Berry County MO

Biography of M. H. Osburn, M. D.

Dr. M. H. Osburn, born on March 27, 1838, in Georgia, has become a respected physician in Missouri over his 22 years of practice. He graduated from St. Louis Medical College and initially settled in Berry County before relocating to Douglas County. A Civil War veteran, he actively engages in local politics and is involved in his community as a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Married to Eliza J. Dodd, they have six children and are well-regarded in social circles.

Biography of George W. Osburn, M. D.

George W. Osburn, M.D., born on November 15, 1841, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, pursued a career in medicine after initially working as a carpenter. A veteran of the Confederate service, he relocated to various cities before settling in Douglas County, Missouri, in 1871. There, he built a successful medical practice and became a prominent figure in the community. Married to Mary E. Gilliland in 1872, they had five children. Osburn was also politically active, serving as coroner and maintaining a Republican affiliation.

Biography of Judge James P. Ince

Judge James P. Ince serves as the associate judge of the Western District of Douglas County, Missouri. Born on March 28, 1828, in Overton County, Tennessee, he moved to Missouri in 1843 and has been a resident of Douglas County since 1862. A farmer and veteran of the Civil War, Ince has held the judgeship since 1863, demonstrating impartiality and public spirit. He is a long-time member of the Baptist Church and is known for his contributions to the community and dedication to justice.

Biography of Jesse P. Briscoe

Jesse P. Briscoe, born May 15, 1856, in Benton County, Arkansas, became a prominent druggist in Harrison, Arkansas. The son of James and Martha Briscoe, he grew up in a large family and received his education in Berry County, Missouri. After initially farming, he opened a drug store in Exeter, Missouri, before establishing a successful pharmacy in Harrison in 1889. An experienced pharmacist and reliable community member, he is also active in the Democrat party and a member of the I.O.O.F. Briscoe is married to Dora E. Leckie, and they have three children.

Biography of J. R. Wade

J. R. Wade, born on September 3, 1883, in Missouri, is a prominent agriculturist in Osage County, Oklahoma. He is recognized as a typical frontiersman with extensive experience in ranching and cattle management across the western states. Wade has accumulated 650 acres of land for stock raising and employs modern agricultural practices. He married Alice Moore in 1910, and they have three sons. Active in local fraternal organizations, Wade exemplifies the industrious spirit that has shaped the region’s development.