A quick check to the "Tombstone Transcriptions of Crawford County," gives the following: Drake Benjamin F. 1865-1928 Fannie C. 1866-1928 John A. 1902-1928 They are all three buried at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, and apparently this is all of the information on the tombstones, just names and years. I found no entries for Louisa or Lowell Drake. Lois Kay in Arizona

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROGERS,BEVANS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/502 Message Board Post: Seek fate of Peter ROGERS c1852.IL- working in 1880 on father's farm in Sheridan, Crawford Co\KS. Married Georgia BEVANS sometime after 1880. Georgia was living without Peter in 1925 with relatives in Clayton Co. IA. Was he deceased by 1925? Any children? Andrew BROWN @netscape.net habraun2

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Drake, Chism Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/501 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Benjamin F Drake, Fanny Chism Drake, their children: Louisa A, born Sept 1889 MO, Lowell Chism Drake, born Feb 1891 MO, John Alvin, born abt 1903 MO. According to information I have Benjamin, Fanny and one of their children died in 1926-28 of influenza. According to the 1920 census of Baker twp, Crawford County, Lowell was married but living with his parents and working as a truck farmer with his father. On his WWI draft card he indicated he had a wife and one child. Louisa was a normal school teacher in 1920. Any help appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/500 Message Board Post: I have a photograph that I'm trying to date. I think the picture dates to around 1900. The picture was taken by Howard's Gallery in Girard. "J. R. Bell, Operator" is inscribed right next to the name of the studio. Does anyone know when J. R. Bell was the "operator" of Howard's Gallery? I found a J. R. Bell in the 1900 census living in Lincoln Twp., Crawford County. He was 37 at the time and it looks like he was a farmer (the copy was hard to read). I cannot find him in the 1910 or 1920 census in Kansas or any other state. If anyone can shed some light on this, I would appreciate it. Judi

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/zl.2ADE/499.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your help. I will contact them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOSS, MASKROD, MYERS, NORRIS, MOORE, MESHADES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zl.2ADE/499.1 Message Board Post: It's been a while since I've been there, but I think the records are held by Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Millard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zl.2ADE/499 Message Board Post: Does anyone know where the records for Ellsworth Funeral Home are located. I'm trying to find a funeral record for a Leo Chester Millard died in 1947 in Kansas. I know the funeral was located in Pittsburg, Kansas. Sincerely, Jeremy Millard

If you have no success in Crawford Co., Ks....try also Barton Co., Mo census as the state line runs through part of Mulberry. State line Rd runs a goodly portion of Crawford Co. and the west side is of course Ks. and the east side of the road Missouri. Jean This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Dean; Taylor; Crocker; Avery > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zl.2ADE/496 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for information to substantiate birth of daughter to Walter and > wife, Stella about 1916. (Other daughter was b. earlier in Laclede MO). > Walter was b. Pulaski co MO but was working for Forest Lumber Co. in > Mulberry, KS (living in Croweberg, KS) when he completed his WWI draft > registration. Information from other sources indicates he d. in MO about > 1930-35. Family history seems to run between Pulaski, Camden, and Laclede, > MO and Crawford KS. Believe him to be s/o James Henderson and Nancy J. > (Taylor) Dean b. PA/KY. Other siblings: William M; Anna M; James E. Bertha > M. and Carry. > > > ==== KSCRAWFO Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send ONLY the word UNSUBSCRIBE to the > utility address KSCRAWFO-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM If you are trying to > unsubscribe from the Digest list, use the same utility address but change > the -L- to a -D- > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dean; Taylor; Crocker; Avery Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/zl.2ADE/496 Message Board Post: Looking for information to substantiate birth of daughter to Walter and wife, Stella about 1916. (Other daughter was b. earlier in Laclede MO). Walter was b. Pulaski co MO but was working for Forest Lumber Co. in Mulberry, KS (living in Croweberg, KS) when he completed his WWI draft registration. Information from other sources indicates he d. in MO about 1930-35. Family history seems to run between Pulaski, Camden, and Laclede, MO and Crawford KS. Believe him to be s/o James Henderson and Nancy J. (Taylor) Dean b. PA/KY. Other siblings: William M; Anna M; James E. Bertha M. and Carry.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/495 Message Board Post: I am Looking for any events in Kansas history that would explain our ancestors moving from MO to Kansas in 1874. Our ancestor, William A. Royal had lived in Wright County Missouri for over 10 years and raised family. Being a widow he married a second time to Martha Horton in 1870, Wright Co. MO and their first son David Alexander was born in 1871 in MO. Their second child, our ancestor Joseph G. Royal, was born in March of 1874 in Kansas. Within 2 years they were back in Wright County MO. I am trying to find their cause for going to Kansas and what historical events occured in 1874-1876. I do not know where in Kansas. I greatly appreciate your help in my search and thanks for your time in reading my query. ER

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/388.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hilda Hanson was born in 1887, so I would think Rhoda would be near there in age. I have a couple of Hilda's school pictures, but no names. Would you have a picture of Rhoda?

I have no pictures of Rhoda. Believe her to have been born 1889-1891. Lynn---- ruzica@cox.net wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/388.1.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Hilda Hanson was born in 1887, so I would think Rhoda would be near there in age. I have a couple of Hilda's school pictures, but no names. Would you have a picture of Rhoda? > > > ==== KSCRAWFO Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send ONLY the word UNSUBSCRIBE to the utility address KSCRAWFO-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM If you are trying to unsubscribe from the Digest list, use the same utility address but change the -L- to a -D- > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Umphenour, Shireman, Raber, Townsend, Ritchey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/388.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Rose, Would you have any idea how old Rhoda was at the time, maybe close to your great aunts age? It still is a piece of a puzzle and I thank you for it. Lynn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/388.1.1 Message Board Post: Lynn, All I have is a note Rhoda wrote in our great-aunt Hilda's album. It was dated April 16th, 1903, Farlington, Kansas Dear Friend Hilda, When you are old and cannot see put on your specks and think of me. Your friend, Rhoda Umphenour I am assuming she went to school with her. Sorry I have no further information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Umphenour, Shireman, Raber, Townsend, Ritchey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/388.1 Message Board Post: I would very much like the information you have on Rhoda (and any other) Umphenour in Farlington area. My ggreatgrandfather passed away in Farlington in 1903-4, George Washington Umphenour. Thank you. Lynn

May I please have a lookup for Henry Wilson Umphenour b 1877-78. Married to Ada S Raber of Hepler in 1909. I need the name/family and date of his first wife. Thank you. Lynn

Lois Kay, I'm unsure if you remember or not, but we have corresponded before, your ggrandmother (I think I have the right number of g) and my ggrandfather (William O Birdsell) I think we decided were siblings. I was wondering what relatives you still have in the area as I also have several cousins in Cherokee and Scammon from that side of the family. My mother (other side of my family) also still has a lot of members there and they know each other. Georgia Birdsell Stone ----- Original Message ----- From: "cabincreek" <cabincreek@juno.com> To: <KSCRAWFO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:27 AM Subject: [KSCRAWFO] Willis and Townsend > Lynn, > > Thanks for sending the additional clues. They made the difference! > > In the Hepler City Cemetery: > > Catherine Wills died Dec 21 1900 > aged 77 y Asleep in Jesus > > J. A. Willis Co. D. 1st Minn Cav. > > (Yes, their last names were spelled differently. Mr. Cuthbertson > underlined the "i" in Willis to make it apparent that he recognized the > difference, so I would think that means they were spelled differently on > the tombstones.) > > Daniel Shireman born Sep 10 1810 died Dec 22 1900 Father > His children arise up and call him blessed. > > Anna wife of D. Shireman > born Jan 14 1814 died Sep 17 1888 > aged 74 yrs 4 mo 6 d > Asleep in Jesus. Blessed sleep >>From which non ever wake to weep. > A clam and undisturbed repose > Unbroken by the last of foes. > > D. S. Shireman born Mar 14 1827 died Jan 20 1884 > > In the Beulah Cemetery: > > Townsend > Cynthia A. wife of R. M. Townsend > Apr 28, 1935 July 22, 1903 > > Robert M. 1826-1908 > > My paternal grandmother's family has been in Crawford County since Civil > War days. All four of her grandparents are on the 1870 census (Elliott, > McGonigle, Nickell, Bixler). About five generations are now buried at > McGonigle Cemetery. My paternal grandfather's family (Parrish) didn't get > there until the 1880's. I still have relatives who live in the area. > > Lois Kay > > > ==== KSCRAWFO Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen > Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Lynn, Thanks for sending the additional clues. They made the difference! In the Hepler City Cemetery: Catherine Wills died Dec 21 1900 aged 77 y Asleep in Jesus J. A. Willis Co. D. 1st Minn Cav. (Yes, their last names were spelled differently. Mr. Cuthbertson underlined the "i" in Willis to make it apparent that he recognized the difference, so I would think that means they were spelled differently on the tombstones.) Daniel Shireman born Sep 10 1810 died Dec 22 1900 Father His children arise up and call him blessed. Anna wife of D. Shireman born Jan 14 1814 died Sep 17 1888 aged 74 yrs 4 mo 6 d Asleep in Jesus. Blessed sleep From which non ever wake to weep. A clam and undisturbed repose Unbroken by the last of foes. D. S. Shireman born Mar 14 1827 died Jan 20 1884 In the Beulah Cemetery: Townsend Cynthia A. wife of R. M. Townsend Apr 28, 1935 July 22, 1903 Robert M. 1826-1908 My paternal grandmother's family has been in Crawford County since Civil War days. All four of her grandparents are on the 1870 census (Elliott, McGonigle, Nickell, Bixler). About five generations are now buried at McGonigle Cemetery. My paternal grandfather's family (Parrish) didn't get there until the 1880's. I still have relatives who live in the area. Lois Kay

Could you please check for a Cynthia or mrs Robert Townsen (towsend, Towsen?) Cynthia married him after Riley passed away in 1862. She supposedly died in Crawford Co KS July 22,1903. I am thinking she may have been living with Cynthia Nebraska and Andrew Raber. Thank you, Lynn ---- "cabincreek@juno.com" <cabincreek@juno.com> wrote: > Lynn, > I could not find Cynthia Runyon or Cynthia Ritchey. All the Ritcheys listed died later- the earliest was Harry who died in 1917. > The Rabers are buried in the Hepler Cemetery. This is what I found: > Raber Andrew F. 1851-1927 Cynthia N. 1853-1934 > Maggie E. dau of A. F. & C. N. Raber born Oct 29 1899 died Nov 12 1900 Sleep on sweet child and take thy rest. God called thee home. He thought it best. > Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Umphenour Feb 29 1908 Mar 19 1908 > Where are you in Arizona? I live in Mesa. > Lois Kay > > > > ==== KSCRAWFO Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send ONLY the word UNSUBSCRIBE to the utility address KSCRAWFO-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM If you are trying to unsubscribe from the Digest list, use the same utility address but change the -L- to a -D- > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Hi Lois Kay, Thank you for the family information. I have a very poor copy of an obit from Dec 21 1900 stating Catherine Willis was b Dec 21 1823 Shiremanstown PA, now living with her brother Daniel since her husbands death, she and her husband had come to KS in 1888. She was to be buried in Hepler. he brother Daniel b Shiremanstown PA 1810 died after returning home from attending her funeral. He was at the home of a daugher. J.W. Freeman 4 miles north of Walnut. I wonder if there were some cemetery reocrds lost due to destruction of headstones, or maybe they were not marked? Lynn ---- cabincreek@juno.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zl.2ADE/490.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > I could not find Catherine Willis in the index of cemeteries nor any other Willis born in 1823. > > Jane M. Umphenour is buried in Walnut City Cemetery. Here is what I found for her and the family nearby: > > Umphenour George W. Jr. 1893-1905 > > Hannah M. dau of Geo. W. & J. M. Umphenour > born Sept 30 1883 died July 11 1884 > He took thee from a world of care > . . everlasting bliss to share. (angel design) > > Georgie dau of Geo. W. & J. M. Umphenour > born Feb 14 1885 died Jan 12 1886 > Our darling has gone before > To greet us on the blissful shore. (angel design) > > Daniel G. son of G. W. & J. M. Umphenour > died July 27 1875 aged 2 ys 3 ms 10 ds (dove design) > > Umphenour George W. 1848-1904 > Jane M. his wife 1850-1925 > > Hannah E. Freeman and her family are buried in another section of Walnut City Cemetery: > > James W. Freeman > born April 5 1838 > died Nov 28 1899 > Co. G. 129 Reg. Ill. Vol. Inf. (Holy Bible) > > Freeman Father James W. 1835-1899 Co. G 129th Ill. Vol Inf. > Mother Hannah E. 1842-1925 > > James W. Freeman 1880-1961 Jim > > Hannah E. Patterson 1880-1937 Dollie > > Lois Kay > > > > ==== KSCRAWFO Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >