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Thomas Franklin LANDON - Baltimore, 1848 - 1923

GeraldRipley — 2009-11-09 03:48:18Z

Time to post my brick wall. My Great Grandfather, Thomas Franklin LANDON, born Apr 8, 1848, died May 7, 1923. His death certificate indicates birthplace as "Baltimore". He married Anna CONNOR, b Apr 20, 1853, d Dec 19, 1923. Marriage was presumably in 1885. My Grandfather, Thomas Willson LANDON, was born in Baltimore Jun 1, 1886.

Great Grandfather was listed in censii as a conductor, I have a photo dated in 1922, after his retirement(?) and he is wearing a railroad uniform. My Grandfather is called a Stationary Engineer with the railroad.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Benjamin F. LANDON (1851) or his Father, John LANDON (abt 1805)

India83 — 2009-10-30 01:47:45Z

Can you tell me any more on this Benjamin F. Landon. I am aliitle mixed up.. Do you know if there is a Deardorff connection back in his line. Someone gave me information that just doesn't add up to what you write in your last message. I will be glad to send you what I have .

India
IWolf54197@aol.com

Re: Benjamin F. LANDON (1851) or his Father, John LANDON (abt 1805)

dsljordan — 2009-10-30 01:47:23Z

Been a while since I checked this message board. Yes Affa was married to Peter Deardorff.

Re: Dr. Gideon LANDON

carolynattolland — 2009-10-30 01:06:04Z

May have a connection. I have Dr. as father to my ggrandmother. Isabelle was born in NY about 1828. Married a Hugh Mathews

Let me know if we have a connection.

Thanx
Carolyn
carolynattolland@comcast.net

Dr. Gideon LANDON

califolandon — 2009-10-30 01:05:19Z

seeking info regarding doctor landon poss.born ny or nj b 1790
sp.mary jane mcintosh.
children..simon noni
isabella thomas s danial w ann children born ny and wv
family migrated to iowa,kansas calif.
doctor landon d 1883 hamlin brown ks.

Re: David F LANDON - b 1838

jankisselburg — 2009-10-24 23:40:06Z

David Landon is related to me. Would love to hear from you. Jan

David F LANDON - b 1838

pamlarson5951 — 2009-10-24 23:39:35Z

Hello there this is my first time in this site and i'm checking out my family tree, could you please let me know if the David F Landon dob 4/29/1838 married to Anna Compton is related to you, you can email me at dazzlemepink@hotmail.com and my name is pam

thank you

Re: William LANDON of Mason Co., Michigan

jankisselburg — 2009-10-24 23:37:39Z

Wrong William Landon. This one was born in Ohio and died in Michigan. His father was Major Landon and mother Eunice Howe.

Re: William LANDON of Mason Co., Michigan

EileenLandon113 — 2009-10-24 23:37:16Z

I'm Eileen Landon I'm the daughter and grandaughter of 2 WilliamLandon's of Brooklyn N.y. I believe my grandfather had a sister named Harriet not sure of my facts though I believe my grandfather died of Cancer in 1959. As far as I know he worked for the Harold New York Tribune paper and had a father named Andrew and a grandfather named samuel. thank you Eileen

Re: William LANDON of Mason Co., Michigan

jankisselburg — 2009-10-24 23:36:37Z

John I just read your question to Jeff Smiths entry. Jeff has died so that's why you didn't get an answer to him. Also he was wrong it was Williams brother David that was supposed to have killed an Indian. He was know as Indian Dave because he hunted and trapped so much. I was told that he caught an Indian stealing from one of his traps. They fought and the Indian died. His son Frederick went to jail in his place.

Re: William LANDON of Mason Co., Michigan

2009-10-24 23:35:14Z

Can you tell me more about the Native Americanndian he killed. Was it a female or male? I am looking for information on my great great grandmother and great great grandfather and they were close friends with William Landon, in Mason county, MI back when you indicated your William Landon was there. I am trying to find out if my great grandmother was native and can't find anything. Could the native that you speak of be my great great grandmother. If so I just want to know so I can find out where she died, where she is buried and more about her. Thanks for your help....John

William LANDON of Mason Co., Michigan

2009-10-24 23:34:21Z

I am Jeffrey Meads Smith of Robert Arch Smith
of Harriett Lenore(Meads)Smith of Harriet
(Landon)Meads of William Landon. I am
looking for information on William Landon. I
know he went to prison in Jackson for killing
an Native American in late 19th century. He
was the 1st tax collector in Mason County,
Michigan. Any help will be appreciated and
I would be happy to help anyone as well.

Jack F. Landon - MO

phfarm — 2009-10-07 20:37:16Z

seeking more information on Jack F. Landon 1903-1983 who is buried at Adam Howell Cemetery in Bates county, Missouri. Please reply to abbi3sheffield@yahoo.com. Thanks

Re: The Landon Immigrants

geni_lady — 2009-09-18 02:12:50Z

I would be very interested in that information. Please post a message when it's available.

Cindy
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~kutz_trax

Re: James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

geraldinemerrill1 — 2009-08-27 18:47:49Z

I would love to hear about what you find on the parentage of James Landon. We have been in this delema for many years now, My sister in law and I were just discussing this very subject just last night. We were hoping someone would find a Bible or Jounal with this information.

Re: David F Landon b.1838

jankisselburg — 2009-08-08 02:08:17Z

Have not heard from you. I am betting you are Elton's daughter. Please get in touch. Jan

LANDON Betty J SELLERS and Charles E

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-01 18:03:16Z

LANDON Betty J SELLERS and Charles E

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Linley L. Landon, 65

JIWelsch — 2009-07-24 16:24:40Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Linley L. Landon, 65, of Muscatine, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Unity Hospital.

Visitation will be at Wesley United Methodist Church. The body will be cremated following the visitation. Jeffrey S. Nichols Chapel Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Landon was born April 25, 1943, the son of Norman and Marie Freund Landon. He married Carla Lyons. They were later divorced.

He was a self-employed contractor.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He collected firearms and enjoyed camping and attending auctions.

He is survived by his life partner of 28 years, Sheila Eagle of Muscatine; one step-daughter, Tara Eagle Gillaspie and husband, Trent, of Muscatine; two step-granddaughters, Natalie and Devon Gillaspie; one step-grandson, Tharin Gillaspie; two step-brothers, Warren Williams of Muscatine and Justin Williams of Canada; one sister, Norma Jean Jones and husband, John; two half-sisters, Stephanie and Laura Landon; and a step-sister, Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his special uncle Ross, and many aunts and uncles.

Obituary of Cynthia C. Landon, wife of Ozias W. Landon, Clay Co SD>Grundy Co MO

lindadeppner — 2008-05-22 02:42:41Z

I recently did some research to locate records concerning Ozias W. Landon (1848 OH - 1921 MO) and found on the Grundy Co MOGenWeb site a cemetery transcription listing his 2nd wife, Cynthia. I requested and received the following obituary from the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton, Missouri. It appeared in the local newspaper on 5 Feb 1895.

Funeral of Mrs. Landon

The funeral service of Mrs. Cynthia C. Landon, wife of O. W. Landon, living near the Holt U. B. church, was held at 10 a.m. to-day, and the remains taken to the Martin cemetery, north of Tindall, for interment.

Mrs. Landon had made a request before her death, that a certain service be observed. She had selected some favorite hymns, which were sung at the house by the Holt U. B church choir, assisted by some others. She had requested Mrs. Zeigler, wife of the pastor of the U. B. church, to read a chapter in Revelations and pray at the house, before her remains were taken to the church. This, Mrs. Zeigler did. The remains were then taken to the church where Rev. Zeigler preached a short sermon, and spoke of the christian life of the deceased, and commended her virtues to the living, and also read a short biographical sketch of her life, about as follows:

She was born near Tindall, Grundy county, Mo., Nov. 9, 1846. She departed this life, Feb. 3d, 1895, aged 48 years, 2 months and 24 days. She made a profession of religion during the preaching of Rev. Paul McCollum during a series of meetings held in the Baptist church in this city. Some two years later she removed to Oskaloosa, Iowa, and transferred her membership to the M. E. church of that place. After making her home with an aunt about two years -- or until that relative died -- she removed again to live with another aunt, in Vermilion, South Dakota, and had her church membership transferred to the M. E. church of that city. While making her home in Vermilion, she was married to Mr. O. W. Landon, July 2d, 1877 [but see below]. By this union she was blessed with one child, a son, who was born April 17, 1879. She held her membership in the Vermilion M. E. church for a period of about nine years, during which time she was an active, consistent and faithful christian member. She, with her husband, moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and both transferred their membership to the M. E. church of that city. After making their home in Council Bluffs for about one year, they returned to Trenton and placed their letters in the M. E. church of this place. For the last twelve years Mrs. Landon had been of delicate health and a sufferer from that dreaded disease, consumption. During the last year of her life she was confined to the house and much of the time to her bed. But in her affliction she leaned upon the strong arm of God, and trusted in an always present and never forgetful Friend and Savior. Always when visited, while sick and helpless, she manifested a spirit of cheerfulness and hope. Giant dispair could never keep her in his dark dungeon, for she would always use the keys of God's promise to unlock the door that opened out into sunshine and blessing. Let us cherish her virtues, and by lives of devotion and service to Christ prepare to meet where sin can never enter, and where we will part no more.
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I also requested and received a "Certificate as to information from Marriage Record" from the Register of Deeds in Clay County, South Dakota, which gives a totally different date for the marriage. It states that Ozias Landon and Cynthia C. Dilley were married 28 June 1879 at the M. E. parsonage in Vermillion, Dakota Territory, by O. S. Bryan, Minister. The Return Certificate was filed in the Register of Deeds office 3 Jun 1879, and entered in the Marriage Record Book of 1863-1887, page 136.

The 1880 Clay County, Dakota Territory, census shows the son was only one month old at that time, born in April, so the date given in the obituary is off by one year.

Ozias W. Landon was a son of William Charles Landon and Anna Catherine Richmond. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, 18 Jul 1848, and died 8 Dec 1921 in Livingston County, Missouri.

Linda

James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

DBlocher — 2009-02-01 02:23:58Z

I have a James Landon (Mar 29, 1685 - Sep 19, 1738) m. Mary Vail abt 1754 in Litchfield, Connecticut.

I have two different set of parents for him. One set is Nathan Landon & Hannah Bishop, the other is Daniel London & Ann Rebecca Lobdell (parents of the fore-mentioned Nathan Landon).

I personally think that Nathan & Hannah fit in best as the parents via their dates, but Daniel & Anna are possible.

I looked up on WorldConnect to see what the majority have on this conflick, and it looks pretty much split between the two sets.

Can anyone confirm which set are the parents of James Landon?

David A. Blocher,
Federal Way, WA

The Landon Immigrants

DBlocher — 2009-02-01 02:09:29Z

I have just found a connection with a girl that I went to school with from 1st Grade in Rock Island Elentary to graduation in Eastmont High School. I was totally shocked to find myself related to Wendy Landon (she by the way hated me with a passion).

Now I begin to wonder how many 'Landon' or 'Langdon' Immigrants came to America in the Colonal days of America?

Seems as though most of us descend from Immigrant Georges Landon (abt 1600, Herefordshire, England - Dec 29, 1676, Northhampton, Hampshire Co., MA) and his wife, Hannah Haynes.

Apparently the name started in France, and then moved to England before coming to America.

I would love to get an account of the various Immigrants of this name and hope it will help have a better direction of tracing back their ancestry!

I personally descend from Immigrant Georges Landon & Hannah Haynes.

David A. Blocher
Federal Way, WA

Re: Henry Landon in Maryland

MADDYDAWN1942 — 2008-12-15 01:09:28Z

IM ALSO DOING LANDON RESEARCH HAVE YOU LOOKED AT
FAMILY SEARCH, IT HAS A HENRY LANDON BORN 1700 SOMERSET MARYLAND DIED 1754
IT HAS PARENTS AND SEVERAL SIBLINGS LISTED.ITS A GREAT SITE AND ITS FREE.
IVE BEEN DOING GENEALOGY FOR 20 YEARS, IF I CAN BE OF ANY HELP LET ME KNOW. MADDYDAWN1942@aol.com
TERRY

Re: DNA Genealogy

Palladio321 — 2008-01-29 05:54:39Z

Hi, Betty. This Jan Pullen Barnes, a descendant of Laban Landon (Valley Forge). His Parents were William and Mercy Landon; is this the William you are speaking of? I too would love to have a male Landon in my line tested. The only one I know is a grandson of my great uncle C. Grant Landon. If this is the line you are speaking of, I can send you his email address. Let me know. In any case I wish that he would submit a sample. Do you have any idea how many other Landons have, or plan to test their DNA?

Speaking of changing email addresses, I corresponded with you about ten years ago when I first started researching my line and appreciate all of the help I received from you and all of the other Landon pros who helped me along and still are. They have all been so kind and helpful. Like most people, I have changed email addresses several times along the way and it is difficult to keep up with everyone. Wouldn't it be great if there were some way easy way to do so?

JAN BARNES (janb714@aol.com)

Re: James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

dblocher51 — 2009-03-05 08:32:35Z

Thanks for the response Susanna! I hope you'll remember to post the final conclusion to who are the actual parents, so we could spread the word around and correct the errors that people are posting!

Who is Alf Landon anyway? I don't recall any recent Presidential Candidate named Landon. I would like to put him on my 'Interesting Relatives' list under the 'Presidental Candidates' catagory!

LANDON Maude C 1886-1967

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-14 19:38:41Z

LANDON Maude C 1886-1967

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

LANDON Warren R 1887-1950

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-14 19:38:29Z

LANDON Warren R 1887-1950

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

LANDON Warren Rey and Merna B

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-14 17:47:47Z

LANDON Warren Rey and Merna B

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: DNA Genealogy

MichaelLandon30 — 2008-03-17 20:43:46Z

Do you know if Sherrol Landon had his DNA tested? I have had my DNA on file at Family Tree Maker DNA for some time now and haven't seen any Landons.

Michael Landon

Re: LANGDON / LANDON DNA Results

MichaelLandon30 — 2008-09-11 17:17:28Z

I believe that when my Great-great-grandfather Joseph Jonathan Landon and his sister Elizabeth (Betsy) Landon were married in Edgecombe, NC, during 1842 their last name were spelled "Landing". So DNA becomes more important.

Re: James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-05 00:59:48Z

David,

I received a box today with four file folders of documentation on the Landon family from the 1930's. When Alf Landon ran for president his family consulted with a professional genealogist to work on his family line. Her grandson contacted me and asked if I would like the information. It is priceless! When I received the information I felt overwhelmed holding such important historical information.

I plan to scan this material and place it online if I can figure out how to do that. If I can part with it, I'll donate it to the SLC FHL.

Anyway, the reason I contacted you is that I'll probably find the info about James' parents that you are looking for in this material. It's going to take months to go through all of this, but when I find the info I'll let you know.

Wow, why do my kids think genealogy is boring??!!!

Susie

Re: James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-05 13:37:13Z

He ran for president and lost by a large amount (we won't go there on that one). He was governor of Kansas. I don't have time to go into details, but there is a vast amount of info on the web about him. He seemed like a man with great integrity. His daughter was the first woman elected senator in history, Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker. It's all good, you'll need to google him for a better perspective.

All of my life I heard he was my grandmothers first cousin and now I find out we are 7th cousins 4 times removed.

As I told you before, I received four folders full of information on his lines. I'll scan it and will have to donate it because it is a piece of history. We'll see if I can part with it. I get stingy.

If you would like to contact me directly my email is suesuelew@msn.com.

Re: Alfred Mossman Landon Family History Research Compiled in the 1930's

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-28 23:25:15Z

Actual Text:

I have possession of the newspaper article written in red pencil “Toledo Blade 10/16/36

OHIO RELATIVES OF LANDON

(Caption under picture of three gentlemen and a lady)
Dozens of central Ohio families recently discovered they are descended from James Landon, great-great-great uncle of Gov. Alfred M. Landon, Republican presidential nominee. Shown standing beside the grave of James Landon near Prospect O., are, left to right: Pearl H. Sells, Marion, his daughter, Mrs. Vera Koons; Charles Landon, Prospect, and Arthur O’Keefe, Marion

HOST OF CENTRAL OHIOANS CLAIM LANDON AS RELATIVE

Marion, Oct. 16 – As Gov. Alfred M. Landon completed his second campaign trip to Ohio this week, a large group of residents of Marion and other central Ohio communities learned they are distant cousins of the Republican presidential candidate. The great-great-grandfather of Governor Landon was Thomas Landon, whose brother, James, is buried near Prospect.

After Mrs. D. L. LaMarche, Marion, discovered she was a descendant of James Landon, it developed that virtually dozens of families throughout central Ohio can claim relationship to the Republican nominee.

Among the marriage connections of the descendants of James are the Allens, Alexanders, Browns, Blands, Conners, Crusos, Cramers, Crattys, Dunbars, Gasts, Howards, Kelleys, LaMarches, Moneys, Peacocks, McClellans, O’Keefes, Lauers, Roberts, Sells, Thompsons, Wottrings, Waters, and Youngs.

Marion county history shows that James Landon lived from 1750 to 1838 and fought with General Washington in the Revolutionary war.

Among the present Landon relatives in Marion are Mrs. J. T. O’Keefee (sic), Mrs. Catherine Alexander, Pearl H. Sells and Mrs. Mattie B. Thompson, and James Landon of………(Article was cut off at this point).

James Landon 1750 - 1838

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-27 00:07:40Z

Actual Text:

I am in possession of this newspaper article written in red pencil “Toledo Blade 10/16/36

OHIO RELATIVES OF LANDON

(Caption under picture of three gentlemen and a lady)
Dozens of central Ohio families recently discovered they are descended from James Landon, great-great-great uncle of Gov. Alfred M. Landon, Republican presidential nominee. Shown standing beside the grave of James Landon near Prospect O., are, left to right: Pearl H. Sells, Marion, his daughter, Mrs. Vera Koons; Charles Landon, Prospect, and Arthur O’Keefe, Marion

HOST OF CENTRAL OHIOANS CLAIM LANDON AS RELATIVE

Marion, Oct. 16 - As Gov. Alfred M. Landon completed his second campaign trip to Ohio this week, a large group of residents of Marion and other central Ohio communities learned they are distant cousins of the Republican presidential candidate. The great-great-grandfather of Governor Landon was Thomas Landon, whose brother, James, is buried near Prospect.

After Mrs. D. L. LaMarche, Marion, discovered she was a descendant of James Landon, it developed that virtually dozens of families throughout central Ohio can claim relationship to the Republican nominee.

Among the marriage connections of the descendants of James are the Allens, Alexanders, Browns, Blands, Conners, Crusos, Cramers, Crattys, Dunbars, Gasts, Howards, Kelleys, LaMarches, Moneys, Peacocks, McClellans, O’Keefes, Lauers, Roberts, Sells, Thompsons, Wottrings, Waters, and Youngs.

Marion county history shows that James Landon lived from 1750 to 1838 and fought with General Washington in the Revolutionary war.

Among the present Landon relatives in Marion are Mrs. J. T. O’Keefee (sic), Mrs. Catherine Alexander, Pearl H. Sells and Mrs. Mattie B. Thompson, and James Landon of………(Article was cut off at this point).

Presidential Rally

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-24 23:40:30Z

This is the last I will post on the information I received. If anyone would like to receive the rest of the information as I transcribe it, please contact me at suesuelew@msn.com.

Mrs. Marcelin (Ida Bright) Adams, a professional family history researcher, was hired to research Alfred Mossman Landon's family history during the time he was running for President of the United States. Her grandson contacted me in March of 2008 and asked if I would like the documents she had in her files concerning her extensive research.
The following is a letter she wrote, which is the actual text:

August 31, 1936

Dear Family:

I have been trying for sometime to get a letter written to you as I wanted to share a very interesting experience that Marcellin and I had about ten days ago. In the meantime, however, the calls on my time have been unusually heavy since several requests have come for material of a genealogical nature that was needed for use in the political campaign. It is certainly lots of fun to be behind the scenes and see how things work. Of course, what I am called upon for is correct data that may or may not be used but I was very much interested to see Governor Landon in one of his short speeches from the platform of his train at Erie, use almost the exact wording of material I had sent in about his great-great-great grandfather who had gone to the defense of Erie as Lt. Colonel in the War of 1812.

Forgive this long paragraph. I got so interested in working out the idea that I realize I have transgressed the laws of correct English.

To go back to what I started to tell you about, a week ago Saturday we joined the “hoi pol di” and went up to West Middlesex where Governor Landon was to make his first political speech. This was the first political meeting of any kind I have ever attended and certainly the first one of such proportions. We decided to go by train since we had been up in that part of Mercer county and knew that there were very few roads available as it is largely an agricultural country and the many small towns are simply centers for the farming population round-a-bout. We parked the car in town so we could have it on our return and I wish you all could have seen us as we started for the station. Marcellin had two camp chairs, a bright green, striped material and his camera while I had a large blue handwoven bag and in it a wonderful assortment of articles. There was a thermos bottle that just fitted along the bottom, then came paper cups, napkins, etc., and on the top a bountiful lunch of deviled eggs, sandwiches, bananas, cake. In the few odd corners were tucked such articles as extra films, etc.

It was a beautiful day and with the other crowd of people, we made a large group waiting for the gates to open. There were at least three special trains gathering at this time and we were fortunate in getting on the official train which held at least eighteen coaches. The ride takes about an hour. In addition to the great crowd, there were bands to add to the interest. The arrangements were most effective since they sold only enough tickets to allow seats for everyone. No one had to stand at all so that it was most comfortable. Marcellin and I proceeded to decorate ourselves quite properly for the occasion with sunflowers about an inch in diameter to which we attached little white elephants. I, myself, felt most conspicuous with one sunflower and one elephant and I certainly have admiration for people who do not mind going the limit so far as showing their colors is concerned. Some people appeared in white hats garlanded with sunflowers. Others wore clusters of large sunflowers, either on their shoulder or at their waist. Some used yellow for the entire costume with sunflower decoration, but I think the crowning touch was a large colored woman in the same car with us. (Those of you who have southern leanings may be consoled by knowing that in our car there was only one colored man and one colored woman.) The decoration I speak of was a large and vivid sunflower about eight inches in diameter plastered in the middle of the bosom of the colored lady in question. She had on a dark red dress and white shoes with a gay hat so you can imagine the Republican banner was in the limelight. I was very much interested in her as she was very good looking, the most beautiful teeth - - and would have been a fine type for one of the Hollywood movie people.

In general, the crowd was most orderly and quite above the average. There were some very nice appearing people, both men and women and I think many of them had adopted our plan of going by train for fear of getting in a traffic jam.

We were at no loss for entertainment as there were two bands of young people. One a fife and bugle corps of girls about thirty in number, had most striking costumes. These were of a yellow rayon satin with black military frogs fastenings across the waist. They had capes of the satin lines with black which flew back as they walked and black grenadier hats of fur cloth with yellow pompoms. Their shoes had been gilted and as they marched along the platform in very good military step playing their bugles and fifes, it made a very stirring picture. They had a man as drum major also in yellow costume. He was at least six feet tall and directly back of him marched a little boy of not more than six or seven also in complete yellow outfit, tailed coat and a small baton in imitation of the man who headed the procession. There was another drum corps of men in white with blue trimmings. These two groups left no doubt in the minds of those on the train or those we passed by at stations as to where this particular train was bound. Nothing but a political rally could have called out such bursts of patriotic music and certainly their energy was most remarkable in that they marched continually up and down through the train both going and coming home. However, there was nothing obnoxious or rough-house in the conduct of anyone on this trip. We did see two men, only, who were intoxicated but they were middle-aged men and in a very happy mood. The crowd was really remarkable in its orderly conduct all through the afternoon.

They all seemed to want to hear what the candidate had to say and, of course, such a crowd the majority at least having paid their own way, was a great tribute to any man. The papers have estimated anywhere from seventy-five to over one hundred thousand people. Of course, the territory over which the crowd spread was so extensive that I have no idea as to the correctness of either figure. However, I am quite sure the smaller figure is not too much and I wish I could make you see what an arresting picture this country town and the golf links beyond it, presented. We, ourselves, decided to walk, although there was ample room for everybody in large Greyhound buses. Past experience has taught us, however, that on any trips of interest, it is better to do the thing you want when the opportunity arises so we walked through the streets of the town, passed the Methodist Parsonage. Only in this way does one get the full flavor of any community. It was one of the hottest days of the year and the sun did not spare us on the long trail out to the golf links. I had several invitations to ride, the most tempting one perhaps being an invitation to join a group of men up on the top of one of the Greyhound buses. However, I put that temptation behind me and stuck to my partner who was trying to get a few pictures of interesting sights. If any of these come out well, will enclose them with this letter and, of course, you will understand that they were taken on this country road with the sun pouring terrific heat on the crowd, who, however, were most good natured and pleasant about all the difficulties. I, myself, had prepared for discomfort by wearing a most comfortable pair of shoes and a dress with short sleeves with a coat, which I found very useful in presenting sunburn, even if it added to bodily discomfort.

Half way to the golf links we saw a most interesting sight for from there we could see a country road which met the road we were on at the gathering place. We could not imagine what this mass of white looking outfits moving along the road could be, when the two banks of pilgrims met, we realized that they were people who had come in on the other railroad and that there were just as many of them as there were of us. Large delegations of these people had red, white and blue umbrellas which were the objects we saw bobbing along.

Of course, there were funny things and funny people. One particular man had a good sized flask sticking out of the pocket of his white linen suit. It was not entirely full as his actions betrayed, but he was in merely a happy mood and quite entertained those trudging along by the side of his car. He started a round of conversation, which included myself. There was nothing to do except to accept the situation and smile as he tried to tell us all about it.

I cannot forebear to tell you about one sign several feet in size which was erected in the front yard of a very nice looking house that was evidently used as headquarters. The sign said, “Republican women are invited to make use of these headquarters. Comfort provided within for all Republican women.” I kept wondering what would happen to a Democratic woman who might have needed comfort.

We were delighted to reach the golf links and find ample provision there for everything. The shade of the trees was most welcome after our hot walk in the sun so we decided that perhaps lunch was the needed thing at that time. We found a delightful spot under some lovely trees and seated upon our camp stools, spent a most comfortable time. We were both hungry and nothing was left to weight us down on our return home except the thermos bottle. There was still time to look about before the exercises began and again, we were much interested in the very good class of people who had assembled. Many of them had also brought their lunch and for those unprovided for, sandwiches and soft drinks could be bought at stands placed about the grounds.

You will all be interested, I am sure, in the very interesting arrangement for providing drinking water, since, of course, the facilities of the very small golf club were in every way inadequate for even a small crowd let alone this great assemble. The golf links at the place where the meeting was arranged is on a flat place with many groups of forest trees. Surrounding this are low hills and on the top of one of these they had erected two immense tanks. These were flat on their sides and certainly were at least thirty or forty feet long. Pipes were attached to these tanks which were filled with iced water and through these pipes this drinking water was conveyed to two different sections of the grounds. At these points board platforms had been made holding a long section of pipe with faucet like those used in drinking fountains about every two feet. We counted and found that eighty people, forty on a side, could drink at once from each of these stations. It was really remarkable to see how well this worked for the board platform prevented the mud which bare ground would have developed. At no time was there any crowding or anything unpleasant like throwing of water at one another as might occur in a rougher crowd.

The golfers of the family would have been interested in the protection of the very beautiful greens which all had wire fences some three feet set up around them. The rest of the golf links, of course, suffered no harm since it was a matter of merely cleaning up the debris of loose papers, etc., after the event was over. This may sound like the story of Hamlet without a Hamlet since I have said nothing as yet for the real occasion and its hero.

We decided to keep out of the great crowd rather than around the stand since we were able to hear perfectly because of the loud speakers which were most effectively placed. Therefore, when Gov. Landon was coming up the road we knew he was here when the cheers of the people on the banks became loud. We could see his automobile moving along and see him waving his hat. The applause of course continued, until he reached the stand and from then on everything moved along according to a fixed program since it all had to fit in with the time allotted by the radio companies. The invocation by a Roman Catholic Priest we did not like at all for this was simply a political speech in like at all for this was simply a political speech in disguise and not very much of a disguise at that. This man proceeded to tell the Lord all about the state of the country under the unjust rule of the New Deal and of course, also defined how the Lord should help make matters straight by getting rid of the New Deal and putting in the other party. Nowhere do I think the Episcopal church shows to better advantage than on such occasions when one of the wonderful old prayers of the prayer book is used and always seems to fill every need.

When the introduction was over of course the great moment was at hand. For Mercer County had the opportunity to greet her native son and well they did it. Governor Landon makes a very pleasing appearance in looks and manner before such a group. His speaking of course, has been much criticized and probably justly so since he reads his speech and his voice lacks the quality that can put over thoughts that are sometimes obscure but carried through by voices alone. The subject matter has also been criticized, but we were quite satisfied with it since we realize it was an expression of a certain philosophy which would form a ground work for later speeches. There is nothing fulsome in his appeal but one cannot but be impressed by his directness, his sincerity and the fact that he knows whereof he speaks. I think the crowd itself was quite satisfied for they gave him most remarkable attention which is not always to be looked for in an outdoor crowd where there is naturally much moving about. There were some aeroplanes overhead that annoyed us a little by their droning but it was effective to see them flying about and dropping down yellow stickers.

Our trip back to the station was just as interesting. By this time, of course, people had let down a little and many of them, particularly city people who had wandered around the grounds, began to realize that it was a long, long trail to the train. The automobiles made very slow progress and while we were pretty warm walking, at the same time we felt we were better off than the people sizzling behind glass windows of their cars. Of course there were funny remarks but we were very much impressed with the earnestness with which the people discussed the afternoon and the speaker. I think always in such crowds one of the most interesting phases are the snatches of conversation that one hears.

We were particularly intrigued with the conversation that was going on directly back of us. A heavily built woman and her husband were trudging along and she was mopping her brow and complaining in general of her discomfort. When the man spoke up and said, “Why you ought to be glad; you ought to go to hear a candidate speak every day. Think how fine it is for reducing.” Another group of men were just ahead of us and when we came where the shade trees began one man almost threw himself on the grass. He said, “Well, we’ve suffered for him today, he sure ought to do fine.”

Of course, the sidewalks were filled with spectators and all the stores and hotdog stands and soft drink stands were reaping a harvest. The only thing I did desire was one of Isaly’s nice fat ice cream cones but the people coming out of this one store with a look of satisfaction on their faces were so many that we decided we would have to pass this up.

Again, I must comment on the orderliness of the crowd and the splendid arrangements made. There is not even a railroad station at West Middlesex, but a loud speaker in a truck gave directions to everybody so that when the trains pulled up, those going on the Pennsylvania had directions given them and the trains were loaded easily and quickly. We got off on the first section and again on our return, there was no lack of entertainment for the two bands that I have spoken of before were in the next car. Where they got the energy to keep going, we certainly wondered, but marching back and forth seemed to be their long suit, and even if the drums were loud and the fifes shrill by this time, we did not mind it for they all were so decent and there was nothing except high spirits about the whole thing. When we got to town we went to Childs and got a good dinner before coming home. It was then eight o’clock and I can assure you we were both ready for it. Marcellin said there were such a nice group of young men down in the washroom. These had all been at West Middlesex and had apparently done the same thing that we had. They were all young and Marcellin said he was very interested in their comments which were all favorable. However, just at that time, they were a little obsessed by the idea that their sufferings in the hot walk to and from the station were indicative of a genuine attachment to the Republican party and all it speaks for.

This all seems like ancient history, I will admit but those of you who can think of me in this crowd doing all the things that are necessary to belong to such a group, will realize that it certainly was something new in my experience. However, it isn’t bad to have one’s first political meeting of such a character and so interesting.

Since coming back I have been busy at the history of Governor Landon’s family and find it taking more time than I at first anticipated. Of course, this is a little hard on some other work I ought to be doing but at the same time I think it is a contribution to the cause I stand for to be able to give information at short notice which is called for quite often. I think never in any campaign has there been such searching to find something that is wrong and even in such details as that connected with a man’s family history people are looking for errors.

One of the most persistent rumors, part of the whispering campaign of course, is that Mossman is a Jewish name and the family belong to that race. One of Governor Landon’s distant relatives, a sixth cousin, wrote a most interesting article in the New York Herald Tribune about three weeks ago. She, herself, is a descendant of the Mossman family from her mother’s side and for many years they have been gathering material of this nature. This person is quite prominent in Washington. Her father was a Congressman from Connecticut. Her branch of the family comes from one of the ancestors, Mossman by name, who settled in Massachusetts while the Pennsylvania branch came over some time later. The name is, of course, Scotch and comes from the early days when they lived in the Highlands among the moss and fens and when called to action were spoken of as the “Mossmen”. Most names have some such reason for existence but this family is traced back to 1465 or thereabouts and is pure Scotch until the time when this Scotch family went to Ireland for a short time. I have given you a little of this history to show you how careful we have to be of any statements at all and I am checking up all the time to be sure that there is no mistake in any of the material I send in. Sometime later, when this is done, I know you will all be interested to see the copies which, of course, I shall keep for myself, and perhaps I can pass it around. At any rate, I think most of the family are interested in seeing a change of administration and an end to some of the foolish experiments. I feel from all I have learned about Mr. Landon that he keeps an open mind on various issues and that elected, would be an excellent person in the present situation. Personally, I feel it would be better to digest some of the new things a little more thoroughly before starting in on others. People cannot be changed or moved about as readily as one might think and with no criticism of people I honestly think the country needs a space of several years of quiet, orderly administration in order to assimilate that which may be for its good but which cannot be forced at the quick pace this administration desires.

I want to bring this letter to a close and ask you to forgive me for giving you a political sermon. However, the campaign is on, we all ought to be interested and certainly it is going strong in most sections. Whatever anyone can do to carry out his or her beliefs is the right of any American, so if any of the family are wavering, take this sermon as a political challenge. If you can show reasons why your man is better, let me have them for a good Republican is as open to conviction as a Democratic any day.

With affectionate greetings to you all,

Ida

Re: Alfred Mossman Landon Family History Research Compiled in the 1930's

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-15 22:57:25Z

Newspaper Clipping I possess – probably from The Pittsburgh Press in 1936
Note: There is also a beautiful picture of her in this newpaper clipping.
Actual text:
CANDIDATES FOR FIRST LADY
Landon’s Wife Is Youngest Of Possible White House Hostesses
36-Year-Old Woman Endeared to Friends by Her Neighborly Ways – Has Hobby for Collecting Early American Glassware
In the Governor’s mansion at Topeka, Kans., lives the fourth subject of this series. She is Mrs. Alf M. Landon, and because her husband is a Presidential possibility, she may someday live in the White House. Ada Montgomery, women’s editor of The Topeka Daily Capital, who has known Mrs. Landon since girlhood, tells about her in this intimate story.
By Ada Montgomery
Special to The Pittsburgh Press
Topeka, Kans., Feb. 21 – The youngest of the 1936 First Ladies possibilities is delightful 36 year old Mrs. Theo Cobb Landon, wife of Governor Alf M. Landon of Kansas. Should political fortunes make him the next President, she would be the youngest mistress of the White House since Grover Cleveland installed his 22-year old bride there, and her two young children would be able successors to Sistie and Buzzie Dall, the Presidential grandchildren who have rounded out the family life at the Executive Mansion.
Theo Landon’s friends and neighbors expect her accession to the White House would convert that August residence into one of her neighborly spots of the nation for they insist, she takes after her father, Sam Cobb, long a Topeka financial power. What they mean is that like her father, she is straight-forward, unaffected, sincere and unafraid. Not given to “palavering’ with people, never “putting up a front” and never under any circumstances showing off.
She is a most attractive person, slender and of medium height, with dark eyes and hair and a dimple in her right cheek. It’s the dimple they say, which first captured Alf Landon’s admiration. He was widower with a nearly grown daughter, Peggy Anne, when they met. Married in 1930, they have added to the family Nancy Josephine, 3, and John Cobb or “Jack”, 2. Peggy Anne, 19, is a sophomore in Kansas University.
PLAYS HARP
Mrs. Landon is a harpist. She long played regularly at home and at occasional social affairs, but nowadays she plays chiefly to accompany the childish voices of Nancy Jo and Jack when they sing before going to bed.
Her greatest delight is telling little stories concerning the children’s sayings and doings. She has a keen sense of humor that Nancy Jo’s habit of making candid comment on any peculiarity shown by visitors at the executive mansion puts severely to the test. A gentleman caller wearing spats and carrying a cane was the latest victim. Nancy Jo didn't hesitate to say she didn't like the ensemble.
Usually Mrs. Landon breakfasts with the children and spends most of the morning with them. She has luncheon with the Governor and his guests. During the past few months, guests have been plentiful at the executve mansion, important personages coming from far and near to interview the Kansas "budget blancer."
She crochets and knits and has recently finished making brother and sister suits for Jack and Nancy Jo.
An enthusiast over antiques, her collection of luster ware and Early American glass is one of the finest in the state. The Cobb home is an eight-room house comfortably furnished and possessing that "hominess" so fratifying to the visitor. In the corner of the living room is a large cupboard holding Mrs. Landon's collection of luster. Many of the pieces were given to her by the Governor on various anniversaries.
AIDS CHILDREN'S CHARITIES
In the everning if there are no callers, Governor and Mrs. Landon talk and read until bedtime. These evenings together are their happiest times.
Mrs. Landon is a graduate of Washington College, Topeka, and a trustee of the college. Her sorority is Delta Gamma. She is a member of the American Association of University Women and of a few local clubs.
On Nancy Jo's birthday, July 29, Mrs. Landon gives a party for children at the Provident Association. On Easter children from the Topeka orphanages are invited to an egg rolling on the executive mansion lawn. When the Children's Theater gives its performance numerous children are sent tickets by Mrs. Landon.
She is interested in sports, but doesn't participate in any. She plays an indifferent game of bridge and it doesn't worry her. She can cook a meal if she cares to, but as she points out, "why do so when I have a cook, who can cook a far better meal than I?"

Re: The Landon Immigrants

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-13 23:10:05Z

Hi again David,

I believe we have emailed before, but since then I have had a goldmine of information sent to me by mail.

When Alfred Mossman Landon ran for President of the United States in the 1930's, a professional family history researcher was hired to research his family line. The grandson of the professional researcher found my name on message boards and emailed me to see if I would like this valuable information. He didn't have to ask me twice!

He sent me a box with four very large file folders filled with all types of documents. A lot of the information is probably online and I will make sure all of it ends up online. I am a believer in sharing and I have been the recipient of many valuable genealogical treasures.

The documents include info on the Landon line going back to the 1200's. I will post as soon as I can.

Alfred Mossman Landon Family History Research Compiled in the 1930's

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-13 22:57:59Z

Mrs. Marcelinn Cote Adams, a professional family history researcher, was hired to research Alfred Mossman Landon's family history during the time he was running for President of the United States in the 1930's. Her grandson contacted me in March of 2008 and asked if I would like the documents his grandmother had saved in her files concerning her extensive research of Alf Landon's family. I will try and post everything online, but it will take months to transcribe this vast amount of documents.
The following is an article she wrote, which is the actual text:

GOVERNOR LANDON - THE PENNSYLVANIAN

It would not be possible for me to join one of the numerous "I knew him when", Landon Clubs for I have never even seen the Governor of Kansas and the Republican candidate for President. Alfred Mossman Landon. On the other hand, I suppose I know more about him that he himself does, for in the compilation of a family history one sees the influences that have produced certain traits of character.

There is no hard and fast rule in the study of a man's family history, called 'Genealogy', that would determine the exact influence of any one strain of blood. It is possible, however, from such study, to create a picture of his forebears and from their history to understand many things about a man, what he does and why he does it. In a family tree, one finds that starting with an individual, there are two parents, and going back another generation that each of those parents had two parents, making four ancestors. It follows, therefore, that in the next generation there would be eight and in the next sixteen, and so on.
Many family histories show gaps where generations cannot be completed, but in the case of Governor Landon's family line it is interesting to note that for several generations, no gaps appear, and the record of every forebear can be verified as to dates and pieces of residents.

Beginning with Alfred Mossman Landon, we find he was born in Pennsylvania. His father, John Landon and his mother, Annie Mossman were both born in Pennsylvania. This brings us to the third generation and we find that John Landon's father, Manuel Landon, was born in central New York and came as a child in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The mother, Mary Fetterman, was born in Pennsylvania. The grandparents, on the maternal side. Reverend William Herdman Mossman and Sarah Helen Dumars were both born in Pennsylvania. In the fourth generation of eight great-grandparents, we find that Robert Gillis Mossman and his wife, Margaret Christy, were both born in Pennsylvania. Thomas Stewart Dumars and Hannah Ann Limber were both born in Pennsylvania. Thomas Landon was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. James Fetterman and Betsy McDowell were also born in Pennsylvania. Thomas Landon's wife was Luamy Jones and it is probably that she was born in Pennsylvania. At any rate, she lived in Pennsylvania.

Following this family line back another generation the great-great grandparents, we find that Sarah Huston, who married Thomas Limber, was born in Pennsylvania. Thomas was also born in Pennslyvania. The Dumars of this generation both lived in Pennsylvania. Andrew Christy, a Colonel in the War of 1812 and his wife, Susan Williamson, were born in Pennsylvania. The Fetterman and McDowell ancestors of this generation were born in Pennsylvania. William Herdman Mossman was born in Ireland. His wife, Sarah Gillis, was born in Maryland. Thomas Landon, a Revolutionary soldier, was born in New Jersey. This family line of Landon goes back to New England and has been traced back of the pioneer to America to the England and France of several hundred years ago.

On the Mossman line, we find that John of the sixth generation came with sons and daughters from Ireland, landing generation, came with sons and daughters from Ireland, landing in Delaware. The Mossman family has been traced back to 1475 in Scotland and with this Scotch background; there is much of romance in its story. The record of this branch takes them across the water from Scotland into the north of Ireland and brings the Reverend James Mossman, a Presbyterian minister, to America many years before the rest of the family. His death changed the family plans for removing to America. John Mossman of the sixth generation, descendant of this long line of Scottish forebears, was eighty years old when he started for America. His children were grown and his wife had died, but John Mossman did not feel he was too old to make this venture. He, also, lived in Pennsylvania, for, after several years in Maryland, he made the trip out to Western Pennsylvania and at the age of ninety moved with part of his family from Fayette County to the newly opened land of Mercer County, where he died at the age of ninety-three.

Of this same generation, there are other Pennsylvania forebears, for John Christy, father of Colonel Andrew Christy, moved from Westmoreland into Mercer County as soon as the land was available. Lt. James Williamson, an officer in the Revolutionary War, born in central Pennsylvania, moved west from Carlisle, Cumberland County, to Mercer before 1800. He had married Jane McEwen. Both were born in Pennsylvania.

Another interesting ancestor of this generation is Lt. Adjutant William Huston, an officer of the Revolutionary War and a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. William Huston was born in Scotland and during the war was on Washington's staff. He lived in Pennsylvania and served in Pennsylvania regiments during the war. His wife, Susanna Woodruff was a Pennsylvanian and after Lt. Huston's death, towards the close of the war, she remained a widow for some few years. Her second marriage was to the Reverend John Taylor, who was called as the first rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. Susanna Huston Taylor is buried in the old graveyard of Trinity Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh, where she made her home and raised an interesting family. She died at the age of seventy-five years.
This brings us to the seventh generation and we find great-great-great-great grandparents of Governor Landon's again natives of Pennsylvania for Samuel Williamson and his wife, Susanna, both lived at Shippensburg, in the days when the Indian wars made life most difficult. Samuel was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the son of John Williamson and Mary Davison. Both were from the north of Ireland but Mary had come to this country as a very small child and lived all her life in Pennsylvania.

An interesting member of the Williamson family is the famous Hugh Williamson, one of the framers of the Constitution of the United States. Hugh Williamson represented North Carolina at this time, since he was living there, but he was born in Pennsylvania and received much of his education in Pennsylvania schools and colleges. He was the brother of Samuel and therefore, the great-great-great-great uncle of Governor Landon.

Much has been said of the influence of his Pennsylvania German ancestry as shown by certain traits of character that Governor Landon possesses. In addition to this strain of Pennsylvania German blood, there must be taken into consideration the fact that the Scotch have never been a weak race. Their intellectual capacity is well know and in addition, there is a persistent streak that is akin to what has been called 'the stubborn Pennsylvania Dutch'. The Scotch, with its allied north of Ireland strain is perhaps more dominant than has been credited for the Mossmans had been Scotchmen for several hundreds of years before they became Americans. The Hustons also are of a Scotch strain and so we might go on.

The story of these Pennsylvania forebears of Governor Landon is the story of the settlement of this great state, since so many branches moved westward following the tide of homebuilders who had cleared farms and whose children moved onward in turn to clear their farms. We find the descendants of these pioneers scattered throughout the western counties and spreading over across the border into Ohio. Many of them are living today on land their ancestors cleared. Others know well their family history and speak with pride of the part their forebears played in the settling of Mercer and Crawford counties. These early people cleared the land along the Shenango River that flows throughout the western part of Mercer County, sometimes sweeping over into Ohio and coming back again into Pennsylvania. Others came into Crawford County from New York State in that tide of emigration that brought so many of the best families of New England to this section.

Their land and the way it was obtained is again the history of western Pennsylvania, for some settled on Donation land given for soldier service in the Revolutionary War. Others took up the new lands opened by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to new settlers. However, these lands were acquired, in every case it meant the clearing of the forest with which this western region was covered, the building of homes in a primitive wilderness, and as years went on the developing of the wonderful farms that spread throughout Mercer and Crawford Counties.

There are old cemeteries in Western Pennsylvania where lie buried many of these Pennsylvania forebears of Governor Landon. In Pittsburgh one may see the tombstone of Susanna Huston Taylor; near Mercer, in Mercer County, lie buried the Limbers and nearby kin; while in the old Salem graveyard, just outside of Greenville, one may see flags over the graves of soldier ancestors, Lt. James Williamson, who fought in the Revolutionary War and Colonel Andrew Christy, who served in the War of 1812. In this cemetery are buried many of the Dumars family. Here also are other kin-folk such as Beattys, Linns, Simms, Ormsby. These are the descendants of those who intermarried with relatives of Governor Landon.

That these pioneers were of a God-fearing generation is shown in their efforts to secure religious services. Many of the old churches in Western Pennsylvania were established because such men as James Williamson and Andrew Christy wanted a church. They were both trustees of the Old Salem Presbyterian Church. There was an old United Presbyterian Church where the Beattys, the Mossmans and the Linns were leaders. It is said that the Dumars family were Huguenot refugees from France to Ireland, from whence they came to America. The great-great-great-grandmother, Susanna Taylor, buried in Pittsburg, of course, was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. In later generations, the Methodist Church claimed the Mossmans and the Landons and we find throughout these northwestern counties a splendid record of the service in congregation after congregation of the Rev. William Herdman Mossman.

It is quite certain that when this transplanted son of Pennsylvania makes the first speech of his campaign at West Middlesex, there will be in the gathering, many people who are related to him through the ties of Pennsylvania ancestry. They will come from many sections of Crawford and Mercer County and from over the line in Ohio. From Allegheny and Fayette County they will gather. Drawn by the ties of kinship, they also are proud of the Pennsylvania ancestry which Alfred Mossman Landon can claim his heritage.

Mrs. Marcellin Cote Adams

5836 Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh, Penn.

Compiler of family records of Alfred Mossman Landon.

Re: James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

susannawebberlewis — 2009-03-11 01:20:04Z

I would love to see it and/or know more about it. I don't know if you read my earlier post, but I have a lot of Landon to go through which I received recently.

Georges and Hannah Landon is Alf Landon's 8th great grandfather and my 12th great grandfather.

You can also reach me at suesuelew@msn.com.

Re: James Landon (1685-1738) Who are his parents?

ejennifer23 — 2009-03-10 23:45:18Z

Hello, I too come from the Georges and Hannah line. I would like to go into more detail if you'd like to contact me. Our end of the family came to Michigan. I am also looking for any old photos of any of these people if you have anything like that. There is a book that I have a copy of about the Landon family. I will double check in it and see if I can double check the parents.
I'm not sure we are related to Alf.
Jennifer

Josephine Betty Landon, buried in Azalia MI looking for relatives

ejennifer23 — 2008-07-01 04:03:23Z

I'm looking for relatives/friend of family of Josephine Betty Landon, infant daughter of my Uncle. Buried in Azalia, MI. Please contact me.

Re: WWilliam John LANDON & Minnie TRIELOFF

JRKetchum4880 — 2008-10-30 03:29:39Z

Hello Pam,

Not sure I can be of much help on the Landon family, but my great-grandmother, Laura was the sister of Minnie Trieloff.

Forgive me if we have spoken before, I've been doing genealogy research for years now and corresponded with several people, but have not been able to find much past Laura and Minnie's parent's Julius Trieloff and Minnie Jaeger.

If you have any info on the Trieloff family I would appreciate any help you can provide and I will be happy to share any info that might be beneficial to you.

Rachel

DNA Genealogy

bbrassington1 — 2007-10-27 15:00:38Z

Something interesting came up recently. I had a phonecall from Sherrol Landon of Idaho. He carries the Landon name and his earliest KNOWN ancestor was John Landon of southern Ohio. He and many cousins have tried to connect John into the earlier eastern US Landon families. Several years ago he (and I agree) thought he just may be descended from William Landon of the NJ family. It would have to be through Wm's second wife, Catherine. There are some good reasons for this possibility but no proof can be found so far.
So Sherrol has decided to try DNA. He asked if I had an address for any direct male descendant of William Landon. Even though online genealogy is a great step forward for researchers, we all have the problem of constantly changing online addresses. My addresses are almost all out of date.
Can anyone help? Any direct male descendants of William Landon of NJ? I would be interested to hear of others who have already tried DNA genealogy and what conclusions they have come to.

Henry Landon in Maryland

blanden719 — 2008-12-02 16:32:40Z

I have traced back to Henry Landon, born app 1700 in Somerset, Maryland. I have run into a brick wall. I can't locate his parents, wife, siblings, etc. I know my lineage is primarily from Maryland to Ohio. Any help you can give with this will be helpful. Henry is Joseph's father. Joseph was also born in Maryland.

Re: Brigadier General Thomas Durland Landon

silvermoonwytch — 2008-07-10 23:52:34Z

I am the daughter of Ralph Michael Durland, granddaughter of Robert Durland, great granddaghter of Edwin VonDurlandt (from Belgium). I am married now and have the surname of Sullivan. I'm sorry but I don't know very much of my father's family as we're estranged. Ralph Michael Durland currently lives in Neveda however I don't have an address.

I know my paternal lineage contains English and German (my great grandparents came here from Belgium..the German side). I hope this helps you.

LANGDON / LANDON DNA Results

ShirleyWilcox44 — 2008-03-26 19:08:12Z

To see the latest DNA results for Langdon familes go to FamilyTree DNA at http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Langdon/ and click on Y Results. We now have six families that usually spell their name Langdon and two that currently spell their name Landon. We need more participants so we can help others identify their lineage. Please consider joing the study.

Ross Landon

JIWelsch — 2009-05-15 14:15:36Z

MUSCATINE, Iowa - Ross Richard Landon, 66, of Muscatine, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City following a brief illness.

Services will be at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Bob Campbell, Larry Kent, Jamie Cavazos, Jessie Noll, Nick Noll, Brandon Buster, and Cody Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Terrill, Paul Terry, Ted Barnhart, Larry Brossart, Dave Wangberg, and Mike Safeley. Burial will be at the High Prairie Cemetery with full military honors.

Mr. Landon was born March 21, 1934, in Muscatine, the son of Elmer and Lillian Cook Landon. He married Dorie in 1956 and was later united in marriage to Lois Allmandinger on March 21, 1968, in Muscatine.

He enjoyed woodworking, playing liar's poker, and fishing. He was an avid outdoorsman, but most of all enjoyed his family. He was a self employed contractor. During the Korean conflict, he served his country in the Army.

Survivors include his wife, Lois of Muscatine; six daughters, Becky Decker of Colorado Springs, Colo., Julie Landon of Colorado Springs, Susan Secrest of Charleston, S. C., Bonnie Noll of Muscatine, Sarah Wenzel of Colorado Springs, and Jane Chown of Nichols; four stepchildren, Terry Carpenter, Martin Buster of Muscatine, Judi Christianson of Muscatine and Kevin Buster of Muscatine; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Loretta Watkins of Arizona, Wanda Klepe of Madison, Wis. and Bonnie Damon of New York; and a special friend, Weldon Newcomb of Muscatine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild and nine brothers and five sisters.

William John LANDON & Minnie TRIELOFF

pamlarson5951 — 2008-10-30 03:28:43Z

I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WILLIAM BORN 1870 AND DIED 1947. IF YOU CAN HELP ME I WOULD APPRECIATE....I ALSO HAVE ALOT OF INFORMATION ON THE LANDON GENEALOGY DATING BACK AS FAR AS 1211 IF ANYONE NEEDS HELP OR INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT pamlarson@yahoo.com

William Landon

eileenjohnson88 — 2009-07-22 23:58:43Z

I am looking for information on the Landon family. My Landon's lived in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio,Indiana,New London Conne,

William Landon born 1727 New London Conne, William jr 1747 Hackettestown New Jersey died 1850 Loyalsock Pennsylvania.
I would be greatful for any information to share on the Landon family my hope is to lead me to Daniel Landon born 1774 to William jr he ended up in Miami county Piqua Ohio, he was the post agent in Fort Wayne Indiana. In 1818 on his way back to Piqua from Fort Wayne he was killed by Indian's
his body was never recovered. He left behind his wife & four children.

Harry Landon from Severna MD

crannellhayes — 2009-01-23 03:16:37Z

I'm trying to determine how a Harry Landon and wife Eleanor were related to Isabelle Shipe of Sunbury PA. He is a nephew from what I can tell of old family letters. Most likely the son of one of Isabelle's sisters.

Harry and Eleanor had a daughter and son. The daughter married a George A Haydu abt Jun 1966.

Harry and Eleanor lived in Severna MD during the 1960's.

Any insight you may have would be appreciated. Searches are coming up dry.

LANDON of Stanley, NM

jerrydon1947 — 2009-04-16 04:26:08Z

looking for any decendants of Charles Landon and Amanda Bingham Landon. Amanda was born 4Jan1860 near Joplin MO and died 24Feb1946 in Stanley NM She and Charles were married In Sebastian CO AR the 26Apr1884 by W.R.Sampson, Charles died 27Oct1930 also in Stanley NM. Known children of this couple are Joe, Washington, Nonie, Iva and Dorthy as found on the 1920 and 1930 census of Santa Fe county NM. Please contact me with any information. Amanda and Charles are my GGAunt and Uncle. Amanda is my Ggrandfather's sister. Thanks JerryDon