LOCKHART, John A, Judge - Lafayette Co, MO Biography

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Source:  History of Lafayette County, MO
Publication Info:  St Louis, Missouri Historical Company, 1881

page 488-489
Clay Township

Judge John A Lockhart

p488

blacksmith, P.O. Wellington.  The subject of this sketch is a native of
Simpson county, Ky., born in 1833.  Came to Morgan county, Mo., in
1840, where he remained four years; he then came to Lafayette
county, where he lived for a short time.  In 1852, he went to 
Wellington, where he learned his trade, working with his bother

p489

T.S. Lockhart, who is a fine mechanic.  Manufactures plows,
deals in agricultural implements, hardware, &c.  Makes a plow of
his own invention, which has a good repuation, and from the sale of
which he realized a good income.  He is the only representative of his
trade in Wellington and is doing a lucrative business.  Owns a fine resi-
dence in the edge of town.  In November, 1880, at the request of his
friends, he made a canvass of his district for Judge of District Court and
was elected by a handsome majority.  He obtained his education under
many difficulties, being self educated, to a great extent.  Attending night
school for some time, even continuing his attendance after marriage.
Was married in 1859, to Miss Mary White, daughter of Luvin White, 
deceased, formerly of Scott county, Ky.  They have five children by this
marriage; one son and four daughters.  His son is married and assists
him in the shop.  The Judge is an honored member of the M.E. Church, 
South.  Is also a member of the I.O.O.F., Lodge 81, of Wellington.  He
is a man of undisputed integrity, eminently worthy, in every repect, of
the unbounded confidence placed in him by his fellow citizens.