Would like to briefly introduce the McPherson County families that I am working on: Henry Bernard KOEHN & Elizabeth BECKER Henry Adam RATZLAFF & Helena Andreas ECK Cornelius Tobias KOEHN & Mary SCHMIDT John Tobias JANTZ & Helena SCHMIDT Peter Henry KOEHN & Leah RATZLAFF Benjamin C. KOEHN & Susanna JANTZ Peter Bernard BECKER & Anna ECK Andreas Jacob ECK & Maria WEDEL Benjamin Peter SCHMIDT & Anna BECKER Laura Koehn, Montezuma [email protected]

Greetings, I am looking for information on my gr grandfather, Charles M. BRUCE who moved from Cincinnati, OH to McPherson c1878. He was a prominent lawyer in McPherson until his death in 1904. Does anyone have information about this BRUCE family, or is there a book about the history of McPherson that might have a biography of Charles Bruce? Thanks for any help! Jack Story [email protected]

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Would like to briefly introduce the McPherson County families that I am working on: Henry Bernard KOEHN & Elizabeth BECKER Henry Adam RATZLAFF & Helena Andreas ECK Cornelius Tobias KOEHN & Mary SCHMIDT John Tobias JANTZ & Helena SCHMIDT Peter Henry KOEHN & Leah RATZLAFF Benjamin C. KOEHN & Susanna JANTZ Peter Bernard BECKER & Anna ECK Andreas Jacob ECK & Maria WEDEL Benjamin Peter SCHMIDT & Anna BECKER Laura Koehn, Montezuma [email protected]

The following obituary is from the October 12, 1999 issue of the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA. BUFORD CLYDE MONTGOMERY [SR.] JAN. 11, 1931-OCT. 7, 1999 Bulford Clyde Montgomery, Sr., 68, of San Diego died Thursday. Mr Montgomery, who was born in Kansas, was retired after working as a materials engineer. He was a member of Kansas Wesleyan University Alumnus and the Toastmasters. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Montgomery of San Diego and Stacy A. Montgomery of El Cajon. Services 5 p.m. tomorrow at El Cajon First Presbyterian Church, 500 Farragut Circle, El Cajon. Memorial donations: San Diego Blood Bank or America Diabetes Association. Arrangements: Balboa Cremation Services.

Hi List: I am doing a one name study on the name COVEY. If anyone has run across any of these folks I would certainly appreciate hearing from you. My direct line goes back to 1639 in Braintree, Massachusettes. I'm now trying to fatten the tree and perhaps add a little color. Thanks in advance for your efforts. Bill Covey Creator of Ol' Tubby Joe Stottlemeyer Author of: Watson Is Where It Wuz http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Station/3265/Welcome.html

The Lingle family moved from Missouri to McPherson, Ks around the 1920s. Any information will be appreciated. Robert Bruce Lingle [email protected]

Hello, I would like to find any information about G.Grandfather William Henry REYNOLDS, wife Anna, and children Rosa, Charles L., William Franklin and John Arthur. William Henry REYNOLDS and family moved to McPherson KS from IL. around 1867. He was an auctioneer and town marshall in McPherson. I would like to know the location of their home and any history connected with this family. Thank you for any help or suggestions. Margaret

In a message dated 8/13/99 11:29:16 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Subj: [KSMCPHER-L] THE STORY BEHIND "TAPS" Date: 8/13/99 11:29:16 AM Central Daylight Time From: [email protected] (Cindy) Reply-to: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> To: [email protected] I just wanted to share this with everyone. THE STORY BEHIND "TAPS" It all began 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moan of a soldier who lay mortally wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern. Suddenly, he caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, he enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial despite his enemy status. His request was partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for the son at the funeral. That request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. Out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of his dead son's uniform. This wish was granted. This music was the haunting melody we now know as "TAPS" that is used at all military funerals. In case you are interested, these are the words to "TAPS": Day is done Gone the sun >From the lakes >From the hills >From the sky All is well Safely rest God is nigh. >>

I just wanted to share this with everyone. THE STORY BEHIND "TAPS" It all began 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moan of a soldier who lay mortally wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern. Suddenly, he caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, he enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial despite his enemy status. His request was partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for the son at the funeral. That request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. Out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of his dead son's uniform. This wish was granted. This music was the haunting melody we now know as "TAPS" that is used at all military funerals. In case you are interested, these are the words to "TAPS": Day is done Gone the sun >From the lakes >From the hills >From the sky All is well Safely rest God is nigh.

Hi, I am new to this list and this is my first posting. I am new to research and would appreciate any suggestions. I have conflicting information but here goes: My Great Grandmother, Mabel or Mable Fisk born in Moundridge, Kansas 2-8-1897 or 3-8-1898. Her Bible states b-2-8-1897 and her death cert. states 3-8-1898. She died in Burbank, OK 4-9-1924 two weeks after my Grandmother was born. My Grandmother grew up in foster homes and knew none of her mothers family. She remembers her father speaking of Uncle Tom and I do have a picture of him. On her death cert. is states her fathers name as Quincy Fisk. That is all I have. I would love to find out more about this family before my Grandmother passes on. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you, Katie in California Remember to count your blessings every day. KT :-)

Looking to contact descendants of Olive WEBSTER and Chandler WEBSTER son and daughter of Francis WEBSTER and Betty EDIE of McPherson. Jim Webster

I'm hoping to find the children's names of my gg-grandmother's brother. He was Swan E. Swanson, he was on the 1900 Census Soundex, McPherson Co. KS. He was born Aug 1848 in Sweden, his wife's name is Christina. He is living in McPherson Co., Harper Township. He is located in ED 137, sheet 1, line 22 of the census. Unknown when they moved to McPherson Co. Thanks for any clues, Greg

I am interested in locating a book called "History of Canton, Kansas 1864-1988". I first saw the book in the Canton Library. In the book I found references to some of my ancestors. It seems the book is no longer in print and all the copies are sold. If anyone has a copy for sale please contact me. Regards. Roscoe Evans Long Beach, CA email= [email protected]

Long Beach =my old hang out town of the 1940's Go to the LDS Church that has a family history center and they usually have a desk that you can order books from Salt Lake City Family History Center on loan. Cost is very low. Henry

Hello McPherson Co..... I spent two wonderful days in Mcpherson and Canton on the 11th and 12th. In Canton I located a "Canton History" book at their local library on Main St. The librarian said the book is no longer in publication and she didn't know how to get a copy. The book has several references to my ancestors. I would like to know if anyone is familiar with that book and knows how I may get a copy? Thanks for any help. Regards, Roscoe Evans in Long Beach, CA

Roscoe: I just thought of something. Why don't you contact the local Family History Center in Canton? I think you can find them by logging onto the LDS new family history site. You may have to write and not email but, that would be the first thing I would do. Let me know how you do. When you write, you might mention "your LDS cousin" thought they would help you find the book. It might make a difference, I don't know but worth a shot. If you don't get any response or assistance, I'll write the local Mission Center in McPhearson and go through them. Chuck and I are LDS. Karen

*********** BEGIN FORWARDED MESSAGE *********** On 4/9/99, at 8:00 AM, Yvonne James-Henderson <[email protected]> wrote: > > >Hi, > >I just wanted to let y'all know that on Sunday, April 18th at 8 p.m. >Eastern time, Morgan County will sponsor a live chat session with Susan >Crites author of several new books on the Civil War that contain >thousands of names. We will be discussing the topic, "Researching Your >Civil War Ancestors" for one hour. > >Any one interested may connect to the chat site via the Morgan County >page found at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmorgan/> > >Please feel free to invite your lists to participate. The chat session >will last for one brief hour. > >Charlene Smith >Morgan County > > >==== VACULPEP Mailing List ==== >List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received >when you subscribed. Feel free to contact Yvonne James-Henderson, >list administrator with questions concerning this list! >mailto:[email protected] > *********** END FORWARDED MESSAGE ***********

Forwarded from the KansasCity-L List Subject: [KansasCity-L] Wagon Train through greater KC area Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 15:16:56 -0800 From: "Nancy Sween" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] The "Official California Trail Gold Rush Wagon Train of the '49ers" was scheduled to begin yesterday, April 4, 1999, from St. Charles, MO on its way to Sacramento, CA (Sept 15 1999). This is only suggested as a spectator event, as two people have already contacted me that the wagon train sponsors have had some financial trouble in the past. Going along the Santa Fe Trail through Missouri and Kansas, the schedule is as follows: April 10 McBain to Booneville April 11 (rest day) April 12 Booneville to Marshall April 13 Marshall to Lexington April 14 Lexington to Fort Osage April 15 Ft. Osage to Independence April 16 Independence to Schumakers April 17 (rest day) April 18 Schumakers to Heritage Park, Olathe, KANSAS April 19 Heritage Park to Gardner April 20 Gardner to Baldwin City April 21 Baldwin City to Overbrook April 22 Overbrook to Burlingame April 23 Burlingame to Council Grove April 24 Council Grove to Herrington April 25 Herrington to Durham April 26 Durham to McPherson April 27 (rest day) April 28 McPherson to Lyons April 29 Lyons to Great Bend April 30 Great Bend to Larned May 1 Larned to Kinsley May 2 Kinsley to Spearville May 3 Spearville to Dodge City May 4 Dodge City to Cimmeron May 5 Cimmeron to Garden City May 6 Garden City to Lakin May 7 Lakin to Syracuse May 8 Syracuse to Holly COLORADO May 9 Holly to Lamar May 10 (rest day) May 11 Lamar to Los Animas May 12 Los Animas to La Junta May 13 La Junta to Manzanola Can anyone write up reports and impressions for this list as the wagon train goes through your town? Thanks. Nancy Sween [email protected]

My gt grandfather, Jasper Newton Mounts [is buried in old Argentine [now Maple Grove Cemetery], KC, KS] along with his wife, Katherine Powell Mounts, and three children: Della Mounts, Ina Bell Mounts and Arthur Montgomery Mounts [my grandfather] left Owensville, IN after Arthur's birth on 05 NOV 1871 for the WEST due to Kate's heath. She supposed to have had TB? It is said they were going to Las Vegas, New Mexico. I found then living in McPherson Cty. and Coffey, KS. Kate was not listed. Della Mounts married Alva M. Orr and they were in Dennison, TX ABT 1934 with three daughters. Is there a listing of Cemeteries of Mc Pherson Cty. or near-by towns on the internet that I could check out. Have idea how far Kate traveled after leaving Owensville, IN. But thought if they got as far as Mc Pherson then perhaps she also made it that far. Any assistance or advice would be greatle appreciated. Thank you Henry in San Diego, CA