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I am seeking information on the family of Francis McCormick. Mr. McCormick, a Methodist
minister, retired in Wichita about 1932 after a long career in the area. He had married
Susan Campbell McLeod. They had three children, Susan Campbell, Francis Edgar, and Dora
Cathrine. I believe Susan married Margo (sp?) Wright and they had two children, Margo M.
and James F. My information runs out at that point but I do have some details on Mr.
McCormick's ancestors. I would be happy to share what I have with anyone concerned.
Blair Mackenzie - bmackenzie.dpa@usa.net
4/30/97
Looking for the decendents of Jared B. and Jennie Bowers Malcom, both were born in
Highland county, Virginia, Jared born in 1862 and Jennie in 1872. My records show they
were married in Greenwood, Kansas. They both died in Wichita, Kansas, Jared in 1941 and
Jennie in 1953. I beleive they have decendents still in the area if not the county. Bruce Malcom - mlcmpute@srv.net
Blackfoot, Idaho
4/30/97
EYMAN--Jacob Washington and Rebecca (Richie) Eyman moved from PA to KS in about 1860.
They had children named Gregory Madison, Joseph L., Ella, Ida L., Vanetta, Molly and twins
Harvey and Heartly. Joseph became a doctor and practiced and/or taught in Nemaha,
Wabaunsee, Sedgwick, Brown and Marshall counties. Harvey became a caretaker of a Harvey
house for the railroad and Hartely may have been involved in real estate. Names linked to
this family are SMARR, REEDER, MINER, HITCHCOCK, SWARTZLEONARD, BRADLEY, YOUNG, MANGNAL,
BROWN, POTTORFF, and AUSTIN.
Debra Eyman-Whitehead - YRRL71A@prodigy.com
4/30/97
I am looking for information on an ALBERT LONGWELL, who was resident of Wichita for a
number of years. He was reportedly a watchmaker. The last information I have on him is the
1920 census in which he and his wife MARY were living in the home of his son RAYMOND
LONGWELL, at 1930 S. Mosley. He moved to the National Military Home in Leavenworth
sometime after this and was still there on Oct. 9, 1926 when his brother passed away in
California. I would appreciate any information as to the date of Robert's and Raymond's
deaths(obituaries if available) and to surviving family(if any).
C. R. Longwell - c536clb@semovm.semo.edu
4/25/97
The names I have listed below, I believe were all born and/or spent the majority of
their lives in Sedgwick County, mostly in the Cheney area. I would be interested really in
anyone with the surname LEROUX, as I know of very few in the state of Kansas with that
name. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Alexzander Leroux -- my grandfather
Gladys Leroux -- my grandmother
Roy Robert Leroux -- my father.
Thanks.
Robert Leroux - rleroux610@aol.com
4/25/97
Brown County Barker family. Andrew Jackson and his family ended up in Furley, Seidgwick
Co.,KS where he died and is buried. Looking for BARKER, DEAN and PEELER families, that
were from Schuyler,Hancock, Brown counties in Illinois. Andrew Jackson Barker was living
in Brown County in 1870-1880 census and a Joseph DEAN was in the Walnut Creek Twp,Brown,KS
in 1870 (he might have been Samuel Deans father). Anything on these families will be
appreciated.
Sharen A. Chambers - halfpint@comteck.com
4661 E. 100 South, Marion, IN 46953
4/25/97
Searching for John Wesley McAdams married to Rosa Lee Neel (my GreatGrandParents), John
was born in 1866 but I don't know where and Rosa died in Witchita, KS in June 1943. I
hoping that someone has information regarding this family or are willing to look at
archive newspapers (1943). I would greatly appreciate any information that could be
provided. Wendy McAdams - mcadamsw@aol.com
Oregon
4/25/97
Would like to exchange info on any LANSDOWN, LANSDOWNE, family researchers. Besides
Sedgwick, Labette, Montgomery, Chautauqua, Leavenworth counties, our search includes VA,
TN, KY, MO, KS, WI. Family names and connected surnames of my son-in-law, Rob Lansdowne,
are on my homepage at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/1589
Daneille Grimes - ggrm@mindspring.com
4/25/97
Seeking Info on Henry T. SMITH & wife Lydda RODDY Smith they were married in
Jackson Co,Tn abt 1858.They moved to Sedgwick co,KA soon aft the civil war. Belive Henry
to be son of Jesse SMITH & Elizabeth MILLER Smith. Any info would be helpful.
Larry W. Smith - Larsmith@twlakes.net
in Celina,Tn
4/17/97
Looking for anyone with information on Syna McFadden Watson and Lina McFadden Bryan
lived in Wichita on 2nd and Market in boarding house.Syna died in 1953 buried in Stafford
Sherry Carter - ppl_eac@shsu.edu
4/17/97
Nicholas Slane was my grandfather from Harper, KS. Also his dad was John Slane who i
think was the Sheriff or Marshal in Caldwell KS. I also would like to post my grandad's
father in law who was John Parker, my grand mother's name was Maud Parker Slane. Thank you
so very much,
Durell Slane - butch@feist.com
4/17/97
I'm looking for a James Kivett, father of Aldus Kivett. Aldus was b. 1890 (probably
KS), d. 1988 in Blackwell, Kay Co., OK. I think James migrated to KS (before 1890),
possibly from IN, and he may have died in Jewell Co. and been buried there. Son Aldus left
KS and died in OK, but he was buried in Haviland, Kiowa Co, KS. Who was the wife of James
Kivett, did James migrate to KS alone or with siblings and/or his parents? When and where
was he born, when and where did he die? I am looking for any and all Kivetts in KS, 1850s
to date, particularly in Butler, Barton, Kiowa, Sedgwick and Jewell Counties.
Donna Martin - dmartin@cswnet.com
4/17/97
I am researching Kansas relatives of Richmond Randall and Eva Fuller. I have
information on them in Sedgwick and Elk Counties.
Cheryl Herrera - clherrer@uci.edu
1018 West 21st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
04/17/97
Agnes Louise "Nesse" UNGER was born in Emporia, Lyon, KS, married to James
Edward WIKOFF in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS on 14 Nov 1914 and died 2 Nov 1917 in Wichita
in childbirth of Jacqueline Louise WIKOFF. Her father may have been James UNGER, but that
is only a guess from an unlegible name (Jas ?) on her marriage certificate. That is all
the information I have. If anybody can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
T Brand - cc001349@mindspring.com
4/6/97
I am searching for information on my grandfather Willis Presley Banks born in Wichita,
Sedgewick County, Kansas in 1864. His father was Charles and his mother was Mary Howe. He
had two brothers, Albert and Edward. Believe he had a sister, do not know her name. Family
stories say Charles Banks opened the first trading post in Cherryvale, Kansas. I would
like to know where this family came from or any information would be appreciated and would
be happy to exchange information. Ron & Colleen
Ewan - wcftb@fullnet.net
RR6 Box 46, Tahlequah, Ok. 74464
4/6/97
SIPE, Harry died in 1972 in Wichita, Sedgewick Co, KS. His parents were Joseph SIPE nd
Charlotte DWYER. I have much to share on the DWYER line.
Vickey Baumli - vbaumli@asde.com
4/5/97
Minnie May PRICE b. Aug. 22, 1868, dau. of Firman PRICE & Sarah EDWARDS, m. Frank
Hodgson, July 19, 1885. Lived in Loami Twp. Sangamon co., Illinois and later migrated to
Sedgewick co., Kansas.
Issue } Ferman HODGSON, b. April 30, 1891 & d. Dec --, 1977. Wichita, Sedgewick co.
George & Sarah HODGSON lived Wichita, Sedgewick co., Kansas, are related.
Interested in any connection to these names in Kansas
Jerry Sanner - jlsanner@sun-bird.com
4/5/97
According to her obituary which was published in the Augusta Daily Gazette, Rebecca
Livers came to KS in 1918. She was a member of the Salvation Army and when she died in El
Dorado in 1949 Major Charles Overstake of Wichita, a Salvation Army Officer, conducted the
ceremony. Rebecca had a son named Chulo Livers who apparently died in Wichita KS in 1971.
Chulo Livers was named in Rebecca's obituary. I find what appears to be him listed on the
Social Security Death Benefit CD born 27 Feb 1913 died Jan 1971. Rebecca was the daughter
of Peter Benjamine Long and Pernecia ????. I have some informtion on her ancestors that
I'd be glad to share with any of her descendants.
Ron Long - ronglong@chickasaw.com
3/26/97
MANLEY /MARKWELL /MORRIS /LANE
Seeking information on Julia F. Manley who married first John Markwell in Nodaway Co,
MO. I next find Julia married to Wessley S. Morris and living in Wichita, KS. After
Wessley's death in 1903 Julia marries Arthur F. Lane. Julia was born c1847 in Nodaway Co,
MO and died 4 Mar 1919 in Wichita, buried in Maple Grove Cemetery. On the 1900 census
Julia states that she has two children. Who are they? Where are they now?
Gene McMichael - gmcmichael@juno.com
3/26/97
Seeking information about Ida Wright who married Robert G. Craig and was living in
Wellington, Sumner Co, KS in 1900 and Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS in 1910. Ida was the
daughter of John Wright and Christiana Dowd who are buried in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in
Wellington, KS. Robert and Ida had children Nellie b 1898, Robert b 1901, Anna b 1905,
James b 1907 and Ellie b 1910.
Gene McMichael - gmcmichael@juno.com
3/26/97
Am looking for ancestors of Frank Bonat who resided in Whicita from approx. 1906 until
1971. He came from Austria (now part of Italy) from a town called Mezzano. Thank you,
Annette Thornhill -
surgat@showme.missouri.edu
3/26/97
I am seeking information about LOUIS SCOTT and wife Maria who lived in Sedgwick County
in 1880.
RHofm50129@aol.com
3/26/97
WOLF, Frank b 1838 ? Baden, GER. d ? Topeka, KS.? m Eva ? b 14 Mar 1845 Baden, GER. d
20 Feb 1926 Clearwater, KS. they came from Little Rock, AR. in 1871 to Clearwater, KS.
area. Clildren: Lewis b 4 Mar 1866 in Little Rock, AR. d 9 Jul 1944 Clearwater, KS. Lewis
m Gertrude G. Anderson 28 Nov 1889. Other children were Adam and a daughter with a married
name of Mrs. James Blue (Wolf). We have information on Lewis and his wife but can't find
information on Frank or his wife Eva ? or the two other children; Adam & the Mrs.
James Blue. May be additional children from Frank and Eva ?. Any assistance would be
appreciated.
Roger Smith - rstrap@feist.com
Wichita, KS.
3/14/97
I am looking for any information you might have on a Martha Edith VIRGIN. She is my
Great Grandmother. She was born in Sedgwick County. Wichita to be exact. The only
information I have on my great Grandparents is that they're names are CHARLES EDWARD
HUDLIN and MARTHA EDITH VIRGIN, and that they were in Wichita Kansas when my Grandmother
was born (April 25 1925). If you have any infromation on either of them please e-mail me.
Thank you for your time, and any information you have on them is greatly apprecitated.
again thank you.
Stven A. Jarrell - SJarr10026@aol.com
3465 S.E. 44th. st. apt.147, Oklahoma City Ok. 73115
3/14/97
Charles Burnside HANDLEY 1877-1948 & Clara Tabitha HELMICK 1875-1957 dau born
Wichita Hattie 1900, Elizabeth 1902 & Charlene 1912 exchange info!
Bill Scholtes - Afterhrs@skylink.net
314 Palisades Dr Henderson, NV. 89014
http://www.skylink.net/~afterhrs/surnames.htm
3/14/97
William Riley WYMAN born 3 Sept 1868 married Mary Elizabeth BUTTS in 1891 in Sedgwick
County, Kansas. Daughter Elsie Viola WYMAN born 22 June 1892 in Sedgwick Co. Any info on
any WYMANs would be appreciated.
Lisse McBride - lissemc@gte.net
3/14/97
Rosa Lau, Amelia Lau, Rose Lau, Amelia Jantz, Elsie Elie, Elsie Lau.
Paul Brokaw - pabrokaw@aol.com
3/14/97
Charles LAKE was born 1866 in IL, his wife was b 1867 in IL and she died 1952 in
Wichita, Sedgwick, KS. Their children were: Theresa LAKE m Raymond John WEBSTER; Vivian
"Mike" LAKE m Haley CROUCH and Donald LAKE m Grace ?? Any information on these
people appreciated. Thank you.
Nancy Lohbrunner - VJRL93A@prodigy.com
3/5/97
Seeking any information on Guy Everett WISE. Born 12, Jun 1877, died 5 Oct, 1946 in
Wichita, KS.
Laura Sloan - jcsloan@earthlink.net
3/4/97
Looking for anything on Walter Preston German b. 11 Sept 1899 in Witchita. Father
unknown, Mother Maude. one brother named Charles maybe born in 1897? Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Liz Lee - lleedlee@btigate.com
3/4/97
Looking for info on a JAMES R. TEETERS. He died in 1918 in SEDWICK Co.dec.18th are what
my records say. He is supposed to be buried in MAPLE GROVE CEMT.Grave9,lot334,section G.
if any one has pictures of these markers would like to have a copy. He was a special agent
for the R.I.RR He was a member of the I.O.O.F. in Ft. Scott? There were also so problems
over his will. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Debbie Barnes - rbarnes@bellsouth.net
2/26/97
I am looking for information on the BROOKS Family. Fred Milo BROOKS was married to
Martha Ruth CHANCE. They lived at the turn of the century in Butler County, KS. Most of
their children were born there. Fed Milo's father's name was Younger BROOKS and he lived
the Butler/Sedgewick county area also. Any information on these families will be greatly
appreciated.
Ron Brooks - ron.brooks@windmill.com
2/20/97
Interested in any information on William Julian Dorner and Laura J. (Bailey) Dorner,
who lived in Cheney, Sedgwick Co, c1910-20. Laura J. died in a flu epidemic around 1917, I
believe. The State can find no death record. Any help would be greatley appreciated.
Jennifer Dorner - jdorner@worldnet.att.net
P.O. Box 12574 Memphis, TN 38182-0574
2/20/97
TYLER /JONES /ROY /PHIPPS /STEVENS
TYLER: Thomas J.... Humphrey.... Amanda M.... Patrick
JONES: Ester
ROY: Mancy....Thomas
PHIPPS: Mary Ann
STEVENS: William F....Henry....Frances....Guy....Martha L....Prisicilla
Lawrence Co., Ind (1835 - 1862).....to Edgar Co., Ill (1862-1873)......to Reno/Sedgwick
Co., Ka (1873 - 1940)
Trudy Meyers - tmeyers@sprynet.com
2/11/97
| I am . . . . | Aaron Lee Jones, | born in Jan 1970 in Biloxi,Miss |
| My father, | Victor LeRoy Jones, | born in Jan 1950 in Topeka, Kansas |
| His father, | Robert LeRoy Jones, | born in Jul 1926 in Wichita, Kansas |
| His father, | Victor Earl Jones, | born in Apr 1881 in Langdon, Kansas |
| His father, | John Wesley Jones, | unknown |
| His father, | Wesley Jones, | unknown |
Do you think we are related in any way and do you know or have any information on any
of these individuals? Thanks
Aaron Jones - aljones@onramp.net
2/6/97
Looking for the marriage of Marie Novak, born abt. 1891 in Moravia (Brno or Prostejov)
and came to America through Ellis Island in early 1903 with her stepmother, MARY (ZALESAK)
NOVAK and her half-brother FRANK NOVAK. Marie's father was FRANK NOVAK, a tailor, probably
b. in Zarosice, Moravia, however, the Novaks were Bohemian. Marie's mother was ANN
KOVAKOVE who died of tuberculosis in 1896 in Prostejov. Marie ran away from home while the
family was living in Wichita, Sedgwick Co. KS (1905) and may have moved to Saline, NE or
elsewhere, even Los Angeles, CA. Any clues or information appreciated.
Carol Williams - ivyroad@prodigy.net
2/6/97
Looking for information on Clarence Howerton (d:1948/54) His son, Alva A.Howerton,
married Doris E. Troika (b:1916 CO) May 16, 1937, in Dodge City, Ford Co, KS. Moved to
Wichita sometime during WW2 and Doris worked at Boeing Aircraft. They divorced soon after
the war, 1945 to 1948. Doris moved to California in 1956 or 1957. Alva lived in Wichita
untill he died in Feb. of 1988. I would like to contact anybody who might be researching
this HOWERTON line. Thank-you,
Ted Howerton - OMAPAPA@aol.com
1/31/97
TUCKER /AIKEN /BENTLEY /VAN ARSDALE
I am seeking information on the parents of Levi TUCKER, b.1 Oct. 1852 in Iowa.I believe
his father was John TUCKER. Mother Ellen AIKEN. John died in Iowa and Levi and his wife
Hairett Ester BENTLEY are buried in Hoosier Cemetery in Kingman, KS. Their son Clarence
Irvin TUCKER m. Amy Irene VAN ARSDALE 18 Jul. 1897. both are buried in the Hoosier
Cemetery. Their son Virgil Irvin TUCKER is my grandfather. He was raised around Cleveland,
KS in Kingman Co. and lived most of his life in Wichita. He is buried in Wichita, Sedgwick
Co. KS.If any has information on this TUCKER line or would like to share my information
please reply.
Marcia Higginson - mkhigginson@juno.com
1/31/97
Looking for information/descendants of Franklin HEDRICK and Phoebe Ann MONTGOMERY b. 20
Feb 1838 Gibson/Posey Co., IN to Prettyman Marvel Montgomery, d. 1915 Witchita, Sedgewick
Co., KS. Phobe md. 2nd John MILLER. Thanks.
Ruth Montgomery - hartmont@netusa1.net
(note: that is a number 1 after usa)
1/4/97
Looking for any information on the death/burial of John G. Lindsey. John was born May
18, 1826 in Erie County, NY. Moved to Michigan in 1842. First wife was Rachel. Married
Harriet Williams in 1878 - believed to have moved to Wichita sometime in the early 1880's.
Harriet moved back to Michigan, but no further information on John G. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Faith Ludwick -
fmludwick@branch-co.lib.mi.us
1/2/97
I am searching for the descendants of Fred & Alice (WEBSTER)
PENDERGRAFT. Fred died in 1917 and Alice died in 1918. Their 5 children were young, and I
was told by a cousin that Fred had made arrangements for his children to go to a LDS home
in KS if anything happened to him and his wife. Their children were: Kenneth William
Pendergraft, b. 25 July 1902; Elmer Ray Pendergraft, b. 21 Dec 1904; Fred Russel
Pendergraft, b. 29 Dec 1906; Ernest T. Pendergraft, b. 4 Apr 1909; Hyla Oral Pendergraft,
b. 12 Jan 1911; Some years later, when their birth certificates were certified, some were
living in Salina and some were in Wichita, KS. Any help in finding the above or their
descendants greatly appreciated.
Pat Hageman - hageman@inx.net
1/2/97