Crawford County MO

Biographical Sketch of George Farrow

George Farrow, born in Fauquier County, Virginia to Scottish parents, served as a soldier in the War of 1812. He married Miss Massey and had several children, including George, Jr., Nimrod, John, and Benjamin. Benjamin later married Lucy Smith and had a large family. Some descendants, including John P., Sarah, and Margaret, moved to Missouri. John P. became a prominent figure, settling in St. Charles County and later serving as Judge of the County Court for two decades in Montgomery County, Missouri.

Biography of S. W. Wilkinson

S. W. Wilkinson, born on January 6, 1856, in Alton, Illinois, is a notable general merchant in Willow Springs, Missouri. The son of English immigrants, he started his career in retail at age thirteen. After establishing his business in Leesburgh, he moved to Willow Springs in 1884 and built a prominent commercial house by 1890. A successful and respected businessman with a Republican political affiliation, he has held various local offices and is a director at the Citizens Bank. Wilkinson and his wife, Miss Phoebe Elizabeth Knight, have six children.

Biography of Lilburn H. Murray

Lilburn H. Murray, born September 15, 1835, in Crawford County, Missouri, emerged as a prominent figure in Greene County through various business ventures, including his successful role as proprietor of the Springfield Democrat. The son of John Murray, a noted pioneer and Methodist leader, Lilburn began as a stock drover before moving to California for nine years. After returning to Springfield in 1866, he engaged in hardware, farming, and railroads, while also serving as mayor and in the State Legislature. A dedicated Democrat, he contributed significantly to local enterprises and churches.

Biography of Math. Jacobs

Math. Jacobs, born on May 1, 1865, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is a prominent businessman in Idaho, currently serving as president of Kendrick State Bank. After moving to Idaho in 1884, he worked in retail before shifting to banking, demonstrating strong leadership and business acumen. Married to Cora Addison in 1891, he is active in the Catholic Church and local fraternal organizations, including the Knights of Pythias. A committed Democrat, Jacobs prioritizes his business over political aspirations.

Biography of Mark A. Leftwich

Mark A. Leftwich, born in May 1852 in Virginia, is a prominent newspaper figure in Oklahoma, owning the Coweta Times-Star. He learned the printing trade in Texas, eventually publishing several newspapers in Missouri and Nebraska before establishing the Coweta Times in 1905 and merging it with the Coweta Star in 1918. Leftwich, a Democrat and Mason, has five children and contributes to his community through his work and influence. His reliability and integrity are widely recognized.

Bell, Cora Crandell Mrs. – Obituary

Cora Crandell Bell, 88, passed away at her daughter’s home in Baker, Oregon. A pioneer nurse, she was set to be recognized by the University of Oregon Medical School. Born in Missouri, she moved to Haines in 1914, where she practiced nursing and was active in the Methodist Church. Her funeral was held at The Beatty Chapel, with burial in Haines Cemetery. Cora is survived by a large family, including seven sons and two daughters, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Biography of Lilburn H. Murray

Lilburn H. Murray was born in September 1834 in Crawford County, Missouri, and raised in Greene County. After spending a decade in California involved in stock and mercantile, he returned to Springfield in 1866 and entered the hardware business. A prominent community leader, he served as Springfield’s mayor and as a state legislator. He played a significant role in establishing the Springfield and Western Missouri Railroad. Married in 1859, he had seven children and was active in the M.E. Church South and Masonry.