The Russellville Rustler August 2, 1907 Andrew J. Leslie, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Cole County, died at his home two miles southwest of Russellville Sunday night at 11 o'clock p.m. from general debility and an acute attack of liver and kidney troubles, at the age of 83 years. Uncle Andy, as he was familiarly known to his host of acquaintances, was a sturdy pioneer citizen and for the past 60 years has been a conspicuous figure in the upbuilding, growth and development of the county. He was born in Carroll County, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1924, son of William and Elizabeth Leslie. His grandfather was a native of North Carolina and a Revolutionary soldier. In 1835, the subject of this sketch emigrated with his parents to Missouri and settled near Russellville. But very few white settlers were here then and the country was infested with wild animals and roving bands of Osage and Missouri Indians. In 1842 Mr. Leslie was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Starks and settled on the farm where he spent the remainder of his life. A few years later his wife died and in 1848 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Starks. He was the father of nine children, six of whom are living. They are Dr. C.B. Leslie of Meade, Kan., John G. Leslie, of Jefferson City, Jasper N. Leslie of Russellville, Mrs. Margaret VanPool of Russellville, Mrs. Morgan McMillin, of Russellville and Mrs. Jos. Campbell of Russellville. Mr. Leslie served in the State Military during the Civil War and during his long life of usefulness has held a number of public positions of honor and trust. His whole life was that of the exemplary enterprising charitable citizen, always working for the elevation and good of humanity, and was a shining example of the noble Christian life. For more than 60 years he was a faithful member of the Cole Spring Baptist Church at which place the funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. R.L. Hood of Centertown, assisted by Rev. Pulis of Spring Garden and were attended by a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Enloe Cemetery. Friday, August 16, 1907 J.G. and J.N Leslie, administrators of the estate of Andrew J. Leslie, deceased, Saturday filed in the probate court their inventory and appraisment of said real estate, showing personal property of about $18,000. There was on real property, the deceased having disposed of all his realty during the past few years - J.C. Tribune