Hello Joan, I have only begun to research my family so I'm sure there are many connections in Kansas that I'm still unaware of. However the Chases in my direct line came from MA, PA, Ill, and KS as far as I can tell. I don't know when Chases started going to NY, I do have a Frank E. Chase, he was my grandfather, but he can't be the same one you mention. The connection we have is probably further back. Sincerely, Melody In a message dated 5/16/99 8:53:43 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jacoba@ptialaska.net writes: << Hello - I also have Chases in Kansas, although I have very little information right now - this is what I have - Mercy Jane GIBBENS (b. 3 Sept. 1850) married Samuel Parker CHASE (b. 15 Aug. 1840 in New York) on 15 Aug. 1871. In March of 1886 they moved to Chase, Rice Co., KS where they had a 160 acre farm. They had 3 known children - George J. Chase (b. 27 Apr. 1876), Frank E. Chase (b. 10 Feb. 1883) and Harry E. Chase (b. 18 Jan. 1885) Joanne Gibbens >>