Thomas County, Kansas Births

THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS

BIRTHS

ADAMSON, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Adamson, on Friday, August 6th, a son. All doing well even Ellis, will recover. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 12, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ADDINGTON, SON

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Addington, a nine pound boy, last Sunday. The Democrat extends best wishes. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 1, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ALBRIGHT, DAUGHTER

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Albright, a girl of the usual weight. Mother and child doing well at last account. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, September 20, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ALLISON, DAUGHTER

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. WIlliam O. Allison, of 14--7--34, September 24th. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, October 4, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ARMISTEAD, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Armistead on the 9th. The Armisteads now live between Goodland and Ruleton. (The Brewster Herald, June 17, 1930, Vol. 15, No.12, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

BAKER, DAUGHTER

Born - Oct. 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Baker, a daughter. (Siggins) (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, November 1, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BARTLETT, SON

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bartlett last Saturday night a boy, of the usual weight. Mother and child doing well. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, August 20, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BAYHA, TWIN DAUGHTERS

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bayha, are the happy parents of two bright little twin girls, who arrived at their home last Saturday night. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, August 2, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BEAN, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. bean, living eight miles north of this city, last Saturday. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, December 20, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BEBB, GIRL

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bebb on April 22, '87, a girl. Mr. Bebb liberally furnished his friends cigars to smoke in honor of the event. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, April 28, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BODEN, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boden, on Sunday, Sept. 4, '87, a boy. J. H. promptly "set 'em up" in good shape in honor of the event. All doing well. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 8, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BOGART, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bogart, February 23d, 1890, a boy, weight 9 pounds. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, February 27, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BOSS, SON

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Boss, last week a 13 pound boy. Mother and child doing well. We extend congratulations. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, January 24, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BOTT, SON

Last Friday at about noon, the chrip of a newborn son was heard in the family of John Bott. Mrs. Bott and the baby are doing nicely while John thinks of having the firm of McCormick & Bott changed to McCormick, Bott & Son (limited). We congratulate. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, November 1, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BRADYBURY, DAUGHTER

A daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bradbury, living just west of the city last Friday. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, June 11, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BRADRICK, SON

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bradrick, living a short distance from this city yesterday afternoon. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, February 28, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BREESE, DAUGHTER

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Breese are happy over the arrival of a little daughter into their family on the 7th inst. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 14, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BROWN, DAUGHTER

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brown, a daughter, Thursday, Dec. 5. Mother and child doing well and Wm. will recover. We extend congratulations. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, December 12, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BROWNFIELD, SON

Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brownfield are the happy parents of a young son, who made his appearnace last Monday night. At last accounts, Mrs. Brownfield was quite sick. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, October 25, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

BUSCHOW, SON

Chas. Buschow, president of the Farmers' and Merchant's bank, had a happier look than usual on his face last Friday morning. Investigation revealed the arrival of a bouncing baby boy at his home the night before. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, June 14, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

CARPENTER, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carpenter, on the 30th unit. The mother and child are doing finely, while the proud and happy father is using every effort to regain his customary bearing. At present he is walking on the houses. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 5, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

CARPENTER, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard carpenter, of this city. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, May 2, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

CHAMBERS, SON

On Saturday, February the 2nd, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Chambers. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 14, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

CHRISTIANSEN, DAUGHTER

Mrs. E. T. Christiansen received a message from Dorrance, Kans., Tuesday, announcing the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Christiansen. (The Brewster Herald, June 19, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 9, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

CLARK, DAUGHTER

Born - at Otterbourne, Kans., Jan. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Reed Clark, a girl. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 19, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

COFFRIN, SON

Born on Tuesday, Dec. 7th, to Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Coffrin, a son. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, December 16, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

COLES, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coles, of 19-7-32, last Sunday. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, October 4, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

COLORED BABY

Born - December 24, 1887, a colored baby on the northeast quarter section 12, town 8-33. This is the first colored child born in this county. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 5, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

COOVER, TWIN SONS

Born to the family of Chas. Coover, twin boys, last Friday. Dr. Beaver attending. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 30, 1888)

COPELAND, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Copeland, February 23d, 1890, a boy, weight 8 pounds. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, February 27, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

COUSINS, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Cousins, of 34-7-31, last Sunday. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, August 9, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

DONELAN, SON

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Donelan last Saturday morning. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, September 6, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ELLIOTT, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Elliott, last Saturday night a son of the usual weight. Score another Republican voter. (The Brewster Gazette, Thursday, April 3, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

EUART, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Euart, April 21st, a son. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, April 25, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

FERRELL, SON

A boy was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell. Dr. J. W. Martin reports mother and son doing nicely. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 23, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

GILL, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gill last Monday morning. Congratulations, Brother Gill. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, October 25, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

GIROUX, SON

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Giroux Monday night, a son, Mother and child doing well and Joe seems the happiest man in town because he is a dad. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, January 31, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

HANLON, ROBERT DEAN

Local friends have received cards announcing the birth of a boy, July 29, to Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hanlon of Sterling. The newcomer weighs 10-1/4 pounds and has been named Robert Dean. (The Brewster Herald, July 31, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 15, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

HAWK, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. Hawk, a young son. Mr. Hawk says, it's a thorough bred republican and is shouting for Harrison. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, January 24, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

HAYWARD, DAUGHTER

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. James Hayward, June 23rd, a girl, all parties doing well. (The Brewster Gazette, Thursday, July 10, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

HOSKINS, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Hoskins on Thursday, September 11th, 1890, a girl. Mother and child doing well. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, September 11, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

HOVEY, SON

The arrival of a bouncing baby boy, on July 28th, brightened the house of Chas. M. Hovey. Charles' face was radiant, and the fact that Mrs. Hovey is doing finely is a great satisfaction to her many friends. We congratulate. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 2, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

HUFF, DAUGHTER

Mr. and Mrs. William Huff, are the happy parents of a girl last Thursday, both are doing well at present. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, January 24, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

HUTCHINSON, DAUGHTER

Born to the family of J. W. Hutchinson of 12-7-33(?)(83?) a baby girl last Sunday. Dr. Beaver was in attendance. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 6, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

A girl was born last Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson, of Rovohl township. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, September 6, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

JACOBSON, SON

Born - a son to the family of Chris Jacobson, of Randall township on October 19th. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, October 25, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

KELLEY, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Kelley, on Friday, the 15th, inst., a daughter. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, March 21, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

KOONS, BOY

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Koons, July 4th, a 10 lb. boy. (The Brewester Gazette, Friday, July 5, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

LaMONT, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe LaMont, a boy, last Saturday. Joe treated the boys to cigars in celebration of the event. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, October 24, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

LACY, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lacy, a son, on Saturday, the 26th inst. (Quickville) (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 3, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

LATIMER, SON

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Latimer, of Wendall township, April 19th. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, April 25, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

LEWIS, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Lewis, of this county, a 12 pound boy on the 23rd inst. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 27, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

LOGAN, SON

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Logan, on February 7th. '87, a boy. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 10, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

MARTIN, SON

Born - To Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Martin, a son on the 27th inst. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, March 31, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

MARTIN, SON

Born to Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Martin, last Monday night, a son. The doctor says the Republican majority in Kansas will be one less in 1910. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, April 25, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

MAYS, INFANT

Another at Mr. Mays house a mile north, only a few days ago. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August 26, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

McARTHUR, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. N. C. McArthur on the 29th inst., a daughter, all parties are doing well. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, August 2, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

McARTHUR, DAUGHTER

A joyful message from Colby Sunday morning announced the arrival of a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rivers McArthur. (The Brewster Herald, June 5, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 7, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

MEDARIS, BREWSTER

Born - Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Medaris, are the happy parents of a 9 lb. boy who made his appearance last Thursday night. Mother and child are doing well and O. E. will recover. (The Brewster Gazette, Saturday, November 10, 1888)

The new baby spoken of in last weeks paper which came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Medaris, was the first baby born in our town, and has been named Brewster, for which compliment, the Town Company (so we understand), will deed the boy a town lot. That is as it should be, and we hope the little stranger will be live to reap a fortune from his town property. (The Brewster Gazette, November 17, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

MIDDLETON, DAUGHTER

A girl baby arriaved at the house of Mr. Isaac Middleton of Cumberland post office last Wednesday, the 18th. That is right we need more girls in this part of the country. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August 26, 1886)

MILNER, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Milner, living about seven miles southwest of town, last Friday. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, March 7, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

MISNER, TWIN SONS

As we go to press, we learn of the birth late this Thursday evening of twin boys to Mr. and Mrs. Dee Misner of Mingo. Mrs. Misner was Margaret Biggs well known in this community. (The Brewster Herald, July 31, 1930, Vol. 15, No. 15, front page, transcribed by Peggy Thompson)

NORTHRUP, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Northrup on Saturday, August 7th, a daughter. Mother and child doing well. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 12, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

PARKS, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parks, 7 miles southeast of Colby a girl. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, February 27, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

PATTISON, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Pattison, Sunday, February 22d, 1890, a girl. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, February 27, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ROBERTS, DAUGHTER

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts, on Feb. 8th, '87 a girl. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 10, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ROGERS, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rogers, at the home of Mr. Mike McGreevey, in this city, a son last Tuesday night. Mrs. Rogers is a sister to Mrs. McGreevey. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, September 26, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

RYAN, INFANT

Still another youngster came tot he house of Mr. Ryan close by on the 22nd. (The Thomas County Cat, Thursday, August 26, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

SMITH, SON

Born - January 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith, a boy. All doing well. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 19, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

SPAETH, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Linus Spaeth, on Jan. 30th, '87, a girl. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, February 10, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

STONE, DAUGHTER

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Stone, three miles west of Colby on June 21st a daughter. Dr. Wm. M. Beaver attending. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, June 28, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

SUMMERS, DAUGHTER

Mr. Summers our county clerk, was celebrating the advent of a 12 lb. daughter on last Thursday morning. Everybody doing nicely. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, January 27, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

SUTTON, DAUGHTER

A daughter was born last Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sutton living four miles southwest of this city. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, August 22, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)

TEMPLE, SON

The happiest man in town Saturday was Ed Temple, of Hale, while passing around the cigars to his friends on a bright 9 pound boy, which arrived at his house on Wednesday of last week. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, March 13, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

TRAVIS, DAUGHTER

Summer's Township A ten pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Travis. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, June 21, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

WALKER, DAUGHTER

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Walker, on the 13th inst., a bouncing daughter. All doing nicely. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 18, 1887, transcribed by Jim Laird)

WATTS, SON

Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Watts, on Aug. 21st, a son. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, August 26, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

WEBSTER, SON

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webster are the happy parents of a new ten pound son, who arrived on the 23d inst. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, July 26, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

WOLF, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Wolf on the 13th inst. a daughter. Mother and child are getting along nicely. Have not heard from the father. (The Thomas County Democrat, Thursday, September 16, 1886, transcribed by Jim Laird)

WOODCOCK, DAUGHTER

Born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Woodcock, an eleven pound girl, last Friday night, mother and child doing well. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, January 3, 1890, transcribed by Jim Laird)

YAEGER, DAUGHTER

A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Yaeger, living near Kuka last Saturday. (The Colby Tribune, Thursday, August 9, 1888, transcribed by Jim Laird)

ZIMMERMAN, GIRL

A little stranger tapped at the door of Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman on the morning of Jan. 27th and insisted on taking up her abode with the genial family which they readily consented to. it's a girl and a fine one. Pleasant Ridge. (The Brewster Gazette, Friday, February 8, 1889, transcribed by Jim Laird)