Biographical Sketch of Philip E. Ayers, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** Philip E. Ayers, farmer, is the son of Thomas H. Ayers, who was born in Virginia; he came from Kentucky to Missouri in 1814, remaining here about two years, when he returned to Kentucky. In 1869, Philip again moved to this state and located where he now lives. On the 8th day of March, 1859 he was married to Miss Addie Brown, of Jefferson county, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Hon. James Brown. By this marriage he has four children living: Annie E., Lula M., Katie B., Ebert E. Mr. Ayers and wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. He was born December 23, 1836. His farm is underlayed with coal of fine quality, but as yet has not been fully developed. ==================================================================== 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: Joe Miller Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================