Transcribed from Biographical history of Barton County, Kansas. ; Illustrated. Published by Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend, KS : 1912. 318 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Transcribed by Carolyn Ward, July 2006.



1912 Biographical History of Barton County, Kansas

Transcribed from Biographical history of Barton County, Kansas. ; Illustrated. Published by Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend, KS : 1912. 318 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Transcribed by Carolyn Ward, July 2006.


BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

OF

BARTON COUNTY, KANSAS

DEDICATED

To the pioneers of this section of Kansas to whom too much credit cannot be given for undergoing the hardships and privations that were necessary in reclaiming that part of the Great American Desert now known as Barton County, Kansas, one of the richest and most prosperous sections of the country where the homes of the residents are surrounded by all that makes life worth living, where the best of educational and religious advantages are found and where the people are happy, progressive and contented.

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Seal of Kansas
GREAT BEND, KANSAS
PUBLISHED BY GREAT BEND TRIBUNE
Copyright Applied For 1912.
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NOTE: The following contents listing was created by the transcriber. It is not part of the original publication.


  • GREAT BEND TOWN COMPANY.
  • STRIFE FOR THE COUNTY SEAT.
  • CATTLE TRADE.
  • INTRODUCTION TO KANSAS
  • JUNCTION CITY.
  • STILL GO WEST.
  • ELLSWORTH.
  • MAN FOR BREAKFAST.
  • LAST SERVICE.
  • DIDN'T WANT A CLAIM.
  • WESTWARD HO! AGAIN.
  • MEET AN OLD SETTLER.
  • LADY BUFFALO HUNTER.
  • IN SEARCH FOR A HOME.
  • TRY AGAIN.
  • VIEW OF PROMISED LAND.
  • FIND AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
  • FALL IN WITH ROBBERS.
  • SLIP AWAY.
  • SAFE AT LAST.
  • THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE
  • EARLY REMINISCENCES
  • GEORGE NELSON MOSES
  • FIRST CENSUS OF BARTON COUNTY 1872
  • OFFICIALS OF BARTON COUNTY FROM 1872 TO 1912
  • AN EARLY DAY INCIDENT
  • IRRIGATION CAMPAIGN BEGAN IN GREAT BEND
  • THE GARDEN SPOT OF THE WORLD
  • HIS FIRST FEE AND OTHER REMINISCENCES
  • THE KILLING OF ARCHIE B. CLEMENTS
  • THE MENNONITE COLONY NEAR DUNDEE

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