Biographical Sketch of Hubert Elliott, Johnson County, Missouri, Chilhowee Township. >From "History of Johnson County, Missouri," by Ewing Cockrell, Historical Publishing Company, Topeka, Cleveland, 1918. ********************************************************************** Hubert Elliott, an honored and highly respected pioneer of Johnson county, resides on a farm in Chilhowee township, which has been his home for the past half century. He is a native of Kentucky. Mr. Elliott was born in 1844 in Adair county, a son of William and Susan Elliott. William Elliott was the son of Alexander Elliott, a well known farmer of Kentucky, who lived and died in that state. The son, William, was also a farmer and, in addition, a skilled mechanic. He came with his family to Missouri in 1849 and settled in Moniteau cou- nty, where he purchased a large farm and became very successful and prosperous. He died in 1895. William and Susan Elliott were the parents of twelve children, all of whom were reared to maturity and six are now living: Mrs. Mary F. Russell, Santa Fe, Kansas; Mrs. Elizabeth Burlingame, California, Missouri; Hubert, the subject of this review; Joseph, Latham, Missouri; Guinn, Latham, Missouri; and Robert, California, Missouri. In 1867, Hubert Elliott moved from Moniteau county fo Johnson county, Missouri. He settled on a farm of 80 acres of virgin soil in Chilhowee township and began farming. For the first year, Mr. Elliott resided in a rude log cabin, located on the county line, which was a two story structure, the upstairs, or "loft" reached by a ladder. The Elliott farm was one of the first to be fenced in the township. Prior to the advent of fencing in Johnson county, one could ride horseback from Chilhowee to Holden, keeping on a straight line. When Mr. Elliott came to this county, there were few settlements between Chilhowee and Sedalia, but an abundance of deer, wild turkeys and prairie chickens. "Uncle Green" Wallace and Mr. VanAusdol were early day school teachers and Reverends Ridley, J. H. Houx, and "Uncle Johnny" Morrow, pioneer preachers of Johnson cou- nty, whom Mr. Elliott knew fifty years ago. The early settlers enjoyed religious meetings far more than do the people of today and the atten- dance at all meetings was all that could be desired. The revivals, which were frequently held, were considered most pleasant and enjoyable occasions. In 1868, Hubert Elliott and Nancy R. Hindman, daughter of Samuel Hindman, who came to Johnson county from Kentucky in 1865, were united in marriage and to this union were born four children: Mrs. Mary S. Hughes, Holden, Missouri; Robert H., Blairstown, Missouri; Montrie, who is keeping house for her father; and Arthur, Blairstown, Missouri. The mother died in 1914. Mr. Elliott has given each of his children 40 acres of land and rents to them his remaining 160 acres and he is now spending the closing years of his life of honest toil and long use- fulness in quiet ease. He firmly believes that it is the right course to pursue in regard to one's children, which he has adopted, for by dividing the homeplace with them they are kept near him and will not drift apart and lose interest in one another. For many years, Mr. Elliott has been the school director for his district, but he has never had any political spirations himself. He is a worthy and highly re- spected member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, as was Mrs. Elliott. Fifty years ago, Hubert Elliott came to Johnson county to make his home. As a farmer and stockman and as a citizen, Mr. Elliott has succeeded in establishing a well merited and spendid reputation. Many an interesting story of the early days can he relate and many a vivid picture of the hard and of the happy times can he bring before one. He remembers when corn sold for fifteen and twenty cents a bushel and meat for two and three cents a pound. In the days gone by, horse- back riding was the usual mode of traveling and all the pioneer women were expert riders. Mr. Elliott enjoys studying the changes which have taken place in the past half century, changes which he has witnessed. He recalls the old corduroy roads, made by throwing logs across the trails to keep the wagons from sinking so deeply into the mud that they could not be gotten out, which made rough riding one may be sure. Hubert Elliott attributes much of his success to the raising of white face cattle and Poland China hogs, but there is no doubt that the greater measure is due to his industry, honesty and perseverance. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================