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Source:  History of Pettis County, Missouri
including an Authentic History of Sedalia and other Townships.
Illustrated
1882

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  JOHN N. SPICKERT.  Post office Green Ridge.  Farmer and stock dealer, section twenty-eight, Elk Fork Township.  He was born near Louisville, Ky., Nov. 5, 1830.  At about the age of eight he removed with his parents to Indiana, where he grew to manhood.  His father, Nicholas, and his mother, Mary A. Spickert, came from France, and in an early day settled at Portland, Ky.  His father pursued farming and stock raising with great success until his death, which occurred in April, 1875.  His mother died in July, 1869.  The subject of this sketch was engaged in agricultural pursuits and mercantile business until 1852, when he engaged in steam-boating and followed it until 1859; then returned to Indiana and farmed until April, 1866.  At this latter named date he came to Pettis County, and has since carried on farming and stock raising.  His large and well improved farm, containing 906 acres is situated about nine miles southwest of Sedalia and is acknowledged to be one of the best in the county.  His residence is beautifully located, commanding a fine view of the surrounding country.  His residence is beautifully located, commanding a fine view of the surrounding country.  Although a self-made man, Mr. Spickert is well educated and is master of several different languages.  He is also a finished accountant and bookkeeper, and has the broadest business experience and unflinching integrity.  He was married in Indiana, Nov. 14, 1858, to Miss Mary C. Quinces, daughter of Peter and Mary C. Quinces, and by this union they have ten children:  John C., born May 7, 1860; James W., born Feb. 15, 1862; Amelia, born 28, 1864; Mary C., born Feb. 26, 1866; Louis T., born Aug. 28, 1868; Ella, born Nov. 28, 1870; Ida, born Dec. 31, 1872; Annie, born June 14, 1875; Edward, born Jan. 10, 1877; Eugene F., born Oct. 6, 1880.  Mrs. Spickert's parents were born in France, while children came to America, her father following the cooper's trade, and also farming.
Source:  History of Pettis County, Missouri including an Authentic History of Sedalia and other Townships. Illustrated - 882 - Page 980

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