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| Mary (Carson) Norris Sun, 02 Jan 2000 17:31:27 I am looking for John CARSON and Minervia Jane (Cherry) CARSON. They came in a covered wagon to Pleasanton, Linn Co. Kansas sometime in the early 1870's, and settled there to raise their family. They had seven children there. He was a Veterinarian.They lived there until their death and are buried at the Pleasanton Cemetery. My question would be, is there any way I could find out what John's middle name was? There is supposed to be one other Carson buried with them, could I find out who that could be. Thank you |
| Jade Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:56:45 I am looking for information on a family by the name of WHITAKER and/or WHITTAGER that lived in Linn County in the mid to late 1940's. Also, looking for info on a ARMENTA BROWN, living in Linn County at the same time. Thank you. |
| Jean Heckart Sun, 09 Jan 2000 16:24:43 MANN looking for information on parents of Samuel Mann, born 1837 died 1875 Buried at Wesley Chapel, Linn Co.Do not know parents names. |
| Jean Heckart Sun, 09 Jan 2000 16:24:43 ACRES (AKERS) Looking for information about my great grandmother, Sarah Jane Acres (Akers). She was married to Samuel Mann in 1864. After his death in 1875 she was married to a Nation. Her birth date was 2-10-1843 and death 6-23-1931. She is buried at Wesley Chapel. Any information about her, her parents, ancestors or descendents would be appreciated. |
| Barbara Thu, 13 Jan 2000 14:07:22 I am interested in the following Medlen (aka Medlin) family who were in Linn/Bourbon/Crawford/Cherokee Cos. in the 1850-60s: Abram Medlen, William Medlen, Wilson Medlen, John Medlen and Lemuel Medlen who was on the 1860 census in Potosi Township. |
| Scott N. Shiplett Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:40:11 Looking for info on the family name of PING. James Newton Ping and his wife Sarah Ann Tohill PING moved to Linn County about 1881 and had three children. He died on March 22, 1887 and was buried in Goodrich Cemetery. She moved her family back to Illinois after James' death. Also would like to know the exact roads to take to get to Goodrich Cemetery. Came to Linn County and was unable to find it or anyone who could help me find it. |
| Wesley Brice Mon, 17 Jan 2000 11:40:39 Looking for any information on a Howard BRICE who was born in Linn County approximately 1900 to 1905? Or would you be able to provide information on how to fine the above? Mother's name was Katherine Brice. Any information would be helpful. |
| Marilyn Woodfin Mon, 31 Jan 2000 15:29:11 CRAIG Surname. Does anyone have access to the 1859 Linn County census? I have a Jesse Craig shown in the index but would like to know the family members. Any help would be appreciated. |
| Nancy Witcher Dempster Thu, 3 Feb 2000 00:56:13 Looking for information on my ggrandfather, Tandy WITCHER, of Linn Co. Arrived around 1860 from KY with wife Mary Elizabeth BAUGH. Tandy died about 1912. Their youngest son, Joseph WITCHER, was my grandfather. Please contact me. Thanks. |
| Lori Stevens Sat, 05 Feb 2000 12:45:17 I am researching the SATCHELL line from Centerville, Linn County. I have the names of Charles Ecord Satchell and Cordia Rebecca Giehn as the parents of Ellsworth Paul Satchell who was born in 1917. If anyone has Charles Ecord in their tree, or Cordia, please contact me directly. |
| Gina PERSONS DAVIS Wed, 09 Feb 2000 17:44:31 Searching for the family of Joseph Darius PERSONS. He was born 1838 in Guernsey County, Ohio. But some of his children moved to Linn County, KS. Joseph's first wife was Sarah Jane ARNOLD. His second wife was Mary Kathryn VERMILLION. He had sixteen children. I'd appreciate any help. |
| VLynnHall Sat, 26 Feb 2000 04:53:14 I am looking for Ferdinand Desoto MC FADDEN'S father. He was born 29 Dec. 1874 in Fontaina, Linn Co., KS. His mother was Martha Louisa MC FADDEN. Any help is appreciated. |
| Debbie Finch Sikes Sat, 26 Feb 2000 22:38:58 I am looking form information about DAVID WESLEY FINCH and his family. d.o.b. 9-3-1845 in Ohio - came to Linn Couny Kansas in 1868. Married 7/18/1869 to Eliza LaVinia HOOKER )d.o.b. 09/30/1852 near Indianopolis.) David died 10/26/1906 in Farlinville, Kansas. He and Eliza had the following children: Peyton Harrison FINCH (d.o.d. 2-18-1933); Jane Finch PIERSON; Lola Finch JOHNSON; Leonard FINCH; Cora Finch BLACK; John Chester FINCH; Lydia Finch WOOTEN; After David's death Eliza married an ALDRICH and then a HOOVER. Peyton Harrison FINCH married Hattie DEARDORFF - their child: Warren Dee FINCH d.o.b. 7/28/1896. Hattie died in 1900. Peyton then married Cyrene "Rena" CHADWICK. Warren Dee Finch married Nellie Kitty KERNS 12/27/1924 in Mound City, Kansas. Any information on any of these would be greatly appreciated. |
| Mark David Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:21:40 I found this is the Kansas Listing.... I am searching for information on my Grandfather and Grandmother- James Robert LYNCH/Ferrol Louise WILSON. What I do know is that he worked for the Coleman lamp Company in 1940 in Kansas. As of 8/21/1940 he reports being 40 years old on my dad's (Robert Thomas Lynch) birth certificate in Wichita Kansas. It says James Robert Lynch was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. J.R. Lynch has/had one sister that I know of she calls/called herself 'Kate' Lynch: she married a Vernon H. Ewing and did live in California later. He married Ferrol Louise Wilson when she was about 14 or 15. (she was 36 on dad's birth cert.) She was born in Albany, WI. F. Louise had some siblings known to me as: Darby Wilson - male Ivan Wilson - male 'Beth' Wilson - female about 10 years younger than Ferrol. Beth had a son named Bobby F. Louise Wilson and J.R. Lynch Their kids were: James H. Lynch Virginia Lynch Robert Thomas Lynch(my dad) Paul Wilson Lynch Jerry Lynch Genevieve Lynch (died two weeks after birth) At some point the moved from Kansas to New Jersey (short time) then settled in Long Island New York where most of the children grew up. After all the kids were grown the moved , James and F. Louise to California. Any info you might have on Lynch/Wilson family in the Kansas area around 1905-1940 would be most appreciated. Regards, Lynch, M.D. son of Robert son of James son of ?? |
| nmama Sat, 4 Mar 2000 19:28:30 Looking for any info on the LOVEALL(LOVELL) family that moved from MO in the late 1800's. Evelyn Francis(mother), son Benjamin Franklin, daughters, Elizabeth Virginia &Evelyn Matilda LOVEALL. In Evelyn's funeral record it states she moved with family to Blue Mound. Elizabeth tells a story of visiting her mother in a hospital near Blue Mound befor the mother died. Are there any Loveall's in any cemetery listings? Thank you. |
| Carolyn Robinson Wed, 08 Mar 2000 17:58:16 Seeking info on Grace Alpha Elizabeth MATHEWS b. May 25, 1880 in Linn Co., married abt 1900 in Linn Co. |
| Jacque Thu, 9 Mar 2000 00:21:23 Obediah THOMAS was my great grandfathers brother. My great grandfather, Oliver Oscar THOMAS died in 1947, Marshall County Indiana. I know Obediah was still alive several years later, and living at Pleasanton, Kansas. Their parents names were Jesse THOMAS and Barbara HILDEBRAND THOMAS. I am looking for any information upline and downline. |
| Snyders Thu, 09 Mar 2000 21:21:47 I am looking for information on George MEDLEY. He married Emma LOVEWELL on 12-24-1883 in Mound City, Linn County, Ks. I have been told he is buried in Pleasonton, Ks. Does anyone have any information on this man or his family. I have a copy of their marriage license but this is all I know about him. He would have been born abt. 1858. Thank you. |
| Lorene Fort Fri, 10 Mar 2000 08:14:51 Searching for the family of John Thomas WILGUS and his wife, Elizabeth "Betsey" POTTS, married 2 September 1869 in Paola, Miami Co, Kansas. In July 1885 John Thomas and Betsey moved to LaCygne, Linn Co, Kansas where they had a grocery store. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Betsey died in 1912 according to an article from the "LaCygne Journal" newspaper. Can anyone help us with this family? We have information to share. |
| Jan Bradbury Sat, 11 Mar 2000 03:25:18 Seeking more info on John and Lorena MURRAY FOUTS and children. John b: ca 1816 NC. Lorena b: ca 1819 Monongalia Co VA. m: 30 Aug 1842 in Polk Co MO. Had 13-14 children-am missing many., but have names of Brock, Mary Ann, Phillip Wesley, Wm. H., Martha Ellen, Alice, and Ruth. Ruth died young-where buried? When did Lorena die and where buried? John m: second wife, who? when? and had at least 2 more ch: Manerva and Luther. When did John die and where buried? Have much info on Lorena MURRAY FOUTS' siblings, incl. her sister Ruth, m: John's brother, Pleasant FOUTS-very interesting story for them. Any info appreciated |
| Jan Bradbury Sat, 11 Mar 2000 03:25:18 Seeking information on descendents of James Issac (Ike) and Catherine (Kate) BALL MURRAY. Am trying to find living descendents of their children: Amelia m: Issac Harrison MARRS. Mary Virginia (Jennie) m: William Thomas AKERS. Laura Ann (Annie) m: Leonard Lillie, 26 Dec 1878, Linn Co KS. Wm. Daniel m: multiple times, and remained a Linn County resident. Issac Caleb m: #1 Christine Wolfinger, 3 Mar 1883 in Linn Co, m:#2 Mollie Wallace 13 Dec 1885 in Linn Co. Had at least one child, Ray, and was in Sedan, Ks by 1911. Is anybody out there???? |
| Jan Bradbury Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:17:17 Trying to find Clarissa! Seeking Clarissa Jane MURRAY MOONEY, last known in Linn County,1865-70?. Clarissa b: ca 1817-1818, Monogalia County VA, m: James E. MOONEY 6 Feb 1840 in Polk Co MO. They had three children: Polk, John and Ellen, all b: MO. Never shown in Linn Co with her husband, when did he die? Where? Who did the children marry? Have shown John MOONEY m: Martha Ellen FOUTS in Linn County 8 Feb 1885. She was his cousin by his mother's sister Lorena. Does anyone know where this group went?? Help desperately needed, greatly appreciated. Have much info on Clarissas's siblings and families to share-Thanks |
| Vickie Hall Thu, 9 Mar 2000 00:21:23 I am looking for more information on this family. Information on any of the surnames is welcome. Martha Louisa McFADDEN, born 1 Nov. 1854 in Monroe Co., Ohio Married first ? Child: Ferdinand Desoto McFADDEN, born 6 Jan 1876 in Linn Co., KS Married 2nd to: Isaac WHEELER, on 16 Mar. 1884 Children: 1. Mattie B. WHEELER, born 1886 died 1959 at Kansas City, KS married Daniel BRENEMAN 2. George Robert WHEELER, born 1887 died 1918 married Lillian B. HENRY 3. Josie June WHEELER, born 1891died 1964 married Edward HENRY in 1908 4. Charles WHEELER, married Cloie SMITH in 1915 5. Ceiel WHEELER, born 1897married Weaver SANDS in 1918 6. Pearl B. WHEELER, married Otis DEFORE 7. William Furney WHEELER, born 13 Oct. ? died 16 Dec 1918 I believe that all the children where born in Linn Co., but don't have any sure proof. Any help would be appreciated. |
| David F. Iverson Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:33:24 WAID/WADE, John Born in La Cygne 26 Nov. 1858. He is my Great Great Grandfather. His father was Robert Wade. He died in a Train wreck in Wichita 19 Oct 1891. I am interested in any information about this family. |
| Karen Barnard Tue, 14 Mar 2000 18:56:59 Henry and Farnces Avey Arnold Hill BARNARD and family moved from Athensville, Greene Co., IL. to Linn Co. Ks. About 1861. Henry BARNARD b- 9 May 1819 Mitchelville, Sumner Co., Tn. 1 m- Martha Ruyle 27 June 1841. 4 children; John Elvis, Rutha Jane, Mary 'Polly", and Minerva. #2 m- Frances Avey Arnold [ Her 1st m- to Robert Hill]. 3 children; Andrew J., Lavina, James K.P. Hill. Henry and Frances had 6 children; Avey, Sarah Elizabeth, William Henry, Louisa, Emily and George Washington BARNARD all born Greene Co. IL. Frances died 8 Feb 1876 and Henry died 19 Apr. 1887. Both are buried at Elm Grove Cadmus Cemetery, Linn Co.,Ks. Some of Henry and Francis children moved on to Kingfisher,Ok. Would appreciate any information on this family. Will gladly exchange information on Tn. and IL. roots. Thank you |
| David F. Iverson Sun, 19 Mar 2000 12:59:54 WAID, Robert I am looking for information concerning Robert Waid and his wife Abigail. They settled in La Cygne area about 1858. There first son John C. Waid was born 26 Nov. 1858 in La Cygene. I don't know how many years the family remained there. They probably stayed until 1884 when John C. Waid was married to Emma Abigail Abbey. My information indicates that Robert Waid did move on to Illinois were he died. |
| Donna W. Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:56:22 I am looking for any relatives of John Adams and Martha Jane Miller, who's children were J.Hank[probably John Henry or James Henry], Ella [m. John L. Dalton], Myrtle Alice, Laura, and Bert{ probably Albert} Adams. This would be around the 1870's. |
| Dawn Snyders Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:43:25 I am looking for information on George MEDLEY. He married Emma LOVEWELL in Mound City, LINN County, Kansas on 12/24/1883. I have a copy of the marriage license. I do not know when he died. They are both buried in Pleasanton, Ks. but I do not know which cemetery. If you have any information on this man that you can pass along I would be interested. He was my greatgrandfather. |
| Lauren Brantner Sat, 25 Mar 2000 18:12:47 I am searching for the final resting place of Jacob Brantner b. 9 April 1821 in Virginia who emigrated to Jefferson Co. IA after marrying and raising a family. His family history indicates that he died during the Civil War at the Battle of the Osage River which is located in Linn County. Can anyone direct me to any information about where the battlefield dead would be buried? |
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