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1997: April - June Queries

Jeff McGarrah Sat Apr 5 21:56:54 1997
I am looking for information on the Alfred PAYTON family that lived in Linn County in the 1870 census. Thank you.

Katherine Mullenax Sun Apr 6 16:04:40 1997
Jacob HOOPER b. abt. 1845 in IL, and Catherine Spears b. abt. 1850 (Newton) MO, were married in Linn County, Kansas, in 1868. Jacob's parents were Thomas K. & Rumina (Dunn) Hooper. Catherine was the daughter of John & Luvina (Spurgeon) Spears. Would appreciate any information on this couple. They later lived in various counties in Kansas and Oklahoma, and had 9 children. Thank you.

Katherine Mullenax Sun Apr 6 18:16:32 1997
Seeking information on Thomas K. and Rumina (Dunn) Hooper, who moved from MO to Linn County, KS -- would like to know when? Thomas K. d. 9 May 1872 and Rumina d. 20 Nov 1868, both are said to be buried in the "Hooper Cemetery" near Mound City. Would appreciate any information on their children: James, Martha, Downing, Obediah, Jesse, Polly, Jacob, Thomas, Jr. and Rebecca. I believe most of the children, married and began their families there, but later moved to other parts of the state, and some to OR, WA and OK. Thank you for any information or suggestions.

Nathalie C. Patton Mon Apr 7 19:29:45 1997
Linn County Ks.: Patton Campbell, one of the founding trustees of Wesley Chapel, was married 2nd to Ruth E. Stansbury in McLean, Co. Ills. Their fourth son, Ira B. Campbell, married Sarah Jane McRae. Ira and Sarah had four children, Hugh, 1887, Floyd,1890, Willard, 1898, and Opal, 1901. I would love to know what happen to these children. Ira is buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Ira and Sarah were married at Linn County Ks. Thank You,

Gerald L. Peters Sun Apr 13 14:14:35 1997
Walton Matton Pryor settled in ks late 1850's on land bought from the chief of the Miami tribe. Do I have any cousins out there? His property was in Washington township in Linn county which now belongs to the power plant. I think the family cemetary is still there.

D.J.Dye Sun Apr 13 14:17:58 1997
Seeking infor on grandfather born in Blue Mound,Ks. LInn Co. LLOYD A DYE born 1908 to DONALD DYE and EMMA [COBBS] DYE would like to know where they lived when Lloyd was born. And also when they went to Metz,MO. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you...

G T Jenkins Sun Apr 13 17:56:45 1997
We are looking for information on Sam and Edith(?) Collins who farmed in Linn County, Kansas, in the early 1900's. Sam was murdered in about 1907. They adopted a child, Jesse Thelma, around 1905-1907. Jesse Thelma is my mother.

Jo Wilson Emerson Wed Apr 16 16:45:32 1997
LINN COUNTY FAIRBANKS, Silas lived in Paris Township in 1870 Census along with Cordelia and Elihu J. Seek any information on this family. FAIRBANKS, James M. lived in Blue Mound Township in 1870 Census. Seek any information on this family.

Don Inbody Wed Apr 16 23:12:57 1997
Looking for data about the marriage and family of: David Roche (sp?)(born in Ireland) and Catherine Whetstine. Probably lived in Linn County after 1865. children: Joann Almira (b. 11 Apr 1865), Amelia, John, Mary

Vicki Burton Wed Apr 23 16:38:03 1997
I am looking for info on my ggggrandparents Kutusoff Potter and Phebe T.(Tryphenia) Potter who moved to Linn Co. in 1864. They are buried in the Littell Cemetery near Pleasanton.

Barbara Rouse Thu Apr 24 22:02:36 1997
I am hoping to find the marriage records for James Robinson and Louisa Lawrnce. We beleive they were married in Linn County around 1862. Would also like their parent's names and ages, if possible.

Ronald B. McComb Wed Apr 30 15:57:15 1997
Any information on the following families that lived in Twin Springs, Scott Township, Linn, Ks. The following families of Henry Dunbar , Bennett (Ben) Lee, Issac Pulhamous, Lafayette Dunbar. Also if anyone has family records on known burials at the Twin Springs Cenetery also known as the Pulhamous Cemetery.

Dwayne Crandall Wed May 7 05:45:42 1997
Isaac O. CLARY was born in Daviess County, Indiana in 1824 son of David CLARY. By 1846 Isaac was in Clinton County, IL for about 7 years. He and his family relocated to Linn County, KS where he and son George W. served in the civil war. By 1874 George had gone to Sedan, Chautauqua County, KS. Isaac and his 1/2 brother Dr. Hiram Thomas CLARY had moved to Winfield. Although Isaac had land interests in Stillwater, Payne Co., Oklahoma and is found there in the 1890 veterans' census, I believe he was buried in or near Winfield per a Cowley County Probate Petition and Affadavit of Death. Date of death was 19 Oct. 1895. In 1888 Isaac married Nancy A. Campbell in Cowley County. Nancy was born in Illinois in 1858. This marriage occured after an earlier marriage to Ellen Jane Freeland. He and Nancy had no children; however, by Ellen he had 8 children to go along with three children (1 or 2 from his marriage to Susan Louisa WHITE and one from a previous marriage). His 11 children settled along the eastern section of Kansas, western part of Missouri, or Northeast Oklahoma. Hiram and his two sons remained in Winfield before Hiram moved to Kansas City, shortly before his death in KC in January 1910. Looking to fill in many gaps, including location of burial for Isaac. Web page at

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Marilyn Scribner Mon May 12 09:59:28 1997
Searching Linn and Bourbon counties for Elijah C.H. Myers and his wife Sarah Jane Williams who married in Linn co 1863, then moved to Fort Scott Ks. When Elijah left for Ca never to return Sara Jane m. Arch W. Sackett. When and where is she buried? Likely ca 1885 as Sarah Jane Sackett in the Fort Scott area. She was the daughter of John R. and Sarah Adams Williams who were residents of Linn and Montgomery counties. Any information of any or all of these people deeply appreciated.

Judy Lutt Thu May 15 20:19:17 1997
Would like to make contact with cousins descending from Col. James MONTGOMERY of Linn Co., Ks. Nellie MONTGOMERY, youngest daughter of Col. James and Clarinda EVANS MONTGOMERY is my ancestor. Nellie married Elias Harvey FIREBAUGH in Beaver Co., OK. Also when is the reunion at Garnett this year? Thanks

R. Dale Woosly Sat May 17 13:48:59 1997
Looking for info on family of Leo Richard KIRBY, born 5/10/1881 in Blue Mound, Linn Co., KS, died 9/13/1968 Kansas City, MO.

LEIHY, CLAYTON EDWARD Tue May 20 10:20:39 1997
Any known LEIHY's in LINN COUNTY, KANSAS or WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS?

Marty Gundelfinger Thu May 22 23:35:02 1997
WEST, MEEK(?), COCHRAN, O'BANNON: I have old family photos with photographers' imprints from Hume, Bates co, MO; Creighton, Cass co, MO; and Holden, Johnson co, MO. Various notes refer to following folks -- "Grandmother WEST" (Hume imprint), mother of Lysander B WEST and grandmother of Veta M (MEEK?) WEST (my maternal grandmother). I believe Veta was born ca.1890 and married Harry L "Mike" COCHRAN. Known siblings of Veta (all older): Harvey, Blanche and possibly Gertrude. Veta appears in one photo with cousin Gladys O'BANNON, born few hours apart. Am also posting to Vernon and Henry cos, MO and Linn and Bourbon cos, KS as I am only going on photogs' imprints. TIA for any info. Marty Gundelfinger, PO Box 75219, Colo Spgs, CO 80970-5219. (719)574-1776. gahcmain@juno.com

Scott T. Kraus Sun Jun 8 09:25:19 1997
COX/MULGRAVE: Thomas B. Cox (b. OH, abt 1825) and wife, Elizabeth (?Mulgrave), married, abt 1846, in Indiana. They moved to Pike Twp., Lyon Co., KS, in the late 1850s; and to Centreville Twp., Linn Co., KS, in the mid-1860s. Their children: 1. Emma Jane (b. 1847, d. 1920), wife of John Furnas; 2. John (b. abt 1850); 3. Huldah (b. abt 1853); 4. James (b. abt 1856); 5. Nathan (b. abt 1859); 6. Cora (b. abt 1861); and 7. Lucy (b. abt 1867). Some of older children probably married in Linn Co., KS. Thomas B. Cox probably had a brother named Nathan. Looking for those interested in this family or who have access to Linn Co. marriage records. Thank you, Scott Kraus

Kevin Blair Sun Jun 8 13:37:59 1997
We are looking for David Rittenhouse Blair that was one part of the GAR. He once lived in Linn County and was buried at Cadmus Cemetery.

Dwight Irwin Thu Jun 12 21:50:03 1997
Silas Irwin, Ethelinda Cook I am trying to get information on the Irwin family One son Emmett Perry Irwin. Emmet was born about 1880 in Blue Mound Kansas. Silas was mayor of Blue Mound and owned a nursery supply.Thanks for your help.