I am searching for information related to the the Wewerka and Whitehead families in Sumner County between 1890 and 1920. Derived information places the marriage of Lillie (Mae) Wewerka and Robert (Tobias) Whitehead in Sumner Co. about 1891. Their first child, Goldie Mae Whitehead, stated she was born in Hunnewell, Kansas in 1892. Other children of that union are George G. b: 1895 and Alice P. b: 1897. Goldie later married Nathaniel Jackson "Jack" Carriger near South Haven in 1908. The Carriger's were farmers in the South Haven area between 1880 and 1920.

These families may also have links to Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Thank You,
Steven Carriger

Looking for descendants of Hiram Coffin SMITH and Catherine COOLIGAN who came to Sumner Co., KS by covered wagon about 1871 and settled around Oxford.

Hiram and Catherine and a number of their siblings are buried in the Oxford Cemetery. Hiram's grave has a GAR emblem. He was from NY and after the Civil War, he and family moved to Chicago, IL, where son Albert Henry was born. Other children were born prior to IL and after they moved to KS.

Joyce A. Thomas
Broken Arrow, OK

LESLIE JAMES MASONHALL (b. 9-6-1886 in Kearney County, Nebraska; d. 10-14-1965 in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa) married LOUISE A. HASSELBRING (b. 11-21-1888 in Illinois; d. 10-20-1913 from head injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident--Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas) on 11-25-1909 in Kansas.

The above is what I have. I would like to know WHERE in Kansas they were married, what was Louise's middle name, where in Illinois she was born and if there's an obit for LOUISE anywhere in the Kansas records. I don't know the county so figured I'd start with Sumner since a lot of my ancestors lived in and around South Haven and Hunnewell.

"D.M."

I am looking for info on the children of Dora Wilkening and Arthur BLUME. Donald (b. 1937)married Beverly Sidebottom. Elaine(b. 1940) married Harold "Kent" CHRISTNER. Haddon (b1942). And Eileen (b. 1945) married Gary REGNARY. Any info on how to contact them or their descendents appreciated. Also, any newspaper articles appreciated. Luci

I am searching for info on the William P. Davis/Anna Free Davis names. These were my wife's great-grandparents that lived somewhere in Sumner county. Their daughter Nellie was born Sep 16-1891 at Winfield. Anna Free was possibly the daughter of William and Sarah Free whom are buried at the Conway Springs cemetery. Nellie had a brother by name of Harry Davis who was several years older than Nellie.

If you can point me in the right direction to find any info on these families, it would be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Gary Eitel

I am researching the Marion Shultz family who were on the 1880 census of Sumner county and living in Reno. They are as follows:

Marion Shultz 44 born in Ohio
Jeaneatta Shultz Wive 44 born in Ohio
Joseph S. Shultz son 26 born in Ohio
James Henry Shultz son 23 born in Ohio (my g grandfather)
Alfred D. Shultz son 21 born in Ohio
John W. Shultz son 14 born in Indiana
Joshua H. Shultz son born in Indiana
William A. Shultz son 8 born in Missouri
Dennis L. Shultz son 3 born in Kansas

With the large gap in ages from Alfred to John it is strongly possible that Marion could have been in the Civil War during that time. Dennis is listed on the 1900 Kansas census with James Henry as James's brother. I have no other informaiton on these folks. If anyone know anything about these men please let me know.

Thank You, Marcia Davis ,

Marcia Davis

I am looking for anything on Dr. Walter E. Bartlett. I know he started the arboretum, but was wanting more information about him. My husband and I bought his old house in Belle Plaine and we are wanting to learn about him and his practices,

Donnie

I am searching for information on Alvin W. (Walker) McIver. He married 1) Martha G (Mattie) Coalscott  22 Feb., 1900 in Greenwood County, KS. Born to this marriage was one daughter Margaret Mae McIver b: 17 Oct., 1900. Alvin and Mattie divorced sometime between Oct. 1900 and 1905. I have found Alvin and Mattie on the 1900 Greenwood County, Fall River twp, KS. census. This census states that Alvin was born April 1876 in KY. I have also found Alvin W. McIver on the 1920 Sumner County Val Verde twp KS. census, at this time he was married to a Caroline E. Unknown. Listed are 2 children, a son Ernest W. age 14 and daughter Cecilia E. age 3 2/12 .

Has anyone come across this family in their research I would like to know more about them Alvin was my great grandfather his first daughter Margaret Mae was my grandmother.

Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated.

I thank you for your time.

Janet E. Hawks

I am looking for any information of the JAMES LEWIS MCCALL family who were living in Sumner county Kansas in 1900, He married Sarena ?????, children: Alvin,Gertie, Bessie,and James R.

Thank You.

Randa Tyrrell

Searching for descendants and Parents of James M Nelson (1828-1877) and wife Susan DRAKE Nelson (1828-1895) buried in Corzine Cemetery.

Children:

Jerry Calvin Nelson m. Sarilda E Lee Vinson

Henry Washington Nelson m. Anna Elizabeth Wilson/Willson

Nancy Catherine Nelson (1866-1948) m. 1st G W/M Bowen, m. 2nd George T Duckworth (1847-1926). buried in the Fairlawn Cemetery Elk City, Beckham Co, Oklahoma.

Melissa Nelson m. William L Dugan Abt 1862-1943 (buried in Wellington Cemetery with son William Jr.) Daughters: Hattie L , Alice and Kate. Did Melissa remarry? Where is she buried? and where are her children?

EL Morgan

I'm researching the Jackson line of my family. Daniel Jackson born around 1881 and Mary Ellen Gillett Jackson. They spent a great deal of their life in Caldwell, Sumner Co., Kansas.

Thank You,

Kimberly Routh

I am looking for a Bert Smith who was born in Wellington, KS around 1882 or 1883. His father was born in Michigan and his mother was born in Oklahoma (possibly Indian). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Brooke L. Moore

I'm looking for any information on David Wing and his brother, Lemuel, who moved from Quebec to Sumner, Sumner, Kansas, in 1877. They and their families lived there before moving to S.D.. where they bought land in 1887. Thanks for any help you might be able to give.

Beverly Smith Vorpahl in Spokane, Washington

I would appreciate information on Will Kleeman and his wife, Rose in the l9l0 or l920 census. They lived in Washington, Ks. From l903 to approximately l912 and then moved to Wellington. My father owned the men's clothing store (Kleeman and Simon). I would like to find my father's birth certificate (although he was born in Germany) and his naturalization papers. Thanks for your help.

Moselle Kleeman Rosenthal

ALLEN

I am searching for information on Ira Wellington Allen, who lived in Caldwell ks. till his death in Mar. of 1968.

Thank you,

Randy Allen

I FOUND my Great Grandfather, Lyman Naugle, who was a publisher in Sumner County, City of Wellington, ON THE 1895. He published the Argonia Voice, Corbin Voice, Hunnewell Voice, Mayfield Voice,Mulvane Voice and the South Haven Voice from March 16, 1894 to February 28, 1895. There are other Naugles in the census, but I do not know if they have any relationship to my grandfather. I would appreciate any information.

Steven J. Scully
(Great Grandson of Lyman Naugle)

Do you have any information on the LEACH family?   They lived in Conway Springs in the late 1800's - John Allen Leach I believe is the name or John A. or O. Leach... they were founders of the Presbyterian Church in Conway Springs - He was a partner in a horsetrading company.    They lived in a large house outside of town and the drive up to the house was supposedly lined with elm trees......lots of them...  He was my great-grandfather, so any information would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Andrea Vissotzky

Can anyone help me on this family? James Anderson Collier, wife Gloviania, moved to KS abt 1890 and appeared to settle in Oxford. James is listed on both the 1895 and 1900 Census - occupation is Dentist. James & Gloviania had several children: Clinton, Wilton, Edson, James/Joe H., Lucy, Tressie, Bernice, and Alton/Afton.

Any help on this family would be appreciated.

Thanks,

G. Swoik , IL

I am seeking information on Joseph Wallace Allen who lived in Belle Plaine in the 1890's. My grandmother, Millicent, was born in Belle Plaine on June 26, 1890 and her sister, Vivian, was born April 19, 1894, also in Belle Plaine. By 1910 the family was living in Canadian, Texas. Joe Allen was in the "banking business". Any information will be appreciated. I have on the Allen's that I will be happy to share.

Charles Adams

In 1906 my ggreat aunt Hettie McCollister Nichols and her husband John

Nichols were living in Hunnewell, KS His father was Israel Nichols and lived in Hocking County, Ohio in December 12, 1891, had three sons Andrew Nichols , his wife Eliza Amanda , John Nichols and wife Hettie (McCollister) and a brother Henry. I am looking for any information on Hettie and John Nichols, which on a land deed in Hocking County, Ohio they are listed as living in Hunnewell, I would like any information on them as I have no death date or obits on them. They did have two sons born in Starr Twp. in Hocking County, Ohio Eugene Nichols born on Aug. 31, 1883 and John W. Nichols born Oct. 15, 1888. Hettie and John were married in Hocking Co. Ohio October 13, 1882. Would appreciate any information that you might have.

Sincerely

Marge Pidcock

I am searching for information on Ira Wellington Allen Who lived in Caldwell KS till his death in Mar. 0f 1968.

Thank you.

Randy Allen

I have a photo of my grandfather William M. Moore standing in front of the restaurant he worked at in Wellington. I don't know when this was taken and I don't know where in Wellington it is. My only clue is the "Henry George" store next to it. It was probably between 1900 and 1930. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Gina Van Dusen

Researching Moore's in Wellington

Researching Chester Willie GLEASON, known to have been in the Wellington area circa 1896-1898. Chester worked for the railroad. His spouse was Laura ARCHER.

Thank you.... Shari B.

Researching Thomas J. ARCHER in the Sumner Co. area circa 1895-1921. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you.... Shari B.

I am researching the following families in Sumner Co., Kansas:     

Surname      Prior Location      Sumner Co Location.      Time Period

Bigger      Dewitt Co., IL & OH      Twp33 S Range 2 E, Walton, Geuda, Springs abt 1878      

ansen           Gueda Springs       -1964

Richmond      Knox Co, IL      South Haven twp      1877-

Jeffries      Champaign Co, IL      South Haven twp.      1886-1936

Shafer      AR & Madison Co., IA      South Haven      1886-1922

Swan      OH      Oxford area      1880s

Irene Keller

My relatives from Wellington in Sumner County were Bohanna's and Broderson's. I believe that one Bohanna was mayor of Wellington for a short time. A. F. Bohanna, my grandfather, owned property in downtown Wellington, and was married to Grace I. Bohanna--their only child was my mother, Ruth Irene Bohanna, who married Walter Jacobus Broderson, my father. My father's father, P. A. Broderson, owned a jewelry store in Wellington, but may have farmed near Douglass, Kansas, before that.

Christina Broderson Wilson

St. Louis, MO

We are searching for any ALLENs, HOWEs, MC GUINNs in Sumner county in the late 1800s. Our William Martin ALLEN came to Sumner county from Grundy County, MO in 1888. His son, Charles, my grandfather, married my grandmother, Emma Alice HOWE, there in 1895. They emigrated to Alfalfa county, Oklahoma, by 1896.

W. D. Allen Sr.

I'm interested in finding an obituary for William J. Claypole who died before Nov 1886 and left a wife, a two year old and a four week old baby. His father was a business partner with him and his name was William Claypole. Any suggestions or help will be most appreciated.

Ginny

Houston, TX

John WIDICK was a prominent farmer in Palestine, Sumner Co. in 1865. Born Illinois in 1840. Married Nancy HIZER of Indiana and had 4 children. One daughter was named Effie.

MelvinTheodore Clark, born 1860 in Indiana, moved to Kansas as a young man and married Effie in Sumner County. Their son, EARL W. CLARK was born in Caldwell in 1887. I have not been able to trace either. I will appreciate any information.

Virginia Leighty

I would like to obtain some information on W. Grant Hatfield whom I believe was located in and around Caldwell in Sumner County. My information on him is sketchy, but I believe that he was born in Sumner County sometime around 1873. I have no information on his parents. Supposedly he died in Caldwell in about 1933. I do know that he lived in Caldwell on December 1, 1904 (family bible), and that he married Ellen Mae Teskey in Seiling, Dewey Cty, OK on December 11, 1904 (she is my relative and from Clinton County, Iowa). They had a son born and died on March 13, 1906 (no name known). I did find the burial of Grant's wife Ellen Mae and their infant son in the Caldwell Cemetery information, but not Grant.

I would appreciate any help you can give.

Thank you.... Ted Thompson

Looking for marriage information for Joseph A. Teichman and Elizabeth ?? married 1877. They were listed in Falls, Sumner Co., KS 1880 census with daughter Mary, 1 year old. Would appreciate any help on this family.

GinToney@aol.com

I am researching the Barber-Penwell-Clemmons-Smith surnames in Sumner County and Sedgwick County, Kansas. The names I have are Harry Ernest Barber, born 1883. His father was Ernest, according to his death certificate, but that may have been a middle name. His mother is listed as "Unknown" Penwell. Birthplace was Wellington. The second person is Myrtle O. Clemmons, born 1887 in Salina. Her father is listed as Leonard Clemmons and her mother is "Unknown" Smith. Myrtle had a prior marriage to a man named Todd from Oklahoma. She and Harry Barber were married in Wichita in 1912. If you might have anything which might be helpful, I would be most grateful. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Terry D. Janes

My grandfather is Leslie Ottobine Burnett. He was born in Hunnewll Kansas. If anyone has info on his father George W. Burnett (born 1863 Sumner county) I would appreciate the help. His parents were killed in an accident and George W. Burnett went to live with Shoemakers. I do not have any info. on this family either. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

Kim

Hi, I have Levi Elmer Hall (b 26 Feb1873 Yates Center, Woodson Co, KS d 11 Dec 1925 in Anadarko, Caddo Co, OK) and Mary Mahala Longenecker (b 9 Mar 1874 in Wabash Co, IL and d Apr 1960 in Anadarko, Caddo Co, OK). They were married 3 Jun 1895 in Greenwood Co, KS and moved to Sumner Co by 1896 when their first child was born. Children born in Sumner Co include Barbara Alberta Hall (b 6 Apr 1896 in Sumner Co, KS and d 4 Jul 1985 in San Jose, Santa Clara Co, CA), Ruth Marie Hall b 6 Jan 1898 in Sumner Co, KS and d 26 May 1984 in Connell, Franklin Co, WA), Mary June Hall (b 21 Jun 1899 and d 10 Jul 1966 in Oklahoma City, OK), James Daniel Hall (b 25 Feb 1901 in Sumner Co, KS and d in Anadarko, Caddo Co, OK Jun 1978), Lewis Elmer Hall b 11 Oct 1904 in Ashton, Sumner Co, KS and d 27 Jun 1983 in Oklahoma City, OK). The next child and subsequent children were born in Caddo Co, OK.

I am trying to find out what the family did there, where they lived, why they left, any additional information I can find. I have additional information on the family to share! Thank you for any help.

Gene

OSBORN / CRIPES

Looking for info on a Harvey OSBORN, supposed son of Uriah OSBORN and Hettie CRIPE(S). His d.of.b. would have been abt. 1869. Uriah and Hettie with other family members are found in the 1900 Sumner,Osborn/Mayfield KS Census, but no mention of Harvey.

Any information would be greatly appreciated and willing to exchange what OSBORN info. that I have with other OSBORN clan.

Thank you,

Helen

My name is Lisa Slighton and I am researching James Russell and his wife Mary Wood. They had a child named William Russell in Oxford, KS in the 1870's. Does any of this sound familiar? If so I would love to hear from you as I have been unable to find anything further on this family. William was my husbands gg Grandfather. Thank you. Lisa

Looking for information on Hiram C. Iames who died January 20, 1969 at the age of 73. He is buried in Praire Lawn Cemetery. Stella May Iames d. Sept. 19, 1950 and she is also buried in Praire Lawn Cemetery. Rootsweb only give the cemetery name but not the place. I traced it down to Sumner Co., Kansas. [rootsweb.com/~ksscgscm/prairielawni.html] Can anyone help me find these individuals?

Roberta Iames

I am researching my Bailey ancestors and want to support my belief that John G. Bailey of the Milan section of Sumner Co. was the brother of my great granddad Josephous Bailey.Josephous is buried in the Protection Ks cemetery and was born in Monroe Co Ky in 1850. John G. Bailey and wife Cora are buried in the Milan cemetery. All assistance is greatly appreciated.

Talley Bailey

I am looking for information about the families of the children of Thomas Wingfield Franklin and Sarah Ann Lucas, who migrated from Knox County IL to Caldwell County KS. Several in the family died in Caldwell County.

Data I have for this family can be downloaded at http://www.roperld.com/franklin.htm#franklin .

Any male Franklins who are interested can participate in a Franklin Y-chromosome project that I am running.

Dave Roper

Osborn M. Hill was born in Pennsylvania and he moved to Wellington about 1887. He was born June 5, 1827 and died December 20, 1910. He is buried in Prairie View Cemetery, Wellington, Kansas. His wife was Weltha (Johnson) Hill and she was born August 23, 1839 in Corning, New York and died in Wellington Febuary 15, 1930. Their children were John C. Hill. Wallace C. Hill, Frank J. Hill, Nellie G. Hill, and Horace Hill. I would be happy to share information with anyone searching for this family.

Huey and Jill Hill

I am looking for information on Henry Ward TIPLER (no dates, but had lived in Gueda Springs and Ashton KS since 1905) and Emma Lavina Fish TIPLER (b. Outagamie Co., WI d. 1945 a resident of Ashton, KS). They married 16 September 1896 in Clayton Twp, Winnebago Co., WI.

A known child Hazel Irene TIPLER (b.18 June 1897 in Neenah, Winnebago Co., WI d. 26 June 1973 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS) m Errol G. BARNES 20 March 1947 place unkn. Errol b.7 October 1901 place unkn., d. December 1975 in Valley Center, Sedgwick Co., KS

Hazel is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery in Sumner Co and that is probably where her parents and maybe her husband is buried.

There may have been a second child: Ernest TIPLER who was a rural mail carrier, but I have no information on him.

Emma Lavina Fish TIPLER was a sister to my Grandfather.

Thank you,

Bev Rogers

I am looking for any information on John Jacob Franklin McKee. He was known to many as Frank McKee. He was married to Mary Addie Felt. They married in Ferris Ill. and after a while moved to Stevens Co. Ks., then to Harvey Co., then about 1897 moved to Sumner Co. His brother told him of Ks. I am interested in finding out any thing I can on his family. My Grandmother was Edna Florence McKee Burkhart of South Haven and Oxford. If anyone can help me I'd appreciate it a lot.

Mary Lois Burkhart Hibbard

Seeking any information on the descendants of Daniel Lightfoot and Susanna Arnsberger who moved to the Mulvane area around 1879 and both of whom are buried in the Mulvane Cemetery. They had the following children:

--Jacob Lightfoot, b. 1839

--Addam Lightfoot, b. 1843

--Elizabeth Lightfoot (married Thomas B. Burnett and both buried in Mulvane)

--William Lightfoot, b. 1846 Died in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

--Luke Lightfoot, b. 1849 Possibly was the first principal of Mulvane High School in 1880/1881

--Eunice Lightfoot, b. 1850 Married James Wymer and both buried in Iowa

--Lester Lightfoot, b. 1853 Married Catherine Mackie and both buried in PeeDee, Iowa

--Frank Lightfoot, b. 1855

--Daniel Lightfoot, b. 1858 d. 1930 Supposed to be buried in Mulvane

--Mary Alice Lightfoot, b. 1860 married F. G. Farnsworth and died somewhere in Kansas

--Susanna Ida Lightfoot, b. 1865 married A.P. Williams and both buried in Muscatine, Iowa

  Brian L. Lightfoot

Elias Fox b. 1802 and d. 28 June 1895 near Milton in Sumner Co, Kansas

I am seeking information about Elias Fox, born in 1802 in NC, married Elizabeth Moss, and sired 11 children. Elias was an early settler in my home county of Appanoose in Iowa. Apparently he just kept going west as long as he lived, and he died on 28 June 1895 near Milton in Sumner County, Kansas. I know about him only through this web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~herbarkin/ I am descended from his 11th child Celia Fox who married Albert Russell, a Union vet in the Civil War. Any information about these people would be very welcome.

  John Mitchell

Hi, I am searching for death information on Susan Nelson who is listed in the 1880 Census with 3 of her children: Henry, Katherine and Melissa.

Susan's husband was James M Nelson. I do not know where they died; but I assume she died in Sumner Co. James may have died in Perry Co, Indiana. They were there before coming to Sumner Co.

I would like to have death certificates and/or obituaries on them.

Can you please help?

Thank You,

Evelyn L Morgan

Looking for information on the Adam and Mary Hock Family that settled near Conway Springs in about 1883. Their sons, Samuel and Henry also came with them with their families. Samuel returned to Illinois. Henry and his wife, Rachel Ann lived there until their deaths along with his parents, Adam and Mary Hock. Please e-mail me at

b4riddle@aol.com

Apparently my grandfather and most of his siblings were born in Argonia, KS, but they apparently lived in Cherokee, OK. It seems that's a little far to travel in those days, but on the 1900 Cherokee, OK, census, they are listed as being born in Kansas between the years of 1884 and 1898. Their names are Lucy (born and died July 4, 1884), Orie, Ira, Sylvia, Frances, and Georgia. My g'grandparents' names were George Washington and Frances Mary Monyhun. There is only one of my g'father's siblings that died in Kansas as far as I know, and her married name was Frances McCracken. Her husband was Joe McCracken, and they had an adopted son, Bill.

I would appreciate any information on these families.

Pat Carr

I am looking for any relative in the area of Belle Plain, Kansas that could help me with my family tree regarding the Robinson's. Johnny Robinson died in the 1960's and his son, Warren Robinson, also passed away in the late 60's or early 70's. Warren had a son named Phillip I think. Warren had a daughter named Cassie, but I don't know her name now that she is grown.

Warren had done extensive research on our family from Ireland, and I would like to contact anyone in that family that may still be around that has that information.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Karen Homoly

Searching for exact death date and obituary for Essie Jeanette Stiles Bonine. She is supposed to have died in 1972 at Peck, Sumner County, Kansas.

Nedlhoover@aol.com

Looking for info on the the following Hatfield family:

David Perry Hatfield b. Oct. 1859 in Ill. d. Oct. 26, 1956 in Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KA. He married Minnie A. Harvey in 1885. She died in 1923. Their children:

1. Calvin Peter Hatfiel b. Nov. 20, 1888 md. Verna Neal

2. Warren W. b. Dec 1886

3. Lula (Julie) b. Dec 14, 1891 md Mr. Shoemaker

4. True George b. Jan. 1, 1894 d. Dec 27, 1962 md. Maude Forney

Hope you can help,

Jamie

Looking for information on George and Glennie (Taylor) Smisor (might be spelled Smiser). George was suppposedly the postmaster for Mulvane, probably in the 20's or 30's. Glennie was born about 1889 in Iowa and they married in 1913 in Sedgwick County, KS. Glennie could be spelled in a number of ways and is probably a nickname for Gladys. Any information on this family would be helpful.

Thanks.

Charles Howard

I am searching for information on James Monroe Rogers b. 1832 in Geauga Co, OH. Migrated to Crawford Co, PA then Coffee Co, TN and eventually settled in Sumner Co, KS. In 1883 his mother's obit. listed him as a resident of Milton, Sumner Co, KS. He died in 1914 and is buried in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, KS in the plot with his son Ivan D. Rogers.

He married first Lena Clark who died in Crawford Co, PA in 1869. James Monroe Rogers and Lena Clark Rogers had two children. Lina Caro Rogers b. 1861 in PA who was married in Coffee Co, TN in 1879 and Ivan D. Rogers b. 1863 and died in Wellington, KS in 1938. Ivan D. Rogers married Edith Golton?

James Monroe Rogers married second Martha Olmstead (date or place of birth unknown) and had three children - Karl Rogers b. 1879; Laura Mable Roges b. 1882 and Lula Rogers b. 1889.

Tom in Tennessee

Looking for the family of Oliver SPRING b. 1871/73 OH and Myra WHITEHURST,b. MO. In 1920 they lived in Mulvane, Gore Twp. Children were Gladys, Gertrude and Edna. Gertrude later married ? Matney. Gertrude died in 1990. Oliver's parents were David and Margaret Spring who lived in Edwards Co. Oliver had a brother, Alva, who died in Jamestown, ND in abt. 1955.

Thanks!

Karen Adams , Seattle

These families moved from Macon Co., Missouri approximately in the 1870-80's and originally settled in Sumner Co. Part of the family later in the 1880's moved to Barber Co., Kansas.

Thank you for your assistance.

Virgel Cain

I am trying to ascertain whether John Meagher remained in the Caldwell vicinity after 1882 or 1883. Also whether or not he was married, children, etc. He was the brother of Caldwell mayor Mike Meagher who was killed by the Talbot Gang in 1881. I have newspaper articles telling of John in Caldwell in 1882, then I lose him.

Roger Myers

I am looking for information regarding this photography studio and when it was in business.

Nancie Howell Willey

Looking for information on Ira Stevenson Reser and his wife Catherine (Katherine) Tennant.

Shari Barton

Seeking descendants and or information on the following.

Located in South Haven / Hunnewell areas of Sumner County in the 1920s.

Clark, F. A. (do not have given name) b. abt 1857 in Iowa.
Spouse: Katie b. abt. 1878 in Illinois. ( maiden name believed to be Russell)
Children of this marriage:
Adrian b. abt. 1901 in Oklahoma
Alice b. abt. 1905 in Oklahoma
Olive b. abt. 1907 in Kansas
Francis b. abt. 1910 in Kansas
Willard b. abt. 1912 in Kansas

Also seeking information on Michael & Mary Mulladay Russell, parents of Katie. Residents of South Haven approximately 1910 until their deaths. Michael 1913, Mary 1921. Before coming to Sumner County were residents of Ellsworth County. Prior to Ellsworth County they were in Macon County, Illinois.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hope this makes a connection with you.

Thanks,

Nancy D. Russell Krantz

Looking for descendants of Daniel Valentine Harkey who died between 1875 (Wyandotte Co KS census) and 1880 (Sumner Co KS census) when his wife, Elizabeth, and 4 children, Hulda, Jacob, Charles, and Bell, were living with what would appear to be 4 of her nephews.

Lynn Reener

I am looking for Andrew Jackson Dunlap and wife Angeline America Hewitt. Andrew was born @ 1830 and Angeline @ 1845.

In 1900 they are in Perkins, OK where they have family. Family memebers say they moved to South Haven, and they prob. died there.

Thanks,

Shelia Towell

Will share old photo o f Mattie Mccurly/Mccully taken in Wellington, Kansas. Found in Portland, Oregon antique shop.

Penny Stewart

Looking for information on the family of James Russell GIDEON and his wife Melinda Katherine BLUE. They lived in the BellePlaine area.

Children are:

Oliver GIDEON
Mary Anna GIDEON b. 1865 m. Robert H. NUGEN
Martha GIDEON b. 1867
Pet GIDEON b. 1867
Minnie GIDEON b. 1872
Mable GIDEON b 1877
J. Edward GIDEON b. 1879
Etta GIDEON b. 1882
Catherine L. GIDEON b. 1884 m. Lee Irvin HECKATHORN

Interested in who the other brothers and sisters married. I am decended from Catherine L. and Lee Irvin.

Gale Prince Nash

I am looking for the date of death for Emma (Emeline) Hill Whitney. She was the wife of George Addison Whitney. The last trace I can find of her is on the 1900 Census for Sumner Co., London Township. When George died in Wichita, KS in 1920 he was listed as single, which makes me wonder if Emma was not deceased already when he went to Sedgewick County. Any help you can be will be greatly appreciated.

Janet Duffield

Hi I'm looking for Nancy Jane and Levin Handy Holloway of Belle Plaine Ks. Nancy Jane died 7 Jan. 1911 in Belle Plaine Ks.Sumner Co. I'm looking for their children and her sibilings I have his ancestory and sibilings.

Sincerely ,

Glenys Simmons Gerlach

This may be an unusual request. I am looking for information about Florence Scott Prentice (Mrs. Roy W.) who lived in at 723 North Washington Avenue in Wellington, Kansas in 1946. At that time, she corresponded with a researcher in Washington County, Virginia regarding her Scott ancestors (my family, too). I would be interested in corresponding with any of her descendants.

Thanks very much for any help you can provide. I know this is a long shot.

Dwight Scott

My grandmother's family moved from Missouri to Sumner County, KS in about 1914 or 1915. Her mother was Charlotte McDonald Taylor. I believe her grandmother, Lydia Page Sneed McDonald, may also moved to Kansas.

Charlotte's father was William Walton McDonald born in 1821 in Bridgetown, St. Louis Co., MO. He died 1896 in Pulaski Co., MO. He had a brother john. William and Lydia had the following children: Charlotte, William, Nora, Vandiver and Benjamin. William and his first wife Mary had the following children: Mary, Isabelle, Olivia, Lucinda, James and D. Jamira McDonald, all born between 1850 and 1892.

Roberta

I am searching for information concerning an Atkinson family or a Houpt family living in Sumner County, probably by 1900. I have some information concerning Pickney Green Atkinson and wife Eliza Adeline Houpt. I also have some information on Alvin J. Houpt (Eliza's brother).

Jean Morrison

I am seeking information on my grandfather, Clarence C. Henderson. I have little information on him although I know that he was married to Edna L. Sharp in Oxford, Kansas in May of 1899. Any information would be helpful.

Cindy Hardy

My g-grandparents, William Henry and Mary Ann Moulton Folsom homesteaded near the Riverdale Township in Sumner County from about 1874-1892. I believe William's Father, James Folsom, is buried in the Fairview Cemetary near the Riverdale Township but can't find anything on this cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.

Ann Folsom Givens

I am searching for John and Sarah Waddington Lott. In a bio about Sarah's father, Geroge Waddington, dated 1879, Sara was listed as living in Sumner County Ks.

John Luke Lott (son of Abner Lott and Mary Frances Orrill) was born December 20, 1845, and died date unknown. He married Sarah Waddington on February 11, 1869 in McLean County, Illinois, daughter of George Waddington and Elizabeth Kershaw.

Dee Lott

Am looking for the grave of William DeAtley buried in a country cemetery near Caldwell, KS. He was born about 1833 and married Sarah Jane Powell. Came from Blue Mound, Ill before he settled in Caldwell, KS and died there. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. He moved there about 1873 with his 5 children.

Thanks,

Lyda Fleehart Loehring

Am looking for information on Harvey B. ALLEN b.4 Nov.1814 Laurnes (Otsego Co.) New York d.30 Sept 1901 Belle Plain KS. Gardner Dean ALLEN b.15 Oct. 1851 Marshall Co.IL. d. 18 May 1934 Conway Springs (Sumner Co) KS. m. Ella Stepp 30 June,1984 in Wichita KS.

Sharon Good

I am trying to find information on Joseph L. Russell, b. 22 May 1845 (or 1853), m. to Mollie P. Lawyer on 4 Nov 1868, and d. Oxford, Sumner Co., KS. Mollie P. Lawyer evidently died 8 Oct 1892 in Geuda Springs, Sumner Co., KS. Joseph may have had a 2nd marriage to a Murphy.

Thanks for any information or leads you might provide.

Stuart Bumgardner

Anyone out there have access to the 1920 census for Sumner County? It is supposed to have the birth places of parents. I'm looking for William O. Bell.He may not have been listed as head of household, but living with BURDICK. He died in 1926. Birth 10/17/1856, IOWA. I thought maybe it would list where his parents were born. It would help me find who they were.

Thanks a lot,

Jan

My Great Grand Parents..William Henry and Mary Ann Moulton Folsom homesteaded near the Riverdale Township in Sumner Co. from about 1874-1892. I believe Williams Father James Folsom is buried in the Fairview Cemetary near the Riverdale Township but can find nothing on this Cemetary..any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Ann Folsom Givens

I am searching for information concerning an Atkinson family or a Houpt family living in Sumner Co., probably by 1900.

I have some information concerning Pickney Green Atkinson and wife Eliza Adeline Houpt. I also have some information on Alvin J. Houpt (Eliza's brother).

Jean Morrison

I am seeking information on my grandfather Clarence C. Henderson. I have little information on him although I know that he was married to Edna L. Sharp in Oxford, Kansas in May of 1899. Any information would be helpful.

chardy@msn.com

Hi,

I would like to share information on the ancestors and relatives of Fred Wood Jenkins, b. December 09, 1891, d. September 14, 1973 in Conway Springs, KS. I currently have 7 generations (including those still living), with some information holes I would like to fill. Fred and his wife Mabel Ione (Sims, b. November 10, 1892, d. May 01, 1975) are presently interred in the Conway Springs Cemetery.

Is there anyone I could contact who might have information on other relatives in the Conway Springs Cemetery?

Some other relatives surnames would be Ayers, Brotton, Clark, Cobble, Deck, Ellison, Hartman, Heath, Hoyt, Ogler, O'Keefe, Payne, Plaugher, Savage, Sims, Sisson, Smith, Sparks & Wood.

Thanks,

Gerald Jenkins

Looking for information about Joseph YEAGER, b. 1813, d. 1893 in Oxford, KS . Joseph was married to (1)Mary?, b. 1818, d. 1877 in Oxford, KS. They had 3 children:

Joseph YEAGER

Cecelia YEAGERm. John PATTERSON

Francis Marion YEAGER m. Amelia Louise PATTERSON

Joseph and 2nd wife, Frances? had one child, Grace. She married William A. TETER.

Joseph was my gg-grandfather. If anyone has any information about this family, I'd appreciate whatever you have and am willing to share what I have.

Marjorie Tittle

I am seeking relatives of Joseph Mullenax and his wife Abigail Phares. They moved froim W.V. to Iowa, then to Kansas around 1872. The children were Catherine Mullenax (married to William P. Jennings), David Mullenax (married to Lavina Park) and Jacob Phares Mullenax (married to Cynthia Phillips)...Jacob is my great grandfather. I have information/family correspondence and pictures I would love to share. They first lived in South Haven I believe, then in Wellington.

Thanks.

Denise Spolerich

For two years I've been on the hunt for the family of Samuel W. Rhoades. Hunting on the internet is absolutely THE best, but so far I've spent a lot of time heading for dark passageways that dead-end. Perhaps someone out here will be able to offer some assistance.

I have a marriage license dated 28Feb1892 in Drury. Samuel W. Rhoades married Cassie Elizabeth McCombs at the ripe old age of 21 years (she was 16y). The certificate was signed by a Minister of the Gospel, J.B.Lowry, the judge was J. W. Chapman. On the certificate it claims Cassie was "C. M. McCombs" which is unusual since there was no reason to hide her identity.

Charles McComb and his then bride, Mary (Hinant) Bailey had moved to Caldwell for two years before the Cherokee Strip was opened in 1893. Mr. McCombs steeled land near Eddy. As Cassie was yet a teen, I believe she moved with her dad (the only parent she had). I further believe it was in this area that she met and fell in love with Sam (a proud young Cherokee).

I've been told that Sam's father was born in 1792. (This tidbit came from the family....) It seems that his father would have then been one of the most virile seniors around! I would rather think this man was the grandfather. On the family papers it says that Sam was born in Missouri, Andrew County, I believe. In looking there for kin, I found nothing.

There must be someone who has a connecting point for this man. Because he was Cherokee, I looked on the rolls for him as well, but he, himself, isn't on there. I do know that he was a full-blood, but cannot link him to a mother either. (His son, Charlie carried a card.)

I would appreciate any help offered. This seems to be my temporary brick wall.

T Sheldon

Looking for information on the following people:

Peter MCMILLAN, born Oct 16, 1825 in Kilmallie Parish, Argyll, Fort William, Scotland, and died January 15, 1910 in Barry County, MO. At one time he may have lived in Caldwell, Kansas for I have a postcard addressed to him in 1896.

William L. MORRIS, age 30, born in LA, working as a R.R. worker, found in 1880 Kansas, Sumner County, South Haven twp, household #76, family #81, living with his wife Emma, age 21, born in Texas, with son Alsna, age 5, born in Texas.

In the same household #76, family #82 is Priss. A. (Priscilla Ann ?) WRITER, age 28, a widow, sister-in-law, working as a servant, born in Texas, with her sons William, age 9 born in Texas and Charles, age 8, also born in Texas.

Shirley Chang

I am looking for information on Frances H. Harper, born 5 Feb 1907 in Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri. She was the daughter of Dennis and Catherine (Tharp) Harper. The family lived in Wellington from about 1910 until 1923-5. She either died or was married in Wellington, Kansas, about 1925, and may have married a Mr. Brandon. Also seeking information as to parentage of Dennis Harper, born in Illinois, died Wellington 1913.

Catherine Tharp McDonald was the widow of Branson McDonald, the son of Valentine and Elizabeth (Harper) McDonald. Are these two Harper lines connected?

Sharman Christensen

I am trying to find out some information on Wesley Nave who lived in Sumner Co. Ks from 1876 until the time he died on 11 Aug. 1917. I believe he moved near South Haven at first and then later moved to Wellington. He was my gggrandfather and I would like to learn more about his life in Kansas. If you could help me out I would be extremely greatful.

Thank you,

Jane Chavez

Looking for the burial place of Randal Price Wright and possibly his wife Rosa. We feel certain that he and his family came from Missouri in 1872 with his brother James "Uncle Jimmy" Wright. Found Randal and his family in Guelph township in 1880 census. His oldest son William R. is buried in the Wright Family Cemetery. William died in 1881 and Randal in 1882. Any help is appreciated.

Mary Wright

Would be interested in corresponding with anyone in the Hiram C. SMITH - Catherine COOLIGAN family. Catherine had a half-brother Ben Cooligan, all lived in the Oxford, Sumner Co., area. Hiram and Catherine came to Sumner Co. by covered wagon in October 27, 1871, from IL.

Joyce A. Thomas

Looking for information on Bryan PAYNE b. 20 Mar 1897 in AR. SSDI lists a Bryan Payne who died Jun 1985, last known residence Mulvane, Sumner County, KS. Any information appreciated.

Vera Reeves

Searching for information/ancestors of the Isaac MYERS family. Isaac (b.1824 Dauphin Co,PA, d.1885) married Elizabeth HEISAY (b.1823, d.1887 bur. Caldwell Cemetery). Their children: Abner, Christian, John, Benjamin, and William (b.1865 Vigo Co, IN, d. 17Jan1952 Sumner Co, KS). William and his wife Ella are found on the 1900 census living in Caldwell Twp, Sumner Co, KS.

Jennifer Lambert

Hello! Our family has been researching the S.C. and Sarah J. Clark branch of the family. We know they were married on March 22 1877; license applied for on March 21. S.C. Clark was listed as from Sumner County...Sarah J. Allison from Sedgwick County, kansas. Sarah Allison had a sister in Atchison, Ks....her name was Mary Elizabeth Allison Wells. Mrs. Ransom Wells. Somewhere, it was mentioned that S.C and Sarah J. Clark were in Conway Springs? Two family members are searching...I am in Texas, the other in Atlanta, Ga. We would appreciate any help you could give. Maybe we have cousins and don't know it! Thank you so much.

Bernice

We are looking for any of the Cary families who moved from IL to Sumner, Kansas. Everett, Frank, & George Cary. Please contact me at

mefish3@aol.com

Thank you,

Marianne

Frances Pappin

Ken Robbins