Biographical Sketch of Cyrus J. McMaster, Greene County, Missouri, North Springfield >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** This gentleman is the son of Dr. Edwin K. and Eliza J. (Bull) McMaster, and was born in Dade County, Missouri, May 18, 1847. His parents were natives of North Carolina, and were among the pioneer settlers of Dade County. In 1851 his parents moved to Greene County, where Cyrus grew to manhood. In 1864 he enlisted in the 14th Missouri Cavalry, and served until the war closed. During 1869-70 he carried on the saddle and harness business at Walnut Grove. In 1871 he came to North Spring- field, and engaged in the produce and commission business. In 1880 he entered into partnership with Geo. O. Vick, and they have since done a thriving business in produce and grain shipments, handling about a quarter of a million dollars worth of grain in 1882. They are one of the best firms in the city, and deserve the success they enjoy. Mr. McMaster was married November 17, 1868 to Miss Isabel Weir, daughter of James and Fidelia Weir, of this county. Their union has been blest with two children. ==================================================================== 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: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================