Robert Williams – The man who challenged Arthur's claim. He finally got his wish in 1876 after Arthur found the land in Kingman County.
Land owned: Twp 026S – Rng 002E – Tracts 3,4, E ½ SW ¼ - Sec 31 – Beginning 8/23/1876
1875 Kansas Census – Payne Township, single, age 47, born in Ireland.
1880 Federal Census – Payne Township, single, age 51, born in Ireland, farmer.
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George Mason – Arthur and Anna's next door neighbor! His land bordered the Dibbens' land on the north.
Land owned: Twp 026S – Rng 002E – Tracts 1,2, E ½ NW ¼ - Sec 31 – Beginning 7/1/1873
1875 Kansas Census – Payne Township, married w/ 3 children, age 53, born in Scotland.
1880 Federal Census – Payne Township, married w/ 5 children, age 58, born in Scotland, farmer.
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Jacob Rockey – The third man in the group that sued Arthur for perjury. Not much was said about him.
Land owned: Twp 026S – Rng 001E – Tracts 3,4, S ½ NE ¼ - Sec 26 – Beginning 9/1/1873
1875 Kansas Census – Kechi Township, married w/ 1 child, age 32, born in Ohio.
1880 Federal Census – Kechi Township, married w/ 1 child, age 40, born in Ohio, farmer.
Land plat maps:
http://specialcollections.wichita.edu/wcf/townships/browse.asp?image_type=atlas&offset=
map of section 31
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