Biographical Sketch of Elbert S. James, Johnson County, Missouri, Post Oak Township. >From "History of Johnson County, Missouri," by Ewing Cockrell, Historical Publishing Company, Topeka, Cleveland, 1918. ********************************************************************** Elbert S. James, a progressive and successful farmer and stockman of Post Oak township, was born March 8, 1873 in Webster county, Missouri. He is a son of Calvin L. and Sarah M. (Stone) James, who were united in marriage in 1870 and to whom were born four children, three now living: Elbert S., of this review; Nellie, and Bertie, who is now the wife of Silas Shannon. Calvin L. James was born July 6, 1833 on the James farm in Post Oak township, where he was rered to manhood. He then went to Webster county, which was his home for twenty years and there his death occurred in 1887. Sarah M. (Stone) James was born and reared in Post Oak township. She is a sister of the well known Stone brothers. She is now living, her home being two and half miles east of Chilhowee, Missouri. Since 1890, Elbert S. James has been residing on the farm which is his present home. This place embraces 220 acres of land and on it Mr. James is raising large herds of high grade sheep, hogs and cattle. At the present time, he has 120 head of Shropshire sheep, 73 lambs, and 150 head of Poland China hogs. Mr. James has been engaged in the sheep industry for ten years and besides has annually put on the market from 140 to 150 head of hogs and many cattle. He raises white face cattle almost exclusively. The James farm is one of the best improved places in Post Oak township. The residence is an imposing structure of two stories and the farm buildings, of which there are many, are all in splendid repair. Mr. James takes much pride in keep- ing his place in first class condition and he should be highly commend- ed upon the taste, care and attention which his beautiful country home bespeaks. September 29, 1915, Elbert S. James and Maudie E. Fultz were united in marriage. Mrs. James is a daughter of W. H. Fultz, of John- son county. Both Mr. and Mrs. James are widely known and esteemed in Johnson county, where, they are enrolled among the county's most valued and substantial citizens. ==================================================================== 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 (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================