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• 12:56, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Kingmanite (Created page with "Kingmanite refers to a resident of Kingman. This first appeared in The Mercury on June 21st, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:54, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page James L. Hagerty (Created page with "He is a resident who lives north of Kingman, who has a farm in Reno county where he reported a big yield to The Mercury on June 15th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:52, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Sadie Frazier (Created page with "She was stated by The Mercury as being an "accomplished young lady" who visited the church on June 19th, 1878, along with Juliet Arnold, Lou Frazier, and Belle Wilkinson.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:51, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Belle Wilkinson (Created page with "She was stated by The Mercury as being an "accomplished young lady" who visited the church on June 19th, 1878, along with Juliet Arnold, Lou Frazier, and Sadie Frazier.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:50, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Lou Frazier (Created page with "She was stated by The Mercury as being an "accomplished young lady" who visited the church on June 19th, 1878, along with Juliet Arnold, Belle Wilkinson, and Sadie Frazier.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:49, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Juliet Arnold (Created page with "She was stated by The Mercury as being an "accomplished young lady" who visited the church on June 19th, 1878.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:47, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Martin Updegraff (Created page with "He is of Collins' ranch. The Mercury has a confusing statement about him on June 21st, 1878, stating "Mart. Updegraff, he of Collins' ranche, smileth and says it's a boy. The heir of the house of Updegraff put in an appearance on Tuesday (June 11th, 1878) of last week."<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:43, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page D. A. Little (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from June 21st, 1878<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>, and was a big well-digger. He "stands 6 feet 6 inches in his stocking feet." He may have been Little, the resident involved in Little & Neal, who run a bakery.") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:41, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page W. J. Park (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from June 16th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> He was stated by The Mercury as having return from Reno County and stated that "the continued heavy rains will cause a great loss of wheat."") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:40, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page J. B. Lawson (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from June 21st, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref name=":0">''The Kingman Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> He was stated by The Mercury as having "purchased the interest of Mr. H. L. Ball, in the drug store, at this place. New goods have been bought."<ref name=":0" />") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:38, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page H. L. Ball (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from May 20th, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref> He ran a drug store.<ref>''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:35, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Wm. Greer (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 states that he and N. J. Blake were leaving for Bedford, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, June 18th, 1878, and will return with their families.") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:34, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page N. J. Blake (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 states that he and Wm. Greer were leaving for Bedford, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, June 18th, 1878, and will return with their families.") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:28, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Joseph Epley (Created page with "He was a resident of Kingman from June 21st, 1878 [find earlier dates] to [find date here].<ref>"Locals in Brief" ''The Mercury'', 21 June 1878, p. 3.</ref> He created a blacksmith shop on the week of June 21st, 1878, near the bridge.") Tag: Visual edit
• 12:26, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page J. Offlighter (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
• 12:25, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Little & Neal (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
• 12:22, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Superintendents of Public Instruction of Kingman County (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
• 12:18, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Board of Kingman County Commissioners (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
• 12:08, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page G. W. Lacy (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
• 12:07, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page J. M. Jordan (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
• 12:06, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page J. Harmony (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
• 11:50, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page John Frazier (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
• 11:47, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page W. C. Hawk (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
• 11:43, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Mrs. Aaron Dewey (Created page with "Wife of Aaron Dewey, a farmer who resided in Kingman during June 14th, 1878.") Tag: Visual edit
• 11:43, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page A. N. Prebance (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
• 11:38, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Rev. A. Wilkinson (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
• 11:30, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Aaron Dewey (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
• 11:29, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page N. L. Hollowell (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
• 11:24, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page W. R. Brown (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
• 11:21, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page J. H. Bross (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
• 11:18, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Kingman Fishing Parties (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
• 11:17, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Rev. Turner (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
• 11:15, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Joseph McClelland (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
• 11:14, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Topers (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
• 11:13, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page W. D. Sugar (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
• 11:12, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Kingman Cotillion Parties (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
• 11:09, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Wm. C. Hawk (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
• 11:08, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page W. H. Child (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
• 11:07, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Cosgrove & Sherman (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
• 11:06, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page H. C. Stoakes (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
• 10:56, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Filley's Land Office (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
• 10:54, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Lawson (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
• 10:52, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page W. N. Porch (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
• 10:49, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page L. W. Leach (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
• 10:48, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Tarrant (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
• 10:47, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Frank C. Leach (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
• 10:46, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Porch's Cigar Store (Created page with "Porch's store was advertised in The Mercury in Kingman, stating "Nice cigars at Porch's new store."<ref>''The Mercury'', 14 June 1878, p. 2.</ref>") Tag: Visual edit
• 10:45, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page Richmond & Huffman (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
• 10:44, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page C. W. Myers (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
• 10:43, 23 January 2026 Riley talk contribs created page D. Hinesley (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