. Historical, pictorial and biographical record, of Chariton County, Missouri. the practice of medicine ashis lifes work and accordingly be-gan its study by reading underMaGoon and Hanger, two emi-nent physicians of Monroe coun-ty. Mo. In 1889 and 90 he attend-ed a course of lectures at the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis,Mo., and in 1891 graduated, with honor, from the School of Physiciansand Surgeons, of the same city. Immediately after his graduation heentered ui)on the practice of his profession at Thomas Hill, Randolphcounty, but in the s)n-ing of 92 located at Musselfork, this coun
. Historical, pictorial and biographical record, of Chariton County, Missouri. the practice of medicine ashis lifes work and accordingly be-gan its study by reading underMaGoon and Hanger, two emi-nent physicians of Monroe coun-ty. Mo. In 1889 and 90 he attend-ed a course of lectures at the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis,Mo., and in 1891 graduated, with honor, from the School of Physiciansand Surgeons, of the same city. Immediately after his graduation heentered ui)on the practice of his profession at Thomas Hill, Randolphcounty, but in the s)n-ing of 92 located at Musselfork, this county,where by his many excellent qualities of mind and heart, he has notonly succeeded in winning the confidence and respect of his acquaint-ances and neighbors, but has built up a large and remunerativepractice. On December 28, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss MaryE. Perry, a most excellent lady, and the daughter of O. C. and EllenPerry, early settlers of Clarence, Shelby county. Mo. This union hasresulted in the birth of a son, Maurice P., now one year of age, Avhose. 90 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRArHICAL RECORD, presence adds sunshine and pleasure to the hap[)y home of his , our subject is a warm supporter of the doniocratic ))arty,while religiously, himself and wife atiiliatc with the Baptist church. ^JOIIN M. SHANNON. Amons: the men of enerofy and intelli-I iJ^I 2fence, born and reared in Chariton county, Mo., who have•^^ become prosperous and influential citizens, entitled to favoraljlerecoijnition in this connection is Mr. Shannon, subject of this was born July 21, 1838. Henry Shannon, the father, was born inSmith county, Va., and was amono- the early ])ioneer settlers of thiscounty, locatino- here in 1828. The mother of our subject, who in hermaidenhood was Miss Mary Forrest, was born in Tennessee, but withher parents located in this county sometime in the 2os, she then l)eino;but seven years of ao-e. The death of the father occurred Auo;ust 2
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