Biographical Sketch of Samuel Gosnell, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Samuel Gosnell, carpenter and builder, was born in Vigo County, Indiana, June 3, 1831, and was there raised and educated. In early life his vocation was that of a farmer. His father, Jehu, was an early settler in the Hoosier State, locating four and one half miles northwest of Terra Haute. He was a carpenter by trade and Samuel adopted that profession. He there resided until 1856, and then came to Worth County, Missouri, engaging in agricultural pursuits. In 1859, he came to St. Joseph, and during the summer season he has principally followed his profession. During the winter season, for thirty four years, he has worked in pork packing houses, and is very proficient in this important branch. During his residence here he has worked in all the leading houses, and as a carpenter and builder is a success. On October 1, 1857, he was married in Indiana to Miss Rhoda Ransdell. They have four children: Isabelle, David, Eddie and Frank. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================