Lewis County Biographies

The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans

Cope, Edward Drinker

COOTER, James Thomas, educator, was born near Monticello, Lewis county,Mo., Dec. 2, 1858; son of Elbert Wesley and Julia (Hamilton) Cooter; grandson of James and Vina (Jones) Cooter, and of Andrew and Nancy (Chauning) Hamilton, and a descendant of German and Scotch ancestors. He acquired his preparatory education atMonticello seminary and was graduated at Wabash college, Indiana,in 1884. He attended Princeton theological seminary, 1884-86, and McCormick theological seminary in 1887, and was ordained aPresbyterian clergyman in 1888. He preached at Baxter Springs, Kan., 1887-90, studied at Princeton in 1890, and in 1891 became president of Washington college, Tenn. He founded and became editor of the Pioneer Educator in 1893. He was married in 1894 to Sadie Morgan, daughter of Joseph Gilbert of Terre Haute, Ind. ^[1]The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans: Volume II

Lloyd, John Uri

LLOYD, James Tilghman, representative, was born in Canton,Mo., Aug. 28, 1857; son of Jeremiah and Frances (Jones) Lloyd;grandson of Zachariah Lloyd and a descendant of Colonel ThomasLloyd, who came to America with William Penn. He was graduatedfrom Christian university in 1878, taught school, 1875-81, wasadmitted to the bar in 1882 and practised in Lewis county,Mo., 1883-85. He removed to Shelbyville, Mo., in 1885; wasprosecuting attorney of Shelby county,1889-83, and was a Democratic representative from the firstdistrict of Missouri in 1897-1905. ^[2]The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans: Volume VI

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Mrs. Jennye D. Anderson Brown.

DAR ID Number: 77463 ^[3]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 78, page 179

Born in Lewis County, Mo.

Descendant of Lieut. John Browning and of John Strother.

Daughter of William S. M. Anderson (b. 1828) and Mary Woodford Browning (b. 1839), his wife, m. 1862.

Granddaughter of John Routt Browning (1802-45) and Mary Eleanor (Browning) (1816-1907), his wife, m. 1834.

Gr-granddaughter of John Dabney Browning (1791-1844) and Mary Routt Dulaney (d. 1820), his wife, m. 1813 (parents of Mary Eleanor).

Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Browning and Elizabeth Strother (1758-1823), his wife, m. 1774.

Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of John Strother and Mary Wade, his wife, m. 1745.

John Browing (1749-1818) enlisted at the first call for troops and served throughout the war, rising to the rank of lieutenant; was with the army at Valley Forge, the siege of Yorktown and fought in many battles. He was born and died in Culpepper County, Va.

John Strother (1721-95) was a member of the Committee of Safety from Culppeper County, Va., where he was born and died.

Mrs. Emma W. Anderson Cox

DAR ID Number: 77464 ^[4]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 78, page 179

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Loren Cherry Cox.

Descendant of Lieut. John Browning and of John Strother.

Daughter of William S. M. Anderson (b. 1828) and Mary WoodfordBrowning (b. 1839), his wife, m. 1862.

Miss Floy L. Wright

DAR ID Number: 80652 ^[5]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 81 page 245

Born in Lewis County, Mo.

Descendant of Lieut. George North.

Daughter of Thomas J. Wright (b. 1856) and Ida F. Steele (b.1856), his wife, m. 1882.

Mrs. Betty Moore Mccutchan Powell

DAR ID Number: 97802 ^[6]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 98, page 249

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Charles A. Powell.

Descendant of John McCutcheon, as follows:

1. James Harvey McCutchan (b. 1842) m. 1868 Mary Bevans (b.1847).
2. John Newton McCutchan (1818-67) m. 1841 Martha Brown (1824-1910).
3. John McCutchan, Jr. (1787-1848), m. 1810 Elizabeth Youell (1790-1877).
4. John McCutcheon m. Elizabeth Hodge (d. 1833).

John McCutcheon (1750-1842) served several enlistments 1777-81, under different commands, Virginia troops. In 1832 he applied fora pension. His claim was allowed. He was born and died in Augusta County, Va.

Mrs. Martha Demaris Mccutchan

DAR ID Number: 98254 ^[7]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 99, page 79-80

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of George Lee McCutchan.

Descendant of Edward Cunard, as follows:

1. E. Smith Marks (b. 1848) m. 1873 Sarah W. Gaines (b. 1852).
2. George Smith Marks (1807-89) m. 1829 Nancy C. Cunard(1809-95).
3. Edward Cunard, Jr. (1779-1816), m. 1802 Adah Thatcher(1781-1868).
4. Edward Cunard m. 1772 Judith Hirst (1746-1815).

Edward Cunard (1750-1827) served as a private in “LightHorse [p.80] Harry Lee’s” regiment, Virginia Line. He wasborn in Loudoun County; died inVirginia.

Miss Edna A. Haycraft

DAR ID Number: 101252 ^[8]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102, page 75

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of Samuel Haycraft, as follows:

1. Edgar M. Haycraft (1834-1902) m. 1877 Rhoda Terrill (b. 1845).
2. Presley Neville Haycraft (1797-1889) m. 1818 Elizabeth Kennedy (1796-1882).
3. Samuel Haycraft m. Margaret Van Meter (1759-1843).

Samuel Haycraft (1752-1823) was placed on the pension roll, 1826,of Hardin County, Ky., for service as private in Capt. James Hook’s company, Colonel John Gibson’s Virginia regiment. He died in Hardin County,Ky.

Miss La Fleeta L. Haycraft

DAR ID Number: 101253 ^[9]The National Society of theDaughters of the American Revolution Volume 102, page 75

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of Samuel Haycraft, as follows:

1. 1. Edgar M. Haycraft (1834-1902) m. 1877 Rhoda Terrill (b. 1845).

Mrs. Mattie B. Bland Henderson

DAR ID Number: 102432 ^[10]National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 103, page 134

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Joe F. Henderson.

Descendant of Alexander Keith, as follows:

1. William I. Bland (b. 1858) m. 1885 Minnie B. Kaster (b. 1867).
2. James G. Kaster (1824-92) m. 1854 Mary Amanda Henton (1836-79).
3. Walter Briscoe Henton (1804-75) m. 1825 Rebecca D. Cooley (1807-60).
4. John C. Henton (1778-1853) m. 1792 Katharine Keith (1776-1859).
5. Alexander Keith m. 1774 Margaret Harned (d. 1834).

Alexander Keith (1754-1824) served as private in Captain Catlett’s company, Colonel Febiger’s Virginia regiment. He was born in Hampshire County, W. Va.; died in Hardin County, Ky.

Mrs. Edna May Williams Painter

DAR ID Number: 106030 ^[11]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 107, page 9

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Robert H. Painter.

Descendant of Samuel Haycraft, as follows:

1. 1. William Y. Williams (1826-79) m. 1848 Sara Simpson(1831-1909).
2. 2. Thomas B. Williams (1797-1849) m. 1817 Margaret Haycraft (1793-1873).
3. 3. Samuel Haycraft m. 1778 Margaret Van Metre.

Samuel Haycraft (1752-1823) was placed on the pension roll ofHardin County, Ky., 1822, forservice as private, Virginia Line. He was born in Virginia; diedin Hardin County, Ky.

Mrs. Edith E. Haycraft Bull

DAR ID Number: 106635 ^[12]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 107, page 194

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Charles A. Bull, Jr.

Descendant of Samuel Haycraft, as follows:

1. Samuel Nevil Haycraft (b. 1854) m. 1877 Anna Pleasant Fackler (b. 1852).
2. Samuel M. Haycraft (1822-86) m. 1842 Mary Jane Brisco (1827-1905).
3. Presley Nevil Haycraft (1797-1891) m. Elizabeth Kennedy.

Mrs. Emma Creasey Taylor

DAR ID Number: 106935 ^[13]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 107, page 285

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of George Reading, as follows:

1. Daniel Creasey (1816-84) m. 1842 Elizabeth P. Reading(1824-97).
2. John Reading (1799-1832) m. 1821 Sarah D. Maxwell (1801-69).
3. George Reading m. 1790 Nancy McCune (1771-1842).

George Reading (1761-1846) was placed on the pension roll, 1833, of Pike County, N. Y., for service,1777, in Captain Knox’s company, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in New Jersey; died in Clarke County,Mo.

Mrs. Mary E. Hawkins Martin

DAR ID Number: 107382 ^[14]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 108, page 129

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Presley W. Martin.

Descendant of Capt. Moses Hawkins, as follows:

1. Moses John Hawkins (1825-1907) m. 1846 Martha A. Blair (1823-66).
2. Lewis Castleman Hawkins (1802-67)m. 1824 Mary Beard (1806-89).
3. Moses Hawkins, Jr. (d. 1817), m. 1800 Sarah Castleman (1783-1858).
4. Moses Hawkins m. 1770 Susanna Strother.

Moses Hawkins was commissioned captain in the 14th Virginia regiment, Virginia militia, 1777. He was born in Culpepper County, Va., killed in the battle of Germantown, 1777.

Miss Florence E. Lake

DAR ID Number: 107814 ^[15]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 108, page 265-266

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of George Reading, as follows:

1. Silas Lake (b. 1855) m. 1879 Maducia Creasey (b. 1860).
2. Daniel Creasey (1816-84) m. 1842 Elizabeth P. Reading (1824-97).
3. John Reading (1799-1832) m. 1821 Sarah D. Maxwell (1801-69).
4. George Reading m. 1790 Nancy McCune (1771-1842).

[p.266] George Reading (1761-1846) was placed on the pension roll, 1833, of Pike County, New York, for service as private, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in Amwell, N. J.; died in Clark County, Mo.

Mrs. Cora Ann Bozarth Westhoff

DAR ID Number: 109288 ^[16]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 110, page 88-89

Born in Lewis County, Mo.

Wife of Edward F. Westhoff.

Descendant of Alexander Keith, as follows: [p.89]

1. Erastus Bozarth (1833-1907) m. 1861 Catherine Henton (1842-73).
2. Alexander Keith Henton (1806-50) m. 1831 Mary McHenry (1813-70).
3. John C. Henton (1778-1853) m. 1797 Katherine Keith (1776-1859).
4. Alexander Keith m. 1774 Margaret Harned (d. 1834).

Alexander Keith served as private in Captain Catlett’s company, Colonel Febinger’s Virginia regiment. He was born in Hampshire County, W. Va.; died 1824, in Hardin County, Ky.

Mrs. Mary A. Haycraft Chase

DAR ID Number: 110568 ^[17]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 111, page 180

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Alfred L. Chase.

Descendant of Samuel Haycraft, as follows:

1. 1. Samuel Nevil Haycraft (b. 1854) m. 1877 Anna Pleasant Hackley(b. 1852).
2. 2. Samuel N. Haycraft (1822-86) m. 1842 Mary Jane Briscoe(1827-1905).
3. 3. Presley Nevil Haycraft (1797-1891) m. Elizabeth Kennedy.

 

Mrs. Jessie R. (Wiseman) Wiseman

DAR ID Number: 114899 ^[18]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 115, page 282

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Dan Wiseman.

Descendant of George Reading, as follows:

1. 1. Calvin Wiseman (b. 1849) m. 1872 Susan E. Reading (b. 1852).
2. 2. William McCune Reading (1828-1909) m. 1848 Sarah A. Hampton(1831-54).
3. 3. John Reading (1799-1832) m. 1821 Sarah D. Maxwell (1801-69).
4. 4. George Reading m. 1790 Nancy McCune (1771-1842).

George Reading (1761-1846) was placed on the pension roll, 1833,of Pike County, N. Y., for serviceas private, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in Amwell, N. J.; diedin Clark County, Mo.

 

 

Mrs. Mary Nunn Nash

DAR ID Number: 116508 ^[19]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 117, page 157

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Will N. Nash.

Descendant of Capt. John Wash, as follows:

1. 1. John Martin Nunn (1821-95) m. 1845 Jane C. Breeding(1825-1910).
2. 2. John Gatewood Nunn (1801-93) m. 1820 Susannah Alexander(1804-46).
3. 3. Waters Nunn (1775-1833) m. Sarah Gatewood Wash (1785-34).
4. 4. John Wash m. Nancy —.

John Wash (1751-1839) enlisted, 1778, in the CommissaryDepartment; and, 1780, was commissioned captain, serving underColonels James Brandon of North Carolina, and William Fontaine ofVirginia. He died in Marion County,Mo.

 

 

Mrs. Maducia Creasey Lake

DAR ID Number: 121091 ^[20]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 122, page 29

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Silas Lake.

Descendant of George Reading, as follows:

1. 1. Daniel Creasey (1816-84) m. 1842 Elizabeth P. Reading(1824-97).
2. 2. John Reading (1799-1832) m. 1821 Sarah D. Maxwell (1801-69).
3. 3. George Reading m. 1790 Nancy McCune (1771-1842).

George Reading (1761-1846) was placed on the pension roll, 1833,of Pike County, Mo., for service asprivate, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in Amwell, N. J.; died in Clark County, Mo.

 

 

Mrs. Fannie B. Pierce Throckmorton

DAR ID Number: 150061 ^[21]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 151, page 20

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of William Price Throckmorton.

Descendant of Charles Williams, as follows:

1. 1. William A. Pierce (b. 1845) m. 1868 Kate Kendrick (b. 1851).
2. 2. William A. Kendrick (1813-75) m. 1843 Jane Bradshaw (1823-88).
3. 3. William Kendrick (1784-1844) m. 1811 Nancy Linthicum(1793-1858).
4. 4. Thomas Linthicum (1770-1850) m. 1793 Anne Williams(1776-1845).
5. 5. Charles Williams m. Ann Beckwith (1748-1824).

Charles Williams (1743-1826) served several enlistments asprivate under different commands, 1776-83, in the Marylandtroops. He was born in Montgomery County,Md.; died in Nelson County, Ky.

 

 

Mrs. Nellie C. Rollins Dorsay

DAR ID Number: 150737 ^[22]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 151, page 236

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of W. A. Dorsay.

Descendant of Eliphalet Rollins, as follows:

1. 1. John L. Rollins (b. 1848) m. 1873 Sarah U. Day (b. 1852).
2. 2. Enoch W. Rollins (1817-78) m. 1841 Pamela Lyford (d. 1848).
3. 3. Ebenezer W. Rollins (b. 1788) m. 1810 Sarah Church.
4. 4. Nathaniel Rollins (1759-1826) m. 1786 Olive Greeley Harris.
5. 5. Eliphalet Rollins m. Abigail Glidden.

Eliphalet Rollins was a signer of the Association Test in Loudon,N. H., 1776. He was born, 1734, in Exeter; died in Loudon, N. H.

 

 

Mrs. Connie Wright Reid

DAR ID Number: 154818 ^[23]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 155, page 264

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of MacMillen James Reid.

Descendant of William Poague, as follows:

1. 1. David P. Wright (1851-1909) m. 1878 Birdie E. Rouse (b. 1859).
2. 2. John Wright (1799-1885) m. 1825 Ann Poague (1804-81).
3. 3. Joseph Poague (1774-1847) m. 1795 Elizabeth Darnaby (d. 1850).
4. 4. William Poague m. 1762 Ann (Kennedy) Wilson.

William Poague (1735-78) a patriot and soldier, was killed by theIndians in Harrodsburg, Ky., while protecting the frontiersettlements. He was born in Ireland.

 

 

Mrs. Mary Dale McReynolds Henderson

DAR ID Number: 156039 ^[24]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 157, page 12

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Lane Henderson.

Descendant of Ensign William Bates, as follows:

1. 1. Julius C. McReynolds (b. 1856) m. 1892 Lucy Massie Seaman (b.1859).
2. 2. Harrison Seaman (1812-96) m. 1839 Louisa Ann Bates(1815-1905).
3. 3. William Sargent Bates (1788-1850) m. 1810 Huldah B. Parish(1793-1868).
4. 4. William Bates m. 1784 Mehitable Sargent (d. 1817).

William Bates (1752-1838) served as ensign in the 3d regiment,Virginia Continental Line. He was born in Albemarle County; died in Goochland County, Va.

 

 

Mrs. Willie Lipes Wallace

DAR ID Number: 156041 ^[25]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 157, page 13

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Samuel E. Wallace.

Descendant of Ensign William Bates, as follows:

1. 1. John William Lipes (1838-1905) m. 1867 Cynthia Seaman (b.1845).
2. 2. Harrison Seaman (1812-96) m. 1839 Louisa Ann Bates(1815-1905).

 

 

Miss Hazel Caldwell

DAR ID Number: 158613 ^[26]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 159, page 181

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of David Martin, as follows:

1. 1. Robert B. Caldwell (1860-1918) m. 1890 Carrie E. Coddington(b. 1866).
2. 2. Randolph S. Coddington (1822-90) m. 1850 Caroline Martin(1831-1913).
3. 3. Crowell Martin (1789-1849) m. 1811 Sarah Burwell (1791-1831).
4. 4. David Martin m. 1782 Huldah Freeman.

David Martin (1760-1808) enlisted as a private, 1777, fromWoodbridge, N. J., in Col. Elisha Sheldon’s 2d regiment of LightDragoons, Continental Army. He was born in New Jersey; died inWoodbridge, N. J.

 

 

[p.28] Miss Mamie Sharp

DAR ID Number: 160078 ^[27]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 161, page 28

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of John Christian, as follows:

1. 1. Joseph W. Sharp (1844-1916) m. 1867 Annie E. Wilson (b. 1846).
2. 2. John R. Wilson (1813-59) m. 1840 Josephine B. Longan(1814-96).
3. 3. Thomas Longan (b. 1767) m. 1797 Anne Christian (b. 1777).
4. 4. John Christian m. 1771 Judith Leek.

John Christian (1752-1834) received a pension for service asprivate in the Washington County,Virginia troops under Colonels Campbell and Bowen. He was born inIreland; died in Fayette County, Ky.

 

 

Mrs. Roxy B. Rogers Musgrove

DAR ID Number: 161709 ^[28]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 162, page 217

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Wife of Gilbert Rowan Musgrove.

Descendant of Alexander Keith, as follows:

1. 1. James W. Rogers (b. 1852) m. 1874 Louisa D. Kaster (b. 1856).
2. 2. James G. Kaster (1824-92) m. 1854 Mary Amanda Henton(1836-79).
3. 3. Walter B. Henton (1804-75) m. 1825 Rebecca D. Cooley(1807-60).
4. 4. John C. Henton (1778-1853) m. 1797 Catherine Keith(1776-1859).
5. 5. Alexander Keith m. 1774 Margaret Harned (d. 1834).

Alexander Keith served as private in Captain Catlett’s company,Colonel Febiger’s Virginia regiment. He was born in Hampshire County, Va. (now W. Va.); died, 1824, inHardin County, Ky.

 

 

Miss Besse Ann Graves

DAR ID Number: 163471 ^[29]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 164, page 149

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of William Bruce, as follows:

1. 1. Thomas Edelen Graves (1845-1919) m. 1867 Annie E. (Dollie Ann)Risk (1847-1906).
2. 2. Thomas Atterson Graves (1812-95) m. 1838 Mary Pope Bruce(1821-63).
3. 3. William Bruce m. 2d 1797 Kitty Gaines (1778-1833).

[p.149] William Bruce (1759-1842) received a pension for serviceas private under Captain White and Colonel Eaton, North Carolinatroops. He was born in Richmond County,Va.; died in Kentucky.

 

 

Miss Lottie Calien Graves

DAR ID Number: 163472 ^[30]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 164, page 149

Born in Lewis County,Mo.

Descendant of William Bruce, as follows:

1. 1. Thomas Edelen Graves (1845-1918) m. 1867 Annie E. (Dollie Ann)Risk 1847-1906).

 

Miss Byrd E. Puhl

DAR ID Number: 159293 ^[31]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 160, page 99

Born in Canton, Mo. d. in Canton never married

Descendant of Benjamin De La Mater, as follows:

1. 1. John P. Puhl (b. 1847) m. 1875 EllenRose De La Mater (b.1856).

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Miss Wilma Irene Nater

DAR ID Number: 159294 ^[32]The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 160, page 99

Born in Quincy, Ill. raised in Canton, MO

Descendant of Benjamin De La Mater, as follows:

1. 1. F. C. Nater (b. 1874) m. 1899 Lilian May Puhl (b. 1878).
2. 2. John P. Puhl (b. 1847) m. 1875 EllenRose De La Mater (b.1856).

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Herringshaw’s Encyclopedia of American Biography of the Nineteenth Century.

LAY, ALFRED MORRISON, soldier, lawyer, congressman, was born May 20, 1836, in Lewis county, Mo. He was appointed United States attorney for the western district of Missouri. He resigned in 1861 and entered the confederate army, and served throughout the war, rising to the rank of major. He was elected a representative from Missouri to the forty-sixth congress. He died Dec. 9, 1879. ^[33]Herringshaw’s Encyclopedia of American Biography, page 575

 

LEWIS, JOHN T., soldier, lawyer, was born Nov. 6, 1838, in Lewis county, Mo. He served four years in the confederate army under General Price’s command. For eight years he was cashier of the Canton Savings bank; and for six years was mayor of that city. In 1876 he was a presidential elector on the Tilden and Hendricks ticket; and was prominent in politics during the trying times of reconstruction; and has always been a consistent democrat. He is now one of the foremost lawyers of Texas at San Antonio ^[34]Herringshaw’s Encyclopedia of American Biography, page 585

 

SAYRE, EMILIUS, KITCHELL, educator, lawyer, was born March 20,1810, in Battle Hill, N. J. He attended the schools of Elizabethtown, N. J.; received the degree of A. B. from Amherst college in 1826, and the degree of A. M. in 1831 from the same institution; and the degree of LL. B. from the Transylvania college in 1833. During 1828-31 he was a professor in the Washington institute, New York; during 1833-52 was a lawyer in Lexington, Ky.; and since that time has been a farmer in Missouri. During 1861-63 he was a member of the Missouri state constitutional convention; and has filled various other public positions of honor in Lewis county and the state of Missouri. ^[35]Herringshaw’s Encyclopedia of American Biography, page 821

Comprehensive History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830 – 1930, B. H.Roberts

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Chapter 42 Important Events At Nauvoo Summer Of 1840–Deaths Harvest–Hyde’s Mission To Palestine–The Coming Of John C.Bennett–Founding A City–Nauvoo

Nor did their outrages stop at this. A company of men led by William Allensworth, H. M. Woodyard, Wm. Martin, J. H. Owsley,John Bain, Light T. Lait and Halsey White, crossed over the Mississippi to Illinois at a point a few miles above Quincy, and kidnapped Alanson Brown, James Allred, Benjamin Boyce and Noah Rogers, and without any writ or warrant of any character whatever, they dragged them over into Missouri to a neighborhood called Tully, in Lewis county. These unfortunate men were imprisoned for a day or two in an old log cabin, during which time their lives were repeatedly threatened. At one time Brown was taken out, a rope placed around his neck, and he was hung up to a tree until he was nearly strangled to death. Boyce at the same time was tied to a tree, stripped of his clothing and inhumanly beaten. Rogers was also beaten, and Allred was stripped of every particle of clothing and tied up to a tree for the greater part of the night, and threatened frequently by a man named Monday, exclaiming: “G–d d–n you, I’ll cut you to the hollow.”

Ellen Rose De La Mater b. 8/18/1856 d. 2/1/1940 b. in Quincy, Il

DAR ID Number: 159292

Wife of John P. Puhl. b. 9/12/1847 d.7/8/1923 m. 6/2/1875 of Canton, MO

Moved to Canton Mo. in 1862 with her Mother Susan (Lightfoot) Delamater

Descendant of Benjamin De La Mater, as follows:

1. 1. John De La Mater (1822-62) m. 1848 Susan B. Lightfoot (1825-84).
2. 2. Benjamin De La Mater, Jr. (b. 1796), m. 1815 Lucinda Childs.
3. 3. Benjamin De La Mater m. 1794 Isabel Beverly (d. 1846).

Benjamin De La Mater (1762-1832) served as private in Capt. Colbe Chamberlain’s company, Col. Roswell Hopkins’ regiment, Dutchess County, New York militia. He was born in Amenia; died in Jamestown, N. Y.

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