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Henry Monsees, an old settler of Benton County, who came here in 1843, was born on a steamship when his parents were coming to America, September 22, 1843. He is a son of Clause and Anna (Aliet) Monsees, and the third of six children, who are named as follows: Anna, John J., Herman F. (now living in Benton County, Mo.), Henry, Gesche A. (wife of John Burches) and Dick (now in Benton County). Henry Monsees remained at home until he was seventeen years of age, and then enlisted in the war. He was in the Home Guards for about three months, subsequently enlisting in Company E, Missouri Cavalry, Enrolled Militia, in 1862, and remained in the service until the close of the war, although he says he has never been mustered out. He was in a number of battles. He was united in marriage to Miss Lena Tidgin November 28, 1883, and for some years previous to that time had followed agricultural pursuits on his farm, which consists of 178 acres of very good land, ninety acres of which are under cultivation. This pursuit he still continues, and in connection raises considerable stock. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. To their union were born three children: Theodore C., born October 20, 1884; Alvinia, born August 4, 1886, and Lydia, born April 24, 1888. Mr. Monsees’ father died August 4, 1877, at the age of sixty-six years, but his mother is still living on the old homestead. She was born March 15, 1815, and is now seventy-five years of age.