Marriage Notes for Tipton Shields and Stella M. DAVIS-89572
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Marriage Notes for George W. B. McConnell and Lucy N. SHIELDS-89445
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Newton served in the Civil War through part of 1864 and 1865 but was only in one engagement, “the Battle of the Pawpaws.” In this battle they captured a thicket of Pawpaws they mistook for the enemy.
The family came to Washington Co., Kansas in June 1866 and homesteaded the farm on Joy Creek 3 miles southwest of Hollenberg, known now as the Alexa Farm. He bought 40 acres of school land making 200 acres in all. Later they sold the farm and moved to Manhattan, Kansas for better environment and educational advantages for their children of which there were 10 who lived to maturity. The religious and social atmosphere was of benediction to any community. The sweet music, the wit and fun was cheering to all.This concludes the children of Isaac Newton and Mary J. Miller Hutto --- a large family of very intelligent, industrious, law abiding Christian citizens.
DESCENDANTS of ALEXANDER and MARGARET E. MILLER
The oldest child of Alexander and Margaret Elliott Miller, Mary Jane, was born May 7, 1838. She had black curly hair and blue eyes, a lovely linger, refined and cultured, gentle, a patient, enduring, loving wife and mother, is my memory her. She married Isaac Newton Hutto, March 6, 1855 in Fulton Co., Indiana. He was a farmer. It is said the name of Hutto is of Italian origin generations past. They were well to do, industrious and frugal. They were musical, especially vocal, no sweeter voice was every heard in Italy or elsewhere then that of Newton Hutto. There was a touch of divinity in the harmony and rhythm of their tones, especially when heard singing together.
Newton served in the Civil War through part of 1864 and 1865 but was only in one engagement, “the Battle of the Pawpaws.” In this battle they captured a thicket of Pawpaws they mistook for the enemy.
The family came to Washington Co., Kansas in June 1866 and homesteaded the farm on Joy Creek 3 miles southwest of Hollenberg, known now as the Alexa Farm. He bought 40 acres of school land making 200 acres in all. Later they sold the farm and moved to Manhattan, Kansas for better environment and educational advantages for their children of which there were 10 who lived to maturity. The religious and social atmosphere was of benediction to any community. The sweet music, the wit and fun was cheering to all.
Marriage Notes for Isaac Newton"Newton" Hutto and Mary Jane MILLER-89451
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Alfonzo J. Mather survived her only a few months, passing away February 11, 1913 at Indianapolis, IN where his daughter, Mrs. Romine resides, and he is buried there in a cemetery nearby.
CHILDREN OF ALONZO J. and JULIA O. MILLER MATHER
Julia Ovando Miller, born Feb 11, 1843, had the calm self-poise of her grandmother Elliott. She was deeply religious from Childhood. She became a successful teacher and her talent for vocal music would have made her renowned, AHD she developed her voice under good instruction. She was a woman of advanced ides, especially on religious and political questions. Her liberality and breath of mind, and culture and refinement won the hearts of all who knew her. A fluent speaker, yet in this line it might be said for her, as madam Willard remarked about herself, “She disappeared, to reappear in her daughter.”
Julia Ovanda m. Alonzo J. Mather, a man of equal mentality, fine ideals and sterling principles, always a reader and student. His best work was as a teacher of vocal music.
Both of the above were reared near Rochester, Indiana, living there and in adjoining counties until after he was mustered out at the end of the Civil War, in which he served the last year.
They came to Kansas in June, 1863 and homesteaded land one and one half miles north west of Washington, Kansas. He was employed as carpenter and bridge builder for the U. P. railroad and was at the completion of the road, and the driving of the golden spike when the road was finished at Ogden, Utah in 1869.While in New Mexico, at Farmington, he met and married Miss Alice (last name not known), who was a teacher in the Indian school there. They are now living on a farm near Windser, MO. They have no children; Julia Oranda Miller Mather passed away at Durham, Oklahoma, October 1912 and is buried there. Alfonzo J. Mather survived her only a few months, passing away February 11, 1913 at Indianapolis, IN where his daughter, Mrs. Romine resides, and he is buried there in a cemetery nearby.
Marriage Notes for Alonzo James Mather and Julia Ovando MILLER-89452
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A fine young man, very talented in music and reading.
While on his way to California in company with a man named Young; at El Paso, Texas, they stopped off between trains, Ray went across to Juarez, in old Mexico to visit an old church and never returned and has never been heard of or from since.
Elliene Mather, born March 5, 1875 in Washington County, Kansas. Died as a youth from a spinal birth defect most likely in Arkansas where her family had moved to improve her health.
Edwin Ray Mather, born March 7, 1879 in Washington County, Kansas. He disappeared while traveling to California with a friend named Mr. Young. They stopped in El Paso, Texas. Edwin walked across the border into Mexico, and disappeared. No Issue.
Mary Ovanda Derrick Coleman was the author of "Shields Genealogy," Fulton County Historical Society, Rochester, Indiana, 1979. In it, she recorded the following autobiographical sketch:
"The writer is the oldest daughter of Richard E. and Ruth Elliott Derrick. I was born November 20, 1857 near Rochester, Indiana on the 'old Billy Shields farm,' so my father told me, and was named for two cousins, Mary and Ovanda Miller (Ovanda should be Evanda, being French). My education began with my mother teaching me my letters, then the spelling and reading. I went to school probably two and a half years in the five years between 1866 and March 12, 1872, that being the entire amount of school taught.
"After the close of school in 1872, I married my teacher, Asa E. Coleman, and went to live on his homestead one mile from my parents. Having always wanted to 'know things,' my education is still going on. Always a believer in suffrage for women, for the benefit of men as well as women, I have seen it established in the government. As an ardent prohibitionist, I am sure the principles will yet become a part of our Constitution again by the will of the people. It was brought about by the work of the women before; it will be established by the men in time. I have been a member of the WCTU since 1883 and have taken The Union Signal more than 50 years. It has been a large factor in our education, especially the 25 years when Frances Willard was editor-in-chief.
"As a descendant from the Quaker faith, it was not hard for me to absorb the truths of Christian Science. Our home atmosphere was harmonious and considerate of others. I have been termed a radical and fanatic and various other names without any fears or regrets on my part. It may be I have inherited the spirit of freedom and justice, somewhat, that inspired Eleanor Mitchell Wilson in her stand for liberty, freedom and independence.
"Mr. Coleman was of German nationality and inherited their thrift, industry and desire to possess something for future necessities and old age. In time, he added to the homestead until he owned 700 acres and always kept a herd of 40 or 50 head of cattle and 100 or 200 head of hogs. He had a pride in the civic and political affairs of the community and state, and national as well, having served almost three years in the Civil War.
"Our home was a haven to all who desired to enter. At my sister's death, we took her two bates, Dorr and Claude Morey, and cared for them until they were settled in homes of their own. Mr. Coleman was deeply interested in the education of youth, never failing to attend the annual district school meetings and serving on the school and township boards. For many years, he served as justice of the peace. He was frequently solicited to become a candidate for the legislature, but declined because of the large interests at home. Mr. Coleman was 20 years my senior, he was never ill to speak of. At the last week of his life he hoped he wouldn't linger, and his hope was rewarded. he passed on after a few days, on the 6th of April, 1921, aged 84 years, at our home in Huntington Park, California, and was laid to rest in the Santa Ana and Orange cemetery. The passing of a noble, useful life. I had 49 years of his protecting care and guidance. These are memories whose heritage are as great a benediction as the heritage of children."
Marriage Notes for Asa E. Coleman and Mary Ovanda DERRICK-89462
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John, the youngest child lived with his mother till his marriage in 1927. Albia Emeline the oldest child, born August 28, 1880, was a teacher for several years. She married C. Ben Evans a teacher, in Aug 1903. Ruth Evans born July 16, 1904, married Fred Cole, August 1928. Shirley Ann Cole born June 24, 1929.
Ralph Evans born January 25, 1906, graduated from Washington High School, also had two and one half years work at K. S. A. C. in Civil Engineering. He married Martha Weichold of Topeka. They live in Chanute, Kansas where he works for the Santa Fe R. R. Company.
Josephine Eleanor Evans, born March 5, 1915, finished high school and does secretarial work in the office of the Superintendent. She is also an instructor in instrumental music and is in demand as a singer.
Carl E. Wilson, born March 11, 1883, had two years of work at K. S. A. C. He married Bertha Potute, January 6, 1908, a teacher. Their one child, Paul Wilson, graduated from Kansas State and is a teacher of Vocational Agriculture. Carl is an extensive farmer, handling and raising lots of stock. At the time of the depression struck he had stock that would have sold for $12000 but later sold for less than half of that.
Blanch E. Wilson, born 1884, married John Meilten, November 25, 19C06. She was a capable woman in every way. She passed away February 1919, no children lived.
William Henry Wilson, born September 18, 1890, married Fern Martin. Their children are Lois, born April 6, 1913; she graduated from Washington High School and taught several terms. She married on January 7, 1937 and now is living in Los Angeles, California.
Martin Henry Wilson, born August 12, 1917. He lives at home and does trucking. He had three years in high school. His fathers declining health made it necessary for him to drive the truck.
Armand, the second boy born November 21, 1919, finished high school this year, a bright clever boy, active member of the 4-H Club.
The two small girls, still in the grades are Thelma, born May 10, 1925, a real blond and Wilma Jean, a brunette, born July 23, 1929.
William Henry Wilson passed away, April 1935 as a result of flu and pneumonia. He was the embodiment of cleanliness, order and system, an expert mathematician, a pleasant cherry disposition, honesty and dependability.
John Elliott Wilson finished high school and was dependable clerk for several years in Fred Deidrichs clothing store in Washington. He married Beatrice Powell, a teacher, and bought out a cleaning establishment in Tecumseh, Nebraska. They have one son, John Elliott Wilson, called Jack, a very earnest, energetic lad of eight, born November 20, 1928. John is interested in the civil and political affairs. He is a member of the school board and has the considerate yet firm decisions of his mother
John, the youngest child lived with his mother till his marriage in 1927. Albia Emeline the oldest child, born August 28, 1880, was a teacher for several years. She married C. Ben Evans a teacher, in Aug 1903. Ruth Evans born July 16, 1904, married Fred Cole, August 1928. Shirley Ann Cole born June 24, 1929.
Ralph Evans born January 25, 1906, graduated from Washington High School, also had two and one half years work at K. S. A. C. in Civil Engineering. He married Martha Weichold of Topeka. They live in Chanute, Kansas where he works for the Santa Fe R. R. Company.
Josephine Eleanor Evans, born March 5, 1915, finished high school and does secretarial work in the office of the Superintendent. She is also an instructor in instrumental music and is in demand as a singer.
Carl E. Wilson, born March 11, 1883, had two years of work at K. S. A. C. He married Bertha Potute, January 6, 1908, a teacher. Their one child, Paul Wilson, graduated from Kansas State and is a teacher of Vocational Agriculture. Carl is an extensive farmer, handling and raising lots of stock. At the time of the depression struck he had stock that would have sold for $12000 but later sold for less than half of that.
Blanch E. Wilson, born 1884, married John Meilten, November 25, 19C06. She was a capable woman in every way. She passed away February 1919, no children lived.
William Henry Wilson, born September 18, 1890, married Fern Martin. Their children are Lois, born April 6, 1913; she graduated from Washington High School and taught several terms. She married on January 7, 1937 and now is living in Los Angeles, California.
Martin Henry Wilson, born August 12, 1917. He lives at home and does trucking. He had three years in high school. His fathers declining health made it necessary for him to drive the truck.
Armand, the second boy born November 21, 1919, finished high school this year, a bright clever boy, active member of the 4-H Club.
The two small girls, still in the grades are Thelma, born May 10, 1925, a real blond and Wilma Jean, a brunette, born July 23, 1929.
William Henry Wilson passed away, April 1935 as a result of flu and pneumonia. He was the embodiment of cleanliness, order and system, an expert mathematician, a pleasant cherry disposition, honesty and dependability.
John Elliott Wilson finished high school and was dependable clerk for several years in Fred Deidrichs clothing store in Washington. He married Beatrice Powell, a teacher, and bought out a cleaning establishment in Tecumseh, Nebraska. They have one son, John Elliott Wilson, called Jack, a very earnest, energetic lad of eight, born November 20, 1928. John is interested in the civil and political affairs. He is a member of the school board and has the considerate yet firm decisions of his mother
Marriage Notes for Henry Richard Wilson and Nancy Ellinor DERRICK-89463
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Ruth Jane Derrick, born on the homestead, Nov 1 1860, had many characteristics of her great grandfather, William Shields. The same calm, self poise, yet with firm decisions, amiable in temperament. She homesteaded 160 acres in Rawlins Co., Kansas, not far from the county seat, in the fall of 1885 and married Franklin S. Morey, September 23, 1886, later they sold the homestead and bought 80 acres in Washington Co., Kansas in 1899. Their children were Dorr Derrick, born November 8, 1889 and Claude Franklin, born April 14, 1893, died May 12, 1893. Dorr married Mary Belle Allen, November 29, 1913 after graduating from Manhattan Business College and two years in K. S. A. C. Their children are Daryl Derrick, born December 6, 1914, graduate of Manhattan High School and the Kansas State College. He won his first scholarship from Manhattan High and also several prizes in college judging contests. The second child of Dorr and Mary Belle was Allen Dwight, born August 15, 1916 and passed away March 30, 1932. Keith born September 10, 1918 graduated from Manhattan High School in 1935. Duane, born July 2, 1925 is in the 7th grade in College Hill District School, Manhattan.
Ruth Jane Derrick, born on the homestead, Nov 1 1860, had many characteristics of her great grandfather, William Shields. The same calm, self poise, yet with firm decisions, amiable in temperament. She homesteaded 160 acres in Rawlins Co., Kansas, not far from the county seat, in the fall of 1885 and married Franklin S. Morey, September 23, 1886, later they sold the homestead and bought 80 acres in Washington Co., Kansas in 1899. Their children were Dorr Derrick, born November 8, 1889 and Claude Franklin, born April 14, 1893, died May 12, 1893. Dorr married Mary Belle Allen, November 29, 1913 after graduating from Manhattan Business College and two years in K. S. A. C. Their children are Daryl Derrick, born December 6, 1914, graduate of Manhattan High School and the Kansas State College. He won his first scholarship from Manhattan High and also several prizes in college judging contests. The second child of Dorr and Mary Belle was Allen Dwight, born August 15, 1916 and passed away March 30, 1932. Keith born September 10, 1918 graduated from Manhattan High School in 1935. Duane, born July 2, 1925 is in the 7th grade in College Hill District School, Manhattan.
Marriage Notes for Franklin S. Morey and Ruth Jane DERRICK-89464
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Jared Marks died during a diphtheria epidemic. He was a Union veteran of the Civil War.
Marriage Notes for Jared Marks and Josephine Lorena ELLIOTT-89468
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Marriage Notes for Nelson. Andrews and Josephine Lorena ELLIOTT-89468
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