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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.

BOONE  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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