https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/21c257c93413e949edd2aab4e6000999.pdf 30302c87d581490366cb6416962afe2d PDF Text Text -~. '~~:;:~~'''~~,:-~: ~F:~\>~;;_.f- .-::- '· , ' ._~>:-·~;i},·.:· -." ,. . ..;. .,. :-.·~.,::.·/:V~.>:,:~.· • ~ '- 1. .;', \ +'. ~ ~- ( ... '''J.'.n,::'ICt)!Lt:~ I;, \\~&:,y\ew'? ~<;IreA~··.~i,-t-/5:Q.p~ l;e~ ..: '. '. " ,- '>:,' :. ":" <" r::',' >~·:::..~,,:'I~':,:,,:' . ' �"-- Use a.s Master- I~- tov- - ---- cooi'es I __________ " ___ " __________. . ~I �"~ . Volume XXIV, no. 1 & 2 January and April, 2001 Til '181111 - - -..... - -- ..--z.::::::.. .>.-.- .. . .~. ~.' --............. ~-. ..~~.:<: ~-. . ~ ~ , Published Quarterly By: g)ouBfas County· GeneafoBicaf Society P.o. BOX 3664 LAWRENCE, KS 66046-0664 . .. 0 I �DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. P.O. BOX 3664 LAWRENCE, KS 66046-0664 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE AND JOBS ASSUMED Jackie Kennedy Beverley Chapman Carol Albertson Shelley Hickman Clark Chuck and Erma Worley Don and Wilma vaughn Paul Jordan Pioneer Mary Burchill Iona Spencer J. Bunker.Clark Treasurer Publications Membership Abstracts Librarians Web Page Genealogist Editor Typist Layout and Typesetting The Douglas County, Kansas, Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization. Meetings are held at intervals and announced in the Lawrence Journal World. Membership fees are $15.00 single, $2.00 for each additional member of the same household. Checks should be made payable to the Douglas County, Kansas, Genealogical Society (DCGS) and sent to the address above. The fiscal and membership year is from January 1 to December 31. Visitors are always welcome at the meetings. The Douglas County, Kansas, Genealogical Society Library is located in the Helen Osma Room on the lower level of the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont., Lawrence, KS. Hours are Monday throuqh Friday 9:30 am - 9 pm; Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; and Sunday 2:00 pm - 6: 00 pm. Anyone may use our library but items may not be checked out. Microfilm readers are available in the Osma Room. �THE PIONEER Published quarterly by The Douglas County, Kansas, Genealogical Society, Ind. P.O. Box 3664 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-0664 Volume XXIV, No.1 and 2 January and April, 2001 Contents Page Lawrence Daily Journal World, Class Reunion, June 11, 1882 Internet gleanings Local News Help Search by Initial Book Reviews Internet gleanings Tricks for Reading Tombstones Adjusting Light and Dark on Microfilm Readers Abstract of Title-excerpts from talk by Barb Seiwald Internet gleanings Longitude and Latitude Pocket Plusses Excerpts from letter from "Sallie" and Fay C. Moys Internet gleanings Photo Peeling Genea1ogySpot from www.genea1ogyspot.com Query from Dave Parman Internet gleaning On the Virus Watch Society Publications Dues form and announcements 2 4 4 5 7 7 8 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS AUGUST - DECEMBER, 2001 July 15,2:30 pm. Bring questions about your research, we'll share information. August 19,2:30 pm September 16,2:30 pm. October 21,2:30 pm. November 18, 2:30 pm December 4, Christmas Pot Luck The Society needs your ideas for programs. Bring them to the meeting in july. Don't be shy about volunteering to give a program. All meetings will be in the Lawrence Public Library either in the meeting room or the Osma Room. 1 �and untiring efforts of Miss Noyes, that the reunion was made a perfect success ---Ed:] The Lawrence Daily Journal June 11, 1882, page 4 Hannah Oliver, who, with Ida Blood continued in the class until their graduation in 1874, was present. She has been a teacher most of the time, first in Abilene and now in Lawrence. CLASS REUNION "A Feast of Reason and a Flow of Soul" Eunice M. Pease, now Mrs. John W. Alder, was present and gave a sketch of her life since school-days. Her home is at Pine Ridge Agency, Dakota Territory. One of the pleasantest features of commencement week was the reunion on Thursday last, of one of the early classes of the university. This was the class which entered the year General Frazer became chancellor. It was the intention to include all persons who were members of the class while it was in the old university building. Of the teachers of those days, only Profs Snow and Robinson are still members of the faculty. A previous engagement took Prof. Robinson to Wyandotte on that day. Mary L. Willes was reported as long since dead. Antoinette L. Williams, after leaving the university, graduated from the medical department of Michigan University at Ann Arbor. She is at present an assistant in the New England Hospital, Boston, Mass. A very interesting letter was read from Lizzie A. Williams, now Mrs. Charles Smith, of Stockton, Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1876, with highest rank in her classes. An enthusiastic meeting of the above class was held at Bismarck Grove, June 8, 1882. An elegant dinner was served, at which Prof. Snow presided, evidently rejoicing to meet so many of his former pupils and recall old times. After the feast Prof. Snow called the roll as in former days, each one responding in person or by proxy. Alice Archibald was recalled as a modest, bright girl. After leaving Lawrence she went to Washington, D.C., thence to Trinidad, Col.; was married and has been dead several years. Nineteen members were present and letters were read from many absentees, while college reminiscences were freely indulged in. Fannie Bigelow, now Mrs. D.P. Barber, of Lawrence, was present and added to the pleasure of the occasion. Ida Blood, now Mrs. Hasselman, of Indianapolis, Ind., sent a very pleasant letter regretting her inability to be present. It was remarkable to note how good each was reported to have been and how varied were the memories called up by the many speakers. Mertie C. Brett also sent a letter of regret from her pleasant home at the National Military Soldiers Home in Dayton, Ohio. The first name on the roll was that of Mary E. Anderson, now Mrs. Sam. Coffin. She was absent on account of illness in her family, but sent her regrets from her home in Kansas City. Anna F. Brown, now Mrs. Gillett, was reported as living in Southern Kansas. Libbie E. Diggs, now Mrs. Harry Schaum and a resident of Lawrence, was unexpectedly absent. The name of Susan E. Bullene called forth a tribute from Prof. Snow (which was echoed by all the classmates) to the memory of the beautiful girl so lately among us as Mrs. E.C. Deveraux, and in whose death we were all so bereaved. Though lovely in school-days, she was more so as years went on and those who once knew her cannot but regret her early death. Lucy F: Gleason, now Mrs. R.K. Tabor, of Lawrence, was present and gave an account of herself. Claira Lopez, absent, was reported as living in Canton, Mass. Abbie E. Noyes, present. Still resides in Lawrence. Louisa Guest, now Mrs. Fred Wann, of St. Louis, was unable to be present, but hoped to meet at least the Lawrence friends later in the season. [We are informed that it was largely due to the active 2 �Emina V. Hadley, present, is now to be found at the National Bank of Lawrence. Ed. Farren, now of New Haven, Conn., was recalled as "the irrepressible," according to Gen. Fraser. Carrie M. Hunt was well remembered, though long since dead. Laban L. Kirk was the versatile genious of the class. Mr. Kirk sent a card from Wellsville, Mo., with the following business heading printed thereon: Fannie E. Kimball, now Mrs. Arthur Carruth, sent a letter from Las Vegas, New Mexico, where she now resides. "Wellsville Weekly Wide Awake, published by L.L. Kirk, attorney, notary, real estate and insurance agent." Byron N. Ro_ks was also happily present. He left the university in the sophomore year, financially unable to continue, but has since graduated from the law department of Ann Arbor, and is now established at Kansas City. Laura Morrow, now Mrs. Criley, of Emporia, was present to recall old times with the rest. Fannie Ross, Mrs. Nelson Bangs of Lawrence, answered present as in days gone by. Ernest Vliet was represented by letters expressing great regret at his inability to be present. He is now in Chicago, where he is passenger agent for the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. He is remembered as the funloving member, but is now the dignified, earnest man of business. Sarah Sarchet, absent and unheard from. Mary Sutherland, the artist of the class, now Mrs. Pickett of the Sac and Fox agency, Indian Territory, was also marked present. Jane Wright was reported dead. O.P Barber, now one of the leading druggists of Lawrence, lent his aid to the occasion in many ways. Gertrude Boughton, now Mrs. I.S. Blackwelder, of Chicago, related the even tenor of her way, reminding all that the happiest experience is least often told. Isaac T. Barker was reported dead. Emma Barber was absent on account of sickness. John P. Cone, absent, is now in business at Chanute, Kansas. Maggie Deming, now Mrs. Andrews, of Lawrence, was present. Charles H. Crew's sad fate in falling a victim to the Indians, was recounted by Prof. Snow. Mary Speer (Neff) was absent, but is a resident of Lawrence. Joseph Hood, absent, and residence unknown. Gertrude Welch and Belle Cronkhite, both of Lawrence, were present. The latter is now Mrs. Newlin. James Wickersham, a graduate in 1876, sent a letter from Dimon, Kan., saying he would be unable to be present. He studied in Europe for several years after leaving the university, and on his reutrn to the United States, published a Greek tragedy and a book of poems. The gentlemen of the class, present, were few. Of the absent ones, Frank Chadwick was reported as a farmer of Douglas county. John C. Donaldson, now postmaster at Sherman, Texas, was present and added much to the interest of the occasion. Ed. Chadwick is connected with a railroad at St. Louis. AI. Diggs, absent on his vacation, is a member of the postoffice staff at Lawrence. Henry C. Burnett, now connected with the Leavenworth Standard, sent regrets and best wishes to old schoolmates. Frank Dinsmoor, superintendent of schools for Douglas county, was present and had a fund of old memories, which brought forth many others, among which Prof. Folkman and Janitor McConagie were well remembered. De Forest Bigelow is located at East Lynne, Missouri, where he has an interest in a large mill. 3 �GEN. JOHN FRASER Of the many incidents brought to mind during the day. none seemed to touch the class more closely. or to affect them more deeply than those connected with that grand martyr to the cause of education. the former Chancellor of the University, Gen. John Fraser. Remarks highly eulogistic in nature were offered concerning that ripe scholar and entusiastic teacher. In the course of these remarks it was brought out that the plan of the University building. its splended adaptation to the purposes of education. indeed. its very existence. are due to the untiring enthusiasm. the unselfish generositity and persevering zeal of Chancellor Fraser in its behalf. Had the agitation of the movement been delayed but three months. it is almost a certainty that the new University building would yet be a dream of its friends; for within that time after the money was pledged by the city of Lawrence, the hard times came on. and there has probably been no time since in the history of the city when such an enterprise could have been pushed to asuccessful termination. This class. which entered the University with Gen. Fraser and left it when he did. has most appropriately and lovingly taken upon itself to prepare a fitting memorial of its cherished instructor and friend. The class calls upon any and all who were connected with it at any time from its beginning an 1867 to graduation in 1874. to aid in this grateful duty. Active measures have already been taken toward procuring a bust of President Fraser. which. when presented to the university. will probably occupy a place opposite that of another benefactor. Amos A. Lawrence. We doubt not that the faculty and regents of the university will be glad to accept such a gift. and assign it the position suggested. An organization of the class was effected with the following officers. all of Lawrence, Kan.; Frank F. Dinsmoor, president; Abbie E. Noyes. secretary; and O.P. Barber. treasurer. . LOCAL NEWS HELPS Sometimes microfilmed newspapers from the early 1900s can get you past a brick w~. If you know your ancestor (or a sibling) lived in . a small town, try ordering (by interlibrary loan) some films from the relevant state archive or other repository. Then read the "local . news" items about who came and went on visits. After reading through 40 hours worth of such newspapers for my greatgrandmother, I found one small notice that refened to a married sister "of Monmouth, Illinois" coming to visit. Taking that name, I found the sister and her husband listed in the 1900 cenSus. The "Number of Years Married" column suggested the year they had marrieci in the 1880s. Assuming they'd married at Monmouth, I asked the county clerk for their complete marriage record from that approximate year. When it came in the mail, I was pleased to see all the parents' names listed. Two of them. of course, were my own great-great-grandparents! A lot of work. yes, but I think it was worth it. This method worked after half a dozen dead ends did not. James A. Rogers Any information concerning former members of the class. (some of whom were doubtless overlooked) will be most thankfully received by the secretary. SEARCH BY INITIAL It was decided to hold another reunion some time during commencement week of next year. ABBIE E. NOYES. Secretary 4 Remember, in a searchable database, a person's record might be stored only under the first letter of the person's given name, rather than the complete given name. So when searching for John Smith. for example, try anotha" search for J Smith. But be sure not to enter any period after the iDitial. In some searchable databases (for example, the POP~ ~.com IUd RootsWeb.com SSDI databases), a P1lDctuation IIl8Ik will stop the search ensine cold, and it then will show zero hits. On the other hand. it seems that all search ensiJaes ~ fioe if the period after an initial is omitted. ArtKliDger Fort Worth, TX �BOOK REVIEWS. These are titles that are now shelved in the Osma Room of the Lawrence Public Library. Reviewed by Mary Burchill Cha-Jua, Sundiata Keita America's first black town: Broo~ U1inois 1830-1915 Universityoflllinois Press, 2000.276 p., bibliographic references and index. No price. Brooklyn, IL was a magnet for African Americans from its founding by free and fugitive blacks in the 1820. Escaped slaves and immigrants made up the population. It became a town of workers for industries in East S. Louis. The author uses town records, regional newspapers, census data to provide a detailed social and political history of America's first Black town. This title will be shelved in the Osma Room in the Lawrence Public Library and was donated by an anonymous donor. Lovoll, Odd S. The Promise fulfilled' A Portrait of Norwegian Americans today. U. Of Minnesota Press published in corporation with Norwegian-American Historical Assoc., 1998. 299p., ill., bibliographical references and index. No price. In 1825 the first ship of Norwegians sailed into New York, 53 immigrants. Todays Norwegian-American population is nearly 4 million. The details where they live, jobs they hold, how they pass on their ethnic heritage are included. This title will be shelved in the Osma Room in the Lawrence Public Library and was donated by an anonymous donor. Bishop, Donald E., compiler. Descendants of Bartholomew Stoyall{l655-1722). Stovall Family Association, 1999. 396 p., index, no price. Donald Bishop maintains the Stovall Family Association database. This database includes all known Stovall genealogies, extrapolations of Stovall genealogy from other genealogists, newspapers articles ,periodicals and other family research efforts. This book represents the first five American generations all coming from Bartholomew Stovall who came to Vrrginia in 1684. It is a compilation and not a professionally documented research genealogy. The documents used in this compilation are available at the Stovall Depository at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. This title will be shelved in the Osma Room in the Lawrence Public Library and was donated by the author. Immerso, Michael Newark's Little Italy' The vanished first ward. Rutger's University Press and Newark Public Library, 1997. 159 p., ill., maps. $29.95. This title uses vintage photos, interviews and archival material to tell the story of a remarkable American neighborhood, Newark, New Jersey's old First Ward. The history is traced from 1870 to 1953 when the neighborhood was uprooted to make way for urban renewal. This title will be shelved in the Osma Room in the Lawrence Public Library and was an 5 �anonymous donation. The 1920 Federal Population Census Catalog of National Archiyes Microfilm 1991.77 p. This catalog, published in 1991, lists the 1920 population schedules, reproduced in microfilm publication T625, and the 1920 Soundex indexes. This catalog supplements the Federal Population Censuses. 1790-1890, the 1900 Federal Population Census and the 1910 Federal Population catalogs. This publication discusses the 1920 census schedules, Soundex, enumeration districts and research hints, 1920 enumeration districts with microfilm roll numbers, 1920 enumeration district maps, which are available and how to order copies. There are listings f 1920 Soundex names on pages 15-50 broken out by states and territories. Pages 51-77 are the 1920 census schedules. This title was purchased by the DCGS to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Society and will be shelved in the Osma Room of the Lawrence Public Library. Records of interest to genealogists at the National Archiyes and Records AdministratioIt Central Plains. Kansas City Missouri. Compiled by Charles Barr for the National Archives-Central Plains Region Volunteers, May 15,2000.27 p. This is a comprehensive listing of the records. The index is comprehensive and very thorough. These records will all be available at the Kansas City, Missouri National Archives. This title will be shelved in the Osma Room of the Lawrence Public Library. World War I Kansas Alien Registration. 1917-1918 2000. 115 p. Compiled by the National Archives-Central Plains Region volunteers. Following the onset of hostilities during World War I,non-naturalized ~'Enemy Aliens" were required to register with United States authorities as a national security measure. The provisions of a Presendial Proclamation of April 6, 1917, included those women of American birh who were married to so-called enemy aliens. Registrants included school children, divinity students, former United States soldiers and sailors, Roman Catholic nuns, the elderly and the infirm. The series contains original afidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, fingerprints, and a photograph, in most cases. This is an alphabetical listing with first name, gender, county, city, date of birth, country of birth, city origiri and ladies maiden names. This index is compiled largely from hand written originals so there may be errors. This title will be shelved in the Osma Room of the Lawrence PublicLibrary. The Croll Family. October 2000, 106 p. Looseleaf with pages in plastic. This is a photocopy of a book copyrighted in 1887 entitled The Croll Family' A golden wedding souvenir It is divided in 2 parts: A brief history of the Croll Family and a biographical sketch of John Croll and his family. It was compiled by the Rev. P.C.Croll in 1887. The story of Henry Christian Croll of Eudora and Sara Ann Seip is included. There is no index but if your family names are included this will be invaluable. This donate by Caroling Hutchings of Excelsior Springs, MO and will be shelved in the Osma Room of the Lawrence Public Library. The Croll/Myers Descendants. 1700-2001 @1000 pages. Looseleafwith pages in plastic. Listed are descendants of Philip Croll, Henry Croll, Richard Lee Myers, David Lewis 6 �Myers, Arletta Jean Myers, William Jewell Griffey II, Max Lee Botkin, Dennis Harry Green and James Woodford Petennan. The rest of the book has family group sheets. No index but a very useful volume. This donated by Caroline Hutchings of Excelsion Springs, MO and will be shelved in the Osma Room of the Lawrence Public Library. Cemeteries of Wabaunsee County. Kansas. Compiled by Jill Herzog, A. Arleen Bayless and William Stadler. 2 vol. 1998. Volume I-Reference material, index of cemeteries, county and cemetery maps. 270 p. Plus maps. Volume 2-Selected obituaries and vital records(deaths) 1892-1911. Obituary index, vital statistics. 155 plus 23 pages. . Both volumes are plastic covered and spiral bound and will be shelved in the Osma Room in the Lawrence Public Library. Osage County Cemeteries and Old Soldiers and Obituaries.(including some burials in the adjacent counties of Franklin, Coffey and Douglas). Prepared by Arleen Bayless and Jill Herzog for the Topeka Genealogical Society. Topeka, Kansas, 1996.697 p. Includes index. There are several indexes which include: Osage County cemeteries, (including some burials in the adjacent counties of Franklin, Coffey and Douglas), old soldiers listed in various sources(newspapers, journals,cemetery records, funeral home records), Osage county deaths and Osage newspaper obituaries. Also included are maps of Osage County and a few cemetery plat maps. This title will be shelved in the Osma room of the Lawrence PublicLibrary. TRICKS FOR READING TOMBSTONES When trying to read old tombstones at a cemetery, it is very useful to bring a flashlight and a large paper bag. Pull the bag over the stone, stick your head and the flashlight inside, and shine the light sideways on the inscription; you may be able to read an inscription you could not read before. This technique is used to study antique rock carvings and should work equally well on old tombstones. Another way is to do what blind people do--use your fingertips. Very often you can feel the inscription you are not able to read. Ulla Kristoffersen. Oslo, Norway - - ADJUSTING LIGHT AND DARK A stranger sitting next to me at an archive photocopier gave me this tip. If you are attempting to make a photocopy and the microfilm is very light, you are probably inclined to move the copier setting to "darker," thinking this will improve the quality of your copy. The likely result is that the copy is not any better. The trick is to move the copier setting farther down to "lighter," which actually lightens the background of the microfilm and makes the print appear darker. I tried it. It worked marvelously. I recommend it to others. Joseph Martin Romeoville, IL 7 �Your abstract may provide you with information from the past many times overlooked by those researching genealogy. Your local title insurance company is another excellent source of information. The Abstract always begins with a "legal description" which describes your property. I am using an abstract for property Southeast of Eudora, the home-place of Joseph Seiwald, great grandfather of my husband Delbert. My husband and I purchased 120 acres of the original property, and have lived there thirty-three years. The North Balf of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 13 South, Range 21 East of the 6· P.M., in Douglas County, Kansas. mntteb ~tattf to :filar!' ~rillbtborn (~babmee Jnbian) Patent dated December 28, 1859 Recorded July 19, 1869, Deed Book X, Page 252 th Recites that under the 2nd and 9 Articles of Treaty of May, 1854, between Commissioners of the United States and delegates of the United tribes of Shawnee Indians certain members of said Tribe became entitled to land and a Patent therefore that there has been located for Mary Brighthom the head of a family the following described tracts of land (40 acres). Now therefore the United States in consideration of the premises, in accordance with the directions of the Secretary of the Interior have given and granted unto the said Mary Brighthom and to her heirs said tracts ofland, with the stipulation that the said tracts shall never be conveyed by the grantor or her heirs without the consent of the Secretary of the Interior for the time being. 'Warrant!' J)eeb jfrom :fRat"!' .rillbtborn tEo Jo~epb ~eitualb Dated June 27, 1864, November 4, 1870, Deed Book 2, Page 417 Consideration $60.00 Warrants and Defends against the lawful claims ofall persons (except the United States) 8 �Warrant!' J}eeb ~betkla Il>eitualb ~o J obn Il>eitualb Dated Octoberll, 1879, Recorded November 29, 1879 Deed Book 20, Page 230 Consideration $1,000.00 Conveys the following described property: NFJ4 ofNEl4 of 16-13-21, reserving however by the grantor "twenty feet in the West side of the above described tract for a road." I make entry of the following as to the Estate ofJoseph Seiwald: Probate Court of Douglas County, Kansas No. 2219 March 18, 1875. Will filed and admitted to probate. Will recorded. Record of Wills No.1, Page 46 Will dated February 20, 1875. Gives to wife all property real and personal, except as to certain specific bequest of 100.00 each to his children to be given them of their respective arrival of 21 years of age, or at time of marriage if earlier. Children named, John, Franklin, Mary, Lewis, George, Anton and Michael. Receipts filed in full for bequests of all heirs except Anton. The South Half oftbe Northeast Quarter oftbe Northeast Quarter of Section 16; Southwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 16; and Southeast Quarter of Nortbwest Quarter of Section 16, all in Township 13 South, Range 21 East of the 6· P.M., in Douglas County, Kansas. Itniteb Il>tate~ . ~o ;fRat"!' ~rigbtbom (s;,babmee) Patent dated December 28, 1859, Recorded July 19, 1869, in Deed Book X, Page 252. Warrant!' 1J8eeb mat"!' iUrigbtbom to J o~qJb 6eitualb Warranty Deed (except U.S.) dated June 27, 1864, Recorded January 30, 1865, in Book "K" Page 631. Consideration $240.00 Stamps .50 9 �_ortgagt Jo~tpb ~titualb tEo _omt 3Jn~uranct of tEoptka Mortgage dated April 18, 1873~ Recorded April 29, 1873, Cons. $1000 (for 10 years @ 7%) 1861 Tax amount $28.04 1863 Tax amount $19.27 1865 Tax amount $17.64 1866 Tax amount $25.36 mortgagt tEbtckla ~titualb tEo §ntDn 4Pttfltr Mortgage dated March 7, 1882~ Recorded March 20, 1882, Book 3, Page 91. Cons. $1000 (3 years .10) Warrant!' Iltdr 1Jtbtckla ~tttualb tEo httt~ &titua(b . Warranty Deed dated November 29. 1904, recorded December 10, 1904, in Book 71, Page 510. Consideration $3000.00 and other consideration. Conveys the SW/4 ofNEl4~ also SE ofNW/4 16-13-21. Provided that party of the second part is not to sell this land during the lifetime of party of first part. and provided further that party of first part reserves during her natural life the South part of the house on premises. Also one Bin in Graruuy. also one fourth of all crops raised on place from year to year. Also privilege ofkeeping 40 hens, 1 cow and heifer to be fed by party of second part same as his own stock. Party of the second part also agrees to baul firewood from timber land, and rent crop to Eudora, and also agrees whenever he drives to Eudora to Church he is to take party of the first part along if she desires. This deed is intended to give party of the second part his share of his fathers as well as my Estate. Warrant!' Ilttb Jobn ~tUDaIb &: lKatbrint ~titualb, tEo bi~ tuitt, 'I.oui~ ~titua(b Deed dated February 2, 1914, recorded February 9, 1914, in Book 94, Page 419. 10. �!\tgbt of Wap tEo is.an!ta!t €lectrlC ~otuer QCompanp Recorded February 24, 1944, in Book 149, Page 377 Warrantp JledJ Conveys certain property: Except a strip 8 rods wide and 45 rods long running North and South, in the Northeast comer supposed to be about 2 Ih acres. Other documents commonly noted in Abstracts might be: Marital Affidavit: May be used to tie in a name as being the same person, etc. Barbara Seiwald and Barbara Ann Seiwald. Homestead Affidavit: Used for the purpose of stating a particular residence as being the "Homestead" of the owner, generally used when the homeowner is attempting to sen his property, and has encumbered problems, etc. Federal Tax Liens, unpaid child support, judgments for debts, even Bankruptcy. Partition: This is an action brought to divide property owned by two or more persons, or if the same cannot be divided, to sen the property and divide the proceeds. Death Certificate: Used as proof of death of a landowner, most commonly a ''joint tenant" owner. Marriage Record: Used in the event the landowner has a change of name, for example Barbara A. Seiwald, formerly known as Barbara A Reid, (the name in which title is held). Separate Maintenance: This action, brought where divorce is not desired, but to compel the support of wife and family, involves the disposition of the property owned by the litigants. Quit Title Suit: This action is brought to eliminate or adjudicate an adverse claim against the plaintiff s ownership of a tract ofland. 11 �Rights of Majority: This action is brought by a minor asking the court to confer upon him or her the rights of majority, granting the rights of a person of full age. This allows a minor to convey or mortgage real estate in his own right. Specific Performance: This action is brought to compel compliance with the terms of a contract and often affects land ownership. For example, an owner signs a contract to sell land and then refuses to carry out the terms of the contract; in such case, the purchaser may bring a suit for Specific Performance. Quiet Title Suit: This action is brought to eliminate or adjudicate an adverse claim against the plaintiff's ownership ofa tract of land. Condemnation Proceedings: Suits brought by various governmental bodies or public corporations to take property for public use are suits in Condemnation. . Mechanic's and Materialmen's Liens: Such liens are filed with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the real estate is located, setting forth the description of the property on which labor was performed or material furnished, together with a statement of the kind of labor or material furnished and the amount due. Divorce Proceeding: This action, brought to sever the relations of matrimony, involves the disposition of property owned by the litigants. Foreclosure: This is an action to foreclose upon a mortgage, contract of sale, lien, and such other instruments which may have been executed to secure the payment of money. Life Estates: An estate for life is one whose duration is limited by the life or lives of certain persons. All of which have an affect on real estate, whether you may be selling the property in question, or refinancing. You may need to read between the lines, nevertheless it all tells a story, and is a part of your genealogy research. 12 �Douglas County Title maintains a "title plant" which in essence is a "mini court house". We are the only company in Douglas County that has 24-hour access to all County records. We now have the convenience of "on line" information, however it does not pre-date 1990. Many of the above narned cases dated prior to 1990 would have an affect on real estate. For example a divorce, which could contain child support over an IS-year period. Another source of information might be the "Atlas of Eudora for the year 1921" "Atlas of Douglas County for the year 1902" We also have several City and Township Ownership maps. We have a complete alphabetical index, (now being entered on the computer), which is a very easy way to search, compared to running the alphabetical index at the Douglas County District Court. We hope to donate these cards to the Historical Society when our data entry is complete. The old courthouse books are in storage, and not readily·available for research. We maintain a complete set of geographical index books, one set predating 1917, beginning with the Government Patent. The only set of books in Douglas County. The courthouse records begin with the year 1917, as the early records were destroyed by Quantrill. LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE When I am lucky enough to find a town of ancestral interest in Ger.many or Russia (where names and boundary lines have changed many times), I note the longitude and latitude for quiC& reference on future maps. Deanna Greenwald Lingle, Wyoming POCKET PLUSSES When I go to a busy archives facility or large library to do research, I often have to lock my purse, notebooks, and most of my papers in a locker. I've found it helpful to wear slacks and a jacket with several pockets so I have a place to keep my pencil, pen (if per.m1tted), loose change for copiers, magnifying glass, tissue, a mint candy, etc. This allows me to keep my hands free for looking through records or filling out request for.ms. At times, I've even found it handy to indicate that my seat is taken by removing my jacket and hanging it over the back of my chair to indicate that someone is sitting there. A pile of books on the table doesn't necessarily do it, because they could have been left by the previous occupant of the space. Him Bryan -----.-- - .. .... _.- .. __ .._-_.. _-----13 �The two following excerpts are from letters that were found in a book in the Osma Room. They are handwritten so any errors are the editors in transcription. Omaha, Nebraska, December 12, 1954 Signed: Sallie . ... The Watkins came first and bought the farm. Then the Yarnolds came and settled across the road. In time they built a school house and I believe on a piece of the Yarnold farm and named it the Yarnold school house. My mother taught there and I have her old school bell. They finally sold out and all moved to town. They lived in the property that we all knew as the Woodard property. It was there they were living at the time of the. Quantrel(sic) Raid. Fay C. Moys. No date. I was born in Lawrence-as were my parents. Grandparents on both sides of the family came here before Quantrill's Raid. My mother's family came from Wales. After resigning from the staff of Watson Library, I joined a summer workshop in painting at the home of Prof RE. Johnson. Later I took several courses in sewing and two terms of millinery which I enjoyed very much. I am a member of Lawrence Art Guild and Writers Work Shop. I have had several poems published. I worked in Spooner Library then in Watson library. Had charge of reserve desk. Started at $33, 8 hours a day.( Monthly I believe: ed.) Later when Flande Flohnson Dahlene left to be married to Ed I was transferred to upst(?) of Sooner , $40.00 per month. When Proffessors found out about how low salaries were, we were advised to see the Chancellor which some of us did. He was surely surprised and gave me an increase of$20.00 per month making it $60.00 per month gradually climbed up to over $100.00. When the depression came salary was cut about $19.00 per month making salary about $88.00 per month. Lois Richardson (cousin) said that her mother, as a little girl lived with Grandma Moys after Lois' father passed away before the baby was born and her mother had to go to work. Her mother started as a clerk, I believe, in Albaugh's store and on her feet behind a store counter was paid $1.00 per day-8am to 6pm, 9-10 on Saturday night. PHOTO PEELING Recently, I was trying to remove old photos from a 1970s glue-on photo album. I was worried that the acid in the glue might react with the photos over time. Trying to pull off the photos resulted in tears, and I didn't want to destroy them. So I decided to use dental floss and slid it between the photos and the page. By going very carefully and slowly, I removed all of the photos with only an occasional small tear at an edge. The pressure of the floss is on the page. I will now be able to scan the photos into my computer and burn a CD-ROM to share with my cousins. Just a note, though: The first time you try it, pick a photo you have another copy of, or one that isn't too sentimental. Gaila Merrington �.. ,., ... Genealogy el,. .~.". Jl~ www.genealogyspot.com GenealogySpot.com Overview GenealogySpot.com (http://www.genealogyspot.com)isthegenealogyinformationportaloftheWeb.This free resource center simplifies the search for the" best online genealogy resources for beginners and experts alike. From the site, quickly and easily find the best resources to perform ancestor searches by state, country, ethnicity and religion, browse historical records, access reference tools, locate lost family members, join genealogy communities and much more. High Utility, Must See Content 0- Enlightening Editorial Re-evaluated and updated regularly, sites featured on GenealogySpot.com are selected by editors for their exceptional quality, content and utility. Original features spark thought and highlight valuable genealogy tools and techniques, interesting faCts and learning resources. Shortcuts and To Do provide quick links to useful tools and fun activities. Records 0- Reference Desk Provide a gateway to the best and most useful free genealogy-related sites: • Find a list of the Mayflower passengers • • Request military records from 1775 to present • • Browse databases of millions of surnames • • Translate Web pages into dozens of languages • records and reference tools online. From these Read genealogy publications View gravestone transcriptions nationwide Learn how to request records from the INS Find obituaries from thousands of newspapers Resources 0- Community Center Resources offers the best genealogy tools for beginners, genealogists, kids and teachers. The Community emter features topnotch genealogy publications, forums, societies, events and more. From these sites: • Find genealogy lesson plans • Find research volunteers • Locate a professional genealogist - Create your family tree chan • Join a forum dedicated to your surname • Take genealogy lessons Searches Features the best genealogy tools for searChing by state, country, ethnicity and religion. From these sites: • Find genealogy sites for 25 countries - View church documents • Access slave records and articles • Access cemetery records for aliSO states • Discover the origins of Hispanic surnames • Locate a library with genealogical records Special Topics 0- Living ReUuives Special Topics offers resources for studying the lineage of the famous living family members. From these sites: • Read wills of celebrities • Find your family coat of arms • • Search more than 75,000 adoptee entries • - and Living help individuals find and reunite with View family trees of U.S. presidents Create a family Web page Research the genealogy of kings and queens You Asked For It 0- Do You Know Answer frequendy asked questions and spodight interesting facts such as: • Why did immigrants' names change? • Can I order military records? • Where can I search newspaper archives? • What is a progenitor? About StartSpot Mediaworks. Inc. GenealogySpot.com: p~blishe~ by. StanSP?t Mediaworks, Inc. (http://www.startspot.com). is pan of a growing network of aw.ard-wmnmg Ventcall.nformatlon P?na1s designed to make fmding the best topical information on the Internet a qUIC~ and easy and enjoyable expen~nce. Headquanered" in the Nonhwestern UniversitYl Evanston Re~earch Par~ m. Evanston, Ill., StartSpot Medlaworks strives to create exemplary Web resources that engage, enltghten and Inspire. �Dave Pannan P.O. Box 524 Monroe City, IN 47557 (812)743-2646 dparmanrQ),evansville.uet Douglas County Genealogical Society PO Box 3664 Lawrence, KS 66046-0664 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to thank you for taking the time to photocopy the article on Giles Parman's migration from Kansas to Oregon. I really enjoyed it and appreciate your courtesy. Here is a check to cover the $1.00 fee you requested. If you meet anyone who would like correspond concerning Parman genealogy, feel free to give them my phone, address and/or e-mail address, as I am currently writing a book on the Parman family during the 18th and 19th centuries. Thanks again, &4(p~ Dave Parman P.S I am the son of Ralph Parman, s/o George Preston Parman, s/o Samuel Parman, s/o William Craig Parman, s/o Alex Parman, s/o Frethias Parman, s/o Giles Parman. My line comes out of Kentucky, from Laurel County, next to Knox County, where the original "Giles" was laid to rest. ON THE VIRUS WATCH With the rapid proliferation of viruses and worms, I have learned to update my virus checks at least once a week; in fact, I usually try to update them twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday.) This not only keeps my virus outlooks reasonably up to date, but it also takes much less time away from my genealogy work and home life! I also do not open any attachments that come from an unknown source or that have been forwarded to me without prior notice. If I am exceedingly curious about what I have been sent, I download the attachment to a floppy, scan the floppy for viruses, and then open it using the oldest machine in the house! Working in the public sector has taught me the damage these things can do, and I would much rather spend extra time checking for viruses than have my computer damaged. Nan Ross Carnegie Librarian 1....... t; �DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. Books & Publications CoL 1 ORIGINAL PRE-EMPTIONS in DOUGLAS. CO., KS. ORIGINAL OWNERS in CITY of LAWRENCE, KS LAWRENCE CITY DIRECfORY & BUSINESS MIRROR 1~1 LAWRENCE CITY DIRECfORY 1875-6 C.W. SMITH, LAWRENCE, KS.- UNDERTAKER & EMBALMERlS90-1907 DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS. MARRIAGES IS54-1884 IS75 DOUGLAS CO., KS. CENSUS WITH CONSOLIDATED INDEX IS75 DOUGLAS CO., KS. CENSUS CONSOLIDATED INDEX Q!j!J:. INDEX to RURAL SCHOOLS SCHOOLHOUSES of DOUGLAS CO., KS. FIVE GENERATION ANCESTOR CHARTS ofDCGS MEMBERS-VoLl(1984) FIVE GENERATION ANCESTOR CHARTS ofDCGS MEMBERS-VoL2(I992) OUR FAMll..Y RECIPE TREE- DCGS MEMBERS RECIPES COMPLETE TOMBSTONE CENSUS of DOUGLAS CO., KS. VOL.l . COMPLETE TOMBSTONE CENSUS of DOUGLAS CO., KS. VOL2 SI0.IS S 9.65 S12.10 Sl1.45 S 7.35 S 7.00 S S.91 S S.5O S12.12 Sl1.50 $33.47 $31.50 $37.20 $35.00 S 5.21 S 5.00 S 7.35 S 7.00 S12.62 S12.00 S13.69 SI3.00 OUT OF STOCK $37.07 $35.00 542.42 540.00 $20.62 S19.45 $39.99 542.40 S 6.35 S 6.00 S21.00 $22.24 mE HOUSE BUILDING: MY SEARCH ror ITS FOUNDATIONS (SOCIETY EARNS $6.78) DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS., FAMILY HISTORIES 1991-92 VOL. 1REDUCED INDEX or DEATHS & BIRTHS ia DAILY NEWSPAPERS or LAWRENCE, KS.I864-72 GEN. INFORMATION in NEWSPAPERS or LAWRENCE. DG. CO.,KS. INDEX ]873-]88] CoL1 MAPS- All maps are folded flat for shipping DOUGLAS CO. KS. TERRITORY LANDOWNERS MAP & INDEX 4 JULY IS57 S 6.35 HISTORIC MAP of DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS (31" Xl2") S 6.35 S 6.00 S 6.00 THE PIONEER-DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY QUARTERLY BACK ISSUES (NOT ALL ISSUES AVAILABLE) INDEX VOL. I, II, ru, IV INDEX VOL V INDEXVOLVI INDEX VOL VII S S S S 4.74 6.35 3.14 3.14 S 5.28 S S S S S 4.50 6.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 KANSAS RESIDENTS USE COLI, LIBRARIES & OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS USE COL. 2 CIRCLE PRICE TO ORDER PRICES INC.LUDE POSTAGE, HANDLING & KANSAS SALES TAX WHERE APPLICABLE. THESE PRICES SUPERCEDE ALL PREVIOUS PRICES. PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE to DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY NAME.________~----------________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________ CITY----__________________________STATE._________ ZIPCODE___________ Send order form with remittance to: DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. P.O. BOX # 3664 LAWRENCE, KS. 66046-0664 AUGUST 2000 17 �Dues for the Douglas County Genealogical Society are due on January 1 and are good through December 31 of that year. 2001 dues can be paid now. MEMBERSlllP APPLICATION Nrume~ _____________________________________~aidenname_______________ Street._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _:.....-____.Apt #___Home phone._________ City______________________State_ _Zip_ _ _ _e-mail. ________________ Renewal_New_Sumames you are searching,_____________________________ Amount enclosed ~ail to:DCGS POBox 3664 Lawrence,KS Q6046 ($15.00 per year, $2.00 for each additional member of household) ~ake checks payable to : DCGS A RED CIRCLE AROUND YOUR ADDRESS LABEL MEANS YOUR DUES ARE OVERDUE Phil Godwin, President of the Board of the Douglas County Historical Society is taking the lead in organizing a group in Lawrence to talk about history. This group would be made up ofall the clubs, societies, etc. that talk about and promote the history of Lawrence and Douglas County. The Society has been invited to attend. The first meeting is July 27, Friday at 4 pm. It will be held at the Watkins Community ~useurn. We are all invited to attend and see ifwe can get this group going. If the groups interested in history could do as well as the groups interested in the arts have done in promoting themselves we will be successful. 18 �u:~ OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS COUNTY LEGEND d 4-" c_n _OIl IIOCa _o.u."M'._ .•. _ __ c_" @__ , _ _ _ ............. .... ac.r_ _ &C •••.• _ P _ _ _ .N_ ••••••• .~ IOw_.. t ~·ItOC. ...... ,- IIHI._"_" ...... ""'" ...,.. _ _ I"""AC.I- .~~ ~""'''''N''' ..,-, _ __ �,.,." ,, . The Pioneer Douglas County Genealogical Society, Inc. P.O. Box 3664 Lawrence, Kansas 66046-0664 FORWARDING AND RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas County Genealogical Society Subject The topic of the resource Douglas County (Kan.) -- Genealogy Douglas County (Kan.) -- History Description An account of the resource This collection is comprised of the publications of the Douglas County Genealogical Society, including issues of The Pioneer (the quarterly newsletter of the Society) as well as directories, various indexes compiled by members of the Society, and other resources of interest to genealogists and researchers studying the history of Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas County Genealogical Society (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lawrence Public Library (Lawrence, Kan.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 - 2013 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Douglas County (Kan.) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pioneer, Vol. 24, Nos. 1 and 2: January and April 2001 Subject The topic of the resource Douglas County (Kan.) -- Genealogy Douglas County (Kan.) -- History Douglas County Genealogical Society (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource The quarterly newsletter of the Douglas County Genealogical Society in Douglas County, Kansas, containing information regarding the organization, activities, and membership of the Society, and articles of interest to those researching family ties to or the history of Douglas County, Kansas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas County Genealogical Society Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Douglas County Genealogical Society (Lawrence, Kan.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright, Douglas County Genealogical Society Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PIONEER_VOL24_1AND2_JAN-APR2001 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Douglas County (Kan.)