Appendix
A
Biographical Notes 31 - 40
31.
Simeon F. Roderick.
The
following biographical sketch of Simeon F. Roderick appeared a few years before
the murder of Amos J. Stillwell in 1888 in The History of Marion County,
Missouri, by E. F. Perkins, 1884, at p. 992:
SIMEON
F. RODERICK. Mr. Roderick is a son
of Simeon J. and Nancy D. (Clark) Roderick; his father, who was a native of
Indiana, removed to Iowa Territory in 1835, and died in 1854.
His mother was a Kentuckian, and died in 1877.
He was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, November 6, 1839, and in 1849
moved with his parents to Burlington, Iowa.
After remaining there five years, they moved to Mount Pleasant, in the
same State, where young Simeon learned the cooper trade, which he followed until
the war began. He enlisted at the
first call and was commissioned a second lieutenant of Company F, First Iowa
regiment, - three months’ men - and took part in the battle of Wilson’s
Creek. In 1862 he was commissioned
captain of Company K, 19th Iowa Infantry. His
company was put in advance at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and out of
51 men 38 were killed or wounded, and he had twelve bullet holes in his coat.
He was at the siege of Vicksburg, and in 1863 was taken prisoner at
Morganza, Louisiana, carried to Camp Tyler, Texas, where he was kept ten months.
When exchanged he was sent to New Orleans and served along the Gulf
coast, and was at Mobile when the war closed.
He was in 26 engagements, and won the rank of major by his bravery and
gallantry. After the war he located
in Hannibal, where he engaged in the grocery business, but afterward he went
into blacksmithing and wagon and carriage making, and is doing a good business,
employing a number of hands; he also deals largely in farm machinery.
In 1866 he married Miss Maggie Coughlin, of LaSalle, Illinois.
They have two children.
The
following note on the business of Simeon F. Roderick appears at p. 161 of The
Mirror of Hannibal, C. P. Greene, 1905 (revised edition 1990):
CARRIAGE
REPOSITORIES. Mr. S. F. Roderick, one of the city’s oldest business men,
conducts the leading establishment in this line in the city, located at No.
408-420 North Main Street. Mr.
Roderick carries an immense line of the famous Staver vehicles and is considered
to be one of the most trustworthy, honest and respected men of business in the
city.
Below
is the residence of Simeon F. Roderick, located at 917 Center Street in
Hannibal, which appears at p. 176 of The Mirror of Hannibal, C. P.
Greene, 1905 (original edition):
32.
Henry S. Elzea.
The
following biographical sketch of Henry S. Elzea appeared a few years before the
murder of Amos J. Stillwell in 1888 in The History of Marion County, Missouri,
by E. F. Perkins, 1884, at p. 923:
HENRY
S. ELZEA. This gentleman is a son
of Samuel and Frances (Self) Elzea, natives of Virginia.
Both of his grandfathers served in the Revolution.
He was born in Warren county, Va., July 17, 1831.
When he was six years old his parents emigrated to Marion county, Mo.,
and two years after settled near Hannibal, where Mr. Elzea now resides.
Mr. Elzea was educated in the old frame school-house (also used for a
church), which stood where the public square of Hannibal now is.
At the beginning of the war he enlisted in aid of the Confederate cause,
and served in the Missouri State Guards for six months.
He participated in the battle of Lexington, where he performed a daring
feat, driving a team with a load of hemp bales to near the enemy’s fort, to
serve as a protection for the Confederate soldiers.
Over a thousand shots were fired at him, but he escaped unhurt.
After serving his time he did not re-enter the army, but went to Ohio,
where he remained till the close of the war.
He then returned to his farm near Hannibal, where he has since resided.
Mr. Elzea is a Mason. He is
one of a family of twelve children, two of whom are dead.
His father died in 1851, aged 62 years; his mother died in 1881, aged 86
years.
33.
Wilson B. Pettibone.
Wilson
B. Pettibone was a wealthy philanthropist in Hannibal in the early 1900s.
He donated the land for Riverview Park to the city of Hannibal, donated
money for a major addition to Levering Hospital in its early years, and donated
the land for Camp Oko Tipi near Saverton in Ralls County,
Missouri, just to name a few of his gifts for the benefit of the citizens
of Hannibal and the surrounding area.
34.
Frederick Bassen.
The
following biographical sketch of Frederick Bassen appears at p. 453 of The
Mirror of Hannibal, C. P. Greene, 1905 (revised edition 1990):
FREDERICK
BASSEN.
He
was formerly engaged in the boot and shoe business for about twenty-five years,
until four years ago he then having disposed of his shoe business, Mr. Bassen
established his present cigar and tobacco store at No. 106 Market Street.
Having an extensive acquaintance on the West Side and being popular and
highly esteemed among all of his acquaintances, he met with a gratifying
success, almost from the start and at present is enjoying a patronage second to
none other of its character in that portion of the city.
On
November 29, 1876, Mr. Bassen was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Harrig,
daughter of Augess Harrig, a merchant of Quincy, Ill.
Their marriage has been blest by the birth of five children, B. L.,
Josephine, John N. B., Julius E., A. Wilhelmina and F. C., born respectively
1877, 1882, 1885, 1888, and 1891.
By
his thrifty habits and careful and conservative manner of conducting his
business affairs and as well his daily life, Mr. Bassen has become recognized as
one of the most stable and influential citizens of that section of the city.
As a result of the many years in which he has been engaged in building up
his business and winning the confidence of the people, he to-day is the
recipient of a most lucrative patronage, which includes the best people of his
neighborhood, and enjoys the esteem and regard of his entire acquaintance.
35.
George W. Dulany.
George
W. Dulany was the son of Daniel M.
Dulany. See biographical note 23 above on Daniel M. Dulany.
36.
Thomas Robinson.
The
following biographical sketch of Thomas Robinson and his twin brother, Robert
Robinson, appeared a few years before the murder of Amos J. Stillwell in 1888 in
The History of Marion County, Missouri, by E. F. Perkins, 1884, at p.
992:
THOMAS
AND ROBERT ROBINSON. These gentlemen are twin brothers, and sons of Robert and Ann
(Sweeney) Robinson, both natives of Ireland.
They were born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24, 1848.
Their mother died at their birth, and their father died when they were
only six years old. They lived with
an uncle until they were thirteen years of age, and were then bound for five
years to learn painting and paper-hanging.
They served out their apprenticeship, and then worked at their trade two
years, during which period they saved sufficient money to bring them to America.
They came to the United States in 1870, and worked one year in New York.
In 1871 they came to Hannibal, where they worked three years for White
Bros. They then started a paint
store of their own, and two years later opened a paper store in connection.
They now carry a large stock of wall-paper, glass, painters’ and
artists’ materials, and do an extensive wholesale and retail business, both in
Missouri and Illinois. They rank
among the leading business men of Hannibal.
Thomas was married in 1876 to Miss Belle Ayres, daughter of John M. and
Mary (Cook) Ayres, of Ralls county, Missouri.
They have three children. Robert
was married in 1881 to Miss Fannie Bowman, of Howard county, Missouri. She is a daughter of W. H. Bowman, formerly of Kentucky.
The
following note on the business of Thomas Robinson and his twin brother
appears at p. 168 of The Mirror of Hannibal, C. P. Greene, 1905 (revised
edition 1990):
NOTE: Charles L. Hickman,
the “editor” of this private reprint of The Stillwell Murder, and his
family lived from approximately 1955 to 1965 in the house located at 201 S.
Fifth Street in Hannibal, which was built by, and was the former residence of,
Thomas Rosinson and his twin brother, Robert Robinson.
37.
Dr. F. W. Bush.
The
following biographical sketch of Dr. F. W. Bush appeared a few years before the
murder of Amos J. Stillwell in 1888 in The History of Marion County, Missouri,
by E. F. Perkins, 1884, at p. 912:
DR.
F. W. BUSH. Dr. Bush was born in
Marion county, October 24, 1850. He
is a son of John and Mahala (Worthington) Bush, natives of Kentucky.
His father emigrated to Missouri in 1819, and located three miles
northwest of where Hannibal is now situated; he died August 7, 1877. Dr. Bush spent his childhood on a farm, and when seventeen
years of age, entered the Christian University at Canton, Mo., where he pursued
his studies for three years, devoting his last year chiefly to the study of
medicine, which he continued for some time after, under Dr. John W. Hawkins, of
Canton. In the fall of 1874 he
entered the Medical Department of the Michigan State University, at Ann Arbor,
where he took one course in the science, and the following year completed his
collegiate course, at the Missouri Medical College, in St. Louis, from which he
graduated in 1876. He then returned
to Marion county and engaged in the practice of his profession. Located at Palmyra in 1881, where he remained until in March,
1884, when he came to Hannibal, associating himself with Dr. Lacey.
He was married February 24, 1881, to Miss Hattie Ealy, daughter of Dr. J.
H. and Maria (Buchanan) Ealy, of Palmyra. She was born in September, 1860.
They have one child, Marie, born May 29, 1882.
Dr. Bush, though comparatively a young man, is recognized as a physician
of undoubted professional ability, and he has in a few years built up a good
reputation. Dr. and Mrs. Bush are
both members of the Christian church, and the doctor belongs to the Triple
Alliance. John Bush was married
June 23, 1825, to Margaret Garner, of Kentucky, who was born May, 1814, and died
September 3, 1847. He was
afterwards married to Mrs. Mahala J. Davis, a daughter of Edward Worthington, of
Clark county, Mo., and the mother of the subject hereof.
38.
George M. Harrison.
The
following biographical sketch of George M. Harrison appeared a few years before
the murder of Amos J. Stillwell in 1888 in The History of Marion County,
Missouri, by E. F. Perkins, 1884, at p. 953:
GEORGE
M. HARRISON. Mr. Harrison is a son
of Judge William P., and Margaret (Morton) Harrison.
He was born in St. Louis, April 10th, 1841.
His parents moved to Hannibal in 1843, where he grew to manhood.
He was educated at St. Paul’s College, in Palmyra, and studied law with
his father. In 1861 he enlisted in
Capt. Kneisley’s battery State troops (Confed.) for six months.
He was engaged in the battles of Wilson’s Creek, Boonville and
Lexington. When his time expired he
enlisted in the First Missouri Battery, (Confederate) under Capt. John C.
Landis, and served till the close of the war.
He was sergeant and had charge of one section of the battery.
He was in the battles of Elkhorn, Corinth, Iuka, Baker’s Creek, Black
River, Vicksburg, and many others. After
the surrender of Vicksburg he was exchanged and participated in numerous
engagements, under Gen. Joe Johnston, - at Resaca, Rome, Kenesaw Mountain,
Atlanta, Nashville, and elsewhere. At
the close of the war he returned to Hannibal, and was admitted to the bar, where
he has since practiced his profession. As
a criminal lawyer his practice is large. He
has filled the office of city attorney and has also been an alderman.
Mr. Harrison is a member of the A. O. U. W., and a Select Knight.
In 1865, he married Miss Elizabeth Bower, of Hannibal.
They have three children living.
39.
James Beauchamp “Cham
The following information on James Beauchamp “Champ” Clark was
obtained from the internet:
CLARK,
James Beauchamp (Champ), (father of Joel
Bennett Clark), a Representative from Missouri; born near Lawrenceburg, Anderson
County, Ky., March 7, 1850; attended the common schools and Kentucky University
at Lexington; was graduated from Bethany (W.Va.) College in 1873 and from
Cincinnati Law School in 1875; president of Marshall College, Huntington, W.Va.,
in 1873 and 1874; admitted to the bar in 1875; edited a country newspaper and
practiced law; moved to Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo., in 1876; city attorney
of Louisiana, Mo., and Bowling Green, Mo., 1878-1881; deputy prosecuting
attorney and prosecuting attorney of Pike County 1885-1889; member of the State
house of representatives in 1889 and 1891; delegate to the Trans-Mississippi
Congress at Denver in May 1891; elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third
Congress (March 4, 1893-March 3, 1895); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in
1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress; elected to the Fifty-fifth and to the eleven
succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1897, until his death; minority
leader (Sixtieth and Sixty-first Congresses), Speaker of the House of
Representatives (Sixty-second through Sixty-fifth Congresses), minority leader
(Sixty-sixth Congress); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the
Sixty-seventh Congress; chairman of the Democratic National Convention in 1904;
died in Washington, D.C., on March 2, 1921; funeral services were held in the
Hall of the House of Representatives; interment in City Cemetery, Bowling Green,
Mo.
The
portrait of Champ Clark below was found on the internet:
40.
George D. Clayton.
The
following biographical sketch of George D. Clayton appears at p. 309 of The
Mirror of Hannibal, C. P. Greene, 1905 (revised edition 1990):
GEORGE
D. CLAYTON. Mr. Clayton was born in
New London, Missouri, August 8, 1859. He
is a son of Charles F. and Anne E. (Hays) Clayton, natives of Virginia and
Kentucky, who came to Missouri in 1832 and 1835, respectively.
Charles F. was a physician for many years, and had an extensive practice
throughout Ralls and Marion Counties. He
removed to Hannibal in 1873, where he located permanently, though he had
previously resided in Hannibal during the civil war.
He died July 12, 1883, aged 62 years.
His wife survived him, but she
in turn was called to the home beyond Feb. 23, 1905, aged 72 years.
They reared a family of seven children, all of whom survive.
George
D. Clayton, our subject, was educated in the public schools of Hannibal and at
the age of 17 began life for himself, securing employment as a clerk in one of
the leading dry goods stores of this city.
On May 7, 1883, Mr. Clayton established his present business, that of
fire and life insurance and real estate. He
is district agent for the ordinary department of the Prudential Life Insurance
Company, and in the transaction of both the life and fire insurance business,
Mr. Clayton has met with much well deserved success and is considered one of the
leading and most prominent insurance men in this section.
He is secretary of the Home Savings and Loan Association, is a member of
the board of control of the Levering Hospital, and a member of the board of
directors of the Free Public Library. Mr.
Clayton is also one of the directors of the Hannibal Street Railway Company and
has during his business career in this city been identified with many important
municipal interests.
On
April 12, 1887, Mr. Clayton was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Morrison,
daughter of Hugh D. and Margaret E. Morrison, of St. Louis.
To Mr. and Mrs. Clayton have been born six children, by name Robert M.,
Charles Y., Margaret M., George D., Jr., Anne E. and William K.
In
political matters Mr. Clayton has always followed the fortunes of the Democratic
party, and has to the best of his ability endeavored to promote his party
interests in his home city. He is a
leading and active member of the Retail Merchants’ Association and has
accomplished a great deal in aiding to build up that association and as well in
furthering the welfare of many important measures conducive to the best
interests of the city as a whole.
Among
his fellow citizens, Mr. Clayton is recognized as a business man of ability and
by reason of his record as an interested citizen, enjoys the confidence of his
fellow citizens and acquaintances, among whom he is held in the highest esteem.