Paul Armstrong (1869-1915) was born in Kidder in Caldwell County, MO. He didn't live there long,...
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Jesse James Swore to Kill Samuel P. Cox to Avenge ‘Bloody Bill’ Anderson Ambush
The adventures of Major Samuel P. Cox (1828-1913) of Gallatin, MO, reads like a history of his...
Gallatin’s Olympic Gold Medal Winner: Loren E. Cornelius
The Greeks probably never thought of the political consequences when they initiated the Olympic...
1904: John Jordin Publishes “Memories” History Book
John Jordin's book entitled "Memories" was published 1904 from the North Missourian Press in...
Pioneer Navigates Daviess County’s Early History: Theodore Peniston
Theodore "Uncle Theo" Peniston is due the honor of being the first to utilize the Grand River as a...
Gallatin’s Judge James H.B. McFerran Succumbs in Colorado
A letter to the editor submitted to a Colorado Springs, Colorado, newspaper offers a glimpse at...
Civil War Hero: Gov. Thomas Fletcher (almost) Retires at Gallatin, MO
Thomas Fletcher -- a Union general, Missouri governor, and (almost) a Gallatin, MO, resident! Why...
Who Was Henry Clay McDougal?
Henry Clay McDougal was born in Marion County, VA, on Dec. 9, 1844. He enlisted in the 6th...
Pioneer Doctor: John Cravens of Daviess County, MO
John Cravens, M.D., (1797-1876) was one of the most highly esteemed pioneers of Daviess County....
Who Was Murder Victim Capt. John Sheets and Why Was He Shot?
John W. Sheets (1821-1869) is known mostly as an unfortunate victim of circumstance, allegedly...
Pioneers: Renown Gunsmith Valentine Shuler
Walk any cemetery and be reminded that behind every marker lies a story. Among the older markers...
Civil War: Daviess County’s Col. James H.B. McFerran
The man who organized and led Union soldiers from Daviess County in the Battle of Westport was...










