My Genealogy Hound
Below is a family biography included in The History of Laclede County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
* * * *
W. M. Mayfield, farmer and stock raiser, was born in Laclede County, Mo., and is the son of William R. and Sarah E. (Davis) Mayfield. The grandparents on both sides came to Laclede County at quite an early date, and settled in what is now Mayfield Township. W. M. Mayfield grew to manhood in that township, and received a good collegiate education. After finishing his education he engaged in farming, and has followed this occupation ever since. He deals quite extensively in stock, and in this pursuit he has been quite successful. He was married, January 5, 1885, to Miss Lou, daughter of John Esther, of Laclede County, and by whom he had one child, Orin. Mr. Mayfield is a member of the Agricultural Wheel, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
* * * *
This family biography is one of 104 biographies included in The History of Laclede County, Missouri published in 1889. For the complete description, click here: Laclede County, Missouri History, Genealogy, and Maps
To view additional Laclede County, Missouri family biographies, click here
Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of other family biographies.