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1999: July - September Queries

Barbara Sat, 10 Jul 1999 16:02:57
BARTON, Robert B. born July 24, 1839, lived in Linn Co., served in the Kansas Militia during the Civil War, married Charity Frances Hinds in 1866 in Linn Co. and died in Bates Co Mo 1913. I am very anxious to find any information about his ancestors, particularly his parents. I would also be interested in information about his wife, Charity HINDS and her family, who came to Linn Co in the 1850's.

H. Mulford Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:43:30
Seeking information on W. H. Showalter and his wife Augusta (Gusta) Kettler Showalter ca. 1877.

Paul Foster Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:12:59
Seeking Information on John FARIZ who was living in Linn County before the turn of the century.

Evelyn Bartlett Flood Tue, 20 Jul 1999 06:00:24
Am searching for any GARRETT family that may have lived in the Pleasanton,Kansas area in the 1930 to 1951 time period. Cora BARTLETT GARRETT (sister to my orphaned Grandpa Henry Benjamin Bartlett),supposedly lived on a farm near Pleasanton, Kansas in this time period. They were orphans born in Trenton, New Jersey who were put on the Orphan Train in the East and sent "out west". They supposedly kept their BARTLETT last names. My grandfather Henry Benjamin Bartlett died in Anna, Illinois in 1951 but is buried in Laramie,Wyoming.

Alan Scott Ligda Fri, 30 Jul 1999 17:53:29
I am searching for information on GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC members who served in units recruited in Linn County from 1861 - 1865. My great grandfather, Henry Bascom SCOTT served in Companies D and L, Fifth Kansas Cavalry from 1862-1865. Unfortunately, the GAR, although it was the largest Northern veteran's organization, published almost nothing. I do know that HBS was an active member until he died in 1925 and I'm hoping that someone somewhere has a roster of GAR members and/or records of meetings and encampments and, best of all, photographs of individuals or groups of men who met periodically following the War. While I'm not certain, I would imagine that the GAR unit (whatever it was called) would've included guys from Linn and, possibly Bourbon and Miami Counties. What became of their records? There must have been some. Does anyone out there have any ideas on how to run this information down? I would be very grateful for any help, clues, leads or ideas. Thanks very much!

Deborah Carroll Sat, 31 Jul 1999 20:56:37
I'm looking for any info on DEXTER REYNOLDS FISHER in the Linn County area. He was adopted by the FISHER family because his father was killed in the Civil War. His birth name may have been REYNOLDS. Dexter later settled in Lincoln County, OK.

Gail Cunningham Mon, 09 Aug 1999 06:59:03
My gg grandfather Thomas MALLON b Cork, Ireland btn 1808-1820. Came to US as a result of trouble with the law in Ireland. Prior to 1849 m Elizabeth TURNER b old VA 1820-1828. Family in Bates Co, MO 1850 and 1860. Family in Linn Co, KS 1865, 1870, 1875. Children were William S MALLON (my gr grandfather) b 14 July 1849 Bates Co, MO and d May 1907 somewhere in TX. George MALLON b abt 1851 Bates Co, MO Thomas MALLON b abt 1855 Bates Co, MO James MALLON b abt 1858-1859 Bates Co, MO Mary MALLON b abt 1859 Bates Co, MO John MALLON b abt 1863 Linn Co, KS Family removed from Bates Co, MO to Linn Co, KS btn 1860-1863. Unable to find parents and siblings of Thomas MALLON. Unable to find Thomas MALLON arrival in this country, naturalization, marriage to Elizabeth TURNER. Where and when was his death? Was it in Linn Co, KS? Help! This is my brick wall.....any ideas?

Joyce Gillming Sun, 15 Aug 1999 20:42:22
Am searching for parents of Samuel Granville HOSKINS. Named in history as one of first settlers, 1811, in Linn County. He was born about 175 in NC. md a Frances last name unknown, Among his children were my GGGrandfather Andrew Jackson and Quentin. He died in Linn county KS . Any help greatly appreciated.

Richard Morrow Mon, 16 Aug 1999 16:40:08
Samuel A. MORROW (b. 1830?), one of the original 50 'Jay Hawkers'. Married the sister of Jasper DINGUS (another of the original 'Jay Hawkers'). I am trying to find out more about Samuel MORROW's roots. (Linn County)

Jim Anderson Wed, 18 Aug 1999 13:46:26
Looking for connection to SHADRACH BALL and WILEY E. BALL of LINN COUNTY. Have lots of information on these families. Also looking for MARRS and MILLERS who are related to the BALL Family from LINN COUNTY.

Bonnie Mitchell Wed, 18 Aug 1999 23:54:31
Henry MERTZ, Pleasanton, Linn County, Kansas, 1900 - 1910. Looking for info on my gggf Henry Mertz, listed in the 1900 census as living there with son, Henry, Jr. Gone by 1910 census. When did he die, where was he buried, who was his wife? Any help would be appreciated. Will gladly share info.

Lois in FL Thu, 19 Aug 1999 09:13:23
My ancestor, Elias HOOVER, died of wounds received in the battle at Mine Creek. Archival records indicate that he died at General Hospital, Mound City, KS on 04 Nov 1864 and was buried in Mound City. I have learned there are five cemeteries in Mound City (Centerville, Fairbanks, Linnville, Mt. Carmel and Parks). I would like to locate his gravemarker. Can someone help me? Many thanks!

Andrea Pettit Sun, 22 Aug 1999 10:58:06
MORRIS, MONCRIEF, IRELAND, CLOPPER, GRAY: I am looking for more information on the following line: Elihu IRELAND married to Hannah CLOPPER came to Linn County, LaCygne in 1867. Elihu had fought in the 46th Ohio Regiment in the Civil War. They had at least two children. Margaret IRELAND and Jerry IRELAND. Margaret was born in Ohio in 1842. She married John MONCRIEF and they had at least two children. Hanah Arminta MONCRIEF and a sister. Hannah married William Joe MORRIS. She died about 1895. They had at least 3 children. Ola Jean MORRIS, William Ray MORRIS, and Terry Earl MORRIS. Ola is my great grandmother. She was born 1/16/1891 and died on 2/4/1990. She married Osceola Millard GRAY. Any additonal information on any of these would be greatly appreciated!

Gary & Vickie Upton Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:44:46
Looking for any info. on a Samuel SCOTT b. 1804, m. Abigail V. SMITH. Settled in Linn Co. KS in 1854,Scott Twsp. I believe this may be the same Samuel Scott who was living in Cole Co. MO in 1850. We have not found a trace of him after ca. 1855. Can anyone help?

Jill Waddle Sat, 28 Aug 1999 15:03:01
Looking for information on Moses WADDELL/WADDLE b. 1830 in KY who is on the Bourbon Co. KS 1870 census, he was married to Sarah b.1831 in OH (sorry no last name) their children were Henrietta b. IL 1858, Joseph b. KS 1866, Emma b. KS 1868. Joseph Franklin Waddle was my ggrandfather m. to Anna Matilda Green b. OH 1/05/1867 their children were George Wells Waddle b. KS 08/21/1901 Daphine Waddle b. KS 9/24/1896 Clark Waddle b. KS would appreciate any information! I am posting this in the Linn Co queries because the Waddle's had family members that were also living in the Linn Co. area and married Van Buskirk's from Linn Co. Daphine Waddle married to Ray Van Buskirk George Waddle married to Lena Maude Van Buskirk

Bonnie Mitchell Sat, 28 Aug 1999 22:38:31
I'm looking for information on GGGrandfather Henry MERTZ, listed on 1900 Census as living in Pleasanton, Linn Co, Kansas with his son Henry, Jr. and wife Emma, children Roscoe and Nina. Roscoe Mertz later lived in Paola; Nina may have married a Brockett. Any help will be appreciated and would be happy to exchange.

Jo Anne (Jody) Neely Gomez Fri, 03 Sep 1999 13:40:42
I am looking for information on my gr gr grandmother's brother, Robert McLauglan DANIEL(s) who married a woman first name of Lena January 29, 1834 and died in Linn County, KS. Appreciate any information anyone can give me.

Jane Westlake Sat, 11 Sep 1999 18:06:50
My father was born in Linn County in 1883 as were a few of his sisters and brothers. His mother and father were Malinda (LOVELESS) and Andrew Nixon WALKER. My father's name was Orlendo Thomas Walker. The Loveless family came to Kansas before 1870 from Kentucky. Malinda's mother and father were Malinda (Day) and Thomas R. Loveless.

Jackie Beavers Thu, 16 Sep 1999 14:04:06
I am in search of anyone remembering a coal mine in Linn County, by the name of : { Kate or Katie} may of been around 1875. My greatgrandfather worked in this mine . His name was John Lee RALPH. He was married to Kate Weaver WATSON RALPH. Any information would be very greatful. I will be more than glad to share anything I have on this family.

Julinoa Fri, 17 Sep 1999 20:58:08
Am searching for BUNCH families who came to Linn Co. KS about 1855. Benjamin and David BUNCH were brothers and James BUNCH was probably a brother also. Benjamin BUNCH b abt 1815 VA, mar Amanda Matilda MOORE b abt 1831 IN. Their children were: Mary, Harriet, George, Edith, Martha, Andrew Grant, Benjamin S. James BUNCH b 1822 VA, mar Jane MOORE b abt 1825 KY. Their children were: Eliza, Sarah, Benjamin, David, Isaac, Eveline, Manuel, Josephine. David BUNCH b 1826 VA, mar Lucinda MOORE b 1825 KY. Their children were: Martha Elizabeth, Edmund, Marshall, Celestial. Also searching for Calvin MOORE b 1839 IN and Martha MOORE b 1800 VA.

Sharol Barnett Fri, 17 Sep 1999 20:58:08
I am looking for my G grandparents that lived and died in Linn Co. Ellis MILES and Henrietta(Nettie) JOHNSTON MILES. Nettie is buried in Trading Post Cemetery, but don't know the year. She was an Indian lady passing as white, and the Mother of my Grandfather, John Miles.

JSCMETC Sun, 26 Sep 1999 17:26:46
Looking for Clare Mae KEENON (possibly Kennon) and any KEENON family. She was born in Pleasanton, Linn Co. in 1866. Was married to a William Hardy Metcalf around 1880, also believed to be in Pleasanton. First child (June Metcalf) was born in Pleasanton, Linn Co. in 1882.