Husband of Harriett E. Bobbitt.
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J.W. was the son of Joseph D. and Polly Ann Bobbitt, both of whom were born and raised in old Kentucky.
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From biographical sketch in "History of Bates County", by W.O. Atkeson, published in 1918:
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John Walker Bobbitt, retired merchant and former postmaster of Sprague, Missouri, has since the very beginning of the town of Sprague been one of the leading citizens of this locality. He was born in Pulaski county, KY, January 18, 1850. J.W. received his schooling in Kentucky, his common school education being followed by a course in the Davis Academy in Kentucky. He accompanied his parents to Missouri in 1870 and for two years after his arrival in Pettis county, he and his brothers followed farming while the father conducted his store. He then engaged in business with his father. In 1878, he came to Bates county and settled on a farm four miles north of Sprague. In 1881 he located in Sprague and opened one of the first mercantile establishments in the village. He established the first harness business, and then opened a general mercantile store which he conducted until 1906 when he retired from active business pursuits. Mr. Bobbitt has an eighty-acre farm, located west of Sprague, which is cultivated by a tenant.
The Republican party has always had the allegiance of Mr. Bobbitt, who has been one of the leaders of his party for many years in Bates county. He has held many positions of trust during his long residence here and has acquitted himself creditably in every instance. For a period of twenty-three years, he served as postmaster of Sprague. In March 1915, he was elected tax collector of Howard township and served for two years in this office. He has always taken a great interest in school matters and at the present writing is president of the local school board. When Sprague was actively maintained as an incorporated town, he served as a member and clerk of the town council. Mr. Bobbitt is a member of the Christian church and is serving as clerk and treasurer of the Sprague Christian church. He is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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J.W. was the son of Joseph D. and Polly Ann Bobbitt, both of whom were born and raised in old Kentucky.
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From biographical sketch in "History of Bates County", by W.O. Atkeson, published in 1918:
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John Walker Bobbitt, retired merchant and former postmaster of Sprague, Missouri, has since the very beginning of the town of Sprague been one of the leading citizens of this locality. He was born in Pulaski county, KY, January 18, 1850. J.W. received his schooling in Kentucky, his common school education being followed by a course in the Davis Academy in Kentucky. He accompanied his parents to Missouri in 1870 and for two years after his arrival in Pettis county, he and his brothers followed farming while the father conducted his store. He then engaged in business with his father. In 1878, he came to Bates county and settled on a farm four miles north of Sprague. In 1881 he located in Sprague and opened one of the first mercantile establishments in the village. He established the first harness business, and then opened a general mercantile store which he conducted until 1906 when he retired from active business pursuits. Mr. Bobbitt has an eighty-acre farm, located west of Sprague, which is cultivated by a tenant.
The Republican party has always had the allegiance of Mr. Bobbitt, who has been one of the leaders of his party for many years in Bates county. He has held many positions of trust during his long residence here and has acquitted himself creditably in every instance. For a period of twenty-three years, he served as postmaster of Sprague. In March 1915, he was elected tax collector of Howard township and served for two years in this office. He has always taken a great interest in school matters and at the present writing is president of the local school board. When Sprague was actively maintained as an incorporated town, he served as a member and clerk of the town council. Mr. Bobbitt is a member of the Christian church and is serving as clerk and treasurer of the Sprague Christian church. He is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Husband of Harriett E. Bobbitt.
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J.W. was the son of Joseph D. and Polly Ann Bobbitt, both of whom were born and raised in old Kentucky.
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From biographical sketch in "History of Bates County", by W.O. Atkeson, published in 1918:
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John Walker Bobbitt, retired merchant and former postmaster of Sprague, Missouri, has since the very beginning of the town of Sprague been one of the leading citizens of this locality. He was born in Pulaski county, KY, January 18, 1850. J.W. received his schooling in Kentucky, his common school education being followed by a course in the Davis Academy in Kentucky. He accompanied his parents to Missouri in 1870 and for two years after his arrival in Pettis county, he and his brothers followed farming while the father conducted his store. He then engaged in business with his father. In 1878, he came to Bates county and settled on a farm four miles north of Sprague. In 1881 he located in Sprague and opened one of the first mercantile establishments in the village. He established the first harness business, and then opened a general mercantile store which he conducted until 1906 when he retired from active business pursuits. Mr. Bobbitt has an eighty-acre farm, located west of Sprague, which is cultivated by a tenant.
The Republican party has always had the allegiance of Mr. Bobbitt, who has been one of the leaders of his party for many years in Bates county. He has held many positions of trust during his long residence here and has acquitted himself creditably in every instance. For a period of twenty-three years, he served as postmaster of Sprague. In March 1915, he was elected tax collector of Howard township and served for two years in this office. He has always taken a great interest in school matters and at the present writing is president of the local school board. When Sprague was actively maintained as an incorporated town, he served as a member and clerk of the town council. Mr. Bobbitt is a member of the Christian church and is serving as clerk and treasurer of the Sprague Christian church. He is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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J.W. was the son of Joseph D. and Polly Ann Bobbitt, both of whom were born and raised in old Kentucky.
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From biographical sketch in "History of Bates County", by W.O. Atkeson, published in 1918:
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John Walker Bobbitt, retired merchant and former postmaster of Sprague, Missouri, has since the very beginning of the town of Sprague been one of the leading citizens of this locality. He was born in Pulaski county, KY, January 18, 1850. J.W. received his schooling in Kentucky, his common school education being followed by a course in the Davis Academy in Kentucky. He accompanied his parents to Missouri in 1870 and for two years after his arrival in Pettis county, he and his brothers followed farming while the father conducted his store. He then engaged in business with his father. In 1878, he came to Bates county and settled on a farm four miles north of Sprague. In 1881 he located in Sprague and opened one of the first mercantile establishments in the village. He established the first harness business, and then opened a general mercantile store which he conducted until 1906 when he retired from active business pursuits. Mr. Bobbitt has an eighty-acre farm, located west of Sprague, which is cultivated by a tenant.
The Republican party has always had the allegiance of Mr. Bobbitt, who has been one of the leaders of his party for many years in Bates county. He has held many positions of trust during his long residence here and has acquitted himself creditably in every instance. For a period of twenty-three years, he served as postmaster of Sprague. In March 1915, he was elected tax collector of Howard township and served for two years in this office. He has always taken a great interest in school matters and at the present writing is president of the local school board. When Sprague was actively maintained as an incorporated town, he served as a member and clerk of the town council. Mr. Bobbitt is a member of the Christian church and is serving as clerk and treasurer of the Sprague Christian church. He is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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