Biographical Sketch of N. F. Fox, 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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N. F. Fox, farmer and miller, P. O. Dover, is a native of this state and
county; born July 1, 1827; has always been a resident of Dover township.
Was raised on a farm and educated in this county.  In 1855 he went into
the milling business, operating a saw mill, in partnership with Samuel
Biggerstaff, situated three-fourths of a mile east of Dover. In September
1862, he enlisted in the confederate army, under Shelby, Gordon's regi-
ment, company B; was engaged in the battle of Newtonia, where he was
severely wounded in the thigh.  Was taken prisoner about the 18th of
October, 1862, and taken to St. Louis.  From there he was taken to Alton,
where he remained until June, 1863, when he was exchanged and ordered to
the east, arriving in Richmond, Virginia the last of June, and joining 
the command of Gen. forrest, was engaged in several skirmishese and was
again captured at Penola, Mississippi, February, 1864.  He was taken to
Springfield and there took the oath and returned home.  In 1848 he was
married to Miss Sarah E. McCool, of this county.  Their union is blessed
with five children, as follows: Sarah E., Susan A., William N., Della R.,
and Robert E.  Mr. Fox is a veteran of the Mexican War, having served for
one year under Col. Easton.  He has a good record as a soldier and is a
citizen of worth and merit, respected by all.

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