DNA Heritage and Challenge
During a recent visit with some old friends, the discussion turned to genealogy and DNA. Expecting an answer regarding ethnicity, they asked where my family… Read More »DNA Heritage and Challenge
Charles Oliver Mentzer
Charles Oliver Mentzer was born on 1 Jul 1869 in Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, United States.1–12 1,10,13–14 He lived in Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, United… Read More »Charles Oliver Mentzer
Range 14 East 6th PM Index
Have you ever had trouble documenting a father/son relationship? Or, have you had trouble separating records for men of the same name? My go to… Read More »Range 14 East 6th PM Index
1869 Briles Deed
Coffey County Kansas Deed Book O Page 603 Warranty Deed This indenture made this twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord one… Read More »1869 Briles Deed
Pets
I recently watched a video that included a Golden Retriever puppy going down a slide. This brought back memories of our family dog, Peppy. Peppy… Read More »Pets
Creamery Mess Part 2
After doing some research on Newspapers.com and the web for the Yates Center Creamery, I have been able to put together a better timeline. I… Read More »Creamery Mess Part 2
Edward Grant Briles
Edward Grant Briles was born on 18 Jul 1869 in Coffey, Kansas, United States.1–13 He lived in California Township, Coffey, Kansas, United States on 26… Read More »Edward Grant Briles
Ricketts News
Rock Creek Sr August 25 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cokely spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Briles, D. Ricketts and wife and Hazel, Mr.… Read More »Ricketts News
Briles Homestead
The Briles family came to the Kansas Territory prior to the Civil War. Alexander Briles is listed on the 1859 territorial census in Coffey County,… Read More »Briles Homestead
1878 Cattle Drives
In searching for an advertisement enticing settlers into the Dodge City area, I came across the following article discussing the round-up of cattle and the… Read More »1878 Cattle Drives