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Re: Summer Township Cemetery

brokenh_1 — 2012-10-07 14:19:19Z

I have just come across this connection to my maternal grandfather, CHARLES F. PATTON and his sister (my aunt), Hettie Massey. They are both buried in Buelah Cemetery, Colby, KS alongside their father and mother, Earl Patton & Nancy Patton.

Re: Finley at Brewter Cemetery

Patricia_A_McIntyre — 2012-06-09 13:35:13Z

The dates are correct. Check on findagrave.com and do a search for Jane Finley in Brewster. The have a photo of the headstone. Or you can search by memorial # 25234502

Re: Finley at Brewster Cemetery

pastorperrybaird — 2012-05-28 19:50:22Z

The grave marker for Jane Finley is in fact in the Brewster cemetary. I am a great-great grandson of hers through Ezra. Ezra and Jesse married sisters Grace and Charity. Their mother, Amelia Warner is buried next to Jane.

Re: Looking for Plott/Anderson Descendants

JudithZervas — 2011-09-13 16:36:40Z

Hi,
I'm tracing Strayer descendants. May I please have a copy of that document?
Thanks,
Judy

Re: Williams in Rexford

JudyTemby — 2011-08-25 03:39:05Z

I just was at Rexford cemetery in August 2011 looking for my WILLIAMS RELATIVES. I found a tombstone
G. LEW WILLIAMS 1867-1939
AND MARGARET WILLIAMS 1875- 1960
located near my Willliams family members

I have pictures of stone
Judy Temby
atemby@mhtc.net

Re: Haynes

Rromabella — 2011-03-30 19:35:59Z

Thanks Joyce,

Spelling is probably why I couldn't find them indeed. I know they didn't pass away till 1943 and 1950 respectively but couldn't find them. Anna died in California and that was easy to corroborate as there's a free online database for California deaths. Kansas however is much harder. Thanks for the help.

Pamela

Re: Haynes

Joyce1812va1 — 2011-03-30 14:44:06Z

Found Haynes census with Irwin w. and Anna b with children from 1910-1930

the 1930 colby, thomas ks census
has his named spelled lewin haynes age 64 b. 1866 ws
and wife anna b 70 b 1860
this lines up with the 1910 and 1920 colby, thomas ks census.

as for edith.. i assume she married.
nothing found yet on marriage records for her.

Haynes

Rromabella — 2011-03-29 06:50:13Z

I am looking for the death info. (or anything beyond the 1925 state census) for Irwin Haynes or his daughter Edith Haynes. They lived in Colby but that's the last I can find on them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Summer Township Cemetery

debkoether — 2011-03-17 21:29:13Z

hello, My great grandfather was buried in the Summerstownship cem. In thomas county KS. On his probate papers filed int August 1889, it shows listed a Mr Charles Patton as a farm labor for Wesly F Evans. Did you get your info on the cem yet?
dkoether@yahoo.com

Re: Harry Albert JOHNSON obituary 28 Dec 1967

pjmcg5 — 2011-03-03 04:28:37Z

Thanks very much for the look up. I appreciate it.
Sincerely, Pat

pjmcg5@gmail.com

Re: Harry Albert JOHNSON obituary 28 Dec 1967

13KimBaker — 2011-03-03 01:16:48Z

Mr. Johnson was injured and reported in fair condition with "bruised ribs." I don't recall if they mentioned his wife's name, but she also had bruised ribs. She was still in the hospital a couple of days later when the paper reported Mr. Johnson had died of his injuries. (The wreck was Johnson's fault; he failed to stop at an intersection and hit another car. The other driver was okay).

Re: Harry Albert JOHNSON obituary 28 Dec 1967

pjmcg5 — 2011-03-02 04:41:09Z

Kim Baker:

Thanks very much for checking. Did the article state he passed away immediately from his injuries? Does it name his wife and give the extent of her injuries? Thanks again, I appreciate your help.

Sincerely, Pat
pjmcg5@gmail.com

Re: Harry Albert JOHNSON obituary 28 Dec 1967

13KimBaker — 2011-03-02 03:29:48Z

I did the look up for you in the Colby (Kansas) Free Press-Tribune. The paper did an article with photographs about the accident and their injuries after he was involved in a two-car accident 8 miles east of Colby while en route with his wife to California. This was on December 26th. The paper said he was from North Platte, Nebraska. No obituary appeared.

Good luck with your search.

Kim Baker
Topeka, KS

Harry Albert JOHNSON obituary 28 Dec 1967

pjmcg5 — 2011-01-30 05:48:36Z

Would anyone be willing to look up the obituary for Harry Albert JOHNSON died Colby, Thomas, Kansas 28 Dec 1967? He was buried 2 Jan 1968 McCain Cem., Gandy, Logan Co., Nebraska. Is all of my information correct?

email me at:
pjmcg5@gmail.com
Thanks very much in advance.

Searching for Brennan Descendants

FamilyFinder42 — 2011-01-27 18:50:32Z

I don't have much info to go on, but the family grapevine says that our great-grandfather came from Ireland and ended up in Colby. I believe his first name was Hugh, but am not sure. I have no info on what happened to him.
He would have had at least 2 children-Patrick, my grandfather, and Annie, both born in Ireland. Somehow Patrick and Annie ended up in Illinois, in the Rock Island County area. Patrick married Margaret Buckley in 1888. They had 2 children, Hugh and Anna, before both parents died in the 1890's. Anna married John Edward Coleman and had a son, Edward.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Ettie or Etta Taylor

LGooding184 — 2011-01-14 12:42:30Z

Thank you very much for this great information!

Re: Ettie or Etta Taylor

maryshackelton — 2011-01-13 23:23:16Z

There is not an obituary as such. This book is a collection of stories written by descendants (an update is in the works). Under the story for Thomas Jefferson Taylor (page 175), this information is given on Etta (this story was written by a granddaughter):
Tom (Taylor) was united in marriage [in Frankfort, Marshall co. KS] to Etta Louise Davison 27 Sept 1882. Etta was born in Seneca Falls NY 23 May 1862. The first 20 years of her married life was spent in Marshall Co [Kansas]. In early life she was united with the Methodist Church but later united with the Presbyterian Church. To this union 2 sons were born, Robert W, born 28 July 1885 and Thomas Lee, 10 April 1895. Both boys were born in Frankfort [Marshall co. Kansas]. She took great pride in her home and garden and was amazed how much water the flowers required. She was a beautiful seamstress and sewed for family and friends many times without pay. She was the kind of person that her neighbors look to for guidance in time of trouble and need. Before leaving Marshall Co. they gave land on a farm for a school house.
In 1903 Tom and Etta moved to Colby [Thomas co Ks] and farmed ground in the vicinity of town. However, he was better known as the proprietor and operator of Taylor's Livery and Feed Barn, long the headquarters of farmers coming to Colby with team and wagon. Such an enterprise was then more important than the modern garage. The Livery and Feed Barn was destroyed by a tornado 23 May 1915. In late 1916 they moved to Northern AR because of Etta's ailing health where they lived for 2 years and then moved back to Manhattan [Riley co. KS]. She had wanted to see her youngest son who came home from his war services in France, and this desire was granted as both her sons were permitted to be with her before her death which came 18 June 1919 in Manhattan. [the story continues with Tom moving back to Colby where he died and is buried].

An obituary might be found in Manhattan, Riley co. KS where she died. I believe they have a very active Historical/Genealogy Society.

Hope this helps.
Mary Shackelton
gshackelton@yahoo.com

Re: Ettie or Etta Taylor

LGooding184 — 2011-01-05 01:55:07Z

Thanks for the information. I have not seen the book. Do you know if there is an obituary for Etta Taylor.

Thanks

Re: Ettie or Etta Taylor

maryshackelton — 2011-01-04 23:06:39Z

In the Thomas county history book, "Golden Heritage of Thomas County, Kansas, pub 1978 - page 175, a biography of the Thomas Jefferson Taylor family says that Etta died 18 June 1919 in Manhattan Ks.

If you have not seen this book and are interested in more Taylor family info from it, email me.

Mary Shackelton
gshackelton@yahoo.com

Looking for my biological father

emschafer1975 — 2010-11-08 18:10:17Z

I was born December 20, 1975 to Galene Marie Smith. She lived in Rexford Kansas at the time. I was born at the hospital in Colby, KS. Her parents are Gerri and Galen Smith, also went by Smitty. She has 2 brothers, Marc and Frank Smith. When I was about 3 years old, she married a man named Ben, I believe. I would be interested in finding him also, as he may have information I need

Re: Looking for Plott/Anderson Descendants

BarbAnderson49 — 2010-07-10 03:01:42Z

I do have a copy of the autobiography you mention. Roy Plott was my uncle, brother to my father. He gave copies to those in his family. However, this might be of interest to someone else who has never seen it. Thanks for offering to share it.

Re: Looking for Plott/Anderson Descendants

rebelynn_1 — 2010-07-06 16:13:24Z

I have discovered an original autobiography by Roy Day Plott, b. Nov. 7th, 1889. It's typewritten document of 102 pages. He was Arvilla Anderson's aka "Villa Senora's" younger brother and is mentioned along with his father, Clement Virgil Plott b. July 11th, 1863. We're scanning it into a digital file, and will try to turn it into a document soon.

Herman Riedel and Antonia Federwisch family, Thomas, Kansas

pamruesch — 2010-05-03 03:14:19Z

Herman and Antonia both born in Germany. All their children born in Thomas county, Kansas..possibly Colby where they are born or Summers where they appear on several census record.
Children were Herman, August, Adolph, Martha, Lydia, Anton and possibly Luise and W, Many buried in Beulah Cemetery in Colby. Antonia's parents were Ferdinand and Victoria both born in Germany and living in Thomas County also.

Re: Star Country School Thomas Co., Kansas

pamruesch — 2010-05-03 03:08:33Z

I have ancestors born in Thomas County between 1900 and 1918. Would any of these be in your booklets. The last name is Riedel.

Ettie or Etta Taylor

LGooding184 — 2010-04-30 01:50:17Z

Hello,
Ettie or Etta Taylor died in Colby between 1910 to 1920. Her maiden name was Davison.

She was born in New York - May 1862 and married Thomas J. Taylor.

How could I find out her date of death?
Thanks!

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

deegary971 — 2010-04-12 01:17:02Z

I would be more than glad to furnish whatever I have. I am the grandson of George Henry Williams, who was a son of Frederick Oxnam Williams who was married to Frances Margaret Jennings.

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

MarionHoward100 — 2010-04-11 22:56:50Z

Frances (Francis) Jennings, daughter of John and Grace Eslick Francis, was a sister of my gr-grandmother, Matilda Francis who married William Painter and came to LaFayette County, Wis. in 1853. I have the info on the Jennings/Williams family that was published in the Rexford kansas Centenniel book in 1988, but have had no contact with a family member. I would appreciate any information you would wish to share. I have extensive information on the siblings of Frances Francis Jennings.
There are still Oxnams in the Dodgeville, Wis. area, one of whom married my first cousin (both now deceased).
Marion Howard

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

deegary971 — 2010-04-11 22:27:59Z

Frederick Oxnam Williams, my great-grandfather was married to Frances Margaret Jennings at Dodgeville, IA in 1882 according to records I have found. Frederick passed away Sep. 27, 1955, and Frances passed away Apr. 8, 1952. Thanks for your help and posting.

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

deegary971 — 2010-04-11 22:19:34Z

George H. Williams was my grandfather, Ivan L Williams was my father. George was married to Birdie Call, and they lived in Rexford until their deaths. My parents had moved away when they were putting in the Atlas base's near Salina, KS, they then moved to FL and eventually moved to Southern Calif., retiring in Northern California. I came out here to Southern California after I got out of the Army, and worked 37 years in aerospace, now retired. Has really been great getting in touch with you. Hard trying to track down some of this family background. Take care.

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

deegary971 — 2010-04-11 15:20:57Z

Thank you so very much for the information really helped a great deal, this was a road block I had been unable to get around in terms of finding out exactly when my great-grandfather came to this country.

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

JudyTemby — 2010-04-11 03:55:18Z

In 1880's James and Frances Jennings moved two miles south
of Rexford Kansas James died in 1911 in Rexford, his wife died in 1912 in Rexford also and both are buried in
Rexford Cememtary.
Frederick O Williams b 1862 came to Waldwick, Wis to live with Uncle Wescott Williams in about 1871 after his parents deaths in England.
At age of 12 start working on farms in area and ended up working on James Jennings farm.
have some additional info
atemby@mhtc.net
Judy Temby

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

JudyTemby — 2010-04-11 03:41:59Z

Hope I not too late, but I think it was me who you were
trying to contact.
John Williams 1827-1870 and his wife Harriet Dunn Quick Williams (1823-1868) both died in Leamingto, Warickshire, England. They had lived Cornwall. 1851 census has them
living there in Leamington, John is a chemist and druggist.
Their children were sent to America after administrator took
the money, to Uncle Westcott Doble Williams in Waldwick, Wis
Their children were: Harriet, Thomas O, James Q, John H, Alfred O,and Frederick O.
Thomas Oxman Williams was my grgrgrandfather.
Judy Temby atemby@mhtc.net
Avoca, Wis

Chas. Thomas (married 1891 KS) Miss Dora McMurry

RoseStout54 — 2010-02-27 02:24:01Z

(newspaper clipping)

News From Elmer

At Elmer, March 4, 1891, Miss Dora McMurry and Mr. Chas. Thomas were united in marriage. Mr. Thomas is the telegraph operator at Elmer and Miss McMurry is the daughter of Mr. Thomas McMurry, she is well known in this neighborhood, they are both highly respected and have the best wishes of all.

Haven Independent
Haven, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, March 12, 1891
page – 4 *** column – 3

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Re: Ervin (Erwin) Havice Family of the Colby/Gem area

rutro1954 — 2009-11-19 17:54:57Z

erwin was my uncle my dad who is dead was clarence havice my email is slimedog1954@sbcglobal.net

Lewis M. Black

13KimBaker — 2009-11-17 02:34:47Z

I checked the Colby Free Press on microfilm. It's not an obituary, exactly, but this is what I found. I can have another go at it when I research next time.

From the Colby Free Press, August 17, 1984, page 3:

LEWIS M. BLACK

Funeral services for Lewis M. Black will be held at the Rexford Community Church on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m.

The Rev. Ken Tulloss will officiate at the services. Burial will be at Rexford Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been set up for the Rexford Emergency Medical Technicians. Contributions can be made at the Rexford State Bank and Pauls Funeral Home in Selden.

----
No relation -- Kim Baker, Topeka, KS

Re: Josephine Ethel Shults and William Ford

finescomp — 2009-09-27 01:31:15Z

I have considerable information on Josephine Ethel Shults/Shultz, including two family pictures, one approx 1884 and one approx 1909. Her parents are Oliver S. Shultz(b 1-4-1842, d 1-31-1910) and Sarah Mariah Rodgers Shultz(b 3-14-1846, d 4-3-1847). Oliver had been a Finney County Commisioner. Sarah and her three eldest daughters died of some illness in Thomas County Kansas in 1886-1887. Three of them are buried in Fairview Cemetery. My husband's great grandmother is Josie's younger sister, Estella. Please contact me @ finescomp@aol.com and I will mail you what I have. If you live in the Garden City, Kansas area maybe you can share some research with me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Ann

Kansas Pioneer Families

ChiefsWife83 — 2009-07-31 03:38:51Z

My maternal G-Grandparents were James Franklin "Frank" Logan and Mary Harrison "Mollie" Oliver Logan.

Frank and Mollie moved into the Kansas Territory @1885 from Des Moines Iowa; 3 of their nine children were born in Iowa. They originally settled in Smith Center area where the remainder of their children were born, including my maternal grandfather, Marion Francis Logan (1887-1979)

From Smith Center the family moved to Mingo, KS and lived there between 1890 until Mollie's death in AUG1894, when Frank moved with his children into Colby.

With the exception of my grandfather and his brothers Robert and Oren "Jack" Logan, the daughters of Frank and Mollie's married into other families who had settled in Thomas County during the same period between 1880 through 1890.

We would like to hear from anyone who may be related to our LOGAN clan as well as the following Thomas County, Kansas families: BELL, DEAN, PARROTT.

Arthur Tollman/Tolman

o_snodgrass — 2009-07-19 23:50:58Z

The 1900 census shows Arthur and Sarah (Starr) Tollman and children living on a farm in Hale Township. By the 1910 census Arthur apparently has died as Sarah is shown as a widow and has moved "back home" to Nemaha County, Nebraska.

I'm looking for any information about Arthur's death and burial place.

Any assistance will be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Les

Looking for obit - August 1984 Rexford, KS

ssmith0942 — 2009-06-14 16:16:58Z

Would anyone be willing to do an obit search for a Lewis Black who according to SSDI was in Rexford, KS August 1984 when he died. Will pay copy costs and postage. Thanks, Sheila

Re: James Franklin LOGAN (1852-1926) IN> KS

ChiefsWife83 — 2009-06-02 17:28:16Z

Thank you so very much for the info, these are exactly the details that we needed.

If we can help you with any 'walls' you have encountered, let us know.

Re: James Franklin LOGAN (1852-1926) IN> KS

BBroadlick — 2009-06-02 09:12:24Z

I'm not related but wanted to see if I could help:
1900 Morgan, Thomas KS lists:
James T. Logan Dec 1852 (47) Widowed
Jessie G. Logan Feb 1879 (21)
Orrin Logan Oct 1883 (16)
Faye E. Logan Oct 1885 (14)
Marion Logan Aug 1887 (12)
Robert C. Logan Dec 1892 (7)
Margaret Logan Nov 1894 (5)

1910 Colby, KS lists:
Charles V. Parrott (34)
Jessie G. Parrott (31)
Hilda L. Parrott (7)
James F. Logan (56) widowed
Robert C. Logan (17) Operator RR
Margaret N. Logan (15)

WW1 Draft Registration:
Marion Logan
Butte, Silver Bow, MT
12 Aug 1887 Smith Center, Smith, KS
Miner, Anncondo Copper Mining Co.
single, Tall, blue eyes, dark brown hair

1920 Election District 9 Converse, WY
Marion F. Logan 31 Boiler Helper
Miele Logan 25 (looks like it is actually Merle)

Note: CA Voter Records list her as Merle Griffith Logan
CA Death Index lists: Merle Griffith Logan 7 Sep 1894 - 23 Oct 1980 Orange CA Mother Maiden Beales

WW1 Draft Registration:
Robert Cleveland Logan
Dec 24, 1892 Smith Center, KS
resides Parkerton, Converse, WY (Casper)
Station Agent/Telegraph Operator
Chicago & North Western Railroad Parkerton, WY
Tall, stout, brown eyes, dark hair

1930 Lead, Lawrence, SD lists:
Roland C. Logan (looks like Robert C. to me) RR Station Agent
Sophia B. Logan MN
4 mo old son

I do not know who Sophia's parents are but you might want to look at 1900 Nunda Township, Freeborn, MN to see if this is her family:

Joseph Benjamin Oct 1856 (43) VT
Deliah Benjamin Aug 1863 (36) VT
Homer Benjamin Apr 1884 (16)
Walter Benjamin Jun 1886 (13)
Flossie Benjamin Dec 1891 (8)
Sophia Benjamin Jan 1893 (7)

James Franklin LOGAN (1852-1926) IN> KS

ChiefsWife83 — 2009-05-05 03:18:00Z

We have been searching for any information about our G-Grandparents James Franklin "Frank" & Mary Harrison "Mollie" OLIVER LOGAN. Their son, Marion Francis LOGAN (1887-1979) was our maternal grandfather, born in Smith County KS. He married our grandmother, Merle E. Griffith (1894-1962)on AUG 28, 1919 in Iowa.

Despite all of our efforts over the years, we cannot find any information about this side of our family. We find this odd because Grandfather Franks elder brother D.E. Logan was the owner and editor of the COLBY FREE PRESS between 1885/86 and 1897.

Both Frank and D.E. Logan are listed by the Kansas State Genealogical & Historical Societies as "Original Pioneers of Thomas County".

Our GG-Grandfather James Alexander LOGAN (1825-1898: KY>KS) is also listed as amoung the "Original Pioneers of Thomas County", along with other families who inter-married with our LOGAN's. Amoung them are Charles V. PARROTT and Frank DEAN, both of GEM, KS and Robert BELL of GEM, later Selden, KS.

Charles V. PARROTT married our G-Aunt Jessie Gay LOGAN @1898 and had only one child, Hilda Parrott who never married. Jessie was Frank and Mollie LOGAN'as eldest surviving child born in Des Moines ,IA in 1878 and died in COLBY, KS in February 1980.

Any help with researching our Kansas family members would be appreciated.

Seeking info on William H Thomas b 1876 d abt 1932

JulieSelf_Morris — 2009-02-25 06:26:52Z

William H Thomas was born in MO and married Elcie / Elsie (last name unknown). Children were "Benjamin" Fay, James "Kelly", Dow A., Ellen Pauline and William Murrell. Any info on parents, Obit (believe died Kansas City Ks) or any other lineage would be very much appreciated.

Re: Frederick Oxnam WILLIAMS in Rexford, Kansas

MarionHoward100 — 2009-02-07 22:53:28Z

I am interested in the Jennings family. Frances (Jennings) Williams mother, Frances (Francis) Jennings, husb James Jennings, was a sister of my gr-grandmother, Matilda (Francis) Painter, husb Wm. The Jennings, Painter, and another sister, Jerusha (Francis) Harris families came from Gwennap, Cornwall to LaFayette County Wisconsin in 1853. Their widowed mother, Grace (Eslick) Francis, came with them. Their two brothers were already in Mineral Point. James & Frances Jennings moved from Wis. to Kansas in late 1800's. I think Frederick Oxnam williams came from Wisconsin also.

Obit Eula Plott July 1989 can you help?

lemastjan — 2009-01-28 17:17:00Z

need an obit please for Eula F Hanks Plott, died July 1989 in Colby. Her mother (Bertha Surface) was my grandmother, Hazel Surface McPhail's older sister.

Would appreciate any help.
Thanks
Janice

obit help in Colby please

pjskelton919 — 2008-12-13 22:21:56Z

Would some kind person please get me copy of obits for
Leland McIlnay d. 30 Dec 1993 in Colby
Celestia M. McIlnay d. 22 Dec 1992 in Colby

Thank you for your help.

Colby Mattress Co. Colby, Ks

1irish54 — 2008-08-19 18:21:39Z

Looking for any information and/or photo's of Colby Mattress Company. My mother and Father built the building on E. 4th St. in the late 1940's.
Arlie E. and Marie Overton. Thurman Cox also helped and worked with them for many years, eventually running the business himself.
They also reupholstered furniture.
When I was last in Colby, 2003, the building was being used as a church.

Thank you.

Josephine Ethel Shults and William Ford

trapperrobb — 2008-07-30 20:32:47Z

Greetings I am trying to find out some information on my great grandmother, Josephine Ethel Shults who was originally a Russell and later divorced my great grandfather and married , William Ford.

I am looking for marriage information dates , places and whether or not they too had children and hopefully find a Ford family member or anyone that may remember her as Josephine Shults Ford or Mrs. William Ford.

I am including what information I do know about her and hopefully someone here, someday can add to the family information. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Josephine Ethel Shults
Birth: 7 APR 1878 in Shenadoah, Iowa
Death: 6 JUL 1960 in Colby, Thomas Co, Kansas

Asbury Brownfield Russell (Husband) b. 4 JUL 1858 in North Lewisburg, Champaign, Ohio
Marriage: 18 APR 1896 in Garden City, Finney Co, Kansas
Children:

1. DescendantsWayne Isaac Russell b. 29 JAN 1907 in Brewster,Thomas, Kansas
2. DescendantsOra M. Russell b. 10 JUN 1897 in Brewster, Thomas Co Ks.
3. DescendantsArla Irene Russell b. 19 JUL 1899 in Brewster, Thomas Co, Ks
4. Lloyd Lee Russell b. 9 FEB 1901 in Brewster, Thomas Co Kansas
5. DescendantsBeulah Bell Russell b. 18 FEB 1902 in Brewster, Thomas Co Kansas
6. Opal Ethel Russell b. 29 DEC 1903 in Brewster, Thomas Co Kansas
7. DescendantsEula Elta Russell b. 3 MAY 1905 in Brewster, Thomas Co Kansas

Re: Colby Clark Mystery - Born in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas 1888

wendyandstacey — 2008-07-04 19:21:46Z

I see that this post was from 2001, and I'm wondering if you've been able to solve the mystery since then. I'm the granddaughter of Colby, son of Colby and Geneva. The information I was given was "Enoch Clark" and "Jane Grant Clark" for Colby Sr.'s parents. I was also given a date of 1905 for their wedding. I can't go any further than that in my research. The trail seems to go cold, so your info is intriguing.

I'm curious about 8 children. I'm almost positive that there are 6 children. The only one I hadn't met was Reta, who died before I was born. Perhaps the number 8 includes the infant boys who passed? My grandfather was the only son who lived.

Something that might throw a wrench in your theory is Minnie Crabtree. She's supposed to be Colby Clark's sister. According to her obituary, she was born in NB, Canada in 1883, the daughter of Enoch Clark and Jane Grant Clark, and lived in Dover-Foxcroft, ME all her life.

Curious to know how we might be able to help each other.

Re: Johann (John) BENDA (1851-1931)

LeonaLGustafson — 2008-05-17 00:28:50Z

PepperBird address change: GenealogyBug @ gustafson.net