This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blanchard, Platt, Walton, Gaston, Case, Gary, Smith, Waubonsie Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1479 Message Board Post: During her retirement, Mabel Bridges (4/6/1891 - 4/18/1976), using a card file, gathered notes on the earliest of the pioneers in Fremont county. I'm copying the following from Mabel's notes: 1.--1837: Shawnee Baptist Mission was founded in 1837 by Ira D. Blanchard and his wife Mary (Gaston) Blanchard on the present site of Edwardsville, Wyandotte county, Kansas. The flood of 1844 broke up the school..... Ira D. Blanchard's abrupt dismissal from the church and withdrawal of his ordination = ?.--Kansas Hist. Quarterly, Vol. I No. 2, Febr. 1932, page 83. 2.--1843: J.D. Blanchard was paid $1,377.90 on Dec. 31, 1845, by Herman Lincoln, Treasurer of the Baptist Foreign Mission, Boston, for services in supervising and teaching the Delaware boarding school from the June 30, 1843 term...Paid again on July 30, 1846. 3.--1848: J.D. Blanchard was among the 40 or 50 people who met at the Wahbonsie Indian Agency's cabin northwest of Tabor, in October 1848 to petition the Iowa Legislature to organize a county in southwest Iowa with the belief it could be successfully controlled by the Gentiles.....That petiton was never heard of until years later.--1881 Hist. of Fremont county, pp. 372 4.--J.D. Blanchard came to Civil Bend and community and located 3 miles southwest of Percival. Place was an underground railroad. He was among the first settlers in Benton township in 1848.......The Blanchard family halted at wehat is now known as the Blanchard farm. We found a wild country, the tall prairie gass growing around where the house now stands. There was there a log hut covered with stakes and dirt. Not a rod had been turned and not a house in sight. A bevy of wild turkeys had been scratching around the deserted hut--it was a dreary outlook and the howling of wolves made the night hideous.--1881 Hist. of Fremont county, pp. 540. 5.--1848: J.D. Blanchard was the second physician in the county; he organized the first temperance society in the county, called Washingtonian Society, in 1848; he organized the first Sunday School in the county in Civil Bend in 1848.--Lingenfelter, page 7. 6.--1848: Biographical Hist. of Mills and Fremont: Dr. Blanchard and family located near (Lester) Platt in 1848----had been sent by the Baptist Society as a missionary to the Kaw Indians in Kansas. 7.--1850: Federal Census of Fremont county: J.D. Blanchard....41...physician....b. Ohio Mary..................42.........................Mass. Lydia..................13.........................U.S. Territory Olive...................11.........................U.S. Territory Almira.................10.........................U.S.Territory Abigail..................7.........................U.S.Territory Rebecca...............5.........................U.S.Territory William Smith......24...Shoemaker.....N.Y. Abigail Walton.....30.........................Mass. 8.--1852 Fremont county Census: "Fulton township" J.D. Blanchard....2m....6f 9.--1852: J.D. Blanchard was allowed $1.00 for his service as clerk of election; Nov. 4, 1852.--Judge Greenwood records. 10.--1852: J.D. Blanchard was allowed $6.00 for his services as clerk of elections Dec. 30, 1852.--Judge Greenwood records. 11.--1853: J.D. Blanchard as assessor of Fulton township made a return in July 1853.--Judge Greenwood records. 12.--1854 Fremont county Census: "Fulton township" J.D. Blanchard...2m...6f...1 voter...1 militia...no aliens 13.--1856 Iowa State Census: "Benton township" J.D. Blanchard....47...physician...b. Ohio......8 years in Iowa Mary..................48........................Mass....8 years in Iowa Olive H...............17........................Kans.....8 Elmira................16........................Kans.....8 Abigail................13.......................Kans......8 Rebecca.............11.......................Kans......8 Cephas Case......73...farmer...........Conn......7 years in IOwa Abner Gary...........5.......................Mass.....1 year in Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ok.2ADE/1478 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Helen White. Born 1897 in Imogene (Emmettsburg Township). I had thought my grandmothers name was Ellen, but I was mistaken. I found her name on the 1900 Census for Emmettsburg Township. The information on the census showed her to be 3 years old. This would be the age she would have been. Her parents are shown as Thomas J. White and Maggie E. White. It shows her having 3 brothers, Harold P., Joseph, and Vincent. If anyone has any info please let me know. Thank you. Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Greedy Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1078.1 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. March 2, 1922. "Nishna Church Sold".--Tuesday aftrernoon the old churchbuilding in Nishna Valley was sold at auction along with the contents of the building. The old structure brought $257.50 and was bought by Glen Greedy. Auctioneer, C.A. Waterman handled the sale.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/57.277 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. March 2, 1922. "THE BIGGEST MORTGAGE".--Probably the largest mortage ever recorded in Fremont county was entered on the records of the county last week by the county recorder, Miss Ruby Story. The mortgage was for the huge sum of $300,000,000 and was given by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company to the First National Bank of the City of New York and covers all land owned by the company in Fremont county and other lands belonging to the railroad. Why this railroad needed the money we are unable to determine since it is reported that the C.B. & Q. paid a dividend last year amounting to twenty per cent over and above the regular five per cent. The railroad is contemplating buying a lot of new equipment which will include more cars, six freight engines and six new passenger engines.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Doll, Driever, Vanderpool, Hand Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1018.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I have several notes under the family name of "Doll": 1. Ludwig Driever married Caroline Doll, who was born in Germany: Their son Victor John, born Oct. 19, 1892 at Hamburg, was living in 1957 at Northboro, Iowa. He was a veteran of World War I. 2. Edwin Doll, born at Hamburg, married Lou Emma Vanderpool: a. Their daughter Lurena was born Sept. 11, 1893. b. Their daughter Mrs. Frances Pauline Hand, was born June 15, 1906 at Hamburg. In 1942 she was living at 1421 West 31, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blair Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1477 Message Board Post: In her retirement, Mabel Bridges (4/6/1891 - 4/18/1976), using a card file, gathered notes on the earliest of the pioneers in Fremont county. I'm copying the following from Mabel's notes: 1.--1847: Early settlers in Benton township included P. Blair came from Indiana in 1847.--Hist. of Fremont County, 1881, page 54. 2.--1850:--Member of the Grand Jury, first District Court, 1850.--Hist. Atlas of Iowa, page 423. 3.--1850 Federal Census for Fremont county: Beverly Blar...57...b. Virginia Eleanor.........48........Virginia John.............15.........Indiana Robert...........11........Indiana 4.--1851: Ordered to serve as Grand Juror at next term of Dist. Court.--Minutes, April 8, 1851. 5.--1851: Beverly Blair was a member of the Grand Jury for May 1851 term of District Court held at Austin.--Lingenfelter, page 11. 6.--1852 Fremont county Census, "Fulton township". B. Blair...4m...1f...1 alien 7.--1854 Fremont county Census, "Fulton township". Beverly Blair....3m...2f...1 voter...1 militia...no aliens. 8.--1856 Iowa State Census, "Benton Township". Beverly Blair....58....b. Virginia...6 years in state Elenor.............55........Virginia...6 John...............21.........Indiana...6 Robert............17.........Indiana....6

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stephenson, Sheer, Kirkpatrick, Hanson, Cox, Jacobson, Thornton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/20.229.231.1.3.3 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS - HERALD. September 23, 1937. "Thurman News".--Mary Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Stephenson, was born October 25, 1857, in Holt county, Missouri, and died at her home near Thurman on September 15, 1937. When a small child, she came to Iowa with her parents who settled near Council Bluffs, later in Fremont county. In 1878 she was married to George W. Sheer and in 1888 moved to the farm which as been their home for nearly 50 years. She reared a large family who became respected citizens in their communities. All of her nine children were present at her funeral. They are Perry of Camas, Washington; Walter and Mrs. Naomi Kirkpatrick of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Mabel Hanson of Clarinda; Herschel of Ida Grove; Clayton of Tabor; Orville, Mrs. Margaret Cox and Mrs. Jaunita Jacobson of Thurman. Besides these children she leaves her aged and feeble husband, one sister, Mrs. Margaret Thornton of Council Bluffs; three brothers, Oscar Stephenson of Hemingford, Nebraska; Omer Stephenson of Blackwell, Oklahoma; and Porter Stephenson of Thurman. The entire community feels they have lost a good neighbor and friend, and sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Thurman Sunday afternoon and the building would not accommodate the large number of friends and relatives who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. Minister in charge was Rev. Paul M. Hanson. Four granddaughters had charge of the flowers; pallbearers were grandsons and nephew. Burial was in Thurman cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sheer, Brown, Stephenson, Kirkpatrick, Hanson, Cox, Jacobson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/20.229.231.1.3.2 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS - HERALD. January 19, 1939. "Obituary - G.W. Sheer".--George William Sheer was the oldest of eight children of John and Lucy (Brown) Sheer and was born March 2, 1851, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. When he was three years old the family came in a covered wagon to eastern Nebraska (sic), now what is a part of Council Bluffs. Becoming discontented the family moved back to Indiana but the call of the young and growing West was too strong and they again came west in 1865, settling this time in Cass county, Nebr. In 1867, they moved to Fremont county and this community has ever since been his home. On Jan. 17, 1878, just 61 years from the date of his burial, he was married to Mary Alice Stephenson also a daughter of Fremont county pioneers. The next year this happy couple moved on a farm southwest of Thurman where they spent their entire lives. Mrs. Sheer preceded him in death on Sept. 15, 1937. To this union ten children were born, Robert dying in infancy. The other nine grew to manhood and womanhood on the home farm, becoming respected citizens in their own commnities. They are: Perry of Camas, Wash.; Mrs. Naomi Kirkpatrick of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Mabel Hanson of Clarinda; Orville and Mrs. Margaret Cox of Thurman; Clayton of Tabor; Herschel of Ida Grove and Mrs. Juanita Jacobson, who with her husband came to few years ago to care for her aged parents in their home. Beside these children, he leaves 15 grandchildren and five great grandchidren. Mr. Sheer was a charter member of the Mersaill Lodge No. 341, A.F. & A.M. of Thurman and has been loyal to this organization for 63 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church and burial made beside his wife in Thurman cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Witty, O'Laughlin, Goodin, Wade, Butts, Cartmill, Daniels, Beach, Ulmer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1186.1.3 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. November 17, 1921. "Adaline O'Laughlin".--Adaline Witty was born in Adams county, Illinois, on March 17, 1848, and died at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 10 days. She came to Fremont county with her parents when five years old and settled on a farm three and one-half miles southwest (sic; probably should read "southeast") of Sidney, now owned by George Goodin. She received her education in Sidney and at the age of 15 years she united with the Baptist church. On November 27, 1864, she was married to William Harrison Wade and to this union were born eight children, five sons and three daughters. The sons have all preceded their mother to the great beyond. The three daughters are living: Mrs. Sophrona Butts of Des Moines (the "Thank You" note in the next paper is signed by Mrs. Joel Cartmill, Mrs. G.W. Daniels and Mrs. HARRY Butts); Mrs. Ollie Daniels of Westboro, MIssouri; and Mrs. Melissa Cartmill of Sidney. The mother was left alone some forty years ago to struggle thru life with her children. After the death of her first husband, she was twice married, the last of which was to A. O'Laughlin. She was finally left all alone and came to the home of her daghter, Mrs. Joel Cartmill, to mkae her home some 22 years ago. She spent a part of four years with her son, W. J. Wade, in Nebraska City. After his death a few years ago, she stayed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joel Cartmill,until last Friday when it was thoughta dviasable to place her in the hospital in Clarinda for treatment as her daughter's health finally broke down from the strain of caring for her mother. Mrs. Cartmill gave her mother the best of care until poor health forced her to abandon what she considered a duty and only gave up when forced to do so. Besides the daughters, Mrs. O'Laughlin leaves one brother, William Witty of Des Moines, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wade of Mehan, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body of the deceased arrived here from Clarinda on November 11 and funeral services were held from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. J.A. Howard. Interment was made in the Sidney cemetery. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beach of Unadilla, Nebraska, Mrs. C.W. Daniels of Westboro, Missouri and Mrs. Charles Ulmer of Coin, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jarman Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1476 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. April 15, 1910. "Back To The Farm".--After a residence of a couple of years in town, W. N. Jarman and family this week vacated their pleasant home on Filmore street and have moved back to their fine farm in Prairie township just east of the river. "Bill" has always been accustomed to a life of toil and activity, and though his circumstances would permit him to live in luxury until the final call is issued, the humdrum existence in town with nothing but daily trips to the postoffice to occupy his time has proven too much. And now like Keser he's-- Goin' back where the poplars stand in long rows down the lane, Where the bobsled's asettin' against the barn, defyin' the sun and rain. Tell you what, he's goin' back--tired of the noise and fuss Where a couple of dollars count for more than the life of a common cuss. And none can blame him. The Great Artificer never added the touch of beauty to fairer acres than those which comprise the half-section Jarman farm in productive Prairie. Town for we poor unfortunates who have to stay, but with a country home like that, only four miles away, beckoning ever to its errant owner, it's no wonder the Jarman family don't want to.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Corbin, Webber, Cupp, Keefer, Ewell, Cloyd, Surface, Boldra, Davis, Cook, Solleder Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1475 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS-HERALD. June 18, 1931. "Thurman News".--(1). Mr. and Mrs. LaZelle Corbin came down from Omaha Saturday and visited over Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Webber, at the C.O. Cupp home....(2). Mrs. Don Keefer of Glenwood spent Thursday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Ewell. Her sister Doris Ewell, and Mary Cloyd accompanied her home and stayed until Sunday....(3) The Surface sisters and their mother Mrs. Alice Surface, were shopping in Tabor Thursday. Mrs. Surface stopped over with her daughter, Mrs. Arch Baldrea (sic), and remained until Sunday....(4) June Lundy who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ora Davis, came Saturday to the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Senah Cook, for a few days visit before returning to her home east of Sidney....(5). Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Solleder received a message the first of the week stating that Mrs. Edith Solleder, wife of their oldest son, Carl, had passed away at the home in Los Angeles. No particulars were give! n.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Mann, Adamson, Bogue Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1474 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS. April 7, 1927. "Thurman News".--(1). Ralph Hicks and family of Hamburg were guests Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. W. H. Hicks....(2). Mrs. Rose Mann entertained at Sunday dinner Charles Mann and family in honor of Archie Mann's 17th birthday....(3). Mrs. M. R. Adamson and children, who have been in Villisca a few days visiting her mother, Mrs. Bogue, returned home Sunday.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnston, Norville, McCord, Dashner, Potts, Hastings, Penn, Watts. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1473 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS-HERALD. November 29, 1934. "Randolph News".--(1).--Mrs. Mary Johnston visited her sister, Mrs. Roger Norville, of Silver City, who is seriously ill with pneumonia in the Jennie Edmundson hospital....(2).--Mrs. Cora McCord was guest of honor at a party given by eighth grade pupils at the Byron Dashner home Saturday, November 17, the occasion being her birthday....(3).--Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Potts visited their daughter, Mrs. Elmer Hastings, Sunday at Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs. they were accompanied by Miss Lena Penn....(4).--Tuesday, November 20, a son was born to Mrs. Bert Watts, the seventh child. The father was drowned last July while working on the Missouri river near Nebraska City.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mawhor, Cowger, Aistrope, Smith, Mason Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1472 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS-HERALD. November 29, 1934. "Riverton News".--Robert James Mawhor was born June 12, 1865 at Knights Landing, California, and passed away November 14, l934, at his home in Creston at the age of 69 years, 5 months and two days. At the age of two years he came with his parents to Riverton where he grew to manhood and engaged in farming and for a time was in business in Riverton. On may 10, 1888, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Cowger. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Effie Aistrope of Glenwood, Susan and Robert at home. In 1903 he removed his family to Tabor where he engaged in active business and played a prominent part in the affairs of the community for twenty-five years. He joined the Masonic order and served his lodge as worshipful master. He was also a charter member and first worthy patron of the Tabor chapter Order of Eastern Star. For the past seven years he and his family have made their home in Creston. Besides his wife and children he is survived by two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Leah Smith of Alliance, Nebraska, and Mrs. May Mason of Beattie, Kansas. Funeral services were held November 16 at the home in Creston and burial was in Riverton cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Somes, Rice, Russell Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1471 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS-HERALD. Nov. 15, 1934. "Former Citizen Dead".--Word has been received of the death on November 5 of Ida Somes Rice near Lodi, California. Deceased was the eldest daughter of John S. and Margaret Somes and spent her early life at Percival. She was married to Alfred Rice and made her hom at Pine City, Minnesota, until about seventeen years ago when they moved to California. Her death was due to a a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. One son, Fred, was killed a number of years ago in a motorcycle crash. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Russell, Superior, Wisconsin; Miss Elizabeth Somes, Stockton, California; one brother, George Somes of Ontario, California. Her husband died some five years ago.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cartmill, Wade, Butts Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1186.1.2 Message Board Post: THE SIDNEY ARGUS-HERALD. November 15, 1934. "Former Citizen Dead".--Mrs. Joel Cartmill received a message Saturday telling of the death of her youngest sister, Mrs. Frona Butts, in San Francisco. She was found in her home unconscious and was taken to a hospital where she died within a short time without regaining consciousness. Death was due to paralysis. As a girl Mrs. Butts lived near Riverton and her maiden name was Wade.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Billups Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1470 Message Board Post: In her retirement, Mabel Bridges (4/6/1891 - 4/18/1976), using a card file, gathered notes on the earliest of the pioneers in Fremont county. I'm copying the following from Mabel's notes: 1.--1850 Federal census: John Billups...24...farmer...born in Michigan (Listed in the household of Benj. Bowman) 2.--1852 Fremont county census: Not named. 3.--1854 Fremont county census: "Franklin township" John Billups...4m...1f...1 voter...1 militia...no aliens 4.--1856 Iowa State Census: "Franklin township" John Billups...30...farmer...born Michigan...8 years Sarah............28......................Kentucky..6 years John...............8.......................Iowa.........6 years Francis...........6.......................Iowa.........6 years Will H.............4.......................Iowa.........4 years Drucilla...........1.......................Iowa.........1 year

Our Surname is: LINGENFELTER ,I am in search of our family :L.Lingenfelter and his children ,i think he was in Fremont Co. Sidney Twp. Iowa as early as 1854. Can you give us some brief history on this family and the family of Albert Lingenfelter in the 1880 Census of Fremont Co. Sidney Twp. Iowa . What can you tell me about him and his family? And is he the son of L. Lingenfelter? I think the L= Littleberry Lingenfelter. Thank you for any help ,i think Albert s son Elmer Lingenfelter is our grandfather the dates of birth fit and he later moved South and after marriage to Martha Hestell Brown, he had 2 sons and 3 daughter s ,the eldest son is our father . Elmer was killed in a hunting accident when his eldest son was 14, (our father) and had to go to work to care for his mother and sibilings. Our father was named Elmer "Alvin" Lingenfelter born 1908. he died 1986. Our records state that our grandfather was born around 1876-1877 either in Neb. , Mo. or Ark. Our grandfather s parents born in Mo. and one story was the Mother of Elmer was born in Tenn.?? We never were told what the given names of these Great grandparents were. Elmer is a rare given name in the Lingenfelter family history. Thnak you for any help, please contact me at : geri@worldinter.net Geri Lingenfelter ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jobe Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1469 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. July 14, 1921. "Dead Hero Coming Home".--Friends here have received notice to the effect that the body of Lawrence Edwin Jobe will arrive at Hoboken from over sea on July 15. Lawrence was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Jobe, former residents of this city, now of Crook, Colorado. He enlisted early in the war with Company E of the 168th Infantry, a regiment of the famous Rainbow division, at Shenandoah and went oversea with that organization. Late in July 1918, found his regiment at Chateau Thierry facing the German hords who were determined on the capture of Paris. Near the little village of Fere-en-Tardenois, during this historical fight, Lawrence gave up his life. He was picked up by stretcher bearers and carried to the first aid station with the life blood flowing from five machine guns wounds in the abdomen. He died before the stretcher men could get him to the first aid station. He will be brought to Sidney for burial and if suitable arrangements can be made the body will be given burial with military honors. This is the second occasion in Sidney and will, according to the best of our knowledge, be the last. Let us all turn out to honor our hero dead. Further arrangements will be announced later. There will be a meeting of ex-serivce men at the Masonic Hall tomorrow evening to make arragnements for the military funeral. Everybody out.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baylor Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ok.2ADE/1468 Message Board Post: THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD. July 14, 1921. "Seventy-One Years on One Farm".--In the fall of 1849, John Baylor, accompanied by his wife and infant daughter, braved the discomforts of the pioneer life and came from Marion county, Indiana, to southwestern Iowa. The trail had been blazed by the Mormons who settled in large numbers at Kanesville the present site of Council Bluffs, while several families made a detour to the south and settled near Thurman. These Mormons living several miles from the land preempted by Mr. Baylor, were at first his only neighbors. The nearest postoffice was at Austin, eighteen miles southeast, while the grist was taken to Linden, Missouri, the round trip being seventy-five miles. Freight was gotten at a boat landing south of Hamburg. The following spring, April 8, 1850, Ransdell Baylor, the subject of this sketch, was born and for seventy-one years has counted it pleasure to call the place of his birth home. In early manhood he contemplated entering a profession, but the death of his father in 1871 changed his plans and he left school to engage in farming, staying with his mother while the younger brothers and sister were in school. The mother passed away in 1881. When the civil war broke out John Baylor had begun the erection of a more commodious residence and because of the tediousness of the work nearly a year and a half passed before the house was completed. It was hard to obtain finishing lumber and most of the interior was finished in hand tooled black walnut, wild cherrry and sycamore. The house is still in a good state of preservation; though not modern, it is more solid than many of the new homes of the vicinity. It was to this house that Ransdell Baylor brought his bride immediately after the wedding ceremony in 1883. One son F.B. Baylor, was born to the old home and now is a practicing attorney at Lincoln, Nebraska. Ransdell Baylor's brother lives in Los Angeles and the eldest sister in Tacoma, Washington.