his father, who was a physician, moved his family to Kentucky, where he died, leaving the subject of this sketch, at the age of fifteen, the oldest of four children. His limited education was obtained under very embarrassing circumstances. Before he was eighteen, he enlisted as a private in the Third Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers Infantry, with M. V. Thompson and Maj. John C. Breckenridge, and served in the Mexican war. He was promoted to a Lieutenancy, and was during much of his service in command of his company. When peace was restored he returned to Kentucky, and resumed his study of medicine, and graduated at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, In 1849 he went to California, where he met and married Miss Rebecca Perkins, a native of Missouri. He returned from California in 1854, and settled in Pettis County, then comparatively new. Dr. Thatcher took no active part in politics previous to the war. He opposed secession, but when the war came he did all in his power as a physician and citizen to ameliorate the sufferings consequent to the war. During the "Third Party" movement in 1874, he was elected by a large majority as a Democratic candidate to represent Pettis County in the General Assembly. His services were so appreciated that he was re-elected in 1876. In the session of 1877 he took an active part as a member of the committee appointed to examine the means used to secure the passage of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Renewal Bond Bill. Dr. Thatcher was an industrious and honorable man, a useful citizen, and a careful, painstaking legislator, doing all in his power to discharge the trust confided to him by his constituents. His life was one of untiring industry and activity, and though by nature endued with strength and iron will, his health at length gave way under the severe tax of mind and body, and at his residence three miles south of Sedalia, on the 8th day of July, 1880, his active and useful life was brought to a close. He leaves a widow and a family of six children, viz: Laura E., Robley D., John P., Lizzie P., Emmet M. and Flavia M. The heirs have in the home farm two hundred acres of well improved land, and there are other lands amounting to about two hundred acres.

ALBERT H. THIELE.

Feed store. Mr. Thiele was born in 1839, in Germany. His father, Charles Thiele, came to America, in 1851, and died about 1872. Albert was brought up on a farm, which occupation he has followed most of his life. In 1881 he came to Sedalia, and opened the feed store on East Fifth street, where he is now in business. In 1877 he married Elizabeth Obenhaus, of St. Louis. They have one child living, Frank. Their eldest, Edward, died, Feb. 6, 1882, aged three years. Mr. Thiele enlisted in the Federal army in 1861, serving in a cavalry regiment, and three years in an infantry regiment.

WILLIAM R. THOMAS.

Of the firm of Thomas & Haden, hardware merchants. Mr. Thomas was born in 1848, in Kentucky. His father, John H. Thomas, was a native of Kentucky, still living at their old home in Harrodsburg. W. R., the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated at his home in Kentucky. In 1867 he came to Lexington, Mo., where he was engaged as salesman one year, after which, he came to Sedalia, was salesman for D. H. Smith about two years, after which he went to Seneca, Mo., and engaged in business for himself. In about two years returned to Sedalia, and engaged in hardware trade where he still continues. Mr. Thomas was married in 1870 to Miss Mollie A. Smith. They have two children living, Harry A. and Montgomery. Mr. Thomas is member of the Masonic fraternity, and is also a member of the City Council.

MENTOR THOMSON.

President Sedalia Savings Bank. Was born in Scott County, Ken., March 9, 1811. His father, David Thompson, was a native of Virginia, who settled in Scott County, Kentucky. Mentor, the subject of this sketch, came to Pettis County, April 11, 1834, on his present farm, and engaged in farming. When the Sedalia Savings Bank was organized, in 1868, he was chosen President, and some years afterward left his farm and came to Sedalia. Mr. Thomson has, during the time he has lived in Sedalia, given his entire attention to the banking business, and, although now over seventy years of age, still attends to the duties of his position with the energy and ability of a man much younger. He was married Oct. 24, 1833, to Miss Cora V. Wooldridge, of Christian County, Ky. They intend celebrating their golden wedding in one year from this time, if they should live that long. They have three children living, David W., farmer of Pettis County; Minnie, now the wife of James E. Bouldin, of Pettis County, and Bettie, now wife of J. S. Hopkins, of Pettis County. Mr. Thomson was County Surveyor for about thirty years. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson are prominent and influential members of the Christian Church of Sedalia. The youngest child, Melcena, died. Menter Thomson is the fifth of a family of ten children, five living. His father was a farmer and merchant, and also had a paper mill, the first paper mill in that part of the country.

CAPT. A. H. THOMPSON.

Was born May 24, 1822, in Warrenton, Va., son of Richard Thompson, a native of the same State. His mother, Sallie Thompson, nee Yeatman, was also a native of Virginia. Young Thompson came to Boonville, Mo., in 1836, and there engaged in clerking for several years. In 1847, he engaged in business for himself, and for many years was identi

fied as one of the leading merchants of that city, at the same time commanding both a large wholesale and retail trade. He continued his business till the war broke out, in 1861, and then answered the first call for enrolled militia. He was elected Captain and served with distinction until he was appointed Commissary of Exemptions, for Cooper County. In this capacity he served about two years, with rank as Captain. When Price made his last raid through Missouri, Capt. Thompson and his company were captured, but soon released on the hasty retreat of the Confederates. Since the close of the war Capt. Thompson has accepted several important positions under the general government. Much of his property was lost during the war, and soon after its close he came to Sedalia and set about retrieving his lost fortune. Among the honors shown him in this city, was that of appointing him Recorder for three terms. He was also Secretary of the Board of Trade and Fair Association. He was married May 7, 1844, to Lucy Collins, of Boonville, Mo. They have seven children: Sallie Y., now the wife of Capt. Samuel Ovenshine, of the Fifth Infantry, U. S. A.; James C., cashier of the First National Bank; Mary Cameron, Flora T., now the wife of Rev. Abiel Leonard, rector of the Episcopal Church in Atchison, Kan.; Harry, Edwin and Lucy Y. Mrs. Thompson died July 31, 1879.

GEORGE W. TOWNSLEY.

Jeweler and watchmaker. Was born in 1848 in Cooper County, Mo. His father, Channel P., was a native of Massachusetts, and was one of the early settlers of Cooper County, Mo. He died while on his way home from China, whither he had gone in 1852. His mother was a native of Baltimore, Md., and was born in 1808. George W. Townsley was principally reared in Pettis County, having come here when he was four years of age. He was educated in Sedalia, and after he finished his education he taught school for two years, after which he learned the jewelry business, serving an apprenticeship of four years. In 1874 he opened a store on Main street, and began business for himself. In 1877 he moved his stock of goods to Ohio street, and occupied part of the store-room of Brown Bros., remaining until 1879, when he removed to his present location, 117 Ohio street, where he still remains. Mr. Townsley carries one of the most complete stock of goods, in his line, of any house in Central Missouri. He was married in August, 1873, to Hattie N. Van Wagner, of Sedalia, a native of New York, and daughter of Rev. J. M. Van Wagner, for several years pastor of the Congregational Church, Sedalia, now of Lowell, Mich. They have four daughters: Bertha, Mabel, Elsie and Mattie.

JAMES C. THOMPSON.

Was born April 29, 1847, in Boonville, Mo. His father, A. H. Thompson, was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to Boonville, Mo., in 1836, and is now a resident of Sedalia. James, the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in Boonville. In January, 1864, he accepted a position in the office of Gen. Wm. Myers, chief Quartermaster of the Department of Missouri, with headquarters at St. Louis. Young Thompson remained in this position till May, 1866, and then came to Sedalia and commenced his career here as book-keeper for the firm of Stewart & Jenkins, at that time one of the leading houses in the growing town. In March, 1869, he accepted the position as book-keeper in the First National

Bank of Sedalia, in February, 1871, was chosen assistant cashier, and July 19, 1880, was elected cashier. In the fall of 1876, Mr. Thompson, after a spirited contest, was elected Treasurer of Pettis County. Mr. Thompson is a thorough business man, enjoying the confidence of all with whom he associates. He is a vestryman in the Episcopal Church of this city; also a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married October 21, 1874, to Miss Sallie C. Sneed, daughter of Capt. John M. Sneed, a native of Kentucky. Their family consists of James C., Jr., Phillip M., and one child deceased. Mr. Thompson is largely interested in property and public enterprises in this city, and his influence and public spirit, combined with his social nature, render him at once one of Sedalia's most valuable citizens. A view of his residence appears on this page.

DR. JOHN W. TRADER.

Was born in Xenia, O., March 6, 1837. His father, Rev. Moses Trader, and his mother, Rebecca R. Trader, nee Wells, moved to Missouri in 1840 or 1841, and settled near Brunswick, Chariton County, and in 1844 moved to Linn County, Mo. In 1854 Dr. Trader began the study of medicine with Dr. Alex. S. Hughes, of Lindley, Grundy County. He afterwards attended the Missouri Medical College, graduating from that institution in 1859, after which he practiced medicine until the breaking out of the late war. In the early part of the war he commanded a company in the State Militia, but in 1862 joined the Federal forces at Laclede, Mo., and was commissioned Assistant Surgeon by Gov. Gamble, and mustered into the First Cavalry, 1st battalion, M. S. M. In 1863 he was commissioned Surgeon, and mustered into the same regiment at Jefferson City. In 1864, by special order, he was made Brigade Surgeon of the First Brigade, of Pleasanton's Cavalry Corps. In April, 1865, he was mustered out of the volunteer service, and immediately took service in the U. S. Medical Corps as A. A. Surgeon, and assigned to duty at Jefferson Barracks. From there he was ordered to New Orleans, with Medical Director on the steamer Baltic. They proceeded as far as Vicksburg, where they took on 300 Andersonville prisoners, and returned to Jefferson Barracks. He resigned his commission in May, 1865, having served almost throughout the entire war. Dr. Trader was a gallant officer in the field, and in his professional capacity was called to fill some of the highest and most responsible positions in the State. As a surgeon, he has taken his place among the foremost men of the State, as is attested by the positions of honor and trust that he is from time to time being called to fill. After the war he located in Lexington, Mo., and engaged in the practice of medicine until 1865, when he came to Sedalia, where he has ever since made his home, and practiced his profession, enjoying a large and lucrative practice. In 1867 he visited Europe, holding an honorary commission from the Governor of his State to the Paris Exposition, and spent some time in the study of specialties in his profession, as superior advantages were there afforded him. In 1876 he was elected President of the Medical Association, of the State of Missouri, which position he occupied during 1876 and 1877. In 1877 he was appointed a delegate to the American Medical Association, which met in Chicago, and attended the same. During the same year he was appointed Surgeon for the M., K. & T. Railway, which position he retained for three years. In 1878 he was appointed by the Curator of the State University on the Examining Board of the Medical Department, State University, and is still holding said position. He was married, first to Miss Lucy A. W. Wyatt, daughter of Capt. John Wyatt, of Chillicothe, Mo. His first wife died, leaving no children. He was married the second time, in 1867, to Miss Tillie B. Batterton, of Danville, Ky. They