Joyce (Routh) Willhoit
I am searching for information on my grandparents, JACOB ROUTH (1883-1954) and EDITH
"LEOTA" MORSS (1900-1985) residing Sedgwick CO prior to 1943. They thenmoved to
the ROUTH homestead in Dallas Co, MO. JACOB ROUTH b 9 November 1883 Charity, Dallas Co MO.
He was the son of FRANCIS MARION ROUTH (1849-1923) and AMANDA JANE ROBBINS (1854-1886).
Siblings were: JOHN W. ROUTH, LANDEN PETE ROUTH, CHARLES EVERETT ROUTH, IDA ROUTH,
ELIZABETH LAURIA ROUTH, JAMES ALBERT ROUTH, and JAMES PROCTOR DRAKE (adopted, last name
changed from ROUTH to DRAKE). "JAKE" married (1) CATHERINE HARRIS b abt 1895
Baker City, OR. on 11 Jan 1917 in ID. They lived in Sedwick Co in 1922. "CATIE"
d 1926 of cancer and is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Cheney, KS. JACOB married (2) EDITH
LEOTA MORSS b 14 August 1900 at Howard, Elk Co, KS on 12 May 1927. "LEOTA" was
dau of AMOS MELVIN MORSS (1868-1962) and SARAH BELLE LAWMAN (1870-1936). Siblings were:
CLARENCE HENRY MORSS b 13 Feb 1895, m. RITA MARIE ? on 10 Apr 1917, d 24 Jan 1962. A son,
DALE A MORSS b 28 Oct 1918 d 1/26/1969 at Wayzata, MN. LAWRENCE MORSS b 20 Jul 1897, m. ?,
d 05 March 1978. HOBART MORSS b abt 1904 KS d 1916. PHOEBE LOUISE MORSS b 26 Oct 1906, m.
HARRY HOLDER (b 31 Dec 1863 d 31 Jul 1971),she d 22 Feb 1981; both buried Upchurch
Cemetery, Norwich KS. Two daughters: BEVERLY HOLDER and BARBARA HOLDER. JOHN FRANKLIN
MORSS b April 1908, m. MILDRED BEARD d 22 Sept. 1979. BERNIECE MORSS b ?, m. ROBERT H.
FOYLE b 3 Feb 1908 d 10 Dec 1971, she died ? . A son, BOBBY FOYLE. JAKE ROUTH died 15
November 1954 at Charity, Dallas Co, MO and he is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Dallas Co,
MO. After Jake’s death, "LEOTA" ROUTH married ROY YARBERRY (her childhood
sweetheart) on 14 August 1968 at Kingman, KS. Roy was a 1916 graduate of Cheney High
School. ROY AND LEOTA resided in Guymon, OK until Roy’s death in 1980 when LEOTA
returned to Kingman, KS. Two sons: JACK EUGENE ROUTH b 3 April 1922 m. MARTHA JUNE
ANDERSON b ? and JAMES FRANKLIN ROUTH b 8 May 1921 m. CLESSA NIX b 15 Aug 1922 on July 27,
1945. My beloved grandmother, LEOTA MORSS ROUTH YARBERRY, died 6 April 1985 at Kingman,
Ks. She is buried with her family at the Fairview Cemetery, Cheney, KS. Any information on
the descendents of these families would be greatly appreciated.
3/31/98
Phyllis Solter
The names I’m looking for are SOLTER and GOSCH. Henry Edward Solter came to the Kechi
area in @ 1874 with his parents, John Frederick Solter and - still in question - Marie
Klaver. His parents were immigrants from Germany but had been the the US for some time (at
lease 1860) before the move.
Henry married Sophia Gosch in August, 1880 and I’m guessing it was in Sedgewick
County. Her parents were George and Louise Gosch, also German, also not recent immigrants
(before 1860). The families were Baptist. I’d welcome any information about the
parents of Henry and Sophie. Thank you.
3/31/98
Chris Elswick
I am seeking information on Calvin ELSWICK that resided in Sedgwick County. He and his
wife, Sally, was listed with his family in the 1880 Federal Census. Children were: Alford,
Eddy, Emily,& Ira. In the 1900 Federal Census a son Alfred is listed. Eddy or Edward
is also found with wife Doer K. with Claud H. a son. Any further information on the family
would be appreciated. I would also be willing to share info on other ELSWICKS.
3/31/98
Susan Thompson
I am looking for information on my gggrandparents: Bernard and Elizabeth OSTENDORF. They
lived in Sedgwick County between 1880 and 1890. They had 6 children born during that time
in Kansas, I would like to get the birth records of these children: William b. 1880,
Joseph b. 1883, Elizabeth b. 1885, Frank b. 1887, Frederick b. 1888, and Mary b. 1889.
From here they moved to Franklin County then to Logan County, Ark. Before they lived in
Kansas they lived in Iowa where my ggrandfather was born: John Henry b. 1877 and before
that they lived in MN where Herman b. 1873 and Benjamin b. 1875 were born.
If you have any information on these OSTENDORFS', please email me.
Thank you,
Susan Thompson
3/28/98
Sherry Scott
I,m searching for any information on SIMON A. MARTIN b. abt. 1879 in Russia married to
MAMIE JAMES b. abt. 1884 in Salem In. He worked for the railroad as a mail clerk &
graphographer in Wichita, in 1911. There children are: MARIAN MARGARET, MILDRED
ELLEN,CLYDE RICHARD, REGINA MARGUERITE, JOHN PHILLIP, JAMES ARTHUR, ELIZABETH ANNE, DONALD
OTTO, PAUL SIDNEY and FRANCIS ISABELL b. 1911 Wichita, married EARL ALVIN COLLIER in
Kingman KS. April 16, 1931. ELIZABETH ANN m. LESTER CHOTT. had two children CAROLYN&
SUZANNA. JOHN PHILLIP had two children PHYLLIS & BILLY. MILDRED ELLEN m. CHARLES E.
HARWOOD. a child JANE. Would like to find descendents of SIMON MARTIN family.
3/27/98
Tom Green
Looking for information or descendants of Andrew Jackson PALMER, who was living in
Witchita, Sedgwick Co. KS, circa 1880 when his daughter Emily May PALMER was born.
Thanks, Tom Green - tomfg@means.net
3/22/98
Jim Larson
I am looking for information pertaining to James M. Larson, born 3/3/1908 in Bronx, NY,
and died, I believe, January, 1980 in Wichita, KS. He was my grandfather, but I do not
know much about him. Looking for someone who may have known him. I would also love to
obtain an obit or death certificate. Please reply to JMLCSL@aol.com. Thank you.
3/20/98
Terry Smith
Looking for death or cemetery record for Gotthard Koch (some in our family think it was
Henry Gottlieb Koch). He was born Nov. 9, 1816 in Wurtemberg Germany. He died May 19,
1895. I know that his son Samuel Koch lived in Wichita in the late 1880's and early 1890's
before striking out for the Oklahoma land rush in the mid 1890's. Sam was a clerk at a
Wichita hotel where he met his wife. When he settled in Oklahoma he was the first mayor of
a little town called Pondcreek.
I have most of the information on the Koch family, except no one knows where Gotthard is
buried. Many in his family returned to Toledo OH which is where his widow is buried, along
with many other descendants.
Any assistance anybody can provide, or suggestions, will be most appreciated. Thank you
3/14/98
Sharon Smith
Would like to contact descendants of Thomas McClure JUDKINS (1850-1931), m. Margaret
WATKINS 25 Dec 1872 in West Virginia. Thomas and Margaret moved from West Virginia to
Kansas in the late 1800’s with three sons, William Samuel, Walter E., and Waitman R.
I believe William Samuel JUDKINS lived in Wichita, where he married Mabel HUNT; their
daughter, Margaret Jane JUDKINS, married Tom HARLEY, Jr. Would like to share information.
3/14/98
Jack L. Fuller
I am researching my Hodges line. They moved to the area ca. 1891 from Surry Co. North
Carolina. The family members were Jesse D., Electa Etta ( my ggmother), Edna E., Flora
Belle, Edgar A., Lula D., Maude E., Carl F., Dora A. and Dotte G. Thier parents were
Albert Augustus Hodges and Eulalia Isaacs. I don’t believe any of the children are
still living as the youngest was Dotte who was born in 1903. I need information on
spouses, children and info on the Isaacs line from anyone who may have it.
3/11/98
Mary Maninger
I’m looking for William O. Winters he married Rosa B. Highbarger Feb.11 1914. Died
Dec.23 1918.in Wichita Ks. There is a Sarah Winters died Jan. 20 1901 don’t know if
she is a sister or how she is related to him. William and Rosa had to daughters Edna and
we called her Billy. All but Edna is buried in Highland Cemetery Wichita Edna is buried in
Harper Ks.
3/7/98
Joy Morton
Looking for familes connected to Edwin Granville Courtney and my fathers parents,
Granville Calvin Courtney of Wichita, KS. His parents may had been Wiley Calvin Courtney
m; Mary Creel ? of Ok. Granville had m:. Bertha Alice or Elis(a) Fuller [sister was Mary
(Fuller)Mc Ke(e)ver of Danville, KS, and] daughters of Edward Hall Fuller & Ida Alice
Winslow Store keeper in Eldorado,KS resided in Wichita, KS. Granville & Bertha had
four children in KS, she later m: George Scott and moved to Ca. had four other childern.
Surnames of interest;, Courtneys, Fullers, Winslow, Nicolsons,Creel all midwest area
during the mid.,1900's
J. Morton artjoy@oakharbor.net
3/7/98
Margaret A. Thompson
I am researching the John & Sarah Ann Jones Ross Family who lived in Sedgwick County
in 1860. Their children were: Mary, Christopher, Jane, Elizabeth & Lafayette. John
Ross was the first white man to settle in Sedgwick Co. & was murdered in October l860
by the Osage Indians. Would appreciate hearing from someone researching this same family.
Willing to exchange material.
3/5/98
Margaret A. Thompson
I am researching a John & Sarah Ann Jones Ross Family who were in Sedgwick Co
3/5/98
Mary Ann Ashworth
GARBERICH: Researching Frank and Grace Garberich, who lived in Wichita in the early
1900"s on Topeka Street. Also looking for the folks who lived at 1300 Woodrow Street,
in Wichita. Hoping someone can shed some light on this or information from a city
directory at the time. Thanks very much.
2/26/98
Sister Annamary Fellner
I have an ancestor, George Klinkhardt, who taught French at Fairmount College around the
turn of the century. I have a copy of a letter he wrote in 1903 at which time he taught at
the college. I have another letter, dated 1904, in which he speaks of boarding with a
Frank Menz who resided on 1507 East First. In still another letter, dated in 1909, he
speaks of receiving the Last Sacraments of the Catholic Church in St. Francis Hospital.
With this sparse amount of information, do you have any suggestions where I might look
next to find more information? Thank you for any help you may be able to give me.
Sister Annamary Fellner
2/21/98
Carl Edward Badgley
I am looking for is Charles Otto Badgley (b 1889) and died somewhere after 1963. His
wife's name was Hattie and he had two daughters, Hazel and Beatrice. Charles Otto Badgley
was the son of Charles Jackson Badgley (1863 - 1901) and Laura Keifer (1865 - 1902) and
lived in Wichita, Kansas at the time of his death.
My e-mail address is badgley@ezlink.com
2/19/98
William P. Adams
Looking for: Samuel Alton Adams. Born in Knox County, IN and moved to Hutchinson, KS in
the mid to latter 1800s. Moved with two sons, one is named Miles. May be buried in Mt.
Hope cemetery. Desire to confirm city and county where he lived and where he is buried.
His second wife’s name was Rose. I am looking to see if there are any death
certificate or church records that may confirm who Samuel Alton Adams father’s name
was. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
2/15/98
Denny Templeton
Looking for any information on Sarah Jane YOUNG & family. Her maiden name was TANNER.
Married Solomon YOUNG abt 1893. Had one son, King YOUNG. Sarah passed away in Wichita in
1932. Her first husband was Thomas TEMPLETON. He died in Nevada, Iowa in 1882. Would
appreciate any information.
2/14/98
Dennis Drake
I am researching the Drake family history. My grandfather's brother lived in Kansas. I am
trying to locate his children. Listed below is the information I have.
If anyone can help locate any of these people I can be reached at
mrduck@gte.net
Dennis Drake
15105 Morocco Road
Petersburg, Mi 49270
Thank you very much.
2/14/98
Karen Willis
My great-grandfather John H.Carr was in the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
in National Military Home, Sedgwick Co. Kansas. As I am currently doing family history
research I would like any information available during the time he resided at the military
home. Joh Carr died at the National Military home on May 25th,1911.
My E-mail address is CattyKay@juno.com - Karen Willis
2/14/98
Linda VanOrden
When my father, Harold Kenneth UMPLEBY, started to school, the family lived at 221 S.
Holyoke in Wichita. Dad told me that his father followed him all the way to school with a
switch because he didn't want to go. Can someone tell me: 1) is this still a residential
area? 2) what school would he likely have attended (in 1914 or 15) and how would I access
those school records?
Were there city directories for that era. I'd like to find what my grandfather, William G.
UMPLEBY did for a living while the family lived in Wichita.
2/13/98
Barbara Majid
Cora B (ROBINSON ) born 1874 CARMICHAEL , Sedgwich Co married to Leigh JOHNSON in 1937
Cora was daughter of Sara (BATES) ROBINSON born in England, lived in Ohio. other marriages
Humphrey and William F TAYLOR married both these men in OH
2/12/98
Patricia Foster
Hello! Where do I find death records/certificates for the year 1919 in Wichita? I guess
I'm missing something but I can't find an address for the county courthouse or something
similar. My great-grandfather died in the train station in Wichita Nov. 15, 1919 while
traveling through on a trip. "They" tell me that the death record would have
been issued from the place of death. Who do I contact to get info that might be on the
record? Thank you. Patricia Foster
2/10/98
Ron Grassi
I am seeking any information on the family of a Ralph Doty b. 21 Aug 1915 d. Jun 1985 who
married a Lavon
1/31/98
Ted Howerton
My name is Errol Ted Howerton and everybody calls me Ted. My mother and father were
married May 16, 1937. In Dodge City ,KS. I'm not sure but it could have been in Pratt
county. My mother moved to Wichita sometime during WW2 and worked at Boeing Aircraft. They
divorced soon after the war 1945 to 1948. They were both living in Wichita at the time. My
mother remarried twice after and then moved to California in 1956 or 1957. My father lived
in Wichita untill he died in Feb. of 1988. My mother was born on Nov. 22,1916 in Colorado.
I am trying to research my grandfather on my fathers side. I know nothing about him as he
died when I was small.
1/29/98
Lynn Bock
MCKEE,John Alexander b. Oct.3, 1870 Orange Co.,NY. Married May 2, 1897 to Gorgie Olive
Anderson b. Oct. 1878 Little Rock, Ark. Known Children: 1.Mable Florence McKee b. March
24, 1899 d. 1966 married Dec. 19, 1918 Sedgwich Co.,Ks To Henry John Bock b. Nov. 14, 1898
Mo. Henry had been a light-heavy weight wresler, Sherrif, raised border collies, sheep
farmer and involved in 4-H, winning many ribbons.Any one having info on the the county
fair circut of Kansas, I would be intersted in abtaining this info. 2. Blanche Olive McKee
b. March 13, 1898
1/25/98
Lynn Bock
BOCK, Frank Henry b. April 5, 1873 MO. d. April 3, 1936 Sedgwick Co,Ks. married 1st,
Bertha A. Sahr (Sayre) 2nd, Elizabeth Peppler Tilly children of Frank and Bertha:
Frank and his son Henry had a Dairy business "F.H.Bock and Sons Dispersal in
Wichita, Ks. about 1922
1/25/98
Sandra Cullen
SIMPSON Searching for descendants of Jerry & Jane (Cape) Simpson. Jerry served as a
Congressman from 1891-1895 and 1897-1899. He died in Wichita in 1905 and buried in Maple
Grove Cemetery. A son Lester married Gerlie ? and had two sons, Jerry, Jr. and Russell.
Jerry, Jr. was born in 1901 in Wichita. Any information or leads on these people would be
much appreciated.
1/22/98
Ben Millar
I was surprised that I don't find any Millar's listed. My grandfather Granville
b.4-30-1852 i n Niles, Mi..Married Louisa Catherine Schafer 2-8-1874. they arrived Wichita
1885 started his blacksmith shop at115 S Broadway moved to 124 N. Emporia. at his death
1917 his son Benjamin Harrison Millar started the first Rent-A-Car stations west of Th.
Mississippi. At 124 N Emporia and operated it till 1960. Grandfather build family home at
305 S Volusia. 3 sons and one daughter were born in Wichita, Benjamin Harrison, Granville
Alfred, Charles Robert, & Viola May. 1888-89-91-93 years of their birth. My uncle
Benjamin built and furnished the blacksmith at your Old Town, Wichita
Ben Millar, PO Box 3334, Long Beach, Calif. 90803
1/21/98
Larry D. Brooks
BEESON
What became of the children of Zanoah and Virena (SMITH) BEESON?? Zanoah and Virena had at
least five children and came to Sedgwick County in 1878. Children: Elkanah R. (b ca 1849,
IN); Malinda (b ca 1852, IN), married STOKER; Laura Rhodella (b ca 1858, IN), married
REAGAN; Lillie May (b Mar 1867, IN), married CARROLL.
1/21/98
Larry D. Brooks
CARROLL
What became of the children of William Henry and Lillie May (BEESON) CARROLL? William and
Lillie came to Sedgwick County in 1878 from Jersey County, IL. They had at least six
children in Sedgwick County: Virena Maude (b 1884), married PERRIN; Zelda May (b 1886),
married SMITH; Clara (b 1891); Ruth (b 1894), married WILDER; Henry William (b ca 1907),
maybe William Henry (aka Billie).
1/21/98
Sue Sablic
KIRK
I would like to find out where I can obtain copies of the obituaries for Mary E. KIRK,
died October 1, 1916 and Joseph E. KIRK, died June 23, 1924. They both died in Ninnescah
Township and are buried in Clearwater Cemetery.
I am also looking for information on any descendants of Mary E. and Joseph E. KIRK who may
have remained in Sedgwick Co. They had 3 sons, Albert E., Harvey J. and George W.
Thanks for any help you can give.
1/20/98
Suann Moore
I am searching for information on QUILLEN. I believe Ethel Quillen, born Nov, 13, 1888
(UNK where), and died Aug. 1969 to be a cousin to my grandmother, MARY QUILLEN THOMPSON
born June 19, 1894 in Pomona, Franklin Co., KS. and died Jan. 1, 1983 in Wellington,
Sumner Co., KS. My QUILLEN family origniated from NC to Lee Co., VA. through IN to OK, to
KS. Most worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in the late 1800 to their retirements or death.
Have lots of QUILLEN research I am willing to share.
1/16/98
James R Taylor
My maternal gm is reported to be born Sedgwick county 4 aug 1878. Her name Sarah Alice
Merkle, daughter of Constatine Merkle and Sarah Catherine Merkle(DeLong). Are there
records in Sedgwick co. to verify this? Thanks, Jim Taylor
1/15/98
Matthew Exter
I'm looking for a William E. Exter borned in Wichita Ks. in the early 1900s
1/4/98
Dale Welch
A Fred and Betty Davis lived in Wichita at least up to the 1950's. They were divorced
after having two children, Beulah and Ralph Davis. Betty Davis remarried to Ted Wolfe. Her
daughter Beulah married a James C. Taylor in San Antonio Texas. They had a son named James
C. Taylor Jr., born in San Antonio on January 9, 1940. While James C. Taylor Sr. was gone
to war during World War II (he left in 1943/44), Betty, Beulah's mother, came and got
Beulah and her baby boy and went back to Wichita. At the close of the war, Mr. Taylor
tried to find his wife and baby, but found out he was officially divorced. He never got to
see Beulah or his son again. I know that I am grasping at straws, but this is the only
information that I have. Any suggestions? Any help? I sure would appreciate it. Thanks,
Dale Welch
12/16/97
Jerry Braun
Looking for a birth date and parents for an Ida Eleanor GARRISON born about 1862, probably
in Sedgwick County. She was living in Wichita Township when she was married on 31 Oct.
1883 to Charles HOFF. She was married by a Bishop GARRISON in El Dorado. Thank you for any
help you can give me.
12/11/97
Gerry Machmer
I am seeking information on the David Allison Family of Wichita, Ka. her name was Sarah
Machmer b. 1853 d. 1936. They moved to Kansas from Union County Penn in 1880; Childen
named: lida, Mary, Laura, Nora, Pearl, Frances, David, John and C.B. Any information
contact Gerry Machmer, gkmach@phnx.uswest.net
12/6/97
Joanne
I am looking for descendants of Joseph Wesley JONES b. Nov. 13, 1841 in Park Co., IN. Died
June 4, 1912, Fay, Dewey Co., OK. Married Jan. 26, 1865 at Wilton Center, Will Co., IL, to
Mary GAWTHROP/GOTHRUP. They lived on Will Co., IL farm until 1876 when they removed to
Peotone, now Viola, Kansas, Sedgwick Co. There he was the township treasurer and on the
school board, helped organize the Presbyterian Church of which he was an elder. They moved
to Fay, OK in 1906.
Children:
I have other info about this family, including info on Joseph's siblings and both
Joseph JONES and Mary GAWTHRUP's (GOTHRUP) parents. Will share info on this family. Joseph
was the half-brother of my grandfather James Harrison JONES.
12/6/97
Karywild@aol.com
Am trying to locate anyone with information on the "Neuffer",
"Neufer", "Newfer" surname. I haven't been able to go beyond my
G-Grandfather, Frederick Newfer, born in March 1885. He was married in Wichita in May,
1912. I don't know where he came from or when. Any info would be appreciated.
11/29/97
mburns@tea-house.com
Seek connections, info on Emma Josephine WARNE (b8/14/1848) m (9/3/1874) Samuel B. KERNAN,
son of F. F. Kernan m Margarette Robison (dau of William C): and Frank (Joseph Francis)
Kernan (b10/4/1880) dentist, Wichita, KS. thanks!!
11/13/97
Melanie Phillips Jackson
I am looking for information on the the family of Ruth Mae BRADFORD, b. 2/19/1907 in Tyro,
KS, d. 6/18/1990 in Wichita, KS. Ruth's second husband was Franklin John PHILLIPS, b.
6/9/1912 in Avant, OK. Ruth lived most of her life on a small farm in Rose Hill, KS. She
taught school for one year at an unknown location. Ruth and Franklin's children include:
Michael Jon PHILLIPS, b. 12/8/1940 in Wichita, KS and Jack Alan PHILLIPS, b. 6/9/1937 in
Wichita, KS. Ruth's parents were Cuba Nellie WEAVER, b. 5/26/1890, d. 1965 and Joseph
Vernor BRADFORD, b. 1/31/1878 in Kentucky. If this line sounds familiar, please let me
know. In addition, I have alot of information to share. (813) 920-3520
11/15/97
Linda Whittaker Knott
STUART, Malinda... b. March 25, 1887 d. Jan 1977 in Wichita, KS. Stuart would be her
married name, I believe. My grandfather, Emmons E. Whittaker, had a sister named Malinda.
I found a picture of an older woman in a photo album and on the back it said "Malinda
Stuart with her roses." Trying to find out if these are the same person. If you have
any knowledge of her, please contact me.
11/22/97