Phelps County, Missouri Genealogy Trails

Biographies

K. P. Alexander

The present (1892)Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Newburg, was born in St. Louis in 1865. His father, Aug. W. Alexander, an Attorney at Law, moved to Glen[c]oe in St. Louis County in 1867. Here, Mr. Alexander lived the life of a farmer boy till he was 13 years of age; At which time his family returned to St. Louis, where he learned the machinist trade. At the age of 18 he was made foreman of a machine shop in St.Louis. In 1885 he went to Kansas City where he secured the position of master mechanic of the Ninth Street Cable Railway. In 1886, on account of sickness, he returned to St. Louis and was Clerk in a large Machinery Establishment when it failed. He then married the eldest daughter of Capt. Wm. R. HODGES, a monument contractor and shortly after took the position of Foreman of a small machine shop in that city. In 1888 he moved to Springfield ,MO., where he entered the service of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Co., as machinist, and in 1889 was promoted to Foreman of the Newburg Shops and Round House, vice. Mr. J.J. LaClair, who was promoted to the St. Louis Round House. Mr. Alexander is one of Newburg's most substantial and public spirited citizens and has great confidence in the future of his town: he having purchased six acres of land in the town and platted it into lots for sale, one of which he has built himself a residence.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg. 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Joseph H. Blue

Joseph H. Blue, blacksmith and wagon maker, was born in Schuyler County, MO., on Dec. 2, 1855. Is the 4th son of Barnabas and Susannah Blue. He came to South Missouri and lived near Lebanon during the war. Came to Phelps County in 1871; lived on Mill Creek. Learnt the trade of blacksmith with his father. Moved to Newburg in 1883 and established the first blacksmith shop in the town. Married on Jan. 10, 1878, Miss Julia SPRADLING, daughter of Elisha Spradling and have four children: three sons and one daughter. Mr. Blue has in connection with his blacksmithing and wagon shop a feed and livery stable.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Daniel D. Burns, M.D.

Daniel D. Burns, M. D., was born in Phelps County, Missouri on Feb. 24, 1855, is the second son of Dr. E. S. and Elizabeth Burns. Raised on a farm, studied medicine under his father, attended lectures at the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons. Married on Jan. 4, 1880 to Miss. Amelia ANTHONY, has five children: 3 sons and 2 daughters. Lived in Newburg since it was first started. Erected the second house put up in the village. Has a good practice and does lots of hard work riding over the Ozark hills administering to the sick. Is a member of the school board and secretary of the same. A member of the A. O. U. W., Select Knights and Knights of Pythias, in all which he holds official positions.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

N. L. Burnwell

N. L. Burnwell proprietor and owner of the Burnwell House, just opposite the depot, is a native of the blue grass state, Kentucky. He was born in 1834. He has been engaged in the iron furnace business in Kentucky, Ohio and Missouri, at Nova Scotia in Dent County and Knotwell in this county. When Newburg was laid out, he purchased the four lots opposite the depot and erected the hotel building that he now runs. This is the dinner station for the day passenger trains of the frisco; and is a well kept hotel. The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Wm. Butler

Wm. Butler, stationary engineer in back shop of Frisco R.R.. Is the eldest son Richard and Susan Butler; born in Greene County, Ind., on May 25, 1850. He came to Missouri in 1875. Has worked at Newburg for the past 8 years, before that was with the Sligo and Knotwell Furnance Companies. Married in 1872 to Miss. Margaret WEDDEL at Washington, Ind.; has three sons: Edward, Isaac and Willie, boys of whom any parent might be proud.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

John M. Dickinson

John M. Dickinson, Railroad agent at Newburg, was born in the state of Tennessee, Aug. 8, 1858. He has been railroading as agent and telegraph operator since he was 13 years of age. He has been in the employ of the Frisco at various places for the past 12 years, the last five of which has been at Newburg. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.. He was one of the prime movers in the organization of a town board for Newburg. he ranks next to the division supt.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Jerome M. Diehl

Jerome M. Diehl a general merchant and postmaster, is the third son of John and Mary Diehl, was born in Pittsburg, PA., March 7, 1855. Removed with his parents to Meramee Iron Works in 1856; where his father worked at the furnance. He was employed there also in his early youth, afterward was a partner with C. N. Flint in the management of Little Piney Mills. After that engaged in farming on Mill Creek and in 1890, engaged in merchandising at Newburg which business he is still engaged in. Was appointed postmaster by President Harrison in 1890. He married on Dec. 23, 1885 to Miss Mary F. OWEN, oldest daughter of F. C. W. and Bettie Owen of Rolla. He is a member of the Masonic Order and is an energetic and intelligent business man.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

James Oliver Harp

James Oliver Harp, passenger engine fireman, is the son of William and Ellen Harp, born March 15, 1859. His father entered the Federal army and died of diease and is buried in the National Cemetery at Springfield, MO.. His mother also dying soon afterward, he was with his 4 sisters and 2 brothers put in the Orphan's Home at Webster Groves, Mo., where they stayed until they where adopted out by various benevolent persons. Until lately he had lost race of most of his brothers and sisters but has recently found them in St. Louis, Farmington and elsewhere and they are all doing well and married. Mr. Harp was principally raised by "Uncle" Eli ALLEN in Miller County. he learnt the trade of blacksmith at Dixon, but for the most of the last ten years has been railroading. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., and of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, owns his own home and is a steady industrious citizen. He was married on Dec. 31, 1883 to Miss. Amanda HUGHES, of Dixon and the father of two fine children: one son and one daughter.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Perry D. Hawkins

Perry D. Hawkins, the junior member of the firm of Marshall and Co., was born in Phelps County, MO., Jan. 11, 1854. He is the son of Robert P. and Rhoda Hawkins, who was one of the pioneers of Phelps County. Raised on a farm, entered the firm of Marshall and Co., in 1883 and has been there ever since. He married Miss. Lizzie Marshall, of Arlington, on Oct. 4, 1883.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg. 2. - C. Horton ©2009

John A. Hillerich

John A. Hillerich was born near Heindgrind, Hesse Darmsindt, Empire of Germany; on Oct. 23, 1829: served three years in the army of grand duchy at Wurms. He rested many a time under the "Luther tree." Came to America in 1852, settled at Louisville, KY.. Served four years and two months in the Federal army, rose to the rank of Second Lieut., was mustered out July 9, 1865. He came to Phelps County in 1865 and settled on a farm on Corn Creek in 1866, where he lived 13 years. He is now engaged in the butcher business at Newburg with his son, George and is a solid and substantial citizen.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg. 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Clinton Huckins

Clinton Huckins, head blacksmith of the Frisco shops. He was born in Pierceville, Indiana; is the youngest son of Frank S. and Emma J. Huckins. He came to Rolla, Misouri with his parents in 1867. Learnt the trade of blacksmith in Salem with John Massey. Worked at his trade for the Frisco for the past 8 years at Dixon, Springfield and Newburg, MO., and Paris, Texas. Married on Oct. 5, 1884, to Miss Minnie SMITH, daughter of the late Jeff Smith, of Dixon. They had 3 children, 2 boys living and one daughter died in1886. Ownes his home and is Vice Chancellor of the Knights of Pythais.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

James Huckins

James Huckins, machinist in Frisco shops, is the eldest son of Frank S. and Emma J. Huckins, was born in Ripley County, Ind.,came to Rolla with his parents in 1867; was educated there and has been in Newburg four years.
In 1882 he married Miss Jennie HUGHES, daughter of Mr. S. C. Hughes, of Springfield, MO., has five children: 3 boys and 2 girls. Is a member of the Masonic order.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Chas. W. Hulland

Chas. W. Hulland, head machinist of the Frisco shops, was born at Newport, Kentucky on April 28, 1851; fourth son of Wm. K. and Ellen M. Hulland. Came to St. Louis, MO., in 1876, learnt his trade of machinist at Cincinnati. Came to Newburg Jan. 1, 1886 and was married on April 30, 1886 to Miss. Nellie PREWETT, of Newburg. Has three children: two girls and one boy. Is a member of board of town trustees and secretary of the same.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Bobartus A. Hutcheson
Bobartus A. Hutcheson, better known as "Alton," Principal of the Newburg school. He is the youngest son of Robartus and Virginia Hutcheson, born in Maries COunty, MO., on May 10, 1865. Raised on a farm and educated at the State Normal School at Valpariso, Indiana. Has taught school over ten years, has taught four terms of the Newburg school; the present enrollment is 132, which with Miss. Sara E. Johnson and he has well in hand, and the school is running smoothly. "Alton is quite literry in his habits and some people have attributed to him the work entitled: " How to Be Happy, though married."
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Wm T. Hutcheson

Wm. T. Hutcheson, Physician and druggest is the second son of Robartus E. and Virginia Hutcheson. Born in Crawford County, MO., on Sept. 28, 1849. Studied medicine under Drs. W. E. Glenn and M. C. Hutcheson and attended lectures at the St. Louis Medical College. Married Miss Sarah A. LIVESAY, on Oct. 5, 1875, by whom he has three children living, two daughters and one son. She died on Aug. 29, 1886. He was postmaster at Newburg under Arthur and Cleveland.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Robert Peter Johnson

Robert Peter Johnson, was born on June 19, 1850, at Marieabo, Lolland Island, Kingdom of Denmark; emigrated to the United States in 1871. He has been railroading 12 years. Came to Newburg in April 1884, is car repairer and inspector and captain of the wrecking car. Is a member of the A. O. U. W. in which body he takes a great interest. Is a member of the board of town trustees and of the school board. "Pete," as he is familiarly called, is known as the "Old Reliable."
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Hiram M. Jones

Hiram M. Jones, oldest son of James B. and Providence Jones, born in Cedar County, Missouri, Dec. 5, 1847. He was raised on a farm principally in Crawford County, MO.. His first marriage was to Miss Sarah V. SOUDERS of Crawford County on July 12, 1869. She bore him seven children, five of them living, 3 boys and 2 girls. He married Mrs. Alice MURPHY, daughter of the lat Dr. A. J. MOORE, of Dixon, on Dec. 4, 1884, who is the mother of 3 children, two of them living, one son and one daughter. Mr. Jones is engaged in the liquor and hotel business at Newburg. He is a member of board of trustees and also of the school board.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Oscar W. Jones

Oscar W. Jones, son of Robert E. and Lydia Jones, was born in Bedford County, VA., on June 7, 1854. Came to Missouri with his parents in 2867 and settled on a farm in Miller township, three miles north of Rolla. Educated at Rolla and for 4 years was the manager of the store of the Dry Fork Mining Company in Dent County, after that was with A. S. Long for 4 years and deputy county clerk for 3 years. Then one year as travelling salesman for the Meyer, Schmidt and Robyn Grocer Company of St. Louis and now is with J. M. Diehl, deler in general merchandise at Newburg. Many of his firends are urging him to submit his name for sheriff to the Democratic primary this fall. The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

James Kearney

James Kearney, the principal member of the firm of Scaanlan and Co., dealers in Sand, Gravel, Building Stone and Wood and proprietors of Livery, Feed and Sale Stable and Transfer Line. He was born at East Albany, Renneslaer County, State of New York, on May 12, 1847. he began railroading when about 16 years of age, on the New York Central and Hudson River R. R., as a brakesman. Came West in 1867 and railroaded as fireman and engineer in Wisconsin on the old Prairie du Chein railroad. Came to Missouri in1871 and ran as fengineer until Sept. 1889, when he laid off on account of his health. Is a bachelor, owns considerable property in the East as well as in the West. he makes his home at Newburg and boards at the Newburg House run by Mr. R. C. Murphy. Mr. Kearney is also dealing in Angora goats, fine jacks, horses, game chickens, Emden geese, Pekin ducks and fancy bull dogs.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Frank L. Kitchell

Frank L. Kitchell was born in Rockaway, New Jersey, on Oct. 30, 1852. He came to Missouri in 1866, learned the trade of machinist at Pacific, MO., worked several years in the Frisco shops and at the Knotwell Iron Works. Commenced merchandising in 1881, at Beaver, then at Arlington. When Newburg was founded, he moved there, where he has been ever since. He married Jennie SMITH, daughter of Benj. Smith, of Arlington Township and has five children: 4 boys and 1 girl. He has been a member of the school board and town trustees. Is a member of A. O. U. W.. Is the senior member of the firm of Marshall and Company.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg. 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Michael McNerney

Michael McNerney was born near Knobview in Crawford County on Sept. 29, 1862. Raised on a farm. He railroaded for 12 years, first as a brakeman for 6 years and then as conductor of the Dixon Hill engine at Newburg. He was married on Jan. 18, 1887, to Miss Mary E. DeSHIRLEY, of Newburg, by whom he has three children, one boy and two girls. Is a member of K. P. and Order of Railway Conductors.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Geo. R. Miller

Geo. R. Miller the fourth son of John C. and Nancy Ann Miller was born on May 20, 1842, 8 miles north of Rolla, in what is now Phelps County, but was then Pulaski County of which his father was a member of the court, for a long period, he was raised on a farm. Was deputy sheriff and collector of Phelps County in 1869 and 1870. Married on Jan. 12, 1865 to Miss Mary E. WADE. Eight children where born of this union: three sons and five daughters, one daughter married, all living. He ran a fruit farm and marble shop near Rolla for nine years. About 2 months ago rented the Sullivan House at Newburg and now is engaged in the hotel business.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Morris C. Moore

Morris C. Moore, locomotive engineer, born in Ohio, in Aug. 1854. He came to Missouri with his parents before the war, lived in Rolla during the war, after that moved to Meramec township, where he was employed at Meramec Iron Works as a clerk in the company's store. Commenced railroading in 1881, as fireman. has been engineer since 1886. Is a member of the board of town trustees and also the school board. Married to Miss. Bridget SULLIVAN on Sept. 25, 1889; they have one child, a sprightly little girl now over a year old. He is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Knights of Pythias and ownes his own home.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Napoleon Bonaparte Prior

Napoleon Bonaparte Prior, justice of the peace for Arlington township. Born in Gasconade County, this state, on July 16, 1856, son of John and Patsey Pryor, both of whom are dead. His father was sheriff of Gasconade County when that county comprised a large section of South Missouri. Squire Prior was married to Miss. Nancy HANCE, who has six children, one boy and five girls, all living. He was elected justice of the peace for Arlington township in 1890, which office he now fills to the satisfaction of the people. Has also been road overseer for the past two years.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

John B. Spradling

John B. Spradling, town marshal of Newburg, is the son of Elisha and Susan Spradling. He was born near Nashville, Coffee County, Tenn., on May 2, 1846. Came to Missouri and settled in Phelps County in 1850, with his parents. Raised on a farm. Served in the Confederate army three years. Has lived in Newburg five years and is in the livery stable business. Married on Feb. 28, 1870, to Miss. Angie HOPKINS, daughter of James Hopkins, of Mill Creek. Has two daughters, now about grown. Belongs to the A. O. U. W., the Select Knights and the Knights of Pythias. His aged father still lives on Mill Creek and is hale and hearty and is 85 years of age at his ladt birthday in August next. The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

James Sullivan

James Sullivan, locomotive engineer, born in Alton, Illinois, on March 15, 1859; came to Rolla with his parents when an infant attended the Catholic parochial school at Rolla. He has been railroading since 1869, commenced as water boy on the grade at Granby, MO., commenced firing on an engine, 1879, has been an engineer since 1883. Lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan at Newburg. Is single and unmarried and as this leap year, a gentle hint to the ladies we hopw will be sufficient. Is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

Joseph C. Todd

Joseph C. Todd, junior partner in the firm of Jones and Todd, was born in Wright County, MO., on Dec. 17, 1860. He is the fourth son of Joseph and Athea Todd. Raised on a farm and came to Newburg in the fall of 1883. Married about 2 yers ago to Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. ROACH of Pea Ridge. They have one child, an infant daughter, eight months old. Mr. Todd is a member of the Knights of Pythias.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009

John Weckerly

John Weckerly, locomotive engineer, born near Whitehouse, Lucas County, Ohio, on May 27, 1846. Was raised on a farm. Came to Missouri in 1870. Been railroading 22 years. Commenced sawing wood, has worked on extra gang and on section. Was fireman for 4 years and had been engineer 16 years. All the time on what is now the Frisco railroad. Has had passenger run for many years. Married to Miss. Frances GORG., of Franklin County, MO., on Nov. 3, 1878; they have three children: one boy and two girls. He is a member of the K. of P., the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and of the A. O. U. W.. Mr. Weckerly manages a successful general store.
The Rolla New Era, Mar. 26, 1892, pg 2. - C. Horton ©2009