Descendents of Eli ARTHUR and Sarah Frances WEST (or HACKWORTH) farmed in South Saint Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO from 1859 after relocating from Woodford Co., IL (1854 time frame) and the Virginia Counties of Roanoke and Bedford (1850 Census). Related families accompanying them to Buchanan Co., MO included John MACRANDER, Milton D. MYERS, Benjamin Franklin LARKIIN. Following generations included HARRINGTON.