Published in 1946 by McCormick-Armstrong Co., Wichita, Kansas, “Hutchinson, a Prairie City in Kansas” is an important historical resource that captures the quintessence of a small city transitioning through time. The author, Willard Welsh, has painstakingly collected stories, facts, and photographs to compose a narrative that preserves the memory of Hutchinson’s development from its early days to an expanding city center.
The wills in this book come from Book A of the Wills found at the Logan County Court house in Russellville, Kentucky. The information was extracted in 1957 by Mrs. Vick on behalf of the DAR located in Russellville. The text in this book was done with an old manual typewriter and has the usual faint and filled-in type often found with such papers. On top of the difficulty in interpreting the print from the typewriter, the scanning process was also deficient, and led to the creation of a faint digital copy exacerbating the difficult to read text.
The 1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville, Massachusetts, compiled by A. E. Foss & Co., provides a comprehensive list of residents and businesses, alongside town officers, schools, churches, and societies. It includes notable historical events and offers a detailed account of the local community, featuring numerous surnames from both towns. This directory serves as an essential resource for understanding the demographics and social structure of Middleboro and Lakeville during that period.
Matthew Talbott, originally from England, emigrated to Missouri in 1809 with his son Christopher. They established a farm on Loutre Island, cultivating corn and raising horses. Talbott’s family grew, including notable sons like Major Thomas, who served as an Indian agent, and Colonel William, who became a militia leader. Major Thomas’s adventurous life included a significant trip to Santa Fe and an early horse export venture to Cuba. The Talbott family was marked by significant contributions to their community and connections to early Missouri history.
William Edward Talbott, aged 90, of La Grande, passed away on December 2. A funeral service is scheduled for December 8 at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, with burial at Hillcrest East Cemetery. Born in Dodge City, Kansas, on December 17, 1915, he moved to La Grande as a child. Talbott worked as an electrician at Eastern Oregon University and was active in his community, sharing historical stories with children. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and several relatives.
Mary Ann Talbott, aged 92, passed away on February 2 at a care center in La Grande, Oregon. Born on September 27, 1914, in Bingham Canyon, Utah, she was the daughter of Matthew and Matilda Svetich. Mary Ann was married to William Edward Talbott in 1935 and had one daughter, Virginia, who predeceased her. A member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, she enjoyed family time, fishing, and camping. She is survived by her brother, stepsisters, and numerous relatives.
Reta Conner Talbott, 95, of La Grande, passed away on June 15 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, with viewing the previous evening. Born on April 29, 1913, Reta was a devoted community member, serving in various capacities, including as a director of Union County Senior Services. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna Brickman, numerous grandchildren, and was active in church and gardening. Memorial contributions can be made to the Oregon Diabetes Association.