In 1866, Simon Peter (referred to often as Peter Bishop) moved to Kansas and settled on a farm in Fremont Twp. On 1 May 1867 they took possession of a farm 1/2 a mile east of the Rinker schoolhouse, which stayed in the family for a long time, by 1944 belonging to James Marion Bishop.

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Admire Northern Star of Lyon Co, KS. 9 Dec 1915, p.4.col 2.

Peter Bishop, 90 years old, veteran of Mexican War Fremont township celebrated his birthday, 60 people present, gave him a handsome rocking chair.

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Emporia Gazette, 22 Jan 1917, 6/5 and 25 jan 1917, 2/4, obituary:

Died right after eating breakfast. Life long Methodist and Democrat. Justice of the Peace for 29 years, on Rinker school board 15 years. Services will be at the First Presb. church in Emporia.

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From Obituary:

Born in Brown Co, Ohio. Enlisted in 2nd Ohio Regiment for Mexican War in Nov 1846, served until July 1848. Was in many principal engagements under Gen. Winfield Scott, marched with the army from Vera Cruz to the capital. His Col. was William Irwin; his Captain John W. Law. In March 1853 married Maria Woodruff in Ohio. Mr. Bishop raised a company in Illinois during the Civil War, but due to the illness of his wife, he did not go to front. 5 children born, one daughter deceased. Brother D. H. Bishop lives in Washburn, Ill. There are 11 grandchildren and 1 ggrandchild.

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Official Roster of Soldiers of Ohio in Mexican War 1846-48, reprinted 1991 by Ohio Genealogical Society.

Simon P. Bishop, age 22, was a private in 2nd Ohio Volunteer infantry, C Company, under Capt. John Lowe, enlisted 1 Sept 1847 and mustered out with the company on 25 July 1848.

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The Emporia News - Thursday, March 29, 1883 - "Wedding Anniversary - On the evening of March 22d the neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Bishop of Fremont township, to the number of about seventy-five, by invitation repaired to their residence to assist in celebrating their thirtieth wedding anniversary. All were received by the kind host and hostess in such a way as to make the evening full of enjoyment to all present. During the evening a splendid oyster supper was served with all the necessary appendages to make it first-class throughout. This part was presided over by Marion Bishop and wife who fully understood their duties, the cakes being the very best that could be produced. Soon after the guests arrived the many presents brought by them were exhibited and admired by all. The following is a complete list of the gifts: Elegant lamp and mat, Mr. and Mrs. and James and Lena Fife. Set of china plates, Mrs. Jane ? Guriny. Set of china cups and saucers, Mr. and Mrs. John Hammond. Spoon holder and butter knife, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Klock. Cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hollingsworth. Set of silver knives and forks, Joe and Alf Hammond, T. Zeise and C. Gardner. Fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wells. Bread plate and fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Doile. Tea set, Mr. and Mrs. Murl Courtwright and C. E. Gibson. Mush and milk set, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wells. Cheese dish, Tom and Ida Doile. Butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Knox. Nut dish, Mrs. D. W. Gibson. Set of vases, Viola Moon and Maggie Bishop. Lamp and globe, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Plumb. Pickle dish, Howard Hammond. Pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Rouch. Ink stand and pen rack, A. and R. A. Hurlburt. Pickle dish, Lizzie Hollingsworth. Salt dish, Edna Fife. Pin cushion, Cora Sponsler, Pepper box, Homer and Harry Wells. Fold pen in case, Samuel Hess. Dress pattern, Mrs. M. H. Knouse. Counterpane, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bishop. At the close of the evening all went home wishing the worthy couple happiness during the remainder of this life's journey.