Franklin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ethel Florence Lanier, nee. Beard

heidishulista — 2013-02-18 21:16:27Z

I believe the women you are looking for is my great-grandmother. The story of her death is tragic. What is your relation with this family?

Re: Need to find Henry Joseph Moore/Nancy E. Moore gravesite, need help

sciross — 2013-01-12 19:16:07Z

No I haven't.

Sciross@aol.com

Re: Hinderliter Family of Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS

cindyprue43 — 2012-10-24 01:15:36Z

Danica, check Find A Grave.com, there are 16 Hinderliters buried in Highland Cemetery in Ottawa.

Re: Hinderliter Family of Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS

clarktim3131 — 2012-10-11 16:37:33Z

Billy lived across the street from me. I remember well the day he died. He had appendicitis and his parent refused medical treatment due to their Christian Scientist beliefs. I was a confused 6 year old when my mom told me our neighborhood friend just died in his own bedroom.

Re: Whirley/Mitchell Family

cleonathomas_1 — 2012-08-24 18:06:05Z

Thank you for replying to my post and doing the work to help me.

Re: Whirley/Mitchell Family

gkendall6642 — 2012-08-24 17:16:21Z

1907 Ottawa Directory Frank is listed as a laborer
1910 Ottawa directory Frank is listed as a cement worker
1913 & 1916 Ottawa directory Frank is listed as a contractor
1921 Ottawa directory Frank is listed as a contractor and Daisy as a seamstrees
You may already have census info, if not:
Both girls with parents in Ottawa in 1910 US census and in 1915 Ks census. Mildred with parents in Ottawa in 1920 US census, but not Sylvia. Fred and Daisy without kids in Osage, Allen, KS during 1925 Ks census. There is no marriage record of either Sylvia or Mildred in Franklin County. I didn't see a burial record for either of them. The only Sylvia I saw that might be a possiblity is a 25 yr old Syvia born in Ks married to Frank Hall in the 1925 Ks census in Osawatamie, Miami Co, Ks, which is close.
The only Mildreds I see in Allen Co. Ks in 1925 are in Iola.

Re: Obituary Look-Up Please- William Cardell- d. 1987

Rgcardell — 2012-07-30 18:58:39Z

Grant,

Please email me at robnmindy@hotmail.com I would like to compare notes with you and see how our family trees cross paths.

Your cousin?

Robbie Cardell

Re: George W. Wilcox and family moved to Los Angeles CA bef. 1900.

Kenleyclan — 2012-06-29 20:28:08Z

Hello Marysue.. we were destined to meet again. I'm going through the Wilcox, Burson, Kenley connection and here pops up your name again. You did mention this.. but, I hadn't reached that "level of ancestry enlightenment" yet. I DO have George's death date.. It was written in Catherine Kenley-Propeck's bible. It was Jan. 13, 1926. Julia Died July 20, 1942. How were the Wilcox's involved with John J. Stinebaugh? He is listed as head in 1930 census..Wilcox and Samantha Burson are "cousins". I'm trying to piece all that together, but I can't quite figure out all of these marriages. Do you have this info on your tree?
Take care and best to you,
Elisa

1932, Oct 8 - Ottawa Herald - Hospital notes & Funeral notices

xd22577 — 2012-06-23 18:57:08Z

Hi - I was looking for something on the death of George DOUGLAS and on the page were also these items. Some of them were cut off, but I figured any info is good.
good luck!

The Ottawa Herald newspaper
Monday, October 8, 1932
Page 5

RANDOM HOSPITAL NOTES
William STEWART, Kansas City, Kas.,who was visiting his brother Charles STEWART, 7 miles southwest of Pomona, was moved in an invalid coach to the hospital Saturday afternoon and had a major operation.

Miss Kathryn BOLYARD, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John BOLYARD of Lyndon, who attends high school at Pomona, who had an appendicitis operation two weeks ago was moved in an invalid coach yesterday morning to the home of Mrs. J.F. MAXEY at Pomona with whom she stays during the school term.

MRS. J.L. ALDRICH DEAD
Funeral of Former Ottawan at Pasadena, Calif, Today
Mrs. Fannie ALDRICH, wife of John L. ALDRICH of 2502 East Hope street, Huntington Park, Cal., died Saturday according to word received by friends here where Mr. and Mrs. ALDRICH were well known residents for many years.
The deceased was about 80 years old. Both Mr. and Mrs. ALDRICH have been in failing health for some time and Mrs. ALDRICH suffered a stroke a few weeks ago. Miss Fannie INMAN was married to Mr. ALDRICH and the two children born to this union died in childhood.
Mr. ALDRICH was reared at the home of Judge and Mrs. Walter LITTLEFIELD of Ottawa, Mrs. LITTLEFIELD and Mr. ALDRICH being cousins. A second cousin, Mrs. Frances LITTLEFIELD STODDARD is now in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. and Mrs. [copy ends here]

FUNERAL SERVICES
PRICE – A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the funeral rites of Charles H. PRICE, held Friday afternoon at Union church, three miles northwest of Centropolis. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev. Alfred Clark of Centropolis and the Odd Fellows of Pomona officiated. The choir, accompanied by Mrs. H. Fisher sang “Rock f Ages: and “The Old Rugged Cross” was sung by the Baker brothers. The pallbearers were C.H. CLARK, O.F McDOWELL, Ed WILFORD, Charles SIMMONS, Will WILFORD and Elisa McFADDEN. Mr. PRICE, who had been in ill health for two years, died at the General hospital, Kansas City, September 29, aged 63 years. A sister, Mrs. S.K. BERTRAND, Kansas City; a brother R. C. PRICE, Michigan Valley; a niece, Mrs. Ray BARNHART, Overbrook and three nephews, Ernest PRICE, Cecil PRICE and Jennings PRICE, attended the services.

DOUGLAS – The funeral of George DOUGLAS, farmer and resident of Franklin county many years, was held this morning from Lamb Funeral Home. Rev. W.A. Elilott of First Baptist church officiated. Pallbearers were J.O. WRENCH, George BEELER, George ROUSE, W.O. RULE, A.J. PUTERBAUGH and Harry WHITENACK. Ellis JACKSON, accompanied by Miss Doris SIMMONS, sang “In the Garden” and “Beautiful Garden of Prayer” Mr. DOUGLAS died Friday,[Sept 30] aged 85 years. Miss Florence BURROW of Miami, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Hupp CLARK of Pampa, Texas were here for the services. Interment was in Hope Cemetery.

George Douglas d. 1932 (funeral notice)

xd22577 — 2012-06-14 23:22:47Z

I found a funeral notice of him

The Ottawa Herald newspaper
Monday, October 3, 1932

FUNERAL SERVICES
DOUGLAS – The funeral of George DOUGLAS, farmer and resident of Franklin county many years, was held this morning from Lamb Funeral Home. Rev. W.A. Elilott of First Baptist church officiated. Pallbearers were J.O. WRENCH, George BEELER, George ROUSE, W.O. RULE, A.J. PUTERBAUGH and Harry WHITENACK. Ellis JACKSON, accompanied by Miss Doris SIMMONS, sang “In the Garden” and “Beautiful Garden of Prayer” Mr. DOUGLAS died Friday,[Sept 30] aged 85 years. Miss Florence BURROW of Miami, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Hupp CLARK of Pampa, Texas were here for the services. Interment was in Hope Cemetery.

Re: Sextan or Board Member for cemeteries

tfillow — 2012-06-05 22:57:35Z

Hi, wondering if you are still active in genealogy and can still access Woodlawn cemetery.
I am looking for a Nancy Reeves b.@ 1804, listed in the 1880 census as 76 yrs old. Living with her married daughter (Bailey Family). I am thinking she died between 1880-1885.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Terry

Whirley/Mitchell Family

cleonathomas_1 — 2012-05-17 13:43:09Z

I am looking for information about Sylvia May born to Daisy and Frank Mitchell in 1900 and her sister; Mildred Fay born in 1903. The family lived in Greenwood in 1905 and later lived in Ottawa. Does anybody have any information on this family? I know when and where the parents died and are buried; just trying to find anything on the girls. Thanks for any information. Cleo Thomas

where to find an 1932 obit - George Douglas

xd22577 — 2012-04-23 19:53:55Z

Hi - where would I find an obit for George Douglas? He died 30 Sept 1932 according to his tombstone in Hope Cemetery.
What are the newspapers that would have been around back then and where can I find them now?
thank you!
julie

1925 Kansas State Census - Ottawa, Franklin Co, Kansas
8, -, -, 124, BASS, Rosy, head, O, F, f, w, 73, Wid, Ohio, Ohio, farmer,
-, -, - , 125, DOUGLAS, Geoge, -, -, -, m,w, 78, Sing, IL, NS, farmer,

1930 US Census - Ottawa, Franklin Co, Kansas
67 DUGLAS, George, head, O, m, w, 83, sing, IL, NY, NY, Tanner.
67A UNDERWOOD, Charles, head, R, m, w, 53, marr @ 37, Ind, IL, Ind, Manager, tier? shop
- Anna, wife, f, w, 47, marr @ 22, KS, Germany, Germany, none
- William M, Brother, m, w, 45, Dv, IL, IL, IN, none
- Walter J, brother, m, w, 42, Wd, IN, IL, IN, labor, odd jobs

Russel family in 1870 census

10Mitchell — 2012-04-14 02:10:03Z

During the 1870 census of Ward 3 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, Sydney [sic] Russel, a carpenter, worth $1200 in real estate, born in Ohio, and 46 years old, was married to Mary, age 52, born in Pennsylvania. They had two daughters at home: Belle, age 13 and born in Iowa (Mary B. of the 1860 census) and Carrie, age 11 and also born in Iowa, according to this record... (Dwelling #165, Family 165). Daughter Foretta (Nettie) has vanished from this family, either married out or died.

I suspect that Mary Belle Russell stayed in Kansas, maybe in Franklin County, and married. She was not with her parents in Ohio during the 1880 census. She was born about 1859. Does anyone have information about her?

Any information about this Russell family?

11mitchell@mchsi.com

Parents of Wilson Marion Spratt

Deborah_Spratt — 2012-03-06 17:03:55Z

Looking for infomation on the parents of Wilson Marion Spratt. He was born abt 1833 in Kentucky . Married May 8 1855 in Weston,Platte,Missouri to Mary Ann Hartman . Moved to Franklin County Kansas by 1860.Had four children and divorced March 9 1866 in Franklin County Kansas.He was married as W.M.Spratt divorced as Wilson M Spratt but I have proof that his name was Wilson Marion.
Contact Charles Spratt at deborahspratt@AOL.com

Parents of Wilson Marion Spratt

Deborah_Spratt — 2012-03-06 17:03:18Z

George L. Veix of Ottawa, KS 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-03-05 06:05:34Z

George is pictured in the 44-A class yearbook of Curtis Field, in Brady, Texas. He is an aviation cadet. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: obit look-up: Eva F. Gambrill 1965

familytreepeeps — 2012-02-20 05:17:19Z

Thank you so much! :)

Re: obit look-up: Eva F. Gambrill 1965

gkendall6642 — 2012-02-18 03:10:44Z

Ottawa Herald Friday April 30, 1965

EVA F. GAMBRILL
Eva F. Gambrill, 90, Arlington, Va, a former Ottawan , died at the home of her daughter this morning. Mrs. Gambrill was born February 19, 1875 at Ottawa. She was the daughter of Jonas and Agnes Thatcher. She married W. T. Gambrill.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Shively, Arlington, Va., one son, Morda A. Sweet, Barstow, Calif., one brother, Homer B. Thatcher, Los Angeles, Calif., four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at Towner's Chapel at p.m., Tuesday. Burial will be at the Peopria Cemetery.

Ottawa Herald Monday May 3, 1965
Funeral announcement indicates services are at 2 p.m.

obit of Nellie Harter & Daniel Scaff

Herschel128 — 2012-02-14 03:52:08Z

Ottawa Herald June 21, 1960
MRS. DANIEL SCAFF
Mrs. Nellie Scaff, 80, 228 S. Cedar, died June 21 at 8:10 a.m. in Ransom Memorial Hospital as a result of a stroke. She has been a resident of Ottawa for 30 years after moving here from Spring Hill in 1930.
She was born in 1860 the daughter of Thomas and Emma (Rice) Harter. In 1901 she was married to Daniel L. Scaff. She was a member of the First Christian Chruch.
Surviving are her husband of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Floyd McVey, Emporia; and Mrs. Robert Shade, Excelsior Springs, Missouri; two brothers, John Harter, Merriam; and George Harter, Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Ottawa Herald Novermber 14, 1960
DANIEL L. SCAFF
Daniel L. Scaff, 83, 228 S. Cedar, died last night at 10:50 at his home. He was ill since August 23. A retired custodian of Masonic temple, he was associated previously with McVey Mortuary. He moved to Ottawa 30 years ago from Spring Hill.
He was born August 5, 1877 in Greenup County, Kentucky, son of William and Nancy (Antis) Scaff. On August 15, 1901 at Danville, Ill, he married Nellie Harter, who died June 21. He was a member of the Christian Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Floyd McVey, Emporia; and Mrs. Robert Shade, Excelsior Springs, Missouri; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Stane, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Services will be at McVey-Dengel Mortuary wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Charles P. Knight will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.

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Re: obit Look up For Daniel & Nellie Scaff

gkendall6642 — 2012-02-14 02:37:40Z

obit Look up For Daniel & Nellie Scaff

Herschel128 — 2012-02-09 22:35:52Z

could some one do a look up for Daniel Scaff & his wife Nellie scaff?
hskaggs@usa.com

Daniel Scaff
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Birth: Aug. 5, 1877
Death: Nov. 13, 1960

Burial:
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Nellie Scaff
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Birth: Jan. 27, 1880
Death: Jun. 21, 1960

Burial:
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Re: Ray Hoopes

pat4president1 — 2012-02-04 03:45:22Z

Ray Hoopes is my 1st cousin 4x removed, I descend from his mother's half brother, Asbury Spencer Steward. I am doing a project on the Steward family and its descendants. My email is pat4president@gmail.com

Re: Cameron family of Ottawa

marmil74 — 2012-01-31 15:13:26Z

Thank you for responding to my query. This is at least some help to me. That probably was him mentioned in the article about the Lutheran Church cornerstone. If possible I would like a copy of the article tat you could send directly to: marmil74@sbcglobal.net Are there membership records of that church that may include death records of Simon & Maria Cameron?
Thanks again for your help.

Re: Cameron family of Ottawa

gkendall6642 — 2012-01-31 02:11:55Z

Not much help. Didn't see any death, probate or cemetery record. He's listed in 1884-5 Ottawa Directory as being from Princeton, Ill and in the 1887 Ottawa Directory as a farmer. Didn't see them listed after that.
Did find a Oct. 20, 1902 newspaper article about a box having been dug up under the cornerstone of the Lutheran Church. Story had the stone being laid 9Aug1885, and an S.R. Cameron was an elder. May have been him.

Cameron family of Ottawa

marmil74 — 2012-01-17 20:45:45Z

I am seeking help for especially death or burial records in Franklin County. SIMON P. CAMERON was born in Pennsylvania abt. 1823. His wife was MARIE nee CULBERTSON who was also born in Pennsylvania. The 1850 census showed the family in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. In 1860 and 1870 they lived in Bureau County, Illinois. I did not find them in the 1880 census but they were found in the 1885 Kansas census in Ottawa. I assume Simon & Marie may have died there. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Looking for dates of deaths

badenroots — 2011-11-22 06:24:12Z

Louise Barbara died in 1955 in Kansas and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, Douglas Co., Kansas.

I am still trying to find the exact date of her death, and if possible an obituary

Re: Looking for dates of deaths

badenroots — 2011-11-19 03:19:38Z

Wowwwwwwwwwww
You found all the info I was looking for. Thank you so much. You made my day. I spent many hours looking for them and had no luck.
Yes, sure would like a copy.
my email is badenroots@yahoo.com

I am in Germany and live at the place where Barbara Louise Buchmiller's father was born.
Bee

Re: Looking for dates of deaths

gkendall6642 — 2011-11-18 21:31:09Z

Didn't find death dates you were looking for, but did find some information that might be of interest.

From the Ottawa Herald November 9, 1946
"JAY L.DOTY OF QUENEMO DEAD
Jay L. DOty, 57, of Quenemo, died last evening in Ransom Memoral hospital. Death was caused by asthma. He had been a resident of Quenemo 20 years.
He was born at Norwood, Kas., April 16, 1889, a son of William and Louisa (Buckmiller) Doty. He married Bessie M. Bumps April 19, 1910, in Ottawa.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Louisa Doty of Ottawa, the widow; eight daughters, Mrs. Harry Reiner, Williamsburg; Mrs. Henry Cooley, Mooreland, Okla; Mrs. Chester Grimm, Formosa, Kas.; Misses Imogene and Willa Doty of Lawrence; and Phyllis and Patty Doty of the home, and one son, Lyle Doty, also of the home.
Also surviving are a brother, Edgar Doty of Chino, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Leo Howard of Ottawa and five grandchildren.
Doty was a member of North Baptitst church. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at McVey Mortuary. Burial will be in Hope cemetery, Rev. A. C. Stewart of Rosemont church will be in charge."

There are generally one or two years gaps in the early available City directories. W.E. Doty first shows up in 1895 as a blacksmith and again in 1900 as a canvasser. They are not in the 1903-4 directory. Mrs. Lousia B. Doty is in the 1905 directory and is first noted as a widow in the directory in 1921. She continues to be listed in the directory through 1950.

There are a couple columns in the Franklin County History about Jay's brother Edgar Doty. Notes parents as William Edward Doty and Barbara Louesa Buckmiller Doty and grandparents as Philander and Marilla Langdon Doty. Notes that W.E. Doty is buried at Pueblo, Colorado and the Barbara is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Baldwin, Kansas (Douglas County). If you'd like to contact me, I'll send a copy of the article.

Looking for dates of deaths

badenroots — 2011-11-13 07:14:20Z

William Doty was born in Aug. 1863 in Pennsylvania. He lived with his wife and children in Ottawa, Franklin Co., Kansas in the 1900 census.
His wife Barbara Louise Doty (also seen as Louise Barbara)was listed as a window in the 1910 census. She was still in Ottawa. She was born 1863 in Minnesota and must have died after 1930.
I would like to know their dates of death.
A son Jay L Doty was born on Apr. 16, 1889 and died on Nov. 8, 1946. He is buried at Hope Cemetery Ottawa Franklin County Kansas
Thank you

Re: Tragedy!!

TerryDeVetter — 2011-10-30 16:19:18Z

Greg, Thanks so much for the newspaper articles. These solve the mystery behind their deaths.

Terry

Re: Tragedy!!

gkendall6642 — 2011-10-30 03:28:03Z

From the Ottawa Herald September 12, 1922
" FUNERAL SERVICES
Bryant - Many friends and relatives were present this afternoon at the double funeral service of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra T. Bryant, held from the Swedish Mission church. Rev. James A. Thomas of the Reorganized Latter Day Saint church of Fanning conducted the services. The pallbeareres were Clinton Ross, William Clum, Lynn Bryant, Earl Dougherty, Ray Nordyke and Elwood Machlan. Mrs. E.S. Monroe and Miss Mabel Baker, accompanied by Mrs. J.L. Sheldon, sang, "God Will Take Care of You," "My Times Are in Thy Hands", and "Never My God to Thee." Mr. and Mrs. Bryant died from injuries they received last Friday night when a motor car overturned about four miles northeast of Ottawa. They came here two years ago from Joy, Ill., and lived at 908 South Walnut street. Sympathy was expresssed by many beautiful flowers. Among the out of town relatives and friends here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Duncan of Mapeton, a sister of Mrs. Bryant, and her husband; E.L. Bryant and Mrs. C.C. Belt of Joy, Ill., a nephew and niece; Miss Mildred Bryant of LaJunta, Colo., a granddaughter; Mr. and Mrs. William Clum and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Ross of Pomona. Interment was in Hope cemetery.

Re: Tragedy!!

gkendall6642 — 2011-10-30 03:19:21Z

From the Ottawa Herald September 10, 1922
"SECOND AUTO VICTIM DIES
EZRA T. BRYANT SUCCUMBS TO HIS INJURIES
His Wife Died an Hour After Accident Friday Night - Double Funeral Held Tomorrow
The second victim of a motor car accident, which occured about four miles northeast of Ottawa Friday night, was Ezra T. Bryant who died at 12:15 o'clock this afternoon at the Ottawa Community hospital. His wife, Mrs. Sarah Bryant, who was 77 years old, died about an hour after she was taken to the hospital Friday night. Mr. Bryant suffered a scalp wound and injuries on the right side of his body and never regained full consciousness after the accident.
A double funeral service for the aged couple will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Swedish Mission church at 2 o'clock. Rev. James A. Thomas of the Reorganized Latter Day Saint church of Fanning will officiate. Burial will be in Hope cemetery.
Mr. Bryant was 75 years old and was born near Indianapolis, Ind. He was married in Mercer county, Ill., May 1, 1870 to Sarah J. Boyle. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bryant came here from Joy, Ill. The only child surviving is Mrs. E.C. Machlan, who with her son, Arthur Machlan, was in the car when it overturned.
Mrs. Machlan and her son were not seriously injured.

Re: Tragedy!!

gkendall6642 — 2011-10-30 01:07:35Z

From the Ottawa Herald September 9, 1922
"VICTIM OF MOTOR UPSET
MRS. E.T. Bryant DIED LAST NIGHT FROM INJURIES
Feared Her Husband Has Serious Head Injury - Car in Ditch Northeast of Town
Mrs. Ezra T. Bryant was killed and Mr. Bryant severely injured and their daughter, Mrs. E.C. Machlan and her son, Arthur, were also injured, when their car overturned as they were driving south towards Ottawa, about 4 miles northeast, last night about 6 o'clock. Mrs. Bryant died at Community hospital about an hour after she had been taken there as the result of a fractured skull and shock. Mr. Bryant had a scalp wound and a wound on the right side of his body. It was feared the wound on his head might prove serious. He was in a semi-conscious condition today.
Mrs. Machlan was injured in one arm and one leg, while Mr. Machlan sustained a scalp wound and numerous bruises.
The car, driving south came up behind a buggy driving in the same direction. The buggy was not seen, it was said today, until the driver, Mr. Machlan, was close upon it, too close to make a safe turn to the other side of the road. When he attempted to swerve across the road, either the turn was too short or the wheels locked and the car went into a shallow ditch and turned over. The car was almost demolished.
Dr. W. E. Michener and Dr. John Davis were called and an ambulance from Lamb's went out to bring in the injured. All of the victims were brought back to the Community hospital.
The Bryants had been at the E.C. Machlan home, northeat of Ottawa, and were being brought to their home in Ottawa when the accident occured. The Bryants live at 908 South Walnut.
Mrs. Bryant was 77 years old. Funeral arrangements are awaiting word from relatives.

Re: "The Little Gallery ... around the corner" in Ottawa

gkendall6642 — 2011-10-30 00:56:35Z

Gano shows up in the 1884-1885 Ottawa directory as being from Columbus Junction, Iowa. His photo shop is one of three in town. No 1886 directory. He is not in the 1887 directory. Only directory available prior to 1884 is the 1873 directory, which he is not in.

Re: Tragedy!!

gkendall6642 — 2011-10-28 01:53:47Z

A quick scan of the January paper hasn't yet yielded an obit. Ezra shows up in the 1921 Ottawa Directory. There are some gaps in the directories. Williams widow shows up until the 1941 directory, is missing in the 1946 directory. There is a one column story about William and Minnie in the Franklin County History that was written by his daughter Mary. Doesn't explain any more about his or his parents deaths, or his siblings. It does give some information about his and his descendants lives. If you would like a copy, you can send your e-mail and I will scan and forward to you.

Re: "The Little Gallery ... around the corner" in Ottawa

kevinvap — 2011-10-18 19:00:55Z

No, I didn't find out anything else.

Re: "The Little Gallery ... around the corner" in Ottawa

edessert — 2011-10-18 15:40:22Z

I was wandering if you found out anything more about the Little Gallery around the corner in Ottawa, Kansas C.W.Gano?I also have a photo from the same place.

Searching for George W BAKER's Civil War record

dgbaker151 — 2011-10-08 02:39:45Z

My GGGGrandfather: George Washington Baker (b. 1848, Ladoga, IN; d. 1918, Princeton, KS).

My aunt had a photo of George and his civil war buddies from the Cavalry. Although there are George Bakers listed as serving in a couple of Kansas Cavalrys, I have not found one that I can definitively attribute to my grandfather.

Any help would be most appreciated!

Cheers,
Denise

Searching for family members of Noma Gregg Burgoon

Joy_Gregg — 2011-10-04 01:08:41Z

Noma died in 1996 and I'm trying to locate members of her family. Noma had Gregg photographs that I'd like to copy.

If anyone knows how to contact Noma's daughters or any of her grandchildren, please contact me at: ridemiown10@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Joy Gregg

Booze, Briggs, Crowell, Geyer, Hardie ~ Marriages in Vernon Co, MO

NancyofVernonCo — 2011-07-23 20:33:01Z

You can find marriage information for the below listed individuals in Vernon Co, MO. Please see the Vernon Co, MO USGenWeb site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~movernon/

William A. Booze
Cordelia E. Briggs
D. S. Crowell
Jeannette Geyer
May Hardie

Oliver Perry Davis & Letitia Ann Mercer family

newtonmckinney — 2011-06-19 21:04:32Z

I am searching for information on the family of Oliver Perry Davis & Letitia Ann Mercer. While I’m not related, I am working on a book of the people who are buried at the Olivet/Glasgow Cemetery in Osage Co., KS for the Osage Co. Historical Society.

Oliver Perry Davis (b. ca1825 OH, d. before 1860 OH)

Letitia Ann Mercer (b. 12-24-1828 Venice, Butler Co., OH, d. 4-3-1899 Olivet Twp., Osage Co., KS) Daughter of William Mercer & Margaret Bell.

Siblings of Letitia included David, William, John Rainey, James, Robert, Wilson, Margaret, Florence Adelaide & Clarence.

Children included:
Calantha
Indiana Lucy [Isaac Lutes Whipple]
Letitia A. [Zachary T. Whipple]

I would like to verify the spouses of all listed. Also, any information (occupations, residences, memberships, cause of death, special memories, etc.) about Letitia & Oliver would be helpful.

I can be reached via this message board or directly at newtonmac@msn.com.

Anita McKinney

Tragedy!!

TerryDeVetter — 2011-06-14 21:05:44Z

January 1922, Ezra Bryant, wife Sarah (Boyle) Bryant and son William Bryant were apparently all involved in a car accident which killed all of them I would certainly appreciate all information regarding the accident and any obituaries you may have. The obituaries may help me in locating Lena and Effie, daughters to Ezra and Sarah who I can't find any records for.

Thank You,

rodgers....help

wandabyron1 — 2011-06-09 17:35:03Z

hi im trying to find information on my dads family his name is stephen p rodgers from waco texas his mom is mary smith dad is m.e rodgers from gemstown my dads birth name is nilford or wilford 02/18/1931 thats all the information we have i can be contacted at traceyrodgers@live.com my dad turned out to be a awesome father i sure would like for him to reunite with some family members my dad was raised in a orphanage taught himself to read and writeand retired from the military after 20years...thank you

obit look-up: Eva F. Gambrill 1965

familytreepeeps — 2011-05-30 18:17:33Z

Eva F. (Thatcher) Sweet Gambrill lived in Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas... born 1875, died 1865

Maiden name Thatcher
First husband: Henry Judson Sweet
Second husband: William T. Gambrill (died in 1951)

Thanks so much in advance!

obit look-up: Eva F. Gambrill 1965

familytreepeeps — 2011-05-30 18:17:06Z

Re: Seeking help!!

dlkranz — 2011-04-23 02:48:44Z

Hi again Paula
My email is dlkranz@verizon.net
If you will send me yours we could probably talk better.
Dayle Kranz

Re: Seeking help!!

derry54evans80 — 2011-04-15 22:50:10Z

Hi Dayle, Oh my it has been too many years. My mom & dad are both gone now it is just my sisters(Linda & Sandra) & I & our kids & grandkids now.
Yes I do remember you & Lucky. I would like to find out if Sharon has anything from our aunt Gerry that aunt Gerry got from my gramma (Maud) that may have some Derry or Franklin family history on it. My daughter & I are just starting to do some research.
I would enjoy hearing from you also.
Take care, Paula (Derry) Evans

Re: Seeking help!!

dlkranz — 2011-04-08 20:40:18Z

Hi Paula
We have met before at your grandmother's house in Redlands. I remember you & your sisters & knew your mom & dad. My husband is Walter (Lucky) Kranz, brother of Gerry Derry. Do you remember them? We had some very enjoyable times at Maud's. If you see any information in my tree that you can use you are welcome to copy it. I would love to have some pictures if you have any to share.
I would love to know more about you & would loke to correspond with you.
Sincerely,
Dayle Kranz

Seeking help!!

derry54evans80 — 2011-03-17 23:41:14Z

My name is Paula D. (Derry) Evans,I'm trying to find information on my grandmother's family, Stella Maud Franklin b.1887 in Kansas d.1981 in California. Her father was Robert H. Franklin b. 1849 d. ?

Thank you, Paula