Moses Wilhite

As printed in 1882

MOSES WILHITE.

Moses Wilhite was born in Kentucky, ’October 28th, 1824. His father, Joel, was the son of Lewis Wilhite, of Virginia. Grandfather on the mother’s side was George Elliott, of Irish origin. The Wil hides are of German descent. Joel was born in Virginia, and served in the war of 1812. He came to Missouri in 1837, when his son, Moses, was but a small boy. He settled on a farm and lived to a good old age, rearing a large family, and winning the respect and confidence of all who knew him. Moses was married to Miss Caroline A. Little, daughter of J. M. Little, an old settler from Kentucky. Nine children have been born to them, five boys and four girls. Their names are Hattie B., Mary C., James L., Joseph A., John P., George B., Edwin 8., Stella E. and Lela M. Mary C. married George M. Hawkins. Thev have two children. James L. married Miss Eenton. They have one child. Joseph A. married Lou Ann Wade. They have one child. Hattie and Mary C. died in their 23d year. In faith Mr. Wilhite is a Baptist. He is a member of the Bethlehem congregation. He served in the Mexican war, under Gen. Doniphan. His farm consists of 295 acres, finely improved and in a high state of cultivation. The soil is well adapted to the iloa cultivation of blue grass, and his pastures are the best in that section of the country. His land produces excellent wheat and corn. Mr. Wilhite has made farming a success, and takes great interest in his farm and stock.

As printed in History of Boone County, Missouri. Written and comp. from the most authentic official and private sources; including a history of its townships, towns, and villages. Together with a condensed history (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.