This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: burgess_researcher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.wyandotte/1505.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found this on NewsBank: Its Early Postoffice the History of the Mail Service since it Began in Kansas City (News Article) Date: 1898-04-10; Paper: Kansas City Star It's a very long article about the Post Office in Kansas City and mentions hiring several clerks including "John M Eckdahl" Email me at wpwivlsb@msn.com and I'll send you the article if you like. Linda 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.