Chase - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Information on Carl Levi Willey and Clara Jane Rose

brcox1 — 22 Sep 2008 3:55:11 GMT

I am looking for any information on Carl Levi Willey and his wife Clara Jane Rose. They were married in Lucas County, Iowa on March 14, 1903. I do know Carl and Clara Jane were living in Chase County, Kansas in 1916, as that is where their daughter, Mildred Elizabeth, was born. Carl and Clara Jane also had 3 sons: Horace Otho, Kenneth Carl and Robert Howard.

Powell family, Cottonwood Falls, KS

texsgirl — 25 May 2008 4:25:05 GMT

Hi Folks,
I've been trying for two years to get hold of wills for Enoch Powell who died in Chase County, KS in 1875. For a hundred reasons, I haven't been able to get hold of them. I have the page and film numbers and such to get the documents. What I need now is some kind soul who is in or near Cottonwood Falls who can pick the pages up and send them to me. I'd be more than willing to pay whatever copy or page charges. I need that will, or I think there are two, really, but they're in the same place.
Please contact me if you can help.
Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com

POWELL

texsgirl — 24 May 2008 4:58:52 GMT

I have page numbers and other pertinent information for obtaining Enoch Powell's will, but I need someone living in or near Cottonwood to get the pages for me at the library. Please.
Thanks,
Contact me at carlette@mail.com

Help Please

helen_al — 28 Mar 2008 4:11:14 GMT

Can anyone find a obit on a Mary E Myers died in a car crash in 1925 Cottonwood falls,Chase county Kansas.................. Any help I am glad to get THANKS

Perl G. Jones (1888-1979)

CarterD1207 — 26 Feb 2008 5:57:50 GMT

I am trying to establish if this Perl Jones is the Perl Jones who married a distant cousin of mine (Madoline/Madeline Rowlett b. Mar 1890 in Missouri) in KC MO on June 13, 1908. This record was found at the Mormon site (Familysearch.org). Madoline/Madeline Rowlett was the daughter of John M. Roulette & Helen M. Canterbury. She had a brother, Lester Frank Rowlett. I've found Perl G. Jones in the 1910 census for KC MO, but his wife is "Vera E." So, I am wondering (if it is the same Perl Jones), if perhaps he and Madoline/Madeline divorced or she died before he married Vera. I have come across another person's family tree with this Perl G. Jones (son of Richard "Dick" Clayton S. Jones & Mary Hix). There is no wife listed, but there is a son - Walter Jones. I do know that this Jones family was in Matfield Green, Chase Co., Kansas. Many of the Jones' are buried in the Matfield Green Cemetery. Perl G. Jones died in 1979 at 90 years of age!

Any help is appreciated - just wanting to rule out if this Perl Jones is the one who married Madoline/Madeline Rowlett.

Diane Carter

Chase county lookup

texsgirl — 6 Feb 2008 5:27:33 GMT

Is there anyone in or close to Chase county who is willing to pick up some papers for me? I was in touch with the person who usually does these, but she hasn't gotten them for me after a year, and I really need them. I think that the papers would be at the library. I've already looked them up and have page numbers, etc., just need to get hold of the papers.
If there is some kind soul out there who'll help, please contact me.

Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com

Harriet Fanny Lowe & Siblings, help me find them!

karenweir52 — 17 Dec 2007 6:55:10 GMT

Harriet Fanny Lowe was born March 14,1894 Cottonwood Falls, Chase County Kansas, to John William Lowe & Harriet Fanny Taylor, I cant find her death date, and am now wondering if she stayed in Kansas and got married or went back to England where her parents were born, her siblings were Dorothy Hope Lowe , b 1860 Eng, Fanny Maud Lowe, b 1893 Kansas, Maria Pearl Lowe , b 1894 Kansas, and Thomas Herbert C Lowe , b 1898 Kansas, probably Cottonwood Falls, am having difficulties tracking down these folks and would greatly appreciate any help...........cant locate the parents either, so currently dont know if they stayed in Kansas or back to Eng

Chase county papers

texsgirl — 25 Oct 2007 4:41:58 GMT

Hi folks,
Is there someone who lives in or near wherever the Chase County courthouse is, who is willing to pick up some papers there for me??? I'd think it would be in Cottonwood Falls, but I'm not sure. I have the PK#s and film numbers (there are only two) that I need, and I'd go there myself if I could, but I need those papers. If there's such a person, please contact me.

Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com

William J. Wilson Family Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas

viola198 — 9 Oct 2007 3:43:38 GMT

I've learned new details abt William Jay Wilson b 1829 Ohio and family. I'm convinced that this William J. in Chase Co. is of my Wilson extended family. They were from Ohio, moved to Illinois 1833 to Missouri mid 1840's & on to Kansas. It appears William returned to Ohio, later to Chase co. In the 1900/1910 census Toledo, Chase Co. I find William and Maria.
The names of the family of 1st wife Anarah Evans are:
John, b 1861; Mary 1863; Charles Sumner 1867; Daniel 1869; Martha 1862; James O. 1874; Nathan 1862.
Charles Sumner is also the name of a son of Andrew Wilson (bro. of William)....I've not discovered the relevance of the Sumner middle name yet.
William's 2nd wife is Marie, the family names are Thomas b 1882; Margaret 1884, she m. Seward Yenzer.

William Jay Wilson b abt 1829 Ohio

viola198 — 24 Aug 2007 7:15:16 GMT

I'm searching for info on William Wilson, I find Chase County KS family which seems to have the right timeframe. I believe he is son of William S. Wilson 1797 & Rebecca Pearce Wilson 1800 who were in 1850 Jasper Co. Mo. census.
They had come from Ohio in 1833 to Kendall Co. Illinois, abt 1845 they moved on to Jasper Co. MO. I've located some of the children from their marriage....Irving, Andrew, Matilda, John, Nancy, Elizabeth, Martha, Parry, Daniel, Marietta. Still searching for info on all of them. I'm from line of Daniel David Wilson b 1825 m. Sarah Combs 1845 in Jasper co. MO.
Grateful for any clues.
Viola

BRANDLEY FAMILY - ALBIN/HENRY/ARNOLD

Robert Holley — 27 Nov 2002 5:01:41 GMT

Trying to research the Brandley/Brandli
family which arrived in Bazaar Township, Chase
County, KS in 1859. Trying to discover when this
Swiss family arrived in the U.S. ... probably after
1845... and where it lived before coming
to Kansas...

Also interested in life of Albin's (Albion's) son,
Arnold Brandley, who was born 18-Nov-1873
and left Chase County in the 1890's to go
to mine gold in Goldfield, Colorado..

Arnold was in Goldfield in 1900 and eventually
ended up in Carter Co., Montana about 1918..

If you know anything about this family's
origins or where Arnold was between 1885-1918,
please let me know.. Arnold was my wife's gg gfather

Robert Holley
Miami, FL

Powell Will

texsgirl — 8 Aug 2007 10:09:30 GMT

Can someone tell me where to go (court house? library?) to find a will? probate of a will? Someone was going to get this for me in January, but hasn't as yet and I need it.
Enoch Powell died in 1875, leaving several children who seem to all be listed in this will. I need the pages of it.
He died in Chase county.

Matfield Green Cemetery

lindagn1 — 14 Sep 2005 5:32:45 GMT

Is Matfield Green Cemetery located within the village limits of Matfield Green? If not, in what township is it located?

Thank you.

RIDER, Joseph

texsgirl — 25 Jul 2007 4:27:28 GMT

Hi.
I'm looking for marriage information on Joseph Rider who married Josaphine Powell in 1870, probably in Chase County, although, they were listed as living in Morris county on an 1875 record.
Would it be possible for someone to look that up for me, please?
Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com

Newspaper Lookup

Pressney — 20 Jan 2007 1:39:30 GMT

Searching for someone with access to the published archives of the Chase County Leader for a lookup. (The link on the website is apparently not working) Specifically interested in Enoch Powell, on page 119 of the book. Thanks

lookups please

karenweir52 — 3 Jun 2007 12:40:54 GMT

ANNA CLARA SIMINGTON was born 1883 Cottonwood, Chase, Kansas, wondered who she married and when she died, please help

Old Quaker Cemetery

cmaioriello — 9 May 2007 9:11:47 GMT

Can anyone tell me the location to the "Old Quaker" cemetery in Chase county? I saw on a Chase county website that my great (4) grandparents are buried there and would like to visit next time I am in Kansas. Thanks!

George Topping

TPeterman — 11 Mar 2007 11:27:34 GMT

George Topping was born on Aug. 6, 1858 in Belmont Co., OH. As of 1929, he lived in Cedar Point (Chase Co.), KS. On Sep. 24, 1929, he joined the Sons of the American Revolution, on behalf of the service of his Revolutionary War ancestor, James Tallman.

George Topping is reported to have died in 1943, presumably in Chase Co., KS.

I am seeking his death date/ place and obituary.

Cottonwood, Kansas Tornado Apr 1878

Not_A_Relative — 25 Feb 2007 4:14:49 GMT

Cottonwood, Kansas Tornado Apr 1878

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/ks/tornadoes/cottonwood-to...

Killed: Mrs. Miller, two children of Mr. Osborn

Injured: Mr. Miller and children; Mrs. Walters and children; Fred Smith, wife and three children; John Merritt, Lizzie Merritt, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Bogue, Child of Edward Davis, Mrs. Kate Ross

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

Information about Hiram L. Baker

jcobs1 — 10 Feb 2007 1:02:22 GMT

Looking for information on Hiram L Baker and His wife Mary Jane Baker who lived in Ralls, Chase, Kansas in the 1890s. Would appreciated any information. Contact me at jwjake@hotmail.com.

Matthew Agnew death notice Chase Co., 16 Jul 1885

melharrison — 9 Oct 2006 9:50:54 GMT

Found that a Chase County, KS, newspaper of 16 Jul 1885 lists the death of Mathew (Matthew) Agnew. I know that he was born about 1804 in PA, married Anna, b. about 1811 in OH, raised a family in Bureau County, IL, where first son James B. and wife Anna died. Mathew's daughter, Anna Eliza, b. about 1836 in IL, married Orange Hezekiah C. Smith, and that family moved to KS in about 1877. Mathew Agnew lives with the Orange H.C. Smith family in the 1880>KS>Marion>Branch census. I find William Agnew, Matthew's youngest child, living with Orange/Anna Smith's daughter, Lillian Winner (Mr. Benjamin), in the 1920>KS>Reno>Hutchinson census. Any more info on Matthew Agnew, William Agnew, or Orange H. C. Smith in this county?
Peggy Hendricks
pphendricks@yahoo.com

Allen family information wanted, c. 1880-1895

cjlaird — 22 Feb 2006 3:24:45 GMT

Seeking marriage, birth & death information on Allen family members
father, Edward Martin Allen b. abt 1852
mother, Charlotte Belle "Lou" Chittenden, b abt 1862
children,
Ora Martin Allen b. abt Dec 1883
Frances Maude Allen b. Feb 1890
Homer Martin Allen b. Dec 1891
Linus H Allen b. Aug 1895
2 or 3 unknown children Allen b & d betw 1883 and 1899, possibly in Chase county
Family moved to Reno County sometime between 1885 and early 1900.
Interested in obtaining birth & death documentation on the children, a copy of the marriage record, and any other data on extended family (parents & siblings, other relatives, of Edward & Charlotte). Thank you.

Jesse H. Beverlin --1870 Census Lookup

Jim Beverlin — 27 Jul 2005 3:15:19 GMT

He came from Wv. after the Civil War as his father Samuel Beverlin settled in Strong, Kansas and several of his brothers.

Robert Wyllie - Death

PBarrus — 31 Mar 2004 5:41:36 GMT

Emporia Daily Gazette, Thursday, October 24, 1940, p.2 col. 6 – Obituary

Strong City, Oct. 24. – Robert Wyllie, former foreman at the roundhouse in Strong City, dropped dead late Wednesday afternoon while feeding a dog at the John Mason home in Strong City. The Masons were visiting in Nebraska. Mr. Wyllie has had heart attacks previously. He retired from railroad work a number of years ago. Funeral arrangements had not been made Wednesday night.

Obit for Lewis Palmer

macmeg — 19 Nov 2005 6:24:20 GMT

Mattfield Green Cemetery, Mattfield Green, Kansas ~ 2 MANER FAMILY MEMBERS I CAN'T LOCATE

becky_maner — 12 Dec 2005 4:32:19 GMT

CLERC - Chase Co., KS / 1887 - 1892 Lookup

MehdiFakhar1 — 28 Dec 2004 1:27:32 GMT

Are there any local books written about the county history and it's citizens during the time period of 1887 - 1892?

I am looking for Pierre Louis Charles CLERC, who immigrated from France in 1887 and lived in Kansas until 1892. The remainder of his years were spent in Jefferson County, MO, where he made a living 'making' , packaging and selling his products, such as stove polish. He did quite a business with poultry products - from feed to medications.

Usually these types of things are documented in the county's history. If anyone can guide me as to where to find this information, I would appreciate it.

Thank you,
Kay, FL
MehdiFakhar@aol.com

Nellie Washington Hotchkiss GRIFFIN (1889 - 1977) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 11 Sep 2005 11:06:30 GMT

From the
Burlingame Newspaper
(name unknown)
Burlingame, Kansas
(Osage County)
November, 1977

Mrs. Nellie Hotchkiss Griffin, 88, Burlingame, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, in a nursing home in Burlingame where she had been several years.

She was born June 6, 1889, at Burlingame and spent most of her life in the Burlingame community.

She was married to Edward F. Hotchkiss Dec. 6, 1889, at Burlingame. He died Sept. 10, 1947. She later was married to William L. Griffin. He died Dec. 7, 1958. She was married to Granville Griffin in 1962. He survives. A daughter, Mrs. Harriet Ellis, died Nov. 10, 1961.

Other survivors include two sons, Neal S. Hotchkiss, Burlingame, and James A. Hotchkiss, Rock Island, Ill.; six daughters, Mrs. Olive Anstaett and Mrs. Esther Denny, both at Burlingame, Mrs. Christine Arnold, Shawnee, Mrs. Virgene Gaines, Cottonwood Falls, Mrs. Maxine Adams, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Mrs. Anita Archibald, Wichita; a brother, Arthur Washington, Los Angeles; 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services were Friday, Nov. 25, in the Federated Church at Burlingame. Burial was in Burlingame Cemetery. Carey Funeral Home at Burlingame was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Federated Church at Burlingame, 66413. Funeral services were at 10:00 am. Officiant was Pastor William Young. Organist was Mrs. Thomas A. Black. Casket bearers were Fred E. Anstaett, Keith Anstaett, David Anstaett, Elmer Dean Arnold, Mark Archibald, and Darrel Hotchkiss.

Homestead cemetery : chase co.

junebuggy — 6 Feb 2004 5:10:09 GMT

I'm looking for information in regards to a cemetery in Chase co. called Homestead ?? and in particuler would like to know which RAMSEY'S (if any) are buried there. information given to me by a relative -indicates there are some there.i'm looking for LOUISA RAMSEY, and CLEMENT, but will settle for any Ramsey's. Thanks Pauline.

Marshall W Channel of Chase, Chase Co., Kansas

memathews — 6 Mar 2002 6:30:57 GMT

Trying to find more information on Marshall W Channel, b. bet 1844-45 in Ohio. Married (1) Eliza Evans, she died in Ohio date unknown. Marshall married (2) Mae Barnes, b. March 19, 1848 in North Carolina. daughter of William Barnes and Mary Higgins. Mae died March 18, 1874.

Marshall and Mae had:

Edgar b. 10/26/1874
Baby Channel, b. 4/25/1875 and d. same date
Estella Ann Channel, b. 6/14/1876
Sadie A. Channel, b. 1/10/1879
Zoe Ann Channel, b. 8/24/1882

Marshall served in the US Army in Wyoming from 1862-65, and apparently was the owner of a saw mill that he moved to Bills Creek on "Mr. Ellis' place" in March of 1879, apprently in the Chase, Kansas area. Marshall is apparently buried in the Clements Cemetery, Clements, Chase Co., Kansas.

If anyone has further information on Marshall Channel, I would to email with you. Thanks for the time and interest in reading this.

M.E. Mathews

SIMMONS & BROWN Marriage 1855

floydsboy — 28 Mar 2005 7:50:02 GMT

At KSgenweb I found the index for the " Chase County Courant " . In the Oct. 22 1855 issue it mentions gifts given at the Marriage of Rinnie Simmons and Jos. H. Brown . Rinnie was the daughter of my Paternal Gr-Gr Uncle and Aunt Levi and Elizabeth Simmons . Rinnies full name was Lorinda . Lorinda and her Husband Joseph Brown next show up in the 1900 census in Arkansas , Cowley County KS . I'm wondering is their anyway to get the full article from the Chase County Courant or to get the marriage Records from Chase County ?
Any help would be appreciated !

John T. Watkins b. 1832 - Ohio

Karren A. — 10 May 2005 9:17:56 GMT

Hi,

I could really use some help on a man named John T. Watkins who was born in Ohio about 1832.

He married a woman named Margaret who was from North Carolina.......the marriage appears to have been in Ohio about 1852 - 53.

They appear on the Chase County Kansas 1860 census in Toledo Twp. Their children are Mary - 7, Edwin - 5, Dolphina - 3, and Anna 11/12 mo.

They were members of the Toledo Monthly Meeting of Quakers in Chase County.

I will be glad to trade info with researchers.

I need to know what Margaret's maiden name was. I'm pretty sure her middle initial was "H".

I had posted on this woman before, thinking Watkins was her maiden name.

Sure would appreciate some help: )

Thanks,

Karren A.

Gus Wagner, Maude Stevens, Lotteva Wagner

combray730 — 29 Mar 2005 11:23:00 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning my great-great uncle Gus Wagner (b. June 1872 d. June 1941 Clements, KS), his wife Maude Stevens (b Feb 1877 d. 30 Jan 1961) and their daughter Lotteva. Gus and Maude were carnival performers; both had their bodies completely tattooed. Gus was also a prolific woodcarver (he carved totem poles and wooden scenes). For many years they lived in Clements, KS at Maude's parents' place known as the "Stevens' Place". Lotteva married Russell "Tarzan" Davis who may have been from the Lawton, OK area. Lotteva and Russell were also carnival performers and they may have owned a sign painting business. Gus and Maude are both buried in the Chase Co. Cemetery.

I would love to hear from anyone who may know about them!
Thanks, Chris Wagner

Clements, & Councel Grove

AdeleHubbell — 8 Jul 2001 12:17:30 GMT

My GGgrandparents JOSEPH CRAWFORD & AMY COLUMBIA moved to Chase County in 1862 & entered 160 acres under the homestead act and bought 160 acres. They had 8 Children:
(1) Emma Adeline b. 1849 (2) Lucy Melissa b. 1851 (3) John Andrew b. 1853 (4) Joseph Lansing (5) James Byron b. 1858(6) Amy Hortense b. 1859 (7) Margaret Amanda b.1861 (8) Thomas Grant b. 1865.
My Ggrandparents were James Byron Crawford & Minnie Leah LaCoss, m. 1885, had 4 children beforn moving to California. I will be happy to share any information. Adele

needing family information on ward s

pam muns — 10 Mar 2005 5:25:35 GMT

i am needing any information on my great grandparents and maybe gggrandparents my greatgrandparents were william thomas ward and sarah ann(hornaday)ward they lived at staffordville kansas william died in 1897 and sarah died 1908 they are burried at staffordville they had the folling children i do not know them in order but one daughter was callie that was my dads mom, the other daughter was florence,one of the sons was oliver, john william mr wards dad lived with them his name was isaac ward his wife was mary(hinshaw)waed they had 5boys 1.rufus 2.ottie 3.hyram 4.isaiah marion 5.william thomas we do not know much inform,ation we are trying to find isaac wards parents names , they lived in staffordville and the cottonwood falls area and toleado township chase co. any kind of information would be very much appricrated also if any one would know some where on that side we are to be said to have cherokee indian in us. you can e-mail me or write me at pam muns 200 east 11th hutchinson,kansas 67501

Mina and Andrew Nulph - Chase Co.,Diamond Creek Twp.,Elmdale,Kansas

slsmn1327 — 19 Dec 2005 3:12:46 GMT

Trying to connect the following to the family tree.Found on the 1920 Census Chase Co.,Diamond Creek Twp.,Elmdale,Kansas.

Mina Nulph - age 24 - b. Pa - Operator for railroad - parents b. in Penna
Andrew Nulph - age 14 - b.Pa.
Census indicates Andrew is her son but she would have been 10 years old when he was born.

If you have any information that may help me connect them to the family,Please contact me at <slsmn1327@hotmail.com>

Thanks,
Bill Nulph
Houston,Texas

Toledo - Quakers/Toledo MM - Margaret H. Watkins

Karren A. — 24 Oct 2004 12:44:20 GMT

Hi,

I'm hoping to correspond with someone who has knowledge about the early Toledo Monthly Meeting of Quakers in the town of Toledo in Chase County.

Am researching a charter member of that group named Margaret H. Watkins.

I am already in touch with the archivist at Edmund Stanley Library/Quaker Archives at Wichita KS but would also like to find a contact in Chase County.

My particular interest is in the year 1866 when the Quaker Meeting was known as the Toledo Preparative Meeting......before it became a Monthly Meeting.

Thanks so much,

Karren A.

Fred Wilcox

DHollowbush52 — 24 Jun 2001 3:14:10 GMT

Ref: Emporia Gazette, Lyon Co., KS - Monday, July 12, 1982

FRED WILCOX
Cottonwood Falls - A retired druggist, Fred Wilcox of Cottonwood Falls, died Sunday at Newman Hospital in Emporia. The time and place of services will be announced by Croy Funeral Home.

SIMMONS WARREN

floydsboy — 7 Mar 2004 6:19:08 GMT

Looking for info on Levi and Elizabeth Warren Simmons ?
In 1880 census they are living in Cottonwood Falls Chase County , Kansas .
SIMMONS
L.T. 50
Elizabeth 50
Alvertus 26 son clerk in store
Rinnia 23
Chancy 15
Walter 13

They moved to Kansas from Hurley , Ulster County New York sometime after the 1870 census .
SIMMONS
Levi T. 40 quarryman
Elizabeth 33
Albertus 16 apprentis to painter
Lorrinda 13
Chancey 5
Walter 3

I have no info on them after 1880 , would like to know if they stayed in Kansas or move on ?

I know their children Lorrinda and Walter show up in California in 1930 census .

Elizabeth Warren Simmons is the sister of my paternal gg-grandfather David Warren (1825 - 10/251881).

Any help is appreciated .

Cooper, Essie M. (need obit plz) Strong City, Chase, KS

hee9853 — 3 Oct 2004 2:03:28 GMT

I am in need of two obituaries for my great aunt and her husband.

Names are
Essie Myrtle (Mathis) Cooper
born 24 Aug 1925 in Beaver, Oklahoma
died Dec 1993 in Strong City, Chase, KS

and her husband
William Joel Cooper
born 12 Aug 1922
died 14 Feb 2003 in Strong City, Chase, KS

email me at Hennye@adelphia.net

Thanks in advance for your time and effort.

David Mathis

Will take Headstone Photos

Richard Old — 27 Jul 2004 3:39:16 GMT

New geneology buff will take digital photos of your ancestors head stones in Chase County cemetaries and e-mail it to you.

you can also reach me at rold3@yahoo.com

Richard Old
620-528-3713

1875 state census

Michelle Hougham — 29 May 2003 1:56:02 GMT

Hi,
Was wondering if anyone out there had access to the 1875 state census for Chase county?
I am looking for my great grandparents
Aaron & Melissa HOUGHAM.Various spellings are
HUFFAM,HAUGHAN,HOUGHMAN,HOUGHAN.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Michelle

SPAIN FAMILY

RCSollars — 29 Jun 2001 9:16:08 GMT

There are supposed to be many Spains buried in the Wonsevu Cemetery, Wonsevu, Chase Co., KS, Namely James Calvin Spain (1857-1938)and his older brother, George Washington Spain (1854-1893), and others. I would like to exchange information with anyone researching this family

Mrs. Jim Davidson - Burial

PBarrus — 31 Mar 2004 5:38:19 GMT

Emporia Daily Gazette, Thursday, October 24, 1940, p.2 col. 6 – Obituary

Strong City, Oct. 24. – Grave services for Mrs. Jim Davidson, of Augusta, who died Sunday, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Strong City cemetery. Rev. E. K. Resler of the local Methodist church had charge of the services. Pallbearers were Otto Triemer, Frank Robert, Charles Olson, Andrew Olson, Keith Stout and Charles Bielman. Mrs. Davidson was the grandmother of Mrs. Fred Thomas, of Strong City.

Looking for information on Martin & Worrall or Walmley family

cjlaird — 29 Oct 2005 3:53:06 GMT

Early residents of Chase county - Sarah Melissa Martin and her husband James P. Worrall - lived in Jackson county near Holton KS for two years (1868-1870), in Chase county for about 12 years (1871-1883), then relocated to Council Grove in Morris County (1883-1901).

We are looking for a newspaper account of a visit by Sarah's parents, Ambrose Martin and wife Phebe from Tuscola or Camargo, Illinois, dated between early 1875 and late 1877. We also would like to find a copy of Sarah Melissa's obituary. She was born 1 Feb 1834 in Athens county Ohio, died 28 April 1901 at Council Grove, KS.

Also interested in any family-related information about Sarah Melissa Martin and her first husband, James P. Worrall, whom we believe was a wagonmaker. She was also reported to be married to Marot Walmsley later on, but this is not confirmed. There were said to be several children born to the Worrall marriage.

Thank you - Claudia Glass, Hutchinson KS

Jackson family child buried in Hymer, Chase, Kansas

Rob Elsman — 28 Jan 2004 6:09:28 GMT

James Wilson Jackson and Florence Viola Semler had a child born between 1887-1906 that was almost certainly buried in the cemetery in Hymer, Chase, Kansas. Does anyone know of any youths buried in the Hymer cemetery with the Jackson surname during this time period?

James Wilson Jackson marriage to Florence Viola Semler, 1887

Rob Elsman — 3 Jan 2004 6:18:29 GMT

James Wilson Jackson married Florence Viola Semler, daughter of Hymer, Chase, Kansas resident George Semler, in 1887 in Chase Co., Kansas. If anyone has access to the county marriage records, would you please do a lookup for me?

Elam Boles, Price Boles 1880

sharolyn — 8 Jan 2006 1:29:08 GMT

Elam Boles 22, b. MO and Price Boles 17, b. MO were living in Toledo Twp, Chase Co. KS 1880. Elam was boarding with Jospeh L. Strate from MO. Price was boarding with John B. Stanbrough b. IN, but his wife was b. MO. Does anyone have information on the family of Elam & Price Boles? Thanks for any help.

Goley/Lansbury Families

Barb Evans McMahon — 1 Nov 2003 9:01:38 GMT

Looking for information on Julia Goley who was married to Dennis Lansbury. Julia was the mother of John, Mary Ann (Mae) and Buck Lansbury. She died when John was a week old and is buried at Matfield Green.
Have copied of Dennis Obit, but not Julia, and can't find where she came from.
Any info would be great,
Barb

WILSON in Chase County

Patti Wilson — 17 Jul 2002 8:27:00 GMT

I am looking for information on William age 72 & Adeline age 69 Wilson & their daughter, Etta who were living in Chase County, Stron Township, Kansas at the time of the 1920 census. I have found a listing for an obiturary notice being in the newspaper, I don't know which one in Chase County, for an Adeline Wilson 6-4-1930.

Thank you for your time and help. Patti

Searching for lost Taylor Family - Chase/Lyon Co.

Kris — 8 Aug 2003 8:41:03 GMT

I am searching for information regarding my great grandmathers father and relatives.

My grandmother -Norma Ann Corey who's parents were George edward Taylor and Lucy Lenora McAuley of Kansas.
They had two other children: 1)Robert Edward Taylor 2)Gary Phillip Taylor.

George E. Taylor had the following brothers and sisters:
1. James edward
2. Charles
3. Nancy
4. Gordia
5. Nora

There parents are Zackry Taylor and Ellen (Mason)?
Zackry had two brothers:
1.Cecil R. taylor 1st married joyce Cortney and 2nd marriage to Alza ? Peterson Fagen

2. harvey Taylor

If anyone can help in any way i would love to hear from you.
Contact: AbbysDaddy@myfamily.com (Kris)

new england historical and genealogical register

gail blanch — 26 Feb 2003 1:13:30 GMT

would someone be able to go to their library and look up volume 88 of this register to see if their is any information on Peace Chase and her husband James Thompson. Volume 87 contains their marriage on June 9, 1805, however the society I contacted suggests I check vol 88 at my local library to see if there is further information [ they do not have this volume], as I live in Australia my local library does not have any of these volumes, any help would be very much appreciated, Thanks, Gail Blanch.

SMITH, George Odie Elmdale, KS 1932

eessee — 22 Jul 2003 4:20:13 GMT

reply to vcalvin@cox.net.
Any information on George Odie SMITH son of James Thomas SMITH would be greatly appreciated. I believe he was born in the late 1800's, and he had 3 sisters, Lillie, Viola, & Emma. I know he was living in Elmdale, KS in April of 1932.

SMITH REUNION MONDAY, JUNE 23rd BURNS KS

Kathy Holmes — 21 May 2003 3:14:30 GMT

Descendants of the Smith families, originally from Rock Cave, WV and moved to Burns around 1870, will hold a reunion in Burns on Monday, June 23rd. Descendants will gather at the Burns Community Center from 4:00 - 9:00pm with a potluck dinner at 6:30pm, please bring a dish to share . Descendants of Issac R., John T., David B., Lydia, Nancy, Margaret Smith or related names such as John B. Smith, Smallridge, Waggy, McIntosh, Godding, Harader, Fross, Green etc please join us. To make reservations or questions please contact Kathy Holmes, 304 Woodridge Dr., Peninsula OH., 330-929-6474 or email holmeska@yahoo.com.

Allison-Larkin-Watchous families

Karen Hutchison — 17 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Many CROCKERs mentioned in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI news Index, some moved to Chase Co., KS

CaroleAlden — 29 Apr 2003 9:36:15 GMT

Copy of article can be attained from Library for $2.00.
Willard Library - 7 W Van Buren - Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3060 - 269-968-8166

Willard Public Library News Index: I've listed a few examples of what can be found on the web site for Willard Public Library, Battle Creek.
Publication: Coller Collection
Edition: 1
Subjects: Crocker, Alexander
Crocker, A.J.
Crocker, Doroas Stone
Stone, Doroas (Crocker)
Page Number: 17-495 thru 497
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Publication: Coller Collection
Edition: 1
Subjects: Crocker, Erastus B.
Page Number: 17-498
Microfiche Number: [A[A[C[C[C[C[C[C[C
I am ordering the above two. Will post when I get them. The above family moved to Chase Co., KS.
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don't know who this is??
Publication: Coller Collection
Edition: 1
Subjects: Stewart, Joseph W.
Stewart, Lucy Crocker
Crocker, Lucy (Stewart)
Crocker, Ebenezer L.
Page Number: 71-595 thru 599
Microfiche Number: [A[A[C[C[C[C[C[C[C

Subjects No. of Articles
Crocker, A.J. 1
Crocker, Alexander 1
Crocker, Audra Marie (Rulison) 1
Crocker, Candace Lynn 1
Crocker, Clarence F. 1
Crocker, David 5
Crocker, David C. 1
Crocker, Debra Christine 2
Crocker, Doroas Stone 1
Crocker, Ebenezer L. 1
Crocker, Eddie 1
Crocker, Erastus B. 1
Crocker, Ervilla Frink 1
Crocker, Evelyn 3
Crocker, Geraldine Hamilton 1
Crocker, Hiram D. 1
Crocker, James 1
Crocker, Jeffrey M. 1
Crocker, Jim 9
Crocker, June 2
Crocker, K. Thomas 1
Crocker, Keith 6
Crocker, Keith E. 3
Crocker, Lucy (Stewart) 1
Crocker, Luther O. 1
Crocker, Napoleon 1
Crocker, Rosetta Bertha (Stanich) 1
Crocker, Sabra Poole 2
Crocker, Stephen 1
Crocker, Stephen W. 1
Crocker, Warne 1
Crocker, Warne J. "Red" 1
Crocker, William C. 1
Crocker, Zillah 1

Samuel Cryder Palmer

macmegp — 13 Jan 2004 9:07:24 GMT

Here is some information concerning Samuel. He was my g-grandfather Palmer's brother. They lived in Chase Co. from about 1870 on and here are his children. If anyone is related to Samuel please contact me.

Thanks

SAMUEL CRYDER PALMER (JAMES HARVEY, EZEKIAL, NATHANIEL PARRAMORE) was born February 18, 1842 in Summerford Twp, Madison Co., Ohio, and died August 12, 1891 in Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., Kansas. He married MARY JANE POTEE January 08, 1864 in London, Summerford Twp., Madison Co., Ohio, daughter of LEWIS POTEE and SUSAN GLASCO. She was born August 22, 1848 in Summerfield, Madison Co., OH, and died November 27, 1905.

Children of SAMUEL PALMER and MARY POTEE are:

LEWIS PALMER, b. January 08, 1865; d. January 28, 1933; m. ---PRINELA ?.
ETTA BELL (MAY) PALMER, b. February 08, 1867; d. May 12, 1943; m. WILLIAM RICHARDS, October 07, 1833.
JENNIE PALMER, b. May 28, 1869; d. March 18, 1941; m. LEWIS PRATT, April 10, 1885.
WILLIAM PALMER, b. May 19, 1871; d. February 22, 1877.
FRANCIS M PALMER, b. April 08, 1873, Marion Center, Marion Co., KS; d. February 22, 1879.
IDA E PALMER, b. January 08, 1875; d. February 24, 1875.
ELIZ B PALMER, b. January 18, 1877; d. February 21, 1877.
ROSE M PALMER, b. February 18, 1878; d. April 07, 1937; m. WILLIAM CLARK AUSTIN, January 17, 1895.
MAUDE CORDELIA PALMER, b. August 22, 1880; d. December 23, 1969; m. STEPHEN EARL AUSTIN.
BIRDEE B PALMER, b. October 10, 1882; d. 1968; m. ALAN M SALMANS, April 08, 1903.
ALBERT PALMER, b. January 18, 1886.

William Risher - 81st Pa.

tedd81stpa — 23 Jan 2005 1:07:46 GMT

looking for information on William Risher, who served in Co. A, 81st Pa. during the Civil War. He is buried in Elk Cemetery. i am researching the men of the regiment. Any type of help, or information would be very much appreciated.

McCormick

patrickmurphy82 — 22 Nov 2002 6:41:46 GMT

I am looking for information on McCormicks who lived in this part of Kansas.

Ellis McCormick (b 1846, IN) was in Chase County, Diamond Creek Township in 1880 with his wife Rebecca (b 1847, IN). Their children were Ida, Mary Jane, James A. and Lissie (All b in IN 1867-1875).

I lose track of them after 1880. In 1900, son James is in Lyon Co., Americus City. In 1910 and 1920, Rebecca is living alone in Lyon Co., Americus City.

Daughter Mary Jane McCormick married Horace Hildebrand and lived in Morris Co. (1900), Lyon Co (1910) and Bulter Co. (1920).

No luck so far in associating Ellis McCormick with parents (who were b in OH).

Any help would be appreciated.

Alice Catherine Broiles

Kathy Lenhart — 20 Oct 2002 9:09:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great Grandmother ALICE CATHERINE BROILES. I am a descendant of her son, ALONSO EDWARD DEWITT, who was born during her marriage prior to Charles Broiles. She lived around Matfield Green and had 9 or 10 children when married to Mr. Broiles. Her father was NATHAN SCOTT and her grandfather was HENRY VAN BUSKIRK. If you have any information please contact me.

Land record lookup please?

Ron — 11 Oct 2002 4:18:24 GMT

Could someone do a land record lookup for me in Chase county?

I believe my gr gr grandparents may have owned some land there.

J.B. or James B. Adams and wife Mahala.
I know there was a J.B. Adams there in 1859.
I need land records for about 1840-1860.

Would at least like to know dates, land description
and state and counties listed on any land record for them.

Thank you.

Ron

William chase 1865,Alice Chase 1871 born in Michigan

Georgia Golian — 30 Sep 2002 8:36:17 GMT

Searching for some kink of records to prove the births of My Grandfather, william Chase, born in April, 1865 and his sister Alice, born in 1871 in Michigan. Thier parents were William and Margaret Ann Harrison Chase. Possibly from Canada.Any help appreciated. thank you, Georgia. ggolian@webtv.net

Crawfordsville

memathews — 25 May 2002 9:38:45 GMT

Is there anyone familiar with Chase County history who can give me some background on Crawfordsville? My understanding is that it became Clements ... information much appreciated.

Joseph L. Crawford and wife Mary ...

memathews — 25 May 2002 9:34:35 GMT

Would like to visit with anyone who recognizes Joseph and his wife Mary, I am attempting to piece together some land transactions they had with individuals from my family line ...

Obit: George F. 'Frank' FLOWERS - 1988

SiouxzQ99 — 17 Mar 2004 5:11:26 GMT

The Topeka Capital-Journal, Saturday, December 17, 1988 p.9c
(picture accompanies this obituary)

George F. 'Frank' FLOWERS
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary for George Francis "Frank" FLOWERS, 68, Topeka. He died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1988, at a Topeka hospital.
Mr. FLOWERS was a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years before he retired because of ill health in 1980.
He was born Dec. 4, 1920, at Cottonwood Falls, the son of Ress T. and Nettie Bea MICHAEL FLOWERS. He spent most of his life in Topeka.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1946.
He was married to Lois L. GRAHAM on June 17, 1961, at Topeka. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Thornton FLOWERS, San Diego, George FLOWERS, Seattle, and Sgt. First Class William E. FLOWERS of Talmage in Dickinson County; two daughters, Nancy FLOWERS, Lawrence, and Bonnie L. FARLEY, Kansas City, Kan.; a stepson, Larry E. WHEATLEY, Kerrville, Texas; two stepdaughters, Rita J. DAVIS, Lawrence, and Donna L. McCORMICK, of Timkin in Rush County; five brothers, Maurice FLOWERS, William E. FLOWERS and Donald F. "Fred" FLOWERS, all of Topeka, and Gerald R. FLOWERS and Charles L. FLOWERS, both of Wichita; five sisters, Rosa B. OVERSTREET, Lyndon, and Lillie L. WELLS, Alice CLARK, Doris TILLMAN and Velda LAKE, all of Topeka; six grandchildren; and eight step-grandchildren.
A military detail from Fort Riley will conduct graveside services with military honors at Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Inc., 824 Washburn, Topeka, 66606; or the American Lung Association of Kansas, P.O. Box 4426, Topeka, 66604.

Harold Dean SHEPHERD

SiouxzQ99 — 17 Mar 2004 5:11:26 GMT

The Topeka Capital-Journal, Saturday, December 17, 1988 p.9c

Harold Dean SHEPHERD
Cottonwood Falls - Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home here for Harold Dean SHEPHERD, 35, Rocky Mount, Mo., a former Chase County resident. He died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1988, after suffering a heart attack in Dallas.
Mr. SHEPHERD and his wife owned and operated Ozark Village Marina at Rocky Mount, Mo., on the Lake of the Ozarks.
He was born Feb. 27, 1953, at Hutchinson, the son of Donald and Glendola COONS SHEPHERD. He graduated in 1971 from Chase County High School.
He was married to Karen SIGEL on Aug. 20, 1971, at Cottonwood Falls. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Brian Dean SHEPHERD, at home; a daughter, Laura SHEPHERD, at home; his parents, Donald and Glendola SHEPHERD, Rocky Mount, Mo.; and two sisters, Cheryl Lynn DILLMAN, Eufaula, Okla., and Jacqueline Kay EVERSON, Topeka.
Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery at Cottonwood Falls. Mr. SHEPHERD will lie in state after 8 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to an education fund for his son and daughter.

Don W. ROBINSON - Dec 31 1992

SiouxzQ99 — 17 Mar 2004 5:11:26 GMT

Obituary The Topeka Capital-Journal, Sunday, January 3, 1993 p.8g col. 5
Don W. ROBINSON
Cottonwood Falls - Don W. ROBINSON, 76, Cottonwood Falls, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 1992, at a Wichita hospital.
Mr. ROBINSON owned and operated the Mathias IGA Grocery Store in Cottonwood Falls with his wife for 32 years until they retired in 1980.
He was born Sept. 30, 1916, in Dallas Center, Iowa, the son of Willian H. and Edna KLINE ROBINSON.
Mr. ROBINSON was a World War II veteran and a member of the Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church.
He married Cleo MITCHELL May 2, 1948 in Cottonwood Falls. She survives. He is preceded in death by his son, Wayne Lacer ROBINSON.
Other survivors include a son, Mark ROBINSON, of the home; and a brother Ralph "Jim" ROBINSON, Quincy, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Friends and family will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Ben Bailey marries Mildred Banks 1875 Bazaar

GloriaGagnon — 17 Apr 2002 8:45:43 GMT

Is there a history book on Bazaar? I have alot of family from there. William Bailey, 1860 sons Silas, Ben, William, & Simon (mother Elda Jane Davis missing.) 1880--2nd family William with Mary ,Children-Joseph, Thomas, John, Nettie May, and Rossa. Son Silas married to Elizibeth (no Children) living with them. Son Simon married and living with (can not read) no children in Bazaar. Ben and Millie with sons Jasper and Joseph. Ben and Millie move on as he is a Stone Mason and they move alot. They have 13 children, 11 live along time. They settle in Fall City, WA. I have alot of information about this family. Does anyone know of the rest of the Family. Thank you, Gloria

D. Scrogg Hood

memathews — 14 Mar 2002 8:57:39 GMT

Looking for familiy information Scrogg Hood b. abt. 1844 and d. 4/1925. Married Mae Channel in May, 1885. Any information greatly appreciated.

need look-up in 1870 census: John O'Rourke of Cottonwood [Strong], Chase County

adee8461 — 12 Mar 2002 8:16:07 GMT

Looking for John O'ROURKE who lived in Strong City, Kansas from ca 1860. I am not familiar with the resources this state has available, so this is a feeble first attempt to locate John & his family. Thanks, Anne

Mrs. E. J. Wilcox

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

Cottonwood Falls – Funeral services for Mrs. E. J. Wilcox, 86, who died December 23, were held at the Brown Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, December 27 at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Retha L. Sadler, pastor of the Methodist church, Strong City, in charge. Elmore Stout sang, accompanied by Miss Mariabelle Simmons. The pallbearers were Roy Mushrush, Glenn Woodring, Emmond Hoover, Guy Murdock, Emmett Cahoone, Robert Mitchell.
Flora Estella Martin, eldest daughter of James and Elizabeth Martin was born in Delaware county, Ohio, November 4, 1867. On December 28, 1884, she married Edward J. Wilcox. They were the parents of eight children, four boys and four girls. They established a home in Nemaha county, Kas., where they lived until 1900 when they came to Chase county. They lived in Lawrence, Kas., from 1917 until 1925 when they moved to Topeka to live until 1933. After her husband’s death Mrs. Wilcox lived with her son, Dr. Harry Wilcox of Cottonwood Falls.
She is preceded in death by her husband in April, 1939, and two daughters, Mrs. Mae Wadsworth in September 1930, and Mrs. Flora Belle Arnold in January, 1951. She was baptized and became a member of the Christian Union church in Bellplain, Ohio. Although her chief interest was in her family she enjoyed her work in the Presbyterian Guild, the Needlework club and other community groups in her active years.
Her survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Olive Bozell, and Mrs. Hazel Bierer, of Topeka; four sons, Cauncey Wilcox, Lawrence, Dr. Harry Wilcox, and Fred Wilcox, Cottonwood Falls; Roy Wilcox, Roswell, N. M.; two brothers, Nelson Martin, Topeka, and Homer Martin, Delaware county, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Susie McCarthy, Delaware county, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, December 29,1953, Page 2, Column 4

Dixon family

Connie Brown — 15 May 2004 12:30:18 GMT

Am searching for my Dixon family thought to reside possibly in Cottonwood Falls in the late 1800's, early 1900's. John Wesley Dixon, wife Anna (Christianna) and 13 children.

GOULD LOST IN KANSAS

C. Sinclair — 26 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Rosa Sophia Gould who was born in Cottonwood Falls,Kansas on or around 1871. I believe her father may have been Frederick gould. her mothers name was Elizabeth. people called her lizzie. They later moved to MO any information would be appreciated. C. Sinclair

Seeking Assistance with Chase County Lookup

fouse8 — 2 Jul 2002 2:33:09 GMT

I am seeking someone who can check the 1900 census for a John Foust residing in Elmdale as of brother's 1903 obit. Barring that, can someone tell me what library would cover this area and do they do look ups?
I am a Random Acts volunteer in Indiana but Chase County apparently does not have a volunteer.

Tonya

lost the chase

cosmowise — 25 Jun 2001 1:03:58 GMT

Martin Hildinger resided in Chase County, Cottonwood Falls thru the 1910 census. After that he is lost. I know he was divorced and probably left Cottonwood Falls for that reason. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Karen

E. J. Wilcox

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

Cottonwood Falls, April 26 – Funeral services for E. J. Wilcox who died at his home here Monday, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 O’clock with Rev. Frank Steele, pastor of the Cottonwood Falls Presbyterian church, and Dudley Doolittle, of Strong City, in charge. Burial will be in Prairie Grove cemetery of this place.
Mr. Wilcox was a retired farmer and cattleman and had lived in Chase county most of the time since about 1902. He was born November 4, 1862 at Delaware, Ohio, and was married there to Miss Stella Martin. They came to Kansas 53 years ago, first locating in Nemaha county, then in Chase county.
Besides his widow, Mr. Wilcox is survived by seven children., Mrs. Flora Arnold, Dr. Harry Wilcox, Fred Wilcox, and Roy Wilcox, all of this place; Mrs. Olive Bozell, Mrs. Hazel Springer and Chauncey E. Wilcox, all of Topeka.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, April 26,1939, Page 2, Column 1

Jack A. Trayer

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

COTTONWOOD FALLS – Funeral services for Jack A. Trayer, who died Tuesday in a Dallas, Tex., hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Croy Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. G. R. Tinius, Emporia. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Jack Trayer, the son of John and Sarah Bittinger Trayer, was born Sept. 11th, 1874, in Peru, Neb., and he was married to Mary Frances Bryant, Dec. 5th, 1897. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died in April, 1960, and he is survived by two sons, Paul and Dale Trayer, Cottonwood Falls; one daughter, Chloe Rice, Dallas; two brothers, Harry, of Auburn, and Ben of Seattle, Wash., one sister, Eva Read, Auburn, Neb., seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, January 25,1964, Page 6, Column 5

Mrs. Jack Trayer

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

COTTONWOOD FALLS – Mrs. Jack Trayer died Tuesday morning following a long sickness.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the Croy Funeral Home. The Rev. G. R. Tinius, pastor of the Emporia Church of Christ, will have charge of the service. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Mary Frances Bryant, daughter of Edmond and Nancy Bryant, was born Aug. 2nd, 1874, near Auburn, Neb. She married Jack Trayer, Dec. 5th, 1897, at Howe Station, Neb., and they moved to Cottonwood Falls in 1910, coming from Oklahoma. Surviving are her husband of the home; two sons, Paul and Dale Trayer, Cottonwood Falls; and a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Rice, Dallas, Tex.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and one brother, George Bryant, Kingfisher, Okla.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, April 13,1960, Page 6, Column 3

Mrs. Flora Arnold

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

Cottonwood Falls – Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Arnold, 64, who died at her home in Cottonwood Falls, January 4, were held at the Brown Funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. E. M. McGehee, pastor of the Presbyterian church, in charge. Burial was in Prairie Grove cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, Sr., Mrs. Charles Ireland and Elmore Stout sang, accompanied by Miss Margaret Simmons. The pallbearers were George Miller, R. Z. Blackburn, Carl O’Daniel, Arch McCandles, Sidney Cahoone, M. C. Jelf..
Flora Estella Wilcox, daughter of Edward T. and Estella Wilcox, was born September 26, 1887 in Corning. After graduating from the Chase County Community high school in 1906 she taught school in Chase county, Abilene, and was principal at Woodruff in 1920 and 1921. On July 15, 1908, she married Don Edwin Arnold. They were the parents of a son and daughter. Mrs. Arnold was county treasurer four years and deputy treasurer seven years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, a charter member of the American Legion Auxillary and active in the Shakespeare, Kensington and Business and Professional clubs. She lived a busy and useful life and was always interested in the welfare of the community.
She is survived by her husband of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Trayer, Cottonwood Falls; one son, Charles Wilcox Arnold, Roswell, N. M.; her mother, Mrs. E. J. Wilcox, Cottonwood Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Bosell, and Mrs. Hazel Bierer, both of Topeka; four brothers, Chauncey Wilcox, Lawrence; Dr. Harry M. Wilcox and Fred J. Wilcox, both of Cottonwood Falls; Roy A. Wilcox, Roswell New Mexico, and five grandchildren.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, January 4,1952, Page 2, Column 5

Don E. Arnold

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

COTTONWOOD FALLS – Don E. Arnold, a retired carpenter, died Monday night in Strong City.
Funeral services will at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Croy Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Omar Stanton, pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Don E. Arnold, the son of Martha Jane Bramer and Benjamin Arnold, was born April 21st, 1884, in South Carolina. He was married to Flora Wilcox in July 1908, in Cottonwood Falls. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church here and served in the United States Army in 1905.
Surviving are: a son Charles, Roswell, N. M., and a daughter, Mrs. Dale Trayer, Cottonwood Falls; two brothers, Ernest, of Muskogee, Okla. and Robert, of Portland, Ore. Six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, January 30,1963, Page 6, Column 4

Mrs. Flora Arnold

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

Anna E. Arnold

deetrayer — 26 Jan 2002 6:01:06 GMT

Cottonwood Falls, April 23 – News of the death of Miss Anna E. Arnold, 62, formerly of Chase county, has been received from Portland, Ore. Miss Arnold had been principal of the Girls’ Polytechnic school in Portland since 1917. She was formerly a teacher and county official of Chase county, and before going to Portland had written two Kansas text books which were used for many years in Kansas grade schools and which were a Kansas history and a civics and citizenship textbook used in the state for 10 years in schools.
Miss Arnold was born at Whiting, but lived here from her childhood until she went to Portland.
She is survived by four brothers, who are Don Arnold of this city; Ernest Arnold, of Oklahoma; Ray Arnold, of Seattle, Wash., and Robert Arnold, of Portland, Ore.

Source: The Emporia Gazette, April 23,1942, Page 2, Column 1

Divorce Records

Karen Wise — 20 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

hI EVERYONE! I need further information on Martin Thomas HILDINGER m. Emma RISLEY 17 Oct 1889 in Reno Co. Ks.
Martin was last located on the 1900 Census Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., Kansas.I know Martin and Emma divorced and I am assuming the divorce took place in Chase Co.. I am looking for anything on Martin Thomas Hildinger as it relates to divorce,another marriage and death. I have hit the BRICK WALL!

Please Help,

Thanks,

Karen

Harold Passmore

DHollowbush52 — 24 Jun 2001 3:14:10 GMT

Ref: Emporia Gazette, Lyon Co., KS - Saturday, March 3, 1984

Funeral services for Harold Passmore, a retired contractor and land developer, were held Friday in the Edwards Funeral Chapel at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Burial was in National Cemetery there. Mr. Passmore died Wednesday in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born May 31, 1928, in Cottonwood Falls, and was reared in the Chase County area. He is survived by his wife, Olive, of the home in Fort Smith; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Passmore of Dick, Louisiana; four sons, Ted of Deville, Louisiana, Alan of Fort Smith, Thomas of Dick, Louisiana, and Chris of Strong City; two daughters, Connie Pretzer of Strong City and Ann Passmore of the home; one brother, Robert, of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Norma June Shanbour of Fountain Valley, California, and six grandchildren. Mr. Passmore was a member of United Commercial Travelers and the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith.

Bill Hobson

DHollowbush52 — 24 Jun 2001 3:14:10 GMT

Ref: Emporia Gazette, Lyon Co., KS - Friday, May 24, 1985

Strong City - Bill Hobson of Strong City died Thursday evening at Meade. He was a truck driver for Becker Corporation at El Dorado and had stopped at a truck stop. He had a heart attack. The son of Howard and Juanita Greer Hobson, Bill Hobson was born in Marshfield, Missouri, on September 11, 1939. He had lived in Chase County since 1962. On October 26, 1964, he married Sharon Bullock at Strong City. Mr. Hobson is survived by his wife; a son, Scott Hobson, stationed with the United States Marine Corps. at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; his father and stepmother, Howard and Louise Hobson of Marshfield, Missouri, and two stepsisters, Shirley Wilson of Springfield, Missouri, and Linda Totten of Wentzville, Missouri.

George Gutsch

DHollowbush52 — 24 Jun 2001 3:14:10 GMT

Ref: Emporia Gazette, Lyon Co., KS - Tuesday, July 13, 1982

GEORGE GUTSCH
Cottonwood Falls - A former resident, George Gutsch, died Monday night at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was a ranch worker in Chase County for a number of years, later working as a law enforcement officer and as a state brand inspector. The time and place of services will be announced by Croy Funeral Home of Cottonwood Falls.

Harry Nichols Peterson,Nichols Peterson, Mary Pinkston

Judy_Reustle — 22 Jun 2001 4:47:40 GMT

U. S. Social Security Carrier Employee Application for Account Number:
Name: Harry Nichols Peterson
Address: 2058 E Robinson, Okla City, OK
Carrier: St. Louis-San Francisco Ry
Place of Employment: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Occupation: Loco[motive] engineer
Age last birthday: 54
Date of birth: Oct 29th 1882
Place of birth: Cedar Pt, Chase [County], Kansas
Father: Nichols Peterson (deceased)
Mother: Mary Pinkston [maiden name]
Sex: male
Color: white
Date of application: 12-26-1936
Signed: Harry N. Peterson

Memo: 24 Nov 1917
Mr. G. R. Wilcox:
Fireman H. N. Peterson was examined on the Book of Rules and Time Card by Assistant Superintendent J. A. Johnston, November 20th and made his first trip as Engineer Train 431, 10PM, November 21st, 1917.

Memo: 28 Apr 1944
Mr. W. H. Gimson:
Am enclosing personal record of Harry N. Peterson, engineer, Okla City. Mr. Peterson died Feb. 14, 1944. Was out of service at time of his death.
Made last trip Sept. 26th, 1943, east local, engine 4155 9:15AM, with Fireman Bond.
E. W. Swain, General Forman

This is a sizeable file. Every rail incident, whether a collision or running a signal, received a full investigation. I am not a Peterson descendant. With proof of relationship and cost of postage, I will forward this file to a descendant of H. N. Peterson.

Judy

Relatives

Josephine MdVae — 10 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for relatives of the Denton Family buried in Maple Grove Cemetery I was told there is a Gordon Denton who lives in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Chase county & that he done a family tree on the Dentons. I am slso looking for a Hugh Hill who is my father and was married to my mother Caroline Mary Denton anyone with any information would be greatly appreciated.My mother dad was Frank Denton

Thank You

JOsephine McVae
mcvae@thegrid.net