Ray County, Missouri Biographies - David T. Mayes (b. 1845)

Source: History of Ray County, Missouri 1881; p.707-708

D. T. MAYES

David T. Mayes, a prominent farmer and stock dealer, was born in Ray county, Missouri,
on the same farm upon which he now resides, March 2, 1845. He is the son of Wiley and
Susan Mayes. His father was born in the year 1800, and came to this county in 1832, he
was one of the first settlers in that part of the county, where his son now resides.
Our subject laid the foundation of his education in the district schools, and afterwards
attended the academy at Knoxville. The further prosecution of his studies at school, was
interrupted by the civil war, but possessing strong natural talent, and an ardent desire
for knowledge, he has devoted himself ever since to the study of standard books upon a
variety of subjects, and reads regularly the current literature of the day. September 17,
1964, Mr. Mayes enlisted in company G, 51st regiment of state militia, Union, and was
engaged in several skirmishes. The winter following his enrollment he went to Nebraska
with stock and did not return until after the restoration of peace, in 1865. David T.
Mayes was married December 2, 1875, to Mrs. Margaret A. Saunders, widow of Thomas Saunders
and daughter of James and Rachel Noel. She was born in Jackson county, Missouri, February
13, 1851. She is the mother of two children by her first marriage: George E., born
December 16, 1870, and James W., born September 10, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Mayes are the
parents of one child, Susan R., born August 12, 1877. Mr. Mayes owns a fine farm of four
hundred acres of excellent land, all enclosed by good fences, improved with a handsome,
comfortable and commodious residence, conveniently arranged, and substantial barns, sheds
and other buildings. This place is well watered and admirably adapted to the purposes of
a stock farm. Mr. Mayes devotes particular attention to the raising of fine stock, making
a specialty of the best breeds of hogs and sheep. In politics Mr. Mayes has always been
a Jeffersonian democrat. He takes much interest in politics, and keeps well informed
concerning events in the political world, especially those of his own state and county.
He is connected with the Ray County Immigration Society, and thoroughly awake to the
superior natural advantages his native county offers to the intelligent and industrious
emigrant. Having always lived here he is identified with the county’s progress, and feels
a deep interest in the further development of her material wealth and resources in the
future.

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