Biographical Sketch of Aaron Nutt, Greene County, Missouri, Center Township >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** Mr. Nutt is the son of Moses and Catherine (Haley) Nutt, and was born in Burlington County, New Jersey, February 22, 1810. His father was a soldier in the War of 1812. His parents moved to Pennsylvania, and in 1822 they moved to Clermont County, Ohio. When Aaron was about four- teen years of age his father was killed by the falling of a tree while chopping in the woods. Aaron was then bound out and learned the black- smith's trade. In 1831 he worked at his trade at Cincinnati, and for about two years followed steamboating. In 1836 he went to Fort Smith, Arkansas, and worked at his trade. In 1838 he went to the Choctaw Nation, where he followed his trade until 1852, and was said to be the best blacksmith in the nation. In 1852 he came to Springfield, Mo., and went to work for Maupin & Perkins. He was soon made foreman and held the position two years, and then carried on a shop for himself. In 1857 he moved out upon the farm where he now resides, and is one of Greene's most substantial citizens. He was one of the charter members of the first Odd Fellow's Society in this county. Mr. Nutt was marr- ied January 11, 1853, to Miss C. Blackman, daughter of Stephen and Matilda (Campbell) Blackman. Their union has been blest with eight children, five of whom are now living, viz.: Stephen R., Kate, Lizzie, Lucy and Moses. His first wife died in 1871, and in 1876 he was again married, to Miss Nannie Hammonds. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================