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James E. SNEAD. Among the young and enterprising farmers of Greene Township, Lawrence Co., Mo., may be mentioned the name of James E. Snead, who was born on his present farm, in this county, in 1860, and who is the son of William L. and Louisa J. (PRICE) SNEAD, both natives of Virginia. The father was born in 1833, and grew to maturity in his native State. He was here married, and came overland to Louisville, Ky., from there to St. Louis by boat, and from there to Southwest Missouri by wagon, where he arrived October, 1857. He located on the above mentioned farm, which was partly improved, just before the late Civil War. This he sold and then moved south on Spring River, and there remained during the war, but returned to Greene Township in 1867 or 1868. Here he remained until his death, which occurred June 16, 1875. He enlisted in Company C, Sixteenth Missouri Volunteers, as a private, and served until the close of the war. He was discharged at Springfield, Mo., after which he returned home and again resumed his farm labor. He was a much respected citizen, and his death was mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. To his marriage were born nine children, eight daughters and one son, only one of whom is deceased, Mary L., who died when about eighteen years of age. Those living are Virginia C. (wife of John PARKER), James E., Martha W. (wife of J. Drake), Nancy Ann (wife of David GAFFANEY), Susan P., Julia L., Maggie P., and Flora M. The mother of these children was born in 1837, and is living with her family on the home place. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which her husband was also a member. Their son, James E., grew to maturity on the home place, and was educated in the district schools of his neighborhood. Since the death of his father he has managed the home place, and has assisted in supporting the family. The farm consists of 225 acres, 120 under cultivation.
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