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KIBBE / MORGAN
11/21/98
I am searching for the KIBBE family that lived in Sumner County from between1873 to at least 1919. The father's name was Moses Hazelton KIBBE, who died in Anson in Sumner Co. on June 2, 1919, and the mother was Emily Angeline KIBBE, who died in Sumner, Sumner Co on August 14, 1981.
They had 7 children. The ones related to Sumner Co are Clay Wood, d. 8/25/1873, Cora Angeline (d. 5/31/1875), Hess John (b. 9/19/1876 in Sumner, d.1/8/1883 in Sumner), Mary Elvira (d. 9/17/1880 in Sumner). Another child Katherine Lenorah married a James Ira MORGAN on July 26, 1890 in the Probate Office of Wellington, Sumner Co. by the Probate Judge. James Ira & Katherine Lenorah had three boys, Homer (b. 1890/1?), Earl (b.1893?) and my grandfather, John Phillip (b.3/30/1895). James Ira died in Wellington on or about 1898??.
I would appreciate any information on the Kibbe or Morgan Families.
Thank you.
MACKEY
11/4/98
I am descended from John Alexander MACKEY & Etta E. GLENN who lived in Wellington, Sumner Co., Kansas.
John was born 2 Feb 1872 in Stafford, Missouri, and died 4 Feb 1955 in Oregon City, Oregon. He was married to Etta in Geneseo, Rice Co., Kansas on date unknown. She was born 18 Nov 1876 in McPherson Co., Kansas, and died in Aug 1920 in Wellington of TB. She was married 1st to Harrison WALLER. John & Etta's children were all born in Wellington, except Albert who was born in Rice, Co.:
1) Albert Ray MACKEY
2) Glenn Alexander MACKEY
3) Jessie Lovena MACKEY
4) Charles MACKEY
John's parents were Alexander C. MACKEY and Emma WARREN.
WARREN / MACKEY
11/4/98
I am descended from Emma WARREN who died in Wellington, Sumner Co., Kansason 7 Apr 1943. She was born on 24 Sep 1852 in place unknown. On 24 Sep 1868 (her 16th birthday) in place unknown, she married Alexander C. MACKEY who was born on 19 Feb 1843 in place unknown, and died on 21 Feb 1885 in Marion Co., Arkansas of congestion of the liver caused by his Civil War service. They had 6 children:
1) William MACKEY
2) John Alexander MACKEY
3) Clara May MACKEY
4) James C. MACKEY
5) Albert Greene MACKEY
6) Lillie June MACKEY
I have no information on either Alexander or Emma's parents.
CRAIN / WILSON
11/4/98
I am looking for information on 2 Sumner Co. family names.
1. My gr.grandfather Orange CRAIN and wife Delilah Staley CRAIN came to Ks. in the fall of 1878 from Angola, IN. We had heard they had settled in the Harper/ Sumner Co. area, but had no conclusive facts about this.
Just last week I found an 1883 Sumner Co. Atlas and it showed Orange CRAIN in NE 1/4 of Section 31, probably Ryan Twp., with 160 acres. Just above him is E. Crain with 120 acres, in Sect. 30. I would assume this is Ernest B. CRAIN, Orange's oldest son, who would have been about 23 in 1883. Other family members were John L. CRAIN b. in 1863; Worth CRAIN, b. ??; Edith CRAIN b. ?; and Estella Crain BURNHAM b. 1857 - don't know husband's first name. Other persons they traveled with might be the CARTER family, including Otis E. CARTER probably a teenager at that time; J. W. HERDON, and Eugene HALSTEAD.
2. My grandmother Alice WILSON came to Kansas from Missouri with her parents William Glasgow WILSON (b. 1853) and Union Josephine Pherigo WILSON (b. 1862), around 1889. She talked about living near Milan, Ks (Sumner Co.), but has also mentioned Cheney, Ks. They moved on to Oklahoma around 1895. Their children: Alice b. 1882; Nora b. 1885, Viola b. 1880, Clarence, b. 1887, Celia b. 1893. A daughter Florence b. about 1889, d. 1890, don't know if this was near Milan or where she might be buried.
Would be glad to share any information with others interested, and delighted to receive any new information regarding Sumner Co. ties with any of these people.
BYERS
11/3/98
I am looking for death/burial information on James Anders BYERS and his wife, Nora Jane (Yates) Byers. They are on the 1920 Census Soundex, living in Wellington, KS - James is 69 years old, Nora is 54.
Thank you very much.
DAVIS / ROBINSON / ROGERS / YOUNGER
11/3/98
Researching Alexander Jackson DAVIS of Oxford, KS, whose mother was Julia CRABTREE and whose father was Thomas A. DAVIS of North Carolina. Also Seneth Jane YOUNGER (father Atzel Sharp Younger, mother Margaret), James William ROBINSON (parents were Issac and Harriet Robinson), John A. ALDERSON and Nancy Matilda ROGERS. The Davis's lived in Ashton and the Robinsons in Oxford, Sumner Co. KS.
FRANCIS / GOOCH
11/3/98
I am searching the family of Samuel H. FRANCIS. I have info that he arrived in Sumner County, Conway Springs area after the Civil War, ca 1867. His mother was Nancy Ellen TRISLER and his father was John Lowry FRANCIS. They were married in Jessamine Co. KY. Nancy Ellen was born July 17, 1808 and died Mar 23, 1884. Son, Samuel, is said to have had 12 children, one of whom is James Madison FRANCIS, b: 1877, he married Evalene GOOCH, Dec. 25, 1900. He was an engineer for MO-PAC railroad and died in a train accident Nov 8, 1929. Buried in Conway Springs. Anyone with knowledge of the ancestors of James Madison FRANCIS, please contact me. I will be very grateful for any help afforded me in this search.
LOCKE
11/3/98
Looking for relatives of John D LOCKE (b. April 12,1833 TN, died January 1,1917 Wellington KS). Married to Nancy RAINEY October 14, 1851 in Lincoln County TN. Died in 1876. Seven children were born of this union. John D Locke later married Kate GEORGE of Salem IL in 1880 and to this union three children were born. John D Locke is buried in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks, Dale Bernhardt
DONLEY
10/17/98
Trying to reach Machelle, who listed herself as a Donley researcher. I have received some information re: Donleys that I thought you might like to have.
MURDUCK
10/17/98
Wilbur MURDUCK, born Sullivan Co, IN, Sept 1890, son of Clinton VanBuren MURDUCK and Laura TRINKLE, declared in 1955 (on his S.S.Application) that he was self-employed and residing at 'RFD Hunnewell'. I would like to learn more of Wilbur's life in Hunnewell including any ancestral or descendant information. In fact, I'm interested in any MURDUCK or MURDOCK information or contacts from the wider Kansas area all together. I respond to all messages sent my way.
Thanks, Bruce Murduck
WYCOFF
10/17/98
We are searching for information on Wm. WYCOFF, b 1842-Hancock Co, IL. He settled in what is now Conway Springs, July 4, 1877. William is a brother of my ggrandfather, Thomas WYCOFF. Any info will be greatly appreciated. I have located him in "The Wyckoff Family in America", Third edition, Vol. l, and have a limited amount of informationon him which I will be happy to send you.
ABELL / MILLER
9/28/98
Trying to locate two families that moved from Marion Co., Ky. to Kansas in 1860-80's: (1) Sylvester & Isabell Abell and (2) John & Eliza F. Miller.
The ABELLs went to Perth in Sumner Co., KS. about 1885. Isabell died there 1/22/1915 at home of her son, George D. Abell. Sylvester apparantly died there some years prior.
John M. MILLER is the brother of Isabell Abell and I am trying to locate him somewhere in Kansas--perhaps he, too, was in Sumner Co. He and wife Eliza F. left Marion Co., KY. in mid-1860's.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that can relate to either of these families.
HOPPEL
9/28/98
I am seeking information on Henry A. HOPPEL (1869-unknown); his wife, Bertha; his daughter, Ruth (1897-unknown); and possible descendants of Ruth. The last information I have is that Henry had a place of business in Wellington until sometime after 1935.
HENCY
9/19/98
I have just learned that my great-great grand uncle Jules HENCY was living in SummerCounty during the later part of his life. He was born in 1838 in Menard County, Illinois and moved to Summer County, Kansas about 1888, and diedin 1917. His wife's name was Parthenia (Sutton) Hency, and he had children Carrie A. Hency WATKINS, James Hency, Ellen Hency WILLS, Mary Hency VANDOREN, and Calvin W. HENCY I have located them in the 1920 census, Harmon Township, Summer County, Kansas. Any more information, such as burial records would be appreciated.
SHEHAN / PITT
9/19/98
I am trying to find Peter SHEHAN or Jacob S. PITT. I only know they both were married in Wellington, KS. Any help would be appreciated.
Willy Konieczny, Greeley, CO
LOREY / LOWRY
9/19/98
Looking for info on Elias LOREY or LOWRY, who was reported to have been in Gueda Springs at the time of the death of his brother, Samuel Hale LOREY (1927 in Decatur Co IA). I have his mother as Maria GATES who m. Silas LOREY in1830, Morgan Co. OH. What happened to Silas? And is he or a Stephen LOREY the father of Samuel & Elias? Thank you!
Dennis K. Bethards, Waterloo, IA
CRICK / MC MILLAN / WHITE
9/19/98
George Lewis CRICK and his wife, Melvina Ann (MINES) CRICK moved to Walton Twp., Sumner County in 1881. Although both George and Melvina were born in Virginia, they moved to Kansas from Indiana, where all of their children were born. I am seeking obits on George CRICK (April 23,1907), date of death/obit for Melvina CRICK (died1880-1900), and the dates and marriages of their children: Sarah Virginia CRICK to A.M. MC MILLAN; John M. CRICK; George B. "Mack" CRICK; Rena C. CRICK; David W. CRICK to Leuollie ___; Bertha B. CRICK to R. Rucl "Bud" WHITE. Thank you for your time and help.
HELLAR / KING
8/30/98
Annie Catherine HELLAR and Lewis Leroy KING, married at Levy?, Sumner Co. Kansas, April 4, 1880. Annie was the daughter of Thomas Hellar (1810-1897) and Eliza KNOCK. Siblings of Annie Catherine: William, Mary, Edward, Thomas, John D., Lida, Nora, Mary, Samuel and Rhoda.
FRITCHMAN
Revised 8/30/98
Seeking information regarding 2 FRITCHMAN lines:
(1.) PA>OK>KS>NE
Thomas FRITCHMAN b.1841 d.1909 (m. Susan Illick b.1842 d.1913). Thomas and Susan were homesteaders from Stillwater, OK and are both buried in Bethany Cemetary in Perth, KS. Their children are==> Emma, Ivaloo, Willie, James. Would like to find information regarding the parents of Thomas.
(2.) ?>KS>NE>MN
Ivaloo married her first cousin, Jasper FRITCHMAN. Jasper's siblings are Earl, Carl, Bill, Al, Louis, Eva, and Lula. Would like to find information regarding the parents and paternal grandparents of Jasper.
STROME
8/9/98
STROME Arley
YOB 1893YOD 1958
Wife: Georgia Greene
Wellington, KS.Sumner County, KS.
Children: Hearm Strome. Mildred Strome, Howard Boke Strome, Wilma
Strome, Harold Strome, Haskel Strome
Looking for information on the above.
PROCHASKA
8/9/98
I am searching for Robert James PROCHASKA and any family members. His parents were Lewis PROCHASKA and Antonia NESLADEK, they came to Ashton, Sumner County, KS from Chicago Illinois before 1900 and lived on a farm. Had three other children besides Robert, Joe, Mary and Anna dates not known, all were born in Sumner County, KS. Robert was born 11-1-1897 in Chicago, Cook County, IL and Lewis and Antonia were also married there in 1897. Robert James PROCHASKA married Lovina Catherine WEHR 5-18-1919 in Ralston, Pawnee County, OK. They had two daughters, Leona Bernadine PROCHASKA born 9-13-1921 in OK, and Ruth Josiephene PROCHASKA, born 4-19-1923 in Geuda Springs,KS . Robert and Lavina divorced abt 1927 and Robert married Iness Nesbitt. He had a daughter Elsie PROCHASKA also but don't have any information on her. Robert James died 1-15-1944 in Ashton, Kansas.
LOYD
(7/24/98)
Looking for info on Aaron Loyd, who lived in Wellington for several years ca 1875-6-7. Would also like info on any other Loyds who might have been there at the same time.
WOODCOCK / TRICKEY / DAKIN / BRANDON
(7/24/98)
There is a new web site at: http://www.firstcash/com/~woodyw/genes/ containing information about the Woodcock/Trickey/Dakin/Brandon families of Mulvane, Derby (El Paso), and Douglass.
WILSON
(7/4/98)
Looking for Martin C. WILSON (d. 1940) and his wife Minna or Nina WILSON, buried in the Perth Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated. I really need their dates, especially Minna's.
Thanks, Terri Wilson Dunn
BOWMAN
(7/4/98)
My ggrandfather's brother, William BOWMAN, was supposed to have gone to Sumner Co. about 1880-90. I would be interested in any Bowmans about that time.
Thanks, Larry Bowman
POWERS / HORNE
(7/4/98)
I am looking for Mrs. J. C. (Emma) POWERS. I'm not sure but am hoping her maiden name was HORNE and she may have lived in Murdock in the late 1890's. She lived in Oxford and died in the early to mid 1960's and was buried at Oxford. Her husband was a farmer. That is all I know.
CONFAR
(7/4/98)
I am researching Thomas CONFAR, 1854, teacher in Second School District, Belle Plaines,Sumner County.
Thank you, CaroleConfar
BLAIR / FLEEMAN
(7/4/98)
I am interested in finding out information on two persons: Noah BLAIR (1854?-1918) and Molly FLEEMAN (1856?-1920). They were supposed to have married and she was Indian, perhaps Blackfoot. We are interested in confirming this, their marriage, and anything else. They had among their children a son, Henry Jefferson BLAIR (1874?-Sept. 1937). He had a farm in Sharon, Kansas. Any help would be appreciated.
GRISWOLD / NELSON / CREWSE
(7/4/98)
I hope someone can help me I was recently given a family bible that has some old handwritten notes on the family They were from Conway Springs,Sumner County. It has written that Jame Levi GRISWOLD was born July 6,1893 in Conway Springs Kansas ( he married Bonnie NELSON Oct. 16 1915 Guthrie Okla) It also has his parents as William Sherman GRISWOLD born Dec 16 1865 Lerado Ohio Rhoda Jane CREWSE born Nov 16 1868 Sheridian Monroe County, Iowa married Oct 6 1892 Conway Springs,Kansas It says that she jioned the Christian Church in 1888 at 21years of age If anyone has any info on this Line please let me know.
Thanks, Angela Loy
LANGDALE
(6/12/98)
Looking for any information on Orville & James LANGDALE who lived in Hunnewell, Kan. in 1923. They were listed as nephews in my g-uncle Thomas Shafer's Muscatine IA obituary."
Orville Shaffer
Lincoln, IL
BLACKSTONE / ANGLE
(6/12/98)
ALEXANDER BLACKSTONE known to have listed as home as being Sumner County, Kansas in 1884. Married Leuzettie Angle. Son of Charles Blackstone. Any information will be deeply appreciated.
SAVAGE
(6/12/98)
Catherine Ruth Holmes was born in Indianapolis, IN on 25 December 1865. She married Howard SAVAGE (in Cowley County?) about 1885-1890. He died between 1900 and 1910. She lived in Cowley County until after 1920. A family Bible says she died in Oxford, Sumner County, and I am seeking her burial place. She died sometime around 1930.
GOOCH
(5/29/98)
I'm looking for information on my grandfather on my Dad's side. His name is Joseph F. GOOCH (b.July 14, 1845, d.July 1941). He was in the 7th Cav. in the Civil War and married Sarah Ann CLARK. He lived in Conway Springs and was laid to rest in Coffyville, KS in the Calvary Cemetery. If you can help me with any information let me know.
BRYANT / PALMER / JARRETT / RICKMAN
(5/29/98)
John William BRYANT died and is buried in Caldwell, KS.
Joshua BRYANT married Elizabeth PALMER on 30 Oct 1885 in Wellington
KS.
Mary BRYANT married Freeman N. JARRETT on 30 Jun 1881, also in
Wellington.
Eunice BRYANT married Charles E. RICKMAN on 11 Mar 1883 in
Wellington.
John William BRYANT is my ggg-grandfather and I would appreciate any and all related materials on any of these lines.
MILLIGAN
(5/29/98)
I would also like to find information on a Landon MILLIGAN who is buried in the Oxford Cemetary, Sumner County. He was born 25 Jan 1890 and died 17 Apr 1971. I think his wife was a Myrtle D. MILLIGAN, b. 4 Nov 1887, d. 4 Nov 1965. This is from a tombstone record in Oxford Cemetary, Sumner County.
THOMAS
(5/29/98)
I am trying to find information on James Eli THOMAS (my great-grandfather), the father of Cecil Eli THOMAS and Earl Loraine THOMAS who were from Perth and are buried there. James Eli was married to Ella RASDALL who is buried in the Perth cemetery also. She and her 6 sisters died of T. B. That is all I know about them. I'd like to know when James was born or really anything about the family. Not sure if Eli is the middle name, might be Edmond or William. Also if his mother or father are from Sumner Co.
Mary Hibbard
Sedalia, MO
SPRING
(5/29/98)
Looking for any pensioner, cemetery information on the SPRING family, David A. (b. approx. 1845/46 Ohio), wife Margaret (b. approx.1838 Ohio), children: Oliver (b. 1876 Ohio), Alva (b. 1874 Ohio), Augusta (b. 1877 Ohio), and William (b. 1879 Ohio). They were farmers in Mulvane.
Oliver had a wife Myra/Miree b. Mo in 1881. They had the following children: Edna (b. KS 1902), Gurtrude (b. KS 1905), and Gladys (b. KS 1909/1910). I am looking for any info at all! I appreciate any information or suggestions!
Thanks so much
Karen Adams
Seattle
COTTLE
(5/29/98)
I'm looking for information about my great grandfather who came from Anderson Co. KS. and settled in the So. Haven area. If you have any information about him and his family please e-mail me. Merve COTTLE is one of his sons and is my grandfather.
Thank you very much!
Ritchie Cottle
Idaho Falls, Id.
WILSON
(5/29/98)
Need information on Martin C. WILSON b. 1848 in Indiana. He moved to Sumner Co. KS in 1904 and lived in Perth. His wife was named Minnie or Nina. Martin died in Perth in 1948 and is buried there. Their children were Perry; Ralph; Waldo; Cornelius; Hazel; Harry; Lorne and Desie. Thanks for your help.
MOORE / STALTER / LA GRASSE
(4/20/98)
We are looking for information on the following family members who lived in Sumner County:
Sela (Selah) Moore, father - age 54 in 1895 - b. Penn. - came to
Kansas via Mo. - farmer - During Civil War, enlisted in Ohio, served
in Co. D, 111th Infantry, honorable discharge.
M. (Mary?) Moore, mother - age 43 in 1895 - b. W. Virg. - came to
Kansas via Mo.
The children are according to the Kansas 1895 state census:
F. Moore (Frederick in our records) - age 20 - M - W - b. Kansas -
farmer
D. Moore Dora,( My wife's grandmother) - age 19 F - W - b. Kansas
R. More - age 3 - M - W - B. Kansas ( we know nothing about this
boy)
Our records include the following :
A wife named /sara LaGrasse, French extraction, born in Canada
children:
Frederick (see above)
Flora - F
Elnora - F
Dora - F (grandmother) - had 2 boys in Kansas, Vern and Harold,
married Edwin Stalter of Cowley Co. Kansas, moved to Monterey
Peninsula in California with the Stalters.
Some of the Moore family, or relatives, may have moved across the line into Oklahoma.
BATES / SHIELDS
(3/29/98)
I'm searching for any information on my grandfather, Grant Bates or Cyrus G. BATES, and Union SHIELDS, my great-granDfather. The Shields lived in Wellington. Thanks for your trouble.
FARTIG / ROTROFF
(3/29/98)
Mrs. Rose B. (FARTIG/FERTIG) ROTROFF was living in Rome, KS, in 1921 when her mother died. Rose was born Sep 1869 Hancock Co., OH. Searching for more info on her and husband. Later she mar. Francis William ATCHINSON/ATKINSON/ADKINSON.
HAWKINS / BROWN / FINDLEY / CLARK
(2/22/98)
Delilah HAWKINS (b.6 Nov 1833 IL) married Jesse B. BROWN (b.1825). They had 9 children. The 6th child, Clarissa, was born July 1869 at Caldwell, KS.
When Mr. Brown died, Delilah married a Mr. FINDLEY, and when he died, she married a Mr CLARK. First names of these husbands unknown.
Information we do have was from a 1870 cencus from cherokee county Kansas. We are just intrested in knowing whatever is available on this woman.
Thanks again
MAY / MAYS /RICHARDSON.
(2/22/98)
Looking for info on Samuel and Elizabeth Catherine Richardson MAY/MAYES. They were living near Oxford, KS in 1885. Samuel and Lizzy were married in Henry Co. IN after the Civil War. Lizzy was born in 1848 in IN to S.C. and Nancy Cummins Richardson. Want to know more about Lizzy, her parents and where she went after mother's death in Apr.1893.
PROBASCO
(2/22/98)
I am interested in PROBASCO surname info, family trees and research. I am starting a central PROBASCO database to direct researchers to others who are researching their line. The PROBASCO's have been in Sumner County since the early 1900's.
GOLDING / SHARP
(2/22/98)
I'm looking for information on Catherine GOLDING who died in Sumner Co. 12 Jan 1889. She was the daughter of Thomas GOLDING and Sarah Jane BROWN. She married John SHARP 5 Jul 1834 in Shelby Co. IN. Any information that may help would be greatly appreciated.
FREEMAN
(2/22/98)
George and Mary FREEMAN lived near Caldwell,from 1880 to 1900. Did any of their childrenn stay in this area? Anyone intrested in this family please contact me.
DONLEY / CHEUVRONT
Looking for information on Torrance Robert DONLEY (b. 2 Apr 1845 Cattaraugus City NY)who married Virginia Bell CHEUVRONT, daughter of Morris and Harriet Matilda Preston CHEUVRONT) on 25 Nov 1878 in Oxford KS.
REECE /DOWNING
Looking for information on John C. REECE (b. 28 Apr 1823), who m. Mary Jane DOWNING (b. 28 May 1830). Both lived and died in Oxford KS. They are the parents of Moses F. PORTER, who lived in Oxford KS.
PORTER / ROSENBERGER / KING
Looking for information on Moses F. PORTER, who m. Mary Polly Ann ROSENBERGER (d. in Oxford KS), possibly in Sumner Co. Mary was the daughter of Abraham ROSENBERGER (b. 1815) and Elizabeth KING (b. 1817), who also may have moved to Sumner County. Seeking information on Mary's parents.
KOGER / NYE
Looking for information on Mary Clavin KOGER and William Randall NYE (b. 28 Oct 1868 KY), parents of Cullen Calvin NYE of Belle Plaine KS.
SMITH / BLANKENSHIP / MARTIN
Seeking information on John Henry SMITH (b. 1867 KY), who moved to Belle Plain KS, m. Martha Jane BLANKENSHIP (b. 1865), the daughter of Cornelius BLANKENSHIP (b. 1827) AND Belinda MARTIN, both of whom are buried in Belle Plaine KS. Also looking for the parents of John Henry SMITH.
DAVIS / TINSDALE
Looking for information on William J, DAVIS, father of John Wesley DAVIS (d. Wellington KS). father of Charles Alexander DAVIS, who m. a TINSDALE in KS.
RYLAND / HALL / RICHARDSON / EUNGARD / STEVENS
Looking for researchers on the following Sumner Co., families: RYLAND, James Arthur and sons John, Walter and Byrd. HALL, John A., wife Martha, kids Abner, Charles E., John H., Bessie Hall RICHARDSON, Louise (m Byrd RYLAND), and Roger Livingston. EUNGARD, Jim, wife Nellie and son Chester D.; STEVENS, Chester & Nellie. All lived in Caldwell area between 1874 and 1925. Will share information. Bobby Dobbins Title
HUNTER
I am searching for information regarding J.W. HUNTER and his wife Ella Viola. They were in South Haven, Sumner Co., KS in the 1885 state census.
NOAH
I'm looking for info on Millard Fillmore NOAH my ggrandfather. He was listed in the 1920 census as living in Sumner County but I don't have a town or township that he may have lived in, I also don't know if he was living in Sumner Co when he died. I was hoping that there might be some cemetery records for Sumner. He is believed to be born around 1852 in Missouri.
Thanks,
LANG
I am seeking info on the parents of Christian LANG who died in Conway Springs on 5 Jan 1897. I know he was born in Germany on 22 May 1828, and I believe his parents names are Michael and Elisabeth LANG. I believe they came to America with him , but I do not know where they settled or where they are buried. Any info on them or his sibblings would be appreciated.
Thanks,
WARNE / MULLINEX / STORY
Looking for connections:
Ralph Roy WARNE (12/24/1918-9/9/1985, Sumner, Kansas, b. Belle Plaine Cem.), who married Nellora Irene MULLINEX. Their only child: Molly WARNE.
and
Lois WARNE, who married William K. STORY.
Thanks,
BYROAD / KIRK
Looking for information on George W. BYROAD (d.7 Jan 1901 in London Twp or Wellington). He was living with his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Byroad Kirk (b. 1849 in Cambria Co, PA) and Joseph E. KIRK (b. 1840 in Ohio) at the time of his death. I would be interested in any clues as to where George was born or his parents names, and any information on Mary and Joseph Kirk.
Thanks, Sue Sablic
PERRY / FREEMAN
I am looking for information on the family of Stephen Douglas Perry (b. 1860/61 Springfield, IL, d. 1929) and Jennie Maud (Freeman) Perry (no dates known).
Their children were:
Elmer H. Perry, b. 30 July 1886 in Argonia, Sumner Co., KS, d.
1948
Blanche Perry (no dates known)
Earl Perry, b. 22 May 1890
There may be more children, these are the only ones that I have pictures for. Stephen was suppose to have a house in Kansas, but I don't know where it is, and I haven't been able to find the family in the census record.
CORZINE
I'm searching for any family info/ancestors of my great-grandfather, William H. CORZINE (dob?). He was born & lived in Caldwell KS until he was 13, then left to claim newly opened territory in OK. His mother was part Cherokee. He lived most (all?) of his adult life in Ponca City, OK and died in 1963. Please e-mail me if you can help. Thank you.
HUFFMAN / ELLISTON
I am looking for info on the Huffman family of Sumner Co, Kans. My grfather was John Yancy HUFFMAN b.1862 in MO. In the 1870's he and his brother Ed came to Sumner Co., around Caldwell. I believe his father was called Jerry (Jeremiah) and his mother was Nancy Pollard Tate Huffman. After the Cherokee Strip, they lived 4 miles south of Kansas state line, south of Drury in Grant Co. OK. Brothers were Ed, George, Frank. Sisters were Elizabeth, Alberta, Mag. John married Nellie Viola ELLISTON in 1897 in Sumner Co.
VAUGHN / HATTON
Looking for any information on James Hutchinson VAUGHN, b. 1866, Mt. Sterling KY and his brother William Emmett? VAUGHN, b. 1869 Atchison KS. In an obituary of their sister Emma, who died in 1928, they were mentioned as "arriving from Dalton KS". They are sons of Calvin Foster Vaughan and Nannie Hatton who lived in Wellington at the time.
LE FORCE / SEATON / THOMPSON
Jim LE FORCE dwas supposedly the first non-native American born in Sumner County. I believe he was honored at the Diamond Jubilee in Wellington and when I studied Wellington history in grade school, this was said to be true. My father was M.K. SEATON who died there in 1962 and my mother was a THOMPSON , born in Millerton near Conway Springs. She had many brothers and sisters all of whom lived in Sumner County. One was the mother of Chuck MILLER , who was a very well known recording star(House of Blue Lights). Hank THOMPSON was a Wellington city commissioner for many years as well as the yard master at the Santa Fe Yards. My dad was a conductor on the Santa Fe, but due to a hearing problem became the only night watchman the Santa Fe Tie Plant ever had. I have much genealogy information on the Seaton family, but very little on the Thompsons or LeForces. I know there may be some of the Thompsons still around Wellington and some LeForce descendents as well.
HOLLENSWORTH / HOLLINGSWORTH / VICKERY
Joe HOLLENSWORTH or HOLLINGSWORTH (b.1833 in Canada) married to Lucy L. VICKERY (b.1844 in NY), was in Walton, Sumner Co. in 1900 with child, William (b.1870) and his wife (b.1877), and Lucy's mother Hannah (b.1816 in NY). My GGmother was Lucy' sister, Fanny VICKERY. I have other information along these lines. I need help, please.
WHITMORE / RAY
I am looking for information on my great grandfather Eli WHITMORE. His son Edgar was born in Conway Springs, Sumner Co. Ks, 19 OCT 1880. Eli married Sarah RAY.
GORDON / ENYART / ROBERTS
Looking for information on William Thomas GORDON, b. 3/20/1885 in Sumner Co., KS, d. 1/5/1979 in Walters, Cotton Co., OK (parents - William Monte GORDON, Alice ROBERTS) m. Lillie Pearl ENYART
MILLER / WISE / BOWSER / THOMPSON
Searching for information on Daniel Gauby MILLER b. 1867 OH and wife, Delilah WISE - probably lived near Conway Springs. Their daughter, Ada, married Joel Odell BOWSER in Conway Springs on 2 Oct 1909. Joel's parents were Jacob J. BOWSER (Brethren minister) and Celia Sophia THOMPSON. Any information appreciated.
Linda Doty
alternate email - because I travel in winter: AaronLC@aol.com
FOSSETT / TRIBBETT / BECKWITH
Family records show Iva FOSSETT as living in Caldwell in 1937. Her parents were Eveline TRIBBETT and Gabriel BECKWITH. Iva may have come from MO. Her brother and sisiter lived in Laverne, Mo. Originally the family was from Montgomery Co. IN. Please contact me to exchange information.
Norman H. Tribbett
801 Chelsee Way Lake Placid, FL
MOORE
I am looking for Rosa Lee MOORE and Perry Douglas MOORE. Their parents were George Washington Moore and Tabitah J. Ferguson. Tabitha died in 1878 and George married Nancy Jane HALL in Nodaway County, MO. They moved to Sumner County KS, probably lived near South Haven. George & Nancy had several other children: Everett, Clyde (my grandfather), Gomer, & Florence. Clyde married Nora BRANN, daughter of John Simon BRANN. They lived east of South Haven.
If you have any information on Rosa and Perry, please e-mail me.
BRANN
I am looking for any information on any BRANN family member. My grandmother was Nora Margaret Brann, married to Clyde F. Moore. Her parents were John Simon Brann & Flora Wilson, who lived east of South Haven in Sumner County. John's father was Josiah W. Brann; his mother was Margaret Ann Hickman. They were married in Preble County, OH. I have been unable to locate any other information beyond Josiah. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
CORNWELL
I am looking for orbituary for Tennessee Cornwell. b. 12/23/1863 and d. 2/7/1927. The Kansas Dept. of Health could not locate her death certificate but family members are certain she died in Kansas either Wichita (Sedgwick Co.) or Belle Plaine (Sumner Co.). It may be possible her first name is listed as Tennessee, Tennie, Jennie, or Jennifer.
ANTI-HORSE THIEF ASSOCIATION
Does anyone have the records of the Anti-Horse Thief Association that started in Oxford in 1885? I've written to the Archives in Topeka and they don't have them.
NELSON
NELSON, William A. b.1835 d.1907 lived in Sumner co. wife Sarah Luduska(y) ? b.23 July 1838. Known children William Thomas, John, Marion, Henry, Mary, Lewis.??
CRONE / NIXON / HALL
Need parents of Jane CRONE, b. 24 Oct. 1816, Crag Hall, England, d. 12 May 1890 near Zyba, Sumner Co., Kansas. Jane Crone married John Nixon in 1836 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. John Nixon was born 18 March 1815 in Teesdale, Nottingham, England, d. 19 Sept. 1900 near Zyba, Sumner Co., Kansas. They arrived at the port of New Orleans about the time of the Civil War. Their daughter, Tamar Nixon, b. 24 March 1841 in Kenton, England, d. 16 Jan 1910 near Zyba, Sumner Co., Kansas. On 1 Jan. 1867 she married Thomas Hall son of Thomas Hall and Elizabeth? Thomas Hall Jr., b. 21 Sept 1838 Durham County, England d. in a mine accident 21 Dec. 1874 in Colchester, McDonough Co., Illinois. I would like to correspond with their descendants.
Eve Cassady
PO Box 325 Canoga Park, CA 91305 USA.
KEARNS / CARPENTER
Joseph L. KEARNS married Clara Belle CARPENTER in the Sumner County area around 1877, and died in 1929. He is buried in Wellington. Their children were Elsie M., John J., Mary H., Ellen N., George C., Earl R., Arthur J., and Ruth M. Earl R. was my paternal grandfather. I'm looking for any and all descendants of the rest of the clan. Any help appreciated.
NELSON / LUDUSKA(Y)
NELSON, William A.( b.1835 d.1907) lived in Sumner Co. His wife was Sarah Luduska(y) NELSON (b.23 July 1838). Known children were William Thomas, John, Marion, Henry, Mary, Lewis. I would be interested in any information.
HARPER / SHAW / NEWBOLD / THORNBURG / COOK
Desire to exchange information with anyone researching the HARPER families of Sumner County, Kansas. Many with this name moved to Sumner County in the late 1800s from Henry and Jefferson Counties, Iowa, and there are no doubt descendants living today in the Sumner County area. Some allied surnames are SHAW, COOK, THORNBURG, NEWBOLD. I am anxious to hear from anyone who has information on this HARPER line.
NAZWORTHY / ALLEN/ LOWE / CALLAHAN / ARNOLD
Looking for information on NAZWORTHY family who were in the Caldwell area of Sumner county 1890-1920. John W. NAZWORTHY (1832-1919) is buried at Caldwell. He had children Lilly May who married a Wm. LOWE 1890 and later M.S. ALLEN. Another child Naoma Endora married George R. ARNOLD 1895 in Caldwell. She died 1919 at Enid but is buried at Caldwell. Also there may be a connection with the O.P. CALLAHAN family in Caldwell. Any information on these persons will be greatly appreciated.
MC CULLOUGH
Looking for any information on a Esta Irene Mc Cullough, b. 1910 in Caldwell. Parents' names were Will H. McCullough and Stella Bagwell.
JACOB / ZIMMERMAN
6/15/97
I am searching for descendants of Jacob A. and Ehtel Hattie ZIMMERMAN (nee BUHR) JACOB (b. Apr 1870; m. 14 Jun 1890. Thanks.
TUTTLE
6/15/97
Seeking information on William O. TUTTLE. On 1885 Caldwell KS census, he was listed as a stagedriver. Believe a brother, Charles TUTTLE, also lived in the area. William b. abt 1860, in either OH, MI, or NY.
BOND
6/15/97
Looking for info on the desendents of John Wesley BOND and Marie (Heidelk) Bond. They were from around the Argonia area.
CROSS / LONGETROTH
6/15/97
I am seeking information on James CROSS and his wife, Matilda LONGETROTH. According to the death certificate for their daughter, Elfie Ione (Cross) ADAMS, they were both born in Iowa. They resided in Belle Plaine, Sumner Co. in 1878 when Elfie was born. She had several siblings. A brother, Albert, resided and died in or near Wichita. I would appreciate any information on their children and on their parents. I am willing to share what information I have. Thank you.
LARRANCE / LAWRENCE
6/15/97
Perry A. LAWRANCE age 38, with wife Nannie and children Edith (7), Gracie (5), Winifred (3) and Harvey (11/12)is enumerated on the 1900 census Cowley Co. KS, Bolton township, as family 150/154. In 1910 Perry was enumerated in Wichita,Sedgwick,KS and Nannie was enumerated in Argonia, Sumner, KS. Another child had been born-Amy. Surname was really LARRANCE. I am researching LARRANCE/LAWRENCE family. Would like to contact descendants of this family.
ZIMMERMAN / GEMBLER
5/17/97
Searching for descendants of John Jenson ZIMMERMAN and Margaret J. GEMBLER. Margaret born 15 Dec1849, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX: died 21 May 1929. Burial Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Sumner Co. KS. Married Mar1867 in Adams Co. IL. Their children were:
Elizabeth "Lizzie",b. ca 1867, m. Frank WEYEN
Jacob A.B. b. Apr. 1870 IL
William John, b. 30 JAN.1872
Carl F., b. 1874 IL
Fredericka, b.ca 1876
Theodore J. ,b. Nov.1880 IL
Martin, b.Sep. 1882 IL
Lena, b. Feb. 1885 KS
Emma, b. Apr.1887 KS
Louie, b. Jun.1889
Herman, b.2 Aug.1892 KS, d. 8 Nov 1989, Wichita, KS
All of thefolks are descendants of Ludwig GEMBLER that settled in Bexar Co. TX in1850. Any info will be helpful.
BABB / DE WITT / BENNETT / HYMAN / HOLSTIN / YOUNG / ALEXANDER / STUDEBAKER / ERNE
5/17/97
Isaac Louis BABB ( b. 1839 IN) & Cyntha (SNIDER) BABB (b. 1848 IA) lived in Lenapah Indian Territory, but several children lived in Montgomery Co, KS. Isaac and Cyntha moved to KS around 1877 and to Sumner Co. in 1880. Their children were:
Wm. Sherman BABB (m. 1st Minerva DeWITT in Chautauqua Co, KS, (2nd Mary Nugent), Henry Samuel BABB (m. Clara Ellen BENNETT), Louis Alford BABB (m. Minnie HYMAN), Martha Jane BABB, Charles Theordore BABB (m. Ina Parlee HOLSTIN), Rosa Mae BABB (m. Amos Phillip YOUNG), Isaac Allen BABB (m. Minnie Myrtle ALEXANDER), Elizabeth Ann BABB (m. J. E. STUDEBAKER), Tryphena Dell BABB, Frank & Frances BABB (twins), Mary Millie BABB (m. Wm ERNE, who owned Rose Hill Dairy in Coffeyville), and John Arther BABB
Loretta Hilbert ffhilbert@Aol.com or 707 S. Pedue Claremore, OK 74017
BONNER / CRIDER
5/17/97
I am in search of any information on the BONNER and CRIDER families that moved to Wellington KS around 1880. Around 1884, Bird BONNER died in Wellington and her husband, Dodd BONNER lived there for an unknown length of time. William CRIDER and his wife Laura CRIDER lived in the Wellington area, probably around the same time. ANY information on an BONNER or CRIDER that lived in the area would be greatly appreciated!!!
EASTIBROOKS / BURDICK
5/3/97
Looking for Frederick EASTIBROOKS married to Permelia BURDICK (b. 1837 NY). Living in Sumner KS in 1897.
MOCABEE
5/3/97
Am trying to locate records in Sumner Co. prior to 1911. Ancestors lived in or around Argonia, KS, 1900-1904 era. William H. MOCABEE moved from Carter Co. Ky and farmed at Argonia, KS about 1900. His wife Bell passed away there 11-3-1904. After her death he sold the farm and moved back to KY and had her moved back to KY with him. I am trying to locate any type of record available to verify dates places etc.
THOMAS
5/3/97
I am seeking an obituary or any information regarding the death of Quincy Oscar THOMAS. Quincy was reportedly shot by the sheriff on 16 Nov. 1884 after a quarrel with a store keeper in Caldwell, Kansas. Anything would be appreciated! Thanks.
SIMPSON
5/3/97
Seeking family members of Fletcher SIMPSON. He was my gggrandfather. He died Sept. 24, 1914.
BENNETT / JONES
5/3/97
I am searching for any information about Jesse Alexander BENNETT b. 1872 (place unknown) m. Pearl JONES b. 1879 Kentucky. Family oral history says Jesse had siblings and that he came from the South. He married Pearl in Wellington, Kansas in 1894. They moved to Oklahoma and had a farm in Cleveland Co. where their two children Dophia and Adilie were born. Jesse died Feb 13 1930 and is buried in Denver Cemetary Denver, OK. Pearl moved on to California in the late 20's. Oral tradition also is that brothers moved to Oklahoma also. Can anyone help?
Thank you for your time and happy hunting!
EVINS / SHUTT / NORET / SWEITZER
3/29/97
Researching EVINS, SHUTT, NORET, SWEITZER
George W. EVINS ( b. 1863 Sep 4, Gallitan, Davies Co, MO; d. 1940 Oct
10, Perryton, Ochiltree Co, TX) m. Annis Cornelia NORET 1884 Mar 31,
Wellington, Sumner Co, KS b. 1863 Feb 25, Waynesburgh or Canton,
OK)
Children:
Harry Noret EVINS b 1885 Jul 13 Burlington Coffey Co KS m. Ada
SHUTT
Sarah Jane EVINS of Cloud Co KS deeded land in Gallitan MO to George W. EVINS and Elizabeth E. EVINS 1879 Jan31 Deed was mailed to George W. EVINS of Emporia, Lyon Co, KS postmarked 1884 Mar 20.
BARNES / DAVENPORT
3/31/97
Looking for Raymond BARNES or descendants. Raymond living in Wellington 1953. Step-son of Ray Davenport who died inOK.
EWING / McCOY / DILLARD / SHANER
3/31/97
My grandfather Hugh EWING was born near or at Geuda Springs, Sumner Co. He married Twila Marie DILLARD on 7 Dec 1921, at Winfield, Cowley Co. She also lived in Geuda Springs with her parents William J. DILLARD and Anna F. SHANER. Hugh EWING's parents were Stephen E. EWING and Grace McCOY. My mother, Dorothy Marie EWING was born on the DILLARD farm outside Geuda Springs in 1923. I am looking for any information that anyone may have. I will share all that I have.
ELLIOTT / WILSON / BARBER
3/31/97 I have ELLIOTTs who lived in Druary, Sumner Co. KS. Andrew G.
who married Margaret WILSON. Both died and were buried in South
Haven, KS. One of his sons was named Matthew Hale ELLIOT. Can any one
tell me when he born and if anyone has family history on the
Elliotts.
The BARBERs were Howard and Samuel. Can anyone tell me family history on them? Thank you.
WILKISON (WILKINSON) / MC VICKER
4/5/97
Looking for WILKISON (WILKINSON) in Sumner Co. KS. in 1908. An Obit of my grandmother, Mrs. Zion Saunders McVICKER, mentions MR. and Mrs. G.C. WILKISON. They are the children of Zion's sister, VIRGINIA SAUNDERS WILKINSON, who married NELSON WILKINSON in IOWA in 1861. Anyone who may recognize any of these names, please contact me.
THOM / SMITH
4/6/97
Need information on Albert H. & Mary Louise (Wolkins) Thom, who resided in Caldwell, Sumner Co., Kansas for many years. They were there in 1920, but may have moved there from Burr Oak, Jewell Co., as early as 1905. Children were Albert Emory, Robert Windfield "Ipp", Otis Henderson, Clarence Leroy "Roy", Minnie Frances, and George Earl. Albert H. passed away December 1921, and Mary Louise remarried to a gentleman by the name of W. W. SMITH. She passed away January 1934. I would like to know when theY moved to Sumner Co., what Albert H. did for a living, and any information on the children. Also would like to know when she remarried and what W. W. Smiths given name was. Any information or suggestions will be greatefully appreciated.
THOM / CZASPLINSKI
4/6/97
Seeking information on Minnie Frances THOM, b. 25 Sept. 1893, at Burr Oak, Jewell Co., Kansas, to Albert Hunter and Mary Louise (Wolkins) THOM. The family moved to Sumner Co., as early as 1905. Minnie married Harvey CZASPLINSKI, and they remained there, where they raised their child. I believe they had 4 sons, and 1 daughter, but am not sure, as other family members, remember details of this family differently. The older two children were Robert and George. Minnie was still alive in July 1959, but in frail health. I would like to know when she and Harvy passed away, and any information on the children.
FLORY / PALMER / CORNELIUS
4/9/97
Seeking descendants of Benjamin F. FLORY ( b 3 Oct 1860 d 12 Dec 1944) and his wife, Elizabeth ? (born 1881, died 1944). They lived in Sumner County, Kansas, but I don't know when they came there. Benjamin was the son of Samuel N. Flory and his wife Mary PALMER Flory, and was born in Johnson county, Iowa.
Benjamin and Elizabeth Flory had four girls, they were/are: Edith Mae (born abt 1908, married Thomas R. CORNELIUS on 21 Dec 1929 in Wellington, KS), Mary Elaine (born abt 1913, married Ernest S. Cornelius on 4 Jan 1930 in Wellington, KS), Ruth , and Virginia. I did not find any records on Ruth or Virginia.
I have pictures of this family, one identifies each of the daughters. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows of this family, or their descendants. I also would like to find obits or other records on the family from the 1900-1945 period.
CARRIGER / WEBB
4/9/97
-I'm looking for information on the CARRIGER family which lived in or near South Haven, Sumner County between 1850 and 1920. They were farmers. Patriarch was Mathias T. CARRIGER with his wife Francis WEBB. They had many children; Nathanial Jackson (aka Oscar Jack), Tennessee, William Tom, John, Tice, Charley, Catherine, Margaret A. and Susie. The family religious beliefs were either Lutheran or Baptist.
EWING / McCOY / DILLARD / SHANER
4/2/97
My grandfather Hugh EWING was born near or at Geuda Springs, Sumner Co. He married Twila Marie DILLARD on 7 Dec 1921, at Winfield, Cowley Co. She also lived in Geuda Springs with her parents, William J. DILLARD and Anna F. SHANER. Hugh EWING's parents were Stephen E. EWING and Grace McCOY. My mother, Dorothy Marie EWING was born on the DILLARD farm outside Geuda Springs in 1923. I am looking for any information that anyone may have. I will share all that I have.
ELLIOTT / BARBER / WILSON
4/2/97
I have an ELLIOTT who lived in Druary, Sumner Co. KS. Andrew G. who married Margaret WILSON. Both died and were buried in South Haven, KS. One of his sons was named Matthew Hale Elliott. Can any one tell me when he born and if anyone has a family history on the Elliotts?? Thank you La Vera Last
The BARBERs were Howard and Samuel. Can anyone tell me family
history on them??
BURNS
4/2/97
I am still searching for the parents of John Rollins BURNS, born in 1857 and died in 1929 in Grant Co., Okla,. His wife was Delia Herrin born in 1859. Maybe some rooter out there would be able to share info.
WRIGHT / CRAIG / DOWD
4/2/97
Seeking information about Ida WRIGHT who married Robert G. CRAIG and was living in Wellington, Sumner Co, KS in 1900 and Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS in 1910. Ida was the daughter of John Wright and Christiana DOWD who are buried in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington, KS. Robert and Ida had children Nellie b 1898, Robert b 1901, Anna b 1905, James b 1907 and Ellie b 1910.
SUMMERS / RAFFERTY
4/2/97
SUMMERS - Sumner Co. Looking for descendants of Immanuel/Emmanuel Clinton SUMMERS Son of Robert Wilson Summers and Hannah Rafferty who died in Sumner Co. in 1927. Have lots of SUMMERS Genealogy to share, need info on Clinton who was the brother of my Grandfather Robert Benjamin Franklin Summers, otherwise know as "Frank".
BARNES
4/2/97
Looking for Raymond BARNES or descendants. Raymond living in Wellington 1953. Step-son of Ray Davenport who died in Ok.
EVINS / SHUTT / NORET / SWEITZER
4/2/97
Researching George W. EVINS (b 1863 Sep 4 Gallitan Davies Co MO d 1940 Oct 10 Perryton Ochiltree Co TX) m Annis Cornelia NORET 1884 Mar 31 Wellington Sumner Co KN (b 1863 Feb 25 Waynesburgh OK or Canton OK).
Children:
Harry Noret EVINS (b 1885 Jul 13 Burlington Coffey Co KN) m. Ada
SHUTT
Sarah Jane EVINS of Cloud Co KN deeded land in Gallitan MO to George
W. EVINS and Elizabeth E. EVINS 1879 Jan31. Deed was mailed to George
W. EVINS of Emporia Lyon Co KN postmarked 1884 Mar 20. Thank You,
BLACK
4/2/97
Looking for any information on a Marvin Black b 13 Dec 1901 d July
1986 Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS. Who were his parents? Would
someone be willing to look for an obituary on him. I am looking for a
Marvin Black who lived in Kansas City in 1936.
DRENNON / OUSLEY
4/2/97
Looking for info on Roscoe DRENNON and Oddes OUSLEY. They were married and living in Sumner County in 1912. Would also like to find info on her father Ulysses Grant Ousley. He was living there also and believe he may have died there in 1922. Roscoe's parents were Sarah and Charles Drennon. Thank you for any information.
GROVE / HAVERSTOCK
4/2/97
Need information on the two following Conway Springs, Sumner Co., KA, families, especially their death dates which were probably during the 1930's or 1940's. Both families were from LaPorte Co., IN. The families are Henry and Nancy Jane (Haverstock) GROVE, and Henry A. and Hannah Elizabeth (?Burdea) HAVERSTOCK. Any help appreciated.
ABBOTT / RAMEY
4/2/97
Looking for any evidence of people with the surname ABBOTT living
in Sumner Co., KS, perhaps in the city of Milan, in the late 1800s.
Possibly Sarah Ann (RAY) ABBOTT and husband John ABBOTT, who had
grandsons William Abbott RAMEY and John Henry RAMEY, who may have
lived there with them for a time. Any ABBOTT info greatly
appreciated!
John Martin.
FLORY
4/2/97
My grandfather's brother, Benjamin FLORY, lived in the Argonia area from approx. 1900 to his death in 1944. He may also have resided in Harper county. I believe he was a farmer. He and his wife, Elizabeth ?, are buried in the cemetery in Milan, Sumner County, KS. Only the year of their deaths are given, both 1944. Are there obit records available for Sumner county? What genealogy society is available to advise me on local sources of information. Benjamin and Elizabeth had four girls, I would very much like to contact their descendants. I do not know their married names. They would have been born approx. from 1895 through 1915. I do have pictures of this family.
WEBSTER
4/2/97
I am looking for information about the WEBSTER families from Sumner county. My G-Grandparents, Henry and Anna (Harbor or Harbour) WEBSTER, settled in Oxford, Kansas in the in the late 1800's or early 1900's. The family is supposed to have a family plot in the Wellington Cemetary which is supposedly located on a hill overlooking the city. Their children were Henry, Walter, Maude (Married Sharard in Medicine Lodge), Frank, Hal,Clarence (buried in Northern Calif.), Earl, Luella (Married Davenport in Wichita), and Pearl (Married Lebo-buried in Chanute). Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.
Carol Schoenthaler, RR 3 Box 100 A, Norton, Kansas 67654 Ph. 913-877-2254
LANG
2/26/97
My second-greatgrandfather, Christian LANG, lived in Sumner County for many years. I found two books of Sumner County tombstone inscriptions and both list his tombstone, but they give conflicting data. Can someone please help me find what the tombstones actually say?
One book calls the cemetery the "Spring Hill Cemetery". The other calls it the "Conway Cemetery #2". It is located in Spring Dale Township, R 3 W, T 31, sec 8, NE corner of NW 1/2. Location from Conway Springs: 1 S, 1 3/4 W, if any of that is of any use.
The inscriptions are cited in the two books as follows:
Lang, Addie M., b. 5 Aug 1868, d. 27 Jan 1893
Lang, Addie M., b. 5 Aug 1863, d. 19 Dec 1890
Lang, Christian, b. 22 May 1828, d. 5 Jan 1897
Lang, Christian, b. 22 May 1828, d. 1 May 1897
Lang, Ida D., b. 2 July 1892, d. 8 Aug 1894
Lang, Ida D., b. 27 July 1877,d. 8 Aug 1894
As you can see, the two books don't agree on the dates, and it is surprising that they do agree on the names. One book also lists a Lang, Katy E. b. 30 Jan 1869 d. 25 Jan 1893.
MORRIS
2/25/97
I am looking for information on my ggrandfather. The only information I have is that his name was James Morris...and that on January 9, 1876, in Sumner County, Kansas, my grandmother was born. Her name was Anna Retta Morris. She married Lee Calcote Stallings.
MAJORS / SWEARINGER
2/23/97
Seeking anyone with information on Delpha MAJORS (born c. 1864, in IL), who married Henry J. SWEARINGER in Conway Township, probably between 1879 and c. 1885. Swearinger or Swieringer - signatures are hard to read. They were living there as late as 1904. Her family (father Samuel, mother Eliz.) farmed in Conway Twp. from 1879 to 1887, and then went to Kingman Co. Delpha's siblings were Martha, Mary, Charles, Rebecca, Minnie, Eliza, and John A. (John born 1884).
SPRADLING
2/18/97
Does anyone have any information of a PRIER HAMILTON SPRADLING b. 16 Sep 1835. He came from Smith Grove, Ky. along with his son BENJAMIN FORESST SPRADLING b. 20 Aug 1869. They made the trek to Kansas by covered wagon in about 1881, and resided at Sumner Co. Would appreciate any information from anyone.
Thanks, BerthaPrier
BLOOMFIELD / CLARK
1/27/97
Looking for any information on William BLOOMFIELD and wife Amanda Mary CLARK who moved to Jackson Township, Sumner County about 1880 or shortly before. Children: Daisy E., Charles O., Della Mavel, George M., Absalom, William W., Ella M., and Jrol May. Della was born 18 July 1880 in Jackson Township.
MERRYMAN/KING
1/17/97
Looking for the name of spouse of Lurlin MERRYMAN, born 20 Feb 1907 in Wellington, Sumner Co., KS. Her husband's last name was KING, but I don't know his first name or anything about him. I do not know if they had any children. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
KNIGHT/WILLIAMSON/HARTMAN
1/17/97
I am looking for information about Albert KNIGHT. He married Elizabeth Ellen WILLIAMSON in Perry Co., IL in 1859 and they moved to Sumner Co., KS in about 1877. Some time between 1878 and 1880 he rode off on his horse and disappeared. His saddle and bridle were found on a fence corner not far from Wellington. My grandmother (his daughter) Elizabeth KNIGHT married Chris HARTMAN in Wellington in 31 Mar 1881.
CHENOWETH
1/21/97
Looking for birth and death dates for Lewis Foster CHENOWETH (b.1828, OH; d.1918, Sumner Co. KS), son of John Foster CHENOWETH and Margaret FERGUSON and husband of Martha MORGAN, father of Mary Elizabeth CHENOWETH, Laura J CHENOWETH, Rachel Eveline CHENOWETH, Ellida M CHENOWETH, and Jessie CHENOWETH.
HOLMAN
1/11/97
I'm trying to find the death record, or information on the parents of my husband's great g-grandmother, Harriet Frances Lynch HOLMAN. She died January 8, 1897 and is buried in the Oxford Cemetery. I've contacted both the Sumner County Clerk (county records destroyed by flood), and the Oxford City Clerk. They've referred me to the director of the Oxford Cemetery. I plan to write to him.
I'd appreciate any leads or help you can give us. We're preparing for the75th annual Holman family reunion this summer, and it would be wonderful if we had some background information on this matriarch. To date, her background has been difficult to trace, although we believe that her father MAY have been a military officer in the Civil War (not much to go on).
TAYLOR
12/30/96
I'm trying to determine the ancestry of my Grandfather, Walter E. Taylor, born 1 April 1907, in Caldwell, Kansas. His obit stated that he was survived by his wife Ruby, brothers Oscar L., John, and Lee and three sisters Cora Mae, Mary, and Lena. Any assistance on this line will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and consideration.
SWITZER
12/30/96
I am looking for information about my GGrandfather, John Conrad SWITZER. He was married to Nancy Lucinda RICE in Ohio. I do not have his birthplace nor his place of death, except that he died in Kansas and from old family records it appears that he may have died in Sumner County. He was born January 4, 1832. Nancy Lucinda was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, February 2, 1836. If you could help me I would be very grateful.
JONES
12/30/96
I am searching information about Frank Jones born 1905 Dodge City. I think I have tracked him to Milan. I found a death date of Sept. 1978 in the Milan Cem. I need help on finding more information about his life. I think he is my grandfather, would like pictures or where to find them. Thanks for your help
CONKLIN
12/8/96
I am seeking descendents of Louisa Conklin, born in Meigs County, Ohio to Robert Davis (born l817 in New Hampshire) and Mary Sarsons Davis. Conklin was one of three children. Others were Harriet Brundage (died Buffolo County, Nebraska 11-08-1879) and Charles Davis (died at Battle of Lynchburg during the Civil War).
Louisa E. Conklin was living at Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas, during the l890s. We know that because she petitioned for distribution on the will of her father, Robert Davis, who died in Lincoln County, Nebraska, Sept 4, l883. Mary Sarsons died in l841, and Robert Davis married Elizabeth McNeil. My line is descended through McNeil, but our family would like to find relatives from the first marriage.
Harriet Brundage (Conklin's sister) had three children. Fred
Courtland Brundage (living in Buffolo County, NE at the time of the
petition, and listed as age 8 when Robert died), Ada Maud Brundage,
living in Berlin Heights, Ohio, and age six on Robert's death),and
May Belle Brundage (age 10 on Robert's death, and living at Lebanon,
Ohio). We hope to make a connection with these long lost
relatives.
PERRY/DUNCAN/HESKETT/COLE
12/2/96
I am searching for information on Charles Duncan PERRY, b.4 Nov 1849 in Edgar Co. IL., d. 8 March 1987, Milan, Sumner Co., KS. He married Susan COLE in1876. She is also buried in Milan Cemetery. Their daughter Maude, was my Grandmother. She was born in Sumner Co. and buried in Danville Cemetery in Harper Co.
I have not been able to locate information on parents of Charles
Duncan. My aunt Lois Allton of Wellington has searched for years for
this information. Charles' mother's name was Parmelia, and he is
listed on census with Ebenezer PERRY. One census lists first 5 boys
as Heskett (including Charles) and later children as DUNCAN. They are
on the 1850 Census in Clark Co. IL with Ebenezer Perry as head of
household. I would like to unravel this mystery for my aunt. She is
in failing health and it would mean a lot to her. She has searched
for this connection for 25 years.
Marcia Higginson AuntieEm53@aol.com
GOLIGHTLEY / JOHNSON
11/8/96
I've been looking for my mother's sister and brother. I finally got her sister's death certificate. No ONE in the family even knew these 2 existed. They thought I was crazy. Mom use to tell me about them and that they was buried either with her mother or grandmother in Belle Plaine. When I got Clara Elizabeth's death certificate it confirmed she is buried in Belle Plaine.
The cemetery has no record of her or her brother, Roy Johnson. Clara died March 27, l913. She was 2 months old and was in St. Luke's Hospital, where she had been for all but one week of her life. She died of Inanition, which I found out was malnution or starvation. This, I think, is a genetic problem coming down thru the family line (due to an allergy to all milks and asthma developed at a early age) as it has happened to numerous children in the family.
Roy died on July 10, l909 (from my grandmother's death book). We found a empty spot at the cemetery between our great-grandparents, but don't know if the kids are there or with their mother. There is no stone.
Thanks for whatever you can do.
DE VORE
11/2/96
DeVore Family, City of Caldwell, Sumner County 1870s-1920s & later. I am looking for information on the DeVore Family who resided in Caldwell from the 1870s until at least the 1920s. My great great great grandfather Benjamin DeVore resided in Caldwell with his son, Harvey Jackson DeVore and his family. I would naturally like to know as much as possible about these relatives and their descendants. One of the main things I need to know is exactly when Benjamin DeVore died. He was still alive at the age of 82 in the 1880 Census. All of these DeVores, to the best of my knowledge, are buried in the DeVore Cemetery near Bluff City in Harper County. Also, if anyone could tell me whether it would be possible to obtain a copy of Benjamin's death certificate from Sumner County and how I could go about it, that would also be very much appreciated.
Thanks
MASON
11/2/96
Looking for information on Lillian Mason, b. 7/9/1887. Parents were James Tanton (or Panton) Mason and Alice Engle. There may be other children. Both parents are buried in Sumner County.
BALDRIDGE
10/31/96
I am looking for info on James Floyd Baldridge (b. abt 8 June 1920-25, Sumner County), f. John Baldridge, m. Lettie E. Larrance (b. 1 Jul 1897, Sedgwick, Sedgwick). I am at a deadend, please help. Thanks
JONES
10/26/96
Frank Jones, born 1906 to Thomas U. Jones and May Powell. Frank died Sept. 16 1978. There is no death record in Kansas. I need to know more about him and his life.
ALLEN / HOWE
10/22/96
Inquiring about Allens and Howes in Sumner County in the 1890s. William Martin Allen was in the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1893 from Sumner County. His son, my father, Clifford D. Allen, was born in Corbin. My grandmother was Emma Alice Howe. Her father was Henry Hezakiah Howe and is believed to have lived in Corbin.
RUNYAN
9/10/96
Hi I have a great grandmother, Sarah Catherine Sankey Thompson Runyan, buried in the cemetery in South Haven but I could not find her grave. Does anyone have the address of the sexton as I am going through Sumner county on my way to Arizona this fall. Also is there someone who would check death dates for pay at the county seat?
HOISINGTON / HATFIELD / COMBS / DAVIS / HART
9/10/96
Willing to share info on any of the above names. They all lived in Sumner County at one time or another during the 1880's and then most of them moved on to Oklahoma (mostly Kay and Logan Counties).
RILEY
9/16/96
Looking for information on my great grandfather, Cleo Robert Riley, who died in Sumner County in 1895. Thank you for your time!
BOMAR / CRUSE / FERGUSON / MIDDLETON
9/26/96
Several families descended from the BOMAR family of Hardin, Hart, and LaRue Counties in KY moved to Sumner County. They included James Mathew CRUSE, Anna R. (Phillips/Barnatt) CRUSE, Nora Alice (Lenker/Lengsterf) CRUSE, William Colgan HODGES, Mary E. (Hodges) FERGUSON, Charles Robert MIDDLETON, and Evalina Lucina (Cruse) MIDDLETON. Will share ino regarding their Kentucky origins. Snail Mail only.
Tom Wilbur
1784 Mirabeau Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
ROCKENBACH
10/4/96
Looking in Sumner County for Rockenbach in the town of Caldwell.
Possible first names are John and Caroline. Pre-1890.
KELLAM
11/14/96
1920 KN: Sumner Co., Wellington 63-191-1-98 804 N. Washington St. Kellam, Charles A. 19 KN nephew to Huey M. Collins.