Queries 1999-1998

1999

LOUTHAN...SHOWALTER...JOHNSON
Paulette Louthan Bathe (CraftxMom@aol.com) 23 December 1999
I am searching for any information on William R. LOUTHAN. He was born
April 28, 1889 or 1891 in Neosho County, Kansas, a son of Marion Francis
LOUTHAN and Mary SHOWALTER. He may have married while there in Kansas to
a Emma JOHNSON in 1908. I need help with this please. Any assistance
with this will be greatly appreciated.

COTTRELL
Janice Tilman (HTilman@aol.com) 19 December 1999
I am trying to find information on William F. COTTRELL, who was born in
Ohio in 1802 and died in Flat Rock, Neosho County, Kansas on 26 July 1876.

SELL
Evelyn Sell (ejay45@yahoo.com) 17 December 1999
I am looking for the cemetery where Jacob SELL, his wife Susan and
daughter, Ina and son were buried there in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas.
they all died in 1886. They were murdered in their home. I would also
like to find someone who would take pictures of their tombstones for me.
I will pay for the pictures.

1998

CLEMENTS...WILLIAMSON
Mark Williamson (mwillia3@midsouth.rr.com) 9 December 1999
Looking for researcher Randy Franklin, formerly at (Ydnar49@aol.com), who
placed query 7 June 1998 seeking family of David D. & Susan P. CLEMENTS
who lived in Neosho County. David D. (CLEMENTS) married Susan P.
WILLIAMSON, 9 November 1865 in Greene County, Missouri. Susan was the
oldest daughter of Robert H. WILLIAMSON and Sophia A. CHAPMAN, both from
Bedford/Marshall Counties, Tennessee.

BAILEY
Kahetzer@aol.com 29 November 1999
I am searching for Rebecca Caroline (AGEE) (RUMBLEY) BAILEY. She was born
12 October 1853 in Bloomfield, Iowa, died 26 December 1938 in Chanute,
Neosho County, Kansas. Parents were John AGEE and Elizabeth SMITH.
Married (1) Lewis Calvin RUMBLEY, born 11 June 1848 in Ohio, died 12 April
1899 in Unionville, Missouri. Five children: Mary Belle; James Alvah;
John Dallas; Rose Nell; and Bird Hugh. Married (2) George BAILEY, died
20 December 1922. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HORNBECK
Rebecca Colbert (schmidt@minneola.net) 10 November 1999
Am searching for any information on my Great-Great Grandparents. His name
was Felix Conway 'Connie' HORNBECK, he was born 9 May 1868 in Iona,
Michigan and died 7 May 1932 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. He is
buried in the Galesburg Cemetery. His wife was Mary Ann (REED) HORNBECK,
she died 7 February 1954 in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas and is also
buried in the Galesburg Cemetery. This has me totally puzzled because it
is just like they fell off the face of the earth. They lived in the
Chanute area for many years.

MARTIN
jkashfo@aol.com 3 November 1999
I am looking for descendants of a Dolph MARTIN who lived in Chanute,
Neosho County, Kansas. He was in the Veterans hospital when he died. He
was born in Arkansas to a Noah MARTIN and Lora (Loretta) HARRISON. Dolph
was married to Edith and had 13 children. His son had a bait shop in
Chanute. I do not know any of the children's names.

McCONNELL
Marie Pittman (Mptmn@aol.com) 18 October 1999
The McCONNELL family migrated from Fayette/Marion Counties, Illinois to
Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas abt. 1900. Rachel McCONNELL had died prior
to their migration to Kansas. Rachel was a daughter of Edward CLOW of
VA>OH>IL.

LINDEN
Marie Pittman (Mptmn@aol.com) 18 October 1999
Joachim LINDEN and Barbara DUNNEBACKE settled in St. Paul, Neosho Co.,
Kansas ca. 1870. Joachim had bought land in St. Paul prior to their
marriage & arrival in the area. Seek to exchange info with other LINDEN
researchers.

GUST
Marie Pittman (Mptmn@aol.com) 18 October 1999
The GUST family arrived in Kansas ca. 1880 and first lived in Brazilton,
Crawford Co., and several years later to Greenbush in Neosho County. Any
information on this family is appreciated.



FANATIA...CROWDER
Linda Webb (lwebb@tscnet.com) 17 October 1999
I am looking for information on the FANATIA and CROWDER families who lived
in Neosho County during the turn of the century (late 1800s and early
1900s). The FANATIA family lived near Erie and/or Chanute during the
early 1900s. Father's name was Lewis William FANATIA; mother's name was
Fannie CROWDER. Her father's name was Tom CROWDER. The FANATIA's had a
large family of 12 children (10 girls and two boys): Sylvia, Opal,
Lizzie, Mryl, Flossie, Roxy, Ethel, Goldie, Josephine (called Jo),
Wilma, Tom and Lewis (called Red). Earliest information on the FANATIA
family is an ancestor named Sarah FANATIA, who died June 1880 in Neosho
County. The trail is cold so any information is greatly appreciated.

GEORGE
Camille Westwood (gwestwood@ida.net) 12 October 1999
I am looking for my ancestors who lived in Neosho County. The family name
is as follows: Peter A. GEORGE and Mary J. GEORGE, married there in 1893,
and had 5 children. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

FLETCHER...McGUFFEY
Robert Fletcher (rfletmod@accessus.net) 12 October 1999
Interested in the FLETCHER family of Neosho County, Kansas. I have James
J. FLETCHER, b: 1 August 1854, who married Sara Kate McGUFFEY, b: 15
September 1857, on 23 November 1875, in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas.
They had nine children as follows: 1.) Emanuel FLETCHER, m: Myrtle M.
SMITH; 2.) J. A. FLETCHER; 3.) G. Dewey FLETCHER; 4.) Pearl
FLETCHER, m: John W. WHEELER; 5.) Willie M. FLETCHER; 6.) Mattie Ada
FLETCHER, m: George J. BASSLER; 7.) Sarah FLETCHER, m: ?? TRAFTON; 8.)
Edith FLETCHER, m: ?? YOHN or YOHNS; 9.) (Male) FLETCHER. Any FLETCHER
information is most welcome.

LODGE
R. E. Lodge (RELODGE@aol.com) 10 October 1999
Searching for any history in Neosho Co., Kansas for the Edmond LODGE
family. There were some children of Elizabeth LODGE who were in the Navy
during the Civil War also. I also think the LODGEs are written up in the
Neosho County history and are on the census rolls in 1840. Have
information to share as well.

LOUTHAN...FRANKLIN
Jack Louthan (louthanj@erols.com) 12 September 1999
Need information on Arthur Watson LOUTHAN and his family. He married
(1st) Mary Elizabeth BROWN, (b: 1824, d: 1866, in Coles Co., IL.) on 9
November 1842 in Douglas Co., IL. He married (2nd) Harriet FRANKLIN (b:
1850 in Douglas Co., IL, d: 1930 in Neosho Co., KS) on 18 June 1868 in
Coles Co., IL. The 1880 Census shows Arthur Watson LOUTHAN and Harriet
(FRANKLIN) LOUTHAN living in Grant Twp, Neosho Co., KS. Family folklore
indicates that Arthur Watson LOUTHAN died in Kansas, date unknown; and
that Harriet (FRANKLIN) LOUTHAN died in 1930 in Neosho Co., Kansas. Would
appreciate any info that may be available.



McGUIRE...DENNY
C. P. McGuire (gmac@feist.com) 11 September 1999
Looking for any information on Grandparents, Paul A. McGUIRE and Mary
Sophia (DENNY) McGUIRE, married in 1914 in Neosho County, Kansas. Any
help appreciated.

COREY
Sylvia Corey (coreydod@txcr.net) 6 September 1999
I am looking for information about Herman Fitch COREY, or maybe H. F.
COREY. He was a state representative. He died in 1935 and was buried in
Erie, Kansas. One of his sons left Erie and moved to Blue Island,
Illinois. Herman's wife was Lavina Hortense SMITH.

HOFFMAN
CDeripaska@aol.com 23 August 1999
Searching for info on HOFFMANs in Neosho County in the 1800s. John
Alexander HOFFMAN, married Lucinda HOFFMAN. Their children were 5 boys
and one girl. I am from David HOFFMAN, who died in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

ADAMS...SWAYZE
Cindy (RROBBUFFAL@aol.com) 22 August 1999
Seeking information on Sophia Ann ADAMS and husband, Caleb SWAYZE.
Believe both are buried somewhere in Morehead, Neosho County, Kansas.
Sophia was the daughter of Robert ADAMS and Caroline GARRISON. Sophia
married Caleb SWAYZE in Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois. Sophia and
Caleb had 7 children. Children are: #1) William Otis SWAYZE, born about
1873 in Hope, Warren County, New Jersey; #2) Robert Ray SWAYZE, born
about 1881 in Hope, Warren County, New Jersey; #3) Robert George SWAYZE;
#4) Avis Charles SWAYZE, born 24 May 1869 in Hope, Warren County, New
Jersey; #5) Wellington Herbert SWAYZE, born 1 December 1871 in Hope,
Warren County, New Jersey, married Allie ADAMS; #6) Mary Caroline SWAYZE,
born 8 August 1877; #7) Daisy May SWAYZE, born 1879 in Hope, Warren
County, New Jersey. Parents of Caleb SWAYZE were Jacob Cooper SWAYZE and
Charity QUICK. Caleb SWAYZE was born October 15 1842 in Hope, Warren
County, New Jersey. Sophia Ann ADAMS was born about 1848 in Mercer
County, Kentucky. Would like to know where this couple is buried and
anything about their children. Thanks for any help! I am a descendant on
the ADAMS side through Sophia's brother, Charles Edward ADAMS and wife
Charity MEDARIS. Charles was born in Mercer County, Kentucky and is
buried in Garnett, Anderson County, Kansas with his wife, Charity MEDARIS.
Would like to hear from anyone that may have information on this family.

BOLINGER
Laura Bolinger (LBolin21@aol.com) 21 August 1999
I would like information on my ancestors. I know they were from Neosho
County. My Grandpa's name was Vern Roy BOLINGER, born: 22 June 1906. We
have recently found out that he might have been adopted. His mother was
Zella Minnie LOCKE, born: 18 September 1889, she married Henry Frank
BOLINGER, born: 23 April 1880. They were married in 1911. My Grandpa has
passed away and we would like any information on these three people so we
can trace our ancestors. My Grandpa's father might have been a SMEDLEY.
I would like any help you can provide.

HENDERSON...BREWER
Lynda Williams (andyjw@goodnet.com) 13 August 1999
I am looking for information on Russell HENDERSON who married Matilda
BREWER, who were married February 19, 1869 in Neosho County. I don't have
much more information on them, would like to know anything I can. I do
know that they had two children, first was Warren HENDERSON, b: November
1872, possibly in Kansas City, KS unsure of this. If anything sounds
familiar please let me know.

BOEDDEKER
Susan Hegrenes (slhegre@ibm.net) 10 August 1999
I am looking for baptism records for 2 family members who were born in
Neosho County in 1907 and 1909. I believe such records may exist at a
catholic church. My Grandparents lived in Neosho County from 1906 to 1910
about 3 1/2 miles north-northwest of Thayer. It is believed they would
have attended church in Thayer. This church no longer exists. My
contacts at the court house in Erie suggested the church in St. Paul as a
resource. I am looking for the names of the catholic church in St. Paul,
Kansas. My Grandparents' names were Henry A. and Florence (LAUBERSHEIMER)
BOEDDEKER. Two children were born in Kansas; Agatha Gertrude BOEDDEKER b:
24 November 1907, and Bernard Max BOEDDEKER, b: 28 May 1909. Since that
is a vacuum time in record keeping, I am hoping that a church record
exists somewhere. Any help will be appreciated.

HINKLEY...GIBBONS
Tom Davis (davis@pdq.net) 6 August 1999
We are looking for Frances Margaret HINKLEY, b: 12 September 1886, who
married Vaughn Elias GIBBONS. They had their first child in Stark, Kansas
and we believe Frances' family was from Neosho County. Will share via
GEDCOM or your pleasure.



GUDGER
Marian Douglas (dasha@unet.com.mk) 5 August 1999
I am looking for a death or burial record in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas
for my Great-Grandfather, Thomas GUDGER. He died between 1906 and 1920.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

PERSSON...NORMAN
Lena Engstedt (uqq699h@tninet.se) 4 August 1999
I am looking for my ancestors who emigrated to America in 1887 from
Sweden. They named Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas as their destination.
According to sources in Sweden, there where a Swedish Parrish in the
region where the archives have been microfilmed. My ancestors are the
brothers: Erik PERSSON NORMAN, born 13 January 1859 in Söderala Parrish
Hälsingland County. Axel PERSSON, born 16 April 1869 also in Söderala
Parrish. They're departure from Gothenburg in Sweden on the 15th of July
in 1887 on the ship 'Romeo' with the destination Hull. They claimed the
final destination where Chanute, Kansas. I want to know if they ever
reached Chanute, if they did, the "Swedish" Parrish in Chanute would
probably contain data about those two.

FOUST
Lila Ashear (lashear@sprintmail.com) 26 July 1999
Looking for any information on Dennis Flynn FOUST or his descendents.
Dennis Flynn FOUST was born in Mountain View, Oklahoma in 1896. According
to the Social Security Death Index, he was living in Thayer, Neosho
County, Kansas at his death in 1977. Please contact me if you have any
information.

THOMAS
NAlkadhimi@aol.com 22 July 1999
I have a 1880 census for Neosho Co., Page 5, Household 46, Louisa THOMAS,
as a widow, her daughter Louisa, age 19, and her son, George, age 16. The
father, George S. THOMAS died 5 February 1880 and is buried in Fly Creek
Cemetery, east of Chetopa, KS. I am seeking more information on this
family. Anything will be appreciated.

WILSON...SMITH
Rick Ready (rready2001@mediaone.net) 21 July 1999
Frank WILSON, b: approx. 1857, married Anne Fobes SMITH, b: approx. 1859
in Neosho County, Kansas on 1 December 1878. They had five children: Guy
Alva, b: 4 October 1887 in Liberty, Kansas; Edson; John; Ida and Betty.
Beyond this point I have very little information. I am the Grandson of
Guy Alva WILSON. If you have any information on this family please
contact me. I will appreciate any and all information you may be able to
give.

BARTLETT
Darius Bartlett (dariusbart@earthlink.net) 14 July 1999
BARTLETT< Hiram Zebulon (Zeb). Seeking information on my
Great-Grandfather, who had a livery stable in Erie, Kansas from 1913 to
1930. He died in Erie and is buried in the East Hills Cemetery. If
anyone has pictures of his livery stable which is the building across the
street from the City Hall, which the Bus Tour company is now in, I would
like to copy them if I may. Also, if anyone has any information on what
he was doing during this period as to friends, etc., that would be very
helpful.

BALDWIN...SMITH
DRLampton@aol.com 13 July 1999
I am looking for family information on Clois Henry BALDWIN, my
Great-Grandfather. He was born in Erie (speculative), on 4 April 1883. I
would like to begin a trace back to the family home of Boston, MA. Also
Great-Great-Grandmother, Clarinda Smith, also from the Erie area.
Would've been in Erie around the 1870s-1880s. Any and all information
will be greatly appreciated.

TIBBETS...SANDERS
JKMil@aol.com 11 July 1999
TIBBETS, SANDERS of Thayer, Neosho County. Information on family of Flora
TIBBETS, who married Harry SANDERS. She was the daughter of Z. M. (W.?)
TIBBETS and wife Julia. Flora (TIBBETS) SANDERS died November 1897 in
Thayer, leaving three young children. Her mother, Julia, also died in
Thayer in 1925. Siblings of Flora were; Nora, Lewis and Louisa. The
family at one time lived in Fredonia, Kansas.

MONNINGER
Michael Monninger (mdmoger@netscape.net) 2 July 1999
Searching for descendants of Frank N., (b: 1862 in Peoria Co., Illinois),
and Susan (?), (b: 1862 in Missouri) MONNINGER. They were married in 1887
in Kansas. Listed in 1910 census for Neosho County, Kansas. Children
were: Victor, b: 1889; Mary Esther, b: 1891; Emina Rose, b: 1896.
Frank lived in Chanute, Neosho County and may be buried there. His
parents were Leander and Mary Ellen (Frank) MONNINGER, who lived in
Dickinson and Marion Counties in Kansas. Frank's siblings were William
(older), Jacob (younger), Emma, Alice Ermina, and George.

SANDS...DEATHERAGE/DEATHENRIDGE
HOLLAND/HOLLINGSWORTH...SONGER
Margaret Fearn (mfearn@socal.rr.com) 30 June 1999
Looking for information on Daniel SANDS and Martha Jane DEATHERIDGE/DEATHENRIDGE, m: 1856 in Stokes Co., NC. Who were living in Walnut, Neosho Co., KS in the 1900s + and died there in the 1920s. Their son, John married Ida May SONGER in 1883 in Neosho County. Daniel, b: August 1834 in NC) was the son of Mary 'Polly' HOLLAND/HOLLINGSWORTH (1st marriage to James YOUNG) or John 'Jack' SANDS (2nd marriage, his 1st marriage was to Sallie WADE). I'm not sure of the parentage of Daniel as he came from a "yours, mine, and ours" family. Martha J. b: December 1836 in NC) was the daughter of William DEATHERAGE/DEATHENRIDGE and Sarah HILL. There were other family members in the
area also. All info willingly shared and/or exchanged.

HATCHER
Karin Knutsen (kknutsen@pacific.net.sg) 29 June 1999
Seeking information about Samuel HATCHER (son of Isaac H. and Margaret HATCHER) and his wife Margaret, who in 1870 was a farmer and blacksmith in Neosho County. Children living with Samuel and "Lizzie" in 1870 were; Alice, Arabella, Adolphus, Sigel (or Siegel or George Sigel), James, Elmer, and Idella.



REYNOLDS...MIDCAP
Dianna (dsaario@genesisnetwork.net) 25 June 1999
I am looking for information about William Elijah REYNOLDS, b: 1867 and was Sheriff of Erie, Kansas for 50 years. m: 1890, to Emma Jane MIDCAP, and they had
8 children. I am looking for death dates for both of them. I am sure they were in Neosho County near Erie. I am also looking for the correct spelling and birth, marriage and death records for each of the children. The only one I have is Grace. Also looking for any information about the MIDCAP side of the family.

BROWN...COX
Cleve & Ruth Brown (cleve@par1.net) 16 June 1999
Trying to find my Great-Grandfather, Julius B. BROWN, b: in Ohio. Was listed as working for the Ash Grove Cement Co., and living in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas in 1908. Was married to Matilda Muriel FREEZE, b: in Ohio. No listings after that. Where did he go? When did he die? Where is he buried? They had one child named William Franklin BROWN, b: 1901, d: 1949 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Appreciate any and all help.

BOSLEY...ROBERTS
Ken Coop (elwapiti@aol.com) 12 June 1999
Am looking for information on BOSLEYs and ROBERTS in Neosho County. I believe that they showed up from about 1875-1885, and some of them remained and died there. Am interested in a Benjamin Franklin ROBERTS and his family, some of which eventually moved to eastern Colorado. One of his daughters, Nancy Elizabeth, married a SPURGEON and after his death she married Alvin BOSLEY, son of Thadeous and Martha BOSLEY. They moved out to Washington state for awhile and finally ended up in Sheridan, Wyoming. We believe that Benjamin's father's
name was Eurastus, but aren't sure, the ROBERTS appear to have come down from Illinois. The BOSLEYs from Illinois to Crawford County, Kansas and then to Neosho County. We do know that a James Walter BOSLEY stayed around Neosho
County and married an ASHCRAFT. Any help would be appreciated.



WELCH
Rayna Koehler (RKLER@aol.com) 10 June 1999
Searching for ancestors and siblings of Leonard Harlan WELCH, born in Thayer, Kansas on October 7, 1915. Married Lucille ROBINSON at Emporia, Kansas. Had daughters Joyce Elaine and Alice Faylene, born 1936 and 1937. Leonard was killed in a construction accident at Seneca, Kansas, June 29, 1942. Thanks for any help you can provide.

McGOWEN
Tammy Lewis (tam88fan@webtv.net) 4 June 1999
Fred and Lee McGOWEN lived and died in Erie, Neosho County, Kansas.
Specifically looking for information on their mother, Rosa McGOWEN (my Great-Grandmother). She died in a fire in her home in about 1914, Fern McGOWEN,
(my Grandmother), was the only daughter to survive the fire. I believe that
there was also another brother, Everett McGOWEN. Rosa McGOWEN was Cherokee
Indian. The fire was a result of the grocery store selling them gasoline instead of kerosene causing an explosion. The family also lived in Shaw and Chanute as well as in Erie. Any help will be greatly appreciated!



WISE...RITHEFORD
JMayer8963@aol.com 4 June 1999
I am looking for information on William T. WISE, married to Lula RITHEFORD. They had the following children: Margret; Mary Edna; Eva; Mrs. Rensing; Mrs. Schmidt; Ernest and Henry. If you have any information you would like to share, please drop me a line.

COTTRELL...BENDER
Joseph Williams (j_joe809@hotmail.com) 29 May 1999
Researching family of Elias B. COTTRELL, b: 1849, m: Cecelia Francisca BENDER, (b: 1855) on 27 February 1873 in Neosho Co., KS. Their children (not in birth order) were: Nobel L. COTTRELL; Ray Noel COTTRELL, b: 15 November 1894, Kimball, KS, m: Jeanett Irene McCAFFREY; Luther Elias COTTRELL, b: 29 October 1879, m: Lorena C. ALYING; Lula COTTRELL, m: Ike TEMPLE; Lorena C. COTTRELL, m: Clem BREWSTER; Leonard COTTRELL; Hazel COTTRELL, m: Archibald NEWLAND; Bert COTTRELL; Rena COTTRELL, m: BYMAN; and James COTTRELL. Any information respecting any of these people, ancestors or descendants, will be appreciated. This research is on behalf of Geraldine Ann (COTTRELL) WILLIAMS.

LEHMAN...WISE...LASLEY
Barbara Volker (bgvolker@worldnet.att.net) 24 May 1999
I am searching for the family of my Great-Grandfather Sylvester J. WISE. He and
my Grandmother, Hattie LASLEY were married in Neosho Co. on 10 November 1881 at the home of Albert LEHMAN. Any information about the LEHMAN family might help me to locate my Grandparents. Does anyone have any knowledge of the Albert LEHMAN family? Thanks for any of your help.

JACKSON...KEYS
Carol Simmons (crsimmons@radix.net) 22 May 1999
I am searching for information about Al R. JACKSON and his wife, Carrie L. (KEYS) JACKSON, who were residents of Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. Carrie KEYS was born near Washington, Illinois around 1881, moved to Coffey County, Kansas about 1881-1882 with her parents, James KEYS and Matilda (INGRAM) KEYS.
Matilda (INGRAM) KEYS, died 10 February 1924 in Chanute, at the home of Al and Carrie JACKSON. Would appreciate any information about Carrie and Al and/or any children they may have had.

RICHMOND
Maureen Solomon (MLMSOLOMON@aol.com) 4 May 1999
Are there any published cemetery listings for Neosho County? I am tracing the RICHMOND family who were in both Neosho and Labette Counties. I have heard that my John RICHMOND, b: ca. 1805 in PA/WV may be in a Galesburg Cemetery. Can anyone help me on this? I believe his son, James and family are buried in an Erie Cemetery. Thanks!



BROWN
Kim Romere (herrrittmeister@netmdc.com) 30 April 1999
I am needing information on Elijah BROWN. He was born 1 October 1837 in Missouri. He married Sarah Clarena on 3 August 1857 in Greene County, Missouri. Elijah died 18 February 1907 in Leanna, Neosho County, Kansas. He is
buried east of Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas in Big Creek. This is the only
information I have on him and would like to know if he ever had any children. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

LAWSON
Rose Mary Lawson (roselawson@c-magic.com) 22 April 1999
I am trying to get an obituary for my Great-Grandfather who died, March 22, 1918 in Erie, Neosho Co., Kansas. His name is John LAWSON, his wife was Lucy. Is there anyone who would look in newspaper archives for this man? Or if not, could you tell me the name of the newspaper office so that I may request a copy from them. Thank you for your help.

PALMER
Betty (rhoadscu@gyenet.com) 22 April 1999
Could someone please provide me with an obituary for David E. or Martha e. PALMER? David died 2 November 1964, and Martha died 12 December 1966. There was also a daughter, Julia Elizabeth. Does anyone know what happened to her?

MOONEY
Larry Mooney (photo@micoks.net) 17 April 1999
Looking for Robert Sidney and Sarah E. (MARKS) MOONEY. Robert was born 1845 in Neosho, Kansas. Children were: Franklin, b: 1870; John A., b: 1872; Lucinda, b: 1875; Leda, b: 1880 and Leondes, b: 1888.

TRAINER...LAMB
Patrick McWilliams (Bjrpnm@aol.com) 15 April 1999
I am searching for some possible leads on my family in Neosho County. My Great-Grandfather, Charles TRAINER, was born in or near Erie, Kansas on 27 August 1897. His parents were Tom and Lucinda TRAINER. Lucinda's maiden name was LAMB. Their other children were: Clary, John, Howard, Marsha, Pearl and Cecil. I am unsure of when or where they were born. Any help or leads would be greatly appreciated.

HEROD
Mary Guy (justgood@webzone.net) 11 April 1999
We're searching for any information on James Ellis HEROD, my Great-Grandfather. He and his family were living in Neosho County in 1871. The only piece of information I have is a tax receipt for 1871 listing personal property and value. The tax was paid April 28 or 29 (the number was marked over) 1871. The assessor was Elijah Cravens. The top of the page reads "Assessment of property in Walnut Grove Township, County of Neosho, in the possession or under the control of J. E. HEROD. Liable to taxation on the first day of March, 1871." If there is any further information about the HEROD family in that area and time please contact me and let me know how I could find it.

EDWARDS
NSayed6266@aol.com 10 April 1999
Looking for more information about my Great-Great-Grandfather, William Henry EDWARDS, b: 6 November 1827, in Stewart Co., TN; d: 10 March 1914, in Chanute,
Neosho Co., KS. He was married to Antoinette ALEXANDER, b: 11 March 1834 in
Graves Co., KY; d: 7 May 1913 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Both are buried in
the Elmwood Cemetery in Chanute. I'd really appreciate any help.



DEXTER...EDWARDS
Carla Leighton (leighton@pacifier.com) 9 April 1999
My Grandfather was born, January 30, 1886. William Burton DEXTER in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. He was the 5th of 11 children, his parents were George Burr
DEXTER and Mary Jane (EDWARDS) DEXTER. Date and location where they were married are unknown. I need information on the EDWARDS I hope someone has something on this line of my family. Thank You.

RICHMOND
Karen Hucko (whucko@valunet.com) 7 April 1999
John RICHMOND, born 1807 and died 6 August 1878 in Neosho County, Kansas. I need to know if I can obtain a death certificate or an obituary from the newspaper. Can anyone help me? I am willing to reimburse for their time and expenses.

O'ROURKE...McCARTY...DULING
Margaret Davidson (DavisonJim@aol.com) 3 April 1999
All in the latter 1800s, our Grandmother was an O'ROURKE before she married a DULING. Granddad's Mother's maiden name was Katherine Elizabeth McCARTY. We have some information, our Grandmother was the 9th child of the O'ROURKE's she was born in November 1889. Grandfather William John DULING was born in August 1891. His father was born stateside and his Grandfather was born in 1824 in Ireland. He became an American citizen after he immigrated. Don't know a thing about the McCARTY family. Many burials in St. Paul, Kansas of the O'ROURKE family. The Grandparents DULING are in the cemetery north of Walnut, Kansas, along with a lot of other DULING family.



PIERCE...JOHNSTON
Pat Brockett (vicbrockett@earthlink.net) 2 April 1999
My Great-Grandfather, Thomas H. PIERCE, b: 17 March 1836 in Hart Co., KY, and wife, Susan Durbin PIERCE, b: 19 August 1842 in Illinois, were living in Neosho Co., KS by 1870. Both are buried in the St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul. Thomas, d: 14 February 1888 and Susan, d: 23 February 1922. She remarried after Thomas' death to George Alfred JOHNSTON on 6 April 1891. The children of Thomas H. PIERCE and Susan Durbin PIERCE are as follows: Sarah A. PIERCE, b: 27 January 1865 in Sangamon Co., IL; James Rhodes PIERCE, b: 7 August 1868 in Pawnee, Sangamon Co., IL; Harriet Rebecca PIERCE, b: 6 June 1871 in Osage Mission, Neosho Co., KS; George Alfred PIERCE, b: 27 June 1874 in Osage Mission, Neosho Co., KS; William Roy PIERCE (my Grandfather), b: 5 March 1877 in Osage Mission, Neosho Co., KS; Louis Washington PIERCE, b: 7 January 1881 in Osage Mission, Neosho Co., KS; and Gertrude Mary PIERCE, b: 4 May 1885 in Osage Mission, Neosho Co., KS. Thomas' father was Daniel R. PIERCE, b: abt. 1810 in Hardin Co., KY. On 16 April 1831 he married Susana GOODMAN who was b: abt. 1807 in VA. Three children are listed on the 1850 Hardin CO., KY census in the household of Daniel and Susana. The children listed are; William Y. PIERCE, b: abt. 1832 in KY; Rebecca A. PIERCE, b: abt. 1834 in KY; and Thomas H. PIERCE, previously mentioned.
Daniel and wife Susana are buried in the St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul. William Y. PIERCE and wife Harriette, are too. There is also a Samuel and wife Ann(a) who are buried there as well. I suspect that Samuel is an older son of Daniel and Susana. Samuel is living next door on the 1870 Neosho Co., KS census. I am confused by the marriage date (1831) for Daniel and Susana compared to the birth year for Samuel (1827). When I first started doing this research, I was told that Thomas' father was Samuel and that the PIERCE's were from Grayson Co., KY (so I am pretty sure there is a family connection), but then I found Thomas listed in the household of Daniel on the 1850 KY census. Are there any other descendants of any of the above mentioned people who are searching these same lines? Perhaps by working together we can figure this all out.

DuPERL
Gary Converse (converse@primary.net) 1 April 1999
I recently purchased a postcard in an antique store in Michigan, addressed to a Miss Mary McLaughlin, 937 Mary Street, Flint, Michigan. The picture on the postcard is the Neosho County River Bridge in Chanute, Kansas. It is postmarked January 20, 1912 - mailed from Chanute. The writer's signature is a bit difficult to read, but I think it is from a Mrs. J. M. DuPerl. It reads:
"Dear Friend, Your card at hand. Was great to hear from you. We are having our share of cold weather in this state. I enjoy it fine. I have been feeling pretty good. Hope this finds you well. Do you remember I took the picture of the train? It was fine. Will send you one soon. Glad to hear from you anytime."
Perhaps somebody in Chanute or researching Neosho County is related to this person or has interest in this postcard. Feel free to contact me.

REYNOLDS...MIDCAP
Kathleen Rizer (rizerk@erinet.com) 29 March 1999
William Elijah REYNOLDS married Emma Jane MIDCAP, 8 May 1890. Did this occur in Neosho Co., as both of their families lived there? Wm. Elijah REYNOLDS was born
on 22 January 1867. I would like a firm death date on him. Emma Jane MIDCAP
was born about 1869 and complete dates are sought for her as well. They did
have a son, name unknown, who was born in Neosho Co., 25 March 1897.



DeHART...SHARP...ADAMS
Reese Moses (reese@pchnet.com) 27 March 1999
John S. DeHART married Martha Frances ADAMS. Their daughter, born in Erie, Kansas, Mary Angelina DeHART, married Joseph Marion SHARP, born 1905 there. Oral tradition in the family is that the SHARP family assumed that name in 1863
in lieu of HUDSON, because of their stand on the Civil War. John S. DeHART was in Co. G., 35th Missouri Vol. Inf. His wife, Martha Frances ADAMS, was born 1848 in Worth Co., Missouri. Daughter of Pleasant ADAMS and Patsy Powell ADAMS. This is all we know of this family. Particularly interested in any info on the SHARP/HUDSON family.

BEALE
bwblair@gateway.net 23 March 1999
Seeking information about William G. BEALE, buried in Neosho County, Kansas.

SAILESBURY...BOHRER
Carolyn Price (hinprice@ourtownusa.net) 18 March 1999
I am looking for any information on my ancestors buried in the South Mound Cemetery. Their names are; SAILESBURY, Arthur, b: 12/20/1870, d: 06/08/1900 and SAILESBURY, Jesse, b: 03/01/1834, d: 12/05/1909 and SAILESBURY, Sarah, b: 10/19/1838, d: 02/14/1899.
Also looking for information on the following ancestors that were either born in Neosho County or are buried in the South Mound Cemetery. They are: SAILESBURY, Cecile Irene, b: 03/11/1901, d: 008/15/1974, SAILESBURY, Leanna, b: 08/12/1885, d: unknown (maiden name was BOHRER, daughter of Joseph BOHRER), SAILESBURY, Richard B., b: 1861, d: 07/23/1918. Any information will be greatly appreciated!

KERN...COOK
Daniela Moneta (dmoneta@home.com) 18 March 1999
On the 1870 Federal Census, my ancestors, Edward Lee and Florella KERN were living in Neosho Co., KS with their five children: Albamarl, John C., Ellen E., Mary A., and Sirvilian G. Edward was from Ontario, Canada and Florella was from New York. Due to the ages and birth places of the children, I believe that they moved to Kansas in 1869. Near by was Florella's brothers, Charles B. and George D. COOK, born in New York, and their families. Charles' wife was Anna, from Canada and their children were: Eghert?, Missirt?, Nellie, Nathaniel, born in Canada. George's wife was Sarah and their children were: Euphemia, Frances, Herman, born in Canada and Kate who was born in Kansas in 1869. Does anyone have information on these families?

RICHMOND
Karen Hucko (whucko@valunet.com) 18 March 1999
I would like to know if someone would look up an obit for the following person for me. I am willing to reimburse for their time and the copying cost of the obit. John RICHMOND died 6 August 1878 in Galesburg, Neosho County, Kansas. Thank You.



WOMELDORFF...LIBERTUS
Gina Easley (easleyskennel@wildblue.net) 9 March 1999
I am interested in any information on Ruby WOMELDORFF and her family. Also interested in Lester Clyde LIBERTUS and his family. Both were born at St. Paul, Neosho County, Kansas. Anyone interested in these families? Any information will be gratefully appreciated.

BOSLEY...ASHCRAFT
Kathleen Rizer (rizerk@erinet.com) 4 March 1999
When researching in Neosho County, I did find the obituary of Walter BOSLEY, b: abt. 1872 and d: 20 April 1948, married to Mary Frances ASHCRAFT. His parents,
Thadeus and Martha BOSLEY are in the 1880 Neosho Co., census in the Mission Twp. What happened to Thadeus and Martha BOSLEY? Did they move elsewhere? Other children, siblings to Walter were: Thomas, b: 1866; Wilbur Lincoln, b: 1867; Atta or Addie C., b: February 1870; George, b: 1875; Alvin, b: 1877 (who married Lizzie SPURGEON); and Annie B. BOSLEY, b: 1879.

FLICKINGER...KEENY
Janet Flickinger (janflick@midusa.net) 2 March 1999
I am researching the descendents of Jesse Michael FLICKINGER, b: 1824 in Wayne Co., OH, moved to Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Died there in 1907. They were in the 1885 State Census for Neosho County. Our direct line is: Jesse M., b: 1824; Fremont, b: 1859; Harold, b: 1899; Jon, b: 1941. Would like to contact others searching same family.

BARTLETT
Darius Bartlett (dariusbart@earthlink.net) 27 February 1999
Seeking information on my Great-Grandfather Hiram Zebulon (Zeb) BARTLETT, who had a livery stable in Erie, Kansas from 1913 to 1930. He died in Erie, and is buried in the East Hills Cemetery. Any pictures of his livery stable which was located across the street from the current city hall in Erie would be greatly appreciated. Also any history of what he did during the 17 year period would be also appreciated.

TAYLOR
RXOMER@aol.com 21 February 1999
I am looking for information about Perry Jefferson TAYLOR, an ancestor who lived in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. He died in September 1932, and was also buried
there. He was an engineer and built bridges throughout the region. He also did roads and sidewalks. He was married to a Gertrude Duncan TAYLOR. He lived in Goff, Kansas just before his death, but kept a home in Chanute. His
Step-Grandson, Ellis ALLISON inherited all of his possessions, but he may have lost most of them during the depression. Can you help me with any information? He was born in 1866 and his father was a Jerome TAYLOR, his mother was Eliza Ann HOWDYSHELL. His mother remarried a James Adam WALTERS. Any information you can give me as to where he is buried, and if his wife Gertrude is still living or was buried next to him would be helpful. Gertrude was born in January of 1900. Thanks!

DIEHL
PeggyD4135@aol.com 21 February 1999
I am searching for the DIEHL name in this area. Roy DIEHL (son of Mark and Christina DIEHL) who lived in Chanute. I believe he had a daughter named Faye TOMKINSON. Metta M. DIEHL (daughter of Mark and Christina) who married Charles CHILES. Mark DIEHL was born in 1856 and died in 1937. He came to Crawford Co., Kansas with his father Elias abt. 1888 from Hancock CO., OH. His children all seemed to have moved to Neosho County. I believe Roy was in a train accident, but I'm not sure of the date. It happened in Chanute. I would love to find more of this line of my DIEHLs, and will share all I have.

BLAIR
rspage@gilanet.com 18 February 1999
I am looking for information on the BLAIR family. At least two brothers, Jesse Jefferson BLAIR and John C. BLAIR, (my Great-Great-Grandfather) were living near Erie, in the Centerville Township in the 1870s through at least the 1880s. I will welcome any information on the BLAIRs.

DYSON...RICHARDSON
Kerin Smith (jnk_smith@yahoo.com) 12 February 1999
We are searching for information on the ancestral families of William DYSON whose son, Earl DYSON lived in the Erie, KS area all of his life, and ran a radio shop from the 1930s to 1960s. William DYSON was one of the first residents of the Erie area. Also interested in information on the ancestral families of Enoch F. RICHARDSON or his wife Martha ARMSTRONG. This family also lived in or near Erie, and were the parents of my husbands Grandmother, Eva RICHARDSON-DYSON. We know the families came from Indiana and Illinois. Would like to find folks from other family lines or those who have records that can give us proof of parentage or family lineage.

STARRETT
Margie Garr (mermaid@centuryinter.net) 10 February 1999
I am wanting to find descendants of Wyatt STARRETT, who lived in Neosho Co., about 1880s. He had a son named Miles STARRETT.

SNYDER...WYNN
Sherrel Hailstone (Sherrel2@aol.com) 8 February 1999
I am researching Mark V. SNYDER and Hannah M. WYNN. He was born in 1841-46 in Ohio, died after 1928 in Erie, KS. She was born 1846 in Pike, Co., Ohio, died after 1928 in Erie, KS. They were my Great-Grandparents. They were married in Pike Co., Ohio, December 11, 1866. My Grandfather, William Edgar SNYDER was born in 1869 in Bement, IL. Married Miram Anna RALL, lived in Protection, Wichita, and Kingman, KS. William Edgar was Mayor of Protection, Kansas in the late 1920s. My mother visited Mark and Hannah SNYDER at their home in Erie, KS in 1928 but that is the only connection I know of them being in Erie, no clue how long or if they died there. There was another son, possibly Charles Ruby SNYDER, who was killed in a train wreck and may have been a U.S. Senator from Kansas, sometime in the 1920s, I believe. I would appreciate any help locating parents or other siblings of Mark V. SNYDER.

WHITE...MOODY
Elnora Bowen (SwtEB@aol.com) 3 February 1999
My Great-Aunt, Clara Adelaide WHITE married a MOODY. The last address and only one is of Chanute, Kansas. There were children living there also. Does anyone know of any MOODYs still living there, or their descendants? Aunt Addie was born probably in the 1850s for my Grandfather was born in the 1860s in Wisconsin. He was the youngest. They moved to Jasper County, Missouri about 1869. It is said she was a school teacher. I would appreciate any help given.

THORPE
Everett Thorpe (EThorpejr@aol.com) 31 January 1999
Seeking any information on THORPEs in Neosho County, specifically Everett THORPE, Sr., my father. He was born around 1887 and eventually migrated to New York. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

HOFFMAN...BURDETT
LiRae Sullins (WehyaUsdi@aol.com) 31 January 1999
I am searching for my HOFFMAN ancestors, John A. HOFFMAN b: Parkerville, WV) married Alvica/Alicia BARNES (b: Carthage, Jasper Co., MO)---Alvica was reported to have been 3/4 to full blood Cherokee. Believe that John and Alvica stayed in Neosho Co., and are buried there, somewhere. Only know of one child, my Great-Great-Grandmother, Asaneth/Acenith "Ellen" HOFFMAN, born in Erie, Neosho Co., KS; married James Clinton BURDETT, (b: in Xenia, IL or OH) in Neosho Co., KS. Their oldest son, Aaron Miller BURDETT was born in Shaw, Neosho Co., KS. They had 15 children. Ellen (HOFFMAN) and James BURDETT moved to Oregon, Oklahoma, Missouri and back to Oklahoma, they lived in Oklahoma longer than anywhere else. They died in Turley and Tulsa, OK, and are buried in Tulsa, OK. Any help with locating my HOFFMANs in Neosho Co., and turning up my Cherokee Indian line, would be most deeply appreciated.

ROBERTS...TRAMMELL
Carolyn Price (hinprice@ourtownusa.net) 31 January 1999
We are looking for any info on my Great-Grandfather Elza ROBERTS, b: 02/04/1871 in Schuyler Co., IL. Moved to Kansas when he was about 15 years old. There he married Ida May TRAMMELL in Neosho Co., on 02/04/1896. Ida May died 12/24/1896 after giving birth to their only child, John Alexander ROBERTS, my Grandfather. Elza ROBERTS was the son of John Fleming ROBERTS and Mary Jane PEACOCK. Ida May
TRAMMELL was the daughter of John Frazier TRAMMELL, d: 1932 and Sarah Jackson JONES, d: 1904. These three are buried at East Hill Cemetery in Erie, Neosho Co., KS. Did Elza move to Kansas by himself, did he meet relatives here, did his family follow him? Any information on the TRAMMELLs or Elza ROBERTS would be greatly appreciated.

FLETCHER...AINSWORTH...COX...McGUFFESY
Robert Fletcher (rfletmod@accessus.net) 29 January 1999
Interested in two FLETCHER families for Neosho County, Kansas. They are as follows: 1.) James J. FLETCHER and Sara Kate McGUFFESY married 23 November 1875, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Interested in their children. 2.) Edward A. FLETCHER and Viola COX married 8 June 1905, Neosho County, Kansas. His 2nd marriage on 28 September 1927 to Maggie Mae AINSWORTH. Interested in children.

MARTIN...MITCHELL
Nora Hiatt (Norahiatt@sprintmail.com) 27 January 1999
I'm looking for the family of Hartwell MARTIN, Jr. and his wife Serena MITCHELL. Hartwell and Serena were married in Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas on 13 September 1865. Their daughter Mary was born there 7 August 1867. Other children were: Amy S., born in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas 20 November 1872, Nettie May, b: in Chanute 9 March 1874, William H., b: Chanute 17 September 1877, Zoe Grace, b: Chanute 16 December 1888. Sometime after 1888 the family moved from Neosho
Co., to Morrison, Noble Co., Oklahoma. On the 1900 US Census, Nettie May has
married Amos NICHOLS and they are living with Hartwell and Serena. Hartwell died 29 December 1903. Serena married a Mr. DAY on 9 September 1908. All help appreciated.

BLACKBURN
Keith (kjay6@webtv.net) 25 January 1999
Searching my BLACKBURN line in Neosho Co., KS. Albert BLACKBURN was born in Neosho Co., 1884, the son of Benjamine T. BLACKBURN. Albert married Edith M. FORBES in New Mexico. John N. BLACKBURN and wife, Margaret J. WINKLER (Indiana) and Robert J. BLACKBURN (Indiana) and wife, Mary Ann BRACKEN, were in or near Neosho Co., or Labette Co., in 1880. Would appreciate any information on these and will share what I have going back to Benjamine & Mary HARTLEY (KY) BLACKBURN in Indiana.

MELTON/MILTON...LONGLEY
Beverly Melton Doyle (beverly@cyberback.com) 17 January 1999
I am researching MELTON/MILTON in Neosho County around the turn of the century. My father, Carl Virgil MELTON was born in Chanute in 1911. His parents, Charley Monroe MELTON and Josephine (LONGLEY) MELTON are reported to have gone to Chanute for a better paying job. I would like to contact any MELTON/MILTON researchers from the Neosho County area. I also have deeds for MILTON from 1897-1899 that I would like to send a copy of to the proper family, and exchange other information.

REID...KEELING
Owen and Ottta Sue Hill (cherokee@execpc.com) 11 January 1999
Mrs. Cecil REID, listed as a sister of Walter A. KEELING in his 1960 obituary.
Believe she is Stella May KEELING. Looking for any information on her. Thanks.

MILTON...SCHEFFIELD
Barbara Knapp (bknapp@ptialaska.net) 2 January 1999
I am seeking information on the George F. and Harriet SCHEFFIELD MILTON, originally from North Carolina, who were married in Neosho County, June 19, 1866. They had at least two children, Victoria b: 30 September 1874 and Nell b: unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ROADS...COMBS
Chris Sitkauskas (SBCTM@aol.com) 1 January 1999
Looking to share information about the following family: Philip ROADS b: 1791/1797 in VA., d: 1870 in Neosho County, Kansas married 1813 in Highland Co., Ohio to Barbara Ann COMBS b: 1795 in VA., d: Neosho County, Kansas. They had the following children: Wesley B. ROADS b: abt. 1819 in Ohio, m: Lucinda PRING, 1851 in Knox Co., IL. Mary Ann ROADS b: abt. 1825 in Ohio, never married. Louisa ROADS b: abt. 1826 in Ohio, m: FOSTER in Knox Co., IL. Lucinda ROADS b: 1831 in Ohio, m: Samuel Miller 1869 in Neosho County, KS. John Nelson ROADS b: 1836 in Ohio, m: Nancy Jane PRING 1858 in Knox Co., IL.

MILLER...ROADS
Chris Sitkauskas (SBCTM@aol.com) 1 January 1999
Looking to share information about the following family: Samuel MILLER b: 1819, d: 1897 Neosho County, Kansas married Lucinda ROADS b: 1831 in Ohio, d: 1902, Neosho County, Kansas. They had the following children, (as listed in Samuel's will); Lemuel MILLER, Wilson MILLER, Nora Jane MILLER COULTER, John H. MILLER.


STARK
Dan Buehler (buehlerd@digital.net) 29 December 1998
I am looking for information on two 'lost' Great-Uncles that moved to Neosho County, Kansas. Franklin STARK (b: 1875) and Edward Marzel STARK (b: 1879). Both were born in Lanesville, Indiana and moved with their parents to Barry/Lawrence County, Missouri about 1885. Franklin was married to Myrtle (??). Both may have been involved in nursery or other horticulture work.

RICHMOND
Karen Hucko (whucko@valunet.com) 8 December 1998
Does anyone have any information on the John and Isabella Gunn RICHMOND family of Galesburg, Neosho County, Kansas? They lived there in the 1870s and 1880s? Also looking for anyone that may have cemetery records for a cemetery in Galesburg, Kansas. I'm needing the dates and names of any RICHMONDs buried in the cemetery. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

ROBERTS...TRAMMELL
Carolyn Price (hinprice@ourtownusa.net) 6 December 1998
My Father and I are looking for any information on the ROBERTS or TRAMMELL families in Neosho County. We are looking for any information on Elza ROBERTS, b: February 4, 1871 in Schuyler Co., Illinois, moved to Kansas when he was about 15 years old. Elza married Ida Mae TRAMMELL in Neosho County, Kansas on April 5, 1896, she died there on December 24, 1898 after giving birth to their only child. Ida Mae TRAMMELL was the daughter of John Frazier TRAMMELL and Sarah Jackson JONES. Ida Mae ROBERTS, John Frazier and Sarah Jackson TRAMMELL are all buried at Erie, Kansas. The elder TRAMMELLs were around Erie as late as 1932, when John Frazier died. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

SWAYZE...ADAMS
Cindy (RROBBUFFAL@aol.com) 5 December 1998
Sophia Ann ADAMS married Caleb SWAYZE on January 18, 1866 in Bushnell, McDonough Co., Illinois. They were living in Morehead, Neosho Co., Kansas in 1895. Sophia and Caleb had 7 children. Before they moved to Morehead they were living in Hope, Warren Co., New Jersey. Four children were born in Hope, New Jersey. Do not know where the other three were born. I believe that Sophia and Caleb are buried in the Old SWAYZE cem. in Hope, New Jersey. Sophia was the daughter
of Robert A. ADAMS and Caroline GARRISON. Robert born in Kentucky, Caroline in Indiana or Ohio. Caleb was the son of Jacob Cooper SWAYZE and Charity QUICK. I also have all the children's names of Sophia and Caleb's, if anyone needs them.

HUTTON...YELTON
Jim Smith (jlsmith@freenet.tlh.fl.us) 4 December 1998
Henry Patrick HUTTON, in referring to eloping with Flora Alice YELTON, speaks of driving off from the district called "Star" and hurrying across the river to get married (in Shaw, KS, September 30, 1887). Since Flora lived in Urbana, I assume the river was the Neosho. Can anyone tell me what the district "Star" was, or anything about the HUTTON or the YELTON families? The YELTONs lived in Kansas until 1892 and the HUTTONs until the turn of the century.

McCLAY...WINDSOR
Sharon Cheney (scheney@magiclink.com) 25 November 1998
Looking for information on the family of John McCLAY and Maude WINDSOR. One son, Harry died in La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, 17 August 1945. He married Pearl HUFF in Idaho. Son, Whipple McCLAY died in Los Angeles County, 1 March 1952. Other children are Roy, Philip, Everett and Robert. Harry was born in Stark, Neosho Co., Kansas in 1892, others might have been also. Anything would
be appreciated.

LASLEY...WISE
Frank Wise (Macmhuirich@email.msn.com) 25 November 1998
I'm looking for the family of Hattie LASLEY (1851-1928). Possibly the daughter of Eli LASLEY (1821-1899) and Susannah (maiden name unknown). Eli and Susannah are buried in Leana Cemetery near Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Hattie married Sylvester J. WISE and moved to Labette Co., KS where they settled near Chetopa and had at least 4 children between 1882 and 18889. Hattie and Sylvester are buried in Union Cemetery near Cherokee Twp, Montgomery Co., KS. Any information you can provide about Hattie, Sylvester, Eli or any of the rest of 'em would be greatly appreciated.

BAKER...SHEFFIELD
Edward Carter (ecrb@email.msn.com) 20 November 1998
I collect old postcards. Recently, I bought one addressed to Mr. Almon M. BAKER, Broken Bow, NE., c/o Mr. J. SHEFFIELD. Message reads: "Thayer, Kans. 5-17-09. Dear Children: We are very glad you are enjoying yourselves. We are well. Have had plenty rain since you were here. I was down and stayed Saturday night with the children. They were well. Sayed they had had a card from Iva; but did not know where to address you. Not sure, but Swan's colt may be a bay. It is quite shy of all of us. Other colts are doing well. Strawberries are beginning to ripen. Mamma" It is postmarked 17 May 1909 from Thayer, KS. Thought any of the family left in the area might enjoy a copy of the card. Please contact me.



ANDRES
NNorris803@aol.com 19 November 1998
Researching Michael ANDRES who lived in Neosho County in 1883

THOMPSON...JOHNSON
Keith Hanson (hanson@presys.com) 12 November 1998
I am searching for any information on Anna Catherina THOMPSON, born in 1865 in Gotland, Sweden, came to the USA in 1877, married a Herbert JOHNSON. They lived in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, had four children, Myrtle, Roy, Milo and Blanche, would like more info on them. Where they met, where they married , where Herbert came from. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

BLACK...EISENHOUR
Ann Bianchi (bianchi@mcia.com) 10 November 1998
Seeking information on George W. BLACK, resident of Erie, Neosho Co., KS ca 1897, who had built a flour mill that burned. George W. BLACK married Amanda EISENHOUR. Their children were Cordelia Ann, Albert, II. and John Bennett BLACK. Albert and John Bennett owned a furniture store in Erie. Family migrated to Joplin, MO and then to Texas. Request information on George W. BLACK's parents, John B. BLACK and Lucy Thayer BLACK.

PAULSEN/PAULSON
Michael Stanton (masmjs@ruraltel.net) 10 November 1998
I am seeking information on John (Hans) PAULSEN (PAULSON) who was in Neosho County, KS approximately 1902. He had married a Mary BAUGH in Galena, KS, and
they supposedly established their first home in Neosho County. John emigrated from Denmark in 1876 and naturalized in Osage County on 22 November 1886.

MITTS/METZ...FORDSMAN
Kmetz268@aol.com 7 November 1998
I am looking for the burial place of my Great-Great-Grandmother, Elizabeth "Lydia" (FORDSMAN) METZ/MITTS. Family folklore says that she died in childbirth, ca 1869 and was buried, with the infant, in Neosho County, Kansas. Any help will be greatly appreciated.



TAYLOR...RODEN...SHIELDS
Donna Pressnall (DPressnall@worldnet.att.net) 28 October 1998
I am researching the William N. TAYLOR family who were listed in the 1880 Neosho Co., KS census in the Mission Township. William N. (b: 1835) was married to Sarah RODEN. They had children; David F., John, Robert, Henry, Nancy and Mary, who married Sam BOYD. I find William without Sarah in the 1900 census in Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., MO. Son David F. married Effie May SHIELDS, and after living a short while in Guthrie, OK, they finally settled for good in Benton Co., AR. Has anyone done any research on this family? Would appreciate any information.



McROY...SILLIK
Carole (cat@capital.net) 23 October 1998
McROY - SILLIK I am searching for information about George W. McROY, the 1880 Federal Census shows McROY living in Erie Township. Married Mary Elizabeth SILLIK, 10 January 1876 in Illinois. Children were; Louis S., Charles, Henry,
Grace Edna McROY.

LEATHERMAN...ANDERSON
Jean Weimer (jweimer@spitfire.net) 22 October 1998
I am seeking information about my Great-Grandfather Thomas C. LEATHERMAN, born 14 March 1861, d: 7 August 1935 in Neosho County, married Susan ANDERSON, b: 16 October 1866, d: 12 October 1929 in Neosho County. Where are they buried? Names of their parents? The LEATHERMAN's came from Germany, when? Where did they live before they moved to Kansas? Thomas' father homesteaded around Erie. Children of Thomas and Susan were; Robert, Ernest Anderson b: 18 April 1890, d: 1 November 1923, Minnie, Mark, and Thomas Faith.

LOWE...NEPTUNE
Doug & Susie Meyer (dsmeyer@alaska.net) 20 October 1998
I am researching the LOWE family. Daughter Anne LOWE married William NEPTUNE in Cloverdale (William died about 1910 in Chanute). Their children, Rebecca, Scott and Henry Jerome, were born in Chanute. Anne's father's name was Ed LOWE. He was born in Indiana. His wife's name is unknown. Anne LOWE was also born in West Lebanon, Indiana on April 2, 1854. Anne and her parents came to Kansas when she was about 16 years old. She lived in Chanute from about 1903 until 1933. I am trying to obtain further information on her family. Any assistance with the LOWE family or further information on William NEPTUNE, her husband, would be greatly appreciated.

HILL...McCOWAN
Doug & Susie Meyer (dsmeyer@alaska.net) 20 October 1998
HILL, Dora Minerva and father, Noel HILL. I am researching the HILL family. I know that Dora HILL married John J. McCOWAN in Neosho Co., January 1, 1878. She was born August 21, 1860 in Redwood, Ohio. She came to Kansas at about 16 years of age with her parents in 1876. They moved to a farm about 5 miles west of Chanute. Her mother's maiden name may have been CASE. Parents were born in Ohio. She may have had a brother named Cecil HILL Dora died January 23, 1931

CARLBERG...NELSON
Bob Carlberg (blcberg@poncacity.net) 17 October 1998
I seek information on my Grandfather, Andrew Carl CARLBERG and my Great-Grandfather, Carl Johan CARLBERG. I am told that Carl Johan emigrated from Sweden to the Colfax community area in the mid to late 1800's. Later, he
and his Swedish wife moved to Chanute. He was a blacksmith, as well as a farmer, and builder. My Grandfather, Andrew Carl CARLBERG, lived in the Petrolia - Chanute area until his death in the 1930's. I am told that at one time or another he was an exhibition balloonist, a railroad engineer, a farmer
and a skilled handyman. For many summers, he and my Grandmother, Cora Belle
NELSON, operated an A&W Rootbeer stand on Main Street in Chanute. I would
appreciate any information available concerning these grandfathers. Primary
interests at this time are dates and places of birth, marriage and burial.



BENEFIELD...WATSON
Mike Benefield (mbenefield@centurytel.net) 14 October 1998
I am searching for information re: my GGGrandparents. William O. BENEFIELD was married to Lydia WATSON around 1885. My Grandfather, Frank D. BENEFIELD was born in Shaw, Neosho Co., Kansas on 28 April, 1888. William was a section foreman for the railroad that went through Shaw. Any information about these people , the time period and Shaw would be greatly appreciated.

CARRICO
Charles and Colette Ralph (cralph@worldnet.att.net) 5 October 1998
I am looking for descendants of Pius and Julia CARRICO. I have a letter that says they were living in Girard, KS in 1885. However, they had come from St. Paul, Neosho County, Kansas. I know that Pius' father James, was buried at Osage Mission/St. Francis now. Julia was buried at Hickory Church/ St. Aloysius now, which is in Crawford County. Any info at all??

MATTOX...ASHCROFT/ASHCRAFT...IREY
RICHARDSON...KNAPP...MOBLEY
Diana (Mo2okie@aol.com) 3 October 1998
I am seeking any info of an Alfey MATTOX ASHCROFT/ASHCRAFT and her sister Josie MATTOX KNAPP, who are both mentioned in the obituary of my Great-Grandmother Mary E. MATTOX RICHARDSON, who died abt. 1941 in the Kansas City, MO., area. Both Alfey and Josie are half-sister to my Great-Grandmother, and I would love
to hear from anyone knowing anything about these 2 women. The obit states both of these women lived in St. Paul, Neosho Co., Kansas at that time. Along with Ethel MATTOX MOBLEY, who lived in McCune, Cherokee Co., Kansas, Ervin MATTOX and Thomas MATTOX, who lived in McCune, Kansas, Jack MATTOX, who lived in Columbus, Cherokee Co., Kansas, Edgar MATTOX in Los Angeles, California, Ola MATTOX ASHCROFT/ASHCRAFT, in Fresno, California, Myrtie MATTOX IREY in Lodi, California and Elmer MATTOX who lived in the Kansas City, Mo., area.

SPONSEL
Claudia Edwards (D_CEDWARDS@prodigy.net) 1 October 1998
Searching for SPONSEL, John, wife Margaret Stern SPONSEL in Neosho Co., Kansas by 1870 or before. Children were: Ottilie, Margaret Catherine, John M., Henry, Mary and George SPONSEL, born between 1846-1861. Family from ?Obermoellrich, Bavaria, Germany to Baltimore 19 July 1852.

DILLON...PRICE
Jim Cook (jimcook@gorilla.net) 19 September 1998
My Great-Grandmother Ellen A. Price, died in September 1899 and is buried in Morehead Cemetery in Southwestern Neosho County. My Grandmother was Estella (Stella) DILLON. She married William Elmore DILLON in 1902. If you have any information at all it would be greatly appreciated. Also I would like to know if the Wilson Funeral Home is still in business and if not where would their records be?



O'HARA
ebeene@iosa.com 10 September 1998
O'HARA, Mary Susan, O'HARA, George Patterson and Nancy S. I am looking for information on these people. They lived in Neosho County in the 1870's. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

FOSTER...OURY...OREY
Starlene Oary (starlene@cillnet.com) 31 August 1998
I am looking for the surname FOSTER. John FOSTER and his family was in the 1870 Neosho Co., Centerville Twp., census. I believe he moved to Neosho County with his brother-in-law Christopher OURY/OREY abt. 1868 from Jasper Co., IL.
John FOSTER b: abt. 1817, in Indiana, was at one time married to Hannah OURY/OREY, b: abt. 1820, in Ohio. Their children's names are Adam, Elizabeth, Alexander, Mary, Edward, Catherine and Jennie, all born in Jasper Co., IL.

JORDAN...WINSTED...DAVIS...BISHOP...ROBINSON
Brenda Beckner (beckner@netins.net) 29 August 1998
I am seeking information on Robert JORDAN. His wife's maiden name was WINSTED. Their daughter, Margaret Ann JORDAN was born around 1860 and married William Carl DAVIS of Knox County, Missouri at the home of her father in Neosho County, KS., on February 22, 1880. Margaret and William DAVIS had 7 children, Cora Belle (b: 1885), Ira W., (b: 189?), Elsie Davis ROBINSON, Elmer Ray, Mabel Lee Davis BISHOP (b: 1888), Homer (b: 1881), and J.H. Davis. Robert JORDAN and his wife may have both come from Ireland. Mabel Lee Davis BISHOP was my Grandmother. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who could tell me about Robert JORDAN and his wife.

BOMAN...JAMES
Carolyn Ward (tcward@columbus-ks.com) 15 August 1998
Anna BOMAN, age 16, married 26 Sept., 1875 in Neosho County, KS to Walter R. JAMES, age 22. Family history says that they had two children. What were their names? When and where were they born? What happened to them? Walter remarried in 1879 in Bates County, MO, so what happened to Anna? Any
information appreciated.

BOLANDER...CAHILL
Barbara Hill (Barbra@aol.com) 1 August 1998
I am looking for any and all information on Lord Guilford BOLANDER and Belinda CAHILL. They lived in St. Paul, Neosho County, KS. Lord Guilford died there in 1917, and Belinda died in 1917 at the home of their son, Lurie, in St. Paul. If anyone is researching the BOLANDERs, I would appreciate hearing from them!

RAMP...OLIPHANT
Creighton & Dot Hogan (hogans@ktc.com) 1 August 1998
Mary M. RAMP (or possibly TEDROW) married (Al?) OLIPHANT and was last heard from in Chanute, Kansas where he was a section foreman on the Santa Fe RR. Mary was born in 1877, in Lyon Co., KS. Her mother was Cynthia Ann Woodring (Woodruff?) Tedrow Ramp Hogan, and was born in Ohio ca 1842. I'm looking for any information on Mary and her husband.

JOHNSTON
Joe Johnston (johnston@pld.com) 1 August 1998
JOHNSTON, Absalom. B.ca. 1800-1802 in Virginia; taken as a child to Kentucky; married Elizabeth Thomas 1828 in Washington Co., KY; lived for many years in Grayson Co., KY; and then moved , with just about the whole family, to Mission Twp, Neosho Co., KS. Children: William, Bennett, George A., Robert A., Pius, James M., Susan E., and John A. Who were Absalom's parents? Where did they live in VA? Where did they live in KY? Who did Robert A. Johnston marry? Any information about her parents? Thanks!

MESS
Ruth Kordwitz (getburg63@enter.net) 31 July 1998
I am searching for information on the MESS family who lived in Osage Mission (now St. Paul) Kansas. Peter William MESS and his wife Eva Reischmann MESS were married in Osage Mission at St. Francis Church on Nov. 27th, 1883. They had three children while they lived there: Nicholas Norbert MESS (born Sept. 28, 1884), Mary Leonora MESS (born July 4, 1887), and Margarit Cyrilla MESS (born March 5, 1890). Peter William MESS located in Neosho County in 1874 and taught school there. In 1877 he was teaching at the College of the Catholic Mission. If anyone knows of any MESS family history, or the location (if they still exist) of the St. Francis Church or the College of the Catholic Mission, please contact me. I would appreciate anything that will further my search.

BLOOMHEART...RUNYON
Aubrey Cloud (AGCLOUD@email.msn.com) 21 July 1998
Seeking information on the Charles BLOOMHEART family who lived in Neosho Co., Kansas in 1910. One of their daughters, Sylvia Maude BLOOMHEART, married Clinton A. RUNYON, Jr. about 1905. Charles's wife may have died as she wasn't in the 1900 or 1910 census for Neosho County.

HUFFMAN...McCOY...JACKSON
Laurie McCoy (mitten@sprynet.com) 18 July 1998
Seeking information on Mary McCOY JACKSON. She was in Erie, KS., in 1870 with brother John HUFFMAN and 2 young sons, Judson and Charlie, as Mary McCOY. Married Richard JACKSON August 26, 1871 and was with him and their two children in the 1880 census. When did Mary die? What happened to her first husband, Marion Frances McCOY?



CLOUD...ELLER
Donna Janness (Manicmday@aol.com) 15 July 1998
I am searching for records or any information on Peter CLOUD and Mary Margaret ELLER, married in Neosho Co., in May of 1873, They lived in Erie, KS. They had
2, possibly 3 children, their names were Edward M., Cora A. and Carrie B. CLOUD. In the year of 1877, Edward, Cora, and Carrie were orphaned and came into Oklahoma with John H. ELLER and family. I would like to find why the children were orphaned and the names of both sets of parents of Peter and Margaret. I appreciate any clues or records of any kind.

KILGORE...SMITH
Angela Chancellor (chancell@cyberback.com) 3 July 1998
Searching for any information on Ola (FROST) SMITH. She is listed on the 1920
Neosho Co., KS census with her uncle David KILGORE and his family. I believe
she was the wife of James Harrison SMITH who died 13 October 1919. The census data was taken 10 January 1920, and on 4 February 1920 Ola had son James Harrison SMITH, Jr. Also, does anyone have access to the census? I was only able to see the soundex so I am missing some info. Any information is greatly appreciated.

LINDSEY...WARD Tom Dean (HisServants@prodigy.net) 30 June 1998 I am researching the family of Frederick John LINDSEY, married to Ella Catherine WARD. Ella was born in Neosho County (St. Paul) on May 15, 1912, and Frederick was born in Parsons on June 4, 1911. Frederick's father was William Kay LINDSEY who married Mary Ann SCHLINCHMEIER (? spelling). William was born in Oklahoma on October 6, 1882 and Mary Ann was born in Germany on May 27, 1892. William's father was Johnson Charbe LINDSEY, who married Mary Ann Matthews. William's father may have been Buss LINDSEY, and his mother's name was Lucy. Mary Ann SCHLINCHMEIER/SLINKMEIER's father was Christopher SCHLINCHMEIER who married Alberta KRUEGER. Ella Catherine's parents were Louis Richard WARD who married Annie Atha KENNEDY. Louis was born in South Mound, KS on April 3, 1892. Annie was born in Neosho County, KS (St. Paul) on January 11, 1894. Louis' father was George Washington WARD, often referred to as "General", who married Julie Ellen BOWN. Annie's father was David KENNEDY, who married Mary Catherine HOLDING. I also have brothers and sisters of some individuals listed above.

DIMOND
Marion Dimond (MarionRD@aol.com) 29 June 1998 Looking for info on family of William T. DIMOND, (1831-1904) buried in Brown Cemetery in Lincoln Township, Neosho County, KS. He was a brother of my husband's Great-Grandfather. They came to Kansas from Illinois in about 1870. There is a GAR symbol on his grave, but we don't know where he served in the Civil War. From obits we have found on 2 of his children, it looks as though he had 5 or 6 kids, named; Marietta, William, Caroll, Jesse, Guy, Allen and Myrtle. Most of whom never married and lived on the family farm all of their lives.

CORNWELL...CARTRIGHT Beverly Partee' (penny40@urs2.net) 27 June 1998 Trying to locate the family of my grandfather's brother. Very little is known
about him, he apparently died quite young. Grandfather: Thomas CORNWELL, came to this area of KS, ca 1890. Brought with him his younger brother, Benjamin (F?) CORNWELL. Benjamin tried to join the Army, Spanish-American War 1899 with Thomas, but he was rejected, as he was blind in one eye. It is believed that Benjamin married a woman with the surname CARTRIGHT, they had at least one child. Thomas and Benjamin were born in Clay Co., TN in 1875 and 1880 respectively. Thomas married Martha Jane BROWN in Erie, Neosho Co., KS in 1897. I have located the other brother, William H. CORNWELL. Any help would be appreciated.

WILSON...ALLEN...TRAYLOR
Kelly Rick Robison (krobison@srv.net) 24 June 98 Looking for John E. WILSON b: 6 June, 1825. m: Sarah Jane ALLEN b: 31 July 1830. Sarah's father was Robert H. ALLEN, mother was Susannah TRAYLOR. They had approx. 8 children. They were in Neosho & Allen counties at various times. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

_________________________________________________ MARTIN Nora Hiatt (Norahiatt@sprintmail.com) 22 June 1998 I am looking for information concerning Hartwell MARTIN, who was born in Jasper Co., Missouri in 1842. In 1860 he and his family moved to Bourbon Co., Kansas near Ft. Scott. On 13 September 1865 he married Serena MITCHELL in Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas. Their children were: Mary C. born 7 August 1867 in Emporia, Lyon Co., Amy S. born 20 November 1872 in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas, Nettie May born 9 March 1874 in Chanute, Neosho Co., William H. born 17 September 1877 in Chanute, Neosho Co., and Zoe Grace born 16 December 1888 in Chanute, Neosho Co. Hartwell died 29 December 1903 in Morrison, Noble Co., Oklahoma. any help is appreciated.

GAGER Anne Schmidt (aschmidt@mail.qni.com) 21 June 1998 Seeking info about family of Elford and Sarah E. GAGER. Lived in Thayer and Parsons. My Great-Grandmother grew up in Thayer. She was Ida Mae GAGER, born in 1869. Married Raymond A. DARLING about 1888 or so. He was a "Preacher," a member of the prominent Darling family of Labette Co. KS. She had several sisters, and a brother named Jesse GAGER. In the early 1950's, Jesse and his wife, Nora (?) lived on a farm near Independence. Would like to know more about Ida's sisters, starting with their names. Would like to have more info about children of Jesse. Are any GAGERs still living in/around Thayer? Any help appreciated.

CLARK...GILMORE Jean Gilmore (jgilmore@sfths.sft434.k12.ks.us) 14 June 1998
Marriage records of Neosho County, KS indicate the following: CLARK, Laura A., 26, m. J. F. GILMORE, 30 on 23 March 1890. And CLARK, Mary C., 20, m. Jesse GILMORE, 20 on 1 January 1882. Can anyone give me more information about these people, ancestors and descendants? Thank You! Jean Gilmore.

PEMBERTON Candy Wilkinson (candan@pe.net) 10 June 1998 I am interested in finding the location of the homestead where my mother was born in 1911. It is near the town of Earlton, and as of 1968 the farm was still there as my mother visited it. Her father's name was Albert PEMBERTON and her mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Maria CARPENTER. Their first child was born at the homestead which my aunt said was called 'Pleasant Valley' in 1897 and her name was Goldie Marie PEMBERTON. My aunt, Lyla Pauline was their second child born in 1900 in Chanute, told me that 'Pleasant Valley' is 2 miles west of
Earlton on old Route 2 and 1 1/2 miles north. My grandparent's third and fifth children were born at the homestead, while their fourth was born in
Bartlesville, OK when it was still Indian territory. Both grandparents were ill with TB and left Kansas in 1912 or 1913 to come to CA to the Imperial Valley where it is hot and dry, hoping to get cured. They didn't, and both passed in 1913. I don't know who owned or worked the homestead in the years between 1913 and 1968, but I do know who owned it in 1968. However I do not know who took it over once they passed. If anyone can give me any help I will surely be appreciative

BROWN...GARRISON Beverly Partee (penny40@urs2.net) 10 June 1998 My Grandmother Martha Jane BROWN, b: 6 March 1877, Neosho Co., KS. She was the daughter of Isaiah BROWN, b: 2 Feb 1849, IL and Julia Ann GARRISON, b: 7 Nov 1852, KY. Martha married Thomas CORNWELL, 8 Sept, 1897, Erie, Neosho Co., KS. Would like to contact anyone familiar with this line.

RICE...AGARD Christine Harris (charris@mwis.net) 9 June 1998 Looking for family of James C. RICE and Prudence Shumway AGARD; James C. born 28 Dec., 1830, Macoupin, IL died 5 July 1911 in Shawnee, KS. Prudence born 23 Aug 1833, Livingston, NY died 4 Jun 1874 Neosho County, KS. Prudence is buried along with one daughter in Old Shaw Cemetery. Their children : Mary E. RICE, Richard Newton RICE md 3 Jan 1878, Allen Co., KS to Julia Ellen Bartley (my line), Clarence Lyle RICE born 22 Jan 1865 in Macoupin, IL, died 30 Jun 1925 in Chanute, KS, md 3 times (the only child who stayed in Neosho Co.), Julia A. RICE, born April 1866, James C. RICE born 1861, Mollie M. RICE born 21 August 1870 - 23 Sept 1877, Nettie RICE md Thomas Gaynor, Prudence Alice RICE Mar 1874 - 23 Sept 1931, Cherokee, KS Any help with the RICE family in Neosho Co., most appreciated.

FRANKLIN...GRIGG Randy Franklin (Ydnar49@aol.com) 7 June 1998 I am seeking additional information for the FRANKLIN and GRIGG families who lived in Neosho CO., KS from 1879-1940's. James A. FRANKLIN & Lou Ann PARK came from Taney Co., MO and settled in Neosho Co., in 1879. The FRANKLIN's lived in the Big Creek Township area. Johnson L. GRIGG and family also came from Taney Co., MO ca 1880, and settled north of Odense. My great-grandparents, John Newton FRANKLIN & Catherine Ida GRIGG married in Neosho CO., in 1882. Also interested in the family of David D. & Susan P. CLEMENTS who lived in the county.

COZINE Debbie Blankenship (dblankship@lanset.com) 29 May 98 I am looking for information on my line of COZINE. George A. COZINE, b: 1829 in KY, married to Mary M. Coo___? They were living in Neosho County in the 1880 census. Together they had the following children: Mary, Thesisus, Alma, William, George, Grant, May, and Lyona. Would like to find anyone else that is searching on this surname. I have found this family scattered throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, California, Kentucky and Indiana. Would like to share family information.

KIMBROUGH...RUSSELL...CALLAHAN Becki Randall (brandall@dce.ksu.edu) 27 May 98 Looking for descendants of James M. KIMBROUGH, b: IL and Mary Jane RUSSELL. Mary Jane and her family moved to Neosho Co. around the turn of the century. Children of James M. and Mary J. are: Thomas Jethro, Elizabeth Jane KIMBROUGH McMINIMY, William Joshua, John Landon, Meredith Arthur, James Wyatt, Carrie Idora, Mary Etta, Rose Viola. Particularly interested in their daughter, Carrie Idora 'Dora' KIMBROUGH, b: June 17, 1860 d: 1928 m: John Wesley CALLAHAN. I have quite a bit of information on this family. Any help is appreciated.

TAYLOR Richard Thomas (dkbly@worldpath.net) 25 May 98 Looking for the children of James W. TAYLOR, b: May 8, 1831, d: March 19, 1909 and his wife Nancie, b: February 16, 1838. Also the children, if any, of Charles A. TAYLOR, b: 1872 and d: 1925. All are buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ladore Township in Neosho County. Does anyone have any information on A. R. TAYLOR who, in 1916, owned 280 acres in the North Township of Labette County?

PAGE Mathew Page (MAPAGE@prodigy.net) 25 May 98 Looking for information on the family of Milford Jesse PAGE, b: July 6, 1887 in Elsmore, Allen Co., KS and died Jan 1968. Residence was in Erie, Neosho Co., KS according to his Social Security records. He had a brother Frederick Martin PAGE, b: 31 June 1892 in Elsmore, Allen Co., KS and died Mar 1963 in Kansas, location unknown. He also had a sister, Artie Ellen PAGE, b: 8 October 1883 in La Harpe, Allen Co., KS and married Lewis Cornelius STANLEY on 11 February 1903 in Iola, Allen Co., KS. Artie died 18 January 1962 and is buried I believe in Moran, Allen Co., KS. Artie and Lewis' children were Ruth, Frederick, Curtis and Earl. Milford had other brothers; Emerson Hugh PAGE, b: 18 April 1874 in Greene Co., IN, Lowery Lowell PAGE, b: 16 September 1876 in Greene Co., IN, Luther PAGE, b: 28 April 1880 in Greene Co., IN and a sister, Cora PAGE, b: 4 December 1878 in Greene Co., IN. would like information on these brother/sister's families and children. I have info on their parents also.

McCOWAN...NEPTUNE Doug & Susie Meyer (dsmeyer@alaska.net) 13 May 98 I am looking for information on the McCOWAN family. I know that Alonzo McCOWAN, married Rebecca NEPTUNE, they lived in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. They had 6 children. Their 3rd child was my Grandfather, John William McCOWAN. I am trying to get further information on Alonzo and family. I would like more information on Rebecca's family as well. I know that they both died in Idaho.

McCLAY
Sharon Cheney (scheney@magiclink.com) 7 May 98 Looking for information on the family of Harry Crawford McCLAY, born 18 January 1892 in Stark, Neosho Co., Kansas to John and Maude Windsor McCLAY. Family moved to Rupert, Idaho August 28, 1913 according to local newspaper. Harry married Pearl HUFF and moved to La Grande, Union Co., Oregon and died thee 17 August 1945. Looking for Harry's brothers. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Wife Pearl lived to be 106 years of age.

KEELING Owen and/or Otta Sue Hill (cherokeo@execpc.com) 30 Apr 98 KEELING - Miles C. d: summer of 1943, buried in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Looking for Miles' middle name and date of death. KEELING - Anne Elizabeth Sparks, wife of Miles C. d: about 1941, buried in Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas. Looking for Anne's date of death. KEELING siblings: Elbert L. KEELING b: 1866 in MO, Adna Perry KEELING b: April 17, 1898 in MO, Otis & Otta KEELING b: 1903 d: about 1903, Stella May KEELING b: October 6, 1906 in MO, Everett Miles KEELING b: April 30, 1911 in OK/MO. Thanks for any help and I will gladly share what little data I have.

BARNES...WINSTED...TULLY Lois Borton Werline (Lobomoon2@aol.com) 28 Apr 98
I would like to correspond with anyone who is related to or knows the following people, all of whom are listed on the 1870 Centerville Twp., Neosho County, KS Federal Census: John Marquiss BARNES, b: 1826 in OH, Nancy WINSTED, b: 1828 in OH, William Mills BARNES, Ellen TULLY. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

WINANS...BUZBEE Conrad and Gail Willett (cgwillet@inreach.com) 22 Apr 98 Looking for descendants of George Bargdall WINANS & Sarah Adelia BUZBEE. They lived in Jefferson Co., for at least the years 1874-1897, because they had 10 children during that time, all born there; George Frank, Charles, Roy Ray, Oscar Ross, Roger Sherman, Daniel Carl, Joel and several daughters. I am told
there are many WINANS in Neosho County, maybe some of them moved there? If any of these names are familiar to you, please contact me, I'd appreciate it!

BLACK Ann Bianchi (bianchi@mcia.com) 19 Apr 98 I am seeking information on George Washington BLACK. He lived in Erie, Neosho Co., KS from 1880-1900. He also owned a flour mill. His son's were; Albert H. BLACK and John Bennett BLACK.

MORAN...GILFOIL...GUILFOIL...GUILFOYLE Sharron Smith (phobee@mail.bright.net) 10 Apr 98 Am searching for any information on the MORAN family who resided in Neosho County during the timeframe of approximately 1865 - 1910. Am also looking for any information on the (sic) GILFOIL / GUILFOIL / GUILFOYLE family who resided in Neosho County during the timeframe of approximately 1855 - 1880.

CASTLE James Hernan (jhernan@premier.net) 10 Apr 98 I am looking for any information on Alta CASTLE, b: 1884 in Missouri; married Clair CASTLE 1904 in Neosho Co., Kansas, died 1969 in Neosho Co., KS. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

ATKINSON...BELLINGER Chris Bryant (chrisbry@inetnebr.com) 2 Apr 98 I'm looking for information on Samuel ATKINSON and Mary BELLINGER. Samuel was born in Wisconsin and moved to the Greenwood, Nebraska area with his parents (John ATKINSON and Ann GRUNSHAW). Samuel married Mary on 20 April 1869 in Rock Creek Twp, Lancaster Co., NE. They stayed in the Rock Creek area until 1875. I have information that they were in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS in 1936. Any information on these two would be appreciated. I have information on the ATKINSON's that I'm willing to share.

STREET Max Tyner (mtyner@sat.net) 26 Mar 98 I am searching for information on the STREETS in Neosho County in 1880's and 1890's. Some names include Cleetus STREET, Edna STREET, Winchell STREET and John STREET. Cleetus was born in Erie, Neosho Co., Kansas on 10 May 1889, Edna was born in Erie on 29 January 1889. Trying to tie names and families together.

CANVILLE...CANFIL Arthur Canfil, Jr. (artcanfil@aol.com) 17 Mar 98 A. B. CANVILLE was a Frenchman who set up a trading post in Neosho Co., KS in 1844. I believe I am descended from O. S. CANFIL, of Haddam, Washington Co., KS who was in Haddam during the Civil War. Aside from general information (such as that the English and Irish names, Canfield, Canfill and Canfil, and the French names Caenville and Canville are all variations of the same Norman family name, de Caenville), I have not been able to trace my ancestors back past the
Haddam CANFIL's, and even those I've documented poorly thus far. In the hope
that perhaps Neosho County's A. B. CANVILLE was either an ancestor or closely related to one, I am posting this query. It seems that A. B. CANVILLE was old enough at the time of the 1865 census to possibly have already had a previous family back in the time he ran an Indian trading post. If A. B. CANVILLE was continuously in Kansas from when he opened his trading post in 1844, it seems reasonable that at least some of the children (at least those born in Missouri) likely were adopted by him whenever he married his wife Mary. I would also suppose from the ages and places of birth of the children that Mary and her children that were born in Missouri migrated to Neosho Co., Kansas around 1856 to 1858. On 1 May 1857, for instance Mary would have been 30 years old, and A. B. CANVILLE would have been 56. I suppose that Mary was a Great Osage, as there were many of the Osage nation in Neosho Co., at that time who had migrated from Missouri. Did A. B. CANVILLE move to Oklahoma when the Osage were forced to go there? Where in Oklahoma were the Great Osage of Neosho Co., relocated to? Why did Mary and her brood come to Neosho Co., from Missouri so much later than did the other Great Osage (assuming she was of that nation)? Even if A. B. CANVILLE turns out not to be a close ancestor, I am interested in finding out
more about this fellow and his family. If anyone really cares about all this, and has local historical information, or information about A. B. CANVILLE, Mary, their ancestors, or any of their descendants (separately or together), I would appreciate to hear about it via e-mail. Thank You for taking the time to read this overly long query!

SCOTT...CRONK Michael Scott-Mikesalibi (Mikesalibi@aol.com) 9 Mar 98 Looking for any information or leads on a difficult surname. James D. SCOTT who was born 25 December 1843 in Coles County, IL, married Lydia Jane CRONK at Osage Mission, Neosho County, Kansas on 1 April 1871. They resided in Rooks County in 1885. Their children were; Lillie May SCOTT born 4 February 1872, Annette SCOTT born 13 September 1873, Edward SCOTT born 3 September 1875, Rosa B. SCOTT born 29 January 1877, Joseph Winfield SCOTT born 30 December 1878, James Harley SCOTT born 14 October 1880, Ada SCOTT born 14 February 1882, and my great-grandfather Fred Herman SCOTT born 6 May 1885 in Rooks County. I do have a copy of their marriage license I obtained from James D. SCOTT's civil war records and Lydia Jane CRONK's pension application. Thank You!!

MAJOR...GRIGGS...MURFIELD...CARROLL...DOBBINS Linda (doghouse@jefnet.com) 7 Mar 98 My Grandmother, Colleen MAJOR was born in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas October 1909. Her Parents, Samuel Collier (born 1881 in MO/TX?) and Leona (GRIGGS, born 1889 in Oklahoma, Indian Territory) MAJOR, were actors on the legitimate stage, and the reason she was born in Chanute, Kansas was that Leona's sister, Margaret 'Ethel' (GRIGGS) MURFIELD was living there at the time. I have tried searching the census records for Ethel in 1910 without success. I have tried other records too without success either. Ethel was married to Charles Adelate MURFIELD. They had a daughter named Voyle, born in 1906. Voyle married a man named CARTER. I have been having a hard time trying to find any of Leona's family because her mother, Mary Alice 'Mollie' (CARROLL) died in 1893 in Oklahoma. Their father George Washington GRIGGS remarried to a Irma DOBBINS, but George died in 1900, leaving a young widow with 2 new children of theirs plus 4 girls from his previous marriage to 'Mollie'. George and 'Mollie' (CARROLL) GRIGGS had the following children; Margaret 'Ethel', Bertha (I think I saw a census record list her as Beatrice for 1920 Oklahoma), Leona and Georgia 'Gail'. After George's death the girls were split up and never reunited again, so when my grandmother was born in Chanute, it must have been only for a short duration, as Samuel & Leona were back on the road working as actors. I have not had any luck finding Samuel or Leona in any census since 1900. I guess this was because of them always being on the road. Can anyone please help me locate any of the above people? Linda, Wisconsin

SMITH Jackie & Babe Smith (smithdw@bibbs.com) 27 Feb 98 Request information on parents of William Alfred SMITH, Born February 12, 1889, Neosho County, Kansas, possibly Chanute, KS. Father's name may have been Charles and been a farmer or Peace Officer. Mother's name may have been Ursala. May have been from a large family, possibly a sister named Alice. Departed home about 1902 at age 12 or 13, did not return and talked very little about his childhood. I am the youngest son of William and would like to make contact with anyone who might have information on this family.

BAUGHMAN...RUGH Thomas Baughman (tbaughman@jps.net) 22 Feb 98 John W. Baughman, born on 1-5-1835 in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. Moved to Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Illinois and then onto Chanute and Earlton area of Neosho Co. after the Civil War. He moved there with most of his extended family including his father Peter C., his mother Barbara, his sisters Catharine and Lydia, and his brother Samuel. His brother and sisters also had families that moved with them into the area. I am looking for anyone who has information
on this family and would like to correspond with me about them.

CAMPBELL...GOFF...MUNN...McELHENIE Mary Ann Burrows (mburrows@eoni.com) 16 Feb 98 I am searching for marriage dates for Phillip CAMPBELL and Helen GOFF. Information about Mary Ann CAMPBELL and George MUNN, Grace MUNN and
a McELHENIE (Given Name Unknown), Stewart McELHENIE. This family lived in Neosho County for many years. Mary CAMPBELL died in Erie, Neosho Co., Kansas in 1913, They had a farm and most of the family is buried in Bethel Cemetery. Thanks!

HAYES...DIEL...ASHCROFT Kathy Aho (rockester@ibm.net) 6 Feb 98 I am researching John C. HAYES, born 1856 in Missouri, married Dec., 1871 to Maria Eva DIEL, born Aug., 1857 in Missouri. Children born in Chanute, Neosho
County, KS; Lucile M. HAYES born 1893, married Richard ASHCROFT in 1910 in
Chanute, Neosho County, KS. Also Charles HAYES born 1885, Donald HAYES born ?, Floyd HAYES born ?, Robert HAYES born ? Looking for any and all descendants or info! Thanks!

CROW...TURNER Mary Ishmael (mishmael@pldi.net) 27 Jan 98 Searching for information re: family of Mary CROW who married Craven S. TURNER. My Great-Great-Grandparents migrated to Neosho Co., abt. 1870 from Ohio. Would like to find relationship between Mary and Andrew CROW, John CROW, and others who lived there. All information appreciated. Thanks!

EHRMAN...HAMPTON...STIDGER Juanita Alloway (juanita@kscable.com) 14 Jan 98
My Grandmother, Ada Millicent (HAMPTON) EHRMAN married in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA June 1892 to Willis Benaiah EHRMAN. They both died the same time, 27 March 1932 in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. I'm looking for any information
on Ada's mother, Clara (STIDGER) HAMPTON, who was left a widow of Levi HAMPTON in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA in 1882. Ada age 5, adopted by Eliza WILLARD. No record of Clara HAMPTON in Jefferson Co., IA after husbands death. Need any info on surnames STIDGER and HAMPTON.

HAYS...DUNSMORE Lynda (XYLColects@aol.com) 12 Jan 98 Information requested - Birth Certificate or information for Dee HAYS, born in Sycamore, KS - about 1882. He was 25 at the birth of his son Milton Dee HAYS, 23 September 1907, and residing in Thayer, Neosho Co., KS at the time of the birth. Also requesting a Birth Certificate or information for Blanche Catherine DUNSMORE, born in Thayer, Neosho Co., KS about 1889. If marriage information is available would also like to have it.

JONES S Butler (SButler284@worldnet.att.net) 12 Jan 98 Seeking information on Adelbert Eugene JONES, born 1856 in Michigan, died in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS. Sibling, Parents, etc.

THOMAS...TAYLOR Kathy Sikes (sikesk@feist.com) 11 Jan 98 Looking for information Re: Emery Everett THOMAS b: Jan/Feb, 1902 in the Parsons area to Elizabeth J. TAYLOR THOMAS b: 20 June 1853/54, and John C. THOMAS, b: 29 Nov 1859 in Syracuse, NY, then moved to Kansas. Have been unable to trace this branch, and info is scarce. Anything that might get us started is appreciated.

STARTUP Sandra Necco (sgnecco@olypen.com) 5 Jan 98 I am researching the STARTUP family history in Neosho County. Charles L. and Elizabeth TARTUP and their children arrived in Neosho County in 1866. These early pioneers and some of their descendants are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Chanute.

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