Biographical Sketch of William H. Slaybaugh, Marion Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** William H. Slaybaugh, farmer and stock raiser, Section 18, Post office Easton, was born August 14, 1837, in Buchanan County, Missouri and has made this his home through life. He received his education in the old log school house, and has made agricultural pursuits his occupation through life. During the late war he served for three years with Company H, Fourth Missouri Cavalry. Assisted in driving Price from Missouri on his raid in 1864, and was wounded at the battle on the Blue; also took part in the battles of Mine Run and Little Miami, which was the last bushwhacker fight in the State. He owns a fine farm of 74 acres, which is well cultivated. He has filled the posi- tions of road overseer and clerk of the district. He was married in 1865, to Miss Lizzie C. Missemer, a native of Pennsylvania. They have five children living: Minnie, Cyrus, Katie, Thomas and Andrew. They lost one child. Mrs. Slaybaugh is a member of the New School Presbyterian Church. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================