Biographical Sketch of James M. Slusher, 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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James M. Slusher.  The parents of the subject of this sketch came to
Missouri in 1828, where his mother is still living, at the advanced age
of sixty-three years, his father having been dead several years.  James
M. was born in Lafayette county, November 29, 1849.  Was educated in 
this county, but, in consequence of the war, was denied the privilege 
of completing his studies.  Has always followed farming for an occupa-
tion, although he is a good carpenter, having learned the trade from 
his father.  November 18, 1879, he married Miss Birdie B. Payne, of
Orange county, Virginia.  Their union is blessed with one child, named
Lawrence Payne, born November 23, 1880 and died June 6, 1881.  In 
October, 1880, Mr. Slusher formed a partnership with Mr. Kensler, in
the grocery business, at Higginsville.  Mr. Kensler attending the store
and Mr. Slusher remaining on his farm.  He is a member in good standing
of the A. F. & A. M., Dover Lodge, No. 122.  Mr. Slusher is a substan-
tial farmer, and an influential citizen.  P. O. Dover.

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