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By Mrs. Eleanor “Nellie” Serepta (Fisher) Baldwin
[Following is the story was written by Mrs. Henry Baldwin for Mrs. Ida Collister. Mrs. Henry Baldwin was Eleanor Serepta Fisher, known as both Nellie and Ellen. She was born in 1843 in Vermont, moved with Henry Gilbert Baldwin to Iowa after the Civil War and then, moved onto Kansas in 1868, one of the early pioneers of Ottawa County, Kansas. She died in 1924, near Ada, Kansas. The story was brought to the Ottawa County Historical Society by Mrs. Collister’s niece, Mrs. Edgar Goodfellow, nee Lelah Comfort.]
Brother Newton Baldwin and family, his brother-in-law, Frank Ross, and others, left their home near Sand Springs, Iowa, in the spring of 1868, and came to Kansas to take claims. They located on First Creek. They wrote such encouraging letters that my husband, Henry Baldwin, made up his mind that we had better follow them in the fall. We started from Sand Springs, on our trip, about the 28th of August the same year. We stopped at St. Mary’s, Pottawatomie County, as we expected a letter would be there for us from Newton. [(** Editor’s note: ]St. Mary’s is on today’s Highway 24, about 20 miles west and a touch north of Topeka. It is just south and a little west of today’s Pottawatomie Indian Reservation. **) We drove down the river, expecting to camp there. Mr. Baldwin went back to town to find his uncle, Ira Baldwin, who stopped there when Newton came out here. While he was gone, I heard a crashing among the bushes, and soon they parted, and there were two of St. Mary’s finest belles on ponies. I think they were as much surprised to see me as I was them. The young ladies of today, who practice painting their faces, ought to see those to take lessons of. Their faces were daubed with the brightest colored paints, and a variety of that. I remember there was a new moon painted on one girl’s cheek, and their faces were daubed and streaked in a most ludicrous way. After staring at me a short time, they darted off into the brush.
We found that Uncle had erected a frame hotel (** apparently in St. Mary's **), and we camped on his premises, unloaded part of our goods, and thought we would stay till we got a letter from Newton. We had heard of so much trouble from the Indians, that we wanted news from the front before we went further. We stayed there a week, and those Pottawatomies made the nights hideous with their yells, and running around us, jingling irons, or shooting their revolvers. It seemed to me the whole population were always awake, and took special delight in keeping us awake also. If I got partly to sleep, I would awake, fearful and trembling.
The government had just paid what they called “head money”, i.e. every man, woman, and child of their tribe had received $600 each, and so they became citizens at that time. The people had come in, anticipating this, and had determined to get all they could of this “head money”. They sold them large quantities of bad whiskey, and so they were on a “spree” nearly all of the time. We had no place to escape their noise, and disturbance. Through the day, they were looking over our belongings, but, strange to say, they never took anything away. After a week’s stay, and no letters, we started once more on our journey. I wanted to go back, of course. I thought if the Indians who were supposed to be civilized, were so bad, I did not want any acquaintance with the uncivilized. But Husband said, “I shall go until I find Brother Newt, or learn what has become of him”. I thought they were all killed on First Creek, so it was with a heavy heart we started out.
After leaving Solomon City, the country looked so wild and
dreary. (** Editor’s note: It looks like they took a route very close to present
day Interstate 70. There is a present day Solomon, on I-70, about 10 miles west
of Abilene.**) I can’t remember of seeing but very few houses along the way. All
that told us of the nice town that now is, was a sign, painted “Bennington”.
(**Editor’s note: Bennington is about 20 miles north and west of Solomon, about
10 miles straight north of Salina. It looks they may have traveled along the
Solomon River. **) It looked to me like a joke. Near here we saw a “dugout”, the
first we had seen. It had no window, and the place left for a door, had a big,
dirty rag hung up in front of it. Along there, somewhere, we met a man, who said
his name was Dalrymple. He told us many stories of Kansas, and we thought some
of them were decidedly “fishy”, but we lived to find most of them were true,
especially about the “hot winds”. Another sign, farther on, said that place was
“Lindsay”. When we got to Minneapolis we were offered two fine lots, if we would
build and live there. (**Editors note: Minneapolis is about four miles north of
Bennington and a mile west.) Oh my, I did want to stop right there, and not go
one step nearer First Creek, but Husband said he was going to get a claim, but
if I wished, he would build a house for me there, and I could stay till all
danger from the Indians was over, and he would batch, but I would not do that.
I believe the only frame house in Minneapolis, was one built by Joe Smith’s
father, which he used as a store building, and had stocked with a small quantity
of drygoods, groceries, etc. There were perhaps, three or four log houses, and
some “dugouts”, along the river banks. At that time, it seemed hardly possible
that Minneapolis would ever become the beautiful town it now is.
After
leaving Mr. Gard’s place, there was not a building to be seen, until we got to
First Creek. Near the crossing a log house was standing, and, as we looked, a
woman’s face partially appeared around the corner. It was Mrs. Tom Cullen. On
the west side was another log house, and I saw within, a woman holding a baby on
her lap. The woman was Mrs. Elijah Grace and the baby was Ed Grace, who lives
near Ada. (** Editor’s note: Ada is about 4 miles west of Minneapolis. **)
We arrived at Newton’s all right, about the 8th of October, and I shall
always remember the hearty welcome we received. That night, we feasted on
buffalo meat, (for the first time), and Johnny cake. We had only been with them
a week, when John Lancaster came to us, in the night, I think, and told us the
Indians had been making trouble again, and the settlers thought best to go back
east a ways, and stay there through the winter as there was nothing to be done
on their claims at that time of year. So, Brother Newt’s family, Frank Ross,
John Lancaster, and our own family, went back as far as St. Mary’s. (** Editor’s
note: St. Mary’s is on today’s Highway 24, about 20 miles west and a touch north
of Topeka. This means they traveled back about 80 miles by wagon. **) Uncle’s
house was just as we left it, and we saw many dreary days before we were
sheltered from the winds. The men worked with a will, and in time, Sister Allie
and I each had a bedroom, and one room for a kitchen. On the morning of the 17th
of December, a little baby girl came to us, and we called her Minnie. She lives
at Ada now and is the wife of Dr. W. H. Lee. We, then, had three little girls.
The oldest one, Mrs. Mattie Brewster, who died last November (Nov. 4, 1908).
The night after Minnie was born, the Indians had a dance in the hall over
our heads. About midnight, they came into the kitchen for refreshments. One
young Indian leaned against my bedroom door. It flew open, and he fell, full
length on the floor in front of my bed. The surprise was mutual, and I believe
he was as badly frightened as I was.
The proprietors of the hotel set up a saloon, in one of the front rooms, down stairs, where they sold all kinds of drinks, raisins, candy, sardines, and such things as Indians like best. One night a fellow wanted whiskey. Everyone was in bed, so he could not be accommodated. He was very angry, and fired off his revolver. The bullet lodged in the studding at the head of Sister Allie’s bed. If that piece of studding had not been there, she would have been killed. (**Editor’s note – I believe Sister Allie refers to Newton Baldwin’s wife: Alcena (Ross) Baldwin.**)
Those Indians did not seem to think about the rights of others at all. It was amusing to see them grab John Lancaster’s hat, (which was a pretty good one), clap it on their heads, and as they did so, would say, “Mine”, and make for the door. John would up, and after them, grab his hat and put it on his head, and say “Mine”. What we passed through that winter, would fill a volume.
The first of February, we moved back to First Creek, and soon rented Joe Kessler’s place on Spring Creek, and lived with him that year. As the spring of 1869 opened, the Indians began making trouble, and we were in constant fear. If one man had to go to help a neighbor with a day’s work, he had to take the whole family along. As the season advanced, we heard more of their depredations on the Saline.
And now I am going to tell you of an Indian scare which seemed, at first, the
real thing. Near Mr. Kessler’s house, was a hill, which he called “Lookout”,
because he could see so far. He always went up there after supper to “View the
landscape over”, to see if there was any sign of Indians. He went up one
evening, as usual, but he stayed so long, and seemed to be looking so intently,
that one after another went up on the “lookout”, and they all stayed, till we
began to feel they saw something unusual. After a while one came down and told
us (Brother Newton had moved there with his family for safety) that we had
better go inside the dugout, and make everything as secure as possible. There
were nine men, coming on horseback, and they rode like Indians. My husband gave
me his double-barreled shotgun. It was ready for instant use. We took a sharp
axe inside, also, and then fastened the door. The children were put on the bed,
as far back as possible. (Sister Allie had one boy, Edgar, who now lives near
Delphos). The horsemen were making for the ford, a short distance from the
house. They were all satisfied they were Indians now, and made up their minds to
hide in the brush by the road, and pick them off, as they came along. I could
never tell the awful sensation that came over me, when I knew the men were all
gone from the house. We were terribly afraid, but fear gave me strength, and
although I chilled as badly as if I had the ague, I felt I had the strength of
ten. With Sister Allie, it was different. It seemed as if she was hardly able to
get breath, and her strength almost failed her. We waited in silence, not daring
to speak. It was something awful. I remember yet, just where I stood, ready to
raise the shotgun or the axe, if necessary. After what seemed to us an awfully
long time, we heard, instead of the crack of their revolvers, talking and
laughing, and soon they were at the door. We neither cried, nor fainted, but
there came a terrible reaction, and a great thankfulness came over me, to think
they were not Indians. They were soldiers, on their way from Fort Har___ to
Asherville. Had lost their way, and thought they could find a place to stay, so
had turned in that way. The day had been a hard one, and I thought I was tired
before the scare, but I made biscuits, and made coffee for the hungry soldiers,
and was glad to do it. We felt safe that night, for they camped in our yard.
One day, about noon, Mrs. Margaret Wormser came bareheaded, crying, and
carrying Robert. She said we would all be killed, that the Indians had made a
raid on the Saline, and other places, and there were about 40 killed and
wounded, and taken prisoners. Mr. Kessler thought the danger over for the
present, but to be safe, the neighbors came to our place that night, and we made
beds all over the floor, for the women and children, in our dugout. The men
stayed in Mr. Kessler’s frame house. Next day, they all went home, but I believe
the men planned, that day, to build a stockade all around the buildings, except
the stables. They were too far away. And all who wanted to, could move inside
till there were better times. John Lancaster tore down his log cabin, and
brought it over. It was set up for the use of Mr. Grace’s family, inside the
stockade.
The 11th of June, a little boy came, to help keep away the Indians, the son of Newton and Allie Baldwin. They named him Francis, but we call him Frank, and he is our neighbor. I often went out to see if my husband and Mr. Kessler were having trouble. They always went well armed, when out in the field, but there was a constant fear and dread with me, and all who lived on the front at that time understand about it, but we were never molested. There was ever a watchfulness among the men.
Towards fall, those who had come for refuge, to us, inside the stockade, returned to their homes. My husband came up from the creek one day, and said he saw what seemed to be hundreds of snakes, done up in a ball, as big as a large bucket, their heads sticking out in every direction. They were probably water snakes, and crawled up on an old log, to sun themselves.
The first of February, 1870, we moved on the claim, where we yet live. One day in the summer, Minnie came to the door, with big eyes, and excitement written all over her face. She had not commenced talking yet, but made signs and little noises, trying to get me to go with her. She took me a little from the house, and there was the dog, barking on one side a huge rattlesnake, that had raised himself about 2 feet high, and on the other side was the cat, standing on her hind feet, just as high as she could raise herself and it seemed she could not take her eyes from the snake. My husband came with his rifle, and put an end to the snake's existence. Years later, we had potatoes buried in a hole, in a bank near the house. I sent one of the little girls for some potatoes, and she came back and said she didn’t want to go in there, she saw snake’s eyes, but I told her I did not think there were any snakes in there, she had better go, and get the potatoes. She went again, but came back soon, and said “I do see snake’s eyes, and I’m afraid to go in”. So, when her papa came, I told him, he went and looked in, and he said he believed it was snake’s eyes. He took a long pole, and jammed it in, and something grabbed hold of the end. He drew a big rattle snake out and killed it.
Well, the Indians don’t bother us any more, and rattle snakes are not as numerous as formerly, for which we are very thankful.
Signed: Mrs. Henry Baldwin”
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These past queries may hold a clue for your family history research.
Aug 14 1997
Seeking information about Fred ALLEN and his wife, Cora
Alice Blackledge, who lived in the Delphos, KS area between 1882 to 1897.
From Delphos this family moved to Concordia, KS. It is reported that they
farmed somewhere around Delphos.Ron Mlejnek
Sep 8,1997
Seeking ancestors/descendants of: Henry HORRY (b.ENG) & Anna (or Hannah) MAY
(b.ENG) Children: Emma Elizabeth HORRY (b.1846-ENG), Mary H. HORRY (b.c.1853-
ENG),James HORRYResidence: CANADA Residence: Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., Kansas
(c.1870-74, c.1878-85) Residence: Arapahoe Co., Colorado Territory
(c.1874-78) Residence: Boulder, CO (c.1885 on) John Matrow
Sep 13, 1997
Looking for info on John A. and Elizabeth WING and children Belle b.
1874 d. 1970 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co. KS, m. ? Richolson; Walter, Augusta
m. ? Thompson, Adda M. m. ? Evans, and William E. Linda Doty (10-10-97 to
3-15-98 use MACROSSLVR@aol.com)Linda Doty
Sep 18, 1997
Searching for info on John B. Harnois, b. unknown; d. unknown; m. 4/26/1891
in Aurora, Kansas to Eva Bertrand, b. 5/17/1874, d. unknown. It is reported
that in 1929, they moved to Delphos, Kansas, to manage hotel. Would like to
know dates and places of birth and death, if there were any children born to
this marriage, and if so, who they were. Patti Bertrand
Oct 11 1997
KEPHART,Lulu Fay, b.Mar 2, 1889 in New Cambria. m. Walter WILSON
b.Nov 17, 1888 in Ottawa Co, KS.They had two children,Raymond Merle b.
Sep 21, 1911 and Mildred b. 1922. Lulu's father was George Washington KEPHART
b. in Attoona Penn. Mother was Sara Jane BEYER, b. in New Cambria KS. They
were my Grandparents and I don't know anymore about them, so any help I would
be very grateful.Larry Wilson
Oct. 97
George W. JONES
lived on Stricklen Avenue, Delphos City, Ottawa County, Kansas. Birth year:
1876 in Illinois ( age 34 in 1910) Married year: 1898 ( pretty sure Kansas)
wifes name: Nellie - birth year 1877 in West Virginia (age 33 in 1910)
Children: Neva Jones (age 11 in 1910) Sidney Jones (age 9 in 1910) This is my
Grandfather Wilma Jones ( age 4 in 1910) Hazel Jones (age 1 in 1910) All
children were born in Kansas.Mark Jones
Oct. 97
I am
researching Benjamin M. SMITH who married Katherine Frances MENEFEE in
Lincoln Co., KS 14 August 1881. Benjamin is listed on US Census for Saline
Co. in 1870. He and Katherine lived in Saline Co. and Ottawa Co. (Culver)
until 1900 when they moved to Polk Co., MO just after the 1900 US Census was
taken. Their children: George William SMITH b. KS Margaret Janette SMITH b.
KS Katherine Mertha SMITH b. KS Ernest Elijah SMITH b. Ottawa Co., KS Eli
Lewis SMITH b. Ottawa Co., KS Benjamin Bernell SMITH (died in infancy) b. KS
Polly Place SMITH b. Saline Co.,KS Laura Gertrude SMITH b. KS Clara Nelzina
SMITH b. MO.Carol Murphy
Oct. 97
Looking for Carolyn SHERE who
married Alexander BROWN and Annie Eliza SHERE who married Charles Henry
BRANCH. Both lived in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, KS.Brad Shere
Oct. 97
William E. Limbocker and his wife Hannah E.Carson(my3ggparents) came
to Ottawa Co. in 1882 or before. From a newspaper clipping from Barton Co.
KS. dated Jan. 08,1883, the following story unfolds. Two families who former
aquaintances of the Limbocker's while they lived in Barton Co. had arrived
abt. Dec.01,1882. They had been exposed to smallpox and while looking for a
house, they stayed with the Limbocker family. Subsequently, the Limbocker
family became exposed and the whole family except for one son,Gary, died.
Hannah's father was M.M. Carson, of whom I know nothing about. I would dearly
love to know more abt. this family and the Carson line!! S.M.
Nov. 97
Seeking Information on the Isaac BRIGGS family who came to Ottawa
County about 1884. There were several children including John Ed Jane & May.
May married James M. FITZPATRICK 21 Sept. 1902.William Fitzpatrick
Nov. 97
I am looking for the parents of Alex Lester BUZZARD born: 30 Aug.
1882 and died: 15 Mar. 1950. His father was Alex L. Buzzard, born:???
died:???. His mother was named Mary _??? born:??? died:???? I am also
looking for the parents of Earl Knight Parrish. Earl was born 14, Dec. 1879
and died, 15 Mar. 1907 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Ks. His mother was Etta
M. Shaffer born:??? died:??? If anyone has any information to share, I would
appreciate it. Jackie Allen
Jan 98.
I am try to find the cemetery where my GGG grandparents are buried.
James Disney b. 10-May-1808 d. 03-Dec-1875
Susanna (Susan) Disney, wf b. 18-Mar-1815 d. 19-Jul-1891 I
know Susanna did die in Ottawa County. James may have died in Pottawatomie
County. Leona Headley
Jan. 98
I would like to find any info I
can on my ancestory from Ottawa Co. My father and grandparents are from
Ottawa Co. My father is Burton Jay Shannon, born of Ernest George and Jennie
(Perry) Shannon. If you can provide me with general info I would appreciate
it. Thanks! Mark Shannon
Jan. 98
Looking for any help finding
information on marriage and birth records in Saline County. March 12, 1889
marriage of John E. Ebling and Lilly May Bowen, and the birth of their son on
Lloyd W. Ebling January 19, 1890. These events happened in Salina Kansas, any
help finding records will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kim McCarthy
Feb. 98
I am coming to a dead end in my research at a LENA BELL
STEWART b. May 25, 1907 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS. Her parents as far as
I can tell are: WILLIAM STEWART and ROSA BELL LEE. All I have on them are the
names. Rosa Bell's mother (I think) had the maiden name GAWITH. Any
information anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Nick
Mosiman
Feb. 98
I am searching for the decendants of James
Franklin ROLLIN/Rollings and or William Harrison Rollins/Rollings.Jantha
Rollings
Feb. 98
CAWLEY, originally MCCAWLEY.They lived in
Bennington and Minn. around the early 1900's.I am looking for anything I can
find. Proof that they lived there, birth certificates, histories,employment
etc. Thank you, Nena
Feb. 98
I'm looking for information on my
father and also for a half sister that I have somewhere. My fathers name was
Alva M Palmer born June 20th 1916 in Kansas. He had four sisters
Gladis,Della, Edna, and Lena. I understand that his sisters all lived in or
around Harrisonville. Gladis was married to a York and had a son named
Junior. Della married a Cheesbro. My father had two children before my mother
and he were married. There names were Buddy and Jeannie. Buddy died of cancer
somewhere possible in Florida. Buddy had a wife named Edna. My father whom I
didn't get the chance to meet died Aug 6th 1984 in Washington. He had myself
and a brother born to Dorothy(our mother)in Aberdeen, Washington. My brother
Don born April 19th 1948 and myself May 3rd 1949. So he was probably living
in Kansas in the early 40s. Alvas fathers name was Williams and his mothers name
was Bessie Taylor. Dorothy Ross
Feb. 98
I am searching for
any information on Elmer E Burkholder 1861-1933 married to Alice Bertha Baker
1862-1934. Need anything you might have on these two families and any
information on Heberly's the earliest dates on Heberly's I have found in
Ottawa Co. are 1879. Any help at all would be very much appreciated. Jody
Porter
Feb. 98
Looking for info on the Gibson Howard Embry name
who lived in Ottawa, Ks. by 1860. Married Josephine Johnson. Her father built
the Johnson Hotel in Lawrence which was burned by the raiders. A Baugh
Mar.98
Need help locating Lyman/Luman N. Judd in Ottawa in 1880s. He
was a preacher and teacher of languages. Had a son b. 1873. A sister, Mary
Marshall, died in Kansas in 1887. Another sister, widow Amanda Stone went to
live with her brother in Ottawa. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jean
Mar.98
I am looking for info on Johnathan Hayden Killgore. JHK was
born Ottawa Ks. JHK married in or arround 1886, he married Rachael Shinn. Any
info would be greatly appreciated.Ruth
Mar. 98
To Leona Headley
In answer to your query of James Disney b. 10 may 1808 and Susan Disney b. 18
Mar 1815. They are my GG grandparents they are buired in Franklin Cem. in
Tescott, Kansas. Do you have any information on a Benjamine Disney and his
wife Mary McDonald Hill. I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank You Bill
Ackerman
Apr. 98
I am this again posting again hoping someone will
answer. I am looking for BAKER-BURKHOLDER-HEBERLY from around Ottawa Co area
and GENTRY from Mitchell Co. Help me please! Jody
Apr. 98
GOODELL - Researching descendants of Hollis and Melissa (Hawkins) Goodell.
Arrived in Ottawa Co. before 1880. Hollis died in 1884. Melissa remained and
remarried.Don Smyth
Apr. 98
CANFIELD - Melissa (Hawkins) Goodell
of Ottawa Co. married Henry Canfield 2 Apr 1887. They had two children. Am
searching for their descendants. Don Smyth
EUTSLER,RAMEY,WHEELER. Families settled in Ottawa Co. then Bluffton,Kansas now Tescott, Kansas around 1871. I have many family ancestors buried in Franklin Cemetery in Tescott, Kansas. Will share information and would like additional information on EUTSLER,RAMEY,WHEELER families.Harry Stillings
Apr. 98
John
Stickley was the father of Arnold Lavern Stickley who was born in Bennington
KS in 1915. Arnold Lavern (Bud) was the father of Jack Leslie Stickley (Me)
who was born in Salina, KS on 02 Aug 1938. I am trying to find any prior
history on John Stickley. I think he left the area in the late 20's or early
30's.Jack
Apr. 98
Searching for relatives on my mothers side
of the family the surname was Thompson and they lived in and around Galena
from about 1890 to about1920. If you have any information please contact me.
Thank You.Pat Hodde
Apr. 98
Looking for ANY information on the
SOLOMON family. James Arthur Solomon born in Ottowa County on 2-16-1883. John
Fulton Solomon married Jennie E. Wheeler 11-16-1885. Mary Elizabeth Solomon
married A.T. Wheeler 4-21-1887. Solomon family migrated west from Illinois,
settled in Kansas (Ottowa County and Salina) and later some members moved on
to Denver, CO. They reportedly operated a dry goods business while in
Kansas.Richard Solomon
Apr. 98
Cooper, W. B. born 1839
Fullerton, Catherine Born 1849 died 1919 Cooper, Ethel born 1885 died 1961.
Any connections? Richard Childs
May 98
Looking for information
on the J.C. McClay family that left Ottwaw (city or county) Kansas and
settled in Rupert Idaho in 28 Aug 1913 according to local newspaper. They had
several sons, Harry being one,others I am not sure of. Harry eventually
married my great Aunt Pearl Huff and they had two children and move to La
Grande,Union, Oregon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Sharon Cheney
May 98
Looking for information on Henry and Maria DRESHER who were
residing at Ottawa County, KS on 31 July 1879 according to a deed filed in
Columbia County, PA.Dalice
May98
I need help from anyone in
OTTAWA CO. that migh be familuar with an Ottawa Co. History organization. I
need to know who to contact. My Great Aunt, Adeline Eutsler Disney, who has
already died, submitted an aticle to them in the past about Andrew Jackson
EUTSLER, his wife and six children came to Ottawa Co, KS. from Stark Co. Ill.
in 1866. That is all of the information I have about the article and I sure
need a copy of it, as I am doing research on Andrew Jackson EUTSLER, my
GG-grandfather. Thanks for any help.Harry Stallings
May98I am looking for information on a J C KELLER family that lived in Niles in the early 1900's. I believe his wife's name was Evelyn. They had a daughter Juanita born about 1910. Would like more information on this family. Thanks for any help you can provide. Dana
June98
Searching for information on a
John Burkholder who was a brother of an Isaac K. Burkholder. Both were to
have been born in Rockingham county in Virginia. John was to have traveled to
Kansas on or about 1858-60 from Boone, Iowa. They traveled from Knox county
Ohio to Washington county Iowa then west. Two nephews, Jesse R. and Wm H.
went on and settled in Harrison county Iowa at Woodbine. Wm being my great
grandfather. Any information or clue to the whereabouts of John and any
possible identity of his parents would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.
Dave Burkholder
June 98
I am trying to find any information
regarding Howard Glenn Morris, JR. His father, Howard Glenn Morris, was born
Feb 24, 1911 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, KS. He married my grandmother,
Ruby Slaven, and had two daughters: Gail, b. 1935, and Janet, b. 1938. My
grandparents later divorced and Howard remarried and had a son, Howard Glenn,
Jr. Howard, Sr. was killed in a fall June 10, 1949 in Peabody, Marion Co.,
KS and is buried in Minneapolis, KS. I would like to contact Howard, Jr. in
hopes of reuniting him with his half sister, my mother. Any information would
be helpful. Thank you Terry Hjelmstad
July 98
SUGDEN family
member, THOMAS, lived in Ottawa County about 1895. Jonas SUGDEN, father, owned
land in the county about same time frame. SUGDEN family moved into area from
Nebraska. Would appreciate any information on that surname in Ottawa
County.Carolee Schrader
July 98
Found new information about McClay
family. Now looking for information on the brothers of Harry McClay. Brother
are Roy, Phillip, Everett, Whipple, and Robert MCClay. They were living in LA
when brother Harry died in La Grande,Union,Or on 17 Aug 1945. Harry born in
Stark, I don't know if the brothers are older or younger. Any help would be
appreciated. Thank you Sharon Cheney, Gooding ID
July 98
I am
searching for information on my grandfather, Adam Thompson. I believe he was
born in Verdi, Ottawa Co., Kansas in the 1880's. Any info. would be greatly
apprecited! Thank you! Ann
Aug. 98
I'm looking for information
on my husband's family lines in Ottawa County. Please contact me to exchange
info on the following families: James & Elydea WHITE d. 1881 & 1887 Philip
& Eliza SCNEDER d. 1892 & 1884 Samuel & Mary Catherine WHITE d. 1916 & 1932
Justus & Priscilla BRIGGS d. 1895 & 1885 William A. H. & Clara SMITH d. 1903
& 1926 I have some records, but many holes, and would love to find the
missing details.Cheryl White
Aug. 98
I am looking for records
concerning the arrival of August and Auguste Giesecke to Ottawa county. I
believe they homesteaded around 1885? Any clues as to how to determine please
forward. Doug Giesecke
Aug. 98
TRUEX--HAISLUP Am looking
for information on JOHN MORRIS TRUEX and SARAH ELLEN (HAISLUP) TRUEX. They
were in DELPHOS, OTTAWA CO. in 1877. That is the year that thier youngest
daughter, my grandmother, CORA ELLEN (TRUEX) CANACE was born. The HAISLUPS
owned a store in DELPHOS in the 1880s. This has been a tough one for me and
I'm getting nowhere with it. Thank you and happy hunting. Shelly
Sept. 98
Looking for Emma Hunt who m. T. E. Scott August 10, 1899 in
Tescott, Morton Twp, Ottawa County KS Thank youEunice Hunt Goetz
Sept. 98
1. GIBSON, know they were there in 1888 and left 1893.
2. COOPER, there probably 1850s, he died 1869, she remarried 1871 and died
there in 1904.
3.LOVERIDGE, do not know first date, he married 1871 and wife
died there in 1904. Judy Gibson Knapp
Sept. 98
Interested in
any information on the Gage family who moved to Ottawa County in the late
1800's. They farmed and operated the Gage Bros. general store in Minneapolis.
Later had an early Ford dealership. Thank you,Dr. Bob Gage
Sept. 98
My Grandfather, Raymond Ira McDonald, married Edith Idella Bain and
settled in Ottawa County. They were buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near
Wells. They had 9 children, some of them also buried at Pleasant hill
Cemetery. I am looking for any information you can give me on my
Grandfather's family. His parents were William McDonald and Matilda King, but
that's all I have. When was he born? Where? When did he move to Ottawa
County? Any brothers or sisters? Dave McDonald
Sept. 98
WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER; WALTER JOSEPH CHAPMAN BORN IN
MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS 1896 ,SON OF JOSEPH WALTER CHAPMAN AND LAURA IRENE STANTON
Michael Hughes
Oct. 98
I would like information on HENRY CARNEY
and family who lived in Ottawa county, KS in 1880 (census record) and died in
1913. His wife's name was Ellen and children were Addie, John E., Catharine
and Lizzie. They were all born somewhere in Ohio and I would like to know
which county there. His wife died in 1893 and both are buried in Highland
Cemetery at Minneapolis, KS. JOHN E. CARNEY my wife's grandfather married
SUSAN CAROLINE JONES of Ottawa county in 1885. Clarence McDonald
Oct. 98
Looking for information on Elsie Nellie Smith who was either born
or married on Apr 15, 1915. She married Dallas J. Kizer. Place of
birth/marriage (?): Niles, KS. Father's name is possibly William Smith while
mother's possible name is Carrie Mallory. Any and all info appreciated.
Thanks Susan Kizer
Oct. 98
I am looking for Louis (Lewis) B.
SPURLOCK, who was in Ottawa County, KS. in 1889. I would also like to find
his sister's family. According to a historical writing done in 1887 they were
living in Ottawa County, KS.. The sister is Mary Ann SPURLOCK, she married
George FORNEY. I would appreciate any information on these families. Thank
youBetty Hootman
Oct. 98
Looking for any information on family of
Carlton Deloss JOHNSON and his wife, Aurilla Payne MOORE. They were in Ottawa
Co from about 1882 until they left for Oregon in 1903/4. They had 6 known
children, all born between 1882 and 1898 in Ottawa County. Carlton's parents
were Luther Bateman JOHNSON and Emily HART who were probably in Ottawa Co
at the same time. Also need siblings of Carlton. Any and all help welcomed
and appreciated. Thank YouClaudia Henderson
Oct. 98
Need
verification of marriage of Elsie Nellie Smith and Dallas J. Kizer on Apr 15,
1915. Would like to know the names of either or both parents and any other
information possible. They were married in Niles, KS. Thank you. Susan Kizer
Oct. 98
Looking for info. on Charley,Charlie? Price, married to
Clara Price no date. Charley would be my greatgrand father, they had 4
children that i know of,Velma MOSHER PRICE, DAY CLOUGH PRICE, IRA PRICE AND
LLOYD MILTON PRICE. All i have is they lived in ottawa county and buried in
Prices cementary,Charley had 2 sisters Hattie,and Maryand 1 brother William,
that i know of??. Lloyd M. Price was my grandfather B.SEPT.26,1894 D.SEPT
5,1966, was married to EDNA H. BARNES, PRICE no date. Any info. would be
greatley appreciated. THANK YOUEdna Price
Nov. 98
Searching
for my grandfather's relatives. Joseph Ramey married to Sarah-one son Frank born
near Minneapolis, Ks-married Margaret McDowell- two sons Eliga and Faun born
near Minneapolis I believe. Moved to Meltonville in the late 1890's or early
1900's. Cynthia (Ramey) Harwood
Nov. 98
LATHAM lived in Ottawa
Co. KS. married to Lillie HOWE Dec. 29, 1878. Died Oct. 3, 1934 in Delphos.
BUuried in Delphos Cemetery. Wife died Ocy. 9, 1898. George William was born
June 4, 1848 in Canterbury Station, New Brunswick Canada. He remarried later
to Cora Ethel BALLARD. George moved to Delphos in 1877. This would be my
great grandfather. Lynne Addington Clampitt
Nov. 98
LASH-Looking for information on the Lash family from Ottawa Kansas area.
Laurie Woolbright
Nov. 98
We are looking for the Tucker family in
Ottawa County. Warren Henry Tucker (my father) was born there (Minneapolis)
Dec. 23, 1888. His father's name was James Waldo Tucker of Ohio and his
mother was Carrie Blanche Barron of Michigan.Thanks very much for any help.
Elaine and Carroll
Dec. 98
Im looking for info on my great
grandfather Clyde Aaron Novis born in Lindsey, KS (Ottowa county) in 1880. He
married Ida Mae Bland (who was born in Beloit) in 1881. They lived in Beloit
until at least 1911 and then apparently migrated to Arizona. Any clues please
send to:Taylor Novis
Jan. 99
I am interested in obtaining information
regarding a possible ancestor of mine from Ottawa County Kansas, at one time
from Beverly, Kansas. His last name on the birth certificate is smeared and
it looks like George McNestor. He was 20 years old in 1917. Any information
you can give me would be helpful. Thank you,Elizabeth Hammond
Jan. 99
Seeking information on Dallas Kizer and Elsie Nellie Smith who were
married in Niles, Ottawa Co, KS on Apr 15, 1915. Elsie was born in Niles, KS
on or about Feb 10, 1899. At some point, they moved to Ogden, Riley Co, KS
and then moved to northern CA where they both died. Dallas was born in
Brandon, Buchanan Co, IA. They had a son, Dallas Jr born in Ogden, Riley Co,
KS. He also moved to CA later on in his life. Presently, I need info on the
parents/families and migration of Dallas and Elsie. Any information
appreciated. Thank you.Susan Kizer
Jan. 99
Thomas E. Scott
arrived Ottawa KS 1865 m. Mary Wagner 1969 and had 3 sons (Mary Wagner Scott
had one son from previous marriage) m. Emma Hunt Aug 10, 1899. Thomas died
Ottawa KS Feb 9, 1905. Any info on Thomas, Mary or Emma appreciated.Eunice
Hunt Goetz
Jan. 99>BR>RALPH \ EDDY \ BUSTENE / HINDREX I am searching for any one who may know or have any information on the following surnames. Tom RALPH m. Rose EDDY, Chlderen were> Bessie Mable m. Bill BUSTENE. Evangline RALPH m. George HINDREX. Paul J RALPH. Gilbert RALPH. And 2 other children but, not born in Ottawa.I If you might please, contact me. Jackie Beavers
Jan. 99
Does anyone know these folks buried at
Bennington Cemetery? Samuel R. DILLINGER 1855-1941 Melessa B. Dillinger
1860-1924 Eldorse Dillinger 1891-1903 Kathy Sullivan
Jan. 99
Does anyone know these folks buried at Bennington Cemetery? Samuel R.
DILLINGER 1855-1941 Melessa B. Dillinger 1860-1924 Eldorse Dillinger
1891-1903Kathy Sullivan
Jan. 99
Seeking information in Ottawa
County on any THORPEs, specifically Everett Thorpe (Sr), my father. He was
born around 1887, and eventually migrated to New York. Dates, relatives,
etc., would be appreciated. Thank you. E. ThorpeFeb. 99 Need information
concerning JOHN COWAN who lived in Ottowa, KS during 1905/06. He was born in
ohio and parents were culbert and mary cowan. Rosemary
Feb. 99
My Ottawa county relatives are Grimes, Kelley and Rehberg. While I have a lot
of information, I would like to correspond with others to go back and
forward.Conrad Rehberg
Feb. 99
Paige, Death 1941, Ada Cemetary
Paige, Born 1921, Minneapolis Father of Ernest Albert Paige Born Feb.3,
1879, Maine Died 1941 Ada Cemetary? Mann Died 1960, Minneapolis Dick
Paige
Feb. 99
Elizabeth May Robins DOB June 7, 1879 Looking for
either birth or Marriage Record. James Pees
Feb. 99
I am searching for descendants of John S. Cowan. lived in Ottowa
during 1904 thru 1906 that we know of for sure. Had two daughters (?) listed on
census at that time. E.E. Cowan 22 yrs. b. in Iowa, and E.Cowan,b. in Texas 11yrs.
Rosemary
Feb. 99
I am looking for Susan Pringle Tucker living in
the Trippville Township, Ottawa Co. on the 1870 Census and was married to Ira
Allen Tucker. I need something linking her to her parents. Susan was born
Oct. 15, 1815 in Pennsylvania and died Ja. 1, 1889. Her parents were
Deliverance Chaffee Rogers(1798) and Daniel Pringle(1785). Carroll Fisher
Feb. 99
Bayly and Comfort families of Ottowa County, Logan township,
from the 1860's to the early 1900's around the Minniapolis area. John H.
Bayly married Lillie Anne Comfort about 1880. Thank You;Bill Bayly
Feb. 99
I'm looking for information on Matilda King McDonald who died
in Ottawa County on June 15, 1899. She was married to William T. McDonald
(from Indiana) on March 19, 1879.D. McDonald
Feb. 99
Tucker
In Trippville Township, Ottawa County in 1870 Some of the family left after
1888. Carol Fisher
March 99
BLANCHARD. Don't know a date
when the family went to Ottawa Co. Emma Richards Blanchard died in Delphos in
1925, age 79. Barbara Spain
March 99
KINSEY - to Delphos about
1900; unknown as to when they left. Barbara Spain
March 99
I
am looking for information on Jeremiah Lentz and his wife Lucinda. Jeremiah
was born Aug. 1834 and died Nov. 1908, in Ottawa Co., Kansas. Lucinda was
born Aug. 1839 and died Jun. 1905, also in Ottawa Co. Does anyone have any
information on this family? Parents or siblings of Jeremiah or his wife
Lucinda. Also Lucinda's maiden name. Thank youJackie
April 99
Mary White (b. 1861, Ottawa Co., d. 1899, Tescott) first married ----Nutt and
bore him two children, Charlotte (b. 1877, Hersey, MI) and William.
Apparently divorced Nutt in Minneapolis, KS. Later married William Wallace
Cramton, Ottawa Co. Need parents of Mary and first name of Nutt. Betty
May 99
Researching WELCH, SHOOK, STONE, PLATTENBURG, WATERS, PARKER
in Ottawa County 1875-1905 Richard Welch
May99
SAUNDERS,
FRANK ARTHUR. I am trying to trace my husband's family. Frank was his Great
Grandfather. Frank was born 9/9/1861 in Lake County, Indiana. Frank married
Harriet Adelia Baldwin on 12/25/1885 in Ada, KS. He died 12/13/1942 in Ada,
KS. Any information pertaining to Frank's father would be greatly
appreciated. Sandi
July 99
I am seeking information on Basil T.
OARD in Delphos, Ottawa Co. He died in 1887. His wife's name was Eliza
(MILNES)OARD. I am hoping to locate Eliza's parents' burial place. They may
haved moved to Delphos with her. Their names were John and Martha MILNES.
John was born 1799 and Martha born 1798. They may have lived until ca the
1870s. Any information on them will be greatly appreciated. Please email.
Revae
July 99
I am looking for information on the family lines of
Messenger. The children of Hester Lena (Palmer) and Chauncey Monroe
Messenger. Lewis Messenger, Alice Messenger(Ford) and Mary Messenger. They
lived in Kansas, the moved to Okla. area and Arkansas, MO. I am looking also,
for the Graves of Hester (Palmer) and her children, boy died young and
daughter Kloa around the age of 12 years. Hester died at Fort Scott,Kansas
that where the family lived after the Spainish-Am. War. Rose Mitcham
Aug. 99
Looking for Raymond Glendon Moore, b 1874 Lagoda In. Married Mary
Rosetta Lockwood. The three children are James Wesley Moore b.1907,Fred
Warren Moore b1911, and Fern Aileen Moore b1913, all in Ottowa. Raymond
was employed by Santa Fe, and his son, James Wesley, was later employed by
Southern Pacific. Mike Moore
Aug. 99
I am looking for any
information that I can find on a Richard Bradley and his wife Rebecca (Sylvia)
Bradley. He was born in Kentucky and she was born in Wisconsin. They lived in
Ottawa County Kansas in 1884 as they had a son born there. The son's name was
James Albert Bradley and he was born on April 6, 1884. I don't have any other
information on either Richard Bradley or Rebecca Sylvia at this time. Any
information on either of these two people would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you! Robert Bradley
Aug.99
WEESE/RUTLEDGE I think my
grandparents, David WEESE and Margaret S. Rutledge, were married in Ottawa
Co. and then moved abt 1880 to Lincoln Co. where they homesteaded.. There
first child Cora WEESE may have been born in Ottawa. Margaret Sonora Rutledge
Weese was a neice of Jim VINEYARD who lived all his adult life in Ottawa Co.
Any help with these families appreciated. Ginny Kane
Aug. 99
I am looking for relatives of the Parks family who have lived in Ottawa
County for many years. They lived in Bennington for a long time, they also
lived in delphos and Minneapolis. Currently my grandfather lives in Minn. He
is Carroll and Georgianna parks. Their children are Georgia, Bill, Ron, and
Sharon. I have been doing research on my husbands family and found that they
married Parkes in England around 1500. I would like to find information the
my Parks family to see if the two were related back in England. Any help
would be appreciated, I have a family research center near me and could do
much research if I had a good place to start. Mary Albritton
Sept. 99
I have a distant cousin from NM and her gg grandparents (T. N. Haislup)
had a candy and tobacco ?? store in Delphos in the 1880's. If you do searches
could you find out if this store is still standing. She would like to have a
picture if it is. Beings I work all day I do not have the time to drive to
Delphos, but could on weekends. The Haislup's are buried in the Delphos
Cemetery by the way. Thanking you in advance if you can help me. Kathy
McCullough
Jan. 00
Mary Short Burkett d. 12 Nov 1893. She probably
was on a farm in the Ottawa area. Some time after her death, Husband, Henry,
moved to Anderson Co. to live with a dau. Is there a record of Mary's
death? Does anyone have info on this family. Pat Hornaday
Feb. 00
Seeking any details of one Fred L. Rockhold, listed in USC 1900 in Ottawa
County as married to Lilly, with three children. This man NOT listed in 1910
USC Kansas. Thanks S. Tuttle
Feb. 00
My great
grandparents Joseph L. Jane Eliza Tolley and 11 children came over from
England in 1882. After they arrived there was a typhoid fever epidemic and
Jane and 6 children perished. The 5 that lived were: Samuel Joseph, Phillip
John, Lilly, Mattie and Anna. A few years before Joseph's brother William &
family came over from England and was a butcher in Delphos, Ottawa county,
KS. Samuel worked in his uncles butcher shop for awhile then later became a
railroader on the Atchinson Topeka and Santa Fe railroad for 33 years. Don't
have any good info on what happened to Anna, Lilly and Mattie. Joseph L.
Tolley died in 1926, would like to have more info on him, he died in 1926. If
someone could give me more info on who would have taken care of funeral
arrangements and where they might be buried. It would be greatly appreciated.
Norilee Peterson
Feb. 00
Seeking descendants of James and
Sarah (Morris) Hendershot. Sarah was born in Monroe County, Ohio in 1826. The
family moved to Ottawa Co. KS where they lived first in Fountain Twp. and
later Stanton Twp. Both were still living in 1900. James' second wife was
Mary J. Known children of James and Sarah were Mary born 1844, Frances born
1846 and David Lee born 1848. Karen Romick
Mar. 00
I am
looking for the ancestry of Benjamin Thomas Nelson(20Dec.1883 to 7Jan1935),
if any one has any information about him or his ancestry, please contact
Larry Ralph Nelson at nelson82nd@aol.com. Thank you for your time and
effort. Larry Nelson
Mar. 00
Seeking information on Edward
S. HEISLER, born Logan Co. OH approx. 1839. Letters found in a bible
indicated lived in Mankato, KS in 1855 and second letter dated May 10, 1923,
609 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS, that Nancy, his wife of 57 years, had died
on the 6th. Can share information on his family in OH. Annette Bowersock
Mar. 00
Seeking information on Samuel J and Louisa Powell. Came
to Ottawa county around 1879. Both died in Minneapolis and is buried in
Highland cemetery. Had two sons George K and Charles S. Would like to have
marriage record of the two sons and information on their family. They also
had two daughters Hattie and Mittie who died young. Does anyone have access
to the Highland Cemetery records in Minneapolis to check if the girls are
buried their also. Any help appreciated. Betty Rivers
Mar. 00
Looking information on William A. and Dora C. Hendricks. They lived in
Minneapolis and William died in 1948 and Dora (spouse) died in 1966. My
father, Charles E. Hendricks graduated from High School in Minneapolis with
the class of 1932. Any info on any of these folks would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance--
Mar. 00
I am looking for information
on my gg grandparent who lived in Ottowa Ks. and are buried there. There
names are Isaac and Martha Ramey and Joseph and Margaret Ramey Thanks
Debby Ramey
Mar. 00
I'm looking for my relatives, HOLDEN, is
the last name, that were in Ottawa County. Thank you for any information you
can provide. Thanks. Therese Sain
April 00
Hi I was
curious about when a great uncle was born and passed away-he moved to Ottawa,
County in Kansas from Missouri probably in the 1920's and lived in Culver and
Minneapolis, we think he died in 1938 his name was either Mark John or Mark
Johns. Thanks Kathy Anderson
April 00
Sims or Wolfe. Vine
Creek, Ottawa County. Looking for information on my Great Grandfather John Sims
and the Sims Family. He settled in Ottawa County around what was Vine Creek.
Also looking for the cemetery records of the Vine Creek cemetery. Thanks
Ronald E. Wolfe
April 00
I AM LOOKING IN OTTAWA COUNTY FOR MY
GRANDFATHER, ALFRED ALLEN COOPER. MY UNCLES JACK COOPER AND ARTHUR HAROLD
COOPER. MY DAD'S NAME WAS CHARLES LEWIS COOPER. ALL ARE BURIED IN HIGHLAND
CEMETERY, OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS. MY GRANDMOTHER'S NAME WAS ELVIRA JANE
(JORDAN) COOPER. J.Hill
May 00
I am an historian
researching the family of Frank Wilkeson. He and his wife, Mary Cecilia (nee
Crouse) moved to Kansas in 1871 from Johnstown, PA and Montana. They lived
in Gypsum, where Frank was a cattle raiser and wheat grower (and very good
writer) for many years. If anyone can help me to contact any descendants of
this family, I would greatly appreciate it. Patricia McAndrew
May 00
Requesting information on Edward Shoemaker that may have moved to
your co. in early 1870's Edward was born in N.J in 1841 father Jacob
Shoemaker and Rebecca Philips he had a older brother William also born In
N.J.and younger brother John born in Ohio Athens Ohio and a younger sister
Mary Margaret Shoemaker married to a George Shafer Edward was married to
Mariam or Mariah Staneart or Stanart. The may have move with other Staneart
or Stanart at that time Edward was last herd from Meigs Co. Ohio afther in
1861 married to Mariam or Mariah Staneart or Stanart. If you have any
information on the Staneart or Stanart or the Shoemaker please would you
advice any information that you would find would be very helpful Jack A
Shoemaker Sun City Ca. Jack
June 00
I am looking for
information on HOFFLINGER OTTAWA County, Kansas 1910 -1920 Elaine Swanson
June 00
looking for any one with knowledge of a Mr.Edward
Clarence Fisher ( Ed) that died in 1912 March 26 and is bured somewhere
around the Larmar or miltonvale area by the undertaker there of A.J. CLUP.
Any information contact; Mischelle Hooper
June 00
Looking
for anyone living in Minneapolis, Ottawa County who could go to the Library
and look up an obituary for me on Elizabeth A. (Martin) Stanley who died 1
Aug 1888 and is buried in the Culver Union Cemetery. Terry Davis
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