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Biographies of Scott County, 1888 George W. Chrismon George W. Chrismon, a promising young farmer of Scott County, was born in Henry County, Tenn., on February 21, 1853. His parents, James H. and Mary (Liggett) Chrismon, were natives of Williamson County, Tenn. Grandfather Chrismon came from England and settled first in Pennsylvania, but afterward immigrated to Tennessee, where he was killed by a horse kicking him. The Leggett family immigrated to the United States from Ireland, and settled in Tennessee. James H. Chrismon was reared in his native State. His early life was passed in the mercantile business, but his later years were spent on the farm. He removed to Missouri in 1872, making the entire journey in wagons. He located in Mississippi County, but after one year he immigrated to Crawford County, Kas. Not being satisfied with that climate, he returned to Missouri after one year, and settled in Scott County, where he died in October 1875. His wife died in April 1877. They were the parents of eight children, three of whom Lizzie (Mrs. Matt Simon), Thomas J. and George W., are living. The subject of this sketch was reared on his parents' farm, and received a liberal education in the common schools. He remained with his parents until their deaths, since which time he has worked for himself and has been very successful in business. He has purchased 120 acres of forest land, which he is now clearing and turning into a valuable farm. Mr. Chrismon is a member of the Wheeler Society. This site is a AHGP Project which is a volunteer genealogical organization dedicated to the free access of genealogical information. NOTE: If you run across a site thats charges a fee to view these pages, please let me know This is a free site. There is not a charge to view these pages. Return To -C- Biographies 
 
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