Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Men

Men

Ante-bellum home of Peter Waggoner, Sr

Original ante-bellum home of Peter Waggoner, Sr., founder of Waggoner-Gates Milling Co. Mr. Waggoner leans on his cane and Elizabeth (Mrs. William Henry) Waggoner stands between him and his wife, Mrs. Mary Waggoner. Mrs. Cora Waggoner Jamison, his niece, sits on the ground. The white horse on the left is George, a favorite driving horse of his son, W.H. Waggoner. Bob Evans, a faithful negro employee drives the team on the right. The home was owned by artist George Caleb Bingham from 1864 to 1870 and he is said to have started his famed "Order No. 11" here.

Inside a mill

Inside a mill, probably in Grandview, Missouri. Pictured in the photo are: Robert Myers (with white jacket); Stanley Hall; and Eugene Adams. From: Mrs. Roger Smith, Grandview, Missouri.

Former Bank

Former bank in Grandview, Missouri. O.V. Slaughter, president; Bill Dyer, cashier. Pony belongs to J.M. Idol, the only contractor and builder in Grandview at that time. Others in photo are unidentified. From: Mrs. Roger Smith, Grandview, Missouri

Bridge Builders

Bridge builders, probably in Grandview, Missouri: Dan Feland; Otto Sargent; Bill Conley; Ben Jones. From the information provided with this photo, it is unclear who is who. From: Mrs. Roger Smith, Grandview, Missouri

Grandview Camp No. 4311

Grandview Camp No. 4311 of the Modern Woodmen of America met on regular meeting and was opened in due form. Adviser and clerk being absent, neighbor Rutzell was appointed advisor pro tempore and neighbor McKaugham clerk pro tempore. Error investigated and report 13 white pebbles. Left to right: Bryan Fred; Jim Wyatt; William Duck; Harry Duck; Edd Wyatt; Sam Thornton; Vince Kurtzwell; Bob Jones; Captain Jim Jones, drill team. From: Mrs. Roger Smith, Grandview, Missouri.