Hugh H. Chrisman, farmer. Was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, in the year 1828, where he was brought up on a farm and educated. In 1856 he moved to Saline county, Missouri. He was married in Kentucky in the year 1856, to Miss Mary Scott, of Jessamine county. Their children consist of, Bettie, Maggie, and Katie, all living. In 1861, he enlisted in F. Robinson’s regiment for the Confederate army, but was captured with the regiment a few days after at Blackwater crossing. In 1862 he took an oath, was released and returned to Kentucky, where his family was at the time. In 1867 he returned to Saline county, and has ever since been engaged in farming, stock-feeding, etc.
