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History of Lafayette County, Mo In the beginning of the 17th century
there came from France to the United States, a father and three sons,
who were banished for not embracing the Catholic religion, the faith of
that country, and effects would have been confiscated but for the
thoughtful strategy by which he managed to bring most of his property
with him. The names of the three sons were: Theodore, Joseph
and Daniel. At the time of the war of the revolution in 1776, in
the wilds of Pennsylvania, were built forts at different points, where
men were posted. One of these was at the house of Joseph Prigmore,
where it remained during the seven years of bloodshed. He soon
after moved to Tennessee and raised a family of five boys and seven
girls. The third child Benjamin moved to Missouri, in 1818, and
raised a family of ten children. The youngest now living in Davis
township, this county, being the father of the subject of this
biography, W. H., who was born Aug. 23, 1857, and was married June 15,
1879, to Miss Fannie Clay, daughter of James and Mary Clay. Her
mother dying Oct. 23, 1877. Mr. Prigmore now owns 80 acres of
land, and is engaged in farming and raising stock. He is a member
of the Christian church.
Related Genealogy Resources:
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