Listed here is a run down of the previous owners of N2496N from the original owner through my purchase in November of 2009, according to the FAA's registry.
2/21/47 - Lynch Flying Service/Wallace Hecor ($2,159.40). Belgrade, Montana
10/15/51 - Gallatin Flying Service Inc. Belgrade, Montana
10/22/53 - Student Flying Cooperative. Bozeman, Montana
10/24/58 - Paul Hanser. Broadview, Montana
7/28/65 - Jerry Perrine. Roseville, Illinois
9/13/66 - Mississippi Aircraft Co. (Lowell Mertel). Fort Madison, Iowa
9/27/66 - Russell Manuel. Monmouth, Illinois
10/1/66 - Frank Kuhnkey. Monmouth, Illinois
2/4/74 - Don & Dennis Smith. Columbus Junction, Iowa
4/24/82 - Steve Walker. Nichols, Iowa
12/21/88 - Sharar Flying Service. Mediapolis, Iowa
4/5/89 - Don Lesnet. Sperry, Iowa
9/25/95 - LeRoy Schmidt. Fairfield, Iowa
8/6/06 - Mark Earl. Sterling, Illinois
11/12/09 - Brandon Neff. Kansas