Labette County Kansas - Family History Queries March - June 1997 --------------------------------------------------------------------- KSGENWEB INTERNET GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In keeping with the KSGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Any other use, including publication, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission by electronic, mechanical, or other means requires the written approval of the file's author. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Kay Self Stevens estevens@tvutel.com Tue Mar 4 21:38:31 1997 ABRAHAM I am interested in anyone named Abraham in the 1870's and 1880's in Labette County. Please contact me by e-mail. ------------------------------------ Bruce Matson bmatson@lookingglass.net Thu Mar 6 18:36:04 1997 Looking for my great aunt Eliza Jane BRITT (or HODGES or CROSBY). b. 25 Oct 1837 in TN, and her children. She was in Iowa in the 1870 Census and then moved to Parsons, KS. She used all of the above names at one time or another. She may have stayed in Parsons for the rest of her life. Anyone with access to the 1880 Labette County census or the Kansas index, I'd appreciate a lookup. I expect she would be the head of the family. Her husband may have been Norman M. Hodges, but don't believe he ever went to Parsons, KS. Don't have any films here in Ruidoso, NM. You have my thanks for trying for me. ------------------------------------ Calvin Wayne Majors wmajors@disciples.com Sat Mar 8 16:33:49 1997 I have the MAJORS family in Montgomery and Labette Counties: Calvin Wayne (1944-),my father James Calvin (1911-1963), his father Arthur Calvin (1875-1942), his father Charles Marion (1847-1901) and his father Right Majors (1804-1860). I have GEDCOM file for all of these and most of their descendents and will gladly share it. I'd like to find brothers, sisters or parents of Right Majors. I also have the CARSON family in Montgomery and Labette Counties: Nancy Elizabeth (1875-1913), her father Robert (born 1833 in Ireland) and his father James. I have very few of their descendents. Also in Montgomery and Labette Counties, I have the HILLS family: Elsie Luella (1912-), her father Jeremiah Carl (1886-1956), his father Henry (1848-1904), his father Thomas (1806-1862). And also in those counties, the ONESLAGER family: Lottie Lavara (1891- 1982). That's as far as I have. ------------------------------------ Sharon Gonzales sgonzale@brazosport.cc.tx.us Thu Mar 13 16:44:28 1997 Henry Kuffler (Born in Germany in 1840) married Marie Louise Shram (born in Belleville, Ill. in 1853) They lived in Parsons Kansas, Labette county and raised 8 children: Mary dob 1875, Theresa dob 1876, John J. dob 1878, Michael I. dob 1880, William dob 1882 (my grandfather), Henry W. dob 1884, Andrew dob 1887 and Charles dob 1889. Most were born in Labette County. I am seeking any information on this family. How did they get from Germany to Kansas? Who were their ancestors? ------------------------------------ Tim Brady mvp@bright.net Fri Mar 14 17:38:37 1997 My grandfather, Timothy Harry Brady, left very little information about his first 30 years of life. On snippet of information was that he "came from" Parsons, KS (in Labette Co.). As I have been singularly unable to unearth solid information about him, I am asking for assistance from Kansans. (Timothy's father was probably either George or Michael, and I believe that he followed the Catholic faith.) Assistance would be welcomed more than you could know. ------------------------------------ Rita Hallett rgh@galstar.com Sun Mar 16 01:17:46 1997 Searching for information on John PAYTON, b 1849?? in Louisa Co., IA. He is supposed to have settled in SE Kansas in either Labette, Cherokee, or Neosho County. His parents were John & Catherine (SLAUGHTER) PAYTON. His brother James M. might have settled in this area also. Another brother Richard m. Sarah Gregory in Louisa Co., IA. Richard was killed in the Civil War. They had a daughter, Eilza. Sarah married Albert Neighbors in 1867, also in Louisa Co., IA. They are said to have settled in this area also. Any info on the ancestors or descendents of these individuals would be greatly appreciated. James M PAYTON was my great grandfather. ------------------------------------ Rita HALLETT rgh@galstar.com Sun Mar 16 01:36:53 1997 Looking for ancestors or descendents of James & Mahalia (BAKER) PHELPS. They settled in SE Kansas in the early 1870's or early 1880's. By 1900 they had moved across the state line into Indian Territory. They had several children including Martha Mehaley m Bert PAYTON, Thursa Ann, William, John, Margaret Cordelia m William PAYTON, Irena, Izora, Sarah, & others (not sure of names). James is buried at Williams Timberhill Cemetery near Welch, OK. I believe Mahalia is buried in SE Kansas. Any information on the ancestors or descendents of this family would be greatly appreciated. I believe they were in either Cherokee, Labette, or Neosho Counties in SE Kansas. ------------------------------------ Donna Clark schooly@swbell.net Mon Mar 31 16:51:06 1997 I am looking for information on my Great-Great Grandfather and Grandmother W.B. BARNES & ELIZA OR ELIZABETH. They were listed on the 1875 census for MONTGOMERY COUNTY. At them time of the 1875 census they were 39 and 35 years old. Their son JAMES HENRY BARNES obituary states that W. B. BARNES lived in Cherryvale LABETTE COUNTY at the time of JAMES death. ------------------------------------ Nora Hiatt Norahiatt@sprintmail.com Tue Apr 1 19:28:58 1997 BRANSON, Looking for information about Thomas Branson and his wife Ruth who came to Breckenridge Co KS in Spring of 1860. Also His son David and Naomi Branson. David's other known siblings were Washington, Napoleon and Milton Branson. I know David and Naomi moved to Labette Co Ks after the Civil War. Thomas and Ruth are listed on the 1865 State census, but I loose the trail from there Any help appreciated. ------------------------------------ C. Jenkins cjenkins@prodigy.net Wed Apr 2 08:15:46 1997 MILLER . . Searching for the burial location of Rebecca Toms Miller somewhere in Labette Co. Date of death was 1928. Any information will be greatly appreciated ------------------------------------ Jeri (Davidson) Yunker yunker@cdsnet.net Wed Apr 2 21:41:54 1997 I am looking for those related to my gr-grandmother Mary Catherine (Bower) Davidson. She was married to my gr-grandfather Clark Alexander Davidson. I think she had three brothers (Dan, Fred & Joe) and two sisters (names?). She was b. February 7, 1859 and d. July 29, 1932 Pittsburg. Years ago she had family in Crawford & Neosho County. ------------------------------------ Robert Bradfield rbrad@quake.net Fri Apr 4 21:08:20 1997 Labette County Looking for information of Simon Bradfield who died in Labette Cty Kansas in the 1870's. His wife's name was Matilda Hinshaw. ------------------------------------ Roger Hunt rhunt@worldaccessnet.com Mon Apr 7 11:20:45 1997 Looking for more information on Alexander Wiley Richardson and some of his descendants who lived in Labette County KS. Alexander W. Richardson supposedly died in Labette County in 1868, possibly near the small town of Labette. ------------------------------------ Kim E. Morris kmorris@getonthe.net Wed Apr 9 20:47:31 1997 Millard Oneel married Maggie Morris Nov. 6 1873 in North Township, Labette County, Kansas at the home of her father Soloman F. Morris. I don't know if they show up in the Census after that or not, I suspect they moved on but have no idea where. Does anyone know anything about Millard Oneel?? ------------------------------------ Virginia Miller vrmiller@aol.com Sat Apr 12 09:43:15 1997 TAYLOR, Arnetta, Parsons, Labette County., Kansas, born circa 1869 in Taney County, Missouri, married James Mulrenin on 10 February 1886 in Labette Co. She was the daughter of James R. TAYLOR and Sarah Olive STOUP. I need information on Arnetta's children, her date of birth and death. It believed she had at least one daughter, Marie MULRENIN. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. ------------------------------------ Lou Miles lmiles@aros.net Sat Apr 12 21:22:49 1997 MILES, Joshua My relative, Joshua Miles, born Chester County, PA ca 1817. 1880 Kansas census for Elm Grove Township, Labette County, Kansas (Call No. 384 Page: 17 Dwelling: 145 Family: 149) shows the following: Joshua Miles age: 63 Died 25 July, 1895, Jane age: 49 Died Jan, 1917/1918, (Second marriage. 1st wife Elizabeth, McClintock m. 9/11/1845 in Chester Co. PA), In-laws living with them include: James B. LAWS age: 24 Stepson Born: Indiana, Mary L. age: 18 Step-daughter Born: Illinois, Idora age: 16 Step-daughter Born: Illinois, Joshua J. age: 10 Stepson Born: Illinois, Other Numerous other MILES descendents from Junction City, Geary Co., KA and Ogden, Riley Co., KA. If you have any info or want my MILES line, please contact me. Thanks ------------------------------------ Thomas Dazey Blackwell beholder@sweetwater.net Sun Apr 13 14:30:31 1997 My grandfather, LEMUEL THOMAS DAZEY, was born 11/28/1874 in Oswego, Labette, KS and had 9 siblings, only TWO brothers who died in childhood. His sisters were: Emma Bertha Dazey PEALE, Fannie Dazey WISE, Anna Margaret Dazey FOGERSON, Estella Lucinda Dazey PURKEY, Catherine Dazey KETRON, Bluebell Dazey PURCELL, and Elizabeth Dazey LISTON. His father was WILLIAM WALLACE DAZEY, and his grandfather was LEMUEL THOMAS DAZEY. My grandfather was married in Oswego on 9/27/1899 to Florence Effie Horn, daughter of Charles Gideon Horn and Barbara Ellen Jones. Lemuel and Effie moved to Welch, Craig, OK and onto Sheridan, WY. Any information about the ancestors of Lemuel would be helpful. There is a family reunion of his descendants in Sheridan this summer. Thank you for your assistance. ------------------------------------ Linda Nixon lindanixon@worldnet.att.net Sun Apr 13 22:27:17 1997 PETTY -- John and Louisa (PRITCHARD) PETTY had two children born in Oswego William PETTY born ca 1867, Hattie born ca 1869. Louisa died in 1873 and John PETTY remarried to Rachel BROTHERTON and they had Nora Belle PETTY born ca 1874 also in Labette County. John and Rachel divorced but who raised these three children and where? Am seeking descendants or any information that will answer these questions. ------------------------------------ Sam Coverston coverston@gldnet.com Mon Apr 14 22:49:43 1997 Coverston, Henry died 16 Feb. 1886 bu Highlands Cemetery, Labette Co. Ks. Wife Elizabeth cal KS w Elizabeth Carr Coverston d 11 Jan 1886 buried Same. Daughter Mattie J m Adam Randall Mattie J m Adam Randall. All died in Labette Co. Would like contact with any relatives. ------------------------------------ Charlotte Lucas rlucas@iamerica.net Wed Apr 16 09:08:39 1997 I am looking for information about the "Parsons Co-Operative Buyers' Union". This Union was in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas. Unsure of dates of operation. My grandfather, IRVIN ALFRED BAKER was a stockholder in the 1920's. I would like to know just what this Union was for. His Stockholder's Identification Card does not have a date on it. The president was a M.O. Leisure; vice president was R. A. McDonald. Apparently a Senate Chamber Pass was issued at the same time. Thank You, your help is appreciated ------------------------------------ Daneille Grimes ggrm@mindspring.com Wed Apr 16 19:02:54 1997 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 ------------------------------------ Lael Nesmith Snyder wsnyder@juno.com Sun Apr 20 08:11:03 1997 Seeking information on the following: NESMITH, JONATHAN who moved to Labette County, Kansas in 1882. I assume his wife Paulina (Judd) Nesmith accompanied him. Jonathan was born in Maine in 1807, moved to Athens County, Ohio in 1820, Jefferson County, IL in 1873, then to Labette County, KS in 1882, Jonathan's daughter was Martha Crooks Nesmith who married Flavius Julius Fuller in 1860 in Ohio. They came to IL with Jonathan then moved to Kansas briefly and settled in Denver, CO. Their sixth child Flavius Ray Fuller was born Sept 2, 1880 in Topeka Kansas. Their third child Eva Almira Fuller, born June 18, 1868, in Athens County, OH married Granville M. Warwick on Oct 28, 1885 in Topeka, Kansas. I have one child listed for Eva and Granville...Earl C. Warwick, born Oct 30, 1886 in Topeka, Kansas. I would like to share information with any of the above families. ------------------------------------ Ann Baughman ABaugh9618@aol.com Mon Apr 21 14:52:37 1997 Need info on an ELMINA RICKMAN. She gave affidavit for birth certificate for LLOYD JONES IN 1942. She is listed as an aunt but this name not known in family. Probably lived in Labette Co., Ks. near Dennis, Ks. She could possibly be a relation to Nellie Banta Watson, mother of Lloyd Jones. ------------------------------------ Ransom H. Curtis CaptSalt@prodigy.com Sat Apr 26 06:06:06 1997 Need lookup for Death Certificate of Emily M. CURTIS MERSEREAU, d. 31 Oct 1881 probably in Parsons, KS. Seeking info on her parents. She was married to a Henry MERSEREAU. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. ------------------------------------ Andy Likins ahlikins@aol.com Sat Apr 26 20:59:58 1997 Elijah P. Yarnell's second wife was Margaret Turck Likins. They had at least two children: Eugene and Guenard (sp?). They were living in Labette Co., KS, from about 1870 until 1873 when she died. Elijah later lived in Bremer Co., IA; Todd and Otter Tail Co., MN; and Los Angeles. Does anyone know what became of their children? ------------------------------------ Larry Mocabee mcaboy@digisys.net Tue Apr 29 10:08:43 1997 Looking for ancestors in SE Kansas, 1900 on, from Ky & Mo. All known to be farmers. Surnames Lindenman, Linderman, Mocabee, Mockabee,Mockbee and possibly McBee ------------------------------------ Nora Hiatt Norahiatt@sprintmail.com Sat May 3 22:19:03 1997 Seeking information concerning Joseph Addison COX. Born 1825 in Fayette County IL. Was a veteran of both the Mexican War and the Civil War. Joseph was a drifter and a wonderer. After the Civil War he lived for a time in Labette Co. KS, Dennison TX, Montgomery Co, KS Richardson Co. NE. He came and went as he pleased. Sometime in the early 1900 he was residing at the National Soldier's Home in Leavenworth. In 1906 he was out visiting family and friends in Oswego KS and Webb City KS. On 21 December 1907 Joseph's wondering came to an end he died at the Soldiers Home. I would like information about this Soldier's Home and contact from any of Joseph's descendants. All help appreciated the ------------------------------------ Ann Baughman ABaugh9618@aol.com Sun May 4 06:18:44 1997 Would like to find parents of ELLA/ELLEN ANGELETTA LOWE/LOW, wife of CHARLES DELAVAN BANTA. They lived near Dennis, Kans., Labette Co., Ks. ------------------------------------ Jennie Wright willie@sparc1.castles.com Sun May 4 13:41:35 1997 Searching for information on the parents, siblings, and children of Cynthia Isabella ANGELO. Her maiden name was RAFFERTY. Cynthia was born in IA or IL apx 1832. Cynthia Angelo died 4 Aug 1917 in Altamont, Labette Co., KS. At the time of Cynthia's death her children were listed as follows: Mrs. J. E. ROBERTS of Chico, CA; Mrs. H. C. LYONS of Altamont, KS; Mrs. A. R. MARTIN of Altamont, KS; Mr. T. H. ANGELO of Little Rock, ARK; Mr. I. E. ANGELO of Aurora, MO; Mr. L. E. ANGELO of Parson, KS; Plus, two sisters: Mrs. J. C. HYLER & J. E. DAVIS both of Parsons, KS. I would appreciate any information on Cynthia, her parents, siblings, and children. ------------------------------------ Mary Palser mhpalse@megavision.com Sun May 11 18:13:48 1997 Hillegas family of Chetopa, Labette County, Kansas ------------------------------------ Diane White madpoet@wasatch.com Fri May 16 15:05:43 1997 LIVESAY-HOLT-CLARK Looking for information on the following: Henry Monroe LIVESAY b 9 Oct 1862 Springfield Illinois married Sarah Jane HOLT b 4 Sep 1862 Bourbon, Kansas in Cecil, Labette, KS on 6 Dec 1881. Sarah Jane was the daughter of Jacob HOLT and Mahala CLARK. Would like information on the HOLT/CLARK families. Willing to share info on the LIVESAY's. ------------------------------------ Marie Harder cornheart@aol.com Sat May 17 12:04:19 1997 Am searching for obituary on great-great grandfather, William Dodge Neely, born Feb. 9, 1809 in PA and who died in Parsons, Labette County, KS on Dec. 19, 1893. William's children were: Frank C., Rebecca, Elvira, Elora Alice, Arthur, Napoleon, Arthur and William. Will gladly share information I have on these individuals. ------------------------------------ Kay Flory Metsker jfmkfm@skyenet.net Mon May 19 20:24:50 1997 John R. Carson lived Labette co., Neosho Co 1900 and Montgomery Co. Ks in 1910 Mary Jane Carson probably Labette Co. Ks., born 1834 in VA. Anna Hildebrand Carson (mother of the above 2 Carson's) Labette Co. Ks. Jacob Carson (Jake) died in Texas? Abraham Carson died in Texas? Elisha Carson lived Labette Co. Ks. ------------------------------------ Judy Arnold jjarnold@intcomm.net Fri May 23 20:53:08 1997 Ellen Malloy Conlin is buried in Parsons, Labette Co., KS. Would appreciate any information available. She was born 12/25/1839 Dublin, IRL d. 6/30/1916 in Parsons. Parents Charles Malloy and Margaret Nolan. ------------------------------------ Nora Hiatt Norahiatt@sprintmail.com Sat May 24 21:25:35 1997 Looking for information concern Francis "Frank" SHADE. In 1915 he was residing in Hallowell and married Sybil Ethel MANAR. They divorced in Oswego KS in 1920. The 1920 US Census showed Frank working on the MK&T RR. What happened to Frank that he never tried to see his son? Did he marry again? What happened to my uncle's half brothers and sisters if there were any? ------------------------------------ JOANN S WILSON dew@bendnet.com Tue May 27 18:01:57 1997 HAMSHER, FRANKLIN, YINKLE, CARPENTER, STEPHEN, FLAGER, SCOTT. The HAMSHER family came to Parsons, Labette Co. KANSAS in1884 and the FRANKLINS followed in 1885. They were members of the BRETHERN CHURCH coming from WABASH, IN. Most of the older members are buried in ELSTON CEMETERY, ALTAMONT, KS. BENJAMIN JR. ran his dad's store and we understand he was put in a institution. He never married. The HAMSHER children were Benjamon F. B 1859. Andrew J. B 1862, Barbara E. B 1864, Abbie L. B 1867., Emma C. B 1869, Joseph A B 1872., William H. B 1875. Dellia B 1879. The Franklin children were Benjamin Jr., b: 1864, James B. 1854 , Sadie B 1857, Vinie B 1859, Thomes B 1864, Joseph M. B 1876., May B. 1867, William W. B 1870., Melissa B 1870, Indy B 1873, Martha B 1874, John B 1876. (3 sets of twins) . Joseph Franklin married Dellia Hamsher June 1, 1879 in the Rosedale School House in Labette Co. Kansas. ------------------------------------ Dan Stevenson Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com Sat May 31 09:55:44 1997 NADING: I am working on a huge NADING family tree with every NADING in the U.S. A Large NADING family came to Labette County, Kansas in about 1870. Are any of them in your trees? I am glad to share and trade information. Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com ------------------------------------ Donna Warner drw13@att.mindspring.com Sun Jun 8 06:44:44 1997 BROCKWAY/CURL - Looking for Jesse Brockway, b 1852 Shoharie Co NY, died ???? He was in Abilene 1869, Oswego 1873, m Emma Curl in Chetopa. In Oswego he was Police Judge, J.P., City Attorney, alderman, attorney, editor of Oswego Republican. Brief biographical sketch in HISTORY OF THE STATE OF KANSAS (A.T. Andrews,Chicago:1883). And then disappears. Emma moves to Ottawa, teaches music there, says she's a widow, but no mention of Jesse. Can't find estate papers or will in either Labette or Franklin Counties, Emma leaves him out of family listing in her prayer book, no mention of him in her scrapbook. Divorce? Where did Jesse go? ------------------------------------ Jim Gilkison jgilkison@aol.com Sun Jun 22 10:34:32 1997 Looking for ancestors & descendants of DANCY family. Several DANCY families lived in Labette County in the late 1890's to early 1900's. Family tradition states that an Aunt DANCY lived near Chetopa. FRANK DANCY, my great grandfather, married NELLIE WRIGHT in Chetopa, in the 1880's at her father's home. Her father's name was JAMES CASEY WRIGHT. According to family tradition he married a woman from Labette County after his first wife died in 1876. Would like any information on JAMES C. WRIGHT and his second wife. His first wife, CAROLINE ELAINE SARTAIN WRIGHT is married in the Oak Valley Cemetery in Chetopa. There are other SARTAIN families in the Oak Valley Cemetery. Would like any information on SARTAIN in Labette County. ------------------------------------ Jim Gilkison jgilkison@aol.com Mon Jun 23 13:23:52 1997 DANCY, WRIGHT, SARTAIN--Jim Gilkison--Jgilkison @aol.com Looking for ancestors & descendants of FRANK DANCY (b.1853 IL). FRANK married HELEN V. "NELLIE" WRIGHT in her father's home in Chetopa in the 1880's. Her father was JAMES CASEY WRIGHT (b. 1840 IL). There were several DANCY families in Labette County in 1880's through early 1900's. Would like info on all DANCY families of this area. JAMES C. WRIGHT's first wife is buried in Oak Valley Cemetery in Chetopa. She was CAROLINE ELAINE SARTAIN. There were several SARTAIN families in Labette County around that same time. Would like info on all of them. Several are buried in Oak Valley Cemetery. JAMES C. WRIGHT married a second time. Would like his second wife's name. Thank you for any help. Will share all information and photos. ------------------------------------ Robert Russell Schadt rschad@oak.kcsd.k12.pa.us Fri Jun 27 09:13:20 1997 McNERNEY. I am interested in information on any McNerney. I would also like to get a copy of Michael McNerney's obituary. He died in Parsons 05-31-1900. ------------------------------------ Nora Hiatt Norahiatt@sprintmail.com Sun Jun 29 21:23:45 1997 Branson, Marsh, Pruitt, Thompson I am looking for information concerning David Branson and his wife Naomi Stout. They came to Oswego, Labette Co, KS in 1869. Their Children were: Mary A who married Thomas Benton Pruitt. Thomas was Town Marshall of Oswego for several years. Ruth Ann married Thomas Marsh who was a blacksmith, this couple moved to Oklahoma. Phebe Ellen married Mason Marsh, David and Mason owned a blacksmith shop in Oswego for many years. Mason died in 1911. Edna married Frank Kise Thompson who was also a blacksmith. They were living in Bartlesville Oklahoma in 1910. David Branson died in Oswego in 1887, Naomi died in 1900. Mary died in 1909 her husband Thomas died in 1913. I have not been able to track down the others. Also living with Naomi after David's death is an Elmer Branson. He was born in 1879 or 1880. He lists Naomi as his next of kin on his enlistment papers. He is not listed as a son in David's Obit nor is he listed as a son of Naomi in her obit. Any help the these families is greatly appreciated. Nora Hiatt --------------------------------------------------------------------- KSGENWEB INTERNET GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In keeping with the KSGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. 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