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• ANDERSON, Charles
• BECK, Andrew G.

• DANIELSON, John M.
• JOHNSON, David

• JOHNSON, Jonas P.
• OSTENBERG, Nelse J.

CHARLES G. ANDERSON.

Prosperity in capital letters and all its meanings belongs to Charles G. Anderson of Falun, Saline County. Every one in that section knows Mr. Anderson and he knows everybody. He has spent nearly fifty years there. He is a very successful farmer and stockman and is the type of man who does not keep all his success to himself. His father came to Saline County in pioneer times, accumulated a splendid estate, but though indebted to his father's enterprise Charles G. Anderson has really earned all that he has and probably would have been equally prosperous if he had started without a cent from anybody. He has that quality of enterprise in him.

Mr. Anderson was born at Smolan, Sweden, July 14, 1860, and came to America with his parents when he was a small boy of about eight years. He is a son of L. G. and Caroline G. (Olson) Anderson, both of whom deserve mention as early pioneers of Saline County. His father was born in Sweden January 6, 1807, and died at Falun, Kansas, January 15, 1911. He came to America in 1869, and acquired a tract of Government land in Falun Township. That land, with much more which came gradually into his ownership, he occupied and made fruitful until old age came upon him. He was one of the most active members of the Swedish Lutheran Church and one of the organizers of the old Salemsburg Church. He and his wife had seven children, and all of them are living except one.

The third in age, Charles G. Anderson, has very few recollections of his early life in Sweden, but remembers Saline County when the settlements were little more than outposts on the frontier. His father gave each of his sons a farm and Charles G. Anderson's individual place is located three miles north of Falun. He has improved the land and has made more than an ordinary success as a farmer and stock raiser.

On October 4, 1884, he married Miss Caroline Nelson, who was born in Sweden August 21, 1861, and came to America in 1880 with her parents, Nelson P. and Louise Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have three daughters: Angles Almeta, born April 8, 1888, was married October 23, 1912, to Luther Carlson. They have one child, Lawrence, born August 2, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson are members of the farming community of Saline County. Bettie Olive, the second daughter, was born January 1, 1893, and is a graduate of the Kansas Wesleyan Business College at Salina. She is now a proficient stenographer. Cordelia Irene, the youngest, was born April 12, 1898, is a graduate of the public schools and is still at home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson also have a foster child, August Henry Shultz, who was born at Yates Center, Kansas, January 21, 1900. The Anderson family are all active and regular members of the Swedish Lutheran Church at Salemsburg.

ANDREW G. BECK

Andrew G. Beck is entitled to distinction among the pioneers of Saline County, Kansas, where his family located, among the first of the Swedish colonists, nearly half a century ago. Mr. Beck's material affairs have been wonderfully prospered. At the same time he has shouldered a large share of those responsibilities which devolve upon good citizenship. In helping himself he has helped others and his name is everywhere spoken with honor and respect.

His birth occurred in Sweden May 20, 1860. His parents were Nelse Johnson and Maria (Johnson) Beck. His father was born March 1, 1832. It was in 1868, when Andrew was eight years of age, and after he had learned his first lessons in school, that the little family left their native land and immigrated to America. Nelse Beck was the first settler to locate and remain in the Salemsburg region of the Swedish colony in Saline County. He secured a tract of government land in Smolan Township. He had been able to live and support his family in Sweden, but had barely enough capital to get them all across the ocean and out to Kansas. Then followed years of effort, each one seeing him a little further along the road to prosperity. He had the trials and misfortunes of the pioneer, but he surmounted all obstacles and in time was one of the largest land owners and prosperous farmers of Saline County. Outside of his business and the affection he bestowed upon his family, his life interest was chiefly expressed in devotion to his church. He was one of the early members of the Salemsburg Lutheran Church and served as an official for a number of years. Later he took an active part in the organization of the Swedish Lutheran Church at Smolan. He typified the progressive spirit whether in community affairs or on his own land as a farmer and stockman. This honored old timer died at his homestead in Washington Township of Saline County a mile and a half west of Smolan on March 20, 1912, when a little past eighty years of age. He was one of the organizers of the Smolan State Bank at Smolan, and was filling the position of director at the time of his death. In 1859 Nelse Beck was married in Sweden to Miss Maria Johnson, who was born in the old country April 7, 1831. Of the five children born to their union Andrew G. is the oldest. Anna Maria, the second, born September 2,1863, was married in 1885 to John Nelson and they now live at Smolan. John Victor, the second son, was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1866, is now a merchant at Americus, Kansas, and was married in 1891 to Hilda Carlson. Oscar Emil, born April 3, 1870, was married March 16, 1892, to Jennie Oberg. Emma Christina, the youngest, was born August 20, 1873, and in 1897 became the wife of Frank Peterson, a banker and merchant at Marquette, Kansas.

Andrew G. Beck arrived with the family at Salina on the 10th of October, 1868. His boyhood years were spent on his father's homestead in Saline County, and he lived at home until 1884. In the meantime he had attended the local schools. Hie strength had been developed by active contact with the work of the field and around the home. In 1884 he bought land of his own a mile west of Smolan. That locality has been his home now for over thirty years. His interests, however, have been greatly extended. Farming and stock raising have constituted his chief pursuit and he has done a great deal to raise the standard of livestock in his section and has both blooded cattle and swine, specializing in the Shorthorn cattle. His farm now consists of 480 acres, and its improvements are of the most substantial character.

Mr. Beck is a director of the Smolan State Bank, and is director and treasurer of the Farmers Union and Co-operative Company, a large firm of grain dealers at Smolan. In a public way he has served as clerk of Washington Township and for thirteen years has been trustee and treasurer of the Swedish Lutheran Church of Smolan. In political affiliation he is a democrat.

On March 16, 1892, at Salina, he married Miss Aurora Rosalia Regnell. Mrs. Beck was born in Smolan, Sweden, July 1, 1870, a daughter of C. J. Regnell, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Beck have taken great pains in the training of their children, and their family circle comprises five young people, some of whom are already in homes of their own. Gustav Reuben, the oldest, was born August 23, 1893, and was married February 16, 1917, to Miss Lela Cossel. Joseph Emanuel, the second son, was born October 23, 1895. Edith Aurora was born November 22, 1899. Harold Leonard was born July 5, 1902, and Carl Waldmar was born January 31, 1908.

JOHN M. DANIELSON.

The splendid development of the southern part of Saline County has been largely due to the presence of a colony of thrifty Swedish people who located there about 1869-70. This colony as a whole acquired many thousands of acres in what are now the Townships of Smoky View and Smolan, and the Swedish people have predominated in that section ever since the original colonization.

While for many years he has been one of the most conspicuous among the Swedish people of Saline County, John M. Danielson has a special distinction as a settler there, since he was in advance by a year or so of the main colony. In fact he was a pioneer of pioneers in Saline County, and he is regarded almost as a patriarch among his people in that section.

He was born on a farm in the District of Smolan, Sweden, July 5, 1837, a son of Daniel and Anna (Peterson) Danielson. He grew up on his father's farm and had meager advantages in the local schools, which were only fitfully maintained and were of meager quality as to instruction when he was a boy. In August, 1857, at the age of twenty, he sought a better destiny in the New World. He came to this country without capital. His first location was in Kane Country, Illinois, where he put in two years working as a farm hand at wages of ten dollars a month. He was not only a good worker but also had the business judgment which enabled him to make his hard work count toward future prosperity. For ten years he engaged in the timber and wood business in DeKalb County, Illinois, and during three years of that time he was employed in a grain elevator in the City of DeKalb.

John M. Danielson arrived in Western Kansas in October, 1868. He took up a homestead in Saline County, and that homestead is still his place of residence, though his holdings have increased until it is now surrounded by 1,300 acres of valuable land under his individual proprietorship. He went through all the hardships to which early Kansans were subjected, but he never lost heart and he never lost faith in Kansas soil and climate. He has made a fortune by growing Kansas crops and raising Kansas stock, but his fortune has been wisely used and he has long enjoyed the position of a leader in the community.

In 1872 a new township was organized in his section of Saline County. It was given to him to select the name, and he designated it as Smolan, choosing the name to honor his native province in Sweden. Smolan Township it has since remained and is the home of some of the most prosperous and substantial citizens of Kansas. In 1886, when the Missouri Pacific Railway was built through the township, a postoffice and station were established on Mr. Danielson's land. The post office and station also acquired the name Smolan. The first postmaster was C. P. Mattson, a brother-in-law of Mr. Danielson. Smolan is a prosperous and thriving village, and is almost exclusively populated by Swedish people. Mr. Danielson in such ways has done much to influence local development and improvement, but has never sought any public office. He is a liberal member and supporter of the Swedish Lutheran Church.

While living in Kane County, Illinois, he was married on March 20, 1858, to Miss Matilda C. Mattson. When they were married both were poor, and they had a number of years of struggle and hardship before they were established in the prosperous circumstance which they later enjoyed. Mrs. Danielson was born in Sweden August 20, 1836, and she died at Smolan, Kansas, April 13, 1895. To their union were born twelve children. Two sons and one daughter died in infancy. Those still living are: Adolf Marten, Anna S., Daniel P., John F., Carl O., Albert L., August W., Christina L. and Otto E. The sons Carl O. and August W. have a general store at Smolan under the firm name of Danielson Brothers.

DAVID JOHNSON.

David Johnson, M. D., a prominent medical specialist whose home and laboratories are at Salina, returned to Kansas a few years ago after many years spent in practice in the New England states, most of the time at Boston. He returned to Kansas because many years ago, on first coming to America, he had located in this then new state, and it was those early impressions and experiences with Kansas life and people that caused him to locate here for a permanent home in his declining years.

Doctor Johnson was born in Sweden on May 4, 1848. He was liberally educated, graduating from the noted Upsala University at Upsala in the medical course. He was twenty-one years of age when he arrived in America in May, 1869, and his first location was at Paola Kansas, where he took out his papers to become a naturalized American. After practicing for three years at Paola, Doctor Johnson practiced one year at Kansas City, Missouri, and then removed to Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was in the active work of his profession for nine years. After that he practiced at Boston until 1909, and during all these years has been a close student and has carried on some investigations with remarkable results as to the cause of various incurable or so-called incurable diseases. During his long residence in Boston and after much experimentation in his private laboratory he discovered a cure for leprosy, diabetes and Bright's disease. He has also produced specifics for various other ailments to which the human flesh is heir, and all these are now registered in the patent office at Washington.

As a specialist Doctor Johnson has successfully treated paralysis, lockjaw, spinal meningitis, rheumatism, a number of chronic stomach complaints and various diseases of the internal organs and of the skin. He is the inventor of a number of remedies to be specifically applied in the treatment of these ills, and testimonials might be adduced by the score to show the efficiency of his medicines.

From Boston Doctor Johnson removed to Chicago where he practiced two years, and was then located again in Kansas City, Missouri, until 1913. In that year he came back to Kansas, his first love, and established a laboratory for the manufacture of his remedies at Salina. His medicines are now being introduced to the world from Kansas as the distributing point. From his laboratory on South Santa Fe Avenue in Salina shipments of medicines have been made to the West Indies and to many foreign countries, and the business which he has founded under the name Salina Medical Company bids fair to become one of the important institutions of that city.

On March 20, 1879, at Worcester, Massachusetts, Doctor Johnson married Adelaide Butterick, a native of Massachusetts. Mrs. Johnson died childless August 4, 1884. The only relative of Doctor Johnson now living in America is James Land, a nephew, whose home is at Chambers, Massachusetts.

JONAS P. JOHNSON.

In the life and affairs of Saline County, particularly in the locality around Assaria, the late Jonas P. Johnson played a notable part. He was one of those stanch and true men who have given their character to the community, so that Saline County in its institutions and its moral standards largely reflects the personalities of such men as Mr. Johnson. He had begun life poor, but reached a place where he was surrounded with ample material welfare and bore an influential part in community development.

He was born in Sweden March 1, 1849, a son of Jonas P. and Anna Johnson, natives of the same country. Late in life his parents also came to America, and spent their last years in Iowa. They were of rugged and substantial character and both reached extraordinary age. His father died at the age of ninety-five and his mother at ninety-two.

Jonas P. Johnson was about eighteen years of age when he came to America. Up to that time he had lived in Sweden, had attended the common schools and had been fortified by a training in industry and good habits. Coming to America in 1867, he lived in Illinois for a time and in 1875 came to Kansas and was employed as a farm hand. In 1876 he bought land on time. This land was located in Smoky View Township fifteen miles south of Salina. Industry enabled him to meet all the succeeding payments and he became proprietor of his farm and gradually extended his influence until he was recognized as one of the most substantial men in that section. For several years he did his farm labor chiefly with ox teams. As a result of his diligence he had a farm well improved in every particular and lived there in comfort until his death on January 5, 1917. Mr. Johnson applied his efforts not only to his own business but also to those things which represent community progress. He was one of the organizers of the Swedish Lutheran Church at Assaria and served as a trustee. He was also a member of the school board.

On June 17, 1876, at Salemsburg, Kansas, Mr. Johnson was married by Rev. A. W. Dalsten to Miss Ingry C. Olson. Mrs. Johnson was born at Woodhull, Illinois, December 26, 1860, a daughter of Olaf and Bertha (Olson) Truedson, both natives of Sweden. Her parents came to America in 1857 and in 1875 came to Kansas, where her father died in 1909. Her mother is now living in the State of Washington. Mrs. Johnson's grandfather, Trued Olson, was a prominent character in Sweden and a member of the nobility. He came to America in 1867, invested his means in farming land in Saline County and lived there as a farmer until his death in 1890. He was born in 1814. Mrs. Johnson was the first in a family of seven children: Ingry, Frank, Hannah, Joel, Oscar, Thomas who died in infancy, and the youngest child was also named Thomas.

To the marriage of Mr. Jonas P. Johnson and wife were born eight children four sons and four daughters, noted briefly as follows: Esther, born April 24, 1878, and died August 10, 1903; Arvid, born October 7, 1880; Martha, born April 16, 1883 ; Carl, born December 18, 1885, and died May 7, 1897; Bertha, born April 16, 1888; Clara, born July 12, 1890, and died May 6, 1897; Virgil S., born September 1, 1896; and Harold, born March 5, 1898. The mother and her family are all members of the Swedish Lutheran Church at Assaria, where she still resides.

NELSE J. OSTENBERG.

If there is any community in Kansas where rough and rugged aspects of life as known and experienced forty years ago have been smoothed out and softened into the outlines of prosperity it is in Saline County, particularly in those districts where the Swedish colonists have made a foothold and have expressed their natural virtues of thrift and industry in the thriving farms and institutions of home, church and schools. It is of one of the older settlers of the community around Smolan in Saline County that this brief article has to speak.

A resident of Saline County forty years, Nelse J. Ostenberg has accumulated for himself prosperity as a farmer and stockman and has also done his share toward the upbuilding and welfare of the entire community. He was born in the Province of Smolan, Sweden, February 2, 1846, a son of Lars M. and Sophia (Ericson) Ostenberg. His parents were also well known in Saline County. His father was born in 1822 and died in Saline County in 1877. The mother was born in 1822 and spent her last years at Hominy, Oklahoma, where she died in 1911. They immigrated to America in 1869 and arrived in Saline County on the Kansas frontier in 1870, locating Government land in Saline County near the present Town of Smolan. Here Lars Ostenberg lived quietly and industriously as a farmer until his death. His death was due to an accidental fall from a load of hay. Lars Ostenberg and wife were married in 1842, and of their nine children the oldest is Nelse J.

Nelse J. Ostenberg came to America in 1868, a year before his parents. He was then twenty-two years of age, had been educated in the common schools of his native country, and was equipped with habits of industry and a straightforward ambition to make himself useful in the world. For about ten years he lived at Galesburg, Illinois, and during that time worked in the shops of the Burlington Railway as blacksmith. In 1877 he came out to Kansas, where his parents had located a number of years before, and bought some land near Smolan. Since then his intelligent efforts have been successfully directed to farming and stock raising.

He has always been the type of citizen who is willing to sacrifice some of his private interests for the sake of the general good. For five years he acted as trustee of Washington Township and for seven years was a member of the local school board. Mr. Ostenberg was married while living at Galesburg, Illinois, on September 27, 1868, to Miss Caroline Ericson. Mrs. Ostenberg was born in Sweden September 21, 1846. She had her part and experience in making a home in Saline County and they were happily married for nearly thirty years before she passed away February 13, 1895. Three children were born to them. Sophia was born December 27, 1869, and is still living with her father; John George, born July 22, 1872, was married in 1907 to Hattie Palmquist; Edwin Carl, the youngest child, was born November 28, 1878, and died October 13, 1904. Mr. Ostenberg and family are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church.

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Source: A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, written & compiled by William E. Connelley, 1918, transcribed by Adrienne Kress, student from USD 508, Baxter Springs Middle School, Baxter Springs, Kansas, March 10, 1999.

Pioneers

Abbot, Mr. Nov. 20, 1860 Parson’s Diary, p. 53
Adams, Mrs. Sept 25, 1861 Parson’s Diary.
Addison, David J. came in 1872.
Addison, David J. Feb. 14, 1867 Andreas Hist. Of Ks. P. 702
Addison, Mrs. Eva V. 1873
Addison, W.C. came to Salina in 1870, his wife coming shortly after. He later started a lumber yard.
Ahart, Augustus and Hannah are thought to have come to this county in the early 1870's.
Albright, Henry & Mrs. Henry Apr. 11, 1866.
Albright, Mr. & Mrs. 1860 Left dry year.
Albright, Mrs. Thos. 1860 She was Rebecca Gartletz, sister of Sim. When Mr. Albright died. She married a Turner.
Albright, Thos. Apr. 11, 1860 Uncle of Simeon Gartletz.
Alderdice, Thomas 1863
Alderdiei, Thos 1863 Bernhardt’s Hist. Of Lincoln Co. & Old Settler’s 1913. His sig. Addison, W.C. Feb. 14, 1867.
Allerton, Mrs. R. H. 1881
Allerton, R. H. 1870
Alley, John H. 1863
Alman, W. C. 18**
Almquist, John
Alverson, (Old Lady & Lib) Jan. 4, 1860 Came with man name of John D. Lane & lived in T. White house, winter of 1860.
Alverson, Daniel Jan. 4, 1860 July 4, 1860 hired with team to Pike’s Peak Road.
Alverson, J. Jan. 4, 1860 m. Mary Zigler, July 25, 1863 or 68.
Alverson, John Jan. 4, 1860 Came with John Lane
Alverson, Lib or Lizzie Apr. 4, 1860 Worked for James Muir Apr. 2, 1861; m. H.H. Flagg who later was a county officer.
Alverson, Mrs. John Apr. 11, 1863 She was Mary Zigler.
Andersdon, John 1874
Anderson, Arthur C. 1867
Anderson, C. W. 1873
Anderson, Henry 1869
Anderson, Ira 1884
Anderson, J. B. 1873
Anderson, Mrs. Olaf 1869
Anderson, Mrs. R. 1866
Anderson, Mrs. Thomas 1864
Anderson, Olof 1869
Anderson, Ralph 1869
Anderson, Thomas Mar. or Apr. 6, 1861 Aug. 1, 1861 began work at sawmill at $14.00 per mo. Payable in goods, lumber & a little cash.
Andrew, Wm. 1872
Andrews, James brought his family to Kansas in 1873. A daughter, Olive Andrews YORDY.
Andrews, W. M. 1884
Applegate, Mrs. Frances 65 Settled in Osborne County in 1878 332 So. 7th St. Coming from Wisconsin
Armstrong, Dr. W.P. and wife, Hannah, settled in the early 1880's.
Armstrong, J.W. Apr. 10, 1867
August, C*aesi 1865
Avery, Addison 1865 Ran grocery store 1865 in building just north of Lotz coal office & next to alley going to Western Star Mill.
Bagley, W.P. Apr. 15, 1866
Baird, A. J. 1871
Baird, Andrew who passed away in June 1923, came in the year 1870.
Banks, Geo. & Sarah
Barker, F.G. 1878
Barker, F.C. 76. 1878. Homesteaded where he has lived past 53 years.
Barker, Henry May 1860 Parson’s Diary p. 23 says May 30
Barker, John L. 1867
Barnes, Oscar 1878
Bassett, M.R. 1866 Andreas Hist. Of KS. P. 708
Baxder, S. 1867
Baxter, Doek Dec 30, 1860. Parson’s Diary p. 87. Buffalo Hunter. Died in Salina. 2 sons living.
Bean, Benjamin S. Nov 4, 1860, married Dec 6, 1860, to Sarah M. Morrison. H.H. Morrison’s Diary, p. 26.
Bean, D. K. 1886
Bean, John L. Oct. 1866
Bean, Miss Annie b. Oct. 6, 1861 Old Settler’s Roll Call
Bean, Mrs. Annie 1861
Bean, W. L. 1866
Bean, Wm. S. Sept. 9, 1860
Beard, D. H. 1882
Bearns, Ulus Aug. 1859 Left dry year of 1860. 1865, here again in Glendale Twp.
Beaudry, N. 1877
Beaver, Peter & Mrs. Aug. 1859 Left dry year of 1860.
Beebe, Ambrose May 1, 1867
Behr, Frances
Beigley, J. D. 1874
Bell, M. R. 1879
Belleville (see Brown) 1876
Bellows, E.G. Spring 1860 Parson’s Diary, p. 53. Farmed & ran brick yard—Englishman. Went to McPherson Co. 1870-farmed; m.1870, Eliza J. Supton. 3 children.
Bend, Mrs. T. L. 1874
Benfield, Jonas & Lucinda
Benfield, R. W. 1870
Benjamin, Gladys 1871
Benjamin, H. S. 1875
Benson, Mrs. W. O. 1871
Berg, Alex, 1874
Berg, J.S. 80. 1874. 326 So. 12th St.
Berg, M.D. 1874
Berigan, Nat 1864
Bernhardt, C. 1869
Berrigan, Mrs. William, 68. Came from Leavenworth Solomon
Bishop, D. R. 1865
Bishop, David P. 1865 He took claim south of George Bishop on Dry Creek.
Bishop, Ebbie L. Nov. 1860
Bishop, G. S. 1864
Bishop, George Skiles Dec. 25, 1864 On Ks. Stage Coach; He bought claim on Dry Creek south of State ___from Elsie Evans. She took it when Chas. Haskit left & went to war.
Bishop, John L. Apr. 10, 1865
Bishop, Mary
Bishop, Mary Macy
Bishop, Mrs. Rev. Wm. Nov. 24, 1860 Parson’s Diary pp. 35 & 65
Bishop, Mrs. Robert & 3 children Nov. 24, 1861 Ebbie, Gary & Marshal
Bishop, Rev. Wm. Jun. 7, 1860 Preacher to help organize church Parson’s diary p. 11, May 12 & P. 19 Jun. 7. Rev. A.A. Morrison’s Diary, p. 2, Jun 7.
Bishop, Robert. June 7, 1860. Helped reorganize Salina Town & became member & res. Parson’s Diary, p. 19. Paid $35 for claim on Dry Creek.
Bishop, Wm. H. Feb. 3, 1862
Blair, F. P. 1871
Blair, J. W. 1885
Blaw, Bernhardt Mar. 28, 1861 Hired by W.A. Phillips at Lawrence to come to Salina to set up saw mill 7 work in same at $20 per mo.; m. Martha Ziegler June 1, 1864. P. 84 H.H. Morrison’s Diary.
Blundon, F. D. 1875
Blundon, J.W. Nov. 1866
Blundon, Julia Nov. 1866
Bond, T. L. 1871
Bondi, August Aug. 6, 1866 One of John Brown’s men.
Bone, Anna -- Was born on the ocean. To Topeka 1116 Park at the age of one year.
Boyles, Thomas 1864
Braniff, T. J. 1883
Brendel, Mary July 1866 She was a Miss Mary Ninra; m. Frank Brendel.
Brick, M. 1867
Brown, Albert L. Aug. 1862
Brown, Florence 1887
Brown, Mrs. May Belleville 1876
Brown, P. A. 1871
Brown, R. O. 1874
Buch, Mr. here spring of 1860; left & returned 1862.
Buchi, John was Salina's only florist for many years, settled in 1867.
Bulkland, Lea 1870
Burke, Howard 1876
Burke, J. W. 1875
Burkland, Edd 63. 1870
Burkland, Kastina 1870
Burnett, J.G. 1865 Moved to McPherson Co.
Burns, Sylvester 1877
Burr, H. A. 1875
Burr, Henry 1870
Bush, Captain Charles came to Leavenworth at the close of the Civil War, married there and settled in Salina in 1874.
Butzer, William -- 1880. Came in March 420 So. Santa Fe
Caldwell, Adam 1864
Caleson, Gust 1870
Calkins, Mrs. Royal D. April 1867 She was an Armstrong.
Calkins, Peter May 1, 1861 Parson’s Diary p. 49
Calkins, Ransom May 1, 1861 Parson’s Diary, p. 49 built his house in 1867.
Calkins, Royal D. May 1, 1861 Old Settler’s Roll Call. Carried mail June 30, 1864-1870.
Came, R. T. 1872
Campbell see Loomis 1859
Campbell, A. M. (Jr.) 1868
Campbell, A.M. Feb. 1, 1858 Member of Salina Town Co.; d. Feb. 15, 1907 of heart failure.
Campbell, Christie b. Oct. 25, 1859 First white child b. in City & first to live in county; m. N.H. Loomis.
Campbell, Mrs. A.M. July 4, 1858 Generally called mother of Salina. Was Christina A. Phillips; m. A.M. Campbell in 1859 at Riley City, KS. d. Apr. 25, 1918 at age 87.
Campbell, Mrs. C. A. 1858
Carlberg, S.M. and wife Emma came here in 1869 as young folks, met and married here.
Carlberg, Swen 1891
Carlin, Hugh 1871
Carlin, T. W. 1871
Carline, Samuel 1867
Carlson, Gustaf & Charlotte
Carlton, John
Carney, Jacob & Sarah
Cass, Jacob 1860 Andreas Hist. Of Ks. P. 698. First Treasurer of County.
Cass, Mrs. 1860 Parson’s Diary, p. 35. She buried husband in Topeka; he was killed by barrel of buffalo tallow falling on him on Dec. 20, 1860.
Casterline, Mrs. E. 1868
Claflin, A. and wife, Lucretia, settled in 1870.
Clark, Capt. May 1, 1858 Came with Tom White’s second trip. Old Settlers of A.M. Campbell.
Clayton, L.L. 1864 H.H. Morrison’s Diary
Cleveland, A. J. 1872
Cline, John May 1861 Worked for J.R. Mean & Mr. Haynes when Haynes was murdered. He afterward lived at New Cambria.
Cline, Mrs. Sarah 1863
Cobb, Dr. Spring 1860 Andreas Hist. Of Ks. P. 698. Died here in fall, buried in homemade 2" pine box coffin.
Coburn, Joseph Apr. 22, 1861 Went to Leavenworth in 1857 & started 1st mill (flour) there. Came to Saline Co. with B.F. Robinson; d. in 1877.
Coburn, Julia
Coburn, Miss Jennie Feb. 2, 1862
Coburn, Mrs. Joseph Apr. 22, 1861
Coburn, Rebecca Mar. 3, 1864 Married Dr. Wm. A. Phillips. After his death, m. Mr. Krause, her brother-in-law, of McPherson.
Cochran, Mrs. Nettie 1881
Cochran, William 1882
Cockey, Dr. M. G. 1889
Colgren, Andrew B. Jan. 18, 1864 First Swede in County. Located on upper Smoky Hill River on Sec. 30-13-2. Lived there until 1893 when he returned to Sweden & d. in 1895.
Collins, A.P. Oct. 1866 Register of Old Settlers of Saline County.
Colvard, H. W. 1875
Combs, Mrs. William & 1859 One daughter m. Mr. Lehman; one 3 daughters. (Maggie) m. Page; one m. John Lane.
Combs, William 1859
Conrad, C.S. arrived in 1869, brother of JDM Conrad
Conrad, J.D.M. and wife arrived in the late 1860's.
Conrad, Mrs. Myrtle 1872
Converse, N. P. 1883
Converse, Nathan
Conway, Minerva April 1867
Conway, Thomas March 1867
Conyess, Culver 1860 Worked in Phillip’s saw mill June 1861.
Coonrad, Mrs. T. & 2 children May 1859 Came with James Sharp & Tom White.
Coonrad, T. First came June 1858 Came with Sharps & Tom White, left June flood 1858; spring of 1859. Left dry year. Back May 1, 1859.
Cooper, William
Cox, Ellen Apr. 22, 1861 Came with Joseph Coburn & wife.
Coxson, Wm. 1867
Cravens, R. P. 1878
Crawford, J. R. 1886
Crawford, Robert 1859 Came Feb. 15, 1858 with A.C. Spilman with load of goods for Salina Town Co. & went back.
Criss, Jessie 1881
Crowley, Dr. J.W. May 1, 1867 Andreas’ Hist. Of Ks. P. 703, & Campbell’s notebook of Old Settlers.
Crowther, George 1870
Crowther, Joseph First came Oct. 14, 1859. Parson’s Diary, p. 29 Back Sept. 18, 1860.
Crowther, Joshua in the 1860's.
Crowther, Mrs. Joseph Sept. 18, 1860 Parson’s Diary p. 29
Cummings, William
Curry, J. J. 1885
Daily, Harry 1883
Damonde, E. H. 1866
Danielson John M. 1868
Darling, Mr. Dec. 1861 Phillips’ Journal p. 65
Davidson. M. 1876
Davis, Eliza D. Dec. 18, 1860
Davis, W. E. 1877
Dean, John 65. Born in Salina 1337 North 3rd
Dearington, Tom arrived in 1861 or 1862.
Dell, J. R. 1878
Dell, Susan 1861
Dell, Susan Mar. 17, 1861 given by her at Old Settler’s Roll Call (Street Fair)
Derrington, T. H. 1870
Derrington, T. H. 1871
DeTomboy, H. 1869
Dickenson, Mrs. Florence C. 1866
Dickerson, A.B. and wife, Lucy, settled in early 1870's.
Dickinson, F.C. 71. 1866. Settled first at Leavenworth, then 249 N. Eighth went to Junction City, then to Saline County.
Dickinson, Tom L. 1881
Diehl, Henry 1866
Dihle, Henry May 1, 1866 Came 1865 & left; was a government teamster. He m. Anna Neubold 1876. She came 1875.
Dihle, R.H. Spring 1863 first harness maker in Salina.
Dodge, A.L., Robert Markland, and George Moore came here together in 1878 and established a general merchandise store.
Dodge, A.W. 1881
Dodge, C. R. 1879
Donegan, John March 1867 Moved to California.
Donmeyer, E. S. 1873
Donmyer, Mrs. Simon 67. 1878 From Pennsylvania 808 State Street
Donmyer, Simon 74. 1878. 808 State Street
Dorethy & Curley 1867 Ranch on Plum Creek 14 mi. west of Ft. Harker. Ranch attacked by Indians July 1867 & Curley was killed (lady taken to Ellsworth)
Douglas, Mrs. H.G. 60. Has lived in Saline County all her life.
Downey, Mr. July 24, 1860 Rev. A.A. Morrison’s Diary
Dreverell, R.A. --. 1872. from Canada
Drevits, Frannk 64 1883. to Saline County from Sweden.
Duncan, Carrie C. -- 1869. Came in July 142 South 10th
Duncan, J. 1870
Duncan, Joseph -- 1870. settled first at Brookville. 142 South 10th
Dunn, Patt. 1860 Killed by a buffalo, Aug. 1860.
Dunn, U. June 1860
Durant, Harry 1870
Eberhardt, C. 1867
Eberhardt, C. was in the lumber business in Salina since his arrival in 1868. His wife came here at the same time.
Eberhardt, Fred 1876
Eberhardt, Henry H. 1873
Eberhardt, J. J. 1869
Ekland, E. F. 1869
Ekstand, F. W. 1869
Elevena, James M. 18**
Enborg, Mrs. Emma S. J. 1873
Ernest__ May 1866 Glendale Twp.
Estrel, John 1865 Farm in Glendale Twp. East of H. Dihle farm.
Evans, (brother of Elsie) 1861 Took no claim, stayed but a short time.
Evans, Elsie 1861 She took claim Chas. Haskit left when he went to war & sold it to George Bisop. It was on Dry Creek south of State St.
Faris, Henry V. Sept. 20, 1860 Came to near Ft. Riley in fall of 1859. Worked until he came to Salina. Later went to Ellsworth Co., took ranch with brothers and hunted buffalo.
Faris, Irving (Irv.) Sept. 1860 History of Dickinson Co.
Faris, Winton (Wint) Sept. 1860 History of Dickinson Co.
Fisher, Jacob J. fall 1870 family
Fisher, Mrs. Jacob. J. Apr. 28, 1858 See Caroline Link of 1858. She was 4th child of Mrs. Catherine Link Faris, Trip 1860.
Flag, H.H. Jan. 1860 Worked for A.M. Campbell. He was also county officer. He m. Lib. Alverson.
Forslund, R.G. -- 1870. Coming from Sweden. 402 Montrose
Frain, John
Frederick, Mrs. A.E. -- Settled in Franklin Co., in 1867. 615 South 9th St.
Galoway, Mr. April 1861
Gardner, Benjamin W. June 1863 Prospector and farmer. Farm on Saline R.
Gardner, Catherine N. Nov. 1863 (first wife of Benj. W. Gardner)
Gardner, Wm. H. Sept. 28, 1864 His signature.
Garlitts, Mrs. 1860 She was a Haskitt.
Garlitts, Mrs. May 1, 1859 Came with Tom White party.(mother of Simeon)
Garlitts, Simeon May 1859 He m. Miss Haskitt, daughter of Charles Haskitt. (Belgium)
Garvin, George Oct. 1859 Came with David and Grandma Phillips. His wife was a Kennison
Gebhart, J.L. & Julia
Gebhart, P.L. pioneer hardware merchant started business in 1870. His wife, Eliza (MACY), lived here in 1869.
Geisen, Jacob 1865 m. Miss Annie Link, oldest daughter of Catherine Link. They moved to Minneapolis.
Gillman, William -- 1878. Settled in New Cambria. 327 South 5th St.
Girsch, Annie 1859 m. a Mr. Humbarger(fourth child)
Girsch, John Peter 1859 A.C. Spilman family(fifth child)
Girsch, Mike 1859 His signature at Old Settlers day.(third son)
Girsch, Mrs. Peter July 4, 1859 A.C. Spilman family
Girsch, Nick 1859 First blacksmith in county.(cousin of Old Man)
Girsch, Peter Jr. July 4, 1859 A.C. Spilman family (oldest son)
Girsch, Peter July 4, 1859 Took claim with Morrison’s (Old Man) log house on it. He made hinges & latch for the stockade building.
Girsch, Stephen July 4, 1859 Died June 22, 1927(second son)
Godfrey, S.S. 1866 Andreas History of Farm in Walnut Twp., KS. P. 708
Godfrey, Sanford and family came just after close of Civil War. Two sons, Champlin and George and a daughter, Carrie K. BUZZARD, rest near him.
Gotshall, Jacob and Mary A. were also settlers of the early 1870's.
Grandy, John B. April 1858 Came from Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Stayed a few weeks and laid out town of Grandy where New Cambria now stands. A.M. Campbell helped him measure land with buggy wheel.
Graw, Dr. 1858 Indian wife. Quack?
Griffenstein, Wm. Spring 1861 Was a buffalo hunter & settler. Moved away to Arkansas about 1864 on a ranch.
Groger, Dr. J.B. Oct. 1, 1866 Andreas History of Kansas, p. 703 and Old Settlers Book.
Groger, Dr. John B., a pioneer physician settled here in the late 1860's. His wife, Lottie, came as a young lady in the early 1870's.
Haggart, Angus and Eliza, grandparents of E.Q. Haggart, came here from Ohio about 1870.
Hagler, John
Hains, E.C. 1858 He was a buffalo hunter. With J.N. Swain, left 1860 or dry year. See J.N. Swain.
Hamilton, J.B. with others from Ohio settled near Bavaria in the late 1860's.
Hamilton, O.P. 1861 Andreas, p. 703
Hammond, E.N. 77. 1872. 904 E. Iron Ave.
Hamond, Mr. _ J. Dec. 26, 1860 H.H. Morrison’s Diary
Hanna, Mrs. B.J.F. 1861 Capt. Hanna sent his family to (Margaret Phillips, sister of Col. Phillips) Salina when he went to war.
Harmon, John 1865 Farm, Cambria Twp.
Harmon, John April 1860 On Saline River
Harmon, William
Harper, ("Old Man") Apr. 1860 Parson’s Diary
Harper, Jefferson April 21, 1860 Parson’s Diary, p. 9
Harper, Milt April 21, 1860 Harpers came together with Abbie Wilcox & others. Abbie Wilcox m. James Muir; upon his death she m. H.H. Morrison.
Harper, Mrs. April 21, 1860 Parson’s Diary, p. 9 (mother of above)
Harris, Ervin 1864
Harrison, Mrs. 1866, fall Ks. Historical Collections, vol. 10, (was Emily Haines) p. 622
Harvey, Emma came to Kansas in 1870, moving to Salina in 1884.
Haskins, Dennis 1866 Farmer, Eureka, Twp.
Haskit, (daughter of above) April 1860 m. Simeon Gartlets and stayed here when folks went away. Later moved to Greenwood Co., KS.
Haskit, Charles April 1860
Haskit, Charles, Susan, and James came to the county in the early 1860's.
Haskit, George 1861 Stayed one year—moved to Greenwood Co., KS.
Haskit, Mrs. Charles April 1860
Haskitt, James 1860 James & Chrles Haskit took claim on Dry Creek south of State St. Threw it up and went back east- claim was taken by Elsie Evans 1861. Came back in ___.
Havens, Chas. 1863 He m. Miss Etta Thacker (first school teacher), divorced later. Stage driver.
Helm, Adam April 21, 1860 He worked saw mill June 15, 1861.Brought first shingle mill to Salina.
Helm, Henry April 21, 1860 Methodist Church organizers (Hook & Helm)
Helm, J.W. 1862 Farmer 11 miles east of Salina.Died Feb. 12, 1930. Salina Journal death notice.
Hill, James
Holtzman, Chas. Came with Tom White - Conrad & Capt. Clark & left high water of June 1858. Came back again with Sharp & White 1859.
Holtzman, Mrs. Chas. May 1, 1859
Honeck, Earnest March 11, 1862 Took ranch at where Bavaria stands in about 1864. Laid out town of Honeck 1871—vacated 1877— later added to Bavaria as an addition.
Hook, Mr. April 21, 1860
Hopkins, D.F. 1866 Located at Bridgeport.
Howe, J.E. 1865 Notary Public here in 1865. May have been here before then.
Hughes, Aurelia & Ellis
Hughes, Dr. 1860
Hughes, Mrs. Dr. 1860
Humbarger, Dan Nov. 1858 m. Annie Girsch
Humbarger, Dean Nov. 1858
Humbarger, Jacob Nov. 1858
Humbarger, Jacob Nov. 1858
Humbarger, John 1859 Told Thomas Anderson
Humbarger, Mrs. Solomon Oct. 31, 1863 Old Settler’s Roll Call
Humbarger, Peter July 1865 Herdbook, p. 708
Humbarger, Sam Nov. 1858
Humbarger, Sam Nov. 1858 Died Salina S. 9th St. at his nephew’s Peter Spohn, Nov. 18 1928. He had been living in Ellis KS.
Humbarger, Solomon Nov. 1858 Died Dec. 18, 1928 at No. 9th St. City.
Humbarger, Solomon Nov. 1858 Located 2 miles East of Culver.
Huskey, Ernest 1865 Located in Glendale Twp. Near H. Diehl farm
Hussey, Isabel arrived in the early 1870's.
Huston, John W. 1864 See Bernhardt’s Indian raids, Lincoln Co., KS.
Itzen, J. Apr 30, 1865 Morrison’s Diary
Jackson, Caroline 1861, summer First colored person to come to Saline Co. to work for Mrs. Col. Phillips.
Jeffers, Mr. Nov. 1862 H.H. Morrison’s Diary
Jeffries, Margaret
Jeffries, Wm. M. and Catherine arrived in 1869 and soon built a hotel on the corner of Park and Ninth. Their daughter, Cynthia Matilda was married in the spring of 1870.
Jeness, Mrs. Mary 85. Settled in Ottawa Co. in 1861. 128 North College Ave before the county was organized. Came from Texas. Her father was one of Custer’s Scouts.
Jennerson, Capt. June 1863 H.H. Morrison’s Diary, lived near Ks. Pacific depot in 1868.
Jennerson, Walter & Caroline
Jenney, Dr. J.W., settled here in spring of 1870.
Jennings, Mr. __ 1860 Parson’s Diary p. 43 & 35
Jensass, Mrs. J.J. May 3, 1861 Given by her at Old Settlers
Johnson, Curtis 1861 Worked for Col. Phillips at saw mill p. 92, Register.
Johnson, Ed. Donivan 1859 His letter; m. Miss Tryon; d. Blackwell, OK.
Johnson, Mrs. (Tryon) 1860 Purn Tryon’s daughter; lived on Dry Creek.
Jones, (Uncle) March 16, 1860 Parson’s Diary and Mrs. H.L. Jones
Jones, H.L. Feb. 19, 1860 Parson’s Diary, p. l; Morrison’s Diary, p. 8.
Jones, Horace L., was a U. S. Marshal when he came in 1860, he had a store. His wife, Mary (WHEELER), was a relative of the manufacturers of the Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines. She was the third white woman in Salina.
Jones, J.M. about 1881.
Jones, Mrs. H.L. March 11, 1860 Parson’s Diary (& child, Allie)
Jungel, Charles -- Has lived in New Cambria all his New Cambria life.
Jungel, Frank -- Has lived in New Cambria all his New Cambria life.
Kear, Richard
Kelly, Edward E.
Kelly, Tom July 1860 A.A. Morrison’s Diary; Tom Kelly & I acted as judges in election.
Kennedy, Sam & Rebecca
Lane, John July 4, 1860 Came with Alverson, according to Tom Anderson.
Lapsley, Larry after war He came with Luke Parsons. Second colored in county and first to take land.
Lay, George
Lehmon, Joseph (Joe) 1860 Page & Lehmon ranch 1860-63 Ellsworth Co., m. Miss Maggie Coombs. Buffalo hunter & rancher.
Leise, Silas June 15, 1861 Worked for Col. Phillips in saw mill at $30 per month.
Leonard, __ Nov. 1860
Libert, John 1865 Settled in Glendale Twp.
Linden, J. 1862 His funeral sermon preached 12/14/1862. A.A. Morrisons Diary.
Link, Anna 1865 She & her husband Jacob Geisen came to Saline Co & stayed with her mother Mrs. Link a short time then moved to Ottawa Co.
Link, Caroline 1858 m. Jacob J. Fisher and to Ottawa Co.
Link, Catherine Robb April 28, 1858 First woman in county & took claim N.E. of Salina. A widow with 4 children, her husband having died on road to Salina.
Link, Elizabeth 1858 m. Jack Williams and lived on farm N.E. of Salina.
Link, Jacob 1858 d. young; never married
Link, Mary 1858 m. Israel Markely in 1860 and moved to Ottawa Co.
Litowich, B.A. 81. 1871. from New York by train. 683 South Santa Fe
Livingston, Noah 1863 Tom Anderson
Long, Mrs. Sam 1865
Long, Sam 1865
Long, Tom (son of Sam) 1865
Loomis, Mrs. Christie C. 1859 First child born in Salina & first in county to live.
Lotz, Edward May 1, 1867 First undertaker. First coal dealer
Lowe, Capt. G.G. fall, 1866
Lowe, Mary C. (Nellie) March 26, 1867 m. James Marrs of Beloit, KS.
Lowe, Millard March 26, 1867
Lowe, Mrs. Capt. G.G. March 26, 1867 By ox team. Settled on farm, now known as Henry Weisgarbers.
Lowe, Will March 26, 1867 Feb. 1930 a photographer in Springfield, MO.
Lucas, Mr. Fall, 1861 Parson’s Diary, p. 29, Sept. 2; son- in-law of Tryon’s & lived farm south of his.
Lull & Walker Mill was built 12/____ Phillips saw mill sold lumber for.
Lull, Dr. fall, 1866
Lull, J.K. 1867 Salina Trustee
Lull, P.F. 1869 Twp. Trustee
Lundborg, Sven and wife, Beata, came to Kansas in 1870.
Lyon, George B. 1867 Salina Trustee, may have been here before
Markley, Israel April 28, 1858 Lived with Mrs. Link and m. her daughter and moved to Ottawa Co.
Marlin, B.F. settled on a farm in 1870.
Martin, came here as a bride driving through in a wagon.
Martin, Charlie 1865 Took land in Glendale twp on Mulberry where he died.
Mason, James June 1859 His signature, Old Settlers
Maxwell, Margaret
Maxwell, Mathew Dec. 1865
Maxwell, Mrs. Mathew 1866
Maxwell, William A. 1864 or 1865
McAnliff, Dan D. April 1867 Old Settlers Ass’n Book, Notary - Real estate & U.S. Commissioner & manufactured concrete brick.
McGill, A.G. settled on a farm nearby in 1871.
McPhail, D. 1866
McPhail, Mrs. D. 1866
McReynolds, Nancy 1860 Worked for Wm. A. Phillips Mar. 25, 1862. Phillips Journal pg. 27
McReynolds, Robt 1860 Elected Sheriff of Saline Co. Nov. 1861. Andreas pg. 698
Mead, James R. Fall, 1859 Ranch on Paradise Creek & Deputy Sheriff of Saline Co. under Luke Parsons. 1862 moved to Salina because of Indians. 1863 to south along Arkansas River & one of the founders of Wichita.
Meadel, C. July 26, 1864 H.H.M. diary, member of Co. G Kansas State Militia.
Menke, Mrs. Isabel 70. 1899. Settled in Shawnee Co. in 1868. 312 South 9th St.
Miller, Silas
Miller, Taylor 83. 1869. from Indiana. Member of G.A.R. 136 South College
Mills, A.K. -- Settled in Norton Co. in 1873. 1506 Osborne
Mitchel, John and Angeline came in 1878.
Moberly, Richard 1857, summer Head of Buchanan Town Co., stayed only a short time.
Moore, George.
Morrison, Andrew R. March 28, 1860 Parson’s diary, p. 7
Morrison, Hugh H. October 14, 1859 Kept diary of 1859-1865
Morrison, Maryetta May 29, 1860 Sister of H.H.
Morrison, Mrs. A.A. May 29, 1860 H.H. diary pg. 78
Morrison, Mrs. H.H. May 1, 1862 H.H. Morrison’s diary, p. 52. May 1, wife’s first day here.
Morrison, Mrs. Wilson W. April 24, 1860 (& son & daughter)
Morrison, Myra May 29, 1860 Sister of H.H. and m. Rittgers.
Morrison, Rev. A.A. May 29, 1860 Father of H.H. See his diary.
Morrison, Sarah H. Sept. 18, 1860 Parson’s diary & Morrison’s diary m. Ben Bean
Morrison, Wilson W. March 28, 1860 H.H. diary p. 8, Parson’s p. 7
Mosier, Hiram 1863
Mosier, Miss 1863 m. Tom White 1865 or 1866.
Muir, Andrew settled in the early 1870's.
Muir, April 14, 1860 Parson’s diary p. 9
Muir, Asa 61. 1869. Born in this county in 1869.
Muir, Bryce 1865 Family; d. Mar. 21, 1927
Muir, James Feb. 1, 1858 He & A.M. Campbell built first house in Salina, for Phillips. Member of Salina Town Co; m. Abbie Wilcox June 22, 1860.
Muir, Mrs. Bryce 1867 Family. She was Margaret Prater
Muir, Mrs. Robert
Muir, Mrs. William
Muir, Robert 1861 Phillips Journal, p. 84, Apr. 26, 1861 worked at saw mill; m. Nancy Kennison, 1865.
Muir, William May 11, 1860 Parson’s diary p. 11
Neimoller, John & Christina.
Neishburg, Frank & Mary.
Northstein, Noah settled about 1880.
Norton, E.L. May 1, 1867
Ober, E.W. who reached Salina in 1869 and was a merchant.
Obrien, William 1864
Oltmans, Mrs. R. Henry July 12, 1859
Oltmans, R. Henry July 12, 1859
Osborne, Ed July 19, 1863 H.H.M. Member of Co. G, 10th Reg. Ks. State Militia.
Osborne, Hugh Apr. 14, 1861
Osborne, J.K. 1866 Salina trustee 1867
Packard, George Feb. 28, 1861 Parson’s Diary
Page, Capt. Daniel H. 1860 Andreas. Lemon & Page ranch in now Ellsworth Co. Kept stage station. Settled on Thompson’s Creek spring of 1860. 1864 moved to Salina on account of the Indians.1868 moved to Sec. 9 near Lindsborg, KS. M. Maggie Combs
Parker, Gaf’s June 1864 Morrison’s Diary
Parker, Robert 1864 Rev. A.A. Morrison’s diary; settled Moffit estate.
Parks, Adele E. -- Born in Ellsworth Co. in 1874. 967 Highland
Parson, Luke F. Feb. 17, 1860 His diary. He left for war and returned.
Paxton, Here Nov. 23, 1860 Parson’s diary.
Pealer, Capt. B.F. and wife Anna came here in 1878. He was living here at the time of his death.
Peck, Walter, Kate, & Lillie.
Penix, W.H. -- Settled in Russell Co., in 1873 of Salina, coming from Indiana.
Perry, D.R. & Julia.
Peterman, Henry Aug. 19, 1865 H.H. Morrison’s diary. Left dry year 1860. Came back 1865 & settled on Saline R.
Peterman, Mrs. Henry 1860 H.H. Morrison’s diary
Peters, Joe 1863 Morrison’s Diary
PETERSON, Olof.
Phillips, C.A. 1859, fall H.H. Morrison’s Diary
Phillips, Christina A. July 4, 1858 (see Mrs. A.M. Campbell)
Phillips, David L. 1858 Member of Salina town Co. Herd Book, p. 705
Phillips, James S. 1860 of U.S. Navy
Phillips, John - boy 1860 Lost in blizzard of 1867 - Nov.Thanksgiving day.
Phillips, Maxwell 1859, fall
Phillips, Mrs. Carroway June 12, 1860 First woman in Salina; was home sick (wife of Col. Phillips) and left, refusing to stay. Came back June 12, 1860 and stayed.
Phillips, William Addison 1856 Explored as far west as Barton Co. -returned to Lawrence. Walked up to big bend of Smoky Hill river & also Blue River with view of picking townsite. He, A.M. Campbell Sr. & James Muir walked up to Salina from Lawrence, Feb.1, 1858 to locate the town of Salina. Campbell & Muir stayed and Phillips returned to send up supplies.
Pickard, George Aug. 1858 Andreas, p. 698, says he was first storekeeper, but was not. His goods destroyed by flood and bought by Phillips for $20 for Campbell’s store.
Pierce, Alec K. Feb. 1867 Farm on Dry Creek
POLLY, D.C. came in 1865.
PORTER, Richard and wife Helen to Kansas in 1876 and Salina in 1884.
POST, Cicero arrived about 1870 and had a store.
Powel, Andrew 1865 Took claim in Glendale Twp. Same section as Chas. Martin.
Prater, Capt. Collin 1860 Parson’s diary. Brother-in-law of Bryce Muir
Prater, John 1860 Took farm joining Bryce Muir’s on west at Mulberry Creek.
Prater, Margaret 1867 She, mother and sister came 1867 (flood year); m. Bryce Muir. Died July 15, 1924.
Prater, Mrs. _, mother of Mrs. Bryce Muir
Prescott, J.H. (Judge) 1862 Andreas a history & picture
Prescott, Mrs. J.H. Andreas
Price Mrs. M.S. July 8, 1866
Price, A.H. (son of M.S.) July 8, 1866
Price, M.S. July 8, 1866
Quincy, Fred H. 72. 1873. here from Wisconsin
QUINCY, M.E. came with his brother, Fred H. Quincy, in 1869. Their father, Benj. F., visited them in 1871 and moved here with his wife, Mary, and family, Murilla Quincy and Lucia Quincy HAGGART rest near by.
RADCLIFFE, Charles arrived in 1873.
RANSOM, Albert and wife, Minnie E., came about the 1870's.
RASH, John C. and his wife, Lucretta, came here in 1870 and had a general merchandise store.
REESE, David
Renton, Adam 82. 1869. 303 Center
Rhodes, Mr. Fred May 1, 1859 Came with Tom White, James Sharp & others.
RICE, J.W. was a cattleman, made Salina their home about 1870.
Riordan, John June 1858 Signature at Old Settlers Day
Ripple, N.P. 80 1875. Coming from Pennsylvania by New Cambria rail. Soldier, Spanish American War.
RITTERSBACHER, David and Elnora settled here in 1878.
Rittgers, E.D. 1866 Ran grist mill on E. Walnut in 1866. Run 4 years. 1870 or 1871 C.R.Underwood bought interest & they erected 3-story grist mill south of Iron Ave. bridge-100 bbls. Per day. Ruford 3 yrs. (1873) then in company with C.R. Underwood & Co. erected the Western Star Mills, 3 story high, 200 bbls. Capacity.
RITTGERS, Eli came in the 1860's. He had a grist mill with C. R. Underwood. His wife, Jennie, came to Kansas in 1871, and to Salina in 1879.
Rittgers, Mrs.____ (see Myra Morrison)
Robinson, Benjamin Franklin first time, 1859 Buffalo hunter & helped Tom Thorn build the "Den". Left during 1860 and returned 1861. Left for war & returned 1865.
Rockford, Mrs. Jennie (see Jennie Sharp of 1859)
Rosemond, Henry 1869 Herd book, p. 709. Farmer of Greely Twp.
Ruse, David Sept. 10, 1865 Old Settlers Ass’n Record
Ruse, E.H. Sept. 10, 1865 Old Settlers Ass’n Record
Ruse, W.M. Sept 19, 1865 Old Settlers Ass’n Record
Ryan, J.M. Rev. 77. Settled in Riley Co. in 1859. Lived 229 E. Claflin within a radius of 100 miles of Salina during his stay in Kansas.
Sanborn, James July 1865 Campbell’s list; d. Feb 17, 1913.
SANBORN, John
Sanborn, Mrs. James 1865 Campbell’s Old Settlers Register. She was a Miss Mary Ellen Woodward.
SCHIPPEL, John and brothers came to the county in 1858.
Schipple, Goodhart May, 1857 m. Miss Clara Wary who came Apr. left, back 1858 1, 1865. Went away fear of Indians, threw up claim, returned 1858. Run ferry at farm across Saline River spring of 1859, ran 9 years until 1868.
Schipple, John May 1857 Goodhart & John came May 1857, left; back 1858 left on account of the Indian raid. Returned 1858 & used the Gov’t bridge builders house which had been erected in 1854 on Saline while they cut & sawed timbers for the big bridge across Smoky Hill river at crossing in Ellis county & the bridge across the Saline River. After the big flood of 1858 the house was moved to higher ground.
Seaman, Jennie R. Nov. 1867 Wife of Silas Seaman
Seaman, Silas Nov. 1867 He to Tescott, 1865; & he and Mr. T.E. Scott brought first sheep to Saline Co.
SEE, Mrs. Sarah, mother of Mrs. Clyde
See, Robert Oct. 1865 Took claim Sec. 27-14-3
Seitz, Mrs. Oscar (Johanna) Apr. 1, 1869 Old Settlers Register. She brought first piano.
Seitz, Oscar July 1866 Old Settlers Register
SEITZ, Oscar, one of Salina's first druggists came in 1866. He brought his bride, Johanna, here in 1869.
Sellman, J.A. -- 1874. Settled near Gypsum
Shaeffer, J.A. 86. 1875. 714 W. Iron Ave.
Sharp, Andrew Oct. 6, 1861 First male child born in county to live.
Sharp, Baby girl Aug. 1859 First child we have record of in county; d. in infancy. For second child see Tom White.
Sharp, James May 1, 1859 Came with Tom White & others. (see Tom White) Claim S.E. of Salina. Mrs. Sharp’s baby born Aug. 1859, first child born in county; died as an infant.
Sharp, Jennie May 1, 1859 m. Mr. Rockford. Came with Tom White and others.
Sharp, Mrs. James May 1, 1859
Sharpe, W.A. Oct. 6, 1861 given by him at Old Settlers Roll Call. First male child born in Saline County.
SHERMAN, Francis & Harriet
SHOLL, Wm. & Elinor
Shull, W.B. 1866
Simmons, Simon 1861 Took no claim; m. Tryon’s daughter.
SIMPKINS, Rev. & Mrs.
Skudder, Mrs. Nov. 20, 1860 Parson’s diary p. 35
SMITH, Capt. J.M. reached Salina in 1875, the year the grasshoppers scoured the country.
Smith, Miss D.____ 1866 Married a Mr. C.H. David. A sister of Mrs. Frank Robinson.
SNYDER, Elizabeth
Spilman, A.C. Feb. 15, 1858 Brought load of goods from Lawrence, returned & came back Mar. 1, 1858. Member of Salina Town Co. First wife was a Mary Kennison.
Spohn, Abe 1859 Came to Solomon, Dickinson co. fall 1858; spent winter & moved to Saline co. spring of 1859. Farm on Bachelors Creek, runs into Smoky.
Spohn, Mrs. Maryia 1871 Old Settlers List
Spohn, Peter July 4, 1859 Settled in Dickinson co. fall 1858. To Saline co. July 4, 1859
SRACK, Mary
Steele, A.D. July 26, 1864 H.H. Morrison’s Diary. Member of Co. G., 15th Reg. Ks. State Militia.
STIMMEL, D.B. and wife Matilda, came to the county in 1869.
Strange, Rev. John 1866 Moved to Lincoln Co.; see Bernhart’s History.
Struble, F.R. 81. 1872. Settled in Bennington.
Sullivan, Dennis 1865 Came with Haskett’s after war.
Sullivan, T.T. May 7, 1860 Given by him at Old Settlers Roll Call.
Swain, Joseph fall, 1858 One of judges of first election, stayed but a short time. Buffalo hunter.
Talcott, Mr. June 23, 1864 H.H. Morrison’s diary
Taylor, Gal -- 1863 .Came 6 months after Bruce Trosper. 326 South Oakdale
Taylor, Gal Nov. 1, 1863 Old Settlers Roll Call. Settled on Gypsum Creek
Taylor, W.J. -- 1869. Born in Salina, son of Gal Taylor. 326 South Oakdale
Thacker, Miss Etta spring 1861 brought by O.P. Hamilton to teach first school in "The Den"; m. Charles Haven, stage driver in 1866 or 1867
Thorne, Thomas (Tommy) spring 1860 Worked in Phillips saw mill 1861 with Robinson. Buffalo hunter & built den. Killed by Indians, see A.A. Morrison’s diary.
Tompson, "Smoky Hill" spring, 1860 Morrison’s diary speaks of him Jan. 12, 1860. Moved to Ellsworth Co. & settled on Thompson’s Creek.
TRESSIN, Louis, a tinsmith, and Ida came in 1870.
Tressine, C. July 26, 1862 H.H. Morrison’s diary. Member Co. G. 15th Reg. Ks. State Militia Ran gun shop during guerrilla raid.
Tressine, Otto 1860 Ran tin store & hardware.
Tripp, Eliza 1862
Tripp, Emma 1862
Tripp, Jane 1862 Mrs. Clark
Tripp, Molvina 1862
Tripp, Mrs. Elizabeth 1862 Children attended school in (wife of William) Salina to a Mrs. Spencer.
Tripp, Sarah 1862
Tripp, William 1862 Moved to Ottawa Co. in 1863.
Tripp, Woodville 1862 See Mead’s article in KS. Historical Collections, Vol.X, p. 625.
Trosper, Bruce 73. 1863. Distinction of being the longest Solomon time resident in Saline County. Came in wagon drawn by ox team.
Trosper, Bruce Apr. 15, 1863 Cabin on Gypsum Creek & still living in it in 1929.
Trosper, J.S. Apr. 15, 1863 Lived in Saline Co. 1863 to about 1919, when moved to Minneapolis Ks.
Tryon, Mrs. Purn 1860
Tryon, Purn Spring 1860 First came 1859; left & back. Lived on Dry Creek
Tryon’s 3 daughters 1860 1 m. Ed Johnson, 1 m. Simon Simmons 1 m. Mr. Lucas
UNDERWOOD, C.R. Came in 1869. Had grist mill with Eli Rittgers.
VALEN, John, a carpenter was here in 1870 and working on the Jeffries Hotel.
VOIGT, Mary came in 1872. Several years later she became the wife of BERG, M.D.
Wagstaf, Daninel R. June 1865 1864 soldier stationed here & returned. Andreas p. 706
WAGSTAFF, Mary Spillman, first President of Saline County Chapter of Native Daughters of Kansas.
Warneck, John
Warneck, John 1863 H.H. Morrison’s diary. Lived east of Salina on road to Leavenworth.
WEAVER, Jonathan and Elizabeth were early settlers. Their son, Earl, lived here in the 1870's.
WELLINGTON, Alfred and wife, Sarah, came to this county in 1871 and for many years lived on a farm close to the city.
White, John Robt. (Bob) Sept. 6, 1866 Andrew Sharp says born then.
White, Mrs. (Miss Mosier) 1864 m. Tom White, 1864 (Second wife of Tom)
White, Mrs. Mary 1859 Was Miss Holtzman; d. in (first wife of Tom) childbirth.
White, Robert -- 1866. Born in Saline County Route 4, Salina
White, Tom (1st) 2 June 1858 1859 came with a group (2nd) 1 May 1859 consisting of: Tom White & wife & daughter Jane; Fred Rhodes, Chas. Holtzman; Capt. Clark; T Coonrad & wife; Jacob Wilson; Simeon Garlitz; Joseph Garlitz; Garlitz, "Old Lady" (mother of above); Miss Rebecca Garlitz (m. an Albright)
WHITEHEAD, Dan, was a jeweler.
Whitley, Henry June 4, 1859 Located in Saline Co. where Solomon City now located & is now in Dickinson Co. Member of Co. G. 15th Reg. Ks. Militia at Salina, KS.
WHITTMAN, Ed and wife who ran a hotel for years, came in 1870 or 1871.
Wigney, A. 1859 Signature at Old Settlers gathering.
Wilcox, Abbie April 21, 1860 Parson’s diary; m. James Muir (see Mrs. James Muir) Aug. 11, 1860. Came with Jefferson Harpers folks.
WILLIAMS, S.H. & Jane
WILLIAMSON, Joseph
WILMARTH, Mrs. Charles arrived in 1867.
WILSON, B.L. settled in 1870 and later married.
WILSON, George was another who settled in 1878.
WILSON, Hannah
WILSON, James, Mary, & Elisha
WILSON, Sam, cattleman, came to the county in 1872. Later he married Anna MURPHY, who arrived in Salina in 1867.
WINTERBOTHAM, Dr. and Mrs. came to Salina in 1884.
Woodward, J. July 1865 H.H. Morrison’s diary
Woolley, H.F. May, 1867 Merchant & later miller. City Trustee, 1867
Woolley, Harry May 1867 (son of H.F.)
Woolley, Mrs. H.F.
Wright, D. Nov. 30, 1860
Wright, L.O. May 1, 1867 First abstractor, 1869
Yordy, Andrew 1865 Settled on the Mulberry Creek in 1865.
Yordy, Mrs. Andrew 1865 & 3 children
Ziebell, Aug. spring 1867 Herdbook p. 709. Died Feb. 6, 1925.
Zigler, Martha 1863 m. Bernhard Blaw Jan. 1, 1864. Morrison’s diary p. 84.
Zigler, Mary 1863 m. J. Alverson July 15, 1863. H.H. Morrison’s diary p. 68.

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