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/Cm.2ADI/41 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about Noel Mollenkopf who was born in Beloit, Kansas on March 4,1910, the son of Henry H. Mollenkopf and Frances Mary Bailey. I would be most grateful for your help. Sincerely, Ruth Gaboury

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Watkins, Brown, Stoeber Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cm.2ADI/40 Message Board Post: Charles Thompson and Violet Brown are my great grandparents. Any information on their family would be appreciated.

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I'm looking for Enoch F. HENDERSON. He was born Jun 1846 in Illinois, served the Union from Iowa, moved to Kansas, where he appears in the 1880 Mitchell Co Census: Henderson, Enoch F. - 34 - IL Henderson Rebecca J. - 33 - IN Henderson, Elnora - 13 - IA Henderson, Walter - 11 - IA Henderson, Avin D. - 9 - IA Henderson, John A - 6 - IA Henderson, James K. (not related) - 2 - KS In 1900 had returned to Iowa, showing up in the Keokuk census with his wife, Rebecca, born 1846 in Indiana, and son, Enoch, born 1882 in Kansas. I can't seem to find these folks anywhere else. I believe that Elnora married Joseph WOODMAN, and then moved to Beckham Co, OK. Anyone else researching this family? I'd love to share notes. TIA Mark

Does anyone on this list have access to a Mitchell county marriage index? What I trying to find is marriages for the surname "DAY" between 1870 and 1885.Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.Email me at michaelgday@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

These 2 married in 1885. Their son was Vernon who was born in 1893. Looking for any information on this family. Capitola was from MN. In 1899 she married John Davis in Boise, Idaho.

I've "rescued" two old photographs, the first is a photograph which includes Nettie DAVIS which was taken at the Misses O'Donnell Studio in Beloit, Kansas. Nettie is pictured with three others, however, they are not identified. The photo was likely taken in the 1890's and Nettie appears to be in her 40's or 50's at the time. On the back of the photo it says "Aunt of Betty CAVE". The second photo is a wedding photograph taken by the Palace Railroad Photograph Studio which doesn't include a location since the photographer traveled. This photograph was probably also taken in the 1890's and includes five people, S.V CAVE; Bettie CAVE; Charles DAVIS (Cousin of Bettie); G.C. DAVIS; and Villa (BAKER) WERTZ. It appears that the CAVE's are the couple whose wedding day is celebrated with this photograph. All of the parties in the photograph appear to be in their 20's at the time. I'm hoping that someone from the family can be located so that the photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Searching for more info on Nicholas Klein born 24July, 1814. I have copy of will showing him still in Minster, OH in 1879 an his wife as Barbara Klein nee Klein???? Need info on Barbara, she was in Kansas in 1889 but have lost track of her. Anyone with any info would be appreciated

Researching the family of Mahlon and Nancy (TODD) WHITE who lived in Logan Tsp., Mitchell Co., KS, in 1880 and Turkey Creek Tsp., Mitchell Co., KS, in 1900. I have not been able to find them in the 1910 census of these two townships. They may have died or moved on to other locations. If any readers of this forum have additional information about Mahlon and Nancy, I would appreciate having it for my TODD family history. Be glad to share what I've compiled about them. Bob Saunders, Salem, OR

Hello to the list, I've just recently subscribed and thought I'd do a little fishin' Xenia Juanita WOODMAN was born 29 Nov 1892 in Mitchell Co. She married Walter Franklin BABER, who was born 28 May 1891 in Ray Co., MO. They moved to Oklahoma and eventually settled in Oklahoma City. They are both buried in Beckham Co, OK. Xenia's parents were Joseph WOODMAN born 10 Jun 1859, died 29 Jul 1937 and Elnora HENDERSON. Does anyone have anything on this family? TIA Mark Wright Roanoke, VA

I am trying to see if I have any cousins in Beloit KS. My grandmother, Mattie Mae HOWLAND Hendricks was born there and I understand there are still quite a few Howlands still living in that area. In particular, I would be interested in knowing if they might have heard who her parents-in-law were. She married David Franklin Hendricks around 1900-1901 and from what I can garner from the genealogy books, her parents also moved to the Wakita OK area sometime during or after the first OK Land Run. Any and all help would be appreciated. Eilene Cook

Can anyone help me find an obituary for Oscar Lew Clark b. July 20, 1871? He commited suicide by an overdose of morphine in the barn in Simpson KS January 16, 1901. Surely a news worthy event. He is buried at East Asher Cemetery, Lulu twp. Mitchell County. Thank-you for any help, Cindy

Could someone please do a obit look-up for my g-grandparents Martin B. Plymire died 7-8-1892 and Mary M. Sloan Plymire died 7-18-1913. Thanks.

Could someone please do a obit look-up on Benjamin Starkey & Milly Wells Starkey. These were my g-grandparents. Benjamin died 2-18-1894. Milly died 3-22-1898. Thanks

Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits/10025 Surname: Carter, Darrow, Fell, Smith, Buffington, Grecian, McCracken ------------------------- Beloit Gazette (Mitchell County) 31 Dec 1908 Obituary. Mrs. Mary A. McCracken, wife of W. W. McCracken was born in Olean, Cattaraugus county, New York, on the 29th day of July, 1834, and died at her late home in Beloit on the 27th day of December, 1908, aged 74 years, 4 months and 28 days. The sickness was Bright’s disease which afflicted her for several years. She was patient under her affliction and bore cheerfully what had come to her in her old age. Deceased was well known and highly esteemed by all who knew her and her circle of friends was large. She was first married to John Aldridge who died in the year 1872. In 1875 she was united in marriage to W. W. McCracken with whom she lived to the time of her death. There was born to the deceased one child, Mrs. Mary J., who is married to Ralph R. Reeves and lives in Beloit. When first coming to Kansas the family settled in the south part of Jewell county and lived there a few years, after which the family moved to Asherville and in 1882 removed to Beloit where she passed away. Deceased leaves four brothers, three living in Iowa and one in Illinois. L. K. Mullette, who lives in Beloit, is a nephew to the departed. She was a woman whose desire was to help in caring for others and her natural kindness of heart led her into many good and kind acts. She fed the hungry and no one was turned away from her home who needed food but received help. She was a good neighbor, a kind mother and a faithful wife. She will be missed in the home and community. Funeral services were held at the house, conducted by Elder B. F. McMillan on the 29th day of December. The burial took place in Elmwood cemetery. B. F. M.

Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits/10024 Surname: Carter, Darrow, Grout, McCracken, Grecian, Grout, Smith, Fell, Buffington ------------------------- Beloit Gazette (Mitchell County) 9 Sept 1943 Pierce-- A stroke suffered several days ago resulted in the death of Charles E. Pierce, Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, 1943, at 8 o'clock. Death occurred at the family home, 414 W. South street. The deceased was born at Innavale, Nebr., April 15, 1881, and was aged at the time of his passing 62 years, 3 months and 22 days. His marriage to Ella May Holloway took place Aug. 8, 1909, at Elm Springs, Ark. To this union six chldren were born, who are left with their mother to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. The children are: Gladys Hyman, Beloit; Clarence Pearce, Smith Center, Kas.; Gertrude Hyman, Beloit; Chas. Pierce, Ft. Warren, Wyo.; Dorothy and Bobby of the home. Six grandchildren also survive. Other surviving relatives include two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Frank Parratt, Springdale, Ark.; Mrs. cora Graves, Chester, Okla.; Louie Pierce, of.

Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits/10023 Surname: Carter, Darrow, Grout, McCracken, Grecian, Grout, Smith, Fell, Buffington ------------------------- Beloit Gazette (Mitchell County) 9 Sept 1943 Hamilton— Margaret Ann McCracken, daughter of Perry and Sarah White McCracken, was born at Monmouth, Ill., Jan 17, 1854, and died at the Community Hospital Thursday, Sept. 1, 1943, aged 89 years, 7 months and 14 days. The McCracken family lived for some time in Iowa, and in 1870 move to the McCracken homestead in Jewell county where the marriage of Margaret Ann McCracken and Andrew Hamilton took place July 22, 1880. Mr. Hamilton operated a hardware store for some years at Randall, moving to Salem, Oregon later where he passed away. Two children, Felix and Ana, were born to the couple. Both children are deceased. Some years ago Mrs. Hamilton returned to Kansas to make her home with her brother and sister, W. W. and Miss Belle McCracken, but until recently Mrs. Hamilton made her home a t the county farm. Friends extend sympathy to the relatives, which include several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at the Raleigh Funeral Home Saturday morning at 9 o’clock.

Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits/10022 Surname: Carter, Darrow, McCracken, Grout, Parrish, Grecian, Wright, Fell, Smith, Buffington, Reynard ------------------------- Newspaper unknown (Mitchello County, Kansas) Mrs. Mary E. McCracken Darrow Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCracken Darrow was born June 28, 1851, at Monmouth, Ill. And passed away March 27, 1935, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Grecian, of Beloit, Kans. Her age at the time of her death was 83 years, 8 months, and 29 days. Mrs. Darrow came to Kansas with her parents in 1870, and settled in Jewell county on what was known as the McCracken ranch. On October 29, 1871, she was united in marriage to Russel Darrow, of Asherville, Kansas, by Julius Elliot of Beloit, Kans. To this union there were born eight children, five daughters and three sons, Mrs. Flora M. Bundy of Asherville, Mrs. Julianna Bowen of Willard, Kans.; Mrs. Sarah H. Weaver of Simpson; Mrs. Rosanna B. Carter of Simpson; Mrs. Frances M. Grecian of Beloit. She was preceded in death by her husband and the three sons, James Joy, Myron Jay and Perry Russell. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. M. A. Hamilton and Belle McCracken of Jewell county, Kans. And one brother, Perry McCracken of Jewell, Kans. She was a member of the Asherville Baptist church, and of the Asherville Rebekah Lodge, No. 674. When first married, Mr. and Mrs. Darrow moved to their homestead new Asherville, where their children were born, reared and educated. At a ripe age they retired from their farm, and moved to their comfortable home in Asherville, where Mr. Darrow passed away, and Mrs. Darrow has resided three since, only visiting with her daughters, and returning home when she desired. She seemed to enjoy life very much and was much interested in what was going on in the community. She will be greatly missed in the community, in the church, in the lodge and in the little city where she has lived so long. Mrs. Darrow was a pioneer in this part of Kansas, and shared the privations and disappointments of the first settlers of western Kansas. She wrote a history of the experiences of the early settlers of her community, with Indians, grasshoppers, droughts and failures and was a living demonstration of the regard of courage and labor. The community joins in expressing sympathy to these daughters in their bereavement, and to the grandchildren, and great grand children, to the church to which she belonged, and to the Rebekah lodge who will miss this faithful member in her regular attendance to their meetings. All these have lost a faithful members, and true sympathizing helper. And may the faithful hand of her trusted God lead you all into peace. A brief service was held at the Grecian home in Beloit at 2 p.m. Sunday, and the funeral service was held at the Asherville Baptist church at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. William Little, pastor of the Baptist church at Beloit, and interment at the Glasco cemetery. There to await the resurrection, when Jesus will come to claim his own. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appreciation of the words of condolence, the ceremonials of the Rebekah Lodge of Asherville, the dinner service by the past Noble Grand club of Beloit, the beautiful floral offerings an especially those neighbors an friends whose thoughtful acts and words of sympathy during the illness and death of Mother, Mary E. Darrow were a source of untold comfort and consolation. Mr. and Mrs. William D. Bundy and family. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Bower and family. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grecian and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Weaver and family. Mrs. Eva Darrow and family. Miss Belle McCracken. Mrs. M. A. Hamilton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Perry McCracken and family. Mrs. Pearl McCracken

Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits/10021 Surname: Carter, McCracken, Darrow, Fell, Smith, Buffington, Wright, Grout, Grecian, Reynard ------------------------- Beloit Gazette (Mitchell County, Kansas) May 25, 1927 DEATHS McCracken.—John Baughfman McCracken, a well known resident of the Mitchell-Jewell county line neighborhood, died at his home Friday night, May 20, 1927 from the effects of heart trouble. The deceased was born at Monmouth, Illinois, February 8, 1859, making him age at the time of his death 68 years, 3 months and 12 days. He came to Beloit, Kansas, in 1870, and is one of the pioneers that endured the hardships of early days in a new country. He was married here to Miss Pearl Fenimore on March 1st; 1899, and they have lived for many years in the Mitchell-Jewell county line neighborhood north of Beloit. Mr. McCracken is survived by his widow and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Darrow of Asherville, Miss Belle McCracken of Grand Island, Nebraska, Mrs. M. A. Hamilton of Beloit and Perry McCracken of Jewell City, Kansas. He was a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Star M. E. church. Rev. Mr. Digby had charge of the services, and burial was made in the Star cemetery.

Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits/10020 Surname: Carter, McCracken, Darrow, Fell, Smith, Buffington, Wright, Grout, Grecian, Reynard ------------------------- Beloit (Mitchell County, Kansas) Gazette, 6 January 1926 MCCRACKEN.—William W. McCracken died at his home in southeast Beloit Wednesday, Dec. 30, from a lingering illness of many years duration. He was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania April 21, 1844, and died at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 9 days. He came to Kansas in 1870. For many years, Mr. McCracken was active in the insurance business in Beloit. He leaves three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Mary E. Darrow of Asherville, Mrs. Margaret A. Hamilton of Beloit, Miss Belle McCracken of Beloit, John McCracken of Jewell City and Perry McCracken of Jewell City. The deceased Mr. McCracken was a member of the M. E. Church and of the Masonic Lodge. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. R. R. Kaiser of the Christian Church. Burial was made in Elmwood cemetery.