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/Vm.2ADE/1297 Message Board Post: Can anyone check the Hutchinson Library or the local newspaper for an obit on Leland Alexander? He died in May 1982 (exact date unknown.) If no obit, maybe a death notice? Many Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frings, Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1296 Message Board Post: I have a "mystery relative" who was born in Sylvia,KS 1 Mar 1887. Her name is Bertha Frings. Her father was Godrey Frings. She married one of Smith relatives. OK, I got Bertha's death certificate back this morning and it says: MOTHER UNKNOWN. So what I am figuring is that Bertha's mother died in childbirth in Sylvia, KS which makes more sense than as soon as she had the child, she packed her bags and sneaked out of town under the cover of darkness. Which brings me to my next question. Since it seems more probable that she died there, I am wondering which of the funeral homes in Reno Co. KS would have been in business at that time OR acquired records from that time. And if the records would have been in their files or turned over to a historical society. And I am wondering if Bertha might be buried in Sylvia and whether or not there is an online listing of cemeteries and who is interred there. I sure would appreciate some assistance in finding out what happened to her. If you have information about Godfrey or Bertha Frings OR you are related to them or you have other information about them, PLEASE e-mail me direct at cantorjoeocho2002@yahoo.com or reply to this posting. THANK YOU!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Epperson, Smith, Moore, Myers, Payne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1289.10 Message Board Post: Dr. James Myers Passed Away Early This Morning He was a Pioneer in Reno County and Always a Firm Believer in Her Destiny Dr. James Myers answered the last summons at four o’clock this morning after an illness of ten days during which time he has been unconscious. Coming to Reno county after his retirement as a practicing physician be brought with him faith and home for the town in which he expected to spend the rest of his days. Dr. Myers was born in Trenton, Ohio, on February 25, 1831. He was the fifth child of a family of fifteen, children of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. He studied medicine at Richmond, Ohio and was a practicing physician for 21 years in the states of Illinois, Iowa and Kansas. He joined in the Pikes Peak campaign of 1858 and on his return from Colorado stopped at Highland, Kansas where he was married to Miss Lettie O’Neal in 1860. For a few years he practiced in White cloud in Doniphan county. At this time Kansas was still a territory and Dr. Myers saw the people pass through the terrible border ruffian period. In 1864 he returned to Illinois to visit his parents and remained for a couple of years practicing medicine at Urbana, ILL. In 186 he returned to Highland, Kans., where continued his profession until 1881 when he retired from active work and came to Hutchinson to make his home. An old settler today in speaking of Dr. Myers said: “All the old settlers that knew him know of his wonderful faith and confidence in the county. Not only manifested by his talk but all the acts of his life. He always thought that Reno county, Kansas was as good as any where else, and was never looking for “Green fields in the distance.” His success proves his judgment. “Then dame characteristics were noticeable all through his life. He was a man of strong impulses, of well fixed principles. “nothing wavering.” True first to his own family, true to his relatives and friends, true to his church, and true to his party. You always knew where to find him and how he stood when you did find him. Exceptionally kind hearted it always did him good to help a deserving and needy one.” Dr. Myers was an active member of the Methodist church. He took a great interest in public affairs, always for civic righteousness and in his community was respected for his judgment and hi character. He is survived by four children, Homer Myers of Sylvia, Mrs. Minnie Payne, Mrs. Olive Epperson, Mrs. Alice Smith all of Hutchinson. three brothers and two sisters also survive him. J. A. Myers of this city, Dr. Jonathan Myers of Troy and Albert Myers of Belleville, Mrs. Robert Anderson of Muskogee, Okla., and Mrs. Minnie Moore of Tolona, ILL. The funeral services will be held from the late home on Avenue A east tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. Rev. J. W. Abel of the First Methodist church will conduct the services and interment will be in Eastside cemetery where he will be laid beside his wife who died a few years ago. Hutchinson News Saturday, September 4, 1915 page – 2 column - 4

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gardner, Crump Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1295 Message Board Post: Looking for information on James Heath GARDNER, b. 1821 in Hart Co., KY and believed to have d. 1892 in Reno Co., KS. He was married to Mary Polly CRUMP of Hart Co., KY. Believe he left KY for KS sometime after the 1880 census. Did he die in Reno Co. and, if so, is he buried there?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BIRD, SMITH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1291.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for taking the time to check on this for me. I will hold this information for awhile just in case, but it appears that my Nancy E. (Smith) Bird is nor as old as those you spoke of. My nancy seems to have been born about 1841 in Ohio. I do not know any of the other names that you had listed, so I hope that I am not missing something here. Thank you again. Please let me know if you find anything else.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Abbott, Glover, Gray, Payne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1289.9 Message Board Post: Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon Rev. John W. Payne Passed Away at His Home in the City this Morning The death of Rev. John W. Wayne occurred at 2 o’clock this morning at his home on Avenue B east, at No. 422. The members of his family, with one exception, were all here watching through the last hours, as it has been known for a week past that his life was near its close. Yesterday it was thought that his condition showed a temporary improvement, and one of his sons, Professor Eli Payne, went to Emporia Expecting to return in a day or two. In the night a sudden turn for the worse came and death followed speedily. John W. Payne was born October 25, 1829, near Bloomington, Ind. He was married early in life, on November 7, 1850, to Polly J. Gray, who survives him. Much of his after life was spent in religious work. He was converted at Old Town Chapel, McLean county, Illinois, February 8, 1858, and was licensed to preach at Williamsburg, Johnson County, Indiana, August 30, 1862. He was ordained at Hutchinson, March 16, 1879. On June 19, 1884, at Holden, Mo., he was badly crippled by a fall and from that time on was never able to walk without the aid of his crutches. In spite of this physical infirmity he continued active in his work for many years. In his religious work he was vigerous and uncompromising declaring his convictions whether popular or unpopular with his auditors. In politics he was a Republican and he always expressed his political views with the same vim and disregard to the opinions of others, that characterized his speech upon religious matters. He was the father of nine children, three sons and six daughters, all of whom are now living active and useful lives and most of whom have been identified with history of Reno county, some of them are educators in the schools. The members of the family are: Miss Pearl Payne, now at home here; Miss May Payne, who is bookkeeper at the P. Martin & Co. store; Miss Laura Payne, teacher of the ninth grade in the High School building; Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Glover, now of this county, and Chas. N. Payne, who is in business here; Professor Eli Payne of the state normal faculty and Walter Payne of Wichita. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 O’clock from the First M. E. church of which he was a member. It was his wish that Rev. Dr. J. C. Hall of Wellington should preach his funeral and Dr. Hall has been sent for and will arrive tonight. At his request, too, the sermon will be preached from the 13th verse of the third chapter of Proverbs. Hutchinson Daily News No. 86 Vol. XVIL Monday, March 10, 1902 page - 5 column - 4

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bird, Smith, Thomas, Waitman, Winchester Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1291.1 Message Board Post: All of these were found on index cards on file at the Hutchinson Public Library, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. ---------------------------------- Nancy Smith born: 1809 Ohio died: ( No Date ) Nancy married: 1828 Ohio to William G. Waitman born: 1801 PA died: 1876 Ohio (daughter) Martha Waitman born: 1841-4 Ohio died 1890 KS Martha married: 1859 Ohio to Martin Thomas ----------------------------------- Nancy Bird born: 1830 (Kena Ind. Name) died: ( No Date ) Nanct married: Willouby Winchester born: 1827 Ala died: ( No Date ) (daughter) Elizabeth Winchester born: 1855 Ark died 1921 KS Elizabeth married: George W. Tipton born 1847 Ala died: 1904 Okla

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: sharpless Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1292.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for the help, I'll contact the cemeteries. Ada Sharpless was John and Martha's granddaughter. Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colladay, Sharpless Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1292.1 Message Board Post: These were the only Sharpless that I was able to find in Reno County, Kansas. If they are buried in Reno Co it is possible that there may not be a marker on their grave site or perhaps their tombstones were unlegible. You may try contacting the St. Paul Lutheran Parsonage, 8611 E. Arlington Rd., Haven, KS 67543. Perhaps they might be able to help you. I believe this to be one of the locations of the two cemeteries ( Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery & Haven Priest Cemetery) in Haven. --------------------------------------- Fairview-Elmer Cemetery Yoder Twsp. north/east of Elmer community, Reno County, Kansas (Elmer is located south of Hutchinson) Infant Sharpless ( No Dates ) ------------------------------------------- Early Marriages of Reno County, Kansas Milton E. Colladay 21 Reno Co., KS (record 5-97) Ada M. Sharpless 18 Reno Co., KS 11 Sep 1895 Hutchinson by: J. A. Fontron, P. J.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nafzinger Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1290.2 Message Board Post: Nafzinger buried in Reno County, Kansas Cemeteries --------------------------------- Yoder Cemetery Yoder Twsp. east of Yoder, Reno County, Kansas (this is not an Amish cemetery) John Nafzinger 25 Nov 1859 - 22 Aug 1924 wife: Emma J. Emma Jane Nafzinger 19 Sep 1869 - 15 Feb 1953 husband John Infant Gir Nafzinger 5 Nov 1889 - 5 Aug 1890 parents: John & Emma Harriet Nafzinger 20 Feb 1894 - 10 Dec 1953 Army Nurse WWI --------------------------------------- Memorial Park Cemetery Reno Twsp. west of Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas Lewis Nafzinger died 26 Apr 1974 75yrs wife: Elsie --------------------------------------- Fairlawn Cemetery Clay Twsp. Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas John L. Nafzinger 27 Feb 1907 - 24 Oct 1991 Tillie E. Nafzinger died: 5 Feb 1953 68yrs 6m 28d

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hines, Nafzinger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1290.1 Message Board Post: John L. Nafzinger John L. Nafzinger, 84 of 605 East 10th, died Oct. 24, 1991, at his home. He was born Feb. 27, 1907, at Hutchinson, the son of John and Emma Jane Young Nafzinger. A lifetime resident of Hutchinson, he was a car man for Santa Fe Railroad Co. for 46 years. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, and was a shortwave-radio operator, using the call letters WOUFP for over 56 years. On Feb. 2, 1927, he married Dorothy M. Hines at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors inlcude: two sons, John R., Hutchinson, and Larry, Corpus Christie, Texas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildern. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Grant W. Housewright presiding. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. (Hutchinson News obit on index card on file at the Hutchinson Public Library) ----------------------------------- If you would a copy of this obit which includes a picture of John L Nafzinger please email me your mailing address at (snooper@msinter.net)

Mary, Census Records after 1880: Could this be the right Harry? Name:   Harry W Shaefer Age in 1910:   38 Estimated birth year:   BirthYear(1910, '38');1871 Birthplace:   Illinois Home in 1910:   NOBLE TWP, DICKINSON, Kansas Race:   White Gender:   Male Series:   T624 Roll:   437 Part:   3 Page:   144B Year:   1910 In the household: Lucy E., Wife 29, Clyde 6, Georgie A. 1 Soundex on that surname in Dickinson Co: Louis C Shafer 1-WD ABILENE, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '61');1848 New York White Male Louis J Shafer 1-WD ABILENE, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '26');1883 Kansas White Male Allen P Spahr 1-WD ABILENE, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '61');1848 Pennsylvania White Male Dan B Schaeffer 1-WD HERINGTON, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '36');1873 Ohio White Male Margaret Shiper 1-WD HERINGTON, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '20');1889   White Female George W Sheffer 2-WD ABILENE, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '60');1849 Pennsylvania White Male James Speer 2-WD ABILENE, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '70');1839 Pennsylvania White Male James H Sparrow 3-WD ABILENE, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '38');1871   White Male Philip Schaefer 4-WD HERINGTON, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '25');1884   White Male August Schaeffer 4-WD HERINGTON, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '51');1858 Illinois White Male Henry Schaeffer 4-WD HERINGTON, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '27');1882   White Male August Shaeffer 4-WD HERINGTON, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '51');1858 Illinois White Male Mary Shaffer CENTER TWP, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '76');1833 Pennsylvania White Female Clifford Sipry GARFIELD TWP, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '21');1888 Maryland White Male Harry W Shaefer NOBLE TWP, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '38');1871 Illinois White Male Rollie F Speer RIDGE TWP, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '33');1876 Illinois White Male George Shafer SHERMAN TWP, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '34');1875 Ohio White Male Emanuel Scheaffer UNION TWP, DICKINSON, KS BirthYear(1910, '48');1861 Ohio White Male 1910 Caroline Shafer (soundex) in KS: Caroline Schafer 3-WD LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS, KS BirthYear(1910, '72');1837   White Female Caroline Schaffer ELLIS TWP, ELLIS, KS BirthYear(1910, '63');1846   White Female Caroline Shafer AGENCY TWP, OSAGE, KS BirthYear(1910, '62');1847 Iowa White Female Name:   Caroline Shafer Age in 1910:   62 Estimated birth year:   BirthYear(1910, '62');1847 Birthplace:   Iowa Home in 1910:   AGENCY TWP, OSAGE, Kansas Race:   White Gender:   Female Series:   T624 Roll:   451 Part:   2 Page:   2A Year:   1910 Don't know if this could be her - She is listed as mother in law in the Albert and Amelia Logan household. (Amelia was listed as born in MO?) The other two listings don't seem to be her. The birth year is way off on one and the other household -born in Austria. ------------------------- 1920 Name:   Harry Shaffer Age:   AgeWith12ths('48',true);48 years  Estimated birth year:   BirthYear(1920, '48');1871 Birthplace:   Indiana Race:   White Home in 1920:   Chapman, Dickinson, Kansas Roll:   T625_530 Page:   5B ED:   50 Image:   0516 Same household as above, including another daughter (looks like Belle, age 2) Name:   Caroline Schaefer Age:   AgeWith12ths('69',true);69 years  Estimated birth year:   BirthYear(1920, '69');1850 Birthplace:   Ohio Race:   White Home in 1920:   Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas Roll:   T625_546 Page:   9B ED:   176 Image:   0755 ?? - She is listed with son, Harry 46, and granddaugther, Pauline Mills, age 17. ----------------- 1930 Name:   Caroline Shaefer Age:   AgeWith12ths('80',false);80 Estimated birth year:   abt 1850 Birthplace:   Ohio Relation to head-of-house:   Head Race:   White Home in 1930:   Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas Household: Caroline Shaefer Hutchinson, Reno, KS abt 1850 Ohio White Head Leona C Sargent Hutchinson, Reno, KS abt 1874 Iowa White Daughter (Divorced) John S Sargent Hutchinson, Reno, KS abt 1918     Grandson -Couldn't find Harry in 1930 Hope this is of some help, Kay, FL > Subj: [KSReno] J. G. Schaefer (Shafer or Shaffer) and Caroline Kumpf > Date: 1/3/2005 9:59:59 AM Eastern Standard Time > From: mary@houseofgriffin.org > To: KSRENO-L@rootsweb.com > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Westrich, Kumpf > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vm.2ADE/1294 > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for informaiton on the family of J.G. Shaefer (b. abt 1845 > Bavaria) and Caroline Kumpf (b. Aug 1849 Ohio). They moved from Racine Co., Wi to > Henry Co., Il and then settled in Hutchison, Reno KS about 1880. > They had the following children: > Emma Cecelia b. 26 Oct 1868 Wisconsin > Harry J. b. Apr 1873 Illinois > Leona b. 1874 in Iowa (may have married a man named Miller and then a man > named Sargent) > Francis b. Mar 1880 Kansas > Caroline's brother, August Kumpf was living with them in 1870 and also in > Reno KS during 1880. > Any information is appreciated. > Mary Griffin > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Westrich, Kumpf Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vm.2ADE/1294 Message Board Post: I am looking for informaiton on the family of J.G. Shaefer (b. abt 1845 Bavaria) and Caroline Kumpf (b. Aug 1849 Ohio). They moved from Racine Co., Wi to Henry Co., Il and then settled in Hutchison, Reno KS about 1880. They had the following children: Emma Cecelia b. 26 Oct 1868 Wisconsin Harry J. b. Apr 1873 Illinois Leona b. 1874 in Iowa (may have married a man named Miller and then a man named Sargent) Francis b. Mar 1880 Kansas Caroline's brother, August Kumpf was living with them in 1870 and also in Reno KS during 1880. Any information is appreciated. Mary Griffin

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/Vm.2ADE/1293 Message Board Post: Does anyone have Hutchinson city directory information? I'm looking for verification of James Farrah, implement dealer, living in Hutchinson sometime between 1887-1892. Thanks for any help.

Does anyone happen know if a city/county directory exists, or if any other type of publications were available during 1887-1892 such as a farm gazette or business index?  Would someone be able to check those types of records for the surname CLERC for me?  'Yeahs' and 'neahs' are both important to me. In addition, I'm looking for a CLERC marriage and divorce/or wife's death notice during this same time period. And his Declaration of Intention or Naturalization Application.  (Citizenship was filed/granted in Jefferson County Sept 1892) These type of fees were often published in the local newspaper under the Court column.  Pierre Louis Charles CLERC's 1925 Jefferson County, MO obituary reads that he was a well educated Frenchman; immigrated from France; was from an affluential family; and lived in Kansas prior to moving to Jefferson County, MO. Unfortunately it does not explain where he lived in Kansas and 1887-1892 is a poor time frame to try to find a needle in a haystack... He has not turned up in any indexed listing of the 1885 State Kansas Census records (tho I don't anticipate finding him earlier than 1887).  Numerous census records list his immigration year as 1887, and that time period is in agreement with the citizenship papers.  Per the History of Jefferson County, MO, by Litton, it states that Pierre CLERC made and sold an 'excellent stove polish' out of his home.  This 'means' of making a living was something he did in the 1890's (based on his residence at that time vs. his later residence listed in the land/tax records for Hillsboro Poultry Farms). **************************************************** I'm hoping local documentation might be found mentioning an earlier involvement in making/selling this stove polish prior to moving to Jefferson County, MO. ***************************************************** Other info: Per the 1900 - 1926 Jeffco county newspapers on microfilm, there were 6 CLERC products that he manufactured/sold at his 'factory' (called Hillsboro Poultry Farms): Clerc's Specific Clerc's Clerc's Chicken-Lice Killer Clerc's Egg Producer Clerc's Chicken Food Clerc's Condition Powders Clerc's Disinfectant Insect Powder ***************************************************** Citizenship/Naturalization/Declaration of Intent: ***************************************************** His citizenship record was applied for (exact date unknown, but at least 2 years prior to...) and granted Sept 18, 1892, in Jefferson County, MO.  Julius DuFOUR and Eugene HEYLIGERS (Heilgers?) were witnesses.  Julius Dufour, born 1844, is listed in various county census records: 1860 (STE GENEVIEVE, MO), 1870 (Randolph County, IL), (1880/1900 - ?) and 1910-20 (STE GENEVIEVE, MO); and a Eugene HEILGER is listed under property transfers in Jefferson County, MO (1910, I believe). I've been unable to find the naturalization record or declaration of intent for Pierre CLERC, which would help provide answers as to CLERC's birthtown or anyone he may have immigrated with. His 'German' brother-in-law, Albert Joseph UMHOEFER's, Declaration of Intention was recorded in St. Louis, MO, but CLERC's isn't there.  ****************************************************** Marriage/Wife's Death Notice or Divorce Notice : ****************************************************** It seems that Pierre CLERC was married prior to his Jefferson County marriage in 1892; whether that first marriage ended in death or divorce, I'm not sure.  There could be a death notice for his first wife during this time period or a divorce notice in the locally published court records (1887-1892).  (His second marriage (mid-1892) to Anna UMHOEFER ended in a divorce (denied in Jeffco, but later a change of venue was granted to St. Genevieve, MO).  A week after the divorce was granted (1920) in St. Genevieve, he remarried in Jefferson County.) I've been searching for these missing CLERC records for 7 years -and counting! Any help will be greatly appreciated.  I have several books for Jefferson County and will be happy to reciprocate the kindness with any lookups in that area. Since I'm not a regular subscriber to this board, please email me directly at: MehdiFakhar@aol.com Thank You for helping!  -Kay Clerc-Fakhar, FL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sharpless/Sharples Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1292 Message Board Post: looking for the burial for both John [d. 1903] and Martha d.1894] Sharpless lived in the Haven, Reno Co., Area in 1893 also grandchildren buried in that area, sons and daughters of Henry M. Sharpless. Thanks, Judy Hall

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Briant, Fulton, Hostetler, Lawson, Payne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1289.8 Message Board Post: Mrs. Mary Jane Payne, 82, a pioneer resident of Reno county, died in her home, 318 East B. at 10:30 last night after four months illness. She was the widow of Thomas W. Payne, one of the first salt workers here. Mrs. Payne was born in Indiana November 18, 1857, and came to Reno county with her parents more than 60 years ago. They settled on a farm 12 miles south of Hutchinson. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. H. N. Lawson of Beaver, Okla; Mrs. T. J. Hostetler of Littleton, Colo.; Mrs. B. O. Briant and Mrs. Charles Fulton of Hutchinson, and a son T. H. Payne of Beaumont, Tex. Mrs. Payne was a member of the Methodist church. The Hutchinson News October 24, 1940

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Abbott, Cowen, Glover, Myers, Payne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1289.7 Message Board Post: Veteran Insurance Man, Charles N. Payne, Dead His Sudden Death, Following an Operation Came as a Shock to Community. The death yesterday morning of Charles N. Payne, the well known insurance man, came as a distinct shock to his many friends in Hutchinson and surrounding towns. It was only a few days ago that he was down town and among his business associates and the news of his death was most unexpected. He was taken to the hospital last week and underwent an operation and it was at first thought that he would be able to survive the shock. During the many years of his life in Hutchinson, Mr. Payne had been identified with the different activities to upbuild the town. Funeral This Afternoon The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o’clock form the home at 619 Sherman street east, with Rev. Frank Neff in charge and burial was in the family plot in Eastside cemetery. Charles Newton Payne was born near Plymouth, Marshall county, Indiana, February 26, 1866. He was the son of Rev. John W. and Polly J. Payne, who for many years resided at 422 Avenue B east, in Hutchinson. When a small child his parents moved to McLean county, Illinois, and later to Chariton, Iowa, and in 1878 came to Reno county, where he grew to manhood, and where he has lived ever since. He was married to Minnie M. Myers, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Myers, Reno county pioneers on October 1st 1894, and she, with on daughter, Mildred, survives him. He is also survived by one brother, Walter Payne of Hutchinson, and six sisters, Laura A. Payne, Nella P. Cowen, Shirley M. Payne and Pearl S. Payne, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. Martha J. Glover of Halstead, and Mrs. Cora B. Abbott of Los Angeles, Calif. Prominent Insurance Man Mr. Payne was for about twenty years, a leading real estate man of Hutchinson, and for the past five years he was secretary and manager of the Hutchinson Mutual Fire Insurance Company and The Farmers’ Hail Insurance company, which he had through his successful management, brought to a prominent position in state insurance circles. Mr. Payne was of a genial disposition and has a host of friends, not only in the city of Hutchinson, but throughout the whole state, who will miss him sadly. He was a member of the A.O.U.W., the Knight Templars and the Knights of Pythias. The Hutchinson News December 27, 1920

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/Vm.2ADE/241.1 Message Board Post: I am thre son of Ulon Marrs and have all the info on Charles Henry Marrs. Please contact me at davemarrs55@yahoo.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BIRD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vm.2ADE/1291 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on James Bird, b: Dec 20, 1838 Guernsey County, Ohio, d: Aft 1893, probably in Jasper County, Missouri, his wife, Nancy E. (Smith) Bird, and their children, Julia A. Bird, b: @ 1869, and Joseph C. Bird, b: @ 1873. Joseph was the son of Joseph Bird and Sarah Ann (Roberts) Bird of Guernsey County, Ohio. James might have been married first, prior to 1867, to a Mary Hocking. It is unknonw how this marriage ended. 1870 US Federal Census places James, Nancy and their first child in Noble County, Ohio. Sometime after 1873, James moves his family. 1880 US Federal Census finds them living in District 55 of Preston in Jasper County, Missouri. From statements he made in affidavits concerning his brothers military pension, we know that in 1881 James is living in Jasper County, Missouri and is still there in 1889. And in 1893, James lived in Dublin, Missouri, one mile from Jasper, Jasper County, Missouri. Sometime after 1893, it is assumed that James dies, but this is not proven because Nancy is found in 1910 living in Nickerson City, Reno County, Kansas. It is desigmated that she is married even though there is no husband listed in the household at the time the census is taken. Julia and Joseph are no longer in the household, but there is another child, William H., age 28, which would have puthis birth date ar 1881 or 1882. Any information that you may have on this family and their descendants would be very appreciated.