Biographical Sketch of David C. Slusher, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** David C. Slusher. Mr. Slusher is a native of this state, and county, born April 7, 1838, upon the farm where he now resides. His father, Roland Slusher, is a native of Virginia, and came to Missouri in an early day. During the late war, Mr. Slusher remained at home, taking care of his own and mother's family. March 26, 1861, he was united in marriage to Rachel Ann McCormack. Five children were born to them, viz.: John H., Roland F., Pearla May, Cora and Catherine. During the war Mr. Slusher's house, was frequented by bushwhackers, and upon one occassion, they attacked a company of federal soldiers, within a short distance of the house, and a young man named Wade Morton was killed. Mr. Slusher and wife are members of the Baptist Church. Postoffice, Higginsville. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller <mio@netins.net> Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell <Incog3678@aol.com> ====================================================================