Biographical Sketch of George W. Corder, 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.
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George W. Corder.  Mr. corder is a native of Rappahannock county, Va.,
born March 5, 1828.  His parents moved to Lafayette county in the spring
of 1839.  Mr. Corder has since been a resident of this county, obtaining
his education principally in Lexington, Missouri.  Has always lived upon
and operated the farm which his father entered in 1839.  In 1861, he 
enlisted in the Missouri State Guards, under Shelby.  He served six 
months in the M. S. G. and then enlisted in the regular service, joining
company C, Col. Gordon's regiment.  Was engaged in the battles of Lexing-
ton, Pea Ridge, and quite a number of others of less note.  Was honorably
discharged at Shreveport, in June, 1865.  He went through the service
without receiving a scratch, although having several bullet holes in his
coat, and also having several horses shot under him.  In 1853, he married
Miss Elizabeth Wall, of Henry county, Missouri.  Six children were born
to them, as follows: William M., Nathan, Rovella A., Robertie Lee, Bettie
and George.  In 1878, Mr. Corder platted and laid out the town of Corder,
which the railroad company named in his honor.  Is a member of the A. F.
and A. M., Higginsville Lodge, No. 364; also a member of the P. of H.,
Corder Lodge.  Is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
of Dover.  Postoffice, Corder.

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