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PICKERILL, Jesse M.
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 590
Jesse M. Pickerill was born in Brown County, Ohio, January 19, 1831. His father, William F. Pickerill, who was born in Virginia, died in April, 1864, and his mother, formerly Abbie Fisher, was born in Ohio and is of German parentage. Jesse M. was brought up as a farmer, and in March, 1852, he emigrated to Woodford County, Illinois, and in 1853 bought a farm, on which he lived for eight years. In the fall of 1859 he moved to Missouri and settled in Henry County in Springfield Township. Returning in 1861 to Ohio, he remained there during the war. In September he enlisted in the Fifth Ohio Cavalry under Captain Henry and Colonel Taylor, and was at the battles of Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing and in many of the hard-fought battles of the war. His horse fell with him while near Corinth, injuring him severely, and this perhaps had much to do in causing his death. He received his discharge at Camp Dennison on account of disability, and returned home in 1863. In March, 1867, he came back to his home in Henry County, and from that time on was very successful in his farming operations. He owned 185 acres of improved land, with commodious and convenient buildings. In 1874 he discovered that broom corn was well adapted to this soil and was the first man to try the experiment, and found that it was one of the most profitable crops raised. He married Miss Sarah A. Smithson April 10, 1851. She was the daughter of Thomas H. Smithson, of Maryland, who was born in 1805. He was raised in Kentucky, and in 1826 he moved to Brown County, Ohio, where Sarah was born September 18, 1831. Her mother was formerly Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Gilbert Wright, born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. P. had eleven children: William H., Sarah Emma (Mrs. Alonzo Foster), Elizabeth (Mrs. Judson Gray), George F., Samuel W., Eva Baker, Belle Duvall, Worthington W., Jesse M., Dora L. and Minnie E. Politically, Mr. P. was a Republican. He and his wife both joined the Christian Church in October, 1851. He was once elected justice of the peace and served several years, and also belonged to the Masons. He was a thorough business man, and in that secured the friendship and confidence of all. Not long before his death he moved to Windsor, bought a comfortable residence and started a broom factory, in which business he was engaged at the time of his demise, which occurred December 20, 1882.
PIERCE, John Nicholson
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 348
John Nicholson Pierce, a prominent retired minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, residing at Clinton, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born twenty miles south of Pittsburg, December 12, 1834, a son of Andrew and Sarah (Nicholson) Pierce. The Pierce homestead in Pennsylvania is located on what is said to have been a grant of land by the Government of 4,000 acres to Andrew Pierce, for services rendered in the Revolutionary War, and the homestead is still owned by his descendants. John Nicholson Pierce grew to manhood on the Pierce homestead farm and here in the fresh air of farm life developed a sound body and mind. After receiving a good preparatory education, he entered Allegheny College at Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he was graduated in the. class of 1857 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Later this same institution conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. After leaving college, Mr. Pierce spent one year at the head of public schools at McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He then began preaching in the Methodist Church on a circuit which consisted of eight preaching places in eastern Ohio, receiving $185 for his first year's work. This was in 1858 and the membership of the church on this circuit was largely increased during his labors. One church was built and dedicated in New Waterford, where there had never been a Methodist organization before, and that church is still standing and in a flourishing condition. During this period he held a successful revival at Columbiana, Ohio, which was followed by the building of a new church which is now in a prosperous condition. After a trial year spent on this circuit, Reverend Pierce was admitted on trial into the Pittsburg Conference and given a good place, and success continued to crown his efforts. At that time a Methodist minister was permitted to remain only two years in charge of the same church. Reverend Pierce was given charge at Dayton, Pennsylvania, and before his time was out there he was taken to New York and ordained both a deacon and elder and appointed to take charge of a mission in Arizona. But before he could reach the location of his new field the Civil War broke out and he went to Washington as chaplain of the 85th Regiment, Pennsylvania infantry, and served in the capacity as chaplain throughout the war. At the close of that conflict he was sent by Bishop Ames into Missouri to do ministerial work for the church and his work in this State has all been south of the Missouri River. He was the first pastor of the Grand Avenue Church in Kansas City, Missouri, and preached the first sermon and the last one ever preached in that church, a period of forty-two years intervening between them. Trinity Church in St. Louis was built and dedicated under his pastorate. He was pastor and presiding elder in Sedalia and Clinton and pastor in Carthage, Springfield and Warrensburg. Few ministers of the Gospel have had a more active career, a career crowned by results equaled only by the efforts put forth, than Rev. John Nicholson Pierce. He did his part in building churches and parsonages for thirty of the best years of his life, and at the close of this long and successful career he retired with more achievement to his credit than can be said of but few men in any line of endeavor. After retiring from the regular work of the ministry, Mr. Pierce engaged in the lumber business and was later interested in the Industrial Iron Works of Clinton. He has also been interested in other industrial and financial affairs. He was largely interested in Oklahoma City during its early days and built more than forty houses there, which was no small contribution to the up-building of that city of marvelous growth. Mr. Pierce has been successful in his business undertakings and is now living practically retired, with the exception of the personal attention which he gives his investments. In 1857, soon after his graduation from college, John Nicholson Pierce was united in marriage with Miss Emma Curtis of Meadville, Pennsylvania. To this union were born two sons and two daughters, as follows: Ida May, now the widow of Rev. Charles Newell, and her son, Charles Newell, is editor of the Dallas, Texas, "Dispatch," and Rev. John T. Newell, prominent Methodist preacher of Des Moines Conference is also her son; Emma C., wife of Dr. A. A. Thompson, district superintendent of the Des Moines Conference, and their only son, A. R. Thompson, is one of the prominent bankers of Nebraska, being vice-president and general manager of the Nebraska National Bank, Hastings, Nebraska; Frank R. Pierce, resides in St. Louis and is president of one of the largest lumber companies of that city; and Andrew B. Pierce, a retired merchant, the youngest son of Reverend Pierce of this marriage, Ironton, Missouri. Mr. Pierce's first wife and the mother of these four children died at Independence, Missouri, in February, 1867. In April, 1868, Mr. Pierce was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Bennett, and to this union have been born the following children: Herbert, a planter in Arkansas; Helen, wife of Espey C. Jones, Boone County, near Columbia, Missouri, and Harold, a lawyer in New Mexico; Mrs. Hallie (Hall), Clinton, Missouri. Mrs. Lucy (Bennett) Pierce was born in January, 1841, at Zanesville, Ohio, daughter of Uriah P. Bennett, who served as editor of the "Zanesville Courier" for a period of twenty-five years. For the past twenty-five years Mrs. Pierce has been secretary of the Clinton Shakespearean Club, and is active in literary and religious work. Mr. Pierce has eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Reverend Pierce is now in his eighty-fourth year and is as active in body and keen in intellect as the average man of fifty. He enjoys an extensive acquaintance not only in the immediate vicinity of his home but throughout the country. He numbers among his intimate acquaintances many of the prominent men and women of the United States. He has just cause, at the end of his active career, to feel that sense of satisfaction that his life's work has been a success, both from a spiritual and a business standpoint. It may be truly said of him that he has not lived in vain.
PIGG, John R.
Tebo Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 652
John R. Pigg, merchant at Calhoun, is the son of David H. Pigg, who was born in Clark County, Kentucky, December 23, 1819. His parents were William and Polly (Hampton) Pigg. In 1843 he removed to Henry County, Missouri, and settled in Calhoun, where John R. was born July 19, 1850. He passed his youth in Calhoun, receiving his education in the common schools, and when about fifteen years old he went to work in his father's mill, remaining therein until 1869. Then he engaged in merchandising with J. W. Tutridge, with whom he was associated until 1875, when he sold out. He again embarked in the same business in that year and now owns a good store building which is filled with a large stock of general merchandise. He has taken a great interest in educational matters, and has been elected director of the district a number of terms. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity of which he is secretary. At Carthage, Illinois, July 4, 1872, Mr. Pigg was married to Miss Lucy J. Smith, a daughter of J. B. and Harriet Smith. They have three children: Hattie M., Ella F. and Aggie D.; one, an infant is deceased.
PIPER, Fountain R.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 536
Fountain R. Piper, of the firm of Piper Brothers, dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, caps, etc., is a native of Saline County, Missouri, and was born July 31, 1846. He was reared to manhood and educated in the county of his birth and at the age of fourteen years became engaged in clerking with the firm of Gorham & Seige, of Marshal, with whom he remained two years. Then for several years he clerked at different times for a number of firms in that city. In 1864 he embarked in business at Arrow Rock, Missouri, where he remained till 1870, then coming to Clinton and entering as a partner with E. Allison, in the dry goods business. The firm was then known as Allison & Piper till 1878, when he retired and established the present business, which he continued alone till July, 1881, when his brother, R. H. Piper, became associated with him. They carry a full stock of goods and are doing a remunerative business. Mr. Piper was married November 13, 1873, to Miss Sallie R. McMahan, of Saline County, Missouri. They have two children, Fountain, Jr., and Jessie M. Mr. P. is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, of this city.
PIPER, Robert H.
Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 676
Robert H. Piper, proprietor of the Piper Brothers Department Store of Clinton, is one of the pioneer merchants of Henry County. Mr. Piper was born in Saline County, Missouri, in 1855, and is a son of Garrett W. and Sophia J. (Farrar) Piper, both natives of Virginia, now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: John W., deceased; F. R., now deceased; Sarah, deceased, and Robert H., the subject of this sketch. The eldest son, John W., served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He married Lutie Lindsey, who now lives in New York City. F. R. Piper married Sallie McMann, and they are both now deceased and their remains are buried in Englewood Cemetery. F. R. Piper, the second oldest brother, came to Clinton in 1870 and engaged in the mercantile business in partnership with E. Allison. This was the beginning of the present Piper Brothers mercantile business. Mr. Allison retired from the firm in 1886 and was afterwards killed while serving as a guard at the penitentiary at Jefferson City. In 1878 Robert H. Piper became a member of the firm which consisted of the two brothers, F. R. and Robert H., and they continued the business in partnership until the death of F. R. Piper, May 2, 1917, and since that time Robert H. has continued the business under the old firm name of Piper Brothers, which is perhaps the best known business house in Henry County, having been in existence continually for over forty years, and during all this time has ranked as the leading business enterprise in Henry County. Robert H. Piper received his education in the public schools of Saline County, Missouri, and the Jones Commercial College of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Piper became a member of the firm when he was twenty-two years of age, and has devoted his life to the mercantile business. In 1884, Mr. Piper was united in marriage with Miss Bertie Lee Monafee of Miami, Missouri. She is a daughter of Robert and Jennie Monafee, natives of Missouri. Of their children now living are, Prof. Flournory Monafee of Washington University, Washington, D. C.; Amelia, married Flournory Snelling; Richard, an employee of the Government, Washington, D. C.; Walter, a prominent farmer and stockman of Henry County. To Robert H. Piper and wife have been born the following children: Juanita, died in infancy; Helen, died at the age of twelve; John William, now serving in the United States Army, having enlisted January 26, 1917. Mr. Piper takes an interest in local political affairs and served as collector of Henry County for one term, and has served for several years at different times as a member of the city council at Clinton. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Clinton for forty-two years and is one of Henry County's substantial and highly respected citizens.
PLECKER, James F.
Fairview Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 762
James F. Plecker, farmer and stock dealer, section 28, a native of Augusta County, Virginia, was born August 29, 1843. His parents, John W. and Ann Eliza (Crawn) Plecker, were also born in the same county. James F. grew up there as a farmer's boy and enlisted in the Confederate army in March, 1862, serving three years in the Tenth Virginia cavalry. He participated in numerous important engagements, among which were the battles of Williamsport, the fights at Richmond and Fredericksburg and all of the encounters around Richmond, and two raids into Maryland and Pennsylvania, where they captured a large number of horses and cattle. Mr. Plecker came to Missouri with his parents in 1866 and settled in Henry County. He first bought only forty acres of land, but as his circumstances would permit, he added to his original purchase until he now has 933 acres in cultivation and pasture, with the exception of about fifty acres of timber. He had planted in corn the past season 225 acres, which yielded about forty bushels to the acre. He makes a business of trading and feeding stock, and is one of the most successful stock men in this township. He has over 200 head of cattle, and is feeding about fifty head of steers and seventy hogs. Mr. Plecker was married in the spring of 1874 to Miss Sarah Dodd, who died in about five weeks thereafter. He was again married September 7, 1876, to Miss Millie Whiteford, a native of Illinois, and a daughter of George W. Whitford. They have three children: Ida Belle, Ettie May and Roberta Mendora. Mrs. P. is a member of the Christian Church.
PLECKER, James F.
Fairview Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 444
James F. Plecker. In every county are individuals who have been able to accomplish more than ordinary success. Whether it is because of exceptional ability or the power to take advantage of opportunities which present themselves is a moted question. If one were to ask the most successful men of Henry County as to the reason for their successes in the agricultural field of endeavor, we are of the opinion that the answer would be the same as that given by James F. Plecker, retired farmer and stockman of Deepwater and one of the largest land owners of Henry County, "Hard work, keeping everlastingly at it, raise lots of live stock, buy land and make the land help pay for itself." It is practically the truth of the matter and the only agriculturist who achieves more than an ordinary success is the fellow who is not afraid to work, combined with good business management in order to make good. James F. Plecker was born in Augusta County, Virginia, August 29, 1843, and is the son of John W. (born 1819, died 1877) and Eliza (Craum) Plecker (born 1820, died 1887). Mr. Plecker's parents were both natives of Virginia. They emigrated to Missouri and arrived in Henry County March 20, 1866, and until his death John W. Plecker was engaged in farming pursuits. He first settled upon 160 acres of land east and southeast of the Moyer place, where he lived for two years, and in 1868 moved to a tract of prairie land four and a half miles southwest of Deepwater, near the Pleasant Valley district school, and improved the land. To John W. and Ann Eliza Plecker were born eight children: A. H. Plecker, an artist, Lynchburg, Virginia, an ex-Confederate soldier, aged seventy-eight years; James F., of this review; Mrs. Margaret Ann Moyer, Clinton township; Mrs. Mary Pomeroy, a widow, living at Kokomo, Colorado; Mrs. Augusta Virginia, wife of Jacob Rhoads, Deepwater; David Brown, Nowata, Oklahoma; Edward Jackson, Minot, South Dakota. James F. Plecker enlisted in Company H, Valley Rangers, Confederate Army, in 1862 and served for the Southern cause for three years under Gen. William H. Lee, in the 10th Virginia Cavalry under Captain Newham. He took an active part in many battles and skirmishes, among them being the great Battles of Gettysburg and Cold Harbor, and during a greater part of his time he was on skirmish and picket duty with cavalry detachments. After the close of the war he returned home and began farming on forty acres of prairie land in 1868. From this small beginning, fifty years ago, he has become owner of 1,000 acres of land in Henry County. Seven hundred acres of this land is rented and he and his sons are farming the remainder. Mr. Plecker is also owner of 720 acres of land near Mt. Zion in St. Clair County, Missouri. He has some land in Texas. He has always been an extensive feeder of live stock and his success can be attributed to the fact that for years he has kept large herds of cattle and hogs on his farms. Mr. Plecker left the farm in 1913 and now makes his home in Deepwater, but continues to visit the farm daily and take a considerable part in the farming operations. In 1910 he located in New Mexico and farmed there for a few years but found that old Missouri was the best place after all, and he returned here in 1915. Mr. Plecker was married in 1876 to Miss Millie A. Whitford, who was born in Moultrie County, Illinois, on January 9, 1859, and is the daughter of George W., a native of Illinois, and Henrietta (Hedrick) Whitford, a native of Kentucky. Henrietta Hedrick Whitford was born July 30, 1839, and was a daughter of John and Eliza (Fletcher) Hedrick, who removed to Illinois from Kentucky in 1839. George W. Whitford was born in 1834 and died October 12, 1903. Three children were reared out of seven born to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Whitford: Mrs. James F. Plecker; William Alonzo, Nowata, Oklahoma, and George Franklin, Great Fails, Montana. The Whitfords came to Missouri in the fall of 1868 and settled in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood. After some years they went to Colorado, thence to Oklahoma and from there to Arkansas, where Mr. Whitford died. James F. and Millie A. Plecker have reared a large family of nine children: Ida May, Etta May, Roberta Mendora, Olive Frances, Naomi Alvira, Estella, Bessie Virginia, George Washington, Archie Lee. Ida May married William Cannon, resides near Windsor, Missouri and has one son, Orville. Etta May married Will Craig and lives in Kansas City, is mother of three children: Imogene, Marjorie and Roy Lee. Roberta Medora is the wife of William Bradley, Kansas City, and has seven children: Jewel Fern, Ernestine, Glenn, Helen, Wilma, Joseph, Eugene and Mark. Olive Frances married Harvey Switser, Lawrence, Kansas, and is mother of a son, James David. Naomi, wife of James Eames, Denver, Colorado, has a daughter, Virginia Louise. Bessie Virginia, wife of Clyde Jackson, Denver, Colorado, has a son, William Benton. Estella is keeping house for her brothers on the home farm. George Washington Plecker is a farmer on the home place, married Maggie Huffman of Artesia, New Mexico. Archie Lee is on the home place. Mr. and Mrs. Plecker have fourteen grandchildren and up to a few years ago there were five generations of the family living on Mrs. Plecker's side and including her children and grandchildren. The Democratic party has always had the allegiance of Mr. Plecker but he has never devoted much time to political matters. He and Mrs. Plecker and all of the family excepting one are members of the Christian Church and they are hospitable, jolly and kindly people who are highly respected and esteemed in Henry County.
POAGUE, George Samuel
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 322
George Samuel Poague, now deceased, was a worthy pioneer of this section of Missouri. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky, February 6, 1827, a son of Thomas Hoge Poague and Nancy Allen (Frame) Poague. The former was a native of Augusta County, Virginia. He was born near Staunton, February 4, 1792, and died at Victoria, Texas, May 31, 1841. He was an extensive land owner and also owned and operated an iron furnace. Thomas Hoge Poague was a son of Maj. George and Ann Allen Poague, the latter being a daughter of Capt. James Allen, of Virginia. Maj. George Poague was born in Augusta County, Virginia, March 28, 1754; he died September 16, 1821. He qualified as captain of the Augusta County Militia June 20, 1781 (Chaukly, Vol. I, page 221). He was in active service. (See Pensions Declarations of William Green, Chaukly, Vol. II, page 495; Edward Stuart, Chaukly, same; and Ralph Wonless, same Vol., page 498.) Maj. George Poague was a son of John and Mary Crawford Poague. John Poague was born in Ireland about 1726, married June 3, 1751, and died in Augusta County, Virginia, in 1789. He qualified as captain of a troop of horse, August 19, 1752, qualified as justice of the Augusta County Court November 23, 1762, and regularly thereafter until after the close of the Revolutionary War, including the dates, August 20, 1776 (Chaukly's Abstracts, Vol. I, page 196) and November 19, 1779 (Chaukly, Vol. I, page 2) and he qualified as high sheriff of Augusta County March 17, 1778 (Chaukly, Vol. I, page 196) and was elected Burgess of the Virginia Legislature in 1776 (Chaukly, Vol. I, pages 504-6) and also qualified as surveyor. John Poague's parents were Robert and Elizabeth Poague, who settled near Staunton, Virginia, about 1737. They had nine children when they settled there, and one son was born afterwards. Nancy Allen Frame, mother of George Samuel Poague, was a daughter of Captain Samuel and Nancy (Allen) Frame. Nancy Allen was a daughter of Captain James and Margaret Allen, who had two sons and eight daughters, and lived in Augusta County, Virginia. Captain James Allen had two brothers, John, who was a lieutenant under Washington, and was killed at the time Braddock was defeated in 1754, and Hugh Allen, who was a lieutenant under Gen. Andrew Lewis and was killed at the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1754. Capt. James Allen and his brothers came from Ireland and settled in Augusta County, Virginia. He was one of the first elders of the historic old stone church, which was erected on Middle River, near Staunton. George Samuel Poague was reared to manhood in Ashland, Kentucky, and received his education there. In early life he engaged in the mercantile business, and in 1858 he came to Missouri, and first settled in Johnson County, near Warrensburg. Two years later he removed to Benton County, and purchased a farm, part of which was in Benton and part in Henry County, and here spent the remainder of his life. lie was a staunch Democrat, and a man highly respected by all who knew him. He did not serve in the Civil War on account of physical disabilities. He died December 13, 1882. July 25, 1853, George Samuel Poague and Eliza Christena Kellar were united in marriage at Louisa, Kentucky. She was born at Barboursville, West Virginia (then Virginia), September 28, 1833, and died at her home in Clinton, Missouri, September 12, 1913. She was a daughter of John Louis, and Hannah (Miller) Kellar, natives of Germany, and early settlers in Missouri. To George Samuel and Eliza Christena (Kellar) Poague were born the following children: John Thomas, retired, Clinton, Missouri; George Madison, farmer, Jerico Springs, Missouri; Frederick Cary, Greeley, Colorado; Emma Eugenia, died at the age of two years; Dr. Samuel Allen, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Henry Fewel, a sketch of whom also appears in this volume; Hattie Adelaide, the wife of Lawrence Crotty, a locomotive engineer on the Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield railway; William Rhea, merchant, Clinton; and Thomas, who is an adopted son, named Thomas Cude, but took the name of Poague, and is in the employ of the Clinton Waterworks.
POAGUE, Henry F.
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 324
Henry F. Poague, successfully engaged in the active practice of law in Clinton since 1893, and recognized as one of the forceful and resourceful members of the Henry County Bar, was born in Benton County, Missouri, March 17, 1868, a son of George Samuel and Eliza C. (Kellar) Poague. The father was born in Ashland, Kentucky, February 6, 1827, and was a son of Thomas Hoge and Nancy Allen (Frame) Poague. The former was born February 4, 1792, and the latter on the 2nd of January, 1801. Both were natives of Kentucky and Thomas H. Poague was the ninth in order of birth in a family of thirteen children. The great-great-grandfather of our subject was John Poague, who was a native of Ireland and settled in Virginia in 1737, his last days being spent in Augusta County, that State, where he departed this life in 1789. The children of John and Mary Poague were as follows: Robert, born in Augusta County, Virginia, in 1752, married his second cousin, Mary Hopkins, on the 17th of June, 1782, and died near Ashland, Kentucky, in 1810. Maj. George Poague was born in Augusta county, Virginia, March 28, 1754. He married Ann Allen, daughter of Capt. James Allen, the wedding being celebrated in 1774. He qualified as captain of the Augusta County, Virginia, Militia, and was in active service. He died near Ashland, Kentucky, September 16, 1821. Col. William Poague, the third of the family, was born in Augusta County, Virginia, February 17, 1756, married Margaret Davis and died in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, December 7, 1830. John Poague was born in Augusta County, Virginia, December 23, 1757, married his second cousin, Rebecca Hopkins, and died in his native State in 1827. Col. James Poague, born in Augusta county, Virginia, March 17, 1760, was married March 19, 1787, to his cousin, Mary Woods, and died at Ripley, Ohio, April 19, 1820. Elizabeth, born in Augusta County, Virginia, became the wife of Rev. Moses Hoge, D. D., on the 23rd of August, 1783, and passed away in Virginia in 1802. Rev. Thomas Poague, born in Augusta County, Virginia, married Laura Watkins in 1792 and passed away in the Old Dominion in the same year. Ann, born in Augusta County, became the wife of Andrew Kinkead and died in Kentucky. Thomas Hoge Poague, as previously stated, was the ninth of thirteen children born unto Maj. George and Ann (Allen) Poague. He was forty-nine years of age when he passed away May 31, 1841. His wife, Nancy Allen (Frame) Poague, long survived him and died July 13, 1889. Thomas H. Poague became an extensive landowner, planter and slave-owner, operating plantations near Ashland, Kentucky. He also had large tracts of land in Texas and to his plantations there took many of his negroes because of the agitation in Virginia against slavery. While on a trip of inspection to his plantations in the Lone Star State he became ill of yellow fever and died there. Unto him and his wife were born eight children: Margaret Ann, who was born July 30, 1821, died in infancy. Agnes Virginia, born October 7, 1824, resides on a large plantation near Carlisle, Kentucky. She is the widow of William Shanklin, who was a banker and extensive landowner of that locality. George Samuel was the third in order of birth. Hugh Calvin, born June 16, 1829, died in 1900. Isabel Jane, born August 12, 1831, died at the age of two and one-half years. Thomas C., born August 4, 1834, died December 15, 1877. Rebecca Crawford, born August 7, 1836, became the wife of R. C. Wilson and is now a widow living in Carlisle, Kentucky. John William, born February 9, 1840, died July 9, 1868. George Samuel Poague spent the days of his boyhood and youth in Kentucky and in 1858 came to Missouri, residing for a year upon a farm in Lafayette County. He then removed to a farm near Warrensburg, where he continued for about a year, after which he took up his abode in Benton County, Missouri, where he became a landowner and where he resided until his death, which occurred December 13, 1882. In early life he had engaged in merchandising in Ashland, Kentucky, but his store was destroyed by fire and, though he still owned considerable land, he had little ready money. Having heard much of the opportunities to be enjoyed in Missouri, it was this that decided him to come to this State, and as the years passed he retrieved his lost possessions and became one of the substantial citizens of Benton County. His life was an active and useful one and his many sterling traits of character gained for him the highest regard of all with whom he was brought in contact. He lived in consistent harmony with his profession as a member of the Baptist church and his example is one well worthy of emulation. His political allegiance was given to the Democratic party and he took ail active interest in State and county affairs, supporting all the measures which he deemed beneficial to the community. On the 25th of July, 1853, he married Miss Eliza Keller, who was born September 28, 1833, in Barboursville, West Virginia. She was the eldest of ten children, whose parents were Louis and Hannah (Miller) Keller, both of whom were natives of Germany, but were brought to America in childhood by their parents. The father was a mechanic and in early life was engaged in making shoes for horses and mules and also manufacturing horseshoe nails. The business grew to large proportions, until he was operating a number of shops and employing a number of men. He ranked among the prominent representatives of industrial activity in the community in which he made his home. John Thomas, born July 30, 1854, married Evelyn Harvey and is now living retired in Clinton. George Madison, born October 31, 1856, married Miss Laura Oaks and is a landowner and capitalist of Jerico Springs, Cedar County, Missouri. Frederick Cary, born April 20, 1859, married Fannie Wilson and resides on the old homestead in Benton County. Emma Eugenia, born March 25, 1861, died September 26, 1862. Samuel Allen, born May 10, 1865, married Ethel Baugh, and is a practicing physician, surgeon and druggist of Clinton, Missouri. Henry Fewell is the sixth in order of birth. Hattie Adelaide, born November 11, 1871, was married January 3, 1910, to Lawrence Crotty, who is a railroad man and one of the prosperous and valued citizens of Clinton. William Rhea, born March 29, 1873, married Ethel Shobe and is associated with his brother, Dr. Poague, in the drug and general mercantile business in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Poague also reared an adopted son, who was taken into the family when six years of age. He resides with W. R. Poague at the old home in Clinton and from early boyhood has been in the employ of the Clinton Water & Gas Company, his long connection therewith indicating his fidelity as well as his ability. Henry F. Poague devoted his youth largely to the acquirement of an education until he reached the age of sixteen years, when he began farming. He continued upon the farm until twenty-one years of age and in his business affairs he met with substantial success. He began in the stock business when he owned but one little bay mare, but he continued trading and buying. He would purchase cows and hogs and when twenty-one years of age he had accumulated twenty-one hundred dollars in this business. He then sold out and left the farm, for, realizing the value of education, he desired to enjoy better opportunities along that line. He went to the University of Missouri and was graduated from the law department in June, 1892. He then returned to the farm and again turned to the stock business, but his friends and neighbors began to seek his professional services, and after a year he returned to Clinton and opened a law office, since which time he has been engaged continuously in practice. Something of his ability along professional lines is indicated in the fact that he has four times been called to fill the office of county prosecuting attorney. He is very careful and systematic in the preparation of his cases and is seldom, if ever, at fault in the application of a legal principle. The court records, therefore, show that he has won many notable verdicts and indicate that he is well qualified to solve the intricate and complex problems of the law. When he was elected prosecuting attorney, Henry County owed over six hundred thousand dollars of principal and interest in bonded indebtedness and was not paying any of the principal of the debt. He began figuring the levies and on the 1st of April in each year would carefully figure the finances of the county and pay all the money on the public debt, except enough to meet the current expenses, until the taxes would be collected in the fall. The assessment of 1913, when collected, will pay every dollar of the public indebtedness owed by the county. Moreover, during this time, there had been two hundred and fifty-three steel bridges built in Henry County at a cost of one hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars, and in addition, the wooden bridges and culverts have been built; the county jail has been repaired to the amount of several thousand dollars; and the county farm buildings were rebuilt and all paid for. He was a very careful man in his administrations and established for himself a reputation throughout the State of Missouri as being a "criminal cost saver." It is believed by the various officers in the State that he could handle more cases with better success and less criminal costs than any man holding the position; he was brief and vigorous in his prosecutions, but believed in tempering justice with mercy. He had many political combats, but the people stood close to him and he would come out successful. And his official record stands as a monument for economical principles and successful financial management to the citizens and taxpayers. In August, 1896, Mr. Poague was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Haysler, who was born in Clinton, Missouri, and is a daughter of Charles H. and Elizabeth (Humbrock) Haysler, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Cole County, Missouri. The father became an extensive dealer in harness, saddlery and sporting goods in Clinton, where he arrived in early manhood, winning recognition there as one of the leading and enterprising business men. He passed away in Clinton, where Mrs. Haysler still resides. In politics he was a Democrat and his religious faith was that of the Christian Church, to the teachings of which he was ever loyal. Mr. and Mrs. Poague became the parents of two children, Haysler A. and Vashti H., both at home. In addition to a comfortable residence, Mr. Poague owns other valuable property. He is prominent in the Masonic fraternity, having taken the degrees of lodge, chapter and council, and he also belongs to the Modern Woodmen, the Woodmen of the World, the Knights and Ladies of Security, the Fraternal Aid, the Homesteaders, the Yeomen and the Mystic Workers. His time is practically given to his profession, with just enough leisure for public duties and private interests that will constitute an even balance to his professional activity. In a calling where advancement must depend entirety upon individual merit he has made steady progress and that he remains a close and discriminating student of his profession indicates that he will continue at the front.
POAGUE, Samuel Allen
Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 330
Dr. Samuel Allen Poague, a leading physician and surgeon of Henry County, is a native son of Missouri. His parents were George Samuel and Eliza Christena Kellar Poague. A sketch of George Samuel Poague appears in this volume, with a detailed history of the Poague family. Doctor Poague was born in Benton County, just east of the Henry County line, May 10, 1865. He was reared on a farm and attended the public schools. Later he attended Missouri University and for four years taught school in Benton and Henry Counties. In 1889 he matriculated in the St. Louis Medical College and was graduated April 25, 1892, with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. He immediately engaged in the practice of his profession at Clinton, where he has built up a large practice and won a place in the foremost ranks of his profession in this section of the State. Doctor Poague also owns a drug store in Clinton. which is one of the most complete and best equipped drug stores to be found anywhere. He has a manager in charge of this store, which is located on the south side of the square, and the doctor's office is located over the drug store. June 1, 1904, Doctor Poague was united in marriage with Miss Ethel E. Baugh, a daughter of Doctor J. H. Baugh, who was engaged in the practice of medicine at Leesville, this county, for a time. He died at the age of thirty-six years. Mrs. Poague was born at Leesville. To Doctor and Mrs. Poague have been born two children, Martha Christena and Henry Frederick. Doctor Poague is a member of the Henry County and the Missouri State Medical Societies. At present he is the county and city physician and is a member of the local military draft board. He is a member of the Christian Church and is a Democrat. Doctor Poague is a man who makes friends and keeps them. He is a genial gentleman and is interested in the welfare of his fellow men.
POLLARD, David A.
Calhoun, Tebo Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 850
Dr. David A. Pollard, a prominent physician and surgeon of Calhoun, Missouri, is one of the well known and successful physicians of Henry County. Doctor Pollard was born May 27, 1869, in Clayton, Adams County, Illinois, the son of William J. and Martha (Ribelin) Pollard. William J. Pollard was born in 1836 in Tennessee and in 1850 settled in Caldwell County, Missouri, with his parents. He was a son of Stephenson Pollard, who operated a grist and carding mill at Mirabile, Missouri, a small village of Caldwell County. Stephenson Pollard and his good wife were people of strong religious tendencies who, through their consistent living, gave to their son's life his eagerness to become a minister of the Gospel. Their son, William J. Pollard, receiving his call to preach the Gospel in the Baptist faith, labored faithfully in that field for many years. He was married to Martha Ribelin, who was born in 1830 in Kentucky and came to Missouri with her parents in the early days. In 1862 William J. Pollard organized a company of soldiers and served in the Confederate Army under General Price during the Civil War. In 1864 he moved his family to Illinois, and after the war he engaged in the work of a plasterer. In 1868 he moved his family to Polo, Missouri, on a farm, where he was a successful farmer until his retirement, when he removed to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1881. He died in 1912. His wife, who had shared all of his struggles and had reared eight children born to them, died in 1908. Their family of sons and daughters are all living. Dr. David Pollard, after receiving a good preparatory education, entered the Northwestern Medical College of Chicago, Illinois, and was graduated from that institution in 1890. For five years he practiced medicine in Ray, Missouri. In 1901 the possibilities of a lucrative practice at Lewis Station appealed to him and he located at this place, remaining until 1914, when he established himself in his profession at Barnard, Missouri. In 1916 he came to Calhoun, Missouri, where he has since been successfully engaged in the practice. He purchased a stock of drugs and accessories and in addition to his professional duties he supervised his drug store. June 13, 1897, David Pollard and Irma Wiley were united in marriage. Irma Wiley Pollard was born near Lewis Station, Missouri. She is a daughter of Monroe and Emma (Lewis) Wiley. Monroe Wiley's parents were among the earliest settlers of Henry County. His parents were William and Marguerite (Whitson) Wiley. Mrs. Emma Lewis Wiley's ancestors were related to George Washington. Howell Lewis, one of her ancestors, was a cousin of the first president of the United States. Two children, Leland, age fourteen, and Mary, age twelve years, have been born to Doctor and Mrs. Pollard. Doctor Pollard is a Democrat and takes a commendable interest in local affairs. He is now serving as the mayor of Calhoun. In 1916 he was elected to fill an unexpired term and in April, 1918, was elected to succeed himself. He is a member of the Methodist Church and holds membership in the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, being a 32nd degree Mason; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen of America and the Anti-Horse Thief Protective Association. Doctor Pollard also is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator at Calhoun.
POLLOCK, J. S.
Blairstown, Bogard Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 662
J. S. Pollock, a prominent merchant of Blairstown, Missouri, and senior member of the firm known as the Blairstown Mercantile Company, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Chilhowee, Johnson County, December 27, 1872, and is a son of W. P. and Susan M. (McFarland) Pollock. W. P. Pollock was a native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and an early settler in Johnson County. Susan M. McFarland was born in Centerview, Missouri. and belongs to one of the oldest pioneer families of Johnson County. Her mother was a daughter of Levi Simpson, who was prominent in the early history of Johnson County and Simpson township of that county was named in his honor. W. P. Pollock and Susan M. McFarland were married in Johnson County in 1869 and after nearly fifty years of wedded life they reside at Chilhowee. This venerable couple are the parents of the following children: James, Chilhowee, Missouri; J. S., the subject of this sketch; C. W., Chilhowee; Arthur, a merchant, Chilhowee; Rev. L. N., Arrow Rock, Missouri; Mrs. E. B. Strasburg, Strasburg, Missouri; Mildred, Kansas City, Missouri; and W. P., Jr., Mullinville, Kansas. J. S. Pollock was reared in Johnson County and educated in the public schools and the State Normal School at Warrensburg. He began his mercantile career when a boy as a clerk in the store of G. K. Christopher at Chilhowee. He worked for two months without pay and then his employer started him at $10,00 a month. This store changed hands a number of times and young Pollock remained with the store each time until it was finally discontinued. In 1896 J. S. Pollock, in partnership with his father, opened a general store at Chilhowee and continued until 1898, when, after disposing of his business, J. S. Pollock went to Butler and was with the McKibbon Mercantile Company about one year, when he resigned and came to Blairstown. Here he entered the employ of J. N. Schweer, and after remaining here three years he accepted a position with the Holden Mercantile Company at Holden, Missouri. One year later he returned to Blairstown and has been connected with the Blairstown Mercantile Company ever since. This institution was organized as a stock company by J. H. Schweer in 1904 and incorporated the same year with a capital stock of $8,000.00. The business is now owned by J. S. and C. W. Pollock. This is one of the important mercantile houses of Henry County. They carry a complete line of general. merchandise, including groceries, dry goods, etc. It is a popular trading place and has a good business. Mr. Pollock was united in marriage August 16, 1900, with Miss Nellie Cobb, a daughter of Rev. W. B. Cobb and Elizabeth (Davis) Cobb of Butler. Rev. W. B. Cobb was born in Lafayette County, Missouri, April 13, 1844, and died July 16, 1916. He was a son of James M. Cobb, a pioneer of Lafayette County, who was prominent in the early day affairs of that county. Mrs. Pollock has a half brother and a half sister living: Mrs. J. H. Hereford, Kansas City, Missouri; and W. T. Cobb, LaMonte, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Pollock has been born one daughter, Virginia Elizabeth. Mr. Pollock has an extensive acquaintance in Henry and adjoining counties and he is that type of man who makes friends for the old reason, that he is a good loyal friend himself.
POMEROY, Wyatt B.
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 591
W. B. Pomeroy, deceased, was born in Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio, on the 7th day of February, 1841. His father was Don Pomeroy, a native of Vermont, and the maiden name of his mother was Annie Owens. The youth of W. B. was spent in his native county and in Hancock County, Illinois, on a farm. During the late war he served on the staff of General Belknap, and was with Sherman in his "march to the sea." In the spring of 1867 he came to Henry County, Missouri, and opened the first drug store in Windsor and became one of the leading and progressive citizens of the town. He was a staunch Republican, and in his religious preferences a consistent member of the Congregational Church. He married Miss Emma Glover, daughter of W. T. and Agnes Glover. Mr. Pomeroy departed this life November 29, 1879.
POWERS, John Dr.
Bogard Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 695
John Powers, physician and surgeon, Urich, owes his nativity to Rensellaer County, New York, where he was born March 26, 1859. His father, John R. Powers, was a farmer by occupation and a native of New York, while his mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Williams, originally of Germany. When John was seven years old the senior Powers removed to Minnesota where they remained until 1868, then coming to Henry County, Missouri. He received his education in the common schools of the county and at the State University, at Columbia. When only nineteen years old he attended the medical school at the State University and in 1880 he entered the Missouri Medical College, of St. Louis, graduating from that institution in March, 1881. In May of the same year he located at Urich, where he began the practice of his chosen profession. The doctor is having a large and successful practice and is a favorite of all who know him, and though young in years is looked upon as one of the rising members of the medical fraternity of this county.
POWERS, Linden D.
Shawnee Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 786
L. D. Powers - Among the rich agricultural districts of Missouri, Henry County must ever take a prominent place with regard to the importance and values of its farm products. This is due not only to its natural resources, but to the painstaking efforts of its citizens. Among those who have helped in developing this great agricultural county L. D. Powers holds a prominent place. He was born May 8, 1869, on the farm where he now resides, the son of John R. and Clarissa I. (Benson) Powers. John R. Powers was born in Troy, New York, in 1827 and his wife was born in the same State in 1837. They met and were married in 1867 in Minnesota. In 1868 they settled in Shawnee township, on the farm where they reared their family and spent the greater part of their own life. Mr. Powers was a large land owner, owning over six hundred acres at the time of his death, in 1895. His wife passed away in 1898. They had two children: Linden D., of this sketch, and Mrs. Etta Wolf, of Waukomis, Oklahoma. By a former marriage to a Miss Williams, Mr. Powers had four children, as follow: Charles E., of Lawrence, Kansas; Mrs. Carrie L. Barker, deceased; Erectus, deceased, and Dr. John, of Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Powers was reared and educated in the schools of Shawnee township, also attending the University at Columbia, Missouri. After leaving school he came to his father's farm and has confined his efforts to a successful farming business. Mr. Powers is farming two hundred forty acres of land, which is well improved with new buildings which he built. In 1895 L. D. Powers and Mary Alice Eagleson were united in marriage and they have three children: Ralph, Mary Alice and Minnie May, at home with their parents. Mrs. Powers was born in Henry County, the daughter of James and Adaline (Eager) Eagleson. James Eagleson was born in Sherman, Ohio, and settled in Henry County in 1866. He farmed for many years but is now laid to rest. He passed away in 1916. The mother of Mrs. Powers makes her home with her daughter. She had three children, as follow: Mrs. C. H. Kensinger, Rockville, Missouri; Luther, of Shawnee township, Henry County, and Mary Alice, now Mrs. L. D. Powers. Mr. Powers is township trustee and has served his friends and neighbors for the past three years in that capacity. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No.1043, Clinton, Missouri.
POYNTER, William M.
Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 346
William M. Poynter of Clinton has had an unusual and successful business career, and has been identified with the banking industry for a number of years. He was born in Kentucky, July 7, 1855, a son of William H. and Frances Lucinda (Asbury) Poynter, both natives of Kentucky. The Poynter family belong to old Kentucky stock, the great-great-grandfather of William M. Poynter being the founder of the family in Kentucky. He was a native of Ireland, and went to Kentucky about the time that the celebrated Daniel Boone did. He fought Indians where Boonesborough, Kentucky, now stands. He had the characteristic, endured the hardships and is entitled to the honor of the Kentucky pioneers of the early days. His wife was a Scotch woman. William H. Poynter, the father of the subject of this sketch, came to Missouri from Kentucky in 1858 and settled in Holt County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, serving as a member of the 9th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry. He was a man of considerable means when the war broke out, but like many others met with heavy financial losses on account of the disturbed conditions created by that conflict. In early life he was a Whig and later became a Democrat. He died August 13, 1909, aged eighty-five years. His wife and the mother of William M. Poynter, preceded him in death a number of years, she having departed this life about the time the Civil War broke out. They were the parents of nine children, three of whom are now living: William M., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Henry Myer, who lives in Holt County, Missouri, and James H., who also lived in Holt County, Missouri. William M. Poynter was reared and educated in Holt County, Missouri, and began life as a farmer, which he successfully followed until 1901, when he sold his farm in Holt County and went to Vernon County. In 1902 he went to Creighton, Missouri, where he organized the Bank of Creighton, and was its first president. He was identified with that bank until February, 1905, when he disposed of his interest and went to Avalon, Missouri, and organized the Citizens Bank of Avalon. He was elected cashier of that institution, and retained his connection with that bank until 1914. He organized the Bank of Bigelow in February, 1902, and his son George W., has been cashier of that bank since its organization. Mr. Poynter was one of the organizers of the Citizens Bank of Oregon, Missouri, which organization was affected in 1890. He was engaged in farming at that time and served as a director of that bank for a number of years. He is a stockholder in the Clinton National Bank, Clinton, Missouri, and a member of the board of directors. He is also a stockholder in the Denton Title and Trust Company of Butler, Missouri. In addition to his banking interests, Mr. Poynter owns considerable land, much of which is located in Arkansas. Mr. Poynter was united in marriage April 25, 1905, with Miss Minnie Single, a native of Indianola, Texas, and a daughter of Charles and Mary A. (Studley) Single, the former a native of Stuttgart, Germany, and the latter of Dorsett, England. The father was a soldier in the United States Regular Army prior to and during the Civil War. He was killed by lightning while in his tent at Chattanooga, Tennessee, August 6, 1863. He was first lieutenant in the 32nd Regiment, Missouri Infantry, and at the time of his death was acting quartermaster general. Mrs. Poynter was one of a family of three children born to her parents, the other two being Charles, who lives near Blairstown, Henry County, and John, who lives just across the line in Cass County. The mother married again, March 6, 1867, her second husband being J. B. Weymeyer of St. Louis, now of Henry County, and four children were born to this union, W. H., farmer, Bogard township, Henry County; George S., also a farmer in Bogard township; Annie C., married George Wisely, and is now deceased, and Robert W., who also resides in Bogard township. The mother died December 12, 1903, and her husband now resides with his son, George. Mrs. Poynter's stepfather and her mother came to Henry County with their family March 10, 1867, settling in Bogard township, and the old home place is still owned by a member of the family. Mrs. Poynter is one of the pioneer teachers of Henry County. In early life she had excellent educational advantages, receiving much of her education in Florida, and later attended Webster's School in St. Louis, Missouri. She began teaching in Henry County when sixteen years old, and during the course of her career as a teacher taught in every school district in Bogard township, except the Blairstown district. She taught the first term that was ever taught in the brick school at Urich, and from the time she was sixteen years of age she taught school every year until she was married. She owns a valuable farm of 200 acres, eighty acres of which is in Henry County and 120 in Cass County, which she bought and paid for out of her earnings while teaching school. Mr. and Mrs. Poynter have no children but by a former marriage Mr. Poynter has eight children, as follows: W. L., engaged in the oil business, Clinton, Missouri; George W., cashier of the Bank of Bigelow, Bigelow, Missouri; James A., Kansas City; Mrs. Ethel Clayton, Carney, Missouri; Emery C., cashier of the Minden State Bank, Minden, Missouri; R. F., cashier of the Bank of Fortesque, Missouri; Samuel C., farmer in Holt County, and Harold L., bookkeeper in the Cameron Trust Company at Cameron, Missouri. Mr. Poynter has been a life long Democrat and is a member of the time honored Masonic Lodge.
PRICE, D. E.
Fields Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 687
D. E. Price, farmer, section 33, a native of Washington County, Virginia, was born in 1842. His father, R. M. Price, married Miss Jane Dishman, and they also were originally from Washington County. In 1867 they came to Henry County, Missouri, but in 1873 returned to Virginia. The subject of this. sketch was brought up and educated in the state of his birth, and during the late war served in Company I, Forty-eighth Regiment Virginia Volunteer Infantry. In 1867 he accompanied his parents to Missouri, settling where he now resides and has since devoted his time and attention to the tilling of the soil. In 1871 he married Miss Sarah R. Stolling who was born in Henry County, Missouri, in 1852, being a daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Estus) Stolling of Virginia. She was brought up and attended school in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Price have a family of four children: Minnie, Gertrude, Sterling and Raleigh. They are both members of the Christian Church.
PRICE, Emery O.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 536
Emery O. Price, county treasurer, was born in Washington County, Virginia, November 29, 1840. His parents, Robert M. and Jane (Diskman) Price, were both natives of Virginia and were there brought up and married. They raised a family of ten children, of whom Emery was the fourth. He passed his youth and was educated in the county of his birth, residing there till the commencement of the war, when he enlisted in April, 1861, in Company I, Forty-eighth Virginia infantry, and served till July 12, 1863. On that day he received a wound in the arm at the battle of Gettysburg, compelling its amputation, and as soon as his health would permit he returned home. He remained there till 1867, and in that year came to Henry County, Missouri, and engaged in farming, which occupation he continued until elected county treasurer, assuming the duties of that office January, 1879. He has twice been re-elected to fill the same position, a sufficient guarantee of his popularity and qualification. Mr. Price was married July, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Houston, a native of Virginia. She died, leaving two children, Walter L. and Callie W. Mr. P. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and also the encampment. He belongs to the A. O. U. W. fraternity and is connected with the Christian Church.
PRICE, Miles
Davis Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 740
Miles Price was born in Warren County, Missouri, October 25, 1834. His father was Job Price, and his mother's maiden name was Sarah Bryant. The former was born in St. Charles County, in 1812, and his parents were companions of Daniel Boone and were with Boone when he lived at the present site of Brunswick. His grandfather settled on Camp Branch, Warren County, where he died, and where the family have since resided. Miles is the eldest of eleven children, all of whom have been spared by death's hand. Four are living in this county: William C., Rhoda, (wife of J. F. Archer), and Frances (wife of William C. Langford). Miles resided in Warren County until of age, when he came to Henry County, and in 1856 he entered a half section of land in Clinton Township. Remaining two years he returned to Warren County, and in 1861 entered Maj. Breckenridge's regiment, with which he served until it was disbanded at Little Rock. The regiment was afterward reorganized at Red River, by Col. A. W. Slayback, and he was elected captain of Company E. In 1863 he was taken prisoner in Boone County, and after a confinement of three months in the Gratiot Street prison, he in company with six others made his escape, staying until the close of the war in Texas. In 1865 he returned to Warren County, and for five years was engaged in the Texas cattle trade. Coming again to Henry County, he settled on a tract of land which his father had secured some time previous. In 1881 he removed to his present farm, which contains 160 acres. He has a valuable tract of land and has erected recently a handsome dwelling, which presents a most imposing appearance, standing as it does, upon a commanding eminence. Mr. Price was married March 1, 1876, to Miss Julia Calvird, a sister of W. B. Calvird. They have three children: John K., Edna and an infant.
PRICE, Samuel E.
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 354
Samuel E. Price is a native of Ohio and he was born in Carroll County, October 26, 1841?. He was educated at the McNeeley Normal School in Harrison County, that state. Having selected the practice of law as his life vocation he entered the office of J. C. Hance, a prominent attorney of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and after a thorough preparation he was admitted to the bar in Carroll County. He remained in the office of his preceptor until the fall of 1865 and in December of that year he removed to Warsaw, Benton County, Missouri, where he practiced one year and then removed to Clinton, Henry County. He formed a partnership with Judge R. C. McBeth which continued until July, 1874, when they dissolved. In 1877 Mr. Price associated himself with J. Blackford and this firm continued until May, 1880, since which period he has conducted his practice alone. He is careful and methodical and to this may be attributed much of his success. He was married July 20, 1870, to Miss Carolina D. Smith, a native of Ohio. They have one son, John J.
PROUSE, Thomas P.
Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 664
Photos: Thomas Prouse Family
Thomas P. Prouse - In the southeastern part of Clinton township are some splendid farms, nearly all of which have been built up and created by their owners. It is a picturesque and fertile region, bordering on the Deepwater River, the banks of which are heavily timbered. The Prouse farm of eighty-four acres is among the best in the country and very fertile. Mr. Prouse is owner of four tracts of land, eighty-four acres, forty acres, sixty acres and eighty acres, making a total of 264 acres, besides a six acre tract. He has resided upon his home place since 1879 and rented the land during his first year's residence. He then paid $1,700 for 140 acres, and has placed all of the existing improvements upon his farms. It was necessary for him to clear away considerable timber before he could place the land in cultivation. He paid $1,500 for his home tract of eighty-four acres and $900 for forty acres. This land is now worth $75 an acre and Mr. Prouse is in very comfortable circumstances. Much of the land is underlaid with coal and much coal has been mined from the Prouse land. Thomas P. Prouse was born in Ross County, Ohio, November 10, 1851. He is the son of Thomas and Barbara (Kellar) Prouse, both of whom were born and reared in Ohio. They went to Edgar County, Illinois, in 1855, and after a residence of fourteen years there they came to Henry County and settled on the Deepwater, where Thomas died in 1874. To Thomas and Barbara Prouse were born seven children, three of whom are living: Thomas P., subject of this review; George, a farmer in Clinton township; Daniel, Denver, Colorado. Thomas P. Prouse was married October 15, 1879, to Serilda Moyer, born December 25, 1861, in Illinois, the daughter of Solomon (born 1830, died 1893) and Elizabeth Moyer (born November 24, 1831, died April 9, 1905), natives of Kentucky who came from Illinois to Henry County, Missouri, in 1870. Solomon Moyer died near Osceola, St. Clair County, Missouri. Five children were born to Thomas P. and Serilda Prouse, as follow: James A., living on the home place, married Maggie Raper and has one child, Percy Thomas Prouse; Mrs. Callie Lee Schmidt, Clinton township; Celeste, deceased; Effie, wife of Isaac Arnold, living in Oklahoma, has three children, Thomas Jefferson, Gladys and Beulah; Nora, married Forrest Caldwell and has three children, Pauline, Edna and Kenneth Forrest. Since 1870, when she was nine years of age, Mrs. Thomas P. Prouse has lived on this farm and has witnessed the wonderful development of this great county. She and Mr. Prouse have seen the country emerge from a wilderness state to become one of the thriving and richest portions of the great state of Missouri, and best of all they have progressed and prospered with their home county. Mr. and Mrs. Prouse are members of the Evangelical Church and are kindly, hospitable folk of the true Missouri type, and have a host of friends and well wishers in Henry County.
PRUESSNER, August W.
Leesville, Leesville Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 576
Photos: August Pruessner Family
August W. Pruessner - The successful career of August W. Pruessner of Leesville, Missouri, began in 1885 when he purchased a lease on a tract of Grand River land and for three years tilled the land with fair success. He then bought sixty acres near the New Church in Bethlehem township, upon which he resided for four years and added forty acres during his tenure of the farm. Since his boyhood days Mr. Pruessner has known nothing but hard, continuous labor. He resided for three years in Benton County, Missouri, and bought land east of Warsaw, upon which he lived for three years. In 1897 he located upon 200 acres for which he traded. This land was located on the Benton-Henry County line and he cultivated it for three years. He accumulated 400 acres and improved the farm to a considerable extent. In 1905 he moved to Leesville and bought eighty-five acres of his present home place, which consists of 305 acres in all. He owns in addition to this another farm of 40034 acres on Tebo Creek, eighty acres of which lies in Henry County and the balance in Benton County. One hundred acres of the Pruessner land were sown to wheat, which has yielded (1918) the splendid crop of fifteen bushels to the acre; 180 acres are in corn, which promises to give a fine yield, and thirty-five acres of oats. The rest of the land is sown to grasses and pasture for the live stock. Twenty horses and mules are kept on the place and from ninety to 100 head of cattle are fattened annually for the markets. The farm produces from fifty to 400 head of hogs annually. The Pruessner ranch is one of the most modern and best equipped in Henry County. A silo is filled each year with green forage. The plowing and harrowing is done with a modern tractor. A grist mill is also operated by the same power. The ranch is equipped with the most modern farm machinery so as to expedite the farm work and do it more economically with the least labor possible. August W. Pruessner was born in Germany in May, 1866, the son of Simon and Florence Pruessner, the latter of whom died when August W. was a youth. The Pruessners came to America in 1867 and settled in Osage County, Missouri, and later in Gasconade County. From there they went to Kansas and settled in Henry County in 1886. The elder Pruessner was a farmer. In October of 1887 August W. Pruessner and Martha Fisher were united in marriage. Mrs. Martha Pruessner was born in Saline County, the daughter of Christ Fisher, a native of Pennsylvania and one of the old settlers in this county, moving from Saline to St. Clair County and thence to Henry County. The children born to August W. and Martha Pruessner are as follows: Christ, died when young; Elizabeth, was educated at the Warrensburg Normal School and has taught three terms of school, now a student at Clinton Business College; Albert, born February 15, 1894, is a farmer, married Vivian Swazey; Janie, former student at Warrensburg State Normal School and now student at Clinton Business College; Oscar, born July 27, 1898, is assisting in the home farming operations and is a capable and energetic young man; Ethel, Veda, at home; Everett, died in infancy. In addition to the other conveniences on this splendidly equipped farm the Pruessners have a late "Studebaker Six" which takes the family to town or city in a few minutes. Mr. Pruessner is a Republican, although he has had little time for political matters. He was reared a Presbyterian but has embraced the faith as exemplified by the Baptist teachings. Of late years Mr. Pruessner's health has been such that it has become necessary for him to shift the burden of caring for the farming operations to the shoulders of his capable and energetic sons, who are successful farmers. His career has reached its zenith, having achieved wealth and position in the agricultural life of Henry County he can well be content to let others take up the task of carrying onward the work so well done.
PUTHOFF, Frank
Deepwater Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 871
Frank Puthoff - There is one thing which Frank Puthoff of Deepwater township can boast of that most of his neighbors lack, and that is a splendid view of the surrounding country from his dooryard. Mr. Puthoff selected the highest place on his land, the topmost part of a high hill, for his home, affording a view of the surrounding country for many miles in every direction. He is owner of eighty acres of land upon which he was born March 5, 1866, in a log house. Mr. Puthoff is the son of Joseph (born October 26, 1826; died March 7, 1916), who was a native of Germany and the son of Henry Puthoff, who came to America in 1858 or 1860, and was an early settler of the Germantown neighborhood. Joseph Puthoff was twice married, his first marriage taking place in Germany with Clara Harmon, who died leaving three children: Henry, Kansas City, Missouri; Theodore, living on a farm near Germantown, whose daughter, Margaret, is housekeeper for Frank, subject of this sketch; Joseph, lives near Germantown, Missouri. His second marriage was with Mary Hake, born in Germany in 1850 and died December 11, 1888. This marriage took place at Boonville, Missouri, and was blessed with ten children: Frank; Anton, Kansas City; Mary, wife of Anton Rotert, Walker township; Kate, wife of William Rotert, Deepwater township; Minnie, wife of John Grabel, Walker township; Mrs. Josephine Kalwei, Deepwater township; John, Kansas City; Mrs. Elizabeth Sickman, Deepwater township; Theresa and Annie, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Puthoff were devout members of the Catholic Church and so lived their lives that they left an indelible imprint upon the community which will endure forever. Joseph Puthoff became owner of 160 acres of land and thirty acres of timber which his son Frank has managed for the heirs for some years. Frank Puthoff has purchased eighty acres of this land from their heirs, in addition to becoming owner of the timber tract. He erected his handsome home of eight rooms in 1914. Mr. Puthoff is a Republican and is a member of the Germantown Catholic Church.
PUTHOFF, Joseph Henry
Deepwater Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 473
Joseph H. Puthoff, progressive and successful farmer of Deepwater township, proprietor of a well-improved farm of 140 acres, is a native of Henry County and comes of an old pioneer family of the Germantown neighborhood. Mr. Puthoff was born November 27, 1868, about one-eighth of a mile west of his present home. Henry Puthoff, his father, was born in 1839 and died in 1906. He was a native of Germany, and was a son of Henry Puthoff, who accompanied his son to America in about 1860. Mr. Puthoff settled southeast of Germantown where he purchased 160 acres of land, improved it and increased his holdings to 240 acres. He was married in Germany to Theresa S. Schaffermeier, who was born in 1842 and died in 1909. Henry and Theresa Puthoff were parents of six children: Henry, living in Kansas; Mrs. Mary Meier, also living in Kansas; Joseph H., subject of this sketch; Herman resides on the home place; Mrs. Theresa Jergen died in Canada; Anna lives in St. Louis. Joseph H. Puthoff was educated in the Germantown schools and began farming on his own account in 1897. He then located on his present place which he improved and built up to suit his needs and requirements, making it one of the best farms in this neighborhood of rich and productive farmsteads. In November of 1896, Joseph H. Puthoff and Frances Witzel were united in marriage. Mrs. Frances Puthoff is a daughter of John Witzel, one of the old settlers of Germantown, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To this marriage have been born five children: Norbert, born January 16, 1898; Clements, born May 5, 1900; Elizabeth, born August 31, 1901; Agnes, born November 5, 1904; Josephine, born October 24, 1907. Mr. Puthoff is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Germantown Catholic Church. He is an industrious, intelligent, hard working citizen who has the respect and esteem of all who know him. Henry Puthoff served for three years in the German army before leaving the old country to find a free home in America. He served as a member of Company H, Seventh Missouri Cavalry during the Civil War and was a comrade of John J. Cook of Germantown. He saw about three years of hard service in Missouri and Arkansas during the rebellion and served his country until the war ended in 1865. Bushwhackers constantly harassed the settlers of his neighborhood during the war and would carry off provisions, live stock and anything that took their fancy. Joseph Puthoff, his brother, had suffered severely from their depredations. When Henry was on furlough and hiding out at home, the Rebels had taken the last horse which his brother owned. He determined to get even and stop them from taking away the animal that night. He said "They'll not take the horse away tonight," and hiding down by a rail fence he made up his mind to shoot them down as they came past his hiding place. The odds were much against him, but seasoned and brave soldier that he was, he was brave enough to attack the company of marauders in defense of his brother's property. As he lay in wait with his gun at his shoulder ready to fire, his brother came to him and said: "Henry, don't shoot; let them take the horse; don't kill a man for a horse." Joseph Puthoff lived to the great age of eighty-eight years and often told the story of how his brother Henry tried to fight a company of bushwhackers in defense of his last horse. Henry Puthoff was the bugler of his company and a great friend of Captain Box, who came to see him while attending a reunion at Urich.
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