Reno - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Minnie L. SMITH Burrell Gensler b July 1858

wendi2247 — 2013-05-21 01:50:54Z

How can this be updated? My information is on here but my Sister and I would like to add our current information and information about our children. We are also trying to find current information on a couple of family members you have listed here. Is there a way to update this? Who is the person who created this Gensler family tree? I would like to say thank you! Because of this board I was able to find my Sister who I had never met and had no information about. This board is the only reason I found her! I didn't even know her name. Thanks. Wendy Ann Gensler. Daughter of Claude Lester Gensler Jr. & Lora J. Williams

Re: Menota Glass

cjlaird — 2013-05-14 05:09:53Z

we heard that Orlie ran off with the neighbor girl, and Gert spent the next several years in the family home trying to make ends meet. I gather she took in a lot of sewing.

Re: Menota Glass

AnjieA74 — 2013-05-14 04:01:50Z

Hi again -

I do not know the date of their divorce. However, I know that Gertrude left Orlie due to an affair that he was having with the neighbor. I do believe Safety Harbor is correct though.

Thanks and take care.

Re: Menota Glass

cjlaird — 2013-04-30 01:40:56Z

It's very nice to hear from you. I haven't been as active with research the last couple of years because I lost my entire genealogy program when my computer crashed after a major power surge.

My WorldConnect genealogy file is called "cjlaird". The information is current as of about 2 years ago. If there is anything you want to add to a particular person, it can be accomplished by means of a "post-it" function on the individual person pages.

If you live in Florida around the area where Orlie & Gertrude lived, which I think was Safety Harbor, I would very much like to know the date and location of divorce in 1928 or 1929 when Gertrude finally filed for divorce from Orlie so that she could marry Mr. Coleman.

Thanks for sending through the greeting. Please give our best to your grandma and the rest of the family.

Re: Menota Glass

AnjieA74 — 2013-04-30 00:52:59Z

Hello -

I am the Great Granddaughter of Menota Glass De Shazo. My name is Anjanette Arrington. My Grandmother is Lynette. I was just visiting my Grandma this past weekend and came across several old photo's of Menota and Gertrude Glass. I am just begining my own research of my family. I am so glad I found this information.

If you have any questions for me, please ask. Thank you

Re: St Joseph Cemetery, Ost Kansas

abrotunno — 2013-04-24 02:02:35Z

Hello,My name is William Strathman and my great great aunt Mary Elizabeth Strathman born june 16 1865 St.Libory St.clair Co married Peter Marx in Kansas.Mrs Peter Marx died March 15 1932 in whichita hospital and she was living at Garden Plain.Peter Marx was born in Luxumburg Belgim Dec 2 1862 and died March 26 1943 Cheney Kan and buried at Ost Kan.The parents of Mary Elizabeth Strathmann were Herman Heinrich Strathmann born 1785 Holdorf Germany and he and his sister came to America in 1838 and the rest of the family in 1840 and removed to St.Libory St clair co and lived on a farm there.Mary Elizabeth came out to Kansas with her sister Mary Theresa Strathmann and husband anton Gerrett Kinkelaar.they removed from St Libory Il to Ost Kan.I'm using my cousin's Ann's site to tell you this.Would you have pictures of Peter and Mary Elizabeth Marx? Thanks,william strathman

Re: Daines Family

bandi02 — 2013-04-01 00:05:01Z

My name is Addie Daines Sanchez, Fred Otis Daines is my Grandfather, Fred Daines is my Father. I have our complete family info, I would share.

Re: Please help me with a court record

RoseStout54 — 2013-03-29 01:46:20Z

I believe the Reno County Court House would have these records. I would suggest contacting the Reno County Clerks office.

Reno County Clerks Office
206 West 1st Ave
Hutchinson, KS 7501
(620) 694-2934

I also found this newspaper article. Hope this info is helpfull.

Taken To Wichita On Bigamy Charge.

Dorothy Williams, 24, of 317 North Main street, wanted in Wichita on a charge of bigamy, was returned to that city last night following her arrest here late yesterday.

A man who poses as her third husband, E. D. Williams, Wichita barber, preferred the charge against Mrs. Williams. Records here reveal that a Rena Williams was married to Elmer Simrel, local youth, on Apirl 4, 1924.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Saturday, November 27, 1926
page - 9 *** column - 1

Re: Please help me with a court record

RoseStout54 — 2013-03-29 01:45:39Z

Rev. Edwin Brown (obit) b: 1846 PA d: 1920 KS

RoseStout54 — 2013-03-29 01:22:44Z

Rev. Edwin Brown.

Rev. Edwin Brown, retired Evangelical minister died this noon at his home, 206 Fifth avenue west, after a lingering illness. Rev. brown was born i8n Allentown, Pa., June 17, 1846, and was 76 years of age at the time of his death. He became pastor of the First Evangelical church here in 1893 and remained for the next four years, and united with the Evangelical very early in life. Funeral arrangements will be made later.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, April 1, 1920
page – 9 *** column – 7

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Failawn Cemetery
Clay Township
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas

Edwin Brown – d: Apr 1 1920

Howard Nelson Brown (obit) d: 1968 KS

RoseStout54 — 2013-03-29 01:21:19Z

Deaths in Hutchinson

Howard Nelson Brown, 80, 507 West Sherman, died Friday. Funeral: 1 p.m., Monday, Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Saturday, May 18, 1968
page – 2 *** column – 8

Howard Brown & Ida Graham (married 1916)

RoseStout54 — 2013-03-29 01:17:23Z

A quiet home wedding took place last evening at the home of Mrs. Emma A. Littrell of Sixth avenue west when Miss Ida Graham and Mr. Howard Brown were united in marriage, the groom’s father, Rev. E. Brown, reading the marriage ceremony of the Evangelical church. The guests were limited to the members of the families of the bride and groom and a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will make their home with Mrs. Littrell of Sixth avenue west.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Friday, June 9, 1916
page – 5 *** column – 2

BROWN/GRAHAM marriage

jimjean154 — 2013-03-21 13:40:20Z

I am searching for the record of the marriage of Howard N. Brown to Ida M Graham. About 1915-1918. He was the son of Rev. Edwin Brown of Hutchinson. Ida M. Graham was born in Cleveland, Cuya. Co. Ohio 1895 to Wilbert Graham. In 1912 she is shown as a student in Hutchinson. I do not know where they were in 1920, but 1930 they had gone on to Erie Co., Pa. SS says his last residence was Hutchinson, dying May 1968. I would like also his obit.
jhoppy9@cox.net

Please help me with a court record

joisaacson — 2013-03-15 13:07:55Z

I have been trying for years to find an aunt who came by orphan train and may have been involved in a bigamy charge in 1926. If this is her, it will probably give me more missing links on her. Is there someone who would be willing to find the court document about this if I provide all of the info and whatever it costs? Please respond and I will send you a private email with all of the information.

Re: JOHNSON, LETT

Raerose9800 — 2013-03-13 12:28:52Z

Please contact me, my mother may be Ilah F. Johnson....raerose9800@aol.com

Re: Edward L. Edwards (obit) b: 1891 AR d: 1979 Reno Co, KS

PatticakeinMO — 2013-03-11 14:23:18Z

Rose,

Thank you so very much for finding his obituary and posting it for us. How wonderful!

Please let me know if I can return the favor, as I'm most happy to do so.

Best wishes to you in all of our research!

Patti

Edward L. Edwards (obit) b: 1891 AR d: 1979 Reno Co, KS

RoseStout54 — 2013-03-09 03:56:41Z

Edward L. Edwards

Edward L. Edwards, 87, 915 East 7th, died Saturday at Golden Plains Convalescent Center. Born July 13, 1891 at Harrison, Ark., he married Martha Lucas Sept. 4, 1949 at Hutchinson. He was a retired employee of the Derby Oil Co. and lived here since 1920.

He was a member of the Grace Weslyan Church.

Survivors: widow, of the home; son: Jewell, Lake Isabella, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church; the Rev. Lester Morgan. Burial in Fairlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Chapel. Family suggests memorials to the church.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Monday, June 4, 1979
Page – 8 *** column – 2

EDWARDS - Obituary Request Please!

PatticakeinMO — 2013-02-19 16:09:31Z

Seeking the obituary for my maternal grand uncle, Edward Lee EDWARDS.

He reportedly died in Hutchinson, Reno County, KS on 02 JUN 1979.

I've looked for his burial location on Find A Grave with no luck.

Can anyone help me obtain his obituary? I'm happy to return the favor, as I live near a large genealogy library.

Thank you!

Re: BURNSIDE

abuhler166 — 2013-02-15 03:35:44Z

This is Doyle...my new contact is doyle_buhler@hotmail.com

Myrtle Lochhead married Karl Mennis Aug of 1921

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:51:00Z

A wedding which comes as a complete surprise to the friends of both the bride and groom. Took place at Wichita on Thursday of this week, when Miss Myrtle Lockhead became the bride of Mr. Karl Mennis. Both young people are well known in this city. Mr. Mennis is a tower-man for the Santa Fe and Mrs. Mennis has been employed by the Curtis store in the millinery department. Mr. and Mrs. Mennis will make their home at 615 Avenue A west.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Saturday, August 20, 1921
page – 10 *** column – 2

Myrtle M. (Lochhead) Mennis b: 1893 KS d: 1982 KS, married Karl Mennis

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:44:56Z

Mrs. Kark Mennis

Myrtle M. Mennis, 88, of 615 West A. Hutchinson, died March 23, 1982, at Hutchinson Hospital after a long illness. Born Myrtle Lochhead May 6, 1893, at McPherson, she married Karl Mennis Aug. 18, 1922, at Wichita. He died April 24, 1962. She was a longtime resident of Hutchinson.

She was a member of Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson; the Rev. Charles R. Platz. Burial at Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the chapel.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, March 25, 1982
page – 6 *** column – 8

Myrtle M. (Lochhead) Mennis b: 1893 KS d: 1982 KS, married Karl Mennis

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:44:23Z

Roy Dinwiddie brother of Mrs Lewis Lockhead d: 1961 CA

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:39:31Z

Roy Dinwiddie

Funeral for Roy Dinwiddie, 77, former Hutchinson resident who died Jan. 1, was Wednesday in Eagle Rock, Calif.

Mr. Dinwiddie was the brother of John Dinwiddie, 102 Crescent, and Mrs. Lewis Lockhead, Hutchinson.

He is also survived by the widow, two sons, a daughter and another sister.

Burial was in Eagle Rock Cemetery.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, January 5, 1961
page – 3 *** column – 8

J. H. Dinwiddie wife Nettie daughter Mrs Lewis Lockhead b: ILL d: 1933 KS

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:35:06Z

J. H. Dinwiddie

J. H. Dinwiddie, 75 years old, a resident of Hutchinson for the past 29 years died last night at his home, 424 Tenth Ave. east, following an illness of more than a year.

He was born at Manchester, ILL., where he spent his young manhood. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nettie Dinwiddie, two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Lockhead and Mrs. Leo Chappell of this city and three sons, George Dinwiddie and John Dinwiddie of this city and Roy Dinwiddie of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hutchinson Kansas News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Wednesday, February 1, 1933
page – 8 *** column – 5

Mrs Jeanette H. W. Dinwiddie sister of Ruth Ann Lockhead b: 1869 ILL d: 1948 KS

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:28:36Z

Mrs. Jeanette H. W. Dinwiddie

Mrs. Jeanette H. Dinwiddie, 79, widow of John Dinwiddie, died at a nursing home at 1006 North Cleveland at 2:2 p.m. Wednesday after several years illness.

Mrs. Dinwiddie was born in Winchester, ILL., May 24, 1869 and had lived in Hutchinson since 1904. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church.

Survivors are three sons, George, of the home, 424 East 10th, John, Hutchinson, and Roy Los Angeles; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Chappell, Topeka, and Mrs. Lewis Lockhead, Hutchinson; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Hutchinson News-Herald
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, September 16, 1948
page – 3 *** column – 4

Mrs. Ruth Ann Lockhead wife of Lewis b: 1895 ILL d: 1973 KS

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:22:49Z

Mrs. Lewis Lockhead

Mrs. Ruth Ann Lockhead, 77, 17 East 28th, died Wednesday at Halstead Hospital after a long illness. Born Aug. 10, 1895, at Woodson, ILL., she was married to Lewis Lockhead May 10, 1822, at McPherson. She lived here since 1906.

She was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Hutchinson.

Survivors include the widower; daughters: Mrs. Betty McDaniel, 17 East 28th; Mrs. Mary Lou Hornbeck, Wichita; Mrs. June Brown, Houston; 12 grandchildren.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Elliott Mortuary; Rev. C. F. McAdoo. Burial will be in Eastside Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, April 26, 1973
page – 3 *** column – 4

Mrs. Rose Lockhead wife of Robert b: 1864 ILL d: 1942 KS

rosestout1 — 2013-02-12 01:15:02Z

Mrs. Rose Lockhead

Mrs. Rose Lockhead, widow of Robert Lockhead, died in her home, 304 East C, This morning at 4:15 after a short illness. She was born in Momence, ILL., August 10, 1864, and had lived in Hutchinson 46 years.

Survivors are three daughters,Nellie Lockhead, 401 East Eighth, Mrs. Karl Mennis, 615 West A. and Mrs. Mabel Middleton of Chicago; two sons, W. R. Lockhead of Kansas City and Lewis Lockhead, 15 West Campbell; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Tunison of Whenton, five grandchildre4n and two great-grandchildren.

Hutchinson Kansas News
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Monday, November 30, 1942
page – 10 *** column – 5 & 6

Re: St Joseph Cemetery, Ost Kansas

deirdremcallsiter — 2013-01-31 00:05:52Z

I just ran across your post. My grandparents were Matt Eck and Ethel Richenberger. They are both buried at St. Joe's They spoke of the Marx' frequesntly. We all probably went to church together!

Re: CRAMER

rachajordan — 2013-01-29 18:39:57Z

Hi there, I came across this post a while ago but it never occured to me to try and reply. My mother is a Cramer. Her dad was Robert F. Cramer. I would love if you share information with me!

Re: Weber - long lost son

Ocontow1 — 2013-01-24 01:15:45Z

Hello Carol!

My name is Dan Cook, and I recently married the former Karen Weber Towers, now Cook. Her father was Bernard Francis Weber Jr., and grandfather was Bernard Sr.

She has pictures of Sr., and apparently received a check following his death..but was not involved in the transaction per se, to know who from,etc. She just got a check, didn't even know who to thank, apparently..She never knew her grandfather, Bernard Sr...but does have questions about him..Who he was, what he was like, etc..Certainly understandable!

If you'd like, you can email me back, or message me...Maybe it's time for this family to learn about each other! So much time has passed since you posted this, I don't know if you're even still connected here.

Dan Cook

Ost - Reichenberger

marcykathy — 2013-01-24 00:47:38Z

My name is Kathy and my maiden name is Ast. I would like to know if any has information on the Ost history and how the town came about with the name. I heard that it was the shortest name and the signature looked like an "O" so so the town ended up being named Ost instead of Ast.

Thank you.

Re: LOCHHEADS, FORCE, MIDDLETON

Marlettes2001 — 2013-01-21 06:18:29Z

Myrtle Lockhead 1893-1982 was her name
Married
Karl J Mennis
I don't find any children from them.

Re: Stewart-Covert couple in Hutchinson, Reno County

splendipity — 2013-01-09 20:34:00Z

Thank you. Since Elizabeth Covert can be found last living in St. Louis with her sister, Ellen, as listed in the St. Louis Directory for 1912, it would seem that she married either later that year or afterwards - up to 1918 when she died. I believe I previously checked with the Reno County Genealogical Society a while back about any more info on these two Covert women, but I'll have to review my notes to see if I made a notation as such.

Re: Stewart-Covert couple in Hutchinson, Reno County

splendipity — 2013-01-09 20:31:56Z

Thank you so much for all of the replies! With Christmas and a trip now behind me, I hope to now get back to my genealogy research.

Upon quick review from what you sent, it seems that by error Cloe was more like 11 months in 1925 Kansas census rather than "11" [years] as recorded. Therefore, that might indicate there were no descendants from Edward's first marriage to Elizabeth Stewart. I'll look at this in more detail to confirm what you found.

My biggest interest is in Edward's first wife (if there wasn't any prior to Elizabeth Covert). I have to wonder how she ended up marrying someone from Reno County, Kansas, when she and her family lived in St. Louis.

Thank you again.

Carol

Re: Amos Hostutler - Query

nehostutler — 2013-01-04 18:54:46Z

That is a awesome picture. I do have some info on Amos and Matilda. Amos was the John and Mary Hostutler and a nephew to my GR GR Grandfather Armstrong. After the civil war Amos lived on Church's Fork, Wetzel county. His parents are buried there in the Butcher Cemetery. You can contact me at cnehostutler@sbcglobal.net, let me know what you need.
Thanks again for the picture.
Nora Hostutler

Re: Amos Hostutler - Query

rcbushfam — 2013-01-04 05:04:03Z

My husband descends from Amos and Matilda Hostutler. I don't know whether they came from Wetzel Co. From photos we have, they were in Hutchinson, Kansas at some time. Sorry the condition of the photo is not better -- it is a scan of a tintype.

If you are related we would love to know more about the family.

Back Row: Alice Suzie John
Middle Row: Phillip Mathilda Amos Jack
Bottom Row: Charlie

Re: Amos Hostutler - Query

nehostutler — 2013-01-03 20:21:12Z

Wow, I would love to see that picture. Do you descend from Amos? I descend from Armstrong Hostutler who stayed in Wetzel Co.

Re: Stewart-Covert couple in Hutchinson, Reno County

RBestrom7380 — 2012-12-28 22:29:38Z

Edward was Edward Samuel Stewart, born Sep 1, 1872 in West Chester, Chester Co, PA, died 10/17/1951 in Hahn, Bollinger Co, Missouri. My research found this through the below steps:

1920 census for Hutchinson, Ward 6, Dist 183, Reno Co., Kansas
Edward Stewart, 47 (1872/1873) PA/PA/PA

The 1910 Census of Salt Creek, Reno County, KS
Edward S. Stewart, age 37(1872/1873), born in PA to both parents born in "US", laborer/private farm, Married (first) of 15 years.

The 1930 Census of Como, New Madrid, Missouri
Edward S. Stewart, age 37 (1872/1873), born in PA to both parents born in "US", farmer/general farm, renting property. Married 22 years.
Rosie, wife, age 50, born in West Virginia to both parents born in OH, married 27 years
Cloe, daughter, age 6, born in Kansas
Ralph Butcher, nephew, age 16, born in OH.

The 1925 Kansas State Census of Hutchinson, Reno County, KS
E.S. Stewart, age 52, born in PA
Rosie, wife, age 45, born in WV
Cloe, daughter, age 11, KS.

--The 1920 Census of Hutchinson, Reno County, KS
Rosa Hunt, age 39, born in West Virginia to both parents born in OH
Lewis, age 43(?), born in Michigan(?) to both parents born in OH
son, Ralph, age 5, born in OH. (This "son" of Lewis and Rosa is probably the Ralph Butcher above, shown as a nephew (probably to Rosa).

The 1940 Census of La Font, New Madrid, MO
E.S. Stewart, age 67, born in PA
Rosa, age 60, born in WV
Cloe, 16, KS
Rae, 8, Grandson, born in MO (Ralph's?)

Missouri Marriage Records
Cloe Stewart, born abt 1924, marriage 23 Dec 1941 in Bollinger County, to Howard Wyckoff, born about 1909. (At sometime in the past, I "think" I worked on a Wyckoff family).
--Social Security Death Records:
Cloe Wyckoff, born 9 April 1924, died Aug 1985 "last residence:" Zalma, Bollinger Co, MO. The "last residence" on the SSDI is NOT always were a person lived or died.

Cloe, Edward and Rosa buried in the Bollinger Co Memorial Park (Howard Wyckoff also there).
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=wy...;
---Click on Edward's name for his background.

Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA NOT RELATED

Re: Baysinger or Leckington family

Ena Buchite — 2012-12-27 23:34:30Z

My ancestors, John & Catherine Wales are included in your Phianna Helser Leckington line. Would be interested in hearing from anyone interested in John & Catherine, tyvm

Re: Stewart-Covert couple in Hutchinson, Reno County

judyartley53 — 2012-12-27 20:10:44Z

Hi Again,

In 1915 Hutchinson, Reno, KS
E. F. Stewart, male, 42
Lizzie Stewart, 40
Ellen Covert, 57
Source: Kansas State Census Collection 1855-1925

The state census doesn't mention how they are related. Thought this might help.

Re: Stewart-Covert couple in Hutchinson, Reno County

judyartley53 — 2012-12-27 20:06:31Z

Hi,

Did you know that the Reno County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksrcgs/ will lookup cemetery records, deaths up to 1911, marriages up to 1913 and obituaries?

Re: Easling family adelaide australia

margareteasling — 2012-11-30 03:27:07Z

I have found various spelling, including Easling, Easland and Easterling. It is a Norman name. Probably first settled in France, then in 10th century went over to England.
I just posted my Easling tree. Would like to compare notes.
Do you know anything more about pre- Australia?
Margaret Easling
in California

Re: Easling family adelaide australia

margareteasling — 2012-11-30 03:23:59Z

Wow, Karen, sorry that took so long. I just found the message.
I also just entered the Easling family tree that goes back to John George Easling or Easland who settled in West Stockbridge, Mass. in 1700s. Would like to compare notes with you. We're probably related. I think he came from England, though not sure yet. Just email me.
Margaret Easling megallaz@gmail.com
in California

Re: George W. GORDON

kntry_girl40 — 2012-11-27 21:23:16Z

George Washington Gordon, of Hutchinson, KS was my g-grandfather. He was married to Ida Rose Clements (b. OH), and they had 3 kids--Georgia Lillian (my grandmother), Charles R., and John H.G.
He was born 7-2-1860 PA d. 6-13-1940 Hutchinson, KS
His father was John F. Gordon b W. VA not sure on date yet d.1-26-1903 Beaver Co,
Census 1880 still in PA
Census for 1900/1910/1930/1940 in Reno Co, KS
Census 1910 in Lonoake Co, AR
Have more info but not all confirmed..yet

Re: WWII Book being offered to any local family

dasch11 — 2012-10-23 02:42:29Z

This book has been taken. by mkat7722

Re: WWII Book being offered to any local family

mkat7722 — 2012-10-21 21:31:40Z

I don't have an Ancestry account to contact you, and I don't see an email address on here. Mine is mkat72@gmaildotcom
I will be happy to pay for the shipping of the book, also.

Re: WWII Book being offered to any local family

dasch11 — 2012-10-21 21:07:45Z

That would be wonderful. Send me a private email and we can make arrangements to get it to you. There are over 8,000 names in this book! I am thrilled that it will be able to be searched and go to a good home. Thanks

Re: WWII Book being offered to any local family

mkat7722 — 2012-10-21 19:12:00Z

If you would let me have it, I would be happy to scan the pages and place it on my Reno Co. website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksrenohp/ That way it would be online and accessible to anyone who has Internet.

I would add the surnames under each page so that they could be picked up in the search engine.

Then I could either return the book to you, or I could give it to the Oklahoma History Center--they have quite a large section of Kansas county histories and other books.

WWII Book being offered to any local family

dasch11 — 2012-10-21 19:08:33Z

I have a book that was written by Fred Henney and complied by the Bob Campbell VFW Post #1361, Hutchinson, KS in 1947. It has lists of all Reno County solders (8,346)that died or served in WWII, with lots of photos and detailed information. I would love to see this book go to a local library or a family who would share it. Let me know your family members name or the name and contact information for a library in the area and I will see if he/she is in this book and then we can make arrangement's to get it mailed.

Stewart-Covert couple in Hutchinson, Reno County

splendipity — 2012-10-17 23:45:06Z

Does anyone have information on Edward Stewart, wife Elizabeth nee Covert, or Ellen Covert as listed below:

Find-a-grave for Langdon Maple Hill Cemetery in Reno County reveals -

Elizabeth Stewart - wife of E.S. Stewart
b. 1874 d. 1918
Ellen Covert
b. 1856 d. 1922

These two women seem to match -

1920 census (2 years after Elizabeth died)
Hutchinson, Ward 6, Dist 183, Reno Co., Kansas
Edward Stewart - head - 47yrs - widowed - PA/PA/PA
Ellen Covert - sister-in-law - 65yrs - single - MO`/NY/NJ
Ella Mahoney - niece - 20yrs - single - KS/TN/TN

Prior to that, I believe them to be the same Elizabeth and Ellen Covert as last found living in St. Louis, MO, in 1912 (via directory) and in 1910, 1900, and 1880 census there.

I know nothing about Edward Stewart, but I'm presuming he and Elizabeth married sometime in or after 1912 and before 1918 when she died. From the 1920 census, it appears there were no children for Elizabeth, and Ellen remained single until death.

I'm aware that Kansas state will provide death records to relatives for $15 per copy.