"HON. ELBRIDGE J. BROADDUS (Attorney at Law, Chillicothe). E. J. Broaddus, an esteemed member of the legal profession of Chillicothe, was born in Madison county, Ky., June 19, 1835, the son of Andrew and Grace Broaddus, nee Haskins, the latter a Kentuckian by nativity. The father's birth occurred in Virginia, but in early life he removed to Kentucky, and subsequently became a resident of Missouri. For a number of years he was actively engaged in the Santa Fe trade, as it was called. He died in 1872 in Madison county of the Blue Grass State, his wife surviving until 1876, when she, too, departed this life.

Their family numbered eight children, of whom Elbridge was the youngest son and sixth child. At an early age he became well acquainted with the details of agricultural life, and during the time while occupied with farm duties attended also the common schools, acquiring an ordinary education. Later on, in casting about for some pursuit in life congenial to his tastes, he almost instinctively turned to the law, and soon after be commenced reading at Richmond, Ky., with Curtis F. Bunham, afterwards First Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under Gen. Bristow. In March, 1858, after a thorough preparation, he was admitted to the bar in his native State, and immediately he entered actively upon the practice of his chosen profession.

In 1866 Mr. Broaddus came to Missouri, his destination being St. Joseph, but owing to tedious delays on the railroad he became weary and stopped off at this place. Forming favorable impressions of the outlook for this locality he concluded to remain here, and this has since been his home. In the pursuit of his practice he has shown himself to he possessed of those qualities which go far to win the respect and confidence of men. Unassuming, and, indeed, of a retiring disposition, his honesty has ever been apparent to all, whilst his manners are agreeable, and his conversation, never too voluble, is always pleasant. Personal popularity comes almost unavoidably to such men. In 1874 Mr. Broaddus was elected judge of the Seventeenth district of Missouri,. serving his constituents for one term.

In 1861 his first marriage occurred, Miss Annie B. Chambers becoming his wife. She was born in Madison county, Ky. Her death transpired September 26, 1873. Three children born of this union are living: Joseph, Eleanor and Tempie. In May, 1874, Mr. Broaddus was married to Miss Emma Hollingsworth, of Paris, Mo. They have five children: Anna R., Frank H., Mattie, Elbridge and Emma." History of Livingston County from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri, 1886

"Joe Broaddus received a message this afternoon from his sister, Mrs. Robert Simmons of Hobart, Oklahoma, announcing the death of their father, Judge E. J. Broaddus. His death occurred in that city Saturday morning caused from pneumonia, which he contracted while on a visit with his daughter in Hobart. The funeral party is expected to reach Chillicothe Monday afternoon.

The following children were at his bedside when he passed away: Mrs. Eleanor Mize of Waurika, Oklahoma; Mrs. J.L. Newland of Frederick, Oklahoma; Mrs. Annabelle Fitchen of Spokane, Washington; Frank Broaddus of Kansas City; Elbridge Broaddus of Wagoner, Oklahoma; and Bower Broaddus of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Joe Broaddus of Chillicothe and Miss Mattie Broaddus, the other two children, were unable to be there.

The deceased was born in Madison County, Kentucky on June 19, 1835 and was the youngest son of eight children born to Andrew and Grace Broaddus.

During his boyhood days, he followed farming and attended the common schools, acquiring a common education. Later in life, he decided he wanted to be a lawyer and commenced reading law at Richmond, Kentucky. In March 1858, he was admitted to the bar in Kentucky and immediately entered actively upon the practice of his profession.

In 1866, Mr. Broaddus came to Missouri, his destination being St. Joseph, but owing to tedious delays on the railroads, he became weary and stopped off in Chillicothe, and being favorably impressed with the location, concluded to remain here.

In 1874, Mr. Broaddus was elected judge of the 17th district of Missouri, serving one term. In 1891, when Judge J.M. Davis resigned from the circuit court bench, Judge Broaddus was appointed by Gov. Francis to fill out the unexpired term and served until January 1900. He then assumed his duties as presiding judge of the Kansas City Court of Appeals, having been elected in 1899. He served the entire term of 12 years, retiring from the bench in 1912, after which he formed a partnership with attorney Charles Crow in Kansas City. This partnership continued until about two years ago, when Judge Broaddus retired.

Judge Broaddus was married three times. His first wife was Annie B. Chambers, who died September 26, 1873. In May 1874, he was married to Miss Emma Hollingsworth of Paris, Missouri, who died several years later. He married again, his third wife dying in Kansas City last October and was buried in this city." The Chillicothe Constitution, March 2, 1918