Biographical Sketch of John S. Wallingford, Crawford Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** John S. Wallingford, farmer and stock raiser, section 30, postoffice Wallace; was born in Platte County, Missouri, May 15, 1842. His ed- ucation was fair. He was married April 10, 1867 to Miss Nannie Allen, of Platte County. By this marriage he had three children: Sadie, born June 28, 1868; Allen, born November 7, 1870; Laura, born September 20, 1873. Laura died October 31, 1876. Inspired by patriotism, and in- fluenced by surrounding circumstances, he enlisted in Captain John Hart's company, Confederate service, as a private. During an engage- ment he received a wound in the left hand and arm which rendered that member almost useless. He has been deputy assessor for two terms, doing good and faithful work. The subject of the above sketch has a keen eye for fine stock, and makes a specialty of Loudon Duke cattle. He is a member of the Christian Church, and has always fed the hungry, assisting the worthy at all times to the extent of his ability. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================