Biographical Sketch of Bently O. Bearden, Greene County, Missouri,
North Springfield

>From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western
Historical Company, 1883.

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Mr. Bearden is a native of this county, born December 26th, 1856.  His
parents are Elias M. and Nancy A. Bearden, old settlers of Greene 
county, who came here in 1841 and settled on the farm on which they
reside at this writing, two and a half miles east of Springfield.  Soon
after coming to this county, Bently O. engaged in farming till 1860,
then came to North Springfield and went to work in the railroad machine
shops, where he remained until April 1st, 1882, when he was elected 
city marshal, which position he is still filling.  December 25th, 1881
Mr. Bearden married Miss Elizabeth McGowen, of Ozark County, Missouri.
Mr. Bearden is a member of Springfield Lodge No. 2285, of the Knights
of Honor, and is an efficient public officer, a worthy citizen, and one
who receives and deserves the universal esteem of all who know him.

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