Queries 1999-1997

1999

BROCKELMAN
Scott Brockelman (scottbrockelman@email.msn.com) 30 December 1999
Searching for any information on BROCKELMANs that moved to the Council Grove area after the turn of the century (1900). Namely, Frank, Edward, Fred and Lewis BROCKELMAN and any of their offspring, they came from Lincoln, Kansas.

STITES...ELTON...LAIRD
Jim Laird (jlaird@bellsouth.net) 23 December 1999
Seeking information about Melissa STITES, married Isaac S. LAIRD. Melissa was born 6 April 1842 in Jefferson County, Indiana; died 2 May 1916 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas. Married, 28 October 1860 in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, to Isaac S. LAIRD. Melissa's father was Alfred (Alford) STITES and her mother's name was Elizabeth ELTON. First, I would like to verify this information and then I would like to know more about Melissa's parents and family. Melissa is my Great-Grandmother.

KAW MISSION
Karren Amaro (skyghost@oz.sunflower.org) 28 November 1999
I've gotten some more specific information on my Kaw orphan. On page 197 of William E. Unrau's book, THE KANSA INDIANS, it says that the Quakers opened a Manual Labor School for the KAW children in May of 1863. There were 32 boys and 3 girls in attendance when it opened. The Missionaries were Thomas H. and Mary STANLEY. The school closed in 1866-1867. Since the children at the Methodist mission were orphans, I'm wondering if these children were too. If that is the case, my Great-Great-Grandmother could be one of the 3 little girls. I need to find a record of the names of the children at that school (both KAW names and any names given them by the Quakers). Thanks a bunch!

VAN VLEET...NORTHRUP
LAVNelson@aol.com 7 November 1999
I am looking for information about my Great-Great Grandfather, John Osro VAN VLEET, who we believe died in approximately 1878 and is buried in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. He was married to Eliza Ann NORTHRUP. We believe that he was a match maker and died from sulfur blood poisoning from a cut. Was there a match factory in Kansas in the 1870's?

MAXEY
Barbara Hill (behill@swbell.net) 6 November 1999
We have researched a branch of the family who were from Council Grove, Kansas. Their last name is MAXEY, and they lived in the area in the 1800's. One of the more prominent MAXEYs being a Methodist circuit rider. We are stumped when we tried to find out what happened to the last known MAXEY from the area. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

QUAKERS...HOAG
Karren Amaro (skyghost@oz.sunflower.org) 7 October 1999
I am looking for information about the Quakers who worked with the Kaw (Kansa) Indians near Council Grove in Morris County. I'm looking for info from about 1860-1870 after the Methodist missionaries pulled out. It's possible my Great-Great-Great-Grandmother was an orphan from the Kaw tribe. I need to know if the Quakers gave the Indian orphans Quaker names and if they kept records of the children they placed. I know the Quakers working there at the time did not get government funding, but I don't know if they had to report placement of Indian orphans to the government. I'm especially interested in knowing if any Quakers named HOAG lived in Morris County and worked with the Kaw tribe or traded with them. There seems to be a link to that family. Enoch HOAG became Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Kansas tribes about 1869, having been appointed by President Grant.

MORRIS
Harriette Jensen (hariji@mediaone.net) 6 October 1999
I am looking for any information on the Joel MORRIS who is listed as being on the Claytonville Township, Breckenridge Co., Kansas census in 1860. I believe he may be my great-Grandfather, who disappeared shortly after the birth of my Grandfather, Jesse Franklin MORRIS, b: 8 October 1880, Butler Co., Kansas. I'm not sure which part of Breckenridge County, Claytonville Twp was in. Breckenridge County annexed parts of Chase and Madison counties and was later renamed Lyon County. If anyone knows the location of Claytonville Twp, I would appreciate that information as well. (NOTE: Courtesy of the Flint Hills Genealogy Society -- Most of Breckenridge County is now part of Lyon. In 1855 the county was established as a 24 mile square with the southern boundary where present day Logan Ave. in Emporia is. In 1859 they added 3 more miles to the southern boundary (which was Madison County). In 1860 the took in another 12 miles to the south out of Madison County. Madison county was then added to Greenwood county, and was no more. This is the current southern boundary of Lyon and Greenwood Co. In 1862 the name changed from Breckinridge to Lyon. In 1863 a 2 mile strip to the west was transferred to Chase County, and in 1864 the north end of the 2 mile strip was attached to Morris County.)

BACK
Mary Edmiston (mjee@webtv.net) 24 September 1999
Looking for any information on Alexander Lee BACK and wife, Mary Polly BACK who lived south of Dunlap, Kansas in 1882. They had several children. Later in the earlier 1900's, they sold their farm and moved to Washington state. I would like to have more information concerning this family.

KEENE
Larry Copley (moses@stlnet.com) 17 September 1999
I believe that my Great-Great-Grandparents are buried in the Highland Cemetery in Wilsey. They are Selatis KEENE and Lovina (HINTON) KEENE. Does anyone have a list of burials at Highland Cemetery? I need a death date for Selatis. Any information is greatly appreciated.

SEMLER
Myrna Bush (orrines@aol.com) 26 August 1999
Looking for information on George SEMLER and his family who are recorded in both the 1880 and 1900 census as living in Elm Creek Township, Morris County, Kansas. He was still alive in September 1904, but may have died before 1926. Is he buried in Morris County? His wife's maiden name was Zilpha PENDLETON. They moved to Kansas about 1871 from Hancock County, Ohio, where they were married in 1864. Believe they lived near Wilsey. George and Zilpha had seven daughters: Catherine, Florence, Amanda, Lida, Adda, Rosetta and Josie. They also had two sons: Marion F. and Garfield. Thanks for your help!

ROWE
Harlan Hogue (hogue@cyberverse.com) 26 August 1999
I am looking for any information about Charles ROWE, or any of his family. He preached in Council Grove, Kansas, probably about 1886? I also know that he was in the Masons there. Is there any way of obtaining info from the Masons? Thanks any assistance!

MAYGINNES
Arlys Carter (claycrafts@netzero.net) 24 August 1999
I am looking for information on the MAYGINNES family that had residence in Council Grove in the early part of the 1900-1920s and/or later years.

SMITH
Mark Moeser (MMoeser237@aol.com) 8 August 1999
I'm looking for death record and any other information on my Great-Great-Grandmother, Rozilla Ann (SWEARINGEN) SMITH, b: 18 March 1853, probably in Pennsylvania, d: 1890? Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. She was the wife of Fernando Cortez SMITH. Family arrived in Kansas between 1875 & 1880. Also burial location if possible. One daughter, Iva Teletha SMITH, born 25 August 1880, in Council Grove. Information on her would also be appreciated. It is possible that other daughters, Matilda Alberta SMITH and Prisilla Rozetta SMITH died also in Council Grove in 1890 - 1895.

BESBY/BISBY
Margaret (morse1@cox.net) 7 August 1999
I'm searching for any information on my husband's
Great-Great-Great-Grandfather, David BESBY/BISBY and David's sons, Horace and Bruce. They are believed to have been in the White City area from 1870- ????. David is said to have died in 1890. His sons were living after 1900. If you have any information on this family Please let me know. I have information on David's daughter, Louisa to share.

BOYER
Dorothy Riegel (driegel@keynet.net) 3 August 1999
Would anyone be willing to take a picture of the tombstone of Annie (HIMMEL) BOYER, who died December 8, 1952 at Council Grove, Kansas? The information I have says that she was buried at Wilsey, Kansas.

PAILES...WILSON
Earl Brake Sr. (ebrake@netkonnect.net) 30 July 1999
I'm looking for any information on a L. W. PAILES, Louega PAILES, Beverly WILSON, Leanne WILSON, and Harritt WILSON. All are mulattos listed in the 1880 Census for Morris County, Council Grove Township, any additional information would be appreciated. Also looking for any marriage info between Beverly WILSON (male) and a Lucinda, sometime between 1885 and 1900.

CODY
Teresa Sullivan (DSull88075@aol.com) 27 July 1999
Interested in contacting descendants of Michael CODY, who was listed in his father's 30 November 1928 obituary as living in Council Grove, Kansas. Michael was the son of John and Mary Hanley CODY, who lived and died in Lancaster Co., Nebraska. I have pictures and info to share. My Great-Grandfather was Mary CODY's step-father.

HUDSON...STOOPS
Linda Hudson (jo7175@aol.com) 11 July 1999
I am trying to find information on my husbands family who lived mostly in Council Grove. I have been given to understand that most of his family is buried in Wilsey Cemetery (south portion). His Great-Great-Grandfather is buried there and was in the 99th Illinois Infantry, Co., C, from 1861-1865. Also there was a Nancy (STOOPS) HUDSON, that in the early 1800s, from an article my brother-in-law has (the newspaper article) states that she was one of the first settlers in Council Grove. She was born 20 February 1850 and died 15 August 1936. The article stated that she died at the William Walker Home in Council Grove. If you can give me any information or suggestions for finding further information on his family, I would greatly appreciate it.

MALLORY...ETHINGTON...PRATT...COOPER
Marie Cook (pepperhead1@cox.net) 7 July 1999
I ma looking for Perry Clifton MALLORY, b: 5 July 1894, d: 9 February 1990, whom on the Social Security Death Index states that the last known place of residence was Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas. As all of the MALLORYs from my family were originally from Kansas, I would be interested in anyone whom may have known Uncle Perry or any of the MALLORY family. Father: Labin Washington MALLORY, b: 19 February 1861, d: ? 1930; Mother: Olive ETHINGTON, b: 25 April 1865, d: 25 April 1919; Marsha (MALLORY) BOOSINGER, b: 2 January 1890, d: unknown; Guy Harvey MALLORY (my Grandfather), b: 19 June 1891, d: 14 October 1974; Charlotte Mary PRATT (my Grandmother), b: 12 December 1904, d: 4 January 1998; Sara MALLORY, b: ? 1894, d: 22 February 1984; Perry Clifton MALLORY (of Council Grove, Kansas), b: 5 July 1894, d: 9 February 1990; Samuel William MALLORY, (served in the horse cavalry during WWI) b: 6 November 1898, d: 21 June 1992. There were also an aunt and uncle, that I know nothing about except that they are listed in Grandma's 'book'. Lillie COOPER, b: 5 March 1881, d: 25 April 1972; Edward COOPER, b: 1875, d: 7 February 1972. It is believed that Lillie's maiden name was MALLORY and married a COOPER. If any of these names sound at all familiar, they were landowners, but I am not sure of where in Kansas. Please contact me.

HOLLAND
David Fuller (david.fuller-contractor@jntf.osd.mil) 1 July 1999
I am looking for the following information. I am needing the burial location of John Jackson HOLLAND, b: 27 March, 1836 in Ohio, d: 11 November 1915 in Dunlap, Morris County. Also needing the death and burial dates and location of Lucinda HOLLAND his wife (maiden name was also HOLLAND), b: abt. 1846 in Georgia, d: unknown date in Dunlap, Morris County. Would also like to find their marriage date and location if available.

LAND...QUINN
Otto Land (NLand75042@aol.com) 1 July 1999
LAND family ancestry: Want to make contact with all LAND's within Morris County Kansas. John Edwin LAND, son of John Edward and Lucy Jane LAND lived in Kelso around 1889 when his daughter, Elizabeth "Dixie" was born. Elizabeth married Michael James QUINN. I am willing to exchange all family information.

MALLORY...EFFINGTON
Marie Cook (pepperhead1@cox.net) 30 June 1999
In the SSDI I found information regarding my Great Uncle, Perry MALLORY. It stated that he died on February 9, 1990 in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. Knowing that my Grandfather, Guy Harvey MALLORY, b: June 19, 1881, and siblings, Laroy (murdered in a store robbery; he owned the store, date unknown), Guy Harvey, Marsha, Sara (Sarah), Perry, b: July 5, 1896, and Sam, b: November 6, 1898, were born and raised in Kansas. I have just found out that Perry died in Council Grove and was hoping that someone would have known the MALLORY's. Their mother was Olive EFFINGTON, and the father's name is (unknown), MALLORY. Please contact me if you have any little bit of information.

REES...CARSON
Marla Edwards (bedwards@cgtelco.net) 23 June 1999
I am looking for any information on Thomas and Lavina REES, they are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS. Thomas' tombstone states 'Co. G 36 Ohio Infantry', no dates. Lavina, b: September 23, 1848, d: July 16, 1921. Known children include: David W., James M., Howard B., Annie Bell, Charles E., Possibly an Isaac and Minnie. Minnie might have married a STEVENSON, but can find no trace. Charles was married to a Mary J., and possibly lived in the Osage City area. Annie Bell, b: August 9, 1886, d: January 1980, married Robert CARSON, lived in the Council Grove - White City area of Kansas. Annie was my Great-Great-Grandmother. Any info would be a great help.

CARLISLE...DELONG...FITZGERALD...TRIPP
Kellye Fitzgerald (Imajuul@aol.com) 4 June 1999
I am looking to obtain information on Josephine TRIPP and Robert Jackson DELONG. They were wed and spent their entire lives to the best of my knowledge in Wilsey/Council Grove, Kansas. Also, Willis Burbridge FITZGERALD married to Emmaline CARLISLE. They were married there, but later moved to Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas. I have alot of information to share if we can connect.

GRINSTEAD...BISBY
Gidge Wilcox (ibgidget@pacbell.net) 3 June 1999
I am searching for any information on my husband's Grandmother, Grandfather, Great-Grandmother and Great-Grandfather. Lou and John GRINSTEAD's first child, Allie Mae GRINSTEAD was born in Dwight, Morris County. She had a brother, William Arthur, a sister Ida and a brother Otte. Allie Mae was born June 1, 1886 and married Pearl BISBY from Ottawa County. If you have any information on these people, please contact me.

BRADLEY
Martin Bradley (martbradley@btinternet.com) 9 May 1999
I am researching the name BRADLEY, specifically John T. BRADLEY, my Great-Grandfather. He was a lawyer who resided in Council Grove between abt. 1871 and 1892. I understand he was responsible for setting up the Council Grove Republican and was on the Kansas State Senate from 1876 to 1880.

SPAR/SPAWR...KING
Ann Stone (Stoneylane@aol.com) 4 May 1999
I am looking for information on my Great-Grandmother, Florence Aldora SPAR/SPAWR. I have a newspaper picture of her stating she was the teacher of the Loyal Woman's class of the First Christian Church of Morris County. She was also listed as a circle captain of the Ladies Aid Society. I know that she died 8 May 1939. I do not know her husband's name. she lived in Kansas City, MO., prior to coming to Morris County. Her name then was Florence Aldora KING (wife of Jefferson L. KING). She went by the name, Dora. Any help greatly appreciated.

BROWN
John Owen (RoJoRed@aol.com) 4 May 1999
I am looking for information of James Nelson BROWN, who died in White City, Morris County, Kansas on 29 December 1928. He was the father of Mary SALMANS BROWN OWEN BUNNING, who also lived in White City until her death in 1949. Any info on BROWN appreciated.

COURTNEY...HAUN
David Hedgpeth (mldv@juno.com) 26 April 1999
Looking for connections to Stephen (AKA, Andrew Jackson) and Dianah COURTNEY, who appeared on the 1860 Missouri Census as living in the Post Oak Township, Johnson Co., MO. Their son, James L. COURTNEY, may have fought for the Union Army. About 1864, the family moved to Miami County, Kansas then later to Morris County, Kansas. Apparently, by the 1870 Census, they had changed their last name to HAUN.

SPENCER
Vance Bailey (vbailey@goodnet.com) 23 April 1999
SPENCER, Mahlon, born: 1803 in Pennsylvania, died: 14 July 1886 in Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas. I know who his ancestors were, I'm trying to find his descendants. Mahlon lived in Jersey Co., Illinois in the 1860s, and apparently in Ohio in the 1840s. His mother and father were my 3rd Great-Grandparents.

MOORE
James Nethery (jneth3@home.com) 21 April 1999
Seeking info on Thomas H. MOORE and family. His wife was Ann Eliza. They had 2 children that I know of; Ralph, of Herington, KS and Lewis W., of Phoenix, AZ. Thomas died on 16 December 1927. He was the Sheriff of Morris County at one time. Any info would be appreciated.

ROBERTS...VENBURG
Kay Richardson (kdrich@midusa.net) 18 April 1999
Charles Henry ROBERTS, born; 20 December 1858 in Wisconsin, died; 25 July 1938 in Council Grove, Kansas. Married Effie May LEE on 24 April 1899, (moved to Kansas in 1903 by train). Effie May was born; 18 August 1870 in Iowa, died; 23 November 1914 in Council Grove, Kansas. Children were: Twins; #1) Beatrice Maude ROBERTS, b: 19 February 1900 in Nodaway, Iowa, d: 9 February 1973 in Wamego, Kansas, buried in Council Grove, Kansas. Never married. #2) Beulah Mabel ROBERTS, b: 19 February 1900 in Nodaway, Iowa, d: 9 or 17 April 1990, buried in White City, Kansas Cemetery, married Oscar VENBURG, 25 October 1923, he was born 20 April 1893, d: 28 April 1968, buried in White City, Kansas Cemetery. Their children; Kenneth Wayne VENBURG, Lloyd Charles VENBURG, Avis Ann VENBURG. Kenneth lives in Manhattan, Kansas. I am looking for Charles' gravesite, he is my Great-Great-Grandfather's son. I am also looking for my Great-Great-Grandfather who was last known to be in Nebraska City in 1860, but am unable to locate him now.

METTS/METZ
Sharon Metts (mands@netnitco.net) 24 March 1999
I'm looking for Elizabeth Caroline METTS/METZ. In our local cemetery there is a stone for her that reads; "In Memory Caroline 1842-1878 Coursins Grove, Kansas". I've sent a lot of queries out and no one seems to know of this place and everyone suggests it might be, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas. Any help in finding her would be greatly appreciated.

JEHL/TEHL
Timothy Smith (tuck@access1.net) 24 March 1999
My ancestor's lived in Dwight, Morris County from the 1880s to the 1920s. My Great-Grandfather's name was Anselm (Anselme) JEHL/TEHL. His wife's name was Mary Rapp JEHL/TEHL, she died on April 28th, 1921 in Dwight and was buried in the local cemetery (may be listed under ILES on the cemetery list). Anselm died in 1922 in Dwight. I would like to locate the address to the farm they owned and a copy of the mortuary records on them. The undertaker was a Otto Wolgast, Alta Vista. Any help will be appreciated, I have a copy of Mary's death certificate if needed.

ROUSE...STUCK
Debby Chenoweth (kseskimo@sktc.net) 23 March 1999
I am trying to find out some history of the Edgar ROUSE / Rhoda Mae (STUCK) ROUSE family that married in Council Grove on 17 April 1905. They are the children of Alfred Cashus and Emily ROUSE, and Nathaniel and Virginia STUCK. They had several children born in Council Grove; Albert, Dale, Bob, George, Charlie, Lela, Mildred and Dollie. They are my Great-Grandparents and I don't know alot about them, will appreciate anything.

LINN
Dale Linn (fixture@Carrollsweb.com) 21 March 1999
I am searching for any information on my Great-Grandfather Benjamin Arthur LINN, he had homesteaded north and northwest of Dunlap, Kansas in 1869. I am trying to find what I can about him, his family, and his siblings that had came over from Sweden. I believe that he had a cousin by the name PETTERSON, who had also lived nearby.

ALLEN...BELL...VARNER
Sandie Kane (KaneSandie@cs.com) 11 March 1999
I am searching for any information on the following. My husbands mother was Charity LaDelle Allen who was a school teacher in Council Grove. Her father was Albert Newton ALLEN who married Ada May BELL. His father was John Lee ALLEN and his mother was Charity Ella DILLY who moved to Council Grove from Ohio. Both are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove. Ada May BELL's parents were, James Alexander BELL and Mary Lucy VARNER. They were married in Parkerville, Kansas in 1889.

HORNER
Stephanie Horner (Sug0818@aol.com) 6 February 1999
Looking for HORNER, my Grandpa, Herbert HORNER was born in Skiddy, Kansas in 1903. His father's name was Thomas HORNER and his mother's name was Elvida. He had 8 brothers. Please let me know if anyone has any information on this family.

ANDERSON...LAIRD
Pugnutty@aol.com 2 February 1999
Eli B. ANDERSON, b: 26 January 1820, Ohio, d: 21 May 1872, St. Deroin, Nemaha Co., Nebraska. Married, 25 December 1842, Elizabeth M. LAIRD, Utica, Missouri. They lived in Neosha Township, Morris Co., Kansas. They had the following children: Thomas William, b: 1848; John B., b: 1852; James E., b: 1855; Lenalcotti, b: 1857; Malissa, b: 1860; Mary Evaline, b: 1862; Charles Henry, b: 1866; Ida May, b: 1869; Arthur O., b: 1871. Seeking any information.

MASTIN...MILLER
Lee Gaines (adspec@cmaster.com) 31 January 1999
Would like info on Mary Alice MILLER's parents. Mary Alice married John Wesley MASTIN. They had 7 children in Morris County, KS. Their names were; Harry Elsworth MASTIN, b: 1904, Stella MASTIN, Nellie MASTIN, John MASTIN, Margaret MASTIN, Robert MASTIN and Donald MASTIN. Would appreciate any info on Mary Alice MILLER's folks and where she came from. Mary had a brother named Wesley and his wife's name was Kate.

THORPE
EThorpejr@aol.com 28 January 1999
Seeking information regarding any THORPEs in Morris County, specifically Everett THORPE, Sr., my father. He was born around 1887, and eventually migrated to New York, date and reasons unknown. Any information would be appreciated.

McCANN...WEIRICH
Brian Brinegar (javan@bright.net) 27 January 1999
Looking for any information on my Great-Great Grandparents, James Joseph McCANN Jr., born 2 February 1865 in Toronto, Canada, died 16 January 1941 in Parkerville, Morris Co., Kansas. Married Susan WEIRICH 15 April 1891. Susan WEIRICH was born 23 November 1871 in White City, Morris Co., Kansas, died 31 August 1943 in Parkerville, Morris Co., Kansas. Her parents were George WEIRICH Sr. and Abigail Young of Bavaria Germany, lived in White City, Kansas. Any help appreciated.

BRATTON
Becky Cockrum (showtime@centex.net) 8 January 1999
I am trying to find the ancestors of Carl BRATTON, his family came from the Morris County area. He would have been born around 1900. He is my Grandfather, married my Grandmother Holt in East Texas. I don't think that they were together very long since no one remembers him. They had one daughter, Gaynell, who is my Mother. The last my Mom heard about him, he was living in Houston, Texas, but that was many years ago. Does anyone remember this BRATTON family?

1998

WILSEY...WILTSY...WILTSIE...WILTSEY...WILSSEY
Michael Wilsey (mpwilsey@horizon.hit.net) 29 December 1998
I am looking for any information on the founders of Wilsey, Morris County, Kansas. Or just anyone with the surname WILSEY, WILTSEY, WILTSIE, WILTSEY, WILSSEY, or any other spelling of the name. Any help would be great.

LEIGH
Joseph Leigh (JoeLeigh@aol.com) 28 December 1998
I am looking for information on my Great-Grandfather Joseph LEIGH. He died there in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas on 22 November 1952. I am trying to find out where in England he was born, and his parents names as well. He was married to Francis Emma Walker LEIGH, d: 12 April 1948. They had one son named Walker Dyson LEIGH b: 1 October 1901, d: 27 October 1966. I believe that my Great-Grandfather immigrated to Council Grove in the 1890's. I would like to find out if anyone there in Council Grove still remembers my family and would love to talk to them.

COLE
Bob & Joan Nix (nxjobo@cvn.net) 19 December 1998
COLE, William Marcus b: January 1840, Berlin Twp, Knox County, Ohio. Believed to have moved to Morris County, Kansas in spring of 1881. Listed on the 1900 Morris Co., Council Grove census, also on the 1910 census (70 yr.) listed with Leader R. Wallingford, William's death date is unknown. Wife was Elizabeth M. (HUNTER), b: February 1840, Pike Twp, Knox County, Ohio. Children were; Lydia (c.1862) OH; Mary E. (c.1864) OH, married ?Clemans; Lavina A. (c.1866) OH; Franklin E. (c.1869) OH; Charles E. (Sept, 1870) OH; John H. (July 1872) OH; Martha Ann (July 1874) OH; William A. (c.1879) OH. Needing death dates, marriages of children. Any help appreciated.

BRITT...DITSON
Ilene Jones (KandIJones@aol.com) 3 December 1998
Looking for descendants of John and Grace DITSON BRITT, who were married in Council Grove, 13 November 1894. John was born on 20 March 1869 in Missouri, and died on 2 May 1925 in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. I am descended from John's baby brother, Martin Van Buren BRITT, Jr. I am most interested in knowing when and where their father, Martin Van Buren BRITT, Sr. is buried.

RAMSEY...SHARP
Kay Buskirk (rodgerwbuskirk@sprintmail.com) 29 November 1998
I am researching the RAMSEY and SHARP families from the Parkerville area of Morris County. Anderson and Elizabeth SHARP moved to Morris County between 1855 and 1860. Their daughters married names were WISS, RAMSEY, McALLISTER, DOE, BLACKBURN and REID. I'm also researching the Henry and Rebecca RAMSEY family.

CONLEY
ShPa106230@aol.com 11 November 1998
Looking for the children of Sarah and Charles CONLEY, who were living in Morris Co., in 1906. Sarah's brother, Charles Grafton was living in Pottawatomie County, KS.

EDENS
Robert Edens (CrakerRunt@aol.com) 7 November 1998
My G-Grandfather Enoch Payne EDENS b: 9 December 1826 in Scott Co., VA, d: 1897 in Arkansas. He was married to Louisa Thornberry on 26 May 1853 in Holt Co., MO, they then settled in Morris County in the spring of 1858. They had the following 11 children; James II, Margaret A., Elizabeth T., Nancy E., William B., Lurinda, Clara A., Albert L., Enoch II., Elva, Walter Thomas EDENS, b: 21 October 1870 in the Munkers Creek area, d: 7 August 1951 in Council Grove, KS. He married Mary Margaret NEAL, 16 April 1894 in Council Grove, KS. Walter and Mary had the following children; William Henley, Harry Henderson, James Marvin, Earl Phillip, Edith Viola, Ethel Clara, Gladys Ida. I would love to share information with anyone researching this line.

PAGE...HODGSON
Ed Page (edchel@televar.com) 25 October 1998
I am researching my PAGE family in Morris Co., KS. Heman PAGE and his brother Freeman PAGE, moved from IL, abt. 1860, to Council Grove, Morris Co., KS. Freeman entered the Civil War in 1861 or 62. Heman PAGE and his wife Rachel HODGSON had 8 children, 4 which lived to adulthood, all 8 were born in Morris County. The 4 children are; Frank, b: 6 Mar 1862, Edward, b: 30 Nov 1867, Mary, b: 31 Jan 1869, and Etta May, b: May 1871. I would appreciate any information to add to what I already have.

SPAULDING...JOHNSON
Margery Micona (wscarver@aol.com) 19 October 1998
My father George SPAULDING, lived in Skiddy, Morris Co., Kansas and married Anna Louisa JOHNSON of Skiddy. I am interested in learning anything I can about the SPAULDING and/or JOHNSON families. My mother's father was Olaf JOHNSON. She also had a brother named Olaf, who worked on the railroad. Any information you might have would be appreciated.

SHOMAKER
KBrady (KBrady5621@aol.com) 30 September 1998
Looking for the SHOMAKER's of the Council Grove, Morris Co., area. Everett, Ralph or Dwight SHOMAKER.

ADAMS...STEWART
KBrady (KBrady5621@aol.com) 23 September 1998
There was a R. D. ADAMS, physician in the Morris Co., KS town of Skiddy, who was a Kansas Legislator Republican in 1877. Does anyone have his genealogy? Looking for a Frank ADAMS, whose wife married the adopted/foster daughter of Dr. Eber H. (E.H.) STEWART, who also lived in Morris Co., KS at one time.

HINES
Brenda Hines Perry (JACKA3@prodigy.net) 20 September 1998
I am interested in locating two children of Alfred Frederick HINES and his first wife. These would be my Father's half-brother and sister. I know no names, only estimates of one's age (70) female. The existence of these two was kept confidential and we were not allowed to discuss their existence until my Grandmother died a few years ago. Morris County is the only clue to finding these relatives and time is of the essence.

CLOVER
Gary & Mary Lee Presson (gfpresson@earthlink.net) 12 September 1998
Interested in contacting any members of the CLOVER family currently living in Morris County, likely around Council Grove. Mary Ann CLOVER, reportedly was buried in Morris County, in 1916.

BRYAN...MOFFIT
Karen Long (MMGG2501@aol.com) 4 September 1998
Researching Peter H. BRYAN, born 26 August 1827 in Westmoreland County, PA. Moved to Morris County, Kansas in 1883. Married to Caroline MOFFIT, 1852. Will exchange information.

THOMPSON
Ralph Biddle (rbiddle@flash.net) 31 August 1998
Seeking info about William J. and Mary (McDIVITT) THOMPSON, who moved to the Valley Township, Morris Co., KS about 1875 from Christian Co., IL, with children; John, Jane, George, Anna, Nanny and William. The family left Kansas about 1889 to make the 1889 'land run' in Oklahoma. Some children remained in Kansas.

RESINGER...HALL
Shirley Calvin (calvin@gcnet.com) 29 August 1998
Anna Elizabeth RESINGER married Lemmon Charles HALL in Salem, Illinois. They are both buried in Greenwood cemetery in Council Grove. A son, John Henry HALL, also buried in same plot. They are my Great-Grandparents and Great-Uncle. Any information appreciated.

FLETCHER
Patrick Fletcher (pwfletcher@earthlink.net) 25 August 1998
I am looking for the FLETCHERs from Council Grove, KS. If you have any info please contact me.

VAN FOSSEN
Treva Van Fossen (javetta@aol.com) 10 August 1998
Searching for info regarding the parents and siblings of the late Raymond A. VAN FOSSEN, b: 2 February 1900, d: July 1981. Raymond VAN FOSSEN raised his children in the Morris Co. area, mainly in Council Grove. I do not know his father's name, but I know that he was a saw mill operator until he became a pastor at the age of 86. The VAN FOSSEN family came from Germany as Protestant Quakers. Most settled in the Pittsburg, PA area, but many left for Ohio and other states circa 1810. I know that my Grandfather has relatives in Ohio and PA, but I really need my Great-Grandfather's name to establish a connection to earlier ancestors in those states.

REYNOLDS
Genevieve Hertel (ghertel@pld.com) 09 August 1998
I am searching for the death dates and burial place for this couple, Hiram H. REYNOLDS, born ca. 1836, NY., and Margaret (Maggie) S. REYNOLDS, born ca. 1846, Ireland. Lived in Morris County before moving to Arizona. They possibly moved back to Morris County and died there or were just buried there.

COFFIN
Pat Hageman (hageman@inx.net) 21 July 1998
Seeking information on the family of George and Sarah M. (RAY) COFFIN. They moved from IL to Council Grove, KS abt. 1880. He was later a J.P. and a Real Estate Agent in Council Grove. Any information on George, Sarah or their children greatly appreciated, but especially need George's date of death in order to get an obituary.

HUFFAKER...SARS
Wanda Clark (WLClarke@aol.com) 10 July 1998
Morris County, Council Grove. I am searching for the HUFFAKER descendants. I have only some information on the Thomas SARS family. Any info appreciated.

SMITH
Michelle (dwaind@jps.net) 10 July 1998
I am trying to find the name of Lon & Mary SMITH's child (children). They lived in Council Grove, Morris County around 1899.

FITZGERALD...TRIPP...CARLISLE
Kellye K. Fitzgerald Juul (imajuul@aol.com) 09 July 1998
Looking for any and all information on the surnames FITZGERALD, CARLISLE and TRIPP. Mainly in Morris County, around the Wilsey area and within Council Grove. They would have been there around the mid to late 1800's. Looking for G. F. FITZGERALD or Willis Burbank FITZGERALD or Gideon FITZGERALD. Any CARLISLE's and TRIPP's and FITZGERALD's from that area and time will most likely be related to me. I have a large file on all of these names and will be glad to share info with anyone who requests it.

ANDERSON
David Larson (dlars@jun.com) 23 June 1998
E. T. ANDERSON, whose family moved from McPherson CO., to Burdick in Morris County, in his autobiography called 'Swan Burk' of McPherson Co., his uncle. Was Swan Burk his father's brother, or sister's brother?

OWEN...BROWN...BUNNING
John Owen (rojored@aol.com) 15 June 1998
Looking for Clarence Almond OWEN, b: 19 May 1895, in White City, Morris Co., KS. d: February 1967, in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. Clarence's parents were Martin OWEN, b: October 1871, in Iowa, and Mary BROWN, b: 1873 in IL. Mary OWEN divorced/widow of Martin and married a BUNNING in White City.

WILKES...SARGENT
Gloria Wilkinson (mwilk@aracnet.com) 13 June 1998
Looking for Leander Perry WILKES who lived with his family in Dwight, Morris Co., Kansas from about 1870. He was married to Virginia SARGENT, and they had three children, Emma Alice, b: 15 February 1872, Augustus and Jane. Leander was buried in Dwight Cemetery. Leander and Virginia were married in Felicity, Ohio, 13 April 1869. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

WILSON...JAMES
Virginia Hayter Patterson 31 May 1998
Looking for information re: Fred WILSON, married to Amanda JAMES and divorced. Married again to unknown. Was a farmer in the Council Grove area late 1800's to early 1900's. Looking for 2nd wife's name and possible children. Willing to share information.

CAMPBELL...RADER
Carole Sklenar (csklenar@homemail.com) 27 May 1998
Researching the Robert Lafayette CAMPBELL family of Morris Co., Ks. Married Sarah Anne RADER. Would like to exchange information with anyone who has connections to this family.

CUNNINGHAM...DAVIS...MORRIS
Patsy Skeels (fskeels@aol.com) 26 May 1998
I'm looking for my 3-Gr-Grandmother, Sarah DAVIS CUNNINGHAM, who according to the 1887 History of Noble County, was living in Kansas at the time of book printing. I have found a Sarah CUNNINGHAM listed in the list of Pensioners Living in Kansas, Jan., 1, 1883. She was listed as a widow in Morris County, P.O. Camden. Don't know if this is my Sarah. My Sarah's maiden name was DAVIS, came from Maine with her father Charles DAVIS and his sons, Charles, Joseph, Levi and Enoch, and her sister, Rhoda (MORRIS) to Olive Township, Noble County, Ohio in 1812. Don't know why she came to Kansas--perhaps to live with sister, Rhoda MORRIS? Or with son, CUNNINGHAM or with daughter? Would like to know Sarah's husband's first name, when and where she died, and where she is buried. Any clues anyone?

McKEE
Joan DeBella (jad3360@sbcglobal.net) 21 May 1998
Researching J. B. McKEE and Bently McKEE, two sons, Robert and Willard. Farmers living very close to Alta Vista, buried in Beman Cemetery. Willing to exchange information.

BESBY
Margaret (marose47@aol.com) 17 May 1998
I am looking for any information on Horace J. and Betsy (LAMB) BESBY. They were living in White City, Morris County, in 1900. Also looking for any information on Horace's brother, Bruce also living living in White City 1900.

LEE...PRESTON
Vicki Conklin (vicconk@email.msn.com) 12 May 1998
PRESTON / LEE, Looking for information on Thomas LEE and Eliza Ann (PRESTON) LEE, married 12 April 1842. Eliza Ann was born 28 May 1822 in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of Othanial PRESTON. She died 10 May 1908 in Morris County, Kansas. They were the parents of 12 children. This is all I have, so will be appreciated greatly.

GREEN
Kay Brumbaugh (katie@cjnetworks.com) 29 September 1997
I am looking for information on Samuel Vilas GREEN, wife, Charlotte 'Lottie', and son, Samuel Ernest GREEN. Samuel was a traveling preacher, from abt 1875-1910. Son, Samuel Ernest was born 30 April 1887 in Morris County. I would like to find a birth record, if possible. Can someone tell me what records are available, and who to contact?

HINTON
Vicki Johnson (vjohn1006@aol.com) 29 September 1997
I am seeking obituary info for a Josiah HINTON, who died 5 May 1894 in Council Grove, Morris Co., KS. Any help would be appreciated.

WILKES...SARGENT
Gloria Wilkinson (mwilk@aracnet.com) 20 September 1997
WILKES, SARGENT. I am looking for a Leander WILKES who married Virginia SARGENT. They lived in and raised three children in Dwight, Morris County, Kansas. Leander served in the Civil War.

BERNARD...THOMAS
Kenneth Thomas (thomask@iland.net) 13 September 1997
I am currently searching for any information on a lady named Anna BERNARD, her maiden name was THOMAS. I have information that she married a fellow named BERNARD. They lived in the Dunlap, Morris Co., KS area. I have an old copy of the Council Grove Republican dated, 21 June 1949, and in an article about my Great-Grandmother's funeral there is a W. W. BERNARD and a Fred BERNARD both listed. I am not sure which, but suspect that one is the father and the other is a son. I would appreciate any information on these people, especially Anna.

MILLIGAN...HANDLEY
Pat Sproat (PatSproat@aol.com) 7 September 1997
I am searching for an obituary of a Marie (Mary) MILLIGAN, who died in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas on August 7, 1874. She is buried around Council Grove, Kansas and would like to locate the place of burial, she was my Great-Grandmother. Also the Chauncy or Charles HANDLEY family are on the 1875 census of Council Grove, Morris County and would like information on this family. Chauncy HANDLEY's wife was Marie (Mary) MILLIGAN's sister-in-law. On the 1875 census, my Grandfather Charles Wood MILLIGAN, age 4 years is living with this family, any help in Kansas would be greatly appreciated.

HUFFAKER...BAKER...CARPENTER
Craig Carpenter (sawnsand@swbell.net) 24 August 1997
Thomas S. HUFFAKER, who started the Mission in Council Grove, in Morris County, would be my GGGrandfather. I have info on the descendants from Anna, T.S. & Eliza BAKER HUFFAKER's youngest child (my GGrandmother). I am looking for more info on Anna's husband Fred CARPENTER. I have a book that is by Anna's childhood friend, Lalla Maloy Brigham, that has a lot of good info on Council Grove and the people who started it, entitled "The Story of Council Grove on the Santa Fe Trail". Her father was John Maloy, who wrote history of Morris County in the late 1800's. I would also like to find out where Thomas HUFFAKER came from before he got to Council Grove.

FUNK...THOMAS
Kenneth Thomas (kgthomas51@charter.net) 17 August 1997
I am currently looking for any information about the FUNK family from somewhere around the Dunlap, Morris County area during the approximate timeframe of early through mid 1900's. The only thing I have is that a Cletys FUNK, b: May 1900, d: December 1929 had married my Grandfather, Preston B. THOMAS about 1917-1918 (he had subsequently re-married). She died as a result of a furnace explosion. I have only found two pictures of her, and a picture of a Munce FUNK, which Possibly could be her father. If you know anything of this family, your help will be greatly appreciated.