Biographical Sketch of W. H. Prigmore, 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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In the beginning of the 17th century there came from France to the United
States, a father and three sons, who were banished for not embracing the
Catholic religion, the faith of that country, and effects would have been
confiscated but for a thoughtful strategy by which he managed to bring
most of his property with him.  The names of the three sons were: Theo-
dore, Joseph and Daniel.  At the time of the war of the revolution in
1776, in the wilds of Pennsylvania, were built forts at different points,
where men were posted.  One of these was at the house of Joseph Prigmore,
where it remained during the seven years of bloodshed.  He soon after
moved to Tennessee and raised a family of five boys and seven girls.  The
third child Benjamin moved to Missouri, in 1818 and raised a family of 
ten children.  The youngest now living in Davis township, this county,
being the father of the subject of this biography.  W. H., who was born
August 23, 1857, and was married June 15, 1879, to Miss Fannie Clay, 
daughter of James and Mary Clay.  Her mother dying October 23, 1877.  Mr.
Prigmore now owns 80 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and raising
stock.  He is a member of the Christian church.

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