William H. Myers
Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Biographies of Scott County, 1888
William H. Myers, an enterprising young farmer, of Scott County, Mo., was born and reared in the county. He is a son of William H. Myers, who was born in Cape Girardeau County, Mo. The latter's parents came to Southeast Missouri in its early settlement. The father of our subject came to Scott County and opened up a large farm near Oran. He married Louisa Evans, a native of Scott County, and reared a family of nine children, five of whom are living: John B., William H., Christopher C., Wilson B. and Thomas N. William H. was born in 1855, and when about eighteen years of age, began farming for himself. He now has a farm of 300 acres, with 150 acres under cultivation, with good improvements, and has considerable town property in Oran. He is industrious and is one of the best farmers of the township. In 1877 he married Louisa Mathews, also a native of Scott County, born in 1857, and a daughter of Charles Mathews, also born and reared in Scott County. He had a large family of children, three only being alive: Reuben, James and Louisa. Those dead are Charles, John, Caleb and Mollie. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are the parents of two children, Ivah and Hal. Mrs. Myers is a member of the Agricultural Wheel.
Submitted by Connie Perkins
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