Ford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Book at the Kansas Library

lizmik — 2013-05-07 13:25:44Z

I had the same problem when researching my Gt Gt Grandmother,a Primitive Methodist preacher who had written her autobiography in 1872;I found a copy in the New York Library,no copies here in the UK,but the Brigham Young library in Utah had a copy and the very helpful librarian photocopied over 20 pages for me and posted it to me,I offered to pay all costs involved but they would not take anything!I could not believe how helpful they were,it certainly helped me with my research so maybe give them a try
Good Luck
Best regards from Yorkshire,England

Re: Book at the Kansas Library

ludlowbaylive — 2013-05-07 04:48:42Z

Option #1:
Just ask your local library to process an Inter-Library Loan request. They'll handle all the details.

Option #2:
As the book is also available in print and on microfilm through the Family History Library system, you can initiate an order at your local branch and have it sent there from Salt Lake City.

Book at the Kansas Library

mslipper1 — 2013-05-06 17:10:57Z

I've uncovered information that a book:

The genealogy and history of the Record family : with over one hundred immigrant ancestors who arrived in Plymouth before 1650, including two Mayflower passengers, John Alden and Francis Cooke - Dorothy Wilson

directly pertains to my family history. Unfortunately after googling the book there are only two copies listed as it is out of print. Both locations are in Kansas, one being in Dodge City.

I would really like to use this book or get ahold of it for a time. What are the library systems like out there? Would they loan it to me? Being from MA and 1500 miles away makes it rather difficult to walk in and borrow a book!

Any thoughts are appreciated!

Michael

Re: Obituary for Benjamin R. Tolson

bnjschr — 2013-01-24 03:51:36Z

Suggest you go to Findagrave.com and view the three TOLSON tombstones found in Silent Land cemetery - Ford County, KS.

The heading for Catherine's is "Catherine Emerick Tolson", although Emerick does not appear on her tombstone. You might contact the person who posted the photo for further info.

I suspect that you will only find (at best) a short death notice in the old newspapers.

Best wishes in your search.

Robert in Arkansas

Re: Dave Morrow, Mary Whedon, Dodge City

Thefloyd1000 — 2013-01-16 23:18:00Z

I have to do more investigating, But I do know that David Morrow was my great great great Grandfather ( I think I got the number of greats right.) As a kid I remember both my mother and grandmother telling me about the family history. My grandmother was born in Dodge City, Kansas. She used to tell me about how David was a lawman with Bat Matterson, the white Buffalo, Anne Morrow being her great Aunt, the connection to Charles Lindbergh ect. The only thing on him I have is a newspaper clipping with his picture and a brief biography. My Grandmother was from a family in Kansas named Wintemute. If any other information on Morrow comes up, I will share. I also would like to know anything else about him if possible also.

William A. Harris

Re: William Wilmoth d. Jan 1986 Ford Co., Kansas

JanWallace4547 — 2012-12-06 15:23:40Z

Thank you so much for the obit of William A. Wilmoth, it really helps me alot. I appreciate the time you took to find the obit for me. Happy Holidays!

Re: William Wilmoth d. Jan 1986 Ford Co., Kansas

ludlowbaylive — 2012-12-06 04:58:32Z

Obituary attached:

Re: William Wilmoth d. Jan 1986 Ford Co., Kansas

copperpenny47 — 2012-12-06 02:27:18Z

You are correct, I transposed the 6 and the 8. That date makes better sense. I have found some info on his parents, they are in Cloud Co. Thanks for pointing out my mistake.

Re: William Wilmoth d. Jan 1986 Ford Co., Kansas

mkat7722 — 2012-12-06 02:10:50Z

I think you may have a couple of numbers in his death date transposed. Didn't he die in 1968? If someone has a subscription to Newspaperarchive.com, there is an obit or death notice for him in the Hutchinson, Kansas newspaper.

William Wilmoth d. Jan 1986 Ford Co., Kansas

JanWallace4547 — 2012-12-06 01:57:25Z

Seeking info on William Wilmoth who d. Jan 1986 in Dodge City, Ford Co., Kansas. He was b. Aug 24, 1897. Believe him to be the William A. Wilmoth who married Mildred Marie Wudlund abt. 1918 in Illinois. Had two know children, Margaret L. and Elaine M., both born in Illinois. Any info appreciated, place of burial and an obit would be wonder.
Thanks

Re: Ford County cemetery info: searching for Ed R. Combs, born 1882, wife Iva, resided in Bloom, Ford County, Ks.

lbarnes5151 — 2012-11-23 03:30:09Z

I think these are the correct people.
Thank you for your help!

Re: Ford County cemetery info: searching for Ed R. Combs, born 1882, wife Iva, resided in Bloom, Ford County, Ks.

bnjschr — 2012-11-22 20:14:17Z

Saw your unanswered query on the Ford County board today. Below is what I was able to find. I'm not related nor am I researching this line. My wife grew up in Dodge City, so I check the Ford County board every so often. Hope this is the family you are looking for.

Robert in Arkansas
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Social Security Death Index
Name: Edwin Combs
SSN: 511-07-9535
Born: 8 Feb 1882
Died: Jul 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951)
Last Residence: 67865 Minneola, Clark, Kansas, USA
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Social Security Death Index
Name: Iva E. Combs
SSN: 511-20-5380
Born: 13 Nov 1888
Died: 29 Jan 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951)
Last Residence: 67865 Minneola, Clark, Kansas, USA
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Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Certificate D-279018
Name: Iva Estelle Boyd
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 13 Nov 1888
Birth Place: Wayne
Father: Charlie Hamilton Boyd
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
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World War I Draft Registration Card
Name: Edwin Combs
Address: Bloom, Ford Co, Kansas
Age: 36
Date of Birth:Feb 8, 1882
Occupation: Merchant - T M Deal Lumber Co, Bloom, Ford Co, Kan.
Nearest Relative: Iva Estelle Combs
Address: Ford Co, Kansas
Date: Sept. 12, 1918
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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Iva E Combs
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bloom, Ford, Kansas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Edwin R Combs
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee

Household Members: Name Age
Edwin R Combs 48
Iva E Combs 40
Edwin F Combs 20
Fite B Combs 16
Jack B Combs 13
Bobby W Combs 8
Marie E Combs 6

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Bloom, Ford, Kansas; Roll: 702; Page: 4A;
Enumeration District: 1; Image: 559.0; FHL microfilm: 2340437.
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Edwin R. Combs
Birth: Feb. 4, 1882
Death: Jul., 1978
Minneola, Clark County, Kansas, USA

Family links:
Spouse: Iva E. Combs (1888 - 1990)*

Burial:
Appleton Township Cemetery
Minneola, Clark County, Kansas, USA

Created by: KC Louthan
Record added: Sep 12, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 76412371
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Other family members buried in Appleton Township Cemetery per Findagrave.com:
Iva E Combs
Edwin Fred Combs
Jack Boyd Combs
Robert W Combs

Re: Dave Morrow, Mary Whedon, Dodge City

GMFerry — 2012-11-14 02:21:09Z

Hi Amber, I am related to Urnest and his wife Fannie.
Would like to know more about them as I am 1st cousin 3x removed. My grandmother was a Hendricks and in this line.
Please help me with Urnest and his family.I think I have 9 children born to them and found most of their families, but nothing on Bell or J. Vaughn. I would like to have their husband/wife lines. and children and where they are buried.
Thanks for any help. I would like to find Ernest Jack's wife's name, and Maxine's husband, and Clinton's wife, Still seeking some picture of them.
Georgia in IL

Re: Help on James L. Davis Born 1886 Dodge City Kansas

thomasker2 — 2012-11-01 18:42:10Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

You need to supply DOB's + birthplaces for all family members listed in this message.

Re: Dave Morrow, Mary Whedon, Dodge City

kerryldover — 2012-10-28 20:41:22Z

HI ANDREA.I AM KERRY DOVER BROTHER OF MELINDA DOVER.BONNIE WAS MY DADS MOTHER.I REMEMBER TALKING TO HER YEARS AGO.WAS TELLING ME SHE USED TO PLAY THE PIANO FOR THE SILENT PICTURES IN DODGE CITY --BOOT HILL.

Re: Dave Morrow, Mary Whedon, Dodge City

kerryldover — 2012-10-28 19:50:27Z

BONNIE WAS MY DADS MOTHER OF DARRELL DOVER-DONNA-BILLY-NORMAN-. DARRELL AND GLENNAS DOVERIIS MY PARENTS BOTH BORN IN DODGE CITY,KANSAS.I BELIEVE MY SISTER HAS SOME INFORMATION I GOT YEARS AGO.ALSO I THINK I HAVE SOME PICTURES OF MY DADS FATHER AND DO HAVE PICTURES OF HIS SISTER AND BROTHERS.MAYBE MORE.KERRY

Re: Dave Morrow, Mary Whedon, Dodge City

kerryldover — 2012-10-28 19:39:32Z

FANNIE WAS BONNIE DOVER MOTHER.

Re: Coopers in Ford Co: Sheldon Cooper

dancooper1 — 2012-07-11 22:38:27Z

Yes, this helps considerably. Thank you very much! The match seems to be certain with these added bits of information including the two brothers' names (both match my prior information).

I am in the final stages of completing The Coopers in America, 1791-2012, and this opens up the possibility of a whole new line of descendancy extending from a previous dead end in generation three. Hearty thanks are in order. I would also like to credit you properly if possible in the book for your very timely and helpful assistance, if that would suit you.

I only wish there were some way to contact you directly to thank you more properly and find out how you would like to be identified.

Sincerely,
ScribeDesk Dan Cooper

Re: Coopers in Ford Co: Sheldon Cooper

sherylmc72 — 2012-07-11 17:18:17Z

I found his obit, if that will help. It lists two sons, two brothers and his wife's name. I have temporarily placed it here:

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kajeffer/hutchinsonnew2231...

It is from the Hutchinson News dated Feb. 23, 1976

Coopers in Ford Co: Sheldon Cooper

dancooper1 — 2012-07-11 16:41:13Z

Looking for anyone knowledbeable about the Coopers in Ford County. Apparent distant relative Sheldon Cooper died at Kingsdown according to SS Death Index. Looking for his descendants for an in-progress genealogy book. For the right Sheldon (d. 1976), I have lineage traced back another three generations.

Obituary for Mary McMullin, Dodge City

jkdobrowolski — 2012-06-17 03:25:19Z

I would like to find the obituary, if any, for my great grandmother. I don't have the exact date, only that she died in Oct 1911 in Dodge City.
Her name was Mary (or May)L. McMullin on the 1910 Census. Hopefully that was still her name when she died (she married several times before that).
If someone could attempt to look it up, I'd appreciate. Or...let me know what newspapers were around at that time in Dodge City and I might be able to order a microfilm from my library in Seattle. Thank you.

Re: Rath & Wright's Buffalo Hide Yard

hendrme — 2012-06-16 03:36:37Z

I was born in Dodge City and spent my early years there, and I remember that Robert M. Wright's grandson, Lance Wright, lived up the street from my grandmother. This would have been in the 1950s and early 1960s.

Re: Rydberg, Blanche A (Wiehebrink)

TomNelson33 — 2012-05-07 18:55:48Z

Thank you so much for your amazingly fast response. Here is her updated FAG page:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89...

Thanks again, Tom

Re: Rydberg, Blanche A (Wiehebrink)

ludlowbaylive — 2012-05-05 22:58:21Z

Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - January 16, 2003

Deceased Name: Rydberg , Blanche A. (Wiehebrink)

Rydberg, Blanche A. (Wiehebrink), 78, homemaker, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003. Visitation 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, rosary 7 p.m. today, Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Home. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Survivors: daughter, Shirley Brown of Dodge City; brothers, Clarence Wiehebrink of Louisville, Ky., LeRoy Wiehebrink of Orange County, Calif.; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren. Memorial established with Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Rydberg, Blanche A (Wiehebrink)

TomNelson33 — 2012-05-05 22:31:54Z

Well, since I was so lucky with receiving the obituary for Raymond Rydberg, I thought I'd see if lightning could strike twice. The subject individual was Raymond's wife who died in 2003. Here is her Find-A-Grave page which is still, as always, a "work in progress":

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89...

According to Ancestry.com, her obit was published in both the Hutchinson News and the Wichita Eagle on January 16, 2003.

Thanks to anyone who can help me here. Tom

Re: Rydberg, Raymond "Ray"

TomNelson33 — 2012-05-05 21:14:26Z

WOW!! You are quick! Are you a magician or something? How you do dat???

Thanks so much. As you can see, I updated his FAG page accordingly.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89...

Thanks again, Tom

Rydberg, Raymond "Ray"

TomNelson33 — 2012-05-05 20:53:18Z

I would really appreciate an obituary for the subject individual who died, probably in Dodge City, on February 14, 1992. Here is a link to his Find-A-Grave memorial:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89...

I checked the website for the Dodge City Daily Globe but apparently their online obits go back to only 2005.

He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Thank you to any and all who can help me here. Tom

Re: Rydberg, Raymond "Ray"

sherylmc72 — 2012-05-05 20:50:11Z

HUTCHINSON NEWS, 2-15-1992

Dodge City--Raymond R. Rydberg, 74, died Feb. 14, 1992, at Humana Hospital, Dodge City.

He was born Aug. 10, 1917, at Turon. A longtime Dodge City resident, he was a retired truck
driver and mechanic.

He was a member of the Christian Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both at Dodge City. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II.

One Aug. 26 (?), 1967, he married Blanche Warden at Dodge City. She survives. Other survivors include a step-daughter, Shirley Brown, Dodge City; and a step-grandson.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, with minister Larry Williams presiding. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Howard Gottschall Post No. 1714. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to noon today and from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at
Burkhart Chapel, Dodge City.

Help on James L. Davis Born 1886 Dodge City Kansas

par4craig — 2012-04-24 19:47:00Z

James L. Davis is my Great Grandfather. All I know is he married Laura Boster and they had one child my grandmother Louise Davis born in Texas. If anyone knows about James L. Davis, his parents names, when, where he died anything I would really appreciate any leads or help. I think his parents were born in Texas.

Re: OBIT please for Catherine TOLSON d.27 May 1889 Ford,Kansas

michaelheppenstall46 — 2012-02-17 19:26:37Z

Now have Catherine(Kate)Tolson's previous name Reecer, nee Emerick;she had a daughter Laura V Reecer b.1858 d.1946.Laura married Samuel Parthemore in 1877.Anyone researching these families please get in touch

Sandra (Yorkshire,England)

Re: Obit, Katherine Louise Gembeck

rorrytwo — 2012-02-14 16:28:38Z

Thank-You very Much !!!!

Re: Obit, Katherine Louise Gembeck

ludlowbaylive — 2012-02-13 03:37:56Z

obituary is attached.

Obit Lookup Please

rorrytwo — 2012-02-12 12:25:29Z

Could some one please lookup an obit for,
Katherine L (Lasher) Gembeck
Born: 15 Sep 1917 In FL
Died: 19 Dec 1989
Dodge City, Ford, Kansas

Her parents were Elbert and Adeline (Screven) Lasher
Thank-you, Annette

Re: Information on Jonas Franklin Harman

ichabod08 — 2012-01-25 12:26:48Z

Thank you for the information you sent. I appreciate the help. There is a Harmon, James with the same date of birth on the soldiers home list. I will look at the other links when I get a chance.

Thank you again.

Kyle

Re: Information on Jonas Franklin Harman

ludlowbaylive — 2012-01-25 01:55:45Z

Records of the Deaths and Burials at the Kansas State Soldiers Home
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ks/county/ford/cemetery/ksstates...

Find A Grave:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37...

plus 29 member trees - perhaps one has documentation:
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees...

Information on Jonas Franklin Harman

ichabod08 — 2012-01-25 00:56:59Z

I am trying to confirm information that I have regarding Jonas F. Harman, b. 22 Jun 1837 Columbus OH, d. 18 Aug 1898 Ft Dodge, KS. This is information that I have obtained from family records.

Re: Lyons, John Calvin

alberta1950 — 2012-01-24 22:52:00Z

Ni, I have not found it yet. Perhaps there is a records of justice of peace you can get from records somewhere

Re: Lyons, John Calvin

yacky — 2012-01-24 13:26:41Z

My grandfather was born in 1865 in Missouri. I've also found very little on the Internet about the town of Ford. Guess it's too small to rate much information. I don't remember seeing anything about Alice Josephine and her name isn't in my tree but I'll keep my eyes open for any information on her.

Re: Lyons, John Calvin

alberta1950 — 2012-01-24 07:42:50Z

The history of Ford County is well documented on Internet.Yet I only found a small part on Ford, Kansas the town yet.
When was your John Clavin Lyons born? I will look for information on him

I too am seeking Lyons of Kansas. Alice Josephine born Dec 1874 Kansas according to her census.

Re: Obit Lookup Lucia Frances Keyes

PamelaS1955 — 2011-12-23 15:49:15Z

I'd love to have further chats with you! I have a picture of Pearl andher sisters (from my grandmother's stash) and photos of Dexter and 4 generations as well. If you want to write me off ancestry pamela.skowronek@cox.net

I'd be happy to share, p.s. I think I may have Pearl placed under the wrong mother so more information would be great

Re: Obit Lookup Lucia Frances Keyes

ScottLady51 — 2011-12-23 02:34:43Z

James Merritt Camp and Frances Lucia Keyes were also the parents of my grandmother, Pearl Kathryn Camp. Pearl was only about 3 years old whe her mother died. Pearl also told me that her mother was 1/2 native-American Indian.

Re: RICKMAN CEMETERY

ludlowbaylive — 2011-11-02 04:45:29Z

With 50+ years experience in Ford County research, I think I can confidently say that there is no Rickman Cemetery in the county.

There is a family named Rickman buried at Concord Cemetery in Concord township, immediately north of Wilburn township. With 300+ burials and less than ten of them Rickman's, it would hardly qualify to be called the Rickman cemetery, but perhaps these are the people you seek.

RICKMAN CEMETERY

kjohns34 — 2011-11-01 22:11:55Z

Does anyone know the location of the Rickman Cemtery in Ford County? It may be in Wilburn Township. I would like to find a list of those buried there.

Thanks.

K. Johnston

Re: Where is Post Cemetery at Fort Dodge

sas88nak — 2011-10-12 02:10:40Z

I would be willing to take a photo for you.
Michelle Peterson
sas88nak@yahoo.com

Re: Where is Post Cemetery at Fort Dodge

RaVaeAnn — 2011-10-03 01:39:54Z

Thank you very much. If I provide a name and the lot #, is someone available to visit for a possible photograph? I will provide appropriate compensation.

Re: Where is Post Cemetery at Fort Dodge

ludlowbaylive — 2011-10-03 00:47:33Z

After the Post was abandoned by the government in 1882, graves of military personnel were moved to Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, in 1886. Graves of citizens remained, and the cemetery became part of the Fort Dodge Old Soldiers' Home which was established at the Post in 1890. The old cemetery is now adjacent to, and a part of, the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. Physically, the cemetery is at 11560 U.S. Highway 400, east of Dodge City.

Where is Post Cemetery at Fort Dodge

RaVaeAnn — 2011-10-02 22:38:52Z

Here is a link to the list of those buried at the Post Cemetery: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ks/county/ford/cemeteries/postce...
I believe the last burial here was around 1881. Does anyone know the exact location of this cemetery, i.e., actual graves, stones, etc.?
Thank you.

Cholera Outbreak

newtonmckinney — 2011-05-28 17:47:50Z

Does anyone know if any records exist of illness outbreaks at Fort Dodge? I am reseaching a gentleman, Milton Glasgow, who was traveling with his brother and other young men to Colorado. When they reached Fort Dodge, they all fell to a cholera outbreak and Milton was the only survivor.
I found a Post Cemetery file with the buried listed. A William Glasgow died on 7-26-1867 and 36 others died within a 2 week period. Milton did have a brother named William but this date might be a few years too early for them.
Any suggestions would be helpful,

Anita McKinney

Re: John Horner & Alice Megenity

plewisi — 2011-04-17 22:34:55Z

Their daughter, Nellie, was born in Dodge City.

Re: John Horner & Alice Megenity

ludlowbaylive — 2011-04-17 05:21:50Z

Why do you think these Atchison county folk have a connection to Ford county?