Biographical Sketch of Eugene C. Baugher, Washington County, Missouri >From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888. ********************************************************************** Eugene C. Baugher is a native of Frederick County, Md., and was born April 17, 1843. His parents were James W. and Catherine (Troxell) Baugher, the former a native of the State of Maryland, and a farmer by occupation, and the latter of German descent. In a family of ten children, six of whom are still living, Eugene C. is the eldest. He was reared to mercantile pursuits in his native county, and, in 1861, upon the breaking out of the late war, he was among the first to re- spond to the call for aid, and enlisted under the stars and stripes in the First Maryland Volunteer Infantry. After serving three months he re-enlisted in the Thirteenth Maryland Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out as major, having participated in many hard fought battles among them Gettysburg, Harper's Ferry, Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. After his muster out of service he was employed in Philadelphia for one year selling goods, and in 1866 located in Wash- ington County, Mo., where, for the following three years, he was engaged in manufacturing lumber. Later, associated with John W. Wilder, he established a store, which partnership existed three years, when Mr. Baugher bought Mr. Wilder's interest and has since conducted the business alone. He carries a stock of general merchandise, and is doing a successful business. September 1, 1867, Mr. Baugher married Miss Emily Gratiot, a native of Washington County, and a daughter of John P. B. and Adele Gratiot, the former of whom, was twice a represen- tative from Washington County to the State Legislature, and his death occurred while an incumbent of the office, in 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Baugher have seven children, viz.: Katie, Carrie, Emma, Minette, Eugenie, Marie and Robert B. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================