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E.M. Wickersham came to Paola in 1868, in April 1876 Appt'd Clerk of the Dist Court which office he held 5 years Is now a resident of Cal. Died Sept 22d at the Old Soldiers' Home in Los Angeles California.
Contributed to the Collection of JB Hobson…

John Wherrell, born in England 1843 came to Kan. in 1869 came to Paola in 1878. He established a Normal school in connection with the Public School under his management it was a success for 5 years. He removed to Kansas City Mo. where he now resides.…

Born in Hesse, Darmsdat, Germany, in 1831 came to Kansas 1865 and settled near Paola. Died in 1839, buried in Paola Cemetery Died 1889

Mrs. Phoebe B. Colton came to Kan. in 1851 came to Paola in 1860 Past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of State of Kansas. She now resides in Kansas City Mo. 1902.

G.A. Colton, born in Vt. 1828 came to Ks. in 1857 settled in Paola 1860. Held office of Probate Judge by Appt'd in the spring of 1861. Was Apptd Indian Agent, held position 8 years. Died July 1894
Col. GA Colton settled in Paola Kans. 1859

James Hughes long time a resident of Paola Kan. now a resident of Southern Kansas. Jim Hughes

A. Dobson lived in Paola during the War of the Rebel-lion was connected with the Quarter Masters Department. Now a resident of Ottawa Kans and now in the Banking business 1902. Died at his home in Ottawa Kansas, June 30, 1911

Samuel Quinn settled in Paola Kansas in March 1866 Carpenter and Builder. Has lived in Paola Contin-uously to this time 1902. Died Oct 7th 1913.

Saumel Quinn settled in Paola Kans. March A.D. 1866 - Contractor and builder Written by JB Hobson this…

Mrs. John Wherrell came to Paola Kans in 1878. is now a resident of Kansas City Kans. A.D. 1903.

Mr. Tolbert and Wife - His wife a daughter of Father Taylor.

Will Tolbert, Mat Tolbert daughter of Father Tolbert [Taylor per other sources]