Three Saxton men have sketches in the Buchanan County histories, and the books never say how, or whether, they were related. Albe M. Saxton, born near Cleveland, Ohio, in 1821, came to the Blacksnake Hills in 1843 to keep store for the Perry brothers, built a large wholesale business with Robert W. Donnell, and turned to banking in 1858, later heading the State Savings Bank and organizing the Saxton Bank; he lived near Saxton Station on the H. & St. Jo. railroad and died in 1889. James Saxton, born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1820, farmed in Wisconsin before settling in Buchanan County in 1864, where his post office was Saxton and he organized the local school district. John Saxton, a carpenter's son from Ulster County, New York, came to St. Joseph in 1868 and worked as an architect and builder. Every fact below is cited to a public-domain Buchanan County history.
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Pioneer merchant, banker and railroad builder
ALBE M. SAXTON, a pioneer merchant and a progressive man, was born near Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1821 and came to Blacksnake Hills in
1843, clerking for Perry Brothers, who had just opened the second store at this point. By thrift and business ability he amassed a-fortune. He organized the Saxton Bank, which was located in the building erected by him at the northeast corner of Fourth and Francis streets, now occupied by the First National Bank, which represents the consolidation of the Saxton and Schuster-Hax banks. Mr. Saxton died June 27, 1889.
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Farmer and stock raiser, section 11
JAMES SAXTON, farmer and stock raiser, section 11, postoffice Saxton, was born January 2, 1820, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, but his parents were natives of the Green Mountain State. He was raised in his native county, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, there receiving his education. He has made agricultural pursuits his chief occupation through life, and emigrated to Racine County, Wisconsin, in 1841; remained there twelve years, then moved to Waupaca County, where he resided, until 1864, engaged in farming and the lumber business. From there he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, and settled on the place he now occupies- He owns 214 acres of rich land, improved and well stocked. Mr. S. has taken a great interest in educational matters; he organized the school district in which he lives, had the first school house built, and has filled the position of school director several terms. June 2, 185 1, he was married to Miss Milissa M. Crego, a native of York State. She was born December 31, 1828. They have had six children, five of whom are now living: Josephine (now Mrs. J. S. Chandler), Louisa (now Mrs. David Louden), Eugenie (now Mrs. Z. Garrett), Cyrus J. and Edwin.
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Architect, carpenter and builder
JOHN SAXTON, architect, carpenter and builder, was born in Ulster County, New York, August 7, 1838, and was there reared to manhood and educated. His father, John Saxton, was a carpenter, and the son adopted and learned that trade. In 1868, he came to St. Joseph, where he has since been prominent among our carpenters and builders. Was married, in New York, to Miss Nancy Bloomer, of that state. They have seven children: Charles W., Frank P., Grace A., Liddie, Katie M., Lizzie and Fannie. Mr. Saxton is a member of Columbia Lodge of Masons No. 38, of Tuttletown. New York.
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