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1998: July - September Queries


Gail Cunningham Sun, 12 Jul 1998 08:04:17
MALLON; Linn Co, KS after 1865-1870. I am looking for information on children of Thomas MALLON b Ireland and Elizabeth UNKNOWN b VA. I find this family in 1865 census Linn Co, KS and 1870 census Linn Co, KS. Children are William S MALLON b 14 July 1849 Bates Co, MO and d unknown, suspect somewhere in Texas. He married Subina HARPER 19 Sep 1867..I have info for William S MALLON descendants, but nothing for his siblings. George W MALLON b abt 1851 Bates Co, MO; Thomas H MALLON b abt 1855 Bates Co, MO; James R MALLON b abt 1858 Bates Co, MO; Mary J MALLON b abt 1859 Bates Co, MO and John F MALLON b abt 1862 Linn Co, KS. This family moved from Bates Co, MO to Linn Co, KS sometime prior to birth of last child abt 1862. William S MALLON and Subina HARPER were my gr grandparents. Am wondering what happened to siblings of William S MALLON. Can anyone help?
Debby Harris McGreehan Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:39:16
Residing in Linn Co KS on 29 Aug 1889 L.H. BRODIE (widow of J. L. HARRIS prior to BRODIE marriage) filed for Soldier's pension for her children, Perry W. HARRIS, Hattie M. HARRIS,and Charles V. HARRIS. Lahru Hama BRODIE aka "Ruhamey" (nee EDWARDS), PITCHER, widow of Joseph / Josiah HARRIS, later married Mr. BRODIE presumably in KS. Any light that you can shed here will be of great help.
Danny Walker Sun, 19 Jul 1998 13:28:10
Im looking for info on Alfred PAYTON who lived in Linn County in 1860. He was married to Sara PRYOR. Also looking for BONEBRAKE.
Jackie E. Blaschke Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:24:27
I am looking for the BONEBREAK'S and PAYTONS living in Linn Co. Scott township around 1870.
Brenda Noble Sat, 1 Aug 1998 18:42:30
Looking for family of Dennis MEECH born in Ohio 1828, he died in Linn co. KS in 1888. His children Asa MEECH, John William MEECH 1863, Faithy Ellen MEECH 1865, Margaret MEECH 1867, Dennis MEECH 1869, Mary MEECH 1871, Henery MEECH 1873, Charles MEECH 1875, Albert MEECH 1877, Sarah MEECH 1879, Rachel MEECH 1883. Grand children; Floyd MEECH 1888, Naoma MEECH 1891, Essie MEECH 1893, Audra MEECH 1916, Claude CRAIG 1886, Rosalee MEECH 1895.
EP Seward Fri, 7 Aug 1998 00:41:31
Need information on Seward's family of Linn County around 1860-1900
Kevin SingerFri, 14 Aug 1998 23:13:36
Looking for information on family of Stephen FULPS. And William Thomas LOWMAN. These men and their families lived in Linn CO. Kansas 1880's. They also lived across the border in Bates CO. Missouri. Jefferson Davis FULPS married Emma Louvica LOWMAN on 21 Jan 1887 at Pleasanton, Linn CO. Kansas. Prior to his union, Jefferson Davis FULPS was married to a woman by the name of Sadie, they had one son by the name of Wilburn FULPS. Have lot of information on both families.
Reba Strauhs Sun, 16 Aug 1998
Looking for anyone with info on two children of WILLIAM HOPKINS and ELIZABETH HORNBACK. 1. SALINA JANE HOPKINS HANNA b Oct 1823 Ohio, lived in Linn Co.,Blue Mound...with her husband JOHN GOODLOE HANNA a medical doctor. John died Feb 19, 1887 and is buried in Old Cemetery, Blue Mound. Their children, Cyrus Goodloe Hanna, Ruth Elmira Hanna, Robert William Hanna, were born in Taney Co., MO. A grandchild, Robert William Hanna b March 5, 1884 Blue Mound. A granddaughter, Margaret Gertrude Hanna married Jan 1, 1889 in Pleasanton, Ks to Samuel Barton Meek. 2. GEORGE HORNBACK HOPKINS b 1825 Logan Co. Ohio, also lived in Linn Co., in Prescott, with his wife MARTHA DENISON. George had five children born in Linn Co from 1864 to 1874. They were Martha Malissie Hopkins, Cyrus Grant Hopkins, Ella May Hopkins, Lillie Cora Hopkins and Sarah Bell Hopkins. His older children were born in Missouri and Iowa.
JeanMon, 24 Aug 1998
I am researching the surnames SIGMON and PRYOR in Linn Co. I am searching for Artemesa PRYOR, DOB 03/19/1838, married Jacob Alexander "Alex" SIGMON in Lykins Co.,KS on 12/06/1859. They lived in Linn Co.,KS near Le Cynge until after the Civil War. Then moved to Benton Co., Arkansas where she died 02/06/1875. After Artemesa's death Alex married her sister, Cynthia PRYOR SMITH. Artemesa was my great-great grandmother. I have very little other info on the family. If you have any info or recognize the names please let me know.
Charles HoffmanWed, 26 Aug 1998
Looking for SAPPINGTON family that lived in La Cygne, KS. Richard Sappington died there 15 Aug 1876. His family was still there in Jan 1880. His children's names were John P. Sappington, Ada M. Sappington, and Elish Sappington.
B ThomasTue, 1 Sep 1998
GREGG, MOSIER - Researching the family of William GREGG and Rosie MOSIER GREGG married 1873 Bourbon Co, KS. Resided Linn Co 1880s. Children: Calista (married Jones), Ettie (married Hammer), Leota (married Reibe), Nora (married Hammer), Jasper, William, Mark, Ella, Rosa Evelyn (married Pence) and Lola (married Orton).
Pat LinamanSun, 6 Sep 1998 21:32:34
SNYDER, MORRISON, LAFLIN and ACTON. Looking for information on the Asa and Mary Lucinda MORRISON SNYDER family as well as the James and Rebecca SNYDER MORRISON. Believe James and Mary to be siblings and Asa and Rebecca also. Daughter Clara SNYDER m Griffin LAFLIN on Dec 23, 1888 in Linn Co. Griffin was from Indiana and had an Aunt Hannah LAFLIN ACTON and Uncle James LAFLIN in the area. Asa (1832-1873) and Mary (1833-1896) are buried near Pleasanton.
Yvonne KeanMon, 7 Sep 1998 15:48:47
I am looking for VERMILLION ancestors who settled in LINN County, Kansas. They may have migrated from earlier settlements in BATES County, Missouri.
JMislehTue, 8 Sep 1998 03:11:59
COBB/STARK; Stanton Township, Linn County, Kansas (1880-?) I am interested in finding any information available regarding Richard, Sarah, Henry, Eugene, Isaac, or Polly Cobb and Jacob Elizabeth, Melinda, John, Alexander, Josephine, Edward, and Daniel Stark. John Stark was reportedly a teacher during the 1880 census taken in Linn. Jacob Stark and Richard Cobb were farmers.
Donna J SchmidtTue, 15 Sep 1998 18:30:31
I am looking for information on Mary Ann OSBORN and Adalaide OSBORN daughters of James OSBORN and Sarah Ann SAWDER or her name could be Ann SOUDESS [this is the name on son Phillip's death certificate]. James Osborn and his second wife Mary Wright came to Linn Co., KS in 1854 from Bates Co., Missouri. James and Sarah Ann had three children; Mary Ann b 1834 and Adalaide b 1836 both in Illinois and Phillip b Dec 24, 1838 in Bates Co., MO m 1865 Mary Elizabeth THROCKMORTON in Linn Co. Sarah died in Bates Co., MO. James then m Mary WRIGHT whose husband had died in Bates Co., MO after they arrived. James and Mary had George [or John] b 1847 in Bates Co., MO; Lewis Franklin b Jan 16, 1849 in Bates Co., MO m 1st Emma and 2nd Lou Emma MORGAN; Byron Wright b Aug 31 1853 in Bates Co., MO m Alice Gertrude BEARDSLEE; and Martha Susan b Apr 8, 1859 in Linn Co., KS m Wiley Jasper COX. Mary Ann Osborn is suppose to have married a Pyle. Adalide Osborn m a STEINBAUGH. I do not know if they married in Linn Co. or what happened to them. Would appreciate any information on the two girls. Have the genealogy on the Osborn family from James father Robert OSBORN(E) and Mary PRICE on down. This family came to Ks from Bates Co., MO and settled in Linn and Bourbon Co., Ks.
Donna J SchmidtTue, 15 Sep 1998 18:30:31
OSBORN: Linn Co., KS. I'm looking for information on James and 1st wife Sarah Ann [SAWDER/SOUDESS] OSBORN two daughters; Mary Ann and Adalaide. Mary Ann b 1834 in Illinois m. a PYLE. Adalaide b 1836 m. a STEINBAUGH. James b 2/08/1804 in Rowan Co., N C and Sarah b in Holland m in Edgar Co., IL in 1832. They moved from IL to Bates Co., MO Abt 1837. Their son Phillip was b 12/24/1838 in Bates Co., MO. Sarah died we think died Abt 1845 in Bates Co., MO. James then m Mary WRIGHT. Their children were: George/John b 1847 in Bates Co., MO; Lewis Franklin b 01/16/1849 in Bates Co., MO; Byron Wright b 08/31/1853 in Bates Co., MO; and Martha Susan b 04/08/1859 in Linn Co., KS [she is suppose to be the first white woman born in Linn Co.]. James, Mary and the children moved from Bates Co., MO to Linn Co., KS in the spring of 1854. James is the son Robert and Mary [PRICE] OSBORN(e). Some of James' siblings also moved to Linn and Bourbon Counties. I'm also interested in information of George/John OSBORN.
Barbara PughSat, 19 Sep 1998 09:22:19
I am looking for descendants Of Anderson RAY, who was the child of Sterling and Rhoda RAY of Grainger County, TN., Pulaski/Phelps County, Missouri and Linn County, Kansas. Sterling was the son of Benjamin RAY and Sally COFFEY. Rhoda was the daughter of Abner Ray and Rutha SPARKMAN. Anderson was involved in a number of land deals in the mid 1860-70's with the children of Abner RAY.
Marybeth EagenSat, 19 Sep 1998 13:40:28
I am trying to find any information on my Grandmother, LuLu Belle CROAN. She was born in 1875 in Blue Mound, KS.
J. PierceTue, 22 Sep 1998 15:36:21
GOODMAN, MOORE, PHILLIPS - Searching for family of Joel Moore who actually lived in Bates Cty, MO but whose widow Virginia BROOKING MOORE married a man named Phillips in 1865, in Linn Cty. Also looking for info on William K. GOODMAN who married Attry Jane MOORE in Linn Cty (possibly LaCygne), KS. The Goodmans stayed there until approx 1890. Attry and William's children include Susan Augusta, Julia Frances, Martha E., Austin W., Laura M., Nora E., Frank W., Jesse T., Bertha M. Does anyone know these families?
Mary TheissThu, 24 Sep 98 21:11:04
I am seeking information on the Benjamin and Nancy Fox HINDS (Hines) family. Benjamin died in MO, but believe that Nancy Hinds was living with children in Pleasanton, Linn Co., KS when she died. Any information would be appreciated.
Lonnie PolokTue, 29 Sep 1998 20:42:15
BROWN, BRUFF - I am looking for any information on Addison BROWN and his parents. Addison was born 27 Aug 1872 in Linn County, KS. His parents were George & Hanna (Anna ?) (BRUFF) BROWN. Addison married Ida Mae LIVINGSTON on 24 Mar 1890 in Polo, IL and lived there several years. At some time Addison & Ida moved to Iowa where they spent the rest of their lives farming. Any information would be appreciated.

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