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Re: FLETCHER

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-12 10:48:30Z

1880
Name: Alexander Fletcher
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Scotland
Home in 1880: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Fletcher
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
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Name: Elizabeth Fletcher
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Scotland
Home in 1880: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Alexander Fletcher
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
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Name: James A. Campbell
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Scotland
Home in 1880: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland

Re: FLETCHER

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-12 10:48:17Z

Name: Alex Fletcher
Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Glendale
Birth Location: Scotland
Family Number: 71
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Race: White
Line: 4
Roll: KS1885_121
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Name: Elza Fletcher
Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Glendale
Birth Location: Scotland
Family Number: 71
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
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Name: Mary Fletcher
Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Glendale
Birth Location: Kansas
Family Number: 71
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Female
Birth abt 1881
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Name: Sarah Fletcher
Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Glendale
Birth Location: Kansas
Family Number: 71
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882
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Name: Charley Fletcher
Census Date: 1 Mar 1885
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Glendale
Birth Location: Kansas
Family Number: 71
Marital Status: Single
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
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Re: FLETCHER

argyllgal — 2013-03-12 10:48:01Z

Hi,
Thank you very much! Both Alexander and Elizabeth were born approximately 1850. I found that Saline County family too, but they appear to be a different family. The names of the children don't quite match up. I'm pretty sure they are also relatives of mine too somehow, but the connection is missing so far. The FLETCHERs I'm seeking were in Topeka, Shawnee County, KS all along I believe.

Re: FLETCHER

mkat7722 — 2013-03-04 16:37:16Z

Do you have approximate years of birth for Alexander and Elizabeth? Kansas also had censuses for 1885 and 1895 on which they might be found. I looked through the index for both years, but the closest I could find was the one attached. Only one of the childrens' names match up (although it may have been that most had not been born yet, as the census I've attached is the 1885 Saline Co.)

Have you searched Findagrave for Elizabeth? Not knowing her birth year, I couldn't decide if she was listed.

Re: LOOKING FOR GRANDPAS BIO PARENTS

TCRISWELL67 — 2013-03-04 16:30:48Z

IS YOUR GRANPA, VIRGIL TRESNER?DAD'S MOM, ANNE DIED IN OKLAHOMA,YEAR 1976 OR 77.

LOOKING FOR GRANDPAS BIO PARENTS

2013-03-04 16:30:35Z

JAMES RAYMOND BETLEY WAS BORN IN KANSAS ON 12-2-1916 HIS LAST NAME AT BIRTH WAS RUTHIER
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN THANKS DENA

FLETCHER

argyllgal — 2013-02-03 16:25:56Z

Hello,
I am new to Kansas research and I know very little about the area. I am Scottish born and living in Canada. A distant relative, living in New Zealand, asked me to see what I could find about our FLETCHERs on the North American side. They have been hard to find so far.
Alexander FLETCHER and Elizabeth FREW married in Scotland (likely Glasgow) in 1880 and it is believed they immigrated to the USA almost immediately. It is believed they went to Kansas and it may even have been Chase County. I wish I had more specific info. to share with you. Six children were born in North America; Elizabeth, Mary, Jean, Agnes, Archibald and Alexander. After Elizabeth (their mother) died, (I don't know when) the father took them back to Scotland. After some time, the father took 5 of the children and immigrated again, this time to New Zealand.
I am looking for any trace of their time in Kansas. I understand that most of the 1890 US census was lost in a fire, which is too bad. Perhaps they appear on the 1880 census, but I doubt it (probably just a bit too early). They may appear on the 1900 census if Elizabeth has not died by then and her family returned to Scotland. Thank you for any clues you might have!
Mary in Canada

Re: Cousin Marriage Law

kingsgarden4 — 2012-10-12 14:15:16Z

The reason I started looking into this is that I found many marriages between first cousin's in my research. Surprisingly, first cousin marriage is legal in 20 states and 5 more under certain conditions, reaching a certain age and/or one of the participants unable to reproduce. One of the states where it is legal is California, which brings to mind a story about a couple of my older cousins. The girl cousin and I lived in California and we had cousins visiting from back east. They fell madly in love, as teenagers do. It was the Romeo and Juliet of our time. Of course even if they had known it was legal, there is no way the parents would have allowed it. Happy ending to the story is that both grew up, married other people, and are living happy lifes. Not sure about the boy cousin, but the girl has been married to the same man for over 40 years.

Re: Cousin Marriage Law

roses49june — 2012-10-12 06:04:21Z

Kansas Statute 23-2503 reads: "Incestuous marriages void. All marriages between parents and children, including grandparents and grandchildren of any degree, between brothers and sisters of one half as well as whole blood and between uncles and nieces, aunts and nephews, and first cousins, are declared to be incestuous and absolutely void." The statute may be found at
kslegislature.org/li/b2011.../statute/023.../023_025_0003
It appears the law was effective in 1867 after the civil war. Hope this information is helpful.

Re: Cousin Marriage Law

jmking1216 — 2012-10-11 22:29:52Z

According to Wikipedia, it was after the Civil War (so some time after 1864).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_marriage:
Cousin marriage was legal in all States before the Civil War.

Re: SOME KANSAS OBITS

losecher — 2012-09-25 05:12:49Z

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My name is Cheryl Loseman, my grandfather was Otto Keiper from 11 children in Indiana area. An Edwin J Brome was his relative. This Edwin was an accomplished oil painter and I have a couple of his works. I would like the paintings to go back to his family, but don't have much to go on. My grandfather married my grandmother, Margaret Baker, and received these paintings as a wedding present. Is this the same person?

Re: Kansas Death Certificates

Manchu_Vet1969 — 2012-08-06 13:17:37Z

Here is the link to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. They will issue certified copies as long as you have a valid photo ID and can illustrate your connection to the deceased. Cost is $15.

http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html

Mike Smith
Topeka, KS

Re: Looking for family of Edith Harriet Wood DOB 1887 in Kansas

sherylmc72 — 2012-06-07 12:39:42Z

Edith Wood is on the 1905 Kansas census living with the same couple with whom she was found in 1900--L.(ewis) E. and Amie Walters. Amy/Amie Walters died between 1905/1910. Lewis Walters is found as a widower, living as a boarder in the household of Katie Mayer on the 1910, and he subsequently married her, per the 1915+ censuses.

Lewis Edward Walters married Amy Nook Nov. 13, 1888, according to Familysearch, but it did not give a state. Whether that is her maiden name, or from a previous marriage, it did not say.

Re: Looking for family of Edith Harriet Wood DOB 1887 in Kansas

sherylmc72 — 2012-06-06 22:05:55Z

I see that an Edith Wood married Frederick J. Payne, Jr. in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas, on Nov. 4, 1905.

On the 1900 Wyandotte Co. census, there is a L. E. and Amy Walters living in Kansas City, and in the household are Eugenia Wood (born May 1866) and Edith Wood (born March 1887). Eugenia is listed as the sister-in-law of L. E. Walters, and Edith as the niece. It would appear that Eugenia and Edith are mother and daughter. Eugenia states that she was born in Missouri and her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Edith was born in Kansas and her parents born in Indiana and Missouri.

On the 1910 census, Edith H. Payne, age 22, is listed as the widowed daughter in law of Fred J. and Louise Payne, living in their household along with the (mostly adult) children of that couple. This census states she was born in Illinois and her parents born in Illinois and Iowa.

She is not living with the Payne family on the 1915 census.

I think I found a little blurb in the Kansas City Star, dated 2-15-1907, regarding her husband's death: "Frederick J. Payne, jr., a switchman,who was hurt in the Rock Island yards yesterday by falling between two cars, died early this morning at Bethany hospital. He was 28 years old and lived at 220 Mulberry Street, Argentine. He is survived by a widow."

Looking for family of Edith Harriet Wood DOB 1887 in Kansas

potamusgirl — 2012-06-06 21:02:37Z

I am looking for the parents of Edith Harriet Wood, DOB 1887 in Kansas. We know she lived with an aunt because she lost both parents young. She married Frederick W. Payne in Kansas in the early 1900s and was widowed quickly (he died in a railroad accident). She says her parents were born in Kansas (dad) and Pennsylvania (mother) in the 1930 US Census. She is said to have family in Illinois and went there after her husband's death for a few years.

Re: Question about the homestead act.

RBestrom7380 — 2012-05-20 00:11:24Z

There were different types of Congressional Land Acts where a citizen could obtain public land, the Homestead Act was just one.

Go to: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabI...

And look up his records, then identify under which land act he obtained the land. I tried to research him myself, but you didn't identify his name, and I couldn't find a potential person in your family tree.

Re: Question about the homestead act.

EdMcConnell68 — 2012-05-16 02:36:25Z

Go to BLM, Land Patents, maybe they can help.

Re: Dennis Sullivan and parents

thomasker2 — 2012-05-15 15:50:01Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available searchable census at this time.

1910 -
Name: Dennis Sullivan
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: 1900
Birthplace: Kansas
Home in 1910: Bazaar, Chase, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Tom L Sullivan
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Name: Lee A Sullivan
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana

Tom L Sullivan 52, IND - married 20 yr
Lee A Sullivan 40, IND - 1 child
Dennis Sullivan 10, KS

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Dennis Sullivan
County: Butler
State: Kansas
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1900
Race: White
laborer

1920 -
Name: Dennis Sulivan
[Gennie Sullivan]
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Lincoln, Butler, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hazel Sulivan
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Dennis Sulivan 18, MO?? - oil field worker
Hazel Sulivan 16, OK

1930 -
NEED DOB + birthplace for Hazel's children.

Need DOB + birthplace for Mac McCully.

Re: Dennis Sullivan and parents

williamfcraigjr — 2012-05-07 19:54:00Z

The parents of thomas j. sullivan were dennis sullivan and zerelda Jane Ferguson both born in oldham county,kentucky.

Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
Name: Thomas Sullivan
Census Date: 1 Mar 1875
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Smolan
Birth Location: Indiana
Family Number: 20
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Race: White
Line: 55
Roll: ks1875_18
Household Member(s): Name Age
Thomas Sullivan 18
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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Dennis Sullivan
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1850: District 2, Trimble, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Family Number: 97
Household Members: Name Age
Dennis Sullivan 26
Zerelda Sullivan 29
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1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Sullivan
Age in 1860: 3
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1860: Patoka, Crawford, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Wicklipp
Household Members: Name Age
Dennis Sullivan 38
Sarilda Sullivan 40
Elizabeth Sullivan 9
Nancy Sullivan 7
William Sullivan 4
Thomas Sullivan 3
Alonzo Sullivan 1

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Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
Name: Dennis Sullivan
Census Date: 1 Mar 1875
Residence County: Saline
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Smolan
Birth Location: Indiana (kentucky)
Family Number: 20
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Race: White
Line: 52
Roll: ks1875_18
Household Member(s): Name Age
Dennis Sullivan 54
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1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Dennis Sullivan
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Walnut, Saline, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Zerelda Sullivan
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
Dennis Sullivan 59
Zerelda Sullivan 59
Olonzo Sullivan 21
Susan Sullivan 17
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Dennis Sullivan
Age: 79
Birth Date: Jan 1821
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Salina Ward 4, Saline, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Surrelda Sullivan
Marriage Year: 1850
Years Married: 50
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members: Name Age
Dennis Sullivan 79
Surrelda Sullivan 79
Mary Kellquine 26
Hellen Kellquine 4
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Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903
Name: Dennis Sullivan
State of Cemetery: Kansas
Date of Death: 25 Jan 1901
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Dennis Sullivan
Born:2 JAN 1824 in Oldham,Kentucky,USA
Death:19 MAY 1901 in Saline,Kansas,USA

Zerelda Jane Ferguson
Birth:1820 in Oldham,Kentucky,USA
Death:1910 in Salina,Saline,Kansas,USA

info. for other children

Name:Elizabeth E Sullivan
Birth:25 APR 1851 in Oldham,Kentucky,USA
Death:MAR 1921 in Saline,Kansas,USA
Married-James Dudley Wickersham
Born:26 JAN 1848 in Danville,Boyle,Kentucky,USA
Death:22 MAR 1909 in Mccurtain, Haskell Co. Oklahoma
Married:22 DEC 1869 in Saline,Kansas
Children
1. Laura Belle Wickersham b: 1870 in Salina, Kansas
2. Thomas Wickersham b: 17 SEP 1872 in Silina, Kansas
3. James D. Wickersham b: 30 DEC 1876 in Salina, Kansas
4. Betty Wickersham b: 1878 in Salina, Kansas
5. Howard Wickersham b: 17 DEC 1880 in Salina, Kansas
6. Arthur Perle Wickersham b: 4 JUN 1883 in Salina, Kansas

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The Person Who Posted This At Findagrave.com did not post any burial info. for thomas j.sullivan,but list info for the other childrens burial and lives and a picture of dennis and zerelda and nancy ellen sullivan.

DENNIS SULLIVAN
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=su...;

ZERELDA FERGUSON SULLIVAN
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=78...

ELIZABETH EMILY SULLIVAN
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=78...

NANCY ELLEN SULLIVAN
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73...

WILLIAM A. M. SULLIVAN
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=78...

ALONZO NEWTON SULLIVAN
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=78...

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.U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Name: Dennis Sullivan
Residence: Fort Scott, Kansas
Enlistment Date: 4 Apr 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Kansas
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company K, Kansas 6th Cavalry Regiment on 04 Apr 1862.
Mustered out on 16 Mar 1863 at Fort Scott, KS.

Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kansas

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1870 Ward 4,Saline,Saline County,Kansas Census Below.

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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Dennis Sullivan
County: Butler
State: Kansas
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1900
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1643426
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Social Security Death Index
Name: Dennis Sullivan
SSN: 445-09-4178
Born: 12 Apr 1900
Died: Jul 1945
State (Year) SSN issued: Oklahoma (Before 1951)

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Name: Dennis Sulivan
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Lincoln, Butler, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hazel Sulivan
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Dennis Sulivan 18
Hazel Sulivan 16
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1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Hazel J Ross
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: 1904
Birthplace: Oklahoma
Home in 1910: Blaine, Marion, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Elmer Ross
Father's Birthplace: Kansas
Mother's Name: Anna Ross
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Household Members: Name Age
Elmer Ross 2
[32]
Anna Ross 26
Hazel J Ross 6
Eva Lucinda Ross 5
Ruby O Ross 3
Elmer Chas Ross 10/12
[0]
Sarah Jane Ross 77

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Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
Name: Hazel Sullivan
Census Date: 1925
Residence County: Butler
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: El Dorado
Birth Location: Oklahoma
Family Number: 155
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Race: White
Relation: Wife
Line: 2
Roll: KS1925_14
Spouse's Name: Dannis Sullivan
Household Member(s): Name Age
Dannis Sullivan 24
Hazel Sullivan 21
Alice Sullivan 3
Maxine Sullivan 1
Thommas Sullivan 68
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Social Security Death Index
Hazel J. McCully
SSN: 514-20-1557
Last Residence: 67665 Russell, Russell, Kansas, United States of America
Born: 20 Sep 1903
Died: 4 Apr 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951)

Re: Question about the homestead act.

cjlaird — 2011-11-20 19:14:45Z

Usually, the initial homestead certificate identified a particular parcel of land that was to be set aside and granted to an individual's family, giving them the right to live there, improve it, farm it, fence it, and so on. The homestead certificate was a promise of future ownership, if the conditions and agreements were fulfilled by the homesteader. The program was not popular among those who owned cattle and similar livestock, and who may have been operating their herds on the property for many years prior to the homestead certificate, because it tended to restrict the grazing ranges.

In order to get the later deed, the one signed by whatever President was in office (or his secretary) that indicated the land was the legal property of the named individual, the individual would have had to physically lived on the property described and made certain improvements, such as building a house, barn, and any other structures necessary to residing there full time for a specified number of years. The multi-year time period was known as time spent "proving up the claim".

I'm not sure why your individual would have paid $700; perhaps it was some detail I wasn't fully aware of in my research, but then, too, this is a later transaction than some of the ones I've seen in my own family research. He may have bought the rights from another homesteader for said sum, or it's possible the requirements for procuring the homestead certificate might have changed somewhat. However, upon doing deeper research, you might find that the rules changed and the payment was necessary to ensure that the individual was serious about living there over the long haul.

My grandmother bought land around 1912 that had been proved up in Oklahoma by a prior homesteader, and his original homestead position required that he spend at least half the year actually residing on the property in some kind of dwelling shelter or structure. I recall stories my dad told about my great-grandfather, the father of the afore-mentioned grandmother, who started purchasing quarter-section parcels (160 acre homesteads) in the county where he settled, tearing down the structures and converting the mostly land from pasture to mostly farming. In many cases, he was the first ever to turn sod and plant wheat on that land, and was nearly always able to pay off the agreed sales price for the land from the proceeds of the first wheat harvest that was sold from that property. There is some truth to the story about people coming in to obtain homestead claims who had no intention of staying; they only obtained the land so they could sell it later on and make a profit.

Homestead rules might have varied from decade to decade. The railroads were initially responsible for starting the trend, because they wanted to get settlers out into the areas where their new planned rail lines would be laid so that produce and livestock shipping fees could help pay for the cost of building the railroad's business. I can't recall whether the land has always been sold from the outset, or if that was a later development. It would be a good idea to do a little more digging to find out what the governing rules were at the time the homestead certificate was granted in terms of what the homesteader would be required to do in order to receive the presidential grant deed. Best of luck in your research. C. Glass

Cousin Marriage Law

kingsgarden4 — 2011-11-08 06:51:10Z

Kansas does not allow first cousins to marry. Does anyone know when that law was passed?

Dennis Sullivan and parents

Stephen_Hammerschmidt — 2011-10-18 14:40:29Z

I was wondering if anyone might have some information to help me out here. My great grandfather was Dennis Sullivan (born 12 April 1900)(died July 1945). He was married to Hazel Jane Ross and had a couple of daughters I believe, one being my grandmother Alice D. who married Vernon Keith Ruggels. Unfortunately not much is known about my great grandfather Dennis. Hazel and he divorced when my grandmother was young. She later remarried to "Mac" McCully.

I have been able to locate a 1910 Federal Census and a 1905 State of Kansas Census. This being where I am stuck. Federal Census shows Dennis's father as Tom L. Sullivan born in Indiana about 1857 or 1858. Mother was Lee A. (unknown maiden name) born in Indiana around 1870. State of Kansas census shows Dennis's father as what appears to be T. J. Sullivan. Mother is the same and all dates are the same. If anyone has any further information about Dennis and/or his parents I would be much appreciated.

OLDS, Kansas

ELLinSpain — 2011-09-28 10:26:29Z

there is

ARDELIA F OLDS 1883 TO 1954 + GEORGE W OLDS 1880 TO 1961 + DAUGHTER MURILLO B OLDS 1908 TO 1987

IN
Fairview Cemetery
Phillipsburg
Phillips County
Kansas

the cemetery may hold further info

Re: Help!! Vermont, Kansas ?

CharLou104 — 2011-09-27 20:15:08Z

Could the town actually be Vesper? Perhaps the handwriting is difficult to read on the original document?

Re: Harold C. Evans

user3924231 — 2011-09-09 00:41:23Z

I have a possibility on Harold C. EVANS, born 30 May 1911 in Utah, died 01 Jan 1964 in Los Angeles. His parents seemed to be "Roy" EVANS of Kansas, and Margaret (Maggie) Sorenson of Montana. There is a voter registration for Mrs Carmen E. EVANS in 1954 LA at 15607 Roselle Ave in Moneta pct, LA County. Unfortunately, no other person listed with her.
RC Nicholson

Re: Harold C. Evans

EricaTate27 — 2011-09-08 17:56:01Z

I have also been able to find a lot of information for Carmen and Deborah (They are my husbands grandmother and mother). Harold is the conundrum. We haven't been able to confirm that the information is actually the Harold that we are looking for. We think he may have been adopted, which also makes it difficult. I just wanted to know if there were any family members who actually knew for certain. :)

Re: Harold C. Evans

ELLinSpain — 2011-09-08 09:03:30Z

Name: Carmen E. Evans
SSN: 569-24-7477
Last Residence: 67204 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, United States of America
Born: 1 Sep 1915
Died: 18 Jun 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)

PUBLIC RECORDS
Name: Carmen E Evans
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1915
Address: KS, 66614

Name: Carmen E Evans
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1915
Address: 5620 SW 22nd St, Topeka, KS, 66614-1761

Carmen Estelle Evans
Birth: Sep. 1, 1915
Death: Jun. 18, 2007

IN
Kechi Cemetery
Park City
Sedgwick County
Kansas

Re: Harold C. Evans

user3924231 — 2011-09-08 00:53:35Z

Was this Deborah Harrison 05 Nov 1954 - 08 Aug 2004, wife of Steven Harrison (Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Indiana),
OR
Deborah Tate, 05 Nov 1954 - 05 May 2004.
I see that Carmen has a SSN from California and that Deborah Amm was born in CA (facts like these could help a lot in your questions). There are also many possibilities for Harold EVANS.
RC Nicholson at:
user392423@aol.com

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looking for information on a Harold C Evans. He may have been adopted, but that information has not been verified. He was married to Carmen Estelle Deses (1915-2007) and had a child, Deboarah Ann Evans (1954-2004). I believe they lived in Kansas, but am not able to verify his name or information. Any hints would be much appreciated.

Harold C. Evans

EricaTate27 — 2011-09-07 19:15:57Z

looking for information on a Harold C Evans. He may have been adopted, but that information has not been verified. He was married to Carmen Estelle Deses (1915-2007) and had a child, Deboarah Ann Evans (1954-2004). I believe they lived in Kansas, but am not able to verify his name or information. Any hints would be much appreciated.

Re: History of Kansas State and People books

margelsews — 2011-05-11 15:36:14Z

Thanks, but there is only a sentence or two about my ancestors in this book. I appreciate your suggestion, though.

Margel

Re: Rethmeyer/Blackburn

hrethmeier — 2011-05-11 01:58:02Z

This is in regards to any information that you have on Christian Rethmeier/Redmire. I know his father was Christian also. His father was Charles. I know one Christian served in the civil war

Re: History of Kansas State and People books

dgoldy1 — 2011-05-10 01:21:49Z

If you know what county they lived in here is a link to an on line version....

http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/

The book is Cutler's History of Kansas

Dave Goldy
Overland Park, KS

Re: Early map of Kansas territory, Also shows part of Nebraska and New Mexico

rddavis1_1 — 2011-04-29 01:51:36Z

Here's hopefully a better enhanced version.

Re: Early map of Kansas territory, Also shows part of Nebraska and New Mexico

JanMarberry — 2011-04-28 21:59:17Z

I PRINTED IT OUT AND TOOK IT TO KINCO'S TO ENLARGE IT, BUT I GOT IT TO A SIZE OF 4/6, FROM MY COMPUTER, FIRST.
THANK YOU FOR THIS MAP, IT IS NEAT, MY DAD LIVED IN WITICHA KANSAS 1924, COWBOY-ING ON A RANCH WHEN HE WAS 14YEARS OLD, HE LEFT HOME WHEN HE WAS 14 FROM WAKITA,OKLAHOMA.

Question about the homestead act.

SarahEvrard79 — 2011-04-28 04:33:47Z

I am trying to fill in a few details about my 2nd great grandfather. I found a deed for 160 acres in Kansas which he bought for $700 in 1886. Then I found a homestead certificate granting him the 160 acres and signed by McKinley dated 12 years later in 1898. Why would he have both? And why would he have a homestead certificate for these same 160 acres (the land was described on both certificates, it is the same land) that he already bought 12 years earlier? Could it be that he made a claim under the homestead act so he could dissolve his debt or something? Or...?? Any ideas?

I do realize that the homestead act granted 160 acres, which seems relevant since the original deed was for 160 acres.

Re: History of Kansas State and People books

RogerRobertaJ — 2011-04-27 20:24:51Z

I have the pages you needed. Please email me at rjohn@networksplus.net. Also would you put the name of the book in the subject line.

Re: Early map of Kansas territory, Also shows part of Nebraska and New Mexico

rddavis1_1 — 2011-04-27 11:47:59Z

Don't I wish, I love old documents, books, etc. No, it was something one of my family members copied out of a book way back when.

Thanks,
Rob Davis

Re: Early map of Kansas territory, Also shows part of Nebraska and New Mexico

sunnydays140 — 2011-04-27 04:15:39Z

if this is an original old map it is worth tons. take it to a professional antique map dealer

History of Kansas State and People books

margelsews — 2011-04-17 22:04:32Z

I am trying to find the short biographies in these volumes - at least five - for the following people: Isaac Walker, vol. 3 pg. 1486, and David Barrett Walker, pg. 2197 vol.5. If you have access to these books, would you be willing to copy these for me? I have not had good luck through interlibrary loan. I only received one volume, and it was not one that I requested. Thank you very much.

Margel

Carll Family

petalman — 2011-04-14 20:24:37Z

I am Carll Scudder Smith, son of Scudder Jervis Smith. I just posted a 1758 will of Ananias Carle if anyone is interested. I am attaching a copy to this message.

Re: Info on Clements family from Pratt, Kansas

ELLinSpain — 2011-03-20 12:59:27Z

1925
MISTRANSCRIBED

Name: Clarence Clemento
Census Date: 1925
Residence County: Pratt
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Pratt
Birth Location: Arkansas
Family Number: 469
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Race: White
Relation: Head
Line: 21
Roll: KS1925_118
Spouse's Name: Florence Clemento
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Name: Florence Clemento
Census Date: 1925
Residence County: Pratt
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Pratt
Birth Location: Arkansas
Family Number: 469
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Race: White
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Name: Vergina C Clemento
Census Date: 1925
Residence County: Pratt
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Pratt
Birth Location: Texas
Family Number: 469
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Female
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Race: White
Relation: Daughter
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Name: Clarence M Clemento
Census Date: 1925
Residence County: Pratt
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Pratt
Birth Location: Texas
Family Number: 469
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
Race: White
Relation: Son
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Name: John R Clemento
Census Date: 1925
Residence County: Pratt
Residence State: Kansas
Locality: Pratt
Birth Location: Kansas
Family Number: 469
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Race: White
Relation: Son

1920
Name: Clarence Clements
Home in 1920: Childress Ward 4, Childress, Texas
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse's Name: Florence Clements
Father's Birth Place: Arkansas
Mother's Birth Place: Arkansas
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Name: Florence Clements
Home in 1920: Childress Ward 4, Childress, Texas
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Clarence Clements
Father's Birth Place: Texas
Mother's Birth Place: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Re: Info on Clements family from Pratt, Kansas

ELLinSpain — 2011-03-20 12:54:24Z

different spelling

1930
Name: Clarence Clement
FIREMAN WITH RAIL ROAD
Home in 1930: Pratt, Pratt, Kansas
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Florence Clement
Race: White
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Florence Clement 30 Birthplace: Arkansas
Virginia Clement 9 texas
Clarence M Clement 7 ditto
Jackie Clement 5 kansas
Dwayne Clement 1 6/12 ditto
Dwight Clement 1 6/12 ditto
Rhoda M Clement 6/12 ditto

Re: Info on Clements family from Pratt, Kansas

ELLinSpain — 2011-03-20 12:49:47Z

it helps possible rellies connect if you show some dates

Name: Dwight M. Clements
SSN: 510-24-9913
Born: 15 Sep 1928
Died: 25 Mar 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: Kansas (Before 1951)

Public Records
Name: Dwight Marion Clements
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1928
Phone Number: 788-1803
Address: 1208 N Perry Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203-3058
[2230 S Old Manor CT, Wichita, KS, 67218-5319]
[9639 Laura, Wichita, KS, 67233 (1986)]

Name: Dwayne Clements
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1928
Address: 5560 Center Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501-8020 (1995)

Wanda Marie Broyles
Wanda Marie Broyles, 76, of McAlester, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa.Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester with Jerry Burnside officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Clayton Funeral Home.Born June 8, 1933, in Hominy, she was the daughter of the late Rolla and Ethel (Bronner) Adams.She enjoyed oil painting, crocheting and spending time with her family.Survivors include a daughter, Yvonne Burkhart, of McAlester; son, Leon and Sharon Broyles, of McAlester; brother, Vernon and Jeannie Adams, of Kiowa, and three sisters, Ceawilla Green, of McAlester, Venita and Dwayne Clements, of McAlester, and Shirley and Jim McKee, of McAlester.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; a brother, Lester Adams, and a brother-in-law, Jack Green.
MCALESTER NEWS

CAnnot see either of these named chaps with a mum Florance in the 1930 census

Info on Clements family from Pratt, Kansas

cjmhorses — 2011-03-19 23:05:55Z

Hi my name is Cathy Munis (Clements). My father's name was Dwight "Doc" M. Clements. I am looking for any info on my father's family. His mother's name was Florence and she lived in Timpson (?) Texas. His brother Dwayne lives in McAlester, Oklahoma. JoAnne lives near Kingman (?). Micky is married to Duncan and lives in Denver, Colorado. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am just getting started with ancestry.com

Re: henry and fanny watton

genie900 — 2011-03-16 02:21:04Z

Margarita

Can you contact me by email about this family
I have been in touch in the past but your email has changed
I have some updated info for you

email steveliz2 at optusnet dot com dot au

Liz

Re: Kansas Death Certificates

king133 — 2011-03-13 14:17:29Z

Hi Renate,
...Thanks for the help. I will contact the Council Grove library tomorrow and see what I can find out something from the cemetery book as well as the editor of the Republican.
...I agree with you that Elm Creek might not ever have been a town. In the 1900 census, my ancestor was listed as living in Elm Creek which was a 'district' in the town of Wilsey. So Elm Creek may never have been a town or township but just an area near the Creek.
Thanks for you help,
Charlie King

Re: Kansas Death Certificates

Renate Sweet — 2011-03-13 14:04:13Z

I don't know if it ever was a town. All I could find was a township. And the Council Grove Newspaper is the Republican.
Here is the contact info. Craig A. McNeal is the editor of the Council Grove Republican. Telephone number: 620.767.5123
Mailing address: 208 W. Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846.

Also the library in Council Grove has a cemetery book. Their contact info: Council Grove Public Library(620)767-5716, 829 W Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846

Re: Kansas Death Certificates

king133 — 2011-03-13 13:50:55Z

Thanks Renate. Do you know about when Elm Creek was not longer considered a town in Morris Co.?
I will see if I can get an obit for my ancestor from the Council Bluff newspaper.
Thanks for the help,
Charlie King

Re: Kansas Death Certificates

Renate Sweet — 2011-03-13 05:37:37Z

The Wilsey Library in Wilsey Morris County
Elm Creek Township Library
213 North 5th St.
Wilsey, KS 66873
Phone: (785) 497-2289

Before Morris county changed their township names there was a Elm Creek Township.

The county seat from Morris county is Council Grove and they have a newspaper.

Re: Early map of Kansas territory, Also shows part of Nebraska and New Mexico

eGENEee — 2011-03-08 21:23:03Z

From what I can read, it looks as if someone copied a map from the book "Colorado gold rush: contemporary letters and reports, 1858-1859" by Le Roy Reuben Hafen; James F Willard; Margaret Willard; and Elmer R Burkey.

According to worldcat.org, 366 libraries in the U.S. own this book. Perhaps there's one near you. If not, you can probably request the book through InterLibrary Loan.

See worldcat.org to see which libraries have it.