Buchanan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bradstreet-Iowa

frances_batson — 3 Sep 2008 10:37:56 GMT

I bought a box of pictures at an auction. They are of the Tom Bradstreet family and maybe friends from Souix City. They seem to be about 1900. Anyone who knows any of this family could let them know. I will be glad to send them to a family member. Thanks , grannybn @msn.com

Ellen (Kluck) Dillon

argonia — 3 Jun 2008 2:59:27 GMT

My grandfather's 2nd wife, Ellen, nee Kluck, died in Independence Sept. 18, 1961. I'm looking for further information, such as an obituary, in hopes of finding what happened to my grandfather, Thomas Joseph Dillon, Jr. They had been divorced many years at the time of Ellen's death, but he may have been in contact around that time, but was never heard from after that.

Schweitzer, Ironside, Ball, Swartzel, Keller, Sherrets

ODozier — 20 Jul 2001 4:41:17 GMT

I am looking for any information on the families of: Jacob Schweitzer & Louisa Biehl, Frederick Schweitzer & Mary Ella Ironside, James Ironside & Matilda Ann Fike, Henry F. Ball & Flora B. Swartzel, Marcus Lysander Ball & Mary Ellen Keller, Jacob Keller & Elizabeth Dilts, Franklin Swartzell & Lucinda Sherrets, John Sherrets & Elizabeth Berg, all of Buchanan County, Iowa.

Would anyone have time to look for an obit

JanDishon75 — 3 Mar 2007 5:35:53 GMT

I looked in RAOGK and no one has volunteered for Buchanan County, so decided to check Ancestry Message Boards. Would anyone have time to look for an obit for me?

Lee Spece was born July 17, 1896 and died May 1966. His last residence was in Doris, Buchanan Co., IA.

His name could be spelled Speece.

Thanks.

Jan Dishon
Shelton, WA

Sarah Stevens

Roz75 — 9 Aug 2006 2:54:00 GMT

I'm look for an obit for Sarah Stevens. I beleave her to be my Great-great-grandmother. If this is the right person she would have a son Frank and a husband Austin. I have found a Sarah R. Stevens buried in the Quasqueton Cemt. old section lot #126. The date of death was May 2, 1871. 30yr. 3d. It also stated she was the wife of Austin J. Stevens. This sounds like a match BUT a family member said that her maiden name was Koostz (or some form of that name). Buried in lot #126 old section along with Sarah is Jacob and Mary Hamm. Mary's stone said wife of Jaocb Hamm and mother.
Buried in a newer section that also Lot #126 is Daniel Kautz Sr. and wife Susan.
I'm 99% sure that I have the right Sarah. I just need to see something that states who Sarah's parents were and that she had a son Frank.

Sarah Stevens Buchanan Co. IA

Roz75 — 9 Aug 2006 2:54:00 GMT

I'm look for an obit for Sarah Stevens. I beleave her to be my Great-great-grandmother. If this is the right person she would have a son Frank and a husband Austin. I have found a Sarah R. Stevens buried in the Quasqueton Cemt. Liberty Twp. Buchanan Co. IA old section lot #126. The date of death was May 2, 1871. 30yr. 3d. It also stated she was the wife of Austin J. Stevens. This sounds like a match BUT a family member said that her maiden name was Koostz (or some form of that name). Buried in lot #126 old section along with Sarah is Jacob and Mary Hamm. Mary's stone said wife of Jaocb Hamm and mother.
Buried in a newer section that also Lot #126 is Daniel Kautz Sr. and wife Susan.
I'm 99% sure that I have the right Sarah. I just need to see something that states who Sarah's parents were and that she had a son Frank.

Catholic church records- Independence, IA area

EllenSG — 9 May 2008 7:15:05 GMT

My Irish immigrant ancestors were in the area of Washington township and Perry township, near Independence, IA for the 1860 and 1870 censuses.

Can anyone tell me the name of the Catholic church they could have attended in these years, and whether the parish records have survived? Has anyone had success in finding similar information?

Thanks!

HASKINS, Harvey B., 1850 Census

llrebuck — 6 Jul 2001 5:41:14 GMT

Looking for information re Harvey (Henry?) B. HASKINS age 45 b VT lived in District #11, Buchanan Co., in the 1850 census. Wife Lydia age 44 b PA. Ch; Jessie L., Andrew J., James H., Isabell I. Also in the household Christy (?) Ann Hendirck 4/12. Did this family also have a son John b ca 1835? Any help appreciated. Loanne

William Townsend Tift/Allen B. & Laura Moorehouse Tift

ERIowa — 4 Jan 2004 9:27:04 GMT

My stepgrand father, was William Townsend Tift, son of Allen B. and Laura Moorehouse Tift, and the last of his family, was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio on Feb. 16th 1848. I am trying to find a census or any record that gives names of siblings of William Townsend Tift. There may have been a brother Semer B., and Silas.
William T. married Mary Elizabeth Obenchain October 1877-March 1908
this union six children were born: Violet Mary who died at 3 years of age, Bert A. Tift of Leroy, Minn. George W. of Westgate, Iowa, Nellie Elizabeth who died at the age of 2 1/2 years, Mrs Laura (Floyd) Fridley of Lake City, Iowa, and Mrs Lulu (Robert)Bernau whose death occurred in 1934.
Can anyone help me with this?

Merle J ELLIOTT obit needed Lamont Ia, 27 Mar 2000

tencalcpro — 7 Mar 2008 1:09:13 GMT

any information on wife or children would also be appreciated.

Thanks

brenda

Look up for Sabina McGee 100 years old

kinzielee — 23 Feb 2008 6:00:14 GMT

I would like a newspaper lookup for Sabina Mcgee of Independence, Ia for her 100 birthday 3-6-1995.
Thank you.

Fred Thrasher m. ? 1925 or 1926

circulating — 21 Nov 2007 9:32:31 GMT

Am looking for a marriage record. All I know about the bride is that her mother is Mrs. R. J. Hodges who resided in Cedar Rapids, IA. Can any one help with the name of the bride and when and where they married. Fred and & ? were divorced by 1930.

Thanks

Sherry

Alvah B. Church - obit lookup

glendahamilton1 — 10 Feb 2008 7:09:46 GMT

Would anyone be willing to do an obit lookup for Alvah B. Church? I was told he died Jan 15, 1892 but I don't know where. The last census I found for him and his wife Dorcas was in 1885 for Madison Twp, Buchanan Co., IA.

I have unconfirmed info that he was born Oct 1, 1801 in Cambridge, NY. I know he spent some time in PA, then in 1860 moved to Delaware Co., IA.

The 1885 census has them living with Frank Hartnell (corrected as Hartwell) and family. Alvah is listed as being 83 and Dorcas 77. I don't know what the connection is to the Hartwell family or if they were just boarders.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

DePaepe,Toale,DeCraemer

seabee4343012 — 8 Jun 2006 11:59:37 GMT

Loooking for information on Edward &Maria DePaepe,Francis & Clara Romine Toale& Addellardus DeCraemer who lived in Independence,Iowa
Mike Seward

FELL, Daniel W., 1801-1888, CAN>NY>IL>Buchanan Co., IA

calypso985 — 7 Feb 2003 5:31:22 GMT

I have a Daniel W. FELL in my family tree. He was born ca. 1801 (or 1805), either in Canada or NY state (depending on which census you look at). The 1840 Census finds him in Jefferson Co., NY -- which is bordered by Lake Ontario, and just a stone's throw from Canada, so my money is on him being born in Canada.

In later census reports, Daniel told enumerators that his father was born in Germany and his mother was born in Wales.

Daniel married Mary T. HOLMES ca. 1833, probably in Canada. She was born ca. 1810 in England. They had 3 children, namely Margaret FELL (b. ca. 1834 in Canada), Stewart G. FELL (b. ca. 1836 in Canada) and Moses John FELL (b. 23 Sep 1838 in New York). That puts their emigration from Canada to the U.S. right at 1837 or so.

In 1850 & 1860 censuses, Daniel FELL and his family lived in Ogle Co., IL. They drop from the map in 1870, but resurface in 1880, living right next door to son, Moses, and family in Buchanan Co., IA.

Daniel died after 1880. His wife, Mary [HOLMES] FELL went with her son Moses & family to Sweet Grass Co., MT, where she died in 1888. It is unknown when they made the move to MT, or if Daniel was with them.

I have lots of info on the descendants of Moses John FELL -- our line -- but nothing on his siblings besides birth years and general locations.

Could YOU have a connection to this line? I would LOVE to know who Daniel's parents were, and if he had any siblings.

Roy W. BIRCHARD: "Rube Poet"

metaphor — 16 Jan 2008 11:04:13 GMT

Came across this while doing some unrelated research today, and thought I would post it for anyone researching BIRCHARD in Buchanan or Fayette counties.

I believe this Roy W. BIRCHARD was born in Hazleton Buchanan IA and died in Sacramento CA. His wife's name may have been Emma (per WWI draft card).

Idaho Daily Statesman, 1913Sep17
Rube Poet on Long Trip -- Roy W. BIRCHARD, the "Rube Poet," was in town Tuesday. He is making his way from Oelwein, Ia., to Lewiston, Ida., and has so far come over 2000 miles, picking his way along. He supports his family of three children and wife by giving entertainments on the street with his banjo. Mr. BIRCHARD left Oelwein July 5, and expects to reach Lewiston by September 20.

Uthe

Pam — 27 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Harold William Uthe born Winthrop Iowa 23 Nov 1914. Mother Susie Congden and Father John Frances Uthe. Had 5 brothers and sisters. Looking for any type of info

McWilliams

alabasterturtle1 — 17 Mar 2003 8:55:50 GMT

Any McWilliams in Buchanan County and especially in
Quasqueton around 1860. Alexander and David M. are in
my direct line. Is any mention made of them in the History
of Buchanan County? Agness McWilliams may be buried
at Quasqueton. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Wanda

BRUCE family in Buchanan Co.

BARBA — 31 May 2003 11:31:27 GMT

Does anyone have more information on this BRUCE family??

1. WILLIAM BRUCE was born 19 August 1821 in Selkirk,
Selkirkshire, Scotland, and died 27 November 1890 in Troy Mills, Linn,IA. He married HELEN SCOTT 10 June 1845 in Melrose, Roxburgh, Scotland,daughter of ROBERT SCOTT and ELIZABETH BURNS. She was born 12 September 1823 in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland, and died 23 September 1899 in
Troy Mills, Linn, IA.

Children of WILLIAM BRUCE and HELEN SCOTT are:

ELIZA J. BRUCE, b. 24 August 1848, Aberdeen, Scotland; d. 02 May 1929, Coggon, Buchanan, IA. Married John Morris PHILLIPS 15 January 1872 in Buchanan, IA

ANDREW BRUCE, b. 11 July 1850, New York City, Borough, NY; d. 05 November 1930, Mollala, Clackamas, OR. First marriage to Abigail WICKHAM 31 March 1877 in Newtonville, IA, Abigail died 7 September 1887 in Leon, KS, they had three children -- Clarence Jasper; Willliam Scott and Mable May. Second marriage was to Charity Isabel DEWITT 13 February 1891 in Keya Paha, NE and they had -- Maggie Bell; Ruth Helen; George Andrew; Huldah; Robert; John Edward; Jennie Leona; Paul; Charles DeWitt and Elsie May.

JANNET BRUCE, b. 07 April 1855, Elgin, Kane, IL; d. 13 March 1863, IA.

MARGARET BRUCE, b. 07 July 1858, Hazel Green Twp., Delaware, IA; d. 10 August 1893, Henryville, Lawrence, TN. Married Hudson Curtis PRICE 20 October 1890 in Lawrence, TN

ROBERT BRUCE, b. 17 March 1860, Manhalani Mills, Linn, IA; d. 17 May 1860, Post Office Valley Farm, Linn, IA.

WILLIAM JAMES BRUCE, b. 09 November 1861, Troy Mills, Linn, IA; d. 28 January 1924, Walla, Walla, Walla Walla, WA. He married Viola Jane PRICE 15 January 1888 in Washington County, IA

GEORGE SCOTT BRUCE, b. 18 August 1864, Troy Mills, Linn, IA; d. 24 December 1887, Newton Twp., Buchanan, IA.

BarB
barbbuck@pacbell.net

genealogy

UN9DFD — 15 Mar 2002 7:01:50 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Rowe, Schneider, Ironside, or Hoover families who lived in Buchanan County. I have found some census records and would like to find some vital statistics to fill in and verify what I have. I would appreciate any information on any of these families.

Buchanan County Iowa

JacquelynHorton — 27 Jun 2001 4:09:23 GMT

I am looking for anyone researching JOHN PERKINS who lived in Linn County 1850 - moved to Monroe County Wisc 1855-1864
and moved to Buchanan county 1865. He was born WVA 1817/8 - mother PA, father MD or DE. He married Tirzah Ide (believed to be second marriage) Monroe Co Wisc Feb 1855. Children born Wisc are Robert, James Edward, John, William and Helen. Children born north of Independence Buchanan County Iowa are 1865 Eliza and my grandfather Francis Oliver 1867. Tirzah sold the land in 1871 while she was in Wright Co, MN. John disappeared from 1870-1900 and reappeared with son Edward in Palisade MN 1900 census record.

KELLER children

JoAnn — 17 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hi Researchers,

I'm looking for KELLER children on 1880 census. They could be living with/working for someone in Buchanan, Linn, Cedar Counties or anywhere in Iowa.

Their mother Hannah PEYTON was buried at Spring Grove, Troy Mills, Linn Co., in 1879. The father William KELLER was living alone as widower on 1880 census in Troy Mills.

Henry Keller age 15 was living with John W. FORMAN in Newton Twp., Buchanan.

Myrtle was living with her aunt and uncle Mary KELLER and Lysander BALL in Newton Twp.

I am still looking for:

Earnest Macajah "Ed" Keller abt 15 later married Jennie Phillips

Elizabeth Keller abt 12 later married William ROBBENNOLT
>
Grace Keller abt 8 later married William FREDERICK

Daisy?

other?

I have looked with relatives (having children under 10) and searched numerous townships. If possibly there is a KELLER child living with one of your ancestors, please let me know.

JoAnn
jnothhelfe@home.com

Kenneth Appleby

Peggy Hoehne — 25 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Fairview Cemetery

philk32 — 24 Nov 2007 7:57:06 GMT

Is there a transcription for the Fairview Cemetery in Buchanan County Iowa? I am willing to purchase a copy if available. I am looking for Thomas family members buried allegedly buried there. Thanks.
Sue Krejci

John Logan Bright Family

Cathy Henry — 2 Jul 2003 5:28:31 GMT

I'm searching for any information on John Logan Bright or his children. Clara Lucinda Bright b; 26 May 1854 in Independence, Buchanan, Iowa; Viola F. Bright b; SEP 1859 in Independence, Buchanan, Iowa ; Martin Bright b; 1862 in Independence, Buchanan, Iowa; Jesse Alonzo Bright b; 5 Nov 1867 in Independence, Buchanan, Iowa; Jesse is my GreatGrandfather. I would be greatful for any information. Thank You.

Nathan and Martha Holman's adopted daughter

kittykritters — 26 Oct 2007 11:19:15 GMT

I am looking for information on Mertie or Myrta Holman. She was listed in the 1870 census as living with the Holmans as a daughter. A later census lists her as an adopted daughter from Jones Co. Does anyone have any hints or tips to guide me in this search?

POW/MIA Korean War, Buchanan Co. JONES

powmiadna — 13 Oct 2007 2:28:59 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Buckhanan County, Iowa as his home of record.

Soldier: EUGENE JONES
Born: March 9, 1932. Caucasian
Date of loss: June 14, 1953. KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 26 families in Iowa that have not been located. There is one family from Buchanan County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Newspapers

pruet9 — 23 Sep 2007 4:03:37 GMT

I received copies of two obituaries from 1949 and handwritten at the bottom of each is an abbreviation for the newspapers. Can someone please help in identifying the names of the newspapers and the cities in which they were published? The obituaries were probably from the Independence area. The abbreviations are: BJ, Con. Thanks in advance for your help!
Karen P.

Looking for cemetery records

eveningstar42 — 16 Aug 2007 12:50:44 GMT

I'm looking for information on Harry and Ella Tate Rithie and family buried in St. John's cemetery in Independence, Buchannan, Iowa. I have some information on where Harry and Ella Ritchie are buried. What I would like to know if their children are buried there. According to my cousin she said that they are and that they both died at a young age. Margaret (Peggy) Ritchie Petersen died in Feb 22 1980. I don't have any other information on her or her husband Richard. William married a Sandra J Becker abt Aug 8 1966 in Indpepndence, Iowa. I don't have any other information on either one of these. All I know is that both children were born after 1927 thats when Harry and Ella Ritchie got married.

Looking for information in St John Cemetery

eveningstar42 — 16 Aug 2007 12:40:53 GMT

I'm looking for information on Margart Ritchie who married Richard Petersen and William Ritchie who married a Sandra J Becker. According to my cousin and other information I got is that Harry and Ella Ritchie are buried in St. John's cemetery in Independence, Buchannan Co., Iowa.
She said that their children are also buried there. Margaret Ritchie Petersen died Feb 1980 and she said that they both died at a young age. Margaret might have went by the name Peggy and William might have went by Bill.
William married in Aug 1966, Peggy (margaret) Idon't have any informtion except when she died from my cousin.

PORTER/DAVIS

snoopmama — 23 Jun 2001 4:45:49 GMT

BUCHANAN COUNTy
I am searching for information on the State Hospital in Independence. My gg-grandfather George W Porter died in this hospital July 1918.
Thank you
Vickey Baker

Searching for German Presbyterian Church - Independence - 1850s

luvmytzus — 17 Jun 2007 2:47:00 GMT

Hi everyone, I'm searching for information on the German Presbyterian Church in Independence. My German relatives settled in Independence around 1850 and belonged to this church. I know that they were an established church in the 1800s and am searching to find old church records.

Thank you
Teresa Schwartz Osborn

Jane Wimberley's Obituary

er26748215 — 10 Jun 2007 12:43:31 GMT

Jane Wimberly was born about 1798 in Virginia and was a daughter of John McVey. She married Thomas Wimberly about 1819 in Bath Co. Ky. and the last record that I can find for her is in the 1880 Buchanan Co. census living with her son-in-law and daughter Barton and Mary Callwell. Can someone tell me who I would need to contact in order to find any records or a obit for her? Any help is appreciated.

old forks cemetary near fairbanks

barb fenneman — 4 Dec 2003 5:53:24 GMT

i was wondering if anyone will ever go through the cemetary for names and dates of those people left in the untended cemetary? my husbands family has at least one headstone there with steinberg on one side and tonn on the other. i asked about the records at wartberg seminary some years ago; but, they only had half the records left. the others were missing.
gary's grandfather otto seinberg and grandmother bertha strempke were married in the church that once stood there. it was said to have been the largest wedding held there.
barb

Charles KING Obit lookup needed

staceylynn61 — 24 Mar 2007 10:57:10 GMT

Hello fellow seekers!
Needing to know if anyone has time to do an obit lookup for a CHARLES KING born: 24 September 1849 Indiana
died: 19 April 1924 Independence, Iowa
Would really appreciate the information is someone has the time? Dont really even need a copy of it, just transcribed information sent via email or posted here as a reply would be great! Thank you in advance for any help. Stacey

JAMES RILEY PATTEN m Ida Beckwith 1863

jenista — 10 Apr 2007 12:16:48 GMT

Anyone researching this family line? James Riley Patten was born 1839 in New York State, married Ida Beckwith in 1863 in Lee Co., Iowa, daughter of Henry and Nancy Beckwith.
Children are Ida, Mary, Stella, Martha, Minnie, Willmina and Millie E. Will share Patten info.

need help from iowa!!!!!

DJo_54 — 14 Feb 2007 7:05:27 GMT

Hi again everyone! I have posted before so am back because i am still looking!!!! I am looking for anyone that can see if they can find when or IF my aunt graduated from high school her and her mother Rev Rose Hunter lived in Independence Iowa and this was between 1956 and 1959or even a record or my aunt attending school durning that time??? i am working on a family tree and trying to place people whee they were...if anyone finds info you can wrote me directely at DJo_1954@yahoo.com thanks Dalene Jo

John C. Hertha will lookup - Liberty, Buchanan Co., IA

descendantKS — 9 Feb 2007 7:37:53 GMT

Would someone please check to see if there is a will filed for John Casper HERTHA. He was born 01 Oct 1829 in Germany and died18 Aug 1894, Liberty, IA. His wife was Barbara GOSCH/Grosch, b. 1834, d. 14 Sep 1915, Liberty, IA. Daughter is Emma KURT, b. 1858, d. 03 Jan 1929, Liberty, IA. Thanks!

Crawford from Chatham

djfehrman — 27 Jul 2004 7:12:40 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information on Morton Crawford of Chatham, Buchanan County. He was my great grandmother's first husband. I understand he is buried in the cemetery in Chatham. Would anyone know the name of this cemetery or is there only one there? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Oh, my great grandmother was Johanne Oltmanns Crawford. Thank you. Juanita

Coytown, Iowa

Cathy George — 13 Nov 2006 8:07:08 GMT

I hope someone can help me. I have a few obits from Buchanan County, That mention a place called Coytown. Could someone tell me where that is at?
Thanks Cathy

Lillian Nosek Abt. 1893 - 1970

ResearchJunkie — 24 Jan 2007 7:41:16 GMT

Lillian Nosek, age 77, Independence, died June 25, 1970. Funeral held June 27 from St. John's Church with Rev. Donald Sweeney officiating. Interment was in St. Albert's Cemetery, Lamont, Ia.

Source: The Witness ~ 9 July 1970

1956 obit help please

pjskelton919 — 2 Jan 2007 7:52:26 GMT

Would like to have a copy of the obit for John Douglas Bishop. He was born 29 Nov 1831, & died 19 Jun 1908 in Masonville, Iowa. I'll pay copying cost. Thank you.

Looking for Harry S. Richie and Ella Tate

eveningstar42 — 8 Feb 2006 1:37:58 GMT

I'm looking for information on my Uncle and Aunt. All I know is that Harry Richie married Ella Tate in 1927 after Ella grated High School. They had 2 children as I know of. William was born after 1927 and Margaret too, and she died around 1980. They both married no dates

White, Ozia Preston

JGlasgow6738 — 23 Jun 2001 4:35:36 GMT

WHITE, Ozias Preston living with wife Julia & kids in Buchanan Co., IA in 1860. Then they disappear from the radar. Any clues appreciated.
Jack
iamjo@webtv.net

Independence Iowa OBITS

novella3 — 2 Nov 2006 5:27:18 GMT

Hi,

I am wondering if there is anyone who does obit Look ups for Indepence, Buchanan Co, Iowa?

I have a few obits I am seeking. I would prefer not to pay a $10.00 charge plus 30 cents per obit to Genealogical Society.

Surnames I am looking for are Beatty & Strine.

Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you,
Kathy

Mathew Farmer & Rebecca O'Neal

kjblackburn1 — 11 Oct 2006 1:00:53 GMT

Looking for birth and death dates for this couple. A
Green Co., WI biography for Rachel's father says
that she died in Buchanan Co. before 1884. Rebecca's
parents were Robert Evans O'Neal + Catherine Fincher & Mathew's parents were John Farmer and
Mary Hooker.

Jesse E Moore

PPAngier — 12 Nov 2006 5:33:08 GMT

I am looking for information on Jesse E Moore who lived in Liberty Twp in late 1800's til his death in 1917. Can anyone tell me if there are any write ups for him and his family. I would really like an obituary for him also.

Need obituary for Phebe Davenport

patsyhall50 — 31 Oct 2006 6:37:30 GMT

Need obituary for Phebe Davenport b. 12 May 1827 d. 4 June 1885 and is buried in Littleton Cemetery. Thank you for any help that anyone can be for this information.

Davenport

Glenora — 2 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on W R & Phebe Davenport. Phebe was buried in Littleton Cemetery,

Looking for info on W R & Phebe Davenport & family. Phebe was buried in Littleton Cemetery, Buchanan Co. in 1885. Believe W R etc. later moved to Cherokee, IA. Any help would be much appreciated.

Littleton and Chatham, Iowa

tonybengston — 10 May 2006 3:33:56 GMT

Year Books

DJo_54 — 31 Oct 2006 4:51:29 GMT

Hi I am trying to locate anyone that may have access to Independence Iowa school books. I am trying to find out if and or when my aunt Naomi Jo Hunter attended the high school there. Maybe someone has a year book from one of thoses years or maybe someone went to school with Naomi eaither way PLEASE write me Thanks Jo

Jay Barney Leslie, Nancy Nesler...et all

Lori Martinson — 1 Aug 2006 11:56:25 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Jay Barney Leslie and his father Jay Leslie Sr. who lived in Buchanan Co. Iowa and Spring Valley Minnesota.

Pearsall, Leslie, Moore/ Buchanan County IA

besmer — 26 Jan 2005 5:46:08 GMT

I am looking for information on Elizabeth Pearsall Leslie Moore. She was the daughter of Horace B. and Loania Walker Pearsall. Married to John Leslie in 1853 at Independence. He died Aug 23, 1868 and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery. She and her children, Lillabore, Charles S., Frank A. and Lizzie are on the 1870 census. In her father's will it lists her as Elizabeth P. Moore. This will is dated March 21, 1879. John Moore and James Utterback were witnesses. In her mother's obituary in 1882 it calls her Mrs. Moore of Denver, CO. I find an Eliza Moore with a son Frank Leslie and Liizzie Johnson in the 1880 census for Denver, Arapahoe County, CO. No husband is mentioned Notes from my aunts (deceased) are that their father, Karl L. Leslie, mentioned an aunt, Lizzie Moore from Denver. I am wondering what the Moore husband's name was, who Lillabore "Lilly" married and any other information on this family. I do have some leads on the families of Charles S. and Frank A. Leslie
My grandfather, Karl L. Leslie, was a son of Samuel Leslie (John's brother) and Lucia Augusta Pearsall Leslie (Elizabeth's sister).

blankenburgs

lucasgene_1 — 2 Sep 2006 8:29:04 GMT

please use my e-mail at home, for blankenburgs in iowa.

jan1@iowatelecom.net.George~family bucana co.

Greenwood Cemetery in Quasqueton

angikay301 — 27 Jun 2006 1:19:57 GMT

Trying to find Greenwood Cemetary in Quasqueton - someone told me it was abandoned and plowed over? Is this true? If so, when did this happen?? If not, can someone give me directions?

I believe some of my Blankenburg family is buried there, and would like to visit their graves.

Thanks for your time!!

Descendants of Ferdinand and Martha (Tesch) Benter

kameri55 — 10 Nov 2006 5:37:26 GMT

I am looking for any information of the children of Ferdinand and Martha Benter, namely the descendants of William, Martin, Rudolph, Ferdinand Jr. I think some of them were divorced and remarried.

If any one has information of these please contact me. thankyou.
Kathy Murray

Rodolphus & Sarah Williams - cemetery ?

amhansen1 — 1 Jul 2006 10:34:47 GMT

I am looking for the names of cemeteries and where I can write to find out if Rodolphus & Sarah Williams might be buried there. According to 1900 census they were living in Buchanan Co. They were in their late 50's at that time. Before that they lived in Fayette county. I believe Rodolphus died around 1915. If anyone knows of this family I surely would appreciate it. They had 5 children that I know of......Bertha.......Albert.....Dale........another girl and boy that I dont know the names. Rodolphus was in Civil War. (Shiloh)
thanks in advance for any help.................Arliss

Cooper Family

Lawrence Ober — 27 Jun 2006 12:20:53 GMT

Interested in learning about descendents of John Cooper and his wife Fanny Irish. They were both born in England, but married in Kane Co.Illinois in l855. They came to Iowa and settled on a farm in Buchanan County (Perry Twp.) about l862. They had the following children: Rosa?, Mary Ann, Henry Walter, Frederick, Harriet, Martha, Lois, Ida, and Fanny.

Thank you. Lawrence Ober

Luxemburgers in Buchanan County

Rene_DAUBENFELD — 2 Jul 2006 5:02:37 GMT

Hello everybody,

This September I will come to Iowa with a group of some 15 people from Luxembourg, Europe.
We plan to visit the cemetaries in the area and so I would like to know, which locations are interesting in that matter.
Are there towns that had a larger community of Luxemburgers and are there still some descendants of the first immigrants in that area.

Thank you very much for your help.
René

Overman Graves

Leonard Wiegand — 30 Jun 2006 10:22:00 GMT

Thanks for the info it will be a lot of help

Overman Graves

ldwieg — 30 Jun 2006 2:40:23 GMT

Looking for Frank Overman Born 1862 Wife Mary born 1844 They may be buried around Peterburg Iowa Cemetery name is unknown also death dates????

McGlaughlin-Huntsberger

usamom99 — 22 Jun 2006 1:48:33 GMT

I am trying to locate information on the Huntsberger and McGlaughlin families who lived in Buchanan Co. Here's what info we have on them:

McGLAUGHLIN, James b. May 5, 1795 d. Apr. 21, 1861
Mary b. Mar. 23, 1795 d. Feb. 2, 1873
Hiram b. Oct. 8, 1826 d. May 14, 1872
Rebecca b. Nov. 7, 1831 d. Jan 31, 1927 wf/o Hiram McGlaughlin Mother

Any info would be much appreciated. We know there's a photo circulating on the Internet of Rebecca, and would appreciate any assistance in obtaining a copy.

Thanks JHS usamom 99 @ hotmail.com (remove spaces)

Elva [nee McL*] Rouse, 1901 Buchanan Co. IA > 1988 St. Petersburg FL (buried Oakland Cem, Manchester IA)

metaphor — 24 Jun 2006 4:45:18 GMT

Sampson C. Hittle

JosephAHittle — 4 Sep 2006 2:02:31 GMT

Sampson C. Hittle is buried (about 1920) in Independence. He originally came from Lee County, Illinois. His son Arthur is also buried in Independence. (about 1928).

I am looking for information regarding any of Sampson's descendants.

Sampson's parents were Jacob and Nancy (Culp) Hittle
Jacob's parents were David and Hannah (Jones) Hittle
David and Hannah were my 3rd G-Grandparents through Jacob's older brother Joseph.

Sampson had at least 6 children I'm attempting to establish and follow.

Thanks,
Joe Hittle
skadj@yahoo.com
www.hittle.info

Nancy J. (Clark) Rose and Father Jacob Clark

LouiseHopkins66 — 16 Jun 2006 8:13:54 GMT

I am looking for the death records and cemetery where Nancy Rose and her father, Jacob Clark are buried.
I have been told that nancy died 16 Mar. 1923. On the 1920 census she was living with her son William Rose in Washington twp.Buchanan Co.
On the 1900 census Nancy and her father Jacob Clark are living with her son, William, in Independence twp. Buchanan Co.
Any help on these people would be appreciated.
Nancy married Laurence Rose in Delaware Co. Ia. in1856.
Thank you.
Louise

Matthias Davis Family of Kent Co, Canada, IL, RI, IA, NE

nlcompton78 — 13 Jun 2006 1:31:54 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the family of the Matthias Davis Family and his ancestors connected to Kent County, Upper Canada, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa and Nebraska. Matthias was b. 23 July 1819 Kent County, Upper Canada, m. 4 Aug 1849/1850 Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, to Mary Ann Bouck, d. 21 Jan 1878

Matthias parents were:
Nathan Davis, b. 1774 Rhode Island, USA
Margaret b. 1782 England

As far as I can tell they may have had another child named Nathan. I have a copy of a letter dated 1861 from Margaret stating that she still had property in Canada.

Mary Ann Bouck was b. 25 Jul 1829 Erie County, Ohio, d. 18 Jun 1894 Elida, Winnebago County, Illinois.

Matthias and Mary Ann’s children:
Amanda Davis, b. 18 Oct 1850 Winnebago County, Illinois
Albert Davis, b. 5 Mar 1852 Buchanan County, Iowa
Mary Elsa Davis, b. 18 Jan 1854 Buchanan County, Iowa
George W. Davis, b. 10 Sep 1856 Buchanan County, Iowa
Susan Davis, b. 5 Sep 1857 Harden County, Iowa
Mariah Davis, b. 29 Aug 1859 Harden County, Iowa
Ada Davis, b. 16 Dec 1860 Harden County, Iowa
Edwin Davis, b. 27 Oct 1863 Harden County, Iowa
Clarana Davis, b. 12 Apr 1866 Harden County, Iowa
Ana Davis, b. Jun 1869 Richardson County, Nebraska
Dora Davis, b. 24 Oct 1872 Richardson County, Nebraska

If you have any information, please let me know.

Thank you.
Nancy Compton
NLCOMPTON@RMCI.NET

gramenz family

cgramenz10 — 19 May 2006 11:25:52 GMT

looking for info on the gramenz family. several are buried in mt hope cemetery...several are still possibly living there. unfortunately its a 2 hour drive for me. cgramenz10@yahoo.com

Strempke

greywol18 — 26 Jan 2006 1:15:38 GMT

I am looking for family of Gertrude M. Strempke. Gertrude was born in Iowa approx. 1896 Her father was August who came from Germany. I don't know who her mother was or anything else. The 1910 census shows gertrude working as a servant at the age of 16, on her own. No family is shown. The 1925 census for Buffalo Twnshp., Buchanon shows she is the daughter of August Strempke. It also shows my mother with her sibs. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Reynolds, Sigh Franz & Rose Chesmore

C_Serb — 4 Oct 2005 7:57:31 GMT

I have a 1900 census of Sigh ( he went by Franz) Reynolds and Rose Chesmore living in Buchanan Co. in 1900 - I am trying to find out if Franz died and when or was Rose divorced? Franz and Rose were married in Quasqueton in 1893.

Rose was married for the second time to Edward Postel in Winthrop, in 1910 -

Thank you for any help in advance

Chace & Brady 50th Wedding Anniversary

huskerette — 23 Jan 2002 6:21:03 GMT

I live 300 mi. straight west of Buchanan Co. (35 mi. West of Sioux City).

I found a beautiful write up for the 50th wedding anniversary for Edwin Ruthven CHACE and his wife, Polly BRADY. They had settled on government land at Quasqueton, Ia. He was a county judge, raised four sons and three daughters, and was the first mayor of Wayne, Ne. There is a nice picture of Edwin and his wife. A lengthy article accompanys the photos.
If this is your family and you would like a copy of the article, please contact me.

Death record of Martha (Patsy) Holman, 03-15-1897

@@lgordon@iei.net — 10 May 2006 1:13:06 GMT

I am seeking the death record of Martha (Patsy) Holman who died on 03-15-1897 in Buchanan County, Iowa. She married Nathan Holman on 03-26-1835, in Lawrence County, Indiana. She was born Martha (Patsy) Owens in Kentucky and was the daughter of John (Leatherwood) Owens. I am seeking her mothers name from her death record. Martha is a sister of my g-g-g-grandfather John (Jack) Owens. Any other information from the death record would be appreciated, i.e., place of burial, etc.

Where can I find death certificate for patients of the Hospital for the Insane?

peaserl01 — 18 Apr 2006 5:32:38 GMT

I am looking for the death certificate for Amanda Simpson. She was a patient in the hospital in the 1900 Census in Washington, Buchanan county? Do they have a cemetery for patients that died there?
Can anyone help?
Thank You
Angela Pease

Cline and Miltimore party killed by indians 1859

Kristin — 21 Mar 2006 5:34:36 GMT

Weekly Burlington Gazette, 11-01-1859

Emirgrants Killed by Indians

St Louis Oct 29 3pm

A special dispatch to the Republican, the Salt Lake mail of the 7th reached Fort Atebison yeaterday. A party of emigrants from Buchanan County, Iowa, were attacked by indians at Kinney's and the cut off. Mr Cline, Mr Miltimore, wife and six children were killed. Miltimore's two oldest sons and the remainder of the party escaped to Camp Floyd in destitute condition.

question on St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hazleton Iowa

sharon_corcoran — 1 Mar 2006 12:58:27 GMT

Since the closing of the Catholic church in Hazleton, would anyone know where perhaps they have sent the marriage, death, baptismal or membership records? And how i would go about contacting someone for me to do some family research for the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
Thanks,
Sharon Corcoran

KIGGINS family

Bev_Masterson — 26 May 2005 2:00:23 GMT

The KIGGINS families, both John & Lewis lived in Independence, Buchanon County, IA when I was a child during the late 1930's or early 40's. I remember going to visit my Great Uncle John KIGGINS in Independence after he had suffered from a stroke. My mother tells me that the whole family of KIGGINS, two boys and four girls migrated from Ohio to Independence, then some of the girls Anne COLLINS, Mrytle JOHNS and Etta Libby FLEENER, my grandmother, moved on after marrying into other families. There was also a sister, Mary who had married Ed LASHBROOK enroute and settled in Waterloo but they had no children. She doesn't know anything about the family prior to the move from Ohio by covered wagon to Independence.
I know that my great grandparents, William and Mary Jane BRYANT KIGGINS are buried in Riverside cemetary, Marshalltown, Marshall county after living there awhile.

Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? If anyone has any information on the KIGGINS family, would they be willing to share? Thank you very much!

lookijg for???

DJo_54 — 27 Oct 2006 12:36:47 GMT

I am looing for anyone that might know of a James Cusaick, he last lived in Independence Iowa but this was years ago.I am also looking for anyone that knows or can find out if and when a Naomi Jo Hunter went to school in Independence Iowa and if she graduated there, this would of been back in the 50's . Her mother Rose Hunter was the minister at the 4 square church in independence.. I would appricate any help anyone can give me thanks...Jo

Relationship of Nancy Nesler to Jay Leslie?

eallynm — 5 Feb 2005 10:26:42 GMT

In the 1900 census, Nancy Nesler is living with Jay and Eva Schenkweiler/Shankwiller (or something similar) Leslie and their two sons Claude E. and Jay Barney Leslie. Nancy's relationship to Jay is given as "mother." In the 1880 census, Nancy Knowles Nesler is the wife of Harrison Nesler of Posey Co., IN and Carroll Co., IA. There is no evidence of her being the mother of Jay Leslie. Does anyone have any insight into this situation? Were there two Nancy Neslers the same age in Iowa? Is there any possibility that Jay Leslie is the same person as Rhesa J. Nesler?

HERMAN-HORAN/HOREN marriage, Oct. 9, 1882

psmithlakeco — 23 Jan 2005 1:27:18 GMT

Looking for information on Henry HERMAN (age 28)-Esther HORAN/HOREN (age 23) marriage of Oct. 9, 1882 at Independence, IA. Esther's family had recently moved to Independence from Lake County, IL, possible consisting of the following:

John HORAN (father, age 67 yrs +/-)
Maria (mother, age 51 yrs +/-)
John Henry (bro, age 29)
Tressa (sis, age 21)
William (bro, age 18)
Charlie (bro, age 16)

Also, a George JOHNSON/JOHNSTON is present at this time (witness on Esther's marriage license); believe he later married Tressa (in Independence?), date unknown.

John HORAN may have moved to Independence because he had relations there.

I'm sure Independence had a newspaper at that time; how do I arrange/pay to get a copy of marriage notice, if published?

Any help would be appreciated!

George Benton and Nancy Bailey

Terry McCord — 8 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

1882 tornado injuires RICHMOND, kills Wm HOREN (17) & Albert RIPKE (11)

metaphor — 14 Jan 2006 7:06:15 GMT

Freeborn County Standard (Albert Lea, Minnesota) > 1882 > June > 29

Cycloning of Another Iowa Town.

A storm of Thursday last was very severe at Waterloo and Cedar Falls. But the storm did the greatest amount of damage at Independence, on the Illinois Central railroad. The town was crowded on account of the appearance of Sells Bros.' circus. The storm struck there about 5 o'clock. The circus tent was blown over, but fortunately no spectators were inside. Three of the canvas men were injured, and a young man named RICHMOND had his shoulder broken.

From there the storm passed through the town, doing great damage. Roofs of a large number of the finest business blocks were taken off, and the scene beggars description. A number of farmers' teams became frightened and ran away, but fortunately no lives were lost in the streets.

In the residence parts of the city the loss of life occurred, William HOREN, aged seventeen, and Albert RIPKE, aged eleven, being instantly killed. The other victim was in the house of Wm. BRADLEY, which was blown down, and he was caught and killed by falling timbers.

There were many hairbreadth escapes and quite a number of people were badly bruised. The loss in the town is roughly estimated at $45,000. In the country great damage was done. The insane hospital is located about two miles west of Independence. The immense smoke stack was blown down, the workshops wrecked and a large part of the mansard roof of the main building was torn off. It is estimated that the loss to the state will be fully $50,000. The hospital for the insane, a grand stone structure, located two miles from town, that has already cost the state $800,000 and now has 543 inmates and 100 employes, was struck by the hurricane and damaged to the extent of $30,000 or $40,000.

Colton

actuallyjim — 24 Jan 2006 5:29:58 GMT

Looking for information on Milton COLTON who was born 16 December, 1869 in Lamont, Buchanon Co., IA, the son of Sylvester COLTON and Mary WESTLAKE. Also interested in info on Sylvester.

Help in Your County

Sharon — 20 Nov 2005 12:16:56 GMT

I am trying to locate records for the Mt. Pleasant Hospital for the insane between 1880 and 1930.
I am looking for Lydia Celestia Carr Kilbourn born 1833 New York,die as a widow after 1880 census.

Thank You
Sharon

Grapes Family

lisajones245555 — 31 Oct 2005 1:17:48 GMT

Greetings,

I am seeking any info I can find on the following family:

George Grapes, son of Samuel & Hannah, b. abt 1852, PA
wife Minnie Curry Grapes, b. abt 1868, IA

Children of George & Minnie Grapes:
Frank, Fred, Pearl, Blanche, Murley, Dorothy, Orvit, Katie

George & Minnie are located on the 1895, 1900 census records, in Delaware County, and in Fayette Co. in 1910. Minnie, listed as widow, is located in Buchanan Co. in 1920 & 1930.

Anyone researching this family? Sure would like to connect with descendants.

JOHN A. CLARK b. FEB. 8, 1849 d. unkn.

K.Johnston — 24 Oct 2005 3:44:42 GMT

I am looking for death info. for JOHN A. CLARK b. 1849 in Ind. d. unkn.
I was given info. that there was a JOHN A. CLARK buried in Hazelton(Buchanan co.) Iowa b. 1849 d. 1917. This is in the WPA records.
Is it possible to get a obit information?
His wife's name was Martha, daughter lina M. Clark.
Thank you
Karen in Id.

Allshouse Jake Jacob

nyle187 — 18 Jan 2006 6:13:59 GMT

We have Jacob Allshouse Civil War Vet, 46th Iowa INF CO B
died 17 Feb 1869 aged 40 yrs. He is buried Littleton Cemetery, Buchanan County Iowa, Perry TWP

Allshouse Jake Jacob & Harriet Lucinda

Bob_Pinch — 20 Oct 2005 10:20:12 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Jacob Jake Allshouse Born abt. 1853/1854 in Iowa.and his wife Harriet Lucinda (Knapp) born 17 Feb. 1869 in rural Fayette Co. Iowa. They were married 22 May 1864 in Iowa. I only found they in 1910 Census. This is all I have Harriet was my great Aunt.

1910 Census Jesup, Buchanan Co. Iowa
Allshouse Jake J.Head, Age 56, Married 25 years, Born Iowa
Harriet L. Wife, Age 43?, Married 25 years, Born Iowa,
Charles H. Son, Age 18, Married 1, Born Iowa,
Hattie D. Daughter, Age 14, Born Iowa
Jake E Son, Age 12, Born Iowa
Lavon G. Daughter-in-law, Age 18, Married 1, Born Iowa
I would appreciate any information.

Mildred Dorrell

frostypoo_1 — 17 Sep 2005 4:17:40 GMT

I am trying to find any information on Mildred Dorrell, age 20, who was public school teacher iand rooming in Liberty in 1930. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Independence State Hospital

Diana — 30 Apr 2005 1:13:50 GMT

My husband's great-grandfather was an inmate in the state hospital in 1910 (per census). Charles Ames died on 26 September 1912 still an inmate, we believe. Does anyone know how to get records of his burial? Or how to contact the cemetery?
Thanks

Joseph Webb b. 1822 in Ireland

Linda Cooksey — 4 Oct 2005 11:10:56 GMT

I am seeking any info on this man whose last known address was Independence, IA per his father's will dtd. 1870. Joseph Webb had not been heard from in over 20 yrs. Did he live long enough to marry and have a family? Are there any descendants out there? The dates would have placed Joseph Webb in Independence in the 1850's in his 20's. Thanks for any help out there.

Ida Jane SUFFICOOL Kint, b1861 Hazleton, d1952 Oelwein

metaphor — 30 Sep 2005 4:35:43 GMT

Jesse Merrill-MD,VA,PA,OH,IA 1788-1882

Fred Kirk Merrill — 26 Sep 2005 5:12:24 GMT

Seeking parents and descendents of Jesse Merrill Sr., 1788-1882. He was born in MD and died in Buchanan, Co., IA. He moved to IA. from OH. in 1855, where he and wife, Nancy Hemphill lived with the eldest son, John Merrill, Liberty TWP.. Siblings of John 1812-1894 were: Richard abt 1814-, Ruth (Slemmons)1815-1897, Thomas 1818-, David 1824-1900, Mary (Braden)1820-1906, Jesse H. 1829-1918, Betty, and Joseph 1833-1907. Have John and David's families well documented to present. Will share information

Hendra, Maureen

Ball, Pat — 27 Jul 2005 6:07:30 GMT

I am looking for information for a Maureen Hendra that lived at 25 Devonshire Street, Devonshire Court, Marylebone, London W.1 . Does anyone have any information to assist me.

Joseph Wagamont and John P. McGranahan

tat98 — 9 Mar 2004 1:23:57 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Wagamont family. Joseph and Alta Wagamont moved to Buchanan County about 1856 and I believe they may be buried there. Some of their children's names are Clinton Walgamont, Eva and John (who was a auctioneer.) and Nancy Jane who married JohnP. McGranahan. Any information would be a great help.
Thank you. rtatsumi@rconnect.com

EMERSON--George, Wallace, Polly in Buchanan County IA

LaniGG — 12 Aug 2005 11:51:41 GMT

I am looking for siblings George b ca 1827, Wallace b ca 1833, and Polly b ca 1813. They were all born in Erie Co, NY, but moved to Iowa in early 1850's. Any information would be appreciated.

Michael Slattery and Ellen (Flannery) Slattery

linda — 24 Aug 2005 7:11:50 GMT

I am looking for Michael and Ellen Slattery. He was born in 1825 or 1828 in Cork County, Ireland. Died in January 24, 1906 buried in Saint Mary's cemetery in Masonville Iowa. Ellen was born 1848 in Ireland. Ellen died April 19, 1910 buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Masonville also. I am trying to find out who there parents might be and there children. I know they had a daughter Hanora born in Masonville Iowa September 28, 1868. She died in August 17, 1838 in Sydney, Nebraska and was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Masonville. She married William Penny February 9, 1885. They lived in Masonville and Coffin Grove. Thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Linda

Obit lookup for Nora McGee died 14 Sep 1945 buried Hazelton

kinzieee — 20 Jun 2005 3:30:51 GMT

Nora S Curtis was born 1 May 1878 to Charles and Melissa Curtis and lived in Oelwein in about 1923. She was married to Frank McGee. Any information would be appreicated. Thanks

Settlement Society, Coffins Grove, 1857

metaphor — 25 Aug 2005 7:01:16 GMT

The attached news item appeared in the Hornellsville Tribune (Hornellsville, New York) on Feb 19 1857.

seeking cemetery lookups

MaryThieleFobian — 24 Jun 2001 3:32:47 GMT

An elderly family member has told me that my great-uncle, Harry Christopher Thiele (b. September 30, 1890; death date unknown), "is buried around Independence somewhere."

I am guessing that Harry may still have been alive around 1954, when his mother died--her obituary does not list him as either surviving her or predeceasing her.

Harry's wife was Eugenia Lillian Hixson, and they married circa 1910. Their son, Carl Leslie Thiele, was born in June 6, 1911.

Respond here or directly to metaphor@mbay.net

Seven people drown on pond near Littleton, 1894 / Hanks, Morton, Roberts, Beloss, Cook

metaphor — 14 Aug 2005 7:10:43 GMT

Five Persons Drowned While Seek-
ing Two Children.

Associated Press Leased-wire Service

OELWEIN (Iowa.) Dec. 10.--At Littleton, a town of Buchanan county, two children went skating yesterday and failing to return a search was started. A crowd gathered on a pond. It suddenly broke through, precipitating twelve persons into the water. Seven were rescued.

The bodies of five others, in addition to the corpses of the two children, were found under the ice some distance from the scene of the drowning. The names of the bictims are: Fred Hanks, John Morton, George Roberts, Charles Hanks, George Beloss, George Cook, Hannah Cook.

[Source: The Los Angeles Times, Dec. 11, 1894, p. 3]

August JESSE, born Germany

wayemerald — 4 Jul 2001 5:30:52 GMT

I have an August JESSE, b. 1852 in Germany, d. 1941 in Buchanan County, Iowa. Burried at Forks Cemetery, Buchanan County. Wife's name was Auguste ? She was born 1855, died 1891 in Buchanan County. They had 9 Children: (1)Edward Wilhelm; (2)Emil; (3)Elwin; (4)Emilie; (5)Luise; (6)Alma; (7)Henry Adolph-born Littletown, Buchanan Co., IA, May 4, 1882; (8)?-1888; (9)Arthur-1891.