ASA F. ATTEBERRY, farmer and general merchant, P.O. Keenville, was born in Hickory Hill Township, this county, March 29, 1844, and is a son of Stout and Anna L. (Crask) Atteberry. The parents were both native of Grayson County, Ky., The father came to this county in 1818, with his brother, Nathan F. Atteberry, and settled in Barnhill Township. He, however, only remained in the county a short time, and then returned to Kentucky. There he afterward married Miss Crask, who was of Virginia descent. Her father died in Kentucky and the mother in this county in 1855, aged eighty-nine years two months and eighteen days. In 1840, Mr. Atteberry again came to this county, and settled in Hickory Hill Township, in section 28. There he resided until his death, December 10, 1881. The mother is still living at a good old age, on the old home farm. Our subject was the youngest of ten children, of whom the following are living: Rebecca, wife of John M. Reed; Sarah, wife of S. J. Branson; Eleanor, wife of John Keen, Sr; Martha J., wife of John Keen, Jr; Phebe A., wife of Samuel A. Keen; Francis M., Ansel K, and A. F., our subject. The latter's education was received in the subscription schools of this county. He remained at home until twenty-five, and then settling near his father, commenced the life of a farmer. He now owns eighty-eight acre in Section 28, of Town 1 south, Range 5 east. He opened a store on his farm in August, 1882, and now supplies the neighborhood with general merchandise, carrying a stock of about $1,500. He is also serving as Postmaster. In this county, November 10, 1867, Mr. Atteberry was married to Melissa Mills, a daughter of Bradley and Rebecca (Ellis) Mills. The father was a native of Ohio, the mother of Illinois Mrs. Atteberry was born October 25, 1849, and is mother of six children, four of whom are still living -- John F., Edgar K., Fannie L., and Nettie M. Subject has served as Township Clerk for several years, also School Director. Is a member of Hickory Hill Lodge, No. 759, A. F. & A. M. In politics, Mr. Atteberry is a strong Republican.
F. M. ATTEBERRY, farmer, P.O. Keenville, was born in Grayson County, Ky., and is a son of Stout and Annie L. (Crask) Atteberry. The father was born in South Carolina, the mother in Kentucky (for more facts concerning the parentage of our subject see the sketch of A. F. Atteberry); subject was the seventh of nine living children, and when he was quite young his parents moved to this county, and settled in Hickory Hill Township. He remained at home until about thirty, and then commenced farming, where he now resides. He now owns 200 acres in Sections 28 and 33, of Town 1 south, Range 5 east; has about 160 acres in cultivation. Mr. Atteberry was married October 14, 1866, to Miss Emma J. Dewees, a daughter of Stephen Dewees, of Grayson County, Ky; she was born July 30, 1832, and was the mother of one child, James F., who was born March 24, 1868, and died October 4, 1871. Mrs. Atteberry died October 27, 1868. Subject was married the second time, September 22, 1870, to Miss Elizabeth J. Mills, a daughter of Bradley and Rebecca (Ellis) Mills. The father was a native of New York, the mother of Hamilton County, Ill., and was of German descent. The present Mrs. Atteberry was born December 20, 1845, and is the mother of seven children, of whom are now living -- Albert born September 11, 1871; Rebecca F., born November 25, 1872; Melissa A. born May 18, 1875, and arthur N., born December 10,1882. Of the deceased ones, an infant son was born January 19, 1874, and died the same day. An infant son was born October 25, 1870, and died October 29, 1870, and an infant daughter was born in September, 1880, and died the same day. Mr. Atteberry has served as a member of the County Board of Supervisors, also as School Trustee. He is identified with the Republican party.
