H. B. Marshall (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler


H.B. MARSHALL, merchant, was born in Boone County, Ill., in 1845.  When four years of age, his parents moved to McHenry County, remaining there until 1868, when he came to Kansas, locating in Anderson County, remaining there two years, and then located in Howard County and took a claim on Section 10, Town 31, Range 13.  The county was unorganiazed and the survey had not been made.  He improved his claim and lived there until 1880, when he bought a farm near Oak Valley and remained there two years.  In the winter of 1882 he bought an interest in the general store of B. F. Clark, of Oak Valley.  In July, Mr. Clark sold out and Mr. Layton became a partner with Mr. Marshall.  They are having a large trade and are very popular with their customers. In the fall of 1881, Mr. Marshall was elected County Commissioner for a term of three years, also served as Trustee of his township one term.  Besides his mercantile business, he carries on a farm and is raising stock and shipping considerable stock and other farm products.  Was married in 1870, to Miss Tillie Preston, of McHenry County, Ill.  They have two sons -- Frank and Henry.  Was married again in June 1878 to Miss Sarah Benson of Elk County. They have one daughter -- Mattie.  Mr. Marshall is a member of Carson Lodge, No 132, A.F.& A.M., Elk City.