Stevens - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Pfeifer Family

jmcdo99999 — 2009-06-22 21:43:32Z

Evelyn, I have information on your aunt Theresa Popelka who married Charles Richard Pfeifer in Chicago, 8 Feb 1907. They moved to Rolla, Morton County, Kansas by 1909. I am interested in information the the Popelka's. Please contact me directly at jmcdo99@yahoo.com

John McDonald

Re: John m. Cross /1800"s sheriff

Jane_Garoutte — 2009-01-11 22:07:03Z

Since your 2002 post, have you obtained further info on John Cross?

I am curious because I am tracing a Cross family who were in Sibley, Cloud Co., Kansas in the 1870 census, including a son John b. abt. 1849 in Indiana. His father was Abiah or Abias Byron Cross, and his mother was Julia Burke, b. in Ohio.

Anything sound familiar?

Jane

Re: HALL circa 1910-1920

genedjinn — 2008-11-06 07:03:02Z

Hi, thanks for your response.

Email me at

jmme at bellsouth.net

We can share information. I'm a relation down the McKenney line of the family have some info there but am always looking for more. (Eleanor's grandmother was Martha Elizabeth McKenney.) I've gathered a little info on the Hall family but not much. I'm always hoping to learn more about the McKenney family through associated lines.

Re: HALL circa 1910-1920

MaryHall140 — 2008-11-05 20:51:05Z

Don't know if you are still interested...but, I married into the Hall family of Stevens Co. and have a lot of family information. If you are interested let me know.

Re: HALL circa 1910-1920

MaryHall140 — 2008-11-05 20:49:59Z

Don't know if you are still interested...but, I married into the Hall family of Stevens Co. and a lot of family information. Is so let me know.

William M. Glover Arrest in 1897

merrilygl — 2008-10-03 21:07:19Z

Is there anyone in the Stevens Co area who can research 1897 court records for me? Or is there an address I should/could write to?

Re: Stevens County History Book

wgasastef — 2008-08-17 01:01:54Z

I am trying to find any information on the Circle L Ranch which was somewhere between Liberal and Hugoton and the Peck family. It was owned by Chas. and Ida Peck in the late 1800's until 1930 when he died and passed it down to their son, Lyle S. Peck. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: The James' of Stevens County

CJsurvivor1 — 2008-07-23 02:59:14Z

Good research. I actually have the only copy of this book held by anyone in my family, which has assisted me in my genealogical investigations. Thank you for the effort, it is always appreciated.

Crystal James

County Seat War / Hay Meadow Massare / Sam Wood Murder

channeltwelve — 2008-07-22 18:48:02Z

I am researching the events surrounding the County Seat War and have uncovered several new bit of information. I will publish this when I feel there is enough to really add to the mountain of material already put out.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who knows any family stories or other bits of "inside" information. I have particularly noticed many relatives of Sheriff John M. Cross have posted here as several posts about Woodsdale Cemetery.

DonCross99 back on 16 Feb 2002, mentioned Sheriff Cross chasing Jesse James. If you still monitor this forum I would love to here from you.

The biography of Jeff Willis in the book "A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans" mentions his being in the haying crew at Wild Horse Lake. Does anyone know more about this?

These are the kinds of stories I am interested in. Anyone who knows of stories like this please post a reply.

Re: The James' of Stevens County

channeltwelve — 2008-07-22 17:47:09Z

There is a family history of them in the book "The History of Stevens County and It's People". The article is on page 463. There is also a photo captioned "Mr. and Mrs. William A. James" on page 462.
The article is entitled "The William James Family By Opal James (Jennings) (Arnold)"

It says that William A. James was born April 5, 1868, and died July 1955. His wife, Harriet E. (Lolis) James was born December 29, 1870, and died March 10, 1942.
The family came from Marshall, Missouri. Most of th mother's people came from Sedalia, Missouri.
The family came to Pratt, Kansas, around 1905.
It doesn't say what year they came to Stevens County but it does mention having relatives still in Pratt.

I won't post the full article here because there are so many people still living. It traces the children and their families.

Re: Suicide in house on Road V (5.22 miles SE of Moscow)

channeltwelve — 2008-07-22 17:00:29Z

I'm guessing that this is on Section 11, Township 32 South, Range 35 West. I really don't have a way to translate between latitude-longitude and legal description. This would be about halfway between Golden Plain Cemetery (in Seward County) and the site of Old Moscow. Do you know what years this might have happened in?

Road V is the old stagecoach route and also the proposed route of Sam Wood's railroad.

If your folks owned this house you should find most of the inforation in the legal papers to the property.

Curtis Family from Moscow,KS

billedwards2001 — 2008-06-23 17:44:44Z

I'm looking for any info on my Great-Grandfather William Curtis who lived in the area in the 1920's. His children were Tamsy Bishop, Eva Fletcher, Ethel Harris, Bell Wooten and Cecil Curtis.

Thanks for any help you can be. - Verna

Re: Garmon's of Stevens Co. Kansas

TinaPasfield159 — 2008-06-17 16:57:59Z

Hi Catherine, I am also doing research on the Lee Garmon and Hope Mason family. Please contact me at cpasfield@bellsouth.net. Thanks, Tina

Re: Stevens County History Book

channeltwelve — 2008-04-10 05:01:33Z

The book( "The History of Stevens County and it's People"; an earlier smaller book by Edith Thompson is sometimes called ‘The Stevens County History Book’ too) shows a John B. Patrick as having filed on a piece of ground at NW ¼ Sec. 35, Twp. 32, R. 37 in 1891. This is at the top of page 649 in the section entitled First Filings. This means the first people to ever file on that land after it was opened up to homesteaders.

The graves from Woodsdale were mostly moved to Moscow (I understand some were moved to Hugoton). In the directory at the Moscow Cemetery is a plat of the Woodsdale Cemetery showing lots with name written in. The text explains that this was prepared when the graves were moved. I have a close-up photo of this I will try to locate. I remember that the first four were the men killed in the Hay Meadow Massacre. I seem to remember Mrs. Ed Short too who committed suicide not long before the massacre. I don’t remember a Patrick but if I can’t find the photo I’ll check at the cemetery tomorrow. The graves are all together in a special section along with graves moved from the Old Moscow Cemetery. All are unmarked except for a stone near the road saying “In Memory of Woodsdale Cemetery”.

Re: Pfeifer Family

386evelyn — 2008-04-03 05:05:19Z

I am looking for the Pfeifer Family. My aunt, Teresa Popelka from Chicago,married a Pfeifer. I was told they settled in Bolla, Kansas.Late 1800's or early 1900's. My father mentioned a land rush.

Thank you

Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 2008-02-22 14:00:51Z

I am looking for the obit for Dorothy Knobloch d. Feb 2, 1996 Stevens Co., KS.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Re: McClure Family

GVanStienburg — 2007-12-27 16:21:35Z

I am looking for information on the family of Oscar H.and Naoma A. Mc Clure. He moved to Harmony Township about 1906. They were listed on the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Census for Steven County. They had two children, one died very young and Howard B. born about 1910.

Re: McClure Family

GVanStienburg — 2007-12-27 16:18:56Z

Re: Andrew Jackson Reeves

2006-08-27 05:55:12Z

My Grandfather was George Reeves (deceased), he married Cynthia Rich (deceased) and their children are George Jr (deceased), Albert, Rich, Marge (deceased) and Bob. I think Grandpa's middle name was Albert, but I'm not positive. They were living around Springfield, Mo in the Country when they passed away. I've tired to find out more information on the Reeves family a year ago but I didn't have any luck. I'm fairly new at geneology so don't really know what I'm doing. I hope this information will help you. Feel free to e-mail me.

Re: Perry Campbell Stevens Co, KS

2006-08-06 21:57:14Z

Let me know when you are ready for the information...

Re: Perry Campbell Stevens Co, KS

2006-08-04 04:26:22Z

I do not know if connected to Perry. Will check my records, started new business and haven't had time to do genealogy, sorry. Will get back to you..Cathy

Garmon's of Stevens Co. Kansas

2006-08-03 01:46:44Z

I am researching my husband's family. He is the grandson of Lee Franklin Garmon, Sr (b. 6/7/1895 in Alan OK) married to Hope Yvonne Mason (b. in Sydney, Australia). Any info is appreciated. Thanks

Re: Perry Campbell Stevens Co, KS

2006-08-01 23:48:35Z

I have quite a bit of information about this family.

Contact me for what you are interested in..

Re: "Mattie" Porter Malone

2006-05-23 22:59:27Z

Thanks. I assumed that was the case. I live in Los Angeles area and recognized the "typo", or at least what I assumed was a typo.

Marilynn

Re: William W. Ramsey (1838-1911)

2006-02-24 16:42:42Z

I have no informaton on Mary Etta Brower or any pictures I would suggest you contact Ethel Reese at 1000 S. Adams St. Hugoton, Ks 67951 Phone # 1-620-544-2675
Sorry to be so long answering Have been gone from home
Good Luck in your search

Re: William W. Ramsey (1838-1911)

2006-02-13 02:22:23Z

My Grandmother was Mary Etta Brower who married Lee Reynolds. I enjoyed the pictures in your posting and was wondering if you have any of Mary Etta's mother? Also I have been unable to find any info on Franklin Brower do you have any? Thanks

Crawford's of Stevens County

DDREAM — 2006-03-14 22:47:24Z

I'm looking for ancestors or offspring of Gene Crawford & Pauline E Ream. Pauline was born 5-10-1923 in Hershey, Nebr & died in July 1997 at Hobbs NM. I am a nephew of hers & would like to add the Crawford line into my tree. Perhaps someone might know if Gene is still living or maybe their son Todd ? If so, please feel free to give them my e-mail address & I'd be tickled to respond !
Thanks in advance.

Re: Stevens County History Book

ellenbaize — 2006-07-09 04:20:24Z

In your list of people buried, you have Mrs. Ed Short.
My gg-grandfather, Jasper Short, was the uncle of Ed Short, who was city marshall of Woodson during the Hays Meadows massacre. Do you know if this was his wife?
Jasper Short & family moved to Garden City, KS in 1886 -- close to the time that Ed appears in Woodson. My g-grandfather, James Taylor Short next appears in Columbia, OK -- same area as Hennessy where Ed Short moved after the massacre.

Re: Carr Surname

rddrowley — 2006-02-13 19:29:09Z

Geneva,

I also am interested in those two obits. Martha Culver is the direct descendant I have, daughter of Elvin and Amercus Carr.

Thank you,
Doug
NEW EMAIL: jddrowley@attbi.com

Willis family

woman40 — 2007-03-07 14:48:48Z

I am looking for any information on my step-grandfather who raised me. His name is John Turner Willis-parents Humphrey Willis & Rebecca Smith Willis. Siblings: Eunice Willis Prine and William Willis. Eunice married Carter Prine & they had several children.

Stevens County Family

blklabmad — 2005-12-28 02:52:16Z

Looking for history on William S Wilmarth, his wife Eve Meek, parents of Eldon Wayne Wilmarth. Lloyd Leroy Grubbs, Elizabeth (Liz) Grubbs, parents of Betty Grubbs Wilmarth. Wilmarths live out in the Bethal community east of Hugoton. Kids went to school in Hugoton. William died in a wreck about 1959 along with several other family members.

Re: Harris Family, Fleming Co., KY - Stevens Co., KS

teresa_1962 — 2007-08-18 04:05:31Z

Sherrie,
I am still trying to reach you concerning James A. Harris - Fleming County Kentucky to Stevens County Kansas!!

Thanks,
TERESA

Suicide in house on Road V (5.22 miles SE of Moscow)

shozboz — 2007-08-29 03:34:14Z

There was a woman who hung herself in the house that I'd lived in as a kid. The Box number of the house was either 652 or 651 and it was on the north side of Road V. It was about 5.22 miles SE of Moscow (37 16' 18.46" N, 101 08' 09.85" W) If anybody has got any information on this woman, I'd really appreciate you helping me out.

Re: Carr Surname

pugsmfcc — 2006-11-28 17:19:08Z

Hello! Roy Carr, Cyrus's son, was my dad. Please email me at roygwencarr@yahoo.com if you would like more information.

Re: "Mattie" Porter Malone

JudyRobbins64 — 2006-05-23 22:18:44Z

The town Orda Malone was from is Pico Rivera instead of what was in the obituary.

Archie Ralph Milburn (need obituary please)

hee9853 — 2007-12-14 21:17:22Z

I am requesting an obituary for Archie Ralph Milburn, born 22 January 1895 in Morton County, Kansas and died 21 April 1980 in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Ralph is buried in Hugoton Cemetery. Ralph's wifes name is Ruth Irene (Malone) Milburn. I have Ruth's obituary, just need Ralph's.

Thanks in advance for your time and effort.

Henny

Hennye@comcast.net

Re: Seeking Obituary

MPBuck60 — 2006-12-18 02:24:48Z

I have an obituary on Kermit Leonard Nipple in 1945, originally from Kansas with his death occuring in Tennessee. I have been trying to locate his family because of some historical research I am doing. I know he also had a sister, who had married and was living in Modesto, California. Would this be who you are looking for?

Re: Stevens County History Book

2006-08-13 00:49:07Z

Thank you so much for looking so quickly. I will contact the library and see if they can help me. Thanks very much. Peggy

Willis family

DonnaWillis44 — 2005-11-19 04:39:47Z

Looking for the family of John Lawrence Willis, before coming to Stevens County they were at Harrison County. trying to find out who came over from England. Thanks

Re: Stevens Co. Sherrif John M Cross Hay Meadow Massacre

gr8ful2b — 2007-09-11 14:45:39Z

Hello, My name is Steve. My wifes maiden name is Cross. Her father and granfathers names are both Edward and her father she belives was born in Colfax Iowa.Her bother has been doing some searching for info on John M. Cross. We live in West Des Moines and any info we have or you have could help us all out in finding what we are all looking for.Look forward to hearing from you. Steve

BASIL ALBERT OWEN

TROLINGHOME — 2007-08-07 00:52:13Z

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER BASIL OWEN.
HE WAS COUNTY ENGINEER I THINK IN THE 60'S. I REMEMBER RIDING WITH HIM ALL OVER STEVENS COUNTY CHECKING BRIDGES AND WHAT NOT. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS GOLDIE OWEN. THEY LIVED IN THE TRAILER PARK ON THE MAIN DRAG NEAR AN ICE CREAM DRIVE IN NEAR A PARK. THEY MOVED TO A SMALL HOME OUT ON THE BYPASS TO ULYSES AFTER THAT. HE HAD A STROKE AND THEY ENDED UP IN ULYSES. THEY THEN MOVED TO DODGE WHERE HE PASSED. IF THERE IS ANY KIND OF PHOTOS OR NEWS CLIPPINGS ANYONE KNOWS OF, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
THANKS,
JEFFREY THOMAS
DENVER
303.451.0456

Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas August 1884 Claudious Merrill Crocker

webatoz — 2007-04-28 17:36:00Z

I am searching for anyone who has information on (old) Moscow, Kansas during the year of 1884. My great grandfather Claudious Merrill Crocker listed "Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas" as his birthplace on his 1937 Social Security Application. He was born August 15, 1884. He spent early years in Washington and Idaho. He is known to have lived in Texas, Oregon, Colorado and California.

He was likely adopted by Samuel and Rachael Baumgardner) Crocker because his mother does not appear to have had in any of her own children in census records in 1880, 1885 and 1900. One relative indicated that he had been traded for a milk cow to a family with several children who was hard up and in a hurry to get out of Dodge, no pun intended. Unfortunately I do no know where Dodge is. It may have been Washington or Idaho.

Samuel and Rachael Crocker were in Brownstown, Illinois in 1880, Walla Walla County Washington in 1885 and Kamiah, Idaho in 1900. Claude Crocker is not listed in any of these census records although he lists them as his parents on his SSA application and homesteaded adjacent lands in the early 1900's in Idaho.

looking for information on my step-grandfather's family

margyweller — 2006-08-17 19:16:07Z

My step-grandfather (John Turner Willis) raised me & I am trying to find any information on his family from Kansas. Humphrey Willis-Rebecca Smith Willis; George Willis; Eunice Willis Prine; Della Willis (McDaniel); Alice Willis (Whittington) & A. C. Willis.

The James' of Stevens County

CJsurvivor1 — 2007-10-07 18:25:44Z

Hello,
I am searching for information regarding my great-great grandparents, William Arter and Harriet (Lolis) James. They settled in and raised their family in Stevens Co, but migrated from Missouri. It is my understadning that William was of Dutch and Native American ancestry, and that Harriet was of African and Native American ancestry. I am interested in finding out what tribes they originated from as well as locating relatives.

Re: Stevens Co. Sherrif John M Cross Hay Meadow Massacre

dreamfinder55 — 2007-09-13 04:38:55Z

MY GG FATHER WAS JOHN CROSS ANY INFO PLEASE FORWARD THANK YOU!

Re: Stevens Co. Sherrif John M Cross Hay Meadow Massacre

dreamfinder55 — 2007-09-13 04:35:49Z

HELLO MY NAME IS VICKIE {CROSS} DEAN JOHN CROSS WAS MT GG GRANDFATHER AS I AM TOLD BY MY FATHER EDWARD CROSS WE ARE FROM DESMOINES,IOWA ANY INFO PLEASE E-MAIL ME THANKS

Re: Stevens Co. Sherrif John M Cross Hay Meadow Massacre

dreamfinder55 — 2007-09-13 04:29:43Z

HELLO GAVE UP LONG TIME AGO TRYING TO FIND ANYTHING ON JOHN CROSS WHO IS MY GG GRANDFATHER MY IS EDWARD CROSS I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE THANK YOU MY E-MAIL IS: dreamfinder44@hotmail.com

SPANGLER, Albert, born 1885 in Illinois

MRiseling — 2005-11-14 01:50:50Z

I am looking for information and/or descendants of Albert James Spangler who was born in Jackson Co., Illinois and settled in the Stevens Co. area between 1900-1910. He had six children namely, Everett, Royce, Caroline, Virgil, Kenneth and Harry, all born between 1914-1929. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Mary Riseling
Springfield, IL

Re: Stevens County Family

jotham55 — 2006-01-12 14:19:37Z

William S. Wilmarth & family are listed in the 1930 census, Banner Twp, Stevens Co, KS, ED 1, sheet 1B, microfilm page 210B. William is listed as age 51,b. Iowa. 1st married age 31, wife Evelyn 27 IA, 1st married age 20; children Billy J. 5 KS, Harriett E. 4 KS, Betty Jane 1 KS; brother-in-law Wayne W. Meek 18 OK.

1920 census, Liberal Twp, Seward Co, KS, ED 226-4B, page 55B: Wilmarth, W. S. 40 IA, wife "Margrett", dau. Margrett 8, & 3 Baker step-sons.

1910 census, Willow Bar Twp, Cimmeron Co, OK, ED 109-7A, page 319A: William was living with his parents, Alvaro C. Wilmarth 57 OH & wife Hattie A. 53 NJ.

1880 census, Clay Twp, Shelby Co, IA, page 89B: William, age 1, brother Elmer age 3, and parents were living with his grandfather, William S. Wilmarth 58 NJ, and wife Lydia 62 NJ.

1870 Clay Twp, Shelby Co, IA, page 4A: Willmarth, Wm S. 49 NY, Maria 52 NY, Alvaro 19 OH.

1860 census, Morgan, Ashtabula Co, OH, page 403: Wilmarth, Wm 40 OH, Maria 40 OH, Judson 16 OH, Alvaro 8 OH.

1850 census, Hartsgrove Twp, Ashtabula Co, OH, page 459B: Wilmarth, Will'm 28 NY, Maria 29 NY, Judson 7 OH.

1895 Stevens Co Census online

jotham55 — 2006-10-01 01:24:53Z

The 1895 Kansas State Census for Stevens County has been extracted and is now online at the Stevens Co. USGenWeb site. With the exception of the 12 men at the freight station listed in the 1880 federal census, this is the earliest census for Stevens County.

http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/stevens/index.html