Barton County, Missouri Biographies-Peter C. GLIXNER

History Of Hickory, Polk, Cedar, Dade And Barton Counties, 
Missouri, 1889.  Published by Goodspeed. Pages 893, 894

Peter C. Glixner, proprietor of the cigar factory at Lamar, was born 
in Covington, Ky., February 18, 1861, his parents being John and
Tracy (Felix) Glixner.  The father was born in Bavaria, Germany, and
on reaching manhood came to America and located at Cincinnati, Ohio,
where he followed the blacksmith's trade, and was afterward married to
Miss Felix. They moved to Kentucky, but after a short residence in that
State, moved to Jennings County, Ind., where the mother died, having
borne a family of two sons and two daughters.  Mr. Glixner returned to
Germany after the death of his wife.  He was a fine horse-shoer, and
gained quite a widespread reputation in that line.  Peter C. Glixner
was the youngest of his father's family, and when about seven years old
went to live with an uncle in Covington, Ky., and, when not attending
school, worked in a cigar factory.  While working at his trade he
would take his dinner and books and go to the factory, which came to
the knowledge of his uncle, and the latter told him he must go to
school or leave.  He chose the latter, and at the age of thirteen years
started out to fight the battle of life alone.  He worked at his trade
in Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, and in 1882 came to
Lamar, and after working a short time for John E. Rundell, he and
W. M. Hart bought out Mr. Rundell, and Mr. Glixner soon after became 
sole proprietor, and as such continues.  His establishment gives
employment to five hands, and they turn out an annual product of over
300,000.  All his property has been acquired since coming to Lamar,
as he had but $25 on reaching the town.  He finds a market for his
products in Barton and adjoining counties.  September 28, 1887, he
was married to Miss Emma Sturdevant, a native of Illinois, who is an
earnest member of the Methodist Church.  Mr. Glixner is a Republican,
a member of the I.O.O.F. and the K. of P.


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