James Spriggs and Delilah M. Martin were united in marriage at the home
     of her parents June 10, 1917 by Christian Minister Walter Mundell. James
     was a native Kansan. His father was Irish, his mother was English. His
     uncle, William Spriggs, was the first State Treasurer of Kansas. His mother
     died when he was five years old. His uncle, William Spriggs, saw to his
     early schooling. The three Spriggs brothers came to Barber County from
     Doniphan County in 1900 to a cattle ranch northeast of Medicine Lodge.
       James bought a farm from James Martin Hall in 1902. He grew wheat, kafir,
     and other small grain crops; can and maize. Horses, mules and humans furnished
     the power. Cattle, chickens, quineas, and pigs were for meat and game birds;
     pheasants, quail, and milk, butter and eggs were not only a source of income,
     but also served as wholesome food for farm meals. They enjoyed thier work
     of farming and Delilah participated in the cultural activities of the
     community.
       A son, Wallace Edward, was born to the Spriggs on August 19, 1918. He
     lived three months having died on November 22, 1918. On July 5, 1961,
     James and Delilah moved to Medicine Lodge to their home in the same block
     where Delilah was born and this was the first time she had experience in
     the packing and moveing "operation process."
       James died in July 1964. Delilah enjoys communicating with her and her
     husbands nieves and nephews and their visits once each year. She is active
     in the church, Bible study and enjoys Golden Agers and the school musical
     programs and others. She also enjoys walking and the visits with her sister,
     Margaret Watkins, the only two now living of their parents family.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 434 
     Submitted by: Delilah Spriggs