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/Fm.2ADE/221.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much for looking; I really appreciate it. I don't think they connect with what I'm looking for, but I'll keep it in mind. Regards, Tracie

Hi List, I am new to this list and need some help finding information on William Edward Groh. He married Clara Koons in Leavenworth County on Oct. 20, 1907. Clara (Koons) Groh was my husband's grandmother's sister. We believe that they had 3 children but the only one we are sure of is a son named Edward Groh. William Edward Groh went by "Ed". We believe he remarried after Clara died (ca. 1940) to a lady named Elsie. I am trying to get a copy of the marriage lic. but do not know how. I have the FHL LCGS #(1854768/105), Book: N, Page#: 316, but I don't live near a Family History Library. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Linda Stineff Ragley,LA. [email protected]

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/Fm.2ADE/221.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't know if this will help but this is what I found COLEMAN, DAN, d.AUG 12, 1925; MOTOR ACCIDENT COLEMAN, Frank, age 25; and George age 20; both killed in auto accident Feb 14, 1927 COLEMAN, Mary, age 57 d.April 11, 1930 COLEMAN MYRTLE age 34 d. Nov 16, 1923 Not sure if they are yours, But all were in Leavenworth KS. Have a nice day >From Richard in Sunny ALABAMA

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/Fm.2ADE/221.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your help. I do not have a certain death date for Coleman. It was between 1860 and 1864. Thanks again, Tracie Clawson

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 8:01 AM Subject: Obituary: Perl MOORE.. The Oskaloosa Independent Thursday March 20, 1941 Obituary-Perl Moore. Perl MOORE was born in Leavenworth County, Kansas, Sept. 28, 1879, passed from this life at his home in Jefferson County, Kansas, at the age of 61 years. He was united in marriage with Ella KNOWLTON, Dec. 22, 1909, to which union were born 4 children. At about the age of 35 he untied with the Baptist church in McLouth, in which he remained a faithful member until about 3 years ago when he united with the Friends church at Stanwood, and there he was a faithful worker for his Lord. He was loved by his friends and neighbors and was always a devoted husband and father. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Ella MOORE, one son, Melvin MOORE of the home, three daughters, Mrs. Walter WILEY, El Segundo, California; Mrs. George AMBLER, McLouth, and Mrs. Clifford MATHENY, Paola, Kansas; 3 grandchildren; his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. MOORE, 2 brothers and sister, Mrs. Henry BORST, Frank MOORE and Lawrence MOORE of McLOUTH, a sister Mrs. Alex BRADFORD of Powell, Wyoming, a sister, Mrs. W.M. FRAZIER, Shawnee, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Harry TROWER, Manhattan, Kans.; a brother Mr. Edgar MOORE, Leavenworth, Kansas, and a number of niece! s and nephews, one sister and one brother preceded him in death.

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/Fm.2ADE/221.1 Message Board Post: I have a list of Leavenworth County deaths but it starts in 1870 to 1920; and 1923 to 1930 If you put a name and aprox year to the person your looking for we may be able to help

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lawler, Bartlett, Mendenhall, Trow Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fm.2ADE/222 Message Board Post: Since I’ve started helping people with the Freedom of Information Act info in early November, I have been virtually swamped with requests. I’ve had over 1,100 requests for it, just about 200 really, really nice responsive letters and emails in response (which is a nice surprise, most people just get the info and move on), about 350 requests for additional help via email and snail mail and another 87+ who let me know they’ve found the info they’ve been looking for with the additional help. Also, a total of 9 people sent me vile, nasty, swearing emails about how I shouldn’t be helping people like this on rootsweb. But they’re obviously a sorry lot so I don’t pay them any mind. *** So, I’m happy to report that for the $7.00 for paper, copying, staples, large envelope and postage costs, it’s well worth it! The Freedom of Information Act is a tool that is available to everyone. The request is free but it can be very confusing. You have to know where to send it, you have to have the right request form, a properly worded letter, you have to know what type of information they need to get you what you are looking for. You cannot just send in a generic "find this" request. I found a way to use FOIA in genealogy to request records that actually moves your search along. In my every day legal work I use the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) to acquire records from all areas. I will send you the forms (both State and Federal), sample request letters, what you need to send in terms of specifics, if you have them, or if not, some suggestions on where and how to find them. I have compiled a list of each State’s statutes and codes that you will need to reformat the request form for your particular State or the State you are sending the request to. I have included some specific searching directions and examples that may help you. For those of us who have been unable to get to an out-of-town location or to afford a researcher it's great. My email contact is or [email protected] not the email listed on this posting. Or simply follow the directions below! I will be happy to help anyone with any additional information or reformatting the forms for other states, other data requests, etc. Any other requests for help, I will send a form. I have to request $6.58 for paper, copying, staples, large envelope and postage costs. This package of information is 26+ pages (and growing) -- and I had no idea this would be responded to in such huge numbers (!!). So, if you*re interested, send $7.00 in cash or check [Kathy Lawler] to Genealogy Princess, 20757 Camden Square, #210, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 or use my Paypal address [checking] for $7.00 to [email protected] or [email protected] Either way, don’t forget your address!! I will send you the information the very day I receive your address and funds. Lastly, additional information, new ways I can come up with to use FOIA will be sent to you free of charge and I*ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have. Lastly, I have a larger bunch of information in my "FOIA IN GENEALOGY WORKS! on Ebay. Check that out! Thanks! Kathleen Lawler

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ragan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fm.2ADE/221 Message Board Post: I am looking for ideas - I have an ancestor that family legend says died of pneumonia during the Civil War, when he served on the Confederate Army, in Fort Leavenworth, KS. I have searched high and low for him, and can find mention in census records, but cannot find Military Records - Union or Confederate - or a death record for him. Is there some consolidated list of deaths from 1860 -1864 for Leavenworth? Or any where else I could look? I appreciate any and all ideas. Regards, T. Clawson Washington State

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fm.2ADE/129.18 Message Board Post: I have recently found out that an obituary for a Walter Watson is listed as being in the Leavenworth Times. The date it was published was on 03/17/1992 (per Ancestry.com). Not sure if this right Walter that I am looking for, but the one I have was born on 08/16/1912 or 1918 (Kansas) and he passed away on 03/12/1992. He was brought up in Kansas and from what I know his family stayed there. Thank You, Linda

Dear List Members, I look forward to the year 2003 being a great one for our list. Because of the amount new members we have subscribing every day, I feel it is time to again post the suggested rules of the list...even us long time members need reminding once in a while. 1 I have very few rules on the lists I watch over. The main one is to treat your fellow members as you would like to be treated. Also the 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 me Kathleen Burnett [email protected] 2. If someone posts a message to the list that should not have been posted, please just delete it. Know that I am taking care of the problem. When you post your unhappiness, then you just continue on the problem. I know it is hard when your heart has been offended, but for my sake, and the sake of the list, please just delete it. Rootsweb has a wonderful Spam Detective and it stops most of it. You should see what comes across my screen. I have to look at each of them to make sure that what was stopped was truly Spam. Once in a while, one slips by though and if this happens, just delete it and go on with what we all love, genealogical research. Some suggestions to make our list run smoother are: 1. If you would put information such as names, places, and dates relating to your posting, in the subject line, it might give you a better chance to attract the attention of someone who has the information you are looking for or the attention of someone who is searching for the information you are posting. 2. Please remember to delete the taglines and un-needed words when you re-send a message to the list with your answer. If you don't check this, your responses can become quite large and may cause problems with some of our member's servers. This member who might not be able to receive your message because of its size, just might be your long lost second cousin with all the answers you are looking for. 3. Remember to keep your Virus protection up to date and never open any attached file unless you are 100% sure what it is and even then you are taking a chance. If you do notice that one of our members has a virus, please do not post their name and e-mail address across the list. Let me know and I will take care of the problem. Most likely the member already knows and is in a major state of stress. Receiving messages of each of us will only cause his or her stress level to rise. 4. Please remember, we have members from all walks of life, all ages and all levels of education on our list. Be understanding. The very person who mis-spelled every other word in their posting could be the very one with your missing family bible in their attic. Some sites to remember: 1. There is a great Rootsweb site, Password Central, you can go to if You want to find out what Rootsweb lists you are a member of or need to unsubscribe from a list, just follow the instructions. http://passwordcentral.rootsweb.com/ 2. If you would like to visit the archived messages for this list you may go to http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ and type in the name of the list you want to see the archives for. From there you can search by date. 3. If you are interested in knowing about other mailing list out there, one of the very best inventories of genealogical mailing lists is John Fuller’s Genealogy Resources on the Internet located at http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail.html I want to thank each of you for your continued support of me and your willingness to help make this list the success it is. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Hi, in SSDI I have found a Charles Kemler, born Jul 14, 1915 and died Dec 16, 1995 in Basehor, Leavenworth Co., KS. Does anyone have an idea, how I can get an obit from his death? Any help would be highly appreciated. Kind regards and seasons greetings Ruediger Kemmler Munich, Germany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out my emigration website: http://home.nexgo.de/r.kemmler

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CARROLL, DAVIS, DONAHUE, EDWARDS, JOHNSON, MAGERS, MUNSON, ROTHENBERGER, SCHULLEM, SCHULLEN, SILL, TRACON Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fm.2ADE/220 Message Board Post: "The Kansas City Journal" (Missouri) Tuesday, August 21, 1894 FROM LEAVENWORTH, KAS. Mrs. JOHNSON, who lives just north of the Santa Fe crossing on the pike south of the city, shot and instantly killed an old veteran names P. DONAHUE, a member of the home, in her house about 5 o'clock yesterday evening. She was immediately arrested and placed in the county jail. She refused to say anything concerning the killing, further than that the man had refused to leave her premises when ordered out. When she made a peremptory request of him to take his leave and he refused, she drew a revolver and shot him. The home authorities took charge of the remains. William SCHULLEM (or Schullen), aged 14 years, was arrested late last evening on the charge of assaulting Julius S. EDWARDS, of the Globe Canning Company. Upon being questioned, he admitted he was the one who struck Mr. EDWARDS, but afterward denied it. This statement, however, was considered sufficient to hold him, and he was locked up. Mr. EDWARDS was better yesterday, and his physician is more sanguine of his recovery now than heretofore. Mrs. Fritz MAGERS died at the Home for the Friendless late Sunday afternoon. Her husband died about a week ago, but the fact was kept from her for a few days until she was considered strong enough to withstand the shock. On being informed of her husband's death, she seemed to gradually fail; until death relieved her. The funeral will take place from her daughter's, 816 Miami street, at 2 p.m. to-day. The friends of Mrs. S. T. MUNSON were shocked to hear of her death at an early hour yesterday morning. She had been sick since the first of July, but nothing serious was expected from her ailment. A post mortem examination was held, but the result was not learned. Besides her husband, Mrs. MUNSON left six children, all of whom reside in this city. She had lived a long time in Leavenworth and had a host of friends who deeply sympathize with the stricken family. The funeral will take place to-day from the family residence on Oak street and Broadway at 2 o'clock. The Maple Leaf authorities have been quietly buying up land in the vicinity of Seventh and Choctaw streets the past six weeks. They first bought a half block of Sheriff ROTHENBERGER for $3,000. The next purchase was a block immediately west of this, owned by A. TRACON, for $12,000, and yesterday they closed a deal with William DAVIS for the east half of his block, with improvements, for $12,000. These grounds are for sidetracks and freight depot purposes and settles beyond a doubt the fact of the entrance of this road via the new bridge. It will use the Burlington passenger depot. Great preparations are being made at the race grounds for the races that commence there to-morrow. The park managers were fined $10 yesterday by Judge CARROLL for selling liquors on the Sabbath at the park. Professor A. B. SILL has entered the canvass for the office of county superintendent, from High Prairie township. Mr. SILL is a competent man for the position. The Missouri Pacific pay car paid the boys off yesterday. (I have no connection with any of these families.) neirbo

Dear List Members, On Monday, December 23, I begin my Christmas Holiday week. I am spending it with my four children, their wives and husbands and my 9.5 grandchildren. It will be the first time in over 10 years I have had all my children with me for Christmas. I am thrilled to say the least. It is hard, as many of you know, when all of your children and grandchildren live thousands of miles from you. As you have already guessed, I will not be spending as much time as usual online watching over your list, but I will be back to full time on Tuesday, December 31st. I have also chosen not to have a list-sitter watch you while I am away. I really do not think you need one. I will be checking in each evening after the grandchildren and down for the day. If there is a problem which you think I need to address, send a personal message to me at [email protected] I will check those first thing each night. If off topic messages are sent or if suddenly someone calls for a Roll Call, please just let it pass. Just smile and remember what I would say and hit that delete button. I will take care of the problems for you as soon as I check in. I have the best lists on Rootsweb and the greatest members so I know you will be just fine. I wish for each of you and yours a special Holiday Season filled with love, friendship, friends and family. I thank each of you for your friendship and for your support this past year. You fill my my world. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Information relating to availability of inmate records from the Kansas Department of Corrections is available at the following URL: http://docnet.dc.state.ks.us/open_records_and_public_informat.htm Clarence ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 2:02 AM Subject: [KSLEAVEN] Kansas State Prison > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: McMahan,Marshman,Snyder,McBain,Snodgrass,Fouts > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fm.2ADE/218 > > Message Board Post: > > Family lore states that our black sheep was in the pen > in x 1875-85 for cattle russling. Does anyone have > any idea how I could get this information ?? > \ > Looking for John Harvey McMahan, Jr. > > > ==== KSLEAVEN 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 [email protected] > Check out the KS-CEMETERIES Volunteer and Cemetery Inventory Website located at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kscemete/kscem.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McMahan,Marshman,Snyder,McBain,Snodgrass,Fouts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fm.2ADE/218 Message Board Post: Family lore states that our black sheep was in the pen in x 1875-85 for cattle russling. Does anyone have any idea how I could get this information ?? \ Looking for John Harvey McMahan, Jr.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRICKFORD Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fm.2ADE/217 Message Board Post: "The Evening Mail" (Kansas City, MO) Monday, March 22, 1875 BOY DROWNED A thrilling scene was enacted at Leavenworth Saturday, the result of which was the death of a nine year old boy of Mr. Harvey BRICKFORD. Young Harvey, with his little brother, were playing on the ice, when a large cake of their treacherous play-ground became detached and floated away from the shore. The boys screamed for aid, but there was no boat to send off after them, a colored man called to the boys to jump off into the river which they did. The colored man immediately sprang into the water to rescue the boys, but he only succeeded in rescuing one of them, Harvey being under the ice. The river was dragged until yesterday afternoon when the body was found, about twenty feet from where it sank under the water. (I have no connection with this family but let me know if you do.) neirbo

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 7:23 AM Subject: Death: G.M. COPELAND.. The Topeka Daily Capital Wednesday January 12, 1916 Word was received in Topeka yesterday of the death of G.M. COPELAND, a pioneer resident of Kansas, who died yesterday morning at Leavenworth, as a result of an attack of pneumonia. Mr. COPELAND, accompanied by his parents, came to Kansas shortly after the state was thrown open to settlement and took up a farm near Tecumseh. He served four years with the Eleventh Kansas volunteers during the Civil war. He also participated in the battle of the Blue against the condederate general Price, who was attempting to invade Kansas. Mr. COPELAND is survived by four sons, N.E. COPELAND, W.V. COPELAND, F.R. COPELAND, all of Topeka, and R.E. COPELAND, of Dover; and a daughter, Mrs. L.A. THOMAS of Topeka. The body will arrive in Topeka this morning and will be taken to Penwell's undertaking parlors The funeral will be held Thrusday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial will be in Topeka cemetery.

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/Fm.2ADE/210.1 Message Board Post: I see a Aaron / Maggie, filed fot dirvorce May 19, 1899 Foster W.H. died Sept 22, 1899 in Nebraska City, Neb. thats just a short distance north of Leavenworth. hope this helps

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: George Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fm.2ADE/197.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you know where Marie Nellie George was born?

----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 8:45 AM Subject: Obituary: Sister Agnes FLYNN... The Topeka Daily Capital Tuesday March 27, 1934 Sister Agnes Flynn Dies At St. Francis. Was Widely Known Religious Of Catholic Chruch. Had Taught in Topeka, Leavenworth, Kansas City and St. Marys--Had Been Ill Years. Sister Agnes FLYNN, 74, died Monday at St. Francis hospital, where she had been a patient for the past eight years. She was well thruout Kansas as she was a teacher in Catholic schools in Topeka, Leavenworth, Kansas City, and St. Marys. Sister Agnes was born January 11, 1860, in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland. She came to Kansas in 1880. She entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth on September 8, 1882. Upon the completion of the novitiate she was assigned to the work of teaching. Taught in Colorado. In addition to teaching in the Kansas schools she taught in Denver and Leadville, Colo., and in Butte, Mont. She filled the office of Superior of St. John's hospital and Cathedral school of Leavenworth and of the Sacred Heart school of Butte, Mon. Because of illness she was obliged to give up teaching and for a number of years was accountant at St. Vincent's hospital in Billings, Mon. About eight years she came to St. Francis hospital to do clerical work, but an accident shortly after her arrival incapacitated her for active work. Her cheerful disposition and active mind made her a favorite with staff members and patients at the hospital. She celebrated her golden jubliee in August, 1932, marking 50 years of service in the religious life. Survived by Three Sisters. Sister Agnes is survived by three sisters who are members of the Sisters of Charity. They are Sister Mary Anacleta, St. Mary's college, Leavenworth; Sister Mary Joseph, Immaculata high school, Leavenworth, and Sister Mary Evangelist, Annunciation high school, Denver, Colo. Two brothers and a sister live in New Haven Conn., and another brother lives in Ireland. The body will be taken to Leavenworth this afternoon. Mass will be said at 9 o'clock Wednesday moring and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery in Leavenworth.