Queries 2003-2002

2003

DAVIS...TERHUNE
Linda Brown (llbrown2000@cox.net) 31 December 2003
Information about Jacob H. DAVIS in Neosho County 1868-1880, and Martin TERHUNE (son-in-law) there in 1875.

HENSON
Earl Schenck (earlpnp@msn.com) 23 December 2003
I am looking for information for Jefferson and Viola HENSON. They were living in Grant Township in 1900. I believe they were still there in 1920.

BAKER...KEPHART/KIPHART
Lois Branch (bfamilyseekr@wmconnect.com) 10 December 2003
Looking for information on Jacob KEPHART/KIPHART, b: ca. 1836 in Pennsylvania, d: 4 July 1893 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas. Married Elizabeth BAKER who was probably his second wife. The 1880 Neosho County, Kansas census shows Jacob with wife Gibbie, age 25, b: Illinois; daughter, Laura, age 18, b: Pennsylvania; Albert, age 5, b: Kansas and May, age 1 month, b: Kansas. Jacob and Elizabeth were parents of Albert, Mabel, Eva, Hewlin and Joseph.

SPERRY
Virginia Saunders (vm_sanders@yahoo.com) 7 December 2003
My Grandfather, Ward SPERRY's father was John Frances SPERRY. John H. SPERRY, b: 18 November 1841; relocated to Kansas from Indiana in 1869 and pre-empted 160 acres 8 miles south of Thayer. He was married to Mary DIETRICH. John F. SPERRY was one of their sons. It appears he was 3 months old during the 1890 census. I am first trying to the son, John H. SPERRY. My John F., eventually ended up in California and married Gertrude EBY. One of their sons was Ward SPERRY, now deceased. He had 1 child, Frances SPERRY, my mother. Any information on this John F. SPERRY from Kansas would be appreciated. Also, my SPERRY family had a furniture store in Kansas, possibly in Kincaid around the 1930s, which we have a grunow teledial radio and a Brunswick phongraph (Victrola style). There was a gas station and undertaker also in the Kansas family. The Kansas SPERRYs were supposedly of the society type.

HUDSON...BUTLER
Terri Matter (wematter@charter.net) 6 December 2003
I am trying to find an obituary for James C. HUDSON (Jimmie), who died in Neosho County in February 1920. I have a unsourced obituary which says that in the following week there will be an article about his life in the "Record", that I would love to find. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. A. BUTLER in Centerville Township. He moved to Kansas in 1865 and settled 5 miles northwest of Erie. The services were conducted at the Presbyterian church. Any information you can provide on him or the R. A. BUTLER family would be greatly appreciated.

RHOADES
vfre387723@aol.com 1 December 2003
I am searching for John RHOADES. He lived in the county in the 1920s and 1930s. Please help, will be grateful for any information.

CRISSMAN...CRANE
Ethel Simons (bboopbeard@aol.com) 26 November 2003
Looking for information and/or others researching the Samuel CRISSMAN family and the William CRANE family. These families were living in Neosho County in 1892. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

TAYLOR
Rick Roots (rootman7@verizon.net) 26 November 2003
Trying to locate any information on Nora Bell TAYLOR, (i.e., cause of death, death date, father's occupation, etc.)

BOWKER
Bill Gadberry (bobowa@aol.com) 24 November 2003
Would appreciate any information on D. S. BOWKER and D. J. BOWKER. Found in the Neosho County census of 1880.

SHAW...GERIKE
Barbara Shaw (bks_53@yahoo.com) 24 November 2003
Looking for Gary Lynn SHAW of Chanute, Kansas and also any information on Orbra Edward SHAW. Also, Ruth and Otto GERIKE.

BRAZIL
Mary Jo Guinan (guinanrobert@hotmail.com) 19 November 2003
Looking for someone to please research an obituary in the Chanute Tribune for a Thomas Francis BRAZIL, date of death, 31 October 1865. Also needing research in the 1875 State census for Thomas J. and Johanna BRAZIL in St. Paul, Mission Township, Neosho County, Kansas.

MEAD...OYLER
S. Hoffman (shoff@twcny.rr.com) 12 November 2003
Seek contact with the descendants of Miles MEAD (b: 1823 in New York), and his wife, Susan CASSIDY (b: 1830). they were living in Walnut Grove, Neosho County, Kansas in 1880. Their children were: Adelbert George; Hillery C. (male); Bell; Willard; Bertha OYLER; Albert; George and Adelbert stayed behind in Michigan. Miles is buried in Oklahoma and Susan is buried in Kansas.

REED
Mary Lou (collectornuts@aol.com) 9 November 2003
I would like to contact any REED cousins who are descended from Aaron Watson REED (1828-1891) and Mary (BAILEY) PATTERSON (1835-1912). They moved from Kentucky to Neosho County in 1870, settling on Osage ceded land. He was a resident of Big Creek township for 21 years.

DODSWORTH
Alice Kidd (bearfootn65@yahoo.com) 6 November 2003
I am looking for my father's side on his mother's side,.. DODSWORTH. I know of a Yancy and a George who were supposed to be in Neosho County, Kansas back in the late 1800s to mid 1900s. Their route: Eng - Delaware - Pennsylvania - Illinois - Kansas. Mine came to Washington state.

KIRBY...OGDEN...FAIRBANKS
Barbara Bogle (barbarabogle132@hotmail.com) 6 November 2003
I have collected some information on the surnames, KIRBY, OGDEN, and FAIRBANKS. If anyone is interested in the information I have on these names, I will be glad to share it.

MUELLER...LEMBACH
H. R. Ficken (hrftx@aol.com) 1 November 2003
Seeking an obituary for Anna (MUELLER) LEMBACH, said to have died 1921 in Neosho County, probably Erie or Erie Township. Unfortunately I don't have month of day. Does the Erie Library have any indexed obituaries, death or cemetery records?

FARRELL
mistdreamr@aol.com 31 October 2003
Looking for any clues on family of John Clair FARRELL, b: October 31, 1896 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas to John FARRELL and Emma KENNEDY. The father died about 1900, unknown if still in Kansas at that time or not. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

EGGEN
Charles Flinn (mcflinn@midmo.com) 27 October 2003
I am looking for the gravesite of Tunis Vanderveer EGGEN, b: 10 February 1822, d: 1 December 1887. Some of the EGGENs are buried in Mount Mariah Cemetery in Erie, Kansas. He died around Cato, Crawford County, Kansas. His wife's name was Nancy, b: 8 August 1828, d: 30 April 1885. I haven't been able to locate either one on my trips to Kansas. Thanks for any help!

BOWKER
Bill Gadberry (bobowa@aol.com) 27 October 2003
Any information on D. S. and D. J. BOWKER found in the 1880 census?

PHILLIPS...REYNOLDS
Meghan O'Connor (gyrfalcon@yahoo.com) 14 October 2003
I am trying to do a matrilineal genealogical search. My uncle recalls going to a family funeral in Chanute, Kansas when he was little, but he doesn't remember the name of the deceased. This would have been in the 1930s. Can anyone find out if there were any REYNOLDS or PHILLIPS that died in Chanute in the 1930s? They would have been related to Oliver DeeJohn PHILLIPS or his wife, Nellie Faye PHILLIPS, nee REYNOLDS; or maybe Oliver's parents, whose names were likely William PHILLIPS and Susan YOUNG. I am basically trying to find any information possible to help me find Nellie's mother, Dora REYNOLDS, nee DOZIER.

WOODARD
Dave Woodard (david51701@msn.com) 12 October 2003
I am looking for information regarding the family of David WOODARD (Physician) and his wife, Malinda. Malinda died in 1881, after the death of her child, "William Thomas", he and his brother are buried in the Leanna Cemetery. Any information would be most welcome.

GARNER
TJ Streat (tjstreat@yahoo.com) 30 September 2003
Charles M. GARNER, born October 1855 in Kentucky, migrated to Kansas about 1877. Wife, Sealie of North Carolina. Lived in Chanute in the 1930's. Twin brother, Andrew GARNER lived in Coffeyville. Would appreciate any information on Charles, ancestors and descendants.

GIBSON
Heather Tubbs (htubbs@houston.rr.com) 25 September 2003
I am searching for any information on my Grandfather, George GIBSON's family. George GIBSON (middle initial most likely 'E') Married to Oella SMITH (also of Neosho County) Died between the years 1942-1943, perhaps even one year later. His mother's name: Mamie GIBSON (also of Neosho County) Children of George GIBSON: Robert E. GIBSON, 1940 (now BAUGHN); Richard GIBSON, 1941 (BAUGHN)

SPARKS...OGG
Gene Abel (getgene@yahoo.com) 23 September 2003
The following were ancestors located in and around Thayer, Kansas. Mostly from the early 1900's to the 1940's.
E. E. SPARKS; Jimmy Craven SPARKS; Edward SPARKS; Margaret SPARKS; Wilma L. SPARKS; Jeroldine Rae OGG; Kenneth OGG; Wilma L. OGG.

JOHNSTON...WARNER...ROYSTER
Lisa (mommy2three@lycos.com) 18 September 2003
I recently purchased a picture dated 1889 and it has four men in it. Almost looks like the groomsmen in a wedding because they are all dressed up. There are four names on the back; W. E. JOHNSTON; C. A. WARNER; G. A. JOHNSTON; E. C. ROYSTER. It was taken in Chanute, Kansas. I would love to find someone that is related to these people and send them this picture. I don't charge for this, I just enjoy reuniting people with lost photos.

RILEY
Charles Carter (chazcarter@earthlink.net) 10 September 2003
My Great-Grandfather, George W. RILEY, homesteaded near Earlton or Urbana. My Great-Grandmother, Catherine RILEY, died in 1885 at the family residence near the Little Friends School, and was buried in Earlton Cemetery September 18, 1885. They had a number of children, including my Grandmother, Josephine who later moved to Colorado. I am looking for any family information and/or descendants who might be in the area.

WHITE...SAUNDERS
Richard Baskas (rbaskas@tampabay.rr.com) 1 September 2003
I am looking for a researcher to do some work for me. I'm looking for the parents of my Frances Ann WHITE, who married my Samuel SAUNDERS on 16 December 1866 in Neosho County. They stayed here until about 1870. Her marriage date is the earliest date of her. An 1880 Kansas census shows her being born in Indiana in 1846.

McGOWEN
Mike (artificier1@aol.com) 31 August 2003
I am trying to find information on my Great-Great-Grandfather, William McGOWEN and wife Martha McGOWEN, birth and death dates. Their children were: Alice McGOWEN; Joseph McGOWEN; George McGOWEN; Willie McGOWEN; Dora McGOWEN; John Luther McGOWEN; Sarah McGOWEN; Cordelia McGOWEN. John Luther was my Great-Grandfather and he died 23 January 1908 in Shaw, Kansas. He was married to Jennie Elizabeth MANN. I am looking for any information pertaining to how to obtain a copy of the book, Shaw, Kansas, by Carolyn Cook Leffler, as this book contains an actual story about John Luther and would be very helpful. I am also hoping to find any information about who William's parents were and their birth and death dates, where they were from and so on. Any information on John Luther, birth date, place of birth would likewise be very much appreciated.

LIKENS
Donna Likens (dlik4321@msn.com) 28 August 2003
I am working on the LIKENS line. I have a James T. and Martha LIKENS and their three children died in Urbana and were buried in Chanute, Kansas. Would like to know the name and location of the cemeteries. We're going to be coming through that part of Kansas in about a month and we're not familiar with the area. I didn't know if the cemeteries had been walked and recorded in the area.

ORTH
Marlys Doerflinger (doermarl@gbronline.com) 21 August 2003
Looking for information about Sophia ORTH who was 77 years of age in 1920. She lived for some time in Woodson County, Owl Creek Township, and in Stephenson County, Illinois. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1843.

CONVERSE
Margie Howell (marg2001@planetkc.com) 16 August 2003
We are searching this family who appear in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 Neosho County census. This information is from the 1930 census and from handed-down family records.
John Young CONVERSE, b: 22 February 1864, m: ca. 1901, d: 23 August 1936, buried, Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Kansas. Berniece (LOWE) CONVERSE, wife, b: ca. 1879 George C. CONVERSE, son, b: 9 September 1902, d: November 1986, (according to SS records, final checks sent to Austin and Chanute). Ethel L. CONVERSE, daughter, b: ca. 1906 Frank J. CONVERSE, son, b: ca. 1908, (no information in SS records.) Lena J. CONVERSE, daughter, b: ca. 1911. This family lived on a farm in Canville Township, near Earlton. From the information in the 1930 census, the farm was valued at nearly $20,000. Would it be possible to get an obituary for the father, John Y. (Young) CONVERSE, who died 23 August 1936, and is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Kansas. This should give us some information concerning the whereabouts of his wife and children.
We know that daughter, Lena (married name not known, and not known if she was married), apparently she had access to a family bible as she sent detailed information about the CONVERSE and YOUNG families to cousins in Iowa. This was 20 or 30 years ago, and her address at that time was Earlton, Kansas.
We do not know the names of the spouses of any of the 4 children. We have a great deal of information about both the YOUNG and CONVERSE families -- Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York -- and the family of John Y. CONVERSE was lost to us until recently. We are very anxious to locate descendants of this family, we'd like to share or exchange information.

HOLLOWAY...SIEBERT...ALDRIDGE
Marion McLaughlin (mclaughlin67@msn.com) 15 August 2003
Searching for William Green HOLLOWAY, W. M. SIEBERT, Joseph ALDRIDGE, all in or near Thayer, Kansas. Children of Martha E. DOUGLAS, married to William Green HOLLOWAY, also married to those listed above. All and any information please.

LOPEMAN...ROWLEY
TOMLINSON...TRIPP
Jonathan Tomlinson (writerjon2003@yahoo.com) 11 August 2003
Looking for birth, marriage, death dates and documents for LOPEMAN, ROWLEY, TOMLINSON and TRIPP families in Neosho County, Kansas from 1880 through 1940. Thanks for any help!

BARNARD...ADAMS
Janeva Frisby (janevalcf@aol.com) 6 August 2003
We are searching for a death certificate of my mother's Great-Grandmother, Parilee Virginia (BARNARD)(PLUMMER) ADAMS. She died 27 September 1895 in Morehead. Neosho County, Kansas. Parilee V. BARNARD's second husband was Ralston Waltermyer ADAMS, who died November 10, 1899 in Morehead, Neosho County, Kansas. They migrated to Neosho County about 1871, from Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana. The actually left during the time of the Great Chicago fire, which they could see burning as the drove their team south to Kansas.

PHILLIPS...PAYNE...SWANEY...WALL
YOUNGMAN...PURCELL...BROWNING...HUFF
Phyllis Church (mikkala@webtv.net) 23 July 2003
Searching for information on the above listed families. Especially Andrew Joseph PHILLIPS, Charoletta Ellen RUSSELL and Mahala P. (PURCELL) BROWNING.

PIXLEY
Suzanne Pixley (pix41@aol.com) 20 July 2003
Looking for information on Benton PIXLEY's descendants and if there were any MEADORS with him when he was at the Neosho Mission. Also looking for any PHILLIPS that may have come to Neosho County with him.

BOWLES
Margaret Mollick (mmspirit@mac.com) 20 July 2003
Would like to locate the obituaries of Timothy BOWLES, d: 1918 and Mary (COLEMAN) BOWLES, d: 1899, both in St. Paul, Kansas.

HANCOCK
Kathryn Ashley (snkashley@fairfieldtx.com) 10 July 2003
1920 census information on Charles HANCOCK (born 1913 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas) and family. Brother John, mother Margaret (1884) and father John (1876). Hoping to find birthdate on brother and where father was born.

REES...SCOTT
Colette Rees (coletterr@aol.com) 25 June 2003
I am looking for information on a Nathan E. REES and a Missouri SCOTT that were married in Neosho County, Kansas on 28 August, 1889. I know that Missouri went by the name of Mary and that she had at least two sisters, Caroline and Tennessee "Tenni". Any information on who their parents might have been would be greatly appreciated.

CROSS
Bob Steward (marineav@hotmail.com) 20 June 2003
I contacted the Neosho County Clerk's Office and was informed that their birth records start in 1892. I am searching for information on my paternal Grandmother: Bertha May CROSS Birthdate: 16 May 1889 Birthplace: Erie, Neosho County, Kansas. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!

SULLIVAN
Alzina Martin (venmec@global101.com) 20 June 2003
Looking for information about a dentist who was practicing on a farm south of Earlton in the 1880's. His last name may have been SULLIVAN.

COLLYAR/COLYAR...MITCHELL
SPLANE...WOLF/WOLFE
mljmgor@aol.com 19 June 2003
Looking for any information about COLLYAR/COLYAR, MITCHELL, SPLANE, and WOLF/WOLFE families. Great-Grandfather rode on cattle drives around that area. Married to Cynthia MITCHELL. His name was Jasper COLLYAR, spelled COLLYAR differently at times.

ELLETT...BRACELIN
Kathy Sidenstricker (rdksra@hotmail.com) 14 June 2003
Does anyone know if there was a town called Peru in Neosho County, Kansas? I know there is a Peru in Montgomery County, but I have information listing a marriage in Peru (Osage Mission), Neosho County. The year is 1868. Thanks for any help!

CORDER
Shawn Corder (rcgs2000@redred.com) 29 May 2003
I am searching for the family line of Charles R. CORDER, his wife was Virginia, surname unknown, and sons were William W. CORDER, Emmett CORDER, Earl S. CORDER, Alvin B. CORDER, and others. I believe that this Charles R. CORDER is the son of Parkerson CORDER of Warren County, Virginia, and Parkerson CORDER is a "possible" son of Benjamin D. CORDER, Sr.

HARMON...TIPPIE
Roy Knutson (royknutson@yahoo.com) 27 May 2003
How can I obtain the following on former Chanute residents? Marriage application information for Bertha Carrie HARMON and Lee Howard TIPPIE dated approximately 1908 and birth certificate information on Thelma Elsie TIPPIE, born May 7, 1909. They would be my wife's Grandparents and mother.

MOORE...BRICKEY
Anne (ahduffy@aol.com) 26 May 2003
Would like to find any information on my maternal Grandmother and Grandfather, Orin Lee or Lee Orin MOORE and Lily Blanch BRICKEY. I am just beginning my search. I know my Grandfather worked on the railroad sometime around 1910-1927 or so. I believe that they married either in 1914, 1915 or 1016. My mother was born in 1916, her name was Mildred Mae MOORE and was the oldest of three, she had two younger brothers. The family moved to southern California sometime around 1927-28. Any history that I can find would be greatly appreciated.

BULL
Tim Denton (twdenton@myactv.net) 13 May 2003
Found out the James BULL's father of Osage Mission, Neosho County, Kansas was George Milton BULL. Wife buried in the cemetery in Osage Mission is Martha (BUTT) BULL. Now searching for George Milton BULL's father. Any Masonic records from the county to research? Don't know that he was a Mason, but my Grandpa was. Any help appreciated.

KRING
Paul Smith (rennersmith@yahoo.com) 4 May 2003
I am looking for some information on a Charles D. and Cora KRING. According to my Aunt's recollections, he lived in Stark, Kansas around the time of the late 1920's. He may not have been native to the Stark area; an early census shows him working in the area of the Grant Township.

JENCKS...WILBUR
Stan Jencks (stanjencks@hotmail.com) 27 April 2003
I am looking for burial information on Francis JENCKS (died abt 1904) and Morrison WILBUR (died abt 1911).

CARPENTER
Jean Forbes (maf78@aol.com) 5 April 2003
Looking for information on Lafayette Dorsey CARPENTER. Born about 1825, was living in Loudon County, Virginia in 1850. In 1870, was listed on the Ladore Township, Neosho County, Kansas Census.

McCORMICK
Monica O'Reilly (monica@oreillylawfirm.com) 11 March 2003
I am wanting to find the grave of an ancestor buried in St. Francis Cemetery, Neosho County in 1884, name of Ann Eliza McCORMICK. Can anyone direct me to the cemetery?

THORNTON
Dorothy Meierotto (dottiem@lisco.com) 11 March 2003
I am looking for information on Oliver C. THORNTON and his brother, John H. THORNTON who lived in Neosho County for many years. Oliver moved there in 1880. I am trying to find biography's and obituaries for them. The only information I have on their deaths is Oliver died between 1920 and 1930 and his wife, Margaret after 1930. John died after 1930 and his wife Effie died before1920. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

NEPTUNE
Lynn Pipher (lynnp@totelcsi.net) 10 March 2003
I am trying to find an obituary for Mary Elizabeth NEPTUNE. Her SSN information indicates that she wasd b: 27 May 1906 and died 18 December 1988. Her SSN was listed as been issued in Kansas and her death residence zip code was 66720. I have no information as to whether this is her married name or her birth surname. I am related to the NEPTUNE family of Chanute. My Great-Great-Aunt was Anne (LOWE) NEPTUNE.

NEWTON
Cindy Foster (cindyfoster@nc.rr.com) 21 February 2003
Are Elisha NEWTON and Lafayette NEWTON related? They are buried in the Elmwood Cemetery in Chanute.

TOWNSEND
Debbie Townsend-Schmidt (rockola@wa.net) 19 February 2003
Seeking information on Russell B. TOWNSEND, b: 27 July 1905, d: 20 October 1995. Last residence was Chanute, Kansas. I am trying to determine if he was my father's half-brother.

HOPKINS...OSBURN...BRADFIELD STEWART
Bertha Joyce Langley (shelobo@mail.com) 17 February 2003
Searching for ancestors of Waldo OSBURN, Florence HOPKINS, Riley and Sadie BRADFIELD, John STEWART and Bertha STEWART.

RYAN...JOHN
Mark Meier (immarkm@yahoo.com) 14 February 2003
I am following leads to: 1.) James Milton JOHN, b: 13 June 1881, marries Mary Loyola RYAN, b: 7 February 1884. 2.) Charles Edward JOHN, marries (16 September 1896), Lucy Lee RYAN, b: 5 March 1874 in Shaw Kansas and have a son , Roger Reed JOHN, b: 16 June 1896 in Shaw, Kansas. I believe the JOHN brothers and RYAN sisters were all born in or around Shaw, Kansas. Any information on or validation of this information is greatly appreciated.

BOSSELL...BRIGHAM...HAWKINS
Marsha Brown (granna50@hotmail.com) 11 February 2003
Needing names of the BOSSELL, BRIGHAM and HAWKINS families who resided in/around Chanute during the 1930's to the 1950's.

ALLEN
Mary Ann (maneal13@aol.com) 8 February 2003
Recently an old relative passed away and left a 'treasure trove' of old photos along with genealogy listings. I have original pictures of Wilbur F. ALLEN and children Lois and Robert ALLEN from Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. I'm sure someone would love to have these photos. Please contact me if this is your family. I have the entire ALLEN genealogy.

BULL
Tim Denton (twdenton@myactv.net) 1 February 2003
I have an ancestor, James BULL, born 1861 in Kansas, married a Nancy C. CARTER and died in Jasper County, Missouri. Father was from Kentucky, mother from Kansas. I believe James BULL's father (name unknown) migrated from Illinois to Kansas, and was buried in the cemetery at St. Paul, Neosho County, Kansas. Family rumor says that James' father's first wife was a daughter of Chief Black Hawk of the Sac and Fox tribe. Second wife is buried alongside him in St. Paul Cemetery. Does anyone have the means of tracing this ancestor family name "BULL" with the birth year of the son James?

WEBB...HORTON
Jerry Harvison (gramslin@aol.com) 27 January 2003
I am searching for information on Charles C. WEBB and Fanny HORTON. They were married between 1911 and 1915. They were both in Chanute at the age of 17 (1911). We found them in the 1930 census in Neosho County. My mother was Eva. I would like to know their parents names. Thank for any assistance anyone can give.

DILS
Steve Roehrig (sroehrig@att.net) 26 January 2003
Looking for information about Daniel Jewell DILS, (1824-1909, married Eliza GORDON, b: 1834.

DAVENPORT
Charissa Reeves (charis292001@hotmail.com) 23 January 2003
I am hoping that someone can direct me to an obituary or death certificate, I would like to know that cause of death of my Father, David Wayne DAVENPORT.

NOBLE
Mary Lou Pease (gramlumom@aol.com) 14 January 2003
The Jonathan Marion NOBLE family: wife, Elizabeth A. (BRUNT) NOBLE, children: John L. NOBLE, Jackson D. NOBLE, Sarah F. NOBLE, Lydia NOBLE, Francis M. NOBLE and William T. NOBLE. The last two children were born in Kansas and the others in Indiana. This family is listed in the 1870 Neosho County census, Canville Township, pg 114. I cannot find this family after this date, but in 1880 the two youngest children are back in Indiana living with BRUNT relatives. However, family information says that Elizabeth (BRUNT) NOBLE died in Kansas on 31 March 1883. What became of the rest of the family? James E. NOBLE and family are listed in the Neosho County census in 1870, Canville Township, and in 1880 in Chetopa Township, pg 140. Wife, Anna L. (SWINDELL) NOBLE, children, Elton NOBLE, Talbert or Colbert NOBLE, Alfred NOBLE, Delia or Alles NOBLE, Eliza NOBLE and John H. NOBLE (who married Katherine E. CHICKADANZ in 1907). I would like to know if there are any descendants of this family still in Kansas? Alsesta Jane NOBLE married John C. Sharp in the 1860's in Indiana. They came to Neosho County, Kansas also, but did not make it into the census. Around 1868 John was killed by a neighbor (with an axe blow to the head) and in 1870 Alsesta Jane was back in Indiana living with her family and with her two young children born in Kansas. I would like to find out more about this family and the murder which must have gained some publicity.

ORCUTT...PIXLEY
Ron Miller (ron.miller@pfrd.ocgov.com) 13 January 2003
Looking for information on Mary Jane Pixley, born to Berlin Thomas PIXLEY and Mary Jane ORCUTT in Neosho County, 27 April 1877.

2002

WELDA...McMILLEN...MEEKER
maryachtrh@aol.com 19 December 2002
I am looking for family information on Jacob Theodore WELDA, who married 1.) Sarah J. McMILLEN and 2.) Mrs. Alice MEEKER. Jacob and Sarah appear on the 1900 census of Neosho County with 1 child, Ray Berton/Burton, born 1880 Kansas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HUNT...BALDWIN...BURKETT
Anna Bertram (abertram@heartoftn.net) 18 December 2002
My Grandmother, Berch Louie BALDWIN, was born November 11, 1891 in Neosho County, Kansas to Esther Sarah BURKETT and Henry Nelson BALDWIN. My Grandfather, Harry Clay HUNT, was born June 3, 1888 in Neosho County, Kansas to Martha Hortense BALDWIN and John Asbury HUNT. Berch BALDWIN and Harry HUNT married March 17, 1911 in Neosho County, Kansas. They lived several years in Garfield County, Oklahoma but returned to Neosho County, Kansas after World War II, eventually buying a charming older home at 219 North Grant in Erie. They lived there about 30 years and I spent as much time with them as I could during my growing up years. It was wonderful to feel a part of the community and to be related to so many people there. I would like to share and exchange information with people researching these lines or who knew my wonderful Grandparents.

ATKINSON...STEVENSON/STEPHENSON
notejam@aol.com 8 December 2002
I am trying to find out who the parents of James Edward STEVENSON are. Also, I would like to know what towns are close to Lincoln Township, Neosho County, Kansas. James was born in either 1882 (familysearch.org record AFN:DKZF-GR) or 1884 (calculated from age at marriage, and date of marriage to Mary Caroline ATKINSON also born in Lincoln Township, Neosho County, Kansas (AFN:6F6R-JM). Married May 1, 1912 at Edgemont, Fall River, South Dakota. Then at some time they moved to Cow Creek, Oregon, perhaps Myrtle Creek, Oregon for awhile, then moved around 1927 to Patagonia or Nogales, Arizona, then San Diego, California in 1928 and worked as a street car or trolley car conductor, then moved to Central Point, Oregon in 1929. Source: IGI Individual Batch Number 7528812, sheet 46, source call number 0884650. Source: Ardyce Coon, wife of Richard Eldon STEVENSON, son of James. (My mother) James and Mary are my Grandparents. I was told by my father that the name was changed from STEPHENSON or something like that, to STEVENSON, and it was either James' father or Grandfather that changed the name. Therefore, James' parents surname might be either STEVENSON or STEPHENSON or a similar sounding name. Did James have any brothers and sisters and what were their names.

WEIDNER
Mary Sargentini (favant@d-web.com) 25 November 2002
My Grandmother, Ethel WEIDNER, we believe was born in Chanute on December 19, 1885. We are trying to find any information on her and her family. She later married Chas. MEIER, born in Lehigh, Kansas.

SLACK
Robert Quinn (basq1@juno.com) 21 November 2002
The SLACK family was living in the Erie, Neosho County area during the 1880 US census,
Wm. SLACK, Father, age 38
Charlotte SLACK, Spouse, age 30
Joseph SLACK, Son, age 7
Julia E. SLACK, Daughter, age 4 (later WILLIAMS)
Lewis SLACK, Son, age 3
All were born in Ohio and some if not all returned. I have no record of any of the rest of the family. Julia E. SLACK lived in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio and died there in July 1965 at the age of 89.

GEORGE
Don George (don.george@rogers.com) 14 November 2002
GEORGE, Nicholas & Johanna. My great grandparents moved from Buffalo, NY, either in the late 1860's or early 1870's, and settled in St. Paul, KS in Neosho County. They came with other GEORGE family members as there still are GEORGEs living in Neosho County. My Great-Grandfather, Nicholas, is buried at a cemetery in St. Paul. In 1914, Johanna & her grown children moved to Spokane, WA, and eventually settled in Killam, Alberta Canada; where they farmed. I am looking to make contact with any Georges still iving in the county; and if possible find out when Nicholas & Johanna GEORGE moved to St. Paul, and if they were born & raised in Buffalo or if they were born in Europe and moved. My grandfather was born in 1886. Looking for some way to get some kind of verification.

FOOSE
June Arnold (seashore_80@hotmail.com) 11 November 2002
Trying to locate some of Ruby Gundy FOOSE's, (my mother) relatives and a record of her birth. She was born in 1908 in Chanute, Kansas.

MISNER/MIZNER
Darren Smith (dare@gci.net) 31 October 2002
I am trying to find out information or possibility of an obituary for an Aron MISNER/MIZNER in Neosho or Wilson Counties. I believe he died in 1900, he was born around 1831 in Ohio I believe. He was married to Sidney Ann MESSER in Illinois. Any information will be of great help.

FRENCH
Padilla Family (jpadilla@amigo.net) 30 October 2002
Seeking information on a family that was in Neosho County, Kansas area around 1955 or earlier. I have a letter to my Aunt, Jennie (WILSON) DAVIS from Amfie FRENCH. She refers to Jennie as her Aunt. I don't know the connection. In the letter from Amfie she mentions she has a daughter named Eva. She also mentions Alice FRENCH. Any information on this family is greatly appreciated.

SLATER
Susan Laubengayer (rfsml@yahoo.com) 17 October 2002
1880 Neosho County Census shows a Benj. SLATER, 75, b: RI and wife, Miranda, 55, b: NY. Looking for death date of either Benj. or Miranda. I believe Miranda married Benj. after 1870. This woman could be Miranda Read CHAPPEL, born in New York, she lived in West Virginia and Virginia. Her children were: George, Charles, Nellie (wife of Joe Risinger, Wilson County, Kansas) and Mary A. (wife of Harvey SURPRISE, Wilson County), are all in the "History of Neosho And Wilson Counties, Kansas. Also, what is the publication date on the original history of these two counties?

BUSS
Steve Klokkenga (sklokk@marktwain.net) 17 October 2002
Henry and Lena BUSS lived west of Walnut in Neosho County, Kansas. They moved to their farm in 1908 from Oklahoma. Would like to know the township that this would be in so that I can check the census.

STARTUP
Sandra Necco (snecco@msn.com) 12 October 2002
I am researching the family of Charles L. STARTUP and wife Elizabeth (MURPHEY) STARTUP, who arrived in Chanute abt. 1866 from Illinois. Prior to that they were in Licking County, Ohio. Several of their sons were in Neosho county including Franklin Alexander STARTUP, John Crittenden STARTUP and Charles L. STARTUP, Jr.

PHELPS
Ron Phelps (ronp@rkpsolutions.com) 16 September 2002
Robert Warren PHELPS, Born: April 10, 1873, Died: November 9, 1912, Married: August 6, 1896 - Chanute, Kansas, Wife: Esther FIELD, Father: James Anderson PHELPS. I am looking for information to confirm what I have. Also, to gather information on Robert's father and mother.

MUNDING
Luella Faucett (wfaucett@aol.com) 12 September 2002
I have gathered data on many early MUNDING families of the United States that came from Germany originally. One of those groups of families is the Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and California group. When they lived in Kansas they were in the St. Paul, Neosho County, Kansas area. I also had a MUNDING ancestor in Minnesota, and that was my reasoning for the research on the early pioneers that had that surname. I am trying to connect them all to the parish records of Germany. I am willing to share what I have to others, via a gedcom file for a genealogy program on each persons computer, so that we might all have the information on where we came.

McCONN
Janice McConn (jmhealy1@attbi.com) 9 September 2002
I am looking for information on the Bethel Cemetery in Neosho County, Kansas. Has anyone done a book or a reading of this cemetery?I am told that Grandmother Barbara A. McCONN and her husband David are buried there. I am also looking for HARDMAN and BARNHART burials as well as anyone working on these lines.
David A. McCONN, Born: 15 October 1827, Died: 11 September 1880 Kansas
Barbara A. McCONN, Born: 29 January 1837, Died: 30 March 1911 Hood River County, Oregon and was shipped back to Neosho County, Kansas according to the death certificate.

RHODES
shanna1609@aol.com 5 September 2002
Searching for parents of William RHODES, b: 20 December 1831, Illinois, d: 31 March 19009, Neosho County, Kansas, m: Nancy Price.

RICHARD
Leeanna Curren (dcurren@cox.net) 16 August 2002
I would like an obituary for my biological Grandfather, John Benham RICHARD, died February 5, 1989, Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. How would I go about getting a copy of his will?

MOYER
debquilt@aol.com 11 August 2002
I would deeply appreciate any information regarding James Marshall MOYER, Margaret (BARGER) MOYER, Almeda MOYER, Parthenia MOYER, and Jacob K. MOYER. Thank you very much in advance!

SIMMONS
Doug Massey (massey@interlynx.net) 5 August 2002
Looking for information on Henry and Helen SIMMONS. Henry immigrated to Flat Rock, Neosho County from Norfolk County, Ontario sometime before 1874. His father's name was David SIMMONS and his mother's name was Cicely RONSON.

BERTHOT
Helen (bookerhp@aol.com) 1 August 2002
Would appreciate knowing what information would be available for any BERTHOT that died in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.

MARTIN...STEWART...GRISWOLD
Kevin Martin (kmartin@auburnfmc.org) 26 July 2002
I am looking for information on my paternal Grandparents, Roy MARTIN and Winona (GRISWOLD) MARTIN. I am especially eager to trace the MARTIN name back. The couple lived in Chanute, and had three children: Wanda, Ralph Glenn, and Alice. I believe Roy was born in Frontenac to Irish immigrant parents. There is rumor that his name may have been Glenn Roy MARTIN. The maiden name of Mrs. MARTIN's (nee GRISWOLD) mother was STEWART, a descendant of J.W. STEWART, mentioned in the 1883 history elsewhere on the KSGenWeb.

LANHAM
Kathryn Roller (kathryn@rollerfamily.net) 14 July 2002
1900 Census, Neosho County had Samuel and Martha LANHAM with children. Samuel was born 1848 in Kentucky. Need help to find his descendents. He had two sons, Thomas and Alphonse. Samuel and family came to Kansas from Kentucky in 1880. I also would like to receive the complete 1900 census for the Family of Samuel LANHAM.

McCARTNEY
Judy Pierce (jpierce6@cox.net) 13 July 2002
Looking for Hiram McCARTNEY family information. I believe he died in 1910.

HEDDEN
Arlene Dunkum (adunkum@adelphia.net) 11 July 2002
Does anyone know the address for the Elmwood Cemetery in Chanute, Kansas, or an address of whomever is the caretaker?

SMITH
Joyce McClain (joycemcclain@chartermi.net) 24 June 2002
Edward/Ellerton W. SMITH, b: ca 1841, served in the Civil War, married Caroline (HAIGHT)(PRIDGEON) TRILL in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan in 1906. They were divorced and Edward returned to Stark, Kansas. Would like to share information with anyone who has knowledge to Edward/Ellerton W. SMITH.

RAY
DeAnna Jones (justdj@earthlink.net) 22 June 2002
Looking for information on Loyd Abb RAY, b: 27 December 1892, Neosho County, Kansas.

BURDICK...BIRDSALL
Maxine Blanchard (maxvee@aol.com) 14 June 2002
I am trying to find information on my BURDICK and BIRDSALL ancestors. Samuel BURDICK and wife, Sarah (BIRDSALL) BURDICK along with her mother, Minerva BIRDSALL migrated from Wisconsin to Thayer, Kansas sometime after the Civil War. He died there in 1879 and is buried in the Star cemetery. Also looking for Oliver BIRDSALL, no knowledge of his death. Any information would be appreciated.

WOODARD/WOODWARD
David Woodard (dwood1492@aol.com) 14 June 2002
Does anyone have any information on Dr. David WOODARD (aka) Davis WOODWARD (1880 census), who practiced in Big Creek (?Bug Creek?).

O'ROURKE
ltrunk2099@aol.com 12 June 2002
I am looking for information on Michael O'ROURKE, born April 1842 in Ireland, settled in Neosho County around 1890. He was married to Johanna CANTILON. I am specifically looking for a death record for Michael. I am his Great-Granddaughter.

DRINGENBERG...HEISEY
smartgrammybear@hotmail.com 9 May 2002
Looking for information on the following: HEISEY, Alvin Bucher, a carpenter, contractor in Galesburg, Kansas. Any of the DRINGENBERG family, there were several by this name that were farmers in Neosho County.

ESTES
Milton Miller (mill6326@mato.com) 27 April 2002
Looking for any information on the family of B. F. ESTES, and/or wife, Mary, particularly death dates. The family is listed in the 1880 census in Lincoln, Neosho County with children: Mareta, Martha, James, Ella and Socrates.

COCHRAN/COCHRANE
Richard Cochrane (rtbac550@juno.com) 15 April 2002
I am trying to trace the family of Henry C. COCHRANE, who died in Erie in 1916, buried in East Hill Cemetery. Just wondering if anyone is doing research on The COCHRAN/COCHRANE line there.

WHERRETT...STEINBERGER
James Wherrett (wherrett@cox.net) 11 April 2002
I have extensive information that I'm willing to share about the WHERRETT and STEINBERGER families. I am seeking further information and pictures of these early Neosho County settlers.

MITCHELL
Steve Mitchell (bsm08701@msn.com) 9 April 2002
I'm trying to find out any information that I can on my Great-Great-Grandfather, Stephen P. MITCHELL, buried at the Shaw Cemetery. I know he came from Illinois and fought in the Civil War with the 76th Illinois Infantry. I'm trying to find out where he came from and his parents names. Also, any homestead information that I can. Thanks for the trouble and I appreciate any assistance.

CROSS
Johanna McLees (jojomac27@hotmail.com) 9 April 2002
I am looking for the birth records of my Great-Grandmother, Louise Grace CROSS. She was born in Chanute, Kansas in 1904 (I think). Her parents were Paul and Ethyl (or Ethel) CROSS. I need to know if their birth records, or anything pertaining to it is included in Louise's birth records. Also, and more importantly, I need to confirm Ethel's maiden name as being POWELL. Any assistance you can give me is greatly appreciated!

SHAW
Kay Wilson-Isabell (izzy@seanet.com) 4 April 2002
I am looking for the birthplace of my Grandmother, Edna Mercy SHAW, born March 1886 in Kansas. I would also like the name of her parents, who would also be a SHAW, and any other children the may have had, if known.

MIDCAP...REYNOLDS
Dianna Saario (dsaario@attbi.com) 1 April 2002
Looking for a birth record of Grace REYNOLDS, February 16, 1894, parents William E. REYNOLDS and Emma Jane MIDCAP. Either in the Erie or Earlton, Neosho County, Kansas area.

ANDERSON...HEATON
Karen Smythe (k.s.smythe@worldnet.att.net) 1 April 2002
I am searching for any descendants of Lewis Jefferson ANDERSON and Elizabeth (ANDERSON) HEATON who settled in the Neosho County, Kansas area in the 1800's.

ARNETT...RODERICK
Dorothy Flores (doflo@yahoo.com) 23 March 2002
I am looking for burial records in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas for John William ARNETT and Emma Belle (RODERICK) ARNETT. Also needing the names of their children, their marriage date and anything else known about this family. John William ARNETT is the son of John A. ARNETT and Mary Ann HIGGINS who resided in Vinton County, Ohio.

ARTHUR...NEFF
Susan Arthur (fsarthur@ytci.com) 23 March 2002
I am looking for information on John E. ARTHUR / NEFF. John was born an ARTHUR, but changed his surname to NEFF when he became of age. John was born 1871-1872, in Indiana. His parents were James NEFF/ARTHUR and Susanna FISHER. John married Cora ELSTON in January 1892 in White County, Indiana. They had the following children, all born in White County, Indiana: male NEFF, b: December 18, 1892, Goldie NEFF, b: December 17, 1893, Harry NEFF, born January 5, 1896. In June 1916, John was living in Chanute, Kansas. He possibly died prior to June 1920. I do not know where he died or where he is buried. Any information on John or his family would be very much appreciated.

PERRY
Gene Perry (dperry@onramp.net) 16 March 2002
Oliver Hazard PERRY, according to the old folks in my family, lived here in the 1870 or 1880 time frame. His wife was Susan.

GROGAN
Virginia Long (vll@fidnet.com) 14 March 2002
I am searching for the date of death and place of burial for Benjamin GROGAN, b: 1900, Wright County, Missouri, died in the Chanute, Kansas area. He was the son of Ambrose and Caroline (OWENS) GROGAN.

MORGAN
Sandy Bachman (wbachman@kc.rr.com) 10 March 2002
In the cemetery of Thayer there is a grave for a William MORGAN, 1836-1916, GAR, Co., H, 27th Iowa Infantry, and a Mary J. MORGAN, 1843-1924. The last census I could find them on was in 1900 Woodson County, Everett Township, but they are buried in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas. Where could I find an obituary for William or Mary? I didn't know if Thayer had it's own newspaper or not then.

EAGLES
Judy Rudek (zyrilia@yahoo.com) 27 February 2002
My Great-Grandmother, Sarah Rebeca EAGLES, daughter of Alvin Leander and Dora Ella (WHITTAKER) EAGLES was born in Thayer, Neosho County in 1888. Her younger brothers were also born in Kansas. There may be an infant child buried here, as in the 1900 census, in California it indicated that Dora was the mother of 5, 4 now living. Would like more information about that child. Could have come before or after Sarah.

TRAVIS...DYER
William D. Travis (wdtravis@us.med.navy.mil) 11 February 2002
I am searching for any information on the TRAVIS family, George, Viola, Carrie, Ed, and Forest. I can't find any information on the KSGenWeb. George died in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas in 1927. The DYERs are related by marriage. Any information will be appreciated.

WILSON...SUMNER
Joyce Padilla (jpadilla@amigo.net) 8 February 2002
William Wallin WILSON, b: 19 October 1833, Ohio, d: 22 November 1912 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas, buried in Thayer Cemetery. Married Mary Elizabeth SUMNER, b: 17 March 1838, McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania, d: 9 January 1911, Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas.

GEORGE...GOFFINE...GOFFENA
Wilma Mihalovich (critterx@midrivers.com) 4 February 2002
Would like any info on the family of Catherine (GOFFINE) and Nicholas GEORGE. We recently discovered Catherine had immigrated. I am descended from her brother Pierre (Peter GOFFENA).

DRYDEN...GREGORY
Frederick Richard (frichard01@sprynet.com) 1 January 2002
Seeking Wiley GREGORY who was born in Morgan County, Indiana. Moved to Louisa County, Iowa and then to Kansas. Also seeking DRYDEN family who moved from Louisa County, Iowa to Neosho County, Kansas.