Acknowledgements
Foremost of those to whom I am indebted is my editorial assistant, Rosanne Lyles Armijo, owner of Duotype Graphic Services. Her interest in the unique quality of this book and its challenge to her creativity and editorial skills resulted in her giving generously of her time at the expense of her business and valued services as a board member of many community organizations. Her painstaking editing and thoughtful suggestions have enhanced the appeal of this book and her creativity produced the striking Hobby Horse Rider cover. It has been a joy to work with her.
Next, I appreciate the thoughtful review of the manuscript by my daughter, Carol Kingsbury Weed. Her encouragement has kept me going when occurring obstacles made me want to say - "to hell with it."
My thanks to Warren Taylor Vaughan, III, President of Timestream, Inc., for his help and assistance in the publication of Hobby Horse Rider.
I appreciate the helpfulness of Judy Priest, Executive Secretary of Friends of Historic Boonville, for pictures and information about Thespian Hall, oldest surviving theatre west of the Mississippi river. And James Denny, Missouri State Department of National Resources, Jefferson City for pictures of Lilburn Kingsbury and Fairview.
Most of Lilburn's writings, genealogical and historical records are housed in the Western Manuscript Division of the Missouri State Historical Society at the University of Missouri, Columbia. I am grateful to the Western Manuscript Division for their cooperation and permission to excerpt some of the material for this book.
My thanks also go to Dr. Robert Archibald, President of the Missouri Historical Society of Missouri (St. Louis) for permission to excerpt articles written by Lilburn published in the Society's Bulletin.
Thanks to Jody and Ron Lenz for providing the picture of "Rivercene" which they now operate as a delightful and popular bed and breakfast facility.
I appreciate the interest and assistance by Bob Dyer, editor of Boonslick's historical society journal - Boonslick Heritage.
-- WTK
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