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1997: October - December Queries

Richard Cormack Fri, 03 Oct 1997 17:47:38
My Grandfather, Junius Roseberry, married Nida May Minton in La Cygne on October 2, 1899. My Great granfather, Reese Roseberry, was a Civil War veteran and was once a Legislator representing Linn County. Reese died in 1924. I would be most interested if anyone has any information, or could tell me where I might find information on the Roseberrys in Linn County.

Norman Dal Deniston Wed Oct 8 19:54:35 1997
Looking for info & documentation on DENISTON & LAMBUTH lines in/around Linn, &/or Comanch Co. in the mid/early 1800`s

Bobby Dobbins Title Sat Oct 11 21:07:46 1997
McGLOTHLIN: Henry H. and Shadrick. Both lived in Linn County between 1885 and 1900. Henry died childless but "Shad" had 4 children by 2 different wives. By M. PRESTON he had Cora (b 1871) who married 1) J. H. SMITH and 2) Mr. CALLINS; and Julia (b 1876), who married Mr. LISTON. By his second wife Gennett N. SPEARS he had Louisa and Henry, birth dates unknown. Henry and Shadrick McGLOTHLIN were children of David and Jemima COREL McGLOTHLIN of Johnson Co., KY. I am looking for descendents of the McGLOTHLINS to help me fill in my blanks. I have much information on COREL line and will be glad to exchange. Please e-mail. Thanks.

Roy Ericksen Sun Oct 12 10:18:19 1997
WYCKOFF, HARPER Searching for information about the Wycoff and Harper families in Linn County, KS. My greatgrandfather, Allen Cecil WYCOFF, b. 22 Feb 1858, Marion Co., Iowa, married Mary Susan HARPER on 10 Apr 1879 in Mound City, Linn County. Mary Susan HARPER was born on 10 Jul 1861, Linn Co., KS. Her parents were Anderson HARPER and Harriet (Elizabeth) BUNCH.

Barbara Harvey Thu Oct 16 16:08:17 1997
DUNKEL/SHULTZ--Seeking information on Fredrick Dunkel and wife, M.E. Lizzie Shultz. They were married in Miami county in 1883. They lived in LaCygne and burried two childern during that time, Bessie and Lina Ann 1887-1888. The childern were buried in Paola, death records show them living in Linn County. Fredrick's father was John, brothers were Phillip, Jacob and Adam. Seeking contact with any descendants.

Glorianne Fahs Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:19:55 1997
BEAMAN, Nathan R., son of Laban and Mahala (Stevens) Beaman, born 1854, Owen County, IN, died 1929, buried Elk Creek Cem. Wife Elizabeth HICKS, born 1857, died 1906, also buried Elk Creek Cem. At least one child, William Wilbert, born 1883. Nathan was reported to have gone to Linn County by 1887, but is not on t he 1900 or 1910 Federal census there; he was enumerated in 1920 with his sister, Margaret Cassida. I would like to know his marriage date to Elizabeth; also, was Corry Eugene Beaman his son? I would like to hear from anyone doing the Beaman family from Owen County, IN.

Glorianne Fahs Mon, 27 Oct 1997 13:19:55 1997
CASIDA/CASSIDA, Margaret Ellen (BEAMAN), daughter of Laban and Mahala (Stevens) Beaman, born 1845, Owen County, IN, died 1920, buried Curry Cem. Margaret married in Owen County, IN on 26 April 1862 to Russell Clinton Casida, born 1843, died 1897. Russell and Margaret were reported to be in Linn County by 1870; did locate them there in 1880 and 1900 Federal census. Would like to hear from Margaret's descendants.

Harry Stillings Tue, 28 Oct 1997 02:31:49 1997
I am searching for any and all information on my Greatgrandmother. DAY, Margurite Louise born in 1878 in Linn Co. Kansas. She later in life lived in Minniapolis, Ks. Ottawa Co. Married BAKER, Perry and had several children. My Grandfather, her son was Theadore Baker. A dauther was Golda Baker born in 1917 in Ottawa Co. Ks.. Margurite Days mothers maiden name was Johnston. I have a birth certificate on Golda Baker. That is where I got the information that M. Day was born in Linn Co. her age at the time of Golda Bakers birth was listed at 39 years old.

Geri Guzman Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:53:59 1997
I am looking for living relation or decendants of Jesse OWENS b. 22/02/1886, and Elmer OWENS b. 30/05/1880, Martha [Mattie]'OWENS' HUSTED b.17/11/1873 ; Calvin OWENS b.26/04/1875; Sylvia Pearl 'OWENS' CAMERON b.22/07/1888. All were born in Indiana, moved to Mo around 1900, later around 1901-2 to Linn County KS. Grandfather Calvin, had a farm there. The address was RFD 1, Biocourt,KS and they also were around Paola, and Pleasanton. My grandmother, Anna Rebecca 'PURDY' OWENS b. 22/12/1881, lived at Trading Post, KS having come from Bates Co. MO. They had 4 sons born in Pleasanton. {In her youth she had the job of sitting out front facing the rock wall of the Post and shooting any snakes that came out of the face of the rock wall.} Calvin & Anna Owens sold the farm the last of 1919, and moved to Washington State , arriving here at the Methodist Church on the eve of 24th Dec 1919. Jesse Owens and wife Pearl Shade,and children were already here, but later moved back to KS. Jesse and Elmer OWENS last known place of residence was KS in 1964, around or in Linn county, according to Sylvia Pearl 'OWENS' CAMERON's funeral record,dated 7/7/1964. In 1919 a advertisement was circulated about a auction for the sale of my grandfathers farm and livestock. It is said by my great uncle Harry PURDY,still alive,b.25/11/1893, 104 years old next week,[ my grandmothers youngest brother], that people came from several states away to purchase his livestock,because of the quality. Along with any relation, I am seeking a copy of that poster announcing the sale. Thanks in advance for any consideration in this query.

Katherine G. Sullivan Sun, 23 Nov 1997 03:20:11 1997
Does anyone know Ira A. DELLINGER born c1874? He was in Linn Co., Kansas in 1899 when he gave a deposition for Widow Elmira HINKLE/Mrs. Emanuel. Thank you for any assistance. Katherine (North Carolina)

Katherine G. Sullivan Tue, 25 Nov 1997 02:19:11
Emanuel and Elvira (Welch) HINKLE lived in Linn Co. from c1883-1917. They lived in Oakwood but post office address was Blue Mound. Emanuel was killed 26 September 1898, buried Oakwood Cemetery. I don't know how he died and wonder if there are obituaries available for that time? Elvira died 18 September 1917. They had three daughters: Jessie M. born c1870, she married a STEWART; Daisie E. born c1872; and Ethel G. born c1879. I know nothing more about the daughters. Katherine (North Carolina)

Robert Reese Tue, 02 Dec 1997 02:05:21
I am looking for information on a Green C REESE, who lived in Mound City in the late 1800's. And any of his decendants.

Chris Christensen Sun, 14 Dec 1997 15:59:32
Benjamin Franklin HURLEY b. 1825 Pa. and Samantha A PECK b. 1829 Ct. married 1856 in Bucyrus, Ohio. 1860 Census were living in Centerville, Linn, Ks. with their 2 yr old dau Samantha A. They appeared to be living with a J WADDELL family. Looking for any information. Will gladly exchange.

MTerlip Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:57:19
MAXWELL, John and Mattie Maxwell and family - 1895 Census - We have birth records of daughters Neoma (Oma) and Mattie Helen born in Linn Co, 1894 and 1895, possibly Prescott. Believe John was a coal miner.

Larry Krull Thurs, 25 Dec 1997 22:30:25
Looking for any info on CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH KRULL and PRESCILLA JANE WALKE KRULL, my greatgrandparents. They lived in LINN CO. 1860-1906 Stanton township. Any info wanted.

Ann Walenta Tue, 30 Dec 1997 12:02:22
LONG - I am looking for descendents of James Madison Long born 4Dec1828 in Washington Co.,IN. a nd died at the home of his son Walter A. LONG on 15Jul1907 just east of Blue Mound, KS., in Linn Co. He is buried in Pleasant View Cemetery. He had lived in Linn Co. for the last 12 years of his life. In addition to son Walter, he had a son Elisha H. Long of Blue Mound and a daughter Frankie Gibson. His wife Lucia Jane Deherrin Collins Cable was still living when he died. I would like to correspond with anyone working on or related to this line of LONGs.