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Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Historical and Biographical

1890 · 926 pages

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Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Historical and Biographical was published in 1890 by The Goodspeed Publishing Company in Chicago. The work covers the history and inhabitants of Wyandotte County and the city of Kansas City in the state of Kansas, including early settlement and territorial growth.

The book begins with a history of Kansas, covering geology, settlement, and territorial organization. It then focuses on Wyandotte County, describing its topography, judicial district, and the growth of towns such as Quindaro, Rosedale, and Argentine. The volume includes biographical sketches of prominent residents and concludes with an errata section.

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Title: Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: Historical and Biographical
Full title: Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Historical and biographical. Comprising a condensed history of the state, a careful history of Wyandotte County, and a comprehensive history of the growth of the cities, towns and villages
Publisher: The Goodspeed Publishing Company, Chicago
Published: 1890
Kind of book: County and town history
Place: Wyandotte County, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
Pages in the PDF: 926
Format: PDF with a searchable text layer
Surnames found: 1,968
Scanned from the copy at: Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center

CHAPTER I9
CHAPTER II30
CHAPTER III56
CHAPTER IV78
CHAPTER V95
CHAPTER VI102
CHAPTER VII107
CHAPTER VIII111
CHAPTER IX116
CHAPTER X120
CHAPTER XI143
CHAPTER XII176
CHAPTER XIII201
CHAPTER XIV353
CHAPTER XV376
CHAPTER XVI310
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX351
CHAPTER XX387
CHAPTER XXI423
CHAPTER XXII437
CHAPTER XXIII447
CHAPTER XXIV467

From page 465

While other lines stand still, or at least make but a poor showing as compared to previous years, the total values of live stock handled at this point forge upward with mammoth strides. The past year has proven no exception to the rule. On every hand progress has been the rule. The management of the stock-yards has expended immense amounts of money to further the easy and convenient handling of stock. Over twenty acres have been added to the stock-yards' domain, and every inch of available space has been filled with cattle and hog yards and loading and unloading chutes. The number of the latter at present in the yards is over 200. This enables incoming stock to be promptly handled with the least possible delay and also facilitates the quick shipments of those that may be sent on to the East. With the present accessories 6,500 cattle can be unloaded within two hours, while three-quarters of that number can be loaded. Immense double-deck hog sheds have been constructed within the past year. These have proven most acceptable for the quick handling of hogs.

Questions about this book

What does the book cover regarding the history of Kansas?

The first ten chapters cover the general history of Kansas, including its geology, physical description, the settlement process, territorial and state organization, the state's role in the Rebellion, the growth of its cities, the judiciary, religious denominations, educational institutions, and industries.

Which specific towns in Wyandotte County are mentioned in the contents?

The book contains sections on pioneer towns and municipalities, including Quindaro, Rosedale, Argentine, Edwardsville, Bethel, Pomeroy, Connor, and Bonner (Saratoga) Springs. These descriptions include information on town companies, incorporation, local officers, and the development of industries like smelting works.

What information is provided about James W. Phillips?

James W. Phillips was a prominent grocer in Kansas City, Kansas, born in England in 1843. He moved to the United States as a child and later established a successful grocery business at 444 Minnesota Avenue.