I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the KOEHLER Family the first a family photograph including Florella H.; George W.; William M.; William G. R.; Margaret E.; Virgil X.; Eldora Lois; and Sarah Lura KOEHLER which was taken at the Aristo Studio in Maryville, TN on 9 Aug 1909. The children range in age from 2 years to 17 years. All their birth dates are written on the back of the photograph as well as their names. The second photograph is one the KOEHLER Twins, Eugene Ludwig and Sarah Lura KOEHLER b. 12 Aug 1907. It is noted that Eugene Ludwig "Louie" died 1 Aug 1908. There is no studio or location indicated on this second photograph though the twins appear to be less than one year old at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this KOEHLER Family: William Gottlieb Reinhold KOEHLER was b. 27 Nov 1866 in Dickinson Co. KS to parents Rev. Reinhold Garr KOEHLER (b. 1834) and Emily KOEHLER (b. 1838). William was one of 6 children born to this couple including, William G. R.; Jane; Emily; Eliza; Dole; and Reinholdt KOEHLER, all born between 1866 and 1879. William married Florella H. HESS (1867-1909) on 27 May 1890 in Momence, IL and together they had 9 children including, William McKinley; Reinhold James; James Ransom; Margaret Emily or Emilie; George William; Virgil Xenophen; Florella Hess; Eldora Lois; Eugene Ludwig; and Sarah Lura KOEHLER, all born between 1890 and 1909. William was a Printer and Newspaper man and he died 28 Feb 1938 and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Tampa, FL. His wife Florella H. HESS KOEHLER was b. 16 Feb 1867 in Momence, IL to parents James HESS (1840-1908) and Margaret OLDS (1845-1937). Florella had at least 6 siblings including, Sarah; Bertha; George Andrew; Alford or Alfred; Margaret P. (married BURTON); and Lois Mary (later married TANHEY) HESS, all born between 1867 and 1882. Florella died 11 Apr 1909 in Maryville, TN and is buried in the Shrontz Cemetery in Momence, IL along with family members. Margaret Emilie KOEHLER was b. 5 Jul 1892 in Walnut, IA to William and Florella KOEHLER and married Ralph Russell CANNONS (1896-1956) and together they had two children including, William George CANNONS (1918-1979) and Harry Virgil CANNONS (1921-1994). Margaret died in 1972. William M. KOEHLER was b. 8 Aug 1896 and died 9 Jul 1978 and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, ID. Florella KOEHLER was b. 22 Aug 1898 and married Earle STAFFORD (1897-1963) and she died 24 Jun 1974 in Ashland, KY and is buried in the Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, KY. Virgil Xenophone KOEHLER was b. 16 Sept 1900 in Perrysville, IN to these same parents and married Clara S. (b. 1906) and together they had two children. Virgil died 22 Nov 1964 in Hillsborough Co. FL. Eldora Lois KOEHLER was b. 19 Feb 1903 in Perrysville, IN to these same parents and married Mr. BOYD. She died 22 Jul 1990 in Greensboro, NC. Sarah Lura KOEHLER was b. 12 Aug 1907 in Maryville, TN to these parents and married Charles Finney WAKELAND (1915-1978) and together they had a daughter, Sarah Florella WAKELAND who was born and died in 1944. Sarah died 22 Jan 1979 in Tampa, FL. Eugene Ludwig KOEHLER was also born 12 Aug 1907, Sarah's twin brother and he died in August 1908 at the age of one year. Census records provide the following details regarding this family: 1880 census of Cayuga, IL: Reinhold KOEHLER, age 48, Works on Farm, born Prussia, parents born Prussia Emily KOEHLER, wife, age 42, Keeps House, born Prussia, parents born Prussia William KOEHLER, son, age 13, Works on Farm, born KS Jane KOEHLER, dau, age 12, at Home, born MO Emily KOEHLER, dau, age 9, at Home, born IL Eliza KOEHLER, dau, age 7, at Home, born IL Dole KOEHLER, dau, age 4, born IL Reinholdt KOEHLER, son, age 1, born IL 1900 census of Highland, IN: William KOEHLER, age 33, born Nov 1866, married 10 years, born KS, parents born Germany, an Editor Florella KOEHLER, wife, age 33, born Feb 1867, married 10 years, 5 children/5 living, born IL, parents born Canada/IL Reinhold KOEHLER, son, age 9, born Mar 1891, born IL, In School Margaret KOEHLER, dau, age 7, born Jul 1892, born IL, in School George KOEHLER, son, age 5, born Jul 1894, born IL William KOEHLER, son, age 3, born Aug 1896, born IN Florella KOEHLER, dau, age 1, born Sept 1898, born IN 1910 census of Maryville, TN: William CAYLOR, age 43, a widower, born KS, parents born KS, a Newspaper Printer Marget CAYLOR, dau, age 17, born IA, parents born KS George CAYLOR, son, age 15, born IL, parents born KS William M. CAYLOR, son, age 14, born IN, parents born KS Florella CAYLOR, dau, age 11, born IN, parents born KS Virgil X. CAYLOR, son, age 9, born IN, parents born KS Loise E. CAYLOR, dau, age 7, born IN, parents born KS Sarah L. CAYLOR, dau, age 3, born TN, parents born KS 1920 census of Sheldon, SC: William KOEHLER, age 53, born KS, parents born Germany, a Store Clerk Florella KOEHLER, dau, age 21, born IN, parents born KS/IL, a School Girl Lois KOEHLER, dau, age 17, born IN, parents born KS/IL, a School Girl Lura KOEHLER, dau, age 12, born TN, parents born KS/IL, a Store Clerk I am hoping to locate someone from this KOEHLER Family so that these wonderful old treasures can be returned to the care of their family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I have added a couple more items to my Dickinson Co. Kansas History and Heritage Project website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksdickin/index.html New items include: 1914-1930 Weddings, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Herington 1878 Farmers' Directory Obituaries, 1885-1886,* Herington Tribune* Thanks for visiting! Sheryl

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I've added a couple of new items to the Dickinson Co. KHHP page: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksdickin/index.html Baptisms (1913-1920) and funerals (1925-1939) from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran church in Herington, and Necrology (deaths) of Abilene G.A.R. Post #63, 1890-1939 Thanks for visiting! Sheryl

I've added some items to the Dickinson County KHHP page: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksdickin/index.html ~ Under "Obituaries": Obituaries and death notices, 1920 *Abilene Daily Chronicle* ~ Under "Marriages"--1887 marriages, by groom ~ Under "History"--1887 Post offices and postmasters ~ Under "Directories"--1914 Chapman City directory ~ Under "Family Files"--Family reunion page added I have also replaced the defunct search engine with a working one. Thanks, Sheryl

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kprsn1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/500.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the information Judy! Chad Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judyartley26191 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/500.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, There is a volunteer in Dickinson County who will do research, look up obituaries, take cemetery photos and look up marriages. You'll find this volunteer's contact info at www.gengathering.com. You must create a user ID and password to enter their web site. However access to the volunteer contact info is free. If that doesn't work out you can contact the Heritage Center of Dickinson County, www.heritagecenterdk.com/research_center.html. Successful Searching! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kprsn1 Surnames: Rock Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/500/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone do, or knows who does, obituary lookups in Abilene and/or Dickinson County. Would love obituaries for my great grandparents if possible. Samuel Rock, d. 20 Dec 1951, Abilene Etta Alice (Powers) Rock, d. 1 Jul 1964, Abilene Thanks for any help! Chad Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kiane6567 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/499.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As far as I know the records are not online. However, you can Contact the Dickinson Co Historical Society at 412 South Campbell Abilene, KS 67410 Phone: 785-263-2681 Email: [email protected] They have all of the city school records and quite possibly have those records as well. If not, they may be able to tell you where the records are located. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcwillia_c Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/499/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We have a relative who attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy in approximately 1907. Does anyone know if historic records for this school are online somewhere? Thank you, C. McWilliams Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

Hello, I am hoping to find someone to do some genealogy research in Dickinson County. If anyone on this list does this type of work, could you please send me your rates? Thank you, Mary Carbaugh Sent from my iPad

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/498.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1940 is the last available census at this time. TRY - Find a grave - FREE SITE - volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME. http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Try Vital Records - Birth, Marriage, & Death, Social Security Info., Census Records - FREE ALL STATES http://search.labs.familysearch.org/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judysstuffbox Surnames: Bittner / Buettner / Buttner / Bettner / Bitturs Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/498/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need help on when 2 people died. Susan (Sowash) Bittner born 1835 in Germany, died in Herington between 1900-1910? Frank Bittner born 1829 in Germany died in Herington between 1910-1920? They both came from Germany between 1840-1850. Have their marriage in Lawrence County, Ohio in 1854. Children were born in Ohio and Indiana. They moved to Herington shortly before 1900 as they are on that census with children. Frank and one son Wesley were on the 1910 census in the same location. Do not have access to the Kansas census to limit their deaths to a five year span. They should be on the Kansas 1905 census roll #41 and the Kansas 1915 census roll #68 as they were listed as owning their home on Spruce, Herington, Lyon, Dickinson, Kansas. So need help as do not know when and where my G-G-grandparents died and were buried. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mangold629 Surnames: Neil Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/497.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello! Not related, however you might try the free service findagrave.com. There are quite a few Neils buried in Solomon and an overwhelming number in Kansas. I hope this helps. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wilma471 Surnames: Neil Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/497/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find the death dates for a Neil family that lived in Dickinson County. The family lived at Solomon and all their children were born there. NEIL born Apr 1857 died after 1940 NEIL [nee Burke] Julia born July 1866 died between 1930-1940 NEIL William "Will" born 6 Dec 1894 & died at Abiline Dickinson KS in May 1967 NEIL[nee Henderson]Edith A. born 22 Dec 1895 in Kansas NEIL Earl Algo born 15 Feb 1897 NEIL [nee McCoy] Nannie J. born Sep 1897 in Kansas NEIL Paul E. born about 1901 I found one daughter, Zora [1907-1910], buried in Prairie Mount Cemetery, Solomon, Dickenson County. This may be where the parents are also buried. Any help is appreciated. Wilma Brandon MB Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dorothydobason Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/193.3.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Our George Dobson, b. 11 Nov.1834. D. Oct.6, 1919 Married Susannah Fisher, of Thornhill Ont. on Feb 28, 1858. He never remarried. He had brothers Charles and David, of Abilene. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kprsn1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/496.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You are awesome Roberta! And I'm so dense. It never occurred to me to search Find A Grave for her in Franklin County, PA where her Rock relatives are also buried. Duh! I just assumed she would be buried in Dickinson County with the Rocks there. Lesson learned! Thanks so much... again!! Chad Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kprsn1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.dickinson/496/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone help me confirm a death date? My great grand aunt, Maggie Jane Rock, reportedly died 15 Jan 1933. She lived most of her life in Ridge Township so I presume she died there as well. She never married and lived her later life with her sister, Sadie (Rock) Zeger. I've been unable to find documentation of her death and burial location. Any help would be sincerely appreciated! Chad Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello Chad: Found Maggie and also Sadie and other relatives. Sadie and others are buried in Navarre Cemetery, Dickinson Co., KS Maggie Jane Rock Birth: Nov. 19, 1869 Pennsylvania, USA Death: Jan. 15, 1933 Burial: Upton Church of the Brethren Upton Franklin County Pennsylvania, USA ------------------------------------------------------- http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksdickin/navarrecem/vzegergeorgesadie.jpg Roberta

Hello Chad: Found Maggie and also Sadie and other relatives. Sadie and others are buried in Navarre Cemetery, Dickinson Co., KS Maggie Jane Rock Birth: Nov. 19, 1869 Pennsylvania, USA Death: Jan. 15, 1933 Burial: Upton Church of the Brethren Upton Franklin County Pennsylvania, USA ------------------------------------------------------- http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ksdickin/navarrecem/vzegergeorgesadie.jpg Roberta