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Exterior cover and binding of 1902 photo album as it Exists in 2025

A. A. Roberts settled in Paola in 1858. was app't'd Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Williams in 1859 Elected Supt. of Public Instruct-ions Nov 5, 1861 Now a resident of Wisconsin.

A A Roberts 1st Principal of the schools in Paola KS. and deputy…

A. Dobson lived in Paola during the War of the Rebel-lion was connected with the Quarter Masters Department. Now a resident of Ottawa Kans and now in the Banking business 1902. Died at his home in Ottawa Kansas, June 30, 1911

A. Wilgus came to Paola Kans in 1861 established a general store remained a citizen of Paola until his death which occurred A.D. 1885.
To Kansas 1857, " Paola 1861, Died 1866

Allen T Ward photo in ornate printed frame; Allen T Ward settled in Paola in 1855. First County Treasurer of (Lykins) now Miami County Kas. in 1857. First Mayor of Paola Kas. and a leading citizen of Paola until his death which occurred May 10, 1862.

Allen Ward and brother, nephews of Allen T Ward

Allie Ward (deceased) Son of Allen T Ward

Baptiste Peoria. Born in Ill. 1800. Indian Chief First Pres. of the Paola Town Company. Once owned the land on which Paola is located. Came to Kans. 1846. When the tribes removed [to] the Indiant Ter. he went with the[m and] died there in 1874.

C.A. Lighton one of the Stockholder and Ass't Cashier in First Nat Bank of Paola Ks. Established in 1871 which Bank was discontinued in 1877. Now a resident of Cal. Died at his hom in Los Angelos Cal. April 8, 1911

C. Shaw born in Ohio in 1829 - In 1854 he located in Paola Kas. where he served as clerk in the store of the noted Indian Chief Baptiste Peoria. Was County Com. from 1867-1871. Is now a resident of Sand Diego Cal. Died Oct 28, 1908 at his home in…