S. M. Brown

As printed in 1883

S. M. BROWN, saddler and harness maker, Sarcoxie, was born June 26, 1843, in Fountain county, Ind.; his parents, Stephen and Jane Brown, were natives respectively of Virginia and Ohio. Our subject came with his parents to Miss(>uri in 1850, locating on a farm near Sarcoxie. Here he grew to maturity; engaged in agricultural pursuits and in attending school. In 1863 he enlisted in Company C, Fifteenth Missouri Cavalry and served until the close of the war; participated also in engagements at Kansas City, Newtonia, California, Boonville, Jefferson City, Mine Creek, and others. Mustered out at Springfield, Mo., July 1, 1865, and immediately returned to this county. In the fall of 1868 he commenced to learn his present trade, and has since continued. Mr. Brown was married in this county Dec. 6, 1866, to Miss Sarah J., daughter of Moses and Nancy Gregg, natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are consistent members of the Presbyterian church. Business in Sarcoxie, west side square; carries a full line of saddlery, harness, etc.; is a practical workman, and is receiving a very liberal support. Mr. Brown is a man of good business qualifications, takes great interest in public matters, educational, etc.; is at present mayor of Sarcoxie and is a member of the I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W.

As printed in The history of Jasper county, Missouri : including a condensed history of the state, a complete history of Carthage and Joplin, other towns and townships : together with numerous portraits of prominent (1883). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.