. A genealogical record of the descendants of Henry Stauffer and other Stauffer pioneers : together with historical and biographical sketches . he spent two terms at the Excelsior NormalInstitute, at Carversville, Pa. He taught in theschools of his native county from 1862 to 65. In theSpring of 1865 he went to Chicago and engaged inthe lumber business. In September of this year hepurchased a scholarship in the Eastman BusinessCollege, of that city, and took a commercial course,attending evenings only. In the Spring of 1869 helocated at Chillicothe, Mo, where he opened a lumberyard and commence
. A genealogical record of the descendants of Henry Stauffer and other Stauffer pioneers : together with historical and biographical sketches . he spent two terms at the Excelsior NormalInstitute, at Carversville, Pa. He taught in theschools of his native county from 1862 to 65. In theSpring of 1865 he went to Chicago and engaged inthe lumber business. In September of this year hepurchased a scholarship in the Eastman BusinessCollege, of that city, and took a commercial course,attending evenings only. In the Spring of 1869 helocated at Chillicothe, Mo, where he opened a lumberyard and commenced business on his own afterward became connected with the North-western Lumber Company and continued with thisfirm eleven years, during which time he gained theirhighest esteem and respect. He took an active partin the various civil, social and religious movements ofthe day, and was always ready to assist in all enter-prises of public interest, and held continuously posi-tions of responsibility and honor. In 1869 he was * Son of Jacob, grandson of John, great-grandson of Abra-ham, and great-great-grandson of Bishop Henry J Corporal Alonzo P. Kratz. (See page 67.) DESCENDANTS OF JACOB STOVER 97 elected superintendent of the Presbyterian Sundayschool of Chillicothe, Mo, which position he helduntil 1880. In 1871 or 72 he was elected elder ofthe Presbyterian church at Chillicothe. He wassecretary of the School Board of that city, and throughhis influence was built the beautiful new school build-ing, costing from $45,000 to $50,000. In 1875 hewas also a member of the City Council. For threeyears he was correspondent of the Globe-Democrat,a Republican paper of St Louis. During the Sum-mer of 1890 he became connected with the T B ScottLumber Company, of Merrill, Wis, and during abusiness trip through Illinois and Indiana he wastaken sick. He reached his home in Minneapolis,Minn, Sept 22, and d Oct 15, 1890. C : (V) EmmaLaura Funk, b in 1871 ; d in 1872. (V) Frederick
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