This group has publications,
a nice webpage, and more, both for societies and individuals. One of their projects is, in essence, a lineage society for direct descendants of so-called "
Forgotten Settlers of Kansas." Certificates are available in the following categories of Kansas residency:
- Territorial -- before 29 Jan 1861
- Pioneer -- between 29 Jan 1861 and 31 Dec 1880
- Early Settler -- between 1 Jan 1881 and 31 Dec 1900
It appears that great-great-grandparents Carl Benjamin Hegwer and Maria Rosina Ilgner, great-grandfather Charles Hegwer, and most of his siblings are eligible for the Territorial category and I could receive a certificate(s) by completing the application, supplying documentation, and paying $12. per individual. Part of the application and documentation would be published in a book; names would be on their website.
I know Carl, Maria, Charles, and the other Hegwers are NOT forgotten! While it's still a bit sad to me that all the Hegwer/Ilgner names do not appear on the lists at the website, I don't think I'll join the program. What do you think?
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