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Alexander Garrett and family came to Rockford Township from Ottaway County, Kansas in March 1869 and homesteaded on 160 acres of land on Spring Creek. They lived in a dugout on the creek until their house was built. His family later purchased more…

Portrait of Margaret Dickson Garrett possibly taken in September 1866

Old Cowtown Museum description of photo on donation form - Studio portrait of Margaret Dickson Garrett Se is seated with her left forearm on a studio prop. Wearing a dark dress…

Franklin S. and Lucinda Carlton came to Sedgwick County in December 1871 initially purchasing 400 acres along the Arkansas River and by 1888 his land totaled 1,000 acres. They built a house located on Oliver between 47th and 55th on the west side.

Robert Hamilton moved to Derby to purchase the property in 1883. Robert and his brothers lived on the property.

1889 receipt for one ton of coal purchased by the Evangelical Church from the Derby Lumber Company for $7.50

The signer of the receipt is C. Nachtrieb.

Front of the postcard is addressed to:

Rev. H. S. Bower
Derby Kan.

Back of the postcard:

Dear Rev. Bower

I herewith thankfully acknowledge the receipt of $12 int. due on Derby Church Sep 15th (18) 87.

Yours,
W. Yost

Jan. 3 (18)88