Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Thomas S. Spratlen, Thomas A. Spratlen, 8 South 45 West
THOMAS S.
In 1880 Phillips County, Kansas, James Spratlen is farming, 27 born in Iowa, with Jennie 24 born in VIrginia. Thomas S. is 5, Elizabeth 3, and Edgar 1, all three born in Kansas.
They're next to C. A. Spratlin 23 bonrn in Iowa, his wife Fannie 18 born inIowa, and Albert 1 born in Kansas.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Thomas A. is farming, 38, with Kate 28, married 14 years, both born in Kansas.
They're next to Thomas S. Spratlen 34 born in Kansas.
Thomas S. Spratlen claimed a quarter in section 28, 8S 45W, Kit Carson County, in 1912.
Thomas Sanford Spratlen 1874-1959 is buried in Concordia, Kansas # 133968371, son of James Monroe Spratlen 1852-1916 buried in Concordia
"Married 1st to Virginia (Jennie)Brownlee Dec 10 1873, Holt County, Missouri. They had two sons Thomas and Edgar.
He married 2nd Maartje Smit Dec 5 1883 in Phillips County, Kansas. They were the parents of seven children."
THOMAS A.
In 1880 Smith County, Kansas, E.S. Spratlen is farming,
46, born in North Carolina, wife N. J. 36 born in Missouri, T. B. is 15, W. U 13, both sons born in Nebraska, daughter S. J. 13 in Nebraska,
sons T.A. 10, (This must be Thomas A.) and J.A. 8 (This must be James Austin 1871-1946 buried in Beloit) born in Nebraska, son E.S. 4 and daughter N. J 1 both born in Kansas.
They're next to T.A. Spratlen 53 born in Virginia and his wife N. 54 born in North Carolina. Their son D. B. is 19, born in Nebraska.
" Notice is hereby given, that on the 29th day of Aug.,1888, the undersigned was,
by the Probate Court of Ruiilh County, Kansas, duly appoined
and qualified as administrator of the estate cf Edmond S. Spratlen, late of Smith County, deceased"
Thomas A. Spratlen and Caroline Hale married in Phillips County, Kansas on April 2, 1890.
This is the second marriage of older Thomas A. Spratlen born
in Virginia about 1827, who married Caroline born in Indiana about 1857. This was her first marriage.
Thomas and Caroline are in Phillips County in 1910, living with son Sanford Spratlen.
Caroline was in Buchanan County, Missouri in 1870, age 23, with Jacob C. Hale,
45 and Mary A. 49. Emelia is 21, Michael C. 19, John W. 15, William 9 and Dora E. 5.
Jacob was born in Tennessee, all the others in Indiana.
Mary M. Hale, wife of J.C. Hale died August 16, 1873, buried in Buchanan County # 58524576..
Jacob C. Hale married Elizabeth Crow on December 26, 1873 in Buchanan County.
July 26, 1917 
She was born August 25, 1840 in Buchanan County to Joseph Frakes and Burley Campson born in Missouri. The informant was Mrs. Mollie Duncan. She was to be buried in Troy, Kansas.
August 4, 1910 Troy, Kansas "Mrs. Caroline Spratlen,
sister of Mike Hale, came in from Phillipsburg, Kans.,
last Wednesday and will make her home here with the Hale Bros,
and Mrs. Andy Lux of Severance. Mr. 8pratlin died about six weeks
ago. Mrs. Mike Hale entertained in honor1, Mrs. Spratlen's 61st
birthday Thursday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lux,
Dlro Hulo and wife, Mrs. Carson, of Highland;
Mrs. John Burehet1,! Mm. Wm. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goss, Goldie
Ditte-moie, Prank Burchett, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hale and Emma Hale."
In 1920 Doniphan County, Kansas, Caroline is 72, widowed,
a servant for Joe Griffin 47 born in Missouri and Ida 51 born in Kansas.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Thomas A. is farming, 38, with Kota 28, married 14 years, both born in Kansas.
They're next to Thomas S. Spratlen 34 born in Kansas.
Mrs T.A. Spratlen of Bethune was the secretary
for the District # 1 school board in 1911.
In 1930 Kit Carson County, Thomas A. is farming, widowed.
In 1940 Stratton, Thomas A. Spratlen is widowed, born in Nebraska.
Thomas A. Spratlen 1870-1905 is buried in Stratton # 75528081.
So is Nellie Menota Spratlen 1874-1922 # 75528111.
Bernard V. Spratlen, 20, of Burlington, and Dorothey L. Vignery of Goodland Kansas, 18, married in Burlington on
December 26, 1925.
FindaGrave # 67944812 "
Bernard Spratlen was born October 11, 1905 at Goodland, Kansas to James A. and Anna McCracken Spratlen and died at the Doctor's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. August 9, 1975. He was 69 years old at the time of his death. Bernard lived most of his life in Kansas City working on the railroads. He was married to Dora Rosner, who is now deceased. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James H. and Arthur Davis Spratlen.
He is survived by two brothers, Jack Spratlen of Anaheim, California, and Ralph, whose address is unknown; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lois Spratlen, and several nieces and nephews."
April 1903 Goodland, Kansas "F. B. Spratlen, of Norton, has moved to Goodland and will go to work in the shops here. He was formerly from Kensington, Kan. "
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