C. H. KNOOP
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C. H. Knoop, father of John W. and A. A. Knoop, died in February
1903.
He had lied in Morgan county since the early days and was a German citizen
of much worth to the whole
county. In many ways he contributed to the upbuilding and general
prosperity of the country. He owned
much land, was a heavy stock-raiser and dealer, and one of the heaviest
taxpayers in the county. He was
known far and wide for his frugality and the vastness of his business.
He was a stalwart Methodist and was
a stock holder and director in the Bank of Versailles. Such men
are missed when they are gone
JEHRU ROBINSON
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The above photograph is a good likeness of Rev. Jehu Robinson, deceased,
and his wife, still living. Uncle
Jehu died in 1904 aged about 84. He was a Baptist preacher of
considerable force and influence. He was
perhaps the best known Baptist preacher in the country. He served
nearly every Baptist church in Morgan
county and did much good in his day that will last till the
judgement day. Brother Robinson’s grand old body lies buried
in the Freedom cemetery, four miles north of
Versailles. His wife is still living.
Among the other preachers who have had much to do with building
up goo din the county are B.
B. Stone, C. H. Cramer, John Adair, Frank Carpenter and J. Ed Sims.
Rev. Sims was married in June 1907
to Mrs. Smiley.
JOHN ADAIR
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Uncle John Adair is 84 years old and was born in Morgan county
Two years ago he won the
prize in an old settlers’ reunion here for being the oldest natural
born citizen on the grounds. He was born in
Richland between Syracuse and Florence. He is a Baptist preacher
though he has not preached as much as
some men of his age. He is a good citizen and not lives
two miles south of Versailles.
SAMUEL MARTIN
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This is a good picture of Uncle Sam Martin who died in his hotel
in Versailles in 1906. He had
been a hotel keeper here 52 years, having come from North Carolina
in the early day. Uncle Sam was 91
years old at the time of his death and was remarkably strong for a
man of his age. He died quite suddenly.
He was one of the best known hotel keepers in the state.
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