Clay County, Kansas 1918 Patrons' Reference Directory
Adams, Robert H., Farmer and Stockraiser, S 27, T 9, R 3, P.O. Wakefield. Born in Clay County in 1876. Mr. Adams is married to Bertha Kynaston. They have four children.
Affolter, Ferd., Farmer, S 1, T 7 R 1, P.O. Clifton. 1877
Alexander, R. F., Farmer, S 30, T 6, R 4, P.O. Green. Born in Clay County in 1881.
Allgire, G. W., Farmer, S 20, T 10, R 2, P.O. Longford. 1882.
Allison, J. W., Farmer, S 24, T 7, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1868. Born in Illinois in 1864.
Alquist, Albert, Wayside Farm, S 36, T 9, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1874. Born in Iowa in 1864. Married to Ella F. Frasier. They have five children.
Alquist, Verner, Groceries and Queensware, Clay Center.
Anderson, Peter, Farmer, S6, T 8, R 3, P.O. Clay Center. 1882. Born in Denmark in 1839, and married Crissie Hanson. They have six children.
Anthony, W. P., Ex-County Clerk, Ex-County Attorney, Attorney and Probate Judge, Clay Center. 1869.
Bacakos, J. G., Clay Center Candy Kitchen, Clay Center.
Baer, John, Retired Farmer, S 34, T 7, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1881. Born in Germany in 1841, and married M. Lyda Hodel. Mr. Baer is one of the oldest settlers on this farm since 1886.
Baker, J. W., Farmer, S 27, T 8, R 1, P.O. Miltonvale. 1910. Born in Iowa in 1870, and married Lizzie Gallagher. They have four children.
Bale, Dr. G. W., Physician, Clay Center.
Bank of Green, The, General Banking, Green. Established 1891.
Bank of Idana, The, General Banking, Idana. Established 1890.
Bank of Wakefield, The General Banking, Wakefield.
Barclay, James, Farmer and Stockraiser, Brookfield Farm, S 10, T 9, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1885. Born in Ireland in 1869, and married Iddie Caldwell. They have four children. Mr. Barclay has served as School Trustee for fourteen years.
Barkyoumb, L. A., Farmer and Breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, S 27, T 8, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1875. Mr. Barkyoumb is married to Minnie Avery. They have two children.
Bauer, Ernest, Farmer, Stockraiser and Feeder, Cedar Grove Stock Farm, S 6, T 9, R 4, P.O. Broughton.
Bauer, Fred H., Farmer, S 18, T 6, R 4, P.O. Green. 1883. Born in Germany in 1880.
Bauer, William, Farmer and Stockraiser, S 13, T 6, R 3, P.O. Green. 1883.
Bauer, William, Farmer and Stockfeeder, Riverside Stock Farm, S 21, T 8, R3, P.O. Clay Center. Born in Clay County in 1887 and married to Viola Fitzgerald. They have two children.
Baxter, Alfred, Homewood Farm, S 29, T 8, R 4, P.O. Clay Center. 1883. Born in Illinois in 1860 and married Mary Burnett. Mr. Baxter has served as Precinct Assessor for several years.
Baxter, Joseph, Farmer and Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Polled Durham Cattle, Cedar Wild Farm, S 17, T8, R 4, P.O. Clay Center. 1881. Born in Illinois in 1865 and married Rebecca Stubbs. They have two children.
Beckner, George, Retired Farmer, Clay Center. 1909. Born in Illinois in 1865 and married Essie Woolman. They have five children.
Berggren, Alex F., Meadowdale Farm, S 12, T 7 R 2, P.O. Morganville. Born in Clay County in 1877 and married Amelia Carlson. They have four children.
Beutsel, Harry I., Agent for Studebaker Cars, Clay Center. 1916.
Beverly, C. H., Farmer, S 5, T 8, R 1, P.O. Idana. 1871. Born in Minnesota in 1859 and married Fannie Parsel. They have one child.
Blake, A., Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, S 15, T9, R 1, P.O. Oak Hill. 1872.
Blanc, Henry A., Farmer and Township Clerk, Prairie Grove Stock Farm, S 1, T 8, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. Born in Clay County in 1874 and married Rose Schrader. They have three children. Mr. Blanc has served as Township Trustee and Township Clerk.
Bloom, Floyd, Farmer, S 31, T 7, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. Born in Clay County in 1892 and married Mabel Paronto. They have one child.
Brandt, S. D., Florist, Clay Center. 1884. Born in Pennsylvania in 1861 and married Winifred Bailey.
Braun, A. F., Farmer and Stockraiser, Green Ridge Farm, S 21, T 8, R 4, P.O. Clay Center. Born in Clay County in 1876.
Broden, Ed., Farmer and Precinct Assessor, S 12, T 7, R 2, P.O. Morganville. Born in Clay County in 1872 and married Ella Van Nostin. They have one child.
Broughton State Bank, The, General Banking, Broughton.
Bryan, Clay M., Farmer, Airdale Stock Farm, S 33, T 7, R 3, P.O. Clay Center. 1902. Mr. Bryan is married to Edith Marshall. They have three children.
Bryan, Frank, Farmer and Stockraiser, S 23, T 9, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1902. Mr. Bryan was born in Nebraska in 1894 and married Bess Barclay. They have one child.
Bryan, G. A., Farmer and Agent for Automobiles, S 14, T 9, R 2, P.O. Clay Center. 1902. Born in Nebraska in 1889 and married Nora Jordan. They have three children.
Bushnell, J. E., Farmer, S 29, T 7, R 4, P.O. Green. 1880. Born in England in 1859 and married Emily Thornton. They have five children.
Butler, F. A., Butler Ranch, S 19 & 30, T 9, R 2, Oak Hill. 1872. Born in Pennsylvania in 1844 and married Mary L. Toupa.