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  Marion County, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marion County (standard abbreviation: MN) is a county located in the state of Kansas.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 21.10% who are 65 years of age or older.
The cities of Florence, Hillsboro, and Marion are considered governmentally independent and are excluded from the census figures for the townships.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marion_County,_Kansas   (625 words)

  
 Marion County, Part 1
Marion County is situated nearly in the center of the organized counties of Kansas, the center of population being according to the census of 1880, twelve miles west of the western boundary line of the county.
In the summer of 1868, the Cheyenne Indians committed depredations in the northern portion of the county, many of the settlers losing cattle and horses, though it may be said that during that period many horses were taken by white thieves assuming the dress and appearance of the wild Indian.
Marion County has three good towns -- Peabody, in the southwest in the central part of Range 3; Marion Center, centrally located from north to south, in the west part of Range 4; Florence, near the southeast part of the county in the west part of Range 5, and the east part of Range 4.
www.kancoll.org /books/cutler/marion/marion-co-p1.html   (1676 words)

  
 Marion County Website
Marion County is in Central Kansas approximately 60 miles northeast of Wichita.
The County of Marion was established in 1855.
Marion Centre was chosen as the county seat in the August 1865 election.
www.marion.kansasgov.com   (292 words)

  
 Chase County, Kansas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The racial makeup of the county is 96.90% White, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 18.70% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $32,656, and the median income for a family is $39,848.
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 Marion County, Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion County is a county located in the U. Marion County is a county located in the U.S. State of Kansas.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,470 km²; (954 mi²).
The racial makeup of the county is 97.06% White, 0.47% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races.
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 A History of Marion County Kansas schools (from a book published in 1893)
MARION COUNTY -- It is a noteworthy fact that, whatever the early settlers of Kansas lacked in culture and education, they were alive to the value of such training, and, upon their arrival, sought at once to provide for their children those school facilities which had been denied them in their childhood.
There are now in Marion county 120 organized school districts, and 126 school buildings are located in these districts; 153 rooms are needed to accommodate the school children, and in these rooms 153 teachers look after the educational interests of the coming men and women of Marion county.
Marion being a city of the second class, the schools are under special jurisdiction and supervision, consisting of the board of education of 10 members and a city superintendent.
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 HENRY, GEORGE, WILLIAM,....CHARLES         Chapter III-5-8-0-0.1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Mattie, daughter of Joseph Oliver and Elizabeth MARLER, nee DODY, was born 29 December 1881 at Marion, Kansas.
Wilber and Lola, are buried at Marion Cemetery, Marion County, Kansas.
Albert, son of _____ and _____ KOHLMAN, nee _____, was born 9 November 1908 at Marion, Marion County, Kansas.
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 HENRY, GEORGE, WILLIAM,....SARAH         Chapter III-5-2-0-0.1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sarah died 12 August 1901 in Parkerville, Kansas, and is buried at _____ Cemetery, _____ County, Kansas.
William died __ _____ 19__ and is buried in Marion, Marion County, Kansas.
Charles, son of _____, was born 12 September 1875 in Marion, Marion County, Kansas.
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 Marion County, Iowa
Marion County, Iowa, was formally organized in 1845, and Knoxville was chosen...
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. State of Iowa.
The county seat of Marion County, Iowa, is Knoxville.
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 Morris County, Kansas - SmartyBrain Encyclopedia and Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The racial makeup of the county is 97.49% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 5.60% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 21.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $32,163, and the median income for a family is $39,717.
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 Marion County, KS
Organized in 1860.  County seat, Marion.  Named for Marion county, Ohio which was so-called in memory of General Francis Marion, of revolutionary fame.
The Kansas State Historical Society also has more historical data for Marion County online including a rich bibliography and lists of cemeteries, post offices, and newspapers.
Marion Reservoir, just north of US 56 provides a wealth of recreational opportunities and is especially well known for its fishing.
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 Cottonwood Crossing in Marion County Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In 1865, the boundary lines or Marion County were changed to include all of Peketon County which extended westward to the Colorado line.
Lank Moore was appointed to the county treasurer's position replacing Thomas Wise, proprietor of the Lost Spring Station, who resigned after being elected to both the positions of county treasurer and commissioner.
A man of much influence in Marion Centre, Moore was largely responsible for the construction of a two-story stone school house and the Presbyterian Church.
www.stjohnks.net /santafetrail/cottonwood/crossing_durham.html   (701 words)

  
 Hillsboro Free Press   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Notice is hereby given that Marion County, Kansas is soliciting bids for construction of Bituminous Overlay (2005).
Scaled proposals for the proposed construction will be received by Marion County until 10:45 am, local time, September 1, 2005 in the Commissioners' Room of the Marion County courthouse at Marion, Kansas at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
All Bidders are to be prequalified with the Kansas Department of Transportation, as outlined in Section 102 of the KDOT Standard Specifications.
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 A History of Marion County Kansas schools (from a book published in 1893)
The county teachers' association, as far as numbers and enthusiasm were concerned, was a failure, mainly for lack of an interested leader.
The school reports of the entire county, containing enrollment, average attendance, cases of tardiness, number of visitors, and names of pupils neither absent nor tardy, were received by the superintendent and published each month.
The Kansas teachers' reading circle was an object of especial favor and solicitude on the part of the superintendent and the leading teachers.
www.skyways.org /genweb/education/1893book/mcpherson.html   (4249 words)

  
 City of Marion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion is the county seat of Marion County.
The Marion County Courthouse in Marion (built in 1906) is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore Marion County or visit other Kansas Cities and Towns.
www.marionks.com /city.html   (254 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Marion County, Kansas Obituaries
He also served as treasurer of the Kansas Watershed Association, was a director of the Flint Hills RECA board for 15 years, was on the board of education of Elmdale Rural High School, was a member of the Burdick American Legion, and was an active member of the Elmdale Christian Church.
When highway crews were threatening to destroy the tree, she wrote a letter to the Marion County Record saying they'd have to cut through her body with their chain saws, as she planned to wrap her arms around the tree.
Survivors are sons, John of San Diego, Calif., Fred "Tim" of Marion, and Maurice of Pinetop, Ariz.; brother, Harold Conyers of Marion; sisters, Louise Grubb of Shreveport, La., Hazel Muratet of Tulsa, Okla., Bessie Bass of Marion, Henrietta Richmond of Marion, and Bernice Sturdy of Wichita; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/ks/ks-marion2.htm   (3896 words)

  
 Marion Historical Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The building which houses the museum was constructed in 1882for the First Baptist Church and continued to serve baptist congregations until the middle of the 1950's.
It was then given to Marion County for use as a museum and was formally dedicated as such on Old Settler's Day in 1961 - the year that Marion and Kansas celebrated their centennials.
Ownership of the building was transferred to the city of Marion January 1, 1990.
www.marionks.com /museum.html   (304 words)

  
 Metal and Nonmetal Mine Fatal Accident Investigation Report: Fatality #21 - April 21, 2003 - Powered Haulage - KS - ...
North Marion Quarry #388, a surface limestone operation, owned and operated by Martin Marietta Aggregates, was located at the northeast city limits of Marion, Marion County, Kansas.
At 10:58 a.m., David Silhan and Don Berg, Marion County truck drivers, were inside the weigh room signing their weigh tickets.
The vehicle was inspected by MSHA investigators, the Marion City Police Department, and the Marion County Sheriff Department.
www.msha.gov /FATALS/2003/FTL03M21.HTM   (1729 words)

  
 Chicago, Illinois Biographies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Many figures have come and gone in the public affairs of the county, but in one office, that of county clerk, there has been no change for almost a quarter of a century, though in the meantime the center of gravity in national and local politics has shifted time and again.
Pullman was born in the village of Brockton, Chautauqua County, New York, on the 3rd of March, 1831, son of James Lewis and Emily (Minton) Pullman.
He was elected president of the Cook County Board in 1904 and reelected in 1906, and it was during his term in that office that the new County Building was erected.
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 Marion County, Kansas KS, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Marion County, KS Marion County is one of 105 counties in Kansas.
This was a decrease of -2.63% from the 2000 census.
Marion County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4830   (400 words)

  
 MARION
MARION COUNTY: 84th county formed 25 Jan 1834 from Washington Co. and named for Gen Francis MARION (The Swamp Fox) of Rev War.
In addition, the databases would be indexed and cross-linked, so that even if an individual were found in more than one county, they could be located in the index.
Sherri Hall The person responsible for this county is Edward J. Hayden.
www.pastracks.org /states/kentucky/marion   (311 words)

  
 Tampa Kansas in Marion County Kansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It cut across northern Marion County from Lost Springs to Tampa to northwest of Durham and thence southwesterly to the McPherson County line.
The Indian trails, especially the Kaw Trail that crossed the northern part of the county and the trail passing by Peabody were used for many years by Indians going west or south into other hunting grounds.
The railroad reached Emporia in 1870, was built through Marion and Harvey counties in 1871, and was finished a few yards beyond the Kansas-Colorado border December 31, 1872.
www.stjohnks.net /santafetrail/cottonwood/tampa_kansas.html   (1555 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Marion County , Kansas (KS) - (county) - Facts and Information
Marion, county (953 sq mi/2,468 sq km; 1990 pop.
Marion; 38°24'N 97°09'W. Gently rolling to hilly area, drained by Cottonwood R. Wheat, sorghum, apples; livestock (cattle), poultry.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
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 Eli and Magdalena (Wenger) Schrock Family History
Being farmers in the new Waterloo County community, settled by Lancaster County Mennonites meet they had a very simple life style, not only because of their religious beliefs but also because they were in an area settled for less that forty years.
She died in Elkhart County and is buried in the old section of the Olive Mennonite Church Cemetery.
She moved to Kansas in 1876 and was united in marriage to Isaac Lehman in 1877.
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 The Marion County Kansas Family History Pages of the KSGenWeb
I would also like to ask of you, if you have anything that pertains to Marion County, (i.e., census records, tombstone transcriptions, cemetery records, marriage records, obituaries, etc) that may be of assistance to others.
Kansas Vital Records - How and where to obtain Kansas birth, death, marriage and divorce records.
Marion County Surname Lists This is something that hasn't been used for Marion County in quite sometime, please feel free to submit the surnames you are searching for and let's make this a valuable resource for Marion County!
skyways.lib.ks.us /genweb/marion/index.html   (698 words)

  
 Marion County, Kansas - SmartyBrain Encyclopedia and Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marion County (standard abbreviation: MN) is a county located in the U.S. State of Kansas.
The life cycle of Mennonite families in Marion County, Kansas
A Lincolnville legacy: A pictorial history of the Lewerenz and Riffel families of Lincolnville, Kansas
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 The Political Graveyard: Marion County, Kan.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
U.S. Representative from Kansas 4th District, 1919-33; defeated, 1932; justice of Kansas state supreme court, 1938-49; died in office 1949.
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