SAMUEL SMITH.

Farmer. Post-office, Smithton. The subject of this sketch is a native of New York State, and was born July 18, 1837, and he was there raised and educated until he was about sixteen years of age, when he emigrated to Warren County, Ill., where he lived until 1865. He was married on the 29th day of August, 1849, to Miss Cornelia Buck. She is a native of Ohio, and their union has blessed them with thirteeen children, all of whom are now living and whose names are as follows: Ryan R., Rollings A., Alice, Mindwill, Sidney, Seth, Cora, Charles L., Norman A., Warren, Olive, L. C. and Ira. In 1865 Mr. Smith became impressed with the idea that Missouri offered superior inducements to men of energy, and he came to Pettis County, where he owns a fine farm of 220 acres of fine land. He is a consistent member of the Christian Church.

W. A. SMITH.

Residence, Smithton. Merchant, Pacific Express Agent, and dealer in dry goods, groceries, hardware, etc. The subject of this sketch was born Sept. 3, 1842, in Saratoga County, N. Y., where he remained until 1847, when his parents emigrated to Warren County, Ill., where he grew to manhood. When our country was involved in war Mr. Smith offered his services and enlisted Sept. 26, 1861, in Company B, Fifty-ninth Illinois Infantry, and he was in the Battle of Pea Ridge. He was discharged on account of disability at Jackson, Tenn., Oct. 3, 1862. He returned home, and when he regained his health he again enlisted, May 14, 1864, in Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois Infantry, for the term of three months, when he was promoted to Third Sergeant. He was honorably discharged Oct. 28, 1864, and he again enlisted Feb. 11, 1865, in Company F, One Hundred and Forty-eighth Illinois Infantry. In this company he was Orderly Sergeant. He was discharged the third time at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 5, 1865. He then returned to Galesburg, Ill., and in 1867 he came to Pettis County. His father died in December, 1870, and his mother the following year. He was married in 1868 to Miss Mary Gallup, who is a lady of refined tastes. This union has blessed them with three children: Alforth W., Ida May and Clarence F. In the year 1871 Mr. Smith began in mercantile business, and since that time has built up a large trade, and has won the esteem and confidence of the people of this community, and he is a zealous worker for the advancement of education.

DAVID SMITH.

Residence, Smithton. The 1823, in Warren County, Ky.

subject of this sketch was born Sept. 15, His father, John Smith, was a native of

Kentucky, and also his mother. His parents moved to Warren County,

Ill., in 1830. That county at that time was a mere wilderness. His father died from a hurt he received while hauling logs. He nearly recovered from the injury, but being a member of the County Court of that county he attended to its business before he was quite well and it proved too severe and resulted in his death in 1836. The subject of this sketch did all the mending, or cobbling, as it was called in those days. He was married April 7, 1843, to Miss Henrietta Ray, who is a native of Kentucky, and this union has blessed them with six children, all now deceased but one, John, who is now living in Warren County, Ill., and who was a soldier in the Rebellion and fought for the cause of the Union. The names of the five children who are dead are as follows: Marshal C., Zeldy Ann, Jane Garland, Sarah E. and William. In February, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, First Illinois Cavalry. He entered as a private and was discharged as wagon master, July, 1862. He then returned to Illinois, and in 1865, he came to Smithton, Mo., where he has since made his home. His wife died Dec. 23, 1876. He became a member of the Masonic Order in 1846, at Monmouth, Ill., Lodge 34, A. F. & A. M. He is now master of the lodge at Smithton, Lodge No. 340, A. F. & A. M., organized Oct. 18, 1870. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and a zealous worker for the cause of temperance.

ISRAEL WALKUP.

Post-office, Smithton. Farmer. Among the many pioneers of Pettis County, no one is deserving of more special notice than the subject of this sketch, who is a native of Mercer County, Ky., and was born in July, 1828. When he was about two years of age his parents moved to Howard County, Mo., where he grew to manhood. In 1850 he went to California. He went through with ox teams. He returned in 1855, and was married in 1856 to Miss Martha Padget. She died July 16, 1857. He was again married in 1858 to Miss Hannah Padget. This union was blessed with three children: Mattie J., Hannah and Annie. Mrs. Hannah Walkup died December 3, 1860. He came to this county in 1855, and has remained here ever since, except a few years during the war when he was in Howard County. He was again married in February, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Godfrey. She is a native of Pettis County, Mo. This union has blessed them with five children, now living: John P., J. E., Ida M., Frank H., Lulu, and lost one, James L. Mr. Walkup now owns a fine farm of 220 acres, with a good house on the same. He is a member of the M. E. Church and always among its liberal [contributors and supporters.

WILLIAM WILLIAMS.

Mr. Williams was born in Davidson County, N. C., and when about

four years old his parents removed to Pike County, Ill. He was educated in that State and grew to manhood and was married to Miss E. F. Posey, she being a native of Indiana. They have seven children in their family: Emma M., now the wife of Mr. D. F. Parmer; John C., Samuel C., Prairie Belle, Brady C., Sherman and Nellie L. Mr. W. removed to Pettis County in 1860, and now owns a fine 500 acre farm, made up of exceedingly fertile rolling prairie, well improved, with hedge, rail and plank fences, a substantial barn and a magnificent residence, situated about four miles east of Sedalia. Corn, wheat and oats are grown quite extensively on his farm. He has fine pasture and meadow land, a large orchard and an abundance of small fruits. Over this fine estate roam large herds of cattle, hogs, horses and mules, from which he realizes quite a liberal income. He is a model farmer, and is adding to this beautiful farm unusually fine improvements. He is always named among the strong, manly, liberal spirited and influential men of the community. His personal influence and popularity with all parties and classes attest the high appreciation of the people for good men.

CHAPTER XXIII.-GREEN RIDGE TOWNSHIP.

Introduction-Name-Its Appropriateness-Organization-Physical Features-Mineral Well-Early Settlers--Agronomy-Sheep and Cattle-Prices of Land-ChurchesCongregational-Cumberland Presbyterian--Methodist--Church of Christ-DataVillage of Green Ridge--Its advantages--Shipments-Incorporation-First Board— Independent Order of Good Templars-Biographical.

One of the smallest geographical divisions of this country is that of Township. This word, as may readily be inferred, was originally used to represent that portion of a country just adjacent to and under the influence of a town. But this word, like many others in the English language, has taken some departure from the original signification, and is now applied to a division of a country next in size to a county, and is thus named whether it contains a town or not. But in regard to the township under consideration, it may be correctly such according to either interpretation of the term. In the brief sketch which we shall present of this township, we will hardly be able to detail every incident that the old settlers remember, but suffice it to say we shall present facts, such as we have been able to gather from every available source. The statistical reports are sufficient to lead the reader to a proper idea of what the results have been in the development of this corner of the county. In regard to value and demand for land in this section, we believe that at present no other part of the country is more desirable for farming, stockraising, fruit-growing and horticultural interests generally. An industrious