Hello, folks. Just wanted to alert you to some new material on the GenWeb page. * I've added a page devoted to "vital statistics" that spells out exactly what is available and where you can find it. I have begun to compile a marriage index using the information I've gathered for many of you and at some point I'll post that as well. I added the 1870 Mortality Schedule there as well. The vital statistics page is at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/vital.htm. Suggestions are welcome. * I also added a cemeteries page at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/cem.htm. (As many of you know, this is a particular area of interest for me.) As time allows, I will start putting some cemetery information directly online. For now, this page lists what is available and tells the locations of all the county's cemeteries. * I also added five new pieces to the Lincoln County Stories page. If you haven't been to the page in awhile, you should check it out. Bill really fixed it up in style, and it's easier to find material now. The five stories I added are: 1. Frank Cooper paints unusual map. This is about a local artist named Frank Cooper. You may have heard of him; he began a syndicated cartoon called "It Happened in Kansas," somewhat like a Ripley's Believe it or Not. The map referred to in the article is now on display at the Kyne House. 2. Stories My Parents Told Me. Some memories of Mrs. L.E. Shaffstall. 3. A German Wedding. William Feldkamp and Louisa Heiser's wedding. This was quite an elaborate affair and I really liked the story of the bride's brother going on horseback to personally invite the guests, who then tied a ribbon to his horse. 4. A Storm and a Starlight Wedding. Another wedding story, this one of Louis Timmerman and Anna C. Errebo. 5. A news story and obituary for J.J. Peate. I highly recommend this to everyone. J.J. Peate was an Indian scout and was involved in some of the most interesting happenings in the county. He was captured by Roman Nose at one point and was involved in the Battle of Arrickaree. He and his wife had no children, but a niece helped care for him. Her descendants, the Pages, were instrumental in the building of the Kyne House and many of his mementoes are displayed there. These stories and many others are at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/stories.htm This will probably be my last update for awhile, which may be a relief to some of you! I think I drove one person off the list yesterday, so if you get tired of the constant updates, let me know! Tracee