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WESLEY E. PFETCHER. Through the energetic prosecution of his agricultural enterprises this young gentleman is gaining an enviable reputation in the neighborhood where he resides. His home is located on section 2, township 44, range 23, Pettis County, and consists of a goodly amount of land, upon which have been placed substantial improvements. It is well cultivated and improved, and although young in years Mr. Pfetcher is considered one of the best farmers in the township.

Our subject was born in Crawford County, Ohio, in 1864, to John A. and Mary A. (Miller) Pfetcher, he being their only child. The father was born across the seas, in Germany, but on the emigration of his parents to America, which occurred when he was in his seventh year, he was brought hither, and continued to make his home in this country the remainder of his life. They located in the state of Ohio, where John was reared to man’s estate, and upon attaining mature years he chose the vocation of farming as his future work. He departed this life in November, 1893, but his good wife preceded him a number of years, passing to the land beyond November 12, 1887. She was born in the Buckeye State, and acquired such an education as the locality and day afforded. Her son was given the advantages of a common-school education, and during the time he was permitted to attend the house of learning improved every moment.

Wesley E. Pfetcher was married at the age of twenty-one, but continued to reside under the parental roof until the decease of his father. He aided greatly in running the farm, and took an active interest in all affairs pertaining thereto. In 1886 our subject, together with his parents, came to Missouri, and settled upon the farm where Wesley E. now resides. It includes one hundred and fifty-one finely improved acres, conveniently located within one mile of the thriving little city of Green Ridge.

The marriage of our subject, which occurred in 1885, united him with Miss Eula A., daughter of John F. and Malinda (Schupp) Smith, natives of Ohio. Mrs. Pfetcher was born and reared in that state, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of two children, Troy and Guy. The wife and mother is a most estimable lady, and a member in excellent standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Pfetcher is a Democrat, and a strong ally of his party. He and his wife have a host of friends in this locality, who esteem them for their upright lives and sterling characteristics as citizens and neighbors. Mr. Pfetcher is managing his affairs in such an able manner that he bids fair to become one of the leading agriculturists of the county in the near future.