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Name: brittany <cbacken@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-10-28 Comments:
My great great grandmother's name is Clotilda Crabtree, maiden name Byerly. She was born in 1912 in Goodrich. She tells me about it every day. She has many many wonderful pictures from her time there. I even found her brother-in-law's yearbook of 1900. I live in Roseburg Oregon and so does my grandmother. If you are interested in these pictures please e-mail cbacken@hotmail.com. I just thought you might be interested.
Name: Judith Niedermeyer <juphi@oigp.net> Date: 2007-10-25 Comments:
I was trying to find the person to contact to see if the Museum would like some old school books from the old grade school.
My mother, Pauline Koontz Worthington "rescued" many of the books before the old Grade School was torn down.
I also have pictures of my Grandparents home (Ed and Bertha Koontz) when they lived there. Could you use one?
Whenever I come home I always try to make it to Parker to visit the museum and walk through my Grandparents home again. It always brings back so many wonderful memories.
If the books could be utilized, please let me know. One has J.L. Ruble's Drug Store's name stamped on the inside cover.
My father and Uncles had the K & W garage.
I've enjoyed looking at the Historical Society's web site.
I'm sending along copies of the pictures to my Uncle, Don Koontz who now lives in Littleton, Colorado.
Name: charles minor <minorcl@tx.rr.com> Date: 2007-09-17 Comments:
I really enjoyed your parker county history. it brought back a lot of memories of that area. I started school in anderson county at old number 79 belvue ruth brown was our teacher. I only got to go one year. then moved to allen county salem township. my grandmother anna laura adams minor passed away in parker 1941. keep up tje good work.
sincerly
charles
Name: Phyllis Copus <copusphyllis@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-07-12 Comments:
I am researching the JOhn W. Franse family of Parker, Kansas as well as the allied lines of Crosswhite, Mundell, Ingram, Polleys, Flynns. Would appreciate hearing from anyone else researching these families. Perhaps we can exchange information.
Name: Shirley (Quaintance)Marotta <pccjandsm@cableone.ne> Date: 2007-07-11 Comments:
The different Quaintance names intrested me, just looking for kin, when I ran across this sight.
Name: Albert L. Clark <None> Date: 2007-04-15 Comments:
I looked at the historical society page at my son's house. It brought back alot of old memories.
Name: Kimberly Hime Weers <kdweers@gmail.com> Date: 2007-03-28 Comments:
Hello, I am the 4th daughter of Lowell Hime, owner of Hime's Farm Supply before my father pasted away in 1990. I am looking for pictures or any artifacts that pertained to my father or the business. At the time of his death I was young and being the youngest of 4 girls I was not able to obtain many items of my father or the business. I reside in Le Roy, Kansas now with my husband of 12 years and 2 beautiful kids, 8 year old Weston and 2 year old Josie. Any help is greatly appriciated!! Looking forward to hearing from someone soon! Take care and I enjoyed viewing this site! Kim
Name: tom polley <tpolley@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-03-15 Comments:
does anyone know who owns the land that the polley store used to occupy?
Name: Klaus <klaus_W@germail.de> Date: 2007-03-11 Comments:
Attentively read a site, very pleased! On the topic ask to visit my project devoted Martin Luther King http://martin-luther-king.lll1l.info on him will find much interesting! Successes!
Name: Bill <bj@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-02-18 Comments:
My name is Bill Jackson, and I operate a website called www.storyofmyhome.com. My site gathers historical information on specific homes and neighborhoods across the US and Canada as told by the home owners and neighbors. As such, it offers first-person accounts about people that are almost 100% certain to be unique and unavailable in any other forum.
I just want to make you aware of my site in case you ever had a need to search for local history, or if you had any suggestions for how to make it more useful to potential homebuyers, researchers and history buffs.
Go ahead and tell the story of your home at http://www.storyofmyhome.com/atlanta.html.
Name: Richard L Hudson <shirley3313@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2007-01-31 Comments:
I can look back and remember a lot of the things I see in the Parker web site. Because I was born in 1936. At goodrich 3 miles south of you.In the old Mrs. Campbell House. I sure hope you keep up the web site. It is nice to go back in time. Dick Hudson
Name: Amber Hicken <erikandamber@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-11-20 Comments:
Wonderful site. I am researching Rockwood, Lemon, Cady, and Dysart families. They are all my ancestors. It was neat to see information on so many of them and where they lived. If anyone has any information on Georgia May Wachab Hansen I would appreciate it greatly. She was married to Cady Ira Lemon, son of Ira Nelson Lemon and Eva G. Cady (my great, great, great grandparents), in 1947 in Iola, Linn, Kansas. She was born 1896 and died Nov. 27 1957 and buried in Cadmus Cemetery. I don't know where she was born or who her parents are. I am assuming she was previously married to a Hansen and her maiden name is Wachab. Thanks in advance for any information.
Name: Cheryl Tate <sassybamamom@charter.net> Date: 2006-10-06 Comments:
My grandmother Cheryl Erwin was a great asset to the historical society and will be missed greatly.
Name: Randy L. Hood <randy_hood@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-09-10 Comments:
My father - Manifred Hood and aunt - Esther (Hood)both graduated in '56 from parker. I was glad to find this site with so much information. I liked being able to look at all the graduates by year and find alot of Brownback's that I am related to also!
Name: mike peterson <mlpeterson@netzero.com> Date: 2006-08-03 Comments:
interesting to find my great-great...grandmother standing in a dress store.
Name: Pat Nelson <nelsonpatc@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-07-29 Comments:
Great web site. My dad Carl Jones graduated Parker High in 1930. My greatgrandparents early settlers, Nathaniel and Sarah McCarty.
Name: Mary (Hay) Freeland <Marme62000@Yahoo.com> Date: 2006-07-23 Comments:
I am so excited to find this sight. My Father...Theodore Franklin Hay was born on a farm near Parker. His parents are Charles and Mary Hay. My 5 sisters and I have such wonderful memories of Parker and the surrounding farmland. Thank you!!
Name: Debra Brookins <gypsyquilts@aol.com> Date: 2006-04-15 Comments:
My family are from Parker. The Fishers, Claud and Hazel were my great grandparents, Alberta their daughter was my grandmother who once owned a little cafe their, I wish there was a picture or comment made on her behalf on your sight. My mother went to school there also Lucretia Elaine Kirkpatrick. Your sight is so nice, I cant wait to show my mom.
Name: WILLIAM OLDHAM <billnwaci@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2006-02-24 Comments:
I am new to the world of genealogy and have stumbled across a relative that died in LaCygne, KS. The text of an obituary in the Stockton Journal dated April 26, 1888 is as follows: <br> <br> John H. Oldham died at his home in LaCygne, Kansas, last week. Mr. Oldham formerly lived in the eastern part of Cedar county and for nine months during the war served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia in Capt. Simmons’ company. <br> <br>I would be most interested in any means of locating a local obituary for John H. Oldham from about April 20, 1888, a grave marker, Cemetery Index or other information about the Oldhams in Linn and surrounding counties. <br> <br>Thanks for your help. <br> <br>William D. Oldham <br>billnwaci@sbcglobal.net <br>
Name: Janice Cady Stahl <jcs0403@midwest-connections.com> Date: 2006-02-14 Comments:
PRHS Graduates - I really would like to have you e-mail addresses for the alumni. Also, if you attended Parker but didn't graduate from there, there are classes that would like to contact everyone that was in school with them. So send your addresses also and I'll get them to those that need them. Besure in put your full name and graduation or attendance years. Thanks, Janice Cady Stahl Class of '58
Name: Dan Harmon <dharmon@zianet.com> Date: 2006-01-31 Comments:
can anyone tell me about the cyclone that hit Prescott, Kansas on April 21, 1887? Very interested in the Miles Miller family that died that day.
Name: Dan Harmon <dharmon@zianet.com> Date: 2006-01-28 Comments:
Looking for information about my Great Grandfather, Issac M. Harmon who lived in Pleasanton, Linn County, Kansas. He and his wife, Parlee Slover, lived there late 1893 to 1915 the year of his death. He was a member of the Masonic Order and the Grand army of the Republic and the Christian Church.
Name: Elton A Kirby Jr. <Tricitiesoly@comcast.net> Date: 2006-01-16 Comments:
Some time in the 1930s a family reunion was held near a lake in the vicinity of Parker Kansas.The families envolved
were Kirby,Lyons,Page,Osborne.
If there is any record of this event I would like anything available.
thank you
Elton A Kirby
Name: Bernice Prediger (Fern Cantrell-Class of 1951) <bunnyp4@kc.rr.com.> Date: 2006-01-16 Comments:
I am noticing a lot of activity on the website. Way to go!!
Name: Elton A Kirby Jr. <Tricitiesoly@comcast.net> Date: 2005-12-30 Comments:
I am looking for information on the Page Family that used to live in Linn co from 1800 or before And up to about 1944 and maybe after. I am also looking for members of the
Lyons , and Osbourne families as we are all related and have lost touch ,
any information would be appreciated
Elton
Name: Todd E. Frye <thefryeguy@yahoo.com> Date: 2005-12-07 Comments:
I really enjoyed your site. I am an avid eBayer, and noticed an item being sold by someone from Parker, Kansas. I had never heard of Parker, even though I love Kansas history and geography. So, I thought I would dig on the internet for a little more information. I am glad I did. Thank you for maintaining this site, and I hope to visit your community in the future. Thank you!
Name: Linda Kennedy <fredlindakennedy@columbus.rr.com> Date: 2005-11-22 Comments:
Looking for information on the MILLER family. They moved to Parker in the late 1800's. Frances May Miller Oakley (b. 1887) was my grandmother. Her parents were Albert Emil Miller and Alouisa Mary Monken Miller.(They ran a butcher shop and then opened a Hardware store.)Frances May's siblings were Wilson and Harold.
Name: Linda Kennedy <fredlindakennedy@columbus.rr.com> Date: 2005-11-22 Comments:
I am doing family research. Family names are OAKLEY, INGRAM, DAY. George Washington and Frances (Nickell)Ingram and their large clan moved to Parker in the mid to late 1800's. Would love any photos or information! G.W. and Frances's grandson Thomas Jefferson Oakley was my grandpa.
Name: Linda Kennedy <fredlindakennedy@columbus.rr.com> Date: 2005-11-22 Comments:
Does anyone have a picture of my grandparents hardware store? Called Parker Hardware Company. Grandparents were Tom and May Oakley. Both born in 1887. The store was in operation until around 1960. THANKS!
Name: Linda Kennedy <fredlindakennedy@columbus.rr.com> Date: 2005-11-22 Comments:
Does anyone have a picture of my grandparents hardware store? Called Parker Hardware Company. Grandparents were Tom and May Oakley. Both born in 1887. The store was in operation until around 1960. THANKS!
Name: Elton A Kirby Jr. <Tricitiesoly@comcast.net> Date: 2005-11-20 Comments:
My Grandparents John W. Kirby & Alice M. Kirby lived in Linn co late 1800s thier children Anna ,b.1885 John R.b.1890 And Elton A. 1898 were born there.
Name: Elwin Tyson <jet@carrollsweb.com> Date: 2005-11-05 Comments:
The people in the Parker State Bank photo are:
my grandfather Robert Tyson at the window, John Franse at his desk, my father James Tyson at the posting machine. I don't know who the customer at the tellers window is.
Name: Chat Hester <str8fans99@alltel.net> Date: 2005-09-24 Comments:
Grew up in Parker in the late 70's,and 80's. Great site.
Name: Leslie Lewis <bllewis549@msn.com> Date: 2005-09-23 Comments:
My grandmother Fern Grove and grandfather Joseph Brown lived in Parker. My grandmother Fern died very young at age 26 in 1920 and my father and uncle came to Ne to live with their paternal grandparents, so they lost touch with their Grove relatives that remained in the Parker area. My cousins and myself have always been interested in the area and anything to do with our Grove ancestors. Thank you
Name: Robert Brownback <rbrownback@hotmail.com> Date: 2005-07-02 Comments:
Very nice site! My father, Eldon Brownback went to high school in parker before they moved to mound city in the late 30's.
Name: Debbie Sikes <ar_writerphotog@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2005-06-02 Comments:
I would be interested in seeing if someone would look in your laminated issued of The Parker Message newspaper for me. I know that there is an article about the death of my great-grandfather, Payton (Pate) Finch and there are several other family names that might be mentioned in it's issues. Any chance of someone doing this and making copies? If so, I'll list all the surnames that I need checked. Thanking you in advance!
Debbie Finch Sikes
Name: Margaret S. Guilliams <jguilliams@comcast.net> Date: 2005-04-27 Comments:
If you want to stop the paper newsletter and sent the newsletter e-mail, please do so. It was fun looking at your web site.
Margaret
Name: Connie Logan Cleek <conniecleek@mac.com> Date: 2005-03-20 Comments:
I enjoyed looking at the old pictures of Parker. My Dad, Jim Logan, grew up in Centerville and went to high school at Parker. He was an outstanding athlete, excelling in every sport he attempted. He never talked about himself much, he was very modest.
I enjoyed looking at Parker the way it was when he was a youngster. I have only seen it driving through on the way to Centerville, during the last 40 years. I had not seen pictures of Parker when it was a booming town.
Thanks again,
Connie Logan Cleek
Name: Gregg Polley <gregg.polley@experitec.com> Date: 2005-01-24 Comments:
I am looking for any and all photographs of my family's store, I have heard it most frequently called " The Polley Store" and if you have photographs then you probably know it regardless of what it may be called. I am also looking through what our family already has, but I hope there are more out there.
I am hoping for pictures of the inside with or without family members, but at this point I welcome anything showing my ancestors, Harold, Herman, Ransom, etc. I would also like to see a good photo of Main street looking east or west hopefully including at least part of the storefront.
Ransom Scott Polley, born 12-28-04, is named after my Great-grandfather Ransom E. Polley. I want to get information so in a few years I can tell him about who he is named after.
Thanks one and all.
Gregg Polley
Name: Bernice Prediger <bunnyp4@swbell.net> Date: 2005-01-15 Comments:
Good website. Parker is right up to date!
Name: Lee Dean Austin <jaustin227@aol.com> Date: 2004-11-18 Comments:
Wow! We just discovered the Parker Community Historical Society's web page...I graduated from PRHS in '54 & really enjoyed looking at the pictures of the old high school. Wonder how long it will be till they decide to do the unthinkable...tear it down! Thanks to my brother in law, Larry Holt, I was able to get into the building to relive some old memories. That was quite a while ago...hope it is still standing today! My wife & I really enjoyed looking at all the photos...great web page! We will be revisiting soon!
Name: Chat Hester <chester@herald-leader.com> Date: 2004-10-22 Comments:
Grew up in Parker and moved to KY in 1988. Miss Kansas badly.
Name: Brenda Perkins <xpress4@comcast.net> Date: 2004-09-19 Comments:
Wonderful site! Wondering if anyone visiting attending Parker Rural High School in the 40's? My father, Byron Haverfield, graduated in 1947. My parents 50th Anniversary is coming soon and I'm doing a "This is your life" for them. Would love to talk to an old school mate or anyone who knew him.
Brenda Perkins
Name: Vern Paul <vp@vernpaul.com> Date: 2004-06-28 Comments:
Greetings,
I have sent emails to Ken Prentice and to Wayne and Shirley Osborn that have been returned as undeliverable. Probably a technical glitch. Anyway, I exchanged family information with the Osborns awhile back. Since then, I have discovered data on Benjamin D. Husted’s second wife that I presume will be of interest to the Osborns. If you could get this information to them and perhaps get us back in contact, I would appreciate it very much.
The content of my original message follows.
Thank you,
Vern Paul
vp@vernpaul.com
Dublin, Ireland
My email to the Osborns:
After much searching, you can see from the subject line that I finally found Melissa's family. I also found the elusive Mr. Williams [her first husband] but in name only "John" Williams is nearly as difficult to trace as Williams by itself. He had a sister, Arilda Matilda Williams, who married Melissa's brother, Isaac S. Rutledge. The families were in Vernon Co., Missouri, and got caught up in the troubles. Melissa's father, Fletcher L. Rutledge, was so badly beaten that he was left an invalid the remainder of his life. They left Missouri for Linn Co., Kansas, where Melissa's brother, Isaac, joined the Union Army. He was transferred to an Illinois Regiment and died from pneumonia near Sedalia, Missouri, in December 1861. His wife apparently died within the year and there were no children. I suspect John Williams also died or was killed during the war, but there are so many John Williamses that I can't sort them out with any certainty.
Fletcher and Ann/Anna Deck Rutledge were in Anderson Co., Kansas, in 1880. Ann was in Astoria, Wright Co., Missouri by 1890 and lost thereafter. Fletcher owned land in Wright County, so I presume he was there sometime between 1880 and 1890. Ann applied for a pension based on Isaac's service. She abandoned the claim in the 1890's. Possibly she died around then, but there is no reference in the pension file. I can send more on their ancestry.
vp
Name: Kay Jones <kayjones@saber.net> Date: 2004-06-22 Comments:
Wonderful site! Thanks for all your work. I visited Parker as a child, and have wonderful memories. My grandparents, Charles & Mary Hay lived in the house with the round window. It is gone now, but the window was saved and my sister now has it at her home in Idaho.
Name: Mike Mann <gardenmann7@yahoo.com> Date: 2004-04-17 Comments:
I like the web site. It's fun to look at the names and faces of people I hadn't seen in years. I used to make my spending money selling eggs to Polley's Store. I took piano lessons from Mrs. Dysart. Can't remember her first name, but her husband was Buck. Is there anyone out there who went to Goodrich to grade school? The school closed after my 6th grade year and I finished up in Parker and Prairie View. Even got to sit on the bench for the state champion football team!
Name: Cynthia <cindi_rab@msn.com> Date: 2004-03-24 Comments:
Nice site. My Dad was Dennis Ross , baseball diamond in parker dedicated to him, he was killed in Vietnam, graduated parker high shcool 1962 my mom and him got married her last year of high school 1964 In March and then I came 1965 in March. I graduated from Prairie View High School 1983. Its amazing to see all those old pictures. I am doing research on My Grandpa Rosses Family but am in dead lock. if any one can help me That would be great!
Again Nice Site . Sincerely Cynthia (ROSS)Roberts
Name: Carol Joyce Carroll <c1810186@pioneer-net.com> Date: 2004-01-27 Comments:
Researching in Linn Co. KS after 1880 for my greatgrandmother Nancy J. Jobe Edwards and her sister Sarah Jobe. I would like to borrow old newspapers on film of Linn Co.KS maybe find out what become of the sisters.
Carol Joyce
Name: LARRY KRULL <SILVERJOX@AOL.COM> Date: 2003-10-29 Comments:
I WAS RAISED IN BLUE MOUND BUT BORNED AT GOODRICH. I AM RELATED TO THE BOWMANS, CLARKS, AND THE NICKELLS. GOOD TO SEE THE PICTURES OF GOODRICH.
Name: Nicole Rosenfeld <bilnicrs@msn.com> Date: 2003-10-11 Comments:
My grandparent were Bryan and Blondena Harold from Parker. They had eight daughters, Barbara, Beverly, Berniece, Betty, Brenda (my mother), Bonnie, Becky, and Bonita. My grandfather was a Sheriff for Linn Co. years ago. I loved seeing all of the old pictures of Parker, I wish it were still the town I remember growing up.
Name: Arnold E. Scott <arnoldscott@cableone.net> Date: 2003-10-02 Comments:
My grandmother was born in Linn County on April 21 1881. Her mother was Sarh (Keller)Ernest and her father was Daniel Ernest. They lived down the road from a church where they are buired. I have been told that one of their grandchildern was a John Ernest. If any one has any information please let me know.
Arnold E. Scott
Winslow, AZ
Name: Chris Hummel <Chris@ClearBlueOcean.com> Date: 2003-09-29 Comments:
I'm doing some research for a film about two people from your wonderfull town. If you have any information on Steven and Linda Staley around 1963 I would appreciate it. Also any pictures of a Wards store in Ottawa, KS?
Thanks,
Chris
Name: Dolores Louise Smith <goldenwisdom@senaaint.zzn.com> Date: 2003-08-28 Comments:
I am looking for the relatives of Eva Maxine and Esther(sp?) Lulu Smith or the same. I have reason to believe I am Dolores Marie Smith who was listed in Evington's Family Geneaology @ 1998, but the local Douglas County Oregon Library got rid of the issue and I can't seem to find the full listing to investigate it. Could you please contact them or their relatives in LaCygne to give them my mailing address P.O. Box 2263, Winston, Oregon 97496. Tell them that in @ 1958 there were Smiths who came to Milpitas, Ca, to see me and Richard and Eva's name were mentioned. I was adopted to Harlan Lohl and Nora Ruth Smith formerly of Hastings, NE in 1952. I remember being taken from the dirt floor cabin and being driven very far away. If it all fits, I want to come home. And I have two children: 28yr. boy and 15 yr. girl. I've seen pictures of Larry and I do look like him.
Name: Dolores Louise Smith <goldenwisdom@senaaint.zzn.com> Date: 2003-08-28 Comments:
I am looking for the relatives of Eva Maxine and Esther(sp?) Lulu Smith or the same. I have reason to believe I am Dolores Marie Smith who was listed in Evington's Family Geneaology @ 1998, but the local Douglas County Oregon Library got rid of the issue and I can't seem to find the full listing to investigate it. Could you please contact them or their relatives in LaCygne to give them my ph# 541-580-7549 and my mailing address P.O. Box 2263, Winston, Oregon 97496. Tell them that in @ 1958 there were Smiths who came to Milpitas, Ca, to see me and Richard and Eva's name were mentioned. I was adopted to Harlan Lohl and Nora Ruth Smith formerly of Hastings, NE in 1952. I remember being taken from the dirt floor cabin and being driven very far away. If it all fits, I want to come home. And I have two children: 28yr. boy and 15 yr. girl. I've seen pictures of Larry and I do look like him. I do not want them to involve Naomi Sullivan please!
Name: David Long <long_david@mail.chattanooga.gov> Date: 2003-07-01 Comments:
I am needing to find Flora Grace Mauk. That was her maiden
name. She graduated from Parker-Rural High School in 1969.
It is IMPORTANT that I find her or a family member. I am
a Firefighter/EMT in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Name: David Long <long_david@mail.chattanooga.gov> Date: 2003-06-04 Comments:
In 1969, Flora Grace Mauk graduated from Parker Rural
High School. It is VERY IMPORTANT that I locate her ASAP.
PLEASE let me hear from someone or a family member. I am
a Firefighter/EMT for the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Name: Fern Cantrell Prediger <bunnyp4@swbell.net> Date: 2003-05-19 Comments:
A friend of mine is a docent at the library on K.U.'s campus in Lawrence. He took us on a private tour and among the paintings we saw was one by Streeter Blair, who grew up near Cadmus, Kansas. He was quite a well-known painter. His style is called primitive. One of his paintings is of the home where he grew up and this scene was painted from memory. He lived in California for sometime and he and his wife owned an art gallery, which burned down. I cannot remember whether he is still living or not. I just wondered if anyone might know anything about him. I thought it was very interesting that a famous painter grew up in the Cadmust community. If you type his name in your address line, a website will come up. If anyone knows anything about him, where he went to school, etc. please post it or send to my e-mail address.
Name: Joyce Williams Zimmerman <vg342jgzim@iquest.net> Date: 2003-05-05 Comments:
Is this as close to LaCygne, KS as I can get? I'm trying to locate information about Charles Williams or his daughter, Minnie, who might have been there in 1895.
Name: Rozalyn Larson <tomandroz@msn.com> Date: 2003-04-02 Comments:
I have a newspaper clipping from the Parker Kansas paper dated 1893 (I believe) of an Ingram reunion. George W. Ingram and wife Frances had twelve children, all of whom came to the reunion, which made the paper. Anyone who might remember this family or have any interest, please email me at tomandroz@msn.com......thanks! Rozalyn
Name: Rozalyn Larson <tomandroz@msn.com> Date: 2003-04-02 Comments:
Visiting your site in my research for relatives who died in Parker KS in 1915. I've found that Historical Societies are a great help to researchers. I think some relatives might be buried in Cadmus Cemetery, just a hunch since they died in Parker. Any leads will be appreciated! Thanks, Rozalyn.
Name: Ron Morrison <Snapshot@ctaz.com> Date: 2003-01-02 Comments:
Nice job on the site, Ken.
Name: tom mccray <tjtrucking&Hotmail.com> Date: 2002-12-20 Comments:
i,m compiling a story of the mccray family of musicans, and would appreciate any stories any past studentswould like to share, regards Earl H. Mccray, music teacher in Parker/
thanks
Name: Tom McCray <tjtrucking@hotmail.com> Date: 2002-12-17 Comments:
MERRY CHRISTMAS PARKER.........
Name: LaVonne Lockhart <lavonne@konocti.net> Date: 2002-11-26 Comments:
pertty cool website. Thank you all of you good folks who made this possible.
From Northern California where we do have seasons.
La Vonne
Name: Fern Cantrell Prediger <bunnyp4@swbell.net> Date: 2002-11-26 Comments:
It has been a couple of years since I have visited the website. You have made a lot of good changes. I enjoyed the pictures and the history. How well I remember going to Parker on Saturday night and walking up and down the sidewalk, visiting Mr. Tyree's grocery store for a sack of candy which my friends and I ate on our numerous trips around the block. My maternal grandparents, Chan and Lillian Collins owned a creamery business at one time (on Main street, I believe). I do not remember the name of the business.
Name: jane mayes <irish4182red@aol.com> Date: 2002-11-16 Comments:
janejackson
i like this very much
jane
Name: Jimmie Kehl <yourdudeness@classicnet.net> Date: 2002-11-11 Comments:
I am looking for any photos or lit. on my family. My great grandad was doc the dentist in town my grandpa was dalton "sam" Kehl. I have nothing and would like to learn.
Name: Phyllis Mundell <mundellpe@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-10-08 Comments:
Very interesting . Keep up the good work Ken. If Carol Archer will email me I have some info for her.
Name: Richard L. Hudson <rlhslh55@aol.com> Date: 2002-06-15 Comments:
Enjoyed looking at the pics. and news letters. Brings back old memories. Thanks for having this web page. Dick Hudson
Name: Tiffany Platt <slugbug_16_05@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-04-24 Comments:
I am 14 years old. I have lived in Parker basically all my life. I figured it would be interesting if I found a little bit more information about my home town.
Name: Judy Price <jmbp_99@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-04-21 Comments:
Looking for descendents of Daniel and Mary Henson and William and Leanna Henson whose families were listed in the 1880 census. Came from union Co, Ohio.
Name: Larry Byers <thtinc@tctelco.net> Date: 2002-04-13 Comments:
I made my first visit to your Web site today and what a great time I had. What a fantastic service. Both of my parents graduated from PRHS, plus some other relatives and longtime family friends and acquaintances. I was born at Paola but my parents lived in Parker at the time. I claim to be a Parker native. My congratulations and compliments to Ken Prentice and anyone else who had a hand in developing the Web site. It is providing a valuable service. I'm sertainly going to pass along the Web site address to a couple of relatives who would be highly interested. Again, congratulations. I know I'll visit the site more in the future. Thank you.
Larry L. Byers
Herington, KS
Name: Fred Koehrn <fkoehrn@ucsd.edu> Date: 2002-04-12 Comments:
I'm a decendent of the Redding Family that settled in Parker around 1882. Jesse and Anna Redding (my great,great grandparents) are buried in Goodrich Cemetery. Does your society know of a published account of people's names buried in Goodrich Cemetery that would include birth/death dates, like that information on tombstone inscriptions? Thanks, great web site - keep up the good work.
Name: John M. Grove <pathfinder@att.netIf> Date: 2002-03-31 Comments:
What a find to see all you have done to get Parker's history on the www.
My great grandfather was Charles Miller Grove. Until I discovered your web site I had no idea he served as Parker City Clerk 1900-1906. I was aware he was a jeweler repairing watches for the most part. Do you have any other references to the Grove family in Parker? I believe they left Parker in 1940 and made it as far as Wichita on their way to California. I have all the descendants of Charles Miller Grove in my genealogical research.
I was also pleased so see the listing of Parker High School graduates. I found my grandfather John Edwin Grove, listed in 1924. Two of his sisters are also listed Fern in 1909 and Lotchen in 1920. His older brother Kenneth is listed in 1915. You might want to correct the spelling of Lotchen's name on the web site.
The pictures are also a great find I will share them with my aunt who was born in Parker in 1928 and now lives in Marian, KS.
John M. Grove
Norwood, Massachusetts
Name: Dean Stites <vstites@ckt.net> Date: 2002-03-28 Comments:
Very interesting. I wish that Parker was as good a place to live as it was when I was growing up there 40 years ago.
Name: Allen Toman <atoman3180@aol.com> Date: 2002-03-16 Comments:
This is a great site. I am researching my family and I know that my great grandfather, William J Toman, was living in Parker when he died in 1931. He worked for over 40 years for the KATY Railroad.
Name: Stephenie Kettler <WasSnkngInSin@aol.com> Date: 2002-03-01 Comments:
I am looking for information regarding the William Jacob Kitts family. Or anyone who knew my grandmother Willie V Kitts/Outler/Linson. Or anyone who attended the Four Square
Church.
Thank You and God Bless
Name: Steven L. Haigh <shaigh@juno.com> Date: 2002-02-18 Comments:
My family were raised in Parker. I have been to your museum and saw many school photos that had my family members. I would like to get a good digital camera to take pictures of them. Are you looking at posting more of the Parker photos than you have now?
Name: Unity <http://www.unitedinspirit.net> Date: 2002-01-30 Comments:
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Name: Carol (Pingry) Archer <mike-archer@home.com> Date: 2001-12-28 Comments:
Need help finding out about my Grt Grt Grandpa J. Vardiman Cockrill Sr. 1835-1911, wife Mary Ann 1844-1900, both bur. Parker Cem. Any records of him in any form on anything about his life? He came from KY maybe passed thru MO a time. Anyone know his wife's maiden name. His son Thomas Steward Cockrill Sr 1871-1945 & wife Hattie Diehm my Gt. Grandparents if that helps also bur. Parker Cem. My mother
Thelma (Cockrill)mar.Bill Pingry, both grad. 1943 Parker
High Sch. Anyone know any contact I can write e-mail or
physically about J. Vardiman Cockrill Sr? Any record of him
in the Museum?My addrs Mrs. Carol Archer 828 E. Johnston Ave, Olathe, KS 66061. Also any photos available of any
Cockrills in Parker area & Linn County. I will pay for copy of any photos gladly. Trying to do family tree on Cockrill.
Any help appreciated.
Name: Renee Cunningham <rachs_sissy@hotmail.com> Date: 2001-12-23 Comments:
My children and I enjoyed a week long stay in Parker this summer (2001) along with my mother. We even got to stay with the Mayor!!! I really enjoyed this site and will come back again.
Name: Phil Polley <buffalophil_66072@yahoo.com> Date: 2001-11-25 Comments:
In the picture taken in Polley's store in 1958, the people are, left to right, Harold Polley, Herman Polley, Clarence "Pete" Crouch, Phil Polley, John Franse, Florence "Toots" Troutman, ???, ????. I remember this picture being taken in early afternoon in the spring of '58, but I cannot identify the 2 people on the right.
Name: Sherri White <sscwwhite@hotmail.com> Date: 2001-11-20 Comments:
I really enjoyed your website. My parents, Richard Thompson and Lois Bottrell Thompson, were PRHS graduates in 1939.
Name: tom mccray <tm092141@aol.com> Date: 2001-11-10 Comments:
PARKER REMAINS SO DEAR TO ME AND FINDING THIS SITE HAS ONLY BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES, THANKS KEN, I CRINGE WHEN I SEE THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1960 AND HOW HONORED IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TO BE A MEMBER, I,M SETTLED AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS OF SUCH TURMOIL AND WILL RETIRE IN LAS VEGAS, I WELCOME ANY OF YOU TO CALL ME IF EVER IN VEGAS MY PRAYERS AND WARM THOUGHTS FOR ALL OF YOU.....PEACE
Name: H.Lowell Alexander <llalex87@hotmail.com> Date: 2001-11-05 Comments:
Thank you for all the work you do keeping the history of Parker alive.I particuraly enjoyed the old picture of the grade school. The customer in the bank picture could have been my Dad, Harry Alexander. Judging only by the profile. The Polly store picture has Harold and Herman polly behind the counter. I am sure you knew that. Congradulations to all of the board for a job well done. And to Ken Prentis, a really great job on the web page. Thanks agaain, H.Lowell Alexander PRHS class of 60
Name: Bill Griffith <bgriff@mindspring.com> Date: 2001-10-31 Comments:
Graduate of 1946 PRHS
Name: Fern Cantrell Prediger <bunnyp3@yahoo.com> Date: 2001-10-29 Comments:
You have done a great job on this website. I know it represents many hours of work. Thank you for your efforts.
Name: C. Ronald Traul <ERTRL@RURALNET1.COM> Date: 2001-10-24 Comments:
I have enjoyed the web site. I also enjoy receiving the newsletter. Keeping in contact with my roots is very important to me. I am glad I am a life member of the PCHS.
Keep up the good work.
Name: David A. Smith <smithdl@mho.com> Date: 2001-09-10 Comments:
In the photo of Polly's Store, 1958, the fourth man from the left looks like my father, Wiley Smith and the woman on the far right looks like my mother, Leah Adams Smith. I can't be positive, the picture is a little blurred on my computer. I was born in 1958, and my grandparents were Roy Lee (Pokey) Smith and Mary Tout Smith who lived in the first house just east of the RR tracks.
Name: Harold Stites <Sharon5401@aol.com> Date: 2001-09-07 Comments:
Saw the website and enjoyed revisiting Parker through all of the pictures! Keep up the good work.
Name: GLEN RUSSELL <grusshell@aol.com> Date: 2001-06-29 Comments:
Surprised and very pleased to see your new site.
My greatgrandparents, grandparents and father are all associated with Parker. Even a gggrandmother passed away in Parker in 1892. Families of Russell, Staples, Grove, Miller, & South.