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Abijah Wines Bishop
b.24 Mar 1837 Athens County, Ohio
d.28 Aug 1906 Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri
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m. 27 Sep 1835
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m. 16 May 1861
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Business investment May 4, 1899 A corporation was formed called, "The Dripping Springs Coal Mine." The capital stock was $5000. divided into two hundred shares of par value of $25. each. The names of the shareholders were: Robert W. Cox #34 shares A. W. Bishop #34 shares Kinsey Rehard #33 shares Bolin F. Brown #33 shares Frank Clark #33 shares Hiram Tilley #33 shares In July 1899, The Dripping Springs group bought the foreclosure trustee deed of the Kingston Coal Company from Robert W. Cox, Administrator of the estate of John D. Cox. When the Hamilton and Kingston Railroad ceased operating, it put a strain on the coal mine, as there was no easy way to move the coal out. So, on June 11, 1904, The Dripping Springs Coal Company sold at the court house, their coal mine, coal leases and all machinery, buildings and property for $250. to Charles Anderson. The land reverted back to Joseph Smith. Biography History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri (1886) page 266-267 JUDGE A.W. BISHOP (Farmer, Section 20, Post-office, Kingston) In the year 1877 the subject of this sketch was chosen to occupy the position of judge of the county court of Caldwell county, and after discharging the duties of this office in a manner highly creditable to himself, and with none the less satisfaction to the people of the community, he was again made county judge. To the excellent natural ability possessed by Judge Bishop were added the wisdom and experience of a useful and well spent life, and there was no reason to view his official career with disappointment when he left the bench. Still less than 50 years of age at this time, he was born March 24, 1837, in Athens county, O., the son of James and Sylvia (Wines) Bishop. The father was a native of Ireland, the mother of New Hampshire, and of their family of four children, all of whom have achieved honorable positions in life, A.W. was the eldest. One of his brothers is a resident of Knoxville, Ia., another is a practicing physician at Centerville, the same State, and his sister is now Mrs. S.S. Aten, of Dexter, Ia. Upon the removal of his father's family to Knoxville, Ia., in about the year 1852, young Bishop, then 15 years of age, also located there and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was favored with exceptionally fine educational opportunities, which he did not fail to improve. In August, 1862, the usual quietude of this portion of the country being disturbed by the mutterings of civil war, he enlisted on August 11 in Co. A, 33d Iowa infantry, serving in that regiment until the close of the conflict. On July 11, 1865, he received a honorable discharge at New Orleans, having been a participant in the following battles: Helena, July 4, 1863, where he was wounded by one of Gov. Marmaduke's regiment; the ball received in that struggle he still carries; Spanish Fort, Prairie du Chien, Little Rock, and several others of minor importance. Returning now to his old home in Knoxville, Mr. Bishop resumed his farming operations until 1871, when he became a resident of Caldwell county, Mo., taking up his location in Rockford township, but in 1881, he settled on his present homestead. This embraces 80 acres of choice land, the improvements of which are of a superior character, and in addition to this he is the owner of 240 acres in Mirabile township. In May 1860, Judge Bishop was married, Miss Julia A. Fort becoming his wife. She was a native of Troy, N.Y., and a daughter of E. Fort, Esq., now of this county. This union has been blessed with five children; Charles E., James, Lillie, Albert and Chester A. Obituary Hamiltonian August 30, 1906 DEATH OF JUDGE BISHOP Judge A. W. Bishop died at his home at Kingston, Tuesday, August 28, at 10 a.m. The immediate cause of death being heart failure, although he had been sick for some days from dysentery. Mr. Bishop was born in Anthens county, Ohio, March 24, 1837. In 1852 he went to Knoxville, Iowa, with his parents. On August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A., 33d Iowa Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge at New Orleans, July 11, 1865. He participated in several battles and still carries a ball received at Helena, July 4, 1863. Mr. Bishop was married in May, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Fort. Besides the widow he leaves five children, Charles E., of Kingston; James of Muscogee, Ind. Ter.; Mrs. John Esteb, Albert and Chester A., all of Kingston. Two terms Mr. Bishop served the people of Caldwell county as judge of the County Court . He was well known, highly esteemed and his death is a loss to the good citizenship of the county. The funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the family home. Obituary JUDGE A.W. BISHOP After an illness of a few weeks, starting with an attack of cholera morbus, Abijah W. Bishop, one of Kingston's formost citizens and a former member of the county court, passed from life Tuesday at 9 a.m., surrounded by his family. The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 p.m. yesterday, attended by prominent citizens from all parts of the county, Rev. Doole, of the Presbyterian church at Hamilton, conducting the obsequies. Abijah Wines Bishop was born in Athens county, Ohio in 1837 and moved to Iowa 1852. He responded to the call to arms and in 1862 enlisted in Co. A, 33d Iowa Infantry, serving with that company throughout the war and participating in many engagements. He came to Caldwell county and located in Rockford twp. in 1881, and has ever been one of the country's most progressive and public spirited citizens, taking the initiative in every movement that for the upbuilidng and advancement of the community. He served two terms as county judge and was one of the best the county ever had. He was married to Miss Julia E. Fort in 1860, who, with four sons and a daughter survive him - these being Charles and James Bishop, Mrs. John M. Esteb and Albert and Chester A. Bishop, who mourn the loss of a most indulgent and considerate husband and father. ________________ In the death of Judge Bishop the writer feels a deep personal loss, a keen sorrow. We knew him as a stalwart and unswerving friend and valued counsellor, responsive to every appeal unto his friendship, tender and sympathetic as a brother. The friendship of such a one is strengthening, encouraging and helpful, and when at, life's fitful fever o'ver, he passed out from touch and view and contact - ends his ministrations and his kindness here - there is a vacancy in life, a silence that evidences how great the loss. And Kingston feels it. Unidentified newspaper References
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