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John W. and Hannah Sufficool – Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

At age 17, John Sufficool left his family on a ferry while crossing the Mississippi River. He found employment as a cabin boy on the...

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Albert and Cora Magee Latas - Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

Albert Latas was a pioneer of Pawnee County, arriving in May of 1878; however, his father came a year prior and established a homestead...

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Esau and Charlotte Smith – Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

While living in Illinois, Esau Smith heard about the opportunity of available land out west. A place where he could build a home for his...

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John E. and Thomas Bindley – Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

In 1877, John and Thomas Bindley arrived in Hodgeman and Pawnee Counties. They left Pennsylvania to escape the harsh winters. Their story...

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Faltin “Valentine” Olsen – Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

Faltin “Valentine” Olsen spent his youth in Norway where fishing was the main industry. As a young man, he worked on fishing boats and...

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John E. and Thomas Bindley – Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

In 1877, John and Thomas Bindley arrived in Pawnee County. They left Pennsylvania to escape the harsh winters. Jabez and Sarah Green...

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Early Settlers – Samuel and Julia Ann Eakin – Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Pawnee County, Kansas

In 1877, Samuel made the decision to go west. He was not happy with what he saw in eastern Kansas so headed farther west. He purchased...

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