History of Livingston County
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886 ALEXANDER DOCKERY(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Muddy Lane).It is a remarked fact that those men of Kentucky birth and antecedents in this county all seem to have peculiarly successful results in their farming operations, and Mr. Dockery is but another example of this truth. His parents were both Kentuckians by birth and in 1838 took up their location in Missouri, the father subsequently dying here, but the mother still survives and makes her home in Livingston county. Twelve children constituted their family, as follows: Alexander, Robert, Elizabeth, William, George W., John, Milton, James, Nancy, now deceased, as is also Burrell, Paulina D. and Sciotha D. Alexander, the eldest of these, and the subject of this sketch, was born January 26, 1829, in Kentucky, and consequently was only about nine years old when brought to this State by his parents. Since that time he has experienced many noticeable changes throughout the country. Brought up as a farmer's boy, he has ever devoted himself to that calling, and with a perseverance in industry which could not fail of favorable results. After reaching manhood he was married January 27, 1850, to Miss Mahala A. Dockery, the daughter of Alexander and Nancy Dockery, also of Kentucky nativity, who came to Chariton county, Mo., in 1829, and to Livingston county in 1834. Mrs. D. was one of the native-born persons of the State and herself one of four children: Willis, Paulina, wife of Gideon Embry, and Sarah E., now Mrs. John A. Davidson. Her father was a pioneer in this county and saw much of the privations and hardships of pioneer life. He was a participant in the Mormon and Heatherly wars. Could space but permit much of interest might be written in this connection of the condition of the country at that time. Wild beasts and game of all kinds abounded and the dreaded Indian often manifested his presence by petty depredations. One of Mrs. Dockery's brothers, Willis, is now prominent minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South and at this time is a resident of the county. Mr. D. and wife have the parents of one child, Nancy E., born November 21, 1850, wife of John Wooldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge have one daughter, Allie Mabel, who contributes not a little towards the sunshine and happiness of her grandparents' home. Mr. Dockery is actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, his place containing 100 acres of splendid land, mid all under good cultivation. He is a large stock holder in three different banks. He is a consistent member of the Baptist Church.
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886 ALEXANDER DOCKERY(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Muddy Lane).It is a remarked fact that those men of Kentucky birth and antecedents in this county all seem to have peculiarly successful results in their farming operations, and Mr. Dockery is but another example of this truth. His parents were both Kentuckians by birth and in 1838 took up their location in Missouri, the father subsequently dying here, but the mother still survives and makes her home in Livingston county. Twelve children constituted their family, as follows: Alexander, Robert, Elizabeth, William, George W., John, Milton, James, Nancy, now deceased, as is also Burrell, Paulina D. and Sciotha D. Alexander, the eldest of these, and the subject of this sketch, was born January 26, 1829, in Kentucky, and consequently was only about nine years old when brought to this State by his parents. Since that time he has experienced many noticeable changes throughout the country. Brought up as a farmer's boy, he has ever devoted himself to that calling, and with a perseverance in industry which could not fail of favorable results. After reaching manhood he was married January 27, 1850, to Miss Mahala A. Dockery, the daughter of Alexander and Nancy Dockery, also of Kentucky nativity, who came to Chariton county, Mo., in 1829, and to Livingston county in 1834. Mrs. D. was one of the native-born persons of the State and herself one of four children: Willis, Paulina, wife of Gideon Embry, and Sarah E., now Mrs. John A. Davidson. Her father was a pioneer in this county and saw much of the privations and hardships of pioneer life. He was a participant in the Mormon and Heatherly wars. Could space but permit much of interest might be written in this connection of the condition of the country at that time. Wild beasts and game of all kinds abounded and the dreaded Indian often manifested his presence by petty depredations. One of Mrs. Dockery's brothers, Willis, is now prominent minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South and at this time is a resident of the county. Mr. D. and wife have the parents of one child, Nancy E., born November 21, 1850, wife of John Wooldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge have one daughter, Allie Mabel, who contributes not a little towards the sunshine and happiness of her grandparents' home. Mr. Dockery is actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, his place containing 100 acres of splendid land, mid all under good cultivation. He is a large stock holder in three different banks. He is a consistent member of the Baptist Church.
History of Livingston County
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886 ALEXANDER DOCKERY(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Muddy Lane).It is a remarked fact that those men of Kentucky birth and antecedents in this county all seem to have peculiarly successful results in their farming operations, and Mr. Dockery is but another example of this truth. His parents were both Kentuckians by birth and in 1838 took up their location in Missouri, the father subsequently dying here, but the mother still survives and makes her home in Livingston county. Twelve children constituted their family, as follows: Alexander, Robert, Elizabeth, William, George W., John, Milton, James, Nancy, now deceased, as is also Burrell, Paulina D. and Sciotha D. Alexander, the eldest of these, and the subject of this sketch, was born January 26, 1829, in Kentucky, and consequently was only about nine years old when brought to this State by his parents. Since that time he has experienced many noticeable changes throughout the country. Brought up as a farmer's boy, he has ever devoted himself to that calling, and with a perseverance in industry which could not fail of favorable results. After reaching manhood he was married January 27, 1850, to Miss Mahala A. Dockery, the daughter of Alexander and Nancy Dockery, also of Kentucky nativity, who came to Chariton county, Mo., in 1829, and to Livingston county in 1834. Mrs. D. was one of the native-born persons of the State and herself one of four children: Willis, Paulina, wife of Gideon Embry, and Sarah E., now Mrs. John A. Davidson. Her father was a pioneer in this county and saw much of the privations and hardships of pioneer life. He was a participant in the Mormon and Heatherly wars. Could space but permit much of interest might be written in this connection of the condition of the country at that time. Wild beasts and game of all kinds abounded and the dreaded Indian often manifested his presence by petty depredations. One of Mrs. Dockery's brothers, Willis, is now prominent minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South and at this time is a resident of the county. Mr. D. and wife have the parents of one child, Nancy E., born November 21, 1850, wife of John Wooldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge have one daughter, Allie Mabel, who contributes not a little towards the sunshine and happiness of her grandparents' home. Mr. Dockery is actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, his place containing 100 acres of splendid land, mid all under good cultivation. He is a large stock holder in three different banks. He is a consistent member of the Baptist Church.
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886 ALEXANDER DOCKERY(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Muddy Lane).It is a remarked fact that those men of Kentucky birth and antecedents in this county all seem to have peculiarly successful results in their farming operations, and Mr. Dockery is but another example of this truth. His parents were both Kentuckians by birth and in 1838 took up their location in Missouri, the father subsequently dying here, but the mother still survives and makes her home in Livingston county. Twelve children constituted their family, as follows: Alexander, Robert, Elizabeth, William, George W., John, Milton, James, Nancy, now deceased, as is also Burrell, Paulina D. and Sciotha D. Alexander, the eldest of these, and the subject of this sketch, was born January 26, 1829, in Kentucky, and consequently was only about nine years old when brought to this State by his parents. Since that time he has experienced many noticeable changes throughout the country. Brought up as a farmer's boy, he has ever devoted himself to that calling, and with a perseverance in industry which could not fail of favorable results. After reaching manhood he was married January 27, 1850, to Miss Mahala A. Dockery, the daughter of Alexander and Nancy Dockery, also of Kentucky nativity, who came to Chariton county, Mo., in 1829, and to Livingston county in 1834. Mrs. D. was one of the native-born persons of the State and herself one of four children: Willis, Paulina, wife of Gideon Embry, and Sarah E., now Mrs. John A. Davidson. Her father was a pioneer in this county and saw much of the privations and hardships of pioneer life. He was a participant in the Mormon and Heatherly wars. Could space but permit much of interest might be written in this connection of the condition of the country at that time. Wild beasts and game of all kinds abounded and the dreaded Indian often manifested his presence by petty depredations. One of Mrs. Dockery's brothers, Willis, is now prominent minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South and at this time is a resident of the county. Mr. D. and wife have the parents of one child, Nancy E., born November 21, 1850, wife of John Wooldridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge have one daughter, Allie Mabel, who contributes not a little towards the sunshine and happiness of her grandparents' home. Mr. Dockery is actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, his place containing 100 acres of splendid land, mid all under good cultivation. He is a large stock holder in three different banks. He is a consistent member of the Baptist Church.
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age 74y8m1d; husband of Mahala G. Dockery, converted & united with Shelburne Baptist Church 25 Jan 1872.
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