Ray County, Missouri Biographies - William McKissack (b. 1812)

Source: History of Ray County, Missouri 1881; p.634

William McKissack 

William McKissack was born in Cocke county, Tennessee, September 1, 1812. His parents removed
when he was only seven years old to Missouri, and locating first in Saline county, lived there
for three years, and then came to Ray county, and settled upon the same place where Judge
McKissack now lives. Our subject was educated in the schools of this county, and remained at
home with his parents until nineteen years of age, and then commenced farming on his own
account. In the month of December, 1832, William McKissack was married to Miss Rachel Odell,
by Elder Turnadge, of Ray county. Mrs. McKissack is the daughter of Isaac and Nancy Odell,
natives of Tennessee. She was born in the month of December, 1815, in the state of Indiana,
whither her parents had removed. Ten children have been born to Judge and Mrs. McKissack, only
four of whom are now living. John enlisted in company B, 44th Missouri volunteers, and died at
New Orleans April 11, 1865, and was buried there. Simon enlisted in the 3d regiment of Missouri
cavalry, in which he was orderly sergeant, and was killed June 8, 1862, at the battle of
Springfield. His remains were brought home and interred in the Odell cemetery. Sarah, who
married George P. Clevinger, is now deceased. Isaac is also dead. James enlisted in company B,
44th regiment Missouri volunteer infantry, and was killed in the engagement at Franklin,
Tennessee, and buried on the battle-field. Martha married James Woods, and is now living near
her father's home. William is married, and lives in Vernon county, Missouri. Mary Ann married
John Connerford, and now lives in Kansas. Moses is unmarried, and still at home with his parents.
Two children, unnamed, died in infancy. William McKissack was judge of the county court of this
county for ten years. He has also served as justice of the peace for a number of years. He and
Mrs. McKissack are leading members of the Missionary Baptist Church. Judge McKissack is one of
the oldest, most highly respected, prominent and influential citizens of Ray county.

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