1887 History of Vernon County, Missouri, p. 554-555:
JOHN KINCAID
(Farmer and Raiser of Thoroughbred Short-horn Cattle, Post-office, Walker)
[Section 31 of Blue Mound Township]
Probably no man within the limits of Vernon County has had an experience equal to that of Mr. Kincaid, and it is but just and proper that a sketch of his life should appear here, not only because he is one of the large landholders of the county, but owing to his prominence in various walks in life, and especially for the part he has taken in the welfare of this community. He was born December 30, 1829, in East Tennessee, the fourth of six children in the family of his parents, John and Virginia (Smith) Kincaid, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina.
The former was a most successful farmer and trader and of considerable wealth, some idea of his standing being inferred from the fact that after losing no little property and many negroes during the war his property brought $113,000. He was among the many who laid down their
lives on the altar of their convictions, his death resulting from members of Brownlow's militia in 1863, who fired and killed him instantly. His wife had died in 1835. John, in company with his brother, Benjamin F., was possessed of too true a spirit not to aid in the defense of his section when it became necessary to suppress invasion, and accordingly he enlisted in Co. D, 2nd Tennessee cavalry, under the celebrated leader, Gen. Ashby, this being the first regiment and company raised in the country. Benjamin was quartermaster throughout the war. John entered as a private, but subsequently he was made the leader of scouting and guide parties for Kirby
Smith, Gen. Scott and Ashby. He took active part in the battles of Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Chickamauga, and others, and was present at Greenville, Tenn., when Gen. Morgan was killed. Though often requested to take the oath of allegiance Mr. Kincaid was possessed of too much honor to thus act contrary to the dictates of his own conscience, and as the result of this refusal his property, amounting to $50,000, was confiscated and sold by the United States Government. In May, 1865, he surrendered at Louisa, Ky. January 7, 1882, a requisition from Gov. Hawkins, of Tennessee, was demanded of Gov. Crittenden, of Missouri, for Mr. Kincaid, which was granted and four men from that State came to accompany him back, but the entire community rose en masse and refused to give him up. Through the influence of the leading citizens of Vernon county the requisition was afterwards revoked. This will give some idea of the popularity accorded Mr. Kincaid in this community. During twelve years of his residence in Missouri he went by the name of Huff, and it has been but some three years since he has used his proper name here. Mr. Kincaid was married in 1859 to Miss Margaret B. Huff, of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., who has borne her husband five children, of whom only Edward Lee, Daniel, and Lulie are living. Mr. Kincaid owns a valuable farm of 677 acres, five miles northwest of Walker, which is well improved. Politically he is a Democrat. Since 1872 he has lived in this county, previous to that time having resided in Jackson, Johnson, and
Lafayette counties.
JOHN KINCAID
(Farmer and Raiser of Thoroughbred Short-horn Cattle, Post-office, Walker)
[Section 31 of Blue Mound Township]
Probably no man within the limits of Vernon County has had an experience equal to that of Mr. Kincaid, and it is but just and proper that a sketch of his life should appear here, not only because he is one of the large landholders of the county, but owing to his prominence in various walks in life, and especially for the part he has taken in the welfare of this community. He was born December 30, 1829, in East Tennessee, the fourth of six children in the family of his parents, John and Virginia (Smith) Kincaid, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina.
The former was a most successful farmer and trader and of considerable wealth, some idea of his standing being inferred from the fact that after losing no little property and many negroes during the war his property brought $113,000. He was among the many who laid down their
lives on the altar of their convictions, his death resulting from members of Brownlow's militia in 1863, who fired and killed him instantly. His wife had died in 1835. John, in company with his brother, Benjamin F., was possessed of too true a spirit not to aid in the defense of his section when it became necessary to suppress invasion, and accordingly he enlisted in Co. D, 2nd Tennessee cavalry, under the celebrated leader, Gen. Ashby, this being the first regiment and company raised in the country. Benjamin was quartermaster throughout the war. John entered as a private, but subsequently he was made the leader of scouting and guide parties for Kirby
Smith, Gen. Scott and Ashby. He took active part in the battles of Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Chickamauga, and others, and was present at Greenville, Tenn., when Gen. Morgan was killed. Though often requested to take the oath of allegiance Mr. Kincaid was possessed of too much honor to thus act contrary to the dictates of his own conscience, and as the result of this refusal his property, amounting to $50,000, was confiscated and sold by the United States Government. In May, 1865, he surrendered at Louisa, Ky. January 7, 1882, a requisition from Gov. Hawkins, of Tennessee, was demanded of Gov. Crittenden, of Missouri, for Mr. Kincaid, which was granted and four men from that State came to accompany him back, but the entire community rose en masse and refused to give him up. Through the influence of the leading citizens of Vernon county the requisition was afterwards revoked. This will give some idea of the popularity accorded Mr. Kincaid in this community. During twelve years of his residence in Missouri he went by the name of Huff, and it has been but some three years since he has used his proper name here. Mr. Kincaid was married in 1859 to Miss Margaret B. Huff, of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., who has borne her husband five children, of whom only Edward Lee, Daniel, and Lulie are living. Mr. Kincaid owns a valuable farm of 677 acres, five miles northwest of Walker, which is well improved. Politically he is a Democrat. Since 1872 he has lived in this county, previous to that time having resided in Jackson, Johnson, and
Lafayette counties.
1887 History of Vernon County, Missouri, p. 554-555:
JOHN KINCAID
(Farmer and Raiser of Thoroughbred Short-horn Cattle, Post-office, Walker)
[Section 31 of Blue Mound Township]
Probably no man within the limits of Vernon County has had an experience equal to that of Mr. Kincaid, and it is but just and proper that a sketch of his life should appear here, not only because he is one of the large landholders of the county, but owing to his prominence in various walks in life, and especially for the part he has taken in the welfare of this community. He was born December 30, 1829, in East Tennessee, the fourth of six children in the family of his parents, John and Virginia (Smith) Kincaid, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina.
The former was a most successful farmer and trader and of considerable wealth, some idea of his standing being inferred from the fact that after losing no little property and many negroes during the war his property brought $113,000. He was among the many who laid down their
lives on the altar of their convictions, his death resulting from members of Brownlow's militia in 1863, who fired and killed him instantly. His wife had died in 1835. John, in company with his brother, Benjamin F., was possessed of too true a spirit not to aid in the defense of his section when it became necessary to suppress invasion, and accordingly he enlisted in Co. D, 2nd Tennessee cavalry, under the celebrated leader, Gen. Ashby, this being the first regiment and company raised in the country. Benjamin was quartermaster throughout the war. John entered as a private, but subsequently he was made the leader of scouting and guide parties for Kirby
Smith, Gen. Scott and Ashby. He took active part in the battles of Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Chickamauga, and others, and was present at Greenville, Tenn., when Gen. Morgan was killed. Though often requested to take the oath of allegiance Mr. Kincaid was possessed of too much honor to thus act contrary to the dictates of his own conscience, and as the result of this refusal his property, amounting to $50,000, was confiscated and sold by the United States Government. In May, 1865, he surrendered at Louisa, Ky. January 7, 1882, a requisition from Gov. Hawkins, of Tennessee, was demanded of Gov. Crittenden, of Missouri, for Mr. Kincaid, which was granted and four men from that State came to accompany him back, but the entire community rose en masse and refused to give him up. Through the influence of the leading citizens of Vernon county the requisition was afterwards revoked. This will give some idea of the popularity accorded Mr. Kincaid in this community. During twelve years of his residence in Missouri he went by the name of Huff, and it has been but some three years since he has used his proper name here. Mr. Kincaid was married in 1859 to Miss Margaret B. Huff, of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., who has borne her husband five children, of whom only Edward Lee, Daniel, and Lulie are living. Mr. Kincaid owns a valuable farm of 677 acres, five miles northwest of Walker, which is well improved. Politically he is a Democrat. Since 1872 he has lived in this county, previous to that time having resided in Jackson, Johnson, and
Lafayette counties.
JOHN KINCAID
(Farmer and Raiser of Thoroughbred Short-horn Cattle, Post-office, Walker)
[Section 31 of Blue Mound Township]
Probably no man within the limits of Vernon County has had an experience equal to that of Mr. Kincaid, and it is but just and proper that a sketch of his life should appear here, not only because he is one of the large landholders of the county, but owing to his prominence in various walks in life, and especially for the part he has taken in the welfare of this community. He was born December 30, 1829, in East Tennessee, the fourth of six children in the family of his parents, John and Virginia (Smith) Kincaid, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina.
The former was a most successful farmer and trader and of considerable wealth, some idea of his standing being inferred from the fact that after losing no little property and many negroes during the war his property brought $113,000. He was among the many who laid down their
lives on the altar of their convictions, his death resulting from members of Brownlow's militia in 1863, who fired and killed him instantly. His wife had died in 1835. John, in company with his brother, Benjamin F., was possessed of too true a spirit not to aid in the defense of his section when it became necessary to suppress invasion, and accordingly he enlisted in Co. D, 2nd Tennessee cavalry, under the celebrated leader, Gen. Ashby, this being the first regiment and company raised in the country. Benjamin was quartermaster throughout the war. John entered as a private, but subsequently he was made the leader of scouting and guide parties for Kirby
Smith, Gen. Scott and Ashby. He took active part in the battles of Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Chickamauga, and others, and was present at Greenville, Tenn., when Gen. Morgan was killed. Though often requested to take the oath of allegiance Mr. Kincaid was possessed of too much honor to thus act contrary to the dictates of his own conscience, and as the result of this refusal his property, amounting to $50,000, was confiscated and sold by the United States Government. In May, 1865, he surrendered at Louisa, Ky. January 7, 1882, a requisition from Gov. Hawkins, of Tennessee, was demanded of Gov. Crittenden, of Missouri, for Mr. Kincaid, which was granted and four men from that State came to accompany him back, but the entire community rose en masse and refused to give him up. Through the influence of the leading citizens of Vernon county the requisition was afterwards revoked. This will give some idea of the popularity accorded Mr. Kincaid in this community. During twelve years of his residence in Missouri he went by the name of Huff, and it has been but some three years since he has used his proper name here. Mr. Kincaid was married in 1859 to Miss Margaret B. Huff, of Cumberland Gap, Tenn., who has borne her husband five children, of whom only Edward Lee, Daniel, and Lulie are living. Mr. Kincaid owns a valuable farm of 677 acres, five miles northwest of Walker, which is well improved. Politically he is a Democrat. Since 1872 he has lived in this county, previous to that time having resided in Jackson, Johnson, and
Lafayette counties.
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