Researching Payne ancestry--Gustavus Payne born 22 Dec 1816 (possibly in W VA), lived in IL and maybe KY before coming to LB Co. Died 8 Apr 1896. Father from England? 2nd wife was BELL, 3rd wife Cynthia SHINN (born or lived in W VA)

HEIMSAR, FREDRICK WILHELM, b 2 Dec 1855 in Germany; m 2nd Caroline Kriger; died May 1942

JONES, Richard born 26 Oct 1810, d 3 July 1890, settled in Labette City area; spouse Martha A (possibly nee CLELAND) A daughter, Catherine Iserna m PAYNE, John Bell. Family came to LB Co "when few white people lived here" according to an obit of Catherine's in 1940 Any info appreciated-buol@netins.net