Buena Vista - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Fred Foster Obituary

JamesNethery7576 — 29 Oct 2008 11:48:47 GMT

Seeking the obituary of Frederick J. FOSTER who passed away on 9 May 1942 at St. Joseph, Missouri. He is buried in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Barber Cemetery in Hayes Township

vhhull — 14 Sep 2008 2:31:24 GMT

I looking for information on the Barber Cemetery, Hayes Township in Buena Vista County in Iowa.
I have ancestor, Opal Luretta Barber, buried there.
She died 4 March 1884.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
vhhull

Dr. Leonard J. Harvey d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 5:41:14 GMT

Abstracted from "The Alta Advertiser" 5 Feb: Dr. Leonard J. Harvey died Jan 30 at home in Alta, yesterday of locomotor ataxia; physician & 40 yr. resident; came to Storm Lake 1870 then Alta 1880; exposed 4 yrs ago to snowstorm.

Pictures of Family Graves in Newell

vhhull — 21 Aug 2008 5:39:35 GMT

Looking for pictures of family graves in Newell, Iowa:
my great, grandfather, Jay W. Barber,died 22 January 1908; and great, grandmother, Ella H. Barber, died 3 November 1897. If possible, would also like a picture of his 2nd wife's headstone. Her name was Fannie May (Driver) Barber; she died 24 November 1935 in Newell. (Her legal names was Fanchon May Driver).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

Sioux Rapids Republican Press 1914

pwgortonmb1 — 13 Jun 2008 5:38:03 GMT

We are seeking information on the Sioux Rapids Republican Press and if archives are available.
More specifically the August 1914 editions.
Can someone tell us where to find these papers or if any other publication from Sioux Rapids for August 1914 exist?

John andd Mary (Tabaka) Glowczewsky

crashq — 8 Jun 2008 10:02:49 GMT

I am looking for information about Mary (Tabaka) Glowczewsky (b.1852 in Wisconsin) and her husband, John. They moved to Iowa from McLean County, Illinois sometime between 1870 and 1885. Initially, they lived near her brother Michael (Mark) Tabaka/Tabasinsky in Cass County (~1885). Sometime between 1885 and 1915 they moved to Buena Vista County.

They had numerous children including Josephine, Roman, Robert, Mary, Leo, Eugene, Anna, Veronica, Olga, and George.

Any info would be appreciated, no matter how insignificant.

Weatherman Family 1850's

Mead_Family — 29 May 2008 4:34:19 GMT

Looking for William or John Weatherman married to Elizabeth Beaty. Moved to Storm Lake area approx 1850's. Had 2 sons with Elizabeth. Roxanna Weatherman Livermore b 1844 Eagle Rock, Wake, North Carolina(resided in Oto, Woodbury, Iowa) is daughter from first marriage to Nancy Beaty (sister of Elizabeth). ANY information would be helpful.

Callery of Storm Lake BV county

laura_schnabel — 20 Apr 2008 12:59:15 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding Joseph and Bridget Callery. Their only son Edward was my grandfather. Other family names include, Skeels, Toohey, Flinn, Hopkins, Clancy. Any information would be appreciated.

Irish in BV county

laura_schnabel — 20 Apr 2008 1:15:09 GMT

I am interested in any information regarding the Irish families in BV county. My great grandparents migrated to Iowa from New York in the 1850's. I believe several families came at the same time. I would like to have any info available. Thanks

John C. LARSEN

Shirley Johnson — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

AMUNDSON, GUNDERSON, LARSEN posted by Shirley Johnson on Tuesday, February
10, 1998

Need to find descendats of John C. LARSEN and Mary G. AMUNDSON. Her parents
were Hans E. AMUNDSON and Thea GUNDERSON. Doing LARSEN family history, have
much infomation to share. Shirley Johnson.

NEWTON family of Newell

@@JBParts@heartland.net — 23 Apr 2003 9:24:28 GMT

Seeking information on and contact with descendants of John Newton who farmed near Newell. Have information on this family to share and seek more. Thank you.

James Miller

nassif — 27 Mar 2007 8:53:24 GMT

There is a James Miller who died Feb 2, 1886 in Marathon who served from Indiana in Civil War.The problem is there is two James Miller in the area and both were physicians.One was born about 1818 in PA or Ohio. The other one was born in 1829 in Ohio. He served in Indiana
Company S, 30th Infantry Regiment Indiana. The 1860 census indicates there was a James and Samantha Miller living in Lagrange Ind whose children were Mary, Thomas, and Cyrus.These three children are found living in Buena Vista and Clay County in the 1880 census.My question is who is the James Miller that died in 1886

APPLEBY FAMILY OF BUENA VISTA

JWasylenko — 13 Nov 2007 5:17:04 GMT

Looking for information on family of Thomas and Isabel Appleby residing in Beuna Vista from 1880 to possibly 1900. They came to Edmonton Alberta prior to 1906 census.

Mack Family

pgeobc — 17 Nov 2007 10:30:44 GMT

I am looking for information on the Mack family. Robert, Emily, George C., William H., (Robert)Emmett. They came to Storum Lake around 1900 or just before. Some are buried there. Geo.C. had a store in Storm Lake until some time in the 1950s (I knew him).

Geo. C. Mack had a daughter Meda and a son Robert.

Mostly interested in William H., my step-grandfather, who married, had two children (Everett and Lorella). Then there was a divorce in Minnesota and he eventually moved back and remarried at Rockwell City, IA. Name of his first wife would be appreciated, and her fate, if known.

Many thanks.

Bowers, Celia A.

rebuck1 — 4 Sep 2006 9:36:38 GMT

Looking for information the mother of Celia A. Bowers wife of Alexander K. Bowers. The Bowers family lived in Elk, Nokomus and Storm Lake townships in Buena Vista, IA in 1880/85/1900.

I believe Celia's mother was Caroline Dupray wife of James Dupray of Dubuque Co., IA. Was Caroline Dupray a Chamberlain perhaps the daughter of Ira Chamberlain?

Any help appreciated, Loanne in CA

EPP-PEIL

Diane Peil — 28 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for thr family of John Epp who was born in Marathon-Buena Vista County-Iowa and later married Christine Peil in Dubuque-Iowa. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Mentor and Swezey families in Newell Iowa

J Swezey — 2 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for futher information on the family of my great grandmother. All I know about her is her name Julia J. MENTOR she was from Newell, Iowa and the fact she was married to Dr. Frank A. SWEZEY on July 11, 1894. Does anyone have any futher information about her or her family? The Swezey family also lived in Newell when he was born but moved to South Dakota when he was about 13 with his father Lewis. If anyone has anymore information about these two families please contact me!

McGINNIS

LorineMS — 1 Jul 2003 12:04:58 GMT

Looking for any info on Constantine McGINNIS b ca 1824 Ireland, in the 1880 census for Elk, Buena Vista Iowa, a widower age 57.

Constantine was in Wellington Co. Ontario in 1861; in Marquette Tp Marquette Co. MI in 1870 and is last found in 1880 census in Buena Vista Iowa.

Constantine m Margaret Cochley aka McKay in Toronto Ontario and had 14 known children. Many lived in Buena Vista.

Children all born Canada except Maurice/Morris b MI:

James b 1844 last found in 1861 Ontario census

Patrick b 1846 last found 1870 MI census

Mary Frances b 1847 m James Mackey

Ellen b 1851 last found 1861 Ontario census

Elizabeth b 1852 m John Stickney

John b 1854 m Mary Rousseau last found 1880

Francis/Frank b 1856 last found Alta, BV Iowa 1880

Joseph b 1859 last found Cherokee Iowa 1880

Margaret Isabelle b 1861 m Alfred Phelps

Sarah Jane b 1862 m Paul Wadley

Maurice/Morris b 1864 m Jennie Moyat found 1880 Afton Cherokee IA and 1920 Superior, Douglas Co. WI

Any help finding Constantine's death or contact with other McGINNIS researchers is welcome!

Will: Walter E. Partridge

jdm1968 — 13 Sep 2007 6:56:57 GMT

I, Walter E. Partridge, of the Town of Alta, County of Buena Vista and State of Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, free to act and of lawful age, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills at any time by me made.

First. I desire that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be [ ] paid.

Second. After the payment of my just debts and expenses, I desire that [ all ] of my personal property than remaining shall be divided equally between [ my ] children, with the exception of my dog and gun.

Third. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Harriet Partridge, all the interest I may have in our home in Alta, namely; Lots Number Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Number Seventeen (17) in the Third Addition to the Town of Alta, Iowa, to have and to hold unto her, the said Harriet Partridge, and to her heirs and assigns forever.

Fourth. I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Harriet Partridge, my farm, the Southwest quarter of section Thirty-four (34) in Township Ninety-one (91) North, Range Thirty-eight (38) West of the 5th P.M., and its revenues, as long as she shall live. After her death I hereby give, devise and bequeath the above described farm, to my children, George W. Partridge, Martha A. Miller, Charles E. Partridge, A. Lincoln Partridge, Hugh E. Partridge, Elizabeth Reese, Ida Tutt, Kate Sassman and Frank P. Partridge, share and share alike, less the following amounts which they are now owing me; George W. Partridge $150.00; Charles E. Partridge $600.00; A. Lincoln Partridge $100.00; Hugh E. Partridge $320.00; Elizabeth Reese $50.00; Ida Tutt $50.00; and any further amounts for which I may hold their receipt after this date. Kate Sassman is to receive $150.00 in cash over and above her share in the farm for services rendered me after she was of age. Chares E. Partridge is to have my gun immediately after my death, and Hugh E. Partridge is to have my dog.

Fifth. It is my desire and request that in the event that my daughter Elizabeth Reese should die before my estate is fully settled, that the share that would belong to her shall go to her children, share and share alike, without any rights to her husband Charles Reese, and that the Court appoint a Guardian for said children other than the said Charles Reese.

Sixth. I hereby nominate and appoint my beloved wife Harriet Partridge as executrix of this my last will and testament; and I request that my said Executrix be required to give no bonds or security for the faithful performance of her duty.

Given as my last will and testament at Alta Iowa, this 24th day of January, A.D. 1910.

Walter E. Partridge.

The above and foregoing instrument, consisting of two sheets was on [ the ] date thereof, signed by Walter E. Partridge, the testator, in our presence, and declared to be his last will and testament, and we, at his request, in his presence and in presence of each other hereby subscribe the same as attesting witnesses thereto.

J. Earl McLaughlin
A. R. Browne

Goetchius, Cerena E d. after 1930

dgrams12 — 18 Apr 2007 12:39:34 GMT

Seeking burial place of Cerena E. Goetchius b. 1857 in IL who was on the 1930 census at Poland, Buena Vista, IA living with daughter Naomi and her husband Rodney V. Snyder.
Cerena was the wife of J.W. Goetchius who died in 1923.

Any info on other Goetchius family also appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your interest.

Dee

Biography: W. E. Partridge

jdm1968 — 25 Jun 2007 5:23:41 GMT

W. E. Partridge, now living retired in Alta, is numbered among the old settlers of Buena Vista county and is one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War. He is a native of England, born in Berkshire, June 3, 1833, a son of James and Anne (Edwards) Partridge, who spent their entire lives in that country. The father was a mechanic, being a wheelwright by trade, and he also engaged in farming. His family numbered thirteen children, of whom twelve grew to years of maturity.

W. E. Partridge, whose name introduces this review, spent the years of his boyhood and youth in his native land and when fifteen years of age accompanied a brother to the United States. He first located in Maryland and secured work on the construction of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in that state, after which he spent two years working on the canal. He then took up his abode in Pennsylvania and from that state removed to Illinois, where he engaged in farming until 1882 when he came to Buena Vista county and purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 34, Nokomis township. This was an uncultivated and unimproved tract when it came into his possession but he at once began to develop the land, erected a good house, barns and outbuildings, and now has a well improved and valuable farm property, whereon he made his home for twenty-seven years. He planted a good orchard, which is now in bearing, and beautiful shade trees add to the attractive appearance of the place. In addition to general farming he engaged in raising stock, keeping registered shorthorn cattle and good grades of hogs. In 1908 he removed to Alta and is now living retired.

Mr. Partridge’s private affairs were interrupted at the time of the Civil war when, loyal to the best interest of his country, he enlisted September 9, 1861 at Aurora, Illinois, as a member of Company F, Thirty-sixth Illinois Infantry, joining the regiment at St. Louis. From that city they made their way to Rolla, Missouri, and Mr. Partridge participated in many of the important battles, including Pea Ridge, Perryville, Chickamauga, Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville, and was with Sherman on his march to Atlanta. He was also for four months on duty at New Orleans, his regiment acting as guard to General Sheridan. After a hard service lasting four years and two months he was mustered out at New Orleans and was honorably discharged at Springfield, Illinois.

When the country no longer needed his services, Mr. Partridge returned to Illinois and took up his abode in Kankakee county, where he purchased eighty acres of land, which he operated for sixteen years prior to taking up his abode in Iowa. It was prior to his enlistment for service in the war that Mr. Partridge was married, the lady of his choice being Miss Harriett Cottew, who was likewise born in England, coming to America when but two years of age. Their marriage was celebrated in Ottawa, Illinois, in 1860, and their union has been blessed with ten children: George, who follows farming in Nokomis township; Martha, the wife of William Miller, a farmer of Linn Grove, Iowa; Lizzie, the wife of Charles Reese, of Nokomis township; Charles who follows farming on the hold homstead in Nokomis township; Lincoln, who is engaged in farming in Minnesota; Ida, the wife of G. H. Tutt, a resident of Marathon, Iowa; Kate, the wife of John Sassman, who follows farming near Albert City, this state; Frank, who carries on farming near Marathon; Hugh; and William who died when eighteen months old.

Mr. Partridge gives his political support to the republican party and cast his first presidential ballot for Abraham Lincoln. He has held some township offices. He keeps in touch with his old army friends through his membership in the Grand Army of the Republic at Alta, of which he has served as vice commander. He has been identified with the Methodist Episcopal church at Alta for several years. His labors have contributed in substantial manner to the development and progress of Buena Vista county and not only as a worthy pioneer settler but also as a loyal defender of the Union cause he is well deserving of mention in this volume. His circle of friends is large and all esteem him for his genuine worth. In 1908 he had the pleasure of visiting his old home in England where he remained from July 12 until the 23rd of August.

- C.H. Wegerslev & Thomas Walpole, Past and Present of Buena Vista County, Iowa, S.J. Clark Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, © 1909, p. 279-280

1895 Buena Vista Iowa census Lookup

eroyal2 — 19 Jan 2007 3:20:37 GMT

If possible, would someone be able to access the 1895 Iowa state census for Poland Twn. Buena Vista county for Leford Wilson as head with son Lee Wilson age 15 born Buchanan County, Iowa and other siblings, Florence, Jessie, Griffith Haward and send me a copy of the actual census? I would grately appreciate this help. Thanks. ER

George Ross -- died in Sioux Rapids on Jan 28, 1921

almadenmike — 4 Jul 2006 5:08:26 GMT

I'm looking for any information on my great-great grand uncle -- Geoge Ross -- who died in Sioux Rapids, Iowa (Buena Vista County) on Jan. 28, 1921, according to a FamilySearch Family Group Record AFN:C0X5-60.

We was born Dec. 1, 1835 in Bramley By Leeds in Yorkshire, England, the youngest of 11 children born to John (Sr.) and Mary Ross. A cousin and I believe the family immigrated about 1845. I am descendant from one of George's older brothers, John Ross Jr. (b. 1830), who ended up in Wisconsin.

I would appreciate learning any information or insight you might have.

LADY, Jennie M.

dgrams12 — 18 Apr 2007 12:47:33 GMT

Jennie M. Goetschius b. abt 1880 in IL married John Rufus Lady in IL. She was age 35, a widow on the 1915 Iowa, Grant Twp. census. They had sons Dewey, James and Harold and daughter Ester F.

She must have remarried after 1915. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Dee

OBIT: Harriet E.(Cottew) Partridge

jdm1968 — 18 Apr 2007 4:26:30 GMT

Pioneer Woman Is Called
_____________________________________________________

Mrs. W. E. Partridge Dies at Home of Son in Alta on Wednesday October 15, 1924
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23 Great Grandchildren
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Came to Buena Vista County and Settled on Farm of Virgin Prarie in Nacomis Township
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Wednesday morning witnessed the passing on of another old pioneer of the vicinity, when Mrs. Harriet Partridge passed peacefully away at the home of her son Frank Partridge in Alta, from complication of diseases. She had been ill for some few weeks but not dangerously so, and in a way her death was unexpected.

Harriet Cottew was born in Lancastershire, England, on February 2,1843 and passed away at the home of her son Frank Partridge in Alta, Iowa on September 15, 1924 at the age of 81 years 8 months 3 days. At the age of two years she came with her parents to America and settled at LaSalle, Illinois. She was united in marriage to W. E. Partridge at Ottawa, Illinois in June 1860. To this union there were born ten children. 6 boys and 4 girls, of which one son died in infancy and one daughter Martha died some time ago. In 1862 [sic - should read 1882] Mr. and Mrs. Partridge moved to Alta and settled on a farm on the virgin prairie in Nakomis township. There they made their home for many years improving the place and cultivating the land for 27 years, until they moved to Alta in 1908. Mr. Partridge died in 1910, and since that time she has been making her home with her son Frank who is unmarried. There are left to mourn her loss, Ger. W., Charles E. and Frank Partridge and Mrs. Reese of Alta, Abraham L. Partridge of Wisconsin; Hugh E. Partridge of Ft. Dodge, Mrs. Geo. Tutt and Mrs. John Sassman of Marathon, sons and duaghters and 33 grandchildren and 23 great-grand-children, besides two sisters Mrs. Henry Shults and Mrs. Ed Moore of Nebraska.

The deceased was a member of the Alta Methodist church which she joined in 1884 and from which edifice the funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon by Rev. G. W. Eggleston, and the internment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery.

- The Alta Advertiser, 23 OCT 1924, p. 1 top of col. 1

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Mrs. Ed Moore of Gothanburg came Thursday to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Partridge held on Friday of last week.

Mrs. Mary Ann Schultz of Unadella, Nebraska came Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W. E. Partridge. Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Partirdge were sisters.

- from the local columns of The Atla Advertiser, 23 OCT 1924

OBIT: Walter Edward Partridge

jdm1968 — 18 Apr 2007 4:14:17 GMT

Walter E. Partridge was born in Berkshire, England, June 1, 1833, departed from this life March 16, 1910, at the age of 76 years 9 months and 16 days. He came to his country when but fifteen years of age, first locating in Maryland, later going to Pennsylvania and from thence to Illinois. He was married to Miss Harriet Cottew at Ottawa, Illinois, May 16, 1860. To this union was born ten children, 4 girls and 6 boys. There lives to mourn his loss, a wife, 9 children and twenty-four grandchildren, George, Charley, Hugh, Mrs. Lizzie Reese and Frank of Alta, Mrs. Martha Miller of Linn Grove, Ida Tutt of Marathon and Mrs. Katherine Sassman of Albert City and A. L. Partridge of Lake Wilson, Minnesota, also two sisters living in England. At the call for volunteers he was among the first to offer his [assistance?] in behalf of his country, enlisting September 9, 1861, at Aurora, Illinois, as a member of Co. F. 36th Infantry, joining his regiment at St. Louis. Four long years he endured the hardships of army life, being twice wounded in battles. He faught at Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamaugua, Misionary Ridge, Franklin, Nashville and was with Sherman in his march to Atlanta. He was mustered out at New Orleans and was honorably discharged at Springfield, Illinois a little later. He remained in Illinois untill 1882, when he came to Buena Vista County, where he remained till the time of his death. He was a member of the Stephen A. Hulbert Post. No. 82 in Alta, Iowa

Mrs. W. E. Partridge and family desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the kind friends, who in so many ways assisted them in their recent bereavement.

- The Atla Advertiser, 25 MAR 1910, p. 1 col. 3 & 4

Prichard family

Jack Darland, Jr. — 16 Jan 2002 6:24:01 GMT

My grandfather was a long-time Storm Lake business man named Harry Robert Prichard. His first cousins are Jim and John Prichard whom I believe still reside at least part-time in Storm Lake. I'm wondering how I can go about finding out information as to his lineage, that is ancestors. Thanks for anyone who can give me ideas.

Chapman family in Storm Lake area

tmarcelo — 21 Mar 2007 1:40:23 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for descendants of Charles G Chapman b. New Jersey around 1830 and his sons.

Several of his descendants were living in the Storm Lake area at least through the 1930 census.

Tracey

Peter T. Anderson

janetpoff10 — 18 Jan 2007 12:10:00 GMT

Looking for information re: Peter T. Anderson, b. 03 Sept 1847. He was from Wiota, WI and married to Ella Kerns. Ella died in 1869 and Peter is not listed in the subsequent census records in WI any longer. He is also not buried in the cemetery where his wife is buried. I have info that he died in Storm Lake, IA on 26 July 1907, but no verification and no idea what happened to him after Ella died. They had one child together, Martha A. Anderson, b. 09 Dec 1868. Martha was my gg grandmother. I have info re: Peter prior to his wife's death, but nothing later. I believe Martha may have gone to live with her maternal grandmother in WI and suspect Peter remarried. Thank you!

KNUDTSON, Andrew

Richard Peterson — 5 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Knudtson (spelling may vary) lived in Linn Grove (BV County) into the 1930s. May have been a bookkeeper earlier. Born ca 1880s. Nickname: Li'l Andrew. Need info about his life and death.

1870 Buena Vista Census

scsilva — 16 Nov 2001 11:39:30 GMT

I just got the 1870 Buena Vista Census, also with buchanan & Butle Counties. If anyone is looking for someone, please email and I'll be glad to do a lookup for you .
susan in spokane washington

Richard Peterson of Alta, Iowa b. 1881, d. 1972

Taryn — 23 Sep 2006 10:33:50 GMT

I am looking for ANYTHING on Richard Peterson of Alta, Iowa. Obit, descendants, ancestors.

PETERSON, RICHARD
485-56-2854 IA
born 9 Nov 1881
died Sep 1972 IA
Alta, Iowa 51002

I believe his mother was Mathilda Svensdotter (or Swanson in the USA) Peterson. He had siblings Oscar W. Peterson in Slayton Minnesota, Adolph Peterson, once of Phoenix, Selma Fowser of Slayton, MN, and Edwin Peterson of Ruthton MN.

Thank you for helping or recommending an avenue I should take in this search.

Taryn

Seeking Further Information on the Haase Family

Gwen B. — 17 Oct 2006 9:36:35 GMT

1940's hospital in Storm Lake

Siddos — 28 Jan 2005 11:03:46 GMT

I have a relative who was born 1944 in a small hospital that sat on one of the corners opposite the courthouse in Storm Lake. Can anyone recall the name of that hospital so that I might update my my genealogical data?

Thanks,
Sid

Kenneth Woodard

volunteer — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Kenneth Woodard

March 08, 2001

Funeral services for Kenneth Woodard, 82, a long time Storm Lake resident, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Fratzke Funeral Home in Storm Lake, with Rev. David Arulnathan of the Alta United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial with full military honors was at Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. The Fratzke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Woodard passed away Friday, March 2, 2001, at Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital in Cherokee following a brief illness.

Kenneth G. was born June 6, 1918, in Decatur the son of George H. and Pearl Mae (Kier) Woodard. He attended school in Decatur.

On March 29, 1937, he was united in marriage to Violet Maxine Hussey in Cherokee.

Mr. Woodard served as a paratrooper in Europe during World War II with the United States Army Company C 502nd Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Following his return from the service he worked in construction and trucking in the Cherokee area. In 1958 he moved to Storm Lake and established Woodard Trucking.

He enjoyed being outdoors and raised horses and small animals on his Storm Lake acreage.

Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Feb. 19, 2001; two brothers: Paul and Leo Woodard and two sisters: Pauline and Georgie May.

He is survived by one son Larry and his wife Barbara Woodard of Lodi, Calif.; two daughters: Margaret and Paul Ripley of Alta and Debra Woodard of Storm Lake; one brother Ivan and his wife June Woodard of Hastings, Neb.; three sisters: Helen Archer of Hastings, Neb., Thelma and George Burch of Cherokee and Mildred and Lee Sipp of Colorado; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Dorathy PeCoy; two brothers-in-law: Donald and Virginia Hussey and Richard and Carol Hussey, all of Storm Lake; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

©Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 2001

Petersons in Storm Lake

Aireeca — 19 Feb 2004 8:12:00 GMT

Hi there,
I'm looking for anyone related to Hazel Swanson Peterson and Richard Peterson who lived in Storm Lake from about 1920/1930 through at least the 1960s. I've got a lot of information about Hazel's Swedish roots, including her father John O. Swanson, and would like to share it.
Thanks,
Erica Jacobson

Abraham F. & Sarah E. (Skidmore) Moody

Timothy M. Blomquist — 22 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

MOODY, SKIDMORE posted by Timothy M. Blomquist on Saturday, August 30, 1997

Seeking information on the family of Abraham F. MOODY, and his wife Sarah
Elizabeth SKIDMORE MOODY. They were living in Storm Lake, Iowa during the
1920's and 1930's and possibly died there. Abraham F. MOODY & Sarah
Elizabeth SKIDMORE were married in Douglas County, Illinois July 4, 1871.
They had at least two children: Sarah E. MOODY, born ca. 1872 Frances M.
MOODY,born ca. June 1875

Freeman family of Sioux Rapids

AndyLikins — 12 Aug 2006 3:25:25 GMT

I would be very interested in getting in contact with descendants of Edward and Cornelia (Fuller) Freeman of Sioux Rapids. I am not related to this family by blood, but I do have some Freeman family photos and info.

Gass, Hills

TFethkenher — 12 Aug 2006 2:55:17 GMT

Looking for info on the following who lived in Washington Twp, BVC in the mid to late 1890s.

Darius and Dora Hills
Fred and Barbara Gass
Louise Gass who married Henry Reubsam.

Records of the German Methodist Church lists them as members.

Alice McKay 1928

Dave Avery — 11 Aug 2006 2:10:04 GMT

I need the Obit for Alice McKay who died Dec. 30th 1928 in
Storm Lake, Iowa I believe. I am trying to find out where she is buried.Thanks

John McDermott,Storm Lake,Iowa.

jan251981 — 13 May 2006 7:54:44 GMT

I am seeking info ona John McDermott who may be buried here. John McDermott died Dec 24,1930 in Storm Lake,Ia and thats all I know.

He married Amanda Emma May,lived in Illinois then South Dakota then after Emma's passing in Pierre,Sd he moved to Storm Lake,Iowa where I believe he is buried. Does anyone know what cemetery? Can anyone do an obit look up? Any help would be appriciated.

email me at jan_25_1981@yahoo.com

Thanks,Jan

Buena Vista Iowa Wills

judyartley26191 — 7 Sep 2005 4:56:13 GMT

who do I contact to find out if a will filed in 1870 in Buena Vista, Iowa is viewable on the Internet?

Albertina Betcher b. 1878

Karen Roles — 6 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm searching for the parents of Albertina B. BETCHER born in Sulpher Springs, Buena Vista County, on 12 Sept 1878. Any information about the Betcher surname would be appreciated.
Thanks
Karen Roles

Ira Fountain & Myrta Redman

Richard M. Efnor — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

FOUNTAIN, REDMAN posted by Richard M. Efnor on Sunday, December 20, 1998

FOUNTAIN - REDMAN: I'm interested in learning more about my
great-grandparents, Ira FOUNTAIN and Myrta REDMAN. I know they had a farm in
the county and I used to visit them as a child in their house in Linn Grove.
Ira owned a hardware store in Linn Grove until the depression. My
grandmother was their daughter, Esther. Richard M. Efnor.

Thomas & Ann (Rees) Lewis Lewis (Smikey) Annie and children

Linda Leighty — 9 Jul 2006 7:56:31 GMT

IA

I am looking for Lela Lewis (1912) and her brother Dawin Weston Lewis 1925 who were the children of Lewis (Smiley) Lewis July 8, 1884 ~ 1955 and Annie L Hegland January 13, 1884 ~ October 15, 1968.
I like to find an obit on each of these people:

1. Thomas Lewis
2. Ann (Rees) Lewis
3. Lewis (Smiley) Lewis July 8, 1884 ~ 1955
4. Annie L Hegland January 13, 1884 ~ October 15, 1968
5. Lela Lewis
6. Dawin Weston Lewis

Madrid Iowa Spence Lewis

Linda K Leighty — 3 Jul 2006 3:54:52 GMT

I am looking for the John & Kate Spence family, (Robert) Children, in laws. Her brother James Lewis he had several children, Sylva, Bea, and a few sons. One son Jim was lost at Pearl Harbor. Also a couple named Gwen & bob MacCalroy. They lived in the Madrid area late 1890’s to 1940’s. Thank you

Linda Leighty

Can anyone identify Clara KIRCHHOF-KIRCHHOFF(2nd wife of Bruno) in the 1910 Cherokee Co., Iowa Census? Bruno Kirchhof m.#1Christina Meymann Albers - Quincy, IL & Cherokee Co., Iowa

Kay — 29 Jun 2006 5:33:59 GMT

I am looking for any information on:
Bruno KIRCHHOF, b. 1850 Germany
-and-
Clara (nee?) KIRCHHOF, b. 1860 Germany

They married in Iowa after August 1909 and prior to April 1910 - Most likely in Cherokee Co. or one of it's bordering counties.

1.Does anyone know who Clara was?
2.When/Where they married?
3.Death of Bruno/Clara?

Bruno first married Christina Meymann Albers - November 1875 Quincy IL.

Christina died August 1909 Dubuque Iowa and is buried in Mary Hill Cemetery, Cherokee County, Iowa.

Bruno is listed with a 2nd wife by April 1910 in Cherokee Co. Iowa.

1910 Census Cherokee County Iowa
Bruno Kirchhof is listed w/ wife Clara, age 50 (1860), immigrant of Germany (1886), no children, 2nd marriage.

[Note: The actual census is correct, but the index lists Bruno as "Bruns" Kirchhof.]

Thanks! -Kay, FL
MehdiFakhar@aol.com

Thomas & Ann (Rees) Lewis ~ William J & Margaret (Rees) Jones

Linda K Leighty — 24 Jun 2006 9:29:15 GMT

Thomas & Ann (Rees) Lewis

Linda Leighty — 17 Jun 2006 10:29:21 GMT

I am looking for any and all information on this couple and there family. They were born in Southern Wales in the 1850's. They came to the USA through Dock in Philly, PA with her sister and brother in law and there children. They when to Pittsburgh, PA. then they all move to Linn Grove. While her sister lived in the Madrid, Dawson, Rippey, area Perry area.

Thank you for your help.

Linda Leighty

Clinton Roop family

ambertvmb — 3 May 2006 8:26:12 GMT

Can anyone help me with the Clinton Roop family? I have Clinton's and his wife's Mabel's birthdates but need their death dates and information about their family. I believe there were 4 children, Henry, Josephine and Kathryn and one I don't know the name of. I believe two of the children lived in Storm Lake. Clinton and Mable were married in Wall Lake, Sac county. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Carl Glienke M. Anna Voigt

DMoeller2357 — 12 Mar 2003 3:21:44 GMT

My grandfather, Carl Albert Glienke married Anna Voigt at the Alta Iowa church on Nov.29,1905. She passed away ( Oct. 4,1909) and is buried at the Alta church cemetary along with I believe to be her parents, Carl then came to Minnesota where he remarried. I'm looking for any information on Anna (cause of death, etc.) and information on Carl's family in Germany!! Carl also had releatives named Bedtke and Neumann who farmed around Alta. Any info. would be appericated, Thanks!!
Dennis Moeller
Damoeller694@cs.com

Town of Peach, Buena Vista Co.,Iowa

Julian Chidester — 16 May 2006 11:31:45 GMT

Requesting info of this area from 1850 to 1900 and any references to the surnames Chidester, Chitister or other variances of same.

Also any info on the name Lamb.

Death lookup please?

bazzman793 — 29 Jun 2006 7:58:57 GMT

Would someone out there possibly be able to look for the passing of an ancestor of mine? His name is Ormon S. Pratt. He and his wife are living in someone else's home in the 1880 census in Alta, IA. Ormon is age 25 at this time. Ormon married his wife (what looks like Albena in 1880 census, but is named Ellie E. Nietert in 1879 marriage) on April 21, 1879 in Buena Vista Co. I cannot find either one of this couple after the 1880 census. Do you have either one of their deaths there in your county? I don't know if they had any children or not. Thank you for whatever help you can provide in this matter. Sincerely, Georgia

Larsen, Kjarsgaard, Christensen, Christiansen in Newell

shesgonemad — 24 Jun 2001 3:10:24 GMT

Looking for descendant of Peter (Peder) Larsen and his sister Anna Katherine(Ane Katrine)Larsen Kjarsgaard of Newell, of Newell, Buena Vista Co., Iowa. They arrived in the Newell community circa 1880. Peter married Martha (?) and Anna married Niels Kjarsgaard. They may have had other siblings in the Newell area. Peter's children include Lars, Mary (Christiansen) John, Kate (Christensen), Martin, Emma (Nielsen), Susie (unmarried) and Charles. John (my grandfather, born 1877) had 11 children including daughters who married Jorgensen, Ahntholz and Nitzke men from Buena Vista Co.

Hadenfeldt-Graeber-Moriaty-Jones

Rosemary Jones Kirkpatrick — 13 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

If you have any information on John Hadenfeldt family, David Jones family, George Graeber family, or the Moriaty family, I would like to hear from you.

Lakeview Park Cemetery

lindagn — 27 Feb 2006 2:55:57 GMT

In what township is Lakeview Park Cemetery located?

John and Jennie King

nassif — 18 Mar 2006 9:10:38 GMT

I am trying to find out the date and death of Bethia King. She is the mother of JOhn King. John was born about 1855 in Pennsylvania. About 1880 he moved to Buena Vista County Iowa. I believe he married Jennie Gilman.Bethia was still alive in 1914. I believe JOhn died between 1910 and 1914.It appears his two sons Otis and Ray were living in Colorado in the 1910s through 1930.Both sons are listed in 1920 and 1930 census in CO.His other son Earl Clarence King is listed living in Newell Iowa in 1910,1920, 1930 censusI believe Earl married Grace M. Gordon about 1908. Does anyone know who or were do any of these peoples descendants live.

Lookup History of Marathon, Poland Twn, Buena Vista County

eroyal — 18 Jan 2006 10:35:34 GMT

In 1893 my father Howard Wilson was born in Marathon, Iowa to Milton and Elizabeth Platter Wilson. They only lived there about a year, but 7 years later they were again living at Marathon with their son James Wilson. Can anyone help me understand what that area was like at that time. Is there a plat map for Poland Twn? Would there be another reason the family would be in that area other than farming? I am grateful to all that will be able to help me with any research. Thanks! ER

Marathon, Iowa

DavidGaul55 — 30 Jan 2006 4:00:25 GMT

I'm trying to find out when the town of Marathon, Iowa was originally platted. I'm from the the town of Earling which was briefly known as Marthan when it was platted in 1882. There's an old story that says the name was changed to avoid confusion with the town of Marathon. My research into the history seems to suggest that this old story is untrue. It would help to know when the town of Marathon platted. Thanks. Dave

Calvin "Cal" Willis Garberson

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 12:17:56 GMT

Abstracted from "The Alta Advertiser" 16 July 1909:
C.W. Garberson died at home in Storm Lake, Fri. of last week, from effects of an injury. Twin brother. Born Marion Co., Ohio 26 Sept 1846. Attended college Albion, Ia. Farmer for 40 yrs. in B.V. county. To B.V. Co. 1869, Elk twnshp, homestead; to east of Alta 1894; to Storm Lake 1901 for kids education; Married 1873 Mary Matheson of Elk; 6 kids: W.C. Garberson (Co. attn. Osceola Co., practices Sibley); Gertrude dec'd in infancy; Aura; Rena; Grace d. 1907 and Bessie at home. Mr. G. survived also by 3 bros: R.E. of Storm Lake and W.W. and C.D. of Sibley, Ia. Keen of mind; had held various offices; democrat; owned 2700 ac. in B.V. Co. Services at home by Rev. MacIntosh of Presbyterian Church at Storm Lake.

Hans Madsen of Newell, Iowa

Jen — 21 Dec 2005 2:54:51 GMT

Hans Madsen came from Denmark to Newell, Iowa in the late 1800's.

He had several children:
Christina
Laura
Henrietta
Hans "Chris"
Andrew

Does anyone have any other information on him? If so, email me at jenkderksen@hotmail.com

Thanks!

Death Records?

geney4me — 6 Nov 2005 11:35:47 GMT

are there county death records for this county.
I am looking for Floyd Cilley. He was on the 1900 Census for this county with his parents Perle J. Cilley and Anna E. He is age 5. But he is not with them in 1910 Clay Co. So I am wonder if he died there.

Any help on this inforamtion of family would be great.

Fred Lutter

Jen — 21 Dec 2005 2:56:57 GMT

Hi! I'm looking for any information on Fred Lutter. I have very little info and am wondering if there are other relatives out there.

He was born in Germany. Died May 24, 1898 and is buried at St. John's Evangelical / St. John's United Church Cemetery, Grant Township, BV Co., Iowa.

Orville James, Storm Lake ,Buena Vista sheriff late 1800's......

Peggy Edwards — 15 Nov 2005 2:42:13 GMT

Orville James came from Ohio in mid-1800's with wife Mary Hanks. He was born in Ohio 1844. I am interested in learning more about his father, Benjamin James, who was born in 1802 in Maine and died 1856 in Ohio. Does anyone know anything about Benjamin James' birthplace in Maine? Or his parents' names? My ancestor was Milford James, older brother of Orville. Milford was born 1829-died 1911. I am trying to find out all I can on their father ,Benjamin James. Thank You so much!

Hedor A. Hanson

Silvia Vilches — 21 Nov 2001 5:34:33 GMT

I am looking for some clue (any clue) to the relatives or origin of Hedor A. Hanson, my gggrandfather. He married Kari Ellefson, whose parents were buried in Buena Vista Co. Kari was born in Allamakee Co. Hedor settled on his "Uncle Knute's farm" in Allamakee. Last name of Uncle Knute was not revealed. At some point the Ellefsons, and Kari & Hedor moved to Buena Vista. From there they went to Sisseton Wahpeton Reserve in South Dakota, finally ending up in Lajord, Saskatchewan. Does anybody know what kind of name "Hedor" might be? I see from this web site that there is a possiblity he might have been Danish rather than Norwegian, as the rest of my relatives are.

Comstock obit lookup

Chris Korstange — 14 Sep 2005 2:48:50 GMT

Looking for the obit for a Clinton Charles Comstock who passed away in Storm Lake 5/27/1937. I appreciate any help anyone can be on this.

Henry C. & Mary A. Young Ash

whpixley — 31 Oct 2001 12:53:05 GMT

Hoping to find descendants of Henry C. and Mary Alice YOUNG ASH, who emigrated from Lisbon, Grafton, MH, in 1871, to Grinnell, Poweshiek, IA; then to Sac Co., IA; then to Storm Lake, Buena Vista, IA where Henry d. 2 Feb 1882. He was born at Lisbon, NH, 28 Apr 1842. His wife was b., Lisbon, 3 Jun 1844, the daughter of Prescott Young.

Henry was the son of David II and Eliza WHITCOMB ASH, of Lisbon. David Ash II was son of David and Olive SHERMAN ASH of Lisbon.

Eliza Whitcomb was the dau. of Josiah and Rebecca CHAPIN WHITCOMB.

Henry C. and Mary Alice Young Ash had:

Eugene Hiram Ash, b. 1 Sep 1867; m. (?) 26 Sep 1892.

Seth Arthur Ash, b. 3 Oct 1871; d. Cody, WY, 6 Dec 1909.

Alice Mabel Ash, b. 2 Jun 1882.

Nokomis Township

Mary Chapman — 10 Sep 2005 8:19:29 GMT

On the 1885 Census I have found George A Dalziel (34), Mary E Dalziel (22) and Frank J Dalziel (2). Under "Street & No" is given W 1/2 SW 1/4.

Can anyone give me any more information about this family of Dalziels? Anything at all which may lead me to finding George's parents as I have Dalziel connections in Kossuth County.

Gale M. Johnson

volunteer — 8 Aug 2005 6:16:53 GMT

Gale M. Johnson, age 86, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, went to be with his Lord on August 3, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Orville A. & Lois A. Johnson; brother, Russell L. Johnson. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Arlene; children, G. Martin (Lynda) of Bloomington, Scott A. (Jane A.) of Wayzata, Todd M. (Catherine A.) of Edina; 6 grandchildren, Andrew (Karie), Courtney L., Nicholas (Sandra), Alec, Ian and Elizabeth; great-grandson, William Martin Johnson; brother, Maurice (Jean) of Spencer, IA; sister, Josephine Crilly of Newell, IA. Gale was a graduate of Buena Vista College, Class of 1940 in Storm Lake, IA and attended Drake University Master's program. Served his country with distinction during WW II with the 8th Army Air Corps 491st Bomb Group as a 1st Lieutenant in England. Distinguished high school teacher and beloved coach who led two high school basketball teams to the finals of the Iowa State Tournament. Successful salesman of heavy earth- moving equipment. Gale was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed. Private family services. "Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on 8/7/2005.

Andreas NISSEN 1821 - 1889

John E. Odean — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

NISSEN posted by John E. Odean on Sunday, April 25, 1999

NISSEN, Nis Andreas NISSEN 1821 - 1889 died in Buena Vista Co. IA near
Albert City. I am looking to make contacts with descendants of his. They
live in Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota mainly. John E. Odean.

All Nations Baseball

Peter_Gorton — 30 Jun 2005 8:03:03 GMT

My name is Pete Gorton and I'm trying to shed a past due light on a great American. John Donaldson was known then as the Greatest Colored Pitcher In The World. I have been tracking his career for several years and am making a Hall Of Fame push for his induction. I'm looking for 3 very specific instances when Donaldson played in Buena Vista County.
On August 14, 1914 Donaldson's team the All Nations played in Storm Lake, later that month on August 27, 1914 they played in Sioux Rapids. Donaldson returned to Buena Vista County in 1929 with a team called the Colored House of David and played in Newell on May 27, 1929. I'm looking for newspaper accounts of these games.
Donaldson traveled throughout the Upper Midwest during his 30 year career. Some say he would have been the best pitcher in the Major Leagues in his prime of 1911 to 1917 and before his service in WWI.
Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested I can send you some background on Donaldson and his exploits in Buena Vista County and other parts of Iowa.
Sincerely
Pete Gorton
612-325-7815

Heschke Family

bugsforlife — 11 Feb 2003 5:53:27 GMT

I am researching the Heschke family. Most of them ended up in Buena Vista County, Iowa. I am particualrly interested in Carl and Wilhelmine (Weiland) Heschke and there family. Thank you in advance for your response.

Miller family

SCSankey — 28 Jun 2001 11:41:56 GMT

Buena Vista County. I am looking for relatives of William John Miller of Marathon or his brother, William Christian Miller.

HESLA

Mary L. Shirer — 20 May 2005 4:13:57 GMT

Does anyone have info on the Hesla surname, particularly Sylvert A. Hesla?

William Henry Holmes

Bill All — 27 Aug 2004 11:41:07 GMT

I am looking for information on William Henry Holmes, born April 4 1890 in Storm Lake IA to a William and Hariett Holmes.

Alta, Iowa city directories?

JoelEttinger28 — 4 Mar 2005 9:29:47 GMT

Hi Buena Vista County researchers,

Does anyone know how to access city directories for the town of Alta, in Buena Vista County?

Has anyone discovered online access to these books?

Thanks in advance,
Joel Ettinger

Frank C. Barry

RuthAnnMontgomery — 15 Feb 2005 9:48:13 GMT

Mr. Frank C. Barry, of Trimmelo, Iowa and Miss Nettie M. Frazee, of Evansville, Wis., were married at Storm Lake, Iowa, Jan. 22, 1901, by Rev. LeGrand Pace. They left for Laurens, Iowa, for a few days visit; when they return they will go at once to housekeeping on the groom's farm. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life.

February 5, 1901, p. 3, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin

Ellefson-Hanson-Storla-Helsa

Silvia Vilches — 3 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Halvor Ellefson and wife Birgit come to Rock Prairie Wisconson from the high mountains of Norge." 1946. Buried in Sioux Rapids.

Their daughter Kari (my gggrandmother) was born in Allamakee County March 12, 1853. Older siblings Ellef, Engrid and Johan born in Norway, next was Guri, Halvor, Kari and Olous.

Kari married Hedor A. Hanson who arrived in Allamakee County in 1876. First son Ellert O. Hanson is my greatgrandfather.

(as told by Helmer Hartman Hanson, Ellert's younger brother.)

Any information appreciated. Ellert m. Rosa May Hesla, descended of Storla family.

Mrs. Hilda M. Samuelson nee Klein? of Nosum, Christianstad Lan, Skane d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 19 May 2004 2:52:06 GMT

Abstracted from "The Alta Advertiser", Buena Vista Co., Ia. 5 Jan 1909: Mrs. Hilda M. Samuelson d. 21 Dec 1908 at home in Chicago; b. Nosum, Christianstads Lan, Skane, Sweden 6 Apr 1847; survivors: husband Andrew John Samuelson; dau. Hilma; sister; Josephine Hestead of Alta; bros, Axel M. Klein of Alta; John Klein of Stormlake; bur. Sun, Dec. 25, Graceland Cem., Chicago., Ill.

CRAWFORD WOOD EDWARDS- Storm Lake area

jjwaugh — 4 Jan 2005 6:24:40 GMT

I am looking for information about William Henry CRAWFORD (b1855 Illinois) and his wife Hannah WOOD (B 1853 Canada) . They are in Buena Vista in the 1900 and 1910 census but don't see them after that. They had children,
John b 1879
Laura b 1883
Boyd b 1885
Clair b 1888
Grace b 1890
Hazel b 1896

I saw from a previous post that Grace is buried in a cemetery near Storm Lake. Also I know Hazel married a John EDWARDS from Storm Lake and they lived there for sure 1920 and 1930 with children Francine, Virginia and Mary.

I really want death dates for the parents so I can find obituaries. Can anyone help?

Fred Brothers

Frann Harris — 23 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

BROTHERS posted by Frann Harris on Thursday, March 12, 1998

My great-grandfather Fred BROTHERS with wife Ella lived in Buena Vista Co.
around 1900. My grandfather, Chauncy Pond BROTHERS, was born there in 1905.
Thank you. Frann Brothers Harris.

Norby, Brandvold, Blacklin

SteveNorby — 9 Dec 2004 7:15:33 GMT

I am looking for descendents of Ole and Auguste Brandvold Norby who are listed on the 1880 Federal census from Douglas Township, Clay County. They may have moved to South Dakota for a time. By 1890, Auguste and children were back in Sioux Rapids with children: Oscar, Anna, Albert, and Edward. Oscar later apparently lived in or near Rembrandt, IA as he and family are on the 1920 census from there. The Blacklin/Blaekkelien family lived near Sioux Rapids in the 1880's but later moved to near Albert Lea, MN. I am 99% sure I am related to Ole Norby and Guri/Julia Blacklin. If anyone has any information about any of these people, please reply. Thank you in advance.

Myrtle Lenhart

haak21 — 28 Sep 2004 4:58:21 GMT

i am looking for information on Myrtle Lenhart. what info i have is that she died on June 3, 1930. she married Don Fairchild(b. Oct. 11, 1905;d. 1975). they had a son named Merton who was born May 30, 1930. her fathers name may have been John Lenhart, she had 1 sister and 2 brothers and may have been from around Rembrandt or Storm Lake,IA. any information i can get would be greatly appreciated.

Bergeson

dakotacity — 2 Jun 2005 4:54:23 GMT

I would like to find burial place of my ggm Amanda Stockland Bergeson. She died in Lin Grove about 1935 at age 92. Her daughter was Rachael Hanson, married to Hans Hanson. All were born in Norway.

Myrtle Linhart or Lenhart

haak21 — 16 Sep 2004 10:37:05 GMT

i am looking for info on Myrtle Linhart or Lenhart. what i have is this.
- she married Donald A. Fairchild(d.1975)
- they had at least one son, Merton, born on May 30, 1930.
- she died giving birth to Merton so she passed away sometime around may 30, 1930.
- was from around Rembrandt or Storm Lake, IA area
- had one sister and two brothers.
looking for info on her date of birth, parents and the rest of her family. whatever info i can get would be appreciated greatly.

Lena Peterson

Siddos — 10 Sep 2003 8:46:41 GMT

I would like to see the marriage record F.Ward ELLIS and Lena PETERSON to find identity Lena's parents. This marriage occurred about 1927 when Lena was 48. While Lena's tombstone is in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Nokomis Township without dates engraved, I'm not sure that she is. Lena had lived and worked in the home of John and Loretta SLUTZ of Alta for about 30 years before marriage.

Thanks,
Sid

Rev William McDonald (1855-1938)

Fiona McDonald — 12 Sep 2004 8:16:11 GMT

I'm looking for information on Rev William Thomas MacDonald (1855-1938) and his wife Margaret MacDonald (1855/6-?) - they were first cousins. William and Margaret emigrated from Newtownards (where I live) County Down, Northern Ireland in the mid-1880s.

After a few years in Canada, they moved to the USA in 1889 and settled in Iowa. They had two children - Janet (born in Hubbard, Iowa on 6th March 1891) became a Professor of Classics at Butler University. Martha (born near Toronto, Canada on 16th December 1887) married a Mr McKelvie. Her daughter Martha McKelvie (born May 1928) married John H Holdridge in December 1949 and they had 3 children born during the 1950s. John was the US Ambassador to Hong Kong and Singapore.

I have been told that William MacDonald was posted to churches in Sioux City and Ames, but I have not yet found any trace of them in either of those locations. However, in the 1920 Census, William and Margaret (but not the children) appear in Storm Lake Township, Buena Vista County.

Does anybody out there know anything more about this family, or if William and/or Margaret are buried at Storm Lake?

Hedor A. Hanson

Arleen — 31 Aug 2004 1:07:22 GMT

In looking at old messages I found a Sylvia asking about Hedor A. Hanson. He was my grandmother Amanda Hanson Nelson's brother. I would love to share info with you. She was born in Kristiana, Norway. He was the first to come to America.

Little Sioux Valley and Zion Evang. Lutheran church records

mkat72 — 27 Feb 2002 1:52:57 GMT

Some christening records for LSV Lutheran church in Barnes Twp.and death records for Zion Evangelical Lutheran church are online and searchable in the BV Co. archives on USGENWEB. If you have Norwegian relatives in the Sioux Rapids/Linn Grove/Rembrant area or German ones in the Grant/Coon townships area of BV Co., you might want to check them out.

Manley Family

DarrelWood72 — 26 Feb 2006 3:14:49 GMT

A Nathan MANLEY from Vt married a Susan (FREEMAN)BARNES. They had son Heman MANLEY born 1830's in PA. Heman married Margaret SHULTZ in PA and moved to Storm Lake, IA. There a Daughter, Anna married Watson PAYNE about 1898. And a daughter, Susan married an Ezekiah BROWN prob about 1880. Watson PAYNE was born about 1864 in New York. Ezekiah BROWN was born about 1856 in Rhode Island.

Buena Vista County Iowa ALL Surnames

mytreeandothers — 15 Oct 2006 10:19:14 GMT

http://iagenweb.org/boards/buenavista/queries/

Above is the link to the new Buena Vista County Iowa message boards. The old boards were sold to Ancestry.com some time back.

Those of you who posted messages in the past may need to submit new messages to the new boards so that folks searching the data base will find your message. The old messages will no longer be searchable.

For what ever reason the posts from both boards will reach the mailing list. However if you are not subscribed to the list your response from folks sho reply from the list will go to archives and not to you. If you are not on the mailing list you may want to get signed up.

Thanks,
Suzi

Dokken-Olsen -Kollen-Norway

Glenda_Maynard — 16 Aug 2001 10:59:39 GMT

My GGM, Rachel Alson OLSEN born 4/4/1850 in Hallingdal, NO. emigrated to this county in 1866. Married to Ole ANDERSON Bakken in 1877 and they farmed in Rural Cass Co.ND. Their children: Otto, Cora, Abbie (Abigail-my GM))and Inga.

The Hallinglaget of America found a Ragnild Dokken Olsen who emigrated in 1866 through CANADA on the ship Sirus. The birthdate in Gol, Hallingdal Church Records, matches that of my GGM, Rachel(4/4/1850). Ragnild Dokken Olsen came to America with a sister, Kristi Dokken-KOLLEN to Buena Vista, IO.A brotherHalvor Dokken and sister Margit Dokken PEDERSON that lived in Roseau Co., MN (she was already here when my Rachel came to America). I am trying to find any family with these names to verify that Ragnild is MY GGM, Rachel Alson OLSEN, so that I might complete my family tree.

Hansens near Alta 1892

Elainera — 17 Sep 2002 6:35:49 GMT

Searching for information on Great-grand uncle and aunt, Paul Hendrick (Henry) Hansen and wife, Kjistin (Pedersen) Hansen and family. They emigrated from Denmark in April, 1892 and began farming about 7 miles north of Alta, Buena Vista Co., at that time.

Elaine

Mrs. Charles Adams, nee Molton ? d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 30 May 2004 10:25:53 GMT

Abstracted from 11 June 1909 "The Alta Advertiser": Mrs. Charles Adams died at Manson after a gas explosion from stove; mother Mrs. Ada Molton.

Mrs. Lincoln Partridge nee Lillie Margaret Severson d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 6:36:50 GMT

Abstracted from "The Alta Advertiser" 11 June 1909: Mrs. Lincoln A. Partridge d. Sat. last week, lightning, in Lake Wilson, Minne. Born Grundy Center, Ia. 9 May 1873; settled here with parents then moved on to Sac Co. returning for several yrs to farm then to town of Alta. Married L.A. Partridge 1893; moved to Sioux Rapids until 1900 then to Minne. Father died when she was abt. 13; mother in 1901 at Marshalltown, Ia. while in mate of Soldiers' Home; 1 bro and 1 sis dec'd; suvivors: husband, son age 10, 4 bros & 1 sis: Leroy Severson of Bayson, Wyoming; John Severson of Chelsea, S. Dakota; Ralph Severson of Ruthton, Minne.;Nye Severson of Freeport, Ill.; Mrs. Joseph Seaton, Storm Lake; services Rev. F.B. Ellis of Lake Wilson Methodist church.

Mrs.Mores Eastman b. near Cumberland, MD d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 6:25:05 GMT

Abstracted from 19 March 1909 "The Alta Advertiser": March 4,5 days after her mother's death Lulu Eastman married Theodore Halvorsen at family home at Linn Grove. Mother died suddenly of heart failure Sun. 27 Feb. age 68 years 4 mos 12 days. Was visiting son Fred; Born near Cumberland Maryland; moved with husband Mores Eastman to Rembrandt in 1883. Remained 5 yrs. there; then 15 yrs, on farm 6 mi.sw from Linn Grove; In Linn Grove last 5 yrs. Survivors: husband, 5 sons, 2 daus.; husband owns 1st class, 520 ac. farm

Miss Maren Anna Erickson b. Tnandjhem, Norway d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 6:13:25 GMT

Abstracted from 12 March 1909 "The Alta Advertiser": Miss Maren Anna Erickson d. Tues. of this week at home of sister Mrs. Andrew Burgeson of TB, age 69+; born Tnandjhem, Norway. Services Rev. E.P. Lavine; bur Scandinavian cemetery. (Note, paper's spelling of Tnandjhem)

Mrs. Charles Holtz nee Gerlich? born Mecklenberg, Schwerin, Germ. d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 6:09:15 GMT

Abstracted from "the Alta Advertiser" 26 Feb. 1909: Mrs. Charles Holtz of Maple Valley d. Thurs. last week; born Mecklenbrg, Schwerin, Germany 16 Dec 1855; to America 1869 with parents to Dundee, Ill; married Charles Holtz in Elgin, Ill. 1875; farmed 8 yrs then to Buena Vista Co.; 6 children, 4 survive: Mrs. George Tolzin, John Holtz, Miss Minnie & Frieda; also attending bro. Charles Gerlich, sisters Mrs. Becker of Elgin & Mrs. Krieman & daus of Huntley, Ill. Also attending Mrs. Volsterff of Elburn and Mrs. Wolff of Elgin, Ill. Services German Lutheran church at Hanover, Rev. H. Wehking.

Ernest Neuman b. Germany, d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 6:00:29 GMT

Abstracted from "The Alta Advertiser" 18 June 1909: Ernest Neuman of Maple Valley died Carroll, Ia. at hospital 4 June age 56. born Germany 4 Oct 1854; survivors, 3 children: Mrs. Frank Bedke and Ernest and Frank at home. Services German Lutheran church Hanover, Rev. H. Wehking; pall bearers: Henry Heimsoth; C.A. Zwemke, Claus Otto; Albert Radke, Henry Buman and William Schmidt.

Mrs. Maria Anderson b. Skone, Sweden d. 1909

P.J. NOTkin — 22 May 2004 5:54:38 GMT

Abstracted from 5 Feb 1909 "The Alta Advertiser": Mrs. Maria Anderson d. at home of son P.J. Anderson Fri. last week; age 78 yrs 11 mos 20 days; born in Skone, Sweden, 9 Feb 1830; husband died 5 Aug 1898;Children (6): Andrew J. Anderson of Cherokee Co., N.J. Anderson of Birmingham, P.J. Anderson of Maple Valley; J.J. Anderson of Hawarden; Mathilda Anderson who lives with P.J. and Charley Anderson of Alta; services from Swedish Lutheran church, Rev. J.O. Kinstrom.