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2000: April - June Queries

Cliff and Lynne Lansdon Sat, 08 Apr 2000 22:03:47
LANSDON, James known to have lived in Linn County in early 1870's next door to his brother Henry Lansdon. James died in 1874, possibly in Linn County. He was maried to Lucetta Hicox at the time of his death. My grandfather John Thomas Lansdon was born in Kansas (one source said Wafhiter). According to skimpy info I have, his father was James Lansdon and his mother was Mrtha Clat(the handwriting was bad and that is my best guess). Obviously, Mrtha is not Lucetta. What I need to determine if there is another James Lansdon in the area at the same time or if Grandpa James was playing around on the side. After all, he was only 55 when he died. Any info would be appreciated.

Riley T. Bell Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:52:46
I am searching for any info on several familes that were in Linn Co during the 1930-1940s They were related through marriage. CHILDERS, Mary Jane (Mollie) who is buried at Mound City, and Her son and daughter Elvis CHILDERS, and Pearl HINKLE. Mollie CHILDERS was a BELL, and my great aunt. My grandfather Hartsul R. BELL was her 1/2 brother. Mollie and Hartsuls father was Riley Carlos BELL and her mother was Mary A.E. Cariger. Mollie and her husband William Wallace CHILDERS raised Hartsul from the time he was seven. I believe William and Mollie had other children (possibly a son named Lem) Looking for anyone with information on the CHILDERS or on who Hartsuls mother was. I have some information on Mollie BELLs ancestors and most all of Riley Carlos line of BELL decendants.

R. Stephens Wed, 26 Apr 2000 20:47:46
I am trying to find information on a Charity Elithorp TURNER. She was born c1833 in Pennsylvania, married her second husband John Turner l87l in Livingston Co, Missouri. Her son by lst marriage John William Elithorp died 30 June 1873 in Linn Co, Kansas age ll years old. What happened to the Turner Family, especially Charity? Does anyone know the Theodore S. Ellithorp shown in the cemetery book as step son of E. D. Johnson. Buried Old Blue Mound Cemetery, Linn Co, Kansas. Theodore was born 2 July 1872. Is he related to our Elithorp family?

MHJenks Tue, 2 May 2000 09:59:08
Linn County-I need marriages of James Albert CAMERON to M E ?abt 1875. Also William Willis CAMERON to Alma R LIMES abt 1900.

Larry Lee Tue, 2 May 2000 09:59:08
Dr. J.H. TREGO married Miss Alice MANINGTON of Ilinois in 1850 and moved to Linn County in 1862 (Mound City) . He was County Treasurer in 1866. They had nine children --all girls. Their names: Kate, Eleanor, Helen W., Rebecca W, Sophia M., M. Louis, Satie, Octie and Matha. Please email me if you have any info.

Maureen Alford Mon, 8 May 2000 18:13:10
I am looking for any information about the family of Lettie Elvira SHEETS who was born in Lacine, Linn County on February 26, 1876. Her older sister, Althe Ann SHEETS was born in Kansas in 1873. Their parents were Sarah Ann (Goodman) SHEETS and Sargeant John William SHEETS of the Sixth Regiment (Kansas Cavalry) -- originally from Virginia. They moved from Kansas to Eastern Oregon between 1876 and 1879.

Lena Seng Mon, 8 May 2000 19:16:10
I am searching for information on William Henry COPPLE s/o Phillip COPPLE. William enlisted in Company G, 7th Calvary, Kansas Regiment claiming residence as Mound City, Linn County, KS. He enlisted on 1 Sept 1861 and was discharged for disability at St. Louis, MO 31 Dec 1862. I tried to get his pension file from the Nat'l Archives and they were not able to find it at that time. If any one has his pension records I would love to hear from you. I am trying to find his first wife's name and more about their three daughters which I believe were born in Linn County. They are #1 Frances E. COPPLE b. 11 May 1866 and md John A. WALLACE on the 10 Nov 1890 in Chautauqua Co. The moved to the Osage Indian Res. in OK [Fairfax/Hominy]. She then md Mr. MARSHALL. She died 14 July 1954. #2 Laura Ann Kathern COPPLE b. 18 April 1868 in Linn Co. She md Benjamin C. HENSON 8 April 1886 in Chautauqua Co. They had two children born in KS and then moved to OK [Mannford] She died 12 Mar 1934 & is is buried in the Blackburn Cem. #3 Dillie J. COPPLE b. 15 June 1869 in KS md first William WalTER (Dick) WALLACE in KS and they moved to Ralson, OK. They divorced and she md a Mr. HARTSELL after 1908. After William's first wife died he md Ida Mary VAN NOSTIN in Chautauqua Co. I have info on their four children if you want to email me. I am also trying to find VAN NOSTIN descendants in Ks and elsewhere, but with no luck. If you have heard of this name or any variation [VANNOSTIN, VANOSTIN, etc] I would be anxious to hear from you.

Lena Seng Mon, 8 May 2000 19:41:50
I am searching for any MIDDLETON'S in Linn County possibly related to COPPLE's and buried in the Linnville Cemetery. I do not have access to cemetery records if anyone is willing to do a look up for me. Thank you.

Ted Goodwin Tue, 16 May 2000 14:42:01
CROW, John Jefferson, Born in Kentucky Aug 22, 1831, married Mary Josephine Rowland on May 19, 1865, then Hattie Artimacy Good, date unknown, died in LaCygne, Linn County, Kansas June 20, 1915. I am interested in finding the place of birth and any other details about this family and descendents for my wife who is g-child.

Joyce Brewer Mon, 29 May 2000 16:31:12 -0700
WORTHINGTON--I would like to obtain an obit of a Samuel Worthington who died April 19,1938 in Bush City ,KS buried in the Blue Mound Cem. KS also an obit. of his wife Myra (Townsley) Worthington d. Nov/ 28, 1944 inBlue Mound , KS.buried in Blue Mound Cem. Had children Myrtle Bell, Lester , Cementha , John ,Hazel, Ida, Charles Worthington.Can you help me any ?Thanks in advance , Joyce Worthington Brewer

Gayle Brown Thu, 22 Jun 2000 15:12:13 -0500
Shadrach BALL moved to Linn Co.,KS between 1860-62 from Fulton/Izard Cos.,AR. Looking for descendants of Shadrach.

Betty Crosswhite Wed, 28 Jun 2000 08:52:18 -0500
FRANK ROSS, son of WOODSON ROSS and MARTHA ALICE JONES ROSS was said to be living in or near Parker, Linn County, Kansas at the time of the death of his mother, MARTHA ALICE JONES ROSS in 1942. Have a lot of information especially on the Jones line willing to exchange.
Betty Crosswhite
clayb@enid.com