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George Tomlinson married to Mary Mead in the Spring of 1856 being the first marriage in Paola Kans

W.W. Pinneo engaged in the dry goods business until his death. He built the brick building now occupied by Jacob Kochler as a rest-aurant. The picture on the right is that of his wife. Both are deceased.

I.J. Banister Co. Supt. of Schools in 1862 and 1872. Clerk of District Court in 1863. Deceased Jan 13, 1881
I.J. Banister Once Supt of Public Instruction in Miami Co KS / This card endorsed by JB Hobson

Mrs. P.F. Latimer nee Sue Heiskell now a resident of Louisburg Kansas A.D. 1902

Sue Heiskell, daughter of W.A. Heiskell, the first white child born in Paola Kans. May 31, 1857 is still a resident of Miami Co. Kans. this A.D. 1902
Sue Heiskell First White Child born in Paola Kans. Born 1857 Daughter of Genl Heiskell

WA Heiskell came to Paola KS in 1854. In 1855 was elected to the house of Repres., in 1856 Co. Clk of Lykins (now Miami) Co. Ks. Was among the first Reg. of deeds, remained a citizen of Paola until his death in 1870.
Genl. Heiskell

Hon. Johnson Clark. Born in Main 1829. Came to Kans in 1856 and settled in Miami Co. He was elected to the State Senate in 1862. He lived in Miami Co. several years, a short time ago he moved to K.C. where he now resides

Mrs. C. Shaw. Born in New York March 30th, 1823. Died in Kansas City June 21, 1912. Funeral at the Cong. Church, June 22, Interment in Paola Cemetery. Mrs. C. Shaw taught the first school in Paola Kans. Is now a resident of San Diego Cal.
Malina…

C. Shaw born in Ohio in 1829 - In 1854 he located in Paola Kas. where he served as clerk in the store of the noted Indian Chief Baptiste Peoria. Was County Com. from 1867-1871. Is now a resident of Sand Diego Cal. Died Oct 28, 1908 at his home in…

Frank Mitchler son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Mitchler, now a resident of Kans. City Mo.
Frank Mitchler when a boy