Cotter, Caleb C. cameto Osage County Mo in 1843 with parents, and two years later to Linn County. Married Martha Ellen O'Neil 23 Jan 1862, Eight children; four survive, Lucy J. Pearson, Chillicothe; Stephen, Laclede; James Alonzo, Brookfield, Lula May Ausmus, Brookfield. August 1862 joined Co F 23rd MO Vo.. Past 27 years he has been in the hotel and restaurant business. Funeral services were held at M.E. Church.