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Emeline, born October 27, 1849. Eight of them are still living and, also, married with one exception. Orville H., Jr., is, at present (April, 1881) unmarried. Our subject was elected in 1856, to the office of surveyor of Ray county, and was discharging its duties very efficiently and acceptably at the time of his death. He and Mr. A. C. Redman conducted a high school at Richmond before the founding of Richmond College. Mr. Searcy was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was an elder in the Richmond congregation from the time it was first organized until his death. He departed this life December 2, 1858, at the age of fifty-eight years, loved and honored by his family and respected by all who knew him.

WILLIAM MAGILL

has been a resident of Ray county for almost half a century, having settled here with his father, in the spring of 1832. He was born in Lincoln county, Kentucky, on the 3d of January, 1816. His grandfather on the paternal side came from Virginia to Kentucky at an early day, and raised a family of children, one of whom was the father of our subject. Both his father and grandfather bore the same name as himself, (William). His grandfather on the maternal side, Henry Baughman, was of German descent, though the earliest history we have of him was, that he removed from Greenbrier county, Virginin, to Kentucky, in the year 1785, and settled at Baughman's Fort on Dick's river. On his return to Virginia to bring his mother to Kentucky, he was killed by the Indians. The father of the subject of this article was married in 1803, to Miss Mary Baughman, at the old place settled by Henry Baughman, in Lincoln county, Kentucky. They reared a family of six children, five sons and a daughter whose names follow: Olivia, wife of Archibald Hodges; Henderson, Baughman, Samuel P., Lorenzo H. and William. They had six other children who died in infancy. Mr. Magill, (father of our subject), removed with his family from Kentucky to Missouri, in the spring of 1832, and settled in Ray county upon a farm, in sections seventeen and twenty, township fifty-two, range twenty-eight. Our subject was married on the 12th day of September, 1844, to Miss Matilda Hamilton, daughter of Thomas Hamilton, at one time judge of the Ray county court. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. John Walker, of the "Kellyite" denomination. Mr. Magill continued to reside with his father, after his marriage, until the death of the latter in 1847. The father, at his death willed the homestead farm to William. The farm consisted at that time of three hundred and twenty acres, and Mr. Magill soon after added eighty acres to it making four hundred acres in all. It now, April, 1881, consists of but two hundred and seventy-four acres, part having been sold. Mrs. Magill died in the year 1855, and Mr. Magill was afterwards mar

ried to Miss Mary C. Haynes, daughter of Joseph P. Haynes, Esq., of Ray county. The fruit of the first union was six children, named as follows: Baughman, Margaret R., wife of B. F. Baber; Mary Matilda, wife of John L. Harrison; Thomas, William H. and Jean S. The last named died in infancy, the others are still living. By his second wife he had five children: Sarah E., Lousia C. (died at the age of seven years), Joseph Clay, (died at the age of eighteen), Olivia J., wife of Charles Dale, and Frances E. Mr. Magill and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, as are also four of their children. Three other children are members of the M. E. Church South. Mr. Magill is also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 57, at Richmond. He has a productive farm, a neat comfortable home, and is a good business man and a useful citizen.

JAMES T. CUMMINS.

The subject of this sketch is a native of the state of Indiana. He was born on the 2d day of November, 1829, in Vigo county, that state. His father, James Cummins, senior, had removed from Kentucky to Indiana at an early day. He was the father of a family of five boys and two girls, of whom our subject was the fourth in order of birth, and the third son. He was reared and lived in Vigo county until the commencement of the civil war, when he enlisted under the stars and stripes, and fought for four years for the perpetuation of the Union. After Lee's surrender he returned home, to Indiana, but, remaining only for a few months, came to Ray county, Missouri. He first settled at Fredericksburg, in the year 1865, and was engaged for two years with Gray & Isley, selling goods. He then went to Elkhorn and clerked for Wm. R. Harlan, until 1871, and then removing to Richmond, sold goods for Mr. Hubbell, for another year. He was married in 1872 to Mrs. Rhoda A. Lamar, widow of James D. Lamar, and daughter of William Proffitt. Two children were born as the issue of this union, both girls. Mrs. Cummins has one son by her former marriage. Mr. Cummins belongs to the farmers' organization of "United Taxpayers." Soon after his marriage Mr. Cummins began farming, and he has, ever since been engaged in that calling. He is a practical farmer and takes great interest in every thing pertaining to agriculture. He is a worthy and prominent citizen of his community, and is much esteemed and respected by his neighbors.

HOUSTON A. EVANS.

Was born in Jefferson county, East Tennessee, on the 29th day of October, 1842. When he was nine years of age, his parents removed to Crittenden county, Kentucky, but, remaining there only about a year, came to Ray county, Missouri, and located at the town of Camden. Our

subject has lived in this county ever since, except during the time he was with the Union army during the civil war. Houston A. Evans was married, November 26, 1865, in Ray county, to Miss Lucinda Cook. She was born near Columbia, Tennessee. The result of this union was seven children: Ira, born September 14, 1866; Elmer, born September 28, 1867; Claude, born June 6, 1869; Houston, born January 3, 1871; Estel, born February 12, 1873; Genevieve, born in 1875; died June 12, 1877; Ursaline, born in 1878. Mr. Evans enlisted in company B, 44th regiment, Missouri infantry. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, and confined for five months in the Confederate prison at Andersonville. He received his discharge from the army in June, 1865. He returned to Ray county, and has engaged in farming here ever since. He has filled the office of justice of the peace at Camden for two years. Mr. Evans is a member of the M. E. Church, and also of the Masonic order, and a Good Templar. He possesses about five acres of real estate in the town of Camden. He is a successful business man and a worthy and valuable citizen of his adopted country.

ALFRED A. BROWN.

The subject of this sketch was born in Harrison county, Indiana, on the 10th of May, 1831. When he was 'about four or five years of age his parents removed to Crawford county, Indiana, where he resided until the year 1856, when he went to Scotland county, Missouri, and remained there about fifteen months, and then came to Camden, in Ray county, Missouri. Mr. Brown was married on the 21st day of October, 1861, to Miss Amanda M. Canada, a native of the state of Virginia. They became the parents of two children: Susan C., born in the month of July, 1862, and William A., born in July, 1872. He enlisted in the month of September, 1862, in company D, 35th Missouri infantry, and was accidentally shot and wounded in the right arm, by the guard firing upon him, by mistake, at the battle of Helena, Arkansas. In the army he discharged the duties of a non-commissioned officer, and was discharged at the close of the war, in July, 1865, at St. Louis, Missouri. He learned the trade of a cooper early in life, in Indiana, and worked at that business. some four or five years, and then clerked for a time in a store. He has been engaged in mercantile business almost all the time since his majority, but has only been in business at Camden for little more than one year. He is a consistent member of the M. E. Church South. He is a successful merchant, and a valuable citizen of the town of Camden, in Ray county.

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BENJAMIN F. CANADA.

Was born in Campbell county, Virginia, on the 21st day of June, 1838. At the age of two years he was brought by his parents to Boone county, Missouri, and soon after they again removed, to Daviess county, Missouri, and after living there two years, came to Camden, Ray county, Missouri, in the year 1844, and here our subject has ever since resided. He is now merchandizing in the town of Camden, and has been in that business there for about a year. Mr. Canada was married on the 23d day of December, 1867, to Miss Mary A. Endsley, a native of Ray county, Missouri. The issue of this marriage was three children: Cora L., born February 25, 1866; Allie M., born in 1871, and Katie, born in 1878 Mr. Canada has, at different times in life, held official positions, both in his town and township, and is, at present (April, 1881,) mayor of the city of Camden. He is a prominent and influential citizen, and is a highly respected member of the community in which he lives.

WILLIAM G. KING.

This gentleman was born in Ray county, Missouri, January 28, 1837, and has lived here all his life. He grew up on a farm three miles west of the town of Richmond, and has lived upon the place he now owns for more than twenty years. He was married on the 3d day of August, 1862, to Miss Lliza Cox, of Lafayette county, Missouri, Rev. Dr. Lane, of that county, officiating at the marriage. Mr. and Mrs. King became the parents of one child, Leila, born in June, 1864. Mr. King was in the militia service (Union) in this state during the war of the rebellion. He owns a good farm of one hundred and sixty acres in section fifteen, township fifty-one, range twenty-eight. This place is in an excellent state of cultivation, and also comprises some very fine grass lands. Mr. King has been a farmer for the greater part of his life, and takes deep interest in everything pertaining to the business. In the spring of 1881 he removed with his family to Camden and intends making that his home in the future. In addition to his farming interests he deals in live stock, and is agent at · Camden for the Kansas City Packet Company's line of steamboats. He is a successful business man, a worthy, reliable agent, and a good citizen.

THOMAS MAGILL.

Is a native of the county of Ray, and has resided here all his life. He was reared on his father's farm, and in his youth alternated between going to the neighborhood school in the winter and working on the farm in summer. Thomas Magill was born on the 19th day of September, 1849, in Ray county, Missouri. He has been a life long farmer. His estate consists of some two hundred and sixty acres of land, all under good

fence, but about fifty acres of woodland. His place is situated but two and one-half miles from the city of Richmond, and is very convenient to both school and church. Mr. Magill was married September 1, 1874, to Miss E. P. Turner, a native of Sumner county, Tennessee. They have two children, Belle and Bessie. Our subject is a worthy member of the Cumberland and his wife of the O. S. Presbyterian Church.

CHRISTOPHER G. GASTON.

Christopher G. Gaston was born in Greene county, Indiana, on the 9th day of June, 1841. The family is believed to have been of French origin, and banished from their native country to Ireland, whence they came to the United States, and settled in South Carolina. The father of our subject, Samuel Gaston, removed from South Carolina to Indiana, and in 1844, came from that state to Missouri and settled in Johnson county. He afterward removed to Lafayette county, and was killed near Greenton in 1862, by the famous guerrilla, Anderson. The maiden name of Mr. Gaston's mother was Jane H. Vankook, a native of Kentucky. In the pursuit of an education our subject not only received the benefits of the schools of the neighborhood, but also the advantages of instruction from an older brother. Mr. Gaston was living in Lafayette county when the civil war commenced, and he joined the enrolled militia of that county in 1862. Two years afterward he was appointed by Col. Sweitzer enrolling captain for the county of Lafayette. After serving in this capacity for three months he resigned. Mr. Gaston was married in the year 1864, to Miss Nancy Ann Hutchison, daughter of James Hutchison, Esq., of Lafayette county, Eight children have been born of this union, five of whom, one girl and four boys, still live. In 1868 Mr. Gaston came to Ray county and engaged in farming, a short distance east of Camden, for about three years. Then he removed to Camden and entered the drug business. He received the appointment as postmaster of Camden, in 1871, and has held the office ever since. He was elected justice of the peace for Camden township in 1869, serving in that capacity for four years. Mr. Gaston is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 57, at Richmond. He is an efficient, careful and accommodating postmaster, a successful business man, and is popular with all.

H. E. HAMIL, M. D.

Dr. Henry Edward Hamil was born in Gadsden county, Florida, on the 18th day of January, 1840. His father, Henry Hamil, Esq., was a native of Ireland, and had emigrated to the United States in 1838, and engaged, extensively, in raising cotton and other products of the state of Florida, upon his large plantation there. The family went back to Armagh county, Ireland, in the year 1853, and the son, Henry, entered

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