Biographical Sketch of H. C. Faris, 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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H. C. Faris, son of Dr. William Faris, ex-Duputy Sheriff, was born
in Martinsburg, Berkley County, Virginia, March 25, 1825.  He came
to this city in October, 1856, and was engaged in contracting and
building for years.  In 1861, with Mr. G.M. Venable, he bought a 
saw mill, which they operated until 1874.  He then sold out, and 
the same year was appointed Deputy Sheriff by Col. Gates, the 
Shereiff, and served under him and also through the term of James
L. Spencer, his successor.  He was married to Miss Rachel J. Darling
in Merkley County, Virginia, December 24, 1845.  They have six child-
ren living: John W., Robert M., Alexander N., Catharine R., Virginia
Berkley and Mary Thompson.

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