This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sherylmc72 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.republic/294.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: from the Scandia paper: JOSEPH JENNINGS DIES IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Mr. Joseph Jennings, 84, died in San Diego, Calif., on Oct. 22, 1935 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jessie Miller. Jennings was an old resident of Scandia, having been in the photography business here. He built the first brick building in Scandia, the Jennings building, which is now occupied by the hardware store. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a 1972 Scandia paper, it states that the brick building which once housed the hardware store has a plate with "J. Jennings, 1882" above the second story windows. Perhaps that dates his business in Scandia to 1882? Unfortunately Google Maps has not photographed the streets of Scandia so I can't see it for myself. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.