St. Charles County, Missouri Genealogy Trails

BIOGRAPHIES
of St. Charles, MO. citizens


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 PETER AUDRAIN was a native of France, but came to America at an early date, and settled in Pennsylvania, where he married Margaret Moore. He subsequently moved to Detroit, Mich., where he became an influential citizen and was marshall of the Territory at the time of his death. He had seven children, three of whom, James H., Peter G. and Margaret, settled in Missouri. James H. was born in Pennsylvania, December 29, 1782, and was married to Mary E. Wells, of Louisville, Ky., December 23, 1806. He settled at Fort Wayne, Ind., and engaged in merchandising. During the War of 1812 he was commissioned captain of volunteers, and saw some hard service. He was afterward appointed colonel of militia. In 1816 he moved his family to Missouri in a flat boat, and after remaining a short time at St. Louis he settled on Peruque creek, in St. Charles county, where he soon after built a mill and a distillery. The mill was run by a tread-wheel, on which he worked young bulls, and he often had as many as 20 of these animals at one time. This led a loquacious citizen of the community to give it the name of "Bull's Hell Mill," by which it became generally known. In 1830 Col. Audrain was elected a member of the Legislature, and died November 10, 1831, at the house of Gov. Clark, in St. Louis. He remains were conveyed to his home in a hearse, which was the first hearse ever seen in St. Charles county. When Audrain county was organized, in 1836, it was named in honor of Col. Audrain. Mrs. Audrain died about three years after the death of her husband. Their children were: Samuel W., Peter G., James H., Margaret, Benjamin O., Ann A., Francis B., Thomas B. and Mary F. The latter was born on the flat-boat, in 1816, while they were ascending the Mississippi river. Col. Audrain and his wife were baptized in Peruque creek below his mill. The Colonel was a very stout man, and won a wager of $10 in St. Charles one day, by carrying eight bushels of wheat, at one time, up three flights of stairs.

 

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SIMON L. BAER (Dealer in General Merchandise, St. Peters). Mr. Baer is one of the energetic, enterprising business men of St. Charles county, who came over to this country from Germany since the Civil War. He left Germany in 1873 and came directly to this county. Up to within three years ago he was engaged in merchandising in Cottleville, where he had a successfull experience and became well established as one of the substantial, popular business men of that place. He removed to St. Peters in 1882, and resumed business at this place. He has one of the largest general stores in this county, and is doing a flourishing business. Mr. Baer is steadily becoming one of the substantial merchants of the vicinity, and, unless some misfortune, out of the usual order, befalls him, before the age of retirement from active work comes, he will have accumulated an ample competence. Mr. Baer was born in Baden, Germany, on the 5th of September, 1846. He was reared and educated in that country. He was married August 27, 1879, to Miss Jennie Steinberg, of St. Louis. They have three children: Josephine, Ollie and Elsie.



ROBERT BALDBRIDGE was a native of Ireland, but emigrated to America and settled in Kentucky, where he married Hannah Fruit. He subsequently moved to Kentucky, and was one of the first settlers of St. Charles county. He obtained the Spanish grant of land on which Pond Fort was built. His children were Daniel, James, Malachi, John, Robert, Jr., Alexander, Elizabeth, Mary, Grace and Nancy. Malachi and two companions, Price and Lewis, were killed by Indians while hunting on Loutre Prairie. Shortly after, Daniel, in order to have revenge for his brother's death, tracked a party of Indians to their camp at night and shot their chief as he sat by the camp fire. He then concealed himself in the tall grass and watched the Indians searching for him; but they failed to find him. James and John were successful business men, and always had money to loan. A man named Hutchins once borrowed $300 in silver quarters from John, and carried the money home in a calico bag. Finding that he would not need it, he returned the money at the end of three months and offered to pay interest. But Balbridge said he could not think of accepting interest from a man who had kept his money safe for him that length of time; "because," said he, "if I had kept it some rascal would have stolen it." When James died he had several boxes filled with gold and silver money. Robert, Jr., planted a cherry tree, and when it grew large enough, he had it manufactured into lumber, from which he had his coffin made, and when he died, he was buried in it. Robert and John were rangers in Callaway's company during the Indian War. After the close of the war John moved to the Gasconaide country and built a large saw mill in tne pineries; but it did not prove to be a paying investment and subsequently passed into the hands of other parties. Elizabeth Balbridge married John Scott, and their son, Hiram, was killed at Callaway's defeat. He was a man of great daring, and Callaway placed much confidence in him. Daniel married Kate Huffman; James, Margaret Zumwalt; Robert, Jr., married Peggy Ryebolt; Grace married John Howell, and Nancy married Frederick Price.




HERMAN BALTZER, M.D.
(Physician and Surgeon, Cottleville). Dr. Baltzer completed his general education in Europe, and took his course there in medicine and surgery, graduating with high honor. He is a young physician of fine accomplishments, with more than ordinary talent for the medical profession, and a man who, by reason of his culture and high character, commands the unqualified esteem of the community. He was born and reared in this county, and was a son of one of the most highly respected citizens. His father was Rev. Prof. Adolph Baltzer, formerly of Germany, and for a number of years the minister of the Evangelical Friedens Church in this county, near St. Charles, on the so-called Plank Road. He then became the professor of theology in the German Evangelical Theological College of Warren county, located near Marthasville. At the time of his death he was president of the Evangelical Synod of North America. Dr. Baltzer's mother was a Miss Louisa Van Laer, formerly of Germany. She died in 1871. Rev. Prof. Baltzer, however, had been married once before his marriage to Miss Van Laer, his first wife dying in 1849, in about a year after her marriage. By the second marriage there were 13 children, 11 of whom are living. The mother of these died in 1871, and the father was subsequently married to Miss Olga Heyer. The father died in 1880. Dr. Baltzer was born June 7, 1851, and spent his early youth in St. Charles and Warren counties. Here he attended the common and high schools, and in 1869 was sent to Germany, where he matriculated at the University of Berlin. He was a student there for three years, and then went to Bavaria, where he studied medicine, taking a regular course in the medical department of the Wuerzburg University. He graduated in 1875, and the same year returned to St. Charles county. In 1876 he was married to Miss Eva Hartman, a daughter of George and Regina Hartman, formerly of Germany. The Doctor has built up a good practice and has a neat and comfortable town property. He is now clerk of the school board, and takes a commendable interest in the cause of general education.





The BAUGHS
were doubtless of German descent; but there is no authentic record of the origin of the family, beyond the fact that three brothers of that name settled near Jamestown, Va., at an early date. Abram, a son of one of these brothers, married Judith Colman, of Powhatan county, and by her he had Joseph, Thomas M., Edsa, William, Alexander, Abram, Jesse, Mary, Judith and Rhoda. Joseph married Nancy Gentry, and settled in Madison county, Ky., in 1781, and in 1816 removed to St. Charles county, Mo. He served five years in the Revolutionary War. His children were: William, Benjamin, Judith, Alsey, Nancy, Mary, Patsey and Lucinda. William married Susan Carter, of Kentucky, and settled in St. Charles county, Mo., but removed from there to Montgomery county in 1832. His first wife died, and he was married the second time to Mrs. Nancy S. Haslip, whose maiden name was Chambers.



JUDGE HERMAN H. BIERBAUM* One of the influential citizens of Warren County, he was elected to the responsible and honorable position of County Judge in 1872. While serving in that capacity for a period covering six years. he gave full satisfaction to his constituents and won commendation from all concerned He has been an active supporter of the Republican party ever since its organization, and is one of the best representatives of the German-American element in this portion of the State. The Judge lives on a well improved estate situated on section 15, township 45, range 1. John Henry Bierbaum, the father of our subject, was born in Germany, and continued there to dwell until 1834, when, with his wife, Ann (whose maiden name was Hinneh), and their seven children, he set forth to make a home in the United States. At first he settled at Femme Osage, St. Charles County, where he followed the carpenterâ€â„¢s trade, but subsequently also worked to some extent at farming, in which occupation he reared his sons. He had left his native land owing to the limited chances there afforded to the poor and the wisdom of his venture was shown very soon after he reached this state, for he at once began to make his way upward in the financial world. His death occurred in 1856, but his wife lived to attain the good old age of eighty-one years. Judge Bierbaum was born in Germany in 1822, and until he was twelve years old was a student in the schools of the Fatherland. He then came to America, and as there  were no schools here at that early day, his later attainments have been entirely owing to his own private study. He remained with his parents until nearly thirty years of age, when be began farming for himself, and continued to follow that occupation until about eight years ago, when he retired from active cares, and handed the management of his farm over to his son-in-law.  His farm comprises two hundred and ten acres of land, which is well improved. His competence and property he acquired by his own industrious and energetic efforts, and his honesty and capability have won for him the esteem of all his friends and neighbors.
     In 1844 Judge Bierbaum was married to Josie Jacob, who was born in Germany, but in her childhood came to Missouri with her parents. Ten children were born of this marriage, only four of the number still living. W. H. is a prominent farmer of this county; Minnie became the wife of H. H. Hinneh, a resident of this county; Rev. Andrew has charge of a congregation in Wisconsin; and Ann is the wife of Fritz Berliekamnp, who resides on the Judgeâ€â„¢s homestead, and superintends the work of the place. The mother of this family died in 1861, and the following year our subject wedded Kate Jacob, a sister of his former wife. She has also been called to her final rest, her death having occurred in 1821.  In religious belief Judge Bierbaum and his family have long been active and useful members of the Evangelical Church. Though now getting well along in years, the Judge is still in the enjoyment of good health, and manifests much of his old-time vigor and sprightliness. In manner he is cordial, genial and kind hearted, thus readily making friends. In conversation be is very interesting, and entertains his friends by stories of pioneer days and experiences in this county.


RANDALL BIGGS
settled in St. Charles county, in 1799. He married Susan Perkett. They were both of German descent. Their children were: William, Malinda, Lucretia, Elvira, Mary and Silas P.

 

JOHN C. BINKERT (Of Binkert & Eohleghnhoepheir, Dealers and General Merchants, Cottleville). Mr. Binkert came to Cottleville and engaged in business with his present partner in 1883. They have an excellent stock of general merchandise and are building up a good business. Mr. Binkert was born in this county, September 9, 1853. His parents were Franz and Wilhelmina (Keiselbaum) Binkert, both natives of Baden. His father came over here in comparatively an early day, and was married in St. Charles county. He died here February 14, 1865, but the mother is still living. His father was a member of the Catholic Church, but his mother was a Protestant and a member of the German Evangelical Church. John C. Binkert was reared in this county and received a good common-school education. In 1878 he was married to Miss Mary Marks, a daughter of Schlahn and Mary Marks. Mr. and Mrs. Binkert have one child, Ida K. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Church. The business in which Mr. Binkert is at present a partner was started in 1839, and has been running successfully ever since.


 

DAVID A. BOETTLOR (Farmer, Post-office, St. Peters). Mr. Boettlor was born and raised in this county and has made it his home from birth. His parents, David and Lizzie (Stephens) Boettler, were also natives of St. Charles county, and his father died her in 1860. He was a soldier in the Mexican War, and afterwards, as before, one of the energetic, well-to-do farmers of the county. The mother subsequently married Herman Kasper, of Kansas, by whom she reared five children. By her first union there were four children, but David A. is the only one living of the first family. November 8, 1881, he was married to Miss Matilda J. Ernst, a daughter of Lorenzo Ernst, of this county. Mrs. Boettlor was reared and educated at St. Peters, taking courses in the Catholic convent at this place. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Catholic Church. Their only child, a son, died at the age of 15 months.

 

DANIEL BOONE  Daniel was the sixth child born to Squire and Sarah Boone. He was born in Berks Co, PA on October 22, 1734 in a log cabin that was built over a spring.
Daniel loved to be outdoors, and could hunt skillfully at a very young age. He received his first rifle when he was about twelve years old. As a boy in Pennsylvania, Daniel played with Indian boys and visited adjacent Indian Villages often. He learned Indian ways and gained skill in wood crafting that proved to be useful for hunting and survival on the frontier. Daniel Married Rebecca Bryan on August 14th 1756, she was age 17 and he was age 22. In the beginning of their marriage they lived along the Sugar Tree Stream in Yadkin Valley, NC.
Daniel and Rebecca had 10 children:

       i.       James Boone was born 3 MAY 1757 in Yadkin Valley, NC. ( Bryan Settlement), and died 9 OCT 1773. James was killed by Shawnee Indians near Cumberland Gap or Powell's Valley,
               Claiborne County, Tennessee.
       ii.       Israel Boone was born 25 JAN 1759 in Yadkin Valley, NC. ( Bryan Settlement), and died 19 AUG 1782 in Blue Licks, Ky. Battlefield.
       iii.     Susannah Boone was born 2 NOV 1760 in Culpeper County, Va., and died 19  OCT 1800 in Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri.
       iv.     Jemima Boone was born 4 OCT 1762 in Culpeper County, Va., and died 30 AUG 1834 in Charette, Warren County, Missouri.
       v.     Levina Boone was born 23 MAR 1766 in Yadkin Valley, NC. ( Bryan Settlement), and died 6 APR 1802 in Boone's Station, Clark County, Ky..
       vi.     Rebecca Boone was born 26 MAY 1768 in Upper Yadkin Valley near Wilkesboro, Ky., and died 14 JUL 1805 in Clark County, Ky..
      vii.Daniel Morgan Boonewas born 23 DEC 1769 in Upper Yadkin Valley near Wilkesboro, Ky., and died 13 JUL 1839 in Mouth of Kansas River (Kansas City), Jackson, Missouri.
      viii.     Jesse Bryan Boone was born 23 MAY 1773 in Upper Yadkin Valley near  Wilkesboro, Ky., and died 1820 in Missouri.
       ix.     William Boone was born 20 JUN 1775, and died in Infancy.
       x.     Nathan Boone was born 3 MAR 1781 in Boone's Station, Fayette County, Ky,  and died 16 NOV 1856 in Headwaters of Osage River, Ash Grove, Green County, Mo.

During many of the years of their marriage, Rebecca was left at home to raise the children and do the farm chores, while Daniel spent time hunting and exploring. Rebecca followed Daniel as he settled in such places as Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Missouri. 
Throughout his adult life, Daniel was a hunter, explorer, surveyor, Indian Fighter and a statesman. In 1800 he was appointed Syndic ( administrator) of the Femme Osage District which is now St. Charles Missouri. Daniel arranged the Transylvania Purchase, cut the wilderness road through the Cumberland Gap, and built and defended Boonesborough. His contribution was most important in the founding of Kentucky, and he also played a significant role in founding the state of Missouri. 
Daniel settled in St Charles, MO, building a home in Defiance in 1799.  He was appointed magistrate of the Femme Osage District in St. Charles county, receiving a tract of land in exchange for his services. He had lost title to this land during the Louisiana Purchase, but was granted another tract of land by a special act of congress in 1814. 
Daniel died in 1820 at the age of 90. At the time of his death, he was at the home of his son, Nathan, in Defiance, MO.



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  GEORGE, a brother of Daniel Boone, married NANCY LINGELL, and their children were Squire, John, Samuel, Edward, George, Jr., Elizabeth, Martha, Sarah, Polly and Maria. Squire married and settled in St. Charles Co., MO., where he died, leaving 5 sons and several daughters. The names of the sons were Samuel, Hayden, Milo, Thomas, and John. Capt. Samuel, son of George Boone, Sr., married ANNA SIMPSON, of KY by whom he had Jeptha V., Mary A., Elizabeth C., Maxemille, Martha L., and Samuel T. Elizabeth C. married her first cousin, DR. BANTON BOONE, who was a son of EDWARD BOONE, and their sons, Hon. Banton Boone, of Henry Co., was chosen speaker of the last house of representatives of the state of MO. He is a young man of fine abilities and has a brilliant future before him. Dr. Banton Boone died of cholera, at his home on Prairie Fork creek, in Callaway Co. Capt. Samuel Boone settled in Callaway Co. in 1818, and in 1820 he assisted in building the first baptist church erected in that county, which was called Salem. He was judge of the county court for some time, and a prominent and influential citizen. Edward, son of George Boone, Sr., married the WIDOW WHITE, whose maiden name was DORCAS SIMPSON. She was a sister of Capt. Samuel Boone's wife, and at the time of her marriage with Mr. Boone, she had a son, MORGAN B. WHITE, who is still living in Callaway Co. Her Boone children were Benton, Rodolph, William, George L., Ann, Milley, Margaret, Maria and Mary.



JOHN BOYD
, of Ireland, came to America before the Revolution. He had two sons, John and William. The latter was a gunsmith, and in the War of 1812 he was a commissioned captain of volunteers. In his company were six of his apprentices, all of whom were killed in the same battle. Capt. Boyd married Ruth Cary, of Pennsylvania, and settled in Spencer county, Ky., in 1792. In 1829 he came to Missouri, and selecting a location in St. Charles county for his future residence, he returned to Kentucky, but died before he had completed his arrangements for moving. His widow and children came to St. Charles county in 1830. The names of the children were: Elizabeth, John, Elijah, Hiram, Jane, James, Emeline, William, Ruth, Alexander T. and Thomas C. John married a Miss Clemens; Elijah married Fannie Thomas; Jane was married in Kentucky, to Joseph Brown; Emeline married James Cochran; Aleck T. married Medora Roberts; Thomas C. married Ruth Allen; Ruth married Wade Munday; William went to California and died there; James never married, and died in St. Charles county; Hiram married Rebecca Datson, of Lincoln county; Elizabeth married Alexander W. Thomas, and settled in Kentucky.



WILLIAM BOYD came from the Northern part of Ireland, and settled in Virginia at a very early date. In 1772, he was killed by the Indians and left a widow and three children: William, Margaret and John. William was appointed Indian agent for the State of Mississippi, where he lived and died. Margaret married Garvin, and settled in Pennsylvania, where they raised a large family of children. Three of their sons, Alexander, John and Benjamin, settled in St. Charles county, in 1822. Alexander married Mattison, and their children were: Margaret, Anna, Permelia, Jane, Alexander and Fannie. John Boyd was quite young when his father was killed, and he was raised by a Mr. Gordon of Virginia. During the Revolutionary War he served as a ranger and scout in the American army. He was married in 1800, to Elizabeth Davis of Virginia, and they had nine children: Gordon D., Cary A., William A., Margaret E., James H., Mary S., John N., Amasa P and Maria. Gordon D. was a physician and moved to Mississippi. He died of cholera, in New Orleans, in 1832, while on his way to Texas. Cary A. married Elizabeth Bailey, and settled in Pike county, Mo. William A. settled in St. Charles county, in 1837. He married Elizabeth Poague, of Kentucky, and she died, leaving eight children. Her father was a justice of the peace in St. Charles county for ten years. Margaret E. married Maj. James G. Bailey, a soldier of the War of 1812, and they settled in St. Charles county, in 1830. She died leaving four children. James H. lived in Jackson, Miss., where he engaged in mercantile business, and was elected Mayor of the town. Mary S. married Edmond P. Matthews, of Kentucky, and they settled in St. Charles county, Mo., in 1836. She had five children, and is still living in Pike county, Mo. John N. settled in St. Charles county in 1839. He married Mahaley Hughes, and they both died, leaving two children. Amasa died in Mississippi. Maria died while a child.

 

REV. FATHER HEINRICH BROCKHAGEN (Rector of the Catholic Assumption Church, and Editor and Proprietor of the Katholischer Hausfreund, O'Fallon). Rev. Father Brockhagen is a native of Germany, born in Garbeck, August 6, 1833. His father was Johann Brockhagen, a keeper of the forest, and his mother's maiden name was Katharine Schmall, both of ancient German families. Both parents were earnest, consistent Catholics, and the son, Heinrich, was brought up to the holy Christian faith as taught by the Mother Church. His early advantages for an education were good, and the years of his early youth were principally spent in the local schools fo his native place, Garbeck. He was then sent to the Gymnasium of Arnsberg, where he took an intermediate course of instruction. Subsequently he entered the Academy of Muenster, on which he continued until a short time before he came to America. He came to this country in 1857, and here shortly entered the Catholic Theological Seminary of Carondelet, where he completed his college preparatory studies for the priesthood. Father Brockhagen was regulary ordained a priest by Bishop Kendrick in 1859. He was then appointed rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, of Jefferson county, where he served for a period of 17 years. He came to O'Fallon in 1876, and took charge of the Assumption Church. He has ever since held the office of rector of this church. A man of profound piety and earnest, active zeal in the cause of religion, an able theologian and an eloquent, successful priest in the work of winning souls to Christ, he has long held a position in the church in this part of the country as one of its prominent, worthy and influential representatives. Too active and energetic to confine himself simply to the duties of his rectorship, feeling that he could make himself of additional, and, perhaps, of more effective use, in another sphere of work, and that if he could, it was his duty to do so, in 1883, with that object in view, he established the Katholischer Hausfreund newspaper. In this he has not been disappointed. The Hausfreund has had a career of remarkable success, and has unquestionably been productive of great good for the church and the cause of religion. It is a weekly, eight-page journal, printed exclusively in the German language, and devoted mainly to the interests of religion and of science. It now has a regular circulation of about 2,000 copies, and is steadily growing in popularity and influence. It is the only German Catholic paper published in the State outside of St. Louis, and therefore has a wide field for circulation and usefulness. To those who know nothing of its editor and proprietor, it is needless to say that the Hausfreund is ably edited and successfully conducted, and that it is a paper the influence of which is only for good wherever it is circulated and read. In establishing this journal Father Brockhagen has unquestionably performed one of the most valuable services of his life, if not, indeed, the most valuable, a service the beneficent influence of which will go on and on, vibrating down the ages, long after the marble that shall mark his last resting place will have crumbled into dust.



HON. THEODORE BRUERE*, one of the most prominent citizens of St. Charles County, is a resident of the city of the same name. He is a leading Republican, and was elected to represent this district in the Missouri Senate in the year 1866, during his term serving on the Judiciary, Educational, State University and Deaf and Dumb Asylum Committees. In the general election of 1868 he was chosen one of General Grant's Electors of the State. From 1868 to 1870 he was Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, and as such was author of the Constitutional Amendment to enfranchise those who had engaged in the Rebellion and to give the ballot to the late slaves.
In 1870 Mr. Bruere received denomination by the Republican convention for the Senate, but was defeated on account of a split by the liberal move in the party that year. In 1872 he was Secretary of the Republican State Convention at Jefferson City, and by that body was chosen a delegate to the National Convention at Philadelphia which re-nominated General Grant. In 1876 he assisted in nominating Hayes at Cincinnati, and in 1884 was a delegate to the National Convention at Chicago, which placed in nomination James G. Blaine.
The paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch bore the name of Francis Bruere. He died about 1820, leaving large estates near Frankfort-On-the-Main.   His son, the father of our subject, was Jean Bruere, a native of Prussia, whose death occurred in the city of Cologne when he was about forty eight years of age. His life occupation was that of an architect. His wife bore the maiden name of Wilhelmina Jaeger. Her parents were residents of southern Germany, their home being situated near Frankfort. Eight children were born of this union, and all but one of the number are still living. A native of Prussia, Hon. Theodore Bruere was born in the city of Cologne in 1831, and in 1843 removed with his parents to Darmstadt. In 1846 he entered the Polytechnicum and took a full course of lectures in the department of civil engineering, graduating therefrom in 1849. In July, 1850, he arrived in New York with only a half dollar (Prussian money) in his pocket. Proceeding to St. Louis, he was unable to find employment there, and went to Warren County, where he obtained work on farms. In 1852 Judge Wallace, of that county, employed the young man to teach Latin and the higher branches in a private school. Subsequently he resigned in order to accept a position on the 81. Charles Democrat, and at the end of a year his brother Gustave became proprietor of the journal After a course of preparatory work in the Law office of Judge A. Krekei, he entered the law department of Cincinnati College, and was graduated therefrom in 1855. Returning to St. Charles, he was admitted to the Bar  and in August of the same year (1855) was elected to serve for four years as Surveyor of St. Charles County, and during this term was also City Engineer for three years. In 1863 Mr. Bruere was appointed City Attorney, which office he held for seven consecutive years. In 1858 he became a member of the School Board of this city, was re-elected in 1863, afterward became Secretary of that honorable body, and has continued to serve in that capacity for the past thirty two years. In 1867 he was elected President of the St. Charles Savings Bank, which he assisted in organizing, and of which he is still President. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the St. Charles County Home Guards, under Colonel Krekel, and afterward was a member of the Twenty-seventh Regiment of Enrolled Missouri Militia, under Col. Benjamin Emmons. Either in company with his wife or other members of his family he has made seven trips to Europe, visiting relatives and old friends. September 8, 1857, Hon. Mr. Bruere wedded Minna Jaeger, who was born September 8, 1834, in the Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany. Her father, Theodore, was a high official in the Government service. The marriage of our subject and wife was blessed with nine children, of whom the following are living: Bertha, Mrs. Christ Daudt, of Toledo, Ohio; Lena, who married Frank J. Roche, now of Toronto, Canada; Thekla; Theodore, Prosecuting Attorney of St. Charles County; and Laura. The daughters received their education at Lindenwood College, and the two elder studied in Germany. Mrs. Bruere is a member of the Lutheran Church of this city.


 PROF. MAYNARD N. BRUNK (School-teacher, Post-office, St. Peters). Prof. Brunk's father, Christopher Brunk, came out to Missouri from Pennsylvania when a young man in about 1840, and first located in Lincoln county. Some five years later he crossed over into Warren county, and there he met and married Miss Delphi A. Carter, formerly of Kentucky. Maynard N. Brunk, the subject of this sketch, born September 21, 1851, was the only child they reared. The father was a farmer by occupation and quite a successful one, as well as one of the well known and highly respected citizens of his part of the county. He died in 1853. The mother survived until 1882. Both were members of the M. E. Church. Maynard N. completed his education at the State University, in Columbia, and after quitting that institution engaged in teaching, and has ever since followed the occupation of a teacher, and has become widely and favorably known as a capable and successful teacher. His services are in request wherever he is known. November 5, 1879, Prof. Brunk was married to Miss Katie Jenkins, a daughter of Griffin and Georgiana (Brazier) Griffin, of St. Charles county. The Professor and wife are blessed with three children: Delphi S., Lillie L. and Maynard N. The Professor has been engaged in teaching in St. Charles county for the last 13 years. He and wife are members of the F. M. Church.




 

FREDERICK BUNDING (Postmaster, and Dealer of General Merchandise, Post-office, Weldon Springs). Mr. Frederick Bunding's father, Peter Bunding, is a native of Germany. His wife (the mother of Frederick) was a Miss Catherine Stroh, and they had a family of five children, all of whom are living. The father died in Germany in 1875, but the mother had preceded him to the grave some seven years. Frederick was born in Germany, April 21, 1850, but was principally reared in Germany. Having a taste of mercantile business, he engaged in merchandising in early manhood, and has followed it with success ever since. He carries a large and well assorted stock of merchandise and has an excellent trade. He is in fact in prosperous circumstances. In 1872 Mr. Frederick Bunding was married to Miss Emma Weinreben, a daughter of Frederick and Agnes Weinreben, formerly of Germany. They have three children: Charles F., Theodore E. L. and Hugo A. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Bunding has been postmaster of Weldon Springs ever since 1878.


 

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CAPTAIN JAMES CALLAWAY
Born: 1783
Died: 1815
James' Father: Flanders Callaway
James' Mother: Jemima Boone
James was Daniel Boone's Grandson
James served as a deputy sheriff of St Charles county under Captain Murray.
In 1813, he raised his first company of rangers for service against the Indians.



DR. SAMUEL CAMPBELL
and his wife, Sally Alexander, were natives of Rockbridge county, Va. They had 10 children, of whom William M., the subject of this sketch, was the fifth. He was born in January, 1805, and after having received a fair education at home was placed under the instruction of Rev. William Graham, at what was then called the "Cog College," but which was subsequently named Washington University, and is now known as Washington and Lee University, at Lexington, Va. Here he qualified himself for the practiice of law, and at the age of 24 came to Missouri with his brother-in-law, Dr. Robert McClure, who settled in St. Charles county. Young Campbell remained two years with his brother-in-law, hunting and amusing himself, and then went to St. Charles and commenced the practice of law. He remained in St. Charles until 1843, when he removed to St. Louis, where he died January 2, 1850. Mr. Campbell wielded a large influence in his adopted State, and served as a member of the Legislature during the greater portion of his residence here. He was the editor of the St. Charles Clarion for some time, and also of the St. Louis New Era, by which means his influence and reputation were greatly extended.



CHARLES B. CHAUVIN is one of the leading young politicians of St. Charles County, and has frequently been honored with positions of trust and honor within the gift of his fellow citizens. From 1881 until 1887 he was deputy in a number of county offices, and in the latter year was elected to be Marshal and Collector for the city of St. Charles. When these offices were made separate he was elected City Collector, a position he occupied until 1890. In that year he was chosen to fill the important place of Circuit Clerk, and still officiates in that capacity, as he was re-elected November 6, 1894. The grandfather of our subject, LeFrenier J. Chauvin, was born in France in 1795, and emigrated to America with his parents, it is supposed, in 1803. They were among the early settlers of St. Louis County, opposite St. Charles. On attaining to mature years the grandfather turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and in time owned a large body of land. He also ran a ferry-boat, which was operated by horse-power. His son, Charles, our subject's father, was born in St. Louis County in 1837. Going to St. Louis, he engaged in business as a hatter, having his store at the corner of Fourth and Washington Avenues, and for some years he was in partnership with his brother-in-law, Findley Robb. In 1869 Mr. Chauvin closed out his business interests in St. Louis, and became a resident of SL Charles. He was given a position in one of the county offices, and continued a resident of this place until his death, which occurred September 8, 1875. His wife was formerly Miss Addie Bell, daughter of a Methodist minister, who resided in Kentucky for many years, but later became a. resident of Natchez, Twp. where his death occurred. Mrs. Chauvin, also a native of Kentucky, was married in St. Louis, and died at her father's home in Natchez in 1868. Charles B. Chauvin, the subject of this sketch, was born in St. Louis, July 20, 1860, and in that city spent the first nine years of his life. His education was obtained in the public schools of St. Louis and St. Charles, which he attended until about fifteen years of age. During the winter of 1875 and 1876 he attended the college of St. Mary's Mission, in Pottawatomie County, Kan. Possessing a keen mind, and being studious by disposition, he improved his advantages, and laid the foundation for his future career in the battle of life. January' 6, 1888, Mr. Chauvin married Miss Mary, daughter of Joseph Huber. The lady was born in St. Charles in 1860, and was called to her final rest February 18, 1891. To Mr. and Mrs. Chauvin were born two children: Julia, deceased; and Charles B., Jr. For generations the Chauvin family have been Roman Catholics in religious faith, and our subject is no exception to the rule. Politically he is identified with the Republican party, and is a stanch supporter of its principles.


LORENZO COTTLE
, son of Dr. Warren Cottle, founded the town of Cottleville, in St. Charles county, in 1840.


WARREN COTTLE
, of Vermont, was a soldier in the War of 1812. He had six children: Warren, Ira, Oliver, Stephen, Marshall and Letitia. Warren was a physician, and came with his father to Missouri in 1799. He married his cousin, Salvine Cottle, and they had eight children: Oliver, Alonzo, Fidelo, Alvora, Lorenzo, Paulina, Ora and O'Fallon. Ira also married his cousin, Susan Cottle, and they had six children: Levi, Harriet, Warner, Ira, Joseph and Mary J. Oliver married Charity Lowe, and they raised 13 children: Royal, Leroy, Oliver, Mary, Orville, Priscilla, Lethe, Juliet, John, Ira, Julius, Ellen and Cordelia. Stephen married, but died without issue. Marshall died single. Letitia married and died childless.

 

 

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ERNST THEODOR RUDOLPH DIECKMANN*  was born 06 Feb 1840 in St. Charles, Missouri, and died 15 Sep 1922.
He married C
AROLINE WILHELMINA FILLING 03 Dec 1863, daughter of LOUIS FILLINGS and KATE. She was born 19 Apr 1842 in Missouri, and died 05 May 1927.
Notes for ERNST THEODOR RUDOLPH DIECKMANN:
1870 United States Census, Femme Osage, St. Charles, MO. Roll 806 Book 1 Page 243A Dwelling 117
Ernst Diekman age 30 Farmer, Property Value 4100, Personal Value 1000, born MO
Caroline female age 28 born MO
Pauline female age 2 born MO
Olathia female age 5 born Mo
Lavena female age 3 born MO
Arthur male age 3/12 born MO
Henry Filling male age 24 Farmer Personal Value 500 born MO
Josephine Filling 18 female born MO 
1880 United States Census, E.D. 208, Femme Osage, St. Charles, Missouri, FHL Film #1254717 Page 246C
Ernts F. Dieckman age 40 born MO
Caroline wife age 38 born MO
Lovine dau age 14 born MO
Pauline dau age 12 born MO
Arthur son age 10 born MO
Ida dau age 10 born MO
Henry son age 3 born MO
Emma dau age 1 born MO
Henry Fueling Other age 35 born MO
As written in the: History of St. Charles County, Missouri (1765-1885) introduction by Paul R. Hollrah page 243-244
(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Femme Osage)
Among the substantial farmers and well-respected citizens of Femme Osage township is the subject of the present sketch. Mr. Dieckmann was born in this county February 6, 1840. His father was John Dieckmann, who came here from Germany in an early day. The father was a farmer by occupation, and died in 1857. The mother, whose maiden name was Johanna F. Arms, also from Germany died in 1876. They had eight children, seven of whom are living. Ernst Dieckmann received a good ordinary common-school education as he grew up, and being reared on a farm very naturally became a farmer by occupation. He has since followed farming, and has nearly 400 acres of land. December 3, 1863, he was married to Miss Caroline Filling, a daughter of Louis and Kate Filling, formerly of Germany. Seven children are the fruits of their married life: Oliver, Lavenia, Paulina, Arthur, Ida, Henry, and Emma. Ella is deceased.** Please note that this book was published in 1885 so someone listed as 'living' was indeed living-- in 1885 at the time of publication.
Children of ERNST DIECKMANN and CAROLINE FILLING are:
i. ELLA4 DIECKMANN, d. Bef. 1885.
ii. OLATHA OR OLIVER DIECKMANN, b. Abt. 1865; m. CHARLES C. TECKEMIER, 25 Nov 1884.
iii. LOWEINE DIECKMANN, b. Abt. 1866; m. WILLIAM F. WALKER, 15 Dec 1886.
iv. PAULINE DIECKMANN, b. Mar 1868; m. LOUIS W. MAX HAHN, 12 Jul 1891.
v. IDA DIECKMANN, b. Abt. 1870.
vi. ARTHUR E. DIECKMANN, b. 30 Mar 1870; d. 21 Nov 1949; m. EMMA BRAKENSICK, 20 May 1898.
vii. HENRY DIECKMANN, b. 29 Jan 1877; d. 20 May 1965; m. ELLA WESSLER, 16 Nov 1910.
viii. EMMA FLORENTINE DIECKMANN, b. 16 Dec 1878; d. 23 Dec 1943; m. EDWARD LINNENBRINGS, 24 Oct 1899.




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LORENZ AUGUST JULIUS DIECKMANN* was born 10 Jan 1838 in Enger, Germany, and died 03 Nov 1904 in St. Charles County, Missouri. He married CATHERINE WILHELMINA BIERBAUM 23 Aug 1860 in Femme Osage UCC Church, St. Charles County, Missouri, daughter of JOHN BIERBAUM and MARIA FORDERHASE. She was born 17 Jan 1840 in Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri, and died 03 Apr 1919 in St. Charles County, Missouri. Notes for FLORENZ AUGUST JULIUS DIECKMANN:
1860 U.S. Census St. Charles, Femme Osage Twp, Image 33 house 253-248
Frederick Bierbaum Sr. male age 60 Farmer, 1200/1540 born Prusian
Catherine female age 67 born Prusian
Frederick Jr. male age 34 born Prusian
Wilhemina female age 20 born MO
George male age 2 born MO
Johanna 6/12 female born MO
U.S. Census 1870 MO St.Charles, Femme Osage Twp Image 8 house 49
Bierbaum, John male age 59, Farmer, 5000/1500, Prussia
Diekman, Florence male age 31, /2000, Prussia
Diekman, Mina female age 28 keeping house, Prussia
Diekman, Frederick male age 8, MO
Diekman, Edward male age 4 MO
Diekman, Gustave male age 2 MO
Fishir, John, 25, Farmhand
1880 U. S. Census, E.D. 208 Femme Osage, St. Charles, Missouri, FHL Film #1254714 Page 245B
Living right next door is the Family of Fritz and Wilhelmine Bierbaum
Florenz Dieckman Farmer age 41 born Prussia
Wilhelmine wife age 39 born Mo Parents born Prussia (maiden name Bierbaum)
Fritz son age 18 born MO
Edward son age 14 born MO
Gustav son age 12 born MO
Theodor son age 10
Eugenus age 7 born MO
Pauline age 2 born MO
More About FLORENZ AUGUST JULIUS DIECKMANN:
Burial: Bone Hill / Ebenezer Church Cemetery, St. Charles County, Missouri
More About CATHERINE WILHELMINA BIERBAUM:
Burial: Bone Hill / Ebenezer Church Cemetery, St. Charles County, Missouri
Children of FLORENZ DIECKMANN and CATHERINE BIERBAUM are:
i. JOHANN FREDERICK4 DIECKMANN, b. 25 Dec 1861, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri.
More About JOHANN FREDERICK DIECKMANN:
Baptism: 06 Feb 1862, Femme Osage UCC Church, St. Charles County, Missouri
ii. GERHARD JOHANN HEIRICH DIECKMANN, b. 15 Jul 1863, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. 26 Jun 1867, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri.
More About GERHARD JOHANN HEIRICH DIECKMANN:
Baptism: 06 Aug 1863, Femme Osage UCC Church St. Charles County, Missouri
Burial: 27 Jun 1867, Femme Osage UCC Church Cemetery St. Charles County, Missouri
iii. EDWARD HERMANN DIECKMANN, b. 07 Jun 1866, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. 17 Mar 1941; m. CAROLINE CHRISTINE OBERHELLMANN, 02 Mar 1893, Immanuels UCC Church, Holstien, Missouri; b. 21 Jun 1872, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri.
More About EDWARD HERMANN DIECKMANN:
Baptism: 11 Feb 1866, Femme Osage Church, St. Charles, Missouri
iv. GUSTAV ARNOLD DIECKMANN, b. 28 Dec 1867, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. Abt. 1935; m. LENA C.; b. Abt. 1876; d. Abt. 1959,St. Charles County, Missouri.
More About GUSTAV ARNOLD DIECKMANN:
Baptism: 06 Feb 1868, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri
Burial: Bone Hill/Ebenezer Church Cemetery, St. Charles County, Missouri
More About LENA C.:
Burial: Bone Hill/Ebenezer Church Cemetery, St. Charles County, Missouri
10. v. THEODORE WILHELM FRIEDERICH DIECKMANN, b. 28 Mar 1872, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. 01 Aug 1956, St. Charles County, Missouri.
vi. EUGANIUS FLORENZ DIECKMANN, b. 10 Feb 1873, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. 20 Oct 1945; m. MARY ELISA SCHEMMER, 28 Mar 1901.
More About EUGANIUS FLORENZ DIECKMANN:
Baptism: 23 Mar 1873, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri
vii. PAULINE FLORENTINE DIECKMANN, b. 22 Jan 1878, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. 20 Jan 1960; m. HENRY GAUSMANN.
More About PAULINE FLORENTINE DIECKMANN:
Baptism: 10 Mar 1878, Femme Osage, St. Charles County, Missouri


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ERMAN EDWARD DIECKMANN*
was born 13 Feb 1842 in St. Charles, Missouri, and died 19 Aug 1907. He married LOUISE BREWE 15 Nov 1873. She was born 17 Mar 1852 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, and died 31 May 1925.
Notes for HERMAN EDWARD DIECKMANN:
1860 United States Census, Femme Osage, St. Charles, Missouri, Dwelling 223 Family 217
Hermann Vinippenberg age 36 Farmer
Friedericka age 30
Johanna age 7
Maria age 4
Heinrich age 1
Heinrich Jorlemann age 25 Farm Laborer
Peter Deilsth age 24 Farm Laborer
Edward Dickmann age 17 Farm Laborer
August Schneider age 17 Farm Laborer

1875 - Herman's first child Oswald born August 20 1974 died December 8 1875 from Scarlet fever.
1880 - United States Census, Charrette, Warren, Missouri, FHL Film #1254740 Page 662C

Edward Dickmann age 38 born MO
Luise wife age 28 born MO
Malita dau age 4 born MO
Anold son age 2 born MO
1891 - March to April 1891 Three of Hermann and Louise's children died of Diptheria they were John, William and Edwin. Edwin died March 11, William March 12 and John on April 11 1891.
Children of HERMAN DIECKMANN and LOUISE BREWE are:
i. OSWALD4 DIECKMANN, b. 20 Aug 1874; d. 08 Dec 1875.
Notes for OSWALD DIECKMANN
Oswald Dieckmann died from Scarlet Fever
ii. MALITTA DIECKMANN, b. 28 Jan 1876; d. 31 Jul 1957.
iii. ARNOLD F. DIECKMANN, b. 07 Apr 1878; d. 09 Jan 1972; m. WILHELMINA LOUISE NIEWIG.
iv. BERTHA ANNA DIECKMANN, b. 29 Sep 1880; d. 29 Jul 1972; m. DAVID HERMAN HOMMES, 22 Feb 1914.
v. JOHN DIECKMANN, b. 12 May 1883; d. 11 Apr 1891.
Notes for JOHN DIECKMANN:
John Dieckmann Died from Diptheria along with his brothers William and Edwin
vi. WILLIAM DIECKMANN, b. 29 Oct 1885; d. 12 Mar 1891.
vii. EDWIN DIECKMANN, b. 17 Feb 1887; d. 11 Mar 1891.
viii. LOUISE ALVENA DIECKMANN, b. 09 Jul 1890; d. 22 Apr 1980; m. VICTOR HAEFFNER, 30 Nov 1919.
ix. EDWARD K. DIECKMANN, b. 11 Dec 1892; d. 03 Jun 1920; m. ESTHER WULFEKAMMER.





JOHANN FRIEDRICH DIECKMANN  was born 22 Feb 1809 in Enger Germany, and died 07 Dec 1857 in Femme Osage St. Charles County, Missouri. He married HANNA FRIDERICKA AHRENDT 31 Jan 1837, daughter of CURT AHRENS and ANNA GUNTERMAN. She was born 31 Aug 1812 in Enger Germany, and died 19 Sep 1875 in St. Charles County, Missouri.
Notes for JOHANN FRIEDRICH DIECKMANN:
1850 U. S. Census, District 78, St. Charles, Missouri, Ancestry.com Image 113 of 192, Dwelling 1048 Family 1119
John F. Dickman age 41, Farmer, Property Value 350, Born Germany
Anna F. age 38 born Germany
Florenc A.J. male age 12 born Germany
Ernst F.R. male age 10 born MO.
Ed F.H. male age 8 born MO.
Fred A. male age 6 born MO
Alvine female age 4 born MO.
Floretine female age 3 born MO.
More About JOHANN FRIEDRICH DIECKMANN:
Burial: 08 Dec 1857, Femme Osage (old) Cemetery, St. Charles, Missouri
Notes for HANNA FRIDERICKA AHRENDT:
1860 U. S. Federal Census Missouri St Charles Femme Osage Image page 33 house 255-250
Friederika Dickmann female age 48 farming 1800/630 Prusian
Florenz male age 22 Prusian
Ernst male age 20 born Prusian
Arnold male age 16 born MO
Alviene female age 14 born MO
Florentine female age 12 born MO
Bertha female age 10 born MO
Lisette female age 8 born MO
More About HANNA FRIDERICKA AHRENDT:
Burial: 21 Sep 1875, Femme Osage (old) Cemetery, St. Charles, Missouri
Children of JOHANN DIECKMANN and HANNA AHRENDT are:
 i. FLORENZ AUGUST JULIUS3 DIECKMANN, b. 10 Jan 1838, Enger, Germany; d. 03 Nov 1904, St. Charles County, Missouri.
 ii. ERNST THEODOR RUDOLPH DIECKMANN, b. 06 Feb 1840, St. Charles, Missouri; d. 15 Sep 1922.
iii. HERMAN EDWARD DIECKMANN, b. 13 Feb 1842, St. Charles, Missouri; d. 19 Aug 1907. 
iv. FRIEDERICH ARNOLD DIECKMANN, b. 28 Nov 1843, Missouri; d. 09 Aug 1889, Missouri.
v. FRIDERICKA ALWINE DIECKMANN, b. 07 Nov 1845, Missouri; d. Mar 1922.
vi. FLORENTINE WILHELMINE DIECKMANN, b. 08 Apr 1848; d. 16 Feb 1929.
vii. BERTHA CHRISTINA HENNRYETTE DIECKMANN, b. 23 Oct 1850, St. Charles, Missouri.
viii. LISETTE (M.C.) DIECKMANN, b. 16 Sep 1852, St. Charles County, Missouri; d. 07 Jul 1928, Washington, Franklin, Missouri.

CHARLES DENNEY, of Germany, settled within the limits of the State of Missouri while the country belonged to Spain. He married Rachel Clark, and they had eight children: Christine, Magdaline, Mary, Ann, Charles, John and Raphael. Mr. Denny was an herb doctor, and treated the simple classes of diseases. He was also something of a dentist, and pulled teeth for the people when they came to him for that purpose. He lived on Dardenne creek, where he built a watermill, which supplied the people of the vicinity with meal and flour for many years. He finally grew tired of milling, and erected a distillery, but this did not pay well, and he went back to his former occupation. In the meantime, his wife had lost her eye-sight, but could recognize her old acquaintances by their voices. She could still give the history of every person in the county, and it was quite interesting to hear her converse about early times in Missouri. Denny finally sold his mill and removed to the Fever River lead mines, where he was unfortunate and lost all his property. He then returned to Dardenne, and with the assistance of his old neighbors repurchased his mill.

 

JOHN W. DUBBERT (Proprietor of the Weldon Spring Grist and Saw Mills). Mr. Dubbert was reared to the milling business, and has followed it practically all his life. As all know, who are acquainted with him and his knowledge of and skill in milling, he is one of the best millers in the county. His mill does a general custom work, and has built up an enviable reputation by the excellence of the flour it produces, as well as by his fair dealing and accommodating treatment of customers, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. His present mill was built in 1866, and is supplied with first-class machinery, which enables him to do a superior grade of work. Mr. Dubbert was a son of John and Caroline (Brunner) Dubbert, who settled in this country from Germany as early as 1832. His father was also a miller and carried on farming and the distilling business in Germany, before coming to this country. He died here in 1851. His first wife preceded him to the grave, having borne him six children, but only one, the subject of this sketch, is now living. The father subsequently married Miss Theresa Beurglohr, formerly of Germany. John W. Dubbert was born in this county May 20, 1836. He was reared to the occupation of milling. During the war he served for a time in the Home Guards. In 1855 he was married to Miss Minnie Schroer. Five children are the fruits of this union, only one of whom is living, Ida. Mr. Dubbert has a valuable property at Weldon Springs, and is one of the substantial citizens of the vicinity. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Church.

 

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DR. J. C. EDWARDS (Post-office Cottleville). Dr. John Chiles Edwards is of Welch extraction on his father's side, and English on his mother's. His great-grandfather, who was disposed to be wild and of an adventurous disposition in his youth, was given a ship and outfit by his father, which he named Brice, and with a number of his associates sailed for the New World, landing at the mouth of James river in Virginia, and made settlement on Revanna river, in what is now Albemarle county, Va., and called his place Shodwell, where the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, Ambrose Edwards, was born about the year 1724, where, with two brothers and three sisters, he grew up and married. He was a soldier in the army of the Revolutionary War, and served under General Marquis de Lafayette, in his ever memorial Virginia campaign. He was a neighbor of Thos. Jefferson, his plantation adjoining Monticello, the home of the greatest American statesman. Ambrose Edwards was married on the 15th of March, 1774, to Miss Olive Martin, the daughter of an English gentleman, and sister of Gen. Joseph Martin, who was a general in the Revolutionary army, serving with distinction through the war, and was the first agent appointed by Washington to the Cherokee Indians. A family of 10 children were the fruits of this union, eight sons and two daughters, all of whom lived to mature age. The names of the sons were: Brice, John, James, Chiles, Henry, Joseph, Booker and William Carr, six of whom removed to Missouri, between the years 1832 and 1840, five of them settling in St. Charles county. The names of the daughters were Susan and Martha. The father of Dr. Edwards was John, the second son, who was born in November, 1781, amid the stirring scenes of that eventful period. Capt. John Edwards was married in Henry county, Va., on the 15th day of March, 1811, to Miss Martha Johnston, eldest daughter of Maj. James Johnston, who served in Washington's body guard during the war, and was present at, and participated in all the battles in which Washington commanded up to the crowning and closing scene at Yorktown, where the British Lion crouched to the American Eagle. He was severely wounded in the knee during the siege. He lived to enjoy the fruits of his labors at the age of 85.

Capt. Edwards served in the War of 1812. His brother, Brice, was major, and he a captain in the same regiment, and they were stationed at Norfolk, Va.

Capt. Edwards removed from Henry county, Virginia, to St. Charles county, Missouri, in the fall of 1840, where he settled. He died in November, 1841, in the sixty-first year of his age, only living one year in his new home. His wife survived him four years, dying in the fall of 1845. He was a man of sterling integrity and strong Christian faith, living up to the golden rule of ever "doing unto others as he would have others do unto him." He and his good wife were blessed with a family of nine children, seven sons and two daughters, only three of whom are now living, namely: Mrs. Susan C. Lacey, wife of Charles H. Lacey, of Wentzville, Mo.; Dr. Edwards and Judge Samuel M. Edwards, of Mexico, Mo. Both parents were long standing and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dr. Edwards was born in Henry county, Va., October 9, 1828, and was therefore about 12 years old when he came with his father to St. Charles county. The foundation for his education was laid at an "old field" school taught by John Williams, and at a private school of high grade taught by the Rev. Carr W. Pritchett. He finished his literary course at St. Charles College in 1850, and immediately commenced the study of medicine in the office and under the direction of Dr. John A. Talley, of the same county, where he diligently and profitably spent one year. In October, 1851, he matriculated in the medical department of the University of Virginia, where, at the end of two years, on the 29th day of June, 1853, he received, with distinction, the degree of doctor of medicine of that celebrated school. He then returned to St. Charles county, Mo., and at once entered into the practice of his profession, in which he has ever since been actively engaged with excellent success.. He has for 30 years been established as one of the leading physicians of the county.

Dr. Edwards was married in September, 1854, to Miss Sarah A. Pritchett, the second daughter of Henry Pritchett, of Warren county, Mo. She died on March 10, 1873.

He was subsequently married to Miss Sallie Stone, on the 18th day of November, 1874, eldest daughter of Robert H. Stone, of Richmond, Ky., a granddaughter of Col. William Rodes, and a great-granddaughter of Gen. Green Clay, of Kentucky. This interesting and gifted lady died on September 29, 1875, greatly lamented, leaving an infant daughter, Sallie Stone.

In May, 1880, Mr. E. was united in marriage to Miss Kate H. Stone, sister of his second wife. He has by this marriage one son, named Robert Stone.



BENJAMIN EMMONS
and his wife came from one of the Eastern States and settled on Dardenne prairie, near the present town of Cottleville, in St. Charles county. Several years afterward he removed to the town of St. Charles and opened a hotel. He was also elected justice of the peace, and being a man of education and intelligence was chosen by the people of his county to represent them in the first State Constitutional Convention, which met in St. Louis in 1820. He afterward served in both houses of the Legislature for severl terms, to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. In 1832 St. Charles was visited by that dreadful pestilence the Asiatic cholera, and many persons were swept into untimely graves. Mr. Emmons fearlessly offered his assistance to the afflicted, and nursed the sick night and day, thereby saving many lives. He was assisted in this good office by a Mr. Lovering Lawson, proprietor of the ferry at St. Charles. Mr. Emmons had two children: Daphney and Benjamin, Jr. Daphney married a Mr. Cloud, who was the first editor of the St. Charles Missourian. He died, and she afterward married Alonzo Benjamin, Jr., was county and circuit clerk of St. Charles county for many years, and is now circuit clerk.

 

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BENJAMIN FERRELL, of Mecklenburg county, Va., had two children: Hutchings and Martha. Hutchings was a merchant, and married Mary Pennington, of Virginia. They had four children: Frederick, Benjamin, Martha and Hutchings, Jr. Frederick settled in St. Charles county in 1833, and never married. Benjamin P. came with his mother to St. Charles county in 1832 and married Sallie Hutchings, and they had two children: Ann and Alexander. Martha died single, in 1828. They had four children: Martha S., Robert W., William P. and Benjamin H. Mrs. Ferrell died and he was married the second time to the widow of John McClenny, who had one child, Redman M. By his last wife Mr. Ferrell has had six children: Mahala, Henry, Drucilla, Susan and Jennie.


JOSIAH PRATT FIELD is one of the influential  and  wealthy farmers of  St. Charles County, his home being situated in township 48, range 5.    Here he owns one of the most valuable pieces of land to be found in the state of Missouri, it being equally well adapted for general agriculture or exclusive grain or stock raising.    A portion of Mr. Field's possessions became his by will, but the remainder he has acquired through his own unaided efforts. The ancestors of our subject have been for a number of generations residents of the United States. On the maternal side his grandparents were born in the state of New York, where the grandfather's death occurred. His wife died in this county, when about seventy years of age. J. P. Field is a son of Seth and Caroline (Pratt) Field, and is one of two children, the other, a sister, being deceased. He was born October 15, 1849, in this county, and was reared on his father's farm. The latter soon after his marriage, which took place in Massachusetts some time between 1830 and 1835, came to this region, and at the time of his death, in 1890, was one of the oldest settlers in this part of Missouri. He was by trade a broom maker, at which occupation he was not enabled to make a fortune, and therefore he decided to "go West and grow up with the country." On arriving in this state, he found thai he had twenty five cents in his pocket, and this, too, when a letter's postage cost that amount. For a .few years he worked as a farm laborer and managed to save a small amount from his meager salary by strict frugality. He then rented a small place (now owned by Mr. Wilber), and started an enterprise which he had for a long time had in mind, namely, that of raising broom corn for his own use and for the market. In this manner he resumed his old trade, and industriously followed it until about ten years before his death. This sad event occurred at the home of his daughter in Barton County, Mo., where he was visiting at the time. He was placed to rest in St. Charles Cemetery, and there by the side of her husband reposes the mother's remains. Her demise occurred in St. Charles, at the residence of H. J. Tohlen, who had been reared by herself and husband. The boyhood of Josiah Field passed uneventfully on his father's farm, now in the possession of a Mr. Gut. He attended the district schools of Black Walnut Township, there acquiring his primary education, and later was a student for a year in the university at St. Louis. Like a dutiful son, he gave his labor to his parents until their death, and during the last years took the entire charge of the homestead. His sister Lydia married C. A. Morrill, and lived for a number of years in Barton County. At her death she was buried in the cemetery of Lamar, that county. The brother and sister did everything in their power to make the last years of their old father and mother comfortable and happy, and thus discharged the duties of affection. October 15,1879, Mr. Field married Mary Dwiggins. She is one of eight children, four sons and two daughters of whom are yet living. Their parents were John and Ellen Dwiggins, the former of whom died about 1876, while the latter is still living, at the age of about sixty years. To Mr. and Mrs. Field were born five children, two of whom have been summoned from this world by the death angeL Those living are as follows: Charlie M., a thirteen-year-old lad now attending the school of Black Walnut Township; George Pratt, aged nine years; and Lydia Caroline, About five years ago Mr. Field fell heir to his very desirable farm of three hundred and ten acres, all of which is under cultivation  and has good improvements.   This being more land than he can well attend to, he has found it the best plan to lease a portion of the farm, and therefore now retains only one hundred and fifty acres for himself. On a number of occasions both he and his father sustained severe losses by floods, and in 1892 the entire crop of Mr. Field was thus destroyed. Politically he is affiliated with the Republican party, in the success of which he is loyally interested. A man of liberal mind on all important questions, he is an interesting conversationalist, and numbers many sincere friends. He and his family are identified with the Presbyterian denomination, and are contributors to and workers in the cause.

 

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JAMES GREEN emigrated from North Carolina in 1797 and settled first in St. Louis county, where he remained two years. In 1799 he removed to St. Charles county and settled on what has since been known as Green's Bottom, where he obtained a Spanish grant for 800 arpents of land. Mr. Green, who was a plain, honest farmer, had a passion for running for office, and was a candidate at nearly every election. He was always defeated, but did not seem to mind that, being satisfied, apparently, with the pleasures it afforded him to be a candidate. The largest number of votes he ever received at any election was 70, and the smallest 11. He married in North Carolina and raised five children: Robert, John, James, Squire and Elizabeth.

The next settler in Green's Bottom was James Flaugherty, who came there in October, 1799. He received a Spanish grant for 600 arpents of land.

The next settlers in Green's Bottom, that we have any record of, were Peter, Joseph and James Jerney, who came there with their families at a very early date. All received grants of land, and the liberality of the Spanish authorities soon filled the bottom with enterprising settlers.

JOHN GILL, of Scotland, married Margaret Pitner, of Cumberland county, Va., and they had four children: Mary, Elizabeth, Sally and John. Mary married Archibald Bilboa, of Kentucky, and after their deaths their children moved to Indiana. Elizabeth married James Martin, and they removed to Missouri and settled in St. Charles county; they had five children. John married Mary Watts and settled in St. Charles county, Mo., in 1821. He was a carpenter and worked two years in St. Louis before he went to St. Charles. They had 10 children: Margaret A., Peter W., Sarah A., Elizabeth M., William I., John P., Bently T., Adam F., Lucy G. and Mary B. Mrs. Gill had a sister (Mrs. McFall) who was scalped by the Indians, but recovered. 
 

WILLIAM PHILO GILLETTE*, a prominent agriculturist and extensive fruit-grower, is pleasantly located in township 46, range 4, St. Charles County. He owns one hundred acres of fine farm and orchard land, all under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Gillette is a native born son of Missouri, his birth having occurred in the county of St. Charles, near his present home, on the 2d of January, 1830. Leonard F. Gillette, his father, was a native of the Nutmeg State, having been born near Hartford, Conn. The mother, who was a native of Missouri, was born in St. Charles County, within three miles of our subject's present home. Benoni Gillette, the father of Leonard F., had thirteen children, none of whom are living at the present time. The father of the subject of this sketch was one of the pioneers of this county. He came here when only nineteen years of age, the country being then in a wild, unbroken state. The Indians were numerous in the forests, and made it unsafe for the people to venture abroad without their trusty shotguns at their side. He settled on the same farm that our subject now occupies, there being but two houses between his farm and St. Charles at that time.   He did not then work on the farm to any great extent, however, as game was very plentiful in the forests and fish abounded in the rivers, and the greater part of his time was occupied in the pleasant and profitable amusements of fishing and hunting. Thirteen children were born unto the union of Leonard and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Gillette, namely: Mary Ann, Sarah Ann, Catherine, Benoni R., William P., Nancy J., George H., Permelia Jennet, Elizabeth, Leonard F., Mary Ann Mandela, Margaret E. and James A., all of whom are deceased excepting Sarah Ann, William P., Nancy J. and James A. After the death of his parents Mr. Gillette purchased his present farm of one hundred acres, which has been his home ever since. He has always carried on general agriculture, and in connection with his other interests is extensively engaged in fruit-growing. He has one of the finest farms in this section, well stocked with cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry, and is considered an authority on all subjects pertaining to the farm or to fruit culture. Mr. Gillette has been married three times. The first marriage was with Miss Elizabeth, a daughter of George W. and Alpha Mathews, the date of their wedding being March 5,1851. To this union three children were born. William F., a farmer of this county, married Rebecca Coe, and to them were born two children: Lizzie, who died at the age of four years; and William E. D. C, now living with his grandfather and grandmother, his mother having died at his birth. Julia, the only daughter of the first marriage, died at the age of fourteen, and Charlie died in infancy. Mrs. Elizabeth Gillette was called to the land beyond in 1856. June 12, 1862, occurred the second marriage of our subject, this union being with Miss Sophronia Hoffman. One child resulted from this marriage, John F., who still makes his home with his father The second wife departed this life September 30, 1866, and Mr. Gillette again entered the married state, this time choosing Miss Rebecca Hoffman cousin. To them has been born one son, George A., who is still under the parental roof, and assisted his father in the farm management. Mr. and Ma Gillette adopted a child. Maggie E. Dixon, whoa they reared from childhood and who is now the wife of Louis Grashom, a farmer of St. Charles County. Three children orphaned by the death of Mrs. Gillette's brother's wife also make their home with our subject. Mr. Gillette has made all the improvements on his farm by his own labor. He has one of the finest orchards in this part of the state, and takes a deep interest in the cultivation of all kinds of fruit He and his excellent wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Cottleville. A stanch Democrat in his views, he takes great interest in political questions, but has never aspired to public office.





HENRY GLOCK* is a self made man, having arrived at his present prosperous condition entirely through his own industrious and business-like qualities. When he first set foot in St. Charles County he had not a cent in his pockets, but though he commenced at the bottom round of the ladder, he was never discouraged, and steadily pressed forward to the goal in view. He was the first settler north of Dardenne Creek, in this township. Since that time he has continued to reside on his farm, which is located in township 46, range 3. The birth of our subject occurred in Prussia, Germany, November 24, 1837. His parents, Nicholas and Caroline (Lutz) Glock, natives of the same locality, passed their entire lives near their birthplace. The father was a plasterer by trade, and worked steadily at his calling from the time he was twenty years of age. In his parents' family Henry is the eldest. John and Henry, the next younger, are still living in Germany; John, the second of the name, came to the United States a year after his brother's emigration, and now lives in Arizona. Peter crossed the Atlantic with his brother John, and is a stonemason in St. Charles. For his wife he married a Miss Freese. The others of the family are: Michael, Conrad, Ava, Eliza, and one who was born after our subject came to America, all residing in the Fatherland. When a youth of nineteen years Henry Glock, whose name heads this sketch, started forth to try his fortunes in America. At that time he had a friend by the name of John Yeager living near Cottleville, and he determined to find him. He made the voyage by way of New Orleans, and from there up the Mississippi River by boat to St. Louis. Arriving in that city, he found himself absolutely without means, and he was obliged to walk to Cottleville. He found his friend, who owned a farm near that place, and who employed the young man for eight months. At the end of that time he began working for a Mr. Kaiser, with whom he remained a year. In 1858 Henry Glock leased the farm and built the house where he now lives. At that time the farm, which comprised sixty acres, was heavily timbered, and he set to work energetically to clear this off. In 1860 he became the owner of a farm by purchase, and later bought a tract of sixty five acres north of Dardenne Creek, and this he also still owns. He well deserves the success and prosperity which he now enjoys, for he has been the architect of his own fortunes, and has always been a most industrious worker. Though not a member of the regular United States army during the war, Mr. Glock belonged to the Home Guards. Some of his brothers were soldiers in the German army during the War of 1871. Our subject has never held any county or local offices, bat has always voted the straight Republican ticket. In 1858 occurred the marriage of Henry Glock and Mary Yeager, who, like her parents, John and Catherine Yeager, was born in Germany. Seven children graced the union of Mr. and Mrs. Glock, namely: John, who is unmarried and lives at home; Henry, who married Lizzie Honna, and is engaged in farming near his parents' home; George, unmarried, and now employed by his next younger brother as a blacksmith in St. Louis; Peter, who married  Lizzie Crane, and runs a blacksmith shop in St. Louis; Lizzie, who is at home; Catherine, who died at the age of fourteen years; and Mary, who died when two years of age. Although not members of any denomination, Mr. and Mrs. Glock are regular attendants at the Lutheran Evangelical Church of Cottleville.



ROBERT GUTHRIE was a native of Scotland, but emigrated to America and settled first in Virginia, from whence he removed to Williamson county, Tenn. He had five children: William, David, Samuel T., Robert and Finley. Samuel T. and Robert settled in St. Charles county, Mo., in 1819, and the former assessed the county in 1820. In 1821 he removed to Callaway county. Robert married Matilda H. Maury, a sister of the celebrated Lieut. M. F. Maury, of the U.S. navy. They had nine children: Diana, Eliza L., Harriet, Richard M., John M., Mathew F., Robert M., Cornelia J. and Mary. These are all dead except Eliza, Mathew F., Robert M. and Mary.




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NOAH HARRIS (Farmer, Post-office, Dardenne). Mr. Harris has been a resident of St. Charles county for nearly 20 years, and has become well established, not only as one of its well-to-do farmers, but one of its worthy and respected citizens. He is an Ohioan by nativity, born in Belmont county, June 1, 1816. His father, Reuben Harris, was from New Jersey, and when a young man went to Wheeling, West Va., where he was married, in 1801, to Miss Sarah Gill. Twelve years afterwards they removed to Belmont county, O., where they made their permanent home. The father died there in 1860. The mother had preceded him to the grave by about nine years. They had a family of eight children, of whom four are living. Noah Harris was reared to the occupation of farming and stock-raising, and in 1848 removed to Marshall county, Va. Eight years later he changed his residence to Edgar county, Ill., and in 1865 came to St. Charles county, Mo. Meanwhile, before leaving his native county of Ohio, he was married there in 1841 to Miss Lucinda J. Kerr, formerly of Maryland. She was a daughter of James and Lucinda Kerr, of Harford county, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have seven children living of a family of 10: William A., Reuben J., Carrie M., Robert M., Lucy S., Addie M. and Anna M. He and wife, with all their children except one, are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Harris has a comfortable farm of 368 acres, which is comfortably improved and well stocked. He is a man who, both as a farmer and citizen, commands the respect and good opinion of all who know him.



JOHN HATCHER
was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and afterwards served 21 years in the Legislature of Virginia. He married Nancy Gentry, of Cumberland county, Va., and they had 16 children of whom the following lived to be grown: Nancy, Susan, Polly, Joseph, Samuel, John, Elizabeth, Martha, Henry and Frederick. John and Henry came to St. Charles county in 1837. John had previously married a Miss Flippin, and after remaining in St. Charles county a short time he returned to Virginia. Henry married Susan A. Spears, daughter of John Spears and Margaret Bates. They had 12 children: Ann M., Caroline, Charlotte V., Frederick, Martha, Mary E., Sally M., Permelia, Wortley, John H., Henrietta and Samuel. Ann M. married Strother Johnson; Caroline married Hon. Barton Bates, son of Hon. Edward Bates; Charlotte V. married Daniel H. Brown; Frederick never married; Martha died in childhood; Mary E. married George W. Jackson; Sally M. married Peyton A. Brown; Permelia married William E. Chaneyworth; Wortley died when she was a young lady; John H. married Caroline Harris; Henrietta and Samuel are unmarried.


A MR. HEALD, of England, settled in Massachusetts at a very early date. He was married twice, and by his first wife he had two sons, Nathan and Jones. Nathan was born in April, 1775. He received a military education, and entered the army as lieutenant, but was soon promoted to the rank of captain, and at the commencement of the War of 1812, he was placed in command of Fort Dearborne, where Chicago now stands. Here they were attacked by a large body of Indians, who captured the fort, murdered the garrison, and carried Capt. Heald and his young wife away as prisoners into their own country. During his captivity he was promoted to the rank of major, but did not receive his commission until after he had been exchanged. In 1827 Maj. Heald came to Missouri with his family and settled in St. Charles county, not very far from the town of O'Fallon, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1832 leaving a widow and three children: Mary, Darius and Margaret. Mary married David McCausland. Darius is now living on the old place. He was married twice; first to Virginia Campbell and second to Mattie Hunter. He had seven children. Margaret died unmarried in 1837. Jones Heald, brother of Maj. Nathan Heald, never married. He lived in St. Louis until after the death of his brother, when he went to St. Charles county, and lived part of the time at the house of his sister-in-law and part at Judge Balis'. He died in St. Louis not many years ago.




EDWARD P. HEHNER* is now occupying  the responsible position of Clerk and ex-officio Recorder of St. Charles County, having his residence at St. Charles. He has made a good record for himself in these trustworthy positions, and well merits the commendation he receives from all concerned. A native son of Missouri, his birth occurred at Lake Creek, Pettis County, February 21, 1860.
The father of Edward P., Philip J. Hehner, is a native of the province of Nassau, Germany, his birth having occurred February 1, 1827. He set sail for America in 1847. and soon after reaching the United States located in St. Louis, where for a time he worked at his trade of a cabinet-maker. He was very industrious and studious, and made the best possible use of his opportunities. Later he attended college, fitting himself for the ministry, and about 1851 took charge of a Methodist Episcopal Church near 8k Joseph. Mo. He continued for thirty five years engaged in active pastoral duties, and until 1860 occupied pulpits in western Missouri. From that year until 1863 he was located at Warsaw, III., and was then sent to Pekin, in the same state. From 1864 to 1867 he was in charge of the congregation of Iowa City, Iowa, the following year was located in Wapello, in the same state, and then until 1869 held a charge in Burlington. The next three years were spent in Davenport, and he subsequently preached for congregations in Des Moines, Iowa, Edwardsville and Boody, Ill., and Baldwin, Mo. Then for a short time he was in charge of the McNair Avenue Church in St. Louis, after which he was city missionary for three years, this last service closing his active ministerial career.
On retiring from the ministry, Philip Hehner went to make his home upon a small farm he had purchased near Brighton, Ill., where he has continued to reside since 1886. In 1855 he was married to Miss Josephine Kassner, a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, born about 1834. With her mother she came to the United States about 1846, her father having previously died in his native land. Mrs. Kassner was afterward married, and made her home in Burlington, in which city our subject's father met and married his future companion and helpmate. To them were born five children: Matilda, who became the wife of Henry J. C. Dorman, of Buffalo, Iowa; Josephine, who died in infancy; Edward P.; Emma, Mrs. William Morehead, of Buffalo, Iowa; and Lydia, who lives with her brother, our subject.
Edward P. Hehner was educated in the schools of the various towns in which his father was stationed up to the fall of 1876, when he entered the Methodist College at Warrenton, Mo. He graduated there from in 1879, after pursuing a commercial course, and then for a year took a scientific course of study. August 28, 1880, Mr.. Hehner came to St. Charles County, and for two terms taught the Dugdeil School, six miles northeast of this city. Succeeding this he had charge of a school three miles north of St. Charles for one term, the Phelps School, eight miles northwest, for five terms, and for two terms was in charge of tie Black Walnut School, ten miles north of this place. In the spring of 1889 he was elected County Commissioner of Schools, and ably met the requirements of the office for a period of two years. During his incumbency he made a directory of Pike County, being assisted therein by G. B. Walker. On the 1st of January, 1890, he was officially employed by the Directors of the St. Charles Savings Bank, in which institution he had been employed as a clerk for the preceding nine months.
November 18, 1886, occurred the marriage of E. P. Hehner and Miss Maggie Wilke. The lady was born in St. Charles, October 29, 1864, and is the daughter of John and Louise (Beumer) Wilke. The young couple move in the best social circles of the place, and have many warm friends. Mrs. Hehner is a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, and is a lady of good education and attainments. By her marriage she has become the mother of two children, Harry J. and Omar Marten. Socially Mr. Hehner is a member of the St. Charles Hunting and Fishing Club. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is Prelate of that order, and has been Sergeant in the order of the Knights of the Maccabees. In politics he is identified with the Republican party. A musician of more than ordinary merit, he is President and manager of the St. Charles Cornet Band and Harmony Orchestra.

 

JOHN HENDRICKS was a blacksmith, and had a shop, first at Audrain's mill on Peruque creek, but afterward removed to Mr. David K. Pittman's. He married a daughter of Phillip Sublett, and sister of William Sublett, the noted mountaineer. Hendricks was an eccentric genius and fond of playing pranks on other people. While he was living at Audrain's mill he played a trick on his neighbor, Mr. Robert Guthrie, that came near being the cause of his death. A stream of water ran through Mr. Guthrie's farm, across which he had felled a log that he used as a foot bridge. One night Hendricks sawed the log nearly in two, from the under side, and next morning when Mr. Guthrie went to cross the creek upon it it suddenly sank with him into the water, and he had a narrow escape from drowning, as the water was very deep at that place. At another time Hendricks found some buzzard's eggs and sold them to Mrs. Felix Scott for a new kind of duck eggs. She was very proud of her purchase, and took a great deal of pains to hatch the eggs under a favorite old hen. But when the "ducks" came, and she saw what they were, she passed into a state of mind that might have been called vexation. Hendricks had a large wen cut out of his hip, and during the operation he coolly smoked his pipe, as if nothing unusual was transpiring.


LEANDER T. HENRY
(Farmer, Post-office, O'Fallon). Mr. Henry was a young man 21 years of age when he came to St. Charles county from Virginia in 1865. He was without means and went to work at farm labor by the month. Later along he returned to Virginia, but came back in 1867, and was married here the following fall, October 14. Miss Maggie Miller became his wife. She was a daughter of Jacob Miller. Mr. Henry shortly engaged in farming on his own account. January 24, 1878, he had the misfortune to lose his first wife by death. She left a family of five children: Minnie B., Lacey G., Edna M., Marcellus W. and Kittie. To his present wife Mr. Henry was married May 13, 1879. She was a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth E. (Gill) Miller, a sister of his first wife. She was educated at Fairview Seminary. Three children have been the fruits of this union: Clarence (deceased), Clara and Cleveland, named for the next President of the United States.

Mr. Henry rented land for about five years, and then was able to buy a tract of his own. He now has a good farm of 200 acres, a place in a superior state of improvement and cultivation, one of the choice farms in fact in the township. He is steadily prospering by honest industry, as all good Democrats do, for, unlike their opponents, they do not have to resort to ways that are dark and tricks that are sometimes vain to make a living and secure a competence.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry are members of the Presbyterian Church. He was born in Marshall county, W. Va., March 4, 1844, and was reared in the same county. His father was William H. Henry, and his mother's maiden name Catherine A. McDowell. They were both born and reared in Brook county, Va. They came to Missouri in 1867, and in a short time settled in Lincoln county, where the father engaged in farming, but died in 1876. The mother finds a welcome and pleasant home with her son, the subject of this sketch. They had a family of 10 children, eight of whom are living.


 

JAMES L. HENSELL (Farmer, Post-office, O'Fallon).  When the War of 1812 broke out Mr. Hensell's father, David Hensell, was a young man a resident of Frederick county, Va., where he had been born and reared. Full of the fire of patriotism that warmed his patriotic ancestors in the action for the defense of their liberties and the rights and institution of the Colonies during the struggle for Independence, he promptly offered himself as a volunteer to uphold the old Flag which his father under the leadership of Washington had carried in triumph to Yorktown a generation before. He served throughout the war and afterwards returned home and was married to Miss Nancy Miller, of Frederick county. He continued in farming until 1839, when he removed to Missouri and settled in St. Charles county. Here he was a substantial farmer and a citizen of consideration. He served as justice of the peace for a number of years, and was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church. His death was profoundly mourned. His wife died in 1864. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are living. James L. Hensell was the third in their family of children and was born in Frederick county July 17, 1823. Sixteen years of age when the family came to St. Charles county, he completed his adolescence in this county and in 1850 was married to Miss Martha Ferrell, a daughter of Hutchings B. Ferrell, formerly of Mecklenburgh county, Va. Meanwhile, Mr. Hensell had engaged in farming for himself, and this he has ever since continued. Having been an energetic farmer all his life, frugal and a good manager, he has not failed to reap the rewards of well directed industry. He is now comfortably situated with a good homestead of over 300 acres, well improved and well stocked. He and wife are worthy members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is an elder in the church. They have 10 children: Annie O., David L., Caroline M., Nancy C., Mary V., Alberta, James W., Walter S., Pauline W., Fannie M. and Robert Ferrell. David L. is deceased.


 

JOHN HOFFMAN  (Farmer, Post-office, Cottleville). The Hoffman family, though long settled in America, having been here for a number of generations, is of German descent, and the branch of it to which the subject of the present sketch belongs descended from John Hauffmann, who was one of the early Hanovarian settlers in the early colonial days of the country of New York. Representatives of the family subsequently became dispersed over Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and several other States. Mr. Hoffman, the subject of this sketch, was a son of George Hoffman and a grandson of Peter Hoffman, the latter of whom was one of the pioneer settlers of St. Charles county. Mr. Hoffman's mother was a Miss Mary McConnell, a lady of Irish descent, but of an early family of this country. So in the veins of the subject of the present sketch course the blood of the sturdy Teuton and of the volatile, patriotic Celt. He was born in this country, March 12, 1838, and was reared to a farm life. In 1860 he was married to Miss Mary Schiller, distantly related by collateral descent to the great German poet, Schiller. She was a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Schiller, her father a native of Germany. Mr. Hoffman has followed farming continuously from boyhood, and is comfortably settled on a good homestead in this county of 175 acres. He and his good wife have had 10 children, all but two of whom are living: Isaac, Mary, Elizabeth, Katie and George (twins), Laura, Alexander, Henry Schiller, Rosa and Ella.

 

JOHN HOWELL was born in Pennsylvania, but moved to North Carolina, where he had three sons: John, Thomas and Francis. John moved to Tennessee, where he died, leaving a widow and four children. Thomas lived in South Carolina until after the Revolutionary War. He married a Miss Bearfield. Francis married Susan Stone, daughter of Benjamin Stone, of South Carolina, and emigrated to what is now the State of Missouri in 1797. He first settled 30 miles west of St. Louis in (now) St. Louis county, where he lived three years, and then removed to (now) St. Charles county and settled on what has since been known as Howell's Prairie. Soon after his settlement there he built a mill, which was called a "band mill," because it was run by a large band. This was doubtless the first mill erected north of the Missouri river, except perhaps a small one of St. Charles. Some time afterward Mr. Howell built another mill on his farm, which was run by a large cog-wheel, and was called a "cog mill." His place was a noted resort during early times. Musters and drills were frequently held there, and Indian agents, in conducting Indians to and from St. Louis, often stopped there for supplies. Mr. Howell died in 1834, in his seventy-third year, and his wife died eight years afterward. They had 10 children: John, Thomas, Sarah, Newton, Francis, Jr., Benjamin, Susan L., Lewis, James F. and Nancy. John was married three times, and died in his eighty-seventh year, leaving nine children. He was a ranger in Capt. James Callaway's company. Thomas married Susannah Callaway, sister of Capt. Callaway, in whose company he also served as a ranger. They had 14 children. Mr. Howell died in his eighty-fifth year. Newton married the widow Rachel Long. They had 10 children, and he died in his seventy-fourth year. Francis, Jr., married the widow Polly Ramsey, who was the daughter of James and Martha Meek. He died in his eighty-second year, and his widow is still living in her eighty-seventh year. They had no children. Mr. Howell served as a ranger two years, part of the time in Capt. Callaway's company, and was colonel of militia for five years. Benjamin married Mahala Castilo, and they had 12 children. He died in his sixty-third year. He was captain of a company of rangers for two years. Susan married Larkin S. Callaway, son of Flanders Callaway, and died at the age of 33 years. She had seven children. James F. married Isabella Morris, and died in his thirty-third year. Nancy was married twice; first to Capt. James Callaway, and after his death married John H. Castilo. Lewis received a classical education and followed the profession of a teacher for many years. Some of the best educated men and women of the State received instruction from him. His life has been an eventful one, dating back to the very earliest period of our Commonwealth, and as it cannot fail to be of interest to the reader we here present the following autobiographical sketch, which he kindly prepared for this work at the solicitation of the compilers: --

"When I was eight or nine years old, I went to school to an Irishman, about a year and a half, who taught school near where I lived. In about a year and a half after this, I went to school a few months to a gentleman named Prospect K. Robbins, from Massachusetts, and when I was nearly 12 years old I went to the same gentleman again for a few months and made considerable progress during this term in arithmetic. The War of 1812 then came on, and I was nearly stopped from pursuing my studies. I studied as I had an opportunity. After the war, I was placed by my father in a school in the city of St. Louis, taught by a Mr. Tompkins, who afterward became one of the Supreme Judges of this State. I did not continue in this school long, but was brought to St. Charles and placed in care of Mr. U. J. Devore, with whom I remained several months. English grammar was my principal study while at St. Louis and St. Charles. I was now about 16, and when about 17, as my old teacher, U. J. Devore, had been elected sheriff, he selected me for his deputy. I was accordingly sworn in and entered the service, as young as I was. There were but two counties at this time north of the Missouri river -- St. Charles and Howard -- the former of which embraced the counties of St. Charles, Warren, Montgomery, Lincoln and Pike. There were no settlements any further west at this time until you came to the Boone's Lick country, embraced in Howard. I had to ride over the five counties before named, collecting taxes, serving writs, etc. I continued in this business a few months, when I relinquished the office of deputy and entered the store of J. and G. Collier, in St. Charles, as one of the clerks. I remained with them a few months, and as my father and Mr. John Collier, the elder of the brothers, could not agree on the terms of remaining with them, I went back to my father's farm, where I labored a short time, when my father, having some business in Kentucky, took me with him to that State. On our return to Missouri, we overtook a small family on the road, moving to our State, by the name of Reynolds, originally from the city of Dublin, in Ireland. Reynolds and my father got into conversation, and he appeared so well pleased with the description my father gave him of this section, that he determined, before we separated, to come to the neighborhood where we were living. With this gentleman, whom I believe was a profound linguist, I commenced the study of the Latin language. I can say without egotism, that I am very certain I was the first person that commenced the study of Latin between the two great rivers. Missouri and Mississippi. I found it difficult to get the necessary books, and had to send to Philadelphia for the author my teacher recommended. With him I read Ovid, Caesar, Virgil, Horace and a few others. Shortly after this (as Mr. Reynolds had left the State) I went and spent a few months with my old teacher, Gen. P. K. Robbins, where, and with whom, I studied a few mathematical branches, and this closed my literary studies at school. I finally gave up studying medicine, which I had contemplated, and came home to my father. I was now about 21 years of age, and several of the neighbors and some of my relations being very anxious that I should teach school for them, I at last yet somewhat reluctantly consented, and accordingly taught school a few months, and was not very well pleased with the avocation.

"About this time there was considerable talk about the province of Texas, and about the inducements that were held out for persons to emigrate to that country. In consequence of this stir about Stephen F. Austin's colony, a company of us agreed to pay it a visit and examine the country and ascertain the prospects of getting land; but finally gave out going except my brother Frank and myself. We, therefore, alone left Missouri, January 22, 1822, for the Spanish province of Texas, which, however, we never reached. Having gone 50 or 60 miles south of Red river, my brother, who was seven or eight years older than myself, and of more experience, thought it was imprudent to proceed further, on account of the difficulties in the way. We therefore retraced our steps and arrived home between the first and middle of March. I labored on my father's farm until fall, and in October, when a few months over 22, I left home for the State of Louisiana. I took a steamboat at St. Louis and landed in Iberville early in November. This place was about 90 miles above New Orleans, where I remained until spring, having been employed by a physician (a prominent man of the parish) to teach his and a neighbor's children, and to regulate his books, etc., he having an extensive practice. I was treated rather badly by him, and in the spring I went down to the city of New Orleans and took passage on a steamboat, and returned to Missouri and commenced farming, my father having given my a piece of land which I commenced improving. A year or two previous to this, I went a session to a military school, taught by an old revolutionary officer. I took, at this time, a considerable interest in military tactics, and a year or two after this, was appointed and commissioned adjutant of the St. Charles militia, my brother Frank being colonel of the regiment. This office I held for several years, when I resigned, it being the only military