Comanche - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Dorsey Family Reunion

RobertTDorsey — 2013-05-11 02:39:49Z

The 2013 Dorsey Family Reunion will be held at the Senior Center in Ashland, KS on August 10, 2013.

MARGARET DYKES MILLER - BORN IN COLDWATER - OBITUARY

GBaragona — 2013-04-18 16:32:01Z

Mrs. Miller's obituary is in the Panama City (FL) News-Herald (online.) I am not related to Mrs. Miller, nor do I have additional information. I am posting her obit for interested researchers.

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Margaret Laura Miller, 97, of Lynn Haven, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at her home.

Margaret was born in Coldwater, Kansas to Kit and Emma Dykes. For years, she taught several grades of school in a two-room schoolhouse in Copeland, Kansas. She moved to the Bay County area with her late husband Alfred Miller in 1973.

Margaret was adored by her family which celebrates her long and successful life.

Her granddaughter and namesake Margaret Jewell Blackwell has written this poem to memorialize her:

Eyes and a smile that melt my troubles away
You are my dearest treasure
My hearts fire
My love for you stretches across the universe
You are my total joy
You alleviate all fear
All of my ailments you heal
Thank you for being my best friend teaching me why we love and what I can be
You are the funniest person I have ever met, endless elegance, incredible essence
The nights are going to brighter because you are lighting up the sky
I will always have you by my side

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Alfred W. Miller; three sisters, Marjorie Yanson, Betty Youngblood and Fern McVey; and a brother, Warren Dykes.

She is survived by her daughter, M. Carol Blackwell (Whilden); sons Joe A. Miller (Lana) of Plains, KS and Chris O. Miller (Marlena) of Colorado Springs, CO; a sister, Louise Cox, and her grandchildren, Lea Blackwell, Tina Blackwell, Margaret Jewell Blackwell, Jason Miller and Jennifer Miller.

Margaret will be laid to rest at Copeland Cemetery in Copeland, Kansas.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted on line at www.kentforestlawn.com.

Kent-Forest Lawn
Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com

Re: Nig Atteberry of Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas

buffalowindwoman — 2013-04-05 06:49:55Z

Dear Gayl, My name is Melanie McCoy. I grew up in Coldwater, Kansas, knew Nig Atteberry & the ranch, and his daughter is one of my sister's best friends from high school. We're trying to locate her so you guys can get in touch. You and I may also be related. My great Aunt & Uncle were jack & Fannie Ryan, who lived in Coldwater from 1915 on thru 1930 or 1940. They moved up there from the Oklahoma Panhandle. I've been trying to connect your Dad Bill Ryan to my bunch of Ryans. No luck yet, but getting closer. Any help you could offer in that regard would be greatly appreciated.
Melanie McCoy
buffalowindwoman@yahoo.com

Coleman family

bethinmo — 2013-03-27 15:24:38Z

Looking for info on Lucile Coleman or a Coleman family in the Comanche county area around 1927. I do not find any Coleman's in the county on any census record. Lucile was born around 1907. I find Lucile Foree of the right age and time but need to know if she came to Kansas City around 1927. Thanks.

Cochran, Smith, Holbert, Towner

AlexGregory58 — 2013-01-15 21:23:14Z

Looking for John E. Smith b. 1867 Indiana. Married to Ada Bell Sickler in 1888 Coldwater. Believe his mother was Eliza Jane Cochran/Smith/Holbert. Believe his sister was Elva B. Smith/Towner. John E. Smith disappears after the 1900 Fed Census but his wife Ada Belle and my father Oscar H. and Uncle William O. Smith can be found. Uncle William O. Smith spend his life in the Coldwater Area. Any info greatly appreciated. Sue Smith Gregory

Cochran, Smith, Holbert, Towner

AlexGregory58 — 2013-01-15 21:22:20Z

Looking for John E. Smith b. 1867 Indiana. Married to Ada Bell Sickler in 1888 Coldwater. Believe his mother was Eliza Jane Cochran/Smith/Holbert. Believe his sister was Elva B. Smith/Towner. John E. Smith disappears after the 1900 Fed Census but his wife Ada Belle and my father Oscar H. and Uncle William O. Smith can be found. Uncle William O. Smith spend his live in the Coldwater Area. Any info greatly appreciated. Sue Smith Gregory

Re: Flora Ann Barrett

RBestrom7380 — 2013-01-01 06:19:36Z

Renee,
I see you are new to posting on the Rootsweb message boards. When you post, post the criteria information, such as the date of birth (always helpful), place of birth, etc. You did identify his full name and the names of the parents. That was enough for me to find your family tree. When you post, post the link to your person on your tree:

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/44883344/person/6271681232?ss...=

That helps you prevent being asked questions by those that can't find things, also prevents you from receiving information you already have.

Re: Flora Ann Barrett

judyartley53 — 2012-12-31 04:15:34Z

Hi,

I'm finding too many Jess Cook's. When and where was he born?

Re: Purcell surname in the Lakota tribe or any tribe

thomasker2 — 2012-12-30 21:32:21Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

Have you searched the Dawes Rolls????

Need DOB's + birthplaces for John Pinkeny, and Hamilton G Purcell

WHERE was George W Purcell born?????

This is part of your problem -

General Information – 1870 census
Four new states were added to the Union between 1860 and 1870 for a total of 37 states: Kansas, West Virginia, Nevada and Nebraska. In addition, six new territories were created: Dakota Territory, Colorado Territory, Arizona Territory, Idaho Territory, Montana Territory and Wyoming Territory. The Unorganized Territory, unofficially called the "Indian Territory" was not enumerated for non-Indians in 1870.

General Information – 1880 census
Colorado was the only state admitted to the Union between 1870 and 1880, bringing the total to 38 states. Eight territories were enumerated: Arizona, Dakota, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Wyoming territories. Unorganized Alaska was enumerated, but the "Indian Territory" was not enumerated for non-Indians. Unlike any previous censuses, after microfilming, the original 1880 census schedules for several states were transferred from the National Archives to various state archives, state libraries, or universities libraries. Only the original 1880 schedules for Pennsylvania remain at the National Archives. Several originals were later transferred to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, D.C.

Bathus Crouch family

BJones667 — 2012-12-29 06:48:20Z

Looking for information on the family of Bathus C Crouch & Mamie Carroll. Bathus was born in 1874 in Wayne County, Illinois and died November 2, 1939 in Oklahoma. He is buried in Highland cemetery in Lawton.

Would like to hear from some of their descendants.

I can be reached at rjones1mtz@comcast.net

Thank you, Bob Jones

Re: McCAY FAMILY

richardandlori70 — 2012-12-22 20:34:41Z

My dad name was richard raymond mccay

Re: McCAY FAMILY

shepard999 — 2012-09-28 15:07:18Z

DATE DIED/ NAME /NATIONALITY/ OCCUPATION /YR/ AGE / Marital Status / No. Children / COMPANY / MINE / COUNTY / CAUSE OF DEATH or COMMENTS

1976DEC18 McCAY, DWIGHT DENNIS 23 U.S. STEEL CORPORATION SOMERSET FALL OF ROCK 29 12c 1976

I probably have a more detailed description of this fatal accident in my files in interested.

From Jerry,
http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/h/e/Jerry-Sherard/ “Mining Accidents U.S., Canada, New Zealand and Australia”

Flora Ann Barrett

cookrenee65 — 2012-09-23 21:53:58Z

Hello -
My name is Renee Cook. My grandfather was Jess Monroe Cook, son of George Monroe Cook and Flora Ann Barrett. If anyone has information regarding their marriage or Flora Ann Barrett's family, I would be so pleased.
Thank you in advance,
Renee Cook

Re: Comanche County History, A - F

cookrenee65 — 2012-09-23 21:49:33Z

HI -
My name is Renee Cook. I am researching the Barrett and Cook families. My great grandmother was Flora Ann Barrett.
If you have any information on the Barrett family in Comanche County, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you in advance,
Renee Cook

Purcell surname in the Lakota tribe or any tribe

jpgriffin825 — 2012-09-17 04:19:39Z

I am trying to find my native american roots. Does anyone know anything about my 3rd great grandfather George W Purcell. He married a Mary Moore. He was born around 1812.He had 2 sons John Pinkeny, and Hamilton G Purcell. I have been searching all the records trying to find something about him. I know there is a native american connection somewhere in my past but don't know where. Please help!!

Purcell surname in the Lakota tribe or any tribe

jpgriffin825 — 2012-09-17 04:18:41Z

Re: McCAY FAMILY

ps154865 — 2012-09-02 03:53:57Z

Josh...So strange how these things happen but I have been researching my husbands family line of McCay's and came across your post. Specifically, I was looking for information on Oliver Perry McCay who was Perry Raymond McCays father. Looking also for Oliver's wife's maiden name. Her Given name was Emma Jane. My Husband was Oliver McCay's grand nephew. If I can help with any family information let me know.
Ann Northcutt

Re: McCAY FAMILY

jdmccay1 — 2012-08-11 17:57:33Z

I know this is a really old post, but hopefully this message will get to you.

My name is Josh McCay, and my father is Doug McCay. He had a brother who died around 1970 in a mining accident in Paonia, Colorado. I'm not sure what his name was, though, because my parents never really talked about him.

My Grandfather was Perry Raymond McCay, who lived in La Veta, Colorado, and was born in Wichita Kansas, and passed away in 2000. His living children
that I know are Douglas, Justin, Penny, Jayne, and Deborah.

Please let me know if this is of any help, or if you have found out any
more information, or if none of these names ring a bell at all.

Good luck,
JD McCay

Re: dunn family, coldwater kansas

AngelaKing52 — 2012-07-30 23:27:36Z

Hello Michelle: I am so glad to hear back from you...I am still investigating..I can give you more information that I found out...If you want this weekend I will be home in and out in the yard...I will have more time when I come in to cool off...I am also home working for my job a few days this week as well and will take some time to get what I have found together...There were for sure many dunn's in that area...it is just figuring out who was who and how the census was and if correct by those who wrote them... a few missing pieces...some people say related and than find out possible not...it is up and down all the time.. Keep me posted if you find anything out as well... :) Angie from the great state of Minnesota...feeling like Florida in this heat..stay cool and have a great week.. :) Angie

Re: dunn family, coldwater kansas

adoptedpisces — 2012-07-23 07:39:10Z

Angela,

I just came across this message from years ago. I am Bob Dunn's daughter-in-law. I was wondering if you found out whether your Dunn line matched up with his information. Any Information would be helpful.

Thank you,

Native American ties to the Purcell surname.

jpgriffin825 — 2012-07-19 15:49:39Z

I am trying to find a person who was researching the Native American ties to the Purcell family some years ago. A man visited my grandmother, Blanche McCormick Purcell, (now deceased),when she lived on Summerbell Avenue in Elon, NC. He was interviewing her for a book he was writing and told her he would see that she got a copy of the book when it was finished. She later moved to Virginia where she died. I would love to know the name of the book so that I might be able to purchase it. He told her the name of the tribe we were related to but she couldn't remember. Please help if you have any information.

Looking for my grandfather

jpgriffin825 — 2012-07-19 15:43:03Z

I am looking for any information you might have about George W. Purcell, born 1812, father of Hamilton G. Purcell. Would like to know who his parents were and any other information you might have to share. Thanks for your time!

John E. Smith - Coldwater

AlexGregory58 — 2012-03-01 22:13:19Z

Any info on my grandfather John E. Smith, b. Aug 1867 (wife Ada Bell Sickler, children Oscar H. and William Orville). I can only find John in the 1900 Fed Census, Coldwater KS. Family info suggests he died in May 1951, unknown location. Thanks, Sue (Smith) Gregory

Re: Purcell family in Comanche County

thomasker2 — 2012-02-27 20:36:38Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

1940 census will be released on April 2, 2012. It will take several months to transcribe all the states.

You need to supply a time period.

You need to supply 1st names + DOB's + birthplaces + race for all family members.

Purcell family in Comanche County

jpgriffin825 — 2012-02-27 16:35:39Z

I am trying to find information about the Purcell family in Comanche County.

Purcell family in Comanche County

jpgriffin825 — 2012-02-27 16:35:39Z

I am trying to find information about the Purcell family in Comanche County.

SEEKING INFO on my long lost, possibly estranged brother. :( Jamie Dewayne Bell or James D ?? Or the Initials JD and (last name)

Ddnkk7738 — 2012-01-13 09:37:56Z

Sadly, I've only met him once in my life, and it was the week after our father's funeral. I had NO CLUE I had another brother out in the world. I question my daddy's decision to take soo many things to the grave.. But, i can't dwell on the past. .. However, I would LOVE to locate him, he was in Star, MS back in 1999. I haven't seen or heard anything of him or his whereabouts since that day in 99... PEARL, MISSISSIPPI is where I live...

ANY info: please email me or contact me via some web device..

tks in advance, JayeD, aka Dee Dee

Robert Coe

bsaturn12 — 2011-11-17 13:01:29Z

I am hoping to obtain more information. Below is Un-Sourced info so far. I have that he died in 1890 & 1895

Robert J. Coe has
homestead in Comanche County Kansas. Lot three, SE quarter of the NW
quarter and the E half of the SW quarter of section five in T 33s, R
18w of Sixth Principal Meridan in Kansas containing 160 acres.

Thank You In Advance,

Brian

Re: Noah E MIller. Noah T MIller Daniel D Miller

hisbeefarm — 2011-09-10 23:55:26Z

Hi Sis,
I have everything from what came across from Southern Germany in 1700's, our family split several hundred times after that. Jennie and I know of 3 split relative wings, one that came from Daniel D. Miller "birth dated 1778" moved to Oregan. David Miller's wing "birth dated 1779" is in Ohio. Willard Fenton-Miller's Wife is from the Daniel D. Miller from Oregan. We all stem from one guy who left Germany and wed his second wife in Lebonon Co., PA. His name was Christian Miller 1st, he was born "and I quote this from an old print off from a geneology website" in Wurtenberg, Bavaria, Germany ABT 1700 they never state a Death.
The Printing Emporium in Goshen Indiana printed the book, they may be able to help you further.

Keep the Sun out of your eyes.

McBride, Mamie I (Ida Mae) and Guy (Gordon) D

trbuch — 2011-08-06 19:39:38Z

Mamie is my gr-gr grandmother and Guy is her brother. Mamie was born Apr 1890 in Greenwich KS and Guy was born Jul 1892 in Joplin MO. The family story is that their parents were killed sometime between Aug 1892 and Jun 1900. They are living with their grandmother, Anna L. McBride (widow) of deceased Robert Dean McBride in 1900 in Coldwater. Also their mother is said to be a full blood Choctaw indian. We have not been able to verify this story. Anna & Robert had 5 children (that we know of) and all were living in 1900 and all were born in Ohio. They are: Berry R. b: 1871; Miller R. b: 1874; George W. b: 1877; Frank W. b: 1878; and Anna May b: 1882. I am hoping someone might know if the story is true or have a lead on who Mamie & Guy's parents were. The SSAN death index for Mamie indicates her mother's maiden name was Gallimor(e) - but I cannot verify this.

Re: Comanche County History, A - F

Ethelmay51 — 2011-07-31 01:50:34Z

JerryFerrin, I saw ur post BIOGRAPHYwith all names A-F.
Cobb was in it.My parents Maurice R cobb/Pearl B slade.So
Id like to know waht it had for Cobb-who it was or what.?
Commanche County History,A-F.??what does this mean?My line is from Taunton,Bristol,Mass.Also,told we r part indian-dont know.Would like to find out for sure.soo Im searching in every corner for proof of whatI am.Thanks Janet

Re: Arthur & Jessie Van Wey of Protection, Ks

Mrsrachelferris — 2011-06-23 00:35:05Z

My grandfather was Bentley B. Vanwey and was from Protection Kansas. He married Wilma and they had 3 kids. 1 daughter from Wilmas previous marriage Norma Marie and 2 sons, Byron Bruce Vanwey and Roger Vanwey. Byron is my father and he had 2 kids. Rachel Vanwey and Aaron Vanwey.

looking for homestead burial at Rancho Grande

cjlaird — 2011-04-11 00:11:20Z

I am looking for a very old homestead burial. The place was called Rancho Grande, a large dugout built between 1875 and 1878 to serve as a ranch home place, reportedly located near the mouth of the Red Fork Creek and close to the Jug Mott Creek. I believe the family that lived there were the Colcords, and the burial was probably in the latter half of 1883.
Can anyone help me with finding the exact location of the dugout and/or perhaps tell me whether there is any evidence remaining of early burials?
Thank you. Claudia Glass, Hutchinson

Re: Sicklers

MkSickler — 2011-03-21 02:11:39Z

The William Sickler in my family was born around Hurley, NY about 1854. Father: Gilbert Mother: Lydia (Lane) Sickler.
Siblings: Emily, Julius, Alexander, Sarah, Etta, Elida, Frank, Percilla, and Emory. Your Stephen doesn't sound like a match. MS.

Re: Sicklers

MkSickler — 2011-03-21 02:11:12Z

Lula May Millem

icn2ucris — 2011-01-27 04:34:13Z

Hello, I am looking to find out if Lula May Millem is buried with her husband Duston Millem in the Protection Cemetery. Her name is on the headstone with her birth year but there is no death year. So I am wondering if she is indeed there and there just was no death date added upon her death.
My mother remembers visiting her in the early 1950s, so I am guessing she passed about that time or a little after.

Wondering how to confirm this and to find her obit as well.

Re: Comanche County History, A - F

karenwalker48 — 2010-12-27 18:39:11Z

Hello

Sorry it took me so long to respond. Your message from Ancestry.com to my e-mail address was sent to my spam folder - which I do not check all the time.
I am distantly related through Benjamin H. Crockett, my great-great-grandmother, Leatha Jane (Crockett) Carpenter, is Benajamin's daughter. Your grandmother, Helen, is a direct descandant of Leatha's brother, Hiram Crockett, and his first wife, Sarah Arthur. I have a lot of information about the Crockett family if you are interested in sharing. My e-mail address is: karen_lou@earthlink.net

Karen Walker
St. Louis, MO
Crockett Cousin

Jerome Robert Peebles

cranvillesquare — 2010-12-19 03:43:45Z

Hi, I hope someone may recognize the surname Peebles. Jerome Peebles is/was my maternal grandfather and was graduated from Protection High School in 1916. My mom has a 1916 yearbook with a picture of him in his US Navy enlisted man's uniform. My best guess is that he settled in New London CT after WWI ended, as he married and had four children there between 1920 and 1930. Without going into too much detail, he found himself back in the Plains states by 1950 and died in Denver in 1985. He had a younger brother Duane, and possibly a younger sister Maude as well (her married name was Meeker).

I'd like to know if there are any other Peebles family members still in Comanche County who I might contact, and hope someone will be willing to help me with information if that's the case. Thanks so much in advance for any help offered.

Thanks, and regards to all -
Frank J. Alexander
Fort Myers FL

Re: Comanche County History, A - F

mltmandolin — 2010-12-18 06:45:48Z

Helen is my grandmother. E-mail me if you are still interested. What is your relationship?

Re: Sicklers

lave123 — 2010-10-04 22:14:27Z

Did your gr gr grandfather William have any brothers. Do you have any information on
William sickler or does anyone else out here in cyberspace. Searching for a Stephen Sickler born about 1806/7 either saratoga New York area or New Jersey He left ny area and went to CANADA

Re: BOLEY

stephenlynch71 — 2010-07-14 02:03:12Z

Interesting, I had not heard that discussed before. Would that then mean the native american bloodline comes from the Teague connection as I am pretty sure that the Lynch line back from their father (George W) and grandfather (Andrew, an ancestor of mine)does not show the DNA characteristics of Native American heritage. My haplogroup is from Western Europe origin and has been show to match the Lynches who resided in Claiborne County TN and later in Benton County AR.

Stephen Lynch

Re: Obit for Rebecca Steidley Cumpton

JulsGo — 2010-03-28 00:37:04Z

Thank you so much for getting the obit and for transcribing it! It was a big help!

Juls

Obit for Rebecca Steidley Cumpton

13KimBaker — 2010-03-28 00:23:38Z

I did the look-up for you in The Protection Post. The obituary appeared Thursday, April 24, 1930, page 1. I did not find an obituary for Goldie in the Protection paper. Contact me at rbaker13 @ sbcglobal.net within 30 days if you want the photocopy.

Kim Baker
Topeka, KS
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MRS. J. A. CUMPTON - PIONEER SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS.

Sunday, April 20, in the late hours of the evening, Mrs. J. A. Cumpton, who had been very ill for several days succumbed to the fatal ravages of diabetes at her home in Protection.

Mrs. Cumpton was well advanced in years, being over 69 years of age and had been in very poor health for a great many years.

She was a pioneer woman of Comanche county, having settled in this county in 1885.

She endured all the hardships and vicissitudes of the pioneer life of these plains as she did her late illness without complaint and with steady courage and hardihood. Her spirit of kindly cheerfulness and her helpfulness and thoughtfulness of her friends or neighbors, during her active years was very characteristic of her many charming qualities of character and spirit.

Devotion to her loved [ones] and her family, fidelity to friends and kindly helpful to all, were attributes that endeared Mrs. Cumpton to her intimate associates.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her aged husband, J. A. Cumpton, one son, J. P. Cumpton of Protection and two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Weede of Protection and Mrs. Gray Reed of Clovis, New Mexico, five grandchildren, and many immediate relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. from the local Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. A. L. Hughes, conducting, and interment was in the Protection cemetery.

Looking for obits...

JulsGo — 2010-02-17 12:34:25Z

Hello everyone... I am in need of a couple of obits. Not sure how to obtain them. Help and guidance would be great.

Rebecca Steidley CUMPTON died 20 Apr 1930 in Protection. Her husband, J.A. CUMPTON, died in Aug 1932 and his obit is listed on the Comanche Co. website. Also need one for their son, Jerry P. Cumpton. He died in 1935 (according to his tombstone). A daughter of J.A. and Rebecca, Goldie CUMPTON ALEXANDER, died 16 Jan 1913. She was living in Oklahoma but her obit might also be in the Comanche area.

Any help receiving Rebecca, Jerry, and Goldie's obits would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Juls

Gordon Ferrin

horsebrook1 — 2009-11-14 09:54:52Z

I was overwhelmed to find some new information on my "Grampa", Gordon Lyle Ferrin of Pratt, Kansas born 1914.
Grampa adopted us(me&2 sisters)neighborchildren as grandchildren in 1980 in orange co., Ca. He had been retired from teaching and counseling in the California School . Gertrude "Jane" Ferrin, his wife, was never able to have children, and unfortunately became ill and invalid at a fairly young age . Of course, I met Jane late in her life,and Grampa had cared for her independently for over 20 years.
Grampa was an exceptional man, intelligent,kind and wise beyond his elderly years. Mine and Grampas bond was so special, that we grew to be my best friends, and we were inseparable for the 18 years!! I am honored to call him my Grampa, although no blood relation, he practically raised me and was/IS the single most important influence in my life!!
Grampa instilled all of the ideals, morals and values of the old ways and shared his wisdom with me until the day that he died, in 1997. I would love to learn anything else about Gordon Ferrin from people who knew him, or have reasearched family history. I heard stories from his life for many years, and I never grew old of them, and now I yearn to know any more stories or tidbits that I can learn!
I can answer questions as well, to the best of my knowledge about him, etc. The Ferrins are a great and respected name in my book! I also have some pictures some family might be interested in getting copied! AND one day I would like to go to Pratt, Kansas.
Jennifer Rhines age 35 2009

Re: dunn family, coldwater kansas

AngelaKing52 — 2009-07-31 23:17:59Z

Thank you so much Roger...I am going to call Bob soon..I am excited to say the least...I have been searching for so long now...praying along the way...You have made my day brighter.... Again thank you for your reply to my message...God bless and have a wonderful weekend.
Angie :)

Re: dunn family, coldwater kansas

rogmaris60 — 2009-07-27 14:48:26Z

Hi Angie;

My name is Roger Loesch. I lived in Coldwater, and worked for Bob Dunn for almost ten years. Bobs got a younger brother Roger. Their parents are Ed and Pat Dunn. I know/knew the family well. I just saw Bob on the 4th of July 2009. His number is 620-582-2692. He is a really great guy, as is the whole family. Hope this helps in anyway.If you are related to them you must be a heck of a gal as the whole family is top notch. Sincerely, Roger

Charles Wesley Fausett: Obituary and other Information

KittyeW — 2009-06-02 08:28:48Z

Greetings,
I am hoping that someone in or around the Wilmore area would be willing to lend me a hand. I am wanting a copy of my great grandfather's obituary as well as a photo of his tombstone. He is buried in the Wilmore/Powell Township Cemetery; Row 7, Lot 206 beside/near Annie and Jesse Wade. Granddad's information is as follows: Born Jan. 26, 1868,
Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. Died Oct. 13, 1931, Wilmore, Comanche County, Kansas.

Family story has it that both great granddad and great-great granddad were railroad workers and that they went to Wilmore from Oklahoma to work on the railroad. How true is this information? Is there a railroad in or around Wilmore and if so, when was it put in? Are there any photos of or lists of railroad workers?

Thanks ever so much for all your efforts and assistance, they are greatly appreciated.

Have a great day!
Kittye Williams

Re: Trummels of Comanche

clarelowry — 2009-05-28 14:19:19Z

Emma (Bennett) Trummel was my great-grandmother, Grace
(Trummel) Cummings was my grandmother and Charles Clare Cummings was my father. Would appreciate more info on the
Bennett side of the family.

Re: Comanche County History, A - F

karenwalker48 — 2009-04-16 03:19:44Z

I recently found that Charles A. Foster died in Comanche County Kansas at his daughter's home, Vinna R. Foster Osborne on January 29, 1917.
Charles was married to Mary E. Crockett, and they had five children, four lived to adulthood.
I have not been able to find out the marriage dates of these children, and the names of the spouses.
I know that Vinna married Harry L. Osborne, but not when; Helen had not married at the time of her father's death in 1917. Charles Clyde Foster married a woman named Erma; and Hobart Lee Foster married a woman named Mary.
Does anyone know the marriage dates and names of these spouses?
These children were probably born in Clark County Kansas, and their parents moved to Comanche County Kansas about 1909, eight years before Charles death in 1917. The parents, Charles & Mary Foster, Clyde Foster and Vinna Foster Osborne & Harry Osborne are buried in Protection Cemtery.
Also, does any one know how many children Clyde, Lee, Vinna and Helen had?
A Crockett descendant, Karen Walker