Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Thomas Wilkinson  , 8 South 47 West
 Thomas cash-claimed a quarter in section 26, 8S 47W in 1891.

1900 Goodland, Kansas "The McKinley- Lannin? Loan & Trust Co., plaintiff, vs. Ira R. Stitt, and Mrs. Ira R. Stitt. whose first and real name is unknown, Thomas Wilkinson and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, his wife, whose first name is unknown to plaintitf, and John Doe. real name unknown, defendants. By virtue of an order of sale issued to me out of said district court in the above entitled action, I will, on Friday, the 23rd day of February 1900, at two o clock p. m.of said day, at the east front door of the court house in the city of Goodland, offer at public sale, and sell to tbe highest and best bidder, for cash in band, all the foliowing described real estate, to-wit: the west one-half of the southwest quarter of section nineteen, and the west one-half of the southwest quarter and the west one-half of the northwest quarter of section thirty in township six south, range forty west. "

Simeon Wilkingers and Catharine Edwards married on 23 Jan 1847 in Indiana.

In 1850 Miami County, Indiana, Simeon Wilkenson is 31, Catherin Wilkenson 23, Francis Wilkenson 2, and Elizabeth Wilkenson 1.

In 1860 Brown County, Kansas, Simeon Wilkinson is 41, Francis Wilkinson 12, Elizabeth Wilkinson 11, Wm Wilkinson 32, Susanah Wilkinson 22, Wm. Wilkinson 21, Saml. Wilkinson 19, Margaret Wilkinson 11, and Thomas Wilkinson 10.

In 1880 Brown County, Kansas, Simeon Wilkenson is 61 Frank E. Wilkenson 33, Elizabeth Wilkenson 31, and Thomas Wilkenson 26.

1882 Hiawatha, Kansas ". We received a pleasant call from Simeon Wilkinson, who came to the county in April '57. He is an old ..."

In 1910 Brown County, Susanah Mctaggart is 72 Head, Samuel J. Wilkinson 69 Brother, and Thomas J. Wilkinson 58 Brother.


Samuel J. Wilkinson, 76 years old, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1918 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elgie W. Allen, 653 Garfield avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Beside his daughter he is survived by a son, Claudius Wilkinson, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, and a brother, Thomas Wilkinson, of Hiawatha. The burial was made in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Wilkinson is a former Hiawatha resident and lived for several years with his brother and sister at 1014 Kickapoo street. He is a veteran of the Civil war and when in Hiawatha could usually be found at S. Hunter’s coal office with the other veterans. He had been making his home with his daughter in Kansas City for the past six months.

In 1880 Ottawa County, Kansas, Henry is Long 35, Margaret Long 32, born in Indiana Norman Long 5, Archie Long 3, Lucinda Long 9/12, and John "Wilkison" her brother, 33.

Margaret Wilkinson Long BIRTH 30 Sep 1857 DEATH 25 Feb 1917 (aged 59) BURIAL Highland Cemetery Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 65316535 ·

In 1920 Ottawa County, Kansas, Henry Long is 77 Head, Thomas J. Wilkinson 68 Brother-in-law, Archie Long 42 Son, and Ira Long 27 Son.


Thomas J. Wilkinson BIRTH unknown DEATH 10 Jan 1937 BURIAL Highland Cemetery Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, USA PLOT Block 3 Lot 14 MEMORIAL ID 66539709


Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, early Nebraska settlers, were of English birth, and came to America when very young. They met in Illinois and were married in 1859 at Barrington. They moved to Louisiana, remaining there until the outbreak of the civil war, when they returned to Illinois for a short time, and then emigrated to the West, traveling in a covered wagon and crossing the Missouri river on the ferry. They passed through Omaha, and arrived at Elk City, Nebraska, July 27, 1864, with their two children, Ida and Emma, who at the present time are married and live in Omaha.
Soon after arriving in Elk City, Mr. Wilkinson lost one of his horses, which at that time was a great misfortune. He purchased another from the United States government, which they called "Sam" and which remained in the family for many years.
At one time provisions were so high Mr. Wilkinson traded his watch for a bushel of potatoes.
At that time land was very cheap and could be bought for from two to five dollars per acre. The same land is now being held at two hundred dollars per acre. Labor was scarce, with the exception of that which could be obtained from the Indians. There were a large number of Indians in that part of the country, and the settlers often hired the squaws to shuck corn and cut firewood.
Mrs. Wilkinson has often told of the Indians coming to her door and demanding corn meal or beef. They always wanted beef and would not accept pork. They would come at night, look in at the windows, and call for firewater, tobacco, and provisions. Their visits were so frequent that Mrs. Wilkinson soon mastered much of their language and was able to talk to them in their own tongue.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson first settled about twenty-five miles from Omaha on the old military road. During the early days of their life there, Mrs. Wilkinson made large quantities of butter for regular customers in Omaha. They often arose at three o'clock, hitched up the lumber wagon, and started for town, there to dispose of her butter and eggs and return with a supply of provisions.
As a rule the winters were extremely severe and Mrs. Wilkinson has often told of the terrible snow storms which would fill the chimneys so full of snow it would be impossible to start a fire, and she would have to bundle the children up in the bedclothes and take them to the nearest house to keep from freezing.
During their second year in Nebraska they went farther west and located at "Timberville," which is now known as Ames. There they kept a "ranch house" and often one hundred teams arrived at one time to remain over night. They would turn their wagons into an immense corral, build their camp fires, and rest their stock. These were the "freighters" of the early days, and generally got their own meals.
During their residence at Elk City, two more children were born, Nettie and Will. They continued to live on the farm until the year 1887, when they moved to Blair, Nebraska, there to rest in their old age.
Mr. Wilkinson died July 18, 1912. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy Wilkinson, a son, Wm. W. Wilkinson, and two daughters, Mrs. J. Fred Smith and Mrs. Herman Shields. Mrs. George B. Dyball, another daughter, died May 13, 1914. N



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