Decatur - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Joseph E. BRITTAN wed Mavis HAYDEN, daughter of Edward and Ruth FITCH

LeilaMenzies — 22 Oct 2007 7:17:04 GMT

They are on the 1915, 1920 census in Decatur Co. along with daughter Majorie J. who weds a Mr. Brown and moves before 1925 census with him to Montana. Dr. Brittan dies in 1924 and only his son Howard and widow Mavis are on 1925 census. Then Howard and Mavis move circa 1929 to Des Moines, Polk Co, Iowa.
Seeking marriage information for Marjorie. Since they were in Decatur Co for many years as reported by Leon Reporter, might there be an obitaury for the window Mavis after 1930 or for either of their children (even though they moved away?)
Does anyone have cemetery location for Dr. Brittan (perhaps the family is buried there?) -- I have hit a brick wall on descendants.
Leila Menzies and Fred Hewston

George and Mary Fent

William Baker — 22 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Marriage Record Lookup Request, Please

cakemp1 — 27 May 2008 4:13:05 GMT

I see that someone had taken a great deal of time to post the Decatur Co, IA marriage records at the Decatur Co genweb site. However, these records are in .pdf and for some reason (maybe because the files are so large and my computer so slow) I cannot get these files to open.

I am looking for the marriage of Nancy Comstock sometime 1856-1860, give or take a couple of years. She MIGHT have married a man with the surname of Rice, but that is not confirmed.

Thanks. Cheryl Kemp

Shields Cemetery in Decatur County

10Mitchell — 28 May 2007 4:14:26 GMT

On May 27, 2007, I went into the Shields Cemetery and was sorry to see that it had been vandalized. Apparently the damage was fairly recent because the breaks in the stones were white and fresh.

The cemetery is very hard to find, so a local person or persons must have done the damage. Also forest clearing or some sort of construction is being done on the west side of the cemetery, and a fence on the west side was damaged. Possible the work on the west side of the cemetery opened the place up and made it visible to vandals.

In the past, the cemetery was always mowed; and someone had even repaired the deterioration of some stones and cleaned others. It was one of the finest and oldest pioneer cemeteries that I have visited.

Ann Creswell Evans, widow of Revolutionary War soldier Joseph Evans, was buried in Shields Cemetery as were several of Joseph's children. Hundreds of people descend from this family.

Records of burials in Shields are posted at http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/Shields.htm .

I do not have a solution for this problem, but I did want to share my concerns my hope that the cemetery can be restored.

VANPELT

Lil T — 2 Apr 2002 5:29:00 GMT

Are you connected to any VANPELT s from Decatur Co., Iowa? My connection moved to this area in the 1870's.....would love to exchange emails.

T

Terre Haute Cemeteries

Lara Fletcher — 29 Jun 2004 5:00:25 GMT

I seek information regarding the location and contact information for two cemeteries:
Terre Haute Cemetery in Decatur County, Iowa
Miller Cemetery in Terre Haute, Decatur County, Iowa

Family records indicate that I have ancestors in these cemeteries. I leave in a few weeks for a genealogy road trip to the Midwest with my preschool children, my mother, and my aging grandmother. With that many generations in the minivan, I obviously want to know exactly where we are going.

Scratch Eye Country School, Southeast of Leon, Iowa in Decatur County

Alice Minthorn Hall — 23 Nov 2002 2:23:12 GMT

I have a 1890s-era photograph of a country school named Scratch Eye or Scratcheye that was located southeast of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. This school may have been in Eden Township. My grandparents, George and Alice Minthorn, lived in Eden Township in the 1890s and early 1900s. My father, Maynard Minthorn (1890-1973), and his siblings, Eber, Kezia, and Joseph Minthorn, went to school at the Scratch Eye. Is there anyone with information about this school and the children who attended, or the teachers? I am willing to send a photocopy of this school to those who might be interested. --Alice Minthorn Hall

Clifford M. Wilkinson & Ida Mae Adams (Wilkinson, Daniels, Bowen, Bartlett)

sylviaewilkinson — 29 Jun 2006 5:03:47 GMT

Decatur County Lookups

dickpriest_1 — 22 Feb 2005 1:50:46 GMT

I am available to assist with Decatur County Lookups. The library personnel hand many queries to me. Let me know your interest and I will give it a try.

McCann

nora82400 — 8 Jul 2008 6:51:11 GMT

I am still searching/verifying parentage for:
Charles A. McCann b. abt 1878 PA
m. 9/13/1902 in Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA to Jessie Hutchcroft(d. 1916).
Charles d. 1917. (ref. Decatur County Journal-Iowa Thursday, April l2, l9l7-murdered)
All census I have been able to locate for this immediate family, indicate Charles was born in PA. Per info from another researcher, his father's name was Samuel, mother's L. (Angney).
I have located a couple of 1880 census, matching some of my information. Hopefully someone is researching Samuel McCann's (or whatever spellings), in PA who may be able to verify whereabouts of a small son named Charles born about 1878....

Need SNYDER obits MD> Grand River, Decatur Co., IA

Lyontamer — 10 Jul 2008 2:54:51 GMT

I need obits for two SNYDER men who are buried in Young Cemetery near Grand River, Decatur Co., IA. They are:

George Snyder, b. 19 Oct 1842 in Washington Co., MD; d. 6 May 1901; buried in Young Cemetery, Decatur Co., IA. [He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Grove.]

William B. Snyder, b. 6 Mar 1869 in Washington Co., MD; d. 11 Dec 1943; buried in Young Cemetery, Decatur Co., IA. [He married a lady named Lillian who died 19 Jun 1897; they had two sons, Freddie G. Snyder, d. 26 Apr 1893, and Lloyd V. Snyder, b. Sep 1895 in Iowa.]

Please post if you have obits to share or more info on this family.
Thank you,
Debbi L.

Robert Chaney family / Grand River-Burrell

jblair127 — 13 Jul 2008 2:33:54 GMT

This family was in Decatur county from 1880 - 1930, and I'm really hopnig to find a death record/cemetery for Robert and his wife as well any leads on children, marriages, etc. Thanks, John

Descendants of Robert C. Chaney

1 Robert C. Chaney 1860 -
. +Linnie Ellis 1869 -
...... 2 Jennie E. Chaney 1899 -
.......... +Lowe
...... 2 Neil Robert Chaney 1900 -
...... 2 Hallie E. Chaney 1905 -
...... 2 Loyal R. Chaney 1906 - 1997
...... 2 Rita E. Chaney 1912 -

JAMES SPRINGER

D Dussler — 7 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for family and descendents of JAMES SPRINGER of LEON Iowa, Decauter County, born 1921. Believe he died in WW II. Would like to know when and where he died. Seeking background information on Springer family. Any information of possible existence of any family members in Decauter County or in Iowa would be appreciated.

Keshlear - Hurst Family

DeniseK711 — 17 Jun 2008 8:36:27 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to find out information on Joseph A. Keshlear who married Margaret Hurst in 1921 in Decatur county Iowa.

Margaret was the daughter of George E. Hurst and Elizabeth Layton she was born I believe July 1897.

Joseph A. Keshlear was born, I believe December 1896. His mother was Lucy Barr. I am trying to find out who his father is.

Joseph and Margaret were married in 1921, the article states that Joseph had a cattle farm with his brother Barr Keshlear in Slater Colorado, just next to the Wyoming line.

In 1930 I find a Margaret Keshlear in Slater, Moffet county Colorado. She is widowed. Living with her are three children
Charles W. son 7 born in Wyoming
Margaret L daughter 5 born in Wyoming
Josephine M 3/12 daughter born in Colorado.

I am trying to find out if this is the same Margaret..Ie Margaret Hurst Keshlear. When did Joseph die, where is he buried.
What happened to Margaret and her kids after 1930.

I found a marriage record for a Charles W. Keshlear born about 1923 in Galveston Texas.
He married Ana L. Cunningham born 1929 in Galveston Texas on 21 June 1975. I am not sure if this is the child of Margaret and Joseph A. Keshlear...

any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much
take care
Denise

Questions about the WPA Death/Cemetery Records & Courthouse Records

cakemp1 — 27 May 2008 1:31:20 GMT

Hello,

Someone out there in Decatur County familiar with the WPA death/cemetery records? and the courthouse records?

I would like to know how the WPA "made" their records for Decatur Co? Did they transcribe death records found at the courthouse? Or did the WPA actually go out and walk the cemeteries and make the records?

What I am getting at is are there actually two sets of records? Those death records at the courthouse? And a separate set made by the WPA?

Also there seems to be a set of burial records compiled by a Lois Slade. How did she do her work? Did she walk the cemeteries (highly unlikely) or did she just transcribe those of the WPA or did she go to the courthouse and transcribe the records found there?

Any help with these Decatur death/cemetery/burial records greatly appreciated?

Cheryl Kemp

Court House Look Up Please

dearme58 — 4 May 2008 10:42:48 GMT

I think I may have found on of the tightly fit bricks in my brickwal. If somebody does court house lookup's the next ime you are there if you could look up:
Cora E. Ray D.25 Nov 1897,buried New Salem Cementary,it say court house record's. I don't know what that mean's, but maybe there's something ther for me to go on.
Thank you for your time and kindness,
Linda Wilson,
(dearme58@yahoo.com)

McCLURE/Meek Genealogy

Ronald M. McClure — 11 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information concerning McClure or Meek folk who lived in or around Decatur County.

I also have tons of info re. these folk....mac

Allis Cozad Moore

picketfenceknits — 26 Apr 2008 2:58:39 GMT

Born:May 4, 1900 in Eden Township.
Parents: George B Moore
Cora A Moore
I'm just starting my ancestry search. Allis was my grandfather. Any further info would be appreciated.

Need info on Civil War soldier from Decatur Co, IA

Leslie85223 — 6 Apr 2008 4:52:34 GMT

Am looking for information on Private Jesse D Butts who served in Co "K", with the 39th IA Vol. Inf. Understand he was taken prisoner at Altoona on 10/5/1864. Need more information regarding this soldier - date of birth, parents, siblings or anything related to this person.

NATHAN M. REEDER

CarolynJo — 6 Feb 2002 8:30:58 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of Nathan M. Reeder.

Nathan and his wife Emma ( White ) left Illinois sometime between 1875 and 1880. They are shown to be in Decatur Co., Fayette Twp. in the 1880 census, with children Mary A., Lillie B., Mattie J., and Laura M.

If anyone knows what happened to this family or anything about any of the daughters, I would like to hear from you.

Thank You ,

Carolyn Campbell White

Leon W. Colter

WendiPercha — 22 Mar 2008 10:03:01 GMT

I am looking for information on Leon W. Colter. I have him in the 1910 and 1920 Census as Living in Crawfor County Michigan in the village of Grayling, which is the modern day Frederick. He married Mary Eunice Hammond on 23 of April 1883. I have no other information on her. He though was born 26 of November 1857 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
THey had three children that I know of. Bertha E.(probably Eunice) born 1884, I only have this information on her, I believe she did not live long. Flora Mae born 1886 she is my great-grandmother, and Russell Hammond born 1895, he married a woman named Lottie and they lived with mom and dad in the 1920 census and had a daughter Hazel.
The children of Leon and Mary were born in Michigan, yet other than these two places I have no idea where they are or where to find them.
Any information will be greatly accepted and appreciated.

Fishers in Decatur and Wayne Counties

red_151 — 14 Mar 2008 1:49:17 GMT

I am interested in finding death and/or obituray information on the following individuals that lived in and around Decatur Co. and Wyane Co. and are buried at High Point Cemetery:

Sarah Elizabeth Fisher, b Jan 5, 1833; d May 14, 1859
(Wife of John J. Fisher)
F. T. Fisher, b ABT Jan 10, 1854; d Nov 1, 1854
(Daughter of John J. and Sarah Elizabeth Fisher)
George M. Fisher, b ABT 1859; d Jun 3, 1882
(Son of John J. and Sarah Elizabeth Fisher)
Sarah Elisabeth Fisher, b Oct 8, 1861; d Aug 31, 1862
(Daughter of John J. and Louisa Jane Fisher)

Appreciate any help that can be given.

Ray Family of Leon,Decatur,Iowa

dearme58 — 29 Dec 2007 5:07:39 GMT

Looking for parent's and sibling's of Fred Grant Ray bor 1 Sept 1888 in Leon,moved to Neb. before 1915. Any help greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Linda

Ferguson, McDonald

emmie3189 — 2 Nov 2002 2:50:43 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Susan Ferguson m. Preston McDonald. Susan is the daughter of Enoch Ferguson and Mary Ellen Inman. Mary Ellen's obituary states that she died at the home of her daughter, Sue McDonald of Davis City, Decatur, Iowa and that she had made her home there for the two previous years. Mary Ellen died around 1946. Susan had five sisters, and three brothers. Her father, Enoch, was a brother to my g grandfather, Joseph. If anyone has any info on this family, please email me. Thanks....

Abner & Margaret King Family

Dennis — 14 Feb 2004 4:43:46 GMT

My wife's gr-gr-grandparents were Abner & Margaret King. They had a daughter, Lorina, born in 1843, in Claiborne County, Tn. Sometime after her birth the family moved to Decatur County. Lorina married Isaac Edwards, on 31 August, 1865. The couple then moved to Daviess County, Missouri, then to DeKalb County, Mo. I am seeking any information anyone may have in Decatur County regarding the King family. Am wondering if Lorina had siblings and when and where Abner & Margaret King died. Also would like to know if Isaac Edwards and Lorina King may have been married in Decatur County. Any information certainly would be appreciated. Thanks, Dennis

Decatur County Surnames of Interest

Patricia L. Hailey — 6 Feb 2002 9:04:29 GMT

Researching all surnames listed above in Decatur Co., Iowa,USA.

Obit Lookup

sjhage1 — 30 Jan 2008 1:22:38 GMT

I would appreciate if someone could look up the obit for Asa D. Campbell, d. 11 March 1881 in Pleasanton, Decatur Co., IA. Your help is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

Samuel Eikenbary

LoisADittmerFairfield — 2 Mar 2004 4:25:26 GMT

Looking for Samuel Eikenbary, born ? parents ?
Married 1825, College Corners, Ind.
died 1867, Plattsmouth, Ne. wife Martha Crawford

Ray Family of Leon,Decatur,Iowa

dearme58 — 29 Dec 2007 5:10:58 GMT

Am looking for parent's and sibling's of Fred Grant Ray,
born in Leon on 1 Sept. 1888 d. 1 June 1971 Kern Co. Ca.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Linda

Ray Family of Leon,Decatur,Iowa

dearme58 — 29 Dec 2007 5:07:04 GMT

Looking for parent's and sibling's of Fred Grant Ray bor 1 Sept 1888 in Leon,moved to Neb. before 1915. Any help greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Linda

Smith Family

KelleyBunting64 — 10 Dec 2007 8:35:05 GMT

I am looking for any information on the following family:
Joseph Smith (born in Indiana) and Nancy Jane ? (born abt. 1838 in Inidana).
Children: (that I know of)
(Twin Girls)
Armada Smith (born December 17, 1876)
Arvada Smith (born December 17, 1876)
J.W. Smith (?)
***
Armada married James L. Carlton on May 31, 1891 in Decatur Co., Iowa. She died February 14, 1971 in Red Cloud, Webster Co., Nebraska. I have seen her name spelled as Armenda, Amanda, Allemeda, Attemeda and Armada.

Arvada married twice. First, to Alonzo Woodard on December 14, 1893. They divorced. Second, to Eli Carlton (brother of James L. Carlton, Armada's husband) on February 27, 1898. She died after 1910 and before 1915. She also went by Vadie and Vada.

I have very little information on J.W. Smith. He was a witness at Armada's wedding and listed as her brother.

Their father Joseph Smith died when they were young and Nancy Jane remarried a man with the last name Boyd.

Obituary Request Catherine A Billingsley Standish

RSF161 — 22 Dec 2007 6:42:09 GMT

Hello,

Need a look up for obituary for Catherine A Billingsley Standish - Wife of William A Standish. Died August 9, 1902 in Green Bay, Iowa area she is buried in Green Bay Cemetery. William Standish's obit was in Decatur County Journal perhaps her obit was as well?

Thanks for any help,

Roberta

Seek obituary

DorothySwanson44 — 24 Oct 2007 11:39:38 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a William Cartwright who d. May 17, 1914 in Decatur Co. Iowa. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Anderson relations

wesley66 — 21 Aug 2002 2:51:33 GMT

Need info on Sarah she was my Grandmother and was married to Fuel collins She was the Daughter of Zeke Anderson
They lived in Van Wert Iowa in Decatur County in the 1800's
Family tree shows fuel born in ind in 1833 and a sister Locky born there also but shows Fuel married somone else there' Elisa Daniels. Don't know what happened after that because next time i get connect he is married to Sarah anderson
so don't know if Elisa Daniels died or what in ind then he moved to Iowa' would appreciate any info

Seek Mendenhall obituary

DorothySwanson44 — 12 Nov 2007 12:37:48 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of Nile Mendenhall who d. Nov 27, 1977 in Decatur Co. Iowa. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

GRIFFIN, Reuben (1844-1924)

William Baker — 6 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My name is William Baker. I was searching for anyone descended from REUBEN F. GRIFFIN, (1844-1924) and his wife DEBORAH SLONE, (1846-1908), of Pleasanton, Decatur Co., Iowa. I am putting a file together with their descendants. I will share everything I have. Reuben's Father was CHARLES GRIFFIN, (bef.1820-bef.1900), b. Ireland, & Mother was KIZIAH PROCTOR, Sister of Benjamin Proctor, of Pawnee, OK.
Charles & Kiziah resided in Milo, Ia. Deborah's parents were WILLIAM WAND SLONE, (abt.1828-1905), and JANE H. THOMPSON, (abt. 1828-abt 1900) both originally from Ohio.

obit: Ruth ADAIR/Leon, decatur, iowa -2002

vhouli — 4 Nov 2007 7:17:53 GMT

seeking obit on Ruth ADAIR,dod:9/14/2002. leon, decatur, iowa. seeking survivors/burial info/any family info that might be listed. The one that I am seeking was born in 1919-iowa. Would appreciate any info. Thank you.

John Preston Wolfe and Nathaniel Harris

lindacox733 — 16 Aug 2002 4:10:56 GMT

I am searching for information on John Preston Wolfe. He came from Marion Va. to Iowa with his grandfather Nathaniel Harris. He was living in Le Roy Iowa around 1922. He is a brother to my great grandmother, Virginia Belle Wolfe Moody. I have a lot of information on his sister but have nothing on him. Any help would be appreciated.

Palestine cemetery ..Decatur Co.. help needed please.

jellyjean — 21 Jul 2007 6:41:06 GMT

Hi, I live in Australia and would like help please to locate my grt.grandfathers grave. These are all the details I have.

Iowa cemetery records of ..GEORGE SELLS..
Death date .. 13th May 1880.
Page 120.
Cem. Palestine.
Town. Decatur
Relative 20. (what does this mean ?)

If anyone lives near this cem. or is visiting it ,I would appreciate more info about this person. Maybe there is a headstone, or an obituary somewhere.

I am looking for his birthdate and poss marriage.
Thank you for your time and interest.....J.J.

Maxine Eloise Moses

ssmith39011 — 6 Oct 2007 7:19:26 GMT

Oct 04, 2007 - 09:18:13 CDT

FARMINGTON, MO. - Maxine Eloise Moses of Farmington passed away on October 2, 2007, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, at the age of 84 years. She was born March 26, 1923, in Kingston, Iowa, daughter of the late Thomas H. Shuster and Golda O. (Turner) Shuster. She was also preceded in death by three brothers; Virgil, Axel and Olney Shuster.

She is survived by one daughter, Leah Moses, granddaughter, Gabby Hahn and great-granddaughter Libby Hahn all of Farmington; sister, Joy Alexander of Parker, Florida, sisters-in-law; Birdie Shuster or Panama City, Florida, and Selma Shuster of Fremont, Nebraska; good friends; Jane Sullivan and Peggy Peterson of Farmington.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 10:30 am, at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Farmington with David Mills officiating. Memorials may be directed to the K of P Cemetery in Farmington. Obituary and online condolences at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com

Daily Journal, Park Hills, St Francois, MO. October 4, 2007

Dale Miller Road

lwlehmer1 — 14 Sep 2007 1:03:30 GMT

Can somebody tell me who the Dale Miller the road is named for is/was?

Cemetery information on McDonald Family in Lamoni

debbiekoch96 — 21 Jul 2007 3:55:19 GMT

Looking for the obit and burial information of Francis Marion and Lavinia Frances WILLEY MCDONALD. Possibly buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery, where her brother Charles Willey is buried. Any help with information on this family is appreciated.

Census lookup request 1850

cplawson — 18 Jun 2007 10:51:58 GMT

I am looking for the possibilty of a Thomas Freeman being in Decatur Co in 1850. He would be in his mid 20's and born in Ireland. Thanks for any help.

Samuel Slack 1827-1912

Larry R. Slack — 22 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Samuel Slack 1827-1912 was born near Lake Charleston, Ontario, CAN. He married Louisa Reed in 1846. They moved to Decatur Co. Iowa Oct.13, 1852 when Samuel pitched his tent in Sec. 6. They built a cabin there Nov. 16 of that year and lived there until 1873. Samuel, Louisa and their 9 children then moved to Reno Co. Kansas and both lived a full and prosperous life. Samuel kept a Journal for all these years and recorded births, deaths, marriages and many historical events of the times. These entries will be found on Decatur Co. Iowa and Reno Co. Kansas Web pages.

Looking For Lockens

sbgorilla — 2 Jun 2007 6:38:17 GMT

My great great grandfather was Hubert, Hubard or Herbert James Locken, born in Decatur County in 1869. He was married to Lucy May Durant and spent much of his life in Kansas. Please let me know if you have any information about him, his parents, or his children.
Thank you,
Bruce

LEONARD G. HOLLOWAY

ConstanceJay — 8 Sep 2001 4:44:42 GMT

Death info for Thomas S. Arnold

LouiseHopkins66 — 9 Apr 2007 2:54:34 GMT

I am trying to find proof that Thomas S. Arnold died and is buried in Decatur Co. The info that i found in Ancestry .com--------Iowa Cemetery Records, says that he is buried in Leon Cemetery, Decatur Co. He was born abt 1852 in Pa. and it says he died in 1933. He had farmed in Delaware co. for years, so I am wondering if he was living with one of his children.
Any help would be very much appreciated!
Thank you.
Louise

obituary - cemetery help

buttonsvh — 31 Mar 2007 12:32:32 GMT

Rose Hill cem. index
McPeek, Aquilla 601 2
McPeek, Dwite E. 601 4
McPeek, Ernest Roger 602 S
http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecat2/rosehill.htm?o_xid=0040654...

Is there anyone that could check on the dates of birth and death. Also see if Glayd's McPeek is buried there.

How would I obtain the obituary for Gladys McPeek SSN has d Aug 1974, Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa.

any help is qreatly appreciated

Thank You
Vickie
Tell City, Ind.

Pruyn

pokyp — 2 Apr 2007 2:26:15 GMT

1885 census, New Buda, lists Orna Pruyn, age 4, and Iowa Pruyn, age 7, both b. Ia. I don't have access to the complete census and would appreciate it if someone could tell me who their parents were?

Thanks, Don Parsons

Cyrus QUIETT/UNDERWOOD/COX

Michelle McClaren James — 6 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on CYRUS QUIETT, 1st wife, SARAH
COX, and 2nd wife NANCY UNDERWOOD. Cyrus died in Decatur
County abt. 1874 and is buried at Oak Hill (Funktown)
Cemetery, Grand River Township. Any information would be
appreciated. I have much information on Quietts and others
I would be glad to share.

Death date help

MENZEL — 28 Jan 2007 9:03:08 GMT

I have an Evaline Switzer who was on the 1850 Decatur county census, but not on the 1860 Decatur census. I believe she died between 1856 and 1860 in Decatur.

I'm looking for ideas on how I can get a death date. I can't find her tombstone.

Her husband survived her and I believe died late 1894-1895 in Grand River, Wayne County. I can't find any info on his actual death date either.

Any suggestions greatfully accepted!!

Parsons Family

janetscamahorn50 — 25 Jan 2007 10:24:47 GMT

Looking for a connnection to the Parsons Family, son Leon H. Parsons born 1932 in Iowas possibly lived in Leon. Died in California 2001.

Pace / Ballinger / Scott

Cec — 4 Feb 2003 1:05:17 GMT

I am looking for connections to my family line (aren't we all?).

Martha Pace, wife of the former Elisha Pace, lived with her daughter, Martha Chandler and the younger Martha's husband Howell in 1860. Martha is buried at Franklin Cemetery in Center Township - she died in 1865.

William H. Pace and his family lived in Franklin Twp in 1860.

His son James David Pace married a gal named Mary Ann Ballinger while living in Leon in 1862.

Mary Ann Ballinger was the daugther of Joel Ballinger and Minerva (Scott). They lived in Center Twp in 1860.

I have more details and names - but, hopefully you can connect with some of these. If not, let me know I can send more!

Cec

Florence McAlister (1903-1983)

AlexanderRoller — 22 Nov 2006 4:03:04 GMT

Hello,

Can someone help with finding the death date and an obituary for Florence McAlister? She died December 1983 in Lamoni according to the SSDI.

Thank you very much!

Alex Roller
aroller@opusnet.com

Lucinda Paxton death,1899

carol berry — 13 Nov 2006 1:34:21 GMT

I have her death date as Aug 16,1899. I wonder if someone going to the courthouse would be kind enuf and look at her death certificate and see if any parent is listed. I know it is a long shot but am hoping to find this.
Carol Berry

leon high school/Harris family

William M Luehl — 15 May 2004 3:37:55 GMT

I would like to know if a photo is available of the Leon High school,(and cost to copy)does it still exist? My mother graduated ther in 1934,I wanted to take her back to see it but so far it has not worked out. Her family name was Harris,anyone with info or seeking same please contact me, happy to share what I have. Bill

cemetery lookup - Aaron Jennings

Rose — 21 Oct 2006 3:51:03 GMT

Aaron Jennings died between 1900 & 1910, probably in Decatur County as he in on the 1900 census but only his wife Huldah in listed in 1910. Would like to know what cemetery he might be in and date of death.

Cem. location

Dorothy Swanson — 9 Oct 2006 11:54:43 GMT

Could someone tell me where the High Point Cem. is located? Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Samuel and Hanah Long family

Mavis Menzis — 7 Oct 2006 9:49:03 GMT

Seeking information on the Samuel Long family.

My ancestor Samuel Long b 12 May 1806 Washington Co., Maryland - d May 1878 Iowa m Hanah (Benefiel?) b 1813 (Washington Co. MD?) d ca 1855-1857 Decatur Co, Iowa .
The family moved to Ross Co. Ohio ca 1840 and then onto Decatur Co. Iowa after 1850

Children: John b 1826 Wash Co., MD; Jacob b 1831 Wash Co. MD; Margaret Ann b 1835 Wash Co MD; Lydia b 19 July 1837 Hagerstown, Washington Co. MD - d 3 Aug 1903 Allegany Co. MD; Lucenda b 1839 Wash Co Md; Thomas Wesley b 1842 Ross, Ohio.

I am a descendant of Lydia Long b 1837 and m 3x m #1 McCormick Zion Biddle; m#2 William A Bensfield/Benefiel; m#3 Jeremiah William Robinette

Obit Lookup

JoyceBeaman — 17 Aug 2006 12:22:45 GMT

Would some kind soul please look up an obit for Betty Roberta Beaman McMurphy? She died 3 April 2000. Thank you so very much.

Cartwright obituary

Dorothy Swanson — 23 May 2006 3:09:00 GMT

Matilda Cartwright d. July 7, 1924 in (Davis city?) Decatur Co. Iowa. I would appreciate her obituary. Thank you. Dorothy

1885 State Census: SOMES, Elmer & Jennie

dougstorie — 8 Sep 2006 2:40:15 GMT

Seeking assistance in obtaining a copy of the image or transcript of census for the above family; Elmer SOMES and wife Jennie living in Decatur Co., Iowa.

Thank you in advance.

Doug

Jacob John Butts and Martha E. McIlvain

kmikesellkk — 9 Jul 2006 6:13:55 GMT

Looking for family related to these people. They lived in Decatur County from the 1850's to 1930. Hed children John Amos Butts and Ella E. Butts. They are buried in the Bethel Cemetery.

Any information is appreciated.

Metier Cemetery

FeistyWench — 25 Jun 2006 8:48:43 GMT

I have several relatives buried at the Metier Cemetery in Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. Is there a volunteer here that will take digital photos and email them to me?

I've checked on RAOGK.com (where I volunteer for the area I live in) and have not been able to find a volunteer for Decatur County.

The Metier Cemetery was started when my great great grandfather, Andrew Pettis requested a place to bury his daughter Clarice in April of 1856. I'd so appreciate a photo of the cemetery sign and photos of the 6 Pettis graves that are located there. I'd be happy to pay for costs involved.

George Washington Osborn m. Mrs. Ash, Decatur Co.

ChuckPerry369 — 31 Aug 2006 10:22:36 GMT

Looking far additional information on this couple.

. George Washington4 Osborn (David Newton3, David Hezekiah2, Osborne1) was born August 1876 in Miller Township, Gentry, Missouri, and died 13 December 1955 in McFall, Gentry, Mo.. He married Mrs. Ash in Decatur, Iowa. She was born February 1881 in Missouri, and died 1967.

Thanks,
Chuck

Jessie May Graves Ader

bwhite219_1 — 3 May 2006 11:35:28 GMT

Searching for info on Jessie May Graves b. 12 Febr 1890 in NE, married 02 March 1911 Fall River, SD to Roy B. Ader and died 23 April 1983 in Leon, Decatur Co., IA. Can anyone help me locate info on this person>

Jones Family Lookup

JoyceBeaman — 22 Aug 2006 2:49:52 GMT

I am looking for marriage information for three daughters of Rev. Henry Scott and Nancy Euritt Jones. The are Florence Esther (b Jun 1893), Alice E. (b. Dec 1895) and Epsey L (b. Sep 1898). The fourth daughter, Helen F. Jones, married Roscoe A. Scott about 1921. Roscoe was listed in the 1937 Farmer's Directory. The Rev Henry Scott Jones, born in Owen County, Indiana, was the son of Abraham and Lucinda Beaman Jones. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Aaron Andrew Jennings

Rose — 11 Aug 2006 7:21:32 GMT

Aaron Andrew & wife, Hulda are on the 1900 cnesus, but Hulda is listed as a widow on the 1910 census. Could anyone tell me a date of death for either of them and where Aaron is possibly buried?

Lucinda Prescott of NC

jerry parker — 24 Dec 2003 2:49:30 GMT

Lucinda was my ggg grandmother. b. 1795 d. 1879. Husband of Joseph Parker of NC. Died in Johnston Co. NC. Looking for info of any her/his ancesters or descendents. 5 known children; Jonathon, Sally, Elijah, Gabriel, Pharoah. Pleave leave message or contact me at j.i.parker@worldnet.att.net. Thanks

James Bennett/Roland Bennett/Mathius Sifer

Sue Ann Hill — 22 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on James Bennett, his wife Sarah. His son,
Roland Mansfield Bennett lived in Leon Iowa, Decatur County, around 1897. His wife Christina Elizabeth Sifer is buried at High Point Cemetery in Leon, Iowa. She died 5/5/1954. They had 7 known children, 1 died in infancy, 3 sons: Orville, Marshall who married Chaslea, Jesse who maried Maude; 3 daughters:
Mary Edith Bennett who married James Earnest Moyer,Ellen Bennett who married Herman DeMoullin, and Abigail who married Jennings,div, then remarried Sidnay Richardson.

OBITS - HAMPTON family

@@juanita2@cox.net — 20 Nov 2006 1:40:37 GMT

Clarence Priest...will you please advise how I can have copies of these obituaries. Thanks.

HAMPTON family

@@juanita2@cox.net — 20 Nov 2006 1:40:37 GMT

I need help in finding an obituary for Stephen HAMPTON who died in Decatur Co. IA 14 Apr 1985, in Davis City. Especially interested in names of his grandparents, parents and siblings.

Who did he marry and did he have children?

I've been searching for the family of Levi and Clara HAMPTON who lived in Fairfield, IA...had three children: Ada (b) 1877, Edward 1879 (also known as Fred Edward), and Anna E. (b) 1881.

Thanks.

David R. Denio d. 16 Feb 1911

Pam Wagoner — 3 Apr 2006 11:35:06 GMT

THE SAINTS' HERALD, vol. 58, pg. 261, March 15, 1911: DENIO -David R., son of Sr. Eva. Denio, died at Lamoni, Iowa, February 16, 1911, aged 34 years, 5 months, and 10 days. He was baptized when eleven years of age by Elder John Shippy. Services at the home of his mother, February 17, in charge of Elder John Garver: sermon by Elder John Smith. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Not my family, but on the same page

Harriet, Margaret, and Mary MARIETTA

Mark Marietta — 3 Feb 2006 4:18:13 GMT

I am seeking information on Harriet, Margaret, and Mary MARIETTA - daughters of Uriah MARIETTA. All three were born in Fayette or Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania. Harriet was born about 1833, Margaret about 1839, and Mary about 1843. In 1857 the family left Pennsylvania for Iowa, settling initially in Clarke County. The three sisters appear in the Clarke County 1860 census, and that's the last I've found on them so far. The family later moved to adjacent Warren County, but the sisters do not appear in the 1870 census. Marriage, death, and cemetery records of both Clarke and Warren counties have been searched without success as yet. Does anyone have any information on what became of any these three young women?

Carrington and Davis, Hamilton area, ca. 1890

@@CHARTEMP@aol.com — 6 Jun 2005 1:39:15 GMT

Can anyone help me identify the various Carrington family members who are buried at the Hamilton Cemetery. I have been able to figure out some of them but need some help.

There is Noah, Orley Wayne, Kenneth, Lural Pittman, and others and some wives. I also know that Noah's daughter, Leola Carrington married Albert Lear Davis and they are also buried there.

Does anyone recognize these folks and have any information to help me identify them for my Carrington files.

Contact me at chartemp@aol.com

Obit - John W. Harrow

EllenCurnes — 24 Sep 2005 2:14:32 GMT

25 November 1886 The Decatur County Journal
p. 4, col. 3

Obituary. John W. HARROW was born near Marysville, KY May 8th 1819 and died at his home north of Leon November 18, 1886, aged 67 years, 6 months and 10 days. He was married to Sarah P. GIBSON at Albia, Iowa, March 3d 1850. He resided in Decatur county some 33 years. Bro. Harrow united with the M.E. church at Fairfield in 1841, though for some reason he held no connection with the church in recent years. A widow and nine children survive him, three of whom were present when he died. He has been sick some 13 months though only bed-fast for a few days at last. He was buried by the writer from the Dunkard church, north east of Leon. C.L.N.

[Note: I am researching this family and would be happy to correspond with other interested researchers.]

Branscom family in Decatur Co, Iowa mid-1850's - 1872

bcole5283 — 1 Jan 2006 5:41:07 GMT

I am looking for help on family records. Henry Branscom b 1820, wife Nancy Hughes, sons John Branscom, George Washington Branscom, Denison James Branscom, Earl Alonzo Branscom, Benjamin Branscom, daughters Henrietta Branscom who married William Harrison Lee, plus Emily A. Branscom who died in 1872, and 3 infant children who are buried in the Old Van Wert Cemetery.

John Branscom may have had a wife (M.A.d 1872) who is also buried in the Old Van Wert Cemetery as well.

Wilson Throckmortin

kenmiller64 — 19 Dec 2005 5:14:24 GMT

My Grandparents Andrew G. Miller and Sarah Ann Smith were married June 7, 1876 in Terra Haute, Decatur Co., Iowa with Wilson Throckmortin the Officiating Minister.

I would like to find which Church he was affiliated with?

Thanks

Robbins Family Decatur, Iowa

LDickin628 — 11 Dec 2005 1:22:08 GMT

I recently purchased a postcard written by M. L. R. (probably Robbins) mailed to Mr. & Mrs. C. N. Robbins of Buffalo, Wyoming. It was dated 2 July 1911.

Would like to learn more about this family.

Seeking Guidance for obtaining obituaries

Deborah — 27 Nov 2005 7:05:04 GMT

Looking for any suggestions as to how I can obtain obituaries for Gould/Goold Sanford who died in 1931 in Garden Grove, Decatur, IA and his wife Leona T. Coon-Sanford who died in 1956. Both are buried in Garden Grove Cemetery The West Side, Garden Grove, Decatur, Iowa F5

They were living in Garden Grove in the 1900, 1910 and 1930 census.. Couldn't find them listed for the 1920.

Any help greatly appreciated

Jefferson Cook and Ellen Powell

LaurenceCorder — 2 Dec 2005 9:19:05 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of Jefferson and Ellen Cook. I am trying to get in touch with any living relative. I am from his son Leander and need any info that anyone might have on what happened to him after 1892.

Samuel McDOWELL

aspen89 — 1 Dec 2005 1:01:19 GMT

Looking for info on Samuel McDowell. He was b 1812 KY and he and his wife Perlina were in Decatur Co from 1850 til their deaths. Both are buried at Beavers Cem.
I am interested in finding an obit for Samuel as I would like to confirm parents' names and place of birth.
Thank you.

Greene Family in Decatur County, Iowa

tabitha_mccoy — 1 Jun 2005 12:41:15 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Orville E. Greene. He married Opal Lucille Clay. Orville was born in Decatur County, Iowa I believe. He was the son of William Henry Greene and Carrie May Brown. I am looking for any information anyone might possible have. Thank you!

Stephen & Evaline Switzer/Swisher

Martha_Menzel — 21 Apr 2005 10:58:18 GMT

`I’m looking for information on the ancestry of Stephen Switzer/Swisher. The last record I can find of him is the Iowa 1895 State Census where he is residing in Grand River, Wayne County. He was born in VA/WVA in 1815. He is on the 1840 and 1850 Guernsey County, OH census. By the 1856 Iowa Census he is in Richland Township, Decatur County, IA living next door to his son-in-law Noah Green. His wife Evaline (Ferryman) appears on this census with him. By the 1860 census, he is still in Richland township, but his wife no longer appears on the census. He is still in Richland on the 1870 census. I haven’t found him on the 1880 census yet.

I’m looking for information on where he and Evaline are buried. Ideally, I would like information on his and/or Evaline’s parents/siblings.

Any help or direction gratefully accepted.

Thanks!

Martha

Frazer/Frazier family from NC to IA to IN

CarlaFrazier27 — 24 Sep 2005 1:14:52 GMT

Hello,
I am researching a Frazer family listed in the 1856 Decatur Co., Iowa state census & 1860 federal census for. They were living in Centre Twp in 1856. They came from Guilford Co., North Carolina. On page 208 of the 1856, Centre Twp, Family #'s 170 and 171.
170:
Daureus Frazer 49, F, born in NC
John Frazer 18, M, born in NC
Joshua Frazer 15, M, NC
171:
Zimre Frazer 24, M, NC
Sarah (Davenport) Frazer, 24, F, Indiana

In the 1860 Decatur, Eden Twp, census it has:
1860 Eden, Decatur, Iowa census:
John Frazer - 23, M, NC
Nancy J. Frazer - 23, F, IN
Zimre Frazer - 28, M, NC
Sarah Frazer - 27, F, IN
Joshua Frazer - 19, M, NC
Mary J. Frazer - 4, F, IA
Pleasant A. Frazer - 2, M, IA
Seth M. Frazer - 7 mos, M, IA
Julia Frazer - 7 mos, F, IA
Dorcas Frazer - 45, F, NC
Pleasant Davenport - 22, M, IN

Who is Nancy J. that is married to John in 1860? I believe my husband is descended from John and Nancy J., but not absolutely sure, trying to find out. They moved from NC to IA about 1855 then from Iowa to Vigo County, Indiana after 1860. They are in Indiana until their deaths. I am hoping to find other people researching this Frazier family also. Please contact me. Thanks. Carla
gcfrazier@netscape.com

Carrie May Brown

tabitha_mccoy — 10 Jun 2005 5:45:26 GMT

Looking for anyone with information on Carrie May Brown, daughter of Louis W. Brown and Sarah Melissa McConnell. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Alexander D. Krewson's Cruson's and family

Annette Maichen — 30 Aug 2005 9:10:26 GMT

Help!

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur County, Iowa

Tabitha McCoy — 8 Jun 2005 3:33:09 GMT

I am looking for anyone who can tell me how I may be able to get a copy of a book originally published in 1887 by Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, Ilinnois called "Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold (& Decatur) County, Iowa.
Please email or post if you can help, thank you!

McDaniel-Leon Cemetery

Kim McDonald — 9 Jun 2005 11:51:57 GMT

I am searching for information on the William McDaniel family buried in Leon Cemetery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Parmer family of Sussex Co.,Delaware

John Walker — 31 Jul 2005 3:41:31 GMT

Anybody here researching that line?

My 5x gg are Charles and Lydia Parmer.I was told there are folks here working on this family.TIA

nicenonya2@yahoo.com

Perry C. Green and Charles E. McLaughlin

StacyLorraineSmith — 25 Jun 2001 6:40:43 GMT

I am looking for my Great Great Grandparents. Any information would be helpful. Perry C. GREEN married Hannah J. MARTIN. They had Charley Franklin GREEN. Charley married Minnie LaVern MCLAUGHLIN in Decatur CO IA. Minnie was the daughter of Charles E. MCLAUGHLIN and Roselie A. WION. Charley Green and Minnie Mclaughlin had 12 children starting in 1912.

Crees Family of Decatur Co., Ia.

Nancee Seifert — 17 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on my great-grandmother, CEDOTHIA ANN CREES l876-l933, married to HARRY DELMAR WELDON l876-l956 of Grand River, IA. Her parents were JOHN FREDERICK CREES and MARGARET E. KOGER. JOHN FREDERICK CREES's parents were JOSEPH M. CREES and CATHERINE ANN COPPERSMITH. Any information on the CREES families of Decatur County, IA. would be greatly appreciated.

Tuttle Family in Decatur co. Iowa

Connie Williams — 4 Jul 2005 9:34:18 GMT

My Gr Grandmother was Dora Bell Tuttle she was born in Decatur Co. her parents were Quince and Anglinc (Roberts) Tuttle. Her brother Francis Marion Tuttle was born in Louisa Co. Iowa does this family name mean any thing to any one. Wondered if any Tuttle names has been found in the area. Thank you Connie Williams

George MOREY

Barbara Bernauer — 6 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

George MOREY arrived in Decatur Co. 1852, near Nine Eagles.
He had one son, David Butterfield Morey, who lived near Pleasanton. His daughters include: Mary Ann, who m John KEOWN. They are all buried in the Hamilton Cemetery near Pleasanton. Would like to contact other descendants.

DUKES

Tabitha McCoy — 11 Jun 2005 1:09:49 GMT

Looking for anyone with information on DUKES family from Iowa. Permilia/Pamela DUKES was my 4th great grandmother. She married Noah GREEN. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

SWITZER in Decatur County, Iowa

tabitha_mccoy — 10 Jun 2005 5:32:05 GMT

I am looking for anyone with any information on an Elizabeth Switzer, born Jan. 1, 1845 in Ohio and died September 23, 1930. She married a William Green from Decatur County, Iowa. Please email me if you can help!

KEPLER & DINGMAN OBIT LOOKUPS PLEASE

brnagain062848 — 21 Aug 2005 6:39:54 GMT

Could someone please do a obit lookup for my GG Grandmother Julia Ann Kepler who died in Burrell Twp.,Leon 2 Jun 1907 & her dau. Mary Albertine Dingman who died there 29 Jan 1941 & both are buried in Palestine cem.
Thank You.

HOLLINGER death record needed

Shirley Robinette — 6 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Where can I find death record of my gr granparents William
Wesley HOLLINGER d. 2 July 1880 & Elizabeth Hollinger d. 1871-both in Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa-bur: Leon Cemetery.

Oliver Allpress

Bob Allpress — 18 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information or contact with any descendents of Oliver Allpress, son of William and Maria Allpress. Wife was Phoebe Claypoole.

Obituary of Thomas C. Williams

William Baker — 19 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

OBITUARY OF THOMAS C. WILLIAMS:
"Thomas C. Williams, son of Thomas and Melissa Williams, was born near Decatur [City], Iowa, March 29, 1874, and passed away at the Decatur County Hospital, November 18, 1960 at the age of 86 years, seven months and nineteen days.

He was the fourth son of a family of ten, seven brothers and two sisters. Of this family, three brothers survive. On April 19, 1898 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Clark and to this union two children were born: Clark Everett, who died in infancy, and Margie Cotterill of near Leon, Iowa.

He resided in Decatur County his entire life with farming his occupation, until ten years ago when he and his wife came to make their home with their daughter and son-in-law. His wife passed away the following spring in 1951.

In 1952 he became a Christian and remained faithful until the end. He's survived by his daughter and son-in-law; a grandaughter, Mrs. Billy Jim Manchester, who with her husband, resides in Davis City, Iowa; a grandson Albert C. Cotterill, who with his wife resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his three brothers, Edgar and wife of Leon, Iowa, Milton and wife of Leon, Iowa, and George and wife of Blue Springs, Nebraska, besides a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 22 at the Stewart Funeral Home, 2:00 p.m. with Bob Morrow officiating. Interment was in the Hamilton Cemetery [near Pleasanton, Iowa]."