My grandparents, Abraham and Sarah Jane Kaup Good, came to Barber County
     with their family in the early 1880's from Putnam County, Missouri. My
     maternal grandparents, Jasper and Sarah Snyder Littell, with their family
     came about the same time from Corydon, Indiania. They came overland with
     their loaded wagons. My grandmother Good said her health had been poorly
     before the trip, but she walked a great deal of the way and credited that
     walking with her good health afterwards. Both families settled northwest
     of Hardtner, near each other and the young folks were friends.
       In 1898, my father, Samuel E. Good and Maggie Lenora Littell were married
     and settled near Capron, Oklahoma on a farm. Several years and two children
     later they mvoed to a farm northest of Hardtner and lived ther until they 
     moved into Kiowa in their later years. Father, in addition to his farming,
     served on the township board, was treasurer of the Crown Point school board
     for many years and since their home was 3/4 mile from the school, they kept
     the school teacher while their children were in school. He also served 2
     terms as County Commissioner from this district.
       There was always a large garden and a peach, cherry and grape orchard
     which were all saved and canned. Mother was a great lover of flowers and
     always had flowers in the garden and a few precious roses in the yard.
       Family entertainment was mostly reading. Christmas gifts always included
     books for everyone. "The Youth's Companion" and "Chatterbox," a book of
     stories and information for the family and published yearly, were always
     on hand.
       Of this family, Forrest A. Good was killed in a farm accident in 1953,
     the other son, Glenn L. died after a long illness in 1977. Their daughters,
     Willa Burgess, Margaret Alberding and I, live in Kiowa and Berniece Morton
     lives in Wichita.
       In October, 1922, Lester and I were married in my parents' home on the
     farm. Lester's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wiley, had been long-time
     residents of the Mound Center neighborhood. They were among the founders
     in the Free Methodist Church there.
       We lived for 5 years in that area, then moved to a farm 2 1/2 miles
     west of Kiowa, where we lived until moving into Kiowa in 1944. Lester,
     always interested in farming, served for a number of years as a member of
     the Barber County ASCS Committee. After moving to Kiowa, he helped to move
     the Memorial Building from the POW Camp at Alva to Kiowa. For many years
     it was used for athletic events and dances with music furnished by big
     name bands of that time. Lester was chairman of the Building Board for
     most of the rest of his life. He was always interested in the young men
     of the community in getting a start in business.
       We were active in the Methodist Church and supported its programs,
     including the building of the present church and the parsonage. He also
     served on the hospital board during the building and the operation of same.
     He passed away in May, 1971.
       Our daughter, Kathleen is married to K.E. Paxton, has always lived in
     Kiowa but is moving to Wichita. Christine is married to J.F. Kubik and
     lives in Wichita. Our son, Glenn E. lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
       Grandchildren: Richard L. Paxton of Kiowa, Keith R. Paxton of Wichita,
     Gregory and Karl Wiley of Kansas City, Missouri, Kathy, Anne and Susan
     Kubik of Wichita.  
       Our family has been a source of pleasure and comfort to us.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 487 
     Submitted by: Helen Good Wiley