Biographical Sketch of Thomas Conrad, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Thomas Conrad, an early settler of St. Joseph, was born April 20, 
1821, and came to Buchanan County in May, 1844, where he remained
but a short time.  The great flood which occurred at that time led
many to believe that Savannah would be the future metropolis of the
northwest.  He engaged in business at this point with his brother,
the relation existing until 1849.  During the year 1848, he was 
teacher of the public school at this place.  In 1849, he went to
California and remained until 1852, when he returned to Savannah
and embarked in business with A.G. Clark, who was associated with
him until his death.  In 1858, the firm removed to St. Joseph, and
A. C. Craig became a member of the firm.  In 1863, Mr. Conrad went
to Montana, where he was interested in business until his death,
which occurred in September, 1880.  He was a man of strong will,
very presevering and upright in all his actions.  His message to 
his children, when dying, was for them to be true to themselves,
their country, and their God.

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