Biographical Sketch of Pleasant W. Paul, Johnson County, Missouri Kingsville Township >From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," Kansas City Historical Co. 1881 PLEASANT W. PAUL, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Kingsville. Born in Ray County, Tennessee, July 22, 1823. He came to Missouri with his parents in 1835; his father, James Paul, was a native of South Carolina, and was an extensive planter. He died in 1853 on his farm here. Pleasant W. spent his youthful days on a farm and obtained his early education in the log school house. He was married to Miss Anna Longacre, June 5, 1845; she was the daughter of John Longacre, who was a tanner in early life and later a wealthy farmer. The children are: Washington T., James H., John L., Archie D., William P., Robert K., Goodlett E., Thomas M. and Finis E. Mr. Paul has a fine farm of 160 acres. The house in which he first conducted his young bride was 12 x 14 feet. Has now a good estate. Mrs. Paul is a member of the Christian Church. ==================================================================== 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: James R. Baker, Jr. ====================================================================