Thomas J. McGuire and Nannie McGreedy were married February 23, 1882. They had
     seven children. All seven grew to maturity and received most of their education in
     the schools in Barber County. All are substantial citizens and have contributed to
     the growth and development of the community.
          Grandma Nan had a bad hip trouble always, she used a crutch under her arm to be
     able to walk. My father, Criss McGuire, would take her to Wichita in his Model A car
     to see Dr. Holt. One time Donald and Louis (George McGuire's boys) needed a ride to
     pick up a mare at Nestlerods east of Sharon. They bummed a ride with GTrandma Nan and 
     Criss on their way to Wichita to see the doctor. The boys were enjoying their ride in 
     the backseat, but about a mile before they were to get out, Grandma Nan said "Boys,
     get the bridle in your hand!" That's a saying, we use now when we want no time wasted!
          Threshing time required a lot of help. After working hard all morning, Grandma
     Nan would have a big meal topped off with the best apple pies I have ever eaten.
          After dinner, Grandpa Tom would go out on the porch for a little nap. The crew,
     consisting of Bill Traffas, his helpers, and Grandma's nephews down to eight years old,
     would just get settled under the big mulberry tree - ready for a sand throwing contest -
     when they'd hear Grandma say, "Pap, the boys are ready." It was hard work but not one
     boy would want to miss it.
          Grandma Nan and Grandpa Tom had a nice orchard with Ben Davis apples for cooking.
     The winter-keeping winesap helped fill our cellar. My father, Criss, would get at least
     two wagon loads of winesaps to store in bins built in our cellar. With nine children to
     feed, the apples were a treat.
          My mother wasn't well and went to her folks in Devon, Kansas, for a rest. Grandma
     Nan would bake bread and rolls twice a week to help us. We would go up in the buggy after
     school to get it. Sh would have three large tin lard cans full. It was cooked on a wood 
     range. Her bad hip bothered all the time. I hope we let her know she was a precious
     Grandma. Better bread and rolls, I've never tasted.
          Grandpa Tom loved animals and was kind to them. He had all named. He trained them
     to do their toilet chores outside the barn. We didn't have to look where we stepped in
     the barn.
          Grandpa Tom was a small man 5'7". In hs last years he lost his sight. He lived to
     be 104. He is buried in the Sharon cemetery.
               
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 303 
     Submitted by: Vivian McGuire