http://searches1.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/archives/mo/pulaski/bios/g3520008.txt ------------------------------------------------ Biographical Sketch of Samuel F. Giddens, Pulaski County, Missouri >From "History of Laclede, Camden, Dallas, Webster, Wright, Texas, Pulaski, Phelps & Dent Counties, Missouri, Published 1889, Goodspeed Publishing Company. Transcribed by: Penny Harrell (Incog3678@aol.com) ------------------------------------ Samuel F. Giddens was born in Knox County, Tenn., on May 27, 1806. When fifteen years old he was thrown upon his own resources by the death of his father, Roger Giddens, and soon began an apprentice- ship at the trade of carpenter in Knoxville, becoming in time very adept at his avocation. He resided for awhile in Monroe County, and at the age of twenty-one... ... John K. Giddens is the oldest son of William G. Giddens, and was born in Webster County, MO., in 1854, re- maining with his parents until he reached his majority, and only re- ceiving one year and a half's schooling. In 1876 he was married to Miss Susan Welch, who was born in Maries County, MO., in 1858, and is the daughter of James and Maria Welch. She died in 1883, having borne two children, one of whom, Lidia May, born July 15, 1880, died July 4, 1881; Hattie P., was born September 9, 1883, and is still living. His second wife was Miss Thursia E. Lane, who