Central Kansas Library System

Gustavus Robert Ostman, born in Sweden, immigrated to the United States around 1868. They eventually homesteaded and reared their children near Bloomington, Osborne County, Kansas. Although some descendants have remained in the area, others have wandered widely.

This genealogy traces descendants of the early Dutch American family named Coerten. The American migration of this family begins in New Jersey, continues to Ohio, Iowa, and, finally, to Osborne County, Kansas. Generations since have migrated to many areas.

Short histories and photos of over one hundred country school buildings of Osborne County, Kansas. Includes a list of teachers for each school and maps pinpointing the locations.

This genealogy of five generations of the Wiersma family begins with Dutch immigrants, Wietze Wiersma and Tryntji Huizinga, both born in the Netherlands. After orginally living in Chicago, they lived in Demotte, Indiana, for a while. Most of the book covers the generations that lived in the Osborne County, Kansas area.

A history of the Silver and Gold club in Downs, Kansas. The club was formed by and for senior citizens who wanted to enjoy fellowship and meals together. Includes two lists. "Identified at one time with Silver and Gold" shows names and many birthdays. "How long did our predecessors live?" lists names, dates, and some occupations.

Class members share their dreams and ambitions for their futures.

These two churches in Osborne County and Mitchell County, Kansas, share a pastor.

Three enterprising young men founded the infant company known as the Hardman Lumber Company in 1903. The organization grew to serve all of Kansas, southern Nebraska, and eastern Colorado, tapping the rich forest regions of the Northwest and the huge industrial centers of the East and bringing the cream of their products to satisfy the need for growth in this inland territory. The company began with two yards: Phillipsburg and Osborne, Kansas. Includes...