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McCALL, PAINTER
Brian Westfield 28 Feb 1998 08:33:51  Looking for information on the families of Alexander McCall, Leslie LeRoy McCall and Cora Painter. Leslie is the son of Alexander and Cora McCall, born in Mahaska, Kansas in 1898-1899.Thank you.

ASHER, DAWSON
Norma Dawson Nash  4/24/98    1.  Looking for death date for Washington Asher. Story within the family is that he died after being gored by buffalo after he shot it.  He is listed in the  1970 Kansas Mortality  List but I have a quit claim deed for Sarah Asher in Hardin County, Iowa in 1869.    A relative remembers seeing a grave stone for him near Vinning.  Have many references to Vinning, Kansas in other family research and with in the family stories.  Parts of Asher family moved back to central Iowa in 1870's.  Isabelle Asher Zufall (daughter of Washington and Sarah Asher)  and  Lewis Zufall  returned  to Vinning in 1879 and stayed thru the 1888. Why? Was there still family there? 2.  Looking for marriage date and info for Naomi Asher (daughter of Washington Asher and Sarah Price Asher) and Obediah Dawson.  Obediah Dawson was supposedly driving a oxen wagon on his way to California but met and married Naomi Asher in Kansas (late 1850's).  Found them with one child, in the 1860 census in Missouri. From there they moved back to LaPorte Co, Ind. then back to Iowa.  Any information will be appreciated and shared. Norma Dawson Nash 303.741.3353 6323 S Hanover  Ct Englewood, CO 801

SEILER
Donald Patterson II  4/9/98  I have heard from family that our  Daniel Seiler b ?1801is buried in Washington CO., Kn. We went there but, couldn't locate the cemeteries. I would appreciate any help in locating his grave.  Thanks in advance.

SURBER
hiatt@flash.net  Mar. 1998 I am researching the SURBER family which includes George Surber, b. abt 1815 in Highland County, Ohio.  He is living in Washington County, Kansas in 1870, along with his son, George, JR., his family, and daughter, Missouri.  Based on birthplaces, the family had lived in Indiana and Missouri before coming to Kansas.  I have never found them in any other census.  Any information about this family would be appreciated.

MOLT
Susan Mack     Looking for genealogical information concerning Carl Molt who died in Washington County (Hanover) Kansas - year unknown.  Born May 28, 1837, married to Lydia Ann Schultz

BROADY
Darla Broady   4/9/98 There is an abandoned cemetery located behind a barn three miles east and one and one-half miles south of Mahaska.  The name is Hopewell Cemetery.  I am looking for the names of people buried there.  It is my understanding that the grave markers were removed by a land owner, when the people of the area ceased using the cemetery.  Our ancestors lived on property adjacent to cemetery and we feel that one of them was buried there before 1879.  Her name was Martha Broady.  Are there
any records available for deaths of people who lived in Washington Co. at that time? Thank you

FOUKE
Gary Pearson I am searching for any information on my Grandmother and her family:Parents: Richard Reynolds Fouke and Mildred Dandrige (Walker) Fouke.Children: Roscoe Fouke 1870-1870 Nellie Grace Fouke 10/26/1872 born in Washington County, Kansas.
Richard R. Fouke worked as a butcher for the Railroad,filed a claim for a homestead 11/19/1869 ,lived in Washington County possibly until 1875.Then moved with the railroad to Nebraska. Can you tell me the name of the railroad that was being built in that time frame? Are there any birth records from that era 1870-1873? Are there any death records or cementeries dating to 1870?
Any information would be a great help.

CLIFTON, HEASTON
Shirley  Thu, 28 May 1998
On my mother's uncle, William Roy Clifton's SS record,  it says that he was born in _anham, Washington, Kansas.  I can't read the first letter of the town. This was in 1884. Is there anyone out there who would know of this place? I am seeking anyone with the name of Heaston or Clifton in this area in the late 1800.  Thanks,  Shirley

CARPENTER, MILLER
Sharon Reynvaan   5/10/98 I am searching for information on my gr-gr-grandfather's parents name's.  His name was Nelson Carpenter b. Feb. 22, 1816, in Vernon, Onieda, New York, d. March 3, 1882 in Waterville, Kansas, married to Harriet Miller June 3, 1838 in Vernon, Onieda, New York b. Sept. 7, 1818 in Vernon, Onieda, New York,d. March 8, 1901 in Waterville, Kansas.
They both lived with their daughter Mrs Fred E. Thompson in Waterville. Her name was Virginia Carpenter Thompson. Any information appreciated.

MEDBERRY
Allan Sarle Troy Sat Nov 22 17:56:53 1997 I am soliciting information on Arthur J. MEDBERRY and family who appears in the 1900 Census, KS., Washington County, Boraes. I can't find any data on him before 1900 or afterwards. Any data would be appreciated: Births, deaths, marriages and/or probate, etc.

STEELE, TRENHOLM
NANPEXA Fri, 27 Feb 1998 19:34:38 Morrowville, Washington Co., KS - Oliver Hazard Perry Steele was born 10 Sept 1824, Franklin Co., Ohio and died 19 Feb 1910, Morrowville, Washington Co.,KS. He was married to Carolyn Trenholm. I would like to contact fellow researchers of this family. Oliver kept a diary; I have found a poor copy of same in Schuyler Co., Illinois Genealogical Society, Rushville, IL. This diary contains much family data. I am also a des. of Josiah and Hannah Steele, Oliver's parents. Please contact me if I may be of help to you or if you can help me. Thank you.

RIPPE
Thomas W. Riley (borken email address: mailto:TWREAGLES) Sat Oct 11 18:43:20 1997, Alice Faye RIPPE< Kay Lynn RIPPE (Washington County)

HILL
LINDADENNY  Tue Sep 30 22:39:00 1997 Looking for information regarding my grandfather, George H. HILL, born in 1895 in Morrow (possibly Morrowville now) Kansas. Possibly in Brown or Washington Counties. His father was Robert W. Hill and his mother was Mary Ann. His grandfather was John Hill. George Hill enlisted in the Navy in 1920, in Kansas City. He also worked for Swift Packing Co. in Kansas City, MO., in 1920.

AUSTIN, COFFIN, STEPHENS
Cherie Logan Sun Sep 28 13:40:06 1997 Charles AUSTIN b. in Smith, KS md. Alma COFFIN b. Dec 1884. Alma's parents: Benjamin Franklin COFFIN and Martha Ann STEPHENS, lived in Washington and Smith Counties, KS. They had: Irene 1903, William 1911, Robert 1911, Doris 1918, Mary 1921, and Betty 1926. I am looking for others researching this family

DAMETZ, HORN, SMITH,BALLARD, McCLELLAN, COFFIN
Cherie Logan  Sun Sep 28 13:38:10 1997 Francis Maxmillian DAMETZ b. 1834 in Germany, d. 1907 in Washington, KS. md. Lavina HORN, b. 1835 in PA, d. 1906 in Washington, KS. She was the daughter of Samuel W. HORN and Susannah SMITH. Susannah's second husband was Andrew Ayers, who raised Lavina and Francis' children are: Caroline Susan DAMETZ (husband: BISSELL); Lucinda Jane; Samuel Smith (Mary BALLARD); Mary Ann (husband: Joseph MCCLELLAN); Charles M. (wife: Elizabeth); Omer Ashford (wife: Margaret Louise COFFIN); Frank Ellsworth (wives Grace, Miriam and Mary) Elizabeth; and Robert. Some also lived in Smith County, KS. These families were Quaker. I am looking for others researching these families.

COFFIN, DAMETZ
Cherie Logan Sun Sep 28 13:53:04 1997 Margaret Louise COFFIN md. Omer Ashford DAMETZ in Blue Rapids, Marshall, KS. They lived in Smith and Washington Counties, KS. They had: Hollis Omer 1899, Ralph Ashford 1901, Gladis Margurite 1904, Francis Arlo 1907, Paul Stephens 1910 and Robert Eugene 1913. I am looking for others who are researching these families.

PICKETT
Gene Griswold    Fri Sep 26 17:36:40 1997  Seeking information on surname PICKETT. Annie May Pickett is known to be the neice of Catherine and Thomas Pickett whom are seen in the 1880 Federal Census in Strawberry Township, Washington Co., KS. living next to Obidiah and Emily Pickett. Catherine was also known to previously been married to a PATTERSON and later to Alonzo STRAW before moving to California. Catherine's children are known to be Della M. and Frank Max Pickett as well as Charles, Mark and Richard Patterson and Harry E. Straw. A daughter was Violet, surname unknown. Annie May Pickett's parents are said to be Joel Pickett and Lucy Anna Loudon who was, like Catherie, born in Indiana. Annie May may have been deaf and may have been part indian.

Alice Quayle Gershman - No query listed
 

WURTZ, WILTZIUS, MAYER
Rose Anderson - died 23 June 1930 in Haddam, Washington Co., Kansas.  Married Mary(Maria) WILTZIUS born 2 October 1861, died 26 November 1941, Haddam, Washington Co., Kansas:  Children-Margaret, Charles Bernard, Bernard Stephen, 2 Jan 1886; George, 15 Jan. 1888; Nicholas Joseph, 5 Apr. 1890; Mary Ann mar Joseph MAYER; Joseph John; Peter Lawrance.

LEMON
Shirley Farrell Tue Sep  2 20:42:41 1997 Hello, I am looking for a Washington County surnames. (LEMON), Sarah Jane, and Charles.  If you could forward and information that you may have on Lemon in the early 1900's or  late 1800's I would greatly appreciate it. Thank  You,

WALLACE, ROWLAND
Jennifer Wallace - Sat Aug 30 18:30:30 1997 I am researching my family tree for a school project. My grandmother was Edith McGee WALLACE, her parents were James S. McGee and Ruth R. ROWLAND McGee from Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas.  Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

SMITH, WADE, STOTTS, WHITLEY
Paula Price Sat Aug 30 23:17:58 1997 I am looking for any information on James SMITH (b.19 Feb 1865) and Edna WADE (b. 10 Jan 1877/1878 in Clay Center, Clay County).  They were married on 29 Dec 1892 in Vermillion, Marshall County.  In 1900, James SMITH was in Argentine, Wyandotte County and in 1910 and 1920 was back in Marshall County, Noble township, Vermillion.  Edna died 30 March 1965 in Marysville and is buried in Vermillion Cemetery.  Edna's father Harvey M. WADE (b. Jan 1846) also lived in Marshall County from 1880 until his death sometime between 1900-1910.  Harvey lived in Washington County, Little Blue Township in 1870 and 1875.  Edna's mother, Minerva STOTTS (b. Feb 1851), continued to live in Marshall County after Harvey's death. Her death date is unknown but she was still alive in the 1920 census and living with believed nephew, Charles WHITLEY.  Any little tidbit of info would be greatly appreciated!!!  Thank you, Paula

HUSCHART, SEIFER, CYR
Kenneth Trumble - I am looking for the burial place of Mary Huschart. She was married to Frank Seifert in 1863 (note attached obituary of Frank Seifert ans lived on a farm 10 miles north and 1 mile west of Clifton, KS. This is very close to a "land markquot; called Clara. Clara had a church and a cemetery at one time which was located approximately 10 miles north of Clifton. The cemetery is actually located about one half mile east of where the church once stood. When I was visiting my folks on 4 July 1997, we went to the Clara cemetery, where I " think "Mary Huschart is buried. However, after carefully walking the cemetery twice, I could not find her grave marker. There are a number of grave markers in unreadable condition and some old tombstones sit in piles of fist sized chunks. I am thinking that perhaps her tombstone may be one of those ravaged by time. Would you have a list of the individuals who are buried in the Clara cemetery? If not, could you put me in contact with the person who would have a list of the individuals who are buried in the Clara cemetery? 2. I am also interested in obtaining a list of individuals buried in the Vining cemetery and the St. Joe cemetery, for the same reasons-just different individuals. Would you happen to have this information or be able to put me in contact with someone who does? 3. I am trying to find the obituary of Frank Zephryss Cyr. He was born on 26 Dec 1857 and died 3 Dec 1938, and is buried in the Vining cemetery. I have been obtaining microfilm of the Clifton paper for my other relatives through the inter library loan service; however, microfilm doesn't seem to exist for Clifton in Dec 1938. Do you have access to Clifton papers of this vintage? Any ideas? 4. I would appreciate any information you might provide in helping me obtain this information. If you have access to email, my address is trumblek@hotmail.com Thanks in advance for your help!

BIGHAM, KIDNEY
Bryon S. Bigham - Sun Aug 10 22:07:29 1997 Looking for information about John Bigham, born 7-20-1828 to 4-7-1867. Born in Wash. Co. Married Mary D. Kidney. Had 6 children: James, Aaron, Salmon, George, William, and Marshall. They moved to Labette Co. in 1864 and took the John Swanick farm north of Oswego as a claim. They broke the land with a team of oxen, built log farm buildings and hauled rock for the Oak Grove school house. They attended the school when it was finished. They also broke the first sod where the city of Montana now stands.

STANTON
N Stanton - Sat Jul 26 16:15:16 1997 Looking for parent's names of Charles Louther Stanton. Charles was from Barry County, MI., but lived in Washington County in 1885-1911(a). Charles and Phoebe had five children while living in KS. Howard G. 1885, Thomas L. 1893, Caroline M> 1888, Phoeble A. 1896 and Ruth J> 1901. If you have any information on any of these, please advise. Tx!

LIDY
Marcheta Van Patten - Mon Aug 4 19:23:57 1997 LIDY, DANIEL Am looking for decendents of Daniel and Sarah LIDY who lived in Barnes, Washington County, Kansas from 1871-1905. Would like to exchange information

TRUMBLE-CYR
Kenneth Trumble I am conducting genealogical research on the Trumble-Cyr family and have run across several problems. I was hoping that you could provide the answers to my questions or perhaps direct me to someone else who might. 1. I am looking for the burial place of Mary Huschart. She was married to Frank Seifert in 1863 (note attached obituary of Frank Seifert) and lived on a farm 10 miles north and 1 mile west of Clifton, Ks. This is very close to a "land mark" called Clara. Clara had a church and a cemetery at one time which was located approximately 10 miles north of Clifton. The cemetery is actually located about one half mile east of where the church once stood. When I was visiting my folks on 4 July 97, we went to the Clara cemetery, where I "think" Mary Huschart is buried. However, after carefully walking the cemetery twice, I could not find her grave marker. There are a number of grave markers in unreadable condition and some old tombstones sit in piles of fist sized chunks. I am thinking that perhaps her tombstone may be one of those ravaged by time. Would you have a list of the individuals who are buried in the Clara cemetery? If not, could you put me in contact with the person who would have a list of the individuals who are buried in the Clara cemetery? 2. I am also interested in obtaining a list of individuals buried in the Vining cemetery and the St. Joe cemetery, for the same reasons-just different individuals. Would you happen to have this information or be able to put me in contact with someone who does? 3. I am trying to find the obituary of Frank Zephryss Cyr. He was born on 26 Dec 1857 and died 3 Dec 1938, and is buried in the Vining cemetery. I have been obtaining microfilm of the Clifton paper for my other relatives through the inter library loan service; however, microfilm doesn’t seem to exist for Clifton in Dec 1938. Do you have access to Clifton papers of this vintage? Any ideas? 4. I would appreciate any information you might provide in helping me obtain this information. Thanks in advance for your help!  

SNEED
Robert R Sneed Sat Jul 5 09:36:56 1997 Clarence Richard Sneed, Everett Sneed

FROELICH, FISS, WEBBER
Dean and Terri Franks -  Would like to exchange info on these families who lived in Washington, KS. Jacob FROEHLICH moved with his wife, Minnie FISS around 1869 where he settled on his farm in Farming- ton Twp. They had 7 children. My Grandfather Harry FROELICH m. Ethel WEBBER. Thank you.

ROBERTS, SHOWALTER, ODGERS
Connie Odgers Fri Jun 13 21:31:00 1997 Republic County, Kansas. Looking for information on LENA (LENNA) ROBERTS born 1886 in or around Belleville, Republic Co, Kansas. She married ROY SHOWALTER born 1886 or 1888 in either Washington or Marshall Co, Kansas on April 22, 1908. They had two daughters: Margaret Josphine Showalter born 3/15/1909 in or around Washington, Washington Co, Kansas and Edna Jane Showalter born 10/14/1910 in or around Washington, Washington Co, Kansas. Edna married Harvey Alvin Odgers of Washington, Washington Co, Kansas on 6/9/1925 in Belleville, Republic Co, Kansas by the honorable Henry H. Van Natta, Probate Judge.

THORPE, BROWN
Hal Whitmore Sat Apr 19 05:51:19 1997 Seeking any information on Rev. Eli and Susan Minnie THORPE and their son, Paul. Susan Minnie (Brown) Thorpe died in Washington, Washington County, in 1952. Her husband, the Rev. Eli Thorpe was a Methodist minister whose last posting was in Washington. Believe he died there in the 1930's. Paul, their only child, was adopted.

AUSTIN
Jennifer Spengler - Mon Apr 21 16:02:02 1997 I am looking for information on a Frank Austin of Kansas. I don't know too much about this man, but I do know he was supposedly 28 when he died in 1985 in a car accident. It was said he had two children, ages 8 and 10 (at the time of his death making them now about 20, 22). I do not know the children's names. Unfortunately, this is all the information I have been able to gather as of yet. Any help is appreciated! :) Thanks!

LITTLE, SNIDER
Norris Taylor - Sat Apr 12 19:59:04 1997 Looking for descendants of: William LITTLE and Minnie SNIDER, Children were 1. Lillian b. 1892; 2. Nile b. 1907. Minnie might be Minerva, Snider sometimes Snyder Norris Taylor. Query showed old site at 'members.aol.com/ntgen' which no longer exists, but can be seen HERE

FLAHERTY, LITTLE
Raymie J. McCoy - Wed Apr 2 21:37:12 1997 I am searching for any information on Patrick Henry Flaherty and Mary Ellen Little b. 2 Apr 1883 in Morrowville, KS. Also any info. on Mary Ellen Flaherty, Patrick H. Flaherty's daughter, would be greatly appreciated.

DROVETTA
Dave Drovetta - Tue Mar 11 15:06:32 1997 Drovetta is an unusual surname. I'm originally from Illinois, but found the name in Clifton, Washington County. Anyone with information on this family please forward to me.

HOGUE, HOGE, HOGG, HOAG
Kristy Miller Tue Feb 11 13:20:07 1997 I am looking for information on Hurley R. Hogue of Kansas. He was Bon March 31, 1885 county unknown. He married Delvora(Della) Holmes of Labette County, KS between 1900and1919. They moved to Portland, OR around 1919. Della Holmes was the daughter of Charles and Susie Holmes of Labette County. Della was born in 1889 . If anyone has any information on a Hogue/Hoge/Hogg/Hoag family in Kansas, please notify me.

MONTGOMERY
Millie Alexander Fri Mar 7 17:04:41 1997 MONTGOMERY, Samuel b. Aug. 3, 1867, Warwick England and lived and died at Greenleaf, Kansas (Washington County) on Dec. 23, 1896. He is buried in Greenleaf and his wife was Tamer A. Nelson MONTGOMERY. Any information and or descendants, please contact me.

TETRICKS
J. Glasgow - Sun Feb 9 15:31:42 1997 John & Margaret TETRICK in Montgomery Co. in 1870s. John died there in 1874. Tetricks in county in 1870s. Any other information on this family appreciated..

LOWE, COONROD, BLAKE, EDWARDS, HENRY, BISHOP, McCLINTOCK, GENTRY, KENNARD
Karen Lowe Rowe - Mon Jan 27 06:322:56 1997 Researching Mahaska, Washington Co., KS families of Lowe, Coonrod, Blake, Edwards, Henry, Bishop, McClintock, Gentry, Kennard.

MALLONEE
Annette Crafton   Tue, 28 Apr 1998 20:15:48 -0700   I am looking for any information Abraham Mallonee.  His first wife was
Martha J. Crafton and she must have died before 1886.  He had two sons by her James Washington Mallonee born 1872 and Thomas J. Mallonee born 1875.   He then married Adeline.  He was living in Barnes, Kansas when he died March 7, 1929.  Any information is appreciated.

TRUE, CONNAUGHNTON, GRANT
Linda Mathew Mon Jan 13 07:58:05 1997 Seeking information on the TRUE family. Charles Walter TRUE was born July 13, 1890 (SSDI) or 1891 (family sources) in Green Leaf, WAshington County, Kansas. He was the son of Henry Hubbacca TRUE &; Kathryn CONNAUGHNTON. Kathryn, the daughter of Hugh and Margaret (GRANT) CONNAUGHTON, was originally from Mineral Point, Wisconsin, but moved to Atchison in 1879. Who was Henry TRUE? What is the significance of his middle name, Hubbacca? The family believes he worked for the railroad.

JACKSON, PARKHILL
Charlotte Mayfield Jackson  Mar 10, 1998  Looking for this JACKSON family in Hollenberg, Washington Co.,KS. Children were: Moses Jackson, Aaron Jackson, Albert Jackson, Albert Jackson, Nancy Jackson, Mary Jackson, Hannah Margot Jackson. Hannah Margot Jackson is the only one we have any information on. Hannah was born April 11, 1880 in we think Hollenberg, KS. It is possible that Hannah who went by "Margot" could have been married to a fellow by the name of Parkhill. We do know for certain that she married John O. Jackson and moved to NE. John O. was born in Viliska,IA. Sept 10, 1875. Any help with this family would be appreciated. Thanks

MORTON, GREENSTREET
Patricia Kantzer    Mar 27, 1998   MORTON, Daisy Brooks, bn 18 Jul 1884, Washington Co Ks died 18 Apr 1967, Sullivan Co MO married on 25 Dec 1905 to Colonel Franklin Greenstreet. She was the daughter of Thomas Joshua Morton and Aurilla Ann Webb. I know the Morton family was back and forth between Kansas and Missouri several times and that several of Daisy's siblings died and are buried in Kansas. I am hoping to find someone who knows about the family.

FRAUENFELDER, BUSCHER
Gary Lundquist  Mar 31, 98  Henry W. Frauenfelder: Came to US from Switzerland early 1880's. He bought a farm in Washington Co. Kansas in the twp of Hanover. He married Friederika Buscher in 1885.  They had 4 children, Gustav (Gus), Henry, Mary, and Frederick W..  Henry Sr died sometime before 1900.  I would like to know when and how he died. Also any history and information on the Frauenfelder's.  My mom is a Frauenfelder.  Her dad was Frederick. Henry was a widower when he came to the US.  and age 55 in 1885.  He came from Flaach and was born in Andelfingen Switzerland.  Info from 1885 Kansas census. Thank you for any info anyone can provide.

HAWES, HARRIS
Nicholas Hawes 30 March 1998  Seeking information on the wife and descendants of Harris Hawes (born at Vassalboro, Kennebec County ME 1822; died at Morrowville, Washington County KS in 1920). Harris moved to Washington County KS to join his brother Benjamin Hawes, who had come to KS from Ashland, Aroostook County ME in 1869. I understand Harris married and had one son, who later removed to Tacoma WA. In his last years, Harris lived with Benjamin's son, Charles Washington Hawes, in Morrowville. Any information on Harris, his descendants, or other Hawes family members in Washington County would be appreciated.