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MAJORS, Michael
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1220
--- MICHAEL MAJORS, farmer, section 14, is a grandson of John Majors, a native
of Maryland, and son of Elisha Majors, who was born in Kentucky, and married
Miss Catherine Hufaker, also of that state, she being a daughter of Christopher
Hufaker. The subject of this sketch was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, July
18, 1824. In the fall of 1837, his parents moved to Clay County, Missouri,
where he grew to manhood on a farm. He has made farming his principal
occupation during life, yet has worked some at various trades. He is a natural
mechanic, and was the architect of the buildings on his farm, which are above
the average. His landed estate in this county consists of 200 acres. Mr. M. had
but limited advantages to obtain an education in youth, but has improved his
time in reading and has taken great interest in educational matters. During the
late war he served in Gen. Joe Shelby's command for four months. In 1849,
(under the gold excitement) he went to California, where he was engaged in mining
and dealing in stock till the spring of 1851. He has been a citizen of St.
Clair County since 1871. He was married March 3, 1852, to Miss Permeter
Crowley. She was born in Clay County, Missouri, February 23, 1833. Her father,
Samuel Crowley, was a native of Virginia, and her mother, Nancy (Lane) Crowley,
of Kentucky. They have six children: Nancy C., Elisha W. R., Henry B., Martha
A., Perry L. E. and George S.
MALLORY, W. W.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1202
--- W. W. MALLORY was born in Monroe County, Missouri, May 20, 1849, and was a
son of J. R. and Lucecia (Wilson) Mallory, natives of Kentucky. The subject of
this sketch spent his youth in his native county, where he was afterward
engaged in farming until 1871, then moving to Hickory County. He has been
occupied in teaching in different parts of St. Clair County for nine years. He
owns a farm of eighty acres of land, well improved, in section 20. Mr. M. is a
member of the Christian Church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity.
July 25, 1877, he was married to Miss Florence Dolly, of Missouri. They have
two children, Erastus E. and Maggie.
MANNERING, J.
A.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1184
--- J. A. MANNERING, farmer and stock raiser, section 5, was born in
Indianapolis, Indiana, March 12, 1839, and was the son of John and Julia A.
(Garwood) Mannering, the former a native of Delaware and the latter of Ohio.
When J. A. was about eight years old, his parents moved to South Bend, where
they remained one year, going thence to Hancock County, Illinois. There our
subject grew to manhood and received his education. He followed farming and
stock raising in Iowa from 1856 to 1866,when he came to St. Clair County, Missouri.
He now owns a farm of 200 acres, making one of the best improved farms in the
township. Mr. M. has held the office of township assessor. He is a member of
the Christian Church. February 11, 1864, he married Miss Sussa P. Evans, a
native of Illinois. They have seven children: Zella O., J. Frank, William H.,
Maggie, Christina, Samuel E., and James A.
MARKEY, George
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1117
--- GEORGE MARKEY, real estate, loan, and insurance agent, is a native of
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and was born December 6, 1847. His father, James
Markey, was born in Ohio about the year 1811, and his mother, formerly Sarah E.
Norris, was also a native of the same state. When George was three years old,
the family removed to Noble County, Ohio, where he was reared and received a
common school education. In February, 1864. he enlisted in Company C,
Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till mustered out August 7,
1865. Returning to Ohio, he settled in Monroe County, and attended school for
eighteen months. He then entered the employ of a prominent stock dealer, with
whom he remained till the spring of 1870, when he came to Pettis County,
Missouri, and lived there until the fall of 1873. He was engaged in the grocery
business at Dresden, Missouri, until May, 1874, and for the following two years
he sold goods at Ridge Prairie, Saline County. Thence in November, 1876, he
went to Hughsville, Pettis County, Missouri, where he was occupied in trade
till December, 1877. He then came to Appleton City and in the spring of 1878,
he engaged in his present business. Mr. M. was married July 4, 1868, to Miss
Mary J. Hartline, a native of Ohio. They had six children: Etta S., Beulah J.,
George W., Gracie B., Mary D., William T. J. His wife's death occurred January
21, 1883. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of the A. O. U. W. and
belongs to the M. E. Church.
MARQUIS, A. C.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1202
--- A. C. MARQUIS, M.D., is a native of Darke County, Ohio, and was born
September 7, 1832, his parents being James and Mary (Casner) Marquis,
Virginians by birth. The former died in Cedar County, Missouri, March 31, 1881.
A. C. was the second of a family of eleven children. When he was about three
and a half years old the family removed to Jay County, Indiana, where he grew
to manhood, there receiving his education. At the age of twenty-one years he
began the study of medicine with his father, who was an old and experienced
physician. In 1855 he graduated from the Miami Medical College. Locating in
Adams County, Indiana, he practiced for a few months, but his health being
poor, he traveled for about one year in Virginia. He then returned to Indiana
and engaged with his father in practicing. In 1858 he came to Missouri, where
he was occupied in different occupations until 1860, when he settled in Cedar
County, Missouri. In 1861 he was appointed post physician and in 1863 he was
appointed assistant surgeon at Clinton. In 1863 he located one mile from
Osceola, where he practiced until 1872, when he moved to Roscoe. Here he has
since resided. The doctor is a large land owner, his landed estate containing
over 700 acres. He is a member of the Christian Church and is connected with
the I. O. O. F. fraternity. He has been twice married, first to Miss Sarah E.
Westfall, of Ohio, December 22, 1863. She died October 18, 1873, leaving four
children: James, Adeniga, Mary and Thomas. He was afterwards married to Miss
Adosa Eller, of Indiana, June 30, 1871. They have four children: Elson, Maude,
Claud and Myrtle.
MARTIN, William
O.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1174
--- WILLIAM O. MARTIN, a son of one of the oldest inhabitants of St. Clair
County and a pioneer of great ability, was born in Henry County, Virginia,
early in the spring of 1837. Samuel H. Martin, his father, a Virginian by
birth, was born February 20, 1813, and in 1834 was married to Miss Dorothy B.
Allen, of Henry County, that state, and a daughter of William Allen. She was
born June 4, 1817, and at this time is still living though in feeble health. In
1837, Samuel Martin, together with his family, removed to Missouri, and upon
looking around for a location finally settled in Collins Township, St. Clair
County. Many were the hardships which they endured, and in the erection of a
cabin, Mrs. M. kept off the savages while her husband built the structure. In
the spring of 1839 a son, John, was born, and finally the family numbered nine
children: Joseph H., twins (not named), Jane E. and Letha. After living upon
Brush Creek one year Mr. M. moved to the place now occupied by his widow, and
while living entered here over 1,000 acres of land. William O. Martin was
married January 21, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Thompson, a daughter of Enos and
Elizabeth Thompson. They had five children: Letha, Remus, William R., Alice F.
and an infant. Of these two only are living. Mr. M. owns 283 acres of excellent
land in Doyal Township but is now living with his mother and conducting the
affairs of her estate. His wife is deceased. During the late war he served in
the militia. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and belongs to lodge No. 310 at
Humansville, Polk County.
MASTERSON, A.
S. & J. R.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1220
--- A. S. AND J. R. MASTERSON are sons of George W. and Eliza Masterson, who
were natives of Kentucky. The two sons were born in Mason County, Kentucky, A.
S. September 25, 1841, and J. R. on August 20, 1843. They were reared and
educated in Platte County, Missouri, where their mother now resides and where
their father died. In 1862 A. S. Masterson enlisted in the Confederate service
in which he served till the close of the war. After this he was engaged in
various occupations in Texas till 1868, when he returned to Platte County,
where he was engaged in farming till 1871. Then he came to St. Clair County.
April 19, 1873, he was married to Miss Emma F. Wilson, a native of Illinois.
They have four children: Cora M., Zulema F., Robert R. and George E. J. R.
Masterson resided in Platte County, Missouri, till 1869, except during 1863-4,
when he was freighting on the plains. In 1869 he came to St. Clair County,
Missouri, where he has since been occupied in farming. In I875 he was in
Arkansas dealing in stock. Mr. M. was married November 30, 1873, to Miss M. F.
Barnett, a native of Missouri. They have one child, George W. A. S. and J. R.
Masterson are both members of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.
McILHENNY, Bev.
H.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1091
--- BEV. H. McILHENNY, was born in Bath County, Kentucky, July 2, 1828, and is
the son of John C. McIlhenny, of Charleston, South Carolina, whose father,
James McIlhenny, was born in Edinburgh. Scotland, and was a graduate of the
university there. He left Edinburgh on account of his republican principles,
and came to the United States in 1774, settling in South Carolina. He enlisted
in the war of the Revolution and was with General Marion for three years. was
subsequently promoted to colonel, and then placed on the staff of Washington.
After the close of the war he returned to South Carolina and engaged in
farming. In 1815 he moved to Kentucky, and died there in 1840. John McIlhenny
married Mary Young, of Virginia. Her mother, formerly Mary Brice, came
originally from Scotland. Mr. McIl's paternal grandmother was also born in
Scotland, and was a sister of John C. Calhoun. They had twelve children, the
subject of this sketch being the ninth. His father came to Jackson County,
Missouri, in 1833, and returned to Kentucky in 1840, where he died. Bev. H.
went back to Kentucky in 1845. In 1847 he enlisted in the Mexican war, and was
interpreter to General Thomas Marshall. He received an honorable discharge and
returned to Kentucky, and attended an academy for two years. Then he engaged in
merchandising until 1853. In 1854, he returned to Missouri and settled in Cass
County and farmed for three years. He then clerked in a store in Harrisonville.
In 1858 he was elected justice of the peace and served until 1861, when he
removed to Boonville and was again elected justice of the peace, holding this
position until 1866. Going to Sedalia he engaged in clerking and remained there
until 1870. He came thence to Roscoe, and in 1871 to Osceola. He has served as
justice of the peace in this city two or three terms. Mr. McIlhenny, married
Miss Mary Kincaid in 1853 in Nicholas County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of
Colonel Samuel B. Kincaid, of Kentucky. who settled in Cass County in 1854.
They have eight children: Sarah A. (Mrs. George Monroe); Nancy B. (Mrs. Thomas
Gordon). John Calhoun, Samuel B., Bev. H., Mattie A.. Nellie Lee, and Addie
(twins).
McKINLEY, James
Harvey
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1207
--- JAMES HARVEY McKINLEY, farmer and stock raiser, is the owner of 100 acres
of land on section 16. He was born in Russell County, Kentucky, in 1834, and
was the son of Solomon McKinley, who was originally from Kentucky. His
grandfather, Michael McKinley, together with a younger brother, secreted
themselves, when boys, in a vessel and left for America, unknown to their
parents. After arriving in this country, in due time he joined the army, and
was with Washington through the revolution. In 1812 he was with General Jackson
at New Orleans, and was killed on the celebrated 8th of January. James' mother,
formerly Ann Cane, was a daughter of Charles Cane, of Pennsylvania. Her
grandfather was also in the revolution. They raised nine children, of whom
James H. was the fifth. He learned the carpenter's trade in youth, and in 1853
came to Missouri and settled in St. Clair County, near where he now lives. He
married Miss Sarah C. Todd in 1857. She was the daughter of Daniel P. Todd, of
Kentucky. They have eight children: William Filmore, James Daniel, Thomas
Price, Rhoda Jane, Samuel Tilden, Peter, Sarah Catharine and Edna. Three died
in infancy. Politically he is a Democrat, and he has been a member of the
Baptist Church for thirty years.
McNEMAR,
William B.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1117
--- WILLIAM B. McNEMAR, of the firm of J. F. Boyd & Co., extensive dealers
in lumber, was born in Hardy County, West Virginia, October 27, 1844. His
father, Elias McNemar, was a native of Virginia as also was his mother,
formerly Katherine Hilky. They reared eight children, of whom William B. was
the seventh. At the age of eighteen years he emigrated to McLean County,
Illinois, and there farmed till 1870. He was then engaged in clerical work at
Lexington, Illinois, one year, after which he became an employee of Chasey,
Mayham & Co., grain dealers at that point, with whom he remained till the
fall of 1876. Coming to Appleton City he again gave his attention to the grain
business here and at Montrose till 1878 when he became manager of Wyatt &
Boyd's lumber business. In February, 1882, he entered as managing partner into
the firm which is now known as J. F. Boyd & Co. Mr. McNemar was married
July 3, 1881, to Miss Emma McCorkle, a native of Iowa. They have one child,
Mary E. he is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity and is a Good Templar. He
also belongs to the Christian Church.
MEAD, William
O.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1091
--- WILLIAM O. MEAD, attorney at law, is a great grandson of William Mead, who
was a native of England, and who came to America before the war of
independence. He served as a soldier during the entire struggle. John Mead, his
son, was a captain in the war of 1812. John G., the son of John Mead, and the
father of William O. was born in Virginia. He married Elizabeth Pickel, of
Virginia. She was of German and French descent. The subject of this sketch is
the oldest of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters. He came to
Missouri with the family in 1850, and settled in Polk County, where they still
live. He attended the common schools for several years, and in 1859 he
commenced a regular course in the Bolivar Academy. After two years of study he
left the school to take part in the war. He joined the Fifteenth Missouri
Infantry, (Union army) and after six months enlisted in the Eighth Missouri
State Militia, December 18, 1861, of which J. W. McClurg was colonel. He served
as orderly sergeant until 1863, when he was promoted to a lieutenant. In
September, 1864, he again reenlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Cavalry, served
as lieutenant until October 23, 1864, when he received a Severe wound at the battle
of Big Blue, which caused him to resign. He came from the army to this city in
December, 1864. He had previously commenced the study of law, and now resumed
the preparation for his life work. In 1866 he was elected county clerk. In the
spring of 1867 he was admitted to the bar, before B. H. Emerson, circuit judge,
and in the spring of 1868 formed a partnership with E. J. Smith and S. S.
Burdette. In 1872 Mr. M. commenced the banking business, but in 1877 the bank
closed its doors, though paying 95 cents on the dollar. In the winter of 1877
he moved to Texas, where he practiced law for two years. he then went to Dakota
Territory for six months, and after returning to this city opened a law office,
making the real estate law a specialty. In July, 1881, George A. Neal became a
partner, and the firm name is now known as Mead & Neal. Mr. Mead married
Miss Henrietta R. Dawson December 15, 1864. She was the daughter of John
Dawson, of this city, and was born in Virginia. They have two children, Julia
and Ethlyn. In politics he is a Republican, and religiously a Baptist. he is a
Royal Arch Mason, a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and belongs to the
Knights of Pythias and the A. O. U. W. he was interested in the railroad
enterprise in the county, and from 1872 till 1876 was secretary of the same.
MEE, James A.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1184
--- JAMES A. MEE, physician and surgeon, was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania,
September 17, 1858. His father, Joseph Mee, was a native of Pennsylvania and a
son of William Mee, who came originally from England. The mother of James M.,
whose maiden name was Amanda Anderson, was also born in Pennsylvania. When our
subject was twelve years of age his parents moved to Osage County, Missouri,
where he was reared and educated. At the age of nineteen he began the study of
medicine with Dr. N. B. Jones, of Maries County, Missouri, and June 28, 1881,
he was graduated from the Kentucky School of Medicine at Louisville. Then he
located at Lowry City, where he has met with excellent success. He is a member
of the Masonic fraternity. March 26, 1882, Dr. Mee was married to Miss Ella
Stovern, a native of Missouri.
MELOY, John
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1194
--- JOHN MELOY is one of the prosperous farmers of this township. He was born
in Harrison County, Virginia, December 14, 1826, and was reared there on a
farm. After living for two years in Ohio, in 1855 he removed to Clark County,
Illinois, and resided there until 1862 when he came to Henry County, Missouri,
and after five years in the southern part of that county settled in St. Clair
County. He owns 520 acres of land and his dwelling, which is built of
variegated stone, taken from the quarries on his farm, is one of the most
substantial in the township. He married Miss Nancy Smith in 1855. She was born
in Virginia. They have three children: Mary, Sarah and Alvin.
MENTZER, Levi
Augustus
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1092
--- LEVI AUGUSTUS MENTZER was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 3,
1840, being the son of John Mentzer, a native of the same state and grandson of
Simeon Mentzer, originally of Maryland. Levi's mother was formerly Mary Curry,
also of Pennsylvania. They had six children. Of the three living Levi A. is the
second. When twelve years old his mother died and he went to live with an uncle
in Lancaster County, in whose store he was employed at $3 per month. He
remained there for ten years, with but little increase of pay. He then entered
the employ of Samuel Watts in Mifflin County and worked seven years at $12 per
month. Mr. Mentzer now feeling confidence in his own ability to start business
for himself, rented a room in Belleville, where he had clerked seven years,
bought a small stock of goods, and during the three years in which he was
engaged in business made his mark as a successful merchant. In 1869 he came to
Osceola and formed a partnership in business with Joseph Landes. They remained
together until 1871, when Thomas B. Sutherland bought the interest of Mr.
Landes, and the new partnership existed for three years. At this time Mr.
Mentzer purchased the interest of Mr. S. March 8, 1874, and since that time he
has been doing a large trade in general merchandise. He is a stockholder in the
bank of this city and in 1882 was elected its president. In 1871 Mr. Mentzer
was appointed postmaster of Osceola and has held the position since that
period. In 1862 he joined the 131st Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteer Infantry
for nine months, participating in the battles of Fredericksburg December 13,
1862. Mr. M. married Miss Mary E. Goodhart January 11, 1865. She was the
daughter of Joseph and Nancy Goodhart. They have two children, Bertie and
Carrie. Mr. Mentzer is a Republican, and for eighteen years has been one of the
prominent and leading members of the M. E. Church. He also belongs to the
Masonic fraternity.
METCALF, John
T.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1202
--- REV. JOHN T. METCALF, merchant at Roscoe, was born in Fauquier County,
Virginia, March 15, 1827. His father, Lewis Metcalf, a native of Virginia,
having been a son of Asa Metcalf, who was originally of Scotland. Susan St.
Clair, the mother of John T., was also a Virginian by birth. The subject of
this sketch was the oldest of five children. When he was sixteen years of age
he accompanied the family to Howard County, Missouri, where he resided till
1850, then going to California, where he was engaged in mining and
merchandising till 1853. In 1854 he located in St. Clair County, Missouri, and
commenced farming. He now has a fine farm of 320 acres of land in section 30,
and for the past five years he has been a prominent merchant of Roscoe. In 1856
he was elected assessor of the county, serving one term. In 1874 he was elected
representative of the county and served in the legislature one term. July 19,
1834, Mr. Metcalf was united in marriage with Miss Susan C. Marshall, a native
of Virginia. They have six children: Lewis H., Martha A., Mary S., William T.,
Laura and Luther. Mr. M. is a member of the Masonic order. He has been
connected with the Baptist Church for over thirty years, and has been a
minister of that faith since his ordination in January, 1860.
MILLER, Frank
M.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1185
--- FRANK M. MILLER, farmer and stock raiser, section 6, was born in Benton
County, Missouri, November 8, 1838. His father, William Miller, was a
Kentuckian by birth, and a son of Henry Miller, a native of North Carolina. The
maiden name of his mother was Levina Williams, of Georgia. The subject of this
sketch was reared in Benton County and there received a common school
education. He followed school teaching in that county for about five years and
then engaged in merchandising at Warsaw for five years. In 1873 he came to St.
Clair County and now owns a farm containing 165 acres, all well improved. In
1862 he enlisted in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and was discharged in 1864.
Mr. M. held the office of deputy United States Assessor, for the counties of
Hickory, Benton and Camden for some time. He was also postmaster at Warsaw
under Lincoln. He is a member of the Christian Church. November 8, 1860, Mr.
Miller was married to Miss C. Gilley, a native of Tennessee. They have nine
children: Alice C., Ida M., Walter S., Francis M., Willis H., Nellie C.,
Clarence A. and Clara M. (twins) and Alma M.
MILLS, L. W.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1203
--- L. W. MILLS, manager of F. Egger's mercantile house at Roscoe, is a native
of Washington County, Arkansas, and was born April 3, 1840. He is a son of
Aaron and Millie (Samuels) Mills, natives of Indiana. When he was but an infant
the family removed to Dade County, Missouri, there remaining till he was nine
years of age, when they returned to Arkansas, settling at Fayetteville. In 1861
L. W. went to Texas, there residing till 1868, when he came to, St. Clair
County, Missouri. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and belongs to
the M. E. Church. He was married in August, 1859, to Miss Sarah E. Edmondson, a
native of Missouri. They have one child living, Lewis A., born October 4, 1875.
MILLSAPS, Perry
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1196
--- PERRY MILLSAPS was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on the 30th of August,
1828, being the son of H. Millsaps, Esq., who was also born there in 1802. In
1824 he married Miss Rebecca Hoofacre, of the same county. Emigrating to the
sparsely settled territory of Missouri in 1829, the senior Millsaps located in
Lincoln County, and in 1838 his wife died. His second marriage occurred in 1840
to Miss Ellen Parsons. Perry lived with his father until 1854 when he was
married to Miss Elizabeth Capps, of Lincoln County. They had ten children:
Barton, Clara A., Mary, Rebecca, David, Timothy, Washington, Katie, Walter and
Josephine. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Christian Church, and also belong
to the Missouri State Grange. During the Mexican war of 1845-46 he served as
aid-de-camp, and in the civil war he enlisted in Henderson's Brigade, September
4, 1861, serving until the close of the war, and being promoted from private to
orderly sergeant. Politically he was formerly a Republican.
MINKS, Samuel
D.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1175
--- SAMUEL D. MINKS, blacksmith and wagon maker, is a Kentuckian by birth, and
was born on April 14, 1842, his parents being Gillson and Susan Minks, nee
Carpenter, the former also a native of Kentucky. Samuel remained at home and
attended school until the breaking out of the civil war, when, fired with
patriotism, he left the parental roof and in 1863 enlisted in Company D, First
Arkansas infantry. After serving for two years and seven months he was
honorably discharged. Upon the close of this struggle Mr. M. came to St. Clair
County, Missouri, and was married here in 1868 to Miss Melvina Burcuett. They had
five children: John W., Silas P., William H., Cora and Richard G. His second
marriage occurred in 1879, to Miss Martha Cox. Mr. Minks is the owner of 320
acres of land in this township, with a good orchard, residence, etc. Upon it is
also a blacksmith shop, where he follows his trade.
MOLLENKOPF,
Joseph
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1220
--- JOSEPH MOLLENKOPF, farmer, section 11, was born in Marion County, Indiana,
October 20, 1846. His father, John J. Mollenkopf, was a native of Germany, and
his mother, formerly Julia A. Painter, came originally from Pennsylvania.
Joseph was reared and educated in his native county, following the occupation
of farming in Indiana until 1871,. when he came to Missouri, locating in
Johnson County. Where he resided until 1876. Since that time he has been a
citizen of St. Clair County, his farm containing forty-six acres. He is a
member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity. Mr. M. was married December 9, 1873, to
Miss Malissa E. Snell, of Stark County, Illinois. She was born January 14,
1854. They have two children: Emanuel W. and Samuel F.
MOODY, George
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1119
--- GEORGE MOODY, proprietor of the Appleton City Marble Works, was born in
Boston, Massachusetts, March 28, 1853, and was a son of Joseph and Johanna
(Drummond) Moody, who were natives of Scotland. George remained in his native
city till seventeen years of age, when he went to Fort Scott, Kansas, there
engaging in the marble business. He remained till 1876; then came to Appleton
and established his present business, which is perhaps the largest in his line
in Southwest Missouri. He has a branch house at Lamar, Missouri. Mr. Moody was
married August 23, 1874, to Miss Ida Manning, a native of St. Louis, Missouri.
They have three children: Albert, Mabel J. and an infant. He is a member of the
I. O. O. F. fraternity
MOORE, Andrew
J.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1119
--- ANDREW J. MOORE, also a member of the firm of Moore Brothers, came
originally from Rutland County, Vermont, having been born there June 6, 1846.
He was reared in that locality, and from his youth followed the carpenter's
trade. In September, 1868, he moved to Dunn County, Wisconsin, where he
remained till June, 1869, then coming to Benton County, Missouri, where he
resided one year. In December, 1870, he removed to Osceola, Missouri, and
engaged in contracting and building till 1878, when he came to Appleton City.
In the fall of 1880 he went to Butler, Missouri, and conducted a planing mill
till March, 1882, when he returned to Appleton City. Here he and his brother
have since been occupied in their present business. Mr. Moore was married May
12, 1869, to Miss Joanna Ryan, of Connecticut. They have three children, Mattie
V., Callie A. and Alman.
MOORE, Charles
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1118
--- CHARLES MOORE, section 28. was born in Troy, New York, June 15, 1829. When
four years of age he was taken to Richland County, Ohio, where he grew to
manhood, there being educated in the common schools. He was engaged in farming
and stock dealing in Ohio until 1859, when he removed to Detroit, Michigan,
where his attention was given to the lumber business for two years. In 1861 he
went to Chicago and enlisted in Company C, Twenty-third Illinois, in the famous
Milligan's brigade. He was discharged at New Creek, West Virginia, June 15,
1864. He then enlisted in Company A. Nineteenth Regiment, Regular army, and was
discharged at Fort Arbuckle, Indian Territory, in July, 1867. After this he
went to Fort Smith, Arkansas, and then came to Sedalia with a drove of cattle.
Returning to Ohio he remained until September, 1873, when he located in St.
Clair County, Missouri. He has since been engaged in farming, and now owns a
fine farm of 420 acres. Mr. Moore was married November 19, 1871, to Miss
Catherine Miller. They have four children: William C., Katie, John H. and Laura
R.
MOORE, John A.
J.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1118
--- JOHN A. J. MOORE, of the well known firm of Moore Bros., proprietors of
planing mill and contractors and builders, owes his nativity to Rutland County,
Vermont, where he was born March 24, 1848. He remained there till sixteen years
of age, when he went to Wayne County, Michigan, where he lived till 1866. Going
thence to Wisconsin, he worked at the carpenter's trade. In June, 1869, he came
to Henry County, Missouri, where he engaged in contracting and building. In
1871 he went to Osceola, and in April, 1372, became occupied in mining in
Colorado. After three years he was in San Francisco, California, and Port
Gamble, Washington Territory, until December, 1876, when he returned to Henry
County, Missouri. In May, 1877, he came to this city and commenced contracting.
From 1881 to 1882 he was in Butler, Missouri, managing a planing mill. In
March, 1882, he returned and erected his present mill. Mr. Moore was married January
2, 1881, to Miss Lillie Childres, of Missouri. He is a member of the Masonic
fraternity and is also a Good Templar.
MOORE, R. R.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1197
--- JUDGE R. R. MOORE, a prominent citizen of St. Clair County, was born in
Kentucky, October 15, 1825, his parents being Jonathan and L. T. (Turpin)
Moore, both Kentuckians by birth. The former was born April 20, 1879, and died
in May, 1855, while the latter, who was born May 18, 1783, died in 1873. They
were married in 1814. R. R. Moore, the sixth child of a family of eight
children, was an early settler in this county, having come in 1845, and
remained here since. In 1858 he was married to Miss T. E. Davidson, and they
have had five children: John M., Rukins R., Mary E., Martha J. and William T.
Mr. Moore served in the capacity of county judge very acceptably for five
years. He is now one of the largest land owners in this county.
MOORE, William
M.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1203
--- WILLIAM M. MOORE, farmer, section 10, was born in Roscoe Township, St.
Clair County, Missouri, March 1, 1848. His father, William Moore, and his
mother, Fanny Moore, were natives of Virginia. They were among the first settlers
of this county. William was the fifth of a family of nine children. He spent
his youth here and received his education in the common schools. His present
farm contains 160 acres, well improved, upon which is a good orchard, etc. Mr.
M. is a member of the Christian Church. September 19, 1876, he was married to
Miss Eliza Hoshaw. They have three children: Ida May, Lulu E. and Laura.
MORELLY, Henry
Joseph
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1093
--- HENRY JOSEPH MORELLY was born January 18, 1852, in Kingwood, West Virginia.
His father, Charles Morelly, was born in Hanover, Germany. He learned the stone
mason and plasterers' trade in youth and also received the excellent schooling
of the country. He married Christina Orderholt in Germany and they came to
America in the fall of 1851, settling in West Virginia, and bought a farm where
Mr. M. worked at his trade. In 1864 he removed to Coles County, Illinois,
remaining there for two years. In 1866 he came to Henry County, Missouri, and
located in Clinton, where he farmed and worked at his trade. He also opened a
meat market which he conducted for several years. In 1870 he came to St. Clair
County, Missouri, purchased a farm and opened a market in Osceola. He now has
two farms and lives on section 35. Mr. and Mrs. M. have seven children: Henry
Joseph, Charles, Louisa (wife of Harmon Weber), Priscilla (now Mrs. William
Hurst), David, Lowry and Emma. Henry J. Morelly, the subject of this sketch and
oldest son of Charles, has worked with his father and learned the stone masons'
trade and butchering business. After coming to this city he opened a market
with his father. The latter giving up the business, the son has continued and
he is doing a satisfactory business. Henry J. is a Baptist and belongs to the
I. O. O. F. fraternity.
MORGAN, Daniel
P.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1094
--- DANIEL P. MORGAN, county recorder, was born in Sumner County, Middle
Tennessee, October 4, 1816, and was the son of Charles Morgan, a prominent
Citizen of his county, who held various offices of honor and trust, and who
died in 1860. Mr. Morgan's mother, Sally (Parker) Morgan, was born in
Tennessee. Daniel P., the subject of this sketch, was the oldest of a family of
seven children. His early life was spent in his father's store, and in
November, 1850, he came to Missouri, settling near Osceola, where he improved a
farm. In 1852, he was appointed deputy sheriff, and served for two years. In
1854, he was elected sheriff, and was re-elected in 1856. In 1860, he was
elected county clerk, and was serving as such when the town was burned by Jim
Lane. Mr. M. lived on his farm until 1874, when he was elected recorder. After
a period of four years he was again elected recorder, in 1882. He married Miss
Susan M. Thompson, in 1838. She was the daughter of William Thompson, of Ohio,
who in an early day moved near Nashville, Tennessee. Her mother's maiden name
was Polly Parker, a sister of D. P. Morgan's grandfather. They have five
children: Charles, John, Daniel, Kittie and Susan. The two eldest children are
dead. Mary Jane married J. W. Barr, who died leaving two children, one since
deceased, and Edward Lee, who now seventeen years old, lives with his
grandfather. Mr. Morgan is a Democrat, is a member of the M. E. Church South,
and a Mason. He has been faithful in the discharge of his official duties and
has served the people in a manor highly satisfactory to all.
MOTTLEY, P. A.
source: 1883 History
of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1147
--- P. A. MOTTLEY, farmer and stock raiser, section 20, was born December 13,
1823, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, his parents being David and Gibia
(Nichols) Mottley, Virginians by birth. P. A. remained in his native county
until fifteen years old when he went to Tennessee, there following farming
until 1846. Coming to St. Clair County, Missouri, he settled on the farm which
he now occupies. He has since lived in this county, excepting from 1848 to
1855, which time he spent in California and Mexico. His farm contains 1,100
acres, 300 of which are in cultivation. Mr. M. was a soldier in the Mexican
war. He was treasurer of his township during the township organization. January
8, 1863, he was married to Miss Zilia Parks, a native of Missouri. They have a
family of seven children: Margaret J. and James D., twins, Francis A., George
L., Merritt L., Wade H. and Sarah.
MYERS, Bazzel
source: 1883 History of St. Clair
County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1155
--- BAZZEL MYERS, farmer and stock raiser, was born October 16, 1841, in
Auglaize County, Ohio. His father, Jacob Myers, a farmer by occupation, was
born November 8, 1808, in Greene County, Tennessee, and in May, 1832, married
Miss Sarah Day, who was born December 22, 1818, in Maryland. They had five
children. William, Bazzel, Addison, Elizabeth and Jacob. Two of these are
deceased. Mrs. M. died May 10, 1851, and Mr. M. departed this life August 16,
1866. The subject of this sketch commenced life for himself when eleven years
old. He lived with J. H. Dawson, of Auglaize County, Ohio, until of age and
then enlisted in Company C, Fifty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, S. R. Mott,
captain. He served through the war, receiving an honorable discharge at
Indianapolis, Indiana, October 12, 1864. Mr. Myers returned to Ohio and engaged
in farming and was married to Miss Mary I. Huntley, May 4, 1865, in
Waynesfield, that state. By this union they had nine children, eight of whom
are now living: Ida L., Joseph W. (died May 13, 1870), Estelle M., Jacob C.,
Nora A., Alfred S., James Eddison, Kinsy L. and Martha J.