David B. Welch, father of the subject of this sketch, was born
near Harper's Ferry, Virginia. He came to Monroe county, Missouri,
where he was married, afterwards removing to Boone county about
the year 1835. He settled at Old Petersburg, where he was em-
ployed for several years as a teacher. Was also a shoemaker. He
lived at Petersburg about seven years. The subject of this sketch
was born in Boone county, October 1, 1840. His another's maiden
name was Kituria Brink. Mr. Welch has been a citizen of Boone all
his life, except while absent in the Confederate army and in Califor-
nia. He has been engaged in the mercantile business for about
eighteen years. He spent four years in California. Was married,
August 19, 1869, to Laura, daughter of H. H. Jamison, of Pettis
county, Missouri. They have four children living and four dead.
The living are Scott, Annie, Daniel W., and Serepta Evellen. Mr.
Welch enlisted in the Confederate army under Capt. Ab. Hicks, of
Clark's Division. He was in the battles of Boonville, Lone Jack, Car-
thage, Wilson's Creek, Drywood, Lexington and Pea Ridge. He also
participated in the fatal assault upon Helena, Arkansas, and was in
Price's raid in 1864. Mr. Welch is a member of the city council, also
of the Sturgeon Masonic lodge. He is of Irish and German origin.
Was left an orphan at the age of seven, and from early boyhood sup-
ported and educated himself. He has also built up a good business
by his own individual, unaided exertions.
Source:
Title: History of Boone County, Missouri
Publication date: 1882
Collection: Missouriana Digital Text Collection; page 613
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