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Biography of W. J. Davis of Lockwood

History of Hickory, Polk, Cedar, Dade and Barton Counties, Missouri

W. J. Davis, born in Saratoga County, New York, in 1835, was the proprietor of the Evergreen Stock Farm in Lockwood, Missouri. Since 1884, he bred and dealt in Clydesdale horses, maintaining a highly regarded collection of blooded animals. Previously, he bred fine Jacks and Norman horses, winning numerous awards at Southwest Missouri fairs. A pioneer in thoroughbred cattle breeding, Davis moved to Missouri in 1869, becoming a leading farmer. He played a key role in developing Lockwood, contributing significantly to local infrastructure. Davis was also a member of the I.O.O.F and Lamar Encampment No. 99.

Biography of John L. Daugherty of Dadeville

John L. Daugherty, a notable educator in Dadeville, Missouri, was born on January 22, 1858, in Tazewell County, Virginia. His parents, George G. and Mary (Gillispie) Daugherty, were both Virginians. George, a tailor of Irish descent, moved the family to Missouri in 1870, eventually settling in Dade County in 1876. John, the eldest of five children, began teaching in Dade County at nineteen and taught sixteen terms, including one year in Dadeville. In 1882, he married Flora Wheeler, with whom he had a respected presence in the community. They were both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Biography of Robert M. Crutcher of Arcola

Dr. Robert M. Crutcher, a prominent physician and surgeon in Arcola, Missouri, was born on April 7, 1848, in Middle Tennessee. He is the son of William H. and Charity (Evans) Crutcher. After graduating from the University of Nashville’s medical department in 1874, he moved to Cane Hill, Missouri, before settling in Arcola in 1879. He married Mary V. Rountree in 1874, and they had six children, five of whom survived. Dr. Crutcher is a member of the Garrett Lodge of Free Masons and the Christian Church, where he serves as an elder and Sunday school superintendent. He is a Democrat.

Biography of Robert Cowan of Dadeville

Robert Cowan, a farmer and stock-raiser near Dadeville, Missouri, was born in 1827 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. He was the son of William R. and Nancy (Sursong) Cowan. In 1848, he married Mary J. McConnel, who died in 1850, leaving one child, William R. Cowan. In 1851, he married Margaret E. Haley, with whom he had six children. Robert moved to Missouri in 1844, settling on a 320-acre farm. He served in the Sixteenth Regiment Missouri Cavalry during the Civil War and was a county judge of Dade County. He transitioned from the Republican to the Democratic party in 1884.

Biography of John R. Clopton of Dadeville

John R. Clopton, a merchant and mail contractor in Dadeville, Missouri, was born on January 22, 1852, in Dade County. He married Martha A. Gaunt on July 19, 1874, and they had six children: Walter T., Carter E., Charles R., Franklin E., Elizabeth J., and John H. John is the son of R. G. and Elizabeth (Fanning) Clopton and the grandson of Gui and Mary (Bryant) Clopton. His grandfather Gui Clopton, born in North Carolina, moved to Missouri in 1825. John has been involved in various land and business ventures, including a six-year mail route contract ending in 1891.

Biography of Edgar Clark of Everton

Edgar Clark, county collector of Dade County, Missouri, was born in Benton County, Missouri, in 1841. He was the son of John B. Clark, a New Jersey native and cabinet-maker, and Margaret (Homer) Clark from Pennsylvania. The family moved to Missouri in 1837. Edgar enlisted in the Union Army in 1862 and served until 1865. Post-war, he clerked in a general store and later co-owned a business. Elected county collector in 1888, he married Eliza Morris in 1870, and they had four children. A Republican, his first vote was for Lincoln. Edgar was active in the I.O.O.F. and the G.A.R.

Biography of Joseph W. Carmack of Morgan Township

Joseph W. Carmack, a farmer and justice of the peace in Morgan Township near Dadeville, Missouri, was born on May 26, 1838, in Overton County, Tennessee. He was the son of John and Elizabeth (Chapin) Carmack. John Carmack, of Scotch-Irish descent, moved to Dade County in 1853 and died there in 1856. Elizabeth, born in 1809, lived with Joseph at the age of seventy-nine. Joseph, a lifelong resident of the family home, had three well-cultivated farms. He served as a Union officer during the Civil War and had been justice of the peace since 1877. A respected Republican, he also handled pension claims and had a background in teaching and mercantile business.

Biography of James M. Carlock of Morgan Township

James M. Carlock, a farmer and stock-raiser in Morgan Township, was born in Dade County, Missouri, on October 25, 1848. He was the son of Lemuel L. Carlock, an early settler from Tennessee, and Angeline (Davidson) Carlock. James enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War, serving from 1864 to 1865. He married Mary Tarrant on June 6, 1869, and they had two children, Harry L. and Virgil. James initially farmed near Greenfield before relocating to his 160-acre property. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a Democrat.

Biography of Franklin Carlock

Franklin Carlock, the youngest of eleven siblings, was educated at common county schools and raised on a farm. At twenty-three, he married Susan Wheeler, daughter of James and Barbara Wheeler, Tennessee natives who settled in Dade County, Missouri, around 1837. Susan died in April 1887, leaving Franklin with seven sons and one daughter. Later that year, he married Sarah Starr, daughter of Charles O’Kelly. Franklin farmed in Polk Township until 1881, then moved to Everton, where he built the first dwelling and operated the Everton House. He later owned the Ozark House and ran a furniture and undertaking business. A Republican, he was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Biography of Charles S. Cannady of Dade County

Charles S. Cannady, born on May 6, 1867, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, was a successful harness and saddlery dealer in Dade County, Missouri. He was the eldest son of Henry H. Cannady, a farmer and wagon-maker of Irish descent, and Louisa Cannady. The family moved from Indiana to Kansas in 1872, where Charles received his education, and later to Dade County in 1882. In August 1887, Charles opened his harness and saddlery shop, establishing a reputation for quality goods and fair prices. He maintained a stock valued at about $800 and was a dedicated Republican.