Letter to HE dated (prob) 1982:
Please add these Ethingtons to your mailing list - they are our grown
children: Three children's names follow.The parents of James A. Ethington are not known at this time (Jul 1990).
Need further work to identify.Aug 1990:
A letter from James A. Ethington found in the Pat Beadle correspondance
(22 May 1980) identifies James A. Ethington as son of Quinntin Alonzo Ethington,
and great grandson of Willis Alonzo Ethington, who is in the data base. That
letter follows. - HE.Address at 1982:
James A. Ethington
605 Maple St.
Wamego KS 66547Note: A letter sent to this address in Aug 1990 was returned, "undeliverable, no forwarding address on file". Will try the addresses of each
of the three children.22 May 1980
605 Maple St
Wamego KS 66547Dear Mrs Beadle,
This is fantastic! I've never met an Ethington outside of my own immediate
relations... never knew any others ever existed!My family and I are really looking forward to the meeting in Kentucky, hope a
large number are able to attend.Again, let me thank you for makin tis contact and for all your work and
effort.Respectfully,
Jim Ethington
Letter dated 21 Oct 1990 from James Alonzo Ethington gives current address as:
James A. Ethington
1345 Prairie Park Lane
Emporia KS 66801The letter sent to his son, Terry Ethington eventually caught up with him, and
he sent it on to his father. James A. Ethington very anxious to learn about
our findings in the Vigo county area. Book originally prepared for Gertrude
Martin (returned by her) will be sent to James A. Ethington. Letter in file.
Death of James A. Ethington noted in letter to HDE from Nan Glasgow dated 4 Mar 1996. She says:"...as you suggested, I wrote to James A. Ethington in Kansas. I received a note from his widow that he had passed away in June, 1995. I thought you would be interested to know of this loss."
This letter filed in the James A. Ethington file.- HDE