Biographical Sketch of William H. Littlejohn, 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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William H. Littlejohn, farmer, P. O. Aullville.  Is a native of this
state and county; born November 8, 1843.  Was raised on a farm, and
educated in the common schools of this county.  In 1862 he enlisted in
Company "G", Col. Elliott's regiment State Guards, in which he served
for six months, and was mustered out as Osceola.  He re-enlisted in
Company "F", 1st Mo. Volunteer Cavalry, as private.  He fought in the
following battles: Lexington (while in State Guards), Newtonia, Pine-
ville, Fayettsville, Cassville, Prairie De Ann, Cove Creek, Helena,
Little Rock, Springfield, Hartsville, Clarenden, Duval's Bluff, Prairie
de Rone, Boonville, Jefferson City, Marshall, second battle of Lexington,
Blue Mills, Independence, Westport, Little Osage, Warrensburg, Batesville
and several others of less note.  At the battle of Prairie de Rone he was
slightly wounded in the right knee.  He surrendered at Lexington, with
David Poole, in May, 1865.  He then took a trip to Virginia City, Montana
where he remained for a short time, engaged in freighting.  In December
of the same year he returned to this county, and went to his mother's
farm, where he remained until his marriage, which occurred in 1873, he
leading to the altar Miss Amanda Brown, a native of Johnson county.  They
have two children, named respectively, James and Mary.  Since the war he
has been engaged in farming and stock raising.  His farm consists of 160
acres of first class land, situated one mile west of Aullville.  He also
owns a fine farm of 180 acres located in Johnson county.  Is an influen-
tial man and a good citizen.

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