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How far was it to Moundridge?
2021 map from Turkey Creek township to Moundridge section 23 is the second square from the right, just above the road (now named Arrowhead) that goes east to Moundridge. Each square is a mile.
1884 map of Turkey Creek Township McPherson County Kansas
1884 map sections 23 and 24 are most relevant to the John B. Goering family history. Goering is spelled Gehring. Elisabeth Gehring was John B. Goering’s grandmother.
“Brother Ben”
Brother Ben, often referred to as Benjamin B., was born on November 8, 1883. John B. on July 27, 1889, so yes, roughly 6 years apart. Benjamin B., Emilie, and John B. were the youngest of 8 children.
“ sister Emilie”
We will hear a lot about sister Emilie in John B’s stories, but for now we will note that she was born on May 14, 1887. John B was born on July 27, 1889. They were the youngest of 8 … Continue reading
“Some taughts of my Child hood days”
Art wrote: “Many of the family were aware that Dad had done some journal writing, in which he recorded various anecdotes, special family occasions, remembrance of family history, and much of his philosophy. He did this with encouragement from several … Continue reading
Reunion 2018 snapshots
Daniel and Bobbie with Lori, Grayson, Cheri, Tim, Orletta, and Rosie Suzi and Bobbie with Marcia, Eldon, Valerie, Rosie and Tim? Charlie? Reunion memorabilia logo designed by Erika
“When we moved from the place where Brother Ben lived to the place where we lived, I think I was about 4 years old.”
“The first years they lived on the E1/2 of Section 23, Turkey Creek Township. Then a few years on the NW1/4 of the same section. In 1892 they purchased the NW1/4 of Section 24, Turkey Creek Township.” Source: Johann Goering … Continue reading
Tom & Abe, Jefferson & Lincoln
“In the red schoolhouse of his head, Jefferson, great Tom, calculated the doubling of America westward. He knew that miles in chunks could be whittled into dreams, farms, nation, and out of that Jeffersonian box of mind came an orderly … Continue reading
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