Queries May-July 97

Roger Smith Mon May 5 16:05:33 1997
BEHRENS & MAECHTLEN Henry BEHRENS b 18 Dec 1830 in Prussia & married abt 1873 to Eva WOLF (her second marriage) b 14 Mar 1845 in Baden, GER. Children were Henry Jr. b abt 1874, Emma b abt 1875, Ernest b abt 1877, Arnold b abt 1878 and an infant son that died. Emma married a Bill MAECHTLEN. The family was born and raised around the Wichita, Clearwater, Haysville, Peck areas. Would appreciate any detail information on the children and or Bill (William) MAECHTLEN (his family ancestors). Roger Smith

Michael Clancy Patton Mon May 5 11:15:52 1997
My father, Herbert Charles Patton, was born in Butler county,Twsp. of Benton,Oct 1895. His father was Joshua B. Patton b.Nov 1855 in NY state. His mother Lena B. was born Oct 1867 in ILL..The census for 1920 shows all of them in sedgwick county.My father was an Arizona Highwaypatrol- man when I was born in 1951. Ant info would help. Thank you

Tom Junkins Mon May 5 16:46:18 1997
I am searching for the parents of Arthur Shea Cain they are supposed to have resided in Sedgwick Co. probably at the turn of the centuray and later. He also had a brother living in Wichita, ks. His parents are also supposed to have lived in Wichita, Ks. Arthur Shea Cain was my wifes Father.

Loretta Hilbert Tue May 6 18:32:00 1997
Searching for David Franklin BENNETT m Laura Zella SIMPSON. David b 1864 IA, Laura b 1860, IA both buried in Fredonia Wilson Co, KS Children are Milton Jackson BENNETT b 1887 m Lilly Mae Gloekler She is Dau of Tom Gloekler & Lizzie BOWMAN Need parents of Lizzie BOWMAN. Lizzie BOWMAN b 1865 IN or IA May be on 1880 Ottawa Co, KS census. If so parents are Alfred & Annie BOWMAN. Other children of David & Laura BENNETT are John Leonard SIMPSON & Eva Jane SIMPSON MOORE. Children of Milton Jackson & Lily Mae GLOEKLER BENNETT are Juanita Faye BENNETT SHIPLEY, Helen Lenora BENNETT TOON bo Sedwick Co, KS, Marie BENNETT DAVIS, 1/2 sister Vivan Ruth BENNETT LETTERMAN

Loretta Hilbert Tue May 6 18:59:45 1997
Researching Claude Buchanan b 1884 Crawford Co, AR & Pearl Geneta MAPLE TOON b 1889 Madison Co, AR moved to Wilson Co, KS c1928 Children were Clyde, Henryetta,Zelda, Alfred, Zona, Jack, Avey, Farris, CB, Ode, JV, Gracie, Ora & Joan. Clyde m Helen Lenore BENNETT (born 1911 Sedgwick, KS). Their children were Elwanda b 1930 Wilson Co, KS, David, Gary, Monte. David m Phyllis GRISWOLD & lived in Montgomery Co, KS Claude's children married spouses with these last names: MALLORY, OGLESBY, WELLS, GREEN, HAWLEY, LEWIS, FLUKE, STANISLAUS, BRETCHES, CRAIG, ADAMS, JOHNSON, CURTIS

Larry D. Conkle Tue May 13 04:56:00 1997
My grand-parents, Sherman Isaac CONKLE and Maude Henrietta YEARWOOD, grew up in Whicita, as did my dad, Paul Rankin CONKLE. Would like to hear from anyone who knows of this family or who is a member of same family.

Terry L. McAfee Fri May 16 20:00:45 1997
TROWBRIDGE/TREMAIN/FLEEK/MERRITT/WATSON Searching for descendants of the family of Joel Lupton TROWBRIDGE and his wife Emily Catherine MERRITT. Joel L. was born 26 Dec 1846, in Wilmington, Ohio; resided in Furley, Sedgwick, Kansas. His children were: Lily Maude; Elgie Beatrice (b. 13 Oct 1878, m. Mar 6, 1898 to Martin TREMAIN); Sherman Merritt (b. 10 Mar 1881, m. 11 Apr 1902 to Theodessa WATSON, daughter of Alonzo Herman and Alice Katherine (WARD) WATSON; Minnie Lavina (b. Oct 19, 1883, m. Ira B. FLEEK); Leroy Aaron (b. 22 Oct 1887); and Mary Luetta (b. 8 Apr 1893). Have additional data on the TROWBRIDGE family of Clinton Co., Indiana, Clinton Co., Ohio, and Frederick Co., Virginia.

bill amerine Sun May 18 21:09:13 1997
Looking for anyone familiar with Maximillian Michael Gentner, born in about 1832 Pa., relocated to Wichita in 1880's, lived with his married daughter Minnie and her husband Rufus P. Carlton. Maximillian was alive and living at 805 E. Main St. per the 1900 census. When did he die and where is he buried?

Catherine Anderson Fri May 23 13:16:11 1997
MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH Looking for Gladys M. GROVER, her family lives in Holton (Jackson Co.) KS. She was born in Lakin KS (Kerney Co.) b. 1924? She lived and worked in Wichita during 1947 and in december of that year gave up a female child for adoption. We need to find her or her relation so we may get information on medical history. The child dose not wish to upset the family in anyway but needs the information to help her own children. Please contact Catherine Anderson at the above address, Iam a Genealogist trying to help her. THANK YOU.

Joshua Griffen Fri May 30 13:41:38 1997
My Great-Grandfather, Colonel Frank Elmer ROYSE, was born in Mount Hope, Sedgwick County, Kansas about 1892. He married Lucretia Douglas BAKER of Camden, South Carolina. I would appreciate any information about him.

Ed kyser Wed Jun 4 16:15:59 1997
Timothy H. and Delight A. Kyser, born in Pennsylvania, had three children (Esther E, Justin Edmond, Fremont). 1900 Kansas census has Timothy, age 69, living with Justin and Fremont in Elk Falls Township, Elk County. Justin married Sarah Sullivan in 1903, and Clarence Roland Edmond Kyser (my father) was born in Grenola, Elk Co. in 1904. 1910 Census has Justin, Sarah, CRE and sister- in-law Grace Sullivan living in Wichita. Justin lives in Tulsa OK and Salina KS until his death Jan 25 1933.

Ed kyser Wed Jun 4 16:15:59 1997
Timothy H. and Delight A. Kyser, born in Pennsylvania, had three children (Esther E, Justin Edmond, Fremont). 1900 Kansas census has Timothy, age 69, living with Justin and Fremont in Elk Falls Township, Elk County. Justin married Sarah Sullivan in 1903, and Clarence Roland Edmond Kyser (my father) was born in Grenola, Elk Co. in 1904. 1910 Census has Justin, Sarah, CRE and sister- in-law Grace Sullivan living in Wichita. Justin lives in Tulsa OK and Salina KS until his death Jan 25 1933.

Stephany Wilson Wingard Tue Jun 10 18:31:38 1997
Searching for information on Ada CARPENTER and Cecil Claude VARGASON. They were married before 1905. They had 3 children: Clyde Raymond VARGASON, Dessie Edna VARGASON (name changed to Pearl Irene Taylor on adoption), and Harold Forest VARGASON (changed to Harold William Hayter on adoption) all born in Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS between 1905-1909. Need their marriage date and place. Need their birthdates and places, death dates and places. Need her parents, etc. Need his parents, etc. What happened to Cecil Claude VARGASON and Clyde Raymond VARGASON after Ada CARPENTER Vargason left the family? Why did she leave? Where did she go?

Kay Stanley Davidson Thu Jun 12 15:56:40 1997
I am looking for any information on Charles Rodney STANLEY (b. 5 Dec 1865 in Xenia, OH, d. 17 Mar 1933 in Andrews, Huntington Co., IN) who married Emma Elizabeth MINNICH (b. 4 May 1860 in Dora, IN, d. 7 July 1928 in Andrews, IN). Records state that they were married in Derby, Sedgwick Co., Ks on 28 May 1893. To date, I've not been able to find any family in Kansas. Family story say that some of the STANLEY brothers left Indiana and went west. If anyone has any infor- mation on the STANLEY FAMILY IN KANSAS, SEDGWICK COUNTY, WICHITA OR DERBY, please contact me. Thanks a lot.

Jan Bowlin Thu Jun 12 20:05:18 1997
Researching: SCHWARTZ. Looking for Solomon, Jacob D. (Sr. and Jr.), and Andreas Schwartz. All were born in Russia and immigrated in 1874. They were in South Dakota until at least 1885 and moved to Kansas and stayed there until the late 1890s. Andreas moved to Minnesota and Solomon and Jacob D (Sr. and Jr.) and their families moved to Oklahoma. I'm interested in the counties of: Harvey, Reno, McPherson, Marion, Butler, & Sedgewick.

Susan Laubengayer Fri Jun 13 17:20:40 1997
Davenport look up requested. John, age 51; Eliza, age 44 and Ray H., age 14 in 1900. They resided Douglas area, Butler Co., Kansas. Find at FHC there is a Cemeteries of Butler Co., Kansas. Vol. 2 has Douglas, Richland, Rock Crk. Twnshp. Before I spend the money for FHC to copy Vol. 2 I wondered if some kind soul out there might have the book and check for records for John and Eliza Davenport. I know where Ray H. died. Looking for death date for John or Eliza for obit. or death certificate. Possibly library in Wichita, Sedgwick Co. has book or another surrounding county; Sumner, Cowley, Greenwood, Chase, Harvey. Thank you.

Sandy Schmitz Mon Jun 16 18:19:01 1997
I ran across a historical scrapbook in an antique & collectibles market. Upon opening of the book there was a picture of a beautiful lady wearing a pen with the name "McCormick" on it. Names and family pictures in this large "J.W. Losse" book are: Frank Shaw, Cora Shaw, Uncle Pearl Shaw (a picture at his gravesite, Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas) with Pauline Shaw and grandma Shaw there in the picture, also an inscription that says "This goes to Richard Clay Eckland when am thru with it, Leah, May 2, 1964. Also, another inscription reads "This book is not to be sold, please keep in family." There are also many, many newspaper clippings, mostly early 1900's, presidental, local, and family news. I would hate to see this book get away from it's family. This book can be found, as of June 14, 1997, at the "Front Porch" @ Holliday Island, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Phone (501)253- 6557

Sandy Schmitz Mon Jun 16 18:25:09 1997
I ran across a historical scrapbook in an antique & collectibles market. Upon opening of the book there was a picture of a beautiful lady wearing a pen with the name "McCormick" on it. Names and family pictures in this large "J.W. Losse" book are: Frank Shaw, Cora Shaw, Uncle Pearl Shaw (a picture at his gravesite, Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas) with Pauline Shaw and grandma Shaw there in the picture, also an inscription that says "This goes to Richard Clay Eckland when am thru with it, Leah, May 2, 1964." Also, another inscription reads "This book is not to be sold, please keep in family." There are also many, many newspaper clippings, mostly early 1900's, presidental, local, and family news. I would hate to see this book get away from it's family. This book can be found, as of June 14, 1997, at the "Front Porch" @ Holliday Island, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Phone (501)253- 6557

EDNA FELPS Mon Jun 16 04:58:07 1997
Searching for ZORA WEIR AND HER FAMILY she was living in ARKANSAS CITY in 1989. CARRIE MIDDLETON was living in UDALL in 1989. ZORA and carrie are descescandts of HERMAN HENRY ZIMMERMAN,. I would like to make contact with my cousins. need help finding them . Edna Felps

Dave Williams Tue Jun 17 22:21:01 1997
Researching the RAUSCH and ZANDLER families which settled the western Sedgwick County area; primarily Allepo & Garden Plain . The homesteaders were: Henry, Nicholas, Peter, John, Joseph, Bernard RAUSCH and Emil ZANDLER. Joseph RAUSCH later settled in Sharon, KS. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Barbara Robinson Fri Jun 20 12:04:46 1997
SMITH DUKE BEELER STOBAUGH families. Specific queries: Info on Julie Bell Smith Shields born about 1890 in Ill.? Would like to contact family members. She was my great-aunt. Would like to contact old railroad personnel who worked with James P. Beeler in the 1940's and 1950's. He was station master for the Rock Island in Wichita.

Barbara Robinson Fri Jun 20 12:06:08 1997
SMITH DUKE BEELER STOBAUGH families. Specific queries: Info on Julie Bell Smith Shields born about 1890 in Ill.? Would like to contact family members. She was my great-aunt. Would like to contact old railroad personnel who worked with James P. Beeler in the 1940's and 1950's. He was station master for the Rock Island in Wichita.

Lisa Williams Thu Jun 26 15:30:02 1997
I am looking for any information on a Weilever family from Sedgwick co., Albert Weilever, Elsie Weilever or Lillian Weilever I would love to have any information that anyone has. Thnks, Lisa Williams

Robert R Sneed Sat Jul 5 09:34:14 1997
Clarence Richard Sneed Everett Sneed

Lucy Brown Fri Jul 11 12:12:04 1997
I am searching for information on my Fathers family. His name was John Francis Gray born April 1910, died in 1966. I remember 2 uncles, Howard and Richard Gray, and an Aunt Louise Gray. I was born in Wichita on 12/04/50, and my brother John Francis Gray Jr. on 11/19/53. Mothers name was Florence Mae Elliott born May 1, 1927 died October 1978 in Dallas Texas. I just started my search, and hope this is the right direction. Thank you for any help, Lucy Brown

HEATHER LEWIS Sun Aug 17 21:05:39 1997
I AM SEARCHING FOR THE SURNAME OF SEVART OF LABETTE CO. AND THE SURNAME OF SHAFER OF SEDGWICK CO. THESE NAMES SHOULD BE FOUND IN THE EARLY 1900'S OR LATE 1890'S. SPECIFICALLY HENRY (DAVID?) SHAFER. i HAVE BEEN UNLUCKY WITH THE SHAFER NAME BECAUSE OF THE COURTHOUSE FIRE IN THE EARLY 1900'S THAT DESTROYED ANY AND ALL RECORDS. THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP,

Pat Juon Tue Aug 19 17:44:58 1997
Looking for information from Ward Family Bible. Last family member known to have it in 1947 was I.A. Ward, a Wichita contractor. Son Bill Ward, a Wichita city police detective, was to be the next in line to have possession. Will pay copying costs and postage for information on members of Josiah Spencer Ward family that lived in Norcatur or Norton Co. Will be glad to share any information I have on Ward family that may be of interest to our KS relatives. Please contact: Pat Juon (gggdau of J.S. Ward) 2209 350th St. Stanhope, IA 50246-7518 fax: 515.826.2624

Loretta Thu Aug 21 18:32:50 1997
Looking for information on my father, Boyd Boone. His birth name was Floyd Wilson. He was born Aug 30, 1912 in Wichita, KS. He was adopted at the age of 5 by Frank W. and Maude Boone. The adoption was through Kansas Children's Home & Service League. Dad remembers living with an older couple before he was put in the home for adoption. They lived in an apartment above a grocery store. The couple ran the grocery store.

Eddie Jayne Tue Aug 26 10:18:40 1997
Aug 26, 1997 Interested in making contact with someone researching the name JAYNE. They were in Segwick, Kingman and Harvey Counties in mid 1900's. Especially interested in the line of Butler Lafayette JAYNE b ca 1872 perhaps in VA, d 15 Jun 1915 El Centro, CA, was m to Susan Melinda LEE b 2 Feb 1860 MO, d 6 Jul 1938 probably in Eldorado, KS. Almost no other known data.

W.R. Gilleland Mon Sep 1 08:33:38 1997
am interested in researching the following surnames for Sedgwick: GILLELAND/GILLILAND/LONGWELL/FREDERICK/WARD/HOLMES/JARVIS/STEPHENS BOOTH/MATHEWSON/HUDSON

Clarence Woodcock Mon Sep 1 13:44:50 1997
Researching WOODCOCK/TANDY/BRANDON - Wichita SEDGEWICK County KS. Earl WOODCOCK - Minnie BRANDON - J.E. TANDY - Any information appreciated.

O. Charles Rutter Jr. Mon Sep 1 15:49:40 1997
I am seeking an address for James (Jimmy) Arthur POER, believed in his 80s. He m Izetta Barkman d unk. His parents Owen McKinley Poer and M. Guyer Poer as well as a sister Margaret Poer d 8 July 1984 are internned at Wichita Park Cemeter, Wichita, KS. I would be glad to share the limited info I have on this my maternal grandmothers line.

roland elliott Thu Sep 11 19:51:56 1997
john c elliott clearwater b 3/1824 born ind. alive 1899

Joyce Elswick Fri Sep 12 17:40:49 1997
W.W.Crone ,Wichita, Kansas Father of W.E.Crone. Any of their decendants

Judith Lidstone Wed Sep 17 23:10:04 1997
My Grandfather was Henry Lee BOND. Signed up in Wichita, Kansas fought in the Phillipine Insurrection . His faher was Andrew Jackson Bond, Andrew's father was Banister Bond. Henry was married to Della SMITH. Andrew married Julia E. BAGLEY of New York: Banister married Rachel Martin Clary/Cleary. Have not been able to find more information on Banister BOND. Any help would be appreciated.

Judith Lidstone Wed Sep 17 23:13:10 1997
My Grandfather was Henry Lee BOND. Signed up in Wichita, Kansas fought in the Phillipine Insurrection . His faher was Andrew Jackson Bond, Andrew's father was Banister Bond. Henry was married to Della SMITH. Andrew married Julia E. BAGLEY of New York: Banister married Rachel Martin Clary/Cleary. Have not been able to find more information on Banister BOND. Any help would be appreciated. I don't know if Banister lived in Sedgwick County or not.

Dolores Wyant Thu Sep 18 11:42:28 1997
My father John C. Bates went to school in Wichita. I have a diploma given May 10, 1918. I would like to find out about my father, his parents Mary Ann and Cyrus Grant and other siblings; Charlotte, James, Elnora, Loretta, Raymond, and Rosemond Bates.

Lisa Williams Sat Sep 20 08:29:40 1997
I had posted a query on June 26, 1997. The surname from sedgwick co., was mispelled. I am looking for any information on the WILLIEVER surname. I am now looking for GREEN, GUNSAUllUS, surnames from sedgwick co., as well. Thank's

Felicia Kruse Sun Sep 21 20:23:11 1997
WINTERS PA > IA > KS: John Spence WINTERS was b. 17 Sept 1852 in Martic Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and d. in KS 4 Mar 1911. His family settled in Washington Co., IA in 1855. He married Kate [maiden name unk.; b. Aug 1858 in IA] c. 1880. In 1900 this family lived at 1007 Tremont Ave. in Wichita, Sedgwick Co, with the following children: Etta M. (b. Nov 1881 in KS), Winnie C. (b. Feb 1887 in KS), Irma K. (b. Aug 1890 in CO), John C.K. "King" (b. Mar 1893 in KS), Ray or Roy S. (b. Jul 1895 in KS), and Darl E. (b. Jun 1899 in KS). Searching for information on Kate WINTERS' ancestors, John and Kate WINTERS' children and their descendants, and this family's movements before 1900.

Sue DeHaan Sun Sep 21 22:10:24 1997
I am looking for information on a John WETHERBY and his wife, Eveline D. (DYMOND) WETHERBY. I know very little about them, except that they left Allegan, Mi. and went to Sedgwick Co., Kansas. They were living there in 1872. Any news of them would be helpful. Thank You, Sue DeHaan

Marilyn Canfield Wed Sep 24 17:26:07 1997
HARVEY, Searching for HORACE 'HOD' HARVEY LIVED IN ELDORADO , BUTLER CO late 1890's and early 1900's . Son of E.E. HARVEY , MARILLA FLYNN HARVEY. Brother of William Charles Harvey, who lived in Eldorado until 1943. Horace lived near Enid Olk for short period. Last known to have lived in Wichita, circa 1908. Had son William Payne Harvey.

Charles Bohnstedt Thu Sep 25 10:54:42 1997
I am looking for orbituary for Tennessee Cornwell. b. 12/23/1863 and d. 2/7/1927. The Kansas Dept. of Health could not locate her death certificate but family members are certain she died in Kansas either Wichita (Sedgwick Co.) or Belle Plaine (Sumner Co.). It may be possible her first name is listed as Tennessee, Tennie, Jennie, or Jennifer.

Kathleen Burnett Fri Sep 26 10:42:39 1997
Mary Ann (DAGGETT) LOOMIS lived in Sedgwick Co., KS. She had moved to Kansas in 1859 with her husband Ephraim Harrison LOOMIS and eight of her children from Lafayette Co., WI. They lived in Lyon Co., KS for many years before moving to Sedgwick Co. KS Her husband, Ephraim Harrison died in 1859 in Lyon Co., KS and was buried in Chase Co., KS in the Hunter Cemetery along with her father and mother, Orlean DAGGETT and Elizabeth (RIMA) DAGGETT When Mary Ann died in October of 1888 in Sedgwick Co. and she was not buried in Kansas, even though her children and grandchildren were living there. The mortician's record states that her body was shipped to Ohio, no town or county given. The mystery is; why was her body shipped to Ohio, where in Ohio was it shipped to, and how would one go about finding her grave to prove it? Any help or suggestions are more than welcome. My family has spent years trying to figure this one out.

Marilyn Canfield Sat Sep 27 12:24:10 1997
HARVEY Horace "Hod" Harvey raised in El Dorado Butler County, son of Elija E. and Marilla Flynn Harvey, brother to Charles Harvey , Justice of Peace in Eldorado many years. Last known living with mother in Wichita, Ks. Son William Payne Harvey . Last information on Horace was 1908. Would like to know date of death and where interred. Marilyn L. Canfield

roland elliott Tue Sep 30 13:14:49 1997
john c.elliott 1900c clearwater,sedgwick co mar clara eliott b.ind need and obit to verify my grt.grandfather

Carole Spencer Thu Oct 2 20:17:27 1997
SNYDER, William E. residing in Saline Co., KS ca 1856 with wife, JaneMary E. William E. died in Saline Co. in 1863. His wife died Dec. 17, 1878 in Saline Co. Children were: Snyder, Nancy Ann b: 1835 m. 1. FARRIS, Lindsay m. 2. GIERSCH, Peter Snyder, John Preston b: 1837 Snyder, Sidney Elizabeth b: 1838 KY m. PERRY, Alfred Snyder, Sarah Frances b: 1841 d:1867 m. MORRISON, Andrew Snyder, Amanda Jane b: 1843 KY d: 1870 m. GIERSCH Stephen Snyder, Lucinda Eleanor b: 1845 m. BEARD, Alexander Craig Snyder, Henry Harrison b: 1845 in Whitley Co,KY d: 1923 in Mulvane, Sedgwick or Sumner, KS m. FARRIS, Mary Elizabeth m: August 01, 1867 in Shawnee Co,KS Snyder, George Madison b: 1850 KY d: 1910 m. WILVERS, Maggie Snyder, Mary Adams b: 1850 m. OSBORNE, Ed Snyder, Robert Quincy b: 1852 m. HUNTER, Mary Ann Snyder, Julia Ann b: 1854 d: 1875 m. PARSONS, Samuel E Snyder, Susan Caroline b: 1856 in Mercer Co.,MO d: 1933 m. PITTMAN, Cornelius Would appreciate any information on this family or contact with someone researching this family.

Bill Denton Fri Oct 3 04:17:06 1997
Hi I am seeking infomation on a Joe Denton born 30 Sep 1906 Mo died Mar 1974 Mulvane Sedgwick Co KS. I would like to hear from anyone that may have info on him, he is a great Uncle and I would like to find any of his family please contact me Bill Denton email furm@eis.net.au

James Neilan Walter Thu Oct 16 09:22:16 1997
Names that I am researching....... Joseph A. Walter William Powell George Furst William Lytle Sr. Tobias Schilling Alexander McMullen Ivan Nelson James McKinnie Christopher Mueschke Richard Bard Elisha Harris Grow Johann Phillip Kesler William McIntosh George Nigh Benjamin J. Henry Jeremiah Shoppell Littleton Ruark Bernard Maloney Thomas Moore

ROGER A FANSKA Thu Oct 16 19:29:05 1997