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SETTLE, Henry Lawrence
Springfield Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 818
Henry Lawrence Settle, was born December 20, 1834, in Howard County, Missouri, and was the son of William Henry Settle, born December 26, 1811, in Frankford, Virginia He immigrated with his parents to Howard County, Missouri, at the age of eleven years. His mother, formerly Margaret Crews, was born August 28, 1815, in Scott County, Kentucky. She removed with her father's family to Howard County, Missouri, in 1826. They were married in August, 1833, in that county, and by this union there were six children, four sons and one daughter, now living, the latter now a resident of Boone County. The sons all live in Howard County, except Henry L., who has for twenty-six years been a citizen of Henry County. His mother died December 7, 1878. He received his education in Howard County before leaving his father's home, and in April, 1857, he came to Henry County, and bought a tract of 400 acres, where he still resides. He was married May 4, 1858, to Miss Miranda Bradley, of this county. They have ten children. In the culture of broom corn he stands among the first in this neighborhood. He has been for two terms township assessor, and for many years director of schools in his district. He, his wife, and two daughters are connected with the Christian Church at Hayden's Grove, Benton County. His political views are Democratic.
SETTLES, James H.
Deer Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 805
James H. Settles, section 29, an energetic and enterprising farmer of this township, is a native of Pike County, Missouri, and was born January 13, 1853. His parents were J. H. and Louisa (Fielder) Settles. James H. spent his youth on a farm in this county, attending the common schools, where he was educated. He was married April 5, 1877, to Miss Rachel Hammond, originally from St. Clair County, Illinois, and a daughter of Jonah and Ruth Hammond. Her parents had died when she was a child, her mother departing this life January 14, 1860, and her father February 8, of the same year. She was then brought up and educated by her grandmother, Nancy Hammond, who removed with her family to Henry County, Missouri, in 1868. Nancy Hammond is a Kentuckian by birth, and was born in 1803. Her father, Joseph Cook, removed to St. Clair County, Illinois, from Kentucky, in 1825. Nancy was married there in 1826, to Isaac Hammond. There were two sons by this marriage, who grew to maturity, but are now deceased, Carroll and Jonah. Mr. and Mrs. Settles have one child, Robert J., who was born March 15, 1882. After his marriage Mr. Settles located on the farm where he now resides. He owns 240 acres of land.
SETTLES, William A.
Deer Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 805
William A. Settles, farmer and stock raiser, section 28, was born in Pike County, Missouri, October 27, 1849, and was the son of J. H. Settles, a native of Kentucky, who removed to Missouri with his parents, they being among the pioneer settlers of Pike County. J. H. Settles married Louisa Fielder, and about the year 1858 came from Pike to Henry County, where he bought a farm, on which he lived until his death, in May, 1863. William A. grew to manhood in this county on the farm, and received a common school education. He was married March 19, 1873, to Miss Elizabeth Hammond, of St. Clair County, Illinois, and a daughter of Jonah and Ruth Hammond. Having lost her parents when a child she came to Missouri with her grandmother, Nancy Hammond, under whose care and supervision she was reared and educated. She died January 12, 1882. She was a lady possessed of many noble qualities of mind and heart that endeared her not only to her husband and family, but to many friends. There is one child by this marriage, Ollie Settles, who was born July 25, 1878. Mr. Settles now has 370 acres of land.
SEVIER, Edward F.
White Oak Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 536
Photos: Edward Sevier Clara Barth Sevier
Edward F. Sevier, a progressive farmer of White Oak township, was born in the township where he now lives November 21, 1872. He is a son of George and Mary (Dunn) Sevier, natives of Tennessee and Henry County, respectively. George Sevier died in April, 1874. They were the parents of the following children: J. W., Hickory Grove; Rose Ellen, married William Williams, and died in 1906; Dora, the wife of W. G. Martin, White Oak township; Edward F., the subject of this sketch. After the death of the father, the mother married A. V. Clary, and now lives in White Oak Township. Edward F. Sevier was reared in Henry County and educated in the public schools and Central Business College at Sedalia. He taught school for several terms, in Maple Grove District, Henry County. Farming and stock raising has been his chief occupation, and he has succeeded to a very satisfactory degree. He has a valuable farm of two hundred acres, which is well improved. Mr. Sevier was married October 5, 1902, to Miss Clara Barth, a daughter of John and Sophia (Rombold) Barth. The former a native of Germany and the latter of Indiana. John Barth came to America when he was fourteen years of age, and lived in Ohio for a number of years. In 1869 he came to Missouri, and located in Henry County. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising, and was one of the progressive citizens of Henry County. John and Sophia (Rombold) Barth were the parents of the following children: Albert, Mrs. Clara Sevier, Josie, George, Tressie, Mrs. Ida Henny, Robert, Walter and David, all residing in White Oak township. The mother of these children, died in May, 1911. By a former marriage the following children were born to John Barth: John W., Walker township; Mrs. Dora Gretzinger; Mrs. Helen Doll; Mrs. Lizzie Doll, Walker township; and Jacob, of Alabama. To Edward F. and Clara (Barth) Sevier have been born the following children: Arlie May, William, Harold, Ruby, Ellen and Paul Eugene. Mr. Sevier is public spirited and progressive and takes a commendable interest in local affairs. He has served as assessor of White Oak township.
SEVIER, James W.
White Oak Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 683
James W. Sevier, a well-known and successful farmer and stock raiser of White Oak township, was born in this township October 21, 1866, and is a son of George A. and Mary (Dunn) Sevier, the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of White Oak township, Henry County. George A. Sevier was an early settler in Henry County, coming here long before the Civil War. His father, Abraham Sevier, also lived here at an early day, and died here, and his remains are buried at Stone Chapel. George A. Sevier died in 1873 and his widow married A. V. Clary and now resides on a farm in White Oak township. George A., and Mary (Dunn) Sevier were the parents of the following children: James W., the subject of this sketch; Rosa E., married William Williams, and is flow deceased; Dora E., married W. G. Martin and lives in White Oak township; and Ed, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. James W. Sevier was reared in Henry County and received his education in the Lucas district school. He remained on the home farm until he was twenty-six years of age. He then operated rented land for two years. In 1894 he purchased his first land, which consisted of a farm of eighty acres. Later he added thirty and now owns one hundred and ten acres of fertile and productive farm land. His place is well improved with a good residence and other commodious and convenient farm buildings. The residence is located on a slight eminence, and the place presents an unusually well-kept appearance. Mr. Sevier is quite extensively interested in the stock business. February 15, 1892, James W. Sevier and Miss Louella J. Patt were united in marriage. She is a daughter of J. M. and Martha Patt, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Sevier have been born three children, Mary, married Walter Goodman, Urich; Lee Levier and Bessie, both at home. Mr. Sevier is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No. 286, Urich, Missouri. He is one of the substantial citizens of this county who has made good.
SHAFER, William
Leesville Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 780
Hon. William Shafer, farmer and stock raiser, section 14, is a native of Wayne County, New York, and was born March 27, 1824. His parents, Jonas and Hannah (Roosa) Shafer, were also born in New York. In 1831 the family moved to Ohio and located in Ashtabula County, where young William grew to manhood, spending his youth on a farm. When seventeen years of age he taught a district school. In 1845 he went to Iowa, but one year later settled in Hancock County, Illinois, where he resided for about fourteen years, engaged in farming and teaching during the winter months. In 1855 he embarked in the mercantile business at Nauvoo, and continued the trade there three years. In 1858 he came to Missouri, locating in Henry County. Since his residence here he has taught two terms of school, but has also been interested in farming and stock raising. In 1866 Mr. Shafer was elected and represented Henry County in the state legislature one term. He has since held several local offices in his township. He was married in Ohio in 1848, to Miss L. C. Beckwith, a daughter of Jeremiah Beckwith, and a native of Ohio. They have six children: M. W., Milo J., Mary E., Hannah Ida, William H. and Walter P. Mr. Shafer, his wife and four oldest children are members of the Christian Church. Mr. S. owns a farm of 114 acres, with good buildings and other improvements.
SHANKLAND, William L.
Bethlehem Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 791
Hon. William L. Shankland. The present representative of Henry County in the lower house of the general assembly was born in Preble County, Ohio, on the 22d of December, 1826, and was an only child. His father, Robert M. Shankland, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Gobble, was born in Virginia. William's early days were spent in Washington County, West Virginia, where he had access to good school facilities, of which he was not slow to avail himself. After attending the academy at Abington for some time he came to this state in 1849, in company with his parents. They located in Moniteau County, and there his father died in 1868; his mother died in 1857, at the same place. Young Shankland entered the state university (at that time presided over by Dr. Shannon) soon after coming to the state, and in 1851 he graduated from that institution, and among his classmates were two who are his coworkers in the present assembly, Senator James H. Walker, of Cooper, and Harry W. Cockrell, of Howard. After leaving school he served as surveyor for one year of Moniteau County, and sold goods for some time, and then taught school at Warsaw for over one year. He began the study of medicine under his father about 1853. In 1854-5 he attended the medical department of the Louisville University. The same year he began to practice in Camden County, where he remained until the outbreak of the war, when he located at California, continuing his practice, and in 1864-5 he completed his medical course at the Jefferson College, Philadelphia, where he graduated in March, 1865. In 1866 he came to Henry County and secured a tract of land where he now lives and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession as well as the duties of the farm. His patronage extends for many miles in every direction and he has had remarkable success in his practice and stands in the front rank of his profession. Dr. Shankland was married in Camden County, December 5, 1855, to Miss Jane Wilson. Her death occurred March 15, 1867, and she left three children: Elizabeth, who died at thirteen; William M., now a student at the university, and Josephine. In October, 1868, he was married to Miss Minerva Shankland, born October 30, 1833, in Nicholas County, Kentucky. The doctor and his wife are members of the Christian Church, to which he has belonged since quite a young man. He was chosen at the election to represent the county in the legislature over David A. Brooks the opposition candidate.
SHARP, Joseph
Shawnee Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 673
Joseph Sharp, farmer and stock raiser, section 3, was born in Scotland, March 2, 1821, his parents being Robert and Elizabeth (Hair) Sharp, natives of Scotland. Joseph was the third in a family of six children. He grew to manhood in his native country and was there educated. In 1848 he emigrated to America and located in Bond County, Illinois, where he was engaged in farming until 1865, then coming to Henry County, Missouri. He owns a well improved farm of 260 acres, upon which is a good house, an orchard and out buildings. He is a member of the Old School Presbyterian Church. December 25, 1847, Mr. Sharp was married to Miss Ellen Scott, who was also born in Scotland. She died in October, 1862, leaving five children: Jane A., Robert, Frank, Elizabeth and Mary (now deceased).
SHEEK, Elizabeth Frances DENNY
Leesville Township
Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry Co, MO, April 1932
Born in Henry County, Missouri, Eighty-Two Years Ago Interested in schools, Politics, and faithful to her God, her church and her friends - Her life reflects Christianity - Mother Sheek of the Shady Grove community in Leesville Township is one of Henry County's oldest Pioneers who is native born. Eighty two years ago Elizabeth Frances Denny was born to James and Caroline Denny. The ruins of her birthplace, an old log house built by her father nearly a century ago are still standing near the home of T. G. Ashley on the road to Tebo church. James Denny came to Missouri from Kentucky and Caroline Denny from South Carolina. Mrs. Sheek's mother died when she was seven years old. The father married a widow. Counting children, step children, half brothers and sisters there were 17 children in all. There were no lamps, newspapers, stoves or carpets. The Denny father tanned leather and made shoes for his brood, even the pegs. The mother made clothing, bread, everything necessary to life, as there were no stores for years. The hickory wood ashes were saved in a great wooden hopper. Water was poured over this and the drippings were saved as lye to combine with grease and meat scraps for soap. For light they had some candles and wicks in pans of lard and of course the fire place. Elizabeth Denny was next to the champion weaver in her community. She wove 4 3/4 yards of jeans in one day. Susan Wright, older and larger was first with five yards. She lived in the place known as the Bram McQueen farm. They walked to church at Tebo the night after the contest. One Saturday afternoon Elizabeth Denny walked with other young folks to the Singing School at Tebo, conducted by Grandfather Jesse Sheek. She had on a pretty new green and white dress. New dresses were rare. She knew she was looking her best but was always modest. Isaac Sheek, the fine young union soldier took his place by her side and said by way of requesting her company, "I'm walking with the new dress." Though ten years her senior, Elizabeth was more than pleased with his attention and they were married. The public school life of Elizabeth consisted of three weeks at a subscription school in a private house. With the aid of her McGuffy speller, she learned to spell and read at her churning or other household duties. Writing, she taught herself. When a stray news paper or a circus bill was found it was treasured and worn out by handling. Grandfather Jesse Sheek taught singing school at Tebo, and Elizabeth with all the young folks attended that. Twice has Mother Sheek read the Bible through. She reads the Bible, daily newspapers and good books daily. Mrs. Sheek was 11 years old when the civil war began. The Denny family was never hungry but always in fear during those dark years. Grandfather Denny and Sheek slept in the woods constantly, fearing to be caught at home by bushwhackers. One night a giant of a raider came to the Denny house and demanded supper and a bed. Mrs. Denny complied with his request, then walked the woods until she found her men to warn them not to come in until the bad man was gone. Once they feared robbery and the mother tied the little hoard of $170.00 in an old bonnet up in a small peach tree. In the night the cattle broke out and trod down the tree and scattered the money. However Elizabeth and her brothers and sisters hunted until they found the last dollar of it. A union man (Ace Higdon) living where Uncle Daniel Briggs now resides was killed on his way to Leesville and his stallion stolen. In retaliation, union troopers killed four of his confederate neighbors. Putnam, Evans and Hall were shot at sunrise at the place where Garland McQueen now lives. A fourth, Randall was shot on his horse which carried him home to die on his own doorstep. The Denny Children heard the shots and cries from their home. They helped prepare the bodies for burial. Mother Sheek shakes her head sadly for both sides and says without bitterness "They ought not to have done it." When six bushwhackers surrounded the Denny home, the old father gathered his children in a circle around him and prepared to die. One man knew Mr. Denny and said, "you shall not be harmed, we only want your gun." They took it and one more family was left defenseless. Isaac W. Sheek joined the Union army at the age of 20. After the war he returned to his father's farm and gained a reputation for honesty and industry. On August 8, 1870, he took the girl of his choice on horseback to his father's home where a Baptist preacher, Rev. Jas. Briggs united them in marriage. The girl, Elizabeth Denny wore a long, brown worsted skirt and a white waist. She was tall, slender and pretty. The first Isaac Sheek home was where Daniel Briggs now lives. Later they kept store in Leesville many years. They next moved to their home near Shady Grove where their home and little store building still stands. Here Isaac Sheek died after years of suffering. The children of Isaac and Elizabeth Sheek were Morris and Eddie, deceased in young manhood; two infants deceased; Allie and Robert of nearby farms; Mrs. Minnie Carlton of Sedalia and William and Laura of the home. There are 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Of the Denny family there survives a brother, Dan Denny, of Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. R. C. Moore of Garnett, Kans.; three half sisters, Laura Higdon, Tulsa, Okla.; Talitha Green, Montana, and Nora Hopkins, near Leesville. Their golden wedding was celebrated very quietly on account of Mr. Sheek's poor health. Isaac Sheek died October 5, 1920. Erect and serene she goes about the daily work in her son William's pleasant home. None can outdo Mother Sheek and Laura in Hospitality. Even when in severe pain, Mrs. Sheek will think of the comfort of those helping her and will tell a relative not to leave until she is able to talk with him For her daughter, Laura, she has just pieced an intricate Cottage Tulip quilt. Loyal in politics, interested in good schools, faithful to God and her church, a good neighbor, she can truly say she has no enemy. When asked for advice for the present generation she said, "Live a good Christian life, do all the good you can, love everybody and be ready to meet Jesus face to face any day. It is the custom of the Sheek tribe to gather in the William Sheek home to be with Mother Sheek holidays, her birthday and Sundays after church. The members of this family reflect the character and training of their mother and forbearers. The first generation of Sheeks, Dennys and Briggs in Leesville Township were charter members of the Tebo Baptist church. - Written by Mrs. L. I. Mickey, friend and neighbor of Mother Sheek.
SHELDON, W. H.
Deer Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 805
Captain W. H. Sheldon, farmer and stock raiser, section 31, owes his nativity to Steuben County, New York, where he was born February 23, 1833, being the son of Allen Sheldon, a native of Massachusetts, and Chloe (Picket) Sheldon, originally from Connecticut. The former served as drum major in the war of 1812, while his father, Ephesus Sheldon, was a colonel in the war of the Revolution and his father was a general in the same service. Allen Sheldon removed from New York to Illinois in 1840 and located in McHenry County, where he purchased land and improved a farm and lived until his death in February, 1870. W. H. grew to maturity in McHenry County and received his education at the public schools, supplemented with about two years' attendance at a select school. He enlisted September 10, 1861, in Company I, Eighth Illinois Cavalry as a private, but when his company was organized he was elected first lieutenant. After serving one year he resigned on account of ill health. Upon recovering he re-enlisted and clerked in the quartermaster's department until disabled by being thrown from a horse, when he was taken to the hospital, remaining there for four months and then was discharged. After this he returned to Illinois and was engaged in the real estate business and farming in McHenry County for about six years. In 1869 he located at Brownington, Henry County, Missouri, and was interested in the mercantile business for about three years, removing to his farm, containing 153 acres, in Deer Creek Township, in December, 1878. Mr. Sheldon was married in Wisconsin, January 7, 1855, to Miss Nora Foley, a daughter of John Foley. She was born in Montgomery County, New York. They have three children: James H. (a merchant and postmaster at Brownington), Charles W. and Allen. They have lost four children.
SHELTON, George J.
Windsor Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 592
Hon. George J. Shelton was born in St. Charles County, Missouri, July 24, 1841. In 1852, he accompanied his father to Warren County, and in 1855, they moved to Texas, locating in Hill County, near the Brazos River, where the senior Shelton became largely engaged in stock raising. In January, 1861, having had but a limited education, George entered Bosqueville College. In June of the same year "the loud trump of war" was heard, and filled with enthusiasm for the Confederate cause, he left home and marched forth to the field of battle, joining Captain Peter Ross' Independent Scouts. At that time no troops were allowed to leave that part of the state, they being held as frontier reserves. In August they took up their line of march for Kansas. At Dallas they joined Colonel B. Warren Stone's Regiment, and soon met Generals Benjamin McCullough and Price, at Neosho, Missouri, when they were ordered to Springfield, and he was one of the number who went into Springfield while it was occupied by the enemy, and ordered to leave the city. On Christmas day he was engaged in the battle of Christianolla, on Bird Creek. Here young Shelton distinguished himself, as on many other occasions, as a brave and gallant soldier. The battle was hotly contested, the Indians numbering ten to one. They had set the grass on fire and were fighting in the smoke for protection. Seeing one of his comrades fall, Mr. S. cast his eye to the right, noticed from whence the shot came, rode swiftly in the direction, and was soon engaged in a hand to hand battle with the red man. The contest was short and decisive, for very soon he returned to his command amidst the shouts and cheers, with the scalp of the Indian dangling from his bridle. The Confederates succeeded in capturing the whole camp. He was in the battles of Keetsville, Bentonville, Elkhorn, and many others of less note. In 1862, they were dismounted in Arkansas, taken to Memphis and Corinth, and were at the battles of Farmington and Corinth, under General Beauregard. He was also in the second battle of Corinth, and was one of the eighteen who went into Fort Robmet, where he received a grape shot wound. The severe march to Holly Springs, after the battle of Yellow Bushey, going three days without food or sleep, was calculated to cool the ardor of the most zealous. They were remounted by order of General Price, at Lumpkin's Mills, and the next day they met the enemy at a little town twenty miles from Coffeyville. Shelton, as one of the advance guard, engaged the enemy, or their advance guard, and succeeded in capturing four pieces of artillery and several prisoners. He was next in the raid to Holly Springs, which was a continuous fight for fifteen days and nights. In February, 1863, they were ordered to Tennessee, and had several small fights about Franklin. The next combat with the enemy was at Thompson's Station. In the second charge he received a bad wound in the ankle. Mr. Shelton was taken to the hospital at Columbia then to Pulaski, thence to Quitman, Mississippi, and was discharged August 10, 1863. Purchasing a small mule he started on his lone journey for his home in Texas. At daylight he procured a small boat and crossed the Mississippi River, swimming his mule, in sight of a strong garrison. He was on several occasions offered commissions, but always declined, preferring the ranks of his old regiment to any position. He started with his crutches in hand, for his old command, and very soon met the returning regiment, who told him the sad news, that the cause for which he had fought so long and loved so well, was no more, and with a sad heart he retraced his steps. Though without means, he was possessed of an indomitable ambition and hope, and he at once commenced work, first purchasing a small drove of cattle on time. These he drove to New Orleans, and being without money got trusted on the way, until his return. This trip was unsuccessful. He next bought a number of ponies, and took them to St. Charles County. Missouri, where they were disposed of, bought tobacco, and by wagon went back to Texas. Selling his tobacco at a good profit, he purchased cattle, and herded them with his father's stock. April 26, 1869, Mr. S. married Miss Ann Bailey Allen, who had lived in the neighborhood of his youth. In the following May he moved to Texas, taking a large quantity of tobacco, and bought 135 steers, drove them as before, and was again successful. The next spring he returned and became a full partner with his father. They now bought 1,265 head of cattle, and made another remunerative trip. In 1870, he moved his wife to this county. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad having been completed, this cut off his cattle business, and he now turned his attention to farming and the feeding of stock. In 1877, he came into Windsor, and engaged in the lumber trade and dealing and shipping of stock. In 1880, he received the Democratic nomination for representative in the legislature, receiving within four votes as many as his two opponents. He was elected at the following election by a large majority, and as a member of the house he served with great distinction, always having in view the best interests of his county and state. He was very successful in fighting monopolies and extravagance in every department of the government. Mainly through his efforts several bills of great importance to the state were passed. and have become laws. He embarked in the grocery business in Windsor, the firm now being Shelton & Owsley, grocers and produce dealers, and he also is a member of the firm of Shelton, Strauss & Bass, large and successful stock dealers of the place. He is a director of the bank, treasurer of the school board, and Worthy Master of Amazonia Lodge, No. 111, A. O. U. W. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton have six children: Effie L., Mary C. Birdie A., Cora S., Georgie A., Pines C., Willie L. Georgie A. died July 31, 1881.
SHELTON, William A.
Windsor, Windsor Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 525
William A. Shelton, United States marshal for the Federal District of Western Missouri, residing at Windsor, Missouri, is a member of one of the oldest and most prominent of the Missouri pioneer families. He was born at Camp Branch, Warren County, Missouri, June 22, 1855, and is the son of the Hon. Pines H. and Mary O. (Scales) Shelton, natives of Henry County, Virginia. The late Hon. Pines H. Shelton was born July 18, 1809, in Virginia and died at his home in Henry County, January 25, 1888. He was reared and educated in his native State of Virginia and migrated to Missouri in 1830, making a settlement in St. Charles County, where he became a manufacturer of tobacco products in a small way. He erected the first brick residence in St. Charles County and was prominently identified with affairs of that county during his residence there. He served as a member of the Missouri Assembly from St. Charles County, both as representative and State senator. Upon his removal to Warren County, Missouri, he became an extensive farmer and resided in that county until he located in Hill County, Texas, where he was engaged in ranching and also became prominent in local public affairs, serving as a member of the Texas Legislature from Hill County, Texas, and was also State senator. He came to Clinton, Missouri, in 1868, and one year later he located at Windsor, becoming owner of a large farm of 800 acres of land, three miles west of Windsor in Windsor township. This farm he improved and made into a valuable property. Mr. Shelton died at his home in Windsor, an honored and respected resident of the city and county. Sixteen years of the life of Pines H. Shelton was devoted to public service. Besides his legislative experience he served as an official State tobacco inspector, being one of three tobacco inspectors appointed by the governor when the law went into effect providing for tobacco inspection and inspection of factories throughout the State. Mr. Shelton was three times married. His first wife was Rebecca Carter, who bore him seven children. and was born January 29, 1813. His second wife was Mary E. Wyatt, who bore him three children, who are deceased. Mrs. Mary Wyatt Shelton was born in Missouri, March 20, 1828, and died in St. Charles County, Missouri. His third marriage was with Mary O. Scales, who was born in Henry County, Virginia, June 4, 1839, and departed this life January 30, 1907. To this marriage were born two sons as follows: William A., subject of this review, and Thomas Marvin Shelton, deceased. William A. Shelton was reared in Texas and Missouri. He received his early education in private and subscription schools in Windsor and studied in the State Normal School at Warrensburg, Missouri. For one year after completing his education, he was engaged in tilling his father's land. After a season or more as a clerk in a general merchandise store at Windsor, he became a traveling salesman in 1881 for a ready-made clothing house and continued in this capacity until 1913. March 10, 1915, he was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to the important post of United States marshal for the Federal Judicial District of Western Missouri, embracing fifty-seven counties. He has measured up to the exacting requirements of this very important official position and nothing but words of commendation have been heard of the manner in which Mr. Shelton has faithfully and conscientiously performed the duties of his important office. Mr. Shelton has ties of a commercial and home nature in Windsor, although his headquarters are necessarily in Kansas City, his presence there being required the greater part of his time. He is owner of a splendid farm of two hundred and seventy acres of land in Windsor township which he has supervision. Mr. Shelton is a director and vice-president of the Citizens Bank of Windsor and takes a keen interest in the welfare and general progress of his home city where he is popular with the citizens. December 3, 1884, William A. Shelton and Miss Cora Stark were united in marriage. Mrs. Shelton was born in Pettis County, Missouri, the daughter of Captain Washington and Martha (Whitledge) Stark, the latter of whom makes her home in Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton are rearing a nephew, Philip Kilpatrick, whose mother is deceased. She was a sister of Mrs. Shelton and the boy's father is a cousin of Mr. Shelton.
SHEPPERD, D. E.
Blairstown, Bogard Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 661
D. E. Shepperd, a well known hardware merchant and automobile dealer of Blairstown, Missouri, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Moxahala, Perry County, Ohio, December 23, 1865, and is a son of G. W. and Martha J. Shepperd, both natives of Ohio. The father was born November 27, 1841, and died April 25, 1905, and his wife departed this life several years before the death of her husband. She died in 1868 when D. E. was about three years of age. The following children were born to G. W. and Martha J. Shepperd: Mrs. W. H. Larick, Daily, Iowa; Mrs. M. Penman, Glouster, Oklahoma, and D. E., the subject of this sketch. After the mother died the father was again married and two sons and a daughter were born to that union: W. B., McKeesport, Pennsylvania; C. S., Moxahala, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice Stalismith, who died at Zanesville, Ohio, in May, 1916. D. E. Shepperd was reared in Perry County, Ohio, and educated in the public schools. When he was twenty-one years of age he went to Pittsburg, Kansas, where he was employed about five months, when he went to Kansas City, Missouri, where he entered the employ of I. D. Clapp, a wholesale commission dealer. After remaining there about a year he came to Blairstown and engaged in the harness business. A few years later he added a hardware stock and later added the automobile business. He is one of the successful merchants of Blairstown and has built up a large trade. In 1906 he bought the J. H. Schweer building, where his hardware store is located. In addition to his other business enterprises he is now erecting a large garage. Mr. Shepperd was united in marriage in February, 1893, to Miss Susan Fisher, a daughter of C. S. and Martha J. Fisher, Henry County pioneers. They settled in Big Creek township at a very early date. The father was a native of Missouri and the mother of Virginia. C. S. Fisher died in 1903 and Mrs. Fisher resides at Blairstown with their daughter, Mrs. Shepperd. To Mr. and Mrs. Shepperd have been born the following children: Ruby L., the wife of W. H. Whitaker of Blairstown, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Lelia and Ronda, both of whom reside at home with their parents. Mr. Shepperd served as postmaster of Blairstown for nine years, receiving his appointment from President Roosevelt. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Shepperd has been successful in his business undertaking. When he came to Blairstown he only had $500 capital, and today he is one of the well-to-do men of Henry County, and in addition to his prosperous business institution, he and his wife are the owners of 360 acres of valuable land in Big Creek township. He is one of Henry County's substantial citizens.
SHEWMAKER, S. W.
Osage Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 744
Photos: S. W. Shewmaker
S. W. Shewmaker, owner and proprietor, "Blue Valley Grain and Stock Farm," is a native Missourian. He was born in Buchanan County, April 16 1868, a son of J. P. and Minerva J. (Rockholt) Shewmaker, both also natives of Buchanan County, the former born in 1842 and the latter in 1844. They now reside in Platte township, Buchanan County. J. P. Shewmaker is a son of Woodford Shewmaker, a Kentuckian, who died while making a trip across the plains to California in 1849. S. W. Shewmaker's great grandfather, Luda Martin, was a Scotchman and entered the land from the government in 1837, which is now owned by J. P. Shewmaker, in Platte township, Buchanan County. A part of the old cabin which Luda Martin built on the place, when he settled here, is still standing. S. W. Shewmaker is one of four children born to his parents, as follow: S. W., the subject of this sketch; Mary, who resides in Buchanan County, Missouri; Dr. J. L., Phillipsburg, Kansas; and A. F., a stereotype foreman and pressman of the St. Joseph Gazette plant and printing office, who lives in St. Joseph, Missouri. S. W. Shewmaker was reared in Buchanan County and educated in the public schools. He graduated from the Gower High School and Bryant's commercial College of St. Joseph. He engaged in farming and stock raising in early life in his native county, until 1914, when he came to Henry County and purchased his present place. "Blue Valley Grain and Stock Farm" contains 375 acres, and adjoins the town of Brownington. The land is principally what is known as valley land and is one of the productive grain farms of the county, as well as being admirably adapted to stock raising. Mr. Shewmaker raises large quantities of wheat, corn and oats, and is also extensively interested in stock raising. He specialized in breeding roan Durham cattle and has met with more than usual success in this field of endeavor, his hear leader being registered. He is also quite an extensive hog raiser. S. W. Shewmaker was united in marriage in 1888 with Miss Ella C. Gibson, a daughter of J. A. and Caroline Gibson. Mrs. Shewmaker departed this life in October, 1917, leaving the following children: G. F., married Vernie Isenhour, of Andrew County, Missouri, and lives on the old home place; Ray R., married Eunice Denzler, Brownington, now in the National Army, going to Camp Funston, July 23, 1918; J. Carl, an employee of the Empire Oil and Gas Company, Eldorado, Kansas; and Ewing, Paul and Janett, all of whom reside at home with their father. Mr. Shewmaker is a progressive and enterprising citizen and a member of the Baptist Church. He is a Democrat.
SHOBE, John
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 540
John Shobe. Prominent among the men of this county who have made a way for themselves unaided through life and who will long be remembered as successful business men is John Shobe. He was born in Warren County, Kentucky, January 7, 1839. His father, Absalom Shobe, was a native of Howard County, Virginia, born September 8, 1803, who when fourteen years old removed with the family to Warren County, Kentucky, where he was reared, and married Miss Jane Dunn. She was also born and raised in that county. They had a family of eight children, John being the third. They are still living at their old home. Our subject was carefully brought up in the occupation of farming and stock dealing, at which he was engaged till the fall of 1865. Then he embarked in the livery business at Glasgow, Kentucky, continuing it till March, 1868, when he removed to Pettis County, Missouri. Here he once more gave his attention to farming and stock raising, and in October, 1869, he came to Clinton, Missouri, and with S. K. Williams as a partner started in the grocery business. That not being suited to his energetic disposition. he disposed of his interest therein in 1874, and with W. H. Cock became occupied in the stock business. Mr. C. remained as a partner for two years, after which time I. M. Johnston became associated with him. This partnership has existed at intervals ever since. Mr. S. owns a fine body of land in Bethlehem Township of 410 acres which is well improved. On this he feeds annually a large number of cattle and hogs. He was married December 7, 1865, to Miss Henrietta Wooten, a native of Barren County, Kentucky. They have three children: Mary E., Anderson and Absalom. They are members of the Christian Church.
SHOEMAKER, John F.
Bethlehem Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 508
John F. Shoemaker, chairman of the Bethlehem Township Division of the Henry County Council of Defense and leader in the activities in his township toward furthering the cause of America in the great World War for the safety of the cause of democracy throughout the world, is a progressive and successful agriculturist whose beautiful home and well kept and highly productive farm gives every evidence of thrift, industry and prosperity. The Shoemaker farm in Bethlehem township consists of 140 acres, fifty acres of which produced a total of 1,000 bushels of wheat during the past season. Mr. Shoemaker is renting 125 acres additional land, making 265 acres in all, which he is farming. John F. Shoemaker was born in Indiana June 5, 1869, son of Edward and Miriam (Stannard) Shoemaker. The former was a native of New Jersey and the latter of Ohio. Edward Shoemaker came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1883 and settled on a farm located one mile north of his son's present place and resided on his Missouri farm until his death in 1907 at the age of sixty-eight years. Mrs. Miriam Shoemaker died in 1885. Edward and Miriam Shoemaker were parents of five children: Viola, deceased; one child died in infancy; Zella, deceased; John F., of this review; Mrs. Belle Logan, Leesville township. John F. Shoemaker bought his first farm in 1894. This farm was a. small one consisting of but thirty-five acres. He resided on that farm until he purchased seventy-seven and one-half acres of his present farm in 1906. To this tract he added sixty acres in 1908. Since taking possession of this farm he has been constantly improving it and making it more productive until the Shoemaker farm is one of the best in Henry County. In 1894 John F. Shoemaker was united in marriage with Mary Brown, the daughter of Harry P. Brown, one of the oldest settlers of Bethlehem township. Two children have been born to this marriage: Owen L., born July 23, 1898, and the second child died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker have an adopted daughter, Maude, aged thirteen years. Mr. Shoemaker has long been active and influential in public affairs in his township and county. He has served as road overseer and trustee of Bethlehem township and is one of the leaders of the Democratic party in Henry County. He is a member of the board of trustees which have charge of the upkeep and improvement of the State Inter-County Seat Highway and is an enthusiastic advocate of a permanent good road system for Henry County. He is active in home war work and is chairman of the Bethlehem division of the Henry County Council of Defense. It will thus be seen that he is a very busy citizen, engrossed as he is with much public work of an honorary and useful character and the cultivation of his farm.
SHOMAKER, L. C.
Bear Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 771
L. C. Shomaker, farmer and stock dealer, section 9, a native of Pendleton County, Kentucky, was born October 21, 1852, his parents being Landers and Catherine (Metcalf) Shomaker, also Kentuckians by birth. L. C. moved to Missouri in 1855 with the family and located in Buchanan County, where they lived ten years, going thence to Shelby County. He was reared upon a farm and received a common school education, supplemented with fifteen months' attendance in the high school at Atchison, Kansas. Since completing his studies at this school he has been engaged in farming. He came to Henry County in 1870 and moved to his present farm in 1880. L. C. Shomaker and a younger brother, J. H., jointly own 805 acres of land, with a sufficient supply of living water for stock. Four hundred acres are in cultivation and the remainder of the tract is pasture land. These brothers are prominent stock feeders and dealers in the township. L. C. Shomaker was married January 6, 1876, to Miss Anna E. Collins, a daughter of H. B. Collins, of Henry County. They have three children: Claude, Maud and Mark.
SHY, Carl
Davis Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 743
Carl Shy was born in Hesse Cassel, near Maraberg, Germany, February 2, 1838, his parents being Ludwick and Margaret (Smith) Shy. He was the only child, and his mother died when he was three years old. In his fifteenth year he came to America in order to obviate the necessity of giving the seven years service requisite in the German army. His father's brother, Charles Shy, was living in Lincoln County, Missouri, and to him he made his way. He remained two years with his uncle, and they both started for California, and coming through Henry County visit Thomas Shipp, an old friend of his uncle, they began doing mason work, and concluded to remain here. Mr. Shy continued to work at his trade until 1859, when he secured a piece of land and commenced farming. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted at Georgetown in the Seventh Missouri, and remained in the service for three years, taking part in the battles of Lone Jack, Booneville, etc. Toward the close of the war he served six months in Col. Weaver's company of militia. Returning to his farm on August 6, 1865, he was united in matrimony with Miss Margaret A. Davis, and since then he has lived on the home place. This contains 480 acres of good land, 340 acres being in cultivation. He handles from fifty to eighty head of cattle and keeps a good grade of Short Horns. He and his wife have eight children: Mattie, William, Nettie, Florence, Warren, Clarence, Roy, and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Shy are members of the Christian Church, and in politics he is Republican.
SIMMS, Dennis
Clinton, Clinton Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 820
Dennis Simms - The Simms Motor Company, located on North Main street, Clinton, Missouri, is owned and operated by Dennis Simms, who established this business October 1, 1917. Mr. Simms was born January 1, 1894, on a farm near Norborne, Carroll County, Missouri. His parents, John and Sarah (O'Connell) Simms, of Kentucky and Ireland, located in Carroll County, Missouri, in 1860, and made their home in her environs all of their days. Mrs. Simms was laid to rest in 1901 and John Simms is still farming his land where he has lived so many years. They had four children: Dennis was the first born; Mary, now Mrs. Holder, lives in Sisson, Illinois; William, of Butte, Montana; and James, of Norborne, Missouri. Dennis Simms received his education in the high school of Norborne, Missouri, and the Chillicothe Normal School, Chillicothe, Missouri, graduating from the latter institution in 1907. After finishing his education he was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City as assistant bookkeeper. He was employed in many different capacities while with this company, becoming familiar with all lines of their business. Just before coming to Clinton, he was personal supervisor of territory of Missouri local managers. Dennis Simms was married June 18, 1914, to Zetta Arvin and they have a family of two children, Dennis J., and Eunice. The building in which Mr. Simms has his business has a frontage of 53 feet. and it is 125 feet deep. He has an up-to-date service where he is able to meet the needs of his patrons. He has the agency of the Fordson Tractor, which is to have a great future after the war. Mr. Simms and his wife are members of the Catholic Church and Mr. Simms is a member of the following organizations: The Holy Rosary Council, the Knights of Columbus, the Marguerite Council at Kansas City, Missouri. He is also a member of the Salesmanship Congress of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
SIMONDS, Charles Jacobs
Tebo Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 589
Charles Jacobs Simonds, a successful dairyman of Henry County, was born March 16, 1873, in Palmyra, McCoupin County, Illinois, the son of Charles Granby and Mary J. (McConthey) Simonds. They were the parents of four children, and by a former marriage to Elizabeth McConthey, sister of Mary McConthey, Mr. Simonds had three children. Charles G. Simonds was born May 1, 1831, in Roodhouse, Green County, Illinois, and followed farming in that county until his removal to Cass County, Missouri, in 1878. He is a son of Joshua and Lulu Ann Simonds, the former a native of New York, where he was born January 8, 1802. In the very early days, and the opening up of Illinois, Joshua Simonds came to Roodhouse, Illinois, and conducted a general merchandise store, where he died September 10, 1834. Charles G. Simonds, his son, passed away November 12, 1902, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Charles Jacobs Simonds received his education in the rural schools of Cass County and the schools of Harrisonville and Warrensburg, Missouri. In 1899, he rented land in Cass County and continued to farm until 1902, when he came to Henry County and purchased the Thomas Gray farm, east of Calhoun. The following year he disposed of this land and purchased his present farm. He built a new house and made various other improvements. The marriage of Charles Simonds and Lulu Alta Funk was solemnized, September 26, 1899, in Cass County. Mrs. Simonds was born May 9, 1878, in Cass County, a daughter of Joseph and Mary F. (Swank) Funk. Joseph Funk was born July 5, 1845, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and his wife was born November 22, 1850, in Virginia. They now reside on their farm in Cass County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Simonds are the parents of six children: Marion Ashby, Joseph Charles, Mary Eunice, Perry Lawrence, Linneus Albert and Lulu Alta, all of whom are at home with their parents. For the past six years, Mr. Simonds has been conducting a daily business and his herd of Jersey cattle is increasing year by year with corresponding increase in the financial gains. He operates 250 acres of land, 200 acres of which he owns. Mr. Simonds is a Democrat, and is a member of the school board. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator at Calhoun, and a member of the Mystic Workers.
SIMONS, Josiah
Clinton Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 542
Josiah Simons, contractor and builder, a native of Stark County, Ohio, was born June 10, 1833, and there spent his boyhood days. His father, being a carpenter by trade, the son was brought up to learn that occupation, which he has followed since of sufficient age to do the work. At the age of seventeen he left his home and until 1867 was engaged at his chosen calling in various cities of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. In that year (1867) he came to Clinton, Missouri, and soon became a prominent contractor and builder, and did a large business here till 1875. Going to Wills County, Indiana, he made his residence there about two years, when he returned to Clinton in 1877 and resumed his former occupation. He has built many of the prominent buildings here, among which may be mentioned Haysler's hardware store, Biffin's furniture building and the Heckler House. Mr. Simons was married April 22, 1859, to Miss Jane Straw, of Ohio. They have three children living: Harrison J., Elizabeth E. and Rose B. In 1862 Mr. S. enlisted in Company B., Ninety-ninth Ohio Regiment, serving till August, 1865. He is a member of the Masonic order and Knights of Pythias, and is also connected with the M. E. Church.
SIMPSON, George William
Bogard Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 696
George B. Simpson, farmer and stock raiser, section 21, was born in Kemp County, Canada, August 25, 1845. His father, George Simpson, was a native of Scotland, and by calling was a teacher and farmer. His mother's maiden name was Mary Truxler. George W. was the youngest in a family of three children, two sons and one daughter. He grew to manhood on the home farm and received his education in his native county. When about eighteen years old he engaged in farming, which he continued for about two years, then embarking in the milling business. This he followed until 1867, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and resumed farming. His estate embraces eighty acres of the best of land and is well improved, with a good residence and fine young orchard. In February, 1875, Mr. S. married Miss Ann Kepner, a native of Pennsylvania. They are members of the Baptist Church. They have two interesting daughters, Effie and Maud.
SINKS, George W.
Fields Creek Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 687
George W. Sinks, farmer and stock raiser, section 8, was born in Hamilton County, Illinois. August 3, 1837, his parents being Paul and Elizabeth (Lyle) Sinks, natives of Virginia. When George was twelve years old, they removed to St. Louis County, Missouri, where he resided until nineteen years of age, then returning to Illinois. he farmed in Hancock County, for about eighteen months, after which he worked at the cooper's trade for fourteen months in southern Illinois. In 1858 he crossed the plains to Pike's Peak, but in about three months retraced his steps to Illinois. August 3, 1859. Mr. Sinks married Miss Armelia Lambrith, a native of Kentucky. He followed farming in Illinois until 1865, when he went to Kansas, farmed there until 1868 and then came to Henry County, Missouri. His farm embraces 197 acres, all under fence and well improved, upon which is a good house, barn and orchard. Mr. S. handles some cattle and hogs and also owns a number of fine cattle. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and belongs to the Encampment. He and his wife have a family of five children: Armila, William, Lewis, Walter and Arthur. Mr. Sinks is connected with the M. E. Church.
SIPE, Harriett E. FEWELL
Tebo Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 653
Mrs. Harriet E. Sipe is the daughter of Mason C. Fewell, who was born January 8, 1797, in Culpeper County, Virginia, and who married in 1822, Miss Melinda L. Wall, originally of Rockingham County, North Carolina, born September 2, 1799. She died in that state September 17, 1829. In 1839 Mr. Fewell, with three of his children, his mother and sister, came to Henry County in company with a colony of relatives and friends to the number of 144 souls. For many years he was closely identified with the growth and prosperity of this county, and among its largest property holders and heaviest stock men. He owned, at his death, a fine estate Of 1,000 acres, of which "Meadow Farm," (the present residence of Mrs. Sipe) forms a part. Harriet E. Fewell was married, September 10, 1857, to Dr. Jacob Sipe, of this county, and they had one son and one daughter: Linnie A., born September 3, 1858, and Undrie T., born May 2, 1861, died July 6, following. Dr. Sipe was a well known physician and surgeon and had an extensive practice in Henry County. In later life he gave considerable attention to the disease of the eye and was making the treatment of that member a specialty. November 14, 1862, he was appointed surgeon in Company K, Seventh Regiment Missouri Infantry, of the Confederate service, receiving his discharge September 16, 1863, Soon after this he was made prisoner and taken to Rolla, being placed in the hospital November 21, 1865. He died the third day after and his burial place is marked by a suitable monument erected by his widow. Mrs. Sipe is now residing at "Meadow Farm," near Calhoun.
SISSON, John A.
Davis Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 743
John A. Sisson was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia, February 6, 1837. His father, James C. Sisson, was born December 25, 1820, in Kanawha County, where he was married, in October, 1842, to Miss Esther Hultz, born May 28, 1824. They lived in Western Virginia until 1853, then moved to Missouri, and until 1859 resided in Johnson County. Coming to Henry County in that year they settled on Deepwater, where the family now live. Mr. Sisson's death occurred January 14, 1880, and since that time John has been the head of the family. The farm is pleasantly situated on the south side of Deepwater, and contains 280 acres of improved land, and is well supplied with stock, he feeding each year from fifty to 100 head of beef cattle. The family has numbered eleven children, viz: Adam D., (who died at ten years), Henry, (living in Butler), Martha, Nancy, John, Benjamin, Johannah, Mary, William, Laura and Lee. John was married September 24, 1875, to Miss Dora Dooley, daughter of H. J. Dooley. She died February 13, 1878, leaving two children, Lena, a bright little girl of seven years, and Pearl, aged four.
SLACK, Henry
Tebo Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 654
Henry Slack was born in Linn County, Missouri, January 5, 1843. James C. Slack, his father, a native of Kentucky, came to Missouri, in 1815, where he was married to Miss Carolina Humphry. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and obtained a common school education in Linn County. In 1865 he went to Nebraska, where he clerked in a general store for two years. In 1867 he removed to Henry County, Missouri, and followed farming until December 11, 1873, then engaging in the grocery business at Calhoun. In December, 1877, he was burned out. In the following year he built his present store building, a large brick structure, in the second story of which is the Masonic hall. He carries a complete stock of groceries, boots and shoes, etc., and is doing a satisfactory business. He has held the office of constable for four years and that of justice of the peace for eight years, and has been secretary of Calhoun Lodge No. 184, A. F. & A. M., for eight years. October 1, 1873, Mr. Slack married Miss Martha Carter, a native of Virginia. Her death occurred January 1, 1881. Three children had been born to them: James, Harry and Vest. Mr. S. was again married November 30, 1881, to Mrs. Bettie Gray, a daughter of Judge Calvert. They have one child, Clifton.
SLACK, Henry Judge
Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 563
Photos: Henry Slack
Henry Slack, a retired merchant and real estate dealer of Calhoun, Missouri, was born in Linn County, Missouri, January 5, 1843, a son of James C. and Caroline (Humphrey) Slack. James C. Slack was born in Henderson County, Kentucky, in 1815 and in 1817 his parents left their home in that State and came to Boone County, Missouri. In 1838 James Slack moved to Linn County, Missouri, where he farmed until he came to Henry County in 1867. He lived three miles south of Calhoun until his death in 1872. Mrs. Caroline Humphrey Slack was born in Kentucky in 1825 and died in 1910. They were the parents of nine children: John of Tulsa, Oklahoma; William B., died in 1862 while serving in the Civil War in the Confederate Army; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mary E. Bentley, deceased; Alfred, a carpenter, Calhoun, Missouri; Mrs. Lydia Whitley, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Lucas, Webb City, Missouri; Thomas G., lives one mile northwest of Clinton; Virginia, married C. Ford, Windsor, Missouri. Henry Slack was reared on the farm and when twenty-one years of age clerked in a general store at Ashland, Nebraska. He was employed in this work until 1867, when he returned to Calhoun, Missouri, where he was engaged in farming until 1873. He then purchased a general merchandise stock in Calhoun, Missouri, and continued that business until 1900, when he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He owns eighty acres of well improved land east of Calhoun and also real estate in Calhoun. Henry Slack has been twice married. October 1, 1873, he was married to Martha Carter, a native of West Virginia. The following children were born to this union: James E., a sketch of whom follows this article; one died in infancy, and George, a contractor in New York City. Some years after the death of his first wife Henry Slack was married in 1881 to Betty (Calvert) Gray, who was born in Pettis County in 1856. She was the widow of John Gray and a daughter of Nod Calvert. Two children, Alice and Clifton, were born to this union. Both are deceased. Mr. Slack is a member of the Baptist Church and a thorough business man, enjoying the respect and honor of those who know him.
SLACK, James E.
Springfield Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 559
James E. Slack was born in Henry County, Missouri, July 23, 1874, and is now engaged in farming in Springfield township. He received his education in the grade schools and the Calhoun High School, from which he was graduated. In 1897 he was married to Edna Finks, who was born in 1875 and is a daughter of Judge Mark F. and Nancy E. (Avery) Finks, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Slack are the parents of seven children, as follow: Martha Irene, Lyman, Helen, Marjorie, Henry, Earl V. and Walter, all of whom are at home with their parents. James E. Slack has 175 acres in the home farm and 160 acres in Oklahoma. He is a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and jacks, specializing in thoroughbred cattle, and is endeavoring to propagate the noted "Casey" breed, being the blood of "Choice Goods," "Young Abbotsburn," etc. "Prince of Tebolaun" and "Carolina" are undefeated as show cattle. He has a herd of twenty head of thoroughbreds, breeding cows and heifers. In politics he is a Democrat and belongs to the Baptist Church. He also belongs to the Free Mason Lodge. Mr. James E. Slack has for years been a protector of quails and makes the preservation of game birds a hobby.
SLAVENS, George Washington
Bethlehem Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 792
George W. Slavens, farmer, section 33, owes his nativity to Scioto County, Ohio, where he was born November 23, 1829. While he was a small boy the family removed to Indiana, where they remained about eighteen months, going thence to Vermillion County, Illinois. In 1837 they came to Henry County, Missouri, locating on section 11, Bethlehem Township, and being among the early settlers here. George spent his boyhood days in following the plow, and attending the old log schools, which were then few and far between. He remained with the family till the summer of 1854, subsequently settling on his present farm of 260 acres, all of which is well improved and fenced. Mr. Slavens was united in marriage August 4, 1853, to Miss Nancy J. Parks, of Henry County, Missouri. They had six children, four of whom are living: Mary C., John R., Susan E. and Jessie. Mrs. S.'s death occurred in December, 1867. He was again married August 31, 1873, to Mrs. Agnes J. Nichols, whose maiden name was Parks. They had four children: Edna G., Effie B., Nannie and Charles S.
SLAVENS, Reuben
Bethlehem Township
1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg 792
Reuben Slavens, farmer, section 28, came originally from Ohio, having been born in Pike County, September 27, 1825. His father, John Slavens, was born in West Virginia, and was there reared. His mother, formerly Mary Ruckman, was of Ohio, and was there married. They had eight children, of whom Reuben was the second. In 1835, the family removed to Vermillion County, Illinois, residing there about one year, and for the following eight months they lived in other parts of Illinois. In 1837, coming to Henry County, Missouri, they settled on section 11, Bethlehem Township, and there his father died in 1863. His mother's death occurred in Ohio in 1827. In 1862, Mr. S. returned to Ohio and resided there till the spring of 1863, when his father's last sickness called him home. He soon resumed farming on his present place, which he settled in 1857. He has a fine farm of 280 acres, and is known throughout the county as a successful man. Mr. S. was married September 28, 1849, to Miss Nancy Stephenson, a native of Ohio. They have two children: John and Martha M. They are members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.
SLAYTON, William T.
Shawnee Township
1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 795
William T. Slayton, a descendant of a Henry County pioneer family, was born in Shawnee township May 22, 1850. He is a son of James and Susan Howerton Slayton, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of North Carolina, who came to Henry County and settled in Shawnee township about 1840. James Slayton was a son of Thomas Slayton, who came to this county in 1839 and settled in Big Creek township, and later settled in Shawnee township. He was one of the first settlers in that section. W. T. Slayton is one of a family of three children born to his parents, the others being Fannie, who died at the age of thirteen years, and Nannie, married Isaac Adair and is now deceased. William T. Slayton was united in marriage in 1874 to Miss Harriet Rogers, a daughter of Sterling and Kittie Ann Rogers, who came to Henry County shortly after the Civil War and are both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Slayton have been born two children: Leonard, farmer in Big Creek township, married Emily Walker, and Mrs. Minnie Smith, on the home place with her mother.
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