DR. A. G. ABDELAL, physician and surgeon, was born in Lyons, France, February 7, 1822, His father was a Surgeon General in the French Army. At the age of eight years, the subject of our sketch entered the Royal College at Marseilies, taking a full course of instruction in the classics and philosophy. He graduated in 1841, with the degree of A. B. In 1846, he entered the medical college a Montpelier, France, graduating August, 15, 1852, with an M. D. Degree. Immediately afterward, entered the Veil De Grace School of Medicine and Surgery at Paris, taking studies then preparatory to an army life. In 1854, he was commissioned Assistant Surgeon in the French Army. During the Crimean war, he was in hospital service at Galleopolis some months, and was the commissioned Assistant Surgeon of an Algerian Regiment of Turkos. On the close of the Crimean war, he went with his regiment to Algiers, Africa, where he remained until the breaking-out of the war with Italy, in 1859. He was with the army at Solferino, Mayenta and Monte Bello. On the close of the war, he returned to Algiers. In 1861, he left Algiers to join the army of Gen. Forry, and with then entered upon the Mexican campaign. Was attached to the French Army until the fall of 1863. He was the commissioned Surgeon in the Imperial army of Maximilian, with whom he remained until his capture. He was released after a short detention and engaged in practice at St. Louis Potosi, afterward at Monterey and Matamoras. In June, 1868, he came to the United State, remained in Baltimore, Md., a short time, and in the same year settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he has since remained in practice. He was married in Baltimore, Md., in June, 1868, to Miss Mary Le Febere, of Baltimore. They have two adopted children, Mary and Ellen. Dr. Abdelal was Coroner of Douglas County from 1870 to 1872. He is a member of the State Medical Society and the A., F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F.

D. S. ALFORD, attorney at law, was born in Riverton, Conn., October 2, 1848; he pursued his preparatory studies at Wilbraham Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. He then entered the Wesleyan University of Middletown, Conn., from which institution he graduated in 1871, with the degree of A. B., his degree of A. M. being conferred in 1874 by his Alma Mater. He read law with Judge Goodwin, of Connecticut, and was admitted to practice in the spring of 1873, in Lawrence, Kan., where he had settled the year previous. In addition to the practice of his profession, Mr. Alford is also interested in the manufacturing interests of Lawrence. He is owner of the Perry Flouring Mills, at Perry, Kan.; is also connected with the Western Steel Fence Company; is proprietor of the Kansas Daily Tribune, and was attorney for the Kansas Midland Railroad two years. Mr. Alford was married in Lawrence, Kan., April 14, 1874, to Miss Susan D., daughter of Joseph Savage, Esq.; they have three children - Alfred C., Anna M. and Donald J. Mr. Alford is a member of the K. of H., and is also one of the trustees of Plymouth Church.

ALLISON & SON, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc. The business was originally established about 1879; the present firm succeeded House & Searl in the spring of 1882. Lewis Allison, senior member of the firm, was born in Steuben County, N. Y., April, 1823. He moved to Lagrange County, Ind., about 1836, and a few years later to Ohio. In 1844, he moved to Keokuk, Iowa, where he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1846, he enlisted in St. Louis, in the Second Battalion of Artillery, under Maj. Clark, and took part in the famous march under Doniphan to Santa Fe, Chihuahua, Buena Vista and Balize, having several engagements with the Mexicans and Indians en route. After serving some sixteen months, he was mustered out. He then engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Four years later he went to California, where he engaged in mining for one year; then went to Australia in the same business, remaining about two years. He then returned to California and Oregon, and shortly afterward to St. Louis, Mo., by the Nicaragua route. He then moved to Kansas, landing in Lawrence July 4, 1856. The same year he made a claim in Hays Township, Franklin County, where he engaged in farming until the fall of 1882. He enlisted in 1863 in the Missouri S. S. M., under Col. Nugent; was taken prisoner at Independence, Mo.; was paroled and afterward exchanged. In 1864, he enlisted in the Fifth Kansas, Company M, the company being consolidated with the Sixteenth Regiment, and served until the close of the war. He was married in Douglas County, in 1864, to Miss Louisa Morse, of Barry County, Mich. They have six children living - Charles, Edgar, Andrew, Samuel, Stephen and Thomas.

W. H. AMES, principal of the telegraphic department, teacher of commercial law, and assistant in book-keeping, Lawrence Business College, was born in Hancock County, Ill., February 21, 1857. He was educated in Hancock and Adams Counties, finishing at a seminary at Warsaw, Ill. He then entered the Gem City Business College, graduating in 1882. He then made a special study of telegraphy, and, after graduating, engaged at his profession in railroad offices until September, 1882, when he settled in Lawrence, to take his present position. Mr. Ames is a member of the I. O. O. F.

JOHN ANDERSON, proprietor of Dr. C. Newman's European Nectar, for territory west of the Mississippi River, was born in Swaland, Sweden, June 16, 1835. After completing his schooling, he learned the wagon-making trade, which he followed until 1864, when he emigrated to the United States. He spent some time in Chicago, Arkansas, and other places, and finally decided to settle in Lawrence, Kan., in 1865. For about two years, he engaged in carpentering, and then went into the grocery business, in which he coutinued (sic) about ten years. Then engaged in hotel keeping, running the Central House until 1881, when he bought the control of the European Nectar. Mr. Anderson was married in Lawrence, Kan., September 18, 1871, to Mrs. Jennie C. Anderson, a native of Nora, Sweden; they have once child - George. Mr. A. is a member of the Scandinavian Society.

S. B. ANDERSON, homoeopathic physician and surgeon, was born in Greenfield, Highland Co., Ohio, January 27, 1825. He was educated in his native county, and then commenced the study of medicine in the office of a homoeopathic physician. In 1850, he entered the Medical Institute of Cincinnati, taking the full course, and graduating in 1854. He immediately opened an office in Greenfield, Ohio, where he did a large and successful practice until 1868, when he removed to Kansas, settled in Lawrence and immediately commenced the practice of his profession, in which he has since continued uninterruptedly. Dr. Anderson was married in Greenfield, Ohio, August 9, 1849, to Miss N. L. Davis, of Greenfield; they have six children - Samuel H., now a practicing physician in Kansas City; Mary A., now Mrs. S. D. Coffin, of Kansas City; J. Frank, Will J., James A., George D. Dr. A. is a member of the State Homoeopathic Medical Association; has been both Vice President and President of the society. Is also a member of the A., F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F., and of Lawrence Union, No. 193, E. A. N.

H. B. ASHER, Sheriff of Douglas County, was born in Hancock County, Ill., February 24, 1838; moved with his parents to Adair County, Mo., in 1845, and in 1848 to Lee County, Iowa where he received his education. In 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Fifth Kansas Cavalry, being one of a party from Iowa, making a full company; he was mustered out December 8, 1864. The following spring he came to Leavenworth, Kan., and engaged in the lightning-rod business as agent for Cole Bros., of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. In 1868, he was admitted to partnership, the new firm being Cole Bros. & Asher, and located at Lawrence, Kan., where he continued to operate that business until 1879, when he was elected Sheriff, and re-elected in 1881. He was married in Holton, Kan., May 15, 1872, to Miss Mary A. A. Parkhurst, who died in Lawrence. He was married to his present wife in Lawrence, October 21, 1880. She was the second daughter of J. D. Herrington, Mollie E., born in Kansas, November 27, 1856. Mr. Asher is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., and Mount Oread Encampment, No. 4. Also of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R.

J. Q. ASHTON & Co., dealers in queensware, glassware, house-furnishing goods, toys, picture frames, etc. (a specialty made of the latter). The business was established by Mr. Ashton in February, 1881. J. Q. Ashton was born near Newcastle, Penn., September 22, 1829. About 1845, his parents settled in Clermont County, Ohio. J. Q. learned the mason's trade in Portsmouth Ohio, partially, and conpleted (sic) it in Louisville, Ky. In 1852, he went to California. He engaged in the mercantile business in Sacramento, for a time, and then engaged in contracting and building. In 18 6, (sic) he returned to Pennsylvania for a time, and then located in Portsmouth, Ohio. He followed his trade there and in Cincinnati, Ohio, until 1859, when he moved to Kansas. He spent the winter in Anderson County, and in the following spring settled in Linn County, near Osawatomie, his farm being the scene of one of John Brown's battles. In 1861, he settled in Douglas County, and continued his farming operations. In 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Twelfth Kansas. He was attached to the Commissary Department, acting as Quartermaster of the regiment some time. Was afterward connected with the Second Regiment Kansas Colored Troops. In 1865, he moved to Lawrence and entered into partnership with O. P. Smith, in the business of contracting and building, operating all over the State, one of their contracts being the construction of the college or Normal School at Emporia. Mr. Ashton personally put up most of the Government work at the numerous Indian Reservations in the State. He continued in this business until 1881. Mr. Ashton was married in Allegheny City, Penn., December 24, 1857, to Miss Priscilla Hamlin, of that city. They have one child living - Mary Louisa. Mr. Ashton is a member of Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F., and of Washington Post, No. 12, Grand Army of the Republic.

HON. C. W. BABCOCK, Secretary of the Kansas Basket Manufacturing Company, was born in Franklin County, Vt., April 21, 1830. He was educated at Bakersfield Academy, and after leaving engaged in teaching for a time. In 1850, he moved to Minnesota, locating in St. Paul, where he commenced reading law in the office of Babcock & Wilson. Was admitted to the bar in 1853, and the following year moved to Kansas, settling in Lawrence in September. He eng ged (sic) in the practice of his profession for a year or two, and then abandoned it to engage in real estate business. He was attorney for the plaintiffs when the town site was claimed for farm property. The case was compromised, and Mr. Babcock acquired a large interest in the town site. He also, at the time, had large property interests adjacent to the town. In 1857, he established a bank under the firm name of Babcock & Lykens; this only continued a short time, the panic of the same year closing up the establishment. Mr. Babcock was the first Postmaster appointed to the Lawrence office. He was appointed in the winter of 1854-55, and held the office about four years. He was also the first Mayor of the city, and has been a member of the City Council several terms. In 1856, he was elected to the Free State Legislature. In 1869, he was appointed by President Grant Surveyor General for the State of Kansas, and was re-appointed for a second term in 1873. From 1877 up to the time he connected himself with the basket company, he was engaged in contracting, one of his contracts being the east wing of the State capitol. Mr. Babcock was married in La Crosse, Wis., January 17, 1866, to Miss Martha Gillette, a daughter of S. H. Gillette, Esq., now of Douglas County, Kan. They have three children - Martha B., Clifford G. and Frances Adelaide. Mr. Babcock is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M.

BAILEY & SMITH, dealers in furniture and undertakers' goods of all kinds. This business was originally established in 1857 by F. A. Bailey, in undertaking goods. The furniture department was added in 1864, when the present firm was organized. They now occupy a brick building 25x117 feet in area, having three floors devoted to their business, and carry a stock of from $12,000 to $15,000. F. A. Bailey, senior member of the firm, was born in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Mass., October 21, 1827. He was educated in his native town, and after leaving Massachusetts until 1854, when he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawarence. (sic) Here he engaged in carpentering until he went into business in 1857. He was a member of the original town company, and in the early troubles was connected with the different Free State organizations. During the Quantrell raid his stock of goods was completely destroyed, and he only escaped by secreting himself. Mr. Bailey was married in Lawrence, December 10, 1857, to Miss Hattie Haskins, of Lawrence. Mr. Bailey is a member of the Congregational Church. He has served one term as a member of the City Council.

W. N. BANGS, general manager of the Pacific Mills, was born in Canada April 18, 1840. About 1855, he went to Boston, Mass., where he learned the soap business, and continued in it there until 1868, when he moved to Kansas. He settled in Lawrence and organized the firm of Bangs Bros., manufacturers of soaps. This business continued until 1881, when the firm dissolved. The same year W. N. was appointed to his present position. Mr. Bangs was married in Lawrence, Kan., to Miss Fanny, daughter of John Ross, Esq., one of the pioneers of Kansas. Mr. and Mrs Bangs have two children - Herbert Ross and Grace L. Mr. Bangs is a Director in the Lawrence Gas Light Company, and is a stockholder in the Southwest Mining Company. He is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M., and K. of H.

GEORGE A. BANKS, real estate, law and insurance, complete sets of abstracts for Douglas County. In insurance he represents the Aetna of Hartford, Imperial of London, and Northern of London. Business was established in 1865, real estate and abstract added in 1869. George A. Banks was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., May 21, 1836. His parents moved to Waverly Tioga County, about 1848. He received his education in both counties. After leaving school he learned the carpenter's trade, and followed contracting and building in Waverly and vicinity until 1863, when he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, with the intention of entering the legal profession. Shortly afterward commenced reading law with Thacher & Banks, and was admitted to the bar in 1865. Was elected the first Police Judge of Lawrence, and was re-elected for several successive terms. Mr. Banks was married in Winona, Minn., September 5, 1870, to Mrs. H. M. (Hewett) Griswold, of Lawrence, Kan. They have one child - Frank E. Mrs. Banks has one daughter by her former marriage - Nellie F. Griswold.

J. C. BANTA, County Superintendent of Schools, Douglas County, was born in Linn County, Kan., July 14, 1855, his parents having settled there from Morgan County, Ill., the same year. J. C. was educated at the common schools and at the Baker University. In 1878, he entered the State University, where he took a select college course. During these latter years, was also engaged in teaching; was engaged in Normal Institute in Douglas and other counties about five years. About 1879, was elected Principal of the Eudora Schools. Was elected to his present position in the fall of 1882. Mr. Banta was married in Lawrence, October 2, 1880, to Miss Maggie Morrison, of Leavenworth County. They have one son, Dennis Raymond. Mr. B. is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN BARBER, of the firm of Barber Bros., was born in Preble County, Ohio, February 28, 1842. His parents moved to Kansas in 1857. He was educated partially in his native county, and finished his studies in private schools and the high school at Lawrence. In 1870, he was appointed Deputy Sheriff, and in the same year resigned to take a position in the Surveyor General's office, where he continued until 1875. Then entered the firm of Barber Bros. Mr. Barber was married in Lawrence, December 13, 1876, to Miss Belle P., daughter of Hugh Moore, Esq., formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he commanded steamers on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers for years. Mr. B. is a member of the Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F & A. M.; also of the Y. M. S. Club of Lawrence.

HON. OLIVER BARBER, retired, was born in Franklin County, Penn., December 10, 1816. He received his education in his native county, and at the age of nineteen removed to Richmond, Ind., where he entered into partnership with his brother, Thomas W. Barber, his senior by two years, who was afterward murdered in the border troubles in Kansas, December 6, 1855. Barber County, Kan., was named in his honor. Their business in Richmond was the manufacture of woolen cloth, and the partnership was continued ten years, both in Indiana and Ohio. After the dissolution of the firm, Oliver conducted business for himself and carried on the business of pork packing as well as the woolen manufactory for several years. In May, 1854, the brothers visited Kansas with a view to settle, but Oliver did not decide to make his home in the Territory until after the murder of his brother. Leaving his family behind him in Ohio, Mr. Barber immigrated to Kansas in 1856, and having prepared for their reception the family came to their new home in Douglas County the following year. In 1858, he was elected one of the County Commissioners of Douglas County, and was re-elected in 1859. In 1857, he was elected a member of the Territorial House of Representatives, and upon the admission of Kansas into the Union in 1861, was elected a member of the first State Legislature. In June, 1862, he was appointed Commissary by President Lincoln, commissioned Captain and served on the staff of Gen. James G. Blunt, for a little over two years, and resigned on account of his health. In 1864, he was elected to the Kansas Senate and served two years. In 1878, was elected County Treasurer of Douglas County and was re-elected for a term of three years in 1879; served until October, 1882. During his residence in this State, Mr. Barber has been engaged in farming and stock-raising, dealing extensively in cattle, horses and mules. Mr. Barber was married November 8, 1883, to Melinda, daughter of Samuel Burgess, a prominent member of the Society of Friends. They have six children, of whom there survive - William F., John, Annie E., now Mrs. J. C. Vincent; Oliver P., Mary E. Mr. B. has been a member of the Masonic fraternity since 1851; is now a member of the Lodge and Chapter.

BARBER BROS., dealers in drugs, druggists' sundries, paints, oils, varnishes, glass, etc., etc. The business was established in 1872, by O. P. Barber, the present firm being organized in 1875. They carry a stock of $6,000, and do a large and increasing business, both parties being practical business men. Oliver P. Barber, senior member of the firm, was born in Preble County, Ohio, December 23, 1846. His residence in Kansas dates from the family's settlement in 1857. He pursued his preparatory studies in the district schools of Douglas County, finishing his general education at the Kansas University. His business life commenced in 1868, as a clerk in the drug business, following this several years. Then, after a course in the Pharmaceutical College of Philadelphia, he returned home and established his present business. Mr. Barber was married in Lawrence, Kan., October 24, 1872, to Miss Fannie, daughter of Benjamin D. and Mary F. (Smith) Bigelow, of that city. They have three children - Perry B., Emma M. and Mabel Hail. Mr. Barber is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A., M., of the Kansas State Pharmaceutical Association and of the Kansas Benevolent Society of Salina, Kan.

MRS. MARY BARNES, dress-maker, born in Limerick, Ireland. Emigrated with her parents, when nine years old, to Montreal, Lower Canada; seven years later she came into the United States, and was married in the State of New York. Subsequently resided in St. Johns, Mich., till 1865, when she came to Kansas with Mr. Terry, her first husband, settled in Lawrence, and engaged in business in which she has continued up to this time. Some time after the death of Mr. Terry, she married Capt. W. C. Barnes, with whom she now lives, enjoying the comforts of a pleasant, refined home. Mr. Barnes is an old settler, having come to Kansas in 1858. Was a soldier during the rebellion, as a Captain in the First Kansas Volunteers, also in the Seventeenth Kansas Volunteers. Has since been City Marshal for three years, and Deputy County Treasurer three years. Is a member of the Masonic order and also of the Grand Army of the Republic.

HON. OWEN A. BASSETT was born in Troy, Bradford County, Penn., July 16, 1834. His father removed with his family to Hancock County, Ill., in 1837, and two years later settled in Lee County, Iowa, first locating in Fort Madison, then settling in Denmark. The subject of this sketch received the rudiments of his education at a school taught by his mother, and afterward pursued his studies at Denmark Academy. After leaving this institution, he pursued his studies with the intention of qualifying himself for a civil engineer, but soon afterward entered upon the study of law. In 1855, he was employed for a time in United States Land Office, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, but resigned to form a partnership with S. H. Blood and G. C. Brockett, to engage in business in Kansas. In the spring of 1856, started for Lecompton, Kan. He early became connected with the Free-State cause. August 12, 1856, he joined the "Stubbs," a military company at Lawrence; was engaged at the battle of Franklin, also at the taking of Fort Saunders August 15, 1856. From this time, he was constantly engaged in the service of the Free-State army in Kansas, holding the position of Engineer and Quartermaster. In December, 1856, he removed to Leavenworth and engaged as engineer of the Quindaro Town Company. In the fall of 1857, was elected to the Territorial Legislature, and served in the special session of 1857, and in the regular session of 1858. In the spring of the latter year, he removed to Franklin County, and for a time edited and published the Kansas Freeman, abandoned this enterprise the same year and removed to Lawrence, where he has since resided. In October, 1858, he was admitted to the bar and at once commenced practice. At the breaking-out of the war in 1861, he tendered his services to the Governor and rendered assistance in organizing the First Kansas Regiment. Was appointed bearer of dispatches from Col. Weer, at Fort Scott, to Gen. Lyon, at Springfield, Mo. Before reaching his destination, he heard of the result of the battle of Wilson's Creek, and overtook the retreating Union forces at Rolla, where he delivered the dispatches to the commanding officer. He returned to Kansas, and soon afterward received the appointment of First Lieutenant under Col. Root, who was authorized to raise a regiment of calvary. At the organization of Col. Davis' regiment in November, 1861, as the Ninth Regiment of Kansas Cavalry, he was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel. On the consolidation with the Second Regiment he still retained this command. He participated in all the engagements of the regiment, commanding in most of the important engagements. At Prairie de Anne, he commanded a Cavalry Brigade covering the retreat of the Seventh Army Corps to Camden. During the winter of 1863-64, he commanded a brigade at Waldron, Ark., and in Gen. Steel's Camden expedition he commanded a cavalry brigade, and from May, 1865, until January, 1866, he was Chief of Staff for the frontier division at Fort Smith, Ark. At the close of the war, he returned to Lawrence and engaged in the business of prosecuting claims against the Government. In 1868, was elected District Judge, was re-elected in 1872, and declined a nomination in 1876. At the organization of the State Judicial Association in January, 1876, he was chosen as the first presiding officer. Mr. Bassett was married at New London, Iowa, November 19, 1857, to Miss Josephene E., only daughter of Richard Butland, Esq. They have four children living - Mary Viele, Thomas B. Frederick L. and Josephene E. Mr. Bassett is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, was made a Mason at Fort Smith, Ark., in December, 1864. Was appointed Custodian in 1867 by the Grand Master, and in 1868 was elected by the Grand Lodge to the same office for six years, and was appointed Grand Lecturer. In 1873, was elected Grand Master; and re-elected in 1874. Assisted in organization of the Grand Chapter in 1866, and was its first Grand Marshal. Was elected Grand High Priest in 1869, and re-elected in 1870 and 1871. In 1878, was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council. Assisted in the organization of the Grand Commandery in 1868, and was its first Grand Captain General. Elected Grand Generalissimo in 1869, Deputy Grand Commander in 1874 and Grand Commander in 1877.

REV. B. F. BATES, minister, is the successful pastor of the A. M. E. Church in Lawrence. Mr. Bates was born in Missouri, November 3, 1839, and at the age of eighteen he fled from slavery to Canada, but settled in Chicago, in 1858, having been married to Miss Elizabeth Furguson, just before his departure from Missouri. He was ordained in Hannibal, Mo., in 1868, by Bishop Wayman, of Baltimore, and came to Kansas settling in Topeka in 1868. He has since been stationed in Wyandotte, Atchison and Lawrence. Mr. Bates has two children, viz, May and Melvina. He is a gentleman of fine personal appearance, and is a member of a lodge of A. Y. M., located in Hannibal, Mo.

BATES & FIELDS, wholesale and retail dealers in books, stationery, artist's materials and wall paper. The business was originally established about 1856, by O. Wilmoth. The business passed into various hands until Mr. Bates took control in 1875. The present firm was established September 7, 1881. They carry a stock of about $15,000, and employ two clerks. S. T. Field, of the above firm, was born in Rock Island, Ill., and spent his earlier years in Illinois, Tennessee and Louisiana. At eight years of age, he was sent to Philadelphia to be educated. When sixteen years old, he commenced business life in a wholesale importing house in Philadelphia. In 1879, he took a position as assistant book-keeper with Thomas Russell & Co., agents for Clark's cotton, in Philadelphia. He remained with this firm until 1881, he settled in Lawrence, and was in the employ of Mr. Bates until the firm organized. Mr. Field is Treasurer of Trinity Church, also Treasurer of the Political Science Club.

STANFORD, BAYLESS & CO., wholesale and retail grocers. Business was established in July, 1882. The firm is composed of A. A. Stanford, J. F. Bayless and R. Stanford. They carry a general stock of staple and fancy groceries. James F. Bayless, of the firm, was born in Alamo, Montgomery Co., Ind., April 1, 1847. He was educated at the Russellville College and Union Christian College. In 1872, he became connected with the firm of Stanford, Bayless & Co., general store at Alamo, at which he continued until he moved to Kansas in the spring of 1882. Mr. Bayless was married in Alamo, Ind., March 8, 1871, to Miss Mary R. Stanford, of that place. They have two children - Otis A. and Theodore A. Mr. Bayless was a member of the A., F. & A. M., Alamo, Ind., but is now a member of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, Lawrence, Kan. 

 JOHN W. BEARD, dealer in heavy and shelf hardware, stoves, tinware, etc. He is also agent for the new Fairbanks sewing-machine. He is extensively engaged in the manufacture of copper, iron and tinware, occupying two stories and basement in a building 110x25 feet. He has control in his section of the Charter Oak, Bismarck and Gem City cooking stoves; of the Ideal, West Point and other heaters. He employs five men, and carries a stock of about $5,000. The business was established in 1871. J. W. Beard was born in Midway, Davison Co., N. C., April 2, 1839. He received his education in his native county. In 1860, he engaged in the mercantile business in Danbury, N. C., which he continued until the breaking-out of the late war. In 1861, he enlisted in the Eleventh Regiment North Carolina Volunteers. The regiment was afterward re-organized as the Twenty-first Regiment North Carolina Volunteers, in which command he held the commission as Captain of Company F. He served during the entire war, participating in most of the battles in Virginia, and receiving nine wounds. On the close of the war, he returned to North Carolina, and in 1866 moved to Kansas. He settled in Lawrence, where he engaged in clerking until he established his present business. Mr. Beard was married in Randolph County, N. C., in 1865, to Miss Henley, of that county. They have three children - Evalena, John H. and an infant son. Mr. Beard is a member of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, A., F. & A. M. He is Scribe in Law Chapter, No. 4 and S. W. in De Meloy Commandery K. of F. He is also a member of Zerbel of Perfection Lodge, A. A. S. R., and of Lawrence Lodge, No. 798, K. of H.

REV. W. W. BEARDSLEE, was born in Caneadea, N. Y., March 17, 1833; son of Augustus Beardslee and Betsey Frisbie, where he grew up to manhood on a farm. He was educated at the Rushford Academy and the Rochester Collegiate Institute. He was licensed by the Baptist Church in Hume, N. Y., in July, 1852, and ordained by a council at Davisville, Penn., October 30, 1856, and subsequently became pastor in Solebury, Penn., Carthage, Ill., Monterey, Portage, Clifton Park, Cincinnatus, N. Y., and Falls City, Neb., in all of which he was a successful pastor, leaving all these churches stronger and better than he found them. He has been twice married; in Centerville, N. Y., June 6, 1860, to Miss Martha E., daughter of Joseph Bingham, Esq., by whom he had three children - Rozell A., born March 24, 1861; George R., born October 13, 1863; and Mary, born March 25, 1867. Some two years after losing his first wife, he was married a second time at East Saginaw, Mich., September 15, 1881, to Mrs. Agnes A. Colland. In 1882, Mr. Beardslee resigned his pastorate and united with the Christian Church in Falls City, Neb., because of a change of views on same (sic) doctrinal points. On severing his connection with the denomination with which he had been identified for more than thirty years, he spoke of the warm attachment he had for his brethren, and the sadness in parting from them, but had no words of condemnation to offer. He expected to cherish the warmest friendship for them, even though they in turn might say he was unwise in making the change. Mr. Beardslee is a man of energy, and enters upon his work with the determination to succeed.

T. N. BECKEY, Principal of Quincy Street School, was born in Adrian, Mich, March 27, 1851. After passing through the necessary preparatory studies, he entered Hillsdale College, where he made special studies of the sciences and mathematics. After leaving college, he engaged in the profession of teaching, which he followed about five years in his native State. In 1877, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Saline County; here he engaged in teaching for a time. In 1878, he entered the State University at Lawrence, taking select studies; then returned to Saline County and resumed teaching. In the fall of 1880, he removed to Lawrence to take his present position, to which he had previously been elected. Mr. Beckey was married in Lawrence, Kan., June 10, 1880, to Miss Mary, daughter of A. Murphy, Esq., of Lawrence. They have one son - Earl D. Mr. Beckey is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM BEDALE, house-painter, paper-hanger, etc.; business established in 1877; employs four men in the season. Mr. Bedale was born in Surrey County, England, December 20, 1823; attended school in his native county. At the age of fourteen years, he went to sea and followed his profession twenty years, through all the grades from boy to Captain, visiting in his voyages almost all parts of the world. On one of his trips to the west coast of Africa, in 1854, he had the honor of meeting Dr. David Livingstone. In 1857, he retired from the active service and settled in New York City, where he engaged in the transportation service in the harbor, operating two lighters. These he lost in the great fire at the Erie Railroad depot. In 1870, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence, where he has since resided. He was married in London, England, to Miss Elizabeth Curtis, who died in Brooklyn, N. Y., leaving one son - William. He was married in Brooklyn, N. Y., to Miss Sarah A. Watkins, of that city. Mr. B. is a member of the City Council, now serving his second term, to which he was elected unanimously. He is W. M. of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F & A. M.

HON. PETER BELL, attorney at law, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, June 18, 1837. He received an education in the common schools of his native county. In 1852, his parents moved to Wood County, Ohio, where he continued his education in the sciences and languages under a private tutor. Commenced his professional studies in 1859 with Judge Cook, at Perrysburg, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar April 8, 1861, at Toledo, then formed a partnership with his precepter (sic), Judge Cook, and engaged in practice at Perrysburg. In October, 1862, he enlisted in the army and was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company H, Sixty-seventh Ohio Infantry. Afterward was changed to Company K, in the same regiment. He participated in the engagements at Morris and Folly Island, July 9, 1863. On July 18, 1863, he took part in the storming of Ft. Wagner. In the hand to hand contest inside the fort, he captured the Colonel of the Fourth Georgia Infantry. In November, 1863, he resigned on account of sickness, and returned to Perrysburg and resumed practice. In 1866, he removed to Saginaw, Mich., where he engaged in the real estate business and the practice of law. In the fall of 1869, he removed to Kansas, and settled in Woodson County, and engaged in practice. In 1873, he commenced the publication of the Woodson County Advocate. While in this business, the death of Chief Justice Chase occurred, and Mr. Bell was one of the first to propose the name of Hon. M. R. Waite for Chief Justice. In the spring of 1874, he moved to Burlington, Coffey County, where he published the Voice of the People until December of that year, when he sold out and returned to Woodson County, and again took up the practice of law. In the fall of 1875, he was elected Judge of the Seventh Judicial District, to fill vacancy occasioned by the resignation of J. R. Goodin. In the spring of 1876, he removed to Iola, Allen County. In November of that year, he was elected County Attorney. In January, 1881, he settled in Lawrence, where he engaged in practice. Mr. Bell was married in Wood County, Ohio, July 3, 1859, to Miss Eliza J. Bell, of Lucas County. They have six children - Asher C., Georgie L., Lizzie, Anna S., Bertha and Carl. Mr. B. was Secretary of the convention of County Attorneys that met at Topeka in 1877. He is a member of Washington Post, G. A. R., and of Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F.

H. E. BENSON, Treasurer of Leis Chemical Manufacturing Company, was born in Brooklyn, Mass., October 7, 1837. His parents moved to Northampton, Mass., about 1841, where he was educated in the graded and high schools. In 1850, they moved to New York City, where he commenced his business life as a clerk in the mercantile establishments of that city. In 1858, on the solicitation of S. W. Eldridge, an old friend of the family, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence. Here he took a position as clerk of the Eldridge House, continuing to hold this until the house was destroyed in the Quantrell raid in 1863. Shortly afterward, was appointed Chief Clerk of the Commissary Department of the Seventeenth Army Corps, and in that position accompanied Gen. Sherman in his march to the sea up to the grand review at Washington. He then returned to Lawrence, and in 1866 took a position in the banking house of W. H. Lykens. After the bank closed in 1868, he accepted a position in the National Bank of Lawrence. Was shortly afterward appointed assistant cashier of the Second National Bank, and still later, cashier of the Exchange Bank, all of Lawrence. In 1877, he became connected with the Douglas County Bank, a position he still retains, in addition to performing the duties of the Treasuryship of the Leis Chemical Manufacturing Company.

C. A. BERGER, grocer, born in Saxony, Germany, April 19, 1834, son of Carl Berger and Sarah Rentzh, came to the United States in 1856. Settled in New Orleans, La., and afterward lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Washington, Ind. Came to Kansas in 1867; settled in Lawrence; established business in 1868. His store is well adapted for the business, and in a good location. He carries first-class family groceries, and also butter, eggs, flour, vegetables, fruit, canned goods and confectionery. Mr. B. has the reputation for honest dealing, and on that account has a large patronage from the best citizens in Lawrence. Beside his store, he owns considerable property in the city. Mr. B. was married in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 26, 1858, to Miss Caroline, daughter of Henry Eichhorne and Fredrecka Weiderman. They have three children - Rosa T., born June 11, 1863; Lillie, born September 28, 1865, and William August, born September 24, 1870.

W. BERGMAN, dealer in clothing, hats and caps, gents' furnishing goods, trunks, etc. The business was established in 1865, by Mr. Bergman. He employs one clerk, and carries a stock of from $15,000 to $16,000. Mr. Bergman was born in Bavaria, Germany, January 28, 1831. He was educated there, and in 1848 immigrated to the United States, and located in Cumberland, Md., where he engaged in mercantile business. In 1851, he removed to Parkersburg, Va., where he remained in business until 1857. In the latter year, he moved to Palmyra, Mo., and in 1862 moved to St. Joseph, Mo., and three years later moved to Lawrence. Has been engaged in sale of clothing since 1848. Mr. Bergman was married in Lawrence in 1867 to Miss Fanny House, of Lawrence. They have two children - Louis and Ralph.

V. F. BOOR, of Boor & McIlravy, proprietors of the Lawrence Business College, was born in Wayne County, Ill., June 26, 1861. He then received an education of the common and graded schools, and afterward entered the Gem City Business College, at Quincy, Ill., graduating in 1862. He then engaged in teaching penmanship and book-keeping at that college, and also for a term at the Chaddock Business College. This continued until the present firm was organized.

PAUL R. BROOKS, County Treasurer of Douglas County, was born in York, Me., July 22, 1834. His grandfather was Solomon Brooks, and his grandmother Lois Brooks, and he is one of the sixth generation on both sides; from Thomas Brooks, of Concord, Mass. Thus; Thomas, of Concord, father, Noah, Ebenezer, Peter, Solomon, mother, Daniel, Job, John Lois, Jeremiah, Paul R. His father's name is Jeremiah Brooks, and his mother's was Eveline Parsons. They are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are still living (1883) at York, Me. Paul R. received a good common school education, qualifying him for the ordinary avocations of life, which has been vastly increased by a judicious and extensive course of reading. He has stored his mind with valuable information on all the subjects that have agitated the public mind since he became an actor on the stage of life. After leaving school, he spent about two years in a country store, followed by three months in a Boston printing office. The printing business was not suited to his tastes, and he returned to merchandising, and spent two years in a dry goods store in Boston. During these years of business activity, he has not been an idle spectator of the political agitations that distracted the country, and his mind was directed to the great struggle in Kansas, sympathizing with the Free-State men, as well as desiring to improve his own fortunes. He started for Kansas, arriving in Lawrence in September, 1854. He soon after embarked in mercantile pursuits, and purchased of the lamented Caleb S. Pratt, who fell at Wilson's Creek, a small stock of goods which had just been opened, and really started the first store in Lawrence. His store-house was a small, unchinked log cabin, which for a long time stood at the north end of Massachusetts street. The house was without a floor, about 12x16 feet in size, and was the first house of any description erected in Lawrence. He chinked and daubed the house, and occupied it for the first winter, bringing his goods by team from Kansas City. In what was known as the Wakarusa war of 1855, he was an active Free-State participant. Like all other Free-State men, he aroused and encountered the hostility of the Pro-slavery party, and in the early part of 1856, his goods were captured by the enemy, leaving him utterly bankrupt. His pluck and credit, both of which were good, enabled him to revive his business in a short time, and up to 1862, he was among the most reputable of the Boston merchants. He was a member of the City Council of Lawrence, celebrated in the history of that place as the city organization against which Gov. Robert J. Walker marched 500 United States troops with the threat of annihilating it. The troops were encamped on the west side of town for several weeks, and the Council held its regular meetings, with no serious results, the latter expressing utter contempt for the military, in which he fully concurred. In 1859, he was elected a member of the Territorial Legislature, in which he became a useful, working member. In 1863, he was elected County Clerk of Douglas County, being then, as now, the second in importance and population in the State. He conducted the business of the office with such efficiency and satisfaction as to secure his re-election for five more terms; sometimes without opposition. He became a Mason, and has taken the degrees up to Royal Arch. He subscribes to the general principles of the Republican party, and has never changed his politics since he attained his majority. He was married October 3, 1858, to Miss Mary A. Boughton, whose parents reside in Cayuga County, N. Y. Her father, Rev. Alanson Boughton, is a Baptist minister, eminent in his profession. His religious views are what would be called very liberal, and he is in no sense a sectarian. Mr. Brook is a man of fine personal address, good social qualities, positive in his convictions, without being dogmatic, a useful citizen in all his relations in life, with an extensive acquaintance in business and politics throughout the State. Removing to Lawrence while in his minority, he has been so completely identified with every movement for the advancement of his town as to have made him prominent among the useful, enterprising business and public men of the city and State. His name has become well-known throughout the State as the synonym of integrity and efficiency in a public officer, while his character as a citizen is above reproach. Mr. Brooks, after serving as Deputy County Treasurer, was elected in 1881 to the office of County Treasurer, which he now holds.

S. A. BROWN & CO., S. Brown, manager, dealers in lumber, sash, doors, blinds, paint, etc. Business established in Lawrence, April, 1880. This is one of seventy branches scattered through the Western States. The parent house is S. A. Brown & Co., 777 South Canal street, Chicago, lumber dealers and extensive manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds and mouldings. Mr. Brown first commenced business in 1870 in copartnership with Mr. G. B. Shaw, under the firm name of S. A. Brown & Co., and were located at Burlington, Kan. In the spring of 1881, Mr. Brown bought out the interest of Mr. Shaw, and now owns the entire business, though the firm name remains unchanged. He employs nearly 300 men, and manufactures large quantities of sash, doors, and blinds. He also sold about 75,000,000 feet of lumber in 1881. This business is now one of the leading ones in its line in Chicago.

DAVID CHASE BUFFAM (deceased), son of Edward Buffam of Salem, Mass., was born November 11, 1822. He was among the early settlers of Kansas, coming to Lawrence with the second party of emigrants. While guarding a fort in the night he was accidentally shot in the fleshing part of the thigh, which crippled him for life. In this maimed condition he was overtaken between Lawrence and Lecompton, September 17, 1856, by a large party of border ruffians who were returning from one of their expeditions into Kansas; they shot Mr. Buffam, inflicting a mortal wound, stole his horses, and left him to die. He sent to his father, as his last words, "I am willing to die for Kansas and liberty." His younger brother, George Buffam, who was a deaf mute, but an excellent carpenter, was living in Kansas, and doing a good business. His brother's terrible death made him hopelessly insane, and he was taken back to his father's home in Salem.

JAMES H. CANFIELD, A. M., Professor of History and Political Science, Kansas State University, was born in Delaware, Ohio, March 18, 1847. His parents moved to New York City in 1851, and to Brooklyn in 1852, where his father the Rev. E. H. Canfield, D. D., held the Rectorship of Christ's Church for many years. The subject of this sketch graduated in the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute in 1864, the same year entered Williams College, where he took the full classical course, and graduated in 1868, with the degree A. B. In 1876, he had the degree of A. M. conferred by his Alma Mater. From 1868 to 1871, he was engaged in the construction of railroads in Iowa and Minnesota, at the same time being engaged in reading law. Was admitted to the bar in Michigan, in 1872. Immediately afterward, opened an office in St. Joseph. He engaged here in general practice, until 1877, when he moved to Lawrence, to take the chair of English Language and Literature and History in the State University. The chair was divided in 1881, Prof. Spring taking English Language, and Literature. Prof. Canfield taking his present chair. During his residence in St. Joseph, Mich., Prof. Canfield was requested to take the superintendency of the city schools, they being at that time in a disorganized state. He held the office long enough to thoroughly systemize the schools, and then resigned. Prof. Canfield was married in Clear Lake, Iowa, June 24, 1873, to Miss Flavia A. Camp. They have two children - James and Dorothea. The Professor is a member of the Episcopal Church; of the Douglas County Bar Association and several literary societies.

OLOF CARLSON, proprietor of carriage works, was born in Stockholm, Sweden, July 25, 1840. After leaving school he was apprenticed to the blacksmith trade. Graduating before the Mechanical Association of Stockholm in 1858, receiving at the time a silver medal for skill displayed in the trade. In 1865 he emigrated to the United States, and settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he worked at his trade until he commenced his present business in 1866. Mr. Carlson was married in Lawrence, November 4, 1865, to Mrs. Sophia Fritchel, a native of Sweden. They have two children - Emma M. and Charles. Mr. Carlson is a member of the Scandinavian Society, and of Lawrence Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F.

ROBERT CARPENTER, Treasurer of the Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company, was born at Portage, Wyoming County, N. Y., October 20, 1828. In 1831, his parents moved to Farmersville, Cattaraugus County, N. Y., where he received his education, and afterward engaged in teaching school. In 1854 he went to Sparta, Monroe County, Wis. There his business became varied. First as contractor and builder, next as superintendent of a saw mill and its accompaniments, looking after the logging parties engaged in cutting logs for said mill, as well as the sales of the lumber after it was sawed. His health failing, he next engaged in the teaming business, hauling goods for the merchants from the nearest shipping point, a distance of twenty-eight miles. This business he followed during the summer months, teaching school during the winter months; after this, he went to farming, and followed this for two years. Then, he, in company with two other men, erected a tannery, having a large harness shop attached to it. This business he followed up to, about October 20, 1861. When the war breaking out, or rather it becoming certain that we were to have a prolonged war, he enlisted as a soldier, and assisted to raise a company in his town and its surroundings. He was elected First Lieutenant of the company. He cleared out his stock in his tannery, in contract with the Government for saddles and cavalry equipments. His company was one known as Company A. Third Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry. In 1862, he was promoted to the Captaincy of same company, which he commanded until January, 1865, when his term of service having expired, he requested the Governor of Wisconsin to have himself and those of his men whose terms of service had expired mustered out of the service. The Governor complied, and notified the Captain of said compliance, but when it became known to the commander of the military district in which his command had been doing duty, while he let the men go, he would not consent that the Captain should leave, contending that the service could not afford to spare the Captain, that his services were to vital importance to the Government. Hence, his retention. The Captain was offered commissions of Major or of Lieutenant Colonel of his old regiment, many of its members having re-enlisted as veterans, and had been re-organized as a veteran regiment, but he would not accept of promotion, when the war was to all intents and purposes at a close, so the governor of Wisconsin sent him another commission of Captain, and in this capacity he served the balance of his time in the service. He really acted as Captain scarcely any of the last two years of his service, having never less than two and, a greater part of the time, five companies, under his immediate command, doing the duties of a greater part Major and Lieutenant Colonel more than of Captain. In 1864 he was detailed to collect the Osage Indians together, or so many of them as were friendly, and settle a difficulty with them that threatened to cause them to desert our cause and go over to the enemy, and it was advised that a large sum of money should be paid them to settle the matter. Capt. Carpenter called the chiefs together and the matter was discussed, and the Captain succeeded in making it apparent to the Indians that the blame in the matter all rested with them, and not with the Government. That instead of their receiving restitution as they demanded and fully expected, they might consider themselves well off to be allowed to go quietly to their camps, and hereafter to be allowed to do the duties of soldiers for the Government. This put a stop to further troubles from this source. Prior to this, the Indians had habitually gained their demands upon almost any pretext, whether fancied or real, that they saw fit to set up. In 1864, the war was fast drawing to a close, and the entire country in the West having been so entirely under military rule for three successive years - and especially in the State of Missouri had this been the case - that there were no civil courts or officers to enforce civil law in some of the counties. The Captain having command of territory comprising nearly all of Bates and Vernon Counties, in Missouri, re-organized the courts in Vernon County, Mo. He advised with the Governor of the State, and solicited and obtained the appointment of all the officers requisite to re-establish civil law, and its enforcement in said county. In 1865, he was appointed by the Military Commander of the District of Kansas, Superintendent of the collection of Government Trains for the Plains, and furnishing them escorts to Fort Kearney, Nebraska. This was done to protect said trains from the predatory attacks of the wild Indians. His headquarters were established at Marysville, Marshall County, Kan., he continued in this line of service up to August 15, 1865, when he came to Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kan., and up to 1870, was engaged in the cattle and grain trade. In 1870, he established the wool, hide and fur business, which business he has followed up to the present time. In 1875, he added to his business the wholesale trade of leather, saddlery, hard ware and shoe findings. He was elected Treasurer of the Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company (a joint stock company) at its organization in June, 1882. Mr. Carpenter was married in Vernon County, Mo., in 1868, to Miss Mary E., granddaughter of the Rev. Mr. Dodge, a minister of the Presbyterian Church, and a missionary to the Osage Indians, at an early day. They have two children - James and Walter S. Mr. Carpenter is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R.

WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B., Professor of French and German Languages and Literature, Kansas State University, was born in Osawatomie, Kan., April 5, 1859. His parents moved to Lawrence in 1866, where he attended the Lawrence High School, in his preparatory studies, and then entered the State University, graduating in 1880 with the degree of A. B. The Professor was appointed assistant to the chair he now holds in 1879, and held that position until elected to present one in 1882. Mr. Carruth was married in Lawrence, in June, 1882, to Miss Frances Schlegel, who held the Professorship of Modern Languages in the University from 1874 until 1882.

MRS. M. CASEY, dealer in second-hand goods, was born in Bresen, South Wales, from whence she emigrated with her husband in 1872 to the United States, and settled in Lawrence, where she has since resided. Immediately on her arrival, she entered upon her present business, which by the united help of her husband, has been established on a firm basis. In her store may be found almost anything you may call for, at a reasonable price. So great has her business become that she employs from four to ten hands the year round. Her maiden name was Crowley, but before she came here she was married in Swanzey, Wales, to James Casey, who died in April, 1882, leaving her in sole charge of her immense business. Mrs. Casey has two interesting and lovely children, viz.: John and Lewis. But few women could so successfully conduct such a business, but her native talent and natural suavity are sure indications of her genius and power to prosecute her business to good advantage. 

 HON. CHARLES CHADWICK is a native of Tompkins County, N. Y. Was educated in the common and select schools of that county. In 1841, went to Westfield, Chautauqua County, to write as a clerk in the Surrogate's office of that county, and commenced the reading of law with his uncle, the Hon. Austin Smith, who was then Surrogate of the county. In 1851, at a general term of the Supreme Court of the Eighth Judicial District, he was admitted to the bar, and commenced the practice with his old preceptor, who took him in as a partner, continuing this partnership until 1857, when he struck out for Kansas, and settled in Quindaro, then a promising point on the Missouri River. Here he opened a law and real estate office, where he remained until 1860. In the spring of 1859, was elected a Justice of the Peace for Quindaro Township, and filled the office, until July, 1860, when he went to Doniphan County, and in the fall of 1861 went to Topeka, having been appointed by Gov. Charles Robinson, Attorney General, to fill vacancy, and had the position of Private Secretary to Gov. Robinson, which position he held during the balance of the term. In the spring of 1863, settled in Lawrence, and opened a law office, entered into partnership with Hon. Nelson Cobb, which continued till Mr. Cobb moved to Kansas City, in the fall of 1867. In 1864, he was appointed Paymaster General, with rank of Major, by Gov. Thomas Carney, which position he filled during Gov. Carney's term of office and in the fall of 1864, paid the State Militia for services in the spring of 1861 (sic) In 1865, was elected a Justice of the Peace, for the city of Lawrence, and has held the office continuously, except two years - 1872 and 1873. Was elected Police Judge in 1881, for a term of two years.

S. J. CHURCHILL, wholesale dealer in barb wire and staples, sells the Scutt cable laid wire and the Lambert barb wire, both manufactured by H. B. Scutt & Co., Joliet, Ill. He also handles largely the Warne barb wire, manufactured by the Southeastern Barb Wire Company, of Lawrence. The business was established by Mr. Churchill in 1876. He keeps in his stock at Lawrence five to six cars of wire, his larger orders being sent from the factory direct. His sales will amount this year to $150,000, representing about one hundred cars of material. Mr. Churchill was born in Rutland County, Vt., November 1, 1842; he was educated in his native county. In 1861, he moved West, and located in De Kalb County, Ill., where he engaged in farming until the breaking-out of the war. He enlisted August 6, 1861, in Company G, Second Regiment Illinois Light Artillery. He re-enlisted in 1864, and was mustered out September 5, 1865. He took part in Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson campaigns under Gen. Grant; was in the same command at Vicksburg; was in Nashville campaign under Gen. Thomas; afterward in the siege of Mobile and the attach on the Spanish forts. On his discharge from the service, he settled in Jackson County, Mo., where he engaged in farming until the death of Mrs. Churchill. He then accepted a position as traveling salesman for H. B. Scutt & Co., engaging in this until 1876. Mr. Churchill was married in Rutland County, Vt., to Miss Adelia A. Holmes, of that county. She died, leaving four children - May A., Frank H., Winifred G., Lena B. He was married August 4, 1879, at Lawrence, to Mrs. Low Grant Benham, of Lawrence, a former resident of New York State. Mr. Churchill is a member of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R., and Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F. The family are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

N. S. CLARKE, livery, sale and feed stable. The business was established by Mr. C. in 1872. The building is of frame, 50x117 feet in size. In summer, he keeps about fourteen head of horses, while in winter the stock increases to forty or fifty, sale and livery. Keeps on hand a full assortment of hacks and carriages. Mr. Clarke was born in Schuyler County, Ill., April 14, 1845. He was educated at the Illinois Wesleyan University, at Bloomington. The departure of his brothers to the war necessitated his leaving college to assist his father in the management of the farm. He remained at home until 1869, then moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence, engaging in farming until he opened the livery stable. He was married in Lawrence September 30, 1875, to Miss Lucy J., daughter of William Patterson, Esq., a pioneer of 1855, and a practicing lawyer in Lawrence some years. They had triplets born to them in 1879 - Mary P., Helen M. and Ange S., the latter died, aged one year. Mr. C. is a member of Halycon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F., and of the A. O. U. W. and Select Knights.

WILLIAM H. COFFIN, P. O. Richmond, Wayne co., Ind., is one of the pioneers of Kansas. He first came to this State in October, 1854, and made a claim on what is now the site of Osawatomie, Leavenworth County, in company with Eli Wilson and B. W. Hiatt. They gave up their claims on the arrival of the first town company, and the next spring made new claims on the forks of Stranger and Fall Creeks, in Leavenworth County. He brought out his family that year and continued to reside there until 1865, engaged in farming, when he moved to Wayne County, Ind., where he has since resided. Mr. Coffin was born near Richmond, Ind., September 26, 1825. He was educated in his native county, and resided there until he came to Kansas. He was married in Wayne County, Ind., in October, 1845, to Miss Sarah Wilson, of that county. They have five children - John W., William H., Albert, Robert and Frank. Mr. Coffin being a member of the Society of Friends, could not bear arms, but his sympathies were with the Free-state party, and he rendered valuable service to the cause in many ways. He was elected to the Leavenworth Constitutional Convention that convened at Minneola and adjourned to Leavenworth.

PASSON & COHN, dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, boots and shoes, etc. Business was established in Lawrence in November, 1882. D. Passon, senior member of the firm, was born in Koenigsberg, Prussia, April 23, 1853. He was educated in his native town. In 1875, he went into the German Army, and continued until 1878. In the latter year, he emigrated to the United States, and settled in Eudora, Douglas Co., Kan. Here he engaged in clerking until 1880, when he began business on his own account. He is a member of Eudora Lodge, A., F. & A. M. L. Cohn of the above firm, was born in Eudora, Douglas Co., Kan., November 14, 1860. He received his schooling in Lawrence. In 1875, he commenced the study of telegraphing, and followed this as a profession until the organization of the present firm. He was at one time agent for the A. T. & S. Fe. R. R., at Cedar Junction, Kan.

A. A. COOPER, Vice President of the Kansas State Mutual Fire Insurance Company, was born in Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Ky., December 1, 1833. His parents settled in Greene County, Ill., about 1836, where he received his education and commenced his business life. In 1852, he engaged in the mercantile business in Greenfield. In 1861, he moved to Girard, Macoupin Co., Ill., where he continued successfully in business, operating a dry goods store and woolen mill in addition to other business until 1871. He then opened a store in Decatur, Ill. In 1873, he sold out and removed to Peoria, Ill., where he engaged in the commission business, operating in grain and live stock. In 1878, he moved to Kansas, and located in Ottawa. The same fall, he settled in Lawrence; here he engaged in the mercantile business a short time, and has since been engaged in real estate and loans. He is now a member of the firm of A. Tosh & Co. Mr. Cooper was married in Greene County, Ill., September 6, 1854, to Miss Laura A. Doyle, of that county. They have three sons - - John E., Luther D. and Ernest J. He is a member of the Baptist Church, also of the A., F. & A. M. and E. A. U. society.

J. W. COOPER, Principal of the High School, was born in Berlin, Worcester Co., Md., December 15, 1842. He was educated in Buckingham Academy, Berlin, Md., taking a full classic course. During the war, he was attached to the Quartermaster's department in Missouri and Arkansas. On the close of the war, he settled in Illinois, and engaged in teaching there, and later in Iowa. In 1870, he settled in Douglas County, Kan., teaching in the county two terms, then taking a position in the city schools. Was promoted to his present position in September, 187?. Mr. Cooper was married in Baldwin City, Kan., in 1874, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of H. ?. Brown, Esq., of Baldwin City, They have two children - Carl L. and John H.

JOSEPH CRACKLIN, old settler, was born in Boston, Mass., May 2, 1816. He was educated in the public schools of his native city. As a boy, he was employed in a shipping office, his duties being to check off the cargo of vessels being discharged. He thus imbibed a taste for the sea. In June, 1832, he shipped on a whaler from New Bedford. On his return home, he again shipped and continued for some twelve years at sea. A number of these years were spent in the United States Navy, some six in all. Was discharged by special order from the department through the solicitation of relatives. He then returned home, and engaged in house painting in Roxbury, Mass. In 1849, on the breaking-out of the California excitement, he made the journey across the plains and engaged in mining there about two years, and then returned home by way of the Isthmus. In 1854, he again started for California overland, landing at Lawrence, Kan, in September. The high-handed proceedings of the border ruffians aroused his indignation, and he determined to remain and assist the Free-state people. He organized a company of men; the company was afterwards known as the "Stubbs," and he continued the command of this company until he was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the First Kansas Regiment under Gen. James Lane, and continued with the regiment until the troubles ended, when the Free-state army disbanded, the members returning to their homes. The Stubbs, however, preserved their organization, and in August, 1857, he was again elected Captain. Held the office two years, and resigned August 11, 1859.

The following is a true copy of the reply of the company to his letter of resignation:

    "STUBBS ARMORY, August 11, 1859.

    LIEUT. COL., JOSEPH CRACKIN, Post Captain of the Stubbs:

    Dear Sir - In accepting your letter of resignation, we tender our sincere thanks for the manner in which you have discharged your duties as commanding officer of our company for so long a time; and while we regret that your duties should compel you to retire from an office which you have filled with honor to yourself and credit to the company, we are happy to know that your name is still attached to the roll of your company among the names of those who battled so manfully for the right in 1856. It is pleasing to us to refer to the part you took in those engagements with our company. You conduct at Franklin, in August, and at Lawrence, when Reed besieged our town with 2,800 hirelings, and at all other places where the company was engaged while you were in command, elicits our warmest applause. We are grateful for the advice conveyed to this company in your letter, feeling that your experience in military affairs may be of great advantage to us, and believe that by following it with our efficient present officers (Capt., F. B. Swift and First Lieut. N. W. Spicer), we may be able to hold the position we have heretofore occupied among the military companies of Kansas. Be assured, however, that the Stubbs will always be steadfast supporters of the right and defenders of the oppressed. And it is our desire that the law-makers of our country may be composed of such men that when called upon, we can, with a right good will, sustain their enactments. In placing you upon the retired roll, we would request that you be present occasionally at our meetings, and by your advice and counsel aid us in arriving at a greater degree of military perfection. With assurances of the higher esteem, we remain,

    Yours respectfully,
    A. I. BLANCHARD,
    A. CUTLER,
    I. G. CROCKER
    Committee in behalf of the Company." 

In 1861, he organized a company of men who were mustered into the service as Company I, Second Regiment Kansas Volunteer Infantry. When this command was mustered out in 1861, a cavalry company was organized, in which he held the position of Battalion Adjutant, with the rank of Second Lieutenant. He was afterward attached to the Second Kansas Battery, Capt. Hopkins as a Second Lieutenant, in which he held a commission as Second Lieutenant; serving in pursuit of the guerrillas. Was afterward ordered to report at Ft. Leavenworth, where he remained attached to the post battery until mustered out in 1862. He then returned to Lawrence where he was for some time under medical treatment for disability, caused by a sunstroke. He was afterward elected City Marshal for several years, and also engaged in the real estate business. He was married in Roxbury, Mass., in March, 1847, to Miss Julia A. McDuffy, who died in Lawrence in 1857. He was married to his present wife in Lawrence, Kan., March 30, 1858. She was Miss Emily Dunlap, of New Boston, N. H. They have one child - Lillian R. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, being a member of all the grand bodies. At the time of the Quantrell raid, Mr. C. had a narrow escape from death; fearing their coming, he had sent his family East and rented their house, taking up his quarters at Stone's Hotel; was awakened by their firing on the morning of their arrival, and with great difficulty managed to get out of the house, being chased by a squad of the guerrillas until he reached the bush.

WILLIAM CRUM, of the firm of Ulrickson & Crum, was born in Cambria County, Penn., January 8, 1845. His parents moved to Perry County, Mo., about 1857. In 1863, he left home and located in Illinois, learning the trade of tinsmith, which he followed in Vienna and Cairo, that State. During the war, he enlisted in the 100-day service, and served out his time in the One Hundred and Forty-fifth regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. In 1868, he moved to Kansas and settled in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, where he engaged in business, dealing in stoves and tinware until 1874, when he moved to Lawrence. He worked at his trade until 1878, when he organized the firm of Roberts & Crum, dealing in tinware, pumps, etc. In 1879, they were succeeded by Willey & Crum. He sold out his interest in this firm when the firm of Ulrickson & Crum was organized. Mr. Crum was married in Baxter Springs, Ky., (sic) December 8, 1870, to Miss Grason, a native of Canada. They have two children - Alice G. and Earl L. Mr. C. is a member of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, A., F. & A. M.

W. M. CULBERTSON, dealer in sand and hard and soft coal. The business was established by Mr. C. in 1872. The business at first probably averaged about eighty cars yearly. His sales now aggregate 400 cars. He employs eight men and operates five teams in the coal department. Expects to ship 500 cars of sand in 1883. Mr. C. was born near Zanesville, Ohio, August 6, 1837. He was educated in Zanesville. In 1856, he began farming on his own account; this he continued until 1862, when he took a position in the Post Quartermaster's department at Nashville, Tenn. In December, 1863, was sent with supplies to Knoxville, Tenn., remaining there until November, 1864. He then returned home. In January, 1865, he took a position in the Quartermaster's department at Cincinnati, Ohio, remaining until the close of the war. He returned to Muskingun County, and shortly afterward engaged in coal business at McConnellsville, Morgan Co., Ohio, continuing in this business until he moved to Kansas in 1872. He was married in McConnellsville, Ohio, November 11, 1869, to Miss Kate B. Welch, of that town. They have three children - Howard D., Charles W. and Kate. Mr. C. is a member of the Congregational Church, also of Oread Lodge, K. of H., and subordinate lodge, and Select Knights of A. O. U. W.

H. A. CUTLER, job printer, born in Highgate, Franklin Co., Vt., May 30, 1830, son of Rodolphus Cutler and Sophy Christly. He grew to manhood in his native State, and learned his trade in St. Albans, Vt., and has ever since been engaged in his profession. Mr. C. was united in marriage in St. Albans, Vt., May 15, 1860, to Miss Emiline D., daughter of Hiram E. Colony and Eunice Sabin. They have three children - Flouna E., born June 15, 1865; Fredrick D., born December 26, 1874; Olive M., born August 10, 1878. Mr. C. came to the State in 1857, settled in Lawrence, and established business in 1870; employs eight hands. He has also connected with his establishment department for bookbinding. By diligence, promptness and strict attention to business, he has become the leading job printer in the city. He is a Master Mason. 

 J. A. DAILEY, wholesale and retail dealer in china, glass and queensware, silver plated goods, house furnishing goods, etc. Business was established in 1866 by J. A. Dailey & Co. Since 1869, Mr. Dailey has been alone in business. He occupies two floors and basement in a building 25x80 feet, carrying a stock of about $10,000. This is the only exclusive crockery house in town. J. A. Bailey was born in Franklin County, Penn., December 28, 1841. In 1861, he enlisted in Company D., First Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry; was captured at Lexington, Mo; was paroled and discharged. He then returned to Knox County, where he attended Hedding Seminary about two years, and then resumed clerking, in which he continued to actively engage until 1866, when he settled in Lawrence. Mr. Dailey was married in Monmouth, Ill., November 14, 1867, to Miss Maggie J. Belleville, of that town. They have two children - Sidney C. and Frank B. Mr. Dailey is a member of the Presbyterian Church; is also a member of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, A., F. & A. M., and of the K. of H. He has held the position of City Treasurer about five years.

MISS ROXANA A. DAVIS, teacher, was born in North Carolina, January 27, 1858. She came to this State with her mother, in 1861, and settled near Lawrence. In 1876, she graduated at the State Normal School at Emporia, since which time, she has been employed as a teacher, and now holds the position of Principal, in the Vermont Street School, Lawrence, having under her charge three teachers and 253 pupils. Her assistants are, Miss Marcia Wood, Mrs. Mattie Olin and Miss Emma Osborn.

W. J. DAWSON, dealer in agricultural implements, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., April 7, 183?. Before coming to this State, he lived in Mendota, Ill., and in Brookfield, Mo. He came to the State in 1874, and settled in Topeka, but in 1876, came to North Lawrence, where he has since resided, establishing his present business, and enjoys a flourishing trade. Mr. Dawson enlisted in 1864, and served in the Fifteenth Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, until the close of the war. He married Miss Barbara E. Hyde, of Illinois, and has six children, viz.: Ida, Leila, James, Ella, Kittie and Etta May. Mr. Dawson is a Knight Templar, and a regular Past Master of lodge.

GEORGE N. DEMING, senior member of the firm of George N. Deming & Son, was born in Berkshire, Mass., in the year 1820. He moved to Rochester, N. Y., when about eleven years old. Here after finishing his school, he engaged in coal and lumber business, for over thirty years, at the same time being a prominent worker in political circles. From 1863 to 1868, he devoted his attention to the production of oil in the oil fields of Pennsylvania. In 1878, he settled in Douglas County, Kan., where he engaged in farming till present business was established. He was married in Rochester, N. Y., to Miss Mary Wright, of New York City. They have three children, one son and two daughters. George S. Deming, of above firm, was born in Rochester, N. Y., October 23, 1863. He was partially educated in his native city, finishing at an academy in Lima, N. Y. He was connected with his father in oil operations, in Pennsylvania, from 1874 to 1878, in the latter year, moving with him to Kansas. Mr. George N. Deming is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. He was raised about 1855, and is now a 32d degree member of A. A. S. R.

A. J. DICKER, dealer in general merchandise. The business was originally established in 1862. Mr. Dicker, succeeded Saunders & Owens in 1868. He occupies a building 25x50 in area, two stories high, with an extension 25x27 1/2. He employs altogether six men, and carries a stock of about $10,000. In addition to this, he also operates a grain and feed store. This business occupies a building 25x100 feet. The storage capacity being for 9,000 bushels of corn, 5,000 bushels of oats and 2 cars each of bran and shorts. A. J. Dicker, was born in Kent County, England, September 15, 1842. He served an apprenticeship of five years in the grocery business, and when twenty-one years of age, crossed the ocean in search of fortune. After spending some time in Canada, looking up business, he finally settled in Plainfield, Ind., where he engaged in clerking, following the same business in Indianapolis later. In 1868 he moved to Kansas, settled in Lawrence, and started his present business. He was married in Lawrence, November 25, 1869, to Miss Elizabeth Tyson, formerly of Indiana. They have three children living - Charlotte, Josephine and Henry. Mr. Dicker is a member of the City Council, of the I. O. O. F., and A., F. & A. M.

ABSOLOM DIMMERY, blacksmith. Mr. Dimmery was born in Tennessee in 1825, and in childhood moved with his parents to Washington, Ark., where he spent his youthful days, and learned the trade of a blacksmith. Mr. Dimmery is the son of Stephen Dimmery, a Portugese, who fought bravely with the Indians at the battle of the Horse Shoe, under Gen. Jackson. His mother was of African-European descent. When the war of the rebellion was about to break out Mr. Dimmery was compelled on account of his Union sentiments to flee for his liberty. He came to Kansas in 1860, and in 1863 enlisted for three years, in the First (Colored) Kansas Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. Mr. Dimmery has been twice married, and now has three children - Frances A., Isabel and Eleanor.

LEVI A. DOANE, proprietor Kansas farm agency, business established in 1878; does a general real estate and loan business. He was born in Worcester County, Mass., February 13, 1836. He received his education in his native county. From the age of nineteen up to thirty-two or thirty-three years, he was engaged in teaching in Worcester County in graded and high schools; was two years teaching in Westboro Reform School. During the war, he enlisted twice, but was rejected on the score of ill-health. In 1869, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Neosho County, where he engaged in the real estate business. In July, 1869, he laid out the town of Worcester, Neosho County. In 1870, with four others, laid out the town of Galesburg, in the same county. At this time, he was also engaged in operating a steam saw mill in Neosho County; sold out this interest in 1874, and from that time until 1876, taught school and operated his farms. In the latter year, he went to Springfield, Mass., and engaged in the real estate business there with his brother. In 1878, he closed out his interests in Massachusetts and Neosho County, Kan., and settled in Lawrence. Mr. Doane was married in Worcester County, Mass., in 1858, to Miss Laura A., daughter of Lory Grout, Esq., one of the pioneers of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Doane have seven children - Frank A., Fred W., Charles M., Mary E., Luther H., Laura M. and Jennie L.

P. A. DOLBEE, County Commissioner, Douglas County, was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, March 4, 1844. He was born and raised on a farm, and engaged in this until the breaking-out of the war. He enlisted in October, 1861, in Company K, Fourteenth Iowa Infantry, and was discharged in October, 1862, on account of disability, caused by wounds received at Pittsburg Landing. Was also engaged in the attack on Ft. Donelson. On being discharged, he returned to Iowa, and here commenced farming. In 1864, was in the 100-day service attached to the Forty-fifth Iowa Infantry. In 1865, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Douglas County, and engaged in farming. He at first worked as a farm laborer; is now engaged in operating a farm of 800 acres, of which Mr. T. Poehler, of Lawrence, is part owner, though Mr. Dolbee is alone in the operation of the farm. He devotes his attention to stock raising almost entirely. Has a herd of 125 cattle, the head of the herd being a full-blood Durham, and some forty of the cattle being high grades. Mr. Dolbee is a member of Washington Post, G. A. R., and of the a. O. of U. W., both of Lawrence.

JAMES, JOHN and NEILL DONNELLY, proprietors Donnelly's livery, sale and feed stables. The business was established in 1874, by the three brothers names. James Donnelly had the entire management of the business, the others being engaged in outside matters. They occupy a frame building 32x110 feet in dimensions; keep on hand twenty to twenty-five head of horses, two to four hacks, together with a complete assortment of carriages of all descriptions. The capital invested will aggregate $7,000. James Donnelly, senior member of the firm, was born in County Derry, Ireland, December 25, 1842. In 1848, the family immigrated to the United States, and settled in McHenry, Ill. In 1857, James, in company with his brothers, moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence. He engaged in general occupations until 1869, when he commenced running hacks, continuing in this occupation until present business was established. During the Quantrell raid in 1863, he lost all his property and was taken prisoner, but made his escape a few hours later.

E. N. DRAPER, Principal of the Chapel School was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., June 5, 1852. His parents moved to Cortland County, N. Y., about 1866, and E. N. then attended the Cortland Academy. In 1869, he moved with his parents to Lawrence, Kan., and finished his education at the State University. He commenced teaching in 1874 in Douglas County, and has since been uninterruptedly engaged in his profession. Was appointed to present position in September, 1882. Mr. Draper was married in Douglas County, Kan., in January, 1874, to Miss Malissa Criss, of that county. They have three children - Estella, Burt and Roy. Mr. D. is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F.

GEORGE B. EDGAR, Secretary and founder of the Kansas State Mutual Fire Insurance company, of Lawrence, was born in Dayton, Ohio, July 8, 1832; was educated in his native town. After finishing his education, he followed school teaching in Northern Ohio until 1851, when he moved to Muscatine, Iowa. Was two years a telegraph operator, four years a farmer, five years in the grocery business in Muscatine and Muscatine County. In 1862, moved to Kansas, settling at Leavenworth. Was five years engaged there as book-keeper for a wholesale stove and tin house. During the Price raid, he was attached to the First Regiment Kansas State Militia as Orderly Sergeant of Company D. In 1867, he went to Mexico, Mo., as the special agent of the Yonkers and New York, and local agent of the Hartford Fire Insurance Companies. Built up a large insurance business, and 1871, selling out his agency, moved to Kansas City and engaged in the same business, remaining there three years; then settled at Ottawa, Kan., as District Agent for the sale of the Singer sewing machine. In 1876, he purchased a farm near Richmond, in Franklin County, remaining there until 1880; selling out, he moved to Lawrence, again engaging in the insurance business. Mr. Edgar was married at Dayton, Ohio, April, 1854. He is father of seven children, two daughters and five sons, all living and doing business in Kansas.

MAJ. CHARLES L. EDWARDS. Mr. Edwards' principal business is that of dealer in coal and wood. C. L. Edwards was born in Southampton, Mass., October 19, 1828. He was educated at Phillips Academy, Andover, and graduated at the Westfield Normal School. At the age of eighteen, he commenced teaching, while still pursuing his studies, and continued in this profession, with the exception of short intervals, for sixteen years. He moved to Kansas in November, 1855. For a year, he was clerk of Hon. S. C. Pomeroy in the Emigrant Aid Company's office, and during the troubles of 1856 had large control of the business, Mr. Pomeroy being absent and Gov. Robinson in prison. He was Principal of the schools in Lawrence for over two years continuously from April, 1857. He was the first elected Superintendent of Public Instruction in Douglas County, and took charge of its duties March 1, 1859, when there were but three organized schools. In three months, he had over thirty schools in operation. He was one of the first trustees of what has now become the State University, and Principal of the Academic Department, which opened in the fall of 1859. He went East in 1860 on a visit to his native town, and was induced to take charge of the Southampton Academy. He held the position of Principal here until 1862, when he enlisted in the Thirty-seventh Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned First Lieutenant of Company D; was subsequently commissioned Captain, and retired at the close of the war as Major of his regiment, having served in all the campaigns of the Sixth Corps, participating in the battles of Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mine Run, Winchester, Petersburg and others, including Sailors Creek, the final battle of the war. Maj. Edwards was married in North Hadley, Mass., October 4, 1860, to Miss Susan R. Powers. They have had three children; one daughter survives - Virginia S. Mr. Edwards is a prominent member of the Congregational Church.

ALEXANDER G. EIDEMILLER, dealer in ice. Business was established in 1867, and has since been in operation with the exception of two years he operated in Kansas City. His main houses are 200x100 feet, with a capacity of 7,000 to 8,000 tons. He adds additional temporary houses in favorable seasons. He also puts up, under contract, about 10,000 tons in the houses of Plankinton & Armour at this point. During the winter of 1882-83, he will also ship about 15,000 to 20,000 tons. He employs in the season about 300 men, and will cut in the aggregate from 35,000 to 40,000 tons of ice. Mr. Eidemiller was born in Frederick City, Md., August 22, 1833. His parents moved to Troy, Ohio, about 1837, where he received his schooling. At the age of twelve years he commenced clerking in grocery stores. When about nineteen he went into business on his own account, and continued in the mercantile business until he moved to Kansas in 1867. During 1870 to 1872, he transferred his ice business to Kansas City, Mo., returning to Lawrence in the latter year. Mr. Eidemiller was married in Troy, Ohio, in September, 1854, to Miss May J. Simmons, of Troy. They have four children living - Mary A., Helen E., Maggie R. and George K.

JOHN ELDRIDGE, livery. Established the livery business in North Lawrence in 1875, since which time he has continued to keep some fine turnouts. Mr. Eldredge (sic) seldom makes a mistake, being one of the best guessers in the State, and his keen eye will detect a fraud at first sight. Mr. Eldredge (sic) was born in Pennsylvania, August 22, 1840. He came to this State in 1853, and settled in Prairie City, where he lived up to the time of coming to Lawrence in 1860. In 1861, he responded to the first call of his country, and enlisted in Company G, Seventh Regiment Kansas Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. He was in several engagements, but came out without a scratch or a wound. He was married, in 1875, to Miss Frank Hawkins, of Lawrence; has three children - Lelia B., Harry and Stella May.

THOMAS B. ELDRIDGE, one of the tried and most faithful friends of Kansas territorial struggle, died in Lawrence Sunday, December 3, 1882. His funeral occurred on the Tuesday following, and was largely attended by old settlers, who, with him, had together borne the burdens of the day, and by whom he was held in universal respect and esteem. The following sketch appeared in a Lawrence paper at the time of his death: "The hearts of many old settlers of Kansas will be saddened to learn that the gentleman whose name heads this article died in Lawrence, last Sunday morning, the 3d inst. On the previous Thursday he experienced a slight attack of rheumatism, from which, however, he had sufficiently rallied, last Sunday morning, to enable him to sit at the table and partake of a hearty breakfast. Subsequently he laid down on a sofa, and in a few moments thereafter he was discovered in the embrace of death. He died of rheumatism of the heart. His funeral will be held to-day at Lawrence. Mr. Eldridge was one of the early pioneers of Kansas, and was a prominent actor in the struggles incident to our pioneer history. He was one of the lessees of the Free-State Hotel at Lawrence, at the time of its destruction by the border ruffians in May, 1856. In September, of that year, he was the agent at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, of the National Kansas Committee, and his business was to purchase transportation and supplies for emigrants to Kansas. He was clothed with full authority to use what money his judgment deemed was necessary for the successful prosecution of his business. Mount Pleasant was, at that time, the terminal point of the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad, the westernmost railroad point in Iowa. It was the rallying point for overland Free-State emigrants to Kansas, the Missouri River having been blockaded against them by border ruffians. As an inducement for Free-State men to go to Kansas, during that troublous period, the National Kansas Committee offered them arms, transportation and subsistence. Mr. Eldridge purchased horses, wagons, arms, subsistence and camp and garrison equipage, involving an expense of about $40,000, and so faithfully did he discharge his duty, in his purchases and disbursements, that, upon the conclusion of his labors, he was presented by the Committee with a fine horse and corresponding equipments, and also a brace of revolvers. Under his outfitting at Mount Pleasant, several hundred Free-State men came to Kansas in 1856, much to the relief and encouragement of those who were already here, struggling valiantly and manfully against numerically superior forces. Upon the return of Mr. Eldridge to Kansas, he became a member of the Kansas Stage Company, composed of the Eldridge Brothers, and he was also associated with many of the companies that were locating towns all over the Territory in 1857. The Broadway Hotel (now the Coates House), in Kansas City, was erected by Mr. Eldridge, and was for some time operated by him. A short time during the war, he did staff duty in some of the western armies, with the rank of Major. For several years, he was engaged in the banking business at Coffeyville, and while living there he represented one of the districts in Montgomery County in the Legislature in 1873. He was last employed on the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad, in the capacity of stock agent."

DR. E. FARLEY, oculist, was born in Leroy, Genesee Co., N. Y., May 1, 1827 He received his education in his native State, and commenced his professional studies in 1857, in Wyoming County, N. Y., under a celebrated oculist. He commenced his practice in San Francisco, Cal., where he remained about two years, and then returned to New York State. In 1864, he settled in Bloomington, Ill., where he opened an office and engaged in the practice of his profession some six or seven years. His wife's health being poor and the climate not agreeing with her, he moved to Independence, Mo. In 1871, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1872, he returned to Bloomington, Ill. In 1882, he moved to Calhoun, Neb. From thence, he moved to Kansas, settling in Lawrence in March, 1883. Dr. Farley has been engaged in the practice of his specialty since 1858.

J. D. FINCHER, Postmaster, was born in Berks County, Penn, January 21, 1845. The same year, his parents moved to Columbia County, where he received his education. In 1862, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Thirty-second Pennsylvania Infantry, and was discharged in 1863, on account of disability. He then returned home and was connected, until he moved West, with the engineering department of coal mines in Northumberland County, Penn. In 1866, he moved to Kansas and settled in Wyandotte County, where he became connected with the engineering department of the Eastern Division of the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1868, he moved to Lawrence, still connected with the engineer's office, having charge of supplies in that department. The office was moved, about 1876, and Mr. Fincher then turned his attention to mercantile pursuits. Mr. Fincher was married, in Lawrence, Kan., March 22, 1872, to Miss Lena, daughter of William Melvin, Esq. Mr. Fincher was appointed Postmaster by President Garfield's administration in May, 1881. He is a member of the City Council. He is also a Knight Templar of the Masonic fraternity.

J. K. FETHEROLF, proprietor of the Central Hotel. The house was erected in 1866, Mr. Wilderson's addition being made in 1870. The present proprietors succeeded John Anderson in August, 1880. The building is partly stone and partly frame, 90x94 feet in size, and contains thirty rooms. J. K. Fetherolf was born in Lehigh County, Penn., in 1834. He was educated in his native county and engaged in various occupations, at times farming, tanning, hotel keeping, etc. In, 1878, he moved to Kansas and took the Calidonia House at Solomon City, which he run until he took the Central Hotel Mr. Fetherolf was married in Berks County, Penn., February 10, 1855, to Miss Mary A. Seidel, of Berks County. They have five children - Ellen L., now Mrs. Krum, of Solomon City; Alice S., Mary J., George A. and Charles F. He is a member of Solomon Lodge, No. 783, I. O. O. F., of Solomon City.

J. N. FLORER, Indian trader, Osage Agency, Indian Territory. The business was established in 1872 by Florer & Rankin. The latter retired in 1878, and since that time Mr. Florer has been sole proprietor. He now employs four men and carries a stock of some $10,000, and does a yearly business of $50,000. In addition to this business he has also a cattle ranche (sic) with a herd of 1,600 head of steers, which he expects to increase in 1883 to 3,000 head. J. N. Florer first came to Kansas in 1864. He then settled in Lawrence and engaged in clerking in the mercantile establishments in the city until about 1870. He then moved to Humboldt, Allen County, where he opened the Landreth House which he operated about one year and then returned to Lawrence, and shortly afterward engaged in his present business. He was married in Lawrence to Miss Anna Finney, daughter of Rev. Thomas Finney, of Ohio, a famous Abolition preacher of that State. They have two children - Laura Maud and Walter Osage. Mr. Florer is a member of the I. O. O. F., and A., F & A. M., of Lawrence.

JUDGE A. H. FOOTE, Probate Judge of Douglas County, was born in Middlefield, Geauga County, Ohio, December 24, 1838. He received his preliminary education in the common schools of his native county, finishing his studies at the Western Reserve Seminary in Trumbull County, Ohio. He enlisted in May, 1862, in Company B, Eighty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteers; was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry and paroled; was afterward discharged on account of broken health. He commenced reading law, previous to his enlistment, with Cartter (sic) & Thayer, at Cleveland, Ohio. After his return from the war, he continued reading in the office of W. W. Nevison, at Painesville, Ohio. He took an active part in assisting the Republican party, during this time, making speeches during the campaign in that district. During this time, he became intimately acquainted with the late President Garfield, and his admiration of that gentleman's character was so great that he was the first person in Lawrence that predicted his nomination at Chicago, in 1880. Mr. Foote was admitted to the bar at Painesville, Ohio, in May, 1864. In 1866, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, where he opened an office and engaged in practice until elected Probate Judge, in 1880. Was elected City Attorney two terms without solicitation on his part. Mr. Foote was married in West Farmington, Trumbull Co., Ohio, July 7, 1870, to Miss Mary M. Weir, of that town. They have three children - Mary Ida, Sherman Weir and Marvin Garfield. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F.

HON. GEORGE FORD (deceased), was born December 18, 1811, at Westerlo, Albany County, N. Y. His grandfather, Jacob Ford, was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. His father Sylvester Ford, was an extensive farmer, and for some time held the position of County Judge in New York. He served his country in the war of 1812, becoming an Adjutant during the war. George Ford's boyhood was spent on his father's farm, but at the age of fourteen he entered his brother's store at Oneonta, N. Y., as clerk. Here, however, he remained but a short time, after which he went to New York City, where he worked as clerk until he reached his eighteenth year. He then returned to the farm, where he remained until he attained his majority. At that age, he removed to Akron, Ohio, where he lived about a year. His next move was to Berkshire County, Mass. Here he was married to Miss Rachel Hall Wightman, March 22, 1835. Soon after this event he returned to New York and engaged in farming in Delaware County. In 1847, he left his farm and changed his residence to Jersey City, N. J., where for ten years he managed a general mercantile business. In 1857, he moved to Kansas and located in Lawrence. In the same year he became a member of the City council, a body which Gov. Walker pronounced revolutionary, and which he suppressed with a battalion of United States soldiers. He was elected a County Commissioner, in 1858, and made Chairman of the Board. He was, in 1862, elected a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, where he made and active, useful and efficient legislator, reflecting honor upon his constituents, whose partiality had chosen him. As a business man Mr. Ford stood in the foremost rank in Lawrence. He began the business of general merchandising. He was thus engaged for several years, gradually changing his business to an exclusive dry goods establishment; but in January, 1867, he changed his plans and began dealing in groceries exclusively, in which he continued until his death. I (sic) 1860, he was placed in charge of the distribution of aid goods from the Emigrant Aid Union. He was a member of the Baptist Church from his youth, and held the office of Deacon for many years. He was also prominently engaged in the Sabbath school work, being a pioneer of that cause in Kansas. When the first salves fled from Missouri to Kansas, he was one of a few Christians who defied public opinion, opened a school, and taught both children and adults the rudiments of an education. He was a liberal contributor, not only to his own church, but to all religious institutions. Mr. Ford departed this life November 12, 1880, universally lamented. He was one of those strongly marked characters so difficult of delineation in pen portraiture. His countenance betokened firm and unyielding convictions. In his friendship and in his thinking he was remarkable for his constancy. He laid hold of all subjects that concerned him with an undying tenacity. His nature was granitic. All the laws of his being were as the statutes of the Medes and Persians. His will power and energy were marvelous. No reverses of fortune, no obstacles disheartened him. Full of vigor and hope through all mishaps and difficulties, his course was onward, right on. The life of business, the soul of social life, the factotum of the church. His was a felt presence everywhere. Nor shall we soon forget his droll humor. He was not without his scruples about it, but his utmost sobriety of purpose could not check the bubbling fountain of fun in his nature. It sallied forth at everybody in prose and rhyme, and quick retort. But most marked of all his traits was the kindness of his heart. It transfigured his face like an Aurora. To look upon him was to read his benevolence. In unmistakable lines it went out from him as a benediction upon the poor and needy. None of this description sought him in vain. There were lamentations among that class when he died. A colored man exclaimed, "Our Moses is dead!" We need workers like him to-day. The memory of him chides us all. He proved that men can be successful in their business whilst positive and uncompromising in their principles. He hated the whisky business with a perfect hatred; despised its threatenings; gave it no quarter, and instead of suffering in trade compelled even the rum traffic to yield to him a reluctant patronage, constrained by the manliness and genial good will of the man. He illustrated what could be accomplished by fixedness of purpose, steadiness of application, and by the magnetic thrill of a kind heart. He pushed and shinned his way through all opposition. His was an example of man's fidelity; whether it was in business or the church, or temperance or election day, he gave himself to it with enthusiastic constancy. He fought every issue straight through to the end. Death found him at a post of duty where he loved to be - in the house of God. Although full of years, it seemed as though his departure was premature. But if the memory of him shall cause the mantle of his good qualities to descend upon others, it will be well for temperance, well for the State, well for the church and well for humanity. 

 HENRY FUEL, shoe-maker, was born in Osceola, Mo., April 22, 1840, and was sold into slavery at the age of four years, and taken to Bates County, Mo., where he remained with his owner, Col. Douglass, until 1861, when he, with others, was taken to Texas. There he remained until 1866, learning his trade. He came to Kansas in 1866, worked as a journeyman until 1868, when he went into business for himself, since which time, by his skill and industry, he has won for himself a good class of customers. Mr. Fuel is a member of the A. Y. M. lodge and is its Treasurer, and is also a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and one of the Board of Trustees.

DR. H. SETH GARDNER, homoeopathic physician and surgeon, is a native of Illinois. His preliminary education was received in the public schools of Jacksonville, Ill. He then spent some time in the Wesleyan University at Bloomington, Ill. He then returned to the Illinois College, at Jacksonville. After leaving college, he began the study of medicine with Dr. J. P. Willard, at that place. During the winter of 1879-80, he attended medical lectures at the Homoeopathic Medical College of St. Louis. During the next year, he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated at the Homoeopathic Medical College of that place the following spring. The following fall located in Lawrence, Kan.

CHARLES F. GARRETT, City Assessor, was born in Buffalo, N. Y., June 7, 1831. His parents afterward settled in Medina, Ohio, where he was educated and in 1846 commenced type setting with John Speer, with whom he moved to Kansas in 1854, landing in Lawrence November 1, of that year. Here he was connected with the Tribune until 1856, when the office was destroyed. He then went into seasoning lumber under the firm name of Garrett & Green. In the fall of 1856, he joined the Free-State Volunteers, and continued under Gen. Lane until 1858. In that year he returned to Lawrence and was connected with printing offices there until the breaking-out of the war. In May, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the First Kansas Regiment; was appointed Quartermaster Sergeant of Company D, and commissioned First Lieutenant and assigned as Quartermaster of the regiment August 10, 1861. April 24, 1862, he was commissioned Captain and A. Q. M., and assigned to Gen. Mitchell's division; continued to hold this position until 1864, when he resigned and returned to Lawrence to look after his private matters. He then engaged in the real estate business. In 1865 and 1866, he was Commissioner for the removal of the Wichita Indians to Texas. In 1869-70, he was engaged in mining operations in Oregon and California. In 1880, Mr. Garrett became interested in mines in Colorado, and is now superintendent of the Manhattan & San Juan Mining Company, of New York and Colorado. Mr. Garrett was married in Fort Scott, Kan., December 25, 1869, to Miss Fanny M., daughter of Dr. Osbim, a prominent physician of Fort Scott. They have two children living - Albert O. and Annie M.

GLEASON & WHITMAN, real estate, loan and general insurance agents. The business was established by Noyes & Gleason in 1879. The present firm was organized January 1, 1883. They deal in both city and county property, loaning money on real estate exclusively. In insurance they represent the American of Philadelphia, Commercial Union and Phenix of Brooklyn. F. Gleason, senior member of the firm, was born in Cheshire County, N. H., April 20, 1824. He was educated in his native county, and after leaving school was engaged in clerking until 1844, when he moved to Baltimore, Md., where he established himself in the manufacture of soda water, etc. About 1846, he moved to Pittsburgh, Penn., where he continued the same business. Two years later he sold out and returned to New Hampshire. In 1850, he located in Rochester, N. Y., where he resumed his manufacturing business, and continued until he moved to Kansas. He landed in Lawrence May 7, 1857, and immediately took a claim in the southwestern part of Douglas County, which he afterward pre-empted, and continued to reside on his farm until 1863. In that year he moved to Lawrence, having been appointed United States Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, an office he retained until about 1869 or 1870. Shortly afterward, he associated himself in partnership with J. N. Roberts in the manufacture of woodenware. His next active business in the city was the organization of the firm of Noyes & Gleason, in the interim being interested in Colorado mines, spending several summers in that region. At the time of the Quantrell raid he was living opposite Gen. Lane's residence, and was awakened by the firing. His wife, eldest daughter and son were in the country at the time, his two youngest daughters being with him. These he dressed and sent to Mrs. Hoyt's, a neighbor, for safe keeping. He then buckled on his revolver and sallied out into the street. At the distance of two blocks he could see the enemy riding through the streets and looking up at the site of the windmill saw a man shot and fall into the cellar of the mill. He then made a flank movement to the residence of J. S. Brown, where he found some twenty-five or more fugitives. After remaining there an hour or two he returned to a cornfield for concealment and shortly afterward went down town in time to see the rear guard of the retreating enemy going out of town. Mr. Gleason was married in Jeffrey, Cheshire Co., N. H., in 1849, to Miss Mary F. Foster. They have three children living - Lucy E., now Mrs. R. K. Tabor; Mary A. and Sopha F., now Mrs. William P. Cobb. Mr. Gleason held the office of County Commissioner of Douglas County, some eight years, the greater part of the time being Chairman of the Board. Was elected Mayor of the city of Lawrence in 1873.

JEREMIAH H. GLATHART, auctioneer and dealer in carriages, buggies, etc. He was born May 5, 1836, in Carroll County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm. At the age of eighteen he determined to strike out for himself, and engaged in teaching school and selling goods until he was of age. He moved to Hancock County, Ohio, with his parents, in 1838, and in February, 1857, he moved to Kansas, taking a claim near Willow Springs, and for two or three months worked alternately on it and on neighboring farms. He then moved to Lawrence, where he secured a position in a brick yard at $50 per month. In this latter business he did not long continue, exchanging his claim for a grocery and bakery, which he conducted about eighteen months. During this time he also did business as an auctioneer, which has been his general occupation, and in which he has been very successful, being one of the most humorous and efficient auctioneers in Kansas. In 1860, he went to the Rocky Mountains, where he spent three years in trading, etc. In 1870, he entered into partnership with R. W. Sparr, and purchased 220 head of Texas cattle. This proved an unfortunate venture. Large numbers of them perished in the severity of the winters. Not dismayed by his failure, he went to Texas and bought a large drove of cattle which he drove to Kansas, in the latter venture making a success. Shortly after this he was employed by the Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad to direct the carrying trade in Texas cattle from the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad to the Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad. In this work he was very successful, turning every drove from Pierce City, then the terminus of the Atlantic & Pacific to Baxter Springs, on the Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad. He also dealt extensively in stock on his own account, and has dealt largely in real estate in addition to his regular business. During the Price raid Mr. Glathart volunteered and was captured by Tod's pickets and taken before Gen. Price, who released him on parole. He was married, October 12, 1865, to Miss Emily M. Thompson. They have had six children. One son and one daughter survive.

E. B. GOOD, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc.; business established in 1866 by himself. Has had partners at times, but has been alone in business the most of the time. He employs three clerks, and carries about $3,500, and does a business of $25,000 annually. E. B. Good was born in Madison County, Ill., October 19, 1832; he was educated in his native county. In 1857-58, he was engaged in real estate speculations in Minnesota. In the spring of 1866, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence. He was married in Madison County, Ill., November 27, 1861, to Miss Arilda Dunnagan, of that county. They have three children - Ora L., Wilber and Edwin. Mr. Good is a charter member of the Acacia Lodge, No. 9, A., F. & A. M.; is also a member of the subordinate lodge and encampment, Grand Lodge of the I. O. O. F.

G. R. GOULD, of the firm of G. R. Gould & Co., was born in Racine County, Wis., September 10, 1843; when six years of age, he was bound out to a family in Rock County, Wis., and remained there engaged in farming until 1862. In that year, he enlisted in the Thirteenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry for three years; veteranized in 1864; during 1862 and 1863 was on duty in Kansas; after Johnston's surrender in 1865, was stationed in Texas. In the fall of 1865, was mustered out in Wisconsin, and the following year he settled in Lawrence, Kan. where he organized the present business. Mr. Gould was married in Rock County, Wis., in November, 1866, to Miss Annie M. Macomber, of Rock County. They have three children - Charles R., Ada and Grace. Mr. Gould has been a prominent member of the School Board several terms, he also served on the City Council; he is a member of Lawrence Lodge and Mount Oread Encampment, I. O. O. F.

A. J. GRAY, liveryman, was born on Broad River, South Carolina, May 16, 1820, and was owned by his father as a slave till the age of fourteen. At the death of his father, he fell into the hands of other parties. He left Tennessee in 1836, and settled in Washington County, Kan., near the county seat. He ran away in 1846, going back to Giles County, Tenn., where he was married February 3, 1848, to Miss Agnes, daughter of John and Elsie Bunn. They have had nine children, three of whom are living - Curren C., born November 9, 1851; May, November 19, 1856; Willie, September 9, 1859. He went to Columbus, Ohio, in 1864; remained there seventeen years; then came to Kansas in the year 1881, and settled in Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Gray and their two sons belong to the a. M. E. Church; May belongs to the Baptist Church. Mrs. Gray's mother lived to be over one hundred years old. Mr. Gray has been industrious, and accumulated a good property.

ALEX GREGG, shoe-maker, came to this State in 1862, and settled in Lawrence, and at once established business which has been successful. Mr. Gregg was born in Kentucky, March 20, 1824, of a slave mother; his father, whose name he bears, was his owner. He was taken to Missouri in 1851, and there lived until coming to Kansas. He has been three times married, and is the father of eleven children - Sarah, Andrew, Lucinda, Alex., Mary, Albert, John, Clara, Nellie, Mabel and Grattan. Mr. Gregg is a member of a lodge A. Y. M., and its Treasurer. He is also Deacon in the Second Baptist Church.

HON. HENRY M. GREENE, Superintendent of the Asylum for Feeble Minded Children, took his present position September 1, 1881, at the opening of the institution. He is a native of Norwich, Conn., where he was born October 14, 1833. In 1837, his parents located in McLean County, Ill., and moved to Woodford County about 1850, where Henry received his schooling at an academy in Metamora. In 1854, he went to Wisconsin, and entered lands in what is now West Eau Claire, also surveying pine woods on the Eau Claire and Black Rivers. In 1856, he returned to Illinois, and entered the canvass as public speaker for Fremont. In 1857, he moved to Kansas and settled in Osage County, where he located a claim. In 1863, he became connected with the State militia, first as a private, then Lieutenant; in the spring of 1864, was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Regiment Kansas State Militia, which he held when the regiment was overpowered by Shelby's men at Westport, Mo., October 22, 1864, and he was severely wounded while endeavoring to re-form the regiment. In 1869, he settled in Lecompton, Douglas County, where he took charge of the United Brethren Church. Was elected State Senator from Douglas County in 1876, and, during both sessions of his term, was Chairman of the Committee on Education. From September, 1879, until he took charge of the asylum, he had charge of the Presbyterian Church at La Cygne, Kan. Mr. Greene was married in Osage County, Kan., January 24, 1860, to Miss Margaret Monogue, a native of New York State. They have four children living - Edward E., Henry M., Jr., Hiel B. and Frederick H. Mr. G. has been for three years a minister in the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F., of Lawrence, Kan.

JAMES W. GREEN, Dean of the Law Department Kansas State University, and attorney at law, was appointed Dean of the Law Department at its formation, and has since retained the office. Mr. Green was born in Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y., April 4, 1842. His academical and preparatory studies were pursued at the Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., and the Academy at Cambridge, Mass. He then entered Williams College, taking the full course, and graduated in 1866. After teaching school a few months, he commenced reading law at Elmira, N. Y., in June, 1869. In January, 1870, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Olathe, where he commenced practice in partnership with Judge A. S. Deranny, where he remained until 1877, in which year he removed to Lawrence, and has since been actively engaged in practice. Mr. Green was married in Lawrence, In December, 1875, to Miss Mary, daughter of Hon. N. T. Stevens. Mr. Green was elected County Attorney at Olathe in 1874, and was elected to the same office in Douglas County in 1878. He is now candidate of the Democratic ticket for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., of Elmira, N. Y.
HON. GEORGE W. E. GRIFFITH, President Merchants' Bank, was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., December 2?, 1833. He was educated in Mount Pleasant College, Westmoreland County, Penn. In 1855, he moved to Kansas, locating on a claim in Franklin County, near Prairie City, where he engaged in farming until 1860; he was then elected Register of Deeds of Franklin County, and removed to Minneola, the county seat; was also appointed County Clerk to fill vacancy, and Deputy County Treasurer, discharging the duties of all these office for two years. He was Assistant Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives in the State Legislature of 1862, and the ensuing election was elected Representative of Franklin County. In 1863, he removed to Lawrence, and established a grocery and hardware store under the firm name of Griffith & Marsel, doing a large and successful business until August 21, 1863, when they were burned out in the Quantrell raid. The business was revived and continued under the old firm until the following year, when Judge Marsel sold out his interest. The business continued under the firm name of Griffith & Duncan until 1868, when W. H. Duncan was taken into the new firm of Griffith, Duncan & Co.; continued until 1870, doing a large wholesale and retail business. In 1871, Mr. Griffith assisted in the organization of the Second National Bank, accepting the position of Cashier. In 1878, he assisted in organizing the Merchants' Bank, of which he became President. He was married in Westmoreland County, Penn., October 19, 1854, to Miss Priscilla A., daughter of Abraham Harbach, Esq., a leading citizen of Western Pennsylvania; they have four children - Charles E., Mary, Alida and George. In 1868, Mr. G. was elected County Commissioner, holding the position two years. He is a leading member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been a Ruling Elder the last ten years. He is also a leader in many other enterprises and manufacturing interest. He is President of the Lawrence Gas, Coke & Coal Company, and one of its largest stockholders. Also, President of the Kansas Basket Manufacturing Company, and one of its principal promoters, and has quite recently assisted in establishing a similar corporation in St. Louis, Mo., under the title of St. Louis Basket Company, of which he is also President.

A. J. GRIFFIN, dealer in coal and wood, lime and stone. The lime and stone business was established by Mr. G., in 1869, the coal department being added in 1882. He has in operation two lime kilns with a capacity of 160 bushels daily, located one and one-half miles from the city; one stone quarry of heavy dimension stone is at the same place, and the other being located about one mile west of the city. He has supplied fully three-fourths of the stone used in Lawrence since he established business. He employs in the season eight men and five to six teams. A. J. Griffin was born in East Milton, Va., November 15, 1842. His parents settled in Warren County, Ohio, about 1851, where he received his education, partially. August 26, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Thirty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was a part of the famous "Baltimore Cook" Brigade, Fourteenth Army Corps. Mr. Griffin participated in the battles of Mill Springs, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga and all the battles of the Atlantic campaign. He was mustered out at expiration of term of enlistment, and re-enlisted March 21, 1865, in the Fifth United States veteran Volunteers for one year; was discharged March 21, 1866. He then returned to Ohio, and shortly afterward moved to Illinois, then he removed to Kansas in 1867, and settled in Lawrence, where he engaged in general occupation until he organized present business. Mr. G. married in Dixon, Lee Co., Ill., November 15, 1866, to Miss Mary Carrol, of that county. They have four children - Mary, Charles S., Eleanor and Edith.

ALBERT HADLEY, Cashier of the National Bank, was born near Rockville, Parke Co., Ind., July 5, 1842. He was educated in his native town. In 1860, he commenced business life as a clerk in the County Treasurer's office, afterward in the Auditor's office. In 1861, he took the position of boy in a banking house in Rockville; was advanced into different positions until he was finally appointed general book-keeper in which position he had full charge and continued until 1865, when he moved to Kansas and became connected with the National Bank of Lawrence; was appointed cashier in 1876. Mr. Hadley was married in Rockville, Ind., May 11, 1865, to Miss Mary J. Brown. They have two children - Fred W. and Almeda M. During the war, Mr. Hadley twice enlisted; the first time in the Seventh-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. This command was captured and mustered out when exchanged. In 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Thiry-eighth (sic) Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and was discharged on account of sickness. He is a member of the Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F.

(Ed: W. HADLEY appears later)

COL. W. A. HARRIS, proprietor of the Linwood farm, located at Linwood Station. The farm consists of about 1,000 acres, and is entirely devoted to the breeding of fine stock. The herd consists of about 100 head of Short-horns. The herd is headed by Baron Victor, 42,824 and Golden Drops Hillhurst, 39,120. Col. Harris is making a specialty of the Scotch Short-horn; he purchased in the spring of 1882, from J. H. Kissinger, three females and two-year-old bulls, imported by J. I. Davidson, of Canada. He has also imported himself, this year, four heifers from Mr. Cruikshank's herd. He received a premium in 1882 from both the Topeka and Lawrence fairs. W. A. Harris was born in Loundoun County, Va., October 29, 1841. His parents moved to Page County in 1844, and to Missouri in 1852. W. A. graduated from Columbian College, District of Columbia, in 1859. During 1859-60 he studied civil engineering at Union College, New York, then entered the Virginia Military Institute, graduating in 1861 as civil engineer. On the breaking-out of the war, he entered the Confederate army, attached to the artillery service for a time, and was then appointed Captain in the Adjutant General's Department, Wilcox's Brigade, Longstreet's Division. After the battles around Richmond, in 1862, he was appointed Chief of Ordnance in Hill's Division of Jackson's Corps. In 1865, he moved to Kansas to take the position of resident engineer in the construction of the Eastern Division of the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1868, he settled in Lawrence as Land Agent for the Union Pacific Railroad. He now has charge of the Delaware Indian Reservation Lands. Mr. Harris was married in Page County, Va., July 26, 1863, to Miss Mary Lionberger, daughter of John Lionberger, Esq., of that county. They have five children - Page, Fanny, Sarah, Lavinia and Bessie.

W. F. HARVEY, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Clinton County, Ohio, September 20, 1825. His parents moved to Warren County about 1828. He was educated in Clinton and Warren Counties, finishing in the Harveysburg High School, of which his father, a practicing physician of prominence, was Superintendent. He commenced his medical studies under his father's tuition at the age of sixteen. In 1847, his father moved to the Indian Territory as Superintendent of a Friend's mission to the Shawnee Indians. Here W. F. was engaged in teaching the male classes, his sister having the female classes. In 1849, he returned to Ohio and entered the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1850. In the spring of 1851, he commenced practice in Hendricks County, Ind. In the spring of 1853, he moved to Kansas and located a claim on Dragoon Creek, about fifty miles southwest of Lawrence. While absent in Indiana for the purpose of bringing on his family, his improvements were all destroyed. When he returned in the fall of 1854, he settled near Blue Jacket's Crossing, Douglas County. In June 1855, disgusted with the demoralized state of society, he returned to Hendricks County, Ind., and recommenced practice. He graduated from the Indiana Medical College February 28, 1873. He had an honorary conferred on him by the Butler University February 28, 1879. He remained in practice in Hendricks County until 1876 when he moved to Iowa, and engaged in practice in Union, Hardin County. In August, 1881, he went to the Cheyenne and Arrapahoe agency in Indian Territory, as Government Physician. His health not being good in that locality, he removed to Lawrence, Kan., in March, 1882, and immediately engaged in practice. Dr. Harvey was married in Parke County, Ind., in February, 1853, to Miss Esther J. Coffin, a native of Wayne County, Ind. They have three children - Delphina M., Horace G. and Susan E., now Mrs. Albertson. Dr. Harvey is a member of Hendricks County Medical Society of Indiana, State Medical Society of Indiana, the Iowa state Medical Society and the Central Iowa Medical Association.

WASHINGTON HADLEY was born in Guilford County, N. C., December 12, 1817. He lost his father when young. In the year 1831, his mother moved to Morgan County, Ind., where he engaged in farming and also in teaching school. In 1836, he engaged in clerking in a general store in Parke County, Ind.; was admitted to a partnership in 1838, and continued in mercantile business until 1859, when he was elected County Treasurer, which position he filled for the constitutional limit of two terms. In 1864, he discharged the duties of County Auditor to fill a vacancy. In 1865, he removed to Kansas with the intention of embarking in the banking business. He settled in Lawrence and established the National Bank of Lawrence, of which he was the first President, and was for many years (in connection with his son Albert) the active and responsible manager and is still a director. He was active in the organization of the Lawrence Gas Company; was its first President, which position he held for several years, also one of the incorporaters and first President of the Lawrence Water-Power Company. Mr. Hadley is a life-long member of the Society of Friends (for Quakers), and for a time after his settlement in Lawrence, his was the only family of that denomination residing there; has been influential in building up that branch of the church and procuring the establishment of the "Yearly Meeting of Friends" for the State at Lawrence. Was the planner and active manager in the erection of their large and substantial church edifice there. He was married at Richmond, Ind., November 28, 1839, to Miss Naomi Henley, of that place. They have had eleven children, of whom there survive Albert, Matilda, now Mrs. George Y. Johnson; Almeda, now Mrs. A. D. Picking; Ella, now Mrs. Charles Monroe; Laurie, now Mrs. T. E. Newlin; Emma and Flora. Mr. Hadley has been Mayor of the city of Lawrence two terms, and was active in promoting the building by the city of the magnificent "State University" building at Lawrence.

HERMANN HASE, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, flour, feed and all kinds of produce. The business was established in the spring of 1883. He occupies the main floor and basement of a building 25x117 feet in area; employs seven men, and is doing a large and increasing business. Was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, June 26, 1852. He was educated at the Rusteek University, taking a full classical course. In 1869, he emigrated to the United States and settled in Douglas County, Kan. Here he engaged in farming for a time. In 1872, he commenced clerking with Theodore Poehler & Co., and continued with their successors until the present firm was organized. He was married in Lawrence, January 8, 1878, to Miss Kate, daughter of Abraham Muyler, Esq. They have two children - Annie and Bertha. Mr. Hase is a member of the Turn-Verein, Social Verein and of the A. O. U. W. 

 HON. DUDLEY C. HASKELL. So far as is now ascertainable, this family had its origin in the province of Auglise, in ancient Saxony. The name of the family at this early day was spelled "Hieskel." From Saxony, the family migrated to Scotland, where numbers of them still reside, spelling the name as do those now living in America. The first settlement by any of the Haskell family was made in Massachusetts, in 1635, at Gloucester or Beverly. In 1708, Roger Haskell left Beverly and purchased an extensive tract of land near Norwich, Conn., where many of his descendants still reside. His son Elijah subsequently removed to Tolland, Conn. He served in the Revolutionary war, as did also his son Elijah - the latter of whom was killed at the battle of Trenton, and the former of whom died soon after leaving the army, of hardships and exposures which had compelled his retirement therefrom. Upon his widow, whose maiden name was Sarah Read, devolved the responsibility of rearing and educating her family of seven children - five boys and two girls. She kept the elder ones upon the farm, and apprenticed the younger ones to trades. Soon all were able to care for themselves, and when the proper time came, Mrs. Haskell, in 1780, rode up the Connecticut River on horseback, and purchased a farm near Weathersfield, Vt., and returned for her five sons, who all bought farms in the same vicinity. The five boys and one of the girls settled in the same school district, and subsequently, in a school of about ninety pupils, thirty-two of the pupils were the children of these six. One of these thirty-two was Franklin Haskell, the father of Dudley C. Soon after the birth of Dudley, Franklin Haskell left Vermont, and settled in Massachusetts, whence, in 1854, soon after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska bill, he moved to Kansas, and settled near Lawrence, upon the land still owned by the family. Mrs. Haskell, the mother of Dudley, previous to her marriage with Franklin Haskell, was Miss Almira Chase, a member of the well-known New England family of that name. Mrs. Haskell moved to Kansas in 1855, bringing with her Dudley C., then thirteen years of age. He was born in Springfield, Vt., March 23, 1842. Witnessing the early struggles between slavery and liberty in Kansas, the spirit of the man that was in him soon began to manifest itself. As an incident of his youthful courage, the following is related: An armed Pro-slavery man approached his father and attempted to compel compliance with certain demands, by means of a cocked revolver. Young Dudley quickly brought out of the house the old musket already loaded, and leveling it at the head of his father's assailant, promptly brought about a cessation of hostilities. When not engaged in the more important work of aiding to defend his father's or some neighbor's home, he attended school a portion of the time in a building standing on the present site of Miller's Hall, and a portion of the time in the basement of the Unitarian Church. In January, 1857, his father died, and upon the arrival from the East of his elder brothers, to care for their mother and the family affairs, he went to Springfield, Vt., to attend school, remaining there until 1858, when he returned to Lawrence. In the spring of 1859, he went to Colorado, where he prospected for more than two years, gaining considerable valuable experience, but very little gold. In 1861, he returned to Kansas, and entered the army of the Union, as "Master of Transportation" in the Quartermaster's department. As master of transportation, he became chief of foraging parties. In charge of ambulance and ammunition trains, he was present at the battles of Newtonia, Cane Hill and Prairie Grove. In every position in which he was placed, his conduct was that of a cool, intrepid and courageous man. At the termination of a long campaign in Arkansas, in January, 1863, Mr. Haskell retired from the army, and entered Williston Seminary, in East Hampton, Mass. After successfully completing a preparatory course in the seminary, he entered Yale College, and completed a scientific course there in November, 1865. He now returned once more to Lawrence, Kan., and engaged in merchandising. While so engaged, he devoted his leisure hours to the study of political economy, and to those social problems which underlie our national polity, and soon found himself locally in the front rank of political opponents. In 1872, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, and was re-elected in 1875, and in 1876. During this year, he was elected Speaker of the House. In the fall of 1876, he was elected to the forty-fifth Congress, from the Second Congressional District of Kansas, by a majority of 4,680. In 1878, he was re-elected to Congress, as also in 1880 and 1882. As a public man, he is very popular, and as a public speaker, strong, logical and convincing. Mr. Haskell's physical constitution is exceptionally fine and strong. He is six feet three inches high, and weights, when in full health, 210 pounds. His distinguished exterior lends to his oratorical efforts an effectiveness rarely excelled. Mr. Haskell was married, at Stockbridge, Mass., in December, 1865, to Miss Hattie M. Kelsey, a descendant of that distinguished New England divine, Cotton Mather. Mrs. Haskell is a lady of exceptional culture and accomplishments. They have had three children, two daughters and one son. The son died in infancy. Mr. Haskell is a member and an officer of the Plymouth Congregational Church at Lawrence, of which his father was one of the founders, and is an active and exemplary Christian.

WILBUR M. HAYES, Principal of Phonographic Department, Lawrence Business College, was born in Granby, Conn., February 9, 1847. His parents moved to Granville, Ohio, in 1857, and there he received an education in the graded and high schools. In 1864, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and was attached to the Mississippi squadron until the close of the war. In 1866, he commenced the study of phonography; he afterward followed up the study as an amateur, occasionally making special reports, etc., when consistent with his business of school teaching, until 1880, when he moved to Chicago, where he engaged at the profession of stenography in railroad offices and mercantile establishments until July, 1882, when he moved to Lawrence to take a position as stenographer in the general freight and passenger office of the K. C., L. & S. K. R. R. In October, 1882, he took charge of the phonographic department of the college.

J. K. HEMPHILL, of the firm of G. R. Gould & Co., was born in Allegany County, N. Y., February 1, 1852. About 1855, his parents moved to Jefferson County, Wis., where J. K. was educated, and followed the business of farming. In 1879, he moved to Kansas and took charge of the branch house of G. R. Gould & Co. Under firm name of Hemphill & Gould, at Harlan, Smith Co., Kan., where he remained until the business was concentrated in Lawrence. In 1881, during his residence in Smith County, he was a member of the Republican Central committee of that county. Mr. Hemphill was married in Waukesha, Wis., August 10, 1875, to Miss Ada F. Howard, of Waukesha. They have one daughter, Daisy May.

H. W. HENDERSON, manufacturer and dealer in harness, saddlery, etc. The business was established in 1876, by Mr. H. He now employs four men, and cash sales for 1882 were nearly $8,000. He was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., August 29, 1849. His parents moved to St. Paul, Minn., about 1856, and from there to Ohio. H. W. Learned the harness-making trade in Cincinnati, Ohio, commencing at the age of fourteen years. During the war he was connected with the Quartermaster's Department at Nashville, Tenn., for a time, then returned to Cincinnati, and finished his trade. The family moved to Michigan, and shortly afterward to Kansas City, Mo. In 1867, they settled in Johnson County, Kan., where the subject of our sketch resided while engaged at his trade in Kansas City. During 1874-75, he was engaged in business at Springhill, Johnson County, thence moved to Lawrence in 1876. Mr. Henderson was married in Johnson County, Kan., to Miss Belle House, of that county. They have three children - Howard, Clarence and Leroy. He is a member of Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F.

D. L. HOADLEY, dealer in real estate and loans; the business was established in 1871. He engaged in a general brokerage business, dealing in city and county property. He was born in Livingston County, N. Y., November 27, 1831. His parents moved to Erie County, Penn., about 1842, where he received his education. He commenced his business life about 1852, as a clerk in mercantile establishments. In 1858, he moved to Kansas and settled in Doniphan County, where he engaged in the sale of merchandise in the town of Elwood. In 1862, he returned to Pennsylvania, engaging in wholesale grocery business in Erie, remaining until 1869. In the latter year he returned to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence. He was married in Erie County, Penn., in 1857, to Miss Susan M. Beardsley, of Brockport, N. Y. They have four children - Willard I., Nellie L., Clarance R. and Eva M.

A. G. HONNOLD, Register of Deeds, Douglas County, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, April 20, 1837. He was born and raised on a farm, and educated in his native county. In 1862, he enlisted in Company E, Ninety-seventh Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He was connected with the Army of the Cumberland. He was severely wounded at the battle of Missionary Ridge, and after recovery was attached to the Ordnance Department at division headquarters. At the close of the war, he returned to Ohio and resumed farming. In October, 1869, he went to Kansas, looking up a location, and in January, 1870, settled in Lawrence, where he opened a fire insurance office. In 1874, he was appointed to a position in the County Treasurer's office, where he remained until elected to present position, in November, 1879. Was re-elected in November, 1881. Mr. Honnold was married in Muskingum County, Ohio, February 22, 1866, to Miss M. J. Darner, of that county. They have one child living - Arri B. Mr. H. is a Quartermaster Sergeant in Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R.

BENJAMIN F. HOPPER, wagon-maker, came into the State in 1854, and settled in North Lawrence, where he has since resided. Established his present business in 1881. Mr. B. F. Hopper was born in Kentucky November 16, 1833, and there lived until two years previous to coming to Kansas; he lived in Missouri. When Sterling Price made his celebrated raid into Kansas, Mr. H. joined the State militia in helping repel and drive him from the State, marching as far as Independence, Mo.; engaged in the battles of the Little and Big Blue Rivers. Mr. H. has been twice married, to Nancy Miller in 1856, and in 1863 to Eliza J. Seaman, of Lawrence. He has five children living - Ruth, Isadore, Hattie, Maggie and Harry. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. And a Past Vice Grand.
DR. S. O. HIMOE, the present head of the firm of S. O. Himoe & Co., extensive manufacturers of patent medicines at Lawrence, came to the State in March, 1857, and engaged in the practice of medicine in Bourbon County until September, 1861, when he entered the Union army as Assistant Surgeon of the Sixth Regiment of Kansas Volunteers. In November of the same year, he was commissioned Surgeon of the Fifteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, by the lamented War Governor of Wisconsin, Harvey, who perished at Pittsburgh Landing, Tenn. He served during the war in connection with his regiment at the siege and capture of Island No. 10, during the Buell campaign in Kentucky, in the fall of 1862, and during the entire career of the Army of the Cumberland, doing duty on the field in the battles of Chaplin Hills and Perryville, Stone River and Chickamauga. Dr. Himoe held important positions as Surgeon-in-Chief of brigade, division, field and general hospital, and is probably the only volunteer army surgeon in Kansas whose current reports, on file in the archives of the medical department of the army, including his reports after the battles of Stone River and Chickamauga, are published in Part I. Medical volume, "containing reports of Medical Directors," of the "Medical and Surgical History of the War," published by act of Congress, under the direction of the Surgeon General. At the close of the war, Dr. Himoe located in Fort Scott, but after a year's successful private practice, removed to Lawrence and engaged in the manufacture and sale of patent medicines. His preparations, especially the Peruvian Tonic, Pulmonic Elixir, Carbolic Liniment, Blackberry Cordial, and Cathartic Pills, are extensively sold in nearly all the States and Territories west of the Mississippi River. Dr. Himoe is still in the prime of life, possessing a remarkably robust constitution and active mind, giving promise of many years of usefulness in his chosen line of business.

DR. LEVI HORNER, proprietor of Lawrence Dental Rooms. Business established by Horner & Ridgeway in 1880; Dr. Ridgeway retired in the same year. Levi Horner was born in West Newton, Marion Co., Ind., December 8, 1855. He was educated in his native place. In 1876, he moved to Baxter Springs, Kan., remaining there until 1880. He then settled in Lawrence, and established his present business. Dr. Horner was married in Lawrence October 9, 1879, to Miss Lindlay, daughter of Alfred Lindlay, Esq.

J. HOUSE, dealer in clothing and gents' furnishing goods. The business was established in 1862, by Mr. House. He occupies a store 25x100 feet, employs four clerks, and carries a stock of about $30,000. He also has a half interest in the clothing house of A. L. & J. House, Topeka, Kan., where they engage also in merchant tailoring. Jacob House was born in Leipnik, Austria, August 18, 1833. He was educated in his native town. At the age of fifteen, he left home and entered a mercantile house in Bohemia, where he remained four years. He then emigrated to the New West Landing in New York, in 1854. Remaining in the city only a few months, he located in Lake County, Ohio. Two years later, he removed to St. Louis, Mo. He was engaged in clerking in both places. In 1859-60, he established business in Hempstead, Tex., in general merchandising. In April, 1861, having previously sold out his stock of goods, he engaged in the purchase of hides, and accompanied the shipment North. The breaking-out of the war changed his plans, and he engaged in business in St. Louis, Mo. In April, 1862, he removed to Lawrence, where he has since engaged in the clothing trade. Mr. House was married in Lawrence, October 15, 1865, to Miss Ricca Schloss, a native of Bavaria. They have seven children - Mary, Rachel, Robert, Arthur, Clara, Hattie and Charles H.

DR. H. W. HOWE, dentist, was born in Athens, Ohio, February 16, 1842, where he received his education. He commenced the study of his profession in the office of his father, a practicing dentist of that city. In 1862, he enlisted in the United States navy, serving about three years on the gunboats on the Western rivers. In 1865, he enlisted in the Eleventh Indiana Zouaves, and served until the close of the war. He then returned to Ohio, and engaged in practice in Beverly. Shortly afterward he settled in Chillicothe, where he remained in the practice of his profession until 1875. During his residence here (Chillicothe), he organized the "Sill Guards," a militia company, which he commanded during his residence there. He then removed to Lawrence, Kan., and opened an office. In 1880, he went to Colorado, in mining speculations, etc., returning to Lawrence and re-opening his office January 1, 1883. He was married in Beverly, Washington Co., Ohio, May 6, 1868, to Miss Olive, daughter of Dr. Reynolds, of Beverly. They have two children - Lloyd R. and Hannah. The Doctor is a Royal Arch Mason, and a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P.

D. B. HUNNICUTT, President of the Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company, was born in Clinton County, Ohio, March 19, 1842. He was educated at Earlham College, Richmond, Ind., and Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Seventy-ninth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He was attached to the Twentieth Army Corps, and took part in the battles of Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, and then in the march to the sea; through the grand review at Washington, D. C. He returned to Ohio, and engaged in farming and merchandising. In the winter and spring of 1874, he taught the public schools of Van Buren, Ark. In the following summer, he moved with his family to Jasper County, Mo., where he and his wife were engaged in teaching until January, 1876, when they moved to Jackson County, Mo., and located on a farm near Lee's Summit. In 1880, he established a cattle ranch in Kingman County, Kan. While operating this, he still resided in Jackson County, Mo. In the spring of 1882, he settled with his family in Lawrence, and became connected with the present company. Mr. H. was married in Greenfield, Ind., August 30, 1867, to Miss Rebecca S. Oren, of Grant County, Ind. They have one child, Gertrude. Mr. Hunnicutt is a member of the Quaker Church, and of the F. & A. M., of Yellow Springs, Ohio.

HON. JOHN HUTCHINGS, attorney at law, was born at Caroline, Tompkins Co., N. Y., December 31, 1836. He was well educated in the common schools, and finished his classical studies in Waverly Institute and in Starkey Seminary, New York. He studied law with Hon. F. D. Wright, at Waverly, Tioga Co., N. Y., was admitted to the bar at Binghampton, May 10, 1860, and practiced law at Waverly until June, 1863, when he moved to Kansas, settling in Lawrence on the 13th of that month. He at once opened a law office in partnership with E. V. Banks, under the style of Hutchings & Banks. This firm was dissolved about two years later. Since that time, he has been engaged in the practice of his profession with marked success. Taking a deep interest in education, he was for several years a member of the School Board of the city of Lawrence. In 1870, he was elected County Attorney for Douglas County, in this position making a reputation as one of the ablest of public prosecutors. In politics, Mr. Hutchings has always been an anti-slavery man, and since he was old enough to participate in elections has acted with the Republican party. He is not only a great legal student, but has given much thought and study to theological, philosophical and scientific subjects. He takes a deep interest in questions of social science, and has devoted much time to the investigation of problems connected with the proper management of prisons and asylums. He was married in Tioga County, N. Y., August 7, 1861, to Miss Josephine E. Hoyt, daughter of Ira Hoyt, Esq. They have had four children, of whom two survive, Josephine E. and Helen M. 

 GEORGE INNES, senior member of the firm of George Innes & Co., was born in Sutherlandshire, Scotland, July 23, 1842. In 1859, he settled in Buffalo, N. Y., where he engaged in clerking until 1866, when he entered into business on his own account. He continued in this until 1870, when he moved to Lawrence, Kan., and established his present business. Mr. Innes was married in Buffalo, N. Y., October 20, 1869, to Miss Eliza Matheson, of Embro, Province Ontario, Canada; they have two daughters, Minnie and Jennie. Mr. I. S a ember of the city Council and the Board of Trade.

DANIEL INNES, of the firm of Geo T. Innes & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, carpets, etc. The firm is composed of George and Daniel Innes. The business was established in 1870. They employ fifteen hands, carry a stock of about $60,000, and do a business annually of $165,000. Daniel Innes, of above firm, was born in Southerlandshire, Scotland, October 22, 1836. In 1854, he settled in Buffalo, N. Y., where he engaged in clerking in the dry goods business until 1863, when he moved to Chicago. In 1865, he formed a partnership and established a dry goods business in Elgin, Ill., continuing to operate this until he moved to Kansas in 1871. Mr. Innes was married in Elgin, Ill., March 1, 1870, to Miss Pease, of Elgin; they have three children - Sarah K., Walter P. and William A. Mr. I. is a member of the Episcopal Church, and of Acacia Lodge, No. 9, A., F. & A. M.

LEWIS JOHNSON, well-digger, born in Kentucky June 15, 1837; moved to Jackson County, Mo., when a child, and was sold to Luther Mason as a slave. In 1862, his owner manumitted him, and at the same time presented him with two good teams and $500 in cash. He was married in Missouri December 23, 1859, to Miss Louisa Scott, by whom he has eight children - Isaac, William, Julia, Cara, Louis, Joseph, Charles and Henry. His wife is a member of the Second Baptist Church in Lawrence.

ENDSLEY JONES, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc.; business established originally about 1873; present proprietor succeeded Henderson & Co., in May, 1880. He carries a stock of about $7,000, employs seven men, running two delivery wagons and does a business of about $50,000 annually. Mr. Jones was born in Howard County, Ind., June 16, 1844. He was educated at the New London High School in his native county, and afterward engaged in teaching, farming and clerking until 1866, when he located in Leavenworth County, Kan. Here is engaged in farming for some years. From 1872 to 1879, he was in Government employ in the Indian Territory. In the latter year, he settled in Lawrence, where he had made his headquarters some years. He was married in Howard County, Ind., June 6, 1868, to Miss Martha Newlin, of that county. They have four children - William E., Edna, Hiram T., Zimri Van A. Mr. Jones is a member of the Society of Friends, also of the Lawrence Lodge, No. 798, K. of H. He is at present Secretary of the Douglas county Republican Central Committee.

J. M. JONES, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc. The business was established in 1876, and he has since operated it with exception of a few months. He was born in Upper Canada, July 16, 1854, and was raised and educated in Hamilton and vicinity. In 1869, he moved to Kansas and located in Lawrence, where he became connected with the locomotive department of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. After filling various positions, he was finally placed in charge of an engine; this continued until 1875. Mr. Jones was married in Lawrence, Kan., September 3, 1875, to Miss Jennie E. Lindley, of New York State. They have one child - Bertha G.

REV. WILLIAM Jones, M. D., pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Lawrence, Kan., was born in Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio, October 22, 1832. His parents moved to Coshocton, where he obtained an academic education. He afterward studied medicine and practiced several years as an under graduate, but completed his course and obtained his degree, graduating from the College of Medicine of Fort Wayne 1879, and, two years later, received the ad eundem degree from the same institution, and is a member of the Northwestern Ohio Medical Association. In 1863, he joined the North Ohio Conference, and was stationed successively at East Delaware, Newcomerstown, Seville and Mount Gilead. He was then transferred to the Central Ohio Conference, and stationed successively at Van Wert, Marion, Findlay and Toledo. He then returned to the North Ohio Conference, and was stationed at Bloomville, from which place, at the middle of his term, was transferred to the Kansas Conference, and stationed at Lawrence, January, 1880. Dr. Jones was married in Ashland County, Ohio, June 11, 1857, to Miss Eliza Rathbun, a graduate of Auburn Academy, in Western New York; they have two children - Miss M. Annetta, a graduate of the Cincinnati Wesleyan College, and Fred R., now a student in the State University of Kansas. Dr. Jones is a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

W. H. KEMMERER, Secretary of Lawrence Plow Company, was born in Bucks County, Penn., April 8, 1843. Received a common school education in his native county, and then took a full commercial course at Eastman's College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. His early years were spent in a flour-mill operated by his father at Milton, Northumberland Co., Penn. About 1868, commenced a bakery and confectionery business in that town, where he continued until 1880. He then moved to Kansas, and settled in Carbondale, as manager of yard for the Kansas Lumber Company, of Topeka, Kan. In the spring of 1882, moved to Lawrence and became connected immediately with the Lawrence Plow Company. Mr. Kemmerer was married in Milton, Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1866, to Miss Susan Hagg, of that town; they have four children - John H., Norman L., William E., Margaret E.

DR. L. H. KEYS, eclectic physician, was born in Akron, Ohio, September 9, 1826. He was educated in his native town and afterward attended medical lectures at Cleveland, Ohio. In 1849, he settled in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; was engaged in practice in Cedar Rapids and Greeley, Iowa, until 1864, when he enlisted in the Twenty-first Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. During this time, he was on detached service as Assistant Surgeon in the hospitals at Mobile and Fort Gaines, Alabama. Shortly after his return home, he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and attended lectures at the Wooster University of Ohio, graduating in the spring of 1870. Dr. Keyes was attached to the "regular school" until the action of the National Medical Association, in session at St. Paul, they refusing to affiliate or permit consultation with any but the old school physician. Since that time, he has affiliated with the eclectic school. From 1870 to 1876, he was engaged in practice in Greeley, Iowa, in the latter year removing to Kansas, locating in Junction City, Davis County. About 1880, he removed to Independence, Iowa, where he remained until September, 1882, when he settled in Lawrence. Dr. Keyes was married in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1852, to Miss Francis Nelson, of that city. She died in 1860, leaving four children - John N., now practicing law in Iowa; Ernest M., a practicing physician in Iowa; Charles C., in business in Wamega, Kan.; and Luther M. His present wife was Mis Cyrena Bishop, daughter of Rev. Joy Bishop, of Delphos, Kan. They were married in Linn County, Iowa, July 4, 1861. They have two children - Merton J. and Mary R. The doctor is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

ISAAC KILWORTH, real estate, came to Kansas in 1858, settled in Lawrence, where he has been engaged the most of the time in building. In 1876, he entered into partnership with his brother, Jacob, in the real estate business. Mr. K. was born in West Hadden, England, July 18, 1833; came to the United States in 1851, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, but in a few months moved to Detroit, Mich., and engaged with the Michigan Central Railroad Company as builder, where he remained until 1858. Being twice married, the last time to Miss S. A. Mallard, of Lawrence; they have five children - John L., Cora C., Isaac W., William W. and Howard R. Mr. Kilworth is a member of the Knights of Honor.

FRANK KIMBALL, of Kimball Bros., proprietors of the Lawrence Foundry, was born in Mason Village, Hillsboro Co., N. H., January 6, 1823. After leaving school, he learned the carpenter's trade under his father's instruction; was engaged in this from the age of sixteen to twenty-one. About 1844, he moved to Fitchburg, Mass., where he was employed in the pattern department of Asher Green's foundry; had charge of this department several years. He afterward took charge of the pattern department of the Putnam Machine Company, in the same town; this position he held about six years. In 1857, he moved to Kansas to enter the firm of Kimball Bros. Mr. Kimball was married in Stoddard, N. H., September 8, 1847, to Miss Elizabeth Davis, of Stoddard. They have two children - Fannie E., now Mrs. J. A. Carruth, and Charles F.

SAMUEL KIMBALL, of Kimball Bros., proprietors of the Lawrence Foundry, was born at Mason Village, Hillsboro Co., N. H., August 27, 1827. He received a practical business education, and at the age of seventeen was apprenticed to the machinists' trade. Two years later, he moved to Clinton, Mass., where he worked at his trade until 1849. In that year, he settled in Fitchburg, Mass; here he worked at his trade until 1854. In company with his brother, he then moved to Kansas, landing in the Territory October 9, 1854. The brothers were recommended by Gov. Robinson to Gen. Pomeroy as suitable men to put up a saw-mill then being brought from the East. This was their first contract. Shortly after, the original firm of Kimball Bros. was established. Mr. Kimball was an active Free-State man. He was Captain of one of the companies, and afterward Major of the First Regiment of Free-State Volunteers, and was continually in the field. He has been a member of the City Council three terms, Mayor of the city one term, and was virtually founder of the fire department in Lawrence; was Engineer of the department five years, and Superintendent one term. Mr. Kimball was married in November, 1849, to Adelina A., daughter of Benjamin Livingston, of Mason Village, N. H.

ALBERT KNITTLE, attorney at law, was born in Port Carbon, Schuylkill Co., Penn., January 19, 1848. Received his preliminary schooling in his native town and finished in the State Normal School. During the raid of the rebels into Pennsylvania, he was connected with the State militia. In 1867, he commenced reading law in Pottsville, Penn., and was admitted to practice in Pennsylvania courts in 1869, and commenced practice in Pottsville, where he remained until he moved to Kansas, in 1872. He opened an office in Lawrence, and has since engaged in the practice of his profession. He was elected City Attorney in 1876, and was twice re-elected. In 1879, he was elected County Attorney of Douglas County. Mr. Knittle was married in Port Carbon, Penn., in 1871, to Miss Clara Wintersteen, of Port Carbon.

W. H. LAMON, photographer, business established in 1865. He engaged in all branches of the business, landscape, portrait, etc. Mr. Lamon was born in Dayton, Ohio, May 16, 1840. His parents moved from there to Indiana, thence to Illinois, and in 1857 settled in Lawrence, Kan. The subject of our sketch was educated in that city, and after leaving school commenced the study of photography in Jerseyville, Ill., and afterward spent two or three years in traveling in Texas, Indian Territory and Kansas. During the war, was connected with one of the militia regiments, being engaged in the pursuit of Price. He was married in Lawrence, April 1, 1866, to Miss Hattie Bell, daughter of Capt. G. W. Bell, one of the pioneers, and prominent in social and political circles. Capt. Bell was killed during the Quantrell raid. They have two children - Maud and Mattie. Mr. L. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M.

REV. DUDLEY LEE, minister, came to the State in 1863, and settled near Lawrence on a farm, where he remained until 1867, and was ordained as pastor of the Second Baptist Church. Mr. Lee was born in Kentucky in 1828. Since coming to Kansas he has purchased and paid for quite a fine property. He was married, in 1844, to Miss Mary A. Masey, of Missouri. He is a member and Chaplain of a lodge of A. Y. M.

RICHARD A. LEHMAN, Instructor in Music, Kansas State University, was born in the town of Thorn, Prussia, February 5, 1851. After leaving school he devoted his attention to the study of music, his final course being taken at the new Academy of Music in Berlin, under Prof. Jullak. In 1872, he emigrated to the United States, and located in New York City, where he engaged in teaching music; afterward followed the same profession in St. Luis, Mo., and Columbus, Ohio. In 1878, he moved to Kansas and located at Highland, where he held the position of Instructor in Music and German in Highland University. In December, 1880, he located in Atchison, where he remained until January 1, 1882, when he was elected to his present position. Mr. Lehman was married, in Highland, Kan., December 18, 1878, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Rev. John M. Brown, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Highland at that time.

GEORGE LEIS, Secretary and Manager of the Leis Chemical Manufacturing Company, was born in New York City February 18, 1842. His parents afterward moved to Providence, R. I. George received his schooling in both those cities. In 1855, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence. In 1857, he became connected with Woodward & Finely, druggists, clerking with this firm until 1862. During 1862 and the early part of 1863, he was engaged in recruiting and enlisting volunteers for the First and Second Colored Regiments. In fall of 1863, he established in Lawrence a drug business, under the firm name of George Leis & Co. The following year, he bought his partner's interest, and managed the business alone until about 1871; the firm continued as George Leis & Bro. until 1878; since that Mr. Leis has been alone in business. He was married in Lawrence, Kan., October 25, 1876, to Miss Lillian Ross, daughter of ex-Senator E. G. Ross. They have two children, Kate and Zoe. Mr. Leis is a member of the Congregational Church and of the K. of H. and I. O. O. F. He was one of the organizers of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and the Fair Association. He is at present Treasurer of the former, and one of the foremost and influential citizens Lawrence has ever had, always first in any new enterprise which tends to build up the city's interest. Mr. Leis is interested in four of the heaviest manufacturing institutions of the city. He is a true type of enterprise to follow after.

CHARLES LONGFELLOW, farmer, was born in Machias, Me., May 28, 1812. He was educated in his native county, and engaged in clerking and farming, also following the sea for a time, until 1855. In this year he moved to Kansas, going by boat to St. Louis then by stage to Kansas City.. He made a claim south of town, which he afterward pre-empted. During the early days, he was connected with Capt. Bickerton's Artillery Company. After the capture of Lawrence, he went back East for his family, returning in the fall of 1857. During the war he was connected with the Kansas State Militia, during the Price raid having a horse shot under him on the retreat. During the Quantrell raid, his house and all of its contents were burned by that party on his retreat from Lawrence. In February, 1881, he moved into Lawrence. Is still operating 160 acres of land, devoted mostly to the production of hay. Mr. Longfellow was married in St. Andrews's Province in New Brunswick, in April, 1836, to Miss Mary C. Day, a native of Kennebec County, Me. They have five children living - Jacob W., Lucy T., now Mrs. George Dougherty; August A., now Mrs. C. Dunn; Nathan, Sarah E., now Mrs. Albough.

MRS. R. A. LYON, proprietress Commercial House. This building was occupied by Dr. Taylor for many years as a residence, and was turned to its present purposes in April, 1882. It is a brick building about 32x36 feet in dimensions, and contains ten rooms. Mr. R. A. Lyon was born in Warren County, Ind., in 1849. He was educated at the Wabash College at Crawfordsville, Ind. At the age of thirteen years, he commenced life on his own account; engaged in raveling (sic) several years; in agricultural implements; also, in drugs, etc. Was for a time conductor on the Union Pacific Railroad, and Superintendent for the Rocky Mountain Lines, Western Union Telegraph Company. He settled in Lawrence, Kan., in June, 1878, and, after selling goods for a time, engaged in mercantile business, which continued until 1882. Mr. Lyon was married in Warren County, Ind., December 24, 1874, to Miss Ida E. Payne, of Warren County. They are both members of the Congregational Church. He is also a member of the A., F. & A. M.

J. N. McCONNELL, inventor of this patent flour bolt, was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 16, 1831. He was educated in his native county. In 1848, he, in company with his brother, engaged in operating a saw-mill, which their father erected for them on the farm. In 1856, McConnell Brothers bought a large tract of timber, erected a mill, and engaged in milling until 1860. In that year, they opened up a planing- mill and lumber business in Greenfield, Highland Co., Ohio, under the firm name of F. & N. McConnell. Sold out in 1869, and then moved to Kansas, after operating a saw-mill at Council Grove for a short time; then settled in Lawrence. In 1870, they formed a partnership with Mr. I. G. Schmucker, and took the Pacific Mills, and engaged in operating it under the firm name of Schmucker & McConnell. This continued until 1876, and the firm was then McConnell Brothers until the Pacific Mill Company was formed. While operating the mills, Mr. McConnell's attention was first turned to the subject of flour bolts, and he commenced a series of experiments which finally resulted in his admirable invention. Mr. McConnell was married in Ross County, Ohio, to Miss Martha J. March, of that county; they have one child - Jennie. Mr. McConnell is a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church.

S. G. McCONNELL, merchant tailer. The business was established in 1874. He now employs ten men, and does the leading business in his line in the State. S. G. McConnell was born in Rochester, N. Y., May 14, 1851; in 1869, he removed to Kansas from Canada, settling in Lawrence in 1869. Mr. McConnell was married November 25, 1880, to Miss Mary Martin, of Lawrence, and is blest with one child, a son - Henry M.

MRS. MARY J. McCULLOUGH, real estate broker, was born in Norwalk, Ohio. She came from a noble ancestry; her father was a successful business man, and his daughter inherited much of his spirit and tact for business. In many respects, Mrs. McCullough is a remarkable woman, endowed with talents of a high order. She is capable of business on a large scale. Coming to Kansas with poor health, she conceived the idea that she could enter upon and conduct her business with success, and subsequent events proved the wisdom of her undertaking, for she has proved herself to be one of the most enterprising and successful real estate dealers in the State. October 16, 1867, she was married to Mr. Z. B. McCullough, of Oberlin, Ohio, and came with her husband to Kansas the same year. Mr. McCullough was born in Washington, Penn., July 10, 1824. Established business in Lawrence, 1877, as a jeweler, and has ever since been successful. Mr. and Mrs. McC. are among the first families in the city. Their two children, Grace and Ray, are their joy and pride.

DAN McDOUGALL, blacksmith, was born in Canada, November, 1840; moved to Ogdensburg, N. Y., and there learned his trade. Came to Kansas in 1865, and established business in North Lawrence, where he has built up a thriving trade. Mr. McD. was married to Miss Emily Baker, of Lawrence, 1868, and there are two olive plants around his home alter - James F. and William F.

E. L. McILRAVY, of Boor & McIlravy proprietors of the Lawrence Business College, was born near Champaign, Ill., O tober 10, 1860 (sic). He was educated in Knox County, Ill.; finished at the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill., graduating in 1880. He then made a special study of penmanship and book-keeping, and, after graduating, was appointed an Instructor in that department of the above college, holding this position until the present firm was established.

D. S. McEWAN, pastor of the Baptist Church, is a native of Canada. He was born near Ottawa, October 8, 1846. He took a full course at the Canadian Literary Institute at Woodstock. After graduating, he commenced his studies, preparatory for the ministry, at the Toronto University. He then moved to Chicago, to pursue his theological studies at the Chicago Theological Seminary, graduating in 1877. The same year he was ordained, and took charge of the church at Woodstock, where he remained until 1880. In July of the latter year, he moved to Kansas, to take the pastorate at Wellington, Sumner County, continuing in this charge until he moved to Lawrence, December 1, 1882. Mr. McEwan is a member of the Blue Lodge and Chapter in the Masonic fraternity.

A. D. MACKEY, Secretary and Manager of the Southwestern Barb Wire Company, was born in Waterloo, N. Y., August 29, 1855. He was educated in his native town. In 1872, he moved to St. Louis, Mo., where he engaged in railroad freighting, and the following year he settled in Lawrence, Kan. Here he made his headquarters while acting as passenger conductor on the branch of the Union Pacific Railroad. He then engaged in breeding and raising stock, in which he continued until he entered upon his present business. Mr. Mackey was married in Lawrence, Kan., August 31, 1875, to a daughter of E. Q. Cox, Esq., of Lawrence. They have two children - Nannie and Willett W. Mr. M. is a member of the Masonic fraternity, lodge and chapter of Lawrence.

JOHN MADSON, dealer in liquors, tobaccos, cigars, etc. This business was established in 1880; had partner a short time only. Mr. Madson was born in Christiana, Norway, November 6, 1844. He was educated as an architect, serving his time as apprentice some six years in all, then engaged in his profession until the summer of 1872. On account of ill health, he then determined to emigrate to the United States. He located in the State of Illinois for a time and in January, 1878, settled in Douglas County, Ill. here he engaged in farming until 1880. He then sold his farm and moved into Lawrence. He was married in Christiana, Norway, May, 1876, to Miss Minnie Johnson, of that city. Mr. M. is a member of the Aoofuw (sic) and of the Skandinavian (sic) Society of Lawrence.

A. MARKS & BRO., dealers in diamonds, watches, clocks, silver and plated ware. The business was established in 1857 by D. Prager. Mr. A. Marks succeeded him in 1864, the present firm being organized in September, 1882. Both partners are active business men, and they employ two men. They occupy a store-room 25x75 in dimensions, and carry a stock of about $15,000. Alexander Marks, the senior member of the firm, was born in Germany January 6, 18?4. His parents settled in Albany, N. Y., about 1855. He finished his education in Albany. In 1858, he settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he learned the watch-making and jeweler's trade with D. Prager, whom he afterward bought out. Mr. Marks was married in Lawrence, March 4, 1867, to Miss Eunice, daughter of William and Harriet Faxon, of Lawrence, Kan. She was born in Scituate, Mass., December 12, 1847. They have had three children - Carrie, Arthur L. and Lettie. Lettie died September 1, 1878. Mr. Marks is a member of the City Council, also of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M. Solomon Marks, junior member of the firm, and was born in Albany, N. Y., November 14, 1855. He was educated in his native city. In 1869, he came to Lawrence and remained with his brother until 1874, when he returned to Albany. In 1876, he went to Texas, where he remained until 1882, selling goods on the road for a Kansas City wholesale house. In the latter year he settled in Lawrence and entered the firm of A. Marks & Bro.

JAMES MARVIN, A. M., D. D., Chancellor of the Kansas State University, was born in Peru, Clinton Co., N. Y., August 17, 1829. After pursuing the usual studies in the district schools, he entered Keosville Academy in 1839, in preparation for college. In 1845, he entered Alfred Academy and Teachers' Seminary, now Alfred University, where he completed his preparation and two years of a college course. In 1849, he entered the junior class at Allegheny College, Meadville, Penn., and graduated in the full classical course of that institution in 1851. The degree of M. A. was conferred by his Alma Mater in 1854, and the degree of D. D. by Alfred University in 1868. Preparatory and college studies were interspersed with terms of teaching during the entire course from 1839 to 1849. From 1851 to 1854, he was Professor of Mathematics at Alfred; from 1854 to 1862, Superintendent of City Schools, Warren, Ohio; called to the Chair of Mathematics in Allegheny College, 1862; and to the Chancellorship of the University of Kansas, November, 1874. Dr. Marvin was an accredited local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church from 1847 until he entered the Erie Conference in 1863. He was transferred to the Kansas Conference in March, 1875. He was ordained a deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church by Bishop Thomas A. Morris, at Newcastle, Penn., July 15, 1855, and ordained elder by Bishop Simpson, at Ashtabula, Ohio, July 19, 186?. Dr. Marvin and Arminia Le Suer were united in marriage July 14, 1851, at the bride's home, Bolivar, N. Y. They have two children - Prof. Frank O. and Miss Mina E. Marvin. 

 D. M. MELVIN & Co., dealers in general merchandise. The firm is composed of D. M. Melvin and J. D. Fincher, the latter being Postmaster. The business was established in 1873, and has since continued uninterruptedly. D. M. Melvin, senior member of the firm, was born in Washington County, Penn., January 28, 1847. His parents moved to Kansas in 1857. They first located in Atchison County, but the following year settled in Douglas County, where the father, William Melvin, engaged in farming. The subject of our sketch remained on the home farm until 1868, when he took a clerkship in a drug store in Lawrence, continuing in this position about four years. He then devoted some time to study in the business college previous to the organization of D. M. Melvin & Co. He was married in Lawrence, Kan., November 2, 1880, to Miss Addie E., daughter of G. B. Edgar, Esq. They have one son - Frank Edgar. Mr. M. is a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the K. of H. He is much interested in the cause of temperance, and has belonged at times to the Good Templar organization.

A. G. MENGER, dealer in boots and shoes. The business was established in 1870 by Mr. Menger as a custom shop. In 1875, he added a general line of boots and shoes. The business has increased from $5,000 to upwards of $20,000 yearly sales. He has among his lines the very best class of goods, among which are the famous Burt's boots and shoes, of which he is the agent in Lawrence. A. G. Menger was born in Wildenspring Schwarzburg Rudolstadt, Germany, January 6, 1844. His parents came to the United States in 1856, locating in Philadelphia, Penn. In 1857, they moved to Kansas and settled on a farm twelve miles from Lawrence, Douglass (sic) County. In 1860, the subject of our sketch came to Lawrence, driven away from the farm by the drouth, looking for work, and succeeded in getting a situation in a shoe shop and there learned the trade of boot and shoe making, which trade he followed as a journeyman until 1870, when he went into business for himself. He was married in Boonville, Cooper Co., Mo., January 1, 1870, to Miss Martha Gauss, of that place. Mrs. Menger died in 1882, leaving two children - Ines A. and Albert F.

F. F. METTNER, photographer, business established in 1879. He practices all branches of the art, making a specialty of crayon work. He made an exhibit of his work at the centennial exhibition, and secured a prize there. Mr. Mettner was born in Konigsburg, Prussia, September 3, 1843. He was educated in the gymnasium in his native town. About 1860, he entered the Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied drawing and painting. About 1863, he went to Paris, where he entered a photograph gallery. Afterward continued his studies in Vienna and Berlin. In 1867, he opened a photograph gallery in Paris, and continued there in business until driven out during the late war, he then went to Geneva, Switzerland, and being under obligation to serve in the German Army, shortly afterwards joined the Landwehr, and served during the war. He then returned to Geneva and engaged there in business until 1876, when he emigrated to the United States. He first located in Chicago, afterward moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, thence to Kansas City, Mo., thence to Lawrence. Mr. Mettner adds to his regular business landscape and portrait painting.

F. O. MILLARD, chief clerk Eldridge Hotel, was born in Berkshire County, Mass., October 2, 1835. His parents moved to West Springfield, Mass., when he was young. In 1855, he struck West and located in St. Paul, Minn., where he engaged in general occupations. In 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Eighth Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. During the Sioux war he served in Minnesota, Dakota and Idaho, in the campaign against those Indians, then went South with his regiment. He served until August, 1865, when he was mustered out; after paying a visit to Massachusetts, he moved to Kansas the same year, and settled in Lawrence; here he engaged as a clerk in the hotel then just opened; two years later went to Ottawa, to take charge of the office of the Ludington House. In the fall of 1871, he returned to Lawrence to take the position of head clerk of the Eldridge House. The following year, he resigned, and shortly afterward engaged in the mercantile business. When Mr. Ludington bought the hotel, he resumed his position, continuing until June, 1880. In December of the same year, having spent the intervening time in Ottawa, he again took the office, where he has since remained with the exception of a few months that he had charge of a dining car on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Mr. Millard was married in Lawrence in June, 1873, to Miss Carrie, daughter of C. Blodgett, Esq., one of the early settlers in Montgomery County, Kan. He is a member of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R.

MRS. S. A. MITCHELL, proprietress Durfee House; the original building was erected in the spring of 1857 by Mr. Whitney, was burnt down and afterward rebuilt. Since that time, has had additions made to it at various times. It is a frame building irregular in shape with ground dimensions about 50x100 feet. In contains twenty-seven bedrooms. Passed into present management in 1882. Mrs. A. A. (Mahone) Mitchell, is a native of West Virginia; her parents moved to Indiana when she was very young. She married in Putnam County, Ind., April 2, 1854, to Mr. S. A. Mitchell, and moved with him to Leavenworth County, Kan., in 1854. They were the first settlers on the Delaware Indian lands. Mr. Mitchell moved to Olathe, Kan., about 1869, thence to Baldwin City in 1876. In 1879, settled in Lawrence. She has four children - Alfred W., Willard P., Scott and Luella.

FREDERICK D. MORSE, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in East Medway, Mass., December 25, 1838. His academical studies were pursued at Monson Academy, Massachusetts. He then entered Amherst College, graduating in 1862 with the degree of A. B. After leaving college, he enlisted, in 1862, in Company B, Forty-second Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and served one year, having enlisted for nine months. He was in the Banks expedition in Louisiana and participated in the battle of Brashear City, where he was captured two weeks later and paroled. He entered upon his professional studies in 1864 at Chicago in the office of Dr. C. M. Fitch, and graduated in Rush Medical College, in 1867. Commenced practice in Chicago, and about eighteen months later, removed to Kansas, settled in Lawrence and immediately began the practice of his profession in partnership with Dr. A. M. Wilder. This continued about five years. Since that time, Dr. Morse has been alone, having at this time a very large practice. He was married in Monson, Mass., October 19, 1869, to Miss Addie H., a daughter of Dr. Alvin Smith. Dr. Morse holds a high position in the medical fraternity of Kansas. He has been Secretary of the State Society a number of years. He is High Priest in Royal Arch Masonry and a member of the Congregational Church. Has been connected with the City School Board several terms.

I. L. MOSSLER, proprietor "Famous" Clothing House, dealer in clothing, hats and caps and gents' furnishing goods, etc. The business was established in September, 1882. He occupies the first floor and basement of a building 25x85 feet, carries a stock of about $30,000, employs six clerks and is doing a very large business. I. L. Mossler was born in the city of Berlin, Prussia, May 29, 1856. In 1864, he settled in Indianapolis, Ind. He finished his education at the Ann Arbor (Mich.) College, and at the age of eighteen years commenced clerking, in Richmond, Ind., in clothing stores, and in 1878 commenced business in same line in Indianapolis, Ind. After this, he engaged for a time in traveling from New York City, then entered into business at Litchfield, Ill., under the firm name of Summerfield & Co., which he continued until 1882. Mr. Mossler was married in Litchfield, Ill., November 23, 1880, to Miss Dora Summerfield. They have one child - Hattie.

DR. R. MORRIS, physician and surgeon, was born in Highland County, Ohio, April 15, 1824. He was born and lived on a farm until he was about twenty years of age. In the fall of 1840, he moved with his parents to Fulton County, Ill. He received his early education in his native State. After settling in Illinois, he engaged for a while in teaching school. In 1844, he commenced his academical course at Cherry Grove Seminary, Knox County, Ill. In 1847, he began his professional studies with Abraham Hull, M. D., of Marietta, Ill., and continued his course of studies with this gentleman about three years. After engaging in practice a short time, he entered Rush Medical College, in Chicago, Ill., graduating in February, 1851. He then located in Hermon, Knox County, Ill., where he followed his profession alone until January, 1855, when on solicitation he formed a partnership in the practice of medicine, with his old perceptor of Ellisville, Ill., and continued in active practice until the fall of 1861. The following winter, while taking a short rest from his labors, he attended lectures again at Rush Medical College. In November, 1862, he was appointed Surgeon of the One Hundred and Third Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, with the rank of Major. During the last year of the war, he was Chief Surgeon of the First Division of the fifteenth Army Corps, commanded by Brevt. Brig. Gen. William B. Woods. On the close of the war, he returned to Galesburg, Ill., and in the same year moved to Kansas, settled in Lawrence, and in April, 1866, resumed the practice of his profession, in which he has since been constantly engaged. Dr. Morris was, while in Illinois, an active member of the Knox City (Ill.) Medical Society. He is at present a member of the Kansas State Medical Society, of which he was first vice President in 1874. He is also a member of the Eastern Kansas District Medical Society, of the State Board of Medical Examiners, of Douglas County Medical Society, and of Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F. The Doctor is now Coroner of Douglas County, to which office he has been elected three times in succession. He is also County Physician, which position he has held during the last five years. He further held the office of City Physician and Medical Health Officer of the city of Lawrence for the term of four years. Dr. Morris was married May 31, 1855, to Miss Belinda R. Haptonstall, of Hermon, Knox County, Ill. They have three children living - Clara L. (now Mrs. L. H. Perkins), Fred Le Roy and Nellie Vie.

CHARLES V. MOTTRAM, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Gilbertsville, Otsego Co., N. Y., December 25, 1823. Received his preliminary education in his native place, also then passed through the academical course, then entered Hamilton College and graduated in 1843. He commenced his professional studies in Chenango County, N. Y., in the office of Dr. R. Mitchell, of Norwich. Before completing his studies, he moved West and placed himself under the tutelage of Dr. Zina Pitcher, an eminent army surgeon, remaining under his instruction about two years, in the meantime taking courses of lectures at the Indiana State Medical College, where he graduated in March, 1847. Previously, he had given special attention to the study of anatomy, and while in this institution was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy. Two years later, he took degrees at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Philadelphia, Penn. Commenced practice at Centreville, St. Joseph Co., Mich., where he remained three years. He then moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he engaged in practice, continuing until the commencement of the late war. In June, 1861, he was appointed Surgeon of the Sixth Michigan Infantry, in the fall of 1861, was ordered to Baltimore, Md., and remained there until February, 22, 1862, connected with the Army of the Potomac most of the time. When Gen. Butler was ordered to New Orleans, Dr. Mattram was appointed Brigade Surgeon, and subsequently made Chief Medical Officer on the staff of Gen. Butler. Was with Commodore Farragut in his passage of Forts Jackson and Phillip, April 26, 1862. Entering New Orleans, he was promoted to be Medical Director of the Department of the Gulf. He was in the battles of Baton Rouge, Port Hudson, Vicksburg and Grand Gulf; afterward with Gen. Banks in the Red River expedition, in the battles of Alexandria and Grand Ecole. Also participated in the siege and capture of Forts Morgan and Gaines, at the entrance of Mobile Bay, and Forts Blakeley and Mobile. At the end of three years, he was placed upon the roster as veteran and remained in the service until September, 1865. At the close of the war, he was placed in charge of a hospital steamer, the D. A. January, and had the special duty of attending to the sick and wounded and returning them to the depots of discharge in the Northern States. For three years after the war, having contract chronic diarrhoea in the service, he was an invalid. In 1872, he settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he has since been engaged in practice. He is a member of the State Medical Society and an active member of the American Medical Association, and for years has been a delegate annually from the State Medical Society to the American Medical Association. At the National Convention of 1878, at Buffalo, N. Y., he was appointed a Delegate to the International Medical Convention at Paris, and spent four months in attendance upon that convention and in researches at the various colleges and hospitals of Europe. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

 ROBERT MORROW was born in Sparta, Sussex Co., N. J., September 20, 1825. Was married, April 13, 1850, to Martha Cory, a native of the same place. Moved to Wisconsin in the spring of 1850, settled at Appleton, in Outagamie County, lived at Appleton over five years and was engaged in merchandising most of the time. Has been County Treasurer of Outagamie County for two years. Emigrated to Kansas in August, 1855, and settled at Lawrence. Lived at Lawrence during all the border troubles. Was active and efficient in helping to make Kansas a free State. In 1856, he built the Morrow House (where the National Bank of Lawrence now stands), and opened the house in the following spring. It was burned by Quantrill, in August, 1863. Mr. Morrow was a member of the Territorial Legislature in the winter of 1858, also a member of the first State Senate on the organization of the State. Served several terms as a member of the city Council of Lawrence; was President of the same one term. Served for a time as Treasurer of Douglas County by appointment. Lived continuously at Lawrence for over twenty-seven years, where his children were mostly born and raised. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow have five children - Laura A., (now Mrs. E. K. Conley), Robert C., Kante S., George Francis and Helen May. Mr. Morrow has resided at Emporia, Kan., for the past two years.

MULL & ZOOK, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc. The firm is composed of E. C. Mull and J. M. Zook. The business was established in March, 1881. They carry a stock of about $4,000, employ two clerks, run two delivery wagons, and do a business of about $40,000 annually. E. C. Mull, senior member of the firm, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, September 23, 1857. His parents moved to Franklin County, Penn., about 1861, and from there to Kansas in 1869. The subject of our sketch was educated in the Lawrence schools. He began his business life in 1872. In 1873, commenced clerking in the grocery business and continued until the present firm was organized. He was married in Lawrence, June 13, 1881, to Miss Ida Spaulding, of that city. They have one son - Lawrence. Mr. Mull is a member of the Baptist Church.

G. H. MURDOCK, dealer in diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry, etc.; also has in addition a full line of musical instruments and sheet music. Business established in 1879, the music, etc., being added in 1882. G. H. Murdock was born in Woodstock, Vt., August 31, 1845. He was educated in his native town, and there learned the watchmakers' trade. In 1861, he enlisted for three months in the First Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry. In 1862, he again enlisted in the Eighth Squadron, Rhode Island Cavalry, on the one-hundred-day call, serving out his term of enlistment in both commands. In 1865, he removed to New York City, where he worked at his trade until 1874, when he moved to Kansas, settled in Lawrence and worked at his trade until he established his present business. Mr. Murdock is a member of the A., F. & A. M. and the G. A. R.

W. J. NEILL, JR., attorney at law and Justice of the Peace, born in Greene County, Ohio, January 4, 1855, came to Kansas in 1870, and settled in Leavenworth. Commenced reading law in Lawrence, in the office of Nevison & Alford, and was admitted to the bar November 3, 1877, by Judge Stevens. He was connected with the Register of Deeds office for some months, and was appointed Deputy Clerk of the District Courts, a position he retained about two years. Commenced the practice of his profession in Lawrence, in the winter of 1881. Elected Justice of the Peace in 1881. Mr. Neill was married in Lawrence, Kan., April 26, 1882, to Miss Nellie Stewart, daughter of late Col. J. D. Stewart, and a niece of Gen. A. P. Stewart, of Tennessee. Mr. Neill has been Secretary of the Democratic County Committee since 1880. Was candidate for Clerk of the District Court on that ticket, in 1880. He is a member of Haleyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F.

OLIF NELSSON, blacksmith. The business has been established only a few years, but has grown so that he is driven with work. Mr. Nelsson was born in Sweden, in 1847. Came to the United States in 1859, and settled in Lawrence, where he has since resided. Beginning as an apprentice, he learned his trade and carries on business, enjoying the confidence of his customers. He was married to Emma Lindell, in 1875. They have two children - Leda, and a babe not yet named.

DR. CARL NEUMANN, proprietor Central Drug Store, business established in 1866, makes a specialty of preparations of his own manufacture. There are some fifteen in number of hospital standard, Austrian formula. He also prepares a special drink, called European Nectar, which took a blue ribbon at the Lawrence fair. This preparation was patented December 22, 1874, and is said to have valuable medical properties. Dr. Carl Neumann, physician and surgeon obstetrician and magister in pharmacy, was born in Tentobroda, Bohemia, Austria. In September, 1881, he commenced his professional studies. In 1838, with the "Brothers of Mercy," of which society he became a member. He studied and practiced medicine, surgery, obstetrics and pharmacy with them in Prague, and practice in the Society Hospital of that city. Some years afterward, in 1849, moved to Vienna, where he graduated in 1851; practiced in the Society Hospital and Pharmacy until 1861, when he came to the United States, and remained a few months in Baltimore, Md., and then settled in practice in Richmond, Va. In 1863, he returned to Baltimore, the same year became connected with St. Vincent's College, at Latrobe, Penn. In 1864, he moved to Kansas, settled in Eudora, where he engaged in practice. The same year he went to St. Louis, Mo., where he entered Pope's College. Graduated in 1865, and returned to Lawrence, Kan.

M. NEWMARK, proprietor Kansas Furnishing Goods House, business established in 1876 by M. Newmark & Co. This continued until 1880, when Mr. N. retired. In 1881, he resumed control of the business. He employs three clerks, carries a stock of about $18,000, and does an annual business of $25,000 to $30,000. M. Newmark, dealer in fancy and staple dry goods and oil cloths. This business was established in 1865. It was operated by Newmark & Co., until 1880. Since that latter date Mr. N. has been alone. He employs five clerks, carries a stock of $40,000, and does a business annually of $40,000 to $50,000. Mr. Newmark was born in New York City, January 2, 1839. He was educated in that city, and learned the jeweler's and watchmaker's trade, which he followed in St. Louis, Mo., from 1853 to 1862. In 1862, he commenced business in Springfield, Mo., in general merchandise, where he continued until 1865, when he settled in Kansas. Mr. Newmark was married in Lawrence, Kan., August 13, 1877, to Miss Nellie Keefe, of that city. They have two children - Winifred M. and Nettie E. Mr. N. is a member of Oread Lodge, No. 798, K. of H. He is also one of the trustees of the Kansas Benevolent Society, of Salina.

WILLIAM W. NEVISON, attorney at law, was born July 19, 1833, in Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was educated in the primary branches in the Rick Creek School, in his native county, and subsequently received a scientific and classical training. He then began the study of law, and was admitted at Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1855, to practice in the Ohio courts. He then engaged in practice; one year later, was elected Secretary of the Union Insurance Company, Jamestown, Penn., a position he held until 1860, when he removed to Painesville, Ohio, and again entered upon the practice of his profession, in partnership with Hon. William L. Perkins. This continued about five years; Mr. Perkins retiring, Mr. Nevison continued in practice alone until 1868, during this time holding the position of Prosecuting Attorney for Lake County four years. In the fall of 1868, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, where he immediately engaged in practice. He has been employed in some of the most important civil and criminal cases in Kansas, notably in the bond cases in Douglas County, Terry vs. New York Life Insurance Company for the plaintiff, and the Midlecott murder case for the defense. Is one of the leading attorneys of Kansas. In 1874 he was elected County Attorney for Douglas County, declining a re-election. He was married in Rome, Ohio, July 20, 1856, to Miss Francis A., daughter of Henry R. Arnold, Esq. Mr. N. is a member of De Molay Commandery, Knights Templars. Is also a member of the I. O. O. F. He is a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of Lawrence.

HON. JOHN Q. A. NORTON, attorney at law, was born in Brown County, Ohio, April 30, 1844. He received a common school education, and a short term at a seminary, his academic education being interrupted by the opening of the civil war. He enlisted September 6, 1862, in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry, and was honorably discharged July 4, 1865. Was in a large number of engagements, among them several with Morgan's men in Kentucky, the battle of Richmond, Ky.; Dutton Hill, capture of Cumberland Gap, siege of Knoxville, through all the Atlanta campaign, battle of Franklin, siege of Nashville, and the pursuit of Hood; was in the Wilson raid from Eastport, Miss., to Augusta, Ga.; was in the command that pressed on after Jefferson Davis, and had the pleasure of seeing him immediately after his capture. In 1868, he organized a company, of which he was commissioned Captain, and served in Texas, Kansas, and the Indian Territory, in the Indian campaigns under Gens. Sheridan and Custer. In 1872, he was elected Probate Judge of Douglas County, and was twice re-elected. He has had a large practice in the Supreme Court, and was for several years a director of the St. L., L. & W. R. R., and Secretary of the company.

ARVIN S. OLIN, Assistant Principal of the High School, was born in Clinton County, Iowa, October 19, 1855. His parents settled in Douglas County, Kan., in 1870. The subject of this sketch attended Ottawa University about three years, and finished his studies at the State University, in the latter taking the normal course. During his latter studies, he at the same time engaged in teaching. From 1873 to 1880, his field was located in Osage County. In the latter year, took the position of Principal of the schools at Peabody, Marion County. In the fall of 1880, he moved to Lawrence, and had charge of the Vermont Street School until appointed to his present position in October, 1882. Mr. Olin was married in Lawrence in September, 1882, to Miss Mattie Davis, a teacher in the city schools. Mr. O. is a member of the Lawrence Lodge, No. 193, E. A. U.

FRANK H. OSBORN, Secretary of the Kansas Fruit Vinegar Company, was born in Elmira, N. Y., March 27, 1856. His parents moved to Orange County, N. Y., and, in 1867, to Ohio. In 1870, they settled in Leavenworth County, Kan. His father was a minister in the Presbyterian Church at these places. The subject of this sketch attended Union College at Schenectady, N. Y., for a time, finishing his education at the Kansas State University. From 1875 to 1879, he was engaged in teaching school in Leavenworth County, then engaged in the mercantile business in Lawrence until he bought an interest in the cider mill, which was afterward enlarged into present company. Mr. Osborn is a member of Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F., and the E. A. U., of Lawrence.

REV. DR. S. M. OSMOND, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, was born in Oxford, Chester County, Penn., August 18, 1825. His father, William Osmond, died in 1835, leaving a large family to provide for themselves. The subject of this sketch in early years engaged in teaching and clerking, pursuing his studies at the same time. He prepared for college partly at the New London and Hopewell Academies; entered the sophomore class at Lafayette College, Penn., in 1848. Passed his junior year at Delaware College, then entered Princeton College, graduating in 1850. He then entered the Princeton Theological Seminary, and graduated in 1853. During his seminary course he preached six months in Zion Church in Maryland. He was licensed in 1852 in New Castle Presbytery. Before leaving the seminary he was called by the United and Second Presbyterian Churches of Amwell, N. J., as co-pastor with Rev. J. Kirkpatrick, D. D. This was his first regular charge, and he was ordained and installed in the Second Presbyterian Church at Amwell, N. J., in June, 1853. Here he remained four years, and, on account of ill-health, determined to remove West. He took charge of two churches in Pike county, Ill., Perry and Pittsfield. In 1862, he accepted a call to the First Presbyterian Church of Iowa City, Iowa. His pastorate began October 1, 1862, and continued until April 1, 1879. During this charge the church membership increased 534. The Sabbath school increased from 100 to 300 members. The total money received aggregated $55,240. In 1873, the Iowa State University conferred upon him the degree of D. D. In April, 1879, he accepted the pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, to which he had been twice called. Dr. Osmond was married in Oxford, Penn., June 1, 1853, to Miss Louisa P. Marduagh, who died, leaving six children, of whom four survive - Ida K., Elizabeth, Robert M. and Josephine P. He was married at Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Mrs. Harriet (Samson) Lane, a former Superintendent of the public schools of Iowa City, Iowa. 

 ANDREW PALM, President of the Lawrence Plow Company, was born near the city of Lund, Sweden, April 30, 1835, where he received his education. After leaving school, he was apprenticed to the blacksmith's trade for four years, receiving his graduation papers from the Mechanical Association of Lund October 5, 1855. He then worked as a journeyman at his trade in Oslof and Guttenburg about two years. In 1857, he emigrated to the United States and located for a time in Massachusetts. In 1858, he moved to Kansas, and settled at Bloomington, Douglas County. He worked at his trade there, and, in 1861, he bought an interest in the saw and grist mill, and they were then operated under the firm name of Hyde, Swain & Palm until 1862, when Mr. Palm settled in Lawrence. The firm of Wilder & Palm were really organized that year, though the business was not established until Mr. Palm returned from Sweden, where he went, in 1862, to obtain mechanics to erect their eight-horse-power wind grist-mill. Mr. Palm was married in Lawrence August 4, 1864, to Miss Charlotte Peterson, a native of Sweden. They have three children - William L., Blinda E. and Nettie C. Mr. Palm is Treasurer of the Scandinavian Society.

J. B. PARNHAM, proprietor of the Kaw Valley Marble Works. This business was established in 1857 by Filton & Rickards. Mr. P. took charge of the business in 1867, and has since continued to do a large and increasing trade. His specialty is designing and manufacturing family monuments and vaults, though engaged in work of all kinds, monumental and architectural. He employs from five to seven men, and does a business of about $16,000 annually. J. B. Parnham was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., January 6, 1842. His parents came to the United States in about 1855, and settled in Peoria County, Ill. In 1858, J. B. commenced the marble-cutting trade in Missouri. In 1860, he returned to Illinois, and, in 1862, enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Third Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He then returned home and engaged in clerking until he moved to Kansas in 1867. Mr. Parnham was married in Leavenworth, Kan., in March, 1867, to Miss Dora G. Bailey, who died May 18, 1878, leaving five children, of which four survive - Arthur L., Charles D., Roy A. and Ralph Emerson. He was married to his present wife in Lawrence March 27, 1879. She was Mrs. Rachael A. Cowen, daughter of Joseph Shields, Esq., of Lawrence. Mr. P. is a member of the Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., Mount Oread Encampment, and of the Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas. Is also a member of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R., and has done as much to improve the city of Lawrence as any of its citizens.

GEORGE E. PATRICK, M. S., professor of chemistry, mineralogy and metallurgy, Kansas State University, was born in Milford, Mass., October 22, 1851. He received his early schooling in his native county, preparing for college at the Milford Academy. Entered Cornell University in 1869, taking the full course in chemistry and physics. He graduated in 1873 with a degree of B. S. Was engaged as instructor in the department of chemistry about one year. In 1874, had conferred upon him the degree of M. S. The same year he moved to Lawrence, Kan., to take the chair of chemistry and physics in the State University. The chair was divided in 1877, Prof. P. retaining chemistry, and having his work broadened by the addition of mineralogy and metallurgy. Prof. Patrick was married in Lawrence, Kan., June 19, 1879, to Miss Hattie E., daughter of A. C. Lewis, Esq.

JOHN B. PATNO, barber, born near Keesville, N. Y., August 25, 1848; moved to St. Albans, Vt., in 1861; went to New York in 1864, and there learned his trade; came to Kansas in 1880, and settled in Lawrence. Established business in 1881; gives four hands constant employment.

Dr. J. D. PATTERSON, dentist, was born in Ashland County, Ohio, February 9, 1847. He was educated in his native county, and, in 1864, began his professional studies in the office of a practicing dentist in Mansfield, Ohio. In 1867, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, where he has since been engaged in practice. Mr. Patterson is one of the charter members of the Kansas State Dental Society. Held the position of President of the society two years. Is now and has been for several years Secretary.

L. S. PEARCE, hay business, established in 1871; wholesale and retail. His press has a capacity of ten tons per day. The annual cut put up is about 500 tons, which is mostly consumed in town. He cuts from 500 to 600 acres of grass each year, 160 acres of his own and the balance rented. L. S. Pearce was born in West Killingley, Conn., October 27, 18942. His parents moved to Rhode Island when he was about five years old, and he then attended school until 1855, when his parents moved to Kansas and settled in Kanwaka Township, Douglas County. They landed in Lawrence April 3, and after prospecting three or four days made a claim. In 1862, L. S. enlisted in Company B, Twelfth Regiment Kansas Volunteers, and served until the close of the war, taking part in all the marches and engagements of his regiment. On his return home he was engaged in farming, in which profession he was actively engaged until he established his present business. He was married in Lawrence in 1875, to Miss Sarah Hollinsbery, of that city. They have three children - Rosa, Gordon and Olive.

W. H. PENDLETON, retail dealer in staple and fancy groceries, and wholesale produce dealer. The business was established in 1866, by Theodore Poehler, and he was succeeded by Henry Kesting. In August, 1881, Hase & Pendleton bought out Kesting, and January 1, 1883, W. H. Pendleton bought out Herman Hase. He occupies two adjoining buildings, 50x100 feet in area, with an additional store room in the rear, 50x100 feet. His cold storage rooms have a capacity of several cars of butter and eggs. He employs fifteen hands at present, and during the busy season this force is increased to twenty-five or thirty men. The total business will aggregate over $100,000. Mr. Pendleton was born in Williamsburg, James City Co., Va., July 22, 1858. In 1866, he moved to Cumberland, Md. Here he commenced his business life in a grain commission house, his employers operating a flouring mill at the time also. He was engaged at times in the latter. In 1879, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, and was engaged for a time in flouring mills, and then took a position with Theodore Poehler, which continued until the organization of Hase & Pendleton. Mr. Pendleton was married in Lawrence, May 17, 1882, to Miss Matilda, daughter of Theodore Poehler, Esq., of Lawrence.

J. R. PERSHALL, proprietor of the Eldridge House, was born in Canandaiga, Ontario Co., N. Y. His parents settled in Ohio, on the Michigan line, about 1846. He completed his education at the Leoni College, Michigan. In 1852, he went to Shakopee, Minn., where he engaged in clerking in a hotel and trading with the Sioux Indians, also clerking a time on the Mississippi steamers. In 1858, he accepted a position as clerk in the Merchants' Hotel in St. Paul, Minn. About 1860, he moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where for four or five years he held the position of chief clerk in the Newhall House. In 1866, he removed to New York City to take a position in the office of the Merchants' Dispatch Fast Freight Line. About 1870 or 1871, he was given the charge of the Western agency of that company with headquarters at St. Paul, Minn. In 1876, he moved to Kansas, locating in Junction City, where he ran the Allen House until 1881; he then took a lease of the Eldridge House, Lawrence. Mr. Pershall was married in New York City, February 11, 1867, to Mrs. Emma Ansley Gray, a native of Ohio. They have two children - Sam and Jessie. Mr. Pershall is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and of the National Hotel Keepers' Association.

F. M. PERKINS, President of the Western Farm Mortgage Company, was born in Racine County, Wis., June 21, 1846. He received his early schooling in his native county, finishing his classical studies at Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. He then took a business course at the Spencerian College in Milwaukee, Wis. In 1870, he engaged in bookkeeping in a wholesale mercantile establishment in Chicago. He afterward followed the same business in Milwaukee for a time and then engaged in mercantile business in that city until 1875, when he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence. He then engaged in clerking in a loan and real estate office until the Western Farm Mortgage Company was organized, of which he was elected President. Mr. Perkins was married in Sedalia, Mo., May 15, 1878, to Miss Alice James, of that city. They have one child, Otis E. Mr. Perkins is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M.

L. H. PERKINS, Secretary of the Western Farm Mortgage Company, was born in Racine County, Wis., March 5, 1855. He was educated at the Beloit College, Beloit, Wis., where he took the ancient classical course, and also made special studies of mathematics, botany and mineralogy, graduating in 1877. He immediately afterward settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he commenced reading law in the office of Judge Thatcher. He was admitted to the bar in the fall of 1879, by Judge Stephens. In the spring of 1880, he also completed a special course of law and received the degree of LL. B., from the Kansas State University. On the formation of the Western Farm Mortgage Company, he was elected Secretary, and has had charge of the entire legal business of the company. Mr. Perkins was married in Lawrence, Kan., May 15, 1882, to Miss Clara, eldest daughter of Dr. R. Morris, of that city. Mr. Perkins is a member of the Beta Theta Pi Society.

R. J. PETTY, dealer in staple and fancy groceries and provisions. The business was established in 1876. He employs one clerk, has one delivery wagon, and carries a stock of about $1,000. Mr. Petty was born in Oakland County, Mich., January 16, 1841. The family moved to McHenry County, Ill., in 1856, thence to Morgan County, Mo., and in 1861, they settled in Linn County, Kan., where they engaged in farming. R. J. enlisted in September, 1861, in the Sixth Regiment Kansas Volunteers, and was captured at Mazzard's Prairie, in July, 1864, taken to Texas, and kept until the close of the war. In 1865, he settled in Lawrence, engaging in farming until 1870. He then opened a meat market, which he continued to operate until he established his present business. He was married in 1874, to Miss Jennie Cole, daughter of Hiram Cole, Esq. Mr. Petty is a member of the City Council, also of Excelsior Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F., and Washington Post, No. 27, G. A. R.

LUCIEN PETTINGELL, dealer in heavy and shelf hardware, stoves, tinware, etc., business originally established in 1864. Present proprietor succeeded Bennett & Burke in 1881. The store building has ground dimensions of 25x80, with an extension of 25x35 feet, the main building having two stories and basement, all occupied by the business. The stock carried averages $12,000, and six men are employed in the manufacturing department. Lucien Pettingell was born in Terre Haute, Ind., March 24, 1861. In 1868, his mother settled in Lawrence, Kan., where Lucien received his schooling, and in 1872, commenced clerking in the hardware busines, in which he continued until he bought out his present business.

DR. E. D. F. PHILLIPS, physician and surgeon, was born in Martinsville, Morgan Co., Ind., August 7, 1841. His parents moved to Richland, Keokuk Co., Iowa, about 1849. He returned to Hamilton County, Ind., in 1850. In 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Fifty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until February 3, 1865. He was attached to the Second Division in the Fourth Army Corps, and participated in the Atlanta and Nashville campaigns. For some two years of his service he was detached and served in the hospitals. On leaving the army, he returned to Indiana and finished his education at the Union High School, Hamilton, Ind., and afterward engaged in teaching. In 1870, he settled in Tonganoxie, Kan., where he engaged in the drug business. He commenced the study of medicine in 1873, and graduated from the Kansas City Medical College in the spring of 1876. He then returned to Tonganoxie and engaged in practice until 1879, when he settled in Lawrence. Dr. Phillips was married in Peru, Miami Co., Ind., December 24, 1868, to Mrs. August (Flagg) Burroughs, of that town. They have four children - O. Carl, Lola M., Ethel E. and Fletcher. Dr. Phillips is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also of the State Medical Society and the E. A. U.

E. B. PIERSON, of S. P. Pierson's Sons, proprietor of Pierson's Mills, was born in Batavia, N. Y., April 2, 1856. He moved with his parents to New York City, and from there to Illinois, and finally settled with them in Lawrence in 1874. Here he worked under his father, who was operating the Delaware Mills, and continued with him until his death. E. E. Pierson, of the above firm, was born in Batavia, N. Y., February 2, 1861, and was educated at the common and high schools in the East. In 1874, he settled with his father in Lawrence. Here he took a special course at the State University. While pursuing his studies he was actively engaged in his father's mill, and continued with him until his death.

REV. H. R. PINCKNEY, born in Beaufort, S. C., January 25, 1857, son of Moody Pinckney and Sarah Pingle. He grew up there, and was educated for the ministry at Howard University, Washington, D. C., and Lincoln University, Oxford, Penn., and studied theology at Tuscaloosa, Ala., graduating in the class of 1876. He was engaged in school teaching for five years. He came to Lawrence in 1881, and became pastor of the Congregational Church (colored) and has since acted in the capacity. Mr. Pickney was married in Eutaw, Ala, July 24, 1877, to Miss Laura A., daughter of Balmon Nepten and Matilda Coleman. They have one child, Nellie L., born August 24, 1882. Mr. Pickney is the Secretary of the Lawrence Ministerial Association, and is highly esteemed for his modest deportment and intelligence as a Christian gentleman.

THEODORE POEHLER, senior member of the firm of T. Poehler & Co., was born in Lippe Detmold, Germany, December 25, 1832. He received a good business education in Germany. In 1850, he emigrated to the United States, locating in New Orleans; shortly afterward, settled in Burlington, Iowa. He engaged in farming for a time, then became connected with mercantile establishment, first as porter then as clerk. In 1855, he commenced business for himself in Burlington, and continued there until 1866, when he removed to Lawrence, Kan., and, in company with his brother, August Poehler, he established a large wholesale and retail grocery business. The firm was dissolved in 1869. He, after a time, re-commenced business, which he still manages. He was married in Burlington, Iowa, April 9, 1855, to Miss Sophia Kuoner. She died in 1871. Of this marriage, there are five children surviving - Matilda, Emma, Theodore, Clara and Louis. Mr. P. was married to his present wife March 20, 1872. She was Miss Sophia Tappe, of Lawrence. They have one child living - Bertha. Mr. Poehler was elected County Treasurer in 1871. In 1875, he was elected county Commissioner. In the latter capacity, he was chosen Chairman of the Board.

SYLVESTER B. PRESTISS, M. D., was born in Chester, Mass., May 4, 1817. His education was acquired in the common and academic schools of New York and Massachusetts. During six or eight years, he divided his hours of study between works of literature and books on medicine until 1844, when he was awarded a diploma in New York. His medical studies were pursued under the supervision and instruction of Dr. Daniel Bellows, of Norwich. He began the practice of his profession in Coventry, N. Y. In 1846, his health being impaired, he moved to Jackson, Ga., where he engaged in practice. Anticipating the struggle between the North and South, he determined to change his residence, and in the spring of 1855, he moved to Kansas. After making a tour of the territory, he settled in Lawrence, and immediately engaged in practice, in which he has since continued, with the exception of an interval of two or three years, when he was obliged to retire on account of ill health. In the early history of Kansas, he was noted both as a physician and a patriotic Free-State man. November 27, 1855, he was commissioned Surgeon General of the Kansas Volunteers, by Maj. Gen. Robinson. December 1, 1857, he was commissioned, by Gen. J. H. Lane, to the same office. February 12, 1858, he was elected by the Legislative Assembly to be Surgeon General of the Kansas Militia. At the commencement of the rebellion, July 17, 1861, he was appointed by Gov. Robinson a Commissioner to examine applicants for the office of Surgeon for the regiments of Kansas Volunteers. In accordance with the provisions of this commission, he was ordered, as President, to call together the Board of Surgeons to examine applicants, the order being dated January 12, 1862. This position he held during the war, declining the position of Surgeon of a regiment, which was tendered. He was married October 24, 1839, to Miss Louisa Brooks, of Norwich, N. Y., who died, leaving two children - Joseph L., now a practicing physician, and Louisa B., now Mrs. William A. Simpson. Dr. Prentiss was again married April 14, 1847, to Miss Mary N. Converse, of Conventry, N. Y., who died, leaving two children - Ella A. and Frank. He was married to his present wife in Lawrence, June 21, 1867. She was Miss Annie J. Soule, a daughter of Hon Amasa Soule of that city. They have one child living - Charles A. Dr. Prentiss is a prominent member of the State Medical Society, having been the first regularly elected President of the society. He was a charter member of the first Masonic lodge organized in Lawrence. He has been a member of the Baptist Church since 1837.

HON. JOHN K. RANKIN, old settler, was born in Cass County, Ind., November 3, 1837. He was educated partially at Wabash College, Ind.; then entered the college at Iberia, Ohio, from which he graduated. On leaving college, he removed to Kansas, settling in Lawrence May 1, 1859. In May, 1816, he enlisted in Company C, Second Kansas. He was soon afterward promoted to a Lieutenancy, and gallantly participated in the battle of Wilson's Creek. Subsequently, he served as an Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Mitchell, and took part in the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, and generally in the campaigns of the Army of the Cumberland. He was in Lawrence on the eventful morning of August 21, 1863, when the place was robbed and burned, and 180 men and boys murdered, and, in connection with his cousin, Capt. W. A. Rankin, successfully encountered six of the guerrillas in a fight with revolvers in the open street; driving them off after wounding two men and several of their horses. In 1865, he was appointed Paymaster and Inspecting General, with the rank of Colonel, holding the position during Gov. Crawford's two terms. In 1859, he was Doorkeeper in the Council in the last Territorial Legislature, and Engrossing Clerk in the House in the first State Legislature. In 1866, he was elected a member of the House of Representatives. He has been a member of the City School Board of Lawrence, and was Mayor of the city two terms. He has been largely engaged in the mercantile business. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Lawrence Land & Water-Power Company, and Treasurer and Director of the S. & L. & S. W. Railroad. He is at this time connected with the Pension Department at Washington, D. C. Mr. Rankin was married March 21, 1866, to Miss Laura Finney, daughter of Rev. Thomas Finney, of Martinsburg, Ohio, a prominent minister of the Free Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Rankin died May 12, 1875, leaving two sons.

HON. WILLIAM A. RANKIN, farmer, was born at Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, September 15, 1832. He was educated in his native town, and learned the trade of carpenter and builder, and followed that occupation in Mississippi two years, 1850-51. Returned to Ohio, settled in Columbus, and was engaged in contracting and building from 1851 to 1853, when he removed to Edgar County, Ill., where he engaged in dealing in real estate as well as continuing his former business until 1856, when he moved to Kansas, settling on a farm claim near Black Jack, Douglas County, in the spring of 1857, where he remained, engaged in dealing in real estate, farming and stock-raising, until after the breaking-out of the war. In 1859, he was elected a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from Douglas County, and served in the regular and special sessions of 1860. He was especially active in the passage of what was known as the Emancipation Resolution. Portions of the years 1860-61 and 1862, he spent in mining in Colorado. While there he was elected a member of the House of Representatives, serving one term. Returning from Colorado in the winter of 1862-63, he received a commission as recruiting officer, and was engaged in raising troops for the war until July, 1863, he received a commission from President Lincoln as Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers, with the rank of Captain, and was ordered to the Army of the Cumberland, then at Chattanooga, Tenn. August 21, 1863, while at Lawrence awaiting the aforesaid, he, with J. K. Rankin, was charged upon by six of Quantrill's guerrillas in an open street. Promptly returning their fire, a lively fight ensued, resulting in the wounding of two guerrillas, and putting their party to flight. He was assigned to duty with the Second Brigade, First Division of Cavalry, commanded by Gen. E. C. McCook. He was soon after promoted to be Division Quartermaster, with the rank of Major, which position he occupied until the army was ordered upon the Atlanta campaign, in which he served as Chief Quartermaster of the cavalry command. In these various positions, he served on the staffs of Gens. Elliott, Stanley, McCook, La Grange, Croxton and Wilson. He outfitted Gen. Wilson's command of 25,000 troops at Eastport, Miss., and Waterloo, Ala., for his grand raid through Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. July 7, 1865, he was assigned to duty on the staff of J. H. Wilson, as Purchasing Quartermaster for the military district of Columbus. July 27, he was appointed Chief Quartermaster of the same district on the staff of Gen. J. T. Croxton, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in which capacity he served until March, 1866, when he was honorably discharged. At the close of his military service, he was appointed Chief Clerk of the Southern Indian Superintendency, holding the position about two years. Since that time he has been engaged in various pursuits, merchandising in Lawrence, in Government contracts, trading with Indians; dealing in stock and real estate, coal mining and railroad contracting. He was married in Columbus, Ohio, February 23, 1852, to Miss Phebe D. Ward, by whom he has had seven children, five of whom survive - Julia A., Low, Don J., Harry and Fred. Mr. R. is a member of the Congregational Church.

FRED W. READ, dealer in staple and fancy dry goods; the business was established in 1857 by Bullene & Read; the firm dissolved in 1862. He employs four to six clerks, carries a stock of about $10,000, and does a business of from $30,000 to $35,000 annually. F. W. Read was born in Bedford, Westchester County, N. Y., December 25, 1831; when about ten years old, his parents settled in Southport, Wis., now known as Kenosha, where he received his schooling. In 1847, he commenced clerking in Kenosha, and continued there until 1853, when he moved to Chicago. In 1855, he engaged in the mercantile business in New York City, operating a grocery business. In 1857, he sold out and moved West, settled in Lawrence the same year. Mr. Read was married in New York City, September 13, 1857, to Miss Amelia A. Rockwell. They have one son - Lathrop B. Mr. Read is a member of the Congregational Society. He is also a P. G. of Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F. During the war, he was connected with the Third Regiment of Home Guards, and is one of the very few who escaped at the terrible Quantrill massacre in Lawrence, August 21, 1863. Having sold dry goods in Lawrence for twenty-six consecutive years, he ranks as the oldest dry goods merchant in the State of Kansas.

W. S. REED, proprietor Memorial Art Works; business established in 1880, is engaged in the manufacture of cemetery work, his specialty being family monuments and vaults. He has his own designer for all his work. He employs from twelve to twenty men, and does a yearly business of about $30,000. W. S. Reed was born in Lawrence County, Penn., June 26, 1854, and received a common school education in his native county. When a boy, he learned the trade of nail making, which he followed in Lawrence County, and afterward in Wheeling, Va., where he took a course of study in the Commercial College in the evenings after his day's work was done. In 1879, he came to Kansas, located for a time in Newton, Harvey County, and from there moved to Lawrence in 1880. On the 29th of December, he married Miss Ella B. Casebeer, of Ottawa County, Kan., a lady seventeen years of age, whose parents moved from Illinois to Kansas in 1866, since which they have resided in Ottawa County.

J. L. REYNOLDS & CO., dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc. The firm is composed of J. L. and his son T. A. Reynolds; the business was established in December, 1881; they employ two men, and carry a stock of from $2,500 to $2,000. J. L. Reynolds was born in Campbell County, Tenn., January 12, 1830, the same year his parents moved to Ray County, Mo., and in 1840, to Livingston Connty (sic). The subject of our sketch went to California in 1849, where he engaged in mining and merchandising. In 1851, he returned to Missouri, and resumed his farming operations. In 1861, he enlisted in the Seventh Regiment Missouri Cavalry, was commissioned First Lieutenant of Company L. In 1863, he resigned on account of sickness. The same year, he engaged in mercantile business in Laclede, Linn Co., Mo., and continued there until 1879. He then moved to Kansas and kept the Monroe House at Humboldt until the fall of 1881. Mr. Reynolds was married in Sacramento City, Cal., in December, 1849, to Miss Seeds, of Madison County, Ill. They have seven children living - Thomas A., Robert N., Alice A. (now Mrs. H. C. Coppell), Ella M., Sarah E. (now Mrs. H. C. Walters), Emma L. and Charles E. Mr. Reynolds is a member of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R., and of the I. O. O. F. of Missouri. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 

 DAVID H. ROBINSON, A. M., Professor of Latin Language and Literature, Kansas State University, was born in Cayuga County, N. Y., June 4, 1836. He received his early schooling in his native county, preparing for college at Eldridge Academy, Onondaga County, N. Y. In 1855, he entered the University of Rochester taking a full classical course, he graduated in 1859 with high honors, delivering the Latin oration at the graduating exercises. The honorary degree of A. M. was conferred in 1862. After leaving college, he engaged in teaching, having charge of an academy in Monroe County two years, and filling the same position about one year in Michigan. In 1865, he removed to Lawrence, Kan.; at the opening of the University he was elected to the chair of Ancient Languages. In 1872, a chair was formed for the Greek Language and Literature, and Prof. Robinson was elected to present department. Prof. Robinson was married in Lawrence, Kan., July 21, 1869, to Miss Henriette, daughter of Rev. I. C. Beach, of Olathe, Kan. They have three children - Ernest F., Harriet E. and George A. The Professor is a member the Baptist Church and of several literary societies in Lawrence.

CHARLES ROSS, proprietor Grand View Hotel, formerly the Durfee House. The house has been lately refitted and improved, passed into present management February 1, 1883. Charles Ross was born in the vicinity of Paris, France, May 9, 1849, his mother at the time being on a visit to her parents. In 1851, his parents settled in Jay County, Ind., where his father engaged in practice of medicine for many years. The subject of our sketch was educated at the graded schools. In December, 1863, he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Thirtieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, he was attached to the Twenty-third Army Corps, and participated in the Atlanta campaign, Nashville campaign, etc., was mustered out in December, 1865, and returned to Three Rivers, Mich., where he engaged in farming until 1867, he then moved to Des Moines, Iowa, to take the position of hotel steward in the Osborn House, holding this position about four years. He then returned to Three Rivers, and remained there connected with the leading hotels until he took the Durfee House, Lawrence, Kan. Mr. Ross was married in Clinton, Douglas Co., Kan., June, 1882, to Miss Ella Banning, of Clinton.

SHELDON C. RUSSELL, a descendant of a family of Russells who settled in Branford, Conn., in the early settlement of this country, was born in Wayne County, Penn., in 1832. Soon after, his parents moved to Bradford County, and from there to Cook County, Ill. At the age of twenty-one, he went to New York City and worked for his uncle in the iron business for two years, and then went to Coudersport, Penn., and there attended the academy and studied law. In the spring of 1856 he went to Kansas, and served through the border war. He was in Lawrence at the time the Free-State hotel was destroyed by the border ruffians on the 21st of May, 1856. Was at the battle of Franklin, and was one of about a dozen who with a load of hay set fire to the rebel fort which burned up the Government post office, and caused about thirty-seven rebels to surrender, and the capture of the "Old Sacramento," a cannon brought from Mexico to Missouri by Col. Doniphan, which was used to take Forts Saunders and Titus, and is now in Lawrence. At the breaking-out of the rebellion in 1861, he enlisted in the Eighth Kansas as First Lieutenant and Adjutant, and was ordered with a battalion of that regiment to Corinth, Miss., and served in the Army of the Cumberland until November 15, 1862, at which time he resigned on receiving a commission from Gov. C. Robinson, as Major in the Thirteenth Kansas, and returned to Lawrence, but never served in the Thirteenth, for the reason the place had been filled by an appointment made by the Secretary of War. He was home in time to be present at the Quantrell raid, and had his house set on fire and narrowly escaped. He finished his law studies in Lawrence, and was admitted to the bar in 1859, and commenced practice, and is now practicing his profession. Mr. Russell was married in 1859, to Miss Rose Jenkins, of Lawrence. They have three children - Adele, Susan P., now Mrs. H. T. Moore, and Mattie J.

J. G. SANDS, wholesale saddler hardware, and manufacturer and dealer in saddles and harness, and proprietor of Sands' saddlery hardware specialties. The business was established by Mr. Sands in 1855. He carries a full stock of harness, saddles, etc., in Lawrence, but his principal manufacturing operations are carried on in Newark, N. J. His main business at this time is the sale of saddlery hardware specialties, of which he controls the patents. His sales extend all over the United States, the shipments for eastern points being made from Newark, N. J., where the factory is located. Mr. Sands was born in Gilbertville, Montgomery County, Penn., August 21, 1833. After learning the harness makers' trade, he started West, in 1851, and located at different points. In 1855, he came to Lawrence, Kan., and the same year rented a building made of poles and covered with shakes. His stock of goods was cleaned out in the raid of the border ruffians in 1856, and again in the Quantrill raid of 1863. He resumed business at once in both instances, and is now doing the leading business in his line. Mr. Sands was married in 1860, to Miss Susie E. Brown, of New Hampshire. They have a family of three sons and two daughters. During the early Kansas days, Mr. Sands took an active part in the conflict then raging between freedom and slavery, on the side of the former; he participated in many of the eventful incidents ending in the downfall of slavery.

GEORGE W. SAVAGE, of the firm of Savage & Lightcap, was born in Chester County, Penn., June 11, 1855. He commenced the machinist's trade at a very early age; when ten years old, he was running a 125 horse-power engine in a Pennsylvania iron works. About 1867, he commenced his regular trade at Reading, Penn. He was employed in large scale works in that city, doing all the large blacksmith work; was afterward, for two years with the Scott Iron Works, his department being on Carliss engines, cotton presses, rolling mill machinery, and other heavy work. In 1877, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence. He was employed by the Kansas Pacific Railroad, making all the tools used on that road. About 1880, he took the same department with the D. & S. P. R. R., at South Park, Col. His particular reason in going to that section of country, being to study the details of mining machinery. In 1882, he returned to Lawrence to organize present business. Mr. Savage was married in Reading, Penn., March 8, 1876, to Miss Julia Hughlett, at native of Virginia. They have one child - Maud H. Mr. S. is a member of the E. A. H., of Lawrence

GEORGE HALE SCOTT, Pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, was born in Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vt., April 23, 1839. His preparatory studies were pursued at different schools, finishing at East Hampton Academy at Williston, Vt. He then entered Williams College, taking the full course and graduating in 1865. While at College, he engaged in the study of law, and afterward read law with the late Judge Wilson, one of the Supreme Court Judges. He was admitted to the bar in 1866, and the same year began practice at Vergennes, Vt., and continued to practice the profession of law until 1870. He then entered Andover Seminary, in preparation for the ministry, graduating in 1873. He was ordained September 3, 1873. The same year he took charge of the Congregational Church at Plymouth, N. H., where he remained until called to Kansas; took charge of the Plymouth Congregational Church, of Lawrence May 1, 1882..

A. L. SELIG, General Insurance Agent, represent New York Underwriters, Hartford Fire, Connecticut Fire, American Central, British America, Liverpool & London & Globe, Lancashire, Phoenix of London, London Assurance, Fire Association, Merchants of Newark, Pennsylvania Fire, German Travellers Accident and Equitable Life of New York. Business established in 1874. A. L. Selig was born in Hamburg, German, August 6, 1846. He was educated in his native country. In 1858, he emigrated to the United States with his father who located for a short time at Leavenworth, Kan., and then settled in Lawrence. The subject of our sketch went to Belleville, Ill., in 1859, where in September, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, Forty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He re-enlisted in 1864 at Memphis, Tenn., in the same regiment. Mr. Selig was with his regiment at the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Nashville, and in Bank's expedition up Red River, being in thirty-two engagements in all. On being mustered out at the close of the war, he returned to Lawrence and learned the trade of tinsmith, which business he followed until he established his present business in 1874. Mr. Selig was married in Lawrence February 1, 1868, to Miss Mary F. Park, a native of Indiana. They have four children - Lewis F., John E., Ernest T. and Harry. Mr. Selig is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. He is Secretary of the Lodge, Chapter and Council, and also of the Zerbal Lodge of Perfection, No. 5, A., A. S. R.

J. T. SHANKLIN, Agent of Union Pacific Railroad, was appointed to present position in November, 1881. He was born in Harrisburg, Penn., October 16, 1849. In 1858, his parents moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, where his father, H. Shanklin, Esq., engaged in mercantile business. The subject of our sketch began his railroad life in 1870, in the general offices of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, and continued in this department when the officers were moved to Kansas City, Mo. In 1874, he was appointed Eastern Passenger and Advertising Agent of the Union Pacific Railroad; this continued through 1875. In the latter year he returned to Kansas, to take a position in the office at Lawrence. In 1880, he was appointed agent at Solomon City, which position he retained until placed in present position. Mr. Shanklin was married in Lawrence in November, 1878, to Miss Deal, daughter of J. W. Deal, Esq., the Assistant General Baggage Agent of the Union Pacific Railroad.

OSBORNE SHANNON, editor and publisher of the Kansas Weekly Gazette. The subject of this sketch was born in Denver, Ross County, Ohio, February 7, 1842, living with his parents until 1857. He moved with them to the then wilds of Kansas, and located at Lecompton. His father, Gov. Wilson Shannon, who had removed to this State two years previous, was appointed Governor of the Territory, September 7, 1855, and continued in the office till August 18, 1856. His son, Osborne, inheriting his father's propensities, determined to follow the profession of law, and after graduating at the Franklin College, Ohio, he returned and commenced the study of law. In the fall of 1863, he was admitted to the bar, and commenced the practice of his profession at Lawrence. In 1871, he married the estimable daughter of the Hon. James De Long, of Ohio, and opened a law office in Southern Kansas, where he remained two years. Returning to Lawrence in 1873, he formed a law partnership with his father, which existed until the death of the latter. As an active politician for the last twenty years, he has identified himself with the Democratic party. In September, 1882, he established the Kansas Weekly Gazette, a Democratic organ that is fast increasing in favor with the reading public.

SHELLER & HUSTON, dealers in staple and fancy groceries and provisions. The firm is composed of E. M. Sheller and W. T. Huston; they succeeded C. P. Baker, November 1, 1882. E. M. Sheller, of the above firm, was born near Hagerstown, Md., June 3, 1813; when an infant, his parents moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, where he was brought up and engaged in farming until 1838, when he moved to Stephenson County, Ill., where he pre-empted a claim, and remained there, and engaged in farming until 1882. Mr. Sheller has been married three times. His first wife was a Miss Lettice Kimbel from Pennsylvania, to whom he was married in Clark County, Ohio, in 1838, by whom he had five children - Mary, now Mrs. Aumon; Jane, now Mrs. Dann; Julia, now Mrs. A. Cary; Harriet, now Mrs. W. T. Huston; Lydia, now Mrs. Thomas Watson. He was married again in Freeport, Ill., in 1872, to Mrs. Helen Maxwell, from Connecticut, who died, leaving one child, Maud. He was married to his present wife, in Streeter, Ill., in 1882. She was Miss Lydia B. Moore, formerly of Albany, N. Y.

C. W. SMITH, of the firm of Bailey & Smith, was born in Portage County, Ohio, December 7, 1832. In 1846, he left home, and located in Troy, N. Y., where he learned the carpenter's trade. About 1850, he moved to Lowell, Mass., where he became connected with the cotton manufacture, and continued in this business until 1854. He then moved to Kansas, settling in Douglas County in September of that year. He became a member of the first town company, and also pre-empted a farm, operating the latter until after the Quantrill raid. He then moved into the city and engaged in carpentering until the firm was organized of which he is now a member. During the early troubles, he was connected with different Free-State organizations. Mr. Smith was married in Lawrence April 14, 1864, to Miss Jane E., eldest daughter of Col. Samuel Walker, of Lawrence. They have five children - May L., Alice, Maud, Mabel and Gertrude. He is a member of the Congregational Church. He is at present, and has been for the past seven years, a member of the City Council.

HERBERT S. S. SMITH, C. E., Professor of Astronomy and Physics, Kansas State University, was elected in 1878, and took the chair in January, 1879. He was born in Elizabeth, N. J., May 31, 1857. Having received his preparatory education in the schools of that city, he entered Princeton College, in 1874, and graduated in 1878 with the degree of civil engineer. In 1878, he was a member of the Princeton Eclipse Expedition, under Prof. C. A. Young, stationed at Denver, Col.

PROF. FRANCIS H. SNOW, M. A. Ph. D. Professor of Natural History, Kansas State University, was born in Fitchburg, Mass., June 29, 1840, and is the son of Benjamin and Mary (Boutelle) Snow, of Massachusetts. He finished his preparatory studies in the high school of his native town, and in 1858 entered the freshman class in Williams College, and after a four years' classical course graduated from that institution in 1862 with the highest honors, being allotted the valedictory address. While a student at Williams he devoted special attention to the study of botany and zoology, and has received from that college the degrees of B. A., M. A. and Ph. D. After leaving college, he engaged in teaching and was one year Principal of the Fitchburg High School. In January, 1864, he entered Andover Seminary with the design of still further fitting himself for a teach or professorship. In 1866, he graduated from Andover, and the same year entered the Kansas State University as Professor; since then, he has devoted special attention to entomology, ornithology, botany and climatology, as applied to Kansas and the New West; he has discovered about 200 new species of insects of all orders, the most extensive being the lepidoptera and coleoptera, one dozen specimens being name in honor of the discoverer. The present cabinet contains 75,000 specimens, 10,000 species. Prof. Snow has completed a catalogue of the birds of Kansas, describing 305 varieties, and has also published a catalogue of the insects of Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico; he has been for five years President of the Kansas Academy of Science; he is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a member of the New York Entomological Society, of the Davenport Academy of Science, and of the Boston Zoological Society. He is also one of the editors of the Psyche, the organ of the Cambridge Entomological Club, of which club he is an active member. Prof. Snow was married in Andover, Mass., July 8, 1868, to Miss Jennie A. Aiken, granddaughter of President Appleton, of Bowdoin College, sister of ex-President Aiken, of Union College, now Professor in Princeton, and niece of Prof. Packard in Bowdoin College. Prof. and Mrs. Snow have five children - William Appleton, born June 21, 1869; Martha Boutelle, born September 10, 1870; Mary Margaret, born August 10, 1872; Edith Huntington, born September 12, 1875, and Francis Lawrence, born December 18, 1882. Prof. Snow is a member and officer of the Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence. Although he has often been tendered chairs in Eastern colleges with increased salary, he has refused them, believing that the West offers the scientist a larger field for research and discovery.

[N. Simmons, M. D.] N. SIMMONS, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Piqua, Ohio, March 21, 1828. He received his education in his native place, and commenced his professional studies in 1850, under the tuition of Dr. Kitzmiller, continuing in his office about six months. He then entered the office of Dr. Beamor, in Fletcher, Miami County. He attended a course at the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati, in 1852. He then engaged in practice in Union City, Ind. where he remained about two years. After attending another course of lectures in Cincinnati, he returned to Union City, and practiced until 1864; he then entered the Eclectic Medical Institute in Cincinnati taking a full course, at the same time attending clinical lectures at the Commercial Hospital. He graduated February 15, 1865, with the degree of M. D. He then engaged in practice in Union City, Ind., until June, 1868, when he removed to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, where he has since been engaged in practice. Soon after settling in Lawrence, Dr. Simmons purchased a farm of 240 acres in Jefferson County, which he is engaged in operating. He planted thirty acres in fruit trees in 1869 - apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry trees of the finest varieties being well represented in his selection. His fruit crop for 1882, will aggregate 3,000 bushels. Dr. Simmons was married in Fletcher, Ohio, April 9, 1857, to Miss E. A. Toms, of that place, where her father yet lives, at the ripe age of ninety-four years. They have three children - Charles J., graduate of State University of the class of 1882, now studying medicine; Frank T., graduate of the Lawrence Business College, and Henry A. Dr. Simmons is now serving his third term as President of the Eclectic Medical society, of Kansas. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F., and was Grand Worthy Chief Templar of Indiana in 1859.

H. J. SNYDER, dealer in liquors, cigars, tobaccos, etc. The business was established in January, 1866, and Mr. S. has since continued to operate it with the exception of short intervals. He was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, March 3, 1843; his parents emigrated to the United States the same year, and located in Buffalo, N. Y. In 1855, they settled in Cleveland, Ohio. The subject of this sketch attended school in both cities and afterward learned the trade of blacksmith, and followed it in Cleveland until 1863; from 1863 to 1865 he was in the Government service at Chattanooga, Tenn. In the latter year, he returned to Cleveland, and shortly afterward settled in Lawrence, Kan. Since his residence here, he was for a time in the employ of the Kansas Pacific Railroad, in the blacksmithing department. Mr. Snyder, was married in Lawrence, January 31, 1876, to Miss Mollie Stewart, of this city. They have three children - Maud, Zella M., and Harry. Mr. S. is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity. 

 JOHN SPEER, was born in Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Penn., December 27, 1817. He was the oldest son of Capt. Robert and Barbary (Lowrey) Speer. His father was a farmer in moderate circumstances when rich men were few, and industry, abstemiousness and frugality were numbered among the virtues, and honest poverty was no disgrace. John was bred a farmer, and received only the early educational advantages which the district schools of the vicinity afforded. His father while he was a small lad bought a farm near Kittanning, and to insure the payment for it took a contract for carrying the United States mail between Kittanning and Curwensville. The distance was seventy miles, and the entire route was sparsely settled with long reaches of unsettled wilderness. Over this lonesome route John was put to carrying the mail, on horseback, at the early age of twelve years. For several years, he continued faithfully to perform the weary work. His mother died while he was yet a lad. At the age of eighteen years, he was indentured to the printing trade with William Morehead, of the Indiana Register, Indiana, Penn. Having served his time, he returned home, and after six months' work as a journeyman on the Kittanning Gazette, in 1839, made his first journalistic venture, publishing for six months the Mercer and Beaver Democrat, at New Castle, Penn., and vigorously supporting Harrison for the Presidency. He was identified with journalism in the States of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio for fifteen years thereafter, during which time he was connected with the Portsmouth, Ind., Tribune, the Harrison Gazette (which he established at Corydon, Ind.), the Mount Vernon, Ohio Times, and the Democratic Whig, which he established September 12, 1843, and which he edited and successfully published for nearly twelve years thereafter. On the passage of the Nebraska bill, he sold out his paper and other effects, and, with his brother, Joseph L., came to Kansas. He arrived September 27, 1854. Here he established the first Free-State newspaper published in the territory - The Kansas Pioneer, afterward the Kansas Tribune. Tracing the history of Kansas journalism through the pages of this work, it appears that he has been constantly identified with it up to the present time (1882). He was one of the most fearless and able champions of the Free-State cause in the early days, and has held consistently and faithfully through a long political career of his early affiliation with the Republican party. He has been deservedly honored with many positions of honor and trust by the community in which he has lived, and by the State he did so much to bring into life. He was a member of the first Free-State Territorial Legislature in 1857. In 1864, he was a member of the national convention which nominated Lincoln and Johnson, and the same year was a member of the Kansas State Senate. He was also elected State Printer under the Topeka Government. He held the office of United States Revenue Collector from 1862 to 1866. The general statutes of 1868 were printed by him. He was elected State Representative from the Lawrence district in the fall of 1882. Few men have labored harder or suffered more than the subject of this sketch for the good of the commonwealth. In addition to the ordinary sacrifices and hardships which fell in common upon all the outspoken Free-State men during the early struggles, the last vengeful stroke of the slave power in Kansas fell with cruel force upon him. In Quantrell's raid on Lawrence, August 21, 1863, he lost two promising sons, one cruelly shot and his body recovered; the other never found, and supposed to have been burned in the conflagration. Further, the Government vouchers of the office he then held were destroyed, adding the burden of anxiety and business troubles to his already overburdened soul. He married Miss Elizabeth Duplisses McMahon, daughter of John and Martha (Withers) McMahon, at Corydon, Harrison Co., Ind., July 14, 1842. She died at Lawrence, Kan., April 9, 1876. Their children were John, murdered by Quantrill's men August 21, 1863; Robert, missing at the same time, supposed to have been burned; Joe, accidentally shot by a playmate when seven years of age; living - William, Mary (Mrs. Woodneff), Eva, Rosa and Hardin. The life of John Speer is interwoven with that of his State. He still carries sturdily the eight of labors and troubles calculated to crush men of less stern mold, and deserves the best of the state to which he has given his best.

LEVERETT W. SPRING, A. B., Professor of English Literature, Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, Kansas State University, was born in Graton, Vt., January 5, 1840. In 1854, his parents moved to Manchester, Vt., where he entered the Burr and Burton Academy, and pursued his preparatory studies. He then entered Williams College, graduating in 1863 with the degree of A. B. Shortly after, entered the theological institute of Connecticut, at Hartford, Conn., graduating in 1866. In 1867, he became connected with Andover Theological Seminary as resident graduate. Left the seminary in 1867 to take charge of the Rollstone Congregational Church at Fitchburg, Mass., continuing in this charge until 1876. The same year he moved to Lawrence, Kan., to take charge of the Congregational Church in that city. He resigned his pastorate in 1881 when elected to the chair he now fills at the University. Prof. Spring was married in East Windsor, Conn., September 25, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of William Thompson, D. D., Professor of Hebrew in the theological institute of Connecticut. They have two children - Samuel R. and Marty T. L. Mr. Spring has contributed various articles on literary and other subjects to periodicals.

E. STANLEY, Superintendent of the City Schools, was born in Hendricks County, Ind., April 7, 1847. He received his preliminary education in his native county, finishing his studies at the Farmers' Institute, Tippecanoe County, graduating in the spring of 1867. In the fall of the same year, was appointed a teacher in Tennessee by the Freedmen's Bureau. In 1868, he moved to Kansas and settled in Douglas County; since that time, he has been teaching almost all the time. In 1876, he removed to Lawrence, where he followed his profession in the city schools until elected Superintendent in 1880. Has been twice re-elected to the position. Mr. Stanley was married in Douglas County, in 1871, to Miss Davis, of that county. They have three children - Claude C., Fred B. and William H. Mr. Stanley is a member of the Society of Friends and of the E. A. U., of Lawrence.

LEWIS S. STEELE, attorney at law and Notary Public, abstracts of titles, real estate, loan and insurance agent, Lawrence, Kan., business established here in 1868. Keeps a numerical index of all transfers of real estate in the county. In insurance, he represent the American, of Newark, N. J., Western Assurance, of Toronto, Canada, and the Kansas State Mutual, of Lawrence, and several good life insurance companies. L. S. Steele was born in Ross County, Ohio, September 15, 1833. His father, James C. Steele was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1801, his father being among the first settlers of the town. He received his education at South Salem Academy, in Ross County, In 1854, he moved to Indianola, Iowa, and read law in the office of his uncle, R. W. Steele. He spent the winter of 1854 at Florence, Neb., and returned to Warren County, Iowa, in the spring, where he practiced law until 1857, when he moved to Kansas and settled at Bloomington, in Douglas County, where he engaged in farming and the lumber trade. In 1860, he went to Pike's Peak and engaged in mining. Was Judge of the Bald Mountain Mining District, on French Gulch, in 1861. In 1862, was Judge of the Washington Gulch Judicial District, and on the organization of the Territory of Colorado was appointed Justice of the Peace of Washington County, which position he declined on account of his enlistment in Company C, Third Colorado Infantry, October 5, 1862. The regiment marched on foot, in March, 1863, from Denver to Fort Leavenworth, and by boat to Pilot Knob, Mo., where they remained till winter, when they were consolidated with Second Colorado Infantry into Second Colorado Cavalry. He served as Clerk at headquarters, Fourth Subdistrict of Missouri, at Kansas City, Mo., until the Price raid, in which the regiment took an active part, meeting Price at Lexington and following him to the Arkansas river; had several engagements with him. After the raid, he was detailed as Field Adjutant to Brig. Gen. J. H. Ford, commanding District of Upper Arkansas, with headquarters at Fort Riley, in his Indian campaign of 1865. In September of that year, he was mustered out with his regiment at Fort Leavenworth, and locating at Clinton, in Douglas County, bought a grist and saw mill, which he operated until 1870. He then removed to Lawrence, where he engaged in the practice of law. Was appointed Police Judge and Justice of the Peace in 1878, to fill vacancy, and was elected in 1879 for two years. He was married, in 1857, to Miss Harriet Stathem, of Des Moines County, Iowa, who died in 1859, leaving one daughter, now married to a physician and living in Iowa. His second wife was Mrs. L. A. B. Steele, authoress of "Rev. Adanijah" and other works of same character, besides a large amount of contributions to religious and other periodicals. Her father was Rev. A. Blakely, who came to Kansas from New York to help uphold the standard of liberty, and died in 1864. Their children are Charles A., John A., James L. and Horace E. The two oldest are attending the Kansas State University. Mr. Steele has been from his early youth a member of the Presbyterian Church. He has long been an active temperance worker and connected with the Good Templars and Ancient Templars, and a strong advocate of Prohibition

ROBERT STERLING, contractor and builder, was born in the city of Stirling, Scotland, November 15, 1839. In 1845, he came to the United States and located in Philadelphia, Penn., where he learned the trade of stone-cutter. In 1850, he moved to Ohio and followed his trade in Cincinnati and other places in that State until 1852. When on his way back to Philadelphia, he met in Cincinnati a Mr. Sawyer, of the firm of McIlvane & Sawyer, Government Architects and Superintendents. Mr. Sawyer asked him to take a job of Government work in Kansas; he accepted offers made, and in the spring of 1852, went to Kansas, returning East in the fall, and again the following spring returned to Kansas. While engaged in this service, he put up the first building in Fort Riley. During 1853, he located in St. Joseph, Mo., where he engaged in building. The following year, he spent a short time in Kansas, then returned to St. Joseph. In the spring of 1855, he settled in Kickapoo, where for some two years he burned lime for Fort Leavenworth, he, G. W. Crumb and Dr. Bloomfield being requested to remain in town while the balance of the citizens assisted in the defense of Lawrence in 1856. In 1856, his family settled on a claim in Jefferson County, which they improved and afterward bought at the auction sales in 1857. In this year Mr. Sterling joined his family and put up a large house, etc., on his place and kept horses for the Kansas Stage Company. During the years 1862-63-64 and up to 1865, he was most of his time in Leavenworth, where he engaged in contracting and building, during that time putting up some of the most prominent buildings in the city, among others, the residence of Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Stevens. In the spring of 1870, he moved to Lawrence and has since actively engaged in his business, during that time taking in whole or part some of the largest contracts in the State. Among these we may enumerate the State University at Lawrence, State Normal School at Emporia, insane asylum at Osawatomie, and many others in different parts of Kansas and Indian Territory. In the city, in addition to the stone dam, Quaker Church, Episcopal Church, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe depot, he has put up the leading residence and business houses. Mr. Sterling was married in St. Joseph, Mo., October 22, 1854, to Miss Sarah J. Snyder, a step-daughter of Mr. George W. Crump, one of the pioneers of the State. They have had two children, both of whom are deceased.

G. S. STEVENS, proprietor of the Lawrence House, Lawrence, Kan. The building now called the Lawrence House was erected in 1858, built by F. W. Sparr, for a store. During the Quantrill raid, it was partially burned; after the raid, it was rebuilt and since that time has been used as a hotel. It is a substantial brick building, 50x75 feet, three stories, and contains thirty-five rooms and nicely located. The present proprietor, G. A. Stevens, came from Massachusetts in 1878, and obtained a clerkship in the Lawrence Hotel, which was at that time managed by his mother and Mr. T. Sampson. After the latter's death, Mr. Stevens assumed full control.

N. O. STEVENS, County Clerk of Douglas County, was born in Princeton, Ill., May 11, 1854. Came to Kansas with his parents in 1867. He completed his education in the Lawrence High School and from 1873 to 1879, was connected with his father as associate editor of the Kansas Spirit. In the latter years was also Secretary of the Kansas Valley Fair Association, which was succeeded by the present Fair Association. In 1879, he was elected County Clerk and was re-elected in November, 1881. Mr. Stevens was married in Lawrence, Kan., March 22, 1882, to Miss Lucetta, daughter of W. H. Duncan, Esq., of Lawrence. Mr. Stevens is a member of the Oread Lodge, 798, K. of H., and also of the Y. M. S. C., of Lawrence.

JUDGE N. T. STEPHENS, Judge of the Fourth Judicial District, State of Kansas, elected to first term in 1876. Re-elected in 1880. Judge Stevens was born in Genoa, Cayuga County, N. Y., November 2, 1820. He received his education in his native county. Commenced reading law with Hon. L. O. Aiken, of Moravia, and was admitted to the bar about 1844. He commenced practice in Moravia, was afterward, engaged in practice in California about eighteen months. He returned to Cayuga County, where he engaged in general practice in all courts, up to the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1865, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence in 1866, when he became connected with the firm of Thacher & Banks, afterward Thacher & Stephens, which continued until 1876.

A. STORM, dealer in stoves, tinware, pumps, etc. The business was originally established in 1860, by Storm & Montague, and continued under various firm names until 1871, when Mr. S. disposed of his interest. He re-established the business in 1878, and now carries a stock of $5,000 to $6,000, employing five men, and occupying a floor space of 175x25 feet. Mr. Storm was born in Ann Arbor, Mich, January 6, 1838. His parents settled in Whitewater, Walworth County, Wis., about 1843, where he received his schooling, and afterward learned the trade of tinsmith. In 1857, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence, where he followed his trade until 1860, when he began business for himself, in which he continued to actively engage until about 1871, when he sold out and shortly afterward located in Galveston, Texas, where he held a position as foreman of the manufacturing department in the wholesale hardware and stove house of Steel, Wood & Co. He resigned this place after remaining about one year. After spending a few months in Houston he settled in Dallas, where he connected himself with the firm of Bartlett, Parks & Co, wholesale hardware and stoves. Holding the same position he had held with Messrs. Steel, Wood & Co., in Galveston. He remained with this firm until 1877, when he returned to Lawrence and resumed business. During the border ruffian troubles, Mr. Storm was connected with the Free-State organizations. In the Quantrill raid of 1863, he was taken prisoner, and released after several hours detention. At the breaking-out of the rebellion, he received a recruiting commission from the United States Government, under which he raised a body of men in Lawrence, and turned over to commanding officer at Leavenworth. During the Price raid he was connected with company D, Third Regiment Kansas State Militia. Mr. Storm has served one term as a member of the City Council. He is now a member of Lawrence Lodge, No., 6, A., F. & A. M.

C. A. SUTORIUS, dealer in diamonds, watches, jewelry, clocks, etc., agent for Foley's gold pins. The business was established in September, 1879, by Mr. S. He carries a stock of about $3,500. C. A. Sutorius was born in Cologne, Prussia, June 18, 1858. In 1868, his parents emigrated to the United States, and settled in Ottawa, Kan. C. A. was educated partly in his native city, and partly in Ottawa. In 1874, he moved to Lawrence, where he learned the trade of watch-maker and jeweler, at which he worked until he established his present business. Mr. Sutorius was married in Lawrence, March 9, 1818, to Miss Carrie, daughter of John Wallruff, Esq., of Lawrence. They have one son, Carl P. Mr. S. is a member of the A. O. U. W., the Turn Verein and the Social Verein.

R. K. TABOR, agent of the A., T. & S. F. R. R., was appointed to present position in September, 1875, and has held it continuously since. He was born in Montpelier, Vermont, May, 7, 1840. Received his education in his native county, and after leaving school engaged in clerking until the breaking-out of the late war. He enlisted, in 1862, in the Tenth Regiment Vermont Infantry. Was elected Second Lieutenant of Company K while at the rendezvous; was commissioned First Lieutenant in 1864, and Captain of Company C, in the same year. He served until the close of the war, a large part of his service being on staff duty with Gens. Morris Carr, Grover and Ricketts. Was attached to the Army of the Potomac, and participated in all the principal battles with that army, and with Gen. Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley campaign. On the close of the war, he returned home. In 1866, he moved to St. Louis, where he engaged in mercantile business. In 1869, he settled in Topeka, Kan., where he was connected with the land department of the A., T. & S. F. R. R. While in this position he located and appraised all the railroad lands between Topeka and Emporia. In 1871, he took charge of the land department, at Peabody, Kan., laying out and starting that town. Mr. Tabor was married in Lawrence, June 15, 1871, to Miss Lou E. Gleason, of Lawrence. They have one child, Roy B. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., of Peabody, and the A. O. U. W. of Lawrence, Kan.

ROBERT L. TAYLOR, A. B., Instructor in Elocution and English Literature, Kansas State University, elected and took charge of present department in September, 1882. He was born in New Rochelle, N. Y., November 21, 1861. His father, Rev. J. H. Taylor, D. D., had charge of the Presbyterian Church in that town. In 1869, he moved to Chicago to accept a call, remaining in that field until 1876, when he accepted a call from Rome, N. Y., where he still resides. The subject of this sketch pursued his preparatory studies at Lake Forest Academy, Chicago, Ill., and in the high school, at Rome, N. Y. He entered Hamilton College in the fall of 1878, graduating in the class of 1882. He made a special study of English literature, and was a successful competitor for the Pruyher medal, offered as a prize on that subject.

J. M. & LUCY TAYLOR, dentists. Mrs. Taylor, nee Miss L. B. Hobbs, was born in Franklin County, N. Y. She received her schooling in Clinton County, where her father moved when she was a child. She began her professional studies in 1857, at Cincinnati, Ohio, when she entered the office of Dr. Wardell. In the spring of 1861, she commenced practice in Cincinnati; shortly afterward she moved to Clayton County, Iowa, where she engaged in successful practice about four years. During her residence here she was invited to join the State Dental Society, though that membership necessitated her being a graduate. At a meeting of the State Society, held in 1865, they informed Prof. Taft, the Dean of the Faculty at Cincinnati Dental College, and who was in attendance at the society meetings, that he must permit Miss Hobbs to take a course of study at the college. This had previously been refused on account of her sex. Prof. Taft finally decided to do justice in the matter, and Miss Hobbs was admitted to the college, where she took a full course, and graduated in March, 1866. Shortly after, Miss Hobbs settled in Chicago, where she engaged in practice, and where she married Mr. J. M. Taylor in 1868. In the same year, they moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence November 25, where they have since engaged in practice with the exception of about nine months, which were spent (on account of Mr. Taylor's health) in a pleasure trip to California.

ANDREW TOSH & CO., real estate agents. Firm composed of A. Tosh, L. D. L. Tosh, and A. A. Cooper. Business established in 1876, by Mr. Tosh. The present firm was organized in 1880. They do a general brokerage business in notes, loans, etc. Their real estate operations are extended into city, county and State. A. Tosh, of above firm, was born in Preble County, Ohio, July 20, 1820. His father had made a claim here, and the subject of our sketch remained on the farm until 1871. During the war, he enlisted in the one hundred day call, Company H, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth Ohio, and served out term of enlistment, the regiment being engaged in the protection of the Ohio border. In 1871, he moved to Kansas and settled in Douglas County, where he engaged in farming until he established his present business. Mr. Tosh was married in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, in 1849, to Miss M. A. C. Tillson, of that county. They have seven children - Ludduar D. L., Leroy V. D., Londa O., Anna L., Elmer A., Minnie and Ozra U. He is a member of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

L. D. L. TOSH, attorney at law and member of the firm of Andrew Tosh & Co., was born in Preble County, Ohio, August 2, 1851. Received his preliminary education in his native county, and then entered Miami University at Oxford, Ohio. In the fall of 1870, his parents moved to Kansas, and settled in Lawrence. He then entered the State University, taking the regular classical course, graduating in 1873 with the degree of A. B. Commenced reading law in 1874, in the office of Thacher & Stephens, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He then engaged in practice until his present business was established. Mr. Tosh is a member of Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, and Mount Oread Encampment, No. 18, I. O. O. F. He was one of the founders of the State University, Chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. 

 JOSIAH CHAPIN TRASK: Among the 180 lives of martyrs sacrificed in the terrible massacre by Quantrill, at Lawrence, there were few of more promise than that of the young editor and publisher whose name heads this sketch. Josiah C. Trask was born in Warren, Mass., May 9, 1837. His parents were Rev. George Trask and Ruth Freeman Trask. His father was born in Beverly, Mass, in the year 1795. At an early age he became converted, passed through a collegiate course at Brunswick, Me.; graduated at Andover, Mass., was ordained to the ministry in 1829, and was settled in Farmingham, Warren and Fitchburg, Mass. During the early part of his life, he formed the habit of using tobacco. After years of indulgence, his health became very much impaired, and obeying the advice of a physician, he renounced its use, and his experience so impressed him that he began to relate it publicly. In this way he commenced the anti-tobacco reform, of which he was the acknowledged leader until death closed his labors in 1875. He was a man of keen sensibilities, active in every reform, a faithful friend, and an earnest preacher of the Gospel. His death was triumphant. Although believing firmly in salvation by Jesus Christ, he had liberal views on all religious topics. The mother of Josiah Trask was born in Marlboro, Mass. She was the daughter of Rev. Asa Packard, of the Bridgewater family of Packards. Her father enlisted in the army of the Revolution, was wounded, and died at the advance age of eighty-five years. The ball wounding him was extracted after his death, and it is now in the possession of his relatives. Her mother was the daughter of Col. Josiah Quincy, of Quincy, Mass., a descendant of noble ancestry; she did honor to her birth. The mother of Josiah C. Trask was living in 1879 at the advance age of seventy-nine years. She is a remarkable woman in many respects, and co-operated fully with her husband in all his efforts to elevate humanity. Josiah C. Trask pursued an academic course at Fitchburg, Mass. He left home at the age of sixteen, going to Boston to seek employment in a printing office. As he had but $1 above his fare, he said he could not afford to have his trunk taken to the depot, so he carried it in his arms. As he was about to start, his father proposed to give him a letter of recommendation, to which he replied: "No, sir, I thank you; I'll recommend myself." After reaching Boston he went up and down the streets until he came to the Yankee Blade office. He went in, and said to the proprietor: "I don't exactly like your paper, sir, but I want to get something to do, and if you can give me anything, I will work here until I can get something better." He stayed there one week and then found work in the Recorder office, where he remained until he became connected with the New York Evangelist. His starting out in life was significant to his honesty and independence, traits which strengthened every year of his life. In the fall of 1857, he first met Miss R. T. Hibbard, of Cortland, N. Y., then attending school in the city. Their interest in each other was mutual, and in the fall of 1862, they were married by Rev. Mr. Lord. Miss Hibbard was the daughter of Joel B. And Eliza Hibbard. Left an orphan, at the age of sixteen she went to New York City to finish her education. Mr. Hibbard was a strong anti-slavery man, of large intelligence, undoubted integrity, and commanding business capacity. He died suddenly while absent from home, in Milwaukee. He was one of the founders of Cortland Academy and was deeply interested in the cause of education, and so was his amiable and intelligent wife. In February, in company with his brother, he left New York for Kansas, stopping and securing employment in the office of the Herald of Freedom He also worked at the printing business for some time at Lecompton. In 1861, Mr. Trask entered into partnership with Hovey E. Lowman, bought the Herald of Freedom and changed the name of the paper to the Kansas State Journal In 1861, Mr. Trask edited the paper in Topeka. In 1862, he was twice at Yankton, Dakota, where he published a paper. He was there during the Indian outbreak, detained at Yankton, and pressed into service for a month, when he left in November, hardly escaping from the Indians with his life. He sold his paper at Yankton, and after finishing the State printing, he went to New York to be married to Miss R. J. Hibbard, and returned with his bride to Lawrence that last of December. He was one of the delegates to the Canal Convention held in Chicago in the spring of 1863. The following July, in company with his wife, he visited Junction City, where they spent the 4th of July, Mr. Trask taking part in the public exercises of the day. At the commencement of the Agricultural College he was one of the speakers. He made many friends during his trip by his genial manner. He joined the Masons a few months before his death, and had been an Odd Fellow for several years. Though not a communicant of the Episcopal Church, he was chosen a vestryman and attended regularly. The arrangements had been completed for adding a daily issued to the Journal, and the press had arrived a few days before his death. As one of the editors of the Kansas State Journal, he had passed through the early troubles of that stricken country, and was throughout the struggle an uncompromising supporter of liberty in that Territory. Perhaps no man of his age was more intimately identified with the political life of Kansas. He held a high position for ability for his devotion to friends, his love of the principles of freedom and his social qualities. For a number of years he did a large portion of the printing of the laws of Kansas, and his imprint will be found on many of the early works of the Territory and the State. Although eminently patriotic, with a military turn of mind, he was never regularly in the United States Army, but turned out frequently for defense, and was efficient in drilling and organizing troops, being a drill-master. He was a man of fine personal appearance and address, tall, commanding, erect, conscientious in his conduct, and firm in his convictions. The death of Mr. Trask was murder under the most horrid circumstances which can be contemplated. On the morning of the Lawrence massacre, a band of men appeared at his boarding house, and demanded the surrender of the inmates, under the most solemn promise of honorable treatment as prisoners. Mr. Trask was the first to step out, when they were overpowered, and almost instantly Trask, Thorp, Griswold and Baker, were shot down. Trask and Griswold were instantly killed, Thorp mortally wounded, and Baker severely. He was left for dead but recovered. The widow of Mr. Trask still resides in Lawrence, an educated, accomplished lady, holding the position of City Librarian, universally esteemed by a large circle of friends. Mr. Trask's funeral was attended by a large concourse of citizens, and Rev. E. Davis, once his pastor, in his eloquent sermon on the occasion, alluded most feelingly to the noble character of his murdered friend, summing up his salient points and most marked traits of industry, nobleness of aim, straightforwardness, temperance, regard for freedom and unselfishness.

ULRICKSON & DRUM, dealers in stoves, tinware, gas pipe and fittings, pumps, hose and drive-wells. Their specialty is plumbing, gas and steam-fitting of all kinds and the general manufacture of brass, iron, copper and tin roofing, guttering, etc. In stoves, they control the Crown Jewel, Harvard, and other heaters, and the Universal Range, Eleycut, and other cooking stoves. The firm was organized in 1880. They carry a stock of $10,000, and employ from eight to fifteen men. P. Ulrickson was born on the Island of Ficuo, Denmark, April 7, 1845. After leaving school he served his time at the plumbing, gas and steam-fitting trade. About 1865, he immigrated to the United States, spent some time in New York, and then settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he worked at his trade. He was connected with the Lawrence Gas Company about thirteen years, during the last seven of which he held the position of Superintendent. On leaving there, he bought out their plumbing and gas-fitting stock and shortly afterward established the present business. Mr. Ulrickson was married in Lawrence, to Miss A. M. Benson, a native of Sweden. They have three children living - Charles F., Mamie and Arthur.

ISAAC N. VAN HOESEN, Vice President of Leis Chemical Manufacturing Company, was born at Kinderhook, Columbia Co., N. Y., December 25, 1841. His father moved from Hudson, N. Y., to Mount Vernon, Ohio, in 1854, and in 1856, settled in McDonough County, Ill. The subject of this sketch was engaged in studying dentistry on the breaking-out of the late war. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Capt. W. F. Baynes' company, which rendezvoused at St. Louis, and was incorporated into the Tenth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, which command was engaged in performing duty on the Missouri, Pacific & Northern Missouri Railroad, operating against guerrillas. In April, 1862, the command was sent to Cape Girardeau, thence to Pittsburg Landing. He was detailed for duty as Acting Sergeant Major in 1862; was promoted to Second Lieutenant of Company B, January 2, 1863. He was mustered out at St. Louis August 24, 1864, on the expiration of his term of enlistment. During his services he participated in the battles of Iuka, October 3 and 4, 1863, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hills, Black River, Vicksburg, Chattanooga and Mission Ridge. After severing his connection with the army, he was engaged as agent for C. H. & L. J. McCormick, manufacturers of harvesting machines. He came to Kansas in 1866, locating at Manhattan, removed thence to Leavenworth, where he resided from 1869 to 1871. In the latter year, he settled in Lawrence and built a warehouse, where he engaged in the managing of the interest of C. H. & L. J. McCormick in the State of Kansas until 1882. Mr. Van Hoesen was elected Mayor of the city in 1878, and has been President of the Chamber of Commerce for a number of years.

[Gen. Samuel Walker] GEN. SAMUEL WALKER, of Lawrence, was born October 19, 1822, near London, Franklin Co., Penn. Gen. Walker's grandfather, Samuel Walker, came to the United States from the north of Ireland previous to the war of the Revolution, and served during that war as a private soldier. His father, James Walker, served in the war of 1812 as a private soldier in a Maryland regiment, and was by occupation a farmer. His maternal grandfather, Archibald Rankin, also came from the northern part of Ireland, and also served in the Revolutionary war. His mother, previous to her marriage with James Walker, was Miss Mary Rankin. Gen. Walker, when one year old, was stricken with disease of the hip; and in consequence, was unable to attend school, and received but little education. Until fifteen years of age, he lived upon the farm, a constant sufferer from his disease, and without hope of relief. At this time, a remedy was discovered, which brought the leg to its proper length, but there still was some lameness and weakness. Unable for this reason to perform heavy manual labor, he was apprenticed to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, at which as apprentice and journeyman, he worked eleven years. In 1848, he moved to Ohio, and there began, the business of cabinet-making on his own account, continuing in it six years. In 1854, in company with Thomas W. Barber, Oliver Barber and Thomas Pierson, he went to Kansas, arriving at Westport, Mo., on the way, on the lst of May. On the 10th of May, this little party reached the present site of Lawrence, and took a view of the country from where the State University now stands. After seeing other points in the Territory, he returned to New Paris, Ohio, and in the spring of 1855, with quite a large party of emigrants, returned to Kansas. The party all settled in different parts of Kanwaka Township, Gen. Walker pitching his tent seven miles west of Lawrence, on the 12th of April. About six weeks afterward, "Sheriff" Jones, at the head of a body of 150 men, rode through the country, burned the cabins of some "d-d abolitionists" in the vicinity of Lecompton, and on his return told Gen. Walker that he would give him two weeks to get out, and that at the end of that time he was "coming up to drive all the d-----d nigger-stealers from the Territory." Gen. Walker notified the settlers all around. The next day, eighty-six men assembled at his house and organized themselves into a military company, calling it the Bloomington Guards, and choosing for it the following officers: Captain, Mr. Reed; First Lieutenant, Mr. Vermilya; Second Lieutenant, Dr. Miller; First Sergeant, Samuel Walker. In 1856, he was promoted to the Colonelcy of the Fourth Cavalry, under Maj. Gen. Robinson and Brig. Gen. Lane. He participated in all the campaigns of the Free-State men; was present at the siege of Lawrence, did a great deal of scouting service, was at the siege of Ft. Saunders, commanded at the siege of Ft. Titus August 16, 1856, when he recaptured the Abbott Howitzer, took thirty-four prisoners, including Col. Titus, and burned the fort. In March, 1856, he was elected a member of the Lower House of the Topeka Legislature; on the 16th of December, he was elected by the Legislature a Brigadier General of militia; on the 2d of February, 1858, he found in a woodpile at Lecompton the candle box, containing the returns of the elections of December 21, 1857, and January 4, 1858, under the Lecompton Constitution; on the 29th of May, of the same year, under orders from Gov. Denver to arrest the band of lawless men acting under Montgomery, he went to Ft. Scott, and arrested Montgomery, George W. Clarke and others. At the breaking-out of the civil war of 1861-65, he enlisted in the first company of the first regiment that was raised in Kansas for the defense of the Union; and on the lst of June, 1861; was mustered into the service as Captain of Company F, First Kansas Volunteer Infantry; on the 24th of May, 1862, he was promoted to be Major of the Fifth Kansas Company, serving in that capacity until the regiment was mustered out; on the 8th of October, 1864, he was made Lieutenant Colonel of the Sixteenth Kansas Company. He was the first officer to lead a command through the Black Hills, and in 1866, for gallant services against the Sioux, on Powder River, he was brevetted Brigadier General of volunteers. He was married October 20, 1842, to Miss Marian E. Lowe, daughter of Hon. James Lowe, a prominent merchant, and State Senator of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Walker have nine children, four sons and five daughters, whose names in order of their birth are as follows: Elizabeth E., James L., Mary R., Harriet R., Fannie, Minnie B., Oliver B., Charles and George. Gen. Walker is a Mason and an Odd Fellow. In politics, he is a Republican, and has always acted with the Republican party. He has four times been elected Sheriff of Douglas County, and in 1872, was elected State Senator from that county. He was appointed Major General of Kansas Militia in 1866 and in 1873. An incident in the life of Gen. Walker, though out of its proper connection, may be given here, as showing upon what a slender thread life sometimes hung in those troublous times. When Gov. Shannon had proclaimed war upon the Free-State men, and was himself leading a party which was hunting them as guerrillas, Gen. Walker, on account of his influence and ability as a leader among them, was an object of special hatred on the part of the Governor. He was for a time hunted like a wild beast. On one occasion, the Governor at the head of a party of soldiers was in pursuit of Walker, who, fortunately for himself, discovered his pursuers before they discovered him, and promptly concealed himself behind a clump of bushes by the side of the road. In this position he stood with his rifle ready to fire at any moment upon the Governor, in case the latter should, in passing, discover him in his concealment. But now, fortunately for the Governor, his attention was diverted from Walker by some object on the other side of the road, as was that of Spicer and Col. Titus, who were riding ahead of the Governor. Capt. Sturges and the thirty soldiers who followed, all saw and recognized him, some smiling, some nodding and others giving the military salute, but being in sympathy with the Free-State men, passed quietly by. Had the eye of Gov. Shannon fallen upon him, the form of the Governor would have fallen to the ground a corpse, as Walker was determined to kill the Governor at least, if he himself was discovered.

JOHN C. WALTON, Chairman County Commissioners, Douglas County, was born in Indianapolis, Ind., March 8, 1842. He was educated in that city, finishing at the Western Christian University. He engaged in farming until the breaking-out of the late war. In 1861, he enlisted at Indianapolis in the Fifth Indiana Battery, Light Artillery. Was attached to this command until 1864. In that year, Mr. Walton re-enlisted, and was commissioned Lieutenant in the Sixth Indiana Battery, and served until the close of the war. Was at the battles of Stone River, Chattanooga, Chickamauga and the Atlanta campaign up to the capture of that city, then back to Nashville. At the close of the war, he returned to Indiana, and in the spring of 1866, moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, where he engaged in hotel business several years. Since 1869, has been engaged in operating his farms. Mr. Walton was married in Plainfield, Henderson County, Ind., in January, 1868, to Miss Deborah, daughter of Benjamin Owens, a prominent member of the Society of Friends. Mrs. Walton died in Lawrence, leaving two children - William and Frank. He was married to his present wife in Lawrence in May, 1880. She was Miss Ada Gilluli, a native of Michigan. They have one son - John C., Jr. Mr. Walton has been a member of the City Council two terms, one term attached to the School Board. Was elected County Commissioner in 1877, and has been twice re-elected.

JOHN WALTON, County Commissioner, Douglas County, Kan., was born in Washington County, Penn., December 16, 1831. His parents moved to Pittsburgh in 1844. He received his education at Greene Academy, and took a course in book-keeping in Pittsburgh. He then accepted a position in a mercantile house in that city for a time, and afterward held the position of mate on several river steamers. In 1855, he took a drove of sheep to Cole County, Ill., where he settled and remained until 1856, when he moved to Kansas, and settled near Vinland, Douglas County, where he pre-empted a claim and engaged in farming until 1861, when he enlisted in Company H, Eighth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. Was mustered out in 1864; obtained his discharge at Ft. Leavenworth in 1865. He then resumed his farming operations. Mr. Walton was married March 25, 1867, in Douglas County, to Miss Z. A. Willey, daughter of I. W. Willey, Esq., and an old resident. They have six children - Martha M., William B., Elizabeth G., Mary E., Amy and John. Mr. Walton was appointed a member of the Board of County Commissioners in 1876, to fill a vacancy, and was elected for two years in 1877; was re-elected for three years in 1879; again elected in 1882 for three years; is, at the present time, a member of Vinland Grange.

J. T. WARNE, Vice President of the Western Farm Mortgage Company, was born in New York City July 16, 1838. His parents moved to St. Louis, Mo., in 1849. He was educated in both cities at the public schools. From 1857 to 1860, he was engaged in clerking in a hardware store in St. Louis. In the latter was appointed assignee of a large mercantile firm in that city. This business he wound up in about one year. In 1861, he removed to Springfield, Ill., where he established a hardware business, and continued to operate this until 1870. He sold out in that year and moved to Lawrence, Kan., where he established his present business. Mr. Warne was married in Jacksonville, Ill., November 10, 1864, to Miss Margaretta Gillette, of that city. They have three children - Edgar E., Mary T. and Elizabeth D. Mr. Warne is a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M., Lawrence Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., and of the Board of Trade. Mr. Warne owns a hardware store, which he established in 1870. He now occupies a store room 25x117 feet, carrying a stock of about $15,000, and does a business of about $30,000 annually, employing two clerks. 

 A. B. WARREN, wholesale paper and staple stationery. Sole agent for the Lawrence Paper Mills and agent for J. K. Wright's printing inks. The business was established in 1874 by Mr. Warren. He carries a stock of about $10,000, and the yearly sales will aggregate $50,000. Keeps one traveling agent. A. B. Warren was born in Tyringham, Berkshire County, Mass., May 25, 1848. His parents moved to Loraine County, Ohio, about 1849. His father had long been identified with that region; resided there most of the time since 1835. In his profession of civil engineer he surveyed most of the Western Reserve. The subject of this sketch was educated at Oberlin College, leaving that institution in 1862 to enlist in the One Hundred and Fiftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was attached to Company K, and served with the regiment until 1864. July 18 of the latter year he was wounded on the Longstreet and Early raid into Maryland, and returned home. Shortly afterward, he engaged in teaching in Michigan. In 1866, became connected with the United States Land Office at Lansing. Shortly after this, he was called home by the illness of his father, and remained there managing the farm until 1868, when he moved to Kansas and became connected with the construction department of the Kansas Pacific Railroad. Two years later, he took a position in the same department of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. In 1872, he opened a sutler store at Fort Bascom, New Mexico. In the latter part of 1873, returned to Lawrence, and shortly afterward organized his present business. Mr. Warren was married in Lawrence in October, 1877, to Miss Nellie E. Slossen, of Lawrence. They have two children - Faith and Benjamin. Mr. W. is Secretary of the Board of Trade, and a charter member of the Y. M. S. Club. He is also a member of the Lawrence Lodge, No. 798, K. of H., and of Washington Post, No. 12, G. A. R.

J. B. WATKINS & CO., counselors and loan brokers; business established in Lawrence in August, 1873; branches opened in New York City in 1876, and in London, Eng., in 1878. They employ twenty-seven hands in all, seventeen of whom are in the home office. They now have out over 7,000 loans for about 1,200 investors, the investments aggregating $4,500,000. Their specialty is first mortgage bonds on improved farms, on which they guarantee seven per cent interest to investors. J. B. Watkins, of J. B. Walkins & Co., was born in Indiana County, Penn., June 25, 1845. His mother moved to Blair County, Penn., about 1852, and from there to Fairfax County, Va., in 1860. J. B. received his preparatory schooling in Armstrong County, Penn. In 1867, he entered the University of Michigan, graduating in the law department in 1869. He was admitted to the bar in Illinois in 1870, and commenced practice in Champaign. While engaged in practice in Champaign, he began the business of loaning money and dealing in real estate. In 1873, he removed to Lawrence, Kan. Mr. Watkins is a member of the Douglas County Bar Association and of the Baptist Church.

J. M. G. WATT, confectioner, was born in Darke County, Ohio, July 28, 1854, where he resided until 1856, and then came to the State and settled with his parents in Anderson County; there he continued on the farm until 1865, when he came to Lawrence and engaged in various callings until 1882, when he formed a partnership with Harry Hutson in the confectionery business. The business was established in 1872, and has from the start been prosperous. Nine men are employed in this establishment. Mr. Watt was married to Miss Jennie Kibbe, of Lawrence, in 1882.

P. WEITZENKORN, proprietor of the New York One Price Clothing House. The business was established in June, 1882. He carries a stock of about $10,000, employing two clerks. P. Weitzenkorn was born in Westphalia, Germany, February 20, 1851. In 1872, he emigrated to the United States and settled in Reading, Penn., where he engaged in clerking until 1878, when he settled in Lawrence, Kan., where he engaged in clerking and attending the Business College until he established his present business. Mr. W. was married in Lawrence October 28, 1879, to Miss Biebusch, of Lawrence. He is a member of the Turn-Verein of Lawrence.

A. H. WHITCOMB, of Theo Poehler & Co., wholesale grocers and proprietors of the Kaw Valley Elevator, was born in Thorndyke, Me., May 24, 1838. He moved with his parents to East Hampden, near the city of Bangor, March, 1854. Was educated at Hampden Academy, of same township and State. On the breaking-out of the civil war, he enlisted May, 1861, in Company A, Second Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry, for a period of two years, and was attached to the fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. During his term of service, he participated in the battles of Bull Run, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Gaines Mill, Malvern Hill, Hanover Court House, Groveton, Centerville, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. He was discharged May, 1863, from same company and regiment, by reason of expiration of term of service. Moved to Kansas October, 1863, and was engaged in clerking in Atchison until August, 1864, when he again enlisted in Company D, Seventeenth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Infantry, for a period of 100 days, and was discharged November, 1864, by reason of expiration of term of enlistment. He engaged in clerking at Valley Falls until March, 1866, when he settled in Lawrence, and engaged in the grocery and grain business, under the firm name of Griffith & Whitcomb, afterward Whitcomb & Mead. They were succeeded by the present firm in 1874. Mr. Whitcomb was married in Lawrence April 6, 1866, to Miss Mary B. Griffith, daughter of R. S. Griffith, Esq. They have five children - George A., Willie G., Carlyle, Mary and Julia. Mr. Whitcomb is at present a member of Washington Post, No. 12, Department of Kansas, Grand Army of the Republic.

ALFRED WHITMAN, junior member of the firm of Gleason & Whitman, dealers in real estate, is a son of E. B. Whitman, one of the Kansas pioneers of 1854, and prominent in connection with the E. A. S. and all the movements attendant to the settling of Lawrence. Alfred was born in Cambridge, Mass., October 8, 1842. He was educated in his native town and in Concord, Mass. - in the latter place, being under the instruction of Mr. Frank Sanborn, the noted John Brown man. He moved to Kansas in 1858, the family settling on a farm in Douglas County. In 1862, his father was appointed Assistant Quartermaster, with the rank of Captain, in the Army of Ohio and the Army of the Tennessee, continuing in the government service until 1868, the last three years being devoted to the organization of National Cemeteries, Alfred Whitman acting as Chief Clerk for his father during this period. About 1868, the subject of our sketch located in Louisville, Ky., being engaged in book-keeping in a wholesale house of that city about four years. He was then appointed manager of the Louisville Lithographing Company, a position he retained until 1877, when he traveled in connection with the Travelers Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn., as special agent for the Southern States, his field covering ten States. Resigning January 1, 1883, he settled in Lawrence, Kan., and became connected with Mr. Gleason. Mr. Whitman was married in Lawrence, Kan., April 4, 1867, to Miss Mary W., daughter of Rev. J. S. Brown, one of the pioneers of 1857. They have four children - Russell R., John P., Ruth H. and Waldo. Mr. Whitman is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

C. WICKS, manger of the Grange store. This business was established, in a small way, about 1872. They now carry a stock of groceries, queensware and boots and shoes, of some $3,000, running one delivery wagon. Carson Wicks was born in Erie County, Penn., March 7, 1834. His parents settled in Stephenson County, Ill., about 1843, where he received his schooling and engaged in farming. In 1857, he moved to Kansas, and bought a claim in Douglas County, where he continued to reside until he took charge of the Grange store in 1880. He still operates his farm, having about 500 acres in all, devoted to grain and stock raising, 120 acres being in pasture, all being enclosed. Mr. Wicks was married, in Stephenson County, Ill., March 27, 1856, to Miss S. M. Wells, of that county. They have two children - William W. and Clarence W. He is a member of Clinton Grange, No. 66, of Douglas County.

F. W. WIEMAN, manufacturer of cigars, and dealer in smokers' articles; business established in 1873, by Julius Miller. Mr. Wieman succeeded him in July, 1879. He employs eight men, and turns out about 400,000 cigars yearly, the principal brands being "Our Best," "Lawrence Beauty" and "Pansy." Mr. Wieman was born in Halle, Saxony, August 18, 1846. He received his schooling in his native town. In 1857, he came to the United States with his parents, locating in Cincinnati, Ohio, where F. W. learned the trade of cigar making. He followed this trade in Cincinnati and other places until 1870, when he moved to Kansas, locating in Junction City. After working at this trade there for a time, he opened the Germania House. In 1873, he moved to Leavenworth, and from there settled in Lawrence the same year. He was working for Mr. Miller for some years previous to buying him out. Mr. Wieman was married in Lawrence October 22, 1874, to Miss Ella Brechtelsbauer, of Lawrence. They have four children - Fred, Charles, Lulu and Eda. Mr. Wieman is the President of the Turn Verein, and a member of the A. O. U. W.

MRS. F. E. WILBUR, dress maker, came to the State in 1856, and settled in Lawrence; her maiden name was Spicer; she was born in Dundee, Yates County, N. Y. In 1867, she was married to Orson Wilber, Esq., and now is the mother of two interesting daughters, viz., Lena A. and Maud. Mr. W. established business in 1873, and employs five women, who are kept busy in turning out fashionable garments.

CHARLES E. WILDER, of the firm of Wilder Bros., was born in Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., in 1840. In 1853, he moved with his parents to Fort Edward, N. Y. He was educated at both of these places. After leaving school, he learned the machinists trade. From 1861 to 1868, he was engaged in the Remington Rifle Factory, and the Spencer Rifle Works at Boston. After leaving the later, he entered the employ of the Howard Watch Company continuing in business until 1870. He then moved to Troy, N. Y., where he became connected with the firm of Clapp & Wilder, shirt, collar and cuff manufacturers, where he remained until 1873, when he settled in Lawrence.

J. FRANK WILDER, of Wilder Bros., shirt manufacturers, was born in Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., September 26, 1837. He was partially educated in Brandon, finishing his studies in Fort Edward, Washington Co., N. Y., where his parents moved about 1853. In 1855, he commenced the machinists trade at Fort Edward, N. Y. Afterward, moved to Whitehall, N. Y., where he worked at his trade until 1861, when he entered the Government employ at Watervliet Arsenal. In 1863, he became connected with the firm of Wheeler, Colburn & Co., shirt and collar manufacturers, Troy, N. Y. They were succeeded by Clapp & Wilder. In 1870, on account of failing health, he moved to Lawrence, Kan., where he opened a retail branch of the Troy house. He continued in this until 1873, when he organized the present firm. Mr. Wilder was married in Troy, N. Y., October 1, 1868, to Miss Abbie Bogardus, of that city. They have one child - Estella Edna, born November 26, 1873. Mr. Wilder is a member of the Baptist Church.

J. H. WILDER, Treasurer of Lawrence Plow Company, was born in Bolton, Worcester Co., Mass., June 19, 1829. He was educated in his native county, and studied civil engineering for a time, with the intention of adopting this as a profession. In 1849, he took a contract to furnish stone, and operated the quarry in filling that until 1851. In that year, he commenced to learn the trade of blacksmith under his father. He was given his time, and shortly afterward moved to Kansas. He settled in Lawrence in October, 1854, where he engaged in burning lime a few months, then formed a co-partnership with George W. Hutchinson, under the firm name of B. W. Hutchinson & Co., dealers in general goods. This firm put up the first store building in Lawrence. Mr. Hutchinson sold out to James Blood, and the firm continued under the firm name of James Blood & Co. until 1862, when Mr. Wilder disposed of his interest, and then organized the firm of Wilder & Palm, the predecessors of the Lawrence Plow Company. During the war, Mr. Wilder was connected with the Third Regiment Kansas State Militia, holding a commission as Captain of Company C at first; was afterward commissioned Major of the regiment. Mr. Wilder was married in Lawrence, in 1856, to Miss Anna M., daughter of Lorenzo Hoyt, Esq., one of the pioneers of Kansas. They had three children - Emma H., Harry and Georgiana. He married his present wife, Miss Amie M. Fisher, December 25, 1880. Mr. Wilder is a member of the Unitarian Church.

H. L. WILKINS, dealer in staple, fancy groceries, provisions, etc. The business was established in November, 1882, the stock averaging from $800 to $1,200. H. L. Wilkins was born in Winchester, Adams Co., Ohio, October 31, 1854. His parents moved from there to Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio, where he received his first schooling. In 1871, the family moved to Kansas and settled in Franklin County where his father E. E. Wilkins, bought the town of Wellsville. In 1874, the subject of this sketch engaged in handling horses, being located at Lawrence from 1874 to 1878; in the latter year, he returned to Wellsville where he remained until 1881. He then sold his interest in the town site, some sixty-four lots, and afterward engaged in general occupations until he established his present business. He was married in Franklin County, January 14, 1875, to Miss Nellie Pettibone, a daughter of Mr. M. Pettibone, who settled in Franklin County in 1858. They have three children - Edward, Harry and Lida.

P. J. WILLIAMS, A. M., D. D., Dean of Normal Department, Kansas State University; was born in Mansfield, Tolland Col., Conn., April 12, 1825. His parents moved to Williamtic about 1835. The subject of this sketch received his preparatory and academical course at Suffield, Conn., and at Williston Seminary, East Hampden, Mass. In 1846, he entered the Sophomore class of Dartmouth College. While in college, he was also taking private instructions in the Greek language and literature under Prof. Crosby. For two or three years after leaving college, he was engaged in teaching the classics in Brooklyn, N. Y.; in 1851, was ordained as a minister of the Baptist Church, and took a charge at North Stonington, Conn; three years later, removed to Colchester, Conn., where he also was Principal of Bacon Academy in connection with his historical work. Then he moved to Marion, N. Y., in charge of the church, and also of Marion Collegiate Institute. In 1860, he took charge of the Brockport Normal School at Brockport, N. Y., filling the pulpit there at the same time. In 1866, the doctor took charge of a boys' classical school at Buffalo, N. Y., where he remained until 1868 when he moved to Kansas and settled in Leavenworth, where he took charge of the city schools, holding the position of Superintendent about eight years. In 1876, was appointed to the charge of the Normal Department of the State University. The following year, was elected President of the Ottawa University, a position he retained until elected to his present one. Dr. Williams was married in Hanover, N. H., in 1849, to Miss Harriet Tracy, a native of Vermont. They have four surviving children - Lizzie, now Mrs. I. E. Mulkey, of Ottawa; Anna G., Harriet T. and Jessie.

E. WILSON, tobacconist, was born in England October 20, 1855; came to the United States and settled in Little Falls, N. Y., where he engaged in the dry goods trade. In 1876, he came to Lawrence, and in 1880 established his business. He was married in Lawrence to Miss Matilda Ober. Has two children - Albert and Lillie.

DR. F. H. WILSON, dentist, was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 5, 1829. He was born and raised on a farm, receiving his schooling in Ross and adjoining counties. Shortly after his marriage, he engaged in business in Greenfield, Highland Co., Ohio, as a watchmaker and jeweler, continuing there about eleven years. In 1863, he enlisted in Company C, Sixty-sixth Battalion Ohio National Guards. They were called into service in May, 1864, being in active service four months, and mustered out in May, 1866. Dr. Wilson had practiced dentistry some in 1850; after the war, he entered the office of Dr. Lewis in Greenfield, Highland Co., Ohio, and resumed his studies. In 1869, he began practice in Greencastle, Ind. In 1872, he moved to Lawrence, Kan., where he has since engaged in practice with the exception of a few months. He was married in Piatt County, Ill., October 25, 1855, to Miss Coovert, of that county. They have one child - Maria Co., now Mrs. Pitt Ross, of Leavenworth. Dr. Wilson is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

B. W. WOODWARD, proprietor Round Corner drug store. The business was established in 1855, the first house of the kind in the State, and with one exception the first in the Missouri Valley; they now carry a stock of $10,000, and Mr. Woodward is also senior member of the firm of Woodward, Faxon & Co., Kansas City, Mo. He was born in East Marlboro, Chester Co., Penn., February 15, 1834. His early years were spent in working on a farm and in attending district school, finishing his studies in an academy in his native county. Afterward he engaged in teaching until he was of age. In 1854, he took a trip to Illinois and Iowa looking up a location. In May, 1855, he left home and moved to Kansas, settling in Lawrence on the 20th of May. In August of the same year, he opened a drug and stationery store, which was the beginning of his present business. In December, he joined Company F, Kansas Guards, Gen. Lane commanding, in defense of the town. He took part in the capture of Titus and in Harvey's flank movement to LaCompton. In 1857, he was a delegate to the Free-State Territorial Convention which nominated Mark Parrott as a delegate to Congress. In 1858, he was a member of the citizens' city government. Mr. Woodward was married in Lawrence, October 9, 1859, to Miss Lucy M., daughter of Abraham Wilder, Esq. Mrs. Woodward died in Lawrence in 1865, leaving one daughter - Mary. He was married to hie present wife at Darnhall, near Westchester, Penn., November 28, 1866, she was Miss Emily P. Darlington, daughter of E. B. Darlington, Esq., of that place. They have two children - Brinton D. and Chester. Mr. B. has always taken a great interest in educational matters. He has been a regent of the State University several years, and of the Board of Education has been a prominent member.

HON. LORENZO J. WORDEN, Postmaster, was born in Stephentown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., April 13, 1828. About 1837, his parents settled in Veteran, Chemung Co., N. Y. He was educated at the Ithaca and Elmira Academies; then engaged in teaching, which profession he followed eight years. In 1850, he entered Alfred University, graduating in 1853. After spending some time in travel, he returned home and engaged again in teaching. In 1855, he moved to Kansas, arriving in Lawrence October 27. He located a claim one mile west of the city, and engaged in farming until 1862, when he entered the office of internal revenue as Chief Clerk and Assistant Assessor for the State of Kansas, which position he retained until 1870, when he was elected State Senator. In the spring of 1873, he was appointed Postmaster of Lawrence, and was re-appointed by President Hayes in 1877, on the unanimous petition of the citizens. Mr. Worden was married June 7, 1854, to Miss Jane E. Wormley, of Corning, N. Y. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, having taken all degrees up to Knight Templar.

DR. E. WRIGHT, dentist, was born in Orleans County, N. Y., October 31, 1844. He was educated in his native county. In 1864, he entered the office of a practicing dentist in Albion, Orleans County. In 1866, he commenced practice in Columbus, Ohio, where he remained until 1877. From that time until he settled in Lawrence, he practiced his profession at several points, being located in St. Louis, Mo., about one year. He settled in Lawrence, Kan., in 1881, and entered into partnership with Dr. Wheeler; this firm was dissolved on the death of Dr. W. shortly after, and he has since practiced alone.

JOHN H. YOUNG, carriage painter, was born in Nashville, Tenn., May 14, 1850; came to this State in 1877, and settled in Baxter Springs, but in 1879 moved to Lawrence where he has since resided, carrying on the business of carriage painting, having the most extensive shop in the city, and employs from two to three hands all the time. Mr. Young learned his trade in his native town. In 1872, married Miss Florence Terry, of Lawrence, and they have five children - William H., James T., John, Albert and Mary. 

 G. C. BRACKETT, Secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural Society, Section 27, P. O. Lawrence, was elected to his present position at the first organization of the society in 1867, and has since been unanimously elected at the meetings. Mr. Brackett was born in Unity, Me., near the eastern line of the State, October 26, 1832. His parents afterward resided for short intervals in different parts of the State. About 1837, they moved to Lynn, Mass., and about five years later settled in Lee County, Iowa. They subject of our sketch received a preparatory education at the Denmark Academy, taking a full course, and in September, 1854, entered Amherst College, Mass. On account of inflammation of the eyes, caused by over-study, he was obliged to resign in his Sophomore year and return home. In 1856, he left home with the intention of making an overland journey to California. He landed in Leavenworth April 1, and the next day proceeded to Lawrence and decided to settle there. His first intention was to engage in Government surveying, but the political enmity of the officers in charge of that department prevented the realization of this plan. He then, in company with O. A. Bassett, engaged in surveying and land speculations. In 1859, he bought twenty acres of raw prairie west of the city and started his experimental fruit farm; since that time has tried all the hardy, large and small fruits as they appeared with a view of finding those adapted to Kansas culture. He now has forty acres entirely devoted to fruit culture. About one-fifth is in small fruits, the balance in apples, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, etc. In addition to the regular horticultural studies, etc., Mr. B. has also made a careful study of entomology so far as it applies to insects, etc. that are injurious to fruit. Mr. B. married, in Dundee, N. Y., in 1859, Harriet Gabriel, a daughter of one of the participators in the battle of Lundy's Lane. They have three children Millie E. (now Mrs. J. E. Pearson, of Douglas County), Edith E. and Harold G.

WILLIAM BROWN, proprietor Pleasant View farm, Section 1, P. O. Lawrence; the home farm comprises sixty acres, and other parcels of land bring up the aggregate of 260 acres. The principal business is the breeding of full-blood Jersey cattle. His herd consist of forty to fifty head of all ages; with few exceptions they are all registered stock. The heads of his herd are "Island Lord" (A. J. C. C. Reg. 3322) and "Allandale" (A. J. C. C. Reg. 6307). At the Topeka and Bismarck fairs of 1882, the herd took $600 of the $1,200 offered in premiums, also premiums at both fairs on domestic and premium butter. William Brown was born in Cavin County, Ireland, November 16, 1839. In 1854, he moved west, stopping for a time in Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1859, he settled in Douglas County, Kan., was at first working on farms, then rented for a time, and finally became owner of a small farm; this he sold, and in 1865 bought present place. During the war, he was connected with Capt. Hineman's company of militia. He was married in Sharon, Wis., January 8, 1859, to Miss Jane Shields, of Sharon. They have four children - Thomas R., Elmer E., Willard and Emma. Mr. Brown has been Township Treasurer a number of years, and a member of the District School Board.

HUGH CAMERON, farmer, southeast quarter Section 14, Town 12 and Range 1? (named Glen Burn), P. O. Lawrence, was born in Perth, Fulton County, N. Y., October 29, 1827, son of Allen Cameron and Catherine Frazier. He grew up in his native State, educated himself without going to school. Went to Washington, D. C., in 1849, was employed as Professor of Mathematics in the Rittenhouse Academy, and while so employed accidentally formed the acquaintance of Gen. William L. Chaplain, of Albany, N. Y., the oldest champion of human liberty of that day. Mr. Champlain was taken in the act of abducting the body servants, slaves of Stevens and Tombs, of Georgia. He had them in a hack completely closed which he was driving by way of the underground railroad, Maryland and Pennsylvania, to the land of liberty. The Marshal of the city of Washington, was on the alert and caught him and the slaves when only a few miles from the city. Chaplain was lodged in jail to await preliminary examination. As soon as young Cameron heard of his being in jail, he visited him there, and for this he was promptly discharged from the professorship he held in the academy, and being regarded as Champlain's accomplice, he was mobbed by Pre-slavery men in the streets of Washington, D. C. Some time after this event, the Hon. Thomas Corwin, Secretary of the Treasury, appointed him to a clerkship in that department, which he held for several months, and then on account of his health resigned and engaged in canvassing for Harper's magazine with marked success. He came to Kansas in July, 1854; is one of the earliest settlers located near Lawrence, where he still remains. He was deeply interested in all the struggles of the young Territory for freedom. Was free to condemn outrages, no matter by whom perpetrated. He denounced the lawlessness of the Free-State men on the one hand, and the outlawry of the slavery party on the other, for which he was at times mobbed and robbed by the Free-State men, because he would not indorce (sic) all their acts; and also by the border ruffians, because he condemned their infamous conduct. His property was freely taken by both parties and his life was constantly in danger. Gov. Reeder appointed him a Judge at the first Territorial election, and when the polls were surrounded by more than 1,000 ruffians, he did not abandon his post, although the others fled. In making out the returns, he secured a certificate from the two Judges (elected by the ruffian invaders, that the votes cast at his precinct were not all by legal resident voters; and the returns being made in this form, furnished the Governor valid ground on which to declare the election void, which he did. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace by Gov. Shannon and issued one warrant for the arrest of Jacob Branson, a noted Free-State outlaw; Branson was rescued by a mob, and Squire Cameron was menaced and threatened, but did not leave the country. He was finally arrested and taken before Lane and Robinson; the former demanded that he resign his office and apologize to the drunken mob, which had arrested him for having accepted the appointment; this he refused to do, and was again taken into custody by the mob and subjected to many and gross indignities. He escaped from them by strategy, and claims that in this instance bad whisky saved his life. After the battle of Wilson's Creek, in 1861, he volunteered, was mustered in as a private soldier and ordered on the recruiting service by Col. R. B. Mitchell. He served for about two years in the Second Kansas Cavalry, as First Lieutenant and Captain; was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel Second Arkansas Cavalry, and was honorably discharged at LaGrange, Tenn., in 1865, after a service of about four years, and after the close of the war. He has since been brevetted and uncompromising temperance man, and is now a prominent Prohibitionist. Mr. Cameron is a man of decided opinions, and a fearless, outspoken advocate of the right, almost always with the minority, politically. He is now engaged in an earnest effort to establish the Useful Worker, a journal devoted to sobriety, equality and equity. The name of his journal is new and suggestive, and with it he will stand as unflinchingly for the cause of humanity as he has ever stood in former years. As a writer, his style is bold and aggressive, traits which have always characterized his career in life.

J. B. COREL, farmer, Section 4, P. O. Lawrence, was born in Tazewell County, Va., February 16, 1832. In 1849, his parents moved to Missouri, settling near Kansas City, where J. P. assisted his father in farming until the latter's death. In 1854, the subject of our sketch moved with his mother and two brothers to Kansas, all making claim on the edge of town. During the border ruffian trouble, he took a leading part on the Free-State side. During the years 1855-56-57, was connected with Col. Williamson's regiment. During the late war, he was connected with the Kansas State Militia. In 1857, he settled on present place, the claim having been bought for him by Mr. Joseph McGhee, his father-in-law. He has since that time been engaged in farming, now operating 150 acres, devoted to both grain and stock. Mr. Corel was married in Douglas County, Kan., August 20, 1857, to Miss Susannah, daughter of James McGhee, Esq. They have seven children living - Jennie, Olive (now Mrs. S. W. Sperry), Ella, Kate, James H., Charles W. and Anna.

WILLIAM CROZIER, farmer, Section 12, P. O. Lawrence; bought and settled on present place in the spring of 1882. He has in his home eighty acres of land under a high state of cultivation. The buildings erected in 1882, costing some $5,000. Is engaged in raising grain and the propagation of fine stock. William Crozier was born in Tyrone County, Ireland, December 25, 1827. His parents came to the United States when he was an infant, settling at Ithaca, N. Y., where he was brought up. His father died when he was still young, and the care of the family devolved on him. In 1846, he settled in Schuyler County, Ill., where he engaged in farming until 1857. In the later year, he moved to Linn County, Kan., and pre-empted a claim. In 1862, he sold this farm, and bought another on the Shawnee reserve in Johnson County; here he engaged actively in farming until 1882. He was married in Linn County, Kan., April 22, 1858, to Miss Mary Lloyd, of Douglas County, a member of the pioneer families. They have no children of their own, have brought up four adopted children. Mr. Crozier is a member of the A., F. & A. M., of Johnson County.

WILLIAM CRUTCHFIELD, farmer, Section 11, P. O. Lawrence. The home farm consists of 140 acres, devoted principally to dairy interests. He keeps twelve cows, disposing of the product in Lawrence. Mr. Crutchfield was born at Jamestown, Province of Quebec, May 22, 1829. He received his early education in Canada, but finished in the New England States. He was brought up to farming, and has always followed that pursuit. After residing in New England until February, 1856, he determined to emigrate to Kansas. He started for Kansas with Dr. Calvin Cutler, celebrated for his capture of a Santa Fe train belonging to a Pro-slavery man, and was one of the party with Maj. Starr Hoyt; the party started from Springfield, Mass., with 100 Sharp's rifles. At St. Louis, it was arranged to separate the slides or lock of the guns, and Dr. Cutler and Mr. Crutchfield were selected to carry the slides overland, while Maj. Hoyt started by boat with the remainder of the guns, fearing their capture if they were all caught together. And they were afterward captured on the boat at Lexington, Mo. Much of the way through Missouri he traveled on foot, but arrived safe in Kansas with his portion of the guns, soon to learn that Maj. Hoyt had been robbed of the remainder. Hoyt was murdered on the Wakarusa the ensuing summer. It is worthy of special note, that twenty years afterward, through the instrumentality of Mr. Crutchfield, a handsome monument was erected to the memory of the noble martyr, in Oak Hill Cemetery, at Lawrence. On the arrival of Mr. C. at Lawrence, he entered into various occupations, built the first bridge over Stranger Creek in 1857, and in 1865 purchased a quarter section in Wakarusa Township, where he has made one of the best farms in Douglas County. Has an orchard of 1,000 apple trees, and has a good assortment of every variety of fruit trees suitable to the climate. Has a fine dwelling, commodious barn and outbuildings, and is surrounded by all the comforts of a happy home. In 1856, he was among the most active prominent Free-State men. He was an efficient soldier in Capt. Bickerton's Artillery Company, and participated in the capture of Fort Saunders and Fort Titus. He served in the Free-State ranks in 1856, until peace was restored around Lawrence. He witnessed the destruction of the Free-State Hotel, the printing presses and Gov. Robinson's house, and other property in Lawrence May 21, 1856. He was present and participated in the defense of Lawrence, Sunday, September 14, 1856, when 2,700 Pro-slavery men from Missouri besieged Lawrence, he took position with a company of ten men under Caleb Pratt, in Massachusetts street. When the enemy appeared in sight, the whole town appeared in consternation. There was not organization at this juncture. John Brown, afterward the martyr of Harper's Ferry, arose and addressed the people, as near as Mr. C. and recollect; "Gentlemen, I have no authority, no command. The prospect is we will have a fight. I want you all to keep cool. Keep your eye on the hind sight of your gun, and fire low. If the Pro-slavery men had done that, I would have been riddled with bullets long ago. Those who have Sharp's rifles will volunteer as skirmishers, and go out upon that hill," pointing to the elevation upon which now stands the Friend's Yearly Meeting House. Then he organized a company by parties of ten, and assigned them positions. As fast as ten men were entered, he would say, "Now choose your Captain." When this was done, he would assign each a position, placing all those who had Sharp's rifles on the hill, and assigning the others to the earth forts, redoubts or rifled pits, and to stone houses and other places of defense. There, not over 150 men defended the town until the arrival of United States troops, under the order of Gov. Geary. He participated in the hottest of the battle of Westport, and was also in the battles of Big Blue and Little Blue. He has held various local offices, especially in schools, for several years. He was Township Trustee, and was at one time United States Assistant Assessor. He has belong to the Patrons of Husbandry from their organization. He was married in Lawrence, January 26, 1865, to Miss Annie, daughter of Dr. Robert Ironside, of Thorold, Ontario. They have an adopted daughter, Miss Jessie Crutchfield, born April 11, 1866.

ANDREW DOUGLASS, farmer, and Trustee, Wakarusa Township, Section 20, P. O. Lawrence, settled on present place in the spring of 1867. There are ninety-seven acres in the home farm, devoted to grain and stock. Mr. Douglass was born in Allegheny County, Penn., September 2, 1832. He was educated in his native county. After leaving, he engaged in farming, managing, for a number of years, his father's farm. In 1863, he enlisted in Company A, Sixty-third Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry, after one year, the regiment returning home, was transferred to the One Hundred and Fifth Regiment, Company F. He was connected with the Second Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and took part in all the battles of that corps, but one; was after the disbandment of the Second Army Corps, transferred to the Third, and with that organization took part in the closing scenes of 1864. Then he returned to Pennsylvania, and from there moved to Kansas. Mr. D. was elected Township Trustee February 6, 1883. Has been Justice of the Peace last seven years. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, being one of the elders. Is also a Trustee of the Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church.

R. M. DUNNING, farmer, Section 28, P. O. Lawrence, was born in Burnes, Allegany County, N. Y., May 17, 1854. Son of Humphrey Dunning and Caroline Bailey, where he grew up to manhood, receiving such an education as Rogerville Academy and Rochester Business College afforded, and was engaged most of the time in teaching school. Mr. D. was united in marriage in Almond, N. Y., July 9, 1879 to Miss Delia J., daughter of Hiram McIntosh and Jane Easterbrooks. Mr. D. came to this state in 1879, and settled in Wakarusa Township, near Blue Mound, where he owns a farm containing 240 acres, which is under cultivation and well stocked. He is a member of Blue Mound Presbyterian Church.

ASA DUTTON, farmer, Section 23, P. O. Lawrence, settled on present place in 1858. He has 160 acres in the home farm, and some timber land in addition. His principal attention is devoted to grain and stock, though he has considerable fruit, the principal being seven acres of apples and three acres of raspberries. Mr. Dutton was born in Brown County, Ohio, March 25, 1816. He was born and raised on a farm, and followed that in his native county until 1843. He then moved to Clay County, Ill; thence, one year later, settled in Fulton County, Ill., where he remained engaged in farming until he removed to Kansas, in 1858. He was married in Brown County, Ohio, August 10, 1837, to Miss Mary A. Watson, a native of Maine. They had seven children, of whom three survive - Daniel P., of Johnson County; Elvira C., now Mrs. William Main, of Johnson County; John W. Mr. D. is a member of the Christian Church, and of Kansas Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M.

GEORGE GILBERT, farmer, Section 2, P. O. Lawrence. The home farm consists of 200 acres, devoted to stock. He raises about 100 acres of corn, which he feeds to his stock. The balance of the farm is pasture and meadow. Has a herd of forty head of cattle. Mr. Gilbert was born in Suffolk County, England, December, 1824. He was educated there, and taught the tailor's trade. In 1850, he came to the United States, and settled in New York City, where he worked at his trade. Afterward moved to Victor, Ontario County, N. Y., thence to Cayuga County. In 1854, he joined a party going to Kansas, under the auspices of the Emigrant Aid Society, and landed in Lawrence September 15, 1854. After the survey was completed, he pre-empted the quarter-section on which he now resides, and settled on it the following spring. During the early troubles, he was connected with the Free-State organizations, and during the late war was a member of Capt. Wilder's militia company. Since his settlement on the homestead, he has been engaged in farming continuously, with the exception of one summer he went to Pike's Peak. He was married in Victor, Ontario County, N. Y., to Miss Elizabeth C. Smith, of Victor. Mr. G. is a member of the Congregational Church. Has been a member of the School Board.

J. T. GRANT, farmer, Section 24, P. O. Lawrence; settled on his present place in 1864. Has 110 acres on his farm devoted to grain and stock. Was born in Schenectady County, N. Y., on November 29, 1810. He learned the tailoring business in Schenectady, when he moved to Oneida County, in 1831, where he followed his trade until 1854, when he moved to Kansas. He pre-empted and settled on the quarter section of land eight miles southwest of Osawatomie, on Pottawatomie Creek, in Miami County, and there engaged in farming until he moved to Douglas County, in 1864. Mr. G. was identified with the Free-State organization of the early days. Was intimately acquainted with John Brown and his sons. Had one son in Brown's command at the battles of Middle Creek and at Osawatomie. Mr. G. was married to Miss Clementine Smith, of the town of Paris, Oneida County, on the 14th day of April, 1833. Mrs. Grant died in 1878, leaving six children - George, William, Charles, Henry, John and Mary.

A. H. GRIESA, proprietor Kansas Home Nursery, Section 25, P. O. Lawrence; fruit and ornamental trees, vines, roses shrubs, forest trees, seedlings and hedge plants. The business was established in 1867. There are eighty acres in the farm, twenty-eight acres of which are at present in nursery, though constantly increasing. In addition to his present business, will build a green-house in 1883. A. H. Griesa was born in Bielefelt, Westphalia, Germany, January 14, 1845. In 1856, he emigrated to the United States, where his parents had preceded him, and settled in Ontario County, N. Y. Commenced learning the nursery business in 1857, in Ontario County, and continued in it there until he moved to Kansas in 1867. He was married in Douglas County, Kan., in 1869, to Miss Amelia Beebe, a native of Lima, Livingston County, N. Y.

HON. JOEL GROVER, deceased, was born in Springwater, Livingston Co., N. Y., August 5, 1825. He was educated at the Geneseo University, Geneseo, N. Y., and graduated with honors in that institution. His natural taste was for farming, and leaving school he pursued that occupation first in New York, and afterward in Iowa, until 1851, when he emigrated to California and engaged in the purchase of stock and in running pack trains from San Francisco to the mines. There he remained two years, and returned stopping only to visit relatives in New York. The passage of the Kansas Nebraska act awoke his anti-slavery feelings and prompted him to fall in with the tide of Free-State men then headed toward Kansas. He came with what is known as the second party, and arrived where Lawrence now stands September 13, 1854. One of the first outbreaks in Lawrence, was the removal of a tent by some Pro-slavery men which Mr. Grover and others resisted, taking the tent from a wagon, setting it up in the same spot and preparing for its defense. This led on the following evening to the organization of the first military company in Lawrence, of which Mr. Grover was made Captain. He was one of the most active Free-State men, and participated in all the conflicts of Free-State times. He was one of the men who volunteered to go to Shawnee Mission to defend Gov. Reeder in canvassing the vote on the election of March 30, 1855, and was in the Pro-slavery caucus until they passed a resolution excluding all who did not sympathize with the Pro-slavery men, and although alone among a large party of bitter political opponents, he made a strong speech denouncing their action in the face of such men as Dr. Stringfellow, B. F. Stringfellow, Atchison, Richardson and all the noted Southern fire-eaters of that period, and on his speech the caucus adjourned informally with great excitement. He actively participated in command of the company in the defense of Lawrence in the Wakarusa war of 1855, and was promoted to Major and placed in command of one of the forts. In 1856, he was one of the safety committee, and after the raid of Lawrence, May 21, 1856, he rode to Kansas City in the night, took a steamer and carried the first intelligence to St. Louis of the sacking and burning of Lawrence, and had an extra issued of the Missouri Democrat. Pursuing his way in the first steamboat to Alton and thence to Chicago, he also there gave the first news, getting ahead of all Pro-slavery reports. He spent about two weeks organizing a company in Chicago, and returned up the Missouri River to Leavenworth. The company, except Mr. Grover, was disarmed at Lexington, and afterward turned back at Leavenworth, being refused the liberty of land. On the return, however, of the boat from Weston with this company, on the assurance of the aid of some Leavenworth men to protect the company in leaving the boat, Mr. Grover was on the wharf to assist in the work, but the Leavenworth men failed in their promises and he was overpowered and driven onto the boat, but allowed by the Captain to get off at Kansas City, where he escaped to Kansas. He commanded his company and participated in the battle of Franklin, Fort Saunders, Fort Titus and all other Free-State engagements. He located a farm claim in 1854, about three miles southwest of Lawrence, and improved it. In 1858, he was elected one of the county Commissioners, and held that position for four years; also held local positions, such as Trustee and member of the School Board, etc. In 1867, he was elected a member of the House of Representatives, and re-elected in 1868, making one of the best working members in that body. In 1869, he was elected County Commissioner and made chairman of the board, and again re-elected in 1871, holding the office four years. He was for years a director of the St. Louis, Lawrence & Western Railroad Company. He had command of a company in the Price raid, October 13, 1857. He married Miss Emily J. Hunt, daughter of George W. Hunt, Esq., one of the most earnest anti-slavery pioneers of Kansas, and one of the best men of the early times. Mrs. Grover is a lady of culture and refinement, and was one of the truest of the courageous guard ladies of the troublesome times in Kansas. When Lawrence was sacked and burned in 1856, she had all her wearing apparel, except that in use, destroyed in the burning of Gov. Robinson's house. Mr. Grover departed this life July 28, 1879, leaving his widow and seven children - Frank G., Helen A., Charles R., Cora E., Earnest J., Lillie L. and Jay G. 

 DAVID J. HARVEY, Farmer, Section 21, P. O. Lawrence, was born in Howard County, Mo., February 27, 1826, son of Allen and Lettie (Johnson) Harvey. He was born a slave and owned by Josiah Foster, from whom he was freed by the war in 1862, and the following year came to Kansas in destitute circumstances, but with pluck, determination and good management, he has become the owner of 100 acres of fine land free from incumbrance. He was married in Douglas County, Kan., October 26, 1863, to Mrs. Rebecca, daughter of Parker Y. Brooks. They have the following children: Sherman A., born October 6, 1864; Grant D., September 30, 1866; Edward S., August 2, 1870. Step-children - Annie Brooks, born August 2, 1851; Walker Parker, August 12, 1854; Daniel Parker, April 3, 1857; and Blunt Parker, March 17, 1863. He has one son in the University of Lawrence. Mrs. Harvey is a member of the Second Baptist Church of Lawrence.

A. E. HITCHCOCK, farmer, Section 24, P. O. Lawrence, settled on his present place in 1875, and is now operating 107 acres devoted to grain and stock; has twenty-three head of stock cattle. Mr. Hitchcock was born in Washington County, Ill., January 1, 1855. His father, Bethuel Hitchcock, moved to Kansas in 1855, in company with his (B. H.'s) father-in-law, P. S. Hutchinson. They both pre-empted claims in Douglas County. Mr. Hutchinson was a private in the Mexican war, and commanded a company of Free-State troops in the early days of Kansas. His only child married B. Hitchcock, in Washington County, Ill. Mrs. Hitchcock died, leaving four children - Phillip T., since deceased; Alphonzo E; Melissa A., now Mrs. Godfrey; and Francis M. B. Hitchcock was also private in the Mexican war, and commanded a company of volunteers, United States Army, in Kansas during the late war. He went to Missouri in 1874, and is supposed to have died there. A. E. Hitchcock, the subject of this sketch, was educated in Douglas County, and has always engaged in farming. He was married in Douglas County, October 30,1879, to Miss Rose, daughter of Collin Holloway, Esq. They have two children - Viola M. and an infant unnamed.

J. B. HOWARD, old settler and farmer, Section 32, P. O. Lawrence, pre-empted and settled on present place in 1857, and has since actively engaged in farming. During the war, he was connected with the Blue Mound Guards, under Capt. Ogden. He was born in Canaan, Columbia Co., N. Y., August 6, 1815. His parents moved to Oswego County; thence to Washtenaw County, Mich., in 1829. J. B. was born and brought up on a farm, and after coming of age engaged in farming in Michigan until 1857, when he drove through to Kansas. He was married in Washtenaw County, Mich., November 23, 1836, to Miss Lashier, of that county. They have four children living - Harriet (now Mrs. Hollenbeck), Frank, John and Lewis D.

LEWIS D. HOWARD, one of the trustees of Fair View Methodist Episcopal Church, is engaged in farming in Section 32, operating 120 acres, devoted to grain and stock. He was born in Washtenaw County, Mich., August 22, 1849, and moved to Kansas with his parents in 1857; commenced farming on his own account in 1879. He was married in Osage County, Kan., March 10, 1872, to Miss Kate Code, a member of one of the pioneer families. They have three children - Charles, Edward and Frank.

WILLIAM HUGHES, farmer and old settler, Section 21, P. O. Lawrence, settled on present place in 1862, at that time a farm of 100 acres. He has since continued to add to his land. His specialty is stock, having at the head of his herd thoroughbreds, both Short-horn and Jersey. Mr. Hughes was born in Wales April 9, 1833. His father emigrated to America with his family when William was only five years old, and settled on a farm near Pittsburgh, Penn., belonging to Gen. William Robinson, who cleared the land on which Allegheny City now stands. William's mother died when he was so young that he merely remembers seeing her. His early ambition, struggling as he did with poverty in his youth, both on account of his mother's death and a misfortune that disabled his father, was to emigrate to some new State, where lands were cheap, and rise with the progress of that county. When nearly twenty-one years of age, he started for Kansas, arriving at Lawrence, March 15, 1855, with just 50 cents in his pocket, with which he paid for his first night's lodging. The next morning, he went to work getting out timber for the Free-State Hotel, at which he labored for about two months. He then bought on credit two yoke of cattle and a wagon, and commenced freighting goods from Leavenworth to Lawrence, and in the spring of 1857 he paid up his borrowed capital, purchased another yoke of cattle for cash, and had $800 in money. He now took a land claim in Coffey County, but was unfortunate and lost all he had invested. In the summer of 1858, he returned to Pennsylvania to get married, and after paying the minister for performing the ceremony, had $2.50 left. His parents being dead, Gov. (sic) Robinson, who was his guardian, made him a present of $00, with which he started West with his wife and a little brother, whom he had taken from the orphan asylum. Upon his arrival in Kansas, he had only $10 left, and immediately went to work as a farm laborer. At the end of two month, he purchased a yoke of cattle on credit for $160, borrowed $20 to commence housekeeping, and set up his own family hearth. He again commenced freighting for cash, when he could get, for a calf rather than get nothing, and so worked until he was owner of four yoke of cattle. In 1861, he took a contract for hauling a steam boiler from Quindaro to the Sac Agency, and had his leg broken on the trip, and was laid up four months. Just as he had recovered, every one of his oxen died from the Spanish fever. Broke again, his neighbors helped him to secure his crops, and rendered other assistance. In August, he bought a third outfit on credit, and took a small freighting contract for the Government, out of which he made some money and bought twenty calves. Buying a mowing machine on credit, he cut 200 tons of hay for the Government, out of which he made $1,600 in gold. In 1862, he purchased 100 acres of land, and has since actively engaged in farming. Mr. Hughes was an ardent Free-State man during the Territorial days of Kansas; and was a member of Capt. Bickerton's artillery company at the taking of Ft. Titus. He was also in the battles of Ft. Saunders, Franklin and in all the engagements of the Free-State campaigns of 1855-56. In August, 1858, he was married to Ellen Jane Robinson, of Sharpsburg, Penn., a daughter of Alexander Robinson, a pioneer of Western Pennsylvania. They have had three children, two of whom are living - William Robinson and Thomas Jefferson. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ROBERT IRVIN, farmer, Section 22, P. O. Lawrence, born in Crawford County, Penn., October 13, 1820, son of John Irvin and Jane McKnight. He came to the State in 1855, settled in Wakarusa Township; owns a quarter-section well improved; was through all the border troubles. When a force of 2,700 men were marching for Lawrence, Mrs. Irvin and several other brave women went to the top of Blue Mound and gave the first signal to Lawrence of the impending danger. Mr. Irvin enlisted in 1863 in Company I, Sixteenth Regiment Kansas Cavalry. He was discharged 1864. He was married in Erie County, Penn., January 17, 1850, to Miss Jane A., daughter of James and Margaret (McCrea) Moore. They have three children - William S., born April 5, 1853; John A., born November 27, 1858; Edmond, born October 22, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin are members of the United Presbyterian Church in Lawrence.

MORGAN JONES, farmer, Section 34, P. O. Lawrence, settled on his present place in 1866. Is now operating 240 acres; devotes his principal attention to wheat, simply raising coarse grain to feed to stock, which consists of forty head of cattle, ten head of horses and some hogs. Mr. Jones was born in Parish of Darouen, Montgomeryshire, Wales, September 4, 1819. He engaged in farming there until 1846, when he emigrated to the United States, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. Here he learned the trade of boiler-maker, and followed this business in Cincinnati and Pomeroy, Ohio, until 1858. He then moved to Kansas, settling in Douglas County, where he has since been engaged in farming. He was connected with the militia during the war, serving in Capt. Dickinson's company during the Price raid. Mr. Jones married in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 14, 1847, Miss Elizabeth Griffith, a native of Wales. They have had eight children, of which there survives Robert M., Jane N. (now Mrs. J. John), John M., Maggie (now Mrs. William Griffith), Elizabeth, Dun, Thomas C. and Morgan, Jr.

L. J. KENNEDY, farmer, Section 23, P. O. Lawrence. The home farm consists of 120 acres, devoted to grain and stock; has also outlying some twenty acres of timber. Mr. Kenneday (sic) was born in Brown county, Ohio, September 21, 1835. He received his schooling in his native county. About 1854, the family moved to Fulton County, Ill., and the following year to Kansas. L. J. pre-empted a claim, and has since been engaged in farming. During the Wakarusa war, he took an active part in the attack on Fort Saunders and Fort Titus, also assisted in the defense of Lawrence in 1856. During the great rebellion, he was connected with the State Militia. Mr. Kenneday (sic) was married in Douglas County, Kan., July 29, 1859, to Miss Amanda E. Todd, a member of one of our pioneer families. They have seven children - Eva L., Elmer H., Charles T., Harvey, Clarence L., Albert R. and Harry E. Margaret (Ralston) Kenneday, is one of our earliest settlers; she was born in Manchester, Adams County, Ohio, October 27, 1800. Her parents moved to Brown County, Ohio, about 1807, where she married John R. Kenneday, June 22, 1820, who died in 1845. They had thirteen children in all, ten living to maturity, the eldest daughter, Elizabeth A., married A. Leming, and died in Ohio. Another daughter, Sarah J., is now Mrs. John Neal of Ohio. In 1854, Mrs. Kenneday, with the younger children, moved to Fulton County, Ill., where her elder sons were already settled. In 1855, a company was formed, consisting of twelve wagons, and made the overland journey to Kansas. Mrs. Kenneday's family consisted of five sons and three daughters; four of the sons - W. B., T. H., O. P. and L. J. - now reside in Douglas County; the other son, J. R., is in Colorado. Of the daughters, Nettie is now Mrs. W. H. Curless, of Missouri; Catherine married Mr. C. Holloway, and Salina is since deceased. Mrs. Kenneday is still enjoying good health.

W. B. KENNEDY, farmer and old settler, Section 19, P. O. Lawrence. Pre-empted the place on which he now resides in 1855. Has now a farm of 200 acres devoted to both grain and live stock. W. B. Kennedy was born in Brown County, Ohio, October 16, 1822. He engaged in farming in his native county until 1848, when he moved to Fulton County, Ill; here he engaged in farming and boating and rafting on the Illinois and Mississippi Rovers. In 1855, he and others made up a train of bearing wagons with ox teams, and struck out for Kansas; their progress was slow, as they were encumbered with a large herd of cattle and horses, but finally reached their destination in June, 1855. Here he has since engaged in farming, with the exception of the last three years which he has devoted to mining operations in Colorado. In the early days of Kansas, Capt. Kennedy was prominently identified with the Free-State cause. He held a commission as Lieutenant of Company B, Second Regiment, having command of the cavalry portion of the organization, Capt. Hutchinson commanding the infantry. He participated in the battles of Franklin, Fort Saunders, Fort Titus and the other events of the time. During the late war, he held a commission as First Lieutenant of Company B, Third Regiment, Kansas State Militia, and by the promotion of the Captain was placed in command of the company. Took part in the battle of the Big Blue, at the defeat of Gen. Price. At the time of the Quantrill raid on Lawrence, he was at Lawrence, and was aroused by the firing, but like others of the militia, being without arms, could do nothing in the defense of the city. After the departure of the raiders, he assisted in putting out fires set by them. Mr. Kennedy was married in Fulton County, Ill., March 21, 1847, to Miss Elizabeth Curless, of Fulton County. They have seven children - Eugene, Flora M. (now Mrs. W. B. Townsend, of Salina County), Oscar, Ella A., L. May, Lucy and Effie F.

W. J. KENNEDY, farmer and stock-dealer, Section 34, P. O. Lawrence; settled on his present place in 1865. There are 100 acres in the home farm, and 160 acres in the immediate vicinity devoted to grain and stock, the former principally. W. J. Kenneday (sic) is one of the pioneers of Kansas; he was born in Brown County, Ohio, May 21, 1832. He was educated in his native county, and moved to Illinois. In 1852, located in Fulton County; here he learned to run a steam engine, having a natural taste for mechanics. In 1855, he and three other companions, W. J. James, Harrison Green and Sam Parks, hired a man with a light wagon to drive them to Kansas City; from there they walked to Franklin, Douglas County, Kan., settled October 12. He at once commenced working as an engineer, and for the next five years was engaged at this making wages of $5 per day. His first place was in charge of a saw mill, at Lawrence, which he operated until it blew up a few months later. He then operated a saw and grist mill in Franklin, until the supply of timber was exhausted. He then put an engine into a saw mill, built by Darland, in North Lawrence, and after putting it up took charge of it for about two years. The next year, he took charge of a mill for Dr. Williams, and the following year bought a farm, which he operated until he bought the place on which he now resides. During the border ruffian troubles, he took an active part with the Free-State men, holding the position of Lieutenant of the Franklin Company from its first organization until the troubles ended, participating in all the engagements; at the taking of Franklin, he was the first man in the fort, disarming Ruckles, the Captain of the defenders; afterward distinguishing himself in preserving order, with his own hands emptying on the ground two barrels of whisky which his men had captured. During the late war, he was attached to the headquarters of the Kansas State Militia, at Shawneetown, on special duty. He was married in Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kan., in March, 1857, to Miss Lucinda Shields, daughter of Joseph Shields, Esq., one of the pioneers of 1855. Mr. Kenneday is a member of the K. of H. and the A. O. U. W. of Lawrence.

ANDREW KOSTENBADER, old settler, now living on Section 9, P. O. Lawrence, was born in Union County, Penn., August 19, 1818. At the age of fourteen, he entered his father's blacksmith shop as an apprentice, serving four years, after which he continued working under his father until he was twenty-four years old. He then left his home determined to go West, stopping for a short time in Seneca County, Ohio, and in 1846 he settled in Stevenson County, Ill., where he engaged in farming, until the spring of 1857. He then moved to Kansas, and made a claim in Douglas County, which he afterward pre-empted and continued to operate until 1882, when he sold his farm on account of the death of his wife. He was married in Stevenson County, Ill., in 1852, to Miss Elizabeth McGee, who died in April, 1880, leaving three children - David, Rosanna (now Mrs. L. H. Watkins) and Anna. Mr. Kostenbader is one of a family of fourteen children all of whom are living but one. He had a re-union with them lately after an absence of forty years.

C. H. LANGSTON, farmer, P. O. Lawrence, came to Kansas, April 2, 1862, and located in Leavenworth, where he lived until 1868, and taught school for three years, and the balance of the time, while living in that city, was engaged in the grocery business. In 1868, he removed to Douglas County, where he resides at present. He was one of the Grant Electors in 1874. He is the Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity (colored) of Kansas, and the Counselor of the Knights of Wise Men of the World. Mr. Langston taught the first colored public school in Kansas, and was Principal of the only colored normal school established in this State. During the late war, he was a recruiting officers under Maj. George L. Stearns; was stationed at Quincy, Ill., for the purpose of recruiting colored soldiers for the two colored Massachusetts regiments, the Fifty-fourth and the fifty-fifth. Mr. L. was born in Fredericksburg, Va., August 31, 1817, and lived but a short time in his native place, when his parents moved to Louisa County, Va., where he lived until his fifteenth year, and from there moved to Oberlin, Ohio, where he attended the Oberlin College, being the first colored student that attended that institution. He lived in Ohio from 1834 until 1862, when he removed to Kansas. While living in Ohio, he was engaged for eight years in teaching. Mr. L. was married in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, January 18, 1869, to Mrs. Mary S. Leary, the widow of Louis Sheridan Leary, who was killed at Harper's Ferry with John Brown. She is a native of Fayetteville, N. C. They have two children - Nathaniel Turner and Caroline H. Mr. L. has a good farm of 125 acres in Douglas County. It is all inclosed and all under cultivation except thirty acres of timber land. He has a comfortable residence and good farm buildings. He has one of the finest apple orchards in the State, and plenty of small fruit on his farm.

JAMES McCREATH, farmer, Section 22, P. O. Lawrence, settled on his present place in 1879. The farm consists of 320 acres under a high state of cultivation. This farm formerly consisted of 640 acres, and was known as the "Reeder Float Farm," being located by a United States Government warrant in the hands of Gov. Reeder, the first Territorial Governor of Kansas, who settled and partially improved it. It was owned by the Reeder heirs until 1880, when it was divided and sold. The products are grain and stock, the aim of the proprietor being to feed up all coarse grains. He has a herd of seventy-five cattle of all ages. His shipment of hogs consists of about two cars yearly, the sales for 1882 aggregating $1,700. James McCreath was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, September 23, 1830. About the age of eighteen, he left his native country for America, locating in Canada about one year, and moved to the State of Michigan. In 1859, he settled in Vermillion County, Ill., where he engaged in farming until 1878, with the exception of the time he spent in the army. He enlisted in 1863 in Company F, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being located in Tennessee the most of the time. In 1878, he located in Leavenworth County, Kan., and the following year settled on his present place. He was married in Ayrshire, Scotland, to Miss Christian Arthur, who died, leaving four children - George, David, Melinda and Mary. He was married to his present wife in Vermillion County, Ill. She was Mrs. Sarah Ingraham. They have one son - Mark Ray. Mr. McCreath is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 

educated there, and, in 1852, emigrated with his parents to the United States, and settled in Chicago, where he learned the carpenter's trade. In 1858, he moved to Kansas and settled in Lawrence, following the carpenter trade there until the following year. He then returned to Chicago, stopping a short time in Missouri. In 1863, he again settled in Lawrence, engaging in contracting and building until 1871. He then went to Colorado, where he followed placer and quartz mining very successfully. In 1879, he sold out his interest and returned to Lawrence. He then purchased and improved his present place. He married in Dickinson County, Kan., December 24, 1867, Miss Lavina Hickey, of that county, who died, leaving three children - Annie, Wallace and Jennie. He was married to his present wife in Lawrence April 22, 1877. She was Miss Mary Anderson. Mr. Peterson is President of the Scandinavia Society. Is a member of the A. O. U. W. He is a stockholder in the Lawrence Plow Company, of Lawrence.

CHARLES RALSTON, farmer, Section 30, Lawrence; is also in partnership with his brother, Peter Ralston. They have another farm in the county. The farm in Wakarusa Township contains 150 acres, or what is known as a fractional quarter. Settled on his present place in 1869. The farm is devoted to both grain and stock, the latter consisting of forty head of cattle and nine horses. Charles Ralston was born in Argylshire Scotland, December 22, 1829. His parents came to the United States when he was but nine years of age. They located first in Hamilton County, Ohio, and two years later in Winnebago County, Ill. Here the subject of our sketch engaged in farming principally until 1864. He then paid a visit to Washington Territory, Oregon, and California. In 1865, he returned East and settled in Lawrence, Kan. Here he engaged in general occupations until 1869, when he bought the farm on which he resides. He was married in Lawrence September 22, 1869, to Miss Evaline Jackson, a native of Tennessee, and a relative of the famous Stonewall Jackson. They have one child - Charles Earnest, born March 12, 1871. Mr. R. is a member of the Baptist Church.

FITCH REED, farmer, P. O. Lawrence, Section 29, settled on his present place in the spring of 1869. The farm contains sixty acres and may be called a model farm, the buildings being the perfection of adaptability to their various uses and the land in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Reed was born in Ontario County, N. Y., July 28, 1814. His father was a prominent farmer in that county, having 525 acres in his home farm, having two others near by. His grandfather had moved to Ontario County at an early day from Vermont, buying each of his five sons a farm of 200 acres. The subject of our sketch was educated primarily at the district schools, finishing his education at Canadaigua Academy. After he was twenty years of age, he engaged in teaching in the winter and farming in the summer. In 1836, he struck out on foot and alone for the West. After walking about three days he took a stage to Michigan. In 1839, he again went to Michigan, and the 1st of March following settled on 200 acres of timber land near Adrian, which he had previously bought. Here he cleared and improved a farm, for some four years living in a "lean-to" (log shanty). He afterward added to his farm until he had 300 acres all under a high state of cultivation. During these years he built alone some eight miles of fence. His father's family consisted of sixteen children, of which he was the oldest, there being eight boys and eight girls, a large majority of them following Mr. Reed to Michigan and settling there. But one of the sisters has since died. In the fall of 1868, he visited Kansas, and the following spring, after selling his property in Michigan, finally settled on his present home, where he has since resided, engaged principally in loaning money. Mr. Reed was married in Oakland County, Mich., February 20, 1840, to Miss Ann Draper, of that county. They have had five children, of whom two survive - Ellen M. (wife of George Leary, of Douglas County, Kan.), Libbie D. (wife of Prof. A. F. Allen, of Vineland, Douglas County). Mr. Reed, his two daughters and their families, are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

V. L. REESE, farmer, Section 23, P. O. Lawrence, settled on the present place in 1861. There are seventy acres in the home farm. He also rents enough to make his total about 120 acres. He deals in both grain and cattle, though the principal crop is wheat. Mr. Reese was born in Johnson County, Mo., August 18, 1837. He was educated in his native county and engaged there in farming until he removed to Kansas in 1861. During the war he was a member of Capt. Dixon's company of the Kansas State Militia. Mr. Reese was married in Douglas County, Kan., April 2, 1863, to Miss Jones, of Douglas County. They have four children - Walter C., Mary L., Carrie E. and Minnie M. He is a member of the District School Board and of Halcyon Lodge, No. 18, I. O. O. F., of Lawrence.

McMILLEN RENICK, farmer and market gardener, Section 24, P. O. Lawrence, settled on the present place in 1879. He has 105 acres in the farm, eighty-five acres being under a high state of cultivation, the balance pasture. He makes a specialty of Irish and sweet potatoes, his crop in 1882, aggregating 2,000 bushels of the former and 500 bushels of the sweet potatoes. He raises the early rose variety and gets from 150 to 200 bushels to the acre. Mr. Renick was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 17, 1851, the family being old residents of the State. His grandfather (Felix Renick) made the first importation of shorthorn cattle into the State of Ohio, purchasing for the Ohio Importing Company. The subject of this sketch was educated in his native county and engaged in farming there until 1879. He then moved to Kansas, and settled on the present place. He was married in Ross County, Ohio, February 15, 1872, to Miss Blacker, of that county. They have two children - Lillian and Allen.

FORREST SAVAGE, farmer, Section 3, P. O. Lawrence, pre-empted and settled on his present place as soon as surveyed in 1856. His farm now consists of 465 acres all under cultivation except forty acres of timber. It is devoted to both grain and stock. Mr. Savage was born in Hartford, Vt., September 27, 1827. He was educated in his native town and engaged in farming there until 1854. He then joined in Boston the second party of the Emigrant Aid Society, arriving in Lawrence in September, 1854, his family following the next year. He was identified with the struggles of the early times, being connected with the Free-State organizations. During the late war, he was connected with the Kansas State Militia, during the Price raid, assisting in his defeat. Mr. Savage married in Hanover, N. H., March 8, 1849, Miss Lydia G. Worth, of that town. They have four children - William W., Emma A., Mary A. and Frank J. He is a member of the Congregational Church.

S. M. SHEPHERD, farmer, Section 22, P. O. Lawrence, settled on his present place in 1868. The home farm consists of 400 acres, about 100 in timber, balance under the plow and pasture. The historical "Lone Tree Mound" is located on this farm. Mr. Shepherd devotes his attention to both grain and stock. He has some forty head of beef cattle and twenty head of others. His crop of corn for 1882 consisted of some 4,000 bushels, all of which he feeds. Mr. Shepherd was born in Brown County, Ohio, July 5, 1825. He was educated in his native county, and engaged in farming there until 1856. In April of that year, he settled in Douglas County, Kan., and pre-empted a quarter-section of land, which he sold in 1868. He took an active part in the Wakarusa war, participating in the attack on Forts Saunders and Titus. He was wounded at Fort Titus by the same volley that killed Chambrey. During the war he was connected with the militia and took part in the Big Blue cattle in the repulse of Price. In March, 1858, he was elected a member from Douglas County to the Constitutional Convention held at Leavenworth. Mr. Shepherd was married in Bedford County, Va., February 21, 1866, to Miss Fanny E. Sale, of that county. They have four children - Annie Virginia, Chancey Sales, Francis Elizabeth and John Nelson.

HON. E. A. SMITH, proprietor of Norwood Stock Farm, Section 34, P. O. Lawrence. This farm consists of 280 acres of land in a high state of cultivation, with buildings suited to fancy stock and the usual farm purposes. His herd of Jerseys were the first imported west of the Missouri River. Has now some twenty head in all of the Mulberry and other popular butter families, containing some of the finest stock in the United States, and, in the opinion of many good judges, superior to any Jerseys at the Centennial Exhibition. His horses, some thirty to forty head in all, will challenge comparison with any stud in America. They are all from the most fashionable strains of trotting stock, and were principally bred in Kentucky. At the head of his stud, he has Almont Pilot, son of Almont, reputed the sire of more superior trotting horses than any horse of his age. This horse is one of the most perfect types of his great-grandsire Abdallah that can be found in this county; stands sixteen hands high, and a beautiful bay with a star and one white hind foot, and both his sire and dam are by Alexander Abdallah. He has eleven crosses in lineal descent to imported Messenger, and is thus marked as one of the most remarkable in bred horses in America. Almont is the sire to Aldine and Early Rose, the famous horses of W. H. Vanderbilt. He has a record of 2:16 1/4 to the pole. Ravenwood is a magnificent black stallion, 15 « hands high; foaled May 16, 1878; sired by Almont Pilor. He is the strongest example of an inbred stallion that can be found, being the result of three crosses to Alexander Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, record 2:14; two crosses on sire's side to Alexander's Pilot, Jr., sire of the dam of Maud S., record 2:10 1/4; and one cross to Mambrino Chief, the sire of Lady Thorn, record 2:18. The result of this mingling of the blood of stock, which has shown remarkable speed, has been seen in Maud S., Goldsmith Maid, Clingstone, Mambrino Gift and many others, and there is no reason why it should not be witnessed in the marked degree in the case of Ravenwood. Mr. Smith's stud also embraces some of the finest brood mares that can be found on any stock farm in America, all being selected with the greatest care, purity of blood and fashionable ancestry, as now understood by the best trotting authorities as being the sine qua non Mr. Smith has spent a large amount of capital, not only to please his fancy in this line of business, but to promote the interest of stock breeders throughout the West. Hon. Ethan A. Smith, Secretary of the Western National Fair Association, was born in Andover, Windsor Co., Vt., May 4, 1833. His father, Sewell Smith, moved to the Territory of Wisconsin in 1837, and finally settled in Walworth County in 1840. He was a member of the convention that framed the State constitution, and afterward a member of the Legislature, and wielded considerable influence in the politics of the State. The subject of our sketch received a primary education in the common schools of Wisconsin, and afterward attended college at Brockport, N. Y., and also Genesee Wesleyan College in the same State, receiving in these institutions a first-class business education. He has a natural aptitude for mercantile pursuits, and before he left college had embarked in trade, having a financial interest in a general store. Upon leaving school, he entered the dry goods house of J. W. Blodgett & Co., Boston, where he remained two years. He then purchased goods of this firm to the amount of $20,000, and commenced on his own account at Whitewater, Wis., in 1853. Here he continued a successful dry goods trade until 1857, when he left Wisconsin and traveled through Missouri, looking for a good business opening, but finding nothing to suit him he moved to Kansas and engaged in the banking business in Lawrence. This he followed until 1861, when he went to Washington, and accepted a position in the financial department of the Indian Bureau, which he held until 1865, when he returned to Lawrence and assisted in organizing the First National Bank, of which he was made cashier. In September of the following year (1866), he took a ten years' lease of the Eldredge House, then one of the first-class hotels of the State. After seven years successful management, he removed to Topeka, and leased the Tefft, at that time the best hotel in the capital, and conducted it for one year. Leaving the hotel in 1874, he started the Norwood Stock Farm. In 1881, he was elected Assistant Secretary of the fair association, and in 1882 was elected Secretary and also Superintendent of the speed department. Mr. Smith is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity. He was elected to the Legislature in 1876, and served two years, and was a leading and active member of the House.

L. J. SPERRY, farmer, and old settler, Section 13, P. O. Lawrence, settled on his present place in 1856, and is now operating his original quarter-section in mixed farming. He was born in Homer, Cortland Co., N. Y., June 5, 1829. His parents moved to Harrisburg, Penn., when he was about seven years old. In 1848, he settled in Fulton County, Ill., where he learned the blacksmithing trade, but soon abandoned it for the more congenial occupation of farming. In the spring of 1856, in company with his father-in-law, he started for Dallas, Texas. In Missouri, they overtook Joel Thomas and his father-in-law, and Dr. Rankin; the party kept together through to Leavenworth, where they arrived June 5, 1856. The subject of our sketch then looked around the country and liked it so well that he abandoned the idea of going to Texas, and finally bought the claim which he afterward pre-empted, and on which he now resides. During the border-ruffian troubles, he took an active part, operating most of the time in Lawrence companies. He participated in the attack on Fort Saunders, Fort Titus and Lecompton, and in all the active operations of the Free-State forces. During the war of the rebellion, he was connected with the Kansas State Militia up to 1864, when he enlisted in Company M, Eleventh Kansas Cavalry and served until the close of the war. He then returned home and has since confined his attention to his farms. Mr. Sperry was married in Fulton County, Ill., August 12, 1850, to Miss Paulina, daughter of James A. Dobbins, Esq. They have four children living - Watson, James, Nellie Dicy (now Mrs. Charles Perry), Lillie. Mr. Sperry has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church from a child. He is also a member of Lawrence Lodge, No. 6, A., F. & A. M.

C. F. STANLEY, farmer, Section 28, P. O. Lawrence. The home farm consists of 320 acres of land under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Stanley intends to engage exclusively in stock, and with that intention, is seeding his farm with tame grasses. He has at present thirteen head of cattle and thirteen head of horses, the head of his herd of cattle being a pedigreed Short-horn registered bull, of the Duke Adrian family. He has also on his place ten acres of bearing orchard, which he is constantly increasing. Mr. Stanley was born in New Britain, Conn., February 18, 1859. He received his preliminary education in the private schools and finished at the military school at Worcester, Mass., from which he graduated in 1878. After devoting some time to travel, looking up a location, he finally settled on his present place in 1879. He was married in Lawrence, Kan., September 2, 1880, to Miss M. Olive, daughter of Prof. E. Miller, of the State University. They have two children - Arthur and Fred.

W. D. WELLS, farmer and old settler, Section 36, P. O. Lawrence, settled on his present place in the spring of 1866. The home farm contains eighty acres under a high state of cultivation, grain and stock being the principal productions. W. D. Wells was born in Bridgeport, Conn., January 13, 1835. He was educated in the district schools of his native city and in a selected school in Stratford, Conn. He spent the fall and winter of 1853 in Virginia, getting out railroad ties on contract. In September, 1854, he joined in Albany, N. Y., what is known as the "Third Party" of the Emigrant Aid Society, arriving in Lawrence October 7. He was employed by the society that winter. In the spring, he crossed the plains with teams, returning in the fall. In the spring of 1856, he took a claim in Douglas County, which he afterward sold, and the following spring took a claim near Burlington, Coffey County, which he still holds. During 1857-58, he engaged in milling and buffalo hunting. In 1859, he went to Pike's Peak, returning to Lawrence to spend the winter, and again went to Pike's Peak and New Mexico in the spring. After paying a visit East in 1861, he returned and engaged at teaming to Fort Gibson, Fort Scott and Fort Smith, continuing the business until he settled on his farm, with the exception of some eighteen months that he spent in the oil regions of Pennsylvania. During the early days, he took a prominent part in the Free-State side. He was connected with the artillery company, and at the battle of Franklin was so severely wounded as to be unable to take part in the affairs at Fort Saunders and Fort Titus. Mr. Wells has been married twice; his first wife was Miss Virginia Widgeon, of Bridgeport, Conn., to whom he was married in Middletown, Conn., and who died leaving two children - Gertrude L. and Alice W. He was married in Douglas County, Kan., to Miss Emma Wooley, of Johnson County, Kan. They have one child, Charles W.

EDWARD WINSLOW, farmer, Section 25, P. O. Lawrence, pre-empted his present place in 1855. He is now operating 160 acres, about 100 acres being under the plow, the balance in pasture and timber. He devotes his attention to both grain and stock. Mr. Winslow was born in Barnard, Vt., July 20, 1820. He received his schooling in his native county. About 1836, he moved to Ware, Hampshire Co., Mass., and was connected with the factories at this and other points. In 1854, he joined the second party of the Emigrant Aid Society at Worcester, Mass., and came with them to Kansas. When the party arrived at Kansas City, he and Willis went a-foot, their baggage being sent by wagons. He was prominently identified with the Free-State organizations in the early days. He took part in the first election in Lawrence, at great peril, on account of his marked abolition sentiments. He was also connected with John Brown for a time. 

 J. R. Allen, Jr., farmer, Section 30, P. O. Eudora. Born in Monmouth, N. J., December 14, 1832, son of Joseph R. Allen and Anna Richardson, where he grew up, and in 1852 moved to Iowa, and in 1856 came to Kansas and settled in Grant Township. In 1865, he purchased his present farm of 120 acres in Eudora. He was an active Free-State man, and endured the hardships of the border troubles. He was married in Newton, Iowa, May 28, 1857, to Emma, daughter of Thomas Pearson and Rhoda Rogers. They have five children - Jennie S., born July 22, 1858; James T., born December 16, 1863; Elmer F., born August 20, 1866; Edwin C., born January 26, 1871; Bertha G., born November 12, 1874. Mrs. Allen is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ANDERSON, Jr., farmer, Section 26, P. O. Eudora. Born in Nairnshire, Scotland, March 14, 1832; son of John Anderson and Isabella Henderson; emigrated to Canada, in 1856, where he remained twelve years, and then came to the United States and settled in Eudora Township, Kan., where he has since resided. He owns a farm containing 160 acres, improved. He was married in Auldearn, Scotland, December 23, 1859, to Miss Justina D., daughter of John McIntosh and Margaret Simpson. They have five children - Margaret, born March 2, 1861; Isabella, born October 23, 1863; Lizzie, born March 23, 1865; Justina, born December 23, 1867; Mariann, born June 7, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are members of the Presbyterian Church.

E. A. BENEFILED, farmer, Section 27, P. O. Lawrence. Settled on present place in August, 1882. There are 127 acres in the home farm, devoted to mixed farming. Mr. Benefield was born in Hamilton County, Ind., December 13, 1855. He was educated in his native county, and then learned harness-making as a trade. In 1869, he settled in Neosho County, Kan., where he operated the engine in a saw mill about three years, and then engaged in farming in that county until 1879, when he moved to Douglas County, following the same business. He was married in Douglas County, December 25, 1879, to Miss Emma Coseboom, an adopted daughter of N. D. Howland and wife. Noah D. Howland (deceased), was born in Fall River, Mass., November 2, 1823. Engaged in blacksmithing and farming until 1854, when he joined the "first party" of the Emigrant Aid Society, and pre-empted the farm now occupied by E. A. Benefield. Mr. Howland was married in Lawrence, in 1855, to Miss Mary T., daughter of P. D. Jones, Esq.

C. N. BISHOFF, physician and surgeon, Eudora, was born in Dauphin County, Penn., June 4, 1838. He was educated at Union Seminary, New Berlin, Union Co., Penn. Engaged in the woolen manufacturing business from a boy. In 1862, he enlisted in the Union army in Company C, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, on a nine months' call. On the expiration of term of enlistment, he returned home and resumed his connection with the woolen mills in the summer season, teaching school in the winter. He commenced his professional studies in 1868. During 1870-71, he attended lectures at the Eclectic Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating in the latter year. He began practice immediately. In 1873, he opened a drug store in Lykens, Penn., continuing his practice at the same time. In 1877, he moved to Kansas, and settled on his present location. He was married in Dauphin County, Penn., December 24, 1863, to Miss Mary M. Bauman, of Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Penn. They have four children - Cora L., Mark L., Minnie M. and Roger W. Dr. Bishoff is a member of the Eclectic Medical Association of Kansas, and of the I. O. O. F., and A., F. & A. M.

JOHN L. BRENDER, blacksmith and wagon-maker, and dealer in heavy and shelf hardware, agricultural implements, buggies and farm wagons, etc., Eudora. The blacksmithing and wagon-making department was established in 1857, the first in town. They now employ five hands in the shop. In 1882, he erected a frame building, 50x25 feet, two stories high, which he devoted to the hardware and implement department. Mr. John L. Brender was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, October 2, 1830, in the town of Giengen, Oberabt Heidenheim, on the River Branz, where he learned the blacksmith trade, commencing at the age of fourteen years. He left his native country and landed in New York City in 1851. The following year, he started for Pittsburgh, Penn. In 1854, he started for Chicago, Ill. In 1857, he left Chicago and settled in Eudora, Kan., and became a member of the town company. July 26, 1858, he married Miss Cornelia Morse, who was born May 29, 1842. They had three children; lost one; two are living - Fred and Almira. His wife died April 4, 1866. During the war, he was a member of the State militia. December 25, 1867, he was married again, to Miss Nancy Ellen Shirley, a native of Missouri. They have four children - all living - Ida, Maria, George and John. He now lives on a farm adjoining town. Mr. Brender belongs to the German M. E. Church, and is a member of Eudora Lodge, No. 42, I. O. O. F.

GEORGE BRECHEISEN, farmer, Section 9, P. O. Eudora. Born in Eudora, Kan., October 20, 1857; son of Peter and Wilmina (Vitt) Brecheisen, where he has ever since resided. He owns a farm of 368 acres, improved. He has always lived on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. Mr. B. was married in Palmyra Township, March 9, 1880, to Miss Mary A., daughter of Nicholas Weil and Annie M. Meyer. They have two children - George A., born January 12, 1881; Herbert, born October 25, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Evangelical Association Church.

S. V. CARR, agent of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad, and of Wells, Fargo & Company's Express, Eudora, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, November 29, 1857. His parents settled in Eudora in 1866, where he received his schooling. He commenced studying telegraphy in 1876. May 12, of the same year, he took a position in the general office of the St. L., L. & W., R. R., at Lawrence. Afterward was appointed agent and operator at Stanley. Returned to Lawrence August 16, 1876, and resigned October 11. First became connected with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad April 10, 1877, as night operator at West Las Animas, Colo., retaining this position until August. He was then transferred to Eudora, where he remained until November 5, 1881. He then took a position as cashier of the Wells, Fargo & Co., and Denver & Rio Grande Express Companies, at Pueblo, Colo. February 1, 1882, he was appointed agent of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad at Rockvale, Colo. May 15, 1882, he took his present position. He was married in Husted, Colo., April 27, 1880, to Miss Agnes M. Lovelace, of Husted. They have one child - Leslie L. V.

THEOPHILUS H. COLE, farmer, Section 31, P. O. Eudora. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, January 30, 1847. Is a son of Jesse Cole and Harriet Barret. Came to Kansas with his parents, in 1862, and has since resided in the State. He was called out in the State Militia, and participated in the engagement at the Little Blue with the Confederate forces under Sterling Price. He was united in marriage in Baldwin City, Kan., March 9, 1881, to Miss Mary A., daughter of T. H. Conner and Mary A. McClellen.

THOMAS H. CONNER, farmer, Section 13, P. O. Eudora. Born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, December 26, 1834. Son of John Conner and Mary Robinson. He came to the United States in 1853, and settled in Kane County, Ill., where he remained three years, and then came to Kansas; settled in Willow Springs, and in 1872 purchased a farm in Eudora Township, where he has since resided; owns a quarter section, well improved. He was married in Willow Springs, March 15, 1860, to Miss Mary A. Daughter of Robert McClellen and Agnes McWhitter. They have three children - Mary A., born November 10, 1861, wife of T. H. Cole; Charles A., born March 7, 1864; Addison M., born December 3, 1866. Mr. C. is a member of the M. E. Church, and also of Eudora Lodge, No. 42, I. O. O. F.

S. H. DAVIS, farmer, Section 28, P. O. Hesper, was born in Randolph county, N. C., March 20, 1848. His father died in 1858. In 1861, his mother moved to Indiana, and the following year settled in Douglas County, Kan. He received a preliminary education in the public schools, and then entered the State Normal School at Emporia, graduating in 1872. While pursuing his studies, he also taught school; in 1870, having a school in Wyandotte County, Kan., and also had schools in Grant Township, Douglas County. Then held the position of Principal of the Eudora School. He has since been engaged in teaching in addition to operating his farm. This consists of eighty acres devoted to grain and stock. He was married in Hesper, Douglas Co., Kan., in 1877, to Miss Emma Stubbs. They have three children - Lena M., Mary A. and Homer W. Mr. D is a member of the Society of Friends, and is also a member of Doric Lodge, No. 83, A., F. & A. M.

C. DURR, proprietor Eudora Mills, was born in Colbert, Prussia, Germany, July 10, 1821; he emigrated to the United States in the spring of 1852, and located in New York City. At the age of thirteen years, he was apprenticed to the trade of cabinet-making and carpentering, and added to this millwrighting. He followed these trades in the old country. In New York City and in Chicago, where he moved in 1854, he followed carpentering and building. In 1857, he moved to Kansas, and settled in Eudora, and may be said to have founded that town; he at first established a saw-mill, adding to it at times until the business reached the present proportions. Mr. Durr was married in Eudora, July 10, 1868, to Miss Henrietta Zinnecke, a native of Germany. They have six children living - Alfred, Carl, Berthold, Thekla, Alma and Waldo. He is at present Mayor of the town. Has been a member of the School Board many years.

GARDNER, HILL & CO., dealers in general merchandise, Eudora; the firm is composed of P. Gardner, A. L. Hill and W. Davis. The business was established January 1, 1880. They carry a stock of about $6,000. A. L. Hill, of the above firm, was born in Guilford County, N. C. He received a partial education in his native county, finishing his studies at Earlham College, Richmond, Ind. His parents settled in Douglas County, Kan., in the spring of 1864, and here A. L. engaged in teaching and farming. From 1876 to 1878, he was engaged in teaching Indian schools on the Kickapoo Reservation, in Brown County, Kan. Then returned to Douglas County and engaged in farming until present business was established. Mr. Hill is a member of the Society of Friends.

C. O. GAUSE, physician and surgeon, Hesper, was born in Preble County, Ohio, November 26, 1830. His parents removed to Indiana when he was very young, where he received his preliminary education; commenced his professional studies in 1848, under Dr. Cochran, of Spiceland, Ind. Then attended lectures in 1851 and 1852, at Ann Arbor, Mich. Commenced his professional practice at Spiceland, Ind., in 1852. Removed to Lynnville, Iowa, in 1855, where he followed his profession until 1860, when he removed to Miami County, Kan., and commenced practice, moving to Osawatomie in 1864. In 1866, he was appointed Superintendent of the Insane Asylum, a position he retained until 1872, when he removed to Hesper, where he has since engaged in practice, except during the years 1877 and 1878, during which time he was physician to the Sac and Fox Indians. Dr. Gause was married in Spiceland, Ind., in 1852, to Miss Sarah A. Hodson, who died leaving one child - Casper W. He was married to his present wife in Lynnville, Jasper Co., Iowa, in 1857; she was Miss Levisa W. Butler; they have one child - Emily J. Dr. G. is a member of the Society of Friends, and of the State Medical Society.

JOHN GILMORE, farmer, Section 36, P. O. Lawrence, born in Livingston County, N. Y., November 27, 1833; son of James and Mary (Green) Gilmore; there he resided until 1857, when he came to this State and settled in Lawrence; in 1862, he moved to Eudora Township, where he owns 800 acres, improved. Mr. G. was united in marriage in Tippecanoe County, Ind., April 3, 1856, to Miss Susan C., daughter of John Widell. They have five children - Annie O., born November 15, 1857; Solon T., born April 14, 1862; Mary C., born July 18, 1860; Josephine, born January 18, 1866; Nydia, born December 29, 1867. Mr. G. is one of the enterprising farmers of Kansas, having several tenants on his large farm, whom he keeps employed. Mr. G. is a member of the M. E. Church.

WALKER HARRIS; farmer, Section 12, P. O. Eudora; born in Louisa County, Va., September, 1831; was taken to Kentucky when a child; came to Kansas in 1864, and settled in Eudora Township; works 80 acres. He has been twice married; in Missouri, to Rebecca Lee, who died in May, 1870; in Lawrence, 1879, to Alice Cresey. His children are - Charles, Janalls, Ebocy, Peter, Jesse, Richard, Samuel and Eliza. Member of Second Baptist Church in Lawrence.

DR. R. S. HITTELL, M. D., was born in Lehigh County, Penn., near Allentown, December 7, 1849. He received his preliminary education at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Penn., and commenced the study of medicine in 1866. From 1867 to 1868, he attended the Bellevue Hospital College, New York. He graduated in 1870 from the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, and the same year accepted an appointment as Assistant Surgeon in the German Army. He continued in this service until the close of the Franco-Prussian war. He returned to the United States and held for a time a position as Surgeon on the Black Ball Line. He then settled at Gibsonburg, in Sandusky County, Ohio, where he continued to practice until 1880. In that year he moved to Kansas City, Mo., and the following year settled at Eudora. Dr. H. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., K. of H. and A. O. U. W.

WILLIAM KOHLER, farmer, Section 28, P. O. Hesper, settled on his present place in 1882. The farm consists of 175 acres, 140 of which is at present under cultivation. Grain is at present his principal crop, though his intentions are to work into stock. He was born in York County, Penn., March 31, 1831. His principal occupation in his native State was farming, though for some years he held a position as foreman in the iron interests. In 1879, he removed to Kansas and located in Douglas County. In 1881, he removed to Riley County, selling his farm there the following year and returning to Douglas County. He was married in York County, Penn., in 1852, to Miss Hoffman. They have six children living - Elcetta, now Mrs. J. A. Willett; Mary A., now Mrs. T. L. Dougherty; John G., Andrew J., Herman M. and Devaux R.

FREDERICK A. LICHTFERS, farmer, Section 35, P. O. Lawrence, was born in Neuwied, Prussia, September 5, 1820, son of William Lichtfers and Sibylla Kuepper. He came to the United States in 1849, and after visiting various points, settled in Detroit, Mich. He came to Kansas in 1856, and settled in Eudora Township. Owns 240 acres, improved; keeps stock as his principal business. He is a successful farmer, and by his industry and economy has acquired a good property. He was married, in Lawrence, Kan., September 30, 1858, to Miss Anna C., daughter of Henry Stevens and Anna L. Weber. They have eleven children - George M., born March 13, 1860; Charles, August 20, 1861; Louis, February 6, 1863; Mary E., May 20, 1864; Gertrude, October 31, 1865; Emma, September 16, 1868; Josephine, April 25, 1870; Anna, February 12, 1876; Frederick, August 9, 1877; Nettie, April 11, 1879, and Henry, January 1, 1881. Built his house in 1881, at a cost of $1,200.

JOSEPH McCOY, Principal of the schools, Eudora, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, January 30, 1831. He received his first schooling in his native county, and then entered the Normal Academy at West Bedford, taking the full course, and receiving first-class testimonials of same from the Principal (they did not grant diplomas) in 1856. He then commenced teaching, and continued actively engaged in his profession, in various posts in Ohio, until 1876. He then moved to Peabody, Marion Co., Kan., where he taught three sessions. Since then has had charge as Principal of the Public Schools at Parkville, Mo., and about a year later took his present charge. Mr. McCoy was married, in Cochocton County, Ohio, October 200, 1859, to Miss N. Power, of that county. They have three children - Ida, James and Carl Schurz.

CHARLES PILLA, Postmaster, and dealer in general merchandise, Eudora. Was appointed Postmaster in 1871, and has held the office continuously since. The mercantile business was established in 1862 by F. L. Pilla. In 1865, it was changed to Pilla Bros. This continued until the death of F. L. Pilla, in 1871; since that time Charles Pilla has been alone in business. The business now occupies two floors in a building 25x96 feet in area, the stock averaging from $15,000 to $20,000. Mr. Pilla also deals in agricultural implements, employing in all nine men. Mr. Pilla was born in Rhenish Bavaria, February 19, 1830. He was educated in his native place, and emigrated to the United States in 1849. He learned the dyeing trade in the old country, but did not follow it in the United States. He settled in New York City, where he engaged in clerking for a time, and then engaged with Walker & Sons, bookbinders, with whom he continued until 1865, when he removed to Kansas, settling at once at Eudora. He was married in Factoryville, Staten Island, September 10, 1865, to Miss Alice B. Smith, of Factoryville, Staten Island, N. Y. They have four children - Alvina, Louisa, Malvia and Charles. He is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He has been connected with the School Board for many years. Is also a member of Eudora Lodge, No. 42, I. O. O. F., and Doric Lodge, No. 83, A., F. & A. M.

HON. OSCAR G. RICHARDS, lawyer, insurance and real estate, Eudora. Business was established in 1869. He represents the Home of New York, Springfield of Massachusetts, Phoenix of Hartford, and American Central of Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Richards was born in Napoleon, Jackson Co., Mich., January 12, 1836. He received a limited education in the schools, which he afterward improved by diligent application. He was raised on a farm in Livingston County, Ill. At the age of twenty, he joined Gen. Lane's forces as they went through Illinois, under Capt. William Strawn. With this hardy, independent band of pioneers, he went to Kansas from Illinois, passing through Iowa and Nebraska, and west of the then settlements in Kansas, to Topeka, on what was known as Lane's road. Mr. Richards drove the first team on the laying out of that road, and planted the first stakes. In this patriotic band were such as Capt. Scrambey, of Ohio, Capt. Cutler, of Massachusetts, and old John Brown, of Harper's Ferry fame. Mr. Richards was with the party that besieged Fort Titus, Fort Saunders and Lecompton. Was at Black Jack when Clay Pate surrendered to old John Brown. Was at Bull Creek when Gene. Lane drove Reid out of the Territory, and at Lawrence when it was besieged by 2,700 Pro-slavery men, at the time that Gov. Geary went to the rescue. On the restoration of peace, after what was known as the border ruffian war, Mr. Richards went west to near Manhattan, where he took a claim, which he improved and cultivated, and finally sold in 1857, and removed to Douglas County, on what was known as the Shawnee Absentee Lands, where a party of twenty-seven emigrants, including a number of relatives who came out from Illinois with him in the spring of 1857, had settled. Here he remained ten years, engaged in farming and studying law, as he could procure books and find time. At the age of thirty, he applied himself very closely to the study of his profession, and was admitted to the bar in Douglas County in 1860. He then settled in Eudora. He was married, January 8, 1857, to Miss Martha Granger, of Livingston County, Ill., who died, leaving two children - Jessie, now Mrs. Harmer, of Wisconsin and Franklin. He was married, in Eudora June 12, 1865, to Miss Sophia D. Mulsow. They have four children - Charles, Hattie, Euretta and Mabel. Mr. R. was elected, in 1878, a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, from Douglas County. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace of Eudora several terms. He is P. M. of Doric Lodge, No. 83, A., F. & A. M., and is P. G. of Eudora Lodge, No. 42, I. O. O. F.

SINO STANLEY, farmer, Section 36, P. O. Eudora. Born in Buchanan County, Mo., August 12, 1841, son of Joseph Stanley and Lydia Vilderbach. Came to Kansas in 1857; settled in Doniphan County. Enlisted August, 1861, in Company A, Seventh Regiment Kansas Cavalry, and was discharged October 5, 1865. Married in Leavenworth, Kan., May 29, 1876, to Mrs. Rebecca Eaton, widow of Alvin C. Eaton, and daughter of Isaac Blond and Mary Sanderson. The children are Ella Eaton, born December 22, 1864; Harry Eaton, born January 26, 1867; Florence M., born February 24, 1877. Mrs. Stanley is a native of Ohio; she owns 141 « acres of rich bottom land, 100 of which is under the plow. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SWAIN & CO., proprietors Magnolia Mills, Eud ra (sic); succeeded C. Durr February 1, 1883. The firm is composed of R. D. Swain, E. A. Swain and W. A. Dugane, E. A. Swain being the managing partner. They have changed the mills to the roller process, and do a merchant business almost exclusively. R. D. Swain, of above firm, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, August 13, 1844. He was educated in his native city. About the age of sixteen years, he engaged in sailing on the lakes, following this profession until 1867, the latter years having command of vessels in the grain and iron ore trade. In 1867, he engaged in ship chandlery and vessel supply business in Cleveland, under firm name of B. Swain & Sons, continuing in this until 1878. He then settled in Douglas County, Kan., where he bought a farm. The following year, he became connected with the Western Paint and Oil Company, of Kansas City, Mo., though retaining his residence in Douglas County until the spring of 1883, when he moved to Kansas City.

JOHN WEAVER, farmer, Section 34, P. O. Eudora. The home farm contains 330 acres, 300 acres being under cultivation. The crop of 1883 will consist of 140 acres of wheat, and the same amount in corn. Has also in charge between 700 and 800 acres of his father's most of it being rented. Henry Weaver came to the State in 1857, and made his first land purchases, settling here with the family, in 1865. He continued to reside here till 1883, when he returned East. Two brothers now reside in Salina, Saline County. John Weaver was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, December 31, 1848. He was educated in his native county, and from there came to Kansas with the family in 1865. Has since been engaged in farming, for some years teaching school in winter. He was married, in Salina, Kan., December 31, 1877, to Miss Australia Speaks, daughter of William Speaks, one of the early settlers in that part of the State. They have two children - William H. and Jennie M. Mr. W. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the I. O. O. F.

JOSEPH A. WEST, farmer, Section 24, P. O. Lawrence; born in County Kerry, Ireland, August 14, 1848; son of John West and Amelia J. Jibou. He came to the United States in 1853. Settled near Ypsilanti, Mich., where he remained until 1857, when he came to this State, and settled in Eudora Township; owns 320 acres, all improved. During the season, he makes a business of threshing grain. Enlisted September 1, 1862, in Company G, Twelfth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged July 15, 1865. He was married in Baldwin City, Kan., March 9, 1881, to Miss Isabel, daughter of John Anderson and Justina McIntosh; they have one child, Blanch, born June 30, 1882. Mr. West is a member of Eudora Lodge, A., F. & A. M.

CHARLES L. WILBUR, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Hesper; born in Saratoga, N. Y., August 7, 1830 (son of Thomas Wilber and Sarah A. Townsend), where he grew to manhood, and in 1853 he moved to Albany, N. Y., where for fifteen years he was engaged in the flour, coal and wood business. In 1858, he came to Kansas; settled on a farm containing 240 acres in Eudora Township, here he has since resided. Mr. W. was married in Albany, N. Y., February 28, 1854, to Miss Charlotte, daughter of John Pemberton and Clarissa Henry. They have had ten children - Emily T., born December 12, 1854; Thomas W., born October 1, 1856; Clara H., born March 22, 1858; John P., born December 22, 1859; Elias G., born July 28, 1862, died January 31, 1863; Charles L., born December 5, 1863, died November 15, 1866; Charlotte, born December 7, 1866; Mary B., born December 2, 1867, died April 16, 1874; Samuel T., born September 14, 1870; Elizabeth G., born January 13, 1883. Mr. W. is a member of the Society of Friends. 

born in Washtenaw County, Mich., December 27, 1836. He took a preliminary course at the Wesleyan College at Leoni, Jackson County, Mich., and then entered the State Agricultural College, taking a full course and graduating in 1861, with the degree of B. S., the degree of M. S. being conferred by his Alma Mater in 1875. The class of 1861, with a single exception, enlisted in 1861, as a body forming a company of topographical engineers under Gen. Fremont, in Missouri. When Halleck took command of the army, they were disbanded and returned home. The subject of our sketch engaged in general farming for some three years, and was then appointed foreman of the farms at the Agricultural College, a position he held for three years. In the fall of 1868, he took charge of the schools at Harrisonville, Cass Co., Mo.; three years later, removed to Butler, Bates, Co., Mo., to take a similar position. In the spring of 1873, he removed to Kansas, and settled in Girard, Crawford County, where he held a position as Principal of the High School and remained until 1878 then removed to Douglas County. Spent the winter in Lawrence, and the following spring settled near Vinland, on his present place. Mr. Allen was married in Manchester, Washtenaw Co., Mich., February 12, 1863, to Miss Ellen M. Spencer, who died leaving two children - Ben I. and Willard S. He was married to his present wife in Douglas County, Kas., September 9, 1873. She was Mrs. Libbie D. Hart, a daughter of Fitch Reed, Esq. They have three children - Fitch R., Elbert H. and Edward P. Mr. Allen is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Ancient Odd Fellow and Lecturer of Vinland Grange.

G. W. ALLEN & CO., proprietors Baldwin City Mills. During the summer of 1883, they moved their apparatus from Baldwin City to Media, erecting a frame mill with stone basement. The main building is 40x30 feet in area with an engine house 20x40 feet. There is also attached a sorghum mill 50x24 feet with about 100 feet of opened shed. The feed department will have two run stone, employing four men. In the season, the sorghum mill will employ seven men and have a capacity of 500 gallons of syrup in a run of twenty-four hours. The firm is composed of G. W. Allen, and Ethen Allen and J. L. Allen, nephew's of G. W. G. W. Allen was born in Burlington County, N. J., January 12, 1836. He was educated in his native county. In 1857, he started West, locating in Ohio for a time, then moved to Indiana, thence he moved to Douglas County, Ill., in 1858, and engaged in farming there until 1871. He then moved to Jackson County, Mo., where he opened a nursery until 1876. The grasshopper visitation of 1875, caused his removal to Johnson County, Kan., where he engaged in farming until 1881. He then removed to Baldwin City and bought a flour and grist mill. Mr. A. was married in Burlington County, N. J., in 1865, to Miss Elizabeth Evans, of that county. She died leaving one child, David Evans. He was married to his present wife in Baldwin City, Kan., in 1880. She was Miss Rebecca Hill, of that city.

KNUD ANDERSON, farmer, Section 11, P. O. Vinland, was born in Bergenstift, Norway, November 15, 1825; son of Andrew Anderson and Sarah Newton. Came to the United States in 1850, settled in Chicago, and in 1856, came to Kansas and settled in Palmyra Township; here he owns a fine farm containing 200 acres well improved. During the Quantrill raid, he had a valuable horse taken by the United States troops for which he never received pay. He was united in marriage in Chicago, Ill., September 17, 1857, to Miss Anna J., daughter of Jacob Eide and Martha Stevens. They have the following children: Sarah E., born February 6, 1859; Martha A., June 18, 1861; Charles S., August 20, 1863; Edward J., August 28, 1865, and Frank N., October 29, 1868. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Vinland.

MRS. MARY F. ASHBY, farmer, Section 18, P. O. Media, was born in Montgomery County, Ky., June 17, 1828; daughter of Henry Foster and Jane Nelson. Moved into Putnam County, Ind., when a child, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage in Putnam County, Ind., December 21, 1848, to James C. Ashby, who died November 1, 1868. She had six children - Henry S., born October 4, 1855; Charles A., December 5, 1858; Sarah J., February 14, 1861; Elizabeth A., April 3, 1863; Mary F., August 19, 1865; Rosa J., October 24, 1867. Mr. Ashby came to Kansas in 1857, with her husband, and settled in Palmyra Township. She owns a fine farm of 177 acres well improved and with the aid of her sons carries on the farm. Henry S., her oldest son takes charge and keeps the farm in good shape. Mrs. Ashby and family are members of the Baldwin City Methodist Episcopal Church.

F. J. BAKER, A. B., Professor of Natural Science, Baker University, Baldwin City, was born in Brandon, Knox Co., Ohio, March 15, 1854. He was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, which he entered in the fall of 1875, taking a full classical course and graduating in 1880. The same fall, he moved to Baldwin City to take the position which he now holds in the university. He was married in Delaware, Ohio, in 1878, to Miss Ada Claypool, a native of Westfield, Ohio. Mrs. Ada Claypool Baker, Preceptress and Professor of English Language and Literature, Baker University, took a preparatory course at Iberia College and then entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating in 1880, with the degree of B. L. Took present charge in the fall of 1880.

W. E. BARNES, nurseryman, P. O. Vinland. The nursery has been established since 1857. The farm consists of 385 acres, 175 acres being devoted to trees and vines, 100 acres in apple trees of different ages. The crops of 1882 aggregated 10,000 bushels. Mr. Barnes was born in Dracut, Mass., September 21, 1833. He was educated in his native county. At the age of ten years, he went to live with a relative and learned the nursery business with him. In 1856, he struck west, stopping in Wisconsin for a few months. The same year he settled in Kansas, first landing in Leavenworth and making a claim where he now resides shortly afterward. During the border ruffian troubles, he was connected with Capt. Abbott's company, and during the war of the rebellion, with the State militia. He was married in Douglas County, in 1867, to Miss Dunn, daughter of Jonathan Dunn, Esq., one of the pioneers of "58." Mr. Barnes is a member of the Vinland Grange.

E. J. BASKERVILLE, Professor of Penmanship and Elocution in Baker University, Baldwin city, was born in Delaware County, Iowa, October 24, 1857. Took preparatory course in the district schools and then entered Weston College at Weston, Iowa, taking a full scientific course and making a special study of penmanship. In 1879, he moved to Kansas to take a position in the Lane University at Lecompton, where he remained until the fall of 1880, when he took his present charge. During his vacations, Prof. Baskerville has made a special study of elocution under Prof. Hammil, of Chicago, and Prof. Cumnock, of the Northwestern University at Evanston, Ill. Prof. B. is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and the I. O. O. F. of Baldwin City. 

cultivation, being devoted to both grain and stock. The head of herd is a thoroughbred Durham bull, from Any Wilson's herd. Also has a stallion of trotting ancestry. Capt. Bell was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, January 15, 1819. His parents moved to Westmoreland County, Penn., while he was a boy. After coming of age, he engaged on a farm in Pennsylvania till he moved West. In the spring of 1855, he took boat to St. Louis, and from there to Kansas City. He then made a claim in Douglas County and a few months afterward returned to Pennsylvania for his family. While on the way out, sickness compelled them to disembark at Lexington, Mo. Here he rented a farm. The same fall visited his claim in Kansas and found it "jumped." He then made another claim, and in the spring of 1856 brought out his family and settled. There being a vacant cabin in the vicinity of his claim, he took possession, no objection being made, his neighbors supposing, as he came from Missouri, that he was Pro-slavery. As soon as they found he was a Free State man, they came to the cabin fully armed and compelled the family to vacate. They then built a shelter of rails, using "shakes" for a roof. Shortly after this, finding himself short of provisions, he made a trip to his place in Lafayette County, Mo., after food. Just after his departure, John Brown made an attack on and defeated Pate. This caused a great excitement in Missouri, and he found himself continually subject to strict questioning. Not liking the appearance of things, he determined to get back home as soon as possible. So he loaded his ox team with corn in the ear, not waiting to have it ground; also bought two or three cows, and started back, having for a companion a young man from Illinois, who assisted him in driving the cattle; also added to his load some flour and bacon, which he bought on the road back. Their only arms were two shotguns, for which they had no ammunition. Finally, they reached the State line and camped. The next morning they were stopped by a party of Missourians and, after some talk, placed under arrest and taken to Little Santa Fe, where they were turned over to United States Marshal. They were ordered to drive to Bull Creek, where there was a large camp of Missourians. After having proceeded some distance, they were overtaken by a squad of men and ordered to dump their load on the prairie. A man was then put in the wagon to drive, and they took up their march, being ordered to keep silence on pain of death. Mr. Bell finally determined to make one effort to obtain his release, and made the remark, "If I had some of my Lafayette County neighbors here, I would not submit to this treatment," This attracted their attention and they asked whom he knew there. He referred to several prominent Pro-slavery men of that county. They then withdrew and held a parley; finally told him they had decided to search him and, if they found no papers of importance, to release him. They did so. Before the party left, he asked the leader for a pass; this he furnished, but refused to sign it. Mr. Bell then returned to where he had dumped his provisions and again loaded up and took up his march for Bull Creek. His companion here deserted him, having decided to make for Kansas City. Mr. Bell, knowing he must pass in the immediate vicinity of the Missourians' camp on bull Creek, determined to follow the original route and go boldly into their camp. He found them expecting him and drawn up to two lines to receive him. He drove between the lines and had almost passed through before he was stopped. He then found that a former neighbor of his in Lafayette County had told them that he was a Northern man. He was finally taken before the commanding officer, the notorious Milt, McGee, and he placed a guard over the wagon and ordered him to return to Kansas City, in spite of his protestions that his family were probably starving. After they had driven some miles, they camped on Cedar Creek. Shortly afterward, heard the report of a gun, followed by two or three others, and made up his mind that some one had been shot. Some mile or two further on the road, he again met McGee with a party of men. They finally reached Kansas City and after some time, through the intercession of others, persuaded McGee to release him and give him a pass to go home. This he finally did, and Mr. Bell again took up his march for home. On his way back, he met a squad of men at Cedar Creek and was persuaded to camp with them. He found them talking of a body being out on the prairie, it being the same place where he heard the guns the day before. Afterward found it was the body of Jacob Cantrell, of Baldwin City, who had been shot by the Missourians after being taken prisoner. Mr. Bell found his stock at Bull Creek and finally reached home, much to the joy of his family, who had given him up as lost, the neighbors in his absence having provided for their wants. Shortly after this, his position being such an exposed one, he moved his family to Baldwin City, and they afterward returned to Pennsylvania, returning to his claim in 1858. In the early part of the war, he joined Newjohn's Home Guard, remaining with them the most of 1861. In the spring of 1862, he recruited a company which was mustered into the Second Battalion Maryland Militia, he being commissioned First Lieutenant. He remained with this command until the day before the surrender at Independence, Mo. He then organized a company of home guards, of which he was elected Captain, continuing in command till the close of the war, taking part in the pursuit of Quantrill and of Price. Since that time, has been engaged in operating his farm. Mr. Bell was married in Indiana County, Penn., December 25, 1842, to Miss Susannah Fair, of that county. They have had thirteen children, nine surviving - Elizabeth, now Mrs. W. M. Rinley; Martha, now Mrs. J. Kennedy; Margaret, now Mrs. H. Goodman; Emma, Jackson, Ida, Oscar, Leonard and Henry. Capt B. is a member of the G. A. R. and of the I. O. O. F.

H. E. BODWELL, dealer in groceries, hardware, queeensware, etc., Baldwin City. The business was established in 1882. The stock averages about $2,500 and is the only hardware house in town. Mr. Bodwell was born in Huron County, Ohio, July 12, 1831. He received his schooling in his native county, and learned the trade of blacksmith. In 1856, he moved to Kansas, landing in Lawrence in April. The same year took a claim in Franklin County which he surveyed and returned to Lawrence. In the spring of 1857, he settled in Baldwin City, then known as Palmyra. Here he engaged in working at his trade ten or twelve years. Afterward went into mercantile business; sold out in 1874 and went to Colorado, where he opened a blacksmith shop. In 1877, he returned to Baldwin City and organized the firm of Bodwell Bros. He was married in Huron County, Ohio, September 24, 1854, to Miss Melissa J., daughter of J. T. Starr, Esq. They have one child - John T. During the war, Mr. B. was connected with the State militia. On the Price raid, was First Lieutenant of Capt. Pengree's company. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. of Baldwin City.

L. B. BODWELL, Postmaster, and senior member of the firm of Bodwell & Galbreath, general store, Baldwin City, was first appointed Postmaster in 1877, and has held the office uninterruptedly since. Mr. Bodwell was born in Clarksfield, Huron County, Ohio, February 18, 1837. His parents moved to Dodge County, Wis., about 1848, where he received his education. He afterward engaged in clerking some years. In 1859, he moved to Kansas. Here he fitted out a small train and engaged some years in freighting to Denver, Sante Fe and the mountains. Volunteered at one time in the First Kansas Regiment and was rejected; was afterward a few days with the Kansas State militia, under Gen. Jim Lane. He finally settled down in Douglas County, where he engaged in farming for several years. His health failing, he moved to Baldwin City in 1877 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was married in Emporia, Kan., October 29, 1862, to Miss Lucy Starr, daughter of J. T. Starr, Esq., a pioneer of 1856. They have three children - Hattie M., Anna D. and Edward E. Mr. B. is a member of the Presbyterian Church and the I. O. O. F. of Baldwin City. He is at present Township Treasurer, having held the office six or eight years. Is also a member of the City Council.

L. M. BODWELL, Baldwin City, was born in Ridgefield, Conn., September 11, 1803, and now lives in Palmyra Township, Douglas county; is a son of Joseph Bodwell and Sabra Stalker Bodwell. He was married January 4, 1827, to Ann E. Vanderhoff, who died March 6, 1840. He was married July 14, 1840, to Charlotte Day, daughter of Jonathan H. Day. He has had seven children - James L., born May 22, 1828; Henry E. Born July 12, 1831; Mary E., born August 1, 1834; Levi B., born February 10, 1837; William P., born February 22, 1840, died October 21, 1863, of wounds received at the battle of Chickamauga; Joseph F., born July 19, 1841, and Horace M., born July 29, 1850. Mr. Bodwell is a member of the Seventh-Day Adventists.

BODWELL & GALBREATH, dealers in general merchandise, Baldwin City. The business was originally established about 1862, by Mr. Fuller, but passed through various changes until 1877, when the firm of Bodwell Brothers was organized. They were succeeded by the present firm in February, 1882. They now employ three clerks, and carry a stock of about $7,000, and the annual sales will aggregate $25,000. C. E. Galbreath, junior member of the firm, was born in Georgetown, Ohio, February 1, 1851. He received his education in his native county, and after leaving school was employed as clerk until 1871. He then commenced business for himself at Ripley, Ohio, where he continued to do business until 1880, when he sold out and moved to Kansas. He first located in Paola, with the intention of starting the mercantile business there, but finally decided to settle in Baldwin City, where he removed just previous to entering the present firm. He was married in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, in 1872, to Miss Gaddis, of Ripley. They have one daughter - Mary Parepa. Mr. G. is a member of the A. O. U. W. of Baldwin City.

THEODORE BROWN, farmer, Section 30, P. O. Holling, was born in Pompey, N. Y., August 18, 1841, and at four years of age moved with his parents, to Kenosha, Wis., where he lived some time, as also in Walworth County, Wis. He enlisted, in December, 1863, in Ninth Battery Wisconsin Volunteers, and was on duty in the West, and discharge November, 1865. He learned the trade of a blacksmith in Springfield, Wis., and continues still to work at his trade, when not engaged on his farm. He came to Kansas in 1870, and settled in Palmyra Township, where he owns eighty acres, which he has improved out of the raw prairie and made into a nice farm. He was united in marriage, in Lyons, Wis., September 2, 1861, to Miss Janette, daughter of Lewis Tucker, Esq. They have four children living - Cora S., Louisa M., Charles A. and Rosa B. Mr. B. is a member of Baldwin City Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F., also of the High Prairie Presbyterian Church.

S. A. BROWN & CO., dealers in lumber, coal, salt and grain, Media. Business established in June, 1880. The granary has a capacity of about 4,000 bushels. This is one of the seventy yards operated by S. H. Brown & Co., of Chicago. C. P. Ives, manager, was born in Williamsburg, Long Island, January 27, 1840. He was educated in the public schools of that city. In 1860, he located in Indiana, where he engaged in teaching; returned to New York City in 1861, and enlisted in Company H, First New York Cavalry, for three years. This regiment was attached to the Army of West Virginia and the Army of the Potomac, being under Gen. Sheridan for a time. In 1864, he was commissioned Captain in the One Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment Colored Infantry. They were a part of the Second Division, Twenty-fifth Army Corps, and participated in all the campaigns on the Shenandoah and around Richmond. On the close of the war, C. P. returned home, and shortly afterward settled at Hannibal, Mo., where he was connected with the lumber trade. In 1867, he removed to Kansas, and settled in Allen County, and engaged in farming until 1878. Was then connected with S. H. Brown & Co., at Humboldt, until present yard was opened, when he was appointed manager. Mr. Ives was married, in Jersey City, N. J., in March, 1866, to Miss Margaret Verrinder, daughter of Rev. William Verrinder, of that city. They have two children - Sarah B. and Mary S. Mr. I. is a member of Col. Baker Post, No. 40, G. A. R., and of the I. O. O. F.

JAMES R. BURTON, depot agent of the K. C., L. & S. K. R. R., and agent of the Adams Express Company, Baldwin City, was born in Doniphan County, Kan., April 28, 1859, being the third white boy born in that county. His grandmother, Mrs. Thompson, and mother settled there about 1849. J. R. was educated in his native county; afterward commenced learning telegraphy in Sedalia, Mo. Commenced railroad work in 1876, at Troy, Kan., on the St. Jo & Denver Railroad, as operator; thence went to Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad for a time. He was then appointed agent at Fontana, Kan. In 1879, he was appointed agent of the K. C. L. & S. K. R. R. at Liberty, Montgomery County. Afterward left there, and was connected with the B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, at Lincoln, returning to the K. C. L. & K. R. R. in 1882, taking his present charge September 14, 1882.

M. I. CROSBY, dealer in stoves, tinware, cutlery, etc., Baldwin City. The business was established by Mr. C. in 1869, and has continued constantly since. Mr. Crosby was born in Brattleboro, Vt., February 2, 1823. After leaving school, he went to Walpole, N. H., where he learned the tinsmith trade. He then returned home, and worked at his trade there and in Bennington, Vt. In 1847, he moved to Jamestown, N. Y., where he worked at his trade about two years; then moved to Warren County, Penn., where he commenced business for himself. About 1855, he moved his business to Litchfield, Hillsdale County, Mich., where he remained until he settled in Kansas in 1869. Has been in active business since 1850. He was married, in Fayetteville, Vt., June 13, 1848, to Miss Lara M. Chamberlain, of Brattleboro. Mrs. Crosby died, leaving three children - Alcott O., Olive L., Leapha L. Mr. Crosby has been a member of the City Council ten years in succession. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F.; has been through all the chairs in the latter.

ALFRED CUTTER, farmer, Section 13, P. O. Vinland. Born in Dracot, Middlesex County, Mass., July 12, 1837; son of John P. Cutter and Charlotte Varnam Cutter. Came to Kansas in 1858; settled in Palmyra township; owns 320 acres improved land, good buildings; cost $3,000. Had two brothers - George and Julian E., and three sisters - Charlotte A., Martha A. and Sarah E. George was shot and left for dead at Osawatomie, August 31, 1856, but lived until 1874, when he was accidentally killed by the upsetting of his wagon. George was the pioneer of the family, and took an active part in the Free-State movement. Mr. Alfred Cutter was married in Palmyra Township, April 14, 1872, to Miss Patience C., daughter of William A. Davis and Lydia B. Tompkins. They have three children - Alfred W., born January 13, 1873; Charlotte D., born November 30, 1874, and Frank H., born July 25, 1878. Mr. C. enlisted September 10, 1861, in Company B, Ninth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and afterward transferred to Company H, Eighth Regiment Kansas Cavalry. Discharged November 19, 1864.

WERTER KENICK DAVIS, D. D., Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Baldwin City, seat of Baker University; took his present charge in 1881. He was born in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, April 1, 1815; he was converted and joined the church in 1829. His preparatory studies were taken at the Hillsboro Academy. He was educated at Kenyon College; afterward received the honorary degree of M. A. from the Indiana State University, M. D. from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Cincinnati, Ohio, and D. D. by Asbury University of Indiana. He entered the Ohio Conference in 1835, and was ordained Deacon by Bishop Roberts in 1837, at Xenia, Ohio; ordained Elder by Bishop Joshua Soule, at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1835, afterward receiving the following appointments: At Ripley, Va., and Wilmington, Union, Eaton, Germantown, Zanesville, Putnam, Hebron, Rushville, Eaton second time, Dayton, Lebanon and Hamilton, all in Ohio. In the fall of 1853, he joined the St. Louis Conference, and took charge of Ebenezer Chapel in St. Louis, the only Methodist Episcopal Church North in the city. In 1854, he was appointed to the chair of Natural Sciences in McKendree College, and was connected with this institution until 1858, the last year acting as President. In 1858, he removed to Baldwin City, Kan., to organize the Faculty of Baker University, being the first President of the college. He returned to McKendree College to select professors, and brought out with him Prof. Parker, Prof. Cunningham and Prof. Mudge; he returned in the spring of 1859, and organized the Faculty, and started the institution. Was also for a time, while President of the college, in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the town. He was appointed Presiding Elder at the Wyandotte Conference of Baldwin District; resigned in 1862, to take the Chaplaincy of the Twelfth Kansas Infantry. He was appointed Lieutenant Colonel, and assisted in organizing the Sixteenth Regiment Kansas Cavalry. In 1864, he returned home, and was appointed Presiding Elder at the Fort Scott District; two years later took charge of the Baldwin City District, a position he retained four years; was then appointed to take charge of the Leavenworth District, holding it the full term, and then taking the Topeka District, holding the office fourteen consecutive years. He was elected Representative to the first State Legislature, at the same time holding the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction for Douglas County, and Chaplain of the Wyandotte Constitutional convention. In 1880, he took charge of the church at Salina, Saline County, and from there moved to his present charge. He was a member of the General Conferences of 1868 and 1872 and 1880, and was a delegate to the Ecumenical Methodist Conference, in the City Road Wesleyan Chapel in London, England, in 1881, at which time he visited Paris, France, and other places of interest in Europe. Dr. Davis was married in Putnam, Muskingum County, Ohio, May 4, 1843, to Miss Minerva, daughter of Col. John Russell, County Treasurer of that county. Mrs. Davis is aunt, by marriage, to Gen. Hancock. They have had eight children, of which there survive Minnie, now Mrs. Capt. E. I. Meeker, formerly of the signal service; Judge Werter R., in the Surveyor General's office, Santa Fe, N. M.; Allie Hancock, now wife to Gen. J. W. Robbins, Surveyor General of Arizona; Katie B, now Mrs. W. C. North, of Leavenworth, and Henry T.

JAMES G. DODDS, farmer, Section 27, P. O. Edgerton, Johnson County; born in Butler County, Penn., February 7, 1837; son of Thomas and Martha (McGrew) Dodds. He was brought up on a farm. Was drafted in 1863, and paid for a substitute. Came to Kansas April 14, 1877; settled in Palmyra Township; owns 160 acres, improved; 130 acres under the plow. He was married in Butler County, Penn., October 4, 1860, to Miss Margaret, daughter of Bryson Beach and Jane Dick. They have the following children: Martha J., born October 18, 1861; Mary J., born June 19, 1863, died July 23, 1866; Elmer E., born August 16, 1865; Thomas B., born May 9, 1867, died August 29, 1869; Milton M., born March 29, 1869, died May 31, 1870; Lizzie R, born January 24, 1871, died January 14, 1873; Newton M., born April 25, 1874; Amegie M., born November 27, 1876; Eli G., born April 27, 1879. Mr. D. is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Edgerton, Kan.

W. S. FOSTER, old settler and farmer, Section 4, P. O. Baldwin City, was born in Putnam County, Ind., March 27, 1833. He learned the carpenter's trade under his father's instruction, and engaged at this and farming in his native county until he moved to Kansas in 1856. He arrived in Leavenworth March 4 of that year, and engaged in carpentering there till the spring of 1859. He then moved to Jefferson County, near Oskaloosa, and remained there, engaged in farming, until 1861. During the war, he was connected with the State militia, in 1862, being for a time under Col. Cloud, in the Second Kansas, during the first Price raid. Was also in McClellan company of home guard. In 1865, he moved to his present home, and has since been engaged in farming and operating in real estate. Mr. F. was married in Leavenworth, Kan., April 14, 1858, to Miss Stogg, daughter of W. E. Stogg, a pioneer of 1855. They have three children living - Ada, Mary E. and Bertie.

REV. W. I. GRAHAM, A. M., Professor of Ancient Languages, Baker University, Baldwin City, was born in Noble County, Ohio, June 22, 1844. He took his preparatory studies in his native county. In 1869, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, taking a full classical course, graduating in 1873. He then took a position for three years as Principal of the High School at Logan, Ohio. He then joined the Iowa Conference, was ordained Deacon by Bishop Ames, at Fairfield, in Iowa, and ordained as Elder, 1882, by Bishop Warren, at Burlington, in Kansas. Had charges at Chillicothe, Wapello Co., Iowa, the first regular charge being at Kirkville, Wapello County, which he took in 1877. In 1879, he removed to Baldwin City, Kan., to take the chair in Baker University, where he has since remained. He was married in Noble County, Ohio, September 13, 1867, to Miss E. A. Cullen, of that county. They have two children - Theodore F. and Raymond R.

DAVID GRIFFITH, farmer, Section 7, P. O. Media; born in Sodus, N. Y., March 11, 1833, son of David and Polly (Platt) Griffith. Was educated in the common schools. Came to this State in 1857; settled in Palmyra Township. Owns 320 acres, improved; good house, erected in 1879, cost $1,000, and barn, cost $600. Mr. G. is a thrifty and prosperous farmer. He was called out in the State militia, and helped to repel Sterling Price's raid in Kansas. Mr. G. was married in Franklin County, Kan., November 16, 1859, to Miss Mary C., daughter of Mechling and Eliza J. (Clark) Lobingier. They have eight children - Cora M., born October 20, 1860; George E., July 11, 1862; David E., September 22, 1864; Mary A., June 21, 1870; Maggie A., November 16, 1872; Ella G., April 6, 1876; Ermanetta, March 26, 1878, and Adda E., February 19, 1882.

M. P. HAYS, farmer and breeder of Norman horses, Section 6, P. O. Baldwin City; settled on present place in 1869. The home farm contains 160 acres, and he has also 160 acres adjoining. This is all devoted to stock, some 160 acres being seeded down in tame grass, balance devoted to corn and pasture. His herd of horses consists of ten head in all, three of them being stallions. The head of his stud is an imported horse, three years of age, and weighing, 1,650 pounds. "Condor" was purchased from E. Dillon & Co., of Illinois, who imported him. The other members of the stud are very high grades from the same source. Mr. Hays is an advanced farmer, his place being far in advance of others in the vicinity. The land is in a high state of cultivation. Has now in process of erection a stone basement barn, 40x48 feet in area, with hay bays of a capacity of sixty tons. Mr. Hays was born in Butler County, Penn., November 1, 1839. He was educated in his native county, and engaged in farming on his father's place. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the old Thirteenth Pennsylvania Regiment afterward changed to the One Hundred and Second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The regiment was attached to the Sixth Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, and participated in all the battles of that command. Mr. H. was in seventeen general engagements. He was wounded in the second battle of Fredericksburg, and with the exception of the time he laid in hospital from this wound, never lost a day during his service. He was mustered out in 1864, at the expiration of term of enlistment, and returned home. He spent some three years in the oil regions, and then bought a farm in Butler County, where he remained engaged in farming until he moved to Kansas, in 1869. He was married, in Butler County, Penn., January 11, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth Myers, of that county. They have four children - Harry H., Frank D., John L. and Vida G. Mr. H. is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and of the Johnson County Grange.

S. P. HUMPHREY, railroad and express agent, Vinland, was born in Oxford, Miss., July 23, 1861. In 1873, his parents moved to Oxford, Kan., where he received his education. Commenced learning telegraphing in July, 1881, at Oxford, Kan., in the railroad office. Was appointed to present position October 12, 1882. Mr. H. is a member of the I. O. G. T.

W. A. HYDE, dealer in watches, jewelry, clocks, silverware, etc., Baldwin City - the only house in town in the trade. The business was established in 1880, by Hyde & Dalles, the partnership only continuing a few months. He now carries a stock of about $1,000, and is doing a very successful and increasing business. Mr. Hyde was born in Belmont County, Ohio, July 1, 1851. After leaving school, he learned his trade in Wheeling, W. Va.; afterward followed the trade in Guernsey County, Ohio. In 1878, he moved to Kansas, and located in Baldwin City, engaging in watch repairing. Was for a short time located in Wellsville, Kan., returning to Baldwin City. He was married in Nobel County, Ohio, in 1876, to Miss Rownd, daughter of a prominent merchant in Summerfield. They have two children - Laura and Gibson. Mr. H. is Recorder of the Baldwin Lodge, No. 104, A. O. U. W.

JOSEPH ILIFF, Postmaster and manager of the Co-operative Store, Vinland was born in Sussex County, N. J., March 26, 1828. He received his schooling in his native county, and learned the trade of carpenter. In 1852, he removed to Indiana, where he resided until 1864; engaged in carpentering and farming in Indianapolis and vicinity. He then returned to New Jersey in 1867; he removed to Kansas and settled in Douglas County. His sons carried on the farm while he worked at his trade. In 1876, he was appointed Postmaster, a position he has retained since, at the same time being placed in charge of the co-operative store; he was married in Sussex County, N. J., May 31, 1859, to Mrs. Elizabeth Porter, of that county. They have three children living - Benjamin, Amos and James. Mr. and Mrs. I. are members of the Methodist Church and of the Vinland Grange. Vinland Co-operative Store was chartered under the State laws in January, 1876, incorporators being William Roe, William Barnes, J. W. Simmons, F. B. Varnum and one other. The present officers, William Roe, President; William Barnes, Secretary; Isaac Hemphill, Treasurer; the directors being these officers and Hy Landon, F. B. Varnum and A. Cutter. 

 AUGUST C. JACOT, farmer, Section 1, P. O. Media, was born in France, September 14, 1831, son of Charles Jacot and Mary E. L'Alman; came to the United States in 1844, settled in New York and engaged in the jewelry business, and in 1857 came to Kansas and settled in Palmyra Township; but soon after moved to Leavenworth and went into the confectionery business. In 1871, he moved to Willow Springs Township, where he now resides on his farm of 120 acres. He has forty acres in choice fruits, to which he devotes the most of his time. Mr. Jacot is an enthusiastic fruit man, and enters on his work with zeal and intelligence. He has erected a fine cider mill and house on his farm. He has made the study of fruit a specialty. Mr. Jacot was married in Baldwin City, Kan., January 28, 1860, to Mrs. Mary E., widow of Henry Stevenin, and daughter of Andrew Labarriere. He has no children, except two step-children - Martin and Selina, both married.

HENRY C. JAY, farmer, Section 29, P. O. Baldwin, born in Miami County, Ohio, July 27, 1839; moved to Miami County, Ind., where fourteen years of age, and there resided until he came to Kansas in 1876, and settled in Palmyra Township. He owns 160 acres improved. He enlisted April 19, 1861, in Company B, Thirteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; participated in the following engagements; Rich Mountain, Winchester, Cross Keys, Greenbrier, Port Republic, Linchburg, Perryville, Fishers Hill, Cedar Creek where he was taken prisoner and sent to Salisbury, N. C., paroled February 22, 1865. October 9, 1862, was transferred to the Fifth Regiment United States Light Artillery. He served his term, and re-enlisted for three years; served full time to the rank of First Sergeant, and was honorably discharged February 28, 1867. He was married in Miami County, Ind., October 7, 1868, to Miss Eliza J., daughter of Jackson P. Bolton. They have four children - Ella, Thomas B., Charles E. and Alice. Mr. J. is a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 23, A., F. & A. M., and of Post No. 40, G. A. R.

OLIVER JOHNSON, proprietor of Johnson House, Baldwin City. This house was completed in 1882. It is a frame building, two stories in height, with two fronts of forty-eight feet respectively, one wing twenty-four feet deep, and another sixteen feet deep, containing eighteen rooms in all, with cellar 48x24 feet less the wall. Oliver Johnson was born in Orange, Franklin Co., Mass., January 18, 1817. He left home in 1840, having been previously engaged in general occupations. In 1842, he located in Clarksfield, Ohio, in Huron County, where he engaged in farming, blacksmithing and harness making, the latter being his business exclusively the last two or three years previous to 1856, in which year he moved to Kansas. He arrived in Lawrence April 18, and the following Sunday moved into Palmyra Township, and settled on a claim that had been made by his brother-in-law, C. W. Dow, Mr. Dow having been murdered in 1855, by Coleman, one of the border ruffians. Mr. Johnson improved the place and turned it over to Mr. Dow, Sr., in the fall of 1858. Mr. Johnson remained on the farm until September, 1858, when he built a residence in Palmyra, and engaged in farming principally. From 1861 to 1873, his house being on the Santa Fe trail, he opened it as a hotel and run it during these years. Still operates his farm. During the early troubles, he took an active part in the defense of the Territory; he was connected with Capt. Dexter's company, taking part in the attack on Fort Saunders and Fort Titus, and also participated in the pursuit of Quantrill in 1863. Mr. Johnson was married in Huron County, Ohio, February 11, 1855, to Miss Mary D. Dow, of Huron County. Mrs. Johnson was a sister of C. W. Dow, who was murdered by Coleman, and of D. H. Dow killed during the rebellion in Company F, First Kansas Regiment. Mr. and Mrs. J. have five children - Mary R., now Mrs. McKinny; Charles A., George E., Franklin B. and Daniel W.

THOMAS M. JONES, farmer, Section 14, P. O. Vinland, born in Casey County, Ky., November 8, 1823, son of Thomas E. Jones and Elizabeth Fuches, where he grew to manhood; was educated in the common school; engaged in farming, and came to Kansas in 1865. He settled on a farm, containing 260 acres in Palmyra Township, which he owns and has improved; good buildings, well stocked, etc. Mr. Jones has been twice married in Pulaski County, Ky., July 27, 1842, to Miss Tabitha, daughter of Samuel Kelley and Nancy Kennedy. Mrs. J. died August 16, 1850. He was again married November 27, 1855, to Elizabeth, daughter of Langdon Newell and Margaret Nichols. He has eleven children - Mary, born August 13, 1843; Parmelia, January 3, 1846; Clinton K., November 22, 1847; Nancy E., October 2, 1848; Margaret J., September 13, 1851; Harden C., December 17, 1852; Thomas L., July 26, 1855; Evangeline, January 8, 1858; Louisa, born February 10, 1860, died September 23, 1863; George B., born February 8, 1862; and Aden W., February 17, 1864. Mr. Jones is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Vinland.

W. W. JUNKUNS, farmer, Section 21, P. O. Baldwin City, born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 30, 1835; moved with his parents to Parke County, Ind., in 1849, and there remained until 1859, when he came to this State and settled on a farm in Palmyra Township, where he still resides. Owns 160 acres, nearly all under cultivation. Mr. J. has been twice married. In Parke County, Ind., August 8, 1855, to Miss Nancy VanCamp; again in Carthage, Mo., February 28, 1878, to Miss Frances E., daughter of Marion Shultz. He has the following children - Clarinda J., John W., Emma M., Lillie E. and Frank M. He has lost two children by death - Alice, died May 25, 1876, and Maggie E., died March 10, 1877. Mr. J. is a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 23, A., F. & A. M., and also of Baldwin City Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F.

DAVID KERNS, farmer, Section 10, P. O. Baldwin City, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, July 19, 1821, son of John Kerns and Elizabeth Zuver. When eight years of age, he moved into Wayne County, Ohio, where he lived thirty years. He came to Kansas in 1859, settled in Palmyra Township. Owns 410 acres, improved and well stocked. Built a house in 1859, at a cost of $1,500; built barn in 1868, cost $1,100. He was married in Wayne County, Ohio, June 12, 1842, to Miss Susanna, daughter of Henry Zuver and Margaret Snyder. Their children are - Sarah A., born June 17, 1843; Martha E., May 28, 1845; John H., January 7, 1847; Elmer Y., May 22, 1848; Andrew F., April 28, 1855; Elizabeth C., October 14, 1852; Jemima C., October 16, 1856; William D., April 14, 1859. Jemima C. died May 15, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Kerns are members of the United Brethren Church, Black Jack, Kan.

HENRY LANDON, farmer, Section 11, P. O. Vinland, born in Salisbury, Conn., August 12, 1824, son of Milo Landon and Eleanor Doolittle. Came to Kansas in 1856, and settled in Blue Mound, but now lives in Palmyra Township, where he owns a quarter-section improved, good building. Is an active Free-State man. He was united in marriage in North Easton, N. Y., January 18, 1852, to Mrs. Lola M., widow of Job Spencer, and daughter of Abner Cummings and Phebe Curry. The children are Herbert J., born October 5, 1856; William L., born December 9, 1866; step-son, Charles Spencer, born December 30, 1848. Mr. L. is a member of Vinland Grange, No. 163.

SAMUEL C. MARSHALL, farmer, Section 5, P. O. Media, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., March 21, 1827, where he grew to manhood, and was engaged as a carpenter and joiner. Is a son of Abram Marshall and Martha Neal. He came to Kansas in 1856 and settled in Douglas County. He owns a farm of forty acres, works that, and is also engaged at his trade. Mr. Marshall has been twice married. He was united in marriage at Chestnut Level, Penn., January 18, 1849, to Miss Mary R., daughter of Dr. William Johnston. She died in 1859. He was again married in Palmyra Township, Kan., January 16, 1862, to Miss Adaline, daughter of Mechlin G. Lobingier, and Eliza J. Clark. He has the following children - William N., born June 30, 1850; Martha E., born May 8, 1853; Charles J., born February 18, 1856; Obediah Theodore, born January 21, 1858; Elizabeth J., born November 8, 1862; Abram M., born August 26, 1864; Samuel C., born June 21, 1867; Mary L., born December 22, 1869; Cecil L. Born March 1, 1872; Herbert L., born March 18, 1875, and Fred V., born October 22, 1878.

GEORGE MILLER, farmer, Section 5, P. O. Media, born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., December 28, 1832. Son of Enos Miller and Desaney Vilheux, of French extraction. In early childhood moved with his parents to Canada, where he grew up, receiving a fair education. He came to the State in 1858, and settled in Lecompton, and three years later moved to Palmyra Township, where he owns a farm containing 250 acres, well improved and stocked, etc. Mr. M. was married in Lecompton, Kan., February 22, 1859, to Miss Margaret, daughter of Robert Lowery and Julia A. Granville. They have six children, viz.: Adela, born January 23, 1860; Lucy, August 13, 1861; Julia D., June 16, 1865; Robert A., September 17, 1874; Elmer, July 7, 1878, and George, May 28, 1881. Mr. Miller is a member of Baldwin City Loge, No. 23, A., F. & A. M., and of Palmyra Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F.

GEORGE MORTON, farmer, Section 9, P. O. Vinland, was born in New York, January 2, 1830, son of Chester and Anna Morton. He came to Kansas in 1859, and settled in Palmyra Township. He owns 126 acres of improved land, fine buildings, large orchard, etc. He enlisted September 10, 1862, in Company H, Second Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry and was in the following engagements: Fort Wayne, Prairie Grove, Fort Smith, Cabin Creek, Camden, and a number of skirmishes. He was discharged June 22, 1865. He was married in Elizabeth, Ill., May 17, 1857, to Agnes, daughter of Thomas and Mary Treganowan. They have the following children: George F., born August 3, 1862; Gilbert C., May 29, 1866; Arthur I., January 18, 1870, and Alfred J., November 20, 1873.

NOTT & KIDDER, wagon-makers, blacksmiths, contractors and builders, Baldwin City. Business established in 1876, by Mr. N. The present firm was organized in 1882. They employe four men constantly, the force in the building season being increased to ten or eleven. George Nott, senior member of the firm, was born in Syracuse, N. Y., February 7, 1842. He was educated in that city, and learned the trade of wheelwright. In the spring of 1861, he moved to Minnesota. September 25, of the same year, he enlisted at Fort Snelling, in Company A, Third Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Remained with the regiment about one year, when he was discharged on account of disability. He returned to New York. In 1873, moved to Kansas, and in July settled in Ottawa, Franklin County, where he remained until he moved to Baldwin City, in 1876. He was married in Syracuse, N. Y., August 31, 1862, to Miss Julia Dear, of that city. They have two children - George, Jr., and Emma. Mr. Nott is a member of the City Council, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and I. O. O. F. and A., F. & A. M., also of Col. Baker Post, No. 40, G. A. R.

R. H. PEARSON, farmer, Section 12, Township 15, Range 20, P. O. Baldwin City, settled on his present place in 1860; is operating 240 acres of land, devoted to grain and stock, also to fruit raising, having an apple orchard of over 600 bearing trees, besides pears and other fruits, to which he has devoted considerable attention. He was born in England April 1, 1828, and removed with his father in 1832 to Allegheny City, Penn., at that time know as the town of Allegheny. There he received his education. After spending five years in the employ of the cotton factories there (Allegheny at that time containing five of them), he learned the trade of coach body-builder, which occupation he followed for about six years. In 1851, he went to California by the way of the Isthmus of Panama, and returned by the same route in the spring of 1854. He was engaged out there in mining and other operations. After a short visit to the old home in Allegheny City, he took a boat at Pittsburgh for St. Louis, Mo.; from there by boat to St. Joseph, and from there to Weston, Mo., at which place he, with others, waited for information from Fort Leavenworth of the ratification of the Kansas-Nebraska bill then pending in Congress, his object being to locate on a claim in the then Territory of Kansas. So., in the month of May, 1854, only a few days before the passage by Congress of the act to organize the Territory of Kansas, he, in company with Jenkins (who was afterward shot in an altercation with James H. Lane), Joel K. Goodin, Henry Barricklaw, Sr., and a Mr. Martin, left Wesport, Mo., to hunt for claims, etc. After looking through the Territory for several days, Mr. Pearsons finally located upon a claim now owned by Messrs. William Priestly and C. B. Becks, and situated immediately north of Baldwin City. Here he found Kibbe a few days in advance of him. He had moved from Iowa with his family, and had selected a claim and located upon it. Mr. Pearson being a young man and single then, he made his home with Kibbe until the following September. About this time, Kibbe became notorious in Kansas history as an active Free-State man and for the killing of Davis, and curiously enough he incidentally procured from Mr. Pearson the cap for the pistol which fired the fatal shot. After the shooting was done, Kibbe was arrested and tried before Judge Elmore at the Johnson Mission farm near Westport. The Judge holding that the case was not a baleable one, he was sent to Leavenworth to jail. A short time afterward, he was taken out and had a hearing before Judge Lecompte, who also held his court at the Johnson Mission farm. He was released upon bonds to appear before Judge Elmore at Tecumsch, Elisur Hill and Peter Baysinger, of Prairie City, Kan., being his bondsmen. Kibbe appeared at the proper time for trial, but, owing to the absence of the Judge, he was never brought to trial. The bondsmen were released, and two days afterward Kibbe left the country. During these border ruffian trials, Mr. Pearson took an active part in the ranks of the Free-State party. He was connected with Capt. Shore's and Capt. Dexter's company, and took part in the battles of Franklin and Black Jack, the defense of Lawrence, etc. The first claim taken by Mr. Pearson in May, 1854, was found, when the Shawnee Indian Reservation lines were run, to be within the limits of said reservation. So he abandoned it and took another one not far from it, outside of the reservation, which he occupied until the spring of 1860, and is at present owned by Messrs. Beeks and Priestly, as above stated. In the same year, he bought the place he now occupies, which is located on the old Santa Fe road, between Black Jack and Baldwin City, and where he has resided ever since. During the late rebellion he was connected with the Missouri State militia under Col. Nugent, and took part in the pursuits of Quantrill and Gen. Price. Whether under the leadership of John Brown and James H. Lane, or under the leadership of the officers in the late war, he always aimed to do his duty as a soldier. He was married in Palmyra Township, Douglas County, in 1855, to Miss Catharine Baysinger, daughter of Peter Baysinger, one of the pioneers. They have nine children - William F., George, Ann, Sigel, Edward, Fanny, Lizzie, Nettie and Fred. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., having passed all the chairs, and is also a member of the Grange. Kibbe was the first actual settler in Douglas County, and Mr. Pearson claims to be the second. Since Kibbe's departure he has remained the oldest resident settler of the county of Douglas.

WILLIAM PLASKET, nurseryman and farmer, P. O. Baldwin City. His farm of seventy-five acres is located on Section 32; of this, twenty-five acres are in fruit, his apple crop of 1882 aggregating 2,000 bushels. His nursery stock is in the suburbs of Baldwin City, consisting of large and small fruits, shrubbery, etc. The business was established in 1869. Mr. Plasket was born in Clark County, Ind., April 10, 1824. His father had a large woodyard and also baled hay, which he sent to New Orleans on flat boats. The subject of our sketch moved to Iowa in 1856, where he engaged in farming in Linn County, and also in hotel keeping for a time in Mount Vernon. In 1869, he moved to Kansas bringing with him a stock of hedge plants, etc., a business he had been engaged in in Iowa City some time previously. Mr. Plasket was married in Bethlehem, Ind., May 29, 1845, to Miss Martha Rogers. They have six children - Robert, Emma, John, Elmer, Mattie and Maggie.

H. W. REED, D. D., President of the Board of Trustees of Baker University, Baldwin City, was born in Hillsdale, N. Y., May 7, 1813. He was converted and joined the church in 1824; he was educated in his native town, and the honorary degree of D. D. was conferred by the Cornell College of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, an institution he was Trustee of for seventeen years. He joined the New York Conference in 1833, and was ordained Deacon by Bishop Emery at Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1835, and was transferred to Illinois Conference. He was ordained Elder in 1837 by Bishop Roberts at Rushville, Ill., and labored for several years engaged in district work in the northwest part of the Conference; about 1839, was sent as missionary to the Oneida Indians at Green Bay, Wis. About 1841, he was appointed Presiding Elder of Platteville, Wisconsin district, extending from the Mississippi River to Green Bay, embracing all that settled part of Wisconsin. In the fall of 1843, he took charge of the Dubuque, Iowa, district, embracing all the northern part of that State, and with short intermission was Presiding Elder of this district until 1862. He was then appointed agent of the Blackfoot Indians, and Commissioner to treat with the same. Was afterward engaged several seasons in traveling with the Sioux and Chippewa Indians, visiting in these missions, the head-waters of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. About 1867, was again appointed Presiding Elder of the Dubuque district. In 1873, was commissioned as agent of the Bannock and Snake Indians in Idaho, running two years. He then settled in Baldwin City. Dr. Reed married in Prattsville, N. Y., in 1835, Miss Cornelia Bayley, of that place. They have seven children living - Charles A. (of Dubuque, Iowa), Helen M. (now Mrs. A. K. Johnson, of Lawrence, Kan.), Carrie (wife of Rev. F. Scherrington), Minnie (now Mrs. Charles Hogan), William H., Frank and Addie.

THOMAS SAMMER, farmer, P. O. Media, was born in Lyons, N. Y., September 8, 1834, where he spent his childhood days. He then left his parents and went to Wisconsin, and remained there until 1857. He then settled in Ottumwa, Coffey Co., Kan., and remained there till the 1st day of October, 1861, which day he enlisted in Company G, Fifth Regiment of Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, and scouted most of the time; he had a horse shot from under him; in a few days he had a gun shot to pieces in his hands. April 2, he received a gunshot wound in the eye; he then remained in the hospital until fall; then was discharged November 19, 1863. He was married, May 31, 1865, to Miss Celidia C. Marty, who died February 15, 1877. He has two sons - Edward S. and George E.

REV. A. G. SAWIN, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Media, born in Ripley, N. Y., December 23, 1852, son of Ethan Sawin and Lucina Remington; educated at Spring Prairie, Wis., and Ripley, N. Y., and for a time studied law in the office of Fish & Perkins, but relinquished it on account of ill health. He came to Kansas in 1872, and commenced farming, but his labors were not entirely confined to the farm. He was called to the pastorate of the Prairie City Baptist Church, and ordained its pastor December 27, 1880, and has since faithfully served this church, as also the Gardner Baptist Church, with acceptance. Mr. Sawin was married in Lyons, Wis., January 8, 1873, to Miss Amanda M., daughter of Samuel Erdley, Esq. They have three children - Florence A., Nettie R. and Delia M.

EDWIN R. SNYDER, Professor of Instrumental and Vocal Music, Baker University, Baldwin City, was born in Brookville, Franklin Co., Ind., February 18, 1852; received his education in the graded and high schools of his native State; commenced his professional studies at home, under private tuition, and afterward attended at the Madison Musical Academy, at Madison, Ind., and afterward taught music three years at Madison - the last two at the Madison Musical Academy. In October, 1874, removed to Jeffersonville, and taught music in that place, and in Louisville, Ky., until August, 1877, at which time he went to Moore's Hill and took charge of the musical department in the college, after which he spent one year between Madison and Charlestown, Ind., and in the fall of 1879 he moved to Baldwin City, Kan., to take his present charge. Prof. Snyder was married in Greenburg, Ind., August, 1882, to Miss Mollie Daily, daughter of a prominent merchant of that place. The Professor is a member of the Mendelsohn Singing Club of Jeffersonville, Ind., and of the I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. of Baldwin City.

SAMUEL SPENCE, farmer, Section 32, P. O. Baldwin City, was born in Franklin County, Tenn., December 4, 1833, son of Daniel Spence and Mary Pewett. His father moved with him to Jasper County, Mo., when Samuel was three years old; there he grew up, receiving such education as the common schools afforded; he was married in Jasper County, Mo., October 16, 1860, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Daniel Bryant and Rachel Key. He came to Kansas in 1862, and settled in Palmyra Township. He owns 220 acres, well-improved. They have four children - William D., born September 1, 1861; Nellie C., July 7, 1864; Samuel A., May 25, 1866; Myra B., June 17, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Spence are members of the Baldwin City Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN S. SPERAW, farmer, Section 19, P. O. Holling, born in Lancaster County, Penn, April 26, 1833, son of William Speron and Magdalena Seigle. When a child, his parents moved with him to Franklin County, Penn., and there remained until he was seventeen years of age, and then moved to Ashland County, Ohio, where he remained five years, and then moved to Rockford, Ill., where he also remained five years, and in 1860 came to Kansas, and settled on the farm where he now resides, in Palmyra Township. Mr. S. was educated in the common school. He was united in marriage in Rockford, Ill., November 17, 1858, to Miss Lydia, daughter of John Long, Esq.; they have four children, viz.: Alice, Irwin, Rolla and Mary. Mr. Speraw is a member of Baldwin City Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F. and a Past Grand.

DANIEL STREETER, farmer, Section 1, P. O. Vinland, born in Germany March 12, 1826, son of John and Mary Streeter; came to United States in 1840; settled in Michigan, near Adrain, where he continued to reside until 1856, when he came to Kansas, and settled in Douglas County; he owns 120 acres in Palmyra Township, and now makes that his home. He was active as a Free-State man during the border troubles, but the greatest loss suffered by him was the impairment of his health, by exposure. He was united in marriage in Washtenaw County, Mich., February 24, 1851, to Miss Ellen E., daughter of Elijah P. Newton; they have the following children: Charles, born April 18, 1854; Emily T., February 12, 1852; Ella F., October 10, 1855; Edith G., October 7, 1875. Mr. Streeter is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chnrch (sic) of Vinland.

REV. W. H. SWEET, A. M., President of Baker University, and Professor of Mental and Moral Science, Baldwin City, was born in Brown County, Ohio, July 14, 1843. He received his early education in the common schools, and afterward entered Goshen Academy and the National Normal School; then engaged in teaching for a time. In 1868, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, taking a full course, and graduating in 1872, with the degree of A. B., the A. M. being conferred by his Alma Mater in 1875. He joined the Kansas Conference at Ottawa, in 1873; was ordained Deacon by Bishop Merril, at Manhattan, in 1875, and Elder by Bishop Simpson, at Holton in 1877. In the fall of 1872, he took the chair of Mathematics in Baker University. In the spring of 1873, he was appointed pastor at Centralia, Nemaha Co., Kan., returning to his chair in the university in the fall, which he retained until 1877; was then appointed by the conference to the charge of Holton, Kan., but resigned to take charge of the university in September, 1879. He was married in Delaware County, Ohio, September 7, 1875, to Miss Rose A. Williams, a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, class of 1871. They have four children - Bertha, Paul W., Ralph W. and an infant.

F. THOMPSON, physician and surgeon, Baldwin City, was born in Franklin County, Mass., February 6, 1826. His parents removed to Ohio about 1836. He began his professional studies in 1847, under Dr. B. Rawson, at Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from the Western Reserve Medical College at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1858. He afterward settled in Lyons, Iowa, where he engaged in the practice until he moved to Kansas in 1868. He first located in Leavenworth, and practice there until 1871; then moved to Baxter Springs where he practiced until 1876; then settled in Baldwin City, where he has since remained, engaged in the practice of his profession. He was married in Putnam County, Ohio, August 12, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth T. Miles, of Wayne County, Ohio, who died August 7, 1862, leaving two children - Justen J. and Elizabeth A. He married Mrs. Rockafellow, his present wife, at Lyons, Iowa, March 5, 1863. They have two children - Freeman P. and Oscar E. The Doctor has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1839. He is a member of the Kansas State Medical Society and is a Royal Arch Mason.

CAPT. L. H. TUTTLE, farmer, Section 15, P. O. Baldwin City, was born in Clark County, Ind., December 13, 1835, son of Lewis Tuttle and Mary A. Willey. He enlisted August 14, 1862, in Company B, Eighty-first Regiment Indiana Infantry, and was promoted to Captain. He was in the following engagements: Perryville, Stone River, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Adairsville, Kingston, Pine Mountains, Kenesaw Mountain, Kulp's Farm, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy, Franklin, Nashville and Ashville. Discharged June 28, 1865. Came to Kansas in 1858, and settled in Palmyra Township. Owns 160 acres. Returned to Indiana in 1861 and again in 1865. He was married in Wakarusa, Kan., November 8, 1865, to Miss Mary J., daughter of Jacob Cantrill, who was murdered by border ruffians June 6, 1856. They have six children - Mary H., born November 22, 1866; William H., January 7, 1869; Lillian T., December 13, 1870; Myrtle Y., September 3, 1874; Florence, June 16, 1877; Leonard E., November 1, 1881. Mr. T. was Trustee of Palmyra Township during the years 1874 and 1875, and was a member of the Legislature during the session of 1875. He is a member of Baldwin City, M. E. Church and Post No. 40, G. A. R.

FRANK B. VARNUM, farmer, Section 10, P. O. Vinland, was born in Blue Hill, Me., July 23, 1836; son of Cyrus Varnum and Emma Osgood. He came to Kansas in 1856, and settled in Palmyra Township, where he owns a quarter-section; has it well improved, etc. He enlisted November 1, 1861, in Company B, Ninth Regiment Kansas Cavalry. Was discharged November 1, 1864. He was united in marriage in Palmyra Township September 14, 1865, to Miss Mattie A., daughter of Thomas Pearson and Rhoda Rogers. They have the following children: John G., born February 18, 1867, died March 8, 1867; Annie E., born March 20, 1868; Hattie E., March 10, 1870; Mattie B., February 9, 1872; Frank L., August 10, 1874; Charles E., September 6, 1876, and Sarah, June 10, 1881.

WASHINGTON WASHBURN, farmer, Section 8, was born in Brown County, Ohio, July 25, 1817, son of Joseph Washburn and Nancy Mann. Moved with his parents to Rush County, Ind., in 1821, where he grew up to manhood. Mr. Washburn has been twice married - first in Rush County, Ind., April 28, 1839, to Miss Hannah Fisher, who died near Independence, Jackson Co., Mo., November 4, 1871. She was the daughter of Jacob and Jane Fisher, of Rush County, Ind. His second marriage was to Mrs. Francis T. Kelly, widow of Joseph Kelly, February 8, 1872. She was the daughter of John and Jane Julian, all of Jackson County, Mo. Mr. W. has buried three children, viz.: Asbury, James F. and Serena Jane. Has two with him - William E., born October 15, 1843; Orange J., born August 21, 1861. Mr. W. lived near Independence, Mo., from 1868 to 1880, since which time he has resided in Palmyra Township, Douglas Co., Kan., where he owns 150 acres of land. He is a member of Baldwin City M. E. Church.

GEORGE W. WHIRLOW, farmer, Section 15, P. O. Vinland, was born in Davison County, N. C., May 28, 1830, son of John Whirlow and Sarah Long. He came to Kansas in 1863, and purchased a farm in Palmyra Township containing 110 acres, which is under cultivation. Mr. W. was married in Milford, Ind., September 5, 1856, to Miss Emeline, daughter of Solomon Alley and Catherine Gant. They have eight children - John C., born June 19, 1857; William S., born November 28, 1858; Indiana, June 21, 1860; Cassius M., April 9, 1862; Sarah I., March 26, 1864; Olive, February 23, 1866; Ulysses G., January 23, 1868; Maggie R., November 15, 1870. Mr. W. is a member of the M. E. Church of Vinland.

ISAAC J. WILKINS, farmer, Section 29, P. O. Baldwin City, was born in Ohio April 8, 1834, son of William K. Wilkins and Phoebe Ross. Grew up in Ohio, and went to California in 1854. Came to Kansas in 1857, and settled in Palmyra Township. He owns ninety acres of improved land. Engaged in farming and threshing grain. Enlisted August 21, 1862, in Company B, Twelfth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Infantry. Was in only one or two engagements and several skirmishes. He was discharged in 1865. He married in Palmyra Township July 1, 1858, Miss Catherine Barricklow. They have two children - Coda, born September 6, 1868; Edith, December 1, 1871. Mr. Wilkins is a member of Baldwin City Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F.

H. W. WILLETT, Postmaster, and dealer in general merchandise, Media, was appointed Postmaster at Prairie City in 1872, and to present post in 1879. The business was established in Prairie City in 1872, by H. W. Willett & Co., and moved to Media in 1879. He carries a stock of $3,500 to $4,000. H. W. Willett was born in Fulton County, Penn., August 29, 1835. He was educated in his native county, and after leaving school was engaged in teaching. In 1856, he moved to Kansas, landing in Lawrence May 23. Here he settled down and learned the carpenter's trade; continued to follow the trade until 1861. October 7, 1861, he enlisted in the Eighth Kansas Regiment. They were finally consolidated into the Ninth Cavalry, and he was made Sergeant Major of Company A. On expiration of his term of enlistment, November, 1864, he returned to Lawrence. In 1865, he took charge of the Lawrence House, and continued to operate it until 1867. He then resumed carpentering. In 1872, he moved to Prairie City, and established his present business. During the early days, he was a prominent Free-State man. Was attached to Capt. Lowe's Company and took part in the battles of Franklin, Fort Saunders and Fort Titus. He was married in Lawrence May 28, 1866, to Miss Susanna, daughter of F. W. Sparr, Esq., one of the pioneers. They have one daughter - Olive May.