Biographical Sketch of Josiah F. Redfearn, Greene County, Missouri, 
Center Township

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

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Mr. Redfearn is the son of Townley and Sarah (Mason) Redfearn, and was
born in Robertson County, Tenn., July 23, 1830.  His parents were nat-
ives of North Carolina, but were reared in Tennessee.  They emigrated
to Greene County, Missouri, in 1837.  His father died in 1838, leaving
his mother with a family of six children.  His mother died in 1880, 
being eighty-three years of age.  His grandfather, Jesse Mason, preach-
ed the first sermon in the western part of the county, at the house of
Josiah's father.  Josiah received his education in the county, going to
the first school taught in the township.  He has always followed farm-
ing, and served as school director several terms.  He saw six months'
active service in the militia in his brother's company.  He owns 160
acres of good land, the result of his industry and perseverance.  Mr.
Redfearn was married February 3, 1848 to Miss Lucy K., daughter of Per-
minter and Sarah (Kelsey) Bennett.  They were natives of South Carolina
but moved to Greene County, Mo., in 1840.  Mr. and Mrs. Redfearn have
had ten children, seven of whom are now living.  Mr. Redfearn is one of
the best citizens of Center Township.

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