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JOHN DUNLAP, wagon maker and carpenter, Webb City, was born in Adams county, Ohio, May 5, 1830. His father, William Adams, was a Virginian, and his mother, whose maiden name was Margaret Beedle, was a native of Kentucky. He was raised and educated in Ohio, where he attended the common schools, and followed farming until nearly manhood, when he learned his trade. After finishing his apprenticeship he came to Scotland county, Mo., where he resided until 1856, when he went to Andrew county, and worked at his trade for five years; spending a short time in Kansas, he returned to Scotland county, and from there he went to Marion county, Iowa, where he remained ten years, and then returned to Missouri, coming to Jasper county in 1876, and has since worked at his trade. He was married in Scotland county, Mo., Oct. 5, 1851, to Miss S. Callaway. They have four children living; viz., W. J., M. E., Margaret V., and Paulina G. Two have died: Anna B., and John H. Mr. D. is a member of Webb City Lodge, No. 512, A. F. & A. M., of which he now holds the office of S. W.