James P. Haymore

James P. Haymore, the oldest son of the family, was born December 12, 1830, on Stony Creek, Westfield Township, Surry County, was reared on the farm, attending the duties required of him, and attended also a district school.

On reaching his majority he was allured by the reports of the great rich Missouri valleys, and in 1855 he left his home and started on a trip, having with him $60 in money, which embraced his entire estate. He traveled by boat up the Missouri River, stopping at St. Joseph, then quite a small place, and followed the trade in this city as a carpenter until forty years of age. Having accumulated quite a sum of money and feeling that he would like to become a farmer, in 1873 he purchased 110 acres of land at $40 per acre, which was added to yearly in acreage until the estate included 600 fertile acres, located in section 1, Crawford Township. His life is a strong illustration of the rule so often spoken of that successful men invariably arose from humble positions in life. It would naturally be inferred that poverty in youth is a blessing instead of a misfortune. It is true, also, that hardships in early life develop steady traits of self-reliance and self-denial which is found predominant in the wealthy. Mr. Haymore was one of those well-known citizens of Buchanan County whose unaided exertions have resulted in prosperity.

In 1873 he was married to Miss Nancy Yates, daughter of Pleasant Yates. She was a native of Buchanan County, having received an excellent education and taught school for some time prior to her marriage. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.

In 1875, James P. Haymore built an elaborate dwelling on his place where he lived until his death in 1907. In 1894 his brother, Robert D. Haymore, held a series of revival meetings in the Town of Fawcett, Missouri, near his home. At this meeting he was converted and joined the Baptist Church. Afterwards he built in the main a splendid Baptist Church which has a strong membership at the present. Mention of his ancestors is made in the sketch of his brother, R. L. Haymore.

Source: History of North Carolina: North Carolina Biography, by special staff of writers, 1919.

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