LaVelda Faull wrote: > Second - where is Dexter Township in Cowley County? Is it on the edge of a > county line and if so what county? How close is it to Wichita? I think > Wichita is close to Cowley, isn't it? Good morning, LaVelda. Have no idea, regarding your Question #1, however I can help on this one. Yes, Cowley county is fairly close to Wichita. It is South and East of Wichita, which is in Sedgwick county. Wichita is the largest city in the state, with the exception of the "Kansas City" complex, in the far NE part of the state. The Winfield/Arkansas City area of Cowley, is pretty good-sized, and about 60 miles away from Wichita. Dexter twp, in Cowley county, is in the far SE part of the county. The only town of any size there, being Dexter. In the time frame you mentioned, there was also a little town nearby, by the name of Hooser (NOT HOOSIER) which had some population. Good luck with your SIMMONS. Gary & Mary Lee Presson Wichita.