Joseph Skidmore

As printed in 1882

JOSEPH SKIDMORE, farmer, section 20, was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, December 31, 1 841. His father, Daniel Skidmore, who was an agriculturist, was also a native of that county, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Carman, was born in Casey County, Kentucky. Joseph passed his youth in working at home and attending school, receiving his education at the Highland Academy. In 1860 he removed to Missouri, and in 1861 located in Nodaway County. At that time he was without means, but has been industrious and persevering, and is known among his fellow-citizens as having been the architect of his own fortune. He is the owner of 120 acres of land. Mr. Skidmore has recently purchased the old farm of Judge Shelton, to which he expects to remove in the spring. This is in Grant Township. That place is one of the best in this district, and after having needed improvements given it, will make a still more attractive farm. During the war Mr. S. was in the Fortythird Missouri Volunteers for one year, being an active Union man. He is quite prominent in political affairs, and during the years of 1879 and 1880 served the people as county collector, making a valuable official He is a Democrat and belongs to the Grange. January 17, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary A. Thompson, a daughter of Joseph P. Thompson, of this township. They have six children: Charles D., Daniel H., John, Laurens, James and Joseph.

As printed in The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.