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MACE, S. C.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 530
S. C. Mace, editor and proprietor of the Clinton Advocate, was born in Monroe County, Illinois, September 29, 1836, his parents being John and Mary (McFarland) Mace. When eighteen years of age the subject of this sketch removed to St. Clair County, Illinois, and followed agricultural pursuits there for seven years, then changing his residence to Bond County, where he served as deputy circuit clerk. In 1865, he commenced his journalistic experience, and was connected with the Greenville Advocate for eight years, and the succeeding two years was engaged in mercantile pursuits. He soon returned to St. Clair County, going thence to St. Louis, where, in connection with L. W. Revis, he started the Tribune, a three cent morning paper, but owing to poor management it proved unsatisfactory financially, and he returned to Illinois. After living in St. Clair and Bond Counties, he in August, 1880, came to Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, and purchased the Clinton Advocate, which he has since published. Politically he is a staunch Republican, and his paper is the faithful exponent of Republican doctrine for Henry County. Mr. Mace was married in December, 1863, to Mrs. Mary Wait Simonds, of Bond County, Illinois.
MADDEN, Alexander T.
Springfield Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 817
Alexander T. Madden was born November 29, 1829, in Champaign County, Ohio. His father, Benjamin Madden, a shoemaker and farmer by occupation, was born in Virginia, and married Miss Charity Turner, who was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1806. They had four children: Ann Eliza, Alexander T., John and Sarah. Two only survive. Benjamin Madden died some years since. The subject of this sketch married Miss Mary Jacobs, of Allen County, Ohio, a daughter of Peter and Anna Jacobs, and by this union there have been seven children, and three sons and one daughter are living. Mr. M. came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1865. After farming here five years he went to Jasper County and bought land, and remained there for ten years. In the fall of 1882 he returned to this county where he has since been engaged in farming. Politically he is Democratic. Mrs. M. is connected with the United Brethren Church.
MADDOX, R. H.
LaDue, Davis Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 365
R. H. Maddox, cashier of the Bank of La Due; was born in Callaway County, Missouri, March 17, 1866. He is the son of Dr. R. J. and Mary (Keithler) Maddox. R. J. Maddox was born in 1837, a son of Stephen Maddox, a native of Virginia who was a pioneer settler in Callaway County. He was educated for the medical profession and became a successful practicing physician, residing on the farm while ministering to the sick folks of the country neighborhood in which he made his home. Doctor Maddox was married in Callaway County to Mary M. Keithler, who was born in St. Louis. In 1882 Doctor Maddox removed to Bates County, Missouri; and practiced medicine in that county in the rural sections until his death in 1887. Dr. R. J. and Mary Maddox were parents of six children: W. J., a resident of Callaway County; Mrs. Minta P. Farmer and Mrs. Fannie E. Davis, both residents of Callaway County; S. J., living in Cedar County, Missouri; R. H., subject of this review, and E. M., a citizen of Cedar County. There were no public schools in the Big Survey region of Callaway County where R. H. Maddox received his early upbringing and he had little opportunity to secure an education. His father had settled in this section of the county in order to practice his profession and the son grew to young manhood without the opportunity to even attain the rudiments of an education. His boyhood days were spent in tilling the soil of the family farm and cutting firewood until he was twenty years of age. He then went to Colorado and homesteaded a tract of Government land. During a twenty months' sojourn in that State he proved up on a claim in Bent County and then returned to Missouri, locating in Bates County. He took charge of a star mail route which extended from Rockville to Papinville, Missouri, and operated it for two years. When he attained young manhood he realized the need of an education and he began a practice of self study which he has maintained to this day, and at the present time is a well informed, progressive citizen. After two years on the mail route he sold the route and then went to Cedar County and engaged in the mercantile business at Pleasant View in 1890. In 1906 he disposed of his mercantile business and came to La Due, in this county, where he established a mercantile business which he conducted until engaging in the banking business. Besides his banking business Mr. Maddox is interested in farm land. On April 11, 1889, R. H. Maddox and Florence S. Bradley were united in marriage. Mrs. Maddox is a daughter of the late Judge Burton Bradley and a niece of Senator Bradley of Bates County. Mr. and Mrs. Maddox have children as follow: James N., manager of a grain elevator, at home with his parents; Mrs. Nellie Pearl Hull, Davis township; Edith, assistant cashier of the Bank of La Due; Claranett, deceased; Grace G. and Codie C., at home. Mr. Maddox is aligned with the Democratic party and for the past six years has served as treasurer of Davis township. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. It can truly be said of Mr. Maddox that he has made a success of his life work and is self made from every standpoint. The Bank of La Due was organized in 1912 by R. H. Maddox, H. B. Hollopeter and others. The bank was capitalized and chartered for $10,000. The past year has been the most prosperous that this bank has ever known as the statement of the increase of bank deposits will show. On March 17, 1917, the bank deposits were $24,612.15; on June 20, 1917, the total deposits were $28,451.91; on November 20, 1917, they were $58,487.12; on March 4, 1918, the deposits had reached the figure of $76,050.26. This substantial condition is evidence of the growing prosperity of the neighborhood served by the bank. The bank has a surplus of $1,279.30 and undivided profits of $600. The present officers are: B. F. McKeaigg, president; Robert D. Ming, vice-president; R. H. Maddox, cashier; H. B. Hollopeter and E. Maddox, assistant cashiers. The bank's directors are J. A. Vansant, R. D. Ming, H. B. Hollopeter, B. F. McKeaigg and R. H. Maddox. The stock of this bank is all held by thirty-one individuals who are engaged in farming. The institution is housed on its own new brick building erected in 1912 and fitted up with modern banking fixtures.
MAIZE, F. M.
Shawnee Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 669
F. M. Maize, farmer and stock raiser, section 34, was born in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, June 24, 1825. His parents were George W. and Arminta (Hayes) Maize, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Missouri. When F. M. was fourteen years old they removed to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood, there attending the common schools. In 1847 he located in Nodaway County, and was engaged in farming and stock raising until 1865, when he came to Henry County. His landed estate now contains 325 acres in a high state of cultivation. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in Captain Burns' Company, under General Price and remained with them until the close of the war. In March, 1847, Mr. Maize married Miss Rosana Cox, a Kentuckian by birth. She died in 1855, leaving four children: Bettie (deceased), George W., Mintie and Joseph. In 1856 he was again married to Miss Sarah Lawson, who died in 1866, and on January 8, 1867, Mr. M. married Mrs. Elizabeth Neal, a daughter of William Howerton. They have five children: Elmer, Rosia, Lee, Leonard and Walter.
MAJOR, Robert E.
Windsor, Windsor Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 522
Robert E. Major, cashier of the Farmers Bank of Windsor, Missouri, is a native of his home city. He was born February 17, 1865, and is the son of the late Reuben Major, long a prominent and worthy citizen of Windsor. Reuben Major was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 7, 1825, and died at his home in Windsor, Missouri, March 8, 1913. During his younger days, he learned the trade of plasterer and later became a farmer. He removed with his parents to Calloway County, Missouri, in 1827 and resided in that county where he was reared amid pioneer surroundings, until 1853, and then came to Henry County, locating in the town of Windsor. He resided in Windsor and vicinity until his death. He was closely identified with the up-building and growth of the city and assisted in the organization of the Windsor Savings Bank, the first bank ever instituted in Windsor, and was the nominal cashier of this bank for some years after its organization. His wife was Nancy Duncan, prior to her marriage with Mr. Major. She was born in Boone County, Missouri, November 23, 1835, and departed this life in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Major were parents of three children: J. W. Major, auto salesman, Windsor, Missouri; Robert E. Major, subject of this sketch; and Orah A., wife of Bert Richardson, Berkeley, California. Reared in the city of Windsor, his school days were followed by employment in a local shoe store in which Robert E. Major began his active career in 1882. When the Farmers Bank was organized, in 1890, he became connected with the organization and in 1893, he was elected cashier of this bank. The success which has attended the Farmers Bank since Mr. Major first assisted in its organization has been largely due to his initiative, his pronounced financial ability, courtesy of demeanor, and his popularity as a banker and citizen. September 10, 1884, Robert E. Major and Miss Sarah A. Schwab were united in marriage. Mrs. Sarah A. Major was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 14, 1865, the daughter of Samuel Schwab, a native of Switzerland, who first located in Ohio and from there came to Windsor in 1867. He was one of the first shoe merchants to establish a shoe and boot-making shop in the city, and he also established one of the first shoe stores which he conducted for many years. Mr. Schwab learned the trade of boot and shoe maker in his native land. He died in Windsor at the age of 70 years. His wife, prior to her marriage with Mr. Schwab, was Sarah Burrier, a native of Ohio. Four children have been born to Robert E. and Sarah A. Major, as follows: Catherine, at home with her parents; F. Lee, a state bank examiner in Arkansas; Mary, wife of Frank Douglas, Joplin, Missouri; Schwab S., born November 14, 1893, enlisted for service in the Regular Army in 1915 and was transferred in 1917 to the Aviation Corps, as lieutenant, and is now a member of the Aviation Corps. Mr. Major has always been allied with the Democratic party and is a firm believer in Democratic principles of government. He was elected to a membership upon the Windsor board of education in 1904 and is now serving as treasurer of that body, having been a continuous member of the board since his first election. While a member of the board of education he has consistently favored and furthered the cause of education in Windsor in every manner possible and has become known for his progressive ideas in regard to the proper education of the youth of the city. He is a member of the Baptist Church, of which he is a deacon.
MAJORS, Charles M.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 530
Charles M. Majors, blacksmith and carriage manufacturer, was born in Adams County, Indiana, May 1, 1851. His youth was divided between working on a farm and attending the common schools of that county. In 1870 he came to Clinton, Missouri, and was engaged in various kinds of labor till the spring of 1872, when he began learning the blacksmith trade with Oschsli & Co. He continued with them till March, 1875, then went west and during nine months worked a short time in various places through Colorado, Wyoming and Dakota. Returning to Missouri he followed his trade at Carthage for seven months, and upon again coming to Clinton worked for his former employer till March, 1879. Then with Mr. Alfter he became interested in the blacksmith and carriage business, this partnership existing till November, 1881, when the firm became Majors & Arnold, who continued the business till November, 1882. Since that time Mr. M. has been alone in business. He enjoys a large jobbing trade, besides manufacturing a great many carriages and buggies. He occupies a good brick building and carries a complete supply of new work. He was married June 18, 1876, to Miss Amantha Arnold. They have one child, Earl. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.
MANN, James D.
Deepwater Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 488
Photos: James D. Mann
James D. Mann. A man outstanding in his community is naturally measured by his accomplishments in a material and civic sense. If he be but a mere money grabber and cares for nothing aside from the amassing of dollars, his importance is limited by the power of his money. If, on the other hand, he is broad gauged enough to combine the highest duties of citizenship with the accumulation of wealth his position in the community is assured; his place in history is marked; and he is deserving of more than ordinary mention. Such a man was the late James D. Mann of Montrose, Missouri. He was a man of intellect, education, and decided business ability, an executive and organizer of a high order who had the highest conception of the duties of a good citizen and who was always found in the forefront of the advocates of civic betterment. James D. Mann was born September 23, 1858, and departed this life September 20, 1915. He was born at Neosho, Wisconsin, the son of John L. Mann, whose wife bore the maiden name of Parsons. They were natives of New England. The Mann family originated in the Isle of Mann and the history of American branch of this family dates back to Colonial times, they being among the oldest of the American families of English origin. John L. Mann was a pioneer in the State of Wisconsin, where he cleared a farm from the forest in the early forties. James D. Mann was reared and educated in his native county in Wisconsin and was a farmer until his removal to Missouri in 1892. Opportunity beckoned to him and he sold his Wisconsin farm and located in the thriving city of Montrose, where for two years he was in the employ of Sol Kahn, the veteran merchant of Montrose. In 1894, he established the grain business which bears his name. He successfully conducted this business until his death. In addition to his grain business he was interested in agricultural pursuits and owned 240 acres of land located one mile north of Montrose. While a resident of Wisconsin he was married in 1880 to Miss Le Moine Wilson, who was born in the city of Neosho, Wisconsin, a daughter of De Wayne Wilson, a well-known citizen of Neosho. Mrs. Le Moine Mann was born in 1863, and departed this life on October 1, 1913. The children of the family are: Arthur J.; Howard H., born November 15, 1898, in Montrose, Missouri, enlisted at Kansas City, on April 5, 1917, in the Third Missouri Regiment, now the 140th Infantry Regiment of the National Army, and is serving as a private in machine gun company, and prior to his departure to the fighting front in France, he was in training at Camp Doniphan. Arthur J. Mann, who is now managing the Mann Grain Company and the family business interests, was born October 26, 1881, at, Neosho, Wisconsin, and received his education in the public schools of Neosho and Montrose. After graduation from the local high school he studied for one year at the Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri, and then pursued a business course at the Central Business College of Sedalia, Missouri. After graduation from business college he entered the grain business with his father at Montrose and now is in complete charge of the business as proprietor and manager. He completed a business course in 1902 and in the spring of 1904 went to Kansas City, Missouri, where he was employed as bookkeeper and traveling salesman for different grain firms having headquarters in the city for a period of ten years. The training which he received during those ten years has proven invaluable to him in conducting the Mann Grain Business. On October 29, 1902, A. J. Mann and Miss Flora De Bold of Montrose were united in marriage. Mrs. Flora Mann is a daughter of Joseph De Bold, a former merchant of Montrose, now located in Clinton, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Mann have one son, Russell Mann, born August 25, 1903. A. J. Mann is a Democrat in politics, has held the office of city alderman, and is a member of the local board of education. He is a director of the Montrose Savings Bank. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas City Blue Lodge No. 299, the Orient Chapter, Oriental Commandery, and the Ararat Shrine of Kansas City. The late James D. Mann was a Democrat and during his residence in Montrose he held practically every city office, serving several terms as mayor of the city. He was one of the organizers and president of the Henry County Boosters Club. He assisted in organizing the Missouri Grain Dealers Association and served two terms as president of this organization, being elected unanimously to this position. He was active in church work and was a ruling elder of the Montrose Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was fraternally associated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of Clinton, Missouri. The Mann Grain Company was established at Montrose, Missouri, in 1894, by the late James D. Mann under the firm name of Mann and Marsh. It was conducted as a partnership undertaking until the death of Mr. Marsh in 1903. Mr. Mann then became sole owner. After Mr. Mann's death on September 20, 1915, the business passed under the management of his son, A. J. Mann. The buildings of the Mann Grain Company cover considerable ground space. The elevator building is 300 feet by 40 feet in extent and has a capacity of 15,000 bushels of grain. The warehouse and office are 125x30 feet. The concern handles over 150 carloads of grain yearly as well as shipping twenty-five carloads of broom corn aggregating 250 tons each year. The firm also retails mill feed and seeds and two men are employed to attend to the extensive business.
MANON, Stephen A. D.
Davis Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 736
Stephen A. D. Manon, commonly known as "Doug" Manon, was born in Licking County, Ohio, on the 6th of January, 1860, and is the youngest of a family of seven children. His father, H. S. Manon, a native of Pennsylvania, was born January 2, 1810. His mother's name before marriage was Mary Palmerston, and she was born in New York, December 14, 1822. Mr. Manon has long been a prominent character in the politics of the Buckeye State. He was a delegate to the presidential convention which nominated Greeley and Brown, and also of the convention that drafted the present constitution of Ohio. He is now living a retired life. Of the family two besides our subject are living in Henry County: Martin VanBuren and Mrs. Lida Harville, widow of Alexander Harville. The others are Miles P., S. H., Ella and John T. In 1865 the family settled in Mason County, Illinois, where they lived nine years. Removing to Logan County, they remained there until the spring of 1881 when they came to Henry County. The farm contains 104 acres of good land, well improved with good buildings, etc. They handle considerable stock, including about forty head of Berkshire hogs. "Doug." has received a fair education, mainly at Lincoln University, at Lincoln, Illinois, and since coming to Missouri has been the Missouri correspondent to the Lincoln Democrat. His marriage occurred on December 31, 1882.
MARKS, Jacob A.
Davis Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 587
Jacob A. Marks - In the death of the late Jacob A. Marks of Davis township, Henry County lost a good, industrious citizen, who stood high in the community and ranked among the real old settlers of this county, and western Missouri. Jacob A. Marks was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1846, and departed this life at his home in Davis township, May 10, 1917. He was the son of John and Susanna (Schroeder) Marks, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction. The Marks family, consisting of the parents and six children, came to Henry County in 1866. During the first years of his residence here, Mr. Marks worked as a farm laborer. At the time of his marriage to Susan M. Hibler, he settled upon an eighty-acre tract which his wife had inherited from the Hibler estate. This tract, Mr. and Mrs. Marks improved and increased to a total of 200 acres. Mr. Marks was an industrious and enterprising farmer and stockman and a successful citizen. His death was a distinct loss to the county. On December 11, 1876, Jacob A. Marks and Susan M. Hibler were united in marriage and this marriage was blessed with ten children, as follows: The first child died in infancy; Maud, wife of David Burdick, Nevada, Missouri, mother of four children, Roy Marks, Margaret Ellen, Mildred Ruth, Leland Wilson; Thomas H., Kansas City, Missouri; Charlotte, wife of G. L. Gregory, San Diego, California, has one child, Leon G.; Laura B., deceased; James B., farming the home place; Samuel, an enlisted man on the U.S.S. Wisconsin, United States Navy; Ruth V., Rolla B., and George Dewey, at home with their mother. Mrs. Susan M. (Hibler) Marks was born in Walker township, Henry County, August 11, 1856, and is the daughter of Henry R. Hibler, one of the best known of the early pioneer settlers of Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in connection with that of Joseph F. Hibler of Walker township. Henry Hibler was an extensive stockman and a large land owner, who in the early pioneer days drove herds of cattle for the settlers to St. Louis and there disposed of them in the stock markets. Mrs. Hibler is capably managing her estate of 200 acres, and is also interested in the Dixie Oil Company, a producing and dividend paying oil company of Kansas. She is also a stockholder in the Sedalia Packing Company. Mr. Marks was a Democrat and served as justice of the peace of Davis township. He was a member of the Methodist Church South and lived a Christian and upright life. He was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His descendants have just cause to be proud of his career as a citizen, an exemplary, honorable man in every sense that the words imply; he was likewise a kind husband and a good father.
MARKSBERRY, Edwin Royston
Big Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 742
E. R. Marksberry is one of the energetic and thrifty farmers and stockmen of Big Creek township, and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Henry County. He was born in a log cabin in Big Creek township, September 30, 1874, a son of Alexander and Melisia (Kinsey) Marksberry. Alexander Marksberry died in 1913 and his remains were interred in the Carrsville Cemetery. His widow resides on the home place one and three-fourths miles east of Norris. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mollie Murphy, who lives in Ohio; James A., a sketch of whom appears in this volume; E. R., the subject of this sketch; John, resides in Shawnee township; Linn, Blairstown, and Nora, deceased. E. R. Marksberry received his education in the Agricola school and remained on the home farm with his parents until he was twenty-four years old. He then engaged in farming and stock raising on his own account and now owns one hundred acres of valuable and well improved land which is located two and one-half miles east of Norris. The Marksberry farm is well equipped with a good residence and other buildings. Mr. Marksberry was united in marriage June 5, 1898, with Miss Alice M. Lane, a daughter of W. H. and Susan Lane. The mother died when Mrs. Marksberry was a baby and the father now resides in Chilhowee, Johnson County. Mrs. Lane is one of five children born to her parents as follow: Charles E., Shawnee township; Mrs. Agnes Squires, Chilhowee, Missouri; Mrs. Nancy Beaty, Colorado; Mrs. Leona Vance, Warrensburg, Missouri; and Alice M., married E. R. Marksberry, the subject of this sketch. To Mr. and Mrs. Marksberry have been born one daughter, Pearl, who is a graduate of the Norris High School, and has specialized in music, and is now engaged in teaching music. She is a talented musician and has given much time and study to that art. Mr. Marksberry is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No. 343, Agricola, Missouri. He is a progressive farmer and one of the substantial and highly respected citizens of Big Creek township.
MARKSBERRY, James Alfred Sr.
Big Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 718
James A. Marksberry, a successful farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native son of Henry County and a descendant of one of the honored pioneer families of this section of Missouri. Mr. Marksberry was born in a log house on the old home place in Big Creek township July 26, 1871, and is a son of Alex and Melissa (Kimsey) Marksberry, both natives of Missouri. The father was born in Clay County and is now deceased, having departed this life November 13, 1913. The mother was born in Big Creek township in 1842 and now resides at the place of her birth. Her parents, Alfred and Sarah Kimsey, were among the pioneers of Henry County and settled in this section before Henry County was organized. The father was killed during the early part of the Civil War and his wife died July 4, 1901. Alexander and Melissa (Kimsey) Marksberry were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mary Murphy, who resides in Ohio; James A., the subject of this sketch; Edwin R., who lives in Big Creek township, Henry County; John, Shawnee township; Mrs. Nora Murphy, deceased, and Linn, who resides at Blairstown, Missouri. James A. Marksberry was reared on the home farm and attended school at the Agricola school district in Big Creek township. He remained at home with his mother until he was thirty-two years of age and in 1906 purchased his present farm, which consists of 300 acres of well improved land located two miles southeast of Blairstown. Mr. Marksberry has a splendid farm residence which was built in 1915. It is a two story, nine room structure and one of the fine residences of the county. He carries on general farming and stock raising, and is recognized as one of the successful men of Henry County. Mr. Marksberry was united in marriage April 28, 1908, to Miss Florence McDonald, a daughter of Josiah J. McDonald of White Oak township, Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Marksberry have been born the following children: Mary Lee, Dorothy, Kathryn and James, Jr. The Marksberry family are prominent in the community and Mr. Marksberry is one of the substantial and progressive men of Big Creek township.
MARSEILLES, William Merritt Dr.
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 315
Dr. William M. Marseilles, a prominent osteopath of Clinton, Missouri, is a native of this State. He was born at Hannibal, Missouri, May 31, 1875, and is a son of William F. and Mary Adelia (Allen) Marseilles. The Marseilles family is of French descent. William F. Marseilles was born in Hannibal, Missouri. He was a son of William Peter Marseilles, who came from France with a brother and sister to America at a very early day. Joseph, the other brother, located somewhere in the North and the sister remained at Baltimore. William Peter Marseilles, grandfather of Dr. Marseilles, came west and located at Hannibal, which at that time was a mere boat landing. He was a blacksmith and worked at his trade in Hannibal, where he spent his life. William F. Marseilles remained in Hannibal until 1890, when he removed to Brookfield. His wife, Mary Adelia (Allen) Marseilles, was a native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She died in 1912. Dr. Marseilles is one of a family of five children born to his parents: Florence, married C. H. Mount, who is now deceased, and she is a student in the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri; William M., the subject of this sketch; C. E., manager of a Thompson restaurant in Chicago; F. F., an osteopath, Flint, Michigan, and Allen, a farmer, Brookfield, Missouri. Dr. Marseilles was educated in the public schools of Hannibal and Brookfield, Missouri. He then took a course in osteopathy at the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri, and was graduated in 1904 with a degree of Doctor of Osteopathy. He practiced his profession a little over two years at Brookfield and in 1906 came to Clinton, where he has since been successfully engaged in the practice. He was married in 1895 to Miss Myrtle A. Rickett, a native of Brookfield, Missouri. She is a daughter of Abel and Alice (Leavy) Rickett, the former of whom is a native of Pennsylvania and the latter a native of Missouri. Mrs. Marseilles is also a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy, having been a member of the same class as her husband. She and her husband have practiced together since their marriage, and both are successful and skillful osteopaths, and since coming to Clinton have built up a large practice. To Mr. and Mrs. Marseilles have been born two children, Frances Willard, married Grady Spangler, Clinton, Missouri, and Alice Adelia, a graduate of the Clinton High School, class of 1918. The elder girl is also a graduate of the Clinton High School. Dr. Marseilles is a Knights Templar Mason, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Modern Woodmen of America, and he and his wife and the older daughter are members of the Eastern Star. The family are members of the Christian Church and Dr. Marseilles is a Democrat. Dr. Marseilles is an active and energetic member of the Clinton Commercial Club and takes a keen interest in every movement that has for its purpose the building up and betterment of Clinton and Henry County. His influence and efforts have been a large factor in promoting a "white way" in Clinton, and he has used his influence for the industrial development of the town in the way of encouraging factories to locate here. Dr. Marseilles is a charter member of the Clinton Rotary Club, recently organized. Both he and his wife have an extensive acquaintance in Henry County, and are prominent in the community.
MARTIN, Charles H.
Fairview Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 463
Charles H. Martin, who is managing the Martin estate of 420 acres in Fairview township, Henry County, was born in Clinton, Missouri, the son of James B. Martin, one of the widely-known old settlers of Marshall Creek and a Union veteran now deceased. The Martin farm is situated on Marshall Creek, which, according to one of the old settlers who formerly resided in this neighborhood, should have been called "Jim" Creek on account of the fact that James or Jim Kirk, James or Jim Plecker, and James or Jim Henry Dunning, settled on this creek in the early days. However, the creek received the name of "Marshall" and the name has ever held. James B. Martin was born March 24, 1838 and departed this life on June 29, 1910. He was born in Henry County, Illinois but was reared in Kentucky. He was the son of one of the old-time school teachers known everywhere as Uncle Billy Martin. When the Civil War broke out, James B. Martin enlisted at Louisville, Kentucky, in the Tenth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry and served for three years and four months with the Union Army. He was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga and lay in the Government hospital for eighteen months. The wound crippled him for life, a shot or minnie ball taking effect in his left heel. January 1, 1865, he came to Clinton, Missouri, and sometime later swam the Deepwater when it was filled with ice in order to escape from a band of guerrillas who were still attempting to wage war against Union people. Edward A. Martin, a brother, preceded him to this county and Edward was tending cattle on the north side of the Deepwater at the time James B. Martin was a noted swimmer who at one time swam the Tennessee River while foraging after roasting ears. He was carried a mile down the river by the swift current with a companion named Alex Moore. Soon after coming to Henry County, he was married to Ann Eliza Bridges, daughter of Charles Bridges of the Marshall Creek neighborhood. The Bridges came from Springfield, Illinois, to Henry County. Ann Eliza Martin was born in 1848 and died in 1915. Six children were born to James B. and Ann Eliza Martin, as follow: Charles H., subject of this review; Edward A., Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. Jessie A. Wolford, Fairview township; Emery, living on the Martin home place; James Claude, living on the home place; Clifford B. makes his home with Charles Martin. James B. Martin was an independent Republican. He was a member of the Christian Church and was affiliated with the Free Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grand Army of the Republic. James B. Martin was a Henry County citizen worth while. He was an honest, upright, and industrious man of affairs who had the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the county.
MARTIN, John
Fields Creek Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 737
John Martin, one of the leading farmers of Fields Creek township, was born in Germany, June 21, 1867, and as he says, he came to America when he was twenty years old to escape Prussian military servitude, and has never regretted the day that he made the decision. He landed in New York City, October 11, 1887. He worked in a cooper shop eighteen months. He then went to Iowa, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising until 1913. During that year he came to Missouri and bought two hundred forty acres of land in Fields Creek township, four miles northwest of Clinton. He has improved this place considerably since that time, having built a large barn, a silo and other farm buildings and today has one of the well-improved and valuable farms of the county. He follows general farming extensively and is also well known as a successful stock raiser. He specializes in high-grade horn and white-faced cattle and Poland China hogs. He makes a practice of finishing for the market all the cattle which he raises on the place and usually markets about two carloads of cattle and two car loads of hogs each year. Mr. Martin was married in Iowa City, Iowa, February 22, 1894, to Miss Julia Lohrer, a daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth Rist Lohrer, natives of Germany. Mrs. Martin was born in Germany in 1868 and came to America with her sister, Mary, in 1886. Mrs. Martin has a brother, John, and a sister, Mary, who reside in Lane County, Iowa, and the following brothers and sisters live in Germany, Anthony, Helen, Louise, Leo and Joseph. To John Martin and wife have been born the following children; Elizabeth, a teacher in St. Matthews Parish, St. Louis, Missouri; Ernest, farmer in Iowa; Herbert, farming in Iowa; George, resides at home and is. now a student in the Commercial College at Clinton. Otto, also a student in that institution; Joseph and Lawrence. Mr. Martin takes a deep interest in local affairs and is always ready and willing to lend his co-operation to any movement for the betterment and up-building of his township and county. He is the present clerk of School District No.40. When he left his native land and came to this country he was without capital but the opportunities offered here, coupled with his industry and good management, has won for him a competence and comfortable home. When he left Germany, he had much difficulty in escaping the vigilance of the officers. In order to escape he made the trip through Switzerland, France and Belgium and in that way evaded the officers. In order to avoid suspicion he carried no baggage whatever and all his earthly possessions consisted of the clothes which he wore. His recollection on the military system of Germany is anything but pleasant and he has no patience with any man who has prospered and made a home offered by America that has any vestige of sympathy with any other country. His doctrine is that if they love their native land that is where they should have remained. In politics he is a Republican. He and all of his family are members of the Catholic Church. Herbert is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
MARTIN, William Andrew
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 621
W. A. Martin, one of the most extensive and successful merchants of Clinton, whose mammoth store is known as the "Home of Low Prices," is located on South Artesian avenue. Mr. Martin is a native of Illinois. He was born in Marshall, Clark County, November 23, 1862, and is a son of Andrew J. and Jane Caldwell Martin, the former a native of Missouri, and the latter of Illinois. Andrew J. Martin, the father, was a soldier in the Civil War and died at Nashville, Tennessee while in the service. His wife died at Pierce City, Missouri. They were the parents of three children as follows: Lewis, now deceased; Mrs. Sarah McHenry of Clinton, Missouri, and W. A., the subject of this sketch. W. A. Martin was reared near Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri, and educated in the public schools, and for a number of years was engaged in the sawmill business and later farmed in Saline County. He came to Henry County in 1884, where he was engaged in farming and gardening until 1892, when he engaged in business at his present location. He first started in a small way with a limited stock of goods in a store building 16 by 20 feet. After two years he found it necessary to enlarge his store room to accommodate his rapidly growing business, and as his business has developed he has added more store room, more warehouse room and more clerks until his business has grown to be one of the largest commercial enterprises in Henry County. His present store building is 44 by 66 feet, with basement, and he has two warehouses, 30 by 40 feet and 36 by 40 feet. When Mr. Martin began business at his present location it was outside of the city limits, but in 1902, the city limits were extended which included the Martin store. There are many contributing elements to the success of such a business as Mr. Martin has built up in Clinton. Square dealing and strict honesty and integrity are fundamentally the basic principles of success. These Mr. Martin has closely followed and in addition he has given close attention to details. He buys for cash and thereby gets the advantage of discounts. Owing to the rapid growth of his business he has been able to buy his goods in large quantities, which has given him an advantage in prices over smaller buyers, and thus enabling him to sell to his customers lower than his competitors and at the same time make a reasonable profit. Mr. Martin is a capable business man and his square methods have won the confidence of the people. May 6, 1881, W. A. Martin was united in marriage with Miss Mollie L. East of Pettis County, Missouri. She is a daughter of Thomas W. and Camelia W. East. Her father was a Union veteran of the Civil War and was in the service four years. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin have been born the following children: Lewis, a painter, Clinton, Missouri, married Lula Thomas; Walter L., in business with his father, married Rosa Hoppe; Laura, wife of W. D. Hunt, Clinton; Charles, farmer, Clinton, Missouri, married Mabel Cook; George, proprietor of the Martin Green House, Clinton, Missouri; Minnie, married Edwin Bennett, Clinton, Missouri; May, married James Dodson, Calhoun, Missouri; Ralph, Clinton, Missouri; Nellie, Pauline and Albert, residing at home with their parents. In addition to his mercantile business, Mr. Martin is interested in breeding Hereford cattle, and at this writing has about forty head on his farm which is situated four miles south of Clinton. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Clinton and he is recognized as one of the progressive citizens of Henry County.
MARTIN, William Frank
Osage Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 751
William Frank Martin, farmer and stock feeder, section 15, a native of McDonough County, Illinois, was born February 26, 1852. William Martin, his father, was a Virginian by birth, and there grew to manhood and married Martha C. Kirk, of the same state. Upon leaving Virginia he went to Kentucky, where he resided for a number of years, moving thence to Illinois, and being one of the pioneers of McDonough County. In 1856 he came to Missouri and settled in Henry County, where he entered land and improved a farm. Frank grew to manhood here, enjoying fair opportunities for acquiring a common education. He was married in September, 1876, to Miss Julia Renfro, of this county and a daughter of John H. B. Renfro. They have two children: James C., born November 30, 1877, and Edna F., born December 3, 1880. Mr. Martin has 640 acres of land, of which about 340 are under fence and in cultivation and pasture, with fair buildings and improvements, and a young bearing orchard. He makes a specialty of raising and feeding cattle and feeds on an annual average about three car loads of steers and 100 head of hogs. He went to Texas in 1872 and was occupied four years in the stock business in that state.
MARTIN, William G.
White Oak Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 686
William G. Martin, a prominent pioneer and stockman of White Oak township, ranks as one of the leading citizens of Henry County. He was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, June 9, 1864, and is a son of Claudias B. and Ann Eliza Martin, both natives of Virginia. Claudias B. Martin with his family located in Henry County, Missouri, in 1866. He settled on a farm and was engaged in farming and stock raising until the time of his death in 1873. His wife died in 1917. They were the parents of the following children: James N, who now resides in California; Mrs. Margaret Cornet, Ozark, Arkansas; Hamilton, died at the age of twelve; Edden H.; Mrs. Virginia Jennings, who resides in California; Claudius B., California; Joseph F., deceased; William G., the subject of this sketch, and Ruth E., deceased. William G. Martin received his education in the public schools, attending school at the Hickory Grove district. He recalls that his first teacher was William R. Owens, and that the old school house was equipped with hand-made benches, made of native walnut. The old school building of the pioneer days stood on the site of the present modern school building at Hickory Grove. After reaching maturity William G. Martin remained on the home farm with his mother until he was thirty-three years of age. In 1911 he bought out the interest of the other heirs and thus became the owner of his father's old homestead, which is located six miles southeast of Urich in White Oak township. The place consists of eighty acres and while Mr. Martin is not one of the large land owners of Henry County he owns enough of land for modern-day conditions, and no doubt the intensified farming of the future will require the ownership and operation of much less than eighty acres for each individual to get the best results from the soil. The day of what has been well termed agricultural locusts is rapidly passing. The West has come to recognize that less land, better tilled, means more than the loose methods of the past in undertaking to cultivate large acreage. Mr. Martin was united in marriage in 1897 with Miss Dora B. Sevier, a daughter of George and Mary (Dunn) Sevier, pioneers of White Oak township. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin have been born the following children: Ray Paul, now a student in the Electric College at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Ruth B., the wife of William Harbstreet of White Oak township, Henry County. Mr. Martin takes an active interest in local political and civic affairs, and stands ever ready and willing to co-operate with any movement for the social betterment and up-building of White Oak township and Henry County. He has served as a member of the local school board and he and Mrs. Martin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Martin family stand high in the community in which they live and are prominent.
MATHEWS, Julius A.
White Oak Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 717
Julius A. Mathews was born April 17, 1849, in Chariton County, Missouri. His father, Samuel Mathews, was born in October, 1810, in Mississippi, and was a farmer during his early life, emigrating to Chariton County, Missouri, in 1844. He purchased 160 acres in that county and remained until the commencement of the war, when he removed to Brunswick, and in 1861 engaged in merchandising. This business he continued for twelve years; then went to Kansas City, and after a short time came to Henry County in April, 1870. He was married in 1835 to Miss Betsy Avery, of Jackson County, Mississippi. By this union there were eleven children, six sons and five daughters, of whom four only are now living. Three sons died in the Alton Prison during the civil war, two in 1862 and the other in 1864. The subject of this sketch came to Henry County in 1867 and embarked in farming. He has remained here since that time, with the exception of three years, while in his native county and at Kansas City, though not permanently located at either place. He was married June 17, 1867, to Miss Nancy Jane Bruett, of Henry County, Missouri. To them have been born six children, three sons and three daughters, five of whom are living. Mr. M. was elected magistrate in White Oak Township in November, 1882, for the term of four years. Himself and wife are connected with the Christian Church of Lucas. His political sentiments are Democratic.
MAUPIN, Chauncey C.
Tebo Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 649
Chauncey C. Maupin, miller, farmer and stock raiser, was born March 12, 1844, in St. Charles County, Missouri, being the son of Wallace C. Maupin, born October 25, 1817, in Albemarle County, East Virginia. His mother, formerly Mary Elizabeth Martha Jane Scott, was born in East Virginia about 1820. They were married near the year 1837, and by this union had six children, four sons and two daughters, all of whom are living. They emigrated in an early day to Missouri, and here Mrs. Maupin died March 6, of 1844 or 1845. Mr. M. is now a resident of Cedar County, Missouri. Chauncey C. Maupin, when a young man of twenty-one years, began business for himself. He married Miss Lizzie M. Bass, daughter of Peter and Marian Bass, of Henry County, Missouri, May 18, 1865. They have six children, all sons, and residents of Henry County. In 1877 he bought eighty acres of land in Tebo Township, and in 1881 added eighty more. In 1879 he erected in the township a mill for sawing purposes and the grinding of corn. He is actively engaged, both in farming and the mill business, and is constantly driven with custom at his mill, but does not allow his farm to lay idle. He is a thorough farmer and is highly respected in this vicinity. Mr. M. is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. Both himself and wife are connected with the Methodist Church, South, of Calhoun. His political views are Democratic.
MAYGINNES, Joseph
Springfield Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 817
Joseph Mayginnes was born October 10, 1830, in Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where also his father, A. Mayginnes, was born January 31, 1799 He was a farmer by occupation. His mother, whose maiden name was Jane Garvin, came originally from Berks County, Pennsylvania. They were married in 1818, and to them were born eleven children. The senior Mayginnes died November 4, 1864, in Shelby County, Ohio. The subject of this sketch received his education in Shelby County in the common schools, and at the age of nineteen he left for Madison County, Ohio, in February. 1850, where he was engaged in working as a farm laborer. In October of the same year he started for Henry County, Missouri, remaining for six months, or more, and making his home with an older brother for the time. After looking about for a suitable location, he finally decided to return to Ohio. He was occupied in railroading for four years. He was married September 3, 1853, to Miss Sarah E. Fisher, of Covington, Miami County, Ohio. By this union there were ten daughters, all of whom are living. In September, 1856, Mr. M. settled in Darke County, Ohio, and resumed the occupation of farming eight years, when selling out he removed to Johnson County, Kansas. At the expiration of five came to Henry County, Missouri, locating in Springfield Township. He owns 213 acres on section 11. He is enthusiastic in regard to school matters, and takes great interest in the advancement of education. Mr. Mayginnes and his wife, with five of his daughters, are members of the Christian Church, at Hayden's Grove. His political views are Democratic.
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