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William G. Deatherage (deceased) was born in North Carolina in 1818, and when young removed to Missouri, probably about the year 1836. He was a farmer by occupation, and about 1868 located on the farm in Linn Township, Moniteau County, upon which his widow now lives, and which he cultivated until his death, March 20, 1888; he was a member of the Baptist Church. He was twice married. His first wife was Lettie Alexander, nee Simmons, who died in July, 1883, the mother of eight children, five of whom are now living, viz.: Granville, Robert, Belle, Lorenia and Eliza. Mr. Deatherage next married Mrs. Susan F. Renfrow, daughter of William and Nancy (Vaughn) Moore, old settlers of Moniteau County; the father died in February, 1869, and the mother, who was born in November, 1834, is still living. Of their six children three are living: William D., Senna J. and Susan. The latter became the wife of John Renfrow, who died December 5, 1877, aged thirty-three years. To the latter union were born two children, Theodosia and Myrtle. In 1886 Mrs. Renfrow became the wife of William G. Deatherage, by whom she has two children, Ruth F. and Willie B. Mrs. Deatherage is a member of the Baptist Church.