J. F. Waskey

WASKEY, SAGER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/1/2002 at 12:58:17

J. F. WASKEY, merchant, was born at Keosauqua, Van Buren Co., Iowa, February 24, 1843. From September, 1854, until February, 1861, he lived at Westport, Mo. He then engaged in the mercantile business at Emporia, Kan., continuing in business there until he located at Oswego, in October, 1867. After coming here, he dealt in general merchandise for some time, then engaged in clothing, gents' furnishing goods and boot and shoe trade exclusively, carrying one of the most complete stocks in this part of the State. He is one of the most popular and reliable merchants in Kansas. He has served one term as Mayor and as City Treasurer several years. Mr. W. was married at Westport, Mo., April 9, 1866, to Sarah E. Sager, a native of that place. They have two children, Dick S. and Blanche E.
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William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
LABETTE COUNTY, Part 17

http://www.ku.edu/carrie/kancoll/books/cutler/labette/labett
 

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