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WILLIAM C. HARPOLE, a native of the county in which he now resides, was born December 15, 1839, being the oldest of seven living children, born to John B. and Mary Jane (Kelley) Harpole. John B. Harpole came with his father to this county from Kentucky about the year 1822, and began farming near Boonville. In 1844 he purchased the farm on which are now located the fair-grounds, but a short time there after moved to another farm north of Boonville. He then engaged in agricultural pursuits successfully until 1872, when he returned to Boonville, where he has lived a retired life up to the present time. William C. was raised principally upon the farm, receiving in youth a limited education. At the age of twenty-four years, he embarked in agricultural pursuits upon his own responsibility and liking the occupation which proved remunerative has since followed that occupation. He is the owner of a good farm containing 110 acres, which is well stocked with horses, cattle, sheep and hogs; is a Democrat in politic; and an enterprising citizen. In 1864 he married Rachel Williams, who died soon afterward as did also their only child. In 1866 he wedded Margaret Vincent, by whom he became the father of ten children, the following of whom are now living: Rhoda B., Charles M., Dunbar H., Daisy A., Clyde and Estella M.