Springfield Cemetery

Seward County, Kansas

In 1892 Springfield lost the county seat to Liberal 16 miles South, and in 1897 Springfield was officially vacated.

Cemetery information compiled and graciously donated by Lydia J. Hook-Gray and data entered and submitted by Laura Youtsey-Ball. Submitted 4 April 2002.

 

Last Name First Name Death Date Comment
Allan James M. Feb 12, 1893 Age 67. Died from burns from a prarie fire.
Brial Infant of Mr. & Mrs Charles Sept 30, 1892  
Clanton Infant of Mr & Mrs Wayne Sept 7, 1888  
Denson N.W. Sept 22, 1888 Age ?. Died from bullet wounds, killed on streets of Springfield.
? Foster ? No record has been found on this person or any other details.
Henline Minnie July 8, 1892 Age 14 yrs. Died from burns suffered when fuel ignited from a stove.
Howard Nellie June 16, 1887 Age 2 yrs.
Jackson J.H. April 12, 1890  
Jones David 1910  
Jones Infant of Mr & Mrs. Samuel July 22, 1892  
Land Infant of Mr & Mrs. Lon July 29, 1887  
Louder Infant of Mrs & Mrs. J.M. Nov 4, 1892  
Mullet Infant of Mr & Mrs. J. M. Oct 10, 1890  
Mullet Infant of Mr & Mrs. J. M. June 17, 1892  
Ostrander Father ? This mans grave was always decorated on Memorial Day. Nothing can be found regarding his background.
Perkins J.E. Nov 2, 1889 Died of stab wounds received in a claim dispute.
Ragland Walter April 26, 1890 Age 17. Died of Typhoid Fever.
Rowland Lizzie Oct 7, 1886 Age ?.
Schultz Infant of Mr & Mrs July 28, 1887  
Trout W. P. Aug 5, 1887 Age 18. Died from injuries received from a fall from the Springfield town windmill.
Wescott Elvera Jan 4, 1890 Age 26. Died from LaGrippe.
Wetzel Infant of Mr & Mrs. Ernie May 2, 1887  
Young Infant of Mr & Mrs. Cy July 29, 1887  

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