Aug 16,1997
Seeking info on George Rogers or Andrew J. Rogers of Woodson County. George died in approx. 1930.Duane RogersSep 9, 1997
Looking for John CIRCLE who is listed in the "History of Wilson County, Kansas, 1902" John was the son of John CIRCLE, who died in the early 1850s in Scotland County, MO? or VanBuren Co. Iowa? After his fathers death John moved to Wilson County, where he is listed in the 1860 US Census in Wilson County. John is listed with his wife, Mary Ann Davis in VanBuren Co. Iowa April 26 1845. They had 4 children listed in the 1860 census, Margaret 14, Charles, 12, Louis 7, William 3. He was also listed in the 1870 Woodson Co. KS census, but need to find that information. John and his family setteled at the forks of East and West Buffalo Creeks in Wilson CO abyt the spring of 1858. Any information on John CIRCLE, his father, and any other family (Including Willaim CIRCLE, his younger brother who was in Linn County in 1860 and moved his family to Oregon by 1870) members will be appreciated. It is poossible ancestors of John may stiil be in Kansas. John Gregg Scircle, III, 1837 Cherokee Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048- 2117.John Gregg Scircle, IIISep 12, 1997
I am the son of Mary M. Frischenmeyer, formerly of Picqua, Woodson County, KS. (she left early 1950's). We are descendant from Franz Frischenmeyer from Germany, who settled in the area in the 1860's. I visited Picqua, KS in 1977. There are two cemeteries with many Frischenmeyers buried there. One is near a church. I would like to locate a list of those buried there. I do not need to locate any person at this time. I am also related to to "Sicke" (or "Sicka") also buried there. Any interesting information would be appreciated. Raymond A TaylorOct 1, 1997
DENNER. My family and I are looking for info on Mary and Andrew Denner. Mary Denner was a sister to my Great Great Grandfather (John George Kehl). According to the 1900 Census, Mary and Andrew Denner lived in Neosho Falls Township, which was located in WOODSON County, Kansas. Mary and Andrew had the following children: Herman, Rose, Katherne, Lena and Frances. THANK YOU. Theresa WysockiOct 3,1997
I have recently learned that my great-great grandmother was from Woodson Cty. Her last name was Edmonds and her first name was either Lavina or Louisa. She was born about 1830 and later moved to Gallatin County KY. She married Alexander Hamilton about 1847. I would appreciate any info. Arlette MerrittOct 3,1997
Send any information on ANTON FRISCHENMEYER of Piqua, KS, Woodson county, or descendants to rtaylor1@standard.com Possibly email list of Frischenmeyers buried at Saint Martins, or other cemetery at Piqua.Raymond A. TaylorOct 11,1997
Seeking any and all information of surname MERICA. Especially interested in information on finding gravesite of my great-great grandfather Silvanus Merica. The 1900 census shows that he and my great-great grandmother, Jemima, owned a farm in Woodson County, KS - Owl Creek Township. He died January 24, 1903 at age 77yr 11mo 21days. My mother and I would love to find out where he is buried and visit same before winter so any info is greatly appreciated.Sheri Williams
Oct 16,1997
I'm looking for information on my grandparents, Wes McCormick and Mary Petty, who were married in Yates Center, Woodson County KS 2/13/1889. We don't believe Wes was his first name--think it might have been William Wesley, but we're not sure. They had children Charles Alvin, Jess C., Glenn William, and Claude. Wes died prior to 1900--Mary McCormick was listed as head of household in 1900 census. Glenn William was my father, born 12/17/1894 in Yates Center. Mary later remarried a Hollem--first name unknown; they had a child, Carl Hollem-- I would love to learn anything about this family. I do not know any of the names of my great-grandparents, or whether there were any more Hollem children, when Mary died (my father was still young)--anything at all would help. Thanks! Norma MeadowsDec. 11, 1997
SOUDERS - looking for the grave of Corydon SOUDERS bca 1869 in IN, son of Thomas Jefferson SOUDERS and Rachel Jane WHETSEL. Corydon was listed as 1 year old in July 1970 census records for IN (although I have reason to suspect this census was actually taken about March and they might have been "en route" to Kansas at that point). TJ and Rachel moved to Woodson Co, KS 1870, near what is now Yates Center and lived there 1+ year before moving on to Twin Groves Twsp in Greenwood County. Family bios state they had 10 children; 1 child that died as an infant, and I know the other 9 lived to be old adults. Have checked the family cemetery in IN in which most of both families of the parents are buried. Have found vevery good stones for everyone else there, so I do not believe the child is buried there or had no stone. Both these families are historically believers in providing very expensive and good stones for all the deceased, regardless of financial conditions. Corydon may have died on the journey to Kansas, or is buried somewhere in Woodson County. TJ and Rachael established their own family plot in Eureka and are buried there with some of their other family members excluding Corydon. Would appreciate any and all help. Jerri BartonDec. 1997
Bideaux, Joseph Sylvester, married Catherine Kelly 16 Oct 1855, I don't know if he died in Woodson Cty, but his wife Catherine d. 6 April 1915 in Woodson Cty. Any information on this couple would be appreciated!! AnitaDec. 97
Names of children dying young in Yates Center: Edith Taylor Jessie Taylor Both children of James Edward Taylor and Martha Royer Taylor who left Yates Center in around 1875 for Oregon. Looking for birth, death dates, and cause of death, and any other details. Thank you LauraJoHDec. 97
I'm trying to trace the Stoll family line in Woodson County, Kansas. My grandfather George Stoll, came from Shauffhausen, Switzerland (not sure of the year,) with his family and first settled in Indiana. Later moved to Woodson County, Kansas. I do remember something about him fighting a short time in the Spanish American War. He married Charlotte Thomas. They had 13 children. My father Byrl was the youngest. I can't remember all of my father's siblings, but the ones I do remember: Carl, Daisy, John, Emil, Ray, Glenn or Glen, Frederick. My father Byrl was born in 1899 in Woodson County. I believe all the children were born in Woodson, County, about two years apart. Any help would be appreciated. Regards...Kathy HartmanJan. 98
I'm researching information for my mother (maiden name Ostrander). Her father was Cline Ostrander, his father was Frank Ostrander and Frank's father was John Ostrander who I believe moved from Ill. Any information would be of great help. Thank you, Ed Schmittou Ed SchmittouJan. 98
Would like any information on Cyrenius Mckinney 1851-1882 m. Frances V. Rhea. They were living in Woodson County Kansas about 1880. Also Spartin F. Rhea 1817-1886. Thanks very much. Allie LambrechtJan. 98
I am interested in knowing more about the Leslie Brown born 18 Sep 1892 and died 18 Sep 1993 in Yates Center, KS. Could someone send me an obit on him to see if he was the son of Job Brown of Garnet, KS area?? Nancy RobinsonJan. 98
CLARK, HAGAR, MALONE Seeking information on what became of the children of Hiram C. CLARK and Catharine MALONE. Hiram died in Coffey County, KS in 1866. He was a resident of Neosho Falls in Woodson County at the time, and Catharine apparently predeceased him. In July 1866, the Woodson County Probate Court indentured the three minor children of Hiram to Jonathan H. HAGAR of Butler County, KS: William Thompson CLARK, Hiram Commadore Perry CLARK, and Mary Elizabeth CLARK. Cannot find them in the 1870 census. Would like to know what became of them and their older siblings: John A. CLARK, Caroline CLARK, and George W. CLARK. Any help appreciated. Will gladly exchange, as we have much data on ancestry of Hiram CLARK. William R. GannFeb. 98
I am looking for the Reed family living in Yates Center, Ks in 186l. My great grandmother Louisa Reed born about April 1861, she died about 1880. She married William Oliver Cooper. Louisa Reed Cooper was the mother of my grandmother Cora Dovi Cooper, born in Yates Center Kansas January 12, 1878. After his wife died William Oliver married Mary Louise they lived in Independence, Ks. I know that Louisa Reed had a brother J.R. Reed that moved to Kirksville. Mo. He had a cement contracting business there. J. R. Reed was born about Feb. 1850 and died after March 1924. Any leads you may have to the family of Louisa Reed and her parents would be appreciated. Thank you, Nancy RobinsonFeb. 98
I'm looking for additional information about the DICKERSON family and the PAINTER family. Believe they were in Woodson County sometime shortly after 1871.Karen ArnelFeb. 98
I am searching for COZINE in Woodson Co. I have many family members in Woodson Co, and many other counties in Kansas. I also have located them in serveral counties in Oklahoma. Would like to share information with anyone else that is searching the surname of COZINE and STOGSDILL. DebbieFeb. 98
ROSS, JAMES b ca 1793 KY, settled in Woodson County, KS. m to NANCY MILLER May 15, 1811 in Estill County, KY. They had at least one son, JAMES ROSS Jr. b April 7, 1824 in Bucjanan County, MO; m Rachel E. JONES in Wilson County, KS . She died there and he went on to Latah County, ID where he died in July 27, 1909. The ROSS family were sheep herders. If anyone has any information at all on this family please contact Margaret Sherman LutzvickMar.98
Seeking information regarding William Kelsey listed in 1910 Woodson Co. Census with wife Cinderella and son James. Would have moved to Woodson Co. sometime after 1900. Probably died there in 1911 or Jan. 1912. Would particularly like obituary or burial information. Was in Everett Twp in census. Daughter Lois, son-in-law Fred Morgan and grandson Charles Austin Morgan were in area at this time. Lois Kelsy ( later Morgan ) received a certificate to teach third grade in Woodson Co. in 1907. Based on this I assume Lois Kelsey and Fred Morgan would have been married in Woodson Co. between July 1907 and March 1909 since Charles Austin Morgan was born Oct. 12 1909 in either Yates Center or ( according to one source ) Thayer KS. Any information on the marriage of Fred and Lois and their time in Woodson Co. would also be appreciated. Thank youLee MorganMarch 98
Kern, Reuben Wesley married Bertha Fredericka Augusta Braun 19 Feb 1885 at Owl Creek Lutheran Church, Woodson County. Has one son, Albert b. 6 Feb 1887, d. 14 Aug. 1887, buried Schaede Cemetery, Woodson County. Seeking information on parents or relatives of Reuben Wesley Kern. Also, seeking information on another child b. 21 Oct 1889, who died infancy. Place of burial unknown. JDuplerApr. 98
Looking for descendants of ROBERT A. HURT (born 1821) and MARY A. DIMOND HURT who moved from Illinois to Woodson County, Yates City area, in 1870s. Dennis & Marion Dimond Apr. 98
Reseaching the WILSON family and many allied families. Lemuel (and wife Nancy Corey), sons Abner Corey, John H. and Willis are 1870 census in Woodson Co at Liberty twp and Neosha Falls twp. Lemuel shows on 1855 territorial census. These WILSONs are from Pasquotank NC and were in Madison Co., IN by 1830. Would be happy to share and would like to firmly connect this family with the NC WILSONs. happy hunting SherrieApr. 98
I am looking for a record of Philip Marshall Moore and his wife Melissa who homesteaded in Woodson county in 1857. They are great grandparents of mine. Do you have anything? Thanks, Carol ClendenningMay 98
I am looking for info on the Fickeys. My Grandma was a Fickey. She was born in Yates Center in 1888. They moved to Texas at some time on a wagon train. Any info on this family wood help. ThanksBill LockstedtMay 98
My great-grandfather was Levi Darkes, His wife was Catherine Metz. They came to Kansas from Lebanon Co, PA in 1878. They had children Restorius, Anna, Carrie, William, Ida and Emma. Levi's father was David, he married Nancy Kitzmiller. Levi's siblings were Rebecca, John, Samuel, Jacob, David, Absolom, Sarah, and Edward. Catherine's siblings were William, Peter, John and Isaac. At least Isaac also went to Kansas with Levi and Catherine, as his sons, and my grandfather left Kansas together to go to Hardisty, Alberta, Canada. I am interested in any information about any of these individuals. My grandfather Restorius passes away in 1956, and I live along way from Kansas. I hope this is more information. I know it isn't much, but for now it is really all I have.Thank you, Mary Lou FournierMay 98
Albert DAVIDSON B-1847 D-11 Jun 1929 Bur Yates Center Woodson Co. KS md Isabelle E. "Belle" EAKIN B-16 Nov 1850 Wesley Twp. Venango Co. PA D- 12 Mar 1931 Yates Center, Woodson Co. KS. They md 6 Jan 1874 in Venango Co. PA They had the following family. #1 Nancy May DAVIDSON B- 1875 md Julius MOORE on 11 Mar 1896 Woodson Co. KS #2 L. Roy (or Leroy) DAVIDSON B- Dec 1878 in ILL. D-11 Nov 1939 md Yates Center, KS md Mabel __?__ #3 Evaline Bell "Eva" DAVIDSON B- 18 Aug 1883 D-Mar 1973 Yates Center, KS md Charles MERTZ #4 Earl DAVIDSON B- 14 May 1887 D-Jun 1968 Yates Center, KS md Ethel Kesterson B021 Feb 1891 D-Feb 1975 Yates Center, KS. Desire contact with anyone who can fill in any information on this family. Are there any descendants of these people living in the Yates Center area? Emma Jean SmithMay 98
I am looking for any information on the surname of "Heffernon". My fathers family lived in Neosho Falls and most of his siblings were born in Yates Center. Any information would be helpful. Thank you!M. McConnI am looking for any information about my great-grandfather's parents. My great-grandfather was Earl Archibald SUMMERS, he was born in Woodson county on Jan 27, 1884. His mother was Catherine Naomi RILEY and his father was Taylor SUMMERS.Any information about RILEY or SUMMERS would be greatly appreciated. Thomas Markham
June 98
Erion family history. There was a John Erion, 21, Male, White, farm labor born in Wurtemburg, Germany became US citizen. Believe 1870 Census of Belmont township, Woodson County,Kansas. Post Office Neosho Falls, Kansas.Charlie ErionJune 98
KILBY / RANDLES / THURSTON / CUPPY Looking for information on great grandparents lived on West Washington in Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS. Edward James KILBY b 1872 NY m 1891 Sarah Elizabeth RANDLES b 1874 IN . Both died in Yates Center. He in 1949 , she in 1954. Any information on either/both or their children appreciated. Have much information on families willing to exchange. Thank you in advance.Connie AlexanderJune 98
I am looking for info on Louisa (SIEKER) STANGE. She was born 28 Jan 1854 in Detmold, DEU. She came to America with her father, Wm. SIEKER and one brother, name unknown. Louisa married Carl Heinrich Christian STANGE on 23 Jun 1876, Yates Center, Woodson Co, KS. Four daughters were born to this marriage: (1) Mary, b. 20 Jul 1878; m. Henry BULK, 12 Jun 1906, d. ??. (2) Anna Margaret, b. 25 Oct 1880; m. Christian John VEH, 10 Sep 1912; d. 4 Jun 1961. (MY GRANDMOTHER) (3) Elizabeth, b.4 Jun 1882; m. Gustav ULLMAN, 17 Jun 1926; d. ??. (4) Martha, b. 26 Mar 1888; m. Charles STEARNS, 14 Nov 1909; d. ?? Louisa died 16 Mar 1932 in Humbolt, Allen Co, KS. Any info would be appreciated.Thanks in advance. David VehJune 98
Is anyone researching the KING family from the Yates Center area and the ROMINE family in the Winfield area? Charles KING was born in Yates Center in 1886. Madge ROMINE was born in Winfield in 1888. George HalsteadJune 98
I thought I had submitted my family name previously... WILSON, Lemuel, Willis, Lemuel, Abner, and Samuel...Lemuel (1) was in 1855 territorial census and 1870-1875 the sons and father all moved to Woodson Co. and later moved on to Cowley Co. There is a cemetery West of Atlanta, Cowley Co., that was on the home place with most of the "old" Wilsons that came to KS with allied families...Allens, Rogers, Williams, Millers, Holts, Sharum and many others.SherrieJune 98
I would like information on the burial place of Benjamin Kinnamon who died 19 Feb. 1911. He was a resident of the Woodson County poor farm. I know there is a "potters field" at the Yates Center Cemetery but I wonder if they would bury a person that far from the "Poor Farm." Does anyone know where they buried people who were living at the Poor Farm? Liz SchwindtJuly 98
Researchin BRYAN, MOSS and WARD, all 1888. Cathy DahlquistJuly 98
I am currently researching FREVERT, KIRCHHOF AND KOENIGS of Woodson Co. All had originally come from the Lippe-Detmold of Germany. I would like any information on their ship passage to America and where in Lippe the Freverts and Koenigs were from. The KIRCHHOF'S were from Lieme and Heiden. Frederick FREVERT born 1828 first went to IN, married Wilhelmina WERNICK in Il and came to Woodson Co. in 1858. According to the WO Co. History Book August KOENIG came to KS directly from near Detmold with Stockebrands, Harders and Weides. The Stockebrands farm was in Lenstrup and that is my only clue. Lenstrup is very close to the city of Detmold. Karen BrooksJuly 98
We are searching for info on JOSHUA JASPER CARTER who died 1869-70 in Woodson Co. (Toronto) after killing a man. His wife MARTHA ANN THARP m. his nephew & had 2 more children. Joshua's children were: HENRY, JOB, JOHN, HYRAM, DAVID, JOSEPH, WILLIAM & SARAH ANN (SADIE) who m. JEROME DEWITT HEUSTON in 1889 in OK. Any info would be appreciated. This has been the infamous "brick wall"! Thanks. S.A. RobbinsAug. 98
HATTERY, Sarah E. married FEA, Joseph Simpson in Yates Center KS in 1882. Hoping to find anyone also researching the HATTERY line in KS or who might have access to marriage records.Lori GilmoreAug. 98
I am interested in information relating to a Mrs James Mc Donald or perhaps Mercy Mc Donald who lived in Neosho Falls in the late 1890's to the 1930's. She had several children Louis McDonald, Fred Mc Donald, Frank Mc Donald and at least 4 others. She was my paternal grandmother. ThanxDuane Mc DonaldSept.98
KREIMER Joseph and Lizzie w/ family settled Woodson Co. (Piqua) circa 1895-1900 Lizzie died in Woodson County unknown date.Joseph died in Woodson County 1956 Researcher:Linda Richey RobertsOct. 98
Looking for information on the family of Benjamin Franklin WRIGHT (2) and Maude/Maud SWIGART/SWIGERT. Benjamin was a son of Benjamin Franklin WRIGHT (1) and Martha Jane HOWE. He was born 1893, probably in Olathe, Johnson Co., Ks. or Jackson Co., Mo. There is one son listed as being born, as found on the Woodson County site. The child was the 5th born to this couple. Martha Jane HOWE parents were William Maricy HOWE and Nancy SIMPSON, from Fayette Co., KY, then moved to Mo. According to the pension which Martha Jane filed Benjamin Franklin WRIGHT (1) was born in eastern TN., 1835. He may have had family in the Fort Scott area as well. Some related lines are PETTIGREW, VESTAL, HUNTER, CARY, FINE, BLEVANS, YORK, DUNNINGTON, WOODS, ANDREWS, RENNICK, MIKKELSEN and CRAYTON/CREIGHTON. We are also looking for a relative by the name of "Cass". This family has connections to KY>Tn>Mo>Ks>Co>Or>Ca>Mt. Alice ParcelOct. 98
Looking for information about two Isaiah NIHISERS, uncle and nephew. After the uncle died (in KS abt 1902) his widow (Rosie WILLIAMS) married the nephew. Rosie had a son, Cyrus Oscar b ca 1885) and three daughters by the first husband and one daughter by the second. Oscar married Maude ____ and they adopted a daughter who was deceased by 1981. Oscar died 22 Jul 1979. In 1981 Maude was 85 years old and living in Toronto, KS. The younger Isaiah is believed to have gone to Florida and then Nevada where he died in 1970. Would like to contact anyone who knows of these people and we can share much Nihiser information. Chuck/Doris DentonNov. 98
I am researching WILLIAM FINDLEY, listed in 1870 Woodson Co.Census and his brother, GABRIEL M. FINDLEY, whose son William F. was born Nov. 26, 1870, in Woodson Co. Any information on the descendants of these would be appreciated.J. Finley KammanNov. 98
SIMONS, Perry [b. 23 Nov 1851 WI - d. 17 Nov 1931 Rose, KS] and his wife, Flora Bell (CATES) SIMONS settled in Woodson Co. in 1907 said to be farming in Belmont Twp. Two son's; Clarence E. SIMONS may have d. during WW1 and John C. SIMONS. Perry and Flora m. 1894 in NC, lived in various locations, in Allen Co., KS in 1905 before moving to Woodson County. In 1911 we are told that they owned a small store in Rose, KS. Is Rose in Woodson Co. - cannot locate on my atlas. Perry SIMONS is said to have been buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, near Rose, KS. His wife and one son had died prior to his death. Any information greatly appreciated. Cathi StephensNov. 98
BRADY, James Marshall b. 26 Aug 1851 OH, d. 13 July 1871 at Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., KS. Does anyone have any further information on James? He was the son of John BRADY (1818-1902) and Lavina Cathrine (BENIGEAR) BRADY (1826-1898). Any information greatly appreciated. Cathi StephensNov. 98
I am looking for information on Dr. Eugene Volney Wharton. He was featured in Vol. 9 No. 29 of the Woodson County Historical Society. He was the first doctor in Yates Center (?) and was an elected state representitive (Populist party) 1882. If possible I would like information on his parents: Joseph and Ellen Wharton and their children and E.V. Whartons children. Best regards,Patrick WhartonDec. 98
My mother's maiden name is Blevins. My grandfather was Francis McKinley Blevins, b. July 6, 1896 Yates Center Kansas. His parents were; James Scott Blevins, b. 1874, Kansas.m. Mary Etta Felton b. September 4, 1877 Kokomo Ind. They had six children in all. James's parents were; Johnathan Blevins, b. June 1832 Indiana m. Margaret Ann Bailey, b. 1857 Indiana. While checking through the births and deaths in Woodson County, I came across Margaret Ann Bailey Blevins death. It lists her death as 17 October, 1898. I believe that she died in child birth with her 14th child. Under the birth notices, it lists her 8th, 9th, 12th and 14th child. Although it doesn't list their names, I have a pretty good idea of their childrens names. Any help appreciated. John GableMay 99
Looking for Colglazier Arrived about 1900-1904 DEBORAH L COLGLAZIER
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