Biographical Sketch of George W. Vivion, Lafayette County, MO

>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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George W. Vivion, hotel proprietor, P. O. Higginsville.  Born in Clark
county, Ky., March 24, 1821.  Was raised on a farm.  In 1833 he came to
Lafayette county and in 1838, enlisted in a Lafayette county regiment,
and engaged in the Mormon war.  Went to the far west and returned with 
his command, after which he engaged in various pursuits until 1846, when
he enlisted in Doniphan's company, for service in the Mexican war.  Was
in the service fourteen months.  In 1859 he removed to Coryell county,
Texas, where he remained until after the close of the civil war.  Was 
not engaged on either side.  Followed blacksmithing, carpentering, etc.
In the fall of 1839, he was married to Mary E. Walker, daughter of Samuel
Walker, one of the first settlers of this county.  Nine children were 
born to them, viz.: Charles W., Kate L., now wife of Mr. Robnett, Flavel
W., Nancy E., wife of G. A. Chamblin, Eliza, wife of R. E. Chamblin,
Samuel W., Lee Emmitt, Lula and Anna.  He has twenty-four grandchildren.
In 1866, he came back to Lafayette county, and in the fall of 1872, went
to Higginsville, where he now resides.  Lost twenty slaves by the war, 
had two sons in the confederate army; Charles W., in Gurley's command in
Texas, and Flavel W., with Gen. Price.  Owns 520 acres of land in this 
county.  Mr. Vivion and wife are members of the Christian church, 
respected by all.

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