Biographical Sketch of A. d. Sympson, Agency Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** A. D. Sympson, farmer, section 29, post office Agency, was born in Kentucky, January 6, 1837. He followed farming up to 1867, at which time he emigrated to Kansas, remaining there nine years. He then moved to Buchanan County. Was married in 1861, to Miss Mary Rivers, born July 2, 1845, in Kentucky. They have had six children: James H., born September 28, 1863, died January 18, 1864; Robert B., born Novem- ber 12, 1864; Eunie A., born April 8, 1867; Elizabeth J., born February 22, 1868; George D., born November 22, 1869; and Annie E., born May 22, 1873. Mrs. Sympson died January 18, 1874. He was again married on January 8, 1878, to Susan A. Young, a native of Missouri. They have had two children: Charles O., born October 4, 1878 and an infant, now deceased. Mr. Sympson is a member of the Missionary Baptist 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 ====================================================================