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Notes for WILLIS H. FOUNTAIN: The Following is from History of Boone County, Missouri; Ramfre-Press Reprint 1970 Page 587 W. H. Fountain, farmer, of Randolph county Missouri, is of English origin, his great-grandfather, on his father's side, having been exiled from England in 1760, on account of religious disturbances which prevailed in the old county at that time. His grandfather was one of the pioneer settlers of Kentucky, and a great hunter, being remarkably proficient as a marksman. The father of W. H. was born in Clark County Kentucky, his mother in Bourbon county, of that State. The grandfather of Mr. Fountain emigrated to Missouri in 1815, when his son the father of W. H., was about seventeen years old. They settled on Lick Fort, in section 27, his residence being in the northwest quarter. His father was married in this county to Lucy Ann Angell, March 13, 1838, Young E. Hicks, a justice of the peace, solemnizing the marital obligation. W. H. Fountain was born February 17th, 1839. He has one brother living. Another brother drowned in Smoke river, while crossing the plains, July 17th 1863. W.H. Fountain moved to Randolph county in 1870. He has two farms, the one upon which he is now living, and another in Boone County. Most of his business is in this county, and he thinks of returning to Boone to live. Mr. Fountain was first married, February 15th, 1866, to Miss Julia, daughter of Thomas A. and Martha Barnes, of Randolph county. She died 1872, leaving three children, Radford M., Martha A., and Otis. Married second time to Miss Rachel, daughter of Eli and Eliza Lyons, of Boone county. They have two children, John F. and Eliza Beulah. He has crossed the plains some half-dozen times. He was in company with his brother when the latter lost his life, in 1863. Is a member of the Bapist church. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor. He is a Democrat in politic. Mr. Fountain is an enterprising farmer, stock raiser and trader. he has shipped as many as 138 car loads of stock in one year. So far this season (summer of 1882) he and his brother-in-law, his partner in the business, have shipped over 1,000 head of cattle. They ship from various points. Most of the Fountain family emigrated to Oregon years ago. The family, on the maternal side is Irish origin, the grandfather of Mr. Fountain having been born and raised in that country.
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