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SNYDER, FARRIS
Seeking information on Henry Snyder b. in Virginia. His age on the 1850 Kentucky census,Whitley County, is questionable, whether it is age 60 or 45, which makes his birth 1790 or 1805. Was Henry a grocery merchant in Topeka? Was Henry the father of Eli SNYDER and his siblings or a brother? Eli SNYDER's will of March 1886 confirms the then living family – Mary OSBORN; Matthew SNYDER; John SNYDER; Elizabeth SNYDER niece; James SNYDER nephew; and Rosannah Elizabeth MAUNEY. Eli SNYDER purchased a cemetery plot in Auburn Cemetery, Shawnee County of which their are nine burials.
Seeking information on two burials – Anna Rebeccah SNYDER born 15 December 1818, died 29 August 1877 and Nancy J. FARRIS born 27 Aug 1832,died 8 March 1856. Was Anna Rebeccah the wife of Eli SNYDER? Who was the FARRIS that married Nancy J. SNYDER?
Also seeking information on Lindsey and Elizabeth (or Nancy) FARRIS, natives of Kentucky. In 1856 they became residents of Shawnee County where he kept a store, called 'ranches' for the accommodation of travelers, remained in that business until his death. Where was this store? When and where was the death of Lindsey FARRIS?
Contact Martha FLEMING through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
BROOKS, LAWRENCE, PIM-PYM, JOHNSON
Seeking any information on Spencer George BROOKS, b. 11 Jan 1811 in Manlius, Onondaga, NY, d. 1 June 1879 in Wayne County, NY., m. Anna CASE b. 11 Aug 1816 in Chittenango, Madison, NY., d. 1 Apr 1880 in Fair Haven, Cayuga, NY.
Also seeking any information on Joseph LAWRENCE, d. 5 June 1777, m. Silence abt. 1776-77.
Seeking any information on George PIM-PYM, b. 1752 in Albertson, Somersetshire, England, m. Anne STEVENS in Compton, Somersetshire, England, in 1800.
Also seeking information on Milton Henry JOHNSON, b. 1843 in Virginia, d. 20 May 1895 in Reno Co. KS, m. Lydia Ann MONGAN, b. 16 Jan 1850, d. 14 July 1876 in Hagerstown, Washington, MD. Milton moved to Reno Co. KS in 1890.
Contact Clint BROOKS through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
RAMSEY, FISHER, HASKINS, Du FRAIN, McKEE, SAWYER, CUNNINGHAM, SHARKEY
New member looking for Topeka connections willing to share information .
James RAMSEY (1847 - 1915) m. Anna R. FISHER (1846 - 1924)
Wilder A. HASKINS (1852 - 1930 m. Julia A. Du FRAIN (1860 - 1931)
George Allen McKEE (1880 - 1920) m. Mattie May SAWYER (1886 - 1973)
Joseph FISHER (1822 - 1900) m. Rhoda CUNNINGHAM (1824 - 1897)
Peter Du FRAIN (1830 - 1902) m. Phoebe SHARKEY (1836 - 1916)
Contact James M. RAMSEY through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
DURSTON, MILLER, WOODIN, LANSING, ACKLEY. GRAVES
Seeking information on Alfred Clarence DURSTON b. 3 Sept 1892 Kalispell, Montana. (Single) parents: Edwin Ray DURSTON b. 21 Aug 1842 Axbridge, Somerset, England m. 9 Feb 1880 Sarah Jane MILLER b. 27 Feb 1861. Resided on farm at Kalispell, Montana. A Clarence served in France during WW1. His military number was 31325767 and he returned in 1919 to Kalispell. He then left for gold rush or lumber mills and was never heard from again.
Also seeking information on the family of James Alfred DURSTON b. 22 Mar 1883 Syracuse, NY and d. 13 Aug 1955, Pittsburgh, PA. He m. Gladys WOODIN 20 June 1917 hartford, CT. They div. She later lived at 83 E. Middle Patent Rd, Greenwich, CT. Her surname was LANSING at this time. Seek information on their daughters, Edith b. 1922, possibly in Baltimore, MD. Last known address 225 E. 54th St, NY City (1942 - 46?) and Georgeanne "Gigi" b. ca 1924, Baltimore, MD? She was a singer in several NY clubs. Last known address 339 E. 58th St, NYCity. Elain DURSTON ACTLEY m. Steve GRAVES, son of William GRAVES 17 Dec 1948. Last known address 97 Spring St, Hartford, CT
Contact Bea DURSTON through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
MYERS, FAULK, KELSEY
What happened to Belle Dora MYERS b. 1855 IN. She spent her life in Kansas. She m. William R. FAULK in KS 23 Oct 1873; and m. Henry H. KELSEY in 1894 in Atchison Co., KS. In census records she used MYERS, FAULK or KELSEY. First name may be Belle Dora, Belle D. or Dora. Last record found she put son Tom FAULK, aged 9, in an Atchison Co. orphanage 20 May 1898. Would like date and place of death, and name used at time of her death.
Contact Iona FAULK, 1115 SW Medford Ave, Topeka, KS 66604-1534
Contact Iona FAULK through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
BANNING, BRETCH
Looking for Ollie BANNING b. MO 1883. Last known in Topeka KS in 1901. Believed to have lived in Elk Co. KS later.
Also looking for Dialpha BANNING b. 1885 in Carrol Co. AR. Moved to Elk Co. KS 1887. Last known address in 1901 living with family of Sam BRETCH in Newton, KS. She may have used name of BRETCH.
Contact Donald G. BANNING through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
DIXON, DARBY, COX
Seeking information on Jesse DIXON b. 1796-1799 in KY or TN, d. 25 Jul, 1839-1840 probably Jackson Co., OH, m. Dec 6, 1816 in Ross Co., OH, to Lydia DARBY b. 1799-1800 in NC, d. 1880-1883 probably Cass Co., MO. Their children, all born Ross or Jackson Co., OH, were: Nathan b. Jan 31, 1818, d. Dec 18, 1876 OH, m. Oct 17, 1841 (1)Susanna COZAD, (2)Sarah J. NANTS; three unidentified daughters b. 1820-1830 (possible Ann, Nancy); Sarah b. Oct 22, 1824, d. Aug 1, 1896 MO, m. Feb 27, 1841 Benjamin COZAD; Lucinda b. Jul 1828, d. OH, m. Feb 26, 1852 to George W. BYERS; Jesse b. Jan 2, 1829, d. Nov 5, 1911 MO, m(1) Mar 2, 1851, Sarah RAY, m(2) Dec 25, 1863 Nancy Jane CHAPMAN; William b. Jan 6, 1832, d. Mar 23, 1919 IA, m. Apr 15, 1853 Sarah GRAVES; Lydia b. Nov 6, 1832, d. Nov 19, 1915 KS, m. Jan 30, 1853 John W. FRAZEE; Jacob b. May 6, 1833, d. Feb 18, 1912 OH, m. May 18, 1854 Sarah M. BYERS; Joel b. Jul 10, 1836, d. Jan 17, 1887 IL, m. Dec 21, 1865 Hannah PUTNAM; Rebecca J. b. Jul 2, 1838, d. Dec 3, 1847 OH. Jesse's parents were Nathan and Lydia (COX) DIXON.
Contact E. Gene DIXON through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
O'TOOLE
Seeking information on Michael Francis O'TOOLE, my known Grandfather. Subject was shown on 1900 census as born in MD in 1854, on 1910 census as born in MD in 1860 and, on 1920 census, as born in MD in 1858. Subject first appears in Baltimore, MD city directories in 1884 and resides at several locations in that city until his death on 25 Feb 1924. Age shown on death certificate was 65. Birth location may be erroneous based on family recollections. Where was he prior to residence in Baltimore? Who were his parents and siblings?
Contact Donald J. O'TOOLE through the TGS Library at E-mail: Library
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