889, to Miss Janet G. Mastin, a daughter of William and Mary Mastin, and to this union the following children were born: Julia D., now Mrs. G. Gilbert, and James Thomas, who is in the National Army and has been in military service in France since October, 1918. Mr. Cheatham is a Democrat and has always taken an active interest in political matters.
CHEATHAM, William C.
Honey Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 636
W. C. Cheatham, of Honey Creek township, was born at Brunswick, Chariton County, Missouri, and is a son of James M. and Julia Ann (Milsapps) Cheatham. The father was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1815; he died in 1893. His wife was a native of Cooper County, Missouri, born in 1831. During the Civil War the family lived in Saline County, and in 1869, came to Henry County. At that time there was no railroad in Henry County, and they drove here by wagon. The mother is now eighty-seven years of age and lives at Garland, Henry County. She is an interesting pioneer woman, and has a store of war-time and pioneer experiences. She says that at one time when they lived in Saline County, that the settlers had to take the calves inside the house at night to keep them away from the wolves. During the Civil War she relates that William Quantrill and the James and Younger boys had a hiding place on the Cheatham farm, in Saline County, where they camped when they were operating in that section, and that she frequently cooked for them and furnished them with food. She says she also cooked for the Union men, when she was compelled to do so. W. C. Cheatham received his education in the public schools and has always followed farming, until a few years ago when his health failed, and since that time he has not been actively engaged in any kind of work. When James M. Cheatham and wife settled in Henry County they bought two hundred eighty acres of land in the vicinity of Garland, and the Garland school house now stands on a portion of this land. The Cheathams were among the very early pioneers here, and practically saw Henry County develop almost from the beginning.
CHEEK, Silas E.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 507
Silas E. Cheek, dealer in real estate and loan agent, etc., was born in Mason County, Illinois, August 6, 1854. He was reared to manhood and was educated in his native county, spending his youthful days in the occupations of farming and clerking. In 1871 he emigrated to Merrick. County, Nebraska, where he was engaged in farming for one year, but after that time he returned east and settled in Clinton, Missouri. For two years he pursued a course of study under C. C. Dickinson, and then till 1875, was interested in clerking. Going west again to Tyler, Texas, he resided there one year, but then retraced his steps to Clinton, Missouri, embarking in the real estate and loan business. Mr. Cheek, was married November 9, 1881, to Miss Bettie P. Karsner, a native of Kentucky. Mr. C. is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the Knights of Pythias. He is one of the directors of the Henry County Hank.
CHEEK, Walter W.
Big Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 701
Walter W. Cheek, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Mason County, May 7, 1862, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Newkirk) Cheek, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Maryland. The Cheek family came to Missouri and settled in Henry County in 1883. The parents returned to Illinois and now reside at Havana, that State. They are the parents of the following children: George, Havana, Illinois; Thomas, deceased; Walter W., the subject of this sketch; Robert died at Urich, Missouri, in 1901; John, lives at Manito, Illinois; Samuel, St. Louis, Missouri; Frank, Phelps County, Missouri; Fannie. died at the age of fourteen; James Madison lives in South Dakota; Marietta, resides with her parents at Havana, Illinois, and Delia, died in infancy. Walter W. Cheek came to Henry County with his parents in 1883, when he was about twenty-one years of age. He followed farming in the vicinity of Urich for a number of years and in 1890 purchased his present place in Big Creek township. This is a valuable farm of one hundred twenty acres, and is a part of the Fox estate, which was originally entered from the Government by William Fox, grandfather of Mrs. Cheek. He was a very early settler in this vicinity and entered a great deal of land from the Government in Henry County. At one time he owned about eight hundred acres. Walter W. Cheek was married to Miss Geneva A. Fox in 1888. She is a daughter of William C. Fox, a native of Kentucky, who was born in 1814. He married Emma Hornbarger, a native of Tennessee, born in 1826. William C. Fox died May 21, 1899, and his wife died in 1897, and their remains are interred in the Carpenter Cemetery. Mr. Cheek is not only a successful farmer and stock raiser, but takes a keen interest in local affairs and is especially interested in the public school system and for seventeen years has served as director of his school district. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Presbyterian Church and is one of the substantial citizens of Big Creek township. William C. Fox came to Howard County, Missouri, from Kentucky. He was a "forty-niner," crossed the country and was in the gold mining country of the Pacific Coast for twelve years. Upon his return via Cape Horn, he settled in Big Creek township, Henry County. He was a farmer and stockman on a large scale. W. C. Fox had two children: Mrs. Walter Cheek and James Edgar Fox, who died in 1908 in Kansas City, where he had moved from his farm in Big Creek township. William C. Fox was the son of James Fox, a Missouri pioneer who was one of the earliest settlers of Howard County and later of Henry County. W. C. Fox owned a fine farm of 320 acres and dealt extensively in live stock.
CHILDERS, William Huff
Fields Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 677
William H. Childers, farmer and stock raiser, section 2, is a native of Henry County, Missouri, and was born December 30, 1842. His father, Washington Childers, originally of Logan County, Kentucky, came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1842. He married Miss Catharine Yates, also a Kentuckian by birth. The subject of this sketch spent his youth on the farm in this county, and received his education in the common schools. He followed agricultural pursuits until January 1, 1862, when he enlisted in Captain Beaty's company. He was in a number of important battles, and surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana. After the close of the war he returned to Henry County, where he has since continued to till the soil, and also the raising of stock. His farm contains eighty acres of good land, well improved, upon which is a fine orchard, and he is feeding thirty head of cattle. Mr. Childers was married November 24, 1866, to Miss Martha Webster, who was born in North Carolina. They have four children, John H., Lillia, Mollie and William P. He is connected with the Baptist Church.
CHILDERS, William Pleas
Fields Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 756
William Childers, is a well-known and prosperous farmer and stockman of Fields Creek township. He is a native son of Henry County, and was born in the township where he now resides, June 14, 1882, a son of W. H. and Martha (Webster) Childers. The father was also born in Henry County, the date of his birth being December 30, 1842. He is a son of Washington Childers, a native of Kentucky, who settled in Henry County in 1842. He spent the remainder of his life here and his remains are interred in a private cemetery on the old Carr homestead. W. H. Childers now resides in Clinton, Missouri, and is seventy-seven years of age. He was a soldier in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, enlisting January 1, 1862, in Captain Beaty's Company. He took part in a number of important engagements and served until the close of the war. He then returned to Henry County and was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising until 1917, when he retired and removed to Clinton. His wife died in April, 1898. They were the parents of the following children: William, the subject of this sketch; John H.; Mrs. Lillie Burton and Mrs. Mollie Burton, all of whom are deceased, except William. William Childers was reared on his father's farm in Fields Creek township, and received a good common school education in the district schools. Since reaching his majority he has been engaged in farming and stock raising and is now the owner of a valuable farm of one hundred seventy-two acres in Fields Creek township, about six and one-half miles north of Clinton on the Warrensburg road. The place is well improved with good farm buildings which are modern and commodious. Mr. Childers was married in 1901 to Miss Bessie Dean, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Woodruff) Dean, natives of Virginia, and they are both now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: George Edward, Wayside, Kansas; Daisy, married G. A. Lile, Clinton, Missouri; Charles Wallace, deceased; Otis, Nowata, Oklahoma; Earl, Bigheart, Oklahoma and Bessie, married William Childers, the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. Childers have two children: Andie Otto and Vera Pansy. Mr. Childers takes a keen interest in local public affairs and has been a member of the school board for a number of years, and a member of the township board. At present he is a member of the Council of Defense. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and he and Mrs. Childers are members of the Knights and Ladies of Security. The Childers family belong to the Baptist Church, and Mr. Childers is clerk of the local organization, and also a deacon.
CHIPMAN, William Thomas
(source: Tina Damron)
William Thomas Chipman Nov. 14, 1907 to May 9, 1984 - William Thomas Chipman was born near Calhoun Missouri. Nov 14, 1907 to William J. and Willie B. (Ford) Chipman. When he was six weeks old he and Virginia (his sister) took whooping cough and that delayed the family joining Will. He and his brother Russell were each homesteading in Kansas. The railroad station was Syracuse. Willie stayed with her mother, Mrs. Kate Ford, in Windsor until the children were ready to travel. Thomas kept well in Kansas and likely did not mind spending two years there. They moved from Kansas to a farm near the Chipmans home. Before long Willie took typhoid fever and was very sick. Virginia and Thomas were taken to Grandmother Chipman's to stay. The little boy was very lonesome and Ella was a young girl and she was his comforting Aunt. He begged her to lie down with him every night. When he was three years old the family moved to a farm two miles north of Calhoun. Soon his parents decided to buy the farm making installment payments. Before Thomas was old enough to do daily chores he gave the family a scare. He opened the trap door to the cistern and Virginia caught him and was screaming for help as she held him. When he was six years old He entered Plum Grove School for the Eight years of grade school. Thomas was baptized in a creek near Calhoun in Nov 1917. There was a thin coating of ice on the water. In conversation with Thomas during his last trip to Hannibal he recalled experiences which were interesting. There were several varieties of apples in the large orchard. Thomas and his father would take apples to Hall Goodrich's to run them through the cider press. Our family had delicious cider to drink fresh. Then they filled a fifteen gallon wooden barrel with cider and it set in the cellar to make vinegar. The vinegar was sold to Calhoun grocery store for 10 cents a gallon. He remembered , when his mother made lye soap in large iron kettles helping stir with heavy wooden paddles. A big event every year for farmers was hog butchering day. Children old enough to go to school hated to miss the activity. The hogs were shot, then throats were stuck so they would bleed. Then scalded in a barrel (temperature must be exactly right). Then hung for several hours before the men began to cut up the meat. The meat for sausage was brought into the kitchen to be ground. Farm children came home from school, had a snack, changed clothes, and started chores. The older, Thomas became, more and harder the chores became. Thomas went two miles to high school on horseback. Spring and Fall he went to the fields for a few hours to plant crops or harvest. His sophomore year he stayed home a month to help plant and went two days for exams. The junior year he helped his father for the last quarter and went back to take exams. It was Thomas's idea to help his father as he knew he could pass the exams. His senior year 1924-1928 Thomas went the full year and participated in all the activities. He especially enjoyed his part in the senior play. July 1, 1928 Thomas enrolled in Central Business College in Sedalia. He washed dishes in the cafeteria. On Sunday afternoons he was in YMCA office. Late Oct, he came home to help shuck corn. Dad remodeled house that summer adding pantry, bedroom and new screen porch on the back. Big snow at end of October with deep drifts. Thomas worked in Hughesville in winter of 1929-1927. Thomas married Della Parks, daughter of William Henry and Eugenia (Houts) Parks of Leeton Missouri in Dec 31, 1927 in Clinton Missouri. The wedding was in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Houts. Dan Houts was Della's mothers brother. Sue Parks Houts was Della's father's sister. Rev A. N. Lindsey, minister of First Christian Church performed the ceremony. Sterl Morgan and Addie Whitaker were the attendants. It had rained and began to snow so hard the wedding party had to stay over night in Clinton. Thomas farmed the Parks land and they lived with the Parks family over a year. Thomas accidentally cut off one finger and seriously injured another. Them moved in with Thomas' parents to be nearer good roads to get to the doctor in Clinton. When he was able to farm he moved south of the Chipman farm. Then he also did some trucking working long hours. May 9, 1934 Thomas began to drive the Standard Oil Truck. By this time the family was living in Calhoun. Sept 29, 1941 Thomas began driving for Skelly Oil and worked 28 years for Skelly. In 1966 Thomas decided to seek employment at Lake City. The higher pay would increase Social Security. He drove back and forth for a while and then rented a house in Blue Springs. They went to Calhoun every weekend to attend church and also to see how Thomas father was doing. When he terminated Jan 19, 1971 they moved back home and he was soon driving a school bus. Then when his age was reached to retire from driving a school buss he was night watchman at Rival plant in Clinton. Rival later installed electronic surveillance. When fuel became so high they bought a wood stove for dining room. It would heat the rooms they used. Thomas had permission to cut all the dead wood he wanted. When weather and timber roads were okay he would go and cut. There was always a big pile of wood left over every spring. All of their married life Thomas and Della had a big garden. It would be interesting to know how many jars of fruit and vegetables Della canned. When Thomas retired he helped pick vegetables and helped can them. Also he would help with the cleaning. While Thomas worked for oil companies there was no time for vacations. In 1967 Thomas and Della took his father and step-mother Naomi, with them on a trip. They went through Dodge City, Ks, Co, New Mexico and back into Co. They saw the royal Gorge, Crippled Creek and attended Sunday school and church in Colorado Springs and had dinner with Russell and Jennie Chipman (Will's Brother) Then to Clyde Texas to visit Della's uncle Ed Parks. At Monta Vista, Will and Naomi visited two days with Naomi's cousin, Claude Pepper. During their visit, Thomas and Della went to Lake City, Co. to see more beautiful scenery. When Will Chipman was sixteen to escape from hay fever he went to Colorado to work. He drove a team and wagon and hauled ore on the road from Crippled Creek sometimes moving large rocks from the road. They wanted to travel that road and at halfway house on Stage Coach line there were signs warning that it took a good driver to make the trip. Thomas continued driving. In 1969 Thomas and Della went to Yellowstone Park and saw beauty there and also going and coming home. Sunday they were in Sunday School and church in Rapid City. The last few years Thomas did not feel as well as he had been feeling. He wouldn't say he did not feel good and told Della not to tell the children he was sick. He insisted on going to the doctor alone May 4.1984 and did not tell what the doctor said. He and Della went to sing inspiration in the evening. Sunday he did not go to Sunday School or Church, the first he had missed for over twenty years. That day the church members voted for the most valuable member of the church and Thomas received the most of the votes. Irene and Oscar came Monday for their annual visit and Irene and her father had a good visit. Sometime during Wednesday night Thomas died quietly in his bed. May 9, 1984. Thomas and Della had the following children. Henry , Irene Davis, William, Dorothy Gillespie, Robert, Parks and Gerald.
CHITWOOD, Henry Clark
Big Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 699
H. C. Chitwood, farmer and stock raiser, section 16, is a native of Henry County, Missouri; having been born here October 23, 1840. Daniel Chitwood, his father, originally from Scott County, Tennessee, was born February 24, 1808, and grew to manhood in his native county, and was there married to Sally Pruett, a Kentuckian by birth. In 1829 the family removed to Missouri and located where the town of Lexington now is, but after residing there a short time came to Henry County, in 1833. He entered land for two years and improved the farm which the subject of this sketch now occupies. In 1830 Mr. Chitwood went overland to California, and after spending one year in the gold mines returned by the way of the Isthmus and New Orleans. They had a family of eight children, all of whom grew to maturity and married, but only four of them are living at this time, H. C. being the fifth child. His youth was spent on the farm in this county, and he enlisted in the Confederate army in 1862 in Colonel Lewis' regiment, participating in the battle of Prairie Grove, where he was taken prisoner. Upon being paroled he returned home, having served about six months. Mr. Chitwood was married January 24, 1861, to Miss Jane Hicks, a native of Moniteau County, but who was reared and educated in Henry County. She was a daughter of Abner Hicks. There were eight children by this marriage: Thomas H, Willard A., Charles F., Viola A., Melissa A., Nancy E., Lavina and Willie. Mr. C. has a farm of 273 acres, with a good new residence and other improvements on the place. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church South.
CHURCHILL, Henry C.
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 564
Henry C. Churchill, druggist, and dealer in druggists sundries. was born in Union County, Kentucky, in 1845, and was the son of Colonel A. L. Churchill, of Louisville, Kentucky. His grandfather was one of the original owners of Louisville. His mother was formerly Rebecca Catlett, daughter of George Catlett, of Virginia. Col. Churchill came to Missouri in 1866, and settled in Johnson County, on a farm. The subject of this sketch received an excellent education at the St. Mary's College. in Kentucky, and learned the drug business in his native state, with his Uncle Catlett. He then farmed for three years in Johnson County, and subsequently took charge of a stock of goods for his father. In 1871 he came to Windsor and entered into the hardware business for three years. In 1875 he bought a drug store of W. B. Pomeroy, which was the first one started in town, and has since done a good business. In his political preferences he is a Democrat, and religiously a Baptist. he is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, He is a director of the bank, and one of the charter members of the State Pharmaceutical Society, and a delegate to the legislature to get an act passed for the benefit of the druggists. He married Miss Virginia Owsley, in November, 1866. She died June 24, 1879, leaving three children: Amsted Ludwell, Eliza and Florence. Her father, John N. Owsley, was born in Boone County, Missouri, his father having come from Kentucky. Her mother, whose maiden name was Susan Enlow, was born in Christian County, Kentucky. For his second wife he married Miss Missouri Campbell, daughter of A. S. Campbell, of Circleville, Ohio, on October 19, 1881. Mr. Churchill is one of the leading business men in the city, and has advanced ideas in regard to improvements and enterprises tending to build up Windsor.
CHURCHILL, Henry C.
Windsor, Windsor Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 836
Henry C. Churchhill, retired druggist, Windsor, Missouri, was born in Union County, Kentucky, August 31, 1845, and has spent fifty-two years of his life in Missouri, being one of the pioneer residents of this section of the State. He is the son of Armstead and Rebecca (Catlett) Churchhill, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. Armstead Churchhill was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, October 27, 1810, and died at Knob Noster, Missouri, April 12, 1873. He followed agricultural pursuits during his active life and settled in Missouri in April, 1866. His wife, Rebecca Catlett, was born in Morganville, Kentucky, October 14, 1815, and died April 16, 1876. Armstead and Rebecca Churchhill were parents of ten children, four of whom grew to maturity. Henry C. Churchhill was reared to young manhood in his native State of Kentucky and was educated at St. Mary's College, Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the army for one year during the Civil War. Mr. Churchhill attended Barnes Commercial College at Louisville, Kentucky, and also conducted a store in that city for a few years. When his parents came to Missouri he accompanied them and followed farming in Johnson County for three years. In the spring of 1871 he located in Windsor, Henry County, and conducted a hardware store for two years. Having previously studied pharmacy under his uncle, Henry Catlett, and being somewhat familiar with the drug business, he purchased a drug store in Windsor and conducted it for a number of years. He then purchased a flouring mill in partnership with R. N. Ousley and was engaged in the milling business successfully until his retirement in 1903. Mr. Churchhill has made a success of his life and has become well-to-do in the course of his long business experience in Henry County. He is owner of farm lands in Henry and Johnson Counties and is now living in comfortable retirement at his pleasant home in Windsor. Mr. Churchhill was married on November 20, 1866, to Miss Virginia Ousley, who was born in Johnson County, Missouri. Three children have been born to this union: Armstead L., of Vinita, Oklahoma; Mrs. Eliza Evans, Eldorado, Kansas; Florence S., wife of P. Ball, Mangum, Oklahoma. The mother of these children is deceased. Mr. Churchhill's second marriage was to Miss Missouri Campbell, who was born in Circleville, Ohio. Two children blessed this marriage: Samuel B., Vinita, Oklahoma; and Mary J., at home with her parents. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Churchhill and he has generally taken an interest in political and civic matters. He served one term as mayor of the city of Windsor and has always endeavored to do a good citizen's part toward the building up and material progress of his home city. He is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and he and Mrs. Churchhill are members of the Congregational Church.
CLARKE, Alexander Clifton
Windsor, Windsor Township
The subject of this sketch, Alexander Clifton Clarke, was born February 15, 1835 in Christian County, Kentucky, grew up from the farm, attended the local schools and clerked in country stores. In the Spring of 1856 he came to Missouri, stopping near the "High Point of Tebo," a noted landmark at that day, a guide to the travelers over the trackless prairies, which could be seen a distance of many miles. High Point is now included in the homestead farm of D. B Sutherland in Johnson County. The country at that time was sparsely settled and only in the timber or along the timber line. The early settlers had no confidence in the fertility of the prairies, and many cleared up timberland for their farms. Timberland was worth from $15 to $25 per acre and prairie land could be entered at 75 cents to $1.25. Those were the primitive days of Southwest Missouri. The settlers lived in log cabins - most of them only one room and a lean-to. Occasionally there was a more commodious home with two rooms and a hall, one and a half or two stories high. The settlers were hospitable, kind and generous toward new-comers. Church buildings were few and far between. Divine services were held in school houses or at the homes of the people during inclement seasons. In summer and fall they were held under the trees, as were political and social gatherings. In the country townships the state and county elections were also held in the open. A pleasing feature of these gatherings was the absence of the tough or rowdy element that sometimes demonstrates itself in later years. During 1856 a political gathering at Calhoun assembled from six counties during a hotly contested campaign between Trusten Polk, Thomas H. Benton and Judge Ewing for the office of governor, each representing a political party. They canvassed together, addressing audiences composed of partisans of all three candidates at the same time and there was not a symptom of disorder or drunkenness. At that time Windsor was not on the map. A short time previous thereto a wayside post office had been established at the residence of R. E. Taylor who was appointed postmaster. In the fall of 1856 the town of Belle Monte was surveyed, consisting of the four blocks now cornering at the crossing of Main and Benton streets in Windsor. After Belle Monte was surveyed an effort was made to have the County name changed to Belle Monte, which failing, the name of the town was changed to Windsor. When the State Legislature next met after the town of Belle Monte was surveyed a bill was before it organizing a new county of portions of the four adjoining counties, to be called Meadow County. The advocates of the measure continued their efforts until a constitutional convention placed a clause in the constitution practically prohibiting the formation of new counties. At one time the Meadow county bill failed to pass by only four votes. In 1856 there were four farm residences within the present corporate limits of Windsor; R. F. Taylor's, Weden Major's, G. D. Foster and Silas Turner. In that year Joseph Brame built a small business house on the corner now occupied by Murphy's drygoods store. R. F. Taylor put up a store room on the lot now occupied by Tompkin's feed store. Such was the beginning of Belle-Monte, now Windsor. Although Missouri stands in the front rank of agricultural states and our sections is not behind any other section, at the period of which we write agriculture was not very far advanced. The land was productive and every settler had more or less land in cultivation and could produce bountiful crops with very little labor, yet they were not encouraged to farm extensively, because that had but a limited home market, and no other this side of St Louis and cattle and hogs had to go to market on foot, often at a loss. Many persons cured their pork and found a market for it at Lexington or Boonville, either being sixty miles away. Not until the Mo. P.R.R. was built to Syracuse in Morgan county was it wed by the people of this section as means of transportation to market. In September, 1856, all Western Missouri was aroused by reports from Kansas to the effect that Jim Lane had organized into bands of robbers, murderers and house-burners, immigrants sent to the territory by abolitionists of the northern states, supplied with arms and ammunition, and that settlers from the Southern states, wherever found were being exterminated, and that the latter class were calling for help from Missouri. Thirty-five hundred Missourians assembled near Westport in Jackson County, MO and organized themselves into an army commanded by Col. John W. Reid, and moved in the direction of Lawrene, KS where there were companies from Henry, Benton, Pettis, two from Johnson, Cass, Bates, Jackson and several counties north of the river. With this force was Capt. Hiram Bledsoe with a battery of artillery. In this battery was a twelve-pounder known as "Old Sacremento" was captured during the Mexican War and presented to him by the U.S. Congress for gallantry in that War. Old Sacremento handled by Captain Bledsoe on August 10, 1861 during the battle of Wilson's Creek was a factor in routing Lyon's forces on that battlefield. There were seven men from the Northeastern portion of Henry County with Reed's army of invasion; J. M Miller, Philip Gaterwood, Frank and Lawrence Berry, Courtney Campbell, Dr. J. H. Caldwell and the subject of this sketch, all of whom has passed away except the latter. On the evening of the second day after leaving Westport the invading army camped on a prairie ridge overlooking the fortified town of Lawrence where Lane and his forces were supposed to be. As Commander Reid was preparing at daylight to attack the place, Sec. Woodson, acting governor of the Territory in the absence of Gov. Robert Walker, came to Reid's lines as the head of a force of U. S. dragoons and asked for a parley, which was granted. The result of this was that Acting Governor Woodson assured the invaders if they would withdraw from the territory that Lane and his bands should be suppressed by U. S. troops if necessary. So the invaders retired in good order if not in good humor. Many of these men had relatives or friends robbed or murdered in the Territory. The Territorial authorities suppressed the war on the pro-slavery settlers in the Territory, but the Freesoilers began a borer warfare of making incursions at night into the border counties of Missouri and at times extending them into Henry County, about Johnson County and into Johnson County about Kingsville. These raids were continued until the fall of 1860, when Governor Stuart sent a force of State troops into Vernon and Bates counties under the Command of General D. M. Frost of St. Louis. This force remained on the border all winter as a guard. In the spring of 1861, Governor Jackson, who had succeeded Governor Stuart in January of that year, ordered General Frost with his command to St. Louis where he established Camp Jackson in the suburbs of the city. In October, 1864, one traveling from Blue Mills in Jackson County to Spring River in Jasper one would see not more than a half dozen farm houses in all of the six counties. The Kansas Jayhawkers were prompt in carrying out Order No. 11. The Country was utterly devastated. Blackened chimneys were the only indices that the country had once been inhabited. Those were the monuments that pointed to pharisaical freedom shriekers whose self righteousness qualified them to be keepers of the consciences of those less holy than themselves. These counties had been inhabited by an intelligent, industrious class of people, with well improved farms, happy, prosperous homes. Jennison, Nugent and Montgomery will long be remembered with feelings of horror by the descendants of those border people. Later Camp Jackson was captured by General Lyon of the U. S. army, thus inaugurating the war of 1861-1865 in Missouri with the massacre of many women and children in the streets of the city. In April, 1861, military companies were organized throughout the state as Missouri National Guard. Gob. Jackson called for fifty thousand men to defend the state against invasion. A group organized in Windsor, which became a very noted company, The Windsor Guards, severed throughout the war as "Especial Escort" to Major General Sterling Price who was Chief in Command of the State Guard, but in January '62 was commissioned Major General in the armies of the Confederate States. The Windsor Guard enlisted in body in the services of the Confederacy at that time. Our subject served with the Windsor Guards until April 1863, when he with twenty others transferred to the regular cavalry service. While with the escort he was frequently on detached duty as a secret service man often within the enemy's lines. On one occasion being in Missouri and learning that his command had been ordered to Corinth, Miss, he took the train for St. Louis at Smithton. Thence through Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, and reported to General Price at Tusselomis after an absence of two months. During the time he was on detached duty seeking information for his commander, he often found himself in very close places, but managed to escape on each of these occasions. Under such circumstances in warm times one is not always expected to adhere to the truth, but to deport himself according to the exigencies of the occasion. He served under General Beauregard Bragg, Vandorn Pemberton, Kirby Smith, Sand Magruder, always under the immediate command of General Sterling Price, who commanded a "division" of the army of teach of them. He served from April 186, until in Mary 1864, was paroled in May 1865,, at Shreevesport, LA. He was in fifteen or twenty battles and skirmishes. He missed being in two important battles in which his command was engaged; Elkhorn, Ark, and Corinth, Miss, being on detached duty, when these occurred. He did not take a dose of medicine during the war, was never wounded or taken prisoner, but had many opportunities for both. After surrendering at Shreevesport, LA. We went to eKntuel, remaining there and in Tenn, until March, 1868, when he returned to Missouri, improved the farm on which he now lives and married Mary F. oldest daughter of B. F. Williamson an early pioneer to this section. To them have been born six children, all of whom were educated in the Windsor School and are no discredit to their Alma Mater.
CLARK, Andrew Hockersmith
Tebo Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 636
Andrew H. Clark, farmer, stock raiser and wagon maker, was born in the state of Kentucky, as were also his parents, Andrew R. and Hannah Y. (Owsley) Clark. They were born in 1826, and to them were born eleven children, of whom eight - five daughters and three sons, are now living. In 1835, leaving Kentucky, they came to Johnson County, Missouri, and purchased 160 acres of land, improved it, and after three years or in 1838, removed to, Henry County. The senior Clark bought 320 acres of timber and prairie land, now known as the Hanger Farm, remained upon it until 1858, when he sold that property and took up his location three miles south, on a one hundred acre tract. This was his home until his death, which occurred in January, 1863. His widow died in November, 1864. Andrew H. Clarke, bought his first farm in this township in 1856, consisting of eighty acres, living upon it until 1865, when through misfortune he lost it. He removed into Calhoun, where he engaged in wagon making, applying himself for thirteen years, and in 1878, he again purchased eighty acres of land and resumed agricultural pursuits. He is a man possessed of an indomitable will and energy, and now has in course of erection a fine residence. Mr. Clark, his wife and three daughters are connected with the First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Politically he is a Democrat.
CLARK, Charles Martin
Montrose, Deepwater Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 411
Charles M. Clark, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Montrose, Missouri, was born August 4, 1869, in Deepwater township, Henry County, and is the son of David W. and Sarah E. (Jackson) Clarke, the former of whom was a native of Virginia and the latter was a native of North Carolina. David Clark was the son of Joseph Clark, a native of Ireland, who emigrated from his native land to Virginia, and after a residence of some years in that State, he came to Missouri, as early as 1837, and settled in Lafayette county, developed a farm in that county and there ended his days. David Clark was reared to maturity in Lafayette County and was married in that county to Sarah E. Jackson. During the early fifties he came to Henry County and settled in Deepwater township, developing a farm which is still in possession of the Clark family. During the Civil War he served in Capt. John B. Newberry's company of Missouri State Militia. He resided upon his farm of 140 acres in Deepwater township until death came to him. Nine children were born to David W. and Sarah E. Clark: Dr. J. W. Clark, Liberal, Missouri; Mrs. Louisa J. Barker, Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh, a resident of Indiana; Mrs. Lucy A. Gutridge, deceased, was a resident of Montrose, where she died in 1900; Wesley, who is tilling the home place east of Montrose; Mrs. I. J. Marsh, living in Bear Creek township; Charles M., subject of this review; Mrs. Lillian Covey, Appleton City, Missouri. After receiving such education as was afforded by the district schools in the vicinity of his home, Mr. Clark attended the Academy at Butler, Missouri. For a period of two years he taught school and then engaged in the mercantile business at Montrose, a vocation in which he was profitably engaged for over twenty years. In 1913 he entered the Farmers and Merchants Bank as cashier. His work as cashier of this bank is marked by efficiency, courtesy of demeanor and a desire to attend to the wants of the patrons of the bank in the most painstaking and obliging manner. On November 12, 1893, Charles M. Clark and Miss Vina Campbell were united in marriage. Mrs. Vina Clark was born in Bates County, Missouri, a daughter of John Campbell an old settler of that county. The children born of this union are as follows: Constance E., a teacher in the Windsor High School, is a graduate of the Montrose High School, and holds a state teacher's certificate from the Warrensburg State Normal School; Ralph C., born in April, 1896, a soldier in the National Army who enlisted as a member of Supply Company, 137th Infantry, in April, 1917, and is now the regimental supply sergeant at Camp Doniphan, and who prior to his enlistment, was with the International Harvester Company at Hutchinson, Kansas, left for the front in France April 13, 1918, and is now on the fighting line serving his country and the great cause of world freedom for all nations and peoples. The Republican party has always had the allegiance' and support of Mr. Clark and he served four years as postmaster of Montrose under Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is fraternally affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge No. 408, Montrose, Missouri.
CLARK, David A.
Fairview Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 756
David A. Clark, originally from Johnson County, Missouri, was born February, 14, 1835 His father, Andrew Clark, was a native of Kentucky, where he grew to manhood and married Miss Hannah Owsley, of the same state. He removed to Missouri in 1834 and located first in Johnson County, of which he was one of the pioneers, coming thence to Henry County in 1837. He then settled near Clinton. David grew up here on a farm and while young learned the blacksmiths' trade. He was married July 18, 1859, to Miss Sarah A. Comer, a daughter of Mark Comer. She is a Tennesseean by birth but was reared and educated in Cooper County. They have four children: Andrew A., James H., Georgia and John W. After his marriage Mr. Clark resided on a farm north of Clinton until the spring of 1882, when he sold it and purchased the place in Fairview Township which he now occupies. He has ninety acres of valuable land with eighty acres in cultivation and a young bearing orchard of 140 apple and some peach trees. Mr. C. and his wife are members of the Methodist Church.
CLARK, David Russel
Fields Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 678
D. R. Clark, farmer and stock raiser, section 8, owes his nativity to Estill County, Kentucky, where he was born May 26, 1842, being the son of William Clark, a farmer and moulder by occupation, and a native of Virginia. His mother's maiden name was Marion McKiney, and she was a Kentuckian by birth. Mr. Clark died in 1868. Mrs. C. is still living in Missouri. D. R. was the ninth of a family of fifteen children. His youth was passed on the farm in Kentucky, and when twenty years old he engaged in farming. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C. Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, remaining in the service until the close of the war. He was captured in Ohio, and spent about eighteen months of the time in prison at Camp Morton and Camp Douglass. At the close of the war he returned to Kentucky, and was located there until 1868, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and here he has since resided, following farming and stock raising. His farm contains 202 acres of good land and well improved, with a fine residence, barn and orchard. Mr. C. is one of the largest stock feeders in the township, and usually feeds about 100 head, and he owns some fine stock. He is a member of Tebo Lodge, No. 68, A. F. and A. M. July 22, 1862, he was married to Miss Celia Kimbrell, who was born in the State of Kentucky, December, 1837. Her death occurred August 26, 1882, and she left two charming daughters: Alice D., and Fannie R.
CLARK, David Wesley
Deepwater Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 471
David Wesley Clark. Lovers of the picturesque would take delight in climbing the hill whereon the lifetime home of David Wesley Clark of Deepwater township is located. A picturesque home, a part of which is the original log cabin built by David Clark, his father, long ago, is situated upon one of the highest points in Henry County, and is surrounded by large cedar trees. Twenty miles away the church spires and the court house dome of Clinton can be seen. The city of Butler also twenty miles distant to the west can be seen on a clear day. Other towns in the neighborhood can be seen. David Wesley Clark was born in Deepwater township, in the Clark log cabin, February 17, 1863, and is the son of David Clark. David Clark, the elder, was born in Virginia, near Richmond, May 12, 1825, and died April 22, 1911. He was the son of Joseph Clark. David, Sr., came to Missouri in 1853 and entered forty acres of the land now owned by his son, David Wesley, built a cabin and resided thereon until his death. His wife was Sarah Jackson, born in Lafayette County, Missouri, where David had located with his father in 1840. Prior to coming to Henry County they had lived in Lafayette and Johnson counties. Sarah Clark was born in 1835 and died January 22, 1890. There were nine children in the Clark family, eight of whom are living: J. W., Louisa, Sarah Elizabeth, Lucy Ann, deceased; David Wesley, Mary E., Charles M., Lillian, Louis Bennett. David Clark was a highly respected citizen of Henry County and was well and favorably known in his home neighborhood. He served in the Missouri State Troops during the Civil War and was in many hard-fought battles. Born and reared on the Clark homestead, David Wesley Clark has spent all of his days on the farm. He is the owner of 140 acres of land which is situated in the exact center of section 16 and adjoins the Dahlman land on the north, both farms being reached by a private roadway. He was first married to Rebecca J. Hardy, October 1, 1890, who bore him two children: Lena, Montrose, Missouri; and David, at home with his father . Mrs. Rebecca J. Clark departed this life September 16, 1908. Mr. Clark's second marriage occurred December 25, 1911, to Mrs. Ellen Chisham, a widow, and mother of two children: Eunola, wife of Frank Schaffer, living in Kansas; and William Chisham, a farmer in Deepwater township. Mr. Clark is a Republican, and is of that kindly, intelligent, type of Missourian of the old school who possesses so many excellent qualities which makes and retains friends for all time He loves his county, his State, his neighbors, his home and his fellowmen.
CLARY, Agrippa Valentine
White Oak Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 695
Agrippa Valentine Clary, a prominent pioneer of White Oak township, was born in Overton County, Tennessee, July 12, 1851. He is a son of John H. and Lavina (Sevier) Clary, both natives of Tennessee. John H. Clary came to Henry County, Missouri, in November, 1860, and settled in Walker township, Henry County, and spent the remainder of his life in Missouri. He lived for many years in Walker township, and later moved to the southwestern part of the State. He died near Joplin at the age of eighty-four years. His wife preceded him in death several years. She died at Rich Hill, aged sixty-three years. John H. and Lavina (Sevier) Clary were the parents of the following children: Agrippa Valentine, the subject of this sketch; William R., Wenatche, Washington; Mrs. Martha Gragg, deceased; Mrs. Mary Tinsley, deceased; George W., Diamond, Missouri; Catherine, deceased; John, deceased; James, deceased, and Nannie Bales, deceased. A. V. Clary was educated in the public schools of Walker township, a Mrs. Cummings being his first teacher. The school house which he attended was one of the pioneer log buildings, and he had an opportunity to. experience the beginning of public schools in Minnesota. Mr. Clary remained on the home farm until 1874 when he engaged in farming for himself on the place where he now lives. He owns ninety acres, five miles south of Urich, and carries on both general farming and stock raising and is one of the successful men of White Oak township. Mr. Clary was united in marriage with Mary Frances (Dunn) Sevier, a daughter of J. N. and Zulima (Ogle) Dunn of White Oak township. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were pioneers of White Oak township, coming from Kentucky to Cooper County, Missouri, in a very early day, and came from Cooper County to Henry County in 1853. Mrs. Clary was born in Cooper County October 8, 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were the parents of the following children: Thomas, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Blevins; Daniel Luther, deceased; James A., a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Mrs. Margaret E. Armstrong; Mary Frances, the wife of Agrippa Valentine Clary, the subject of this sketch; Jasper Newton, who lives at Urich, Missouri. To Agrippa Valentine Clary and wife have been born the following children: George Ernest, who lives on the home place; Ola A., a farmer in Walker township; and John E., the present treasurer of Henry County. Mrs. Clary was first married to George A. Sevier and to that union were born the following children: James W., a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Rosa E., married W. R. Williams, and she is now deceased; Dora E., married W. G. Martin, a sketch of whom appears in this volume, and Elwood F., a farmer of White Oak township, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Mr. Clary has a vivid recollection of the pioneer conditions as they existed in Henry County over fifty years ago. He recalls many of the pioneers who lived here when he came, and has observed the many changes. that have gradually taken place in the county since his boyhood days to the present time. He is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Clary. are members of the Urich Presbyterian Church.
CLARY, Ola Arthur
1971 Montrose Centennial, Montrose, Missouri pg 234
Ola Clary was the son of Agrippa Valentine Clary, who came to Missouri in November 1860 at the age of nine years, and settled with his parents on Deepwater Creek in the area of what is now the Montrose Lake; and Mary Frances Dunn Sevier, who was born in Cooper County and came to Henry County in 1853. Ola Clary died in 1960. Mrs. Ola Clary (Arminta Lee Hart) was born in Henry County. Her parents were Sebastian Cabot Hart and Rebecca Cannon Hart. Mr. Hart, commonly known as Uncle Bas was born near Germantown in 1855. His father came to Missouri in 1851. Sebastian Cabot Hart was a descendant of Deacon Stephen Hart who was one of 54 settlers who came in 1632 from Braintree in Essex County, England, to the Massachusetts Bay area. He was one of the original proprietors of Hartford, Conn. Tradition is that the town was named from the ford he discovered and used as a crossing in the Connecticut River. Mrs. Arminta Clary lived in Montrose for about ten years before her death in 1968. Seven children were born to Ola and Armita Clary: Estel Clary, Mary Mildred Schoonover, Ruby Pauline Kreher, Kansas City, Mo., Oral Clary, Columbia, Mo.; Johnnie N. Clary, Wheatridge, Colo., Ralph Clary, Montrose, Mo., Richard Clary, Renton, Washington.
CLIFTON, Walter
Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 599
Walter Clifton is a well known and successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle who is farming 156 acres of land in Clinton township. This land was homesteaded by his parents, James and Mary (Clifton) Clifton before the Civil War. James Clifton was born December 25, 1819, in South Carolina, and his wife was born in the same State January 5, 1824. They were the parents of ten children. Walter Clifton, whose name introduces this review, is the only living member of this large family. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton lived in Perry County, Missouri, where they were employed in farming and dealt in cattle previous to coming to Henry County. They homesteaded 160 acres in Clinton township, clearing the land of its native timber and building their log cabin in the clearing, where the sons and daughters were reared. Mr. Clifton would buy large lots of hogs and cattle and drive them across country to St. Louis, Missouri, for the eastern markets. On his return trip he brought freight for the settlers. Mr. Clifton was a public spirited citizen and ever eager to lend his influence to the organizations which were an uplift to the community. He was a charter member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Clinton. He passed away in Henry County January 15, 1879. His wife, who was born in South Carolina January 5, 1824, survived him nearly twenty years, passing away February 5, 1899. They were devout members of the Methodist Church. Walter Clifton was born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 5, 1863, on one of the trips that his parents made to St. Louis with their cattle. His life was spent upon the farm and he was educated in the district school. His first employment as a farm hand netted him fifty cents a day and he often cut broom corn for seventy-five cents a day. After his parents' death Mr. Clifton purchased the home place from the other heirs and built all new buildings in accordance with the modern needs. In 1916 he started his herd of Shorthorn cattle and expects to specialize in this breed. Walter Clifton married Miss Anna Neil November 21, 1894. She is the daughter of Alex and Augusta (Harnagel) Neil, the former a native of Iowa and the latter of Germany, coming to the United States with her parents when she was an infant. They are now retired and live at La Due, Missouri. Mrs. Clifton was born April 7, 1873, in Upton, Missouri, and was educated in the schools of this State. Mr. Clifton is a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
CLINKINBEARD, Andrew Lynn
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 564
Andrew L. Clinkinbeard, jeweler and watchmaker, was born in Clark County. Kentucky, in 1840, his father, John Clinkinbeard, who was. born in Clark County, having died there in 1870, aged seventy-seven years. His mother was formerly Sally Strode, a Kentuckian by birth; she died in 1866. Young Andrew was brought up on a farm, receiving a common education. He was for many years engaged in the insurance business, in which he succeeded in building up a good calling, connecting himself at times with other agencies, and various branches of business. He came to Brownville, Salem County, Missouri, in 1874, and in 1877 had learned his trade there. In 1881 he moved to Windsor and started a fine jewelry store, and being an excellent workman is doing a good business. He married Miss Lilla C. Fagan, in October, 1873. Her parents were Thomas and Caroline (Rees) Fagan, both natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. C. have two children: Fagan and Andrew L. He has frequently held positions of trust and responsibility, and discharged his duties satisfactorily to all. He belongs to the Christian Church and is a member of the A. O. U. W.
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