Because staff is limited, we are not able to do additional research. The cohen center for kansas history, barton county community college, great bend major new 600 book collection for researchers history gateway at kansas, dr. Barton county was, prior to 1872, attached to ellsworth county for judicial and revenue purposes, but having, in that year, the requisite number of voters, and the population required by law, to entitle it to organization, a petition was presented to the governor, asking that the county be organized. Digital library of the ksgenweb world war ii casualties from barton county, kansas source. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Barton county, kansas history and information page 2. Welcome to barton county, missouri part of mogenweb. The county is named in h onor of clara barton, responsible for the founding of the american red cross. Before you throw away items that might be useful in telling the story of barton county, please contact us. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 kansas histories and genealogies 728 barton county histories and genealogies note. Moved to kansas in 1873, and located in barton county, were he took a claim and commenced farming. The college has several campuses to serve students, as well as many resources available to members of the community. Boyd is an unincorporated community in eureka township, barton county, kansas, usa. Local histories are available for barton county, kansas genealogy.
The barton county detention facility is a 108 bed facility supervised by sgt brad patzer. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section kansas local histories. Cohen center for kansas history barton community college. Barton county kansas historical society known library locations. The missouri county history project covers all of the states counties. The prologue pioneers, indians, santa fe trail, early history homesteaders, grasshoppers, settling new colony, fort zarah, flood of 1981. Illustrated with portraits of prominent people, cuts of homes, stock, etc by e. It s county seat and most populous city is grea t bend. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 15,995. Reference books on kansas, barton county, santa fe trail. Guide to barton county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage.
Barton county historical society museum and village great. It has a patrons directory and plats of towns as of the year of publication. Welcome to our barton county family history research page. About barton barton county community college was formed july 15, 1965, through an election by the people of barton county, kansas. Statewide collections are found on the kansas marriage records page. Barton county missouri genealogy, history, maps including. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Barton county was, prior to 1872, attached to ellsworth county for. Map of barton county townships histopolis the university of missouri digital library has digital copies of missouri county plat books ca. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 barton county, kansas source. Some of the volumes cover several neighboring counties within one text.
Barton county books an incomplete list of books, articles and maps on barton county with kansas library locations barton county lookups mike emmerich will do lookups from 1903 plat maps as well as cemetery records for the catholic cemetery in odin barton county bits and pieces. The barton county historical society endeavors to preserve the history of barton county and to promote opportunities to examine our rich heritage. As of the 2010 cens us, the county population was 27,674. Barton county kansas historical society year of publication. Coloring history legends of america presents a coloring book with bits of. An incomplete list of books, articles and maps on barton county with kansas library locations barton county lookups mike emmerich will do lookups from 1903 plat maps as well as cemetery records for the catholic cemetery in odin. The basic, limited search will include the family surname files, biographical history of barton county, kansas published 1912, family heritage album of barton county, kansas published 1973, and barton county cemeteries three volumes, published ca. Google books biographical history of barton county, kansas source. Kansasatlas kansas barton county, kansas people quickfactsbarton countykansas population, 2005 estimate 28,1052,744,687 population. Named for clara harlowe barton 18211912, civil war nurse and founder of the american red cross.
The testing will be hosted by bchd at the direction of kdhe, by appointment only. By this marriage, three children have been born to him. Welcome to barton county, kansas history and genealogy. Biographical history of barton county, kansas kirtas books on. Great bend is a city in and the county seat of barton county, kansas, united states. Barton county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The county is named in honor of clara barton, founder of the american red cross. Includes info provided and written by historians and families of cowley county, kansas. This atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 kansas histories and genealogies 728 barton county histories and genealogies. Barton county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society.
Organized in 1872, barton county is the only county in the state of kansas named after a woman nurse clara barton, founder of the american red cross and civil war heroinse. Great place for you to learn about barton county and kansas history. Barton county was a prohibition, or dry, county until the kansas constitution was amended in 1986 and voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement. In conjunction with kansas department of health and environment kdhe, the barton county health department bchd will be providing community covid19 testing for barton county residents beginning tuesday, may 12, 2020. Whereas, it appears from the records in the office of the. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Friendly people to answer your questions about the museum, volunteers help with the schools field trip day for. History and 1977 pictorial directory of a roman catholic church in great bend. Biographical history of barton county, kansas 1912 source. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. An informative and historical overview of barton county, missouri including three separate books on cd which include 6 historical maps 1851, 1902, 1904, 19, 1920s and 1929. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your barton county ancestors. Worldcat barton county, kansas, marriage books ad, 18721905. Missouri county history project missouri digital heritage.
Barton county, kansas genealogy trails history group. The counties carter, christian, howell, oregon, ozark, ripley, shannon, and stone in the ozarks region are documented in the collection, but not in individual county histories. Sgt patzner is assisted by 3 corporals and detention officers. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical society. Nearly in the geographical center of the state, barton county was created by a legislative act in 1867 and was named in honor of clara barton, the founder of the american red cross association. It was made of brick and the corners were made of cut stone. Barton county, missouri genealogy familysearch wiki. Both the atchison topeka and sante fe railroad and the missouri pacific railroad laid tracks through the county. History of the county and its towns, as well as biographical outlines of many families.
Echoeing the faces and facets of ellinwood, kansas. Guide to barton county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Barton county books an incomplete list of books, articles and maps on barton county with kansas library locations barton county lookups mike emmerich will do lookups from 1903 plat maps as well as cemetery records for the catholic cemetery in. Compiled and edited by kathy weiserlegends of kansas, updated march, 2017. Dedicated to the pioneers of this section of kansas to whom too much credit cannot be given for undergoing the hardships and privations that were necessary in reclaiming that part of the great american desert now known as barton county, kansas, one of the richest and most prosperous sections of the country where the homes of the residents are surrounded by all that. Barton county was established february 26, 1867, and was named for clara harlowe barton. The cohen center for kansas history is dedicated to preserving resources in kansas and inspiring research in kansas history. Barton county manuscript collections the state historical. October 2015 the author of this article is solely responsible for its content. Obituaries lamar democrat 18821901 obituaries submitted obituaries other sources. The ledger also includes a list of inmates working at the farm. It is named for its location at the point where the course of the arkansas river bends east then southeast.
Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 barton county 293 barton county histories and genealogies. Barton helped to provide medical supplies to soldiers during the civil war and founded the american red cross in 1881. Fort hays state university library, hays, ks great. The southern half of the county was once part of washington county, which was created by a legislative act in 1855, while the northern portion was first included as part of the. Internet archive pensioners on the roll, 1 january 1883 barton county source. Research at the barton county historical society museum is now centered in the.
The food sales requirement was removed with voter approval in 2004. Genealogy trails history group biographical history of barton county, kansas 1912 source. Apr 01, 2000 kansasatlas kansas barton county, kansas people quickfactsbarton countykansas population, 2005 estimate 28,1052,744,687 population, percent change, april 1, 2000 to. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Much of the historic text in this articles comes from kansas. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. This book was written by the people of cowley county, kansas. Ablah library, wichita state university, wichita, ks title.
Biographical history of barton county, kansas anonymous on. The kansas historical society is a state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the states history. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Barton county history bibliography kansas historical society. A history of barton county, kansas, whose county seat and most populous city is great bend. The center is in the southeast alcove of learning resource center on the main campus and is the result of the generosity of barton p.
Boyd was a station and shipping point on the missouri pacific railroad. Barton county historical society museum and village, great bend. Barton county, kansas history and information legends of kansas. Statewide collections are found on the kansas histories and genealogies page. Plats of all the townships with owners names, kansas state map showing automobile roads. Barton county, kansas, invests in growth to encourage a diverse economy based in agriculture, oil. Biographical history of barton county, kansas published by dennis l. Map of 1904 barton county with numerous small settlements my genealogy hound. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Nearly in the geographical center of the state, barton county, kansas was created.
998 517 825 187 846 460 1337 1674 992 984 139 344 1035 994 722 1188 634 990 700 404 357 1642 72 1407 1325 1489 1009 60 18 538 674 83