The "History of Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri" (published 1885) Isaac P.CARTWRIGHT (residence, Weston) Mr. CARTWRIGHT is now interested in mining operations in the State of Colorado, where he spends a good deal of his time. In 1874 he became prominently interested in the welfare of Weston. At that time he engaged in the banking business, opening the Weston Savings Bank, which he continued to conduct for some time. Owing to a straitened financial condition which unfortunately overtook him, he was compelled to close the doors of the bank, after which, as stated above, he went to Colorado. It is but justice to Mr. CARTWRIGHT to say that while the closing of the bank was deplored and its loss keenly felt, not a word of reproach was ever laid upon Mr. CARTWRIGHT as being the cause of its failure. A native born citizen of the county, he has always retained and enjoyed the respect of those among whom he has made his home. Born March 7, 1838, he was the son of Willis CARTWRIGHT, a native of North Carolina, who during his life, was actively interested in merchandising. The mother of Mr. CARTWRIGHT, whose maiden name was Nancy PINKSTON, came originally from near Knoxville, Tenn. In 1836 the family took up their location in Ray county, Mo., but in 1837 found a home within the Platte Purchase. The father departed this life in 1877, but the mother survived until the 7th of January, 1882. Young Isaac enjoyed good educational advantages in youth, and upon coming up received a mercantile experience, which proved of great benefit to him in later years. He followed merchandising up to 1861 and then went to Colorado, where until 1866 he was occupied in various pursuits. Returning to Platte City, he was made deputy circuit clerk and served very acceptably for four years. He also filled the position of cashier in the Farmers' Savings Association for the same length of time, after which he came to Weston. Mr. CARTWRIGHT was married November 25, 1862, to Miss Anna E. HAMILTON, daughter of Charles HAMILTON. She was born in Scott county, Ky., but came to Missouri with her parents in an early day. Mr. and Mrs. CARTWRIGHT have five children living: Laura Inez, Charles W., Robert E., Meade G. and Frank O. One child, an infant named Alva Ben., is deceased. Mr. CARTWRIGHT is a Knight Templar in the Masonic Order. .