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| Jerry W. Barnard Sun, 04 Jan 1998 21:38:31 I am looking for information on William Henry (Henry) and Frances Arnold (Hill) BARNARD. They lived in Linn County after 1860's. William Henry died 19 April, 1888 and buried in Linn County, Elm Grove Cem. Cadmus. Frances died 4 Jun 1848 and buried same as above. Please confirm the above and any information on BARNARDS in Linn County. |
| Vern Paul Tue, 06 Jan 1998 14:34:53 HUSTED - Looking for descendants of Benjamin D. HUSTED, born 6 March 1826 in Ohio, died 29 October 1898, Linn Co., Kansas; married 2nd on 16 March 1868 in Linn Co., to Melissa Jane (_____) WILLIAMS, who was born about 1840 in Illinois or Wisconsin. Both are buried in the Old Sugar Creek Cemetery (now Goodrich) in Liberty Township, Linn Co. Melissa's stone is broken off and no other information than her name remains. She is not mentioned in Benjamin's probate, so probably died prior to 1898. Benjamin and Melissa had the following known children 1) Charles F. HUSTED, b. 1869; 2) Truman G. HUSTED, b. 16 July 1872, d. 29 October 1905; and 3) James R. HUSTED, b. 5 July 1874, d. 20 October 1927; and a grandchild, Roy B. HUSTED, b. 8 July 1910, d. September 1980, a resident of Iola, Allen Co., Kansas. Benjamin had at least one child by a previous marriage, namely, Joseph HUSTED, b. 1852, in Ohio. |
| Vern Paul Tue, 06 Jan 1998 14:34:53 WILLIAMS - Need to verify birthplace and parents of Anna Elizabeth WILLIAMS, born 17 March 1860 "in Kansas", daughter of an Irishman named "Williams" and his wife Melissa Jane. Anna was married in Linn Co., Kansas, on 11 July 1877, to James Benjamin PAUL. Who was her father, what happened to him. What was her mother's maiden name? Any information would be appreciated. |
| Vern Paul Tue, 06 Jan 1998 14:34:53 SCIOTO COUNTY, OHIO - Researching any Linn County, Kansas, families with Scioto County, Ohio, connections. |
| Cathy Wed, 7 Jan 1998 11:04:34 OSBORN, PHILIP married Mary Elizabeth Throckmartin 3-30-1865. OSBORN, ANNA born 4-7-1866. Am looking for anyone doing Osborn Genealogy or any information on the above mentioned people. |
| Cathy Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:59:07 THROCKMARTIN, R. Father of Mary Elizabeth THROCKMARTIN/THROCKMORTON Born 8-2-1849 in Mound City. Am looking for any information on the above family. |
| Diane Cook Wed, 7 Jan 1998 17:32:31 ELLIS - I am looking for my gr-gr-grandfather Thomas' father, William Ellis. I found Thomas' family in the 1860 census in the Town of Paris, Linn County, Kansas. I believe he was a carpenter. They had family in Peru, Indiana. They seemed to have gone back and forth quite a bit according to where each child was born. They all got married in Peru, Indiana. Thomas Reese ELLIS b. October 4, 1836 - Ohio married Sarah Jane Ballinger on March 5, 1857 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana b. September 18, 1835 - Ohio Children: Minerva F. ELLIS b. January 28, 1858 Town of Paris, Linn County, KS Mary L. ELLIS b. February 28, 1859 Town of Paris, Linn County, KS James William ELLIS b. August 2, 1860 Town of Paris, Linn County, KS Lillie L. ELLIS b. January 21, 1863 Peru, Miami County, Indiana Friend Thomas ELLIS b. October 1, 1869, Minnesota Flora M. ELLIS b. February 11, 1872 Town of Paris, Linn County, KS Cora B. ELLIS b. February 11, 1872 Town of Paris, Linn County, KS If you have any information regarding this family, please contact me. |
| Diana Bryant Thu, 08 Jan 1998 13:19:15 Linn County - Looking for Charles W. HENDERSON (1873 to 1963) was the son of Robert L. HENDERSON &Ruhamah (?maiden)... He married Alpha BAILEY and they had a daughter named Ethel Marie HENDERSON in 1915. She was born in Dorrance, Russell Co., Ks. Ethel was raised by Robert &Ruhamah HENDERSON. I have found Charles HENDERSON obit and it states nothing about his daughter surviving him or the wife (or ex wife?) Alpha. What gives? |
| Geri Guzman Sat, 10 Jan 1998 01:08:44 ARNAR/OWENS: Seeking any and all information about ARNAR surname, especially a "NORA ARNAR". She was married to CALVIN OWENS, born 1875, from Madison County, IN, after 1901-1902 moved to Linn County around Pleasanton,Elwood, and Biocourt Kansas. They divorced sometime before 01, Jan 1901. |
| Dale CrawshawSat, 10 Jan 1998 14:54:38 My great great grandpa Samuel CRAWSHAW (wife - Betty) settled in or near Trading Post in Linn County in 1855. He served in the Civil War. He later moved to Wilson County Kansas in 1870. There also was a William CRAWSHAW living in Linn County but I don't know the relationship to Samuel. William &his wife died in a praire fire. |
| Don Bearly Sun, 11 Jan 1998 12:45:02 I am looking for any information on David &Susan BEARLY who moved to Linn CO in 1870. Who were his parents? Any info on their life in Linn Co. |
| Harry Stillings Sun, 11 Jan 1998 23:46:58 I found new information. I am looking for any information on ggrandmother Margurite (Maggie) DAY. She was born 1872-78 her mother was Mary HATFIELD and her father was John DAY. She had sisters Hanna, Annie and brothers John, James, and George. She married Perry BAKER. She was born in Linn, Co. according to birth certificate of one of her daughters. |
| Sharon Lamoreaux Hendricks Thu, 15 Jan 1998 LAMOREAUX, DANIEL (R?) LAMOREAUX, HOWARD E. OSBORN, JAMES OSBORN, LEWIS FRANKLIN I am looking for information about the above persons. We know that James was the first settler in Linn Co. but that's all we know. His grandaughter Nell married Howard Lamoreaux in appx. 1879. Daniel fought in the Civil War and eventually became sheriff in Linn Co. |
| Geri Guzman Hendricks Sat, 17 Jan 1998 OWENS, Settled in Linn county around Pleasanton, and Biocourt,. Am seeking to locate relatives still living in this area. I have old Photos and tintypes to share, some to identify. My grandfather was CALVIN (CAL) OWENS, Married to ANNA REBECCA PURDY. They had 4 sons, JAMES OWENS, WILLIAM (WALT) WALTER OWENS, CHARLEY OWENS, JOSEPH (JOE) OWEN. Cals brothers were ELMER OWENS, JOHN (JESSE) OWENS, His sisters were MARTHA (MATTIE) OWENS HUSTED, SYLVIA PEARL OWENS CAMERON. The Cal Owens family (Camerons' moved earlier) moved to Washington 1919, arrived Dec 24 pm 1919. Jesse Owens and family lived in WA for a time 1919-1920+ however, moved back to KS. I am looking for their descendants. Elmer and Jessie were both still alive on July 1964, when their sister Sylvia died here in Washington. If you are familiar with these Owens, or related to them I would appreciate hearing from you. |
| Kathy Williams Sat, 31 Jan 1998 08:52:45 Looking for information on my g-grandmother, Luella Belle LONGSWORTH and family. She was born in Pleasonton, LINN Co., KS on 14 August, 1869 to ?? and Rachel LONGSWORTH. I don't have any information on her father's name or where he died. He was born in Ohio. Luella married William Thomas MORGAN on 21 February, 1887 in Wilson Co., KS. Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
| Ruby Coleman Thu, 05 Feb 1998 11:26:16 Searching for information on any DUNHAM living in Linn County around 1850-1870 or later. Joseph P. DUNHAM or J. DUNHAM was living in the county in 1860, possibly coming there from Callaway County, Missouri. |
| Robert Herald Mon, 09 Feb 1998 08:12:42 I am looking for information on Thomas Jacob SHUMAKER and his brother, Samuel Smith Shumaker. I believe they moved from Knox County, IL in the late 1800's. I am not sure if Thomas stayed, but I believe that Samuel farmed near Blue Mound in Linn County and raised a family. I believe that some of his family later moved to Montana. Any information would be helpful. |
| Nora Probasco Tue, 10 Feb 1998 23:13:00 I am interested in all PROBASCO surname info, research and family trees. I have begun an extensive PROBASCO database and plan to use it to direct PROBASCO researchers to others who may be researching their line. Check out my new Probasco Home Page to aid in PROBASCO research at (url no longer available in 2011). The PROBASCO's were in Linn County since the early 1900's. |
| Dinah McDonald Wed, 11 Feb 1998 22:18:52 Seek info on family of Francis M. CLARK. F.M. CLARK died in Linn Co., Mound City Nov. 4, 1922 |
| Laurane Nash Fri, 20 Feb 1998 10:57:25 Tracking the HOLT, PADDOCK families in Linn Co. KS. Also David LIVINGOOD (father in law) may be with them at some time. They came from Orange Co. IN and Knox Co. IN from NY. All mail answered. |
| Judy Fisher Wed, 25 Feb 1998 16:19:03 BRANK/PATTERSON - Mitchell Alexander BRANK (b. 1840 Buncombe Co., NC) m. Nancy A. PATTERSON (b. 1846 Buncombe Co., NC). They had one child Alice (b. 1869 in Buncombe Co., NC) then they migrated west. They both reportedly died in Linn Co., Kansas. I'm looking for additional information on them after they went to Kansas including death dates, children, etc. |
| Tom M. Oates Thu, 26 Feb 1998 17:28:57 Seeking information on a Patrick and Emma SCOTT family living in Sheridan Twp. Linn County, KS. 1895. |
| Harold Edward Lynch, Jr Fri, 27 Feb 1998 14:21:02 I am trying to trace my Grandfather ERNEST ELGIN LYNCH, SR. I am told he was born in Centerville, Linn County, Kansas on April 5, 1886. His father was WILLIAM BOYD LYNCH and his mother NANCY MAY KOHL. |
| Janet Sue Milam Sun, 01 Mar 1998 17:21:58 ROBINSON/CORBIN Nathan Albert CORBIN mar Mary Elizabeth ROBINSON in 1877. Would like copy of license. Mary was born 1853 in Warren Co., IL, d 1888 in Blue Mound. No children. In Sep 1890 Nathan mar Ida Jane ROBINSON, Mary's sister. They had Nathana in 1899. Would like to have Ida's obit from local paper. She died 24 Sep 1936 and is buried in Mound City. Janet Sue Milam 108 W. Ollie Floydada, TX 79235-3847 |
| Janet Sue Milam Sun, 01 Mar 1998 17:28:21 ALLEN/ROBINSON Would like to learn more about descendents of John L. ALLEN and Martha Alice ROBINSON who lived in Linn Co., KS. The children are: Emma May b. 1880 mar I. P. BLADE, William J. b. 1882 mar Margarite, Ralph b. 1885 mar Ethel YOUNGLOVE, and Rachel Alice b. 1887 mar Ernest B. UPTON. Janet Sue Milam 108 W. Ollie Floydada, TX 79235-3847 |
| William Mulford Mon, 02 Mar 1998 14:41:18 Requesting information about my g-g grandfather -MULFORD, JAMES F. Supposed to be in Linn Co in 1870's, any info appreciated. |
| Arlene Bower Edward Fri, 6 Mar 1998 22:59:03 Searching for info. on, ( &descendants of) the family of Abraham and Julia BARTOW BOWER, who moved to Sheridan Twp. in 1864 from Illinois. They had 11 children; I need info. on 3 of them. 1)Ellen Lucinda BOWER (b 1844, d 1891). She is buried in the Holmes family cem. in Prescott, next to her husband, L. D. Jones (b 1841, d 1912) &infant Jones children. Does anyone know anything about L. D.; where and when the couple got married; or if they had any other children? 2) Carolyn BOWER (b 1848). She may have married someone with the surname of BELL. Does anyone know more than this? 3) Maria Elizabeth (b 1852, d 1894). She married a Perry C. SHELTON. Does anyone know anything more about her or her family? |
| Pat Dupes-Matsumoto Sun, 08 Mar 1998 13:41:31 UNDERHILL THOMPSON Searching for data and/or others researching: Daniel UNDERHILL SR 3/22/1796 - 7/19/1869 lived in Liberty twp 1858-186?; buried Mound City. His 2nd wife Agnes [WILLIAMSON] THOMPSON abt 1815 - 4/29/1863; pod unknown. Children from her 1st mar: Thomas Basiel THOMPSON 10/5/1843; Adam THOMPSON 2/10/1845. Agnes and Daniel's children: William Harrison UNDERHILL 10/12/1848 - 3/11/1865 bur Mound City; Eliza Jane UNDERHILL [Mrs E C DAMON], Francis Marion UNDERHILL; Ursley Ann Underhill [Mrs Harlan MASTERS]; Alfred UNDERHILL; Louisa Agnes UNDERHILL [Mrs Moses WANZER]; Elvira UNDERHILL [Mrs Sylvester WARD]. Daniel's 4th wife Ellen SHAEFFER. Also from Daniel's 1st mar: Daniel UNDERHILL JR 1/10/1826 - 6/11/1920; d Mound City. Wife Julia RICHEART 3/11/1829 - 2/19/1909; children Laura Evelyn UNDERHILL; Emma Josephine UNDERHILL; Harlan Webster UNDERHILL. Daniel UNDERHILL JR held offices in Linn County, served in militia and Union Army from Linn County. I understand also that Daniel JR wrote his memoirs near the end of his life. |
| Carol McGeehan Thu, 12 Mar 1998 20:05:32 ALEXANDER, BRADLEY, LONG, DRURY, HAYS/Hayes, DIZMANG, WOLFE Looking for decendents of these families of Ironton and Burlington Lawrence Co Ohio and Linn Co Ks. R. S. Alexander to Linn Co 1872. |
| Sharron L. Smith Fri, 13 Mar 1998 20:26:32 Looking for any information regarding the family of Jennie Elmiyra GUILFOYLE who married Thomas Henry MORAN in 1892 at Fulton, Kansas. Unable to locate Jennie Elmiyra GUILFOYLE on any census records. She was born March 8, 1872 near Fulton, Kansas. Believe Jennie Elmiyra GUILFOYLE was from Linn County, Kansas. Trying to locate the name of her parents or any siblings. |
| Wesley Kerr Fri, 13 Mar 1998 21:11:21 Thank you for making this site available. Researching John Wesley HOLT and his wife Sarah Lucy VINTON, their daughter, Mary Belle HOLT PRATER KERR and George Wesley KERR. John and Sarah, Blue Mound Kansas, Linn County pioneers circa 1870. |
| Jody [Marks] Hiegert Sun, 22 Mar 1998 15:36:57 MARKS/SHRADER/PRYOR/BARRACK/TINSLEY/DEIHL/DUMM/COX Henry Harrison "Harry" MARKS (son of John L. and Susanna SHRADER MARKS) b 25 Dec. 1854 PA m 11 Sept 1873 in Grundy Co., MO to Cecil Ann "Annie" TINSLEY b 18 Dec 1855 Grundy Co., MO. They lived in Linn Co. KS in various locations as well as Henry Co. and Vernon Co., MO. Children: Alonzo Henry "Lon" MARKS m Amelia ?; Cora Matilda MARKS m Bill PRYOR; Anna Belle MARKS m Guy BARRACK; James Harry MARKS m Laura Eleanor DEIHL (my grandparents); John Robert Lee MARKS m (1)Verna August COX, (2)Bessie Clair HOLIDAY; Mollie May MARKS m Tom DUM or DUMM; and Edward Harrison MARKS (spouse unknown to me). Several of these children ended up in CA and are buried in the Fresno area. One ended up in FL. Harry d 4 August 1917 in La Cygne, Linn Co. KS; Annie d 3 August 1918 La Cygne, Linn Co. KS. I am interested in corresponding with descendents of these families whether genealogy is exchanged or not. |
| Doloris Johnson McBride Sat, 28 Mar 1998 13:37:30 JOHNSON, Alphus Elijah b 7Aug 1857 Linn, Co. Ks. |
| Lynda Moon Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:01:50 Alva FINNEY b. 1876 d. ? New Boston, Linn county m. Cora Virginia MITCHELL b. 4-29-1889 Ogden, KS d. 6-23-1956 bur. Parkholm Cemetery, LaGrange, IL. 1 daughter n. Laura Susie FINNEY b. 2-21-1927 married Wilbur Earl WOOD in Texas (Houston Area) They had 2 children n. Wilbur Earl WOOD Jr. and Linda Wood. Linda m. Reginal Roy DeCoite, 2 children. n. Lisa Noelle (DeCoite) Magor and Shelah Renee DeCoite. |
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