John Bennyworth
John Bennyworth built the first sugar mill in Pawnee County and was one of the pioneers in manufacturing sugar from sorghum cane. On June...
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msschartz
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Capt. William H. and Euphemia Arnold Gill – Larned Cemetery, Larned
William and Euphemia Gill came to Larned from Lee County, Iowa, in March 1874, at the height of the infamous grasshopper invasion....
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msschartz
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
James L. Umberger – Larned Cemetery, Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas
In May 1861, James Umberger enlisted in Co. C, 45th VA Infantry Confederate States of America. He served until General Lee's surrender at...
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msschartz
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
1st Lt. Richard Rucker – Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas
1st Lt. Richard Rucker – Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas Pvt. Richard Rucker enlisted in Co. K 7th IL Infantry on...
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