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1879 BIR,1908 MG,DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen, compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recrdr, pg 96: Sarah Ellen bn 31 May 1957, md Zachery Taylor Sperry bn 17 Feb 1848, in Nordmont (Sullivan Co) PA-8 children: Franklin Wilber, Alvah Eugene, Edna Rebecca, Elroy Andrew, Edith Ellen, Claude Harrison, Ralph Frederick, Myron Earl
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "MG BK G, pg 294: Alvia Sperry & Atha Markham md 3 Dec 1908." On another page: "P294 MG: Alvah Sperry 29, Atha L Markham 21, md 3 Dec 1908."

1965 DTH,BUR: Obit Edmond ppr 15 Mar 1965:"Alvah Sperry of Edmond dies at age 86."- bn 10 Jan 1879 Cawker City KS-dd Phillips Co Hosp, bur Edmond Cem, md Atha Markham 3 Dec 1908 Norton KS,3 children (from Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc):

Alvah E Sperry 86, longtime res of Edmond,dd last night at Phillips Co Hosp following brief illness. Edkhart Fun Home of Logan ann fun svcs Wed 2 pm at EUB Ch at Edmond with Rev J Oscar Brown officiating. Bur Edmond Cem
Mr Sperry bn 10 Jan 1879 at Cawker City, sn of Zachery & Sarah Sperry. Mvd as boy with parents to farm in Graham Co. Attend school in Houston Sch Dist. Md Atha Markham 3 Dec 1908 at Norton.
Couple lived in Graham Co several yrs, moved to farm north of Edmond & operated grocery store in Edmond some yrs. Mrs Sperry dd 7 Jan 1920.
Mr Sperry surv by 1 dau, Mrs Merle Belden-Edmond, where lived last 19 yrs; 2 sons, Ivan-Colorado Spgs CO; Lawrence-Wichita KS;7 grchildren; 3 grgrchildren; 1 sis Miss Edna Sperry-KC; 3 bros Harry-Edmond; Earl-KC MO; Roy-Caldwell ID
Mr & Mrs Sperry mvd to Edmond 1920 & made home there since. Served many yrs on two & sch bds of
Edmond area
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "Edmond Cem, Solomon Twp, 7A. Pt. NE-8-5-22 pg 16: Alvah E Sperry 1879-1965."

Alvah married Atha L Markham 3 Dec 1908, Norton, Norton, Kansas, United States. Atha was born 1887; died 7 Jan 1920, Edmond, Norton, Kansas, United States; was buried 9 Jan 1920, Edmond, Norton, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet]

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BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: "200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen",compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recrdr, pg 97: Alvah Eugene 1879-1965, 86yrs md Atha Markham 1887-1920, 33yrs-3 children: Lawrence Eugene bn 1909 md Alice Cooper (bn1915) 1908-2 children; Ivan Emerson 1912-1974, 62y md 1940, Clara Elizabeth Sode (bn 1915)- 2 children; Erma Ellen bn 1917 md Merle Belden (bn 1910) in 1937-3 children

MG: Norton Co, KS MG Rcd Bk Gpg294: "Alvia E Sperry 29 of Edmond, md Atha L Markham 21 of Edmond 3 Dec 1908.

MG,DTH,HIST: Obit of husb 15 Mar 1965: Md 3 Dec 1908 Norton KS, lived Edmond KS till dd
June 1998 letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "Atha died 7 Jan 1920, can't find obit. From file cards in genealogy room."
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "Edmond Cem, Solomon Twp, 7A. Pt. NE-8-5-22 pg 16: Atha Markham Sperry 1887-1920, Int. 9 Jan 1920, d Edmond."

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1848 BIR,1875 MG,1926 DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen, compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recrdr, pg 96: Sarah Ellen bn 31 May 1957, md Zachery Taylor Sperry bn 17 Feb 1848, in Nordmont (Sullivan Co) PA in dble ceremony with bro Frank Michael. Zachery a farmer & blacksmith. They left PA in 1880, homesteaded sev years nr Cawker City (Mitchell Co) KS, then settled in Edmond,Norton,Kansas. Zachery first wkd for Dr in Clay Co,KS. Dr dd-Dr's wife tk body bk to PA for burial. When she came bk to KS, Sarah Ellen & son Frank accompanied her. Sarah Ellen dd 20 May 1947. Zachery dd 15 Jan 1926. Both bur Edmond,Norton,KS, as are sev descendants
Gen for bk from Carl H Sperry, Supt of St Francis Community Schools, Unified Dist #297, St Francis Kansas 67756

1848 BIR,MG,DTH,BUR: Obit Lenora Nws 20 Jan 1926, sn of Christopher B & Rachel McCann Sperry, bn 17 Feb 1848 LaPorte,Sullivan PA-md 11 Feb 1875 to Ellen Michael, 8 children (from Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc):

Zachary Taylor Sperry bn LaPorte,Sullivan PA 17 Feb 1848, 1 of 12 children of Christopher B & Rachel McCann Sperry. Died at home Edmond KS 15 Jan 1926.
11 Feb 1875 md Ellen Michael who survives. 8 children, the living: Frank of Logan KS, Alvah & Harrison-Edmond, Roy-Rock River WY, Earl & Edna-KC
1877 came to KS, settling in Jewell Co. 2 yrs later to Graham Co, took homestead on Bow Crk, 6 miles so of Edmond, which was his home for nearly 45 yrs. Here he reared his family & made contributions to institutions & prosperity of country. Among "empire builders" deserving of rank, he drove ox team to this country which was just being settled. The neighbors worked together in erecting sod mansions.
He was characteristically honest, industrious, hospitable & fulfilled the requirements of Jehovah, "To do justice, love, kindness & to walk humbly with thy God."
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "Edmond Cem, Solomon Twp, 7A. Pt. NE-8-5-22 pg 16: Zachery Taylor Sperry: 1848-1926; Int. 1-17-1926. d. Edmond; Undert. Cutting."

1897 LAND: KS,Norton Co Deed BK26,pg 533-8 May 1897: Indenture frm Sarah E Sperry & Z T Sperry of Graham Co to Harrison A Coffin of Arapaho Colorado $513, same property sold to Sarah by her father Andrew Michael in 1891 Deed BK17 pg 437, sold for half what she paid him.
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "Bk 26 pg 533: Sarah & ZT Sperry to Harrison A Coffin

1920 CENSUS:KS,Norton Co-Edmond City pg130 9 Feb, DW5/5:
SPERRY, Zacheria 71/PA (PA,PA) retired frmr,renting; Ella 62/PA (PA,PA);
Earl 25/KS; Wilston grsn 10/KS (KS,KS) (sn of Elroy Andrew Sperry)

NOTES: Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ,Norton Co Gen Soc: "Joseph J Sperry Homestead: [bk]2, [pg]264: S17 T2 R24"
Is he related to Zachery?

NORTON CITY LIBRARY GEN. ROOM-newspapers in book form and microfilm:
Books: Norton County People 1881-82 Film:
Norton Daily Telegram: 1 July 1948-30 June 1951 2 Jan 1948-1954
1907-1919 #30-41
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The Norton Courier 1882-1932; 28 Feb 1884-8 Sep 1927 #42-58
8 Feb 1883-28 Jul 1898 #19-24
15 Sep 1927-Dec 1956 #25-29
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Lenora News (Leader)1936-1971 17 Dec 1885-30 Aug 1888
2 Sep 1887-20 Feb 1890
6 Mar 1890-26 June 1890
23 Sep 1898-28 Apr 1899
27 Jun 1901-17 Jul 1902
1907-1929
Norton Champion 1884-1952

Zachery married Sarah Ellen Michael 11 Feb 1875, Nordmont, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, United States. Sarah (daughter of Andrew Michael and Rebecca Gensel) was born 13 May 1857, Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 20 May 1947, Edmond, Norton, Kansas, United States; was buried 22 May 1947, Edmond, Norton, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet]

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1857 BIRTH,1875 MG,1947 DTH,BUR: 200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen,compiled by Chas P Michael 1977, possession of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recorder, pg 96: Sarah Ellen born 31 May 1857, married Zachery Taylor Sperry (bn 17 Feb 1848) in Nordmont (Sullivan Co) PA in double ceremony with bro Frank Michael. Zachery a farmer & blacksmith. They left PA in 1880, homesteaded sev years near Cawker City, then settled in Edmond,Norton,Kansas. Zachery first wkd for Dr in Clay Co,KS. Dr dd-Dr's wife took body back to PA for burial. When she came bk to KS, Sarah Ellen & son Frank accompanied her. Sarah Ellen dd 20 May 1947. Zachery dd 15 Jan 1926. Both bur Edmond,Norton,KS, as are sev descendants
Gen for book from Carl H Sperry, Supt of St Francis Community Schools, Unified Dist #297, St Francis Kansas 67756
1860 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Briarcreek TWP, Berwick PO, 8 Aug 1860, Sarah Edith?
Family picture of Albert Frank Michael & sister Sarah, says Sarah md a Sperry. On scrap of paper, handwriting of June Hallmark: Roy Sperry, Caldwell..under that it says Grandpa sister Ella, also Eva Michael-Meecham OR and Mrs. Daisy Brawn-Chehalis WA, Grandma Michael's niece on Reynold side (her dad was Grandma R[eynold] brother)"

1947 DTH,BUR: Obit Lenora Nws 21 May 1947: Un Brethrn-bur Edmond Cem (frm Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc):

Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Ellen (ZT) Sperry, almost 90 years, be today (Thurs,22 May) from United Brethren Church in Edmond 2 p.m. Mrs Sperry died suddenly in her home 5pm Tues am.
Sermon delivered by Rev Ralph Walters of Toronto, formerly of Edmond. Pall bearers: Vernie Huffman, Earl Snider, Bill Newbold, Warren Conkey, Fred Cupples & Ernest Markham. Laid to rest in Edmond Cem.
Music by Mr & Mrs Herbert Watson & Mr & Mrs Cale Sleffel, acc by Edna Markham. Flowers by Mrs Jack Fitch & Mrs Lloyd Bean. Cutting Fun Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Sperry bn 31 May 1857 Berwick PA. Came to KS as young woman, res in Mitchell & Clay Co for short time bef coming to this section-res for 69 yrs. Mr & Mrs Sperry lived in northern Graham Co until 1919 when moved into Edmond. Mr Sperry died there in 1919.
Mrs Sperry was mother of 8 children, 2 of whom preceded her in death-1 son,1 dau. Surviving: Edna & Earl-KC, Harry & Alva of Edmond, Roy of Caldwell ID, Frank of Stockon KS.
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "Edmond Cem, Solomon Twp, 7A. Pt. NE-8-5-22 pg 16: Sarah Ellen Sperry 1857-1947; Int May 22, 1947; d. Edmond; Undert. Cutting."
May 2002-Norton KS city library genealogy room by Bob and Pam Wagner, copy of "The Norton (Kansas) Daily Telegram, Obit: "Sarah Ellen Sperry" title: "Sarah Ellen Michael was born in Berwick PA 31 May 1857. Her parents were Andrew and Rebecca Michael. She moved with her parents to a farm near LaPorte PA when she was 12 yrs old. On Feb 11, 1875, she was united in marriage to Zachary Taylor Sperry, of LaPorte. To this union was born eight children. Her husband predeceased her on Jan 15 1926; also two children: Edith and Ralph, both of whom died in infancy. Surviving children are: Frank W Ssperry-Stockton KS; Aalvia E and Harrison C Sperry of Edmond; Roy A Sperry of Caldwell ID; Edna R and Myron Earl Sperry of Kansas City MO.
In 1920 Atha Markham Sperry, the wife of Alvia Sperry, died and Mrs. Sperry performed a mother's part in rearing his three children, Lawrence E, now of Witchita Kas.; Ivan E, Colorado Springs; and Mrs Erma Belden of Edmond. There are eight other grandchildren and nine great grandchildren."

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c1820 BIR, c1847 MG: Obit of son, Zachery Taylor Sperry Lenora News, 1926: "son of Christopher B and Rachel McCann Sperry.

Christopher married Rachel McCann Bef 1848. Rachel was born Abt 1820; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1820 BIR, c1847 MG: Obit of son, Zachery Taylor Sperry Lenora News, 1926: "son of Christopher B and Rachel McCann Sperry.

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1828 BIR, 1899 DTH: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen pg 39: Child #7 - Adam Michael bn 10 May 1828
June 1998 letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Genealogical Soc: her niece has a relative in Hays: says Coleman Cem is in pasture with fence around, not cared for, south of Edmond in Graham Co, SE Qtr S3 T6 R22: Andrew bn 10 May 1828 - dd 19 Dec 1899

1828 HIST: 200 Yrs Michael Hist & Gen pg94: At the time Andrew Michael, 7th child of Adam Michael, bn 10 May 1828. John Quincy Adams was 6th Pres of US. Pop slightly more than 11 million. This yr was first passenger railroad in Amer-Baltimore & Ohio; began laying track westward from Baltimore. Also in 1828, first Webster's Dictionary published in 2 vols-gained fame as finest English dictionary of its time.

1849 LAND: PA,Columbia Co Grantee Indx to Deeds 1813-1922 flm# 0961533/pg66, 20 Mar 1849 Vol 32 pg 195-Foundryville PA-indenture:

Chas Kalbfus of Berwick & Wm H Woddin of Foundryville to Andrew Michael of Briarcreek Twp, for $500, 2 acres 69 perches: Beg at store in line of Yaughr heirs, by same South 30 deg West 23.8 perches to a store, thence North 75 1/2 deg East 31.25 perches to a store, thence North 14 1/2 deg West 12.6 perches to a store thence, North 13 deg West 1.7 perches to a store, thence North 62 deg West 2.5 perches to a store, thence South 28 deg West 13.7 perches to a store, to the place of beginning (pt of larger land tract of which George Beam dc'd seized after having made his last will & test..Orphan's Ct, Columbia Co, wit: Joseph Gansel, Ellen Joster, Sarah Benman

1850 MG: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen: md Rebecca Gensel - 2 children: Frank & Ellen. Andrew md Rebecca Gensel, bn 13 May 1827. Andrew's brother md Sarah Gensel, & youngest sis, Polly Michael md Joseph Gensel. Assumed that Gensels were sis & bro. Joseph Gensel taken prisoner in Civil War, dd Libby Prison, notorious Conf Prison-TO CK OUT.

1850 CENSUS: PA,Columbia Co-Briarcrk Twp pg 156 - 10 Aug, Seattle Archives flm#769 Dw #149:
MICHAEL, Andrew 23/PA carpenter-md within the yr; Rebecca 21/PA (not read/write)

1860 CENSUS:PA Columbia Co-Briarcrk Twp, Berwick PO, 24 Jul, Dw #586:
MICHAEL, Andrew 30/PA-boatman; Rebecca 27/PA; Frank 8/PA; Sarah E 3/PA

1867 LAND: PA, Columbia Co Grantor Index to Deeds 1813-1822 flm#1486660: 16 Feb 1867 Vol 32 pg199: Foundryvlle, Indenture: Andrew & Rebecca Michael of Briarcrk Twp to Jacob Fenstermaker of Briarcrk twp, $465, 2 acres 69 perches, same desc as above, Wit: Geo A Beam, Jaynus Jacoby

1870 CENSUS:PA, Sullivan Co-LaPorte Twp 16 Jul, flm#....... pg 3-Dw 16/16:
(No surname),Andrew M 43/PA farmer (2000,600); Rebecca 42/PA; Ellen 13/PA;
Albert 16/PA; TROUGH, Chas 9/PA (relative?)

1880 CENSUS: KS,Norton Co-Solomon Twp, flm #1254391/pg417b 8 June, Dw 38/38:
MICHAEL, Andrew 53/PA (PA,PA) md farmer,unemployed 12mos; Rebecca 52/PA (PA,PA)

1890 LAND: KS-Kirwin Land Office Homestead BK 5 pg 210, Certif #8535, App #9221, 4 Mar 1890, filed 11 Jun 1897: NW qtr Sec 34 Twp 5 South Range 22 West of 6th principal meridian KS=160 acres
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: "BK 5, Homestead: Andrew Michael - NW qtr Sec 34 Twp 5. On another page: Andrew Michael Homestead: 5 - 210: 34 5 22

1891 LAND: KS, Norton Co - BK17/ pg437: Warranty Deed 1 Dec 1891 for same property from Andrew & Rebecca Michael of Graham Co KS to dau Sarah E Sperry of Graham Co KS for $1000, filed 31 Dec 1891 (mtg of $350 left on property), witnesses: RJ & AM Smith.
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: :BK 17, pg 437 Deed Rcd: Andrew & Rebecca Michaels to Sarah E Sperry.

HIST: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen p96: Unlike bro & sis, Andrew was the only one to move out of state. He drove horses which pulled barges along Erie Canal. Homesteaded near Cawker City (Mitchell Co) KS, then settled in Edmond, Norton Co KS
June 1998 letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: Niece has relative in Hays: Coleman Cem is in pasture with fence around, nt cared fr, south of Edmond in Graham Co, SE qtr S3 T6 R22: Andrew bn 10 May 1828-dd 19 Dec 1899

1899 DTH,BUR: 200 Years Michael Hist & Gen pg 39: dd 15 Dec 1899, bur Coleman Cem, Edmond KS-age 71y 7m 5dys. Pg 94: Andrew dd 15 Dec 1899 age 71. Rebecca dd 30 Sep 1895 age 68. Both bur Coleman's Cem, Edmond KS. Several descendants also buried there: SE qtr Sec 3-Twp 6-Range 22.

ACTION-CHECK OUT: Are these Andrew's children? Summerhill Cem 1 1/2 mi frm Berwick, 2 stones, MC dau of A & R Michael dd 13 Apr 1853, age 2yr 3mo 13 dys (bn 31 Jan 1851); Chas F son of A & R Michael 5 mo 28 days (no dates)
Jun 1998 lttr Walta Russ, Norton Co Gen Soc: " Charles Michaelis homestead: [bk]1, [pg]232: NW qtr Sec12 Twp 5 Range 22", similar to Andrew's - is this his brother, Charles Michael?

NOTES: On sheet of paper in blue bk of remembrance by June Hallmark: "Children of Andrew Michael & Mother Gencel: Albert Frank, Ellen..."

Andrew married Rebecca Gensel 1850, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Rebecca (daughter of Gideon Gensel and Catherine Fisher) was born 28 Jun 1829, Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 30 Sep 1895, Norton, Kansas, United States; was buried Sep 1895, Coleman, Graham, Kansas. [Group Sheet]

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BIR,MG,CENSUS: Fam rcds: Rebecca Gencel - no dates
1850, 1860 Columbia Co, PA censuses:
Bk of Biographies 974.8 D3bb pg 534-35 (flm 0924645/1): Gideon Gansel, father of Joseph Gansel bn Roaring Crk Twp, md Catherine Fisher, children: Phoebe, John, Joseph, Obadiah, Samuel, Peter, Jacob, David, Sarah, Rebecca
Columbia Co PA land rcd Vol 14 pg 413, 30 Jan 1850: Catharine Gansel, Jacob Hosler, Phebean Hosler, ..., Rebecca Michael, etc to Stephen Michael, Briarcrk Twp.

1827 BIR,MG, 1895 DTH,BUR: "200 Yrs of Michael Hist & Gen", comp by Chas P Michael 1977, poss of Beverly Michael, Columbia Co Reg & Recorder pg 39: bn 13 May 1827 - dd 30 Sep 1895, age 68y 4m 15d. Both bur Coleman Cem, Edmond (Norton) KS, 2 children: Frank & Ellen
Also letter from Walta Russ, Norton Co Genealogical Soc June 1998: Rebecca bn 28 Jun 1829 - dd 30 Sep 1895, bur Coleman Cem, south of Edmond, Graham Co KS SE4 S32 T6 R22 - in a pasture, Graham Twp

1828 BIR,MG: Florene Hunt, Ancestral File No: GHN5-LC: bn 1828 Catawissa; md Andrew Michael