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"Tho's. H. Ellis" Thomas H. Ellis established the Union Crusader in 1861 using the material that had been used in the Publication of the Paola Chief. Deceased.

John Wilgus (Son of A. Wilgus) Deceased

Was born Aug. 22, 1834 in Ky. came to Kansas 1858 and to Paola Oct. 1861. Died October 11th 1915 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Scheer. Burial in Paola Cemetery Oct 14th

A. Wilgus came to Paola Kans in 1861 established a general store remained a citizen of Paola until his death which occurred A.D. 1885.
To Kansas 1857, " Paola 1861, Died 1866

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