Morris County Kansas - Family History Queries, July - December 2003 Kenneth Thomas (kgthomas51@charter.net) 06/30/05 --------------------------------------------------------------------- KSGENWEB INTERNET GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY COPYRIGHT NOTICE: In keeping with the KSGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Any other use, including publication, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission by electronic, mechanical, or other means requires the written approval of the file's author. --------------------------------------------------------------------- KICKHAEFER Yvonne Young (cstoppel@ellsworth.net) 27 December 2003 Looking for marriage date for Roy A. Kickhaefer and Norma (GRIEP) KICKHAEFER. Married sometime in 1968. -------------------------------- BUNK...KARNS...KAECHELE Jim Montgomery (jim.montgomery@usa.net) 5 December 2003 Looking for any information on Francis John (Joe) BUNK and his wife, Anna Louella KARNS. They lived in Council Grove from about 1913 to the 1970s. Also looking for information on the KAECHELE family in Council Grove up to about 1950. -------------------------------- BRATTON Charles Mansfield (cmflatlander@wildapache.net) 2 December 2003 I am seeking information on the Henry H. and Margaret "Bessie" BRATTON family. Henry farmed in Morris County during the 1880s and three of their children were born in Morris County. -------------------------------- ELLIOTT Robert Noyes (robert.noyes@providence.org) 28 November 2003 I have found my Great-Grandparents, Mary H. and A. ELLIOTT living in Valley Township, Morris County, Kansas in the 1880 census. I know that they were still in Kansas in 1889 when my Grandfather was born. -------------------------------- WALKER David Walker (dmwalk@aol.com) 10 November 2003 Looking for information on Ivas (Ivos) and Maud(e) WALKER who were living in Wilsey around 1935, that according to his mother's obituary. -------------------------------- FOSTER/FORSTER HILDEBRACHT/HILDEBRECHT Karrie Stutsman (klstutsman@yahoo.com) 28 October 2003 Looking for Henry & Louisa (HOLSTEIN) FOSTER family (1870-1910 in Morris County), and Charles & Julia (HILDEBRECHT) FOSTER family. Charles was a railroad foreman in 1870's Council Grove. Also, any information on any of the HILDEBRECHT/HILDEBRACHT's from Morris County. -------------------------------- STIVERS Charles Stivers (stiversc@outdrs.net) 12 October 2003 I am looking for Randall STIVERS Obituary and/or death certificate to determine who his parents were based on the following information: Randal STIVERS was born in Meigs County, Ohio in 1826. He was one of that great multitude of Americans who moved west looking for a better life. Following his death, his wife, Harriett, began to put a feminine touch on the business with this advertisement that appeared in the April 22, 1880, issue of the Morris County Enterprise, printed in Parkerville, Kansas - "Prints of the latest styles at H. STIVER." The old firm had a new name, also. The STIVERS had no children, but a nephew, twenty year old Alva Newton DILLEY, soon joined her. A few years later he became owner of the store and brought it to new heights of success. He lived out the rest of his life in Morris County, Kansas, and when he died in 1937, his obituary, printed in the December 4th edition of the Council Grove, Kansas Republican gave additional insight into the scope of this business when it said, "Frequently a line of wagons nearly a mile long would be waiting to unload wheat at the Dilley warehouse or directly into MK&T freight cars." Randal STIVERS had arrived in the valley of the Neosho River in about 1869, even before the town was founded. Not only did he carry the usual line of merchandise in this general store, "R. STIVERS & Co.", but he also sold agricultural implements and bought and sold grain. This pioneer merchant's life was cut short; when at the age of 53 he died of peritonitis. His wife, Harriet took over the business and was the first lady storekeeper in town. -------------------------------- STOUT Arlene Ingle (grannieingle@wyoming.com) 9 October 2003 I am looking for information concerning Arthur STOUT. He was born between 1909 and 1913. Died shortly after birth. Parents were William Harrison and Carrie (CAUDEL) STOUT. -------------------------------- HASTINGS...MONROE John Andrews (johna15@earthlink.net) 1 October 2003 William HASTINGS and his wife, Sarah lived in the Wilsey, Kansas area in the 1880/90's. They lived on a farm 3 miles west and one mile south of Wilsey, Kansas. They had several children, two of which married brothers, John Nathaniel MONROE and Benjamin Frank MONROE. Carrie HASTINGS married John Nathaniel MONROE, January 10, 1889 and Emma HASTINGS married Benjamin Frank MONROE July 4, 1889. John, Carrie and Benjamin, Emma lived on adjoining farms as did William and Sarah HASTINGS. Benjamin and Emma only lived in Wilsey for a few short years then moved back to Peoria, Illinois. John and Carrie lived on the farm until 1900, then sold out and moved to Oklahoma, then subsequently moved to Park Springs, Texas. William HASTINGS lived on the farm until 1903, then he sold out and also moved to Park Springs, Texas along with wife Sarah. A couple of other children of the HASTINGS that I know something about are Laura HASTINGS and Arthur HASTINGS. If anyone knows anything about the HASTINGS family or the MONROE's while living in Wilsey, Kansas please contact me. -------------------------------- WATERBURY Marcia Loudon (jloudon@nc.rr.com) 28 September 2003 John WATERBURY was born in Connecticut, abt. 1827, wife, Anna WOODRUFF born in New York abt. 1832. Two children, b: New York, William R. and Anna C. and starting in 1860 the last 4 were born in Chicago, Illinois, James Randall, Charles F., Julia F. and Frank. 1880 Census: Neosho Township, Morris County, Kansas. FHL 1254390, National Archives Film T9-0390, Page 427D. John WATERBURY, Self, M, Married, age 53, born New York, Farmer, Fa: Connecticut, Mo: New York Ann WATERBURY, Wife, F, Married, age 48, born New York, Keeps House, Fa: New Jersey, Mo: New York Charles WATERBURY, Son, M, Single, age 17, born Illinois, At Home, Fa: New York, Mo: New York Julia WATERBURY, Daughter, F, Single, age 15, born Illinois, At Home, Fa: New York, Mo: New York Frank WATERBURY, Son, M, Single, age 13, born Illinois, At Home, fa: New York, Mo: New York. We have lost track of John and Anna WATERBURY. Did they die in Morris County, Kansas? Charles, Julia and Frank may have brown up and married in Morris County. Any help appreciated. I am willing to share my notes and sources. -------------------------------- JOHNSTON...MILLER Debbie (lhxpmdj@aol.com) 9 September 2003 I am looking for information on the John JOHNSTON family. He married Ora E. MILLER and they lived in Council Grove, Kansas, they are found in the 1910, 1920, and 190 census. Ora's father was Henry MILLER and he is in the 1920 census in Council Grove, Kansas. John and Ora were married in 1895 and had several children, including Vivian, John and Elffie to name a few. John was an engineer on the railroad. They are buried, I think in Council Grove but don't know which cemetery. Any information would be great! -------------------------------- BOGLE Parke Bogle (pbogle@psknet.com) 20 August 2003 Needing the full name of the wife of Robert Henry BOGLE. Her first name was Melissa H. ?? -------------------------------- SHORT...DAVIS Donna Gill (regill@bellatlantic.net) 13 August 2003 I am looking for any information on Albert SHORT. He was married to Martha (HARVEY) DAVIS. He died in 1896 in Council Grove, Kansas. I have a picture of him with Council Grove on the bottom of it. Is there anyone who can look up an obituary for him for 1896? Or know of a way to find him in that timeframe in Council Grove? I cannot seem to find him on the 1880 census at all. After the 1870 census it seems he just disappeared. He is the son of Wilson and Eva Jane SHORT from Hamilton, County, Ohio. -------------------------------- METCALFE Anita Deters (rain@bluevalley.net) 26 August 2003 I am looking for information on the Virgil METCALFE family history. I am his Grand-daughter, and would like to find out more information on my family background. Virgil lived in Dunlap, Kansas, and was married to Viola Minnie PIPER. I would apprecaite and help I could get. Virgil had 13 children; Vi METCALFE, Steve METCALFE, Junior METCALFE, Carol METCALFE, Billy George METCALFE, Sr., Clifford METCALFE, Ben METCALFE, August METCALFE, Larry METCALFE, Randy METCALFE, Phillip METCALFE and two infant sons that died at birth. -------------------------------- GRAHAM LaDonna Graham Lee (ladonna@thba.com) 31 July 2003 Since my last query I have found more information on George GRAHAM. His middle name is George Gerald GRAHAM, b: September 14, 1898 in Joplin, Missouri. Buried in Dunlap, Kansas cemetery August 14, 1967. Wife: oldie Lock GRAHAM, Father: John GRAHAM, Mother: Cora ALLEN. Goldie was buried in Dunlap cemetery also, I don't have a date for her death. She was born around 1908. I am trying to find if George had any brothers and sisters. What is John's middle name, and where did his parents come from? Why did he end up being buried in Dunlap? He was living in Arkansas City, Kansas, I believe at the time of his death. -------------------------------- CARTER Lisa Carter (carter007@cox.net) 31 July 2003 Herman Charles CARTER, b: 1929 and Birney Lee CARTER, b: 1932 were both born in White City, Kansas to Herman Clinton CARTER and Grace O. BERKIHISER. Grace and Herman divorced sometime in the 30's. I am trying to locate information on Herman Clinton CARTER. I know his parents were William CARTER and Tina HUSSMANN. I don't know where Herman #1 or his father were born? Any information would be great! -------------------------------- DRAKE Daniel Drake (ducky@avenuecable.com) 31 July 2003 Trying to locate information / possible descendants per a Joseph Eldridge DRAKE. 1880 census has him in Parkerville, Morris County, Kansas 1920 census (maybe 1930) has him at 72 years old; living with his wife in Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. 1880 census listed a son - H. Andrew DRAKE (age four months) Any information on them , or descendants would be great! I'm related via Joseph's uncle. -------------------------------- ALDRICH brnidgrl317@aol.com 17 July 2003 I am seeking any and all information on Ralph Hopkins ALDRICH, who was born in Dunlap, Kansas about 1880. He married Vera May MARSHALL of Villisa, Iowa about 1902. They are my Grandparents. -------------------------------- GRAHAM LaDonna Graham Lee (ladonna@thba.com) 17 July 2003 Seeking information on George & Goldie GRAHAM. I think they were buried in the Dunlap, Kansas Cemetery. George, b: 1898, d: 1978. Goldie, b: 1908, d: 1980? These were my Grandparents but I know nothing about them. Their children were: Roy, Dale, Deloris, Danny and Irene. Dale was my father. -------------------------------- VAN METER Dora Mae (abrickwall@aol.com) 14 July 2003 I am researching the VAN METER family of Council Grove. Would like to hear from anyone working on this line. -------------------------------- HINTON Vicki Johnson (vjohnson@bak.rr.com) 10 July 2003 Looking for information on Robert Edgar "Ed" HINTON. He was born 18 July 1856 and died 18 June 1930 in Osawatomie, Miami County, Kansas. He married Jennie (??). Don't know anymore about her or their children. He was buried in Wilsey Cemetery. Do you think there might be an obituary available? He is my Great-Great-Grandfather's brother.