My Genealogy Hound

DANIEL O. LOWERY, farmer and stock-raiser, section 28, post-office Reeds, is a native of Kentucky, born in Colwell county, Dec, 23, 1828, was there reared to manhood and received his education. His father was a farmer, and our subject spent his youth in assisting in the farm duties. At the age of twenty-three he emigrated to Illinois, located in Macoupin county, where he engaged in farming four years, then moved to Macon county, where he lived nine years; also lived one year in Montgomery county. Became a resident of Jasper county, Mo., in 1866. Purchased farm upon which he lives, consisting of 200 acres, upon which he has made many fine improvements; erected a fine commodious frame house, unsurpassed by any between Sarcoxie and Carthage, with yard and lawn filled with shade and ornamental trees, flowers, and shrubs; a magnificent climbing rose covers the entire front of the house. The value of the property is further enhanced by good orchard and vineyard. Mr. Lowery was married in Green county, Ill., in 1853, to Miss Mary E. Fentress, a native of that county. She died in Jasper county, Mo., April 26, 1881, leaving a family of four. Their names are James, William, Henry, and Minnie. She was, during life, a very estimable lady, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was ever active in the cause of Christianity. Mr. Lowery is well known and highly respected by the residents of southwest Missouri. Is in well-to-do circumstances, enterprising, progressive, and takes a lively interest in the schools of his county, and has been for many years a school officer.