Wilsey Edmond Stout, son of I.W. and Elra Case Stout, was born December
     12, 1871 in Sugar Ridge, Leipsic, Ohio. In 1878 he moved with his parents
     to Barber County and settled on a farm north of Medicine Lodge, then in
     1897, he moved to a location in Medicine Lodge where he went into the
     harness business, operating a retail harness and saddle shop and leather
     goods store. He was an expert harness maker.
       Wilsey's brothers were Elisha W., W.P. Case, Isaac Rex and Virgil Ray.
       Ora Jessie Landreth was born July 10, 1878 in Pleasant Hope, Missouri.
     She came with her parents, three brothers, and five sisters to Oklahoma
     territory and later to Barber County, Kansas. Her father was a railroader
     so their early years were spent moving around.
       Ora came to Medicine Lodge where she and Iverna Tedrow worked prior to
     their marriages.
       Ora met Wilsey and they were married July 2, 1899. There were two children,
     Paul and Ruth.
       Paul Herschl was born in 1900 and died in Wichita in 1953. He served in
     the U.S. Navy during WWI in the medical corp. He was married to Mary Edna
     Farley (1899-1955). Paul was a salesman for Carey Salt Company in Hutchinson
     and later was appointed to Carey's supervisor of salesmen of three states.
       Paul and Mary had three children, Hann Lou (Mrs. Leonard) Young, Robert
     Wilsey and James Farley Stout.
       Ruth married 'Ted' Groendycke. Their story is included in this book.
       Wilsey joined the local organization of the Home Guard during WWI. He
     was active in civic and political affairs. He was confirmed foe of corrupt
     government and wanted clean, efficient persons in public office.
       He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, having been made Royal
     Arch Mason on December 31, 1898. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church,
     Lion's Club, OES and Modern Woodsman.
       Mrs. Stout opened her home to roomers, mostly teachers some of whom were
     Paul Brain, Bernice Cox, Rilla Nelson, Betty Jones, Minnie Williams, and
     Ed Gramley. She was city librarian for many years.
       Wilsey was appointed postmaster in 1935 and served until his death, March
     4, 1940. Ora died September 10, 1947.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 444 
     Submitted by: Ruth Groendycke