Clatterbuck James Henry
      James Henry Clatterbuck


      From
      A History of North East Missouri
      by Walter Bryan, 1913

      James H. Clatterbuck. A publication like this nature exercises its most imporatant function when it accords consideration to those sterling industrial progress, who command the respect and confidence of their fellow men and who are representative of pioneer families of the section in which they have lived and labored to goodly ends. In Callaway county a prominant and honored citizen who well merits such recognition is James Henry Clatterbuck, who after long years of close and effective identification with the agricultural and stock growing industries in his native county, is now living virtually retired in the attractive little village of New Bloomfield, where in the enjoyment of the goodly things of life and the association of friends who are tried and true, he finds that his "lines are cast in pleasant places". He has been a career of well ordered industry, and he has not been denied the just reward of temporal independence and prosperity.

      James Henry was born on the old family homestead, about five miles west of the village of New Bloomfield, Callaway County on April 19, 1848, and is a son of William Getter and Caroline (Leopard) Clatterbuck, who marriage was solemnized in this county.

      James Henry Clatterbuck, twin brother of Robert Thomas Clatterbuck, (who died in infancy) was reared under the sturdy disciploine of the old home farm and his educational advantages in his youth were those afforded in the common schools of the locality and period. He made his independent effort in the way of definate acheivement and in the course of years he became the owner of a landed estate of three hundred and eighty seven acres. he made the best of improvements on this property and was known as one of the successful and representative farmers and stockgrowers of Callaway County, where he gave special attention to the raising of high grade short horn cattle and registered swine. He still retains in his possession a fine farm, and in March, 1908, he removed from his rural estate to the village of New Bloomfield, where he has since lived retired from the active labors and responsibilities which so long demanded his attention. He gives a general supervision to the farm.

      Mr. Clatterbuck has lived a quiet and unassuing life but has stood esponent of loyal and ideal citizenship. He has not sought public offic but has ever been read to lend his aid in suport of measures and enterprises advanced for the general good fo the community, the while he ahs been found arrayed as a staunch advocated of the Democratic party. He is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and both he and his wife hold membership in the Baptist Church, as did also his first wife.

      Mr. Clatterbuck was married to Miss Sarah Charlotte Blythe, who was born in Callaway County in June 1855, and who was summoned to the life etermal on March 3, 1880. The only surviving child of this union is Fannie E., who is the wife of Felix Bryan, a representative farmer in the vicinity of New Bloomfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan have five children, James M., Joseph Turner, Margaret, William and John Felix.

      On December 22, 1900, Mr. Clatterbuck wedded Miss Catherine Blythe as sister of his first wife. She was born May 25, 1867, and presides most graciously over the pleasant home, which is known for its cordial hospitality. She is a daughter of William and Maria (Coonce) Blythe, honored pioneers of Callaway County, where both continued to reside untio their death. Mr. Blythe was born on April 26, 1825, and his wife on June 10th of the same year.

      James Henry and Katie Blythe's home in New Bloomfield

      His Obituary

      James H. Clatterbuck, 67 years old, died at his home in New Bloomfield early Sunday morning (September 18, 1915) after a year's battle with asthma and heart trouble. Funeral services were held at Hopewell Baptist Church, west of New Bloomfield,Monday afternoon by the Rev. C.A. Mitchell, who was assisted by the Rev. E.J. Sanderson and W.M. Tipton, and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Clatterbuck was the youngest son of William and Caroline Clatterbuck, early day settlers in southeast Callaway. He was born at the family homestead, eight miles southwest of New Bloomfield, on April 19, 1848. His first wife was Miss Sarah C. Blythe, who died some years ago. His second wife, formerly Miss Katie Blythe, survives. Mrs. Felix Bryan, a daughter of the first union.

      Four brothers and two sisters of Mr. Clatterbuck are living, namely; John L., William S., Waller, and Benjamin F., and Mrs. Elizabeth Holt, and Mrs. G.W.Wilson. All live in the immediate vicinity of New Bloomfield. This particular family of brothers and sisters has been become noted in this county for its longevity, as there has not been a death among them since that of a twin borther of James H. who died in infancy. Thirty four nephews and nieces of Mr. Clatterbuck are living and eight of the nephews acted as pall bearers at the funeral.

      Mr. Clatterbuck was a charter member of Hopewell Baptist Church, and was more than attached to it, leaving a handsome legacy in his will for the perpetual maintenance of the church cemetery. he was also a leading member of the Odd Fellows lodge of New Bloomfield. Mr. Clatterbuck was a successful farmer and cattle breeder for many years and during the years of his activity he accumulated a considerable fortune. A progressive citizen, a staunch friend and an upright businessman in southwest Callaway and will be greatly missed.

      The child of James Henry Clatterbuck and Sarah Charlotte Blythe was:

      Fannie E. Clatterbuck b.February 8, 1880, d. August 17, 1945



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