would like to find my dad and talk to him. he was born 7-21-1958.......i was born in ellinwood to rita hamby 1-15-1978 please e-mail me or call my cell phone 620-792-9561

Looking for information on James Ralph Lauderdale. I believe he is the son of John Jeremiah Lauderdale of Jacksboro, TX. Ralph was born in TX May 11, 1893 & died Feb.1978 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS. His wife may have been named Iva & she moved to CA where she died in 1996.

Obituary from unnamed newspaper: Floyd Eldon Howard, 70, farmer and stockman, died Sunday, November 5, 1989. He was born October 24, 1919 in Mulvane, Gore Township, Sumner County, the son of Clifford A. and Ethel Bartholomew Howard. He attended schools in Mulvane and graduated from Mulvane High School. He worked at Boeing in Wichita before joining the Army Air Force. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II for four years. He was an aircraft mechanic stationed in Australia and New Guinea. He came to Toronto after the war to farm and ranch with his parents. The family moved southeast of Toronto where Floyd farmed and ranched with his father until constructitn [sic] of the Toronto Dam displaced them. Moving to Neal, Floyd and his father continued in the ranching partnership. On May 26, 1958 he was married to Hettie Hayden in Miami, Okla. and they made their home in Neal. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Woodson Lodge No. 121 A.F. & A.M., Toronto, and Toronto American Legion Post 325, and National, Kansas and Greenwood County Cattlemen’s associations. Survivors are his wife, Hettie, of the home, his mother, Ethel Howard, Mulvane, two brothers and their wives, Wayne and Mary Howard, Garfield, Ark., and Orene and Peggy Howard Independence, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert, who died in childhood, and his father in 1974. Funeral services were held at the Campbell Funeral Home at 11 am., Wednesday, November 8, 1989 with Rev. Bruce Gass officiating. Interment was in Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane. A memorial has been established in his name to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Contributions may be left at the funeral home.

Obituary from unnamed paper: Ethel Florence Howard, age 103, of Neodesha, died Thursday, May 20, 1993, at Mercy Hospital in Independence. She was a former resident of Mulvane. Ethel was born April 22, 1890 in Quincy, Ill, the daughter of Gideon Bartholomew and Eva (Shull) Bartholomew. She moved to a farm southeast of Mulvane with her family as a child. She attended school in Mulvane and grduated from Mulvane High School in 1911. She attended Emporia State College. She taught school at the Star Rural School near Mulvane. She later taught at Mulvane Elementary School. In 1917 she was united in marriage to Clifford Howard at Mulvane. They lived in Mulvane and later moved to Neal. He preceded her in death in 1974. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Orene Howard of Neodesha and Wayne Howard of Garfield, Ark.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Herbert and Floyd. Funeral services were held Monday at the Mulvane United Methodist Church with Rev. John Hastings officiating. Interment followed at the Mulvane Cemetery. The family suggests memorial remembrances to the American Heart Association. Contributions may be sent in care of Potts Chapel, P.O. Box 801, Independence, KS 67301, which was also in charge of arrangements.

Obituary from unnamed newspaper - Clifford A. Howard Clifford Albert Howard, son of Albert and Lilly Smith Howard, was born in Mulvane, January 7, 1894, and died at Greenwood Community Hospital in Eureka, January 30, 1974. He was married to Ethel Bartholomew, May 26, 1916, at Newton. Mr. Howard was a farmer and stockman and had lived in the Neal-Toronto communities for the past 27 years. He was baptized at the Brethern Church. He was an active member of the Toronto Masonic Lodge. Those who survive are his wife, Ethel, of the home; three sons, Floyd of Neal, Clifford O. of Independence, and Wayne of Augusta, one brother Harry Howard, of Yates Center, five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. His parents, one son, Herbert, one brother, and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from Campbell Funeral Home February 1. Rev. H.F. Schaechlele was the officiating clergyman. Interment was in Mulvane Cemetery at Mulvane.

HI, What township is Piedmont (sp?) in? thanks, Debbie

You might order through your library on interlibrary loan from the Kansas State Historical Society (at no charge) the 1885 and 1895 Greenwood County census to search for your people. It will be a number of reels of film, but may be your best bet. Another suggestion, you might contact the Registrar of Deeds at the Courthouse in Eureka and inquire if they can find them in their Grantee index to land records giving you a better idea if they came in and purchased land. Good luck to you.

In a message dated 6/17/2001 12:56:36 AM Central Daylight Time, DebAlley@aol.com writes: << TO all, I'm looking for more information on George FEE who lived in Greenwood County, KS. He was in IL in 1880 but not in 1900. I'm hoping that his sister Sarah FEE STANSBURY and her husband Milton may also have lived there. They were married in IL in 1866 and not in IL in 1880 . The FEE's were born in OH, lived in IL and then he ended up in Kansas. I'm trying to find his descendants and his sister. thanks, Debbie

TO all, I'm looking for more information on George FEE who lived in Greenwood County, KS. I'm hoping that his sister Sarah FEE STANSBURY and her husband Milton may also have lived there. The FEE's were born in OH, lived in IL and then he ended up in Kansas. I'm trying to find his descendants and his sister. thanks, Debbie

Posted on: Greenwood Co. Ks Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ks/Greenwood/10026 Surname: Harris ------------------------- I am looking for someone to take a couple of pictures of my GGGrandfather's grave site at the Severy-Twin Grove Cemetery, here in Greenwood County. I am willing to pay for this service! I would love to do this myself but I live in Ohio and can not yet make the trip. Thanks, Teresa

Posted on: Greenwood Co. Ks Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ks/Greenwood/10024 Surname: NEWTON ------------------------- Hi I have a photo with a cute chubby baby labeled {"IT" at 6 months} There is a clipping from the newspaper on the back that reads the following: "Frank Newton, the dentist, became a father and a grandfather this week. Yesterday he received word from Hamilton, Greenwood County, Kansas, that his wife had given birth to a ten-pound boy. About the same time information came from Seward, Nebraska, that his Daughter, Mrs. Phil Peihardt [sp NEIHARDT], had given birth to a daughter. Newton was married January 27, last. When a man becomes a father and a grandfather the same week, the cigars are surely coming to him." Frank Newton br 6 Nov 1849 in Rochester, NY Married Electa King Smith on 23 Apr 1872 in NE Remarried abt 1900 to 1902 in KS Frank Newton was a Dentist. I would like any info on Frank and the family in Kansas. I have abit on him in NE and the family there. Thank you for any help.

Hi, I'm new to the list and am currently searching for the date of death and place of burial of Benjamin Douglas Freeman. He was residing in Janesville Township, with his daughter, Harriet, at the time of the 1900 census. He was 93 at that time and I'm assuming that he died reasonably soon thereafter. Thanks for any help. Frank frankbuster WebSites http://thecolony.tripod.com/index.htm

Posted on: Greenwood Co. Ks Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ks/Greenwood/10023 Surname: RATCLIFF ------------------------- Searching for Aunt of mine, Martha Ann Stouder Ratcliff and lived in Hamilton, Ks. If anyone had any information on these people please contact me at: rlembry@sound.net.

Posted on: Greenwood Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ks/GreenwoodObits/10027 Surname: Walters, Gibson, Amery, Turner ------------------------- Severite Newspaper Severy, Kansas, September 6, 1901 EVILSIZER-Died Wednesday, August 28, 1901. Mrs. Evilsizer aged about 80 years. Perlina Walters was born in Clay County, Kentucky, November 27, 1821. At four years of age she removed with her parents to Morgan County, Indiana and resided there until her marriage with Sinclair Evilsizer March 22, 1836. After her marriage she lived in Indiana three years, then moved to Missouri where she resided until March 1884, then came to Severy Kansas, where she made her home until her death August 28, 1901. She was the mother of twelve children, five of whom survive her; Joshua Evilsizer, Butler,MO; Marie J Turner, Severy, KS; Anna M Amery, Bramer, MO; J H Evilsizer, Kansas City, MO and Ora D Gibson, Kingfisher, OK. She survived her husband ten years and fifteen days. When fifteen years of age, she experienced religion and united with the Missionary Baptist Church, of which she remained a member until her death. Mother, dear mother, we miss thee at home. Thou has left us so sudden and forlorn. Such grief and such sorrow is hard to be borne; Mother, dear mother, O,where art thou gone? Gone from your home of earthly clay Gone to your home of endless day Gone to your home where angels dwell No sound disturbs, no chiming bell Awakes again the slumbering form But as the sunlight gilds the mourn Will your voice resound through Heaven's dome, to where the Angels dwell, your home. We'll come to your home, tis bright and fair; we know you'll welcome us from a world of care. With arms outstretched in tones of love To the angels home in realms above We'll join your band, with father and mother, In your home of rest, the angels home Jennie

Posted on: Greenwood Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ks/GreenwoodObits/10026 Surname: Walters ------------------------- August 15,1891-Severy, KS Sinclair Evilsizer was born June 19,1819 in Rockingham Co, Virginia and emigrated in an early day with his parents to Morgan County, Indiana. In the year of 1838 he was married to Perlina Walters; by this union there were twelve children, of which only five remain to mourn the death of their father, three girls and two boys. In the year 1840 he moved to Ray County, Missouri and settled on a farm proving a successful farmer. April 1st, 1884 he came to Greenwood County, Kansas with his family and settled at Severy, where he resided until his death, which occurred at 6:10 p.m. August 18, 1891, after an illness of eleven days, at the advanced age of 72 years, 3 months and 1 day. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church at 4 p.m., last Friday after which the body was interred in Twin Groves Cemetery. He professed religion in 1867 but never united with any church, but being a strict Baptist in belief. He was a loving husband, a kind and affectionate father and a friend to all in need; respected by all who knew him. During his illness he was a patient sufferer, never complaining, and his death is a quiet sleep. When his wife would tell him she could not give him up, he would say "It won't be long". We shall miss him for he is gone. "Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream, For the soul is not dead that slumbers And things are not what they seem"

My grandfather was killed in an automobile accident July 16, 1954, in Quincy, and buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka. He wasn't an active participant with his family, having left during the depression. I'd like to find a kind person that might be willing to take photos of his grave site and look up his obituary if he had one. I have his death certificate. I assume he lived in Kansas, but where, I don't know. Maybe the obituary will help. Thanks for hanging with me this far, Bob Massengill Arizona

I would suggest that the person inquiring re Taylor family make a request direct to the Greenwood Historical Society and Genealogical Library as they have an extensive file on Taylors including photographs and they may well be related to the requester. Jack Bender

I'm looking for any information concerning the Ewing Devier family, who moved to Greenwood County, KS from Virginia in the late 1870's. A daughter of their's married a Hull. I have received replies before concerning mentionings in local history books, but I can no longer find them. Can anyone help me? Thanks. Duston Brooks in TX

Hi folks, I just received these obits from the Greenwood County, Kansas Historical Museum on my grandparents. I was wondering if any of you recognize them? If so please email me at solarize@mindspring.com Thanks, Theresa Mann Elliott William Mann Eureka Herald, July 22, 1920 William Mann was born near Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, December 31, 1854, and died at Eureka, Kansas, July 11, 1920, aged 65 years, 6 months and 10 days. He came to Missouri with his parents in 1868 and then to Kansas in 1876 having resided in Greenwood County ever since with the exception of one year. He was unite in marriage to Amanda A. Taylor September 16, 1880. To this union were born 14 children three of whom preceded him, dying in infancy. There is left to mourn with the mother, Walter E. of Piedmont; Robert L. of Toronto; Mrs. Susan L. Smith of Wauneta, Kan.; Mrs. Maggie M. Johnson of Billings, Montana; Effie V. Kerr of Johnson, Kan.; Mrs. Eliza M. Dossey of Mountain Grove, Mo.; Mrs. Avis V. Wygle of Eureka; Ira N. of Hunter, Okla.; Glen W. & Homer H. and Miss Ruth at home. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. C.A. Casey of Howard, Kans.; and Mrs. E. Cunningham of Cheney, Kans. He was converted in the year of 1897 and united with the free Methodist church and during his years of sad affliction often expressed his desire to depart from this world of sorrow to be with God. He was a loving and kind husband and father, and a good neighbor, often depriving himself to accommodate a neighbor. His hand was ever reached out to the needy and helpless. Besides rearing his own large family he raised from infancy to manhood James M. Taylor a brother to his wife whom he loved as a son. Mann, Amanda Agusta Taylor Eureka Herald, January 5, 1950 Amanda Agusta Taylor was born July 21, 1862, near Tazwell, Claiborne County, Tennessee, the first child of Nathaniel C. and Lucy Ann Taylor, and departed this life December 24, 1949, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Susie L. and John M. Smith, near Blue Mound, Kansas, at the age of 87 years, five months and three days. Her going was very sudden after a few days of illness. She had been very frail for about two years with a heart ailment. She had resided continuously in Greenwood county for the past 73 years, with the exception of one year in Barber county. She came to Kansas with her parents and six brothers and sisters to a pre-emption claim four miles northeast of Piedmont in 1876 where she grew to womanhood on her parents farm. She was united in marriage to William Mann on September 16, 1880, in Eureka, Kansas. To this union were born fourteen children, three of whom were triplets born in 1890 who died in infancy. She was preceded in death by her husband July 11, 1920, and two sons, Walter E., May 25, 1945, and Robert L., October 27, 1948. She was converted and united with the Free Methodist church in 1897 and lived a consistent Christian throughout her long life. After the Free Methodist church in Eureka was discontinued she united with the local Church of the Nazarene of which she was a faithful and loyal member until her death. She had a great love and interest in her church work as long as she was strong enough to attend, and her heart was still with her congregation after she was unable to attend services. Her hands were never idle as long as she could use them and her mind was as clear as a bell to the last. Her prayers were always for the wayward and she enjoyed her children and friends to the fullest. We, her children, have had our wonderful mother so wise and good, many years and her influence for the good things in life will always be with us. Those who survive her are her children, Susie L. Smith, Blue Mound, Kansas; Maggie M. Johnson, Billings, Montana; Effie V. Kerr, Hilltop; Eliza M. Williams, Eureka; Avis V. Wygle, Eureka; Ira N. Mann, Santa Ana, California; Glenn W. Mann and Homer H. Mann, Silverado Canyon, California; Ruth I. Parten, Beaver, Kansas; forty-four grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, four adopted great grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, nine great step-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Fee, and Mrs. Edna Doty, of Piedmont. Amanda also leaves a great number of nieces and nephews besides many friends who will sadly miss her from among them in the familiar paths she trod so many years here. Heaven is richer in our loss of her from our midst. Maggie and Ira were unable to attend their mother's funeral service. Funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. W.B. McCollom, in the Church of the Nazarene, at Eureka, Kansas, and the body was laid to rest beside her husband in the Piedmont cemetery Thursday, December 29, 1949.

Posted on: Greenwood Co. Ks Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/Greenwood/10022 Surname: NORTH ------------------------- Seeking an obituary for Herman North who died between 4. July and 12. August 1925 according to his Civil War pension records. He was a resident of Fall River, Greenwood county, Kansas. Am hoping to learn more about his descendants and possibly get in contact with some of them. Supposedly they moved to Texas. Help greatly appreciated.