Michael moved his family to Kansas in 1859. In March of that year he sold his land (Darke County deed book H-2, p. 509) and his house lot (deed book I-2, p. 513) in New Harrison, Ohio. He and his family undoutbtedly moved to Kansas shortly thereafter. Below is the first page of the land sale for which he received $3,500 dollars. He also sold his house lot for $182.