NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11357 CHRISTIAN CO – MAJ. THOMAS M. BARKER – Barker, Logan, Jessup, Williamson, Moore, Morris, Meriwether 11357 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Longview Precinct. MAJ. THOMAS M. BARKER is a most respected citizen, and one of the most substantial farmers of Christian County; he came to the county with his parents in 1849 from Virginia, he having been born in Louisa County, that State, January 12, 1842; he is a son of Chiles T. and Mary L. Barker, to whom were born the following children: T. M., John W., Mary L., Cloud, Sallie W. Logan, Nannie M. Jessup, Barbara Wiilliamson, Lizzie L. Moore, Charles E., Peter M., Fannie P. and Susie M., the last two being twins. The circumstances surrounding our subject’s early life granted him superior educational advantages, but his school life was cut short by the breaking out of the war, into which he entered though young in years; he went into the service as First Lieutenant of Company H, First Kentucky Calvary, C. S. A., but his commendable conduct in the field secured him a subsequent promotion to the rank of Major, and as such he served to the close of the war. He has since given his attention to farming pursuits; he possesses farm property to the extent of 500 acres of improved land, which is in a high state of cultivation, and is devoted to farming in the various branches. Mr. Barker is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Knights of Honor, and the Grange organization; he is a Democrat, has been one of the Magistrates of Longview Precinct for eight years, and is a member of the Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary L. Morris, a daughter of John D. and Margaret L. (Meriwether) Morris. This union has been blessed with the following children: Chiles T., Fannie M., Thomas M., John M., Richard M. and Margaret L. Mr. Barker is a man of enterprise and energy and is ever ready to give his encouragement and material assistance to enterprises calculated to be of benefit to the general public. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

11356 FAYETTE CO – WILLIAM McCHESNEY MARTIN – Martin, Gordon, Woods, 11356 Centennial History of Missouri, One Hundred Years in the Union 1820-1921, Walter B. Stevens, 1921, S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, St. Louis, Chicago. William McChesney Martin, born in Lexington, Kentucky, July 2, 1874; son of Thomas L. Martin and Hettie (McChesney); attended Higgins school and Alleghan Academy (Professor A. N. Gordon), Lexington, Kentucky; A. B., 1895, Washington and Lee University; LL. B., 1900, Washington University Law School; married Mary Rebecca Woods of St. Louis, November 21, 1905; children William McChesney Martin, Jr., and Malcolm Woods Martin; moved to St. Louis, as secretary to superintendent of terminals, Louisville & Nashville Railroad, March 1, 1896; chief clerk to division passenger agent, same road, 1898-99; resigned to attend law school; admitted to St. Louis bar, June 15, 1900; substitute teacher English classics, Smith Academy (St. Louis), 1899; entered trust department, Mississippi Valley Trust Company latter part of 1900 to take care of legal work in connection with estates; elected safe deposit officer of Mississippi Valley Trust Company, April 1, 1904; elected assistant bond officer same company, December, 1905; elected assistant trust officer and assistant bond officer of same company, 1908; elected vice president same company, April 22, 1914; resigned to accept position as chairman of the board and federal reserve agent of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, to which he was appointed September 30, 1914; author of several books and monographs on the law and practice of banking; member of American Bar Association; member St. Louis Bar Association; Presbyterian; clubs, Noonday, City, University, Racquet, Glen Echo Country Club. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11355 LINCOLN CO – HON. JAMES D. GIDEON – Gideon, Evans, Smith, Horn, Keithley, Stanfield, Carpenter, Berry, Galloway, Wolf, Woods, Day, Thomas, Barnett 11355 Source: Reminiscent History Of The Ozark Region, pub. Goodspeed Brothers, Publishers, Chicago 1894 HON. JAMES D. GIDEON. No better citizens have come to Christian County, Missouri, than those who crossed the Mississippi River from Tennessee, and who brought as their inheritance the traits of character and life which has ever distinguished them. Hon. James D. Gideon, who is one of the foremost farmers and stockraisers of Union Township, Stone County, first saw the light in Hawkins County, Tennessee, in 1833. His parents, John and Polly (Evans) Gideon, were also natives of that State, the father born in Hawkins and the mother in Jefferson County. Both were fairly well educated for those days, and made their home in Tennessee until 1843, when they removed to Lincoln County, Kentucky Six years later, or in 1849, Mr. Gideon came on foot to what is now Christian County, and being a clock tinker he made the trip to work at his trade. He remained in this State until 1853, having in the meantime taken up a claim in what is now the southeastern part of Christian County (then Taney County), and then returned to Kentucky to get his family. He then settled on his claim, improved a good farm, but during the war he sold this and moved to Greene County. After the war, in 1866, he returned to this county and located on Bear Creek, where his death occurred in 1870, when sixty-six years of age. For many years he was a Baptist in his religions views. In connection with his trade he also carried on farming, and was fairly successful. A Democrat in early life, he later advocated the principles of the Republican party, with which he remained until close of life. During the war he was a Union man. Physically he was large and muscular, weighing 318 pounds, but he was very quick and active. He was possessed of great strength, and never found his equal in a wrestling match. His father, James Gideon, was a farmer and died in Hawkins County, Tennessee Our subject's maternal grand-father, Jacob Evans, died in Jefferson County, Tennessee, prior to 1843. He also tilled the soil. The mother of our subject, who was a member of the Baptist church, died on Bear Creek about 1872. Thirteen children were born to her marriage: Preston, was in the Home Guards during the war and died in Springfield in 1861 ; William, deceased, was a farmer of Dallas County, and was all through the war, enlisting in the Twenty-fourth Missouri Infantry; James D., subject; Andrew J. and George Washington, twins, the former residing in McDonald County and the latter in Christian County. During the war Andrew J. was in the Sixteenth Missouri Cavalry, and George W. was in the Twenty-fourth Missouri Infantry; Adeline, was the wife of E. Smith and died in Taney County; Mary, was the wife of Jacob Horn, and died in Stone County; Fannie, the wife of Jasper Keithley, died in McDonald County; Martha, resides in Taney County; Eliza, married, resided in Christian County; Nancy, wife of Samuel Stanfield, died in Carroll County, Arkansas; John enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Missouri Infantry, but was transferred to the Sixteenth Missouri Cavalry, and died while in service, and Daniel, died in Christian County when a young man. When called upon to select his occupation in life, our subject decided to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors and till the soil. At an early age he became familar with all the duties of farm life, but, as his parents were poor and he had to assist on the farm, he secured but a limited education. He was married first in 1856, to Miss Minerva, daughter of William and Elizabeth Carpenter, and a native of Stone County. She died in 1857, and in 1859 Mr. Gideon wedded Miss Mary Ann Berry, daughter of Patrick and Nancy Berry, and a native of Stone County, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Berry were natives of Illinois and Tennessee, respectively. Grandfather Berry was killed in one of the early wars. Mr. and Mrs. Berry came to Stone County, Missouri, after marriage, and here passed the remainder of their days, the mother dying in 1863, during the war, and the father in 1886. He was a farmer, and in his religious views a Baptist. To Mr. and Mrs. Gideon have been born ten children: Cordelia Josephine, wife of Nathanel Galloway of Stone County; Franklin, of Stone County; John, died when young; Nancy; Minerva Adline Jane, wife of Charles Wolf, of Christian County; William; George, died in infancy; Julia; Mollie Lillis and an infant died unnamed. Mr. Gideon lived in Stone County until after the death of his first wife, when he moved to this county. In 1877 he came to his present farm, consisting of 293 acres, eighteen miles north of Galena, and now has 200 acres under cultivation. In connection with farming, he is also engaged in stockraising, and everything about his place indicates to the beholder that an experienced hand is at the helm. In the fall of 1863 Mr. Gideon enlisted in Company C, Sixteenth Missouri Cavalry, as bugler of the company and served in that capacity until the close of hostilities, principally in southwestern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. He was in many severe skirmishes, but was never captured nor wounded. He was mustered out at Springfield. Early in the war Mr. Gideon joined the Home Guards and served until enlisting in the regular army. He was justice of the peace for two years, and in 1884 was elected county judge for the North District of Stone County, serving two years. Since then he has directed all of his attention to his farm. Socially he is a member of Marionville Post, G. A. R. His wife is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Her maternal grand-father, William Gideon, was born in Wilkes County, N. C., June 4, 1791, and the latter's wife, Mahala (Woods) Gideon, was also a native of that State, born in 1792. They were married in 1812, and about 1816 removed to Hawkins County, Tennessee, where they made their home until 1836, when they came to what is now Christian County. There they passed the closing scenes of their lives, he dying in 1871 and she the following year. He was a hatter by trade, and one of the first settlers of the county. Patrick Berry, Mrs. Gideon's father, had three brothers, David, Joseph and Alex, all of whom came with their mother to Stone County, and all died here. Their mother, whose name was Hettie Day, was a native of Illinois, but one of the early settlers of what is now Stone County, where she died. Patrick Berry was married three times. His second wife was Rebecca Thomas, who bore him several children. His third wife's maiden name was Mary Barnett. The children born to his first union were named as follows: Sophia (Mrs. Gideon), Perlina, William, Jane, Green (deceased), Mahala, and Emeline, (deceased). KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11354 JEFFERSON CO – MAJ. JOHN P. CLENDENIN – Clendenin, Peay, Jackson, Courtenay, Shelby, Hynson, Cleveland, Curlee 11354 Reminiscent History Of The Ozark Region, pub. Goodspeed Brothers, Publishers, Chicago 1894. MAJ. JOHN P. CLENDENIN. This gentleman, the register of public lands at Harrison, Arkansas, is capable, efficient and trustworthy, and in the discharge of his official duties has shown that he is the " right man in the right place." The Major was born in Louisville, Kentucky, September 4, 1839, a son of James M. and Eliza (Peay) Clendenin, the former of whom was born in Harford County Md., in 1796, and was a son of John Clendenin who was also born in that State and who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War. The name is of Scotch origin, and the family has for many generations resided in this country. James M. Clendenin was a soldier of the War of 1812 and with Jackson in the famous battle of New Orleans. He became a resident of Kentucky when a young man, was married in Louisville, and in 1846 removed to St. Louis, Missouri, where he became a very prominent man and president of the first Board of Underwriters in that city. He was president of the United States Insurance Company from its inception up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1859. He and his wife reared a family of six children: Mrs. Courtenay, of Allegheny City, Pa.; William A., who is connected with the Boatmen's Bank of St. Louis, and John P. Mr. Clendenin held to the principles of the old Whig party, and was a clear-headed and practical business man. The early literary education of Maj. Clendenin was obtained in the public schools of St. Louis and in St. Paul's College of Marion County, Missouri, till 1857; he then took a commercial course with Jonathan Jones, of St. Louis. He made his home in St. Louis up to 1861, when lie enlisted in Bowen's First Missouri State Guards, after which he became a soldier of the Confederate States Army under Gen. J. O. Shelby, and was in service until the war closed, holding the position of inspector general of Shelby's Cavalry Division. Some of the principal engagements in which lie took part were Shiloh, Prairie Grove, Little Rock, Pilot Knob, Independence, Big Blue, and others of less importance. He surrendered in June, 1865, came to Arkansas and located in Independence County, where he had been married in 1864 to Miss Emily S. Hynson. He made his home in that county until 1886, when he removed to Baxter County, Arkansas, where the Major followed the calling of a book-keeper. Upon being appointed to the position of register of public lands by President Cleveland, in December, 1893, he took up his residence in IIarrison and entered upon duty February 1, 1894. He has always been a stanch Democrat, an active worker for the party, and is a Mason of thirty years' standing, being a member of Mt. Home Chapter, of Baxter County, Boone Lodge, A. F. & A. M. and St. Aldemar Commandery No. 10. at Harrison, Arkansas In 1879 Maj. Clendenin was left a widower with five children, and in 1887 he wedded Miss Lucy Curlee, of Baxter County, a native of Bond County, Illinois, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Washburn) Curlee. By his present wife Maj. Clendenin has two children. The Major has been a member of the Episcopal Church for thirty-seven years, and while his walk through life has been characterized by the usual mistakes, the result is that he is universally esteemed and respected. Source: KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11353 UNION CO – WILLIAM MORRISON – Morrison, Hall, Seay, Buck 11353 A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS from 1769 to 1885 by J. H. Spencer, Vol. II, 1886. WILLIAM MORRISON was among the fathers in this fraternity. He was born of Presbyterian parents at Aberdeen, Scotland, May 25, 1795. Having been well education, he embarked ford America, at the age of 23, and arrived in Philadelphia, in the fall of 1818. Here he found the Presbyterian General Assembly in session. Forming the acquaintance of Rev. N. H. Hall, of Kentucky, he was induced to accompany him to his home, and was employed by Mr. Hall as a clerk in a dry goods store at New Market in what is now Marion County. After two or three years, he established himself as a grocer, in Springfield, Washington county. Here, on the 7th of August, 1823, he was married to Elizabeth G. Seay, a lady of eminent virtues. In the fall of 1827, he closed up his business in Springfield, and moved to Union county, where he bought a farm and settled, about six miles from Uniontown, and near the same distance from Morganfield. In the following spring, he and his wife professed religion and united with the Presbyterian church at Morganfield, he having been christened in the “Kirk o’ Scotland,” in his infancy. Soon after his union with the Morganfield church, he was elected to a ruling eldership. He was zealous in public prayer and exhortation, and through the solicitation of his brethren, was preparing to attend the approaching meeting of the Presbytery, in order to be set apart to the ministry. Meanwhile, his wife had become convinced, by a close study of the subject, that infant baptism and affusion for baptism, were unscriptural. She now induced her husband to read that immortal work, Pengilly on Baptism. This raised so many doubts in his mind, that he declined to attend the Presbytery, and resolved to thoroughly study the whole subject. He finally arrived at the conclusion, that nothing but the immersion of a true believer in Christ, is scriptural baptism. On the 19th of August, 1832, he and his wife were baptized into the fellowship of Highland Baptist Church in Union county, by Wm. C. Buck, and, at the following church meeting, he was licensed to preach. On the resignation of Mr. Buck, Mr. Morrison was called to the pastoral care of Highland church, to which office he was ordained by Wm. C. Buck, Mar. 16, 1834. This ordination caused some dissatisfaction, on account of its having been performed by only one minister. The subject was brought before Highland Association, in 1834, and the following opinion was given: “This Association is of opinion that although the act was in violation of the letter of the constitution of the Association, yet the Association deemed it prudent to acknowledge the ordination, while it hopes that Bro. Buck, the church at Highland, and all others concerned, will be more tenacious of this rule in future.” Mr. Morrison continued to serve Highland church, as pastor, from ordination, till his death, a period of about 24 years. Under his ministry, it was exceedingly prosperous, and no less than six other churches have been constituted of its membership. Of these, Mr. Morrison was directly instrumental in gathering Zion and Uniontown, in Union county, and Mt. Pleasant and Bethlehem, in Henderson. He was laborious also in the broad mission field beyond the bounds of his pastoral charge, and was the first missionary employed by Little Bethel Association. He continued to preach with untiring zeal and activity, till the Master called him from the field, to his rest, on the 24th of August, 1858. On a marble slab that marks his resting place are engraved the words: “a sinner saved by grace,” placed there by his request. Mr. Morrison’s preaching talents were not above medium; but they were supported by an undoubted piety, and used with consecrated diligence. He was greatly beloved, and implicitly trusted by the people among whom he labored, and his influence was extensive and salutary. His eminently godly and faithful wife is (1884) still lingering on the shore of time, and doing what she can to advance the cause to which she has been scarcely less useful than her husband. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11352 DAVIESS CO – WILBUR F. STIRMAN, M. D. – Stirman, Doswell, Harrison, Thompson, Wall, McHenry, Phillips, Tevis, Battle, Worthington, Lumpkins 11352 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928. pp. 145-6. Dr. Wilbur F. Stirman, one of the leading surgeons of western Kentucky, has practiced in Owensboro for forty-five years and worthily bears a name which for more than three-quarters of a century has been an honored one in medical circles of the city. He was born in the home of his parents at No. 519 Locust street. His father, Dr. William D. Stirman, was born December 12, 1820, in Washington county, Kentucky and studied medicine at St. Louis University, from which he was graduated about 1843. He was a man of high professional attainments and about the time of the Civil war filled the chair of anatomy in the medical school of the University of Kentucky at Lexington. He utilized his scientific knowledge to the best advantage of his efforts to alleviate suffering and was numbered among the foremost physicians of Owensboro, occupying a high place in the esteem of his fellow citizens. He was a stanch democrat and one of the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church. His life was long, upright and useful and was terminated on the 8th of May, 1893, when he was seventy-three years of age. His parents were Captain James Harvey and Elizabeth (Doswell) Stirman, the latter a Virginian who spent her last years in Owensboro, Kentucky. Captain Stirman was also a native of the Old Dominion and his demise occurred at Memphis, Tennessee. He was one of the gallant officers who fought under General William Henry Harrison and was bounded in 1811, during the battle of Tippecanoe. In times of peace he followed agricultural pursuits and was a whig in his political views. He was a son of Valentine Stirman, Jr., and a grandson of Valentine Stirman, Sr., who immigrated from Germany to America, casting in his lot with the early colonists. Rachel A. (Wall) Stirman, the wife of Dr. William D. Stirman, was born August 29, 1829, in McLean county, Kentucky, and passed away at Owensboro, August 15, 1899, when seventy years of age. She was a daughter of Banister and Sarah (Thompson) Wall, the latter of whom was a Kentuckian and passed away in McLean county. Mr. Wall was a native of North Carolina and his demise also occurred in McLean county. He was a dealer in tobacco and engaged in other lines of business. He was a son of Byrd Wall, who was also born in North Carolina. Dr. Stirman received his early education in private schools of Owensboro and afterward attended Hanover College. He completed a course in Vanderbilt University in 1877 and then entered the St. Louis Medical College, from which he was graduated in 1879. He was an interne in the St. Louis hospitals for two years and since 1881 has maintained an office an office in Owensboro. He specializes in surgery and an extensive practice is indicative of his professional prestige. He is very skilful and for many years has been local surgeon for the Illinois Central, Louisville & Nashville and the Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis Railroads. In 1896 Dr. Stirman married Miss Sue D. McHenry, who was born May 21, 1870, in Owensboro, and her demise occurred in this city on October 9, 1922. She was a daughter of John H. and Josephine (Phillips) McHenry, the former of whom died in Owensboro, while the latter is now living in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. McHenry was an attorney at law and enjoyed a large clientele. He enlisted in the Union army and rose to the rank of colonel. He was a stalwart republican and his religious views were in harmony with the teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church. His daughter, Sue D., attended a private school at Shelbyville, Kentucky, conducted by a Mrs. Tevis, continuing her studies in Oxford College of Ohio, and was a faithful member of the Baptist church. Dr. Stirman’s second union was with Miss Daisy Lee Worthington, a daughter of George W. and Katherine (Battle) Worthington, the former a native of Kentucky. Her mother was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and both parents passed away in Indiana. Mr. Worthington was a dealer in tobacco and conformed his life to the teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Stirman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and received her education in the public schools of the Hoosier state. She is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church and exercises her right of franchise in support of the candidates of the republican party. Dr. Stirman’s brother, Joseph S. Stirman, is a successful lawyer and resides in Springfield, Illinois. He married Miss Martha Lumpkins, of Carlinville, Illinois, and they have two sons: Wilbur F. and Joseph S., Jr. The Doctor is one of the popular members of the Owensboro Country Club and his public spirit finds expression in his connection with the Chamber of Commerce. He is a Mason, belonging to Owensboro Lodge, No. 32, F. & A. M., and is also identified with the commandery. Throughout his career he has remained a close student of his profession, in which he has steadily progressed, and that he is a man of high worth is demonstrated by the respect accorded him by Owensboro’s citizens, with whom his life has been passed. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11351 CHRISTIAN CO – JOHN W. ALLEN – Allen, Scott, Settle, Jenkins, Bollinger, Luderman, Scroggins, Ragsdale 11351 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Longview Precinct. JOHN W. ALLEN, of Elmo, is a native of Christian County, Ky., and was born October 22, 1845; he is a son of John Allen, who was born in Montgomery County, Tenn., and came to Christian County about 1838, where he died in 1869. His father, George Allen, was born in North Carolina, and died in Montgomery County, Tenn., in 1850. Subject’s mother, Elvira, daughter of Josiah and Mary (Scott) Settle, was born in Christian County, and is still living; her father lost an eye in the war of 1812, and died in 1868, aged seventy-two years. Subject’s brothers and sisters are: Fannie S. (Jenkins), Josiah A., George M., Rowena A. (Bollinger), Bailey W., Dr. Thomas P., and Ella (Luderman). Mr. Allen was married February 10, 1875, to Miss Mary J., daughter of Irvin S. and Marietta (Scroggins) Ragsdale, of Christian County, and to them was born one child – Irvin Thomas, now deceased. Mr. Allen has been a merchant at Elmo, Ky., seventeen years, at which business he has been successful, at present owning his buildings and stock. He is a Mason, a Baptist and a Democrat. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11350 UNKNOWN CO – CALVIN CROW – Crow, Schooler, Sidwell 11350 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883, p. 607. Calvin Crow, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Clarksville, was born while on the road from Kentucky to Missouri somewhere near the state line between Indiana and Illinois. His father, Benjamin Crow, was a native of Maryland, and went to Kentucky where he was married to Elizabeth Schooler. He came to Missouri in the fall of 1830, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject, where he followed the business of farming until his death, which occurred in 1863. The mother died in 1868. They raised a family of nine children, four of whom are still living. Mr. Calvin Crow was married in 1854 to Miss Eunice M., daughter of William Sidwell, who was from Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Crow have six children living: Alice, Luther A., Arizona, Emma, Minnesota and Edward. They are both, with their son Edward, consistent members of the Baptist Church. He belongs to the order of Patrons of Husbandry. Mr. Crow’s farm contains one hundred and sixty-three acres of choice land, the soil being a deep black loam, and for growing all kinds of grain it has no superior. He has a good house, with ample out-buildings. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11349 MARION CO – HON. JOHN R. THOMAS – Thomas, Lindsey, Davis, Shuck 11349 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. Marion Co. HON. JOHN R. THOMAS was born February 5, 1828, and is a son of Owen D. Thomas and Emily (Lindsey) Thomas, the father born in what is now Madison County, in 1789, and the mother born in 1794, in Kenton County, Ky. The grandfather of our subject, Lewis Thomas, was a captain in the Revolution, and soon after that struggle, came from Culpeper County, Va., to Kentucky. His wife was a Miss Mary Davis, and they had four children, of whom Owen D. was the youngest. The latter married Emily Lindsey, and reared four sons: Lewis H., Marcus L., John R. and Owen D. Thomas; the father died in 1853, and the mother in 1864. John R. Thomas, a native of Marion County, received a good English education at St. Mary’s College, and in 1852 entered the law office of John Shuck as a student, and came to the bar in 1855, but did not enter upon an active practice until later in life, having engaged chiefly in agriculture until 1861, when he was elected to the Lower House of the Kentucky Legislature, where he served until 1867, with credit, being regarded as one of the ablest members of that body, and peculiarly noted for his ardent support of the administration through that most perilous period. In January, 1871, he became the attorney for the commonwealth in his district, serving for one term. In 1858 he married Miss Susan Shuck, who was a bride but a few hours, meeting an accidental death from fire on her wedding day. His present wife was Miss Maria L., daughter of Thomas N. Lindsey of Frankfort, Ky. They have been blessed with the following named children: Thomas (deceased), Owen D., Emily, Lucy B., John R. and Daniel D. Thomas. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11348 WOODFORD CO – THOMAS J. AYRES – Ayres, Lewis 11348 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. pp.960.. Spencer Township. Thomas J. Ayres (deceased). Among the prominent pioneers of Pike county there are none more worthy of notice in history than the subject of this sketch. He was the son of John and Agnes Ayres, who were descendants of some of the old families of Buckingham county, Virginia. He was born in Woodford county, Kentucky, September 29, 1800. When a child his parents moved with him to Shelby county of that state, where he was reared. He received a limited education in the subscription schools of that county. He was married November 29, 1821, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jesse and Rhoda Lewis. She was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, September 5, 1806. Mr. A. continued farming in that county until the fall of 1830, when he immigrated to Pike county, Missouri, arriving here with limited means, purchasing eighty acres of unimproved land, for which he was obliged to go in debt for a portion. However, being a man of good judgment, and by hard work and strict economy he soon discharged his obligations, and from time to time added to until at his death he had a landed estate of 500 acres of as good land as Pike county affords, and a large portion of it is under a high state of cultivation. They were the parents of ten children, all of whom are living and occupying prominent positions in society: Martha J., Rebecca B., Agnes R., John H., Elizabeth A., Eliza A., Joseph S., Salathiel B., Amos B. and Thomas J. Mr. Ayres obtained a hope in Christ in his eighteenth year, united with the Regular Baptist Church, and was an ardent worker in the cause of Christianity until his death, which occurred on the 27th of June, 1871. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and left a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11347 MADISON CO – HARVEY CHENAULT – Chenault, Douglas, Tribble, Estill, Woods, Walker, Herrington. Hume, Burnham, Bristow, Miller, Crigler 11347 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928. Madison Co. HARVEY CHENAULT. Representing a family of agriculturists, Harvey Chenault concentrated his energies upon the cultivation of the soil and was recognized as one of the most progressive farmers of Madison county. He also found time for other activities and his influence was strong, far-reaching and beneficial. He was born May 22, 1869, in Madison county, and came of sturdy pioneer stock. He was a son of Thomas D. and Carlisle (Chenault) Chenault and a grandson of Harvey and Ann (Douglas) Chenault, all of whom were natives of Kentucky. The great-grandfather, Rev. David Chenault, was a Virginian and married Nancy Tribble, also a native of that state. He became one of the pioneer Baptist ministers of Kentucky, founding the Cane Spring church near College Hill, and was its pastor for many years. His son Harvey was born in Madison county and became the owner of a large farm near Richmond. Thomas D. Chenault became the owner of the Tribble estate and was also one of the prominent bankers of Richmond. Harvey Chenault had the benefit of instruction under private tutors and for two years was a student at Central University of Richmond. In 1889, when a young man of twenty, he began to cultivate land of his own and also raised a good grade of stock, becoming the owner of large herds of export cattle. In 1900 he moved to a farm located three miles from Richmond, on Big Hill pike, at Estill’s Station, on the line of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. This land was originally included in the Estill grant, and the fort stood about one-eighth of a mile back of the present residence, near a spring, where indications of a habitation were frequently discovered in plowing the ground. It is recorded in the History of Kentucky that when the girls were stolen by Indians, Captain James Estill, with about twenty men, started in pursuit of the savages. He overtook them at Little Mountain, near the present site of Mount Sterling, and lost his life in the fierce battle that ensued. The Captain’s body was carried back to the fort by his slave and its resting place in the Richmond cemetery is now marked by a beautiful monument. The land subsequently passed into the hands of Archibald Woods, the great-great-uncle of Mrs. Harvey Chenault, who in 1795 built the main part of the present residence. William Walker, who became owner of the place, added to the original structure, making it one of the fine homes of Madison county. Mr. Chenault constantly increased his holdings, and his estate eventually comprised several hundred acres of rich and arable land, on which he made many improvements. He purchased modern implements to facilitate the work of the fields and demonstrated the effectiveness of system in promoting productiveness. He was active in the organization of the Burley Tobacco Association; was a director of the State Bank & Trust Company of Richmond and one of the trustees of the Georgetown (Ky.) College, upon whose board his father and grandfather also served. Harvey Chenault was also a trustee of the Kentucky State School for the Deaf at Danville. To him and Lewis B. Herrington of Louisville belongs the credit of promoting the construction of the Dix river dam, and a memorial tablet is placed on a bridge over the Dix river, six miles from Danville, Kentucky, known as the Harvey Chenault Bridge. The religious faith of Mr. Chenault was indicated by his membership in the First Baptist church of Richmond, in which he served for years as Sunday School superintendent and was also a deacon. During the period of the World war he rendered effective service to the government with his means and personal work. He was chairman of the Red Cross. He was a stanch democrat and an earnest, effective worker in behalf of the party. Honor was the keystone of this character, and his death on October 2, 1922, was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. On February 24, 1892, Mr. Chenault was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hume, who survives him and resides on West Main street in Richmond. Her parents were William S. and Eugenia M. (Burnam) Hume, the former for many years a well known distiller of Madison county, while the latter was a sister of Curtis F. Burnam, who was appointed assistant secretary of the United States treasury by General Bristow and was also honored with the presidency of the Kentucky State Bar Association. Mr. Hume was a son of Stanton and Susan Woods (Miller) Hume and a grandson of George and Susannah (Crigler) Hume, who migrated from Virginia to Kentucky, casting in their lot with the early settlers of Madison county. [photo] KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11346 CHRISTIAN CO – MRS. JANE D. WOOD – Wood, Bradley, Greenup, Grayson, Austin, McPhaden, Crouch, Wiltshire, McRae 11346 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Pembroke District. MRS. JANE D. WOOD was born on the place where she now resides in Pembroke Precinct, Christian County, Ky., June 29, 1822, and has never in her life been twenty miles away from her home. Her father, Benjamin Bradley, entered this land in 1799, the parchments, now in Mrs. Wood’s possession, being signed by Christopher Greenup, as Governor, and Alfred William Grayson, as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mr. Bradley removed from Virginia to this place in the latter part of the last century, and died here in 1824. His wife was Mary Austin, who died in 1842. His children were: Benjamin, Littleton, John, Sallie (McPhaden), Polly (Crouch), Fanny (Austin), James, Martha A. (Wiltshire), David M., George W. and Jane D. (our subject). She was married in 1839 to William H. Wood, and to them were born: Pauline E. (McRae), Benjamin F., George M., and David D. Mr. Wood was from Alabama, and died in 1853. Mrs. Wood has for twenty-nine years been a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is engaged in farming, having 167 acres of the old ancestral home, upon which, by industry, she has reared her family. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11345 LIVINGSTON CO – A. J. RAMAGE – Ramage, Edwards, Moss, Alsbrook, McElmury, Davis, Dunlap, Hampton 11345 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Livingston Co. A, J. Ramage, Livingston County, was born in the Dyer’s Hill Precinct, December 17, 1845, and is a son of Jackson and Sallie (Edwards) Ramage.The father was born in 1811, in North Carolina. When Jackson Ramage was a young man he moved to this county with his mother, and settled in the Dyer’s Hill Precinct. There he farmed until his death in April, 18982. The mother died about 1860. The parents were members of the Salem Baptist Church. Subject is the sixth of a family of eight children, of whom six are now living: Frances wife of Rafe Moss, died February, 1885, Harriet wife of Joshua Alsbrook, Mary E., Sarah J. wife of Michael McElmury, John and W. C. A. J. Ramage commenced life for himself when twenty years of age, and began clerking for C. B. Davis, at Smithland. He remained with this gentleman until October, 1873, when he opened a store for himself and has since been in the business. He now carries a stock of about $1,900. Mr. Ramage was married September 2, 1873, to Miss Susan E. Dunlap, a daughter of Robert and Mary A. (Hampton) Dunlap, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Ramage was born in Livingston County, April 8, 1856, and is the mother of three children, two of whom are living – Hallie and Fannie. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11344 UNKNOWN CO – Joseph M. PEPPER – Pepper, Mackey, Starke 11344 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. p. 586. Joseph M. Pepper. This gentleman is a native of Pike county, born October 30, 1855. His father, Joseph S. Pepper, was born in Kentucky and immigrated to Missouri with his father in 1818. The grandfather of the subject of our sketch was Samuel Pepper; he immigrated to Missouri at an early day and purchased a large tract of land some three and a half miles from Clarksville, on which he made his permanent home until the time of his death in 1874. The father of our subject was married to Andra R. Mackey, daughter of Joseph Mackey, Esq. She died in 1857, and her husband soon followed her to the goodly land, he dying in 1859. They left two sons, one of whom died, leaving Joseph M. the only survivor. Mr. Pepper was reared and educated on a farm. He attained his education in farming and now has one of the best farms in the neighborhood; three hundred and sixteen acres in cultivation, all well adapted to the growing of grain, as well as blue grass. Mr. Pepper has fine improvements on his farm; his residence is a large two-story frame house, supplied with every convenience for making a home comfortable. He has a splendid barn, supplemented with all the necessary accessories for making farming profitable and pleasant. Mr. Pepper was married December 18, 1878, to Miss Gussie B. Starke, daughter of Washington Starke, of Pettis county. They have three children, two boys and a girl, Thomas J. W., Joseph L. S., and Mattie. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11343 NELSON CO – VAN BUREN STILES – Stiles, Willett, Beall, Bland 11343 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. VAN BUREN STILES was born September 9, 1835, where he now resides, on Rolling Fork. He is the youngest of four sons and seven daughters born to Lewis and Rebecca (Willett) Stiles. Lewis Stiles was born near Morristown, N. J., in 1785; immigrated to Nelson County as early as 1809 and located on Rolling Fork. His parents came one year later. He served as magistrate and sheriff of Nelson County; was also extensively engaged in farming and was a large slave holder; was a distiller and flatboated to New Orleans. He was drafted in 1812 and furnished a substitute. He died in November, 1858. He was a son of David Stiles, of New Jersey, of German origin. Mrs. Rebecca Stiles was born in Nelson County, and was a daughter of Griffin Willett, who came from Maryland and settled on Pottinger’s Creek. Van Buren Stiles, when a lad of nine years, lost his mother. In 1866 he went to Louisville and engaged in the distilling business with George Beall. June 26, 1872, he married Anna C. Bland, of Louisville, a daughter of E. H. and Corrilla (Willett) Bland and had born to their union six children: Bland (deceased), Lewis K., Elijah Van and Corrilla P. Mr. and Mrs. Stiles are members of the Baptist Church. After marriage Mr. Stiles engaged in mercantile business at Chaplin, Nelson County, Ky., for four years, then located where he now resides, on 350 acres near New Hope, where he makes a specialty of stock. In politics he is a Democrat. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11342 BOYLE CO – GEORGE HARVEY SPEARS – Spears, Neely, Chrismun, Baker, Bonaugh, Chrismun, Bragsdale, Harrison 11342 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. Boyle Co. GEORGE HARVEY SPEARS was born November 26, 1832, in Fayette County, Ky. In 1840 he removed with his parents to Jessamine County, and in 1850 to Boyle County; in 1852 he somewhat extensively engaged in a tannery in Marion County, in which he was successful until 1869, and in 1872 he returned to Boyle County, where he has since resided. His father, George C. Spears, was born May 16, 1797, in Fayette County, and died in Boyle County in 1864. He owned thirty slaves. He was the son of John Spears, who was a native of Rockingham County, Va., born in April, 1771, and who assisted his brother, George, as teamster in the Revolutionary war, and entered the service a short time before, and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis. John S. removed to Kentucky about 1795, engaged in the Indian fights, was with Neely when killed, and was himself grazed by an Indian. For many years he was an elder in the Christian Church, and died January 14, 1866. He married Margaret Chrismun, and their offspring were: Hannah (Baker), George C., Charles C., Rebecca (Bonaugh), Chrismun, Lee W., John F., Margaret (Jackson) and Eliza. George C. Spears married in 1821 Miss Ann Spears, of Lincoln County (born May 28, 1800, died August 14, 1879), and the result of this union was the birth of William H., Charles C., Hugh C., George Harvey, John L. and Sidney C. George H. Spears was married May 10, 1859 to Miss Mary L., daughter of Walker Baker, of Washington County (born July 7, 1840), but from their union there has been no issue. Mr. Spears is a farmer and stock breeder, and has 160 acres of land in a good state of cultivation, on the dividing ridge between Kentucky and Salt Rivers, where his brick residence was erected in 1801. Bones of mastodon were found in a sink on this place. The farm was entered in 1781, by John Bragsdale, and the patent now in the hands of Mr. Spears was issued by Gov. Benj. Harrison, of Virginia. Mr. Spears handles a few high grade cattle, raises high bred trotting horses, and pure Berkshire hogs. He has a granddaughter of the famous horse, Lexington. He lost six slaves by the late war. In politics Mr. Spears is a Democrat. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11341 LIVINGSTON CO – C. O. PILES – Piles, Cooley, Calhouns, Lee, Cade, Handlin, Clark 11341 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume III – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 2nd ed., 1885. Livingston Co. C. O. PILES was born in Panhandle Precinct, Livingston County, August 7, 1849, and is a son of George C. and Rosa Cooley Piles. The father was born in Daviess County, Ky., in 1810; his people were natives of South Carolina, and cousins of the Calhouns. The mother was born in Columbus, Hickman Co., Ky. The father came to this county about 1833, with his parents. He made a settlement about five miles from Paducah in this county and turned his attention to farming. He died in January, 1880; the mother in 1850. C. O. is the youngest and the only one now living of a family of four children. At the age of seventeen he began clerking for T. S. Lee & Co., at Paducah. He remained there some time and then returned to this county, where he rode as deputy sheriff two years for his uncle, D. H. Piles. He then went into the milling business at Cairo, but only remained a short time, when he returned to Smithland, and served as deputy circuit clerk, under J. W. Cade, for about four years. He then went to Arkansas, where he remained about seven months. He returned to Smithland, where he remained a short time, and then moved to Pueblo, Colo., where he acted as deputy clerk for about one year. Returning to this county he farmed for about a year, and then made another trip West. He was absent about thirteen months. Returning to this county, he was elected to the office of circuit clerk in August, 1880, and is still serving. Mr. Piles was married in December, 1882, to Miss Maggie Handlin, a daughter of Judge I. T. and Rosa B. (Clark) Handlin. Mrs. Piles was born December 23, 1866, and to her and husband have been born one child – George H. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11340 UNKNOWN CO – HENRY TROWER – Trower, Butler 11340 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. p. 909. Henry Trower, farmer and stock raiser, Hartford township, post –office Middleton. He was born in Kentucky, May 22, 1825, and at five years of age moved with his parents to Pike county, Missouri, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he commenced farming, and still follows the same occupation, owning a fine farm of 480 acres of well improved land. He has a fine residence, in a beautiful location, and surrounded by a grove of timber. Mr. Trower is a man of business, and has many friends. He has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for about thirty years. He was married in Pike county, Missouri, January 12, 1851, to Miss Margaretta Butler. By this union they had twelve children, of whom there are eight living: Sarah E., Jeannette F., Daniel B., Emma, John W., George F., Finis E., and Kittie. Nancy Elizabeth, Martha D., James H., and Samuel P. are deceased. In August, 1862, he was commissioned captain of the home militia, and re-enlisted in October, 1863, and served to the end of the war. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11339 BATH CO – THOMAS SMITH – Smith, McGary 11339 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. pp. 728-9. Bath Co. Thomas Smith, carpenter and builder, of Louisiana city, was born near Mount Sterling, Bath county, Kentucky, January 14, 1817. The same year of his birth his parents came to Missouri. They stopped at Troy, Lincoln county (then St. Charles), until the spring of 1818, when they came to Pike county (then St. Charles) and settled on a farm on Grassy Creek, six miles west of Louisiana, where he was raised. At the age of fifteen he began to learn the carpenter trade by working at intervals, he having to work on the farm. He followed farming and carpentering on Grassy Creek until 1846, when he came to Louisiana and followed his trade exclusively to the present. During 1864 and 1865 he was employed as ship carpenter on the Mississippi River, on board the steamer Mollie McPike. In the spring of 1879 he went to Colorado, where he worked on a stamp mill and mined at Silver Cliff, returning in the fall of that year. In the spring of 1881 he again went to Colorado and was employed as before, and again returned in the fall. During the season of 1882 he was employed as ship carpenter on the steamer Bald Eagle. September 9, 1841, he married Miss Frances A. McGary, of Pike County. They have four children living: James S., of Dakota; Emma and Fanny, at home; Oscar M. of Texas and Escue B., at home. [note – five listed]. Himself and wife are members of the First Baptist Church, and were among the original members when it was organized in 1853. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11338 CHRISTIAN CO – STEPHEN F. WILLIAMS – Williams, Fuqua, Turnley 11338 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Pembroke District. STEPHEN F. WILLIAMS was born in Montgomery County, Tenn., August 19, 1843, and at the age of eleven years removed with his parents to Todd County, Ky., where he remained until 1872, when he came to Christian County, his present residence. His father, John B. Williams, was born in Virginia, and died in Todd County, Ky., in 1869. His grandfather was a Virginian, who died in Todd County, Ky., in 1864, nearly ninety years old. Subject’s mother, Elizabeth A., daughter of Stephen Fuqua, of Logan County, Ky., was born in 1812, and is still living. Subject was married in 1870 to Miss Mary H., daughter of Edwin and Emma Turnley of Todd County, Ky., and their children are: Edwin T., Susan and Stephen. In the common schools our subject received a good business education. He is by profession a farmer, having 250 acres of valuable and productive land, which he successfully cultivates, and which he has found remunerative. He is also possessed of those qualities of hospitality manifest in so eminent a degree in this portion of Kentucky. Subject is a member of the Grange, also a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, and in politics is a Democrat. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx