Maryville Missouri

Biography of Forrest C. Donnell

Forrest C. Donnell, born on August 20, 1884, in Quitman, Missouri, was a prominent St. Louis attorney and a founding member of the firm Spencer Donnell. He graduated from the University of Missouri, excelling academically and participating in various societies. After moving to St. Louis in 1907, he practiced law and served as general attorney for the University of Missouri. A community leader, Donnell was involved in numerous organizations, including the Board of Children’s Guardians and the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. He married Hilda Hays in 1913 and had two children.

Biography of James M. Meek

James M. Meek, born in Ohio in 1852 and raised in Missouri, is a prominent figure in Nemaha County, Kansas, where he retired after a successful career in stock farming and cattle dealing. He served in various political roles, including the Kansas Legislature and Senate, advocating for farmers’ interests. A member of the democratic party, Meek contributed significantly to local governance. He married Sarah A. Denny in 1879, and they had six children. He remains active in community organizations and owns a 240-acre farm.

Biography of William Emmett Ham, M. D.

William Emmett Ham, M.D., a prominent physician in Beattie, Kansas, has dedicated over thirty-five years to medical practice since graduating from Rush Medical College in 1882. As a pioneer in the community, he remains an influential general practitioner and serves as president of the Marshall County Medical Society. Born in 1858 in Maryville, Missouri, he is the descendant of early American settlers, including a Revolutionary War soldier. Dr. Ham, a successful businessman, has never married and is actively involved in local Masonic and political organizations.