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

Re: Dates of courthouse construction

2005-08-02 00:53:27Z

Thanks so much for the information. I appreciate it. Keith

Re: William W. Ramsey (1838-1911)

2005-07-31 12:39:15Z

My Ramsey family came from Cocke Co., TN in about 1805-1806 and are participating in the Ramsey DNA project http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/indexDNA.htm...

I've contacted the Ramsey families from the famous Ramsey House of Knoxville, of the Hiram Ramsey of Damascus, Washington Co., VA, the Josiah Ramsey family of Hancock Co., TN and the William Ramsey of Sevier Co., TN and all are in some phase of the DNA testing to further help us with our focus.

My DNA, Kit 25468 has already linked us to three families and two of those families are in Middle, TN.

I see your early Ramsy family came from Hickman Co., TN. If your family is already participating please let me know which kit your associated with. If not I would encourage you to consider participating.

John

Re: Earl John Kerns

2005-07-24 18:48:30Z

Earl Kerns...1934-1936 and again in 1948, died in office.

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.

Andrew Jackson Reeves

27October1914 — 2005-08-30 02:45:08Z

Searching for any information on Andrew Jackson Reeves and his wife Parthena Van Dyke, who lived in Harmony Township, Stevens County, KS in 1910. They had children: Maud S (not on 1910 census), George A ( not on 1910 census), Ralph, Violet M, Mary B and Golden Edwin Reeves.

Any information at all appreciated-- trying to find out who the girls married.

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

Re: Dates of courthouse construction

2005-07-24 18:35:54Z

"The History of Stevens County & Its People" published 1979
"In 1944, the board of County Commissioners, C.L. Nix, W.C. Grandstaff, and E.C. Cunningham, authorized a tax levy for the purpose of accumulating funds for a new county courthouse."..."The dedication of the impressive and beautiful new Stevens County Courthouse building climaxed eight years of planning and work.It was dedicated on September 6, 1952, with Governor Edward F. Arn making the dedication speech.

Looking for great grandparents

2005-06-30 18:27:06Z

Hello,
I am seeking information from Stevens County, Kansas records on Andrew F. Young and Sara Jane Young (maiden name: Ragle) who were killed in an automobile wreck near Liberal sometime between 1940 and 1950. These were my grandmother's parents.
Apparently they are buried in a Hugoton cemetery. Any information you can provide would be most appreciated.
Thank you.
Regards, TR Ritchie

Perry Campbell Stevens Co, KS

2005-06-14 03:14:56Z

Researching Perry Campbell son of Joseph William Campbell. Married to Callie F and had 6 children, Joseph Wade, James C, Dorothy F, John M, Hazel, and Verda.

1910, 1920 & 1930 family in Voorhees, Stevens, KS. Thank you for any help you can send my way.

Sincelrey Cathy

Dates of courthouse construction

2005-04-20 03:51:01Z

I need to find the dates of the courthouses that have served Stevens county. I am trying to compile a comprehensive list for all counties in the U.S. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Stevens County History Book

2005-04-17 01:14:27Z

My goof~ e-mail address is:
christy_cands@webtv.net
Thank You

Re: Stevens County History Book

2005-04-17 01:11:29Z

I saw your message & wasn't sure if you were still doing look-ups. I'm trying to locate JL Cox & family.
Thank You,
Christy Peacock
you can e-mail me at:
christy_cands@wbtv.net

Cox Family

2005-04-16 22:55:48Z

I'm trying to locate my gg-gandmother & her 3rd husband. They are listed in 1920 census as JL Cox & Serena C Cox (should be Samantha). Have no record after 1920.
Thank You,
Christy Peacock

looking for some a lost realitvie

2005-04-15 16:00:59Z

hey i am doing a geneology project for my senior class project. I am searching for Gurtrude Poppick if anyone knows of her she lived in New York, New York please notify me as soon as possible. Thank you for your time!!
Kim

Re: "Mattie" Porter Malone

2005-03-31 22:28:59Z

I would love more information. Since I posted the previous reply, I forwarded the info in the obiturary to my uncle and he confirmed that Mattie was my great great grandmother; he remembers meeting her the year before she died.

Charles Cecil Malone was my great grandfather.

If would like you can email me the info in either a document or in a GEDCOM file. shericreynolds@hotmail.com

Thank you for all your contributions.
Sheri

Re: "Mattie" Porter Malone

2005-03-31 16:54:35Z

I have a lot more information on this family and descendants if you would like to contact me.

Marilynn

Re: McClure Family

2005-01-12 10:55:08Z

which mcclure family ran a motel in hugoton? thanks

Re: Stevens County History Book

2005-01-12 03:12:19Z

Hi
do you still have your book and do lookups? if so would you look information on the Popejoy's. I believe Ed Popejoy was one of the founding fathers. i was told this sometime ago when i first married into to family.
Anyway, i'd appreciate any information and if there are photos that you could share.
please eamil me popejoy@itlnet.net
thanks
pat

Re: McClure Family

2005-01-12 03:08:36Z

Mcclures used to run a motel in Hugton about 16 yrs ago.
You might try just looking in the phone directory for them. I'd bet they's be interested.

Popejoy

2005-01-12 03:01:52Z

if your still have your book would you mind looking up the Popejoy's of Stevens County, Kansas? I am a relative married into the family but am working on their genealogy line.
you can email me if you'd like at popejoy@itlnet.net
thanks
pat

Re: Stevens County History Book

2004-08-31 18:21:43Z

my grandfather was Arthur Beckerton Campbell and your letter came up when I was searching --- He was one of the old-timers mentioned in the article about
woodsdale cem. I heard a lot about that move as my father was in the crew that dug them up and moved them. It was a WPA project. My father lived in Liberal at that time but Stevens cty. before, and my grandfather and grandmother (Hestor Rosella Campbell) had their homestead near Moscow. Both of their families moved to Stevens cty. in the early days. They are pictured in the family photo of William W. Ramsey posted on this site. Leonard

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

2004-08-25 16:30:23Z

Thanks again Mike you have been a great help!! Linda

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

2004-08-25 15:52:00Z

Fantastic information Mike, thanks a bunch!!! I live in Jasper Co Iowa and I will follow up on your information. Now I am working on this I can't seem to get enough. I am now looking for the gap from 1870 Iowa census and John's family move to Kansas. Was he a sherrif somewhere else before the 1887 election?

Stevens Co. Sherrif John M Cross Hay Meadow Massacre

2004-08-25 04:28:55Z

My husband is a direct descendent of John Myres Cross born: 14, Dec. 1846 in Jefferson Co., Ohio We have a family photo we believe to be Sherrif Cross but have ben unable to confirm. Also we would like to find any direct descendents.
Also, we have been unable to trace the Cross family back beyond John M. Thanks for any information.

NELLIE BALLENTINE

2004-03-22 06:01:31Z

NELLIE BALLENTINE 1876-1968 & THOMAS BALLENTINE 1872-1951 ARE BURIED IN HUGOTON CEMETARY SEC 3 BLK 4. HOPE THIS IS THE INFO YOU WERE LOOKING FOR. SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG.

woodsdale cemetary

2004-02-21 08:25:13Z

woodsdale cemetary was moved to moscow cemetary and hugoton cemetary. in moscow 13-13 &13-14 are the spaces where the bodies were buried. remains were placed in boxes about two to a grave were placed there in 16 graves. ther is no mention of that name. in hugoton there is not a total list that i can find of people buried from woodsdale cemetary or old moscow cemetary. what names i have found he is not on that either. there is a lot of unknow man in the list. trying to get this info on internet as soon as i can. thanks

Re: Stevens County History Book

2004-01-25 01:28:30Z

No, sorry; it doesn't have names of people buried in cemeteries. But here is what it has to say about Woodsdale Cemetery:

"Old Woodsdale Cemetery is Replatted
In March of 1934, Stevens County engineer W.B. Crawford and his crew went to the old Woodsdale Cemetery to make a survey to replat it in preparation to move the graves to Moscow and Hugoton.
Some of the oldest residents of the county met at the graveyard trying to recall who was buried there and where the graves were located. There was no detailed account of those buried, and it was difficult to remember much about it.
Those old-timers who were there included J.C. Gerrond, D.D. Crotts, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller, A.B. Campbell, Lee Reynolds and others. Some of them could name and place the graves of the following: Sheriff John Cross, C.W. Eaton, Rolly Wilcox, Robert Hubbard, G.C. Clark, Fred Butterfield, James Cole, Mrs. Etta Brower, Marshall Wells' baby son, Mrs. Yeager and two daughters, Blaine Cox, Mrs. Ed Short, Frank Nugen, Oliver Brant and Mrs. Rhoades.
It is the opinion of the old settlers that there are a great many graves there and it will take lots of digging to find them all. --Hermes, 1934"

However, the Stevens County Library in Hugoton Kansas which is within a few miles or so of old Woodsdale, has cemetery records in their genealogy department. Their address and phone are:
Stevens County Library, 500 S. Monroe St., Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-2301

If I lived in Hugoton or at least a lot closer, I'd be happy to look at the city cemetery and/or in the record books mentioned above. I WILL look the next time I go over there though--don't know when that will be--and post info here if I happen to find any on your John Patrick!!

JULIAN Ernest

2004-01-13 19:59:52Z

Looking for information on Ernest Julian my grt grandfather. Was listed in the 1930 census in Hugoton.

Wife: Lola, Daughter: Dorothy J. (10 yrs in 1930)

Moved to Oregon (state) in the late 30's

Any information on Dorothy would be helpful as I have no information at all except that she could have been born in Wichita as she was not listed on the 1920 census.

MINNIE MAY KITCHEL -STEVENS COUNTY

2003-11-09 00:23:22Z

In the household of Thomas D. Hanan, her grandfather, in the 1910 US Kansas Census for Stevens County, Voorhees township.

She was 19....probably got married in 1910 or thereafter.

Will appreciate any information.

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

2003-09-23 04:31:21Z

Sherrie, I have been trying to reach you but your e-mail keeps getting returned as "delivery failed". Your grandfather, Chester, & my Dad were brothers. I have tons of info on the Peters family. I have a picture of you & your sister, Debby, with your Mom, Patty, who is my first cousin, your Dad, Glen & Grandma Florence when you girls were around 4-7 maybe. Have some other pictures, too. Hope you see this & contact me. I have also left a message on your Rootsweb site.
Your Cousin, Jan

Re: Old Sheriffs of Hay Meadows Masacure

2003-09-16 04:51:40Z

Do you still have info on the Hay Meadow Massacure and John Cross? Also is your e-mail address the same?

Bonsall Family

2003-07-24 03:21:52Z

Greetings Stevens Countians,
I am wondering if there is one among the subscribers of this message board who is acquainted with a member of the BONSALL family now residing in Stevens County, or aware of a Stevens County BONSALL who is into genealogical research. I have made a quick trip through the site and see no evidence of the same. I have recently researched the surname in Ford and Kiowa Counties and would be delighted if someone could put me in touch with one of their number from Stevens County. If anyone can bring this request to fruition, I am Gary Bonsall at <bonsall@socket.net>. Thank you very much for your time.
Kind Regards, Gary

Simon and Karoline Winter

2003-02-25 01:20:19Z

Seeking information on my gggrandparents Simon and Karoline Winter. They farmed in southwest Kansas and I believe they are buried in the cemetery at Hugoton, both died in 1950. Obits, headstone information from the cemetery of any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Lisa Vargas

Re: Stevens County History Book

2003-02-06 05:15:21Z

By the way, for some reason your name sounds/seems very familiar to me. I don't know why and it just may SEEM familiar for no reason at all. But you may know some of my family from Hugoton. My dad and his siblings grew up there.
Carlisles. Of course, I have a ton of family from Hugoton, clear back to the beginning years of Hugoton!!

Re: Stevens County History Book

2003-02-06 05:11:53Z

Oh my gosh!! I AM related to some McIlraths from there too--Bob and Thelma, do you know them?? Thelma is a sister of my great grandmother!!
Also, I live in Liberal, KS, about 35 miles from Hugoton and I know of some Easleys here though I don't know them personally. My mother knows them though. I will see what I can find in the Stevens County book on the names you mention and ask mother about the Easleys she knows and I will get back to you soon. Just give me a couple of days; I WILL be in touch!!! I'm getting the book out RIGHT now!!!

Earl John Kerns

2003-05-12 12:56:41Z

Searching for Kerns' record as sheriff of Stevens Co.---the years he served in that office.

Earl John Kerns

2003-05-10 20:53:14Z

Looking for record of Kerns' marriage to Erna Whited in the 1920's. They were both born in Fillmore Co. NE.

Looking for J.W. & Lulu Stebelton

2003-01-02 19:36:20Z

I'm looking for any information on a missing great aunt, Lulu Cook, wife of J.W. Stebelton. in 1931 they lived in Hugoton, KS.

Re: CARLISLE, WEBBER, FLOYD, AUSBUN, FARMER, WENZEL, HARRINGTON

2002-12-23 21:21:45Z

My name is Ron Ausbun and I was born in Hugoton, Kansas in 1950. My Grandfather, James was originally from Virginia and later settled in Kansas and raised a family of 3-boys and 3-girls. I can be reached at RAusbun50@aol.com. I hope to hear from you soon.

Re: Seeking Obituary

2002-10-07 23:15:16Z

OOPS! I just checked the book to make positively sure about the info I just posted to your query and it has Lester and ROSE (not Alice) Nipple. It also has Kermit and Janice Nipple. Rose's maiden name is Downing. Rose and Lester's 5 children (all boys) are listed as Kermit, Fred, Donald, Stanley and Cary.
Sorry if I'm telling you stuff you already know; just wanting to help.
The above Nipple family IS of Moscow, KS.

Re: Seeking Obituary

2002-10-07 23:08:42Z

Hello Donna: I have come across your query several times and the name Nipple has stuck with me (I guess because it is an unusual name and easier to remember than common ones!) when I've gone over to Hugoton, KS (near Moscow) in search of my own family history. I have kept my eye open for any Nipples in my searches at Hugoton library. I've not come across your Nipple obituaries yet, but I have a history book of Stevens County which lists and has a small bit of info on your Nipple ancestors. If you've not already seen it, I will be more than happy to share it with you. Kristina

Re: COATE(S) Family

2002-08-11 21:47:16Z

Art-
This has got to be the same family same name and same location and there werent that many COATES i n that area the same year.

I have two letter from Rebbecca Thomas Coate that mentions Arthur Coate and his family I believe he also may have ad a sister named Sarah. Let me dig through my files and please email me directly at
CATHnJOHN@aol.com

I have worked on thi sline for years. I cant wait to hear from you!! I have lots more and am willing to share. cath

Re: COATE(S) Family

2002-08-04 23:56:59Z

I'm not sure how this system works---but this message is meant to reply to Cathy Canto re her message of 9 Mar.2001.In any event,my grandfather lived in Cave,Ks.in the early 1900's and went by Arthur Coate(actually William Arthur Coate)
If this message reaches Cathy,please respond to me---Art Coate

Re: 1900 Census Stevens County

2002-07-11 05:31:39Z

Dear Mike Sweeney,

Aha. Thank you for solving that mystery for me. Three townships is not much. Well, definitely no Ahlfs or (German) Millers listed in the 1900 census then. You have been very helpful.

Incidentally, since I see that you are an expert, have you had any luck with finding naturalization papers in Stevens County?

Have a great evening.

Sincerely,
Katherine
kurtkathkels@aol.com

Re: Carr Surname

2002-08-31 07:59:00Z

Kris,

I have seen the Stevens entries for the Carrs. Unfortunately, it doesn't tell me much about where America (us) came from or who her parents were.

Thanks.

1900 Census Stevens County

2002-07-11 03:43:42Z

I am trying to find information about my grandmother's family who immigrated to America from Germany in 1884 and homesteaded in the far southwest corner of the Kansas (Stevens County). I ordered the 1900 Stevens County census from the FHC, and was very disappointed that it only included three of the townships of Stevens County - Voorhees, Center, and Harmony Townships. The FHC has no other microfilm for it. Does anyone know where I could access Woodsdale Township records for Stevens County? I am looking for the family of Hermann MILLER and any AHLF relations.

Sincerely,
Katherine
Bellingham, WA

HALL circa 1910-1920

genedjinn — 2003-03-01 06:02:56Z

Hi,

Am looking for information on individual said to be Ferdinand Love HALL. He is living in Stevens Co. in 1910 beside a Charles HALL who I assume to be a brother. Have no information on Ferdinand's family. A family member has found a note for a marriage of an Emeline or Ermeline (Hall?) to a Lewis HALL April 26 1851 but we don't have any idea if these individuals might be connected to Ferdinand.

Ferdinand was born in NE according to the census, parents born in MO and OH. Charles was born in IA with parents born in MO and OH.

Ferdiand's wife was Eleanor Adeline CAMPBELL.

1910 KANSAS STEVENS CO. HARMONY TOWNSHIP

132/132 HALL Charles O.24 single b. IA father b. MO mother b. OH farmer
133/133 HALL Ferdinand L. 21 married 1 year b. NE father b.MO mother b. OH farmer
Addie 19 1 child, 1 surviving, b. KS father b. WV mother b. KS
Lewis M. 11/12 b. KS father b. NE mother b. KS
:
1920 KANSAS STEVENS CO. HARMONY TOWNSHIP
HALL Addie 29 married 11 years? b. KS father b. VA
Lewis M. 10 b. KS father b. NE mother b. KS
Eva L. 8 b. KS father b. NE mother b. KS
Donald M. 5 b. KS father b. NE mother b. KS
Owens P. 2 b. KS father b. NE mother b. KS
Ferdine E. daughter 6/12 b. KS father b. NE mother b. KS

Thanks for any help.

Re: Pfeifer Family

386evelyn — 2004-08-20 02:24:03Z

Hi, my maiden name is Popelka. I am getting ready to go to a Popelka reunion at the Wisconsin Dells. I have been getting material ready so I can up date all my relatives.

My father, George Popelka, 87 years old, had an aunt, called Blanch, married a man call Pfeifer(wasn't sure about the spelling, that left Chicago and moved to Kansas. He thought they went for the land rush and he thought the city was Rolla.

If this is any help to you, I can supply you with info on the Popelka family. I hope so, that would tickle my dad. He will be 88 in Dec. He still bowls three times a week, goes off 2 or 3 times a week to play cards. He has out lived 3 wives and is bringing his girlfriend to the reunion. He has been most helpful on the family information.

Ev Swanson

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

teresa_1962 — 2004-01-27 22:33:54Z

I am searching for any descendents of James Harris and Catherine E. Riddle Harris. They came to Kansas from Fleming County, Kentucky in the 1880's. Their sons were living in Stevens County in the 1910's. Their names were Travis J. Harris and James A. Harris.

Does anyone share this family's lineage? I would like to share my family's info with you. I have a lot of info for the family prior to their relocation to Kansas.

Thanks,
Teresa

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

teresa_1962 — 2004-02-22 19:33:04Z

Sherri, I am trying to reach you by email but the mail is returned user unknown. I have updated information for you concerning James A. Harris. You can reach me at my email address: thewillowlane@yahoo.com

Thanks and God Bless You, Teresa

MEYER, Anna

lewiej — 2002-08-17 18:30:59Z

Anna Steffan b 1876 in St. Louis, married a Meyer and was living in Satanta KS in 1927. The Steffan family lived in Hoisington, Barton County 1881-1895. Father Hartman, mother Christina, both born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany.

Looking for info on Anna Steffan Meyer, her daughters Mildred b.1906 and Electa b.1909 and any family members.

Re: olva stevens

beacherdl — 2005-04-01 19:11:31Z

Her maiden name was Olive Alexander, then she married a Mundy and had son which was about 2 yrs old when she married my grandfather Malcolm Stevens they were married less that a month and she finallly married Charles Hixon. Hope this helps. Donna Beacher

Re: McClure Family

Ilene28 — 2004-07-21 04:07:12Z

Hi Jusst read y our query I am Guy McClure's daughter
are you related My Grandfather was James Franklin Mcclure Married Mary Cheeseman (some spell it cheesman)
If I can help you let me know
Ilene

Re: "Mattie" Porter Malone

shericreynolds — 2005-03-31 00:35:15Z

Thank you, I think she is my great great granmother.

Looking for natural father (Evert Elder)

mimily — 2003-09-25 22:53:23Z

I am looking for my natural father Evert Elder. He is from Hugoton Ks. While in the Marine Corps he married my mother Bettie Conant in 1944. They divoriced several years later. I think he passed away sometime in 1966. Any information I can get will be greatly received. Thank you in advance. Bettie Paradis

Re: Carr Surname

DonaldWilson44 — 2005-06-22 12:49:03Z

Hi Richard, If you will give me your snail mail address I will send you photo copies of the two obits of bro's Ernest & Walter Carr also the biog.of Elvin & America Carr family submitted by their sister LaNetta Carr Fulkerson in the Stevens Co History.
Geneva

Re: Old Sheriffs of Hay Meadows Masacure

DonaldWilson44 — 2005-06-22 12:49:03Z

Vickie received address just fine, will get pkg in mail right away. by the way our family Wilson family owns the old Woodsdale town site. Geneva Wilson

Matthew Brown family

MWaack — 2005-02-23 04:45:44Z

Hello, below is some family tree info on my Great Grandfather who lived in Stevens County in 1888. My grandfather, Matthew BROWN, was born in Hugoton. I have more info on him and his family if anyone would be interested. Thank you, Matthew Waack (mwaack@satx.rr.com)
Matthew BROWN was born January 30, 1844 in Anthony, Armstrong County, PA, and died January 07, 1933 in Enid, Garfield Co., Oklahoma. He married Ella A. GRAVES February 13, 1867 in Lostant, (Ottawa) , LaSalle County, Illinois.

Children of Matthew BROWN and Ella GRAVES are:

Cora b. 1867, Livingston Co., IL
Mary b. 1869, Livingston Co., IL
Harvey b. 1871, Loda, Ford Co., IL
Rose b. 1873, Wheeler's Grove, Iowa
Alice b. 1875, Wheeler's Grove, Iowa
David b. 1877, Harvey County, KS
Frank b. 1880, Sumner County, KS
Ethel b. 1882, Sumner County, KS
Ivan b. 1884, Sumner County, KS
William b. 1885, Sumner County, KS
Matthew BROWN JR, b. August 18, 1888, Hugoton, Stevens Co., Kansas; d. May 27, 1975, Okeene, Blaine Co., Oklahoma.
Helen b. 1892, Chico Springs, New Mexico

Re: Pfeifer Family

grammyb174 — 2004-03-04 05:31:27Z

Saw your message to Carl Nemecek and was wondering if he was able to give you any info on the Pfeifer family. I had contact with him at one time (about 4 yrs ago) but have moved since and he had posted a message asking I get in contact with him in regard to the Schmidt family (which was my maiden name) but no response. Do you know if he is still alive and if so, what is his e-mail address? Would appreciate any info you can give me. Thank you

Re: Stevens County History Book

DoyleSanders27 — 2004-09-30 15:12:17Z

Kristina:

Many years ago I used to spend my military leave in Hugoton, Kansas where my ex-wifes parents lived. She and I are still friends though and I am doing some genealogy for our sons. I would be interested in any information concerning the Thompson, McIlrath and Easley families.

Re: Stevens County History Book

DoyleSanders27 — 2004-09-30 15:12:17Z

Forrest "Skinny" Thompson

DoyleSanders27 — 2004-09-30 15:12:17Z

I don't know "Skinny's" full name, he lived in Hugoton and ran Thompson Brothers IGA with his brother until the late 1970s when he retired.

I am trying to locate anyone who would have genealogy records for him and his family. I believe he passed away in about 1981-1982,

Re: Stevens County History Book

pbarber60 — 2004-01-24 23:11:25Z

Does this book list the people buried in the cemeteries? I am trying to find out when JOHN PATRICK died. He was alive in the 1920 census but not in the 1930 census. The last I have him is living in Harmony township. His wife is buried in the Woodsdale cemetery, according to an old newspaper article I read. Thank you in advance for looking for me. Peggy

Re: Carr Surname

kristinagordon93 — 2002-09-02 23:52:21Z

Hi, I have the Stevens Co. history book and it has info on your Carrs; are you aware of this; would you like the information??

Re: Carr Surname

kristinagordon93 — 2002-09-02 23:52:21Z

I have the Stevens Co. history book and have just seen your posting here. The book has information on the Carr family of which you speak; are you aware of this; would you like the information??

Stevens County History Book

kristinagordon93 — 2002-09-02 23:52:21Z

I have recently purchased the book, The History of Stevens County and Its People. It has no index, so searching through it for your family may take a little time but I would be willing to for those of you who need an extra boost. I'm no expert on Stevens Co. but am pretty familiar with the book and the names which are in it.
For any Webber, Carlisle, Farmer, Wenzel, Harrington, Floyd, Ausbun researchers: I am a family member!!
My email is gkm@swko.net and I live very near Stevens County also.

CARLISLE, WEBBER, FLOYD, AUSBUN, FARMER, WENZEL, HARRINGTON

kristinagordon93 — 2002-09-02 23:52:21Z

I'm researching my family lines of CARLISLE, WEBBER, FLOYD, AUSBUN, FARMER, WENZEL, HARRINGTON---any kin, please please contact me!!! Kris gkm@swko.net

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

dougnsherries — 2003-05-20 09:03:08Z

I do believe we are related!! I am researching the Harris Family from Stevens Co., KS and was about to give up! My gr-grandfather is a James A. Harris. He married my gr-grandmother Mertyl Agness Ramsey in September of 1902. Mertyl went by Agness, I have tons of info on the Ramsey side but very little on the Harris side. I do know that James A & M. Agness had 4 children. James Ervin Harris (b) 3/25/? (d) 1964; Florence Mertyl Harris (b) 7/22/1912 (d) 9/20/1975 (she was my grandma); Ida May Harris (went by Dorthea) (b) 2/22/? (d) ? and Lula Bell Harris (b) 4/22/? (d) ? Pls reply ASAP. I have records and good gossip I will share. Sherrie

Altagracia Lopez 1922-1997 last residence Hugoton, Kansas

@@rherrera@cfaith.com — 2005-03-31 20:44:17Z

MARIA-ASCUCION ALTAGRACIA LOPEZ was born in 1922 in San Miguel County of New Mexico.
She was married to Juan-Pablo Severo Lopez.

ALTAGRACIA LOPEZ's parents were,
VICENCIA BAROS born about 1896 in San Miguel County of New Mexico. And her father was Cirilio Lopez born about
1898 in New Mexico.

We have a great-aunt who married in 1884, into the BAROS family-line.
I am researching the BAROS family-line. Please contact me if you have questions, and information.
Thank you

Re: Bonsall Family

SharonMiller5736 — 2004-07-22 05:31:50Z

Hello. My name is Sharon (Bonsell) Miller. Our original Bonsell/Bonsall spelling was Bunzel, and John Bunzel and Anna (Zeilinger) Bunzel immigrated from Bavaria/Black Forest area about 1830/1840. I live in central Pa., and their are many Bonsell, Bonsall families in Pa. Although, Bonsell (spelling)is the most common for this area. I just happened to come across your reply, and though I would add a little to the "Bonsell, Bonsall, Bonsal and Bunzel" name. Sincerely, Sharon

Re: William W. Ramsey (1838-1911)

shorty101234 — 2004-07-18 05:58:33Z

thank you for the obit. would you have a picture of wiliiam w ramsey either in uniform or out? we need a picture for the book that goes with the veterans memorial. i appreciate it. thanks

Nellie Ballentine

fmcreyno_1 — 2002-12-07 03:52:41Z

I am looking for information on Nellie Carns Akins Ballentine.
Her second husband was Thomas Ballentine. They lived in Satanta and Hugoton, KS. She died January 10, 1968. I am trying to find where she is buried. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Sarah Daniel Calvert

ALICECALVERT65 — 2004-01-01 16:09:08Z

Maybe I am chasing rabbits here but just had to respond to your posting. I am seeking information on a James Walter CALVERT. He married Martha E. KENDRICK in Pettis Co, Missouri. however, I found her listed on a census record when she was younger in Missouri with a STEPHENS or STEVENS family. My husband descends from James Walter CALVERT and Martha E. KENDRICK. Martha was originally from Washington Co, TN. I have not been able to find a death record or many records except for a few census records of James Walter CALVERT. do you have any info on this family? any help is appreciated.

Re: Looking for J.W. & Lulu Stebelton

jotham55 — 2003-01-03 01:53:38Z

1930 census, 28 May, Hugoton City, Stevens Co, Kansas, ED 7, sheet 9A, line 38: Stebleton, Jesse W. 60 Ohio, carpenter, owns home, married age 42; wife Lulu M. 50 Ohio, married age 24. Parents of both b. Ohio.

-no relation, Mike

Re: 1900 Census Stevens County

jotham55 — 2002-07-11 05:11:20Z

The folks in Woodsdale township were included under Harmony township in the 1900 census for Stevens Co. The population in the county declined from 2,662 in the late 1880's boom years to 620 by 1900, almost 3/4 of the people having moved on seeking a better place. The Herman Miller family undoubtedly was among them.

The 1910 census for Stevens county also had the same three townships as 1900, Harmony, Voorhees and Center.

Re: William W. Ramsey (1838-1911)

jotham55 — 2004-07-18 16:58:54Z

Here are two photos of William W. Ramsey and a copy of his Civil War Discharge. One is a portrait of William and his wife Rebecca (Tarrent) and the other is a family photo taken about Dec 1897.

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

jotham55 — 2004-08-25 14:17:29Z

Possible parents of Sherrif John M. Cross:

1850 census, 26 Oct, Jefferson Twp, Richland Co, OH, page 449B, dwelling 364: Cross, Ami 33 ME, cooper; Martha 34 ME, Rozella 9 OH; Nancy 6 OH, John 3 OH, Joseph 1 OH.

1860 census, 1 Jul, Powsheik Twp, Jasper Co, IA, page 902, dwelling 631: Cross, Ami W. 42 ME, farmer; Martha 43 ME; Rossilla 18 OH; Nancy 15 OH; John M. 12 OH; Joseph D. 10 OH; Calvin 9 OH; Freeman 7 OH; Harris 1 IA; Ida Eldora 6/12.

"Amira" W. Cross was still listed in Jasper county in 1870 and as A. W. Cross in 1880.

Son John M. Cross was also in Jasper Co, Iowa in the 1870 census, age 23, married to a Meriam age 18 PA, a daughter Mabel 2 and son Edward 4/12. The family was still there in 1880 with additional children.

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

jotham55 — 2004-08-25 16:23:36Z

Iowa had an 1885 state census. You can check it to see if John was still in Iowa at that time. I'm not sure it it show occupations. It is available on microfilm through your local LDS Family History Center and also via interlibrary loan from the State Historical Society of Iowa.

Kansas also had state censuses, but Stevens was not included in 1885 as it was not yet a county and folks were just beginning to arrive.

AHLF in Stevens County

2002-05-06 18:28:36Z

I am looking for information on Frederick/Friedrich AHLF/ALF and his family. He homesteaded on a claim north of Woodsdale in Stevens County - December 1886 (NE 1/4 Sec 14, Twp. 31, R. 37). My great-grandparents Herman MILLER and Elisa/Elisabeth AHLF MILLER homesteaded on an adjoining claim in April 1887. I am convinced that there must be a family relation. They were from Germany, immigrated to America about 1884. Does anyone know of any information about Frederick/Friedrich AHLF/ALF?

Thank you for any help or suggestions,
Katherine Willis

MILLER, OLF in Hugoton, Stevens County

2002-04-01 21:25:01Z

I am looking for any leads and information relating to the family of my grandmother Elizabeth/Elisabeth Frieda MILLER, born 1891 in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas. Her parents immigrated to America in 1884/1888 from Germany. Her father Hermanm/Herman MILLER was born in Berlin, her mother Elisa/Elisabeth OLF MILLER was born in Hannover. My grandmother's sisters were Katherine, Alice, Anna, Henrietta, and Wilhelmina.

Does anyone know if there was a Lutheran church in the Hugoton area in 1890s, also why a German family would settle in the Hugoton area in the late 1880s. I cannot find much information on the internet, except that this is a flat semi-arid area, now important for its oil fields. The oil fields must not have been discovered yet in the 1880s. Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Katherine Willis
Bellingham, WA
kurtkathkels@aol.com

Lucille Foster

2002-03-28 16:14:38Z

I am looking for information on Lucille Foster, who I believe died in Nov 1992. I would appreciate getting a copy of her obit, as am really needing the names of her husbands and children as well.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Old Sheriffs of Hay Meadows Masacure

2002-02-06 10:38:06Z

Thank- You I have been searching everywhere!

Stateline Gas Station, OK-KS border

2002-01-26 04:08:34Z

Looking for information on the Stateline gas station. It was owned and ran by the Barretto (?) family, Particularly Im looking for info on Sadie Vercelli Barretto, who died around 1940. Im not sure exactly where the gas station was located and Im hoping someone can tell me what town it was in. Any info is appreciated. Email me at the addy above or at vercellitr@yahoo.com Thanks!

Re: COATE(S) Family

2002-01-17 01:12:19Z

I have recently started to actually locate information on my family..after eight years of finding dead ends!!
I don't know a whole lot at this point but I have two Jesse Coates in my line!! A Jesse Lovelace Coate and just Jesse Coate!! I don't have any info on them really!! but I would love to find out if the Info. you have could be connected somehow!!
How fun to find such cool things!! you can e-mail me if you would like..trasmussen26@hotmail.com!
Any info you have would be appreciated!!
Thanks-Tam

Warren Stevens, Sr.

2002-07-10 21:26:48Z

I am looking for info on Warren Stevens, Sr., born on 9 Feb 1909. I have descendancy info. Thanx

Re: olva stevens

2001-10-26 23:49:18Z

HELLO, I AM LOKING FOR IMFORMATION ABOUT MY GRAND MOTHER OLA MAE PUCKETT STEVENS.
SHE DIED IN 191941 OR 1942, MY MOTHER WAS 14 WHEN HER MOTHER DIED, MY MOTHERS NAME IS MADGELENE STEVENS ROBERTS, SHE HAD ONE SISTER WANDA SHE IS IN HER 60S. ONE BROTHER PAUL EDWIN STEVENS HE DIED ABOUT 165YEARS AGO
PLEASE CHECK THE SPELLING OF YOUR GRAND MOTHER THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY
DOLORES ROBERTS KAHA TORRES

Seeking Obituary

2001-08-13 14:32:24Z

Is there someone that can find and copy two obituarties for me. Both of my relatives died in Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas. Alice NIPPLE died Jan 1980 and Lester NIPPLE died 31 July 1997.

Glenn Warren Smith

2001-08-01 02:49:46Z

Glenn Warren Smith Born July 23,1924 Stevens County,Kansas

I have checked with Topeka, Kansas State records and they found no such person.
Thank You for any help or information.

Old Sheriffs of Hay Meadows Masacure

2000-11-16 12:00:00Z

Stevens County Seat War of 1800's between Wooddale and Hugoton Kansas.

Carr Surname

2000-08-26 12:00:00Z

Looking for any information regarding Cyrus F Carr, died in Stevens Co, Kansas. 3/15/1962. Married to Edith Mendenhall. Divorced (year unknown). Children: Anna, Dorless, & Roy.

McClure Family

2000-06-11 12:00:00Z

Seeking any information on the Stevens County McClure family history. Ancestors, health issues, etc. Any information available would be appreciated.

Sarah Daniel Calvert

2000-05-26 12:00:00Z

Sarah Calvert died July 6, 1884. We have believed that she died at Iuka, KS. However, we have been unable to locate her grave site. It is possible that she may have traveled from Iuka to Hugoton with her son just prior to her death. Has anyone compiled a list of the graves in Hugoton's cemetary?

Sarah's first name may be Mary. She used the name Sarah most of her life, but the Belmont County, OH records list only a Mary Daniel marrying a John Calvert (her husband who died in Appanoose County, IA in 1854).

If someone could check the cemetary records and provide the inscription on Sarah's headstone, if it exists, it will be deeply appreciated.

Jim Calvert

Re: Pfeifer Family

genevawilson90 — 2002-02-05 21:46:48Z

Carl have you found anything on your Pfeifer family?
I have a copy of Frances E Pfeifer obit. that states she is the
dau of John Nicholas "Nick" Bohn & the former Clara Wenderott. I also have a Morton Co History that gives a Pfeifer fam living there,also two Bohn families. I will make photo copies if you will give me your snail mail address. Geneva Wilson dwilson@pld.com

Re: Old Sheriffs of Hay Meadows Masacure

genevawilson90 — 2002-02-05 19:12:25Z

Vickie If you will send me your snail mail address I will send you a photo copy of what was written up about the Hay Meadow Massacre in the Stevens Co History.
Geneva Wilson dwilson @pld.con

Re: McClure Family

genevawilson90 — 2002-02-05 19:07:39Z

Hi Annabel, Give me your snail mail address & I will send some info on the McClure families. I have photo copies of 3 obits for McClure family also a Stevens Co History that has biographies for Guy F McClure, & James F. & Maggie Matilda Carr McClure.
Geneva Wilson dwilson @ pld.com

Re: Carr Surname

genevawilson90 — 2002-02-05 18:49:44Z

Hi Mechelle, These are not my families, but I do have photo
copies of two obits that names brothers of Cyrus. If you will
give me your snail mail address I will send photo copies to you, or I can type them here for you .
One is for Ernest David. Carr s/o Elvin & Amercus Carr. He was b 20 Nov 1901 & d 24 July 1959 at Ulysses Ks. He leaves
a bro Cyrus carr of Hugoton, & Everett Carr of Hutchinson, 4 sisters, Edna Kinser, Of Palisade, Co. Martha Cilver, Nickerson,Lanetta Fulkerson Dodge City, Ellizabeth Paulk Attica . His mother , father, & one bro precedd him in death.
There is more if you want it. Also one for bro Walter. Geneva

Hubble Stevens Co.

HHUBBLE — 2001-06-29 01:56:30Z

Seeking info on William T. Hubble and Flora E. Hamonds in Stevens Co., 1920 and WWI military service of their son Everett E. Hubble.

brother's death record

gladyshill67 — 2001-08-18 21:53:49Z

am looking for someone willing to look for my brother's funeral home records in liberal,stevens co.,ok. name bobby glenn hill
born mar.6,1936 died dec.17, 1985 need copy for further genealogy work. wife anita louise harris/hill. he lived in hooker ok. worked in stockyards at liberal. am doing research on family genealogy. hoping the funeral home records will open many locked doors, we live in az., and age and health makes it impossible to travel. thank you gladys hill email gocotillo@theriver.com

Looking for information on grandfather

patandsnuzmc1 — 2002-03-16 16:26:58Z

My grandfather is Benjamin Alberta Stevens born February 14, 1914 in Climax, Kansas. He married Estel Marie Williams in 1942 or 1943. Benjamin died September 9, 1951 & is buried in Wichita, Ks. His mothers name was Effie & she later married a Hayden. Benjamin had a sister named Lula & a brother Francis that we know of. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks Susan McClurg

Re: John m. Cross /1800"s sheriff/moved

DonCross99 — 2002-03-04 19:27:58Z

Thank you for you help on this ,it helped alot ,but i am still tring to find out why he was moved. was it family ,friends,or some other reason?We are also tring to find the exact spot the massacre took place.we are making a trip down that way this spring/summer and want to see and stand where this happened.Is there someone i could contact on this? I have found a picture of this place in a time/life book from 1974,but it doesnt tell exactly where. Too many questions to ask right now , but if i could get any help on these, that would be great....THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!

John m. Cross /1800"s sheriff

DonCross99 — 2002-03-04 18:42:41Z

Looking for any info on John m. Cross. He used to be a sheriff in Kansas.This would of been in the late 1800's.He chased Jesse James across Kansas.He was killed in something called the Haymeadows massacre along with all of his deputies except one person, who i dont know his name.He lived to tell the story.I am looking for anyone who is related in some way to help me with my search.Any info would be very much appreciated. THANK YOU.

Webb Family - Hugoton

sherryingeorgia — 2001-11-04 02:41:07Z

Looking for information on the family of Arthur and Lillie (Crabtree) Webb. They are found on the 1920 census in the home of her parents, Peak and Rosa Crabtree in Turney Township, Texas County, Oklahoma.

The Social Security Death Index shows that Arthur was born 21 Oct 1902 and died 15 Apr 1988 and Lillie was born 16 May 1902 and died Sep 1989, both were in Hugoton, Sevens County, Kansas.

I am looking to verify her parentage and find information on Lillie and Arthur's family. Peak Crabtree was the brother (half brother?) of my grandfather, Samuel Franklin Crabtree.

Any and all help appreciated and will be delighted to share and exchange information.

Sherry Osburn
P.O. Box 27
Brooks, GA 30205

COATE(S) Family

cathnjohn — 2002-04-25 15:45:11Z

I am looking for anyone who is researching the COATE, COAT or COATES family.
I have a letter found in my great grandmother's family trunk mentioning an Arthur Coate family who was living in Cave, Kansas in the very early 1900's. Her two daughters married into the Coate family. I know one daughter, Sarah Thomas, married a Jesse Coate in Michigan about 1864.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

olva stevens

kelleyholt13 — 2001-08-31 17:09:17Z

Hi, I'm the ggranddaughter of olva stevens born about 1879. she was married to charles hixon of Mitchell,In. If anyone has info. Please,email me at Kelleeyho12@aol.com Thanks in advance.

Pfeifer Family

CarlNemecek — 2001-11-12 02:14:09Z

Searching for any information on PFEIFER, Charles Richard and PFEIFER, John William and families associated with them.
They registered for WWI draft in Stevens County in 1917-1918. Descended family is later found in Garden City and Liberal, KS.

Obituary

Margaret_Ellis — 2001-09-27 18:12:11Z

I am doing research for My Aunts Family who died in Hugoton, Stevens Co., Kansas February 6, 1972. Her name was Leona (Crews) Martin. I would like to find and obituary. Thanks.

newspaper

bagauerke — 2002-06-02 02:14:34Z

Can anyone tell me if there was a newspaper in Hugoton in 1934? My grandfather, Eddie Ray Salley, is buried in Hugoton, and I know the family was living in the community at that time. I am trying to locate an obit on him.

Thank you,
Beverly Gauerke

William W. Ramsey (1838-1911)

jotham55 — 2001-06-22 05:43:41Z

Hugoton Hermes, Friday, March 17, 1911
William W. Ramsey was born August 7th, 1838, in Hickman Co, Tenn; and died at his home in Stevens Co., Kansas, March 7th, 1911. From Tennessee, he moved with his parents to Illinois. Here, when the war broke out, he enlisted in Co. K 98th Vol. Inf. of ILL.; serving three years. In 1865 he was married to Rebecca Tarrant. To this union were born seven children - four girls and three boys - five of whom survive him (Willis M., Albert V., Willie B., Ella H. [Campbell] and Anna Sutton, of Portland, Oregon. In 1883 they moved to Texas; from there to Pratt, Kan; and then, in 1887 to this County which has since been his home.
He was united with, and baptized into, the Primitive Baptist church in 1897; and has been a consistent Christian and constant student of the Bible since that time.
Bedridden since last March, he has uncomplainingly, and with an unshaken faith in ultimate recovery that he might be less of a charge to those who loved and cared for him, borne all his ills and pains and patiently awaited this reunion with the loved wife, who had preceded him to the better world by seven years and nine days. Saturday evening, the 4th, he became suddenly worse; and Tuesday his spirit took its flight, at the age of 72 years, 7 months.

Re: MILLER, OLF in Hugoton, Stevens County

jotham55 — 2002-04-23 05:19:13Z

It was the discovery of natural gas about 1918 and its later developement that turned things around in Hugoton.

Land was the primary reason most people came to Stevens county during the boom of the mid 1880's. By 1900 three quarters of them, almost two thousand, had given up and moved on from this harsh country. The Millers apparently were among them as they are not listed in the 1900 Stevens Co census. They were listed in the 1895 State census, the earliest complete census for Stevens Co.

Woodsdale Township, Stevens Co, KS, March, 1895
Miller, Herman 34 Germany - carpenter
Miller, Elica..34 Germany
Miller, Otto...12 Germany
Miller, Anna...11 Germany
Miller, Etta....9 Kansas
Miller, Alice...7 Kansas
Miller, Minnie..5 Kansas
Miller, Vessie..3 Kansas
Miller, Grace.7mo Kansas

-Mike Sweeney, no relation

Re: Willis family

jotham55 — 2002-04-21 15:39:44Z

1900 census, Stevens Co, KS, page 11A
Vorhees Township, household 23

Willis, Jeff. D., hd, 39, Nov 1860, MO TN MO, m 11, Farmer
Willis, Sarah E., wf 46, Sep 1853, MO TN TN, m 11, 6 child, 5 living
Willis, Lawrence J., sn, 10, Jan 1890, KS MO MO
Willis, Howard L., sn, 8, Apr 1892, KS MO MO

Re: John m. Cross /1800"s sheriff

jotham55 — 2002-02-17 16:51:35Z

John Cross, a Civil War veteran, was elected Stevens County sheriff in 1887 and was killed in July of 1888. He was buried at Woodsdale and later removed to the cemetery in Moscow. His primary supporter was Samuel Wood. For more information, check the links to the biography on Sam Wood and the story about the Stevens County seat war & Hay Meadow massacre on the Stevens County USGenWeb page:
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/stevens/
-Mike

NEEDING AN OBIT FOR THOMAS VOIL SMITH

cmartin_67846 — 2001-12-09 19:25:10Z

HELLO. I AM HOPING SOMEONE CAN HELP ME FIND THE OBITUARY FOR THOMAS VOIL SMITH, BORN MARCH 18, 1903-DIED IN APRIL 1973. HE IS BURIED IN HUGOTON, KANSAS. FINDING THIS OBIT, WOULD HELP ME OUT TERRIBLY. THOMAS WAS MY GRANDFATHER(THAT I NEVER KNEW) AND I HAVE NO OTHER INFORMATION ON HIM-HIS PARENTS OR IF HE HAD SIBLINGS. HE, AT SOME POINT, MARRIED JOAN V. WORKMAN(MY GRANDMA) AND THEY HAD AT LEAST 8 KIDS. AND AND ALL HELP WILL GREATLY APPRECIATED. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT cmartin_67846@yahoo.com AGAIN, THANKS!

Marion Frances Malone

marilynn_howard — 2001-12-26 06:42:26Z

From Hugoton Hermes Sept. 24, 1948:
"Marion Malone Funeral Services Saturday Afternoon"
"Funeral services for Marion Malone, 72 year-old resident of Hugoton and Stevens county were held on Saturday afternoon of last week at the Chirstian [sic] church with R.L. Wells, Methodist minister of Plains in charge of the services. Burial was in the Hugoton cemetery.
"Mr. Malone was in fair health until just recently when he became ill. He was retired and had lived in Hugoton for many years. Members of his family were called from far and near to be at his bedside and to attend the funeral services.
"He is survived by his widow and 12 children and their families. A "Thank You" card contained the following names: Mrs. Marion Malone, Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Butler and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Malone and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Correll, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Malone and family, Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Malone and family, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Milburn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Murel Hampton and family, Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Younggren and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Church and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Malone and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wheeler and family and Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Fairchild."

Mr. Malone was the husband of Martha Alice "Mattie" Porter Malone

"Mattie" Porter Malone

marilynn_howard — 2001-12-26 06:42:26Z

From Hugoton Hermes April 28, 1960
"Funeral Services Monday, April 25 For Mattie Malone"
"Mrs. Mattie Malone, 86, a resident of a Liberal convalescent home for the past, year died there at 11 p.m. Friday April 22.
"Mrs. Malone had lived in Hugoton most of the past 25 years after moving to Stevens county from Meade county where she and Mr. Malone had homesteaded in 1904. They farmed northwest of Hugoton.
"Survivors include eight daughters, four sons and two brothers. The daughters are Dora Button and Mrs. Fred Hampton, both of Ulysses; Mamie Correll, Big Bow; Ruth Milburn, Hugoton; Lena Youngren, Council Grove; Ella Church, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Alta Wheeler, Asotin, Wash.; and Thelma Fairchild, Boise City, Okla.
"The sons are Cecil Malone, Big Bow; Jim Malone, Johnson; Orda Malone, Rico Rivers, Calif.; and Clyde Malone, Cimarron, N.M.
The brothers are Williams and Dean Porter, both of Wayne County, Ill.
"Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Christian church in Hugoton with Claude Lorts officiating. Burial was in the Hugoton cemetery."