Biographical Sketch of Milton M. Claggett, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Milton M. Claggett was born October 2, 1827, in Maryland; was raised a farmer, and received his education in the common schools of the county. He came to Missouri in 1858, and to this county in 1860, settling in St. Joseph in 1864. He bought a farm, partially improv- ing it until 1879, when he sold out and went into the grain business with Mr. Willis, forming the firm of Willis & Claggett. They had large contracts with the Government in furnishing grain, and were also largely engaged for many years in freighting to Denver, Montana, Salt Lake, etc. They closed the business in 1867. In 1868, he associated with him Mr. C. Evans, and contracted to build one hun- dred miles of the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, which they built in 1870 and 1871. In 1876, he was elected County Collector, and served two years. He has been one of the Directors in the Merchants' Insurance Company for many years. Mr. Claggett is a descendant of Bishop Claggett, of Maryland, who was one of the most distinguished in the church. In 1879, he was appointed Coal Oil Inspector by the Governor. He married Sarah E. Boteler, in Maryland, in 1851. They have four children living: Clara B., Edith E., Henry M. and Sarah E. In 1863-1864, Captain Claggett commanded Company D, Eighty-first Regiment Enrolled Missouri Militia, for thirteen months. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================