Biographical Sketch of J. J. Whittington, Crawford Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** J. J. Whittington, farmer and stock dealer, section 16, postoffice Wallace, was born in Buchanan County, Missouri June 11, 1842. In youth he received a good common school education, after which he sold goods at Toas for three years. He then returned to farming, which he has followed ever since. He has a penchant for Durham cattle, Cots- wold Sheep and Poland China Hogs. Was a volunteer in the Confederate service for two months, but was not sworn in. He participated, how- ever, in the Lexington and Blue Mills battles. He is a Master Mason and a member of the I.O.O.F. He is also a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He has 160 acres of land all under fence and well improved. He was married December 17, 1861 to Miss Anna B. Jones, native of North Carolina, born August, 1841. They have had three children: William, born January 1, 1863; Katie, born August 14, 1865; Frankie, born May 7, 1867. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================