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252 HISTORY OF RANDOLPH COUNTY Mo., Feb. 2, 1828 and died near Paris, Mo., Aug. 8, 1914, and his remains are buried at Moberly. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Union Army. His wife was a native of Kentucky and preceded her husband in death several years. They were the parents of the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Levina Crosswhite Monroe County, Mo.; B. D., a contractor, Annaconda, Mont.; James A., died at Ft. Worth, Texas, about 1914, at the age of 58 years; Walter, Anaconda, Mont.; Charles F., a farmer near Paris, Mo.; E. Bell, the subject of this sketch; Samuel L., Anaconda, Mont.; Mrs. Emma Hobson, Kansas City, Mo.; Florence, died in infancy; Cyrus, died in 1890, age 16 years. E. Bell Mahan was educated in the public schools and engaged in business at his present location in Moberly, Sept. 16, 1892. This firm was also engaged in furniture business until Sept. 1, 1918 and since that time they have been devoted exclusively to the undertaking business and are recognized as one of the leading firms of funeral directors in this section of the state. The firm was originally, Van Cleave, Martin and Mahan and on Jan. 1, 1910, Mr. Vancleave sold his interest to the other partners and since April 1, 1920, the business has been conducted by Mr. Mahan and Son at 211 North Clark street. Mr. Mahan was married March 18, 1890, to Miss Francis King, a daughter of Francis and Mary (Bunger) King, both natives of Kentucky and now deceased. The father was killed shortly after the close of the Civil War and the mother died in 1895 and their remains are buried in Meade, Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Mahan have been born the following children: Verna, married H. H. Stampes, Moberly, Missouri; Albert, a sketch of whom follows this article; Eugenia, resides at home with her parents, at 527 Logan Terrace. Mr. Mahan is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Knights of Pythias; National Union; Knights and Ladies of Se- curity and the Mystic Workers of the World. Mr. Mahan is progressive and public spirited and takes a commendable interest in public affairs; he has served as a member of the Moberly City Council. Albert K. Mahan of Moberly, who is associated with his father, was born in Moberly, July 11, 1894, and was reared and educated in the public school of this city and graduated from the Moberly high school in the class of 1913. After leaving school he was eniployed by the firm of Mar- tin and Mahan until after the United States entered the World War. On
| Title | History of Randolph County, Missouri |
| Creator | Waller, Alexander H. |
| Subject |
Randolph County (Mo.)--History Randolph County (Mo.)--Biography |
| Date.Original | 1920 |
| Date.Digital | 2007 |
| Format | jp2 |
| Collection Name | Missouri County Histories Collection |
| Source | Topeka : Historical Publishing Company, 1920. |
| Type |
Books and pamphlets |
| Identifier | mch000066 |
| Publisher | Missouri State Library |
| Rights | All images are in the public domain |
| Language | English |
| County |
Randolph County (Mo.) |
| Coverage | Missouri -- Randolph County; |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri State Library |
| Copy Request | Contact Missouri State Library at (573) 751-3615 or libref@sos.mo.gov. |
| Title | mch000066p0252 |
| Format | JP2 |
| Transcript | 252 HISTORY OF RANDOLPH COUNTY Mo., Feb. 2, 1828 and died near Paris, Mo., Aug. 8, 1914, and his remains are buried at Moberly. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Union Army. His wife was a native of Kentucky and preceded her husband in death several years. They were the parents of the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Levina Crosswhite Monroe County, Mo.; B. D., a contractor, Annaconda, Mont.; James A., died at Ft. Worth, Texas, about 1914, at the age of 58 years; Walter, Anaconda, Mont.; Charles F., a farmer near Paris, Mo.; E. Bell, the subject of this sketch; Samuel L., Anaconda, Mont.; Mrs. Emma Hobson, Kansas City, Mo.; Florence, died in infancy; Cyrus, died in 1890, age 16 years. E. Bell Mahan was educated in the public schools and engaged in business at his present location in Moberly, Sept. 16, 1892. This firm was also engaged in furniture business until Sept. 1, 1918 and since that time they have been devoted exclusively to the undertaking business and are recognized as one of the leading firms of funeral directors in this section of the state. The firm was originally, Van Cleave, Martin and Mahan and on Jan. 1, 1910, Mr. Vancleave sold his interest to the other partners and since April 1, 1920, the business has been conducted by Mr. Mahan and Son at 211 North Clark street. Mr. Mahan was married March 18, 1890, to Miss Francis King, a daughter of Francis and Mary (Bunger) King, both natives of Kentucky and now deceased. The father was killed shortly after the close of the Civil War and the mother died in 1895 and their remains are buried in Meade, Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Mahan have been born the following children: Verna, married H. H. Stampes, Moberly, Missouri; Albert, a sketch of whom follows this article; Eugenia, resides at home with her parents, at 527 Logan Terrace. Mr. Mahan is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Knights of Pythias; National Union; Knights and Ladies of Se- curity and the Mystic Workers of the World. Mr. Mahan is progressive and public spirited and takes a commendable interest in public affairs; he has served as a member of the Moberly City Council. Albert K. Mahan of Moberly, who is associated with his father, was born in Moberly, July 11, 1894, and was reared and educated in the public school of this city and graduated from the Moberly high school in the class of 1913. After leaving school he was eniployed by the firm of Mar- tin and Mahan until after the United States entered the World War. On |
