From pages 56-57, "A Reminiscent History of the Ozark Region" copyright, 1894

Goodspeed; copyright 1995 Southern Historical Press.

One of the early pioneers of Reynolds County, MO, owes his nativity to Tennessee, his birth occurring in Scott County on November 10, 1841. His parents, John and Nancy (Cotton) SMITH, were both born in that county. His grandfather, Isaaac SMITH, died in that State. John Smith and his brother Barton, came to Reynolds county at an early date, about 1844, and for one year followed farming on Webb's Creek. After that, John came to Kelley's Creek, and bought land where his son, Isaac SMITH is now living. He opened up his farm and by industry and perserverence became the owner of a good farm. He made the trip from TN with ox team and came with quite a good company of emigrants, the COTTONS, the CHITWOODS and others, all of whom settled in this county. Part of the time Mr. Smith sold goods, and he was also a large dealer in stock, continuing the business until his death in 1868. Politically he was a Democrat, but he took no part in the Civil War. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and one of the most prominent men in the county. His wife was a daughter of Aaron COTTON, a pioneer and well-known man of this county. She was born in TN, and was there married to Mr. SMITH, whom she accompanied to Missouri in 1844. Her death occurred in this county in 1882. Ten children were the fruits of this union, six sons and four daughters, as follows: Baley, (our subject); Elvira, now deceased, was the wife of A. BARNES; Daniel C., a farmer of Reynolds County; Isaac, a farmer in Kelley Valley; Calvin E., a farmer in Kelley Valley; Frankley, a farmer in Texas; Veetile, who died when thirty years of age, was a man of family; Matilda J., died when small; Nancy A., wife of Edward WILKINS of Carter County; and one died young. The mother is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. As our subject was but three years of age when brought by his parents to Missouri, all of his recollections are of this State. He attended the schools of Kelley Valley, and was taught the duties of farm life at an early age. In 1862 he started out to struggle with the stern realities of life for himself, and his first move was to enlist in the Confederate Army, Company C. He served three years under Marmaduke, and was in a number of battles and skirmishes. He was taken prisoner and held three months at Pilot Knob. After the war he returned to this valley and began his career as a farmer. In 1865 he married Miss Juline L. REED, a native of Shannon County, MO., and the daughter of Dr. Thomas and Mary (Chilton) REED, who moved to Shannon County at an early day. There, Dr. REED died in 1861 and his wife soon after. Almost immediately after marriage our subject moved to the valley where he now lives and began farming, which occupation he has continued since. He has a good tract of 200 acres, and as a farmer and stockman has met with good success. In politics, he is a Democrat, and he and his wife hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. At one time Mr. SMITH was justice of the peace in Logan Township. Three children have been born to this marriage: Simri, a young man studying law; Malinda J., wife of J. WOOD; and Mary who died when five years of age.

Benjamin Mabry b 21 Feb 1755 NC or VA. (Census: 1790/1800 NC:Warren; 1811 TN:Sumner; 1820 TN:Sumner); d 1839? The identity of Benjamin Mabry is unknown. He probably came to Sumner County from Warren County, NC or from Brunswick County, Virginia. Perhaps the best clue we have is the fact that Benjamin Mabry was a Revolutionary soldier who served in Capt. Archibald Lytle's Company of soldiers from Caswell County, North Carolina. Joseph Mabry (died 1778) from Caswell County is also said to have served in Capt. Lytle's Company. This Joseph Mabry was almost certainly either a son or a grandson of George Mabry (died 1770 Rowan Co NC) and Martha Bradley. The following are the three known children of Benjamin Mabry. There were undoubtedly others.

A.James Mabry b 1776 NC; m 15 Aug 1808 Susannah Bernard Sumner Co TN.

B.John Mabry b 1777 NC; m 9 Dec 1808 Margaret "Peggy" Trigg Sumner Co TN; d 1862

Sumner Co TN.

C.Benjamin Mabry, Jr. b 1782 NC; m 28 Dec 1819 Elizabeth Robertson Sumner Co TN.

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Copyright 1894

Richard Piles

Richard was born in Reynolds County, MO., on October 10, 1850 to Thomas and Louise J.(O'Dell) Piles, natives of Illinois and Tennessee. The grandfather, Richard Piles, was one of the first white men to locate to Illinois, going there with the Government Surveyors and hunting and cooking for them. He located with the Indians, but when game became scarce, he came to Missouri, where he could follow his favorite pass time of hunting. He made the trip to Missouri by wagon in 1830. He settles on a farm and lived there many years, then moved to Dry Valley where he died in 1861. He was noted as a great hunter. IN politics he

was democrat. He reared a large family, but Thomas Piles, father of said subject, was the only son. Thomas was around five or six when the family came to Missouri. He had no schooling and delighted in hunting, like his father. In Reynolds County, he was united with Miss Louise J. O'Dell, daughter of Jobe O'Dell, who came to this county from Tennessee and here passed the remainder of his life. Nine children were born to him; Richard the said subject here; Jobe (deceased), J.B. a farmer on Dry Creek; T.C. graduated at the Missouri Medical College in St. Louis and is now practicing his profession in Oregon County, Rassall, wife of Charles M. Southupp of Dry Valley and others who died young. The Piles resided on a farm until the death of Mr. Piles in 1893. Since then the mother has made her home with her children. Mr Piles was a democrat in politics and held the office of County Assessor in 1848. He was also a Mason and member of the Barnesville Lodge #455. The life of Richard Piles from the time of his birth up to his twenty first year was spent in his native county assisting in the usual duties of farm life and in getting a liberal education. He then branched out as an agriculturist and later married Miss Jennie A. Wood, daughter of John B. Wood of this county, but an early pioneer of Texas County. After marriage Mr. And Mrs. Barnes located in Dry Valley where he tilled the soil. He now owns 220 acres and in connection with farming is a successful stock raiser. Like his father and grandfather he is a democrat in politics. In 1888

he was elected county Sheriff which he held for four years. In 1892 he was elected as County Collector. He is also a Mason and member of the Barnesville Lodge and the Centerville I.O.O.F. Eleven children were born to his marriage with eight surviving; Napoleon B.,Othie M., Lula M., Parlee, William C., and Louise E.,(twins), Otto O., Corre C., Richard I., and Cora E. The last three are deceased.

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Copyright 1894

One of the best known medical doctors for Reynolds County of Barnesville, who was born on Logan's Creek, November 24, 1858, son of William Copeland. The doctor grew up on the old home place, attending the early subscription School and the district school and made good use of his opportunities to obtain an education. When a young man he started a mill on Logan Creek, but this burned down about 1882. While following the life of a Miller he began medical studies and after continuing this for three years entered the St. Louis Medical College, where he completed his course in 1883. Following this he began practicing in

Barnesville Mo., and soon built up the most agreeable manners. Pleasant and gifted in conversation and generous. His career has been upwards. As a surgeon he excels, and although still a young man he possesses great energy and worthy ambition. He opened a drug business and has carried on in this connection with his practice. He owns one of the best improved farms in the county as well as a fine residence which is presided over by the former Miss Mary E. Moore. She was born in Reynolds county to Dr. John H. Moore of Centerville of this county. They had one son, Roy who is now a bright lad of eight years. On account of the health of his family the doctor took his wife and child to Oklahoma in 1892 and remained there one year. He was elected coroner of Reynolds County, but did not serve. In politics he is a republican.

Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia

Volume 4

Biographies

Barton, Walter K.

Barton, Walter K., second president of the Franklin Stake of Zion, Franklin Co., Idaho, was

born Dec. 14, 1877, at Sterling, Sanpete Co., Utah, a son of Walter Kilshaw Barton and

Susan Angeline Petty. He was baptized July 1, 1886, by John L. Peacock, and ordained a

Deacon at Sterling, but lived at the mines until he was grown. After receiving a common

school education, he became a student in the commercial department of the Snow Normal

College at Ephraim, Utah, graduating from the commercial department in 1901 and from the

normal training department of that institution in 1903.

Petty, William George, Bishop of Pettyville (Stirling) Ward, South Sanpete Stake, Sanpete

Co., Utah,from 1877 to 1884, was born Sept. 3, 1831, in Henry County, Tennessee. He was

sustained as Bishop of Pettyville July 11, 1877, and set apart by Erastus Snow.

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Reid, Edgar Thomas

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Quarter, William

QUARLES, Ralph Petty, jurist, was born in Benton, Ky., June 10, 1855; son of James M. and

Nancy Jane (Petty) Quarles, and grandson of Samuel and Parthena (Hynds) Quarles and of

Ralph and Lucy(Embry) Petty. He was graduated from the Paducah, Ky., high school in 1876;

was admitted to the bar in 1877, and practised in Kentucky, 1877–88. He removed to

Blackfoot, Idaho, in 1888, and thence in 1889 to Salmon City, Idaho, where he continued to

practise law. He was elected a justice of the state supreme court in 1896, and became chief

justice, Jan. 7, 1901.

R. PETTEY, proprietor of the leading hotel in Fayetteville, was born

January 8, 1829, in north Alabama, son of Dr. John W. and Annie (HARRIS)

PETTEY. The father was a North Carolinian, born in Wilkes County, February

28, 1791, and a physician in his neighborhood of considerable note. He was

also a farmer, and about 1825 he left North Carolina and immigrated to

Madison Co. Ala. where he purchased 160 acres. Previous to his death,

which occurred September 23, 1876, he was the possessor of 360 acres. The

mother was born January 18, 1798, in North Carolina, and reared to maturity

a family of thirteen children, seven of whom are now living. She died

June 13, 1869. Our subject received a limited education in the country

schools, and remained with his parents until he was about twenty-one years

of age. In the fall of 1849 he left the parental roof and immigrated to

Lincoln County where he lived with his brother W. W. as a clerk. In 1855

he came to Fayetteville, where he has since resided, and in 1858 he and his

brother W. W. established a dry-goods store on their own responsibility,

the firm being known as W W. and R. Pettey. They continued in business

until the civil war, when our subject enlisted in the Confederate service

in Company G, First Tennessee Regiment, under Col. P. Turney. He was

wounded at the battle of Seven Pines, the ball passing through his right

lung and through the entire body. He did not recover sufficiently to

re-enter the field. In 1867 he resumed his clerkship, working in various

kinds of merchandise establishments. October 29, 1869, he wedded Margaret

C. NORRIS, a native of Alabama, born November 26, 1841, and the daughter of

Dr. George D. and Martha W. (RAGSDALE) NORRIS. The result of our subject's

marriage was the birth of four children: Gertrude, Annie C., Burton, and

Mabel. In 1873 Mr. PETTEY and his brother W. W. established a book or

stationery store, and in the following year W. W. became proprietor of a

hotel. In 1876 our subject sold his interest in the store and bought his

brother's interest in the hotel, and from that time to the present has been

engaged in that business. Mr. PETTEY is a courteous and obliging

gentleman, and is quite popular among the traveling public as a first-class

hotel proprietor. Mrs. PETTEY as a land lady is pleasant and entertaining.

In politics Mr. PETTEY is a stanch Democrat. He and wife are members of

the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

MATTHEW MABERRY, farmer, Paris, Ark. Mr. Maberry is a

native of Virginia, and his parents, Charles and Ellen B.

(Thompson) Maberry, were natives of the same State, born in

Floyd County. In 1848 they removed to Schuyler County, Mo.,

and from there to Arkansas in 1858. Mr. Maberry bought land

in Logan County, and cultivated the soil until his death, on

June 11, 1890. Matthew Maberry was born on May 15, 1844, and

in 1863 he enlisted in Company K, Eighth Missouri Infantry,

C.S.A., and was a participant in the battle of Prairie Grove.

On May 10, 1863, during a skirmish in the Indian Territory, he

was wounded in the leg and disabled so that he did not enter

the service again. He was captured shortly afterward, paroled,

and came home. In June, 1879, he was wedded to Miss Lou Ann

Sewell, daughter of William Sewell, of Logan County, Ark. The

Sewell family was among the pioneer settlers of Logan County.

Mr. Maberry is the owner of 137 acres of land, the old homestead

of his father, and is a man of good judgment and sound practical

sense. He was elected constable for Short Mountain Township, where

Paris, the county seat, is located, in September, 1886, and has

served in that capacity up to the present time, being re-elected

every two years successively. He contributes of his means to all

laudable enterprises, and is in every way a worthy citizen.