Biographical Sketch of John Park, Johnson County, Missouri
Grover Township

>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

JOHN PARK,

farmer and stock raiser; postoffice, Sigel.  The subject of this sketch
is one of the pioneers of Grover township.  Was born March 7, 1818, in
Madison county, Kentucky.  He was there educated, and grew to maturity.
He came to Missouri in 1838, and located in Pettis county, where he
lived until 1858, then he came to Johnson county, locating where he now
lives.  He was first married in 1846, to Miss L. Lewis, and from this
union they have four children: Columbus, Sarah Ann, James G. and Mary E.
His wife died, and he was again married in 1855, to Miss Bingham, and
this union has blessed them with six children: William, Henry, David,
Richard C., Ettie W. and Cora H.  Mr. Park is a man who takes a pride in
educating his children, and is always willing to help assist anything
that will enhance the welfare of the county.  Through his good habits
and continued industry he now owns a fine farm of 440 acres, and he is
now numbered among the successful business men of Johnson county.

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