Hi I’m new to the list and am looking to contact any living relatives of my English BATES ancestors and their USA REICHERTER/ RICHETER descendants. My 3 x great grandfather was Charles Bates. He was born at Oldbury, near Mancetter, in Warwickshire, England in 1821, the second son of Peter Bates and Ann (nee Stretton). In 1855 Charles married Caroline Neal. In 1856, Isaac (my 2 x great grandfather) was born. Charles left his wife and son in England and sailed to USA in 1857 (with his nephew also called Charles who married Anne Bradshaw an ancestor of Dale Gramse). Some more brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces also came to Kansas over the next few years. My Charles is listed on the US census 1860 living with his brother Isaac and family in Grasshopper Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas. On 3rd April 1866 Charles married a widow named Mary Ann Goddard (maiden name Mackley) in Jefferson County. Charles fought in the American Civil War in the 11th Kansas Cavalry Volunteers. On the 1870 census Charles and Mary Ann were in Oskaloosa, Jefferson County with their daughter May or Mary May. Charles died in 1876 at Boyle Station, Jefferson County were he had been the post master. Mary Ann died age 100 in Los Angeles, California where she had lived with various children from her first marriage. Charles and Mary’s daughter, Mary May Bates, married a man called Julius Reicherter (or Richeter) in 1884. I have found the couple and their 3 children on various US census returns from 1900 – 1930. On the 1930 census, Julius age 70 is living with his married daughter and her family in Cedar Township Kansas. I would very much like to trace any living descendants of this American side of the family. I have tried to contact Dale Gramse (I was in contact with him some years ago) through the Jefferson county website but have had no response, I hope he is well. My husband Tony and I are coming to USA Easter 2007 and will be in Jefferson County between 6th – 8th April. We would like to visit the various cemeteries where my Bates ancestors are buried and perhaps look at the places where they lived. I would like to do some research at the library in Topeka and hope to get some information about my Charles being a postmaster at Boyle Station. We also would like a recommendation for a hotel or B& B perhaps around Nortonville. Any other suggestions of places we might like to visit would be very welcome. Many thanks for any ideas help and suggestions Pat Boucher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com

Checking the mail list archives for this county, is good for BATES, 2006,2003,2002,2001,and 2000; for Richeter several at 2001. Did not check the Reicherter. Have a good one!! Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Boucher" <apboucher@btopenworld.com> To: "jefferson county mailing list" <KSJEFFER@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:41 PM Subject: [KSJEFFER] BATES/ RICHETER Hi I'm new to the list and am looking to contact any living relatives of my English BATES ancestors and their USA REICHERTER/ RICHETER descendants. My 3 x great grandfather was Charles Bates. He was born at Oldbury, near Mancetter, in Warwickshire, England in 1821, the second son of Peter Bates and Ann (nee Stretton). In 1855 Charles married Caroline Neal. In 1856, Isaac (my 2 x great grandfather) was born. Charles left his wife and son in England and sailed to USA in 1857 (with his nephew also called Charles who married Anne Bradshaw an ancestor of Dale Gramse). Some more brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces also came to Kansas over the next few years. My Charles is listed on the US census 1860 living with his brother Isaac and family in Grasshopper Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas. On 3rd April 1866 Charles married a widow named Mary Ann Goddard (maiden name Mackley) in Jefferson County. Charles fought in the American Civil War in the 11th Kansas Cavalry Volunteers. On the 1870 census Charles and Mary Ann were in Oskaloosa, Jefferson County with their daughter May or Mary May. Charles died in 1876 at Boyle Station, Jefferson County were he had been the post master. Mary Ann died age 100 in Los Angeles, California where she had lived with various children from her first marriage. Charles and Mary's daughter, Mary May Bates, married a man called Julius Reicherter (or Richeter) in 1884. I have found the couple and their 3 children on various US census returns from 1900 - 1930. On the 1930 census, Julius age 70 is living with his married daughter and her family in Cedar Township Kansas. I would very much like to trace any living descendants of this American side of the family. I have tried to contact Dale Gramse (I was in contact with him some years ago) through the Jefferson county website but have had no response, I hope he is well. My husband Tony and I are coming to USA Easter 2007 and will be in Jefferson County between 6th - 8th April. We would like to visit the various cemeteries where my Bates ancestors are buried and perhaps look at the places where they lived. I would like to do some research at the library in Topeka and hope to get some information about my Charles being a postmaster at Boyle Station. We also would like a recommendation for a hotel or B& B perhaps around Nortonville. Any other suggestions of places we might like to visit would be very welcome. Many thanks for any ideas help and suggestions Pat Boucher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KSJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In a message dated 1/20/2007 11:42:41 A.M. Central Standard Time, apboucher@btopenworld.com writes: Hi I’m new to the list and am looking to contact any living relatives of my English BATES ancestors and their USA REICHERTER/ RICHETER descendants. My 3 x great grandfather was Charles Bates. He was born at Oldbury, near Mancetter, in Warwickshire, England in 1821, the second son of Peter Bates and Ann (nee Stretton). In 1855 Charles married Caroline Neal. In 1856, Isaac (my 2 x great grandfather) was born. Charles left his wife and son in England and sailed to USA in 1857 (with his nephew also called Charles who married Anne Bradshaw an ancestor of Dale Gramse). Some more brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces also came to Kansas over the next few years. My Charles is listed on the US census 1860 living with his brother Isaac and family in Grasshopper Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas. On 3rd April 1866 Charles married a widow named Mary Ann Goddard (maiden name Mackley) in Jefferson County. Charles fought in the American Civil War in the 11th Kansas Cavalry Volunteers. On the 1870 census Charles and Mary Ann were in Oskaloosa, Jefferson County with their daughter May or Mary May. Charles died in 1876 at Boyle Station, Jefferson County were he had been the post master. Mary Ann died age 100 in Los Angeles, California where she had lived with various children from her first marriage. Charles and Mary’s daughter, Mary May Bates, married a man called Julius Reicherter (or Richeter) in 1884. I have found the couple and their 3 children on various US census returns from 1900 – 1930. On the 1930 census, Julius age 70 is living with his married daughter and her family in Cedar Township Kansas. I would very much like to trace any living descendants of this American side of the family. I have tried to contact Dale Gramse (I was in contact with him some years ago) through the Jefferson county website but have had no response, I hope he is well. My husband Tony and I are coming to USA Easter 2007 and will be in Jefferson County between 6th – 8th April. We would like to visit the various cemeteries where my Bates ancestors are buried and perhaps look at the places where they lived. I would like to do some research at the library in Topeka and hope to get some information about my Charles being a postmaster at Boyle Station. We also would like a recommendation for a hotel or B& B perhaps around Nortonville. Any other suggestions of places we might like to visit would be very welcome. Many thanks for any ideas help and suggestions Pat Boucher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KSJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message A friend and colleague of mine now lives in Boyle, what used to be Boyle Station, a tiny dot on the highway. They have done some research on Boyle, and would be interested in talking with anyone with historical connections. I would be happy to put you in touch with them. Joy Lominska jlominska@aol.com

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 15, 1910 Sandy Thomas BUTNR was born in Old town, N.C., Feb. 12, 1842, died in Higland, Kan., Sept. 1, 1910. In 1861 he was married to Miss Rebecca NEESE, in Indiana. She died in 1886. To this union were born ten children, six boys and four girls, five of whom are living, they are: Albert S., Jesse F., Charles T., and Mrs. W. F. BAUER of Highland, Kan., and Mrs. W.G. HAUCK of Valley Falls, Kan. In 1886 he was married to Mrs. Mary FORD. To this union were born two daughters, Pearl M. and Mabel E. both of Highland. Mr. Butner was a Mason for a period of thirty-five years. He has lived in six different states and territories, coming to Highland about nine years ago. He was raised in the Moravian faith, being sprinkled in infancy, but never became a member of any church. Besides his wife and children he leaves a stepson, V.L. FORD, of Highland, Kan., and 17 grandchildren.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 15, 1910 Death of Grant Post. Grant E. POST died in a hospital at Topeka, Thursday mornig September 13, 1910. He had been under treatment there for two years. Grant E. Post was born in Dodridge county, West Virginia, January 7, 1882, and his age was 28 years, 8 months and 6 days. When he was four years of age his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parker C. Post, moved to Valley Falls, Kansas, and with them, it has since been his home. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, Ed, Lloyd, Joseph and Arthur, and six sisters, May, Lesta, Louise, Mrs. Grant SIMONS, Mrs. C.R. CONSER and Mrs. Mel GRAGG. The funeral was held form the family homeon Lord's hill Thursday afternoon, Rev. S. Weaver officiating at the services. The burial was in the Farrar cemetery, the ritualistic burial service of the A.O.U.W. being rendered at the grave.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 15, 1910 Millard Gail, son of Mr. and Mrs. John GUIER, of North Cedar, died Sept. 12, 1910, aged 3 months and 23 days. The funeral was held Tuesday from the home, Rev. Drke officiating the services. The burial was in Farrar cemetery.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 15, 1910 John DAVIS and wife of McPherson visited relatives here this week and attended the funeral of father G.W. HULL. Dr. Isaac MAGILL of Corning visited his cousins, Mrs. Jas. HUFF and Mrs. H.G. MILLER here Tuesday on his way home from Topeka.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 15, 1910 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. STAUFFER, Monday, September 12, 1910, a daughter. Dr. F.P. MANN was the attending physician.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 15, 1910 Death of Geo. W. Hull. George Washington HULL was born in Licking county, Ohio, December 13, 1837, and after a lingering illness died at his home in Valley Falls, Sunday September 11, 1910, aged 62 years, 8 months, and 28 days. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in the 31st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Oct. 1861. He served about one year when he was discharged on account of sickness. In 1863 he reenlisted. He was captured in Virginia and wa a prisoner nine months. In the Fall of 1863 he was married to Miss Eliza Ellen LYNCH. To this union two children were born, Georgie E. McDONALD of Bolivar, Mo., and Adam I. HULL of Valley Falls. Mr. Hull came to Kansas in the spring of 1868, locating on a farm near Valley Falls in or near where he has since resided. He wife dying March 31, 1893, he was re-married Sept. 5, 1894 to Mrs. Mary VANDRUFF of Valley Falls, who survives him. The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. Geo B. Drake of the Congregational church officiating at the services after which the local Post of the G.A.R. conducted the services at the grave, abotu 29 of the veterans being present.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 15, 1910 Nick KRUMREY of Rock Creek was here on business Saturday. Mrs. R.H. BALL has been on the sick list with inflamatory rheumatism for a couple of weeks and may go to Excelsior Springs for further relief. Ben WILLIAMS was helping his brother-in-law, Joe SLOOP, drill in 30 acres of wheat the first of the week. It was easier than setting type.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 15, 1910 Winchester. Too much rain for picnics. Miss Bell COOK of St. Joseph has been visiting her brother, Henry COOK and family. Mrs. Man BISHOP and Mrs. Max EVANS were in Leavenworth last week attending the fair. Miss Charlotte McCLURE is attending school at Emporia. She has entered the department of music. The schools opened last Monday with the following teachers: B.A. GREEN, principal; Miss Nellie GRAYSON, assistant; Miss Alice ADAMS, grammar; Miss Sudie ANDERSON, intermediate; Miss Alta MUSGROVE, second primary; Miss NOWLIN, primary.

The Topeka Daily Capital Wednesday April 6, 1966 Reba Hall. Oskaloosa.--Mrs. Reba M. HALL, 55, Oskaloosa, died Tuesday in a Lawrence hospital. Details of the cause of death were not immediately known. She was born April 3, 1910 at Norman, Okla., and had lived at Oskaloosa since 1956. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Oskaloosa. Survivors include her husband, Argle Hall, at home; a son, Gelnn Hall, Fort Gordon, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Faye O'GWINN, Norman, Okla.; and three brothers, Leland FOX, Otis Fox and L.O. Fox all of Norman, Okla. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church at Oskaloosa. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Norman, Okla. Hampton Funeral Home at Oskaloosa is in charge of arrangements.

I think I found one: John W Myers b 22 Mar 1866, d Jun 16 1948, s/Joseph Myers, RHVF. and maybe these: Nellie Myers, d. 14 Apr 1896, age 3 y MRDN Alice J Meyer (Stout) 8 Sep 1869 - 11 Jun 1940, d/Thomas and Lizzie Stout, w/Albert A Myer MCLH. Ira E Myers 22, of Winchester m Minnie Pitts 19, " Dec 27 1911. Jerome D Myers 22, of Jefferson Co., m. Minnie Jackson 19, " Feb 1, 1882 at Valley Falls by JP Wm Clark. John Myers, 52, Valley Falls, m. Mrs. Sarah L Myers, 56, Valley Falls, Aug 23 1929. John C Myers, 24, Valley Falls, m. Emma J Springer, 22, of Valley Falls, Aug 18 1891. Belle Dora Myers, 18, m. Wm R Faulk Oct 23 1873. Jeffco marriage records Book B p300 1694. Christopher C Myers, 19, of Jefferson Co., m. Sarah F Faulk, 17, of Jefferson Co. May 15 1881. Married at Valley Falls by Wm Clark, JPeace. Jan

The Jefferson County Gen Society's tombstone inscription book has transcribed Anthony W Meyers' date of birth as 1817, dod 30 Jun 1895. RHVF cemetery. The book also lists: Anthony Wayne Meyers 27 Nov `847 - 17 Dec 1925 s/o Anthony & Rebecca Meyers. RHVF I didn't find a Rebecca Meyers listed. However, amongst all those Meyer/Meyers/Myers etc listings is this "helpful" entry: Meyers, Mrs. d 16 Jan 1906 RHVF Since she's also buried at Rose Hill Valley Falls cem., maybe she belongs to your bunch. Or not. There are about 2 pages of listings for MYERS & MYER but I didn't find Rebecca or Anthony among them. A few of these Myers are from Valley Falls. There's a "Mrs Myers" who died Apr 1900 but she's buried at McLouth. Then I checked the Society's marriage record book and found these possibilities: Meyer, Anthony, 26, fr Jeff Co Kans Ammen, Lanna, 18, fr Jeff Co Kans m. Dec 31 1878 at Valley Falls by Wm. Clark Meyer, Anthony Joseph, 24, fr McLouth Kans Werst, Clara Elsie, 23, fr Ozawkie m. May 02 1906 There are a couple more Meyer/Meyers marriages of folks that occurred at Valley Falls: George C. Meyer m. Lillie E Mason 1881; Edward Meyers and Gertrude Green, both of Valley Falls m at Valley Falls 1891. Plus some folks who are FROM Valley Falls but doesn't say where the marriage took place: Ernest Meyer m. Ethel Sappenfeld 1925; Fred C Meyer m. a Valley Falls woman, Helen F Persing 1925; Christena Myer & Charley Green, both of Valley Falls 1908; A. Joseph Myer of Valley Falls m. Ruby G Gross 1907; Adah Hillyer Myers m. Joseph Ryburg 1908. Albert Myers & Sarah Chapman of Valley Falls 1887; Albert F Myers & Martha J Way of Valley Falls 1886; Alice R Myers & Hillery Z Monnett 1891 Ida Myers & Thomas Puckett 1863; John Myers & Mrs Sarah Myers 1929 at Valley Falls John C Myers & Emma J Springer 1891 at Valley Falls; Wayne Myers, 45, of Valley Falls & Lucinda Stuart, 29, of Valley Falls, m.July 31 1904. Maybe some of these folks belong to you. Happy hunting. Jan T

TO: RICHARD WELLMAN FROM: Nickie Myers Shasteen Thank you very much for all the research!! 1. When you get a chance please do pursue the 80 acres of land for A. W. Myers (Meyers) as you mentioned: A. W. Myers recorded as owner of 80 acres of land in 1876 in section 33, twp. 8, range 18. This is southeast of Valley Falls. If you wish, I can pursue when purchased and when sold, by doing research at the court house. 2. Is there a PROBATE RECORD for Anthony W. Meyers (Myers) ... wish he could spell his name the same every time! 3. There is a probate record No. 2343 for A. F. Myers possibly AUSTIN FOSTER MYERS. Again would have to research at the court house to determine if any more information is available. 4. Alice R. Myers Monnett, wife of Hillery Monnet, buried Spring Grove cemetery located in Anthony, Harper County KS. I didn't know this. THANK YOU! This placed my g aunt in the exact area where my grandfather MURRELL SANFORD (sometimes SANFORD MURRELL)MYERS b 30 May 1886 in Valley Falls would have met and married my grandmother. Now I have a connection! Thanks again ... Nickie Myers Shasteen

-----Original Message----- From: ksjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ksjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ksjeffer-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 2:09 AM To: ksjeffer@rootsweb.com Subject: KSJEFFER Digest, Vol 2, Issue 6 Thanks for the suggestion, Jim. A couple of years ago I checked the archives and found a cousin also looking for our gg grandfather ANTHONY W. MEYERS in Valley Falls KS. His uncle has looked for years before we started and also was STUCK the same place we are ... no city, no county and no relatives past ANTHONY W. MEYERS who was born in NC ... someplace!! And whose parents on both sides were also from NC ... someplace!! Anthony W. Meyers died 30 Jun 1895 and was buried in Valley Falls. His wife, Rebecca died 16 Jan 1906 in Valley Falls. I have both of their obituaries on both of them. OSKALOOSA TIMES newspaper, Friday July 5, 1895 page 5 column 3 says "A. W. Myers died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday a large number of his friends attending the funeral. He was 76 years old and was a resident here for a long time." (I think since 1865) THE NEW ERA newspaper Saturday July 6, 1895, Valley Falls Kansas page 8, column 3 under "Dunavant Items": "On last Sunday morning, after a protracted illness and much suffering with old age, and a complication of diseases, quietly and peacefully, passing from earth to the great beyond, Mr. Anthony MEYERS. (he actually went by MEYERS) The funeral service was conducted by Rev. S. V. Ismond of Hamilton, Mo. A large concourse of friends gathered at the home of the deceased which was evidence of high regard in which Mr. Meyers was held. The family have the lasting sympathy of all." And Rebecca Meyers, his wife - THE NEW ERA newspaper, January 18, 1906, page 5, column 3: "Died. Mrs. Rebecca Meyers who has been a sufferer with cancer on the face for years, passed peacefully away at her home in this city Tuesday evening, Jan 16, at 9 o'clock, aged 78 years 7 months and 27 days. The funeral was from her residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. I. A. Wilson conducting the services. She had been a resident here for 41 years." NOTE: I. A. Wilson was a local minister and on page 5 January 15, 1906, THE NEW ERA newspaper mentions: "Rev. I. A. Wilson of this city attended the Foreign Missionary Rally of the First Districk at Atchison Tuesday. He was on the program for an address ..." Their son, ANTHONY WAYNE MEYERS lived there also and according to THE VALLEY FALLS VINDICATOR newspaper of January 1, 1926, page 4, column 4 he died in Oskaloosa Dec 1925. On 31 July 1909 he married Sara Lucinda Ferguson of Valley Falls and they had 4 children there two of whom preceded there father in death, and two living ... George Lelo (Meyers or Myers?) of Valley Falls and Lily Mubella (Meyers or Myers? Who I think married John Metzger), now Mrs. John Metzger of Ozawkie. They had been members of the Christian Church for some time. It continues that Anthony Wayne Meyers (Anthony's son, my g uncle) "left to mourn his wife, one son, and one daughter, one step daughter, Lot tie Leola Steward of Ozawkie; and lists his brothers Ira of Horton, Kansas, Austin and Lum (assuming Lum is my g grandfather Christopher CoLUMbus Myers, both of Oklahoma; JEROME OF KANSAS CITY MO, and John of Columbia, etc. "Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Tuesday ... by the pastor Rev. C. W. Harvey ... songs were sung by Mrs. Lou Hauck, Miss Mellie Dornblaser, Mr. Milton Schindler, and Mrs. Fred L glE~r (that is what was emailed to me glE~r) Lot tie STEWART became Lot tie Steward WARD who died Nov. 27, 1975 wife of Ira E. WARD and was buried in Hardo Oak Cemetery located south of McLouth and east of Perry Kansas. Information was found in the "Tombstones and burials of Jefferson County, Kansas - Jefferson County Genealogical Society in Oskaloosa, Kansas. And that is all I know! I know the descendants down through C Columbus Myers, just not the ancestors or brother, sisters, etc of ANTHONY W. MEYERS. GOT ANY SUGGESTIONS OF WHAT TO DO NEXT? ... Nickie Today's Topics: 1. Anthony W. Meyers (Myers) (nickie) 2. Re: Anthony W. Meyers (Myers) (Jim Laird) ----------------------------------------------------------------------

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 8, 1910 Mrs. Anna DOWNING died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry COOK, east of town Friday morning after a few hour's illness. Funeral services were held at the R.P. church, Rev. Jeffrey preaching the sermon, and she was laid to rest in the Hull cemetery. Those from abroad who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. CECIL of Goff, Miss Jessie DOWNING of Kansas City, Lem KEATON and family of Independence, Kansas, Will KEATON of Leavenworth besides relatives from St. Joseph and Kansas City.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 8, 1910 Miss Lela COPPINGER and Mr. Evan BOYD were married at the home of the bride's father at eight o'clock Wednesday eveing, August 31, Rev. J.D. Zimmerman officiating. Ice cream, cake and punch were served after congratulations. Mrs. Boyd is the youngest daughter of W.B. Coppinger and has been her father's housekeeper the past two years and Mr. Boyd is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyd. A reception was tendered the happy pair Thursday evening at the home of the groom's parents and Saturday they left for a trip to Colorado Springs. Those present from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES of Seneca, C. Coppinger and family and Ed SLOOP and family of Lyndon, Miss Catherine McDERMOND of Nortonville and relatives from McLouth. The best wishes follow them.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 8, 1910 Miss Aida THORNBURG and Mr. G. Esmond FRAZIER of Sparta, Illinois, wer married at the home of bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Thornburg, at eight o'clock Wednesday evening, Rev. W.N. Leiper of Wichita assisted by Rev. Albert Curry officiating. After congratulations ice cream and cake were served. The happy couple left Friday evening for their home in Sparta, Illinois, where the groom has the home in readiness. Congratulations are extended.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 8, 1910 Salena McCRAY was born in Ray county, Mo., March 1st, 1832 and died at her home near Valley Falls, Kan., Sept. 4th, 1910, aged 78 years, 6 mo. and 3 days. She was married in Buchanan county, Mo., to Zachariah S. MILLER, Sept. 4th, 1851, where they experienced the hardships of the first Settlers of Kansas. They came to Jefferson county in 1871, where they have since resided. To them were born eight children, seven sons and one daughter, of whom 5 are living, the living being Henry L, Hiram G., Elisha J., Robert L. and William H. She united with the Missionary Baptist church when 18 years of age, and by letter, to the Cumberland Prebyterian church in 1856, and with the M.E. church at Gregg's chapel in 1903. She was a faithful and devoted christian and a kind and loving wife and mother. H.M. The funeral was held from the M.E. church at Valley Falls, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. I.N. Tinnell of Arrington, assisted by the local pastor, officiating at the services in the presence of a large company of friends and relatives. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. Card of Thanks. We wish to sincerely thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in our bereavement and loss of dear wife and mother. Zachariah Miller and sons, Henry L., Hiram G., Elisha J., Robert L., and William H. Miller.