ling character, which, in after years, won for him the respect and support of his fellow citizens. After leaving college, Mr. F. taught school for several years during the winter months, and assisted upon the farm in summer. On the 28th day of February, 1851, John S. Flournoy was united in marriage to Miss Nancy C. M., daughter of Mr. James Keel, of Warren county, Kentucky, a lady of intelligence, culture and elegant taste. Two months after his marriage Mr. Flournoy removed, with his father-in-law, to Missouri, stopping temporarily in Clay county, but in the following October came to Ray county, and, in partnership with his brother-in-law, Mr. H. C. Keel, purchased what was known as Carpenter's mill, and farm consisting of 360 acres of land, situated on the east fork of Crooked river. Mr. Flournoy soon became possessed of the whole tract, by the purchase of his brother-in-law's interest, and subsequently selling 100 acres of the north part of the farm, reduced its size to 260 acres, which he soon improved into a productive and valuable farm, where he has since made his home. In 1858 Mr. Flournoy was appointed by the county court of Ray county, to assess range No. 27. This duty he discharged in a very acceptable manner, and also made a perfect plat of the congressional townships in his territory, range 27. Mr. A. Spencer appointed him deputy assessor, and he assessed and made a plat, the first of the entire county. He afterwards served as deputy assessor for Lilburn McLaughlin, and also for A. P. Craven. In 1871 he was a candidate before the democratic convention for the office of county assessor, but was defeated by Mr. Craven. Nothing daunted he ran again in 1876, and was elected. Bringing years of ripe experience to the discharge of the duties of the office, his official service met with universal satisfaction and approbation from his constituents and he was re-elected by a large majority. At the close of his second term the county official newspaper closed a very complimentary article upon him and his services with these words: "He retires with honors justly deserved." Mr. and Mrs. Flournoy became the parents of ten children, all living but one, who died in infancy. Their son, Thomas M. is now, April, 1881, deputy county clerk, in the office at Richmond. Two daughters and the oldest son are married. John S. Flournoy is a model farmer, a devoted father, a firm friend and a highly respected and valuable citizen.

ALEXANDER MAITLAND.

Was born in Toronto, now Ontario, Canada, June 13, 1839. He is of Scotch extraction, both of his parents being natives of Scotland. His father, Alexander, sen., came first to the United States in the year 1835, but remaining only two years, returned to Canada. Here he was married to Miss Helen Skirring, about the year 1836. Our subject was the second child and oldest son of this union. He received his education in

the excellent schools of Canada, finishing at Knox College, Toronto, with the exception of a short time he attended school at St. Louis, after coming to Missouri. In 1852 Mr. Maitland accompanied his father to the United States, and made his home for about a year in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. The next year his father moved to Ray county, and was employed for a year as business manager by Colonel William Moore. Colonel Moore died in 1854, and Mr. Maitland and J. Lightner, of Lexington, Missouri, rented his property and continued the business for another year. He then rented a farm in the Ray county bottom, upon which he resided with his family until the year 1860. In that year Alexander, Jr., left home and began life for himself. Going to the mountains of Colorado, he engaged in gold mining for about six months, but not meeting with encouraging "luck," he left off mining and returned to Ray county. Not having been naturalized, he was yet a British subject, and in consequence, did not suffer molestation from any source during the stormy times after his return, until 1865. On the 4th day of March, 1865, Mr. Maitland was married to Miss Mary G. Oliphant, daughter of Alexander Oliphant, deceased, formerly of Ray county. Mr. Maitland continued the occupation of farming after his marriage, and has not since engaged in any other business. In 1867 he built a house upon a tract of land belonging to his wife, and, improving it also otherwise, made his residence upon it. To this tract he has continued to add purchases from time to time, until now his farm includes three hundred and twenty acres of excellent and very valuable land. Mr. Maitland is one of the leading stockmen of his section of the county, paying considerable attention to the breeding and raising of the better grades of live stock. He has some very fine pedigreed young heifers, and his Cotswold sheep are among the best in that locality. Mr. Maitland and wife have seven children, the eldest, a boy of fifteen years, the youngest an infant. All are bright, intelligent and promising children, and their parents are exercising great care and pains to have them properly and well educated. Though raised a Presbyterian, Mr. Maitland is now a Methodist in religious belief. He is a genial, courteous, hospitable gentleman, a successful, prosperous business man and a good citizen.

DANIEL CRAMER.

A native of Germany, was born near the village of Geharde, in Hanover, May 16, 1817. His father was a farmer of that province and with him our subject lived, working on the farm, until he was about eighteen years of age. A short time previous his brother had gone to America, and wrote back such glowing accounts of the new world beyond the great waters, that young Daniel determined to go and try his fortune there, and at the same time escape military service in his native country.

He sailed from Bremen in the month of April, 1835, and the following June landed on the American shore at Baltimore, where he worked in a cotton factory for two years. He then went to Pennsylvania and was employed on a boat plying the Schuylkill river, until the year 1844. In the spring of that year he came to Ray county, Missouri, and entering one hundred and sixty acres, two miles northwest of Millville, established his home there and has never removed from it, but has bought and improved more land, from time to time, until now he has a large farm of four hundred acres of very fertile land. Mr. Cramer was married in Pennsylvania, on the 19th day of December, 1841, to Miss Louisa Litzenger. They became the parents of five children, three girls and two boys. All are married except Frank, the youngest, now business partner of J. P. Grimes, at Millville. The youngest daughter, who was the wife of Mr. Owen, is dead, and her three boys live with their grandfather, Mr. Cramer. Our subject took no part in the war of the rebellion, and was bitterly opposed to it. He has always been a good, loyal citizen of his adopted country. In 1864 Mr. Cramer was appointed justice of the peace by the county court, and served till 1866, when he was elected to that office, and discharged its duties until 1868, when he resigned to qualify for the office of judge of the county court, to which he had been elected by his fellow citizens. Mr. Cramer was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, but as there has been no organization of that denomination in his locality, has never connected himself with the church here. Mrs. Cramer is a worthy member of the M. E. Church at Millville. Mr. Cramer is a prosperous farmer, a good neighbor, and an honorable and a valuable citizen of his adopted county.

JAMES VANBEBBER.

This gentleman was born in East Tennessee, and spent the earlier part of his life in that state. Here he was engaged extensively in farming, and that was his lifelong occupation. When about twenty-five years of age he was married to Miss Elizabeth Yocum, daughter of Isaac Yocum, Esq., of Tennessee. Ten children, five of each sex, were born of this union. Eight of them are now living. In the year 1834, Mr. Vanbebber moved from Tennessee to Missouri, and settled in Ray county, in the river bottom near the present town of Hardin. Here he lived for about two years, and then buying and entering some two hundred acres of land thirteen miles north of Richmond, removed with his family to it, and lived there for the space of twenty-five years. He then sold his farm and removed to Caldwell county, Missouri, where he died in 1874. His widow is still living with her son in Caldwell county. The oldest son, William H. Vanbebber, is now living a short distance south of the place his father settled in Ray county. He has a good farm, a neat residence, and is

doing well. He is the father of three promising boys. Himself and his excellent lady are both members of the Methodist Church at Millville.

RICHIE KINCAID.

Was born in Ray county, Missouri, on the 15th day of March, 1839. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and has always been, since leaving school, engaged in farming. He was married first on the 16th day of December, 1860. His wife, after becoming the mother of nine children, six boys and three girls, died August 4, 1879. Mr. Kincaid was married the second time, October 13, 1880, to Mrs. Elizabeth Wild, widow of Henry W. Wild, deceased. The present Mrs. Kincaid is a member of the Christian Church. The former wife was a Methodist. Mr. Kincaid owns a good farm of one hundred and four acres, with a neat, comfortable home, and is doing well in his business.

JAMES KINCAID.

James Kincaid was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia, on the 28th day of August, 1804. His father removed to Campbell county, East Tennessee, when he was but eight years old. Here he was educated, and worked with his father on the farm until he was twenty-four years of age. In the year 1828 he was married to Miss Sarah Craven, daughter of Richard Craven, Sr., and two years later he removed to Missouri, and settled in Ray county, four miles west of the town of Richmond. Entering one hundred and sixty acres, eleven miles north of Richmond, he removed upon it the next year, and lived there until the time of his death. He subsequently purchased more land, and increased the size of his place to six hundred and forty acres. Grain and hemp were the principal products of his farm. He lost several valuable slaves by the war. Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid were the parents of fourteen children, nine of whom, eight boys and one girl, are yet living. Mr. Kincaid, in religious belief, inclined to Methodism, though he was not a member of any church. He died December 14, 1868, deeply lamented by his family, and respected by all who had known him.

ALFRED C. KINCAID.

Was born in Ray county, Missouri, December 31, 1843, and educated and reared here. He began work on his father's farm early in life, and has followed farming ever since as the chosen calling of his life. He served thirteen months in the Federal army during the civil war, under compulsion, having been drafted. Alfred C. Kincaid was married on the 16th day of April, 1866, to Miss Rachel Grimes. They became the parents of six children, only two of whom, both girls, are now living.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, at Millville. He is also a member of the King Hiram Lodge, A. F. & A. M., at Knoxville.

JAMES N. GRIMES.

This gentleman is the son of Henry C. Grimes, and brother of J. P. Grimes, of Millville. He was born in Campbell county, Tennessee. He left his native state when eleven years old, and came to Ray county, Missouri, where he was married, on the 2d day of September, 1862, to Miss Abigail Stemley. The issue of this union was five children. Ten years after her marriage Mrs. Grimes died, and Mr. Grimes was married again, in January, 1873, to Miss Sophronia Magill, of Ray county. By her he has three children. Mr. Grimes belongs to the M. E. Church South, as did his former wife, and also his present lady. He is also a member of the Millville Lodge, A. F. & A. M. He was engaged for two years, 1873-4, in merchandising, at Millville. Mr. Grimes has always been a farmer, in which occupation he has been very successful.

JOSEPH PETTUS.

Was born in the state of Virginia. When still a small boy, his parents removed to Lincoln county, Kentucky, and here Joseph grew up, working on his father's farm. He was married in the month of October, 1829, to Miss Mary Ann Hamilton, daughter of Thomas Hamilton, Esq., now deceased. They became the parents of sixteen children, ten sons and six daughters, fourteen of them, nine sons and five daughters, still survive. In October, 1833, Mr. Pettus left Kentucky and came to Ray county, Missouri, settling one and a half miles southeast of Elkhorn, in the then almost unbroken wilderness, where he had entered three hundred and sixty acres of land. He afterward bought eighty acres more, making in all four hundred and forty acres of rich land. Here he lived until the time of his death, 1857. He was occupied with his business, and took no active part in politics. In religion, both himself and his wife were what have been termed Kellyites. Mr. Pettus' remains were interred upon his farm. He was successful with his business, because he was industrious and economical. All that he acquired of wealth he made by his own. indomitable pluck, perseverance, and unremitting labor. His efforts were accredited their due measure of approbation, and he was greatly respected by his neighbors.

JOHN H. CRAMER.

This gentleman was born near the town of Geharde, in the province of Hanover, Germany, on the 15th day of May, 1810. He was educated at the schools of Geharde. His father was a farmer, and in the choice of a