The Shemwell Family

Newspaper Articles (File, Newspaper, Link, Text) The image file can be found on the Album tab. It has the same name as the listed File name. ************ File: June 11 1890 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: The Wichita Daily Eagle, June 11, 1890, Page 3, Image 3, Kansas Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82014635/1890-06-11/ed-1/seq-3/ "...M. (Mike) Troutman, Belle Plaine, sent in a car of hogs..." ************ File: November 9 1890 - Newspaper Article - Jonah and Brother Michael Troutman Newspaper: The Wichita Daily Eagle, November 09, 1890, Image 1 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82014635/1890-11-09/ed-1/seq-1/ "...The Cherokee Strip Town Site company with headquarters in the Cherokee Strip, I. T. Its principal office will be located in Wellington. The object of the corporation is to purchase land and lay out town sites in the Cherokee strip. The capital stock is $10,0..." ************ File: September 2 1892 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, September 02, 1892, Image 1 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1892-09-02/ed-1/seq-1/#date1=1892&index=4&date2=1892&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...The Democratic convention is held and for Harmon Township delegates appointed are A. Ellis, Chas. Gilford, M Hollyday, M. Troutman, Ira Wheeler and M. D. McDering..." ************ File: January 19 1894 - Newspaper Article - Michael and Mother Phoebe Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, January 19, 1894, Image 1 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1894-01-19/ed-1/seq-1/#date1=1894&index=5&date2=1894&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Mike Troutman and wife and Jake Zimmerman and wife were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elkins of Oxford last Sunday.." ************ File: March 21 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, March 21, 1895, Image 5 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-03-21/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1895&index=10&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Mr. Geiger shipped off a fine lot of hogs last Sunday. They were fed at Mike Troutman’s on wheat that Mr. Geiger had been holding for a better price but failed to get. Four of the hogs weighed 1860 pounds..." ************ File: March 28 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, March 28, 1895, Image 1 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-03-28/ed-1/seq-12/#date1=1895&index=8&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...SEEDS FREE - Many good Sumner county farmers are now worried about seed. I offer to hand you enough Kaffir corn to plant five acres and make no charge. Bring copy ofthis offer with you and get the seed. Mike Troutman, of Harmon township, raised 1000 bushels from ten acres, planted after wheat was harvested from ground last year. Come and get seed for five acres free and if you raise 200 bushels and feel like bringing me a bushel you may do so. Willis K Folks..." ************ File: May 23 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, May 23, 1895, Image Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-05-23/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1895&index=9&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...The case of M. Troutman and A. Longside vs. Henry Elmers, Isabella Elmers, formerly Isabella Stephenson and Isabella Elmers, formerly Isabella Stephenson as administratrix of the estate of J. C. Stephenson, deceased, has been filed with the district court..." ************ File: June 13 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, June 13, 1895, Image 5 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-06-13/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1895&index=12&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...A large number of people met on Michael Troutman's farm, at the river, Sunday, 6 p. m., to witness the ordinance of baptism administered to twelve candidates, nine from Dalton and three of this vicinity, all belonging to Rev. McNeil's charge. All the candidates were females but one young boy of perhaps 12 years. At the Saturday night's service, at Harmon Center, five persons united with the M. E. church at that place; viz. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dorsett, Misses Alice Mendenhall, Ethel Jewell and G. I. Morgan..." ************ File: August 15 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, August 15, 1895, Image 5 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-08-15/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1895&index=4&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...M. Troutman is visiting in Oklahoma. Mrs. Brookhart and sons, from Topeka Okla., visited at M. Troutman’s last week.." ************ File: August 22 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, August 22, 1895, Image 5 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-08-22/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1895&index=5&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Ask M. Troutman whose fifty pound watermelon he ate, coming from the strip. Elmer Henderson is cutting corn for M. Troutman. It is reported that all the Henderson family intend to leave Oklahoma..." ************ File: September 26 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman and William-Ella Snyder Newspaper: People’s Voice, September 26, 1895, Image 5 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-09-26/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1895&index=15&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, brother in law and sister of M. Troutman of Illinois, are visiting here and will go to the Cheyenne country to visit a sister there ************ File: October 31 1895 - Newspaper Article - Michael and Mother Phoebe Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, October 31, 1895, Image Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1895-10-31/ed-1/seq-8/#date1=1895&index=1&date2=1895&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Mrs. (Pheobe) Troutman of Indiana is visiting her son and family..." ************ File: February 13 1896 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, February 13, 1896, Image 6 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1896-02-13/ed-1/seq-6/ "...Mike Troutman of Belle Plaine was in the city Saturday..." ************ File: May 14 1896 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, May 14, 1896, Image 1 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1896-05-14/ed-1/seq-1/#date1=1896&index=1&date2=1896&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "... John Gilchrist and Mike Troutman of Belle Plaine, were transacting business in the county seat Monday..." ************ File: May 28 1896 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, May 28, 1896, Image 7 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1896-05-28/ed-1/seq-7/#date1=1896&index=3&date2=1896&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "... Mike Troutman and John Gilchrist transacted business in Willington Monday..." ************ File: November 18 1897 - Newspaper Article - Jonah and Brother Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, November 18, 1897, Image 3 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1897-11-18/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1897&index=0&date2=1897&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Mike Troutman of Belle Plaine, visited his brother, J. C. Troutman last Friday..." ************ File: December 23 1897 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, December 23, 1897, Image 7 Link: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85032801/1897-12-23/ed-1/?sp=7&st=image&r=0.286,1.06,0.304,0.193,0 "...Uncle Jimmie Wright is lying very low at the home of Mike Troutman near Belle Plaine. His death is expected at any time. Old age is his affliction..." ************ File: January 6 1898 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, January 06, 1898, Image 6 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1898-01-06/ed-1/seq-6/ "...Uncle Jimmy Wright, one of the oldest settlers of Sumner county, and a well-known character, died at the home of Mike Troutman near Belle Plaine, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock..." ************ File: January 13 1898 - Newspaper Article - Jonah and Brother Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, January 13, 1898, Image 7 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1898-01-13/ed-1/seq-7/#date1=1898&index=12&date2=1898&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...JC Troutman visited his brother, Mike Troutman near Belle Plaine Thursday..." ************ File: February 10 1898 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, February 10, 1898, Image 3 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1898-02-10/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1898&index=3&date2=1898&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...The hearing of the contest over the two wills of the late J. W. Wright was concluded for the present before Probate Judge Doubleday shortly before supper last night. No further hearing will be had until the evidence already in is transcribed, when the case will he argued. The Tom Hicks Wright faction has cast a cloud of suspicion over the purported verbal will of Uncle Jimmy Wright. S. J. Nichols and a man named Cokenour, of Oxford, testified on behalf of Tom Hicks Wright that John Porter, one of the witnesses to the nuncupative will, told them prior to Wright's death of a scheme to get the old man to make a verbal will of his personal property to Mrs. Amanda Dietrick. Porter was to go to Mike Troutman's home, where old man Wright was on his deathbed on the day of Sam Smith's preliminary, when the Tom Hicks Wright outfit would be away from the place and Uncle Jimmy would be coaxed to make a verbal will. For this Porter was to receive a certain sum of money or apiece of residence property. The witnesses also testified that Porter intimated that his wife was staying at Troutman's home and drawing a salary from the Wright children for watching things to their interest.The testimony was rather sensational and if true will likely cause somebody trouble. Tom Hicks Wright's attorneys offered the depositions of Miss Lizzie Hirons and Charles Willsie, witnesses to the written will, last night, but the attorneys for the other side objected and they were not admitted at present. Journal, Friday..." ************ File: October 20 1898 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, October 20, 1898, Image 8 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1898-10-20/ed-1/seq-8/#date1=1898&index=10&date2=1898&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Carl Frederickson of Portland, Mike Troutman of Belle and Geo. W. Ashmore of Mulvane were in the city yesterday drawing the school moneys for their respective school district..." ************ File: January 6 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, January 06, 1899, SECOND SECTION, Image 4 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-01-06/ed-1/seq-4/#date1=1899&index=18&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "... Mike Troutman was here from Belle Plaine Tuesday..." ************ File: January 10 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, January 10, 1899, FIRST SECTION, Image 3 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-01-10/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1899&index=6&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...O. R. Smith of Belle Plaine, was in the city Friday. He was accompanied by Mr. Troutman of Decanter, Ill., who is in this country on a visit to Mr. Smith. Mr. Troutman is very much impressed with Sumner county and may decide to locate here in the near future..." ************ File: January 17 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, January 17, 1899, FIRST SECTION, Image 2 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-01-17/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1899&index=5&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...John Gilchrist sold 500 bushels of shelled corn to M. Troutman..." ************ File: April 8 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: The Wichita daily Eagle, April 08, 1899, Page 3, Image 3 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82014635/1899-04-08/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1899&index=12&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn82014635&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...The cattle market yesterday was quoted as steady, with a very good supply of stock in all of the different classes. There were two cars, 50 head averaging 1,050 pounds and selling at $4.25. They were consigned by Mike Troutman of Belle Plaine..." ************ File: May 4 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman 1 Newspaper: People’s Voice, May 04, 1899, Image 2 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-05-04/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1899&index=11&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "... Sheriff Heskett returned Saturday morning from Augusta with John Fatten, charged with stealing a suit of clothes and $14.50 of Mike Troutman of Belle Plaine, night before last. Patten had on the stolen clothes when captured. All of the money was recovered with the exception of $1.85. He will be given a hearing, before 'Squire Chaddon Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock..." ************ File: May 4 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman 2 Newspaper: People’s Voice, May 04, 1899, Image 3 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-05-04/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1899&index=17&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Mike Troutman came down form Belle Plaine Saturday morning to try and recover his clothes and money, which were stolen the other night..." ************ File: May 4 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman 3 Newspaper: People’s Voice, May 04, 1899, Agricultural, Industrial And Historical Edition, PART 1, Image 8 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-05-04/ed-2/seq-8/#date1=1899&index=2&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "... There are many well improved farms and handsome homes among which may be mentioned those of…………. M. Troutman and others..." ************ File: August 3 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, August 03, 1899, Image 8 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-08-03/ed-1/seq-8/#date1=1899&index=13&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...Good work horses and mules for sale. Inquire of M. Troutman, Belle Plain, Kans..." ************ File: August 10 1899 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, August 10, 1899, Image 5 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1899-08-10/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1899&index=3&date2=1899&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...The families of Geo. Sommersville, A. A. Lichtenberger, M. B. Wilson, and Mrs. Gertie Whitehill and Miss Gertie Whitehill of Kansas City, spent the day Sunday picnicking on the Ninnescah near Mike Troutman’s place. they had an enjoyable trip..." ************ File: September 20 1900 - Newspaper Article - Michael Troutman Newspaper: People’s Voice, September 20, 1900, Image 8 Link: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85032801/1900-09-20/ed-1/seq-8/#date1=1900&index=1&date2=1900&searchType=advanced&language=&sequence=0&lccn=sn85032801&words=Troutman&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=Troutman&proxtext=&phrasetext=&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1 "...The county fair is held and thirteen entries of corn were brought in including Mike Troutman of Belle Plaine. He also won fifth place for $5..." ************

M Troutman Kansas State Census, 1895 Household Sex Age Birthplace M Troutman Male 44 Indiana D Troutman Female 33 Indiana G H Troutman Male 13 Kansas

Michael Troutman Obituary and Family Listing BELLE PLAINE NEWS 18 Mar 1926 Obituary-Troutman Michael Troutman was born in Fulton county, Indiana, April 17 1850. Here he lived until 17 years of age at which time they moved to Macon county, Ills. In October 1871 he removed to Kansas settling in Avon township near Wellington. Two years later he homesteaded a claim of 160 acres in South Haven township. in 1879 he moved to Harmon township to his present home where he has resided for the last 47 years. April 20 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Delilia Elder. Five children were the result of this union. Two children are living today: Mrs. O. T. Haun of Wellington, (see notes) Kansas and George H. Troutman of Belle Plaine in whose home he was so tenderly cared for during his last sickness. Over 32 years ago he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Belle Plaine where he has since retained his membership. He was a member of the United Workmen, the Fraternal Aid and the Elks. Beside the two children there survive two brothers: William Troutman of Galveston, Ind., and Ezra Troutman of South Haven, Kansas. Also three sisters: Mrs Nancy Lambert of Kokoomo, Ind., Mrs. Ella Snyder of Dalton City, Ill. and Mrs. E.M. Tilbury of Eldorado, Ark., who for the last five weeks has been helping care for her brother. There are also seven grandchildren. Last Thursday, Mar. 11 he passed to his reward. It was the same day and hour that 9 years before his wife had preceded him. At the time of his going he had been here 75 years, 10 months and 24 days. He was a man respected by all who knew him for his honesty and integrity. He was a good citizen a good neighbor and a good friend. The funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. B.F. Young. There was a large crowd present, the building not being able to hold near all those who wished to attend. Special music was furnished by a quartette composed of Miss Leata and Helen Hatfield and Paul and Solon Hatfield. Miss Cliffie Crews presided at the piano. The floral offerings were very profuse. Burial took place at the local cemetery. https://www.ksgenweb.org/sumner/obits/Michael_A_Troutman.html