G. M. Botts was born in Randolph county, Missouri, October 5, 1848, and received his education in the district schools. He was married to Miss Sarah E. Higginbotham, in Polk county, Missouri, February 13, 1868. Their children were M. M. Ora (wife of I. V. Burnes), born July 23, 1869; Frank R. M., born April 8, 1880; Dona R. R., born November 18, 1882; Emily B., born January 26, 1884; Wm. T. E., born July 20, 1889. Sister Sarah E., the wife and mother, was born in Polk county, Missouri, October 16, 1848. The father of Eld. Botts was born in Virginia January 9, 1811. The Elder was converted in 1865, and was ordained on Sunday, January 20, 1884, the presbytery consisting of Elds. W. A. Wilson and J. W. Haines. |
