J. Q. BURCHFIELD (Biography)

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


J. Q. BURCHFIELD, merchant, was born at Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, 1846, but was raised in Howard County, Indiana, in April 1861, enlisted in the Fifteenth Indiana Infantry, serving three years and three months.  Was mustered out as Sergeant.  In 1870, migrated to Kansas, locating in Howard County and put in a stock of hardware at Longton, was among the pioneer merchants of Howard County, and remained at Longton until 1876.  After the county was divided was the first Sheriff of Elk County, serving two terms.  In 1879, put in a stock of exclusive hardware in Howard, also handles farm machinery, has a building 24 x 140 well filled with goods.  The first year's sales were $20,000, while the sales for 1882 were $60,000.  Carries the largest stock in the county, besides a branch at Longton.  Mr. Burchfield is a good business man, and owns two good farms besides his other business.  Is a wide awake citizen and a courteous gentleman.  Was married September 1865 to Miss Mahala S. Smith.  Their children are: Ulric, J.Q.,Jr. C.N., Clyde, Brenton and Oria.  Is a member of Longton Lodge, No. 26, A.F. & A.M.