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23 January 2026

• 12:2612:26, 23 January 2026 J. Offlighter (hist | edit) [323 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from June 18th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>"Locals in Brief" ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> The Mercury made a mention of him stating that he killed a huge badger south of town on Tuesday, June 18th, 1878.") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:2512:25, 23 January 2026 Little & Neal (hist | edit) [312 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "They are to open a bakery sometime after June 21st, 1878, stated by The Mercury.<ref>"Locals In Brief." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:2212:22, 23 January 2026 Superintendents of Public Instruction of Kingman County (hist | edit) [213 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "On June 21st, 1878, The Mercury states that the superintendent of Kingman County will keep his office open at Kingman on Monday of every week.<ref>"County Superintendent" ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:1812:18, 23 January 2026 Board of Kingman County Commissioners (hist | edit) [1,540 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The board was first established when the county was organized by Thomas A. Osborn, the governor, on February 27th, 1874.<ref name=":0">"Then and Now." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> == Members == * J. K. Fical - February 27th, 1874 - ? * J. M. Jordan - February 27th, 1874 - ? * G. W. Lacy - February 27th, 1874 - ? == Meetings == === March 5th, 1874 === According to The Mercury, the proceedings of the meeting "partially explain the reasons for...") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:0812:08, 23 January 2026 G. W. Lacy (hist | edit) [363 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed as one of the first county commissioners.<ref>"Then and Now." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:0712:07, 23 January 2026 J. M. Jordan (hist | edit) [2,237 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "When the county was first organized February 27th, 1874, he was appointed one of the first county commissioners.<ref>"Then and Now." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:0612:06, 23 January 2026 J. Harmony (hist | edit) [171 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "When the county was organized February 27th, 1874, J. Harmony was appointed county clerk.<ref>"Then and Now." ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:5011:50, 23 January 2026 John Frazier (hist | edit) [350 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a lawyer who lived at Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref name=":0">''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> He hosted the 4th of July committee on music on June 12th, 1878.<ref name=":0" /> He resided north of town.") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:4711:47, 23 January 2026 W. C. Hawk (hist | edit) [435 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a doctor who resided in Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here]. He attended the first court session of Kingman.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> He was making a collection of bugs mentioned in The Mercury on June 14th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:4311:43, 23 January 2026 Mrs. Aaron Dewey (hist | edit) [212 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Wife of Aaron Dewey, a farmer who resided in Kingman during June 14th, 1878.") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:4311:43, 23 January 2026 A. N. Prebance (hist | edit) [411 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "She was a married resident of Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> She, and Mrs. Aaron Dewey and Mrs. A. E. Karr offered hospitality and entertainment for The Mercury on June 14th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:3811:38, 23 January 2026 Rev. A. Wilkinson (hist | edit) [258 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He is a reverend who preached in the school house on Sunday, June 2nd, 1878, mentioned by The Mercury. Services were to be held next Sunday with Rev. Haldeman White officiating.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:3011:30, 23 January 2026 Aaron Dewey (hist | edit) [215 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a farmer in Kingman who called The Mercury on Monday, June 10th, 1878, to report that crops are good on Smoots Creek.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:2911:29, 23 January 2026 N. L. Hollowell (hist | edit) [299 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman who moved there during the week of June 14th, 1878, and visited The Mercury on Monday, June 10th, 1878. He is from Kokomo, Indiana, and located south of the river.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:2411:24, 23 January 2026 W. R. Brown (hist | edit) [564 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was the former judge of the 9th Judicial District, mentioned by The Mercury on June 14th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> He may have been mentioned as having made an addition in Kingman during the week of June 14th, 1878, but the name was only mentioned as "Brown".<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:2111:21, 23 January 2026 J. H. Bross (hist | edit) [369 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a Probate Judge mentioned by The Mercury on June 14th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> This implies he must have been the Probate Judge of Kingman. He may have also been "Major Bress" who was mentioned as appearing in the first court session in Kingman.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:1811:18, 23 January 2026 Kingman Fishing Parties (hist | edit) [211 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The first mention of a Fishing Party was mentioned on June 14th, 1878 by The Mercury. They stated that a fishing party would be held on June 22nd, 1878, at Kingman.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:1711:17, 23 January 2026 Rev. Turner (hist | edit) [287 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a reverend who resided in Illinois but had come down to Kingman and preached on June 2nd, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:1511:15, 23 January 2026 Joseph McClelland (hist | edit) [219 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here]. He was mentioned by The Mercury as building a livery stable in Brown's addition.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:1411:14, 23 January 2026 Topers (hist | edit) [306 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman, and was mentioned in The Mercury on June 14th, 1878, in a local stating "Topers, don't complain so much of your luck. It's all in your rye."<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 1.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:1311:13, 23 January 2026 W. D. Sugar (hist | edit) [289 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman who was mentioned by The Mercury on June 14th, 1878. During the week of, he had built a residence on his farm, west of town.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:1211:12, 23 January 2026 Kingman Cotillion Parties (hist | edit) [243 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The first mention of a Cotillion Party, which is a formal dance ball, was mentioned on June 14th, 1878, by The Mercury. It was to be held on July 4th, 1878, as celebration of the nation's holiday.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:0911:09, 23 January 2026 Wm. C. Hawk (hist | edit) [268 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a medical doctor, who worked as a physician and surgeon in Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 1.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:0811:08, 23 January 2026 W. H. Child (hist | edit) [538 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He worked as a surveyor from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:0711:07, 23 January 2026 Cosgrove & Sherman (hist | edit) [180 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Contractors and Builders, carpenters and joiners who worked at Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:0611:06, 23 January 2026 H. C. Stoakes (hist | edit) [263 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He ran a stonework store "one door north of the bridge" in Kingman during June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:5610:56, 23 January 2026 Filley's Land Office (hist | edit) [380 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== June 10th, 1878 == According to the records, up to this date, "430 claims have been filed and 29 deeded pieces of land in [Kingman] county were registered at the U.S. Land office at Wichita."<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:5410:54, 23 January 2026 Lawson (hist | edit) [248 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He is a resident of Kingman who arrived June 8th, 1878, from Iowa with his family. He located 3 miles south of town.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:5210:52, 23 January 2026 W. N. Porch (hist | edit) [434 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He opened a store north of the courthouse in Kingman during the week of June 14th, 1878, which advertised that it has "nice cigars".<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4910:49, 23 January 2026 L. W. Leach (hist | edit) [261 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman who arrived roughly around June 17th, 1878 "with his family and a number of relatives" from Indiana.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4810:48, 23 January 2026 Tarrant (hist | edit) [275 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a local resident of Kingman during June 14th, 1878, and lived northeast of the town. He had his roof blown off Tuesday, June 11th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4710:47, 23 January 2026 Frank C. Leach (hist | edit) [653 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was appointed justice of the peace for Kingman County during the week of June 14th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4510:45, 23 January 2026 Richmond & Huffman (hist | edit) [317 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "They were blacksmiths and wagon makers in Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4410:44, 23 January 2026 C. W. Myers (hist | edit) [342 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He had a medical degree and was a physician and surgeon in Kingman from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4310:43, 23 January 2026 D. Hinesley (hist | edit) [535 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was the proprietor of the Hinesley Hotel from June 14th, 1878 [find earlier dates to confirm] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4210:42, 23 January 2026 Hinesley Hotel (hist | edit) [284 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Hinesley Hotel was located in Kingman Kansas from June 14th, 1878 to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> D. Hinesley was the proprietor. The ad in the newspaper said "Patronage of the traveling public respectfully, solicited; good accommodations."") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:4010:40, 23 January 2026 N. S. Arnold (hist | edit) [304 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He was a dealer of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots & Shoes from June 14th, 1878 to [find date here]. He would take country produce in exchange.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:3910:39, 23 January 2026 William G. Cutler (hist | edit) [151 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "He made an important book about the history of Kansas which is used by multiple sources called William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas 1883.") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:3810:38, 23 January 2026 George E. Filley (hist | edit) [1,891 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The first attorney-at-law and notary public of Kingman at a young age<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> and ran his own Real Estate and Insurance Agency. He was born December 3rd, 1852 at St. Louis County in Missouri. He died at age 59 on July 8th, 1912 and was buried at Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater, Washington.<ref>[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104014079/george-e-filley George E. Filley (1852-1912) - Find a Grave Memorial]</ref><ref>[https://ww...") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:2010:20, 23 January 2026 Kingman Government (hist | edit) [3,845 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== May 20th, 1878 - First Court Session == From The Mercury, the first court session was held in the school house.<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> There was singing and organ playing and was opened by Deputy Sheriff McClain. Two cases were held of "slight importance." The people there at the time was: * S. R. Peters - Judge * George E. Filley - Attorney * W. R. Brown - former judge of the 9th Judicial District * F. E. Gillett * H. L. Ball * Major Bres...") Tag: Visual edit
• 09:5209:52, 23 January 2026 The Mercury (hist | edit) [1,103 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The first newspaper of Kingman, which issued its first paper June 14th, 1878.<ref name=":0">''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 1.</ref> It was to be issued every Friday, and the original subscription cost was $1.50 a year to be paid in advance. == Staff Members == * J. C. Martin - Editor and Publisher - June 14th, 1878<ref name=":0" /> - [find date here]") Tag: Visual edit
• 09:4609:46, 23 January 2026 J. C. Martin (hist | edit) [361 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Editor and publisher of The Mercury from June 14th, 1878 to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 09:0309:03, 23 January 2026 Hutchinson, Kansas (hist | edit) [646 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "-") Tag: Visual edit

22 January 2026

• 15:4315:43, 22 January 2026 Clinton C. Hutchinson (hist | edit) [3,391 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "-") Tag: Visual edit
• 15:4215:42, 22 January 2026 J. K. Fical (hist | edit) [3,271 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The first postmaster of Kingman, called Sherman at the time. He was appointed December 10th, 1872.<ref>''The Daily Commonwealth'', 10 Dec. 1872, p. 4.</ref> The original post office was located on the railroad line of the A. T. & S. F. Railway.<ref>''The Daily Commonwealth'', 29 Dec. 1872, p. 2.</ref> He was a resident of Hutchinson, Kansas until he moved to Sherman, Kansas on February 14th, 1873.<ref>''The Hutchinson News'...") Tag: Visual edit
• 15:1515:15, 22 January 2026 Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (hist | edit) [1 byte] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "-") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:5612:56, 22 January 2026 Kingman, Kingman County, Kansas (hist | edit) [19 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "-") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:4812:48, 22 January 2026 Postmasters (hist | edit) [492 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=== J. K. Fical === '''Date:''' December 1872 The first postmaster of Kingman, called Sherman at the time.") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:2012:20, 22 January 2026 Kingman County (hist | edit) [2,073 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Add creation) Tag: Visual edit
• 11:5911:59, 22 January 2026 Sherman, KS (hist | edit) [240 bytes] Riley (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The original name of Kingman, Kingman County, Kansas was Sherman, Kansas.") Tag: Visual edit