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Looking for 1977 obituary

DorothySwanson369 — 2013-04-25 02:57:14Z

Am looking for the obituary of Lulu Hanna who d. Oct. 17, 1977 at Cowley Co. Ks. She is buried there. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Kaats-Waldron

Anniebear3 — 2013-04-15 13:13:19Z

Larry,
I was doing more research for my great grandmother, Myrtle and found that she and Benjamin must have known each other before she was married to her first husband Wm. Kaats. I found that they lived in the same little town in Logan, Butler, Kansas.
Just thought the little tidbit would be fun for you to know.
Linda

Will Swain of Richland Twp.

cruisergal54 — 2013-03-29 20:40:09Z

Charles William "Will" Swain was born in Richland Twp., Cowley Co., KS on September 21, 1884. He was one of several children of Arthur and Nola Swain who are buried in the Widener Cemetery east of Rock, KS. I've been able to trace Will Swain up to 1920 when he was the owner of an auto agency in Wichita, KS. Can anyone tell me whatever became of Will Swain after that?

Re: Mary Kathrine Stowers 10/2001

startymes19 — 2013-03-12 01:57:38Z

I am Carolea's first cousin (Shirley). My mother was Maxine's sister. My brother and I have been trying to locate Tammy Suzanne. We were talking about her last week. The last time I saw her was about 2000. She came here to San Antonio, TX to visit my sister Dianna and I. My brother Don has done a lot of family research and has a lot of information. He lives in Albuquerque, NM. The last I heard Suzanne was in Texas somewhere. If you would like my email address: startymes19@aol.com. I would love to hear from you.
Shirley Lawson-Linares

Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield/Red Bud

sciross — 2013-01-23 14:45:59Z

Anyone have information or photo of old wooden frame church of Holy Name Catholic Church before new stone/brick church was built in Winfield. The old wooden frame church was moved to Red Bud, Kansas where cemetery is now. Do you know the year it was built or moved? A photo would be terrific!! Do you know the year the old Holy Name wooden frame church in Red Bud was torn down? Did it keep the Holy Name "name" or did they change the name when they moved it to Red Bud since the church in Winfield kept the "name" Holy Name Catholic Church. I can't find much about the history. Sciross@aol.com

2010 obit from Arkansas City

oldohioschools — 2013-01-12 01:36:28Z

I am looking for the obituary of Monna Marie Cassity who died 26 Jan 2010 at the age of 95 in Arkansas City.

Or that of her husband, Otis Leonard Cassity who died 31 Aug 1997.

Thank you!

Re: Obit lookup - Ben F Doughty

judyartley53 — 2012-12-31 03:30:21Z

Hi,

1860 Clark, Atchison, Missouri
Sampson Doughty, b. TN, 38, farmer
Elisabeth, wife, b. TN, 30
B. F., b. TN, 10
Jas. A., b. Tn, 8
Emily H., b. NE, 5
P. R., son, b. Mo, 3
H. N. Golden, female, b. MO, 23

1870 Clark
Samp Doughty, b. TN, 49, farmer
Elizabeth, b. TN, 42
Beng F., b. TN, 20
Jas A., b. TN, 17
Emily H., b. NE, 14
Preston, b. MO, 13
Julia, b. MO, 7
John, b. MO, 5
Rosa B., b. MO, 3

I'm not sure this is your Benjamin.
1880 Greene, Nodaway, Missouri
Benjamin F. Doty, b. MO, 28, farmer
Rachael, b. IA, 27
Benjamin F., b. MO, 8
Mary. b. MO, 6
Addy, b. MO, 2

1900 Arkansas, Cowley, Kansas
Benj F. Doughty, b. TN, 47, Aug 1850
Pricilla L., b. ?, ?, had given birth to four children who all were alive in 1900
Myrtle I. Doughty, 13
Ethel E. Doughty, 1
Elva M. Conner, 19
Most of this family's info is missing from the Census. Looks like the original might have been ripped.

1905 Arkansas, Cowley, Kansas
B. F. Doughty, 54
Drusilla, 39
Myrtle, 18
Elva, dau, 14
Ethel, 6
Bernnie, 3
James Doughty, 21

1910 Arkansas
Drusilla Doughby, b. WI, 43, widow, had given birth to six children but only five alive in 1910, dress maker @ home
Ethel Doughty, b. OK, 11
Garrett Doughty, b. KS< 3
Elva Connier, dau, b. NE, 19, dress maker @ home
Fred Connier, son, b. KS, 15, salesman retail variety store.

I checked the few obituaries that are posted online but there wasn't one for Benjamin. The Cowley County Genealogical Library, http://arkcity.org/index.aspx?NID=605 can provide an obituary.

The Moody-Lanham Family Tree, ancestry.com does contain this family.
Ben F Doughty
Born: Aug 1850, Tennessee
Married: 25 Dec 1897, Druscilla E. Blewett

Druscilla E. Blewett
Born: ;26 Dec 1865, Wisconsin
Married: 1886 to Thomas Conner
Married 1897, Ben F. Doughty
Died: 4 April 1945, Nez Perce, nez Perce, Idaho
Most larger public libraries provide free access to Ancestry.com.
Successful Searching!

Re: In need of an obituary

judyartley53 — 2012-12-31 02:50:59Z

Hi,

There isn't an obituary volunteer for this county at this time. However, the Cowley County Genealogical Library, http://arkcity.org/index.aspx?NID=605 does have obituaries. Successful Searching!

Lona Sandeers Hoober Ebaugh ?

morlyn131 — 2012-09-16 12:54:37Z

Seeking info on my paternal grandmother. She is on the 1910 census with father Clinton and mother Edna Snow Sanders plus 2 siblings. This census says her birth year is 1895 in Missouri - living in Arkansas City Ward 3 Cowley Kansas. On 1915 Arkansas City, Cowley Kansas state census she is married to Joseph H Hoober and has sons Joseph Wayne (3) and Clarence B Hoober (3 months)She left Joseph Hoober and November 6, 1919 I show a marriage to Wilbur Lee Ebaugh Perry, Noble Co. Oklahoma.The marriage papers show Lona's residence was Galveston Texas. By the 1920 Newkirk, Kay, Ok census Lona, Wilbur/Wilbert, his son Robert Ebaugh and Lonas two sons are shown. By June 3 1921 Lona files for divorce in Kay County Ok and that becomes final March 1922. FROM HERE I HAVE NO RECORD OF LONA OR CLARENCE. LONA'S SON JOSEPH WAYNE HOOBER WAS SENT BACK TO LIVE WITH HIS FATHER IN WASHINGTON STATE. Does ANYONE have any of these people on their tree or memories? Carolyn Hoober Arntson morlyn@comcast.net

Re: need help in Burden, Cowley County

bnjschr — 2012-09-16 02:19:39Z

Go to Findagrave.com
Search for Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Vigo County, IN
Search for surname MACE

You will find tombstone for Carl and Gladys, and also one for Marian E. She died at age 16.

Can't explain her omission from the obits, but she died in 1944. Perhaps those who wrote the obits never knew her, or had faulty memories.

Robert in Arkansas
No relation - not researching
Just trying to help out

Re: LeRoy Bigger in Highland Cemetery

slomon130 — 2012-07-29 21:31:35Z

WW I DRAFT REGISTRATION should read born "25 May 1891" MO

Re: LeRoy Bigger in Highland Cemetery

slomon130 — 2012-07-29 21:21:53Z

WWI DRAFT REGISTRATION: LeRoy BIGGER liv. Geuda Springs, KS 5 June 1917; b. 35 May 1891 MO; works for self Beaver Twp., Cowley Co., KS; supports mother & father; single.

possible:
1930 Fed. Census; Santa Fe, Pawnee Co., KS; State Hospital - Leroy BIGGER b. ca 1894 'patient'
1940 Fed Census; Larned State Hospital, Larned, KS; 'inmate' Leroy BIGGER b. ca 1893 MO 'single'

SSDI Leroy BIGGER b. 1892; d May 1971 Arkansas City, KS

Re: LeRoy Bigger in Highland Cemetery

slomon130 — 2012-07-29 20:59:45Z

1920 Fed Census, Cowley Co., KS; head of house - G. M. BIGGER age 67 b. OH; father b. OH mother b NJ; in house - Nancy E. 'wife' age 64 b. IL; Leroy 'on' age 28 b. MO; Georgia 'daug' age 37 b. KS

Re: LeRoy Bigger in Highland Cemetery

ikeller — 2012-07-29 20:10:10Z

Can you send me the link for finding Leroy Bigger born 25 May, 1892 being the son of George and Nancy Bigger? I found a Roy Bigger born 6 Oct 1893 on WorldConnect. Thank you.

Re: LeRoy Bigger in Highland Cemetery

slomon130 — 2012-07-29 17:32:30Z

According to entries on WorldConnect; Leroy was son of George Maynard Bigger b. 1852 Miami Co., OH & Nancy WELCH b. 1856 IL. George was son of Adam BIGGER liv 1870 Macon Co., IL.

LeRoy Bigger in Highland Cemetery

ikeller — 2012-07-29 05:20:34Z

Who are the parents of Leroy Bigger b 1892 d 1971 buried in Highland Cemetery in Winfield?

Obit lookup - Ben F Doughty

dasmail142 — 2012-07-27 21:09:36Z

Requesting obit or any additional information on Ben F. Doughty b.26 Aug 1850, d.11 Feb 1907. Buried at Hope Cemetery in Ark. City. I believe he was married to Drusilla Blewett, who may have been married to a Thomas Conner previously.

Would appreciate any information on family, marriage(s), children, etc.

In need of an obituary

tommyjo — 2012-07-18 13:07:52Z

I would appreciate it very much if someone would have time to look up an obituary for me, for Irene O. Armstrong, born June 1, 1904, and died December 24, 1973. She lived in the Winfield/Arkansas City area most of her life.

need help in Burden, Cowley County

kdxdot — 2012-07-17 02:11:52Z

OK...the 1930 (age 2) and 1940 (age 12) census records lists a daughter, Marian Mace within the family of Carl & Gladys Mace.
The Mace family has left Kansas by 1947 when their son, Howard marries in Vigo County, Indiana.
By 1999 when a brother, Glen dies; no mention of Marian as a surviving sister is listed.
By 2003 when her mother, Gladys, passes - again, no mention of this child. Preceded in death is the husband, Carl (I do not have his obit yet) and son Glen, why wouldn't Marian be mentioned as a preceded daughter???

MY THEORY:
Marian Mace was 12 in 1940; perhaps shortly after the census she died? OR, by age 12 back then, that is marriage age, perhaps she married and remained in Kansas with no contact with family in Indiana??? I am thinking she may have died at a young age.

Can someone look around for her to figure out what happened to her - married? - died?
I would greatly appreciate the help in this puzzle!
Thank you - Dottie

Re: Winn and/or Finuf families

finufr — 2012-07-15 04:29:06Z

Sharron if you see this please reply

Re: Mary Ann O'Brien Brown (Bone) ?

MJ782 — 2012-06-24 17:26:48Z

WOW that's them!! Thank you so much

Marci

Re: Mary Ann O'Brien Brown (Bone) ?

burbaman — 2012-06-24 13:40:00Z

I found the following entry in the book, "Births and Deaths of Cowley County, Kansas as Abstracted from the Winfield Daily Courier and Other Sources 1875-1969". That entry had appeared in the Winfield Courier on 23 Aug 1906. The material in brackets was found in the book, "History of Cowley County, Kansas, Vol. I - The Beginning", by Richard Kay Wortman & Mary Ann Wortman: The Arkansas City Historical Society in cooperation with the Cowley County Historical Society & the Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum, Gilliland Printing, Arkansas City, KS, 1996 ------: BROWN, Mary A.; born 11 Aug 1800 [or 15 Aug 1803] in England [or Queens Co., Ireland], died 20 Aug 1905 [Wichita, KS], buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, [married in 1837 to William (dec.), 13 children who are dec.], left son John W[illiam]

Mary Ann O'Brien Brown (Bone) ?

MJ782 — 2012-06-23 21:19:22Z

I was given information about a 3rd great grandmother who is supposed to be buried in Winfield KS. She was born 16 Aug 1807 in Ireland and died 16 Aug 1909 (on her 102nd birthday) in or near Winfield Kansas. She is not listed on Find a Grave.

She was married to William Brown who died in 1864 and may have remarried someone named Bone???

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Geuda Springs Post Office

bhopkins21 — 2012-06-13 03:32:18Z

I think the post office was located in the same place. Geuda has a museum now, maybe that can be of some more help.

Mrs. W.B. Hopkins who lived in Udall in 1968

beckiinin — 2012-06-06 15:12:23Z

I'm looking for information on Mrs. W.B. Hopkins who is listed as the only living sibling of Catherine Miller Tomes in Catherine's obituary. Mrs. Hopkins was originally from Big Reedy, Edmonson County, KY and was the daughter of John Miller and probably his second wife, Teresa Hardin Miller. John had 21 children. Does anyone know who W.B. Hopkins? Thanks for any help.

Re: births and deaths of cowley county 1875-1969

smcginness1 — 2012-05-30 19:52:54Z

Hello, I am looking for information re: the following:

*James D. Ledgerwood, b. 1892, resided in Windsor Twp in 1900, 1910, 1915, & 1920; married to Nola Dub Close
*Nola Dub Close, b. 1892, d. 1 Apr 1918, resided in Windsor Twp in 1900 & 1910
*Flossie Ledgerwood, b. 1912, dau. of James D. & Nola Dub Close Ledgerwood
*John Wesley Close, resided in Burden & in Silver Creek Twp.
*Josephine (nee Tredway) Close, resided in Burden & in Silver Creek Twp., married John Wesley Close in 1886 in Cowley County

All (except Flossie Ledgerwood) are buried in the Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Thank you for any help you can give me:)

obit lookup

vr1012 — 2012-05-29 20:16:37Z

I am looking for obit for Della Reed Burns. I am not sure of date of death...cannot find anything on SSD index. She and her husband Steven lived in Ark City at least thru 1930s.

Re: births and deaths of cowley county 1875-1969

vr1012 — 2012-05-29 20:13:22Z

Hello. I am looking for death dates on Steven R. Burns and Della Reed Burns who lived in Arkansas City. They are in the last census of 1930 I have for them. Della was born in 1887. I am trying to find obituaries for them. If you can help me with the death dates, it would be great

Re: births and deaths of cowley county 1875-1969

geraldheisinger23 — 2012-05-05 00:30:16Z

Jerry Thanks for that information. Yes I would like Williams Will. Anything I can do for you?? Have you talked with Diane? Talk later. Jerry H.

Re: births and deaths of cowley county 1875-1969

jerryunger_1 — 2012-05-03 06:00:26Z

I have the death date as 13 Apr, 1885. I also have a copy of his last will dated March 3, 1885.

Re: Obit lookup

KSTANFIELDCOOK — 2012-04-20 06:40:42Z

I just sent a reply to you on the Otero Co. Message Board. Go to the Goatley message board, and you can read more about your Goatley family. I descend from Indiana Goatley Bonar's older brother, Thomas. She descends from the second wife of James. I'm as follows: John (Am. Rev.) > James > Thomas > Anna Elizabeth > Blanche > Wilmogene > Kathleen (STANFIELD) COOK at rchrdcck@aol.com There are a number of us working on the Goatley family!

Andrew and Rosetta Jacobson photograph

JillNagy926 — 2012-03-27 04:42:19Z

I've bought some identifiable photographs from a local antique store and, in an effort to return them to their rightful owners, am looking for descendants or anyone researching the families.

I have a photograph of a family that I am 95% certain is the family of Andrew & Rosetta Jacobson of Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas, from the Cornish Photography Studio. Identifying information includes the names and ages of the children in the photograph: Doris (11 yrs. 8 mo.), Alan (5 yrs. 10 mo.), Helen Frances (2 yrs. 10 mo.), and Victor George (8 mo. old). It is in remarkable condition and I would love to scan it and email it (or I can send you the original - I only ask that you pitch the $3 I paid for it and maybe $1 to pack it and send it).

It's a beautiful photograph, mounted on a folding mat board. Msg me if interested.

[Cross-posting by surname.]

Re: Cowley County Genealogy

jessicajleonard — 2012-03-01 16:02:23Z

I would like to help, what kind of help do you need?

Jessica Leonard
jjleonard26@yahoo.com

Re: births and deaths of cowley county 1875-1969

geraldheisinger23 — 2012-02-26 04:30:48Z

I hope you can help me. I am looking for the grave of William Heisinger, d. 13 April 1883. Buried Tisdale Cemetery. I have not been able to locate.

Matthews Family Bible

Researchin — 2012-02-03 00:31:31Z

I'm interested in getting information that is in an old Matthews Family Bible, that might be in the possession of the descendants of the Oscar and Mary "Blanche Matthews" Allee family or their late son, Patrick "Bill" Wilbur Allee and wife, Mary of (possibly Arkansas City) Cowley Co., KS.

If You have any information, Please contact Us: cdm1450@hotmail.com

Thank You for Your time and help!

Re: Family history enquiry.

beckiinin — 2012-01-29 13:40:19Z

This is the Cowley County, Kansas forum. You might want to ask this on the Cowley Surname Forum. Blessings!

Family history enquiry.

olivemcqueen — 2012-01-28 11:49:19Z

Constance Mary Cowley,buried in Market Harborough,England in 1960,wife of Samuel Allen.
looking for any information on Constance as she was my late father's biological mother.At time of her death was believed to be living at no.5 Worksop Rd.Nottingham with her son.
Any information would be greatly appreciated and replied to.

Local Researcher Needed

wicky33 — 2012-01-23 14:12:01Z

Hello,

Does anyone know of a local researcher who could go to the Cowley County courthouse to take some notes on an old Will that is on file there. (apparently the Will is on Microfilm and they can not make copies)

Thanks,
Vicky

death date &/or obit wanted

pjskelton919 — 2011-12-30 05:41:01Z

Maurice H. Heuett died in 1978 in Cowley Co, Ks.
Can someone find me the date of death, & then possibly an obit for him please.
thanks for any help.

Re: Looking for Beiswanger relatives

SallyandDawn — 2011-12-07 15:28:03Z

Grace Beiswanger is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my maternal side of the family. Her parents were Christian Henry Beiswanger and Mary Cecilia Harty.

Who was your father?

Dawn

Obit lookup

dlstarr46 — 2011-11-30 01:07:05Z

I am looking for an obit on James Goatley b.abt 1801 and died in 1876. On July 22,1876 an Administrators bond was taken out for his estate. He died in Silverdale,Cowley County, Kansas. His wife's name was Charity Christie. Thanks for any help. He is my Great Great Paternal Grandfather.

Re: Marriage Lookup/Clarence W. Taylor & Clinta R. Unknown

lorena_v — 2011-11-28 03:41:38Z

Thank you for your response! MUCH appreciated!

Belle R COOLEY m. Thomas Eugene WILSON in Silver Dale, Cowley County, Kansas, November 28, 1889. Any record of this marriage?

cdcarlson124 — 2011-11-27 21:59:03Z

Thomas’ DOB: March 26, 1867 in Cordova, Rock Island County, Illinois, the seventh of eight children born to Thomas Phillip Wilson and Sarah Elizabeth Quick.

1880 Federal census finds Thomas living in Deepwater, Henry County, Missouri, with his parents and three of his siblings: Emily P, Goldburn Hiram and Sarah Elizabeth Wilson.

Belle’s DOB: March 20, 1867 in Cherokee, Iowa, the youngest of six children born to John Cooley, Jr. and Caroline Lamp.

1880 Federal census finds Belle living in Silver Dale, Cowley County, Kansas, with her step-father, Joseph Whipple, mother, Caroline (Lamp, Cooley) Whipple, brothers Felix and Charles Cooley, sister Nettie and step brothers, Barton and John B Whipple. Joseph Whipple and Felix Cooley are farmers.

Thomas and Belle married in Silver Dale, Cowley County, Kansas on November 28, 1889.

1900 Federal census finds Thomas and Belle living in Richland Township, Pratt County, Kansas, with their children, Phelix Leotis, Francis Elijah, Sarah Elizabeth, Thomas Carlos, and Opal Genevieve Wilson. Thomas Wilson is farming.

Belle’s DOD: April 14, 1901 in Cullison, Pratt County, Kansas. According to her granddaughter, she died in childbirth.

I'm hoping to find record of Thomas and Belle's marriage. Any help is greatly appreciated! (They are my great grandparents.)

Sincerely,
Cindy Carlson

Re: Marriage Lookup/Clarence W. Taylor & Clinta R. Unknown

denewton — 2011-11-25 15:35:55Z

Lorena

Checked Cowley County marriage records. There is no record of any such marriage here from 1923-33.

Re: Obit Request - Albert F PEARSON

heathera1978 — 2011-11-13 16:56:42Z

I found this information on the Births and Deaths of Cowley County CD. Hope it helps

PEARSON, Albert; b. in Ireland, d. today, bur. Winfield
19 Sep 1893

Heather

Marriage Lookup/Clarence W. Taylor & Clinta R. Unknown

lorena_v — 2011-11-01 19:56:08Z

Looking for a kind soul to see if there is a marriage that might have taken place in Cowley County about 1928 between Clarence W. Taylor & Clinta R. Unknown (Sanders?)
Thanks!

Looking for Obituary

GregB89 — 2011-10-20 06:14:11Z

I am looking for an obituary or death notice for
Mary J. Buck who died April 29, 1893. She is buried in Highland Cemetery in Winfield. Thank you in advance.

Obituary Lookup please

GregB89 — 2011-10-20 06:13:25Z

I'm looking for information, obituary and/or death notice for an infant - Zoan Buck born in Sept and died in Oct 1892 in Winfield, KS. Thank you in advance.

Re: Need burial info from Union Graham Cemetery

Leslie85223 — 2011-10-12 14:32:05Z

Ellen:

What a wonderful idea! I probably would never have thought of contacting the local people who made the grave stones. Although I'm unsure as to whether or not my ancestors were provided with grave markers, one would certainly hope so . . . I've found in some cases where a burial had occurred, the family was unable to afford a permanent headstone. In places that involved extreme weather (most of America at some time of the year) the hand made wooden markers didn't last long . . .

I'll keep your suggestion in mind for future use as well.

Thank you for your time and sharing the "tip".

In gratitude,

Leslie

Re: Need burial info from Union Graham Cemetery

Leslie85223 — 2011-10-12 14:22:13Z

Dear Don:

Thank you for the information. I can only hope that my inquiry will meet with the same degree of success as yours did!!!

I got side tracked yesterday but will see to this today. I don't know how to explain it exactly, but I feel such a strong bond with all of my ancestors that, until I began working on my family tree, were mostly unknown or all but forgotten. It's become my "job" to record as much of our family history as possible as it had never been put on paper by anyone in my immediate family before.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to assist me in this matter.

Blessings.

Leslie (AZ)