The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 8, 1910 Death of Mrs. Geo. Pettitt. After a lingering illness, Mrs. Harriet S. PETTITT, widow of Geo. Pettitt, died Sunday evening, Sept. 4, 1910, at the home of her son, Hiram T. Pettitt, in east Ozawkie township, aged 76 years. For nineteen years she had been a widow, and was well known in this part of the county, the family being among the oldest settlers. The funeral was held from the Ozawkie home Tuesday and the burial in Rose Hill cemetery, at Valley Falls, by the side of her long lost husband. She is survived by her two sons, Hiram T. and J.W. Pettitt of this county, and one daughter, Mrs. Jennie MILLER of Topeka.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday September 8, 1910 S.T. Butner Dead. S.T. BUTNER, formerly of Valley Falls, died at his home at Highland, Doniphan County, Kansas, September 1st, after a lingering illness. HE was 68 years old He is the father of Mrs. Wm. G. HAUCK of Valley Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Hauck attended the funeral at Highland last Firday, Mrs. Hauck remaining there this week. Mr. Butner with his family came to Valley Falls in the early 90's form Arkansas and lived here a number of years, a good and respected citizen.

Hello Nickie, I will add some records that appear likely to apply to your Anthony W. Meyers/Myers family. Keep in mind that the names and dates/ages seem to indicate a connection, but there is no proof of that relationship in the records I quote. 1875 Kansas census, Jefferson Co., Delaware Twp. A. W. Meyers, age 54, b. N.C., to KS from IND Rebecca Meyers, age 43, b. IN, to KS from IN Anthony Meyers, age 18, b. IN Jerome Meyers, age 14, b. IN Columbus Meyers, age 13, b. IN Ira Meyers, age 11, b. IN John Meyers, age 10, b. KS Foster Meyers, age 8, b. KS Rebecca Meyers, age 5, b. KS From above it would indicate the family moved to Kansas about 1865, but there is no record of them in the 1865 Jefferson Co. census. They may have resided elsewhere in Kansas or just missed the census record. Anthony W. Meyers, b. 19 Aug. 1819, buried Rose Hill cemetery, Valley Falls, KS 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. Rebecca Meyers, also buried Rose Hill cemetery. Belle Dora Myers, age 18, married 23 Oct. 1873 to William R. Faulk, age 22. (Book B, page 300) Anthony Wayne Meyers, d. 27 Dec. 1925, bur. Rose Hill cemetery. There is no probate record for this person. Jerome D. Myers, age 22, married on 1 Feb. 1882 to Minnie Jackson, age 19, at Valley Falls. (Book E, page 6) Jerome D. Myers filed for divorce on 2 Mar. 1899 from Minnie (Jackson) Myers. Case # 4294. [Note: This is a filing for divorce and I can not tell from the index if it was granted or even if actuall sustained to a hearing.] Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Myers had a son on 10 Aug. 1893 as reported in the Valley Falls New Era of 19 Aug. 1893. No name given. This is a different year than any you have, but it may have been Earl a year earlier than your list. Christopher C. Myers, age 19, married 15 May 1881 to Sarah F. Faulk, age 17. (Book C, page 306) There is a probate record No. 2343 for A. F. Myers. Could this be the Austin Myers you report, but be listed in the 1875 census as Foster. Maybe Austin Foster Myers?? Again would have to research at the court house to determine if any more information is available. Alice R. Myers, age 21, of Valley Falls married __ June 1891 to Hillery Z. Monnett, age 20, of Valley Falls. (Book F, page 105) This agrees with age of 5 on the 1875 census, indicating she was born in 1870. Death records--Alice Monnett, b. 7 Apr. 1872, d. 7 Apr. 1892, buried Spring Grove cemetery, wife of Hillery Monnet. [This birth date seems likely in error. It was probably copied from tombstone and may have not been clear.] I have found nothing relating to your question of maiden name for Rebecca. The next time I'm at the Gen. Soc. library, I will check the obituaries on file to see what we might have regarding either Rebecca or Anthony. That would be our best lead from what I see at this point. You also indicate that Sarah F. Faulk was born in Winchester, Leavenworht County. Note that Winchester is actually in Jefferson Co. rather than Leavenworth. It might be possible for someone to have a Winchester mailing address, but live across the line in Leavenworth Co. Let me know if you have questions or suggestions of what else I might check. Richard Wellman --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.

I am sure Richard Wellman will jump in here to help, but my two cents is, I checked the archives for 2001, 2002,2004,2005 and 2006 for Meyers and found many items listed. Didn't find any for 2000 or earlier and none for 2003. Also a lot of Meyer and Myer. Of course if you have checked the archives keep my two cents anyway. Have a good one!! Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "nickie" <nickie@texoma.net> To: <ksjeffer@rootsweb.com> Cc: <nickie@texoma.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:48 PM Subject: [KSJEFFER] Anthony W. Meyers (Myers) > > Looking for information on my gg grandfather > > ANTHONY W. MEYERS > b 19 Aug 1819 NC > city unknown, county unknown, North Carolina > d 30 Jun 1895 in VALLEY FALLS, Jefferson Co KS > moved from Indiana about 1865 > > Anthony's parents on all census shown to be both born in "NC" > > M Rebecca "Jones ?" can't read marriage handwriting on records > Looking for her maiden name and her 1st married Name > before she married Anthony W. Myers on 10 Feb 1851 > in JACKSON COUNTY INDIANA > Rebecca was born 19 Jun 1827 in INDIANA and > Died 16 Jan 1906 in Valley Falls, Kansas > > Their children were: > Belle Dora Myers b ab 1855 died 30 Mar 1912 in KANSAS CY MO > Anthony Wayne Meyers b 27 Nov 1857 in Marion IND > d 27 Dec 1925 in Oskaloosa KS > > Jerome Duron Myers b 05 Apr 1861 INDIANA > d 01 Apr 1926 Wyandotte Co KS > > CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MYERS (my g grandfather) > b 12 Jan 1862 FT WAYNE, ALLEN CO IN > d 06 Jan 1937 Carmen, Alfalfa Co OK > > Ira A Myers b 13 Jan 1864 INDUABA > > John Myers b ab 1866 KANSAS PROBABLY GRASSHOPPER FALLS > Austin Myers b ab 1868 KANSAS ditto > Alice Myers b ab 1870 KANSAS ditto > > Christopher Columbus married > SADIE (Sarah?) RANCIS FAULK > 15 May 1881 in JEFFERSON COUNTY KS > Sadie (or Sarah)was b 27 Jul 1864 in > Winchester, Leavenworth co KS > > My grandfather, son of Christopher Columbus Myers > Murrell Sanford Myers was born 30 May 1886 > In VALLEY FALLS, JEFFERSON CO KANSAS > > 3 other children were also born in JEFFERSON CO KS > Earl Myers b ab Aug 1894 > Nellie Gladys Myers b 13 Sep 1896 > And not sure about Maude Myers born after Nellie Gladys > > Thanks for any information! Nickie Myers Shasteen > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Looking for information on my gg grandfather ANTHONY W. MEYERS b 19 Aug 1819 NC city unknown, county unknown, North Carolina d 30 Jun 1895 in VALLEY FALLS, Jefferson Co KS moved from Indiana about 1865 Anthony's parents on all census shown to be both born in "NC" M Rebecca "Jones ?" can't read marriage handwriting on records Looking for her maiden name and her 1st married Name before she married Anthony W. Myers on 10 Feb 1851 in JACKSON COUNTY INDIANA Rebecca was born 19 Jun 1827 in INDIANA and Died 16 Jan 1906 in Valley Falls, Kansas Their children were: Belle Dora Myers b ab 1855 died 30 Mar 1912 in KANSAS CY MO Anthony Wayne Meyers b 27 Nov 1857 in Marion IND d 27 Dec 1925 in Oskaloosa KS Jerome Duron Myers b 05 Apr 1861 INDIANA d 01 Apr 1926 Wyandotte Co KS CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MYERS (my g grandfather) b 12 Jan 1862 FT WAYNE, ALLEN CO IN d 06 Jan 1937 Carmen, Alfalfa Co OK Ira A Myers b 13 Jan 1864 INDUABA John Myers b ab 1866 KANSAS PROBABLY GRASSHOPPER FALLS Austin Myers b ab 1868 KANSAS ditto Alice Myers b ab 1870 KANSAS ditto Christopher Columbus married SADIE (Sarah?) RANCIS FAULK 15 May 1881 in JEFFERSON COUNTY KS Sadie (or Sarah)was b 27 Jul 1864 in Winchester, Leavenworth co KS My grandfather, son of Christopher Columbus Myers Murrell Sanford Myers was born 30 May 1886 In VALLEY FALLS, JEFFERSON CO KANSAS 3 other children were also born in JEFFERSON CO KS Earl Myers b ab Aug 1894 Nellie Gladys Myers b 13 Sep 1896 And not sure about Maude Myers born after Nellie Gladys Thanks for any information! Nickie Myers Shasteen

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday Valley Falls New Era Mrs. D.G. CARVER, jr., and daughter, Rose, who are visiting at grandpa LEGLER's went to Dunavant today to visit grandpa and grandma CARVER. His wife, Mrs. Mary McCOY, as carrier, served the patrons on route four this week, for Henry McCOY, while he took part of his vacation. Mrs. Clyde KNOWLES now in the third week of her illness with typhoid fever, is doing very well and conditions are favorable. Miss Rena McCOY carried the mail on route one for Ben GRIFFIN while he attended the carriers convention at Manhattan Tuesday and Wednesday. When Clarence McCOY goes over the streets with his heavy drag, a good pull for four horse, all rough places are smoothed out and the roadway is transformed into a delightful boulevard, after the rain is over.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 8, 1910 The concert given by the Metta K. LEGLER Co., at the opera house Tuesday evening was well attended and well received. The numbers given by Miss Legler were highly appreciated by the critical audience. She was assisted by Miss MOAK. There were a number of encores. From here Miss Legler went to Lexington, Kentucky, where she will have the chair of vocal music at Fayre College. Miss Legler was born and raised at Valley Falls and her many friends here are more than pleased to observe her success in the musical world.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 8, 1910 Chester STEWART is carrying a lame hand from it coming in contact with a fractured barrel hoop. Miss Hazel TAGGART, after visiting a week with her aunt Mrs. Bert BRADLEY, returned to her home at Meriden Tuesday. Sam ALLEN returned Tuesday from a week's visit with his brother, Livy, at Ottumwa, Iowa. In some places in Missouri he says the crops were poor, but in Iowa they were good. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. WILSON of Corning, visited their daughter, Mrs. Frank DORNBLASER at Valley Falls from Friday until Sunday, giving the young folks a surprise at a late hour Friday night. From here Mr. and Mrs. Wilson visited friends at Dunavant. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer LEWIS visited friends in Holton Sunday. From there Elmer went to Horton Monday to play in the band for the Labor Day parade. There was no parade on account of the rain and the bad of 20 pieces entertained the crowd with concerts. Elmer and his wife returned Tuesday afternoon.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday September 8, 1910 Marriage licenses have been issued to George E. FRAZIER of Sparta, Ill., and Aida THORNBERG of Winchester; and David T. RITCHIE of Oskaloosa and Ruby PARSONS of Frankfort, Kansas.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 25, 1910 Bit By a Rattler. (From the Jefferson Co. Tribune.) Sam JOHNSON, who lives west of town, was bitten on the middle finger of his right hand by a large rattle snake last Friday evening. He had been putting his horses in the pasture and had thrown halters in the grass near the gate. When he was ready to go to the house he stooped to get the halters and as he raised them up he felt a sting in his finger, but thought at the time it was a thorn. When he started to the gate he saw two snakes in the grass near where the halters were and killed them and was placing them in the road to fool the boys when his finger, began to pain and he examined it and found that it was swelling and turning black. When he arrived at the house he had his boy telephone Dr. McCreight who told them what to do and started out. Upon arriving the doctor found that they had tied a string around his finger to stop the circulation and gave Johnson plenty of whiskey. The doctor dressed the wound and Johnson was able to be in town Tuesday.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 25, 1910 Denison Items. Dr. FOSTER will move to Valley Falls September first. Mrs. M.J. McDONALD arrived home from a six weeks stay in Atchison county Saturday. Mrs. Addie McDONALD and children of Colby, Kansas, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SEWELL. W.R. TURNER and Alex WILLS have gone to Canada where the former has land. They will be home this week. Miss Ollie BOYLES has taken the place of Miss Alice NISSLEY in the office of chief telephone dispatcher, Mrs. RICE. Charlie DAVIDSON was called to Osborne, Kansas, last week by the death of Mrs. Davidson's mother. Mrs. Davidson was unable to go on account of illness. Mrs. STINSON quit the dray service sometime ago and a Mr. DOOLITTLE was employed by Mr. DECKER until the time when Will HOAG will take charge of the dray route. The telephone switch board is in need of some repairs as is shown by the very poor service give the patrons the past few weeks. Some of the country lines are also sadly in need of some work. Nona MONTGOMERY and Ethel WILLIAMSON are visiting Raymond MONTGOMERY in Topeka this week. A.B. CLINE is also in Topeka and Mrs. Nettie MONTGOMERY returned from there Saturday. A number of young people enjoyed a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose PATTERSON evening. James PATTERSON is home for Tpoeka and assisted in entertaining the guests.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday August 25, 1910 Died. Laverne, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. KNOWLES, died Thursday evening, Aug. 18, 1910, aged 14 months and 5 days, of eczema. The funeral was held from the parental home in Valley Falls Friday afternoon, Rev. Beauchamp officiating at the services. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Card of Thanks. We desire herein to sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and in the death of our dear little daughter, Laverne. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knowles.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday August 25, 1910 Married. Mr. Earl C. VanLIEW of Valley Falls and Miss Nettie SODEN of Robinson were married at the home of the bride Aug. 16, 1910. At Atchison Thursday they were give a twelve course dinner by the members of the Hayd Construction Co., with which his father, W.E. VanLiew is connected. From Friday unti lMonday they visited the parental home at Valley Falls, receiving congratulations. For the present they will live at Atchison. Best wishes to them.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 25, 1910 Harry WARD of Mayetta called on his banker here Wednesday and went out in Bolton district to visit his wife's sister, Mrs. Samuel JUDD and his father-in-law, H.G. TALCOTT. Mr. Ward is farming on the Pottawatomie reserve having leases on Indian lands. He tells us that commission contracts similar to those McMurray holds in Oklahoma, have been made for the sale of the Jackson county Indian lands, but that since the McMurray disclosures, the lands are off the market.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 25, 1910 Perry Items. Cos. INGLE is quite sick. John P. BOYLE was a Lecompton visitor Monday. J.W. COLLEY made a business trip to Kansas City last week. Mrs. CARDWELL was on the sick list last week with tonsilitis. Mrs. C.R. HOFFMAN of Kansas City visited friends in Perry last week. M.C. BOYLE and wife have moved to Newman where they will make their home. W.H. PATTERSON and wife are visiting relatives and friends at Millersburg, Ohio. W.R. WARNER of Ozawkie called on friends ain Perry Thursday of last week. Mrs. Fred BARRELL of Lawrence visited her mother, Mrs. R.M. McCLURE last week. J.M. JONES went to Kansas City Tuesday of last week and from there he will go to Washington.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 25, 1910 Marriage license was issued to Evan M. BOYD and Miss Lelia COPPINGER, both of Winchester, Monday.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 18, 1910 Mrs. Ollie LEWIS is at home after a nice visit with her sister, Mrs. BURKET at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. J.W. and I.W. HULL of McPherson are visiting their brother, Geo. W. who was seriously ill being threated with an attack of pneumonia last Sunday together with other ailments. Roy HIGGINS and wife of Onaga, visited his mother, Mrs. CARPENTER, near Rock Creek last week end and were guests at the New Century Saturday. They were married at Oskaloosa Wednesday of last week. Roy was born near Valley Falls, where his father, Ed Higgins, died a few years ago. Joy be theirs.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday August 18, 1910 Died. Arthur Dale, the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank SELLERS, died Sunday, August 14, 1910, on the John Marshall farm east of town. The burial was at Spring Grove cemetery Tuesday.

The Valley Falls New Era Jefferson County Thursday August 18, 1910 Wedding Bells. Wilson--Dornblaser. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas B. WILSON, at Whiting, Kansas, Wednesday, August 17, 1910, at 7:30 p.m. the marriage of Miss Carrye Estelle WILSON and Franklin E. DORNBLASER of Valley Falls was witnessed by a large company of friends and members of the family. Rev. Whittlesy pastor of the M.E. church there, performed the ceremony. Among those present from abroad were the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dornblaser, and sister, Mella of Valley Falls; and his brother, Samuel P. Dornblaser and wife of Kansas City, Mo., the McCLENNYS and BECKERS of Dunavant. After congratulations and the marriage supper the bride and groom left on the Rock Island for a two weeks honey moon in Colorado. Both young people were born in Jefferson county, the bride at Dunavant and the groom at Valley Falls and the well and favorably known couple have the best wishes of many friends for their future. THey will be at home to their friends at Valley Falls on south Oak street after September 1st., where a cosy cottage is prepared for them.

The Valley Falls New Era Thursday August 11, 1910 Mrs. J. LOWMAN was called to Osage county yesterday on account of the death of her brother's wife, Mrs. COLLINS. Miss Pearl EVANS is expected home from Indiana Friday. She spent Thursday in Oskaloosa attending the old settlers reunion. Herbert ROYER and wife retured here yesterday from a visit with her aunt, Mrs. SMITH is Osborn county. This ends his vacation and back to Topeka he will continue his work at the P.O. Will ROYER and Curt WOOD were looking at some farms near Topeka Tuesday and Wednesday, one of which Curt may buy. They noticed taht the roads were very muddy and the Kaw river was up. To provide to his increasing business Bert McCLURE is building a 9x30 oil house on the Santa Fe right of way north of the Standard Oil tanks fo rstoring stocks of oil. Kouse & Knowles are the carpenters.