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Children of Roger Jones / 1859 epidemic?

NKBalasar — 2009-10-27 05:29:44Z

I'm looking for children of my gggrandparents Roger Jones and Jane E Evans, who lived in the Manchester of Coffins Grove area in Delaware COunty between 1859 and 1863. They apparently lost 6 of 11 children in an epidemic, perhaps in Delaware County. The surviving family appears in 1860 census in Coffins Grove. I am trying to find the children who died. Does any one know of an epidemic in the area round that time? Or cemeteries that were functioning at that time?

Re: George/Ann STATE

carolgildersleeve — 2009-09-04 21:00:17Z

I think Clifford Gildersleeve was my Great Grandfather's baby brother. His name was Benjamin Garfield Gildersleeve. I've been searching for someone that was related to Clifford as I have pictures for them. Pa, as we called him was the son of John Wesley Gildersleeve from New York. I think he had maybe seven or eight brothers. If you would like my email address is: gildersleevec@gilbert.k12.ia.us
Hope this helps both of us.
Thanks
Carol

Re: Ancestor Search

garysullivan7 — 2009-08-23 03:04:09Z

Dear Fred,

My great-grandmother is Mary Altoff who married John "Henry" Bergfeld. I am interested in obtaining this missing branch of my family tree. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.

Re: WOODS, James & Nancy (Smith)

sherryk180 — 2009-08-22 22:53:44Z

James Woods, born Ireland c. 1802-04, married Nancy Smith in Allegheny County, PA in 1830. Reformed Presbyterian. They were in Mercer County, PA when their children were born: Elizabeth Jane 1831, Mary Ellen 1833, John 1835, James 1837-1838, Isabelle 1839, twins James and Agnes 1841, Renwick 1844 and Penelope 1847. They were in the Vernon Reformed Presbyterian congregation in Waukesha County, WI by 1850. They were in Jackson County, IA for the 1854 & 1856 Iowa State Census. They were at Hopkinton, Delaware County, IA in 1860, from where James (senior) served during the Civil War. They went to Page County, IA about 1868. James died in 1892 and Nancy in 1895 at Blanchard, Page County, IA.

Schlimmer Family

OregonRains — 2009-07-30 17:00:09Z

If Pat Hucker is on this board, would you please contact me off list at iowa_delaware@webenet.net . I have a researcher who would like to share information with you on the Schlimmer family.

Constance
http://iagenweb.org/delaware/

Country Corners Cem, Cass Twp, Clayton Co, IA, pics available.

iowaz — 2009-07-28 04:14:41Z

http://public.fotki.com/iowaz/fayette_county_iowa-1/country-...

I just now labelled the pics and uploaded them regarding a 2004 full photo survey of the markers in Country Corners Cemetery, Cass Twp, Clayton Co, Iowa, at the intersection of Clayton, Fayette, Delaware, Buchanan Co's. This folder also contains P.Sheldon's very comprehensive listing of the burials that are interfaced with the picture sequence by file numbers (not Fotki numbers). Pics can be downloaded free by clicking a thumb, clicking 'get original uploaded photo' link under the med. pic to open larger pic. Right click pic and save. iowaz@swbell.net or iowaz@hotmail.com

Re: GINGER

ELLinSpain — 2009-06-30 09:35:17Z

1920 CENSUS

Name: Dan Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 55 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Lizzie
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Name: Lizzie Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 41 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Dan
Father's Birth Place: Baden
Mother's Birth Place: Baden
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
+
Name: Katherine Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 20 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
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Name: Irven Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 18 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
+
Name: March Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 16 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
+
Name: Oliver Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 14 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
+
Name: Daniel Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 12 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Son
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Name: Alice Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 10 months
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Father's Birth Place: Iowa
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
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Name: Dave Ginger
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 30 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Father's Birth Place: Iowa
Mother's Birth Place: Iowa
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Name: Fred Rausch
Home in 1920: Grant, O'Brien, Iowa
Age: 23 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
Father's Birth Place: Baden
Mother's Birth Place: Baden
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Re: GINGER

sherlie4040 — 2009-06-29 16:09:37Z

im looking for my family my grandmother Lizze ginger she had a son Irven and a daughter kate and i think a ollie do you have any information on lizzie.

Re: Lorenzo ALDRICH

ELLinSpain — 2009-06-13 22:45:40Z

US IRS TAX ASSESSMENT

Name: Lorenzo Aldrich
State: Iowa
LOCATION: DELHI
CATTLE x3 @ 20c EACH = 6cents
Tax Year: 1865
Roll Title: District 3; Annual, Monthly and Special Lists; 1865
NARA Series: M766
NARA Roll: 10

Re: Lorenzo ALDRICH

ELLinSpain — 2009-06-13 22:39:59Z

Could'nt find an obit but

Name: Lorenzo Aldrich
Death Date: 12 Feb 1896
Page #: 2
Birth Date: 1822
Cemetery: Upper Bay
Town: Milo
Level Info: Tombstone Records of Delaware County, Iowa

Re: LEE/SMITH/KIBBEE/FOSTER/HANKINS/SWEET/PINEGAR/BLANCHARD

wynonamontgomery — 2009-06-10 20:00:58Z

Thank you for the reply. Good researching. wynona

Re: LEE/SMITH/KIBBEE/FOSTER/HANKINS/SWEET/PINEGAR/BLANCHARD

alliceburnsreynolds — 2009-06-09 21:16:27Z

Sorry: I don't have any further info on your Hawkins family. My family name actually turned out to be HANKINS and not HAWKINS. Good Luck. Allice Burns Reynolds

Re: LEE/SMITH/KIBBEE/FOSTER/HAWKINS/SWEET/PINEGAR/BLANCHARD

wynonamontgomery — 2009-06-07 23:53:30Z

I am researching the Hawkins name. My great trandfather
was Jerome Hawkins and was born abt 1854 in either Missouri
or Ark. His Mother was Ester Jane and her 1st husband was
Eli Elliott. My dad, Ernest Ray Hawkins's dad was James
Ledger Hawkins dob Oct 1874. I have copy of marriage lic.
of Jerome Hawkins to Miss M. Curb and I believe she
was Malinda Curb Born Abt 1854 to James Madison Curb &
Mary Clinton Boyles. I don't know who Jerome's father
was and need any help any one can give me. My email is
s6018m@msn.com and I have public tree w hawkins.

Re: FLANNAGAN

mcbocek1 — 2009-05-24 03:05:58Z

Yes, they lived in Seattle at that time. I've never been able to locate anything about Edward Kelley (Kelly) other than he was supposedly born in Ireland. And my records seem to have changed, because I have a son named Edmond, not Edward, born to John and Mary - among others.

Do you have any other info on this family line? Because mine is pretty basic for the most part, and I'd love to be able to fill in some gaps.

Thanks!

Re: FLANNAGAN

BlancheDonovan14 — 2009-05-23 22:09:07Z

Didn't your family live in Seattle in 1947 or near that time. Do you know what ever happened to Edward?

Lorenzo ALDRICH

manpapa — 2009-05-07 04:11:39Z

Would it be possible to request an obituary lookup for Lorenzo ALDRICH who died 12 Feb 1891 or 12 Feb 1896 at Hazel Green, Delaware , IA. I have seen both dates. He is supposed to be buried at Bay Cemetery, Milo, IA. He was an early settler of the area coming there in the 1850s. Would there be any trace of an obit? Maybe a record of early settlers? I am trying to identify if he might have had a brother named George. So far the only sibling I know of is a brother, Ananias Aldrich who lived in Kane County, IL.

Thank you for any information regarding Lorenzo........
Shirley Karle email: manpapa@cwnet.com

Feliniak in Masonville Iowa 1908-1911

CindyPeterson44 — 2009-03-29 19:26:28Z

I am looking for anything that would put my great grandfather in Masonville Iowa. His family came over in 1910 and their final destination (on the ship manifest) was to join him in Masonville Iowa. Does anyone know if there any directories for that area for those years? He was probably a boarder. I have not been able to find him on the 1910 census. His name was Kazmierz Feliniak.

Re: Farrell Family in Manchester/Delaware County

LynnSueKP — 2009-03-26 16:53:37Z

i come from a line of farmers named farrell. my g-granfather is patrick. he married kate murray and had three children patrick, walter and edna. they lived in le mars ia. my grandpa walter married josephine kaneff and they homesteaded some land in WY during the depression. if this sounds right let me know. we have had lots of trouble fleshing out our farrell line too.

Re: Children of Emanuel & Thurza Condra Widner

lowmarsue — 2008-04-10 03:37:23Z

How nice to hear from you. Wilma and I e-mailed each other many many times. We tried to find where Emanuel was buried but could never find out where. 1880 census he was in Boons Lick, Mo. His son, John Clavin was there also. That is where I come to a dead end.

Re: Children of Emanuel & Thurza Condra Widner

lowmarsue — 2008-04-10 03:00:34Z

Hi-I am the Great-Great Granddughter of Emanuel and Thurza Widner . Would you be Wilmas daughter?
My line is: Lewis Widner
Emanuel
Melvin
Thomas
Maxon
Me, Sue Ann Widner Marsh
Please E-Mail lowmarsue@mchsi.com

Gordon G. BROWN, Dentist & family - and LAWYER

jomello36 — 2009-02-21 23:13:15Z

I'd like some information on the family of Gordon G. Brown who was a dentist in Delaware County in 1930. In 1930 he had a wife named Janet (maiden name possibly LAWYER), and a son Richard. I'm primarily interested in Janet, but would like to know what happened to this family after 1930 census. Thanks for any assistance. Joanne

Asahel ADAMS (1832-1920)

oldbruin — 2008-10-19 03:54:04Z

Asahel ADAMS b. 1832, OH, d. 1920, SD or IA; m. Phebe Ann LAFLER abt 1858, probably in Yates Co, NY. Phebe, daughter of James and Sarah LAFLER, b. 1834, Yates Co, NY, d. 1891, Delaware Co, IA. Both are buried at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Delaware Co, IA. Asahel and Phebe moved to Delaware Co before 1860 and remained there for the rest of their lives, execpt for a short time in Clayton Co, IA. They had the following children, all b. in IA:

1.Lucinda Estelle “Estella” (1859-1925), 1st m. Frank E. NASH (1858-1905), 2nd m. Robert K. MERRICK (1848-1921)
2.Charlotte R. (1860-1863)
3.Linnie Viola (1864-1932), m. Charles W. SCHULTZE (1868-1940)
4.Charles Lowell (1866-1927), m. Mabel M. WOOLF (1875-1931)
5.Cora M. (1870-1954), m. John S. TURNER (1867-bef 1910)

I'd like to correspond with anyone researching this line in order to exchange information and hopefully to be able to add more generations to our work.

John S. Adams
Hermosa Beach, CA

FOUND: Oswald DOLAN obituary

metaphor — 2008-06-09 02:22:43Z

Obituary scan is attached.

Re: BICKEL

dotleasedotlease — 2008-03-11 16:18:16Z

I have a link to you. We have Lydia Enolia Lease in our line, but have her married to a Dow Bickel? She was born
Dec 20 1867 and died in 1836. Is this the same Lydia who married Henry Bickel?
Can you give me more information on the family? She was daughter of James Monroe Lease and Martha Garrett. Don't know where I got the info on Dow Bickel? shows she married him Oct 28 1888. Do you have a picture of her?
Dot

Re: Alvah LAIN of Edgewood, IA

Hiesela — 2008-09-12 03:20:21Z

Hello!!! I am another descendent of Alvah Lain... he is my Great Great Grandfather also! I take it you are from the Worthy line? I am from the Jennie line. In the post that Phyllis sent you she said that Emily was living with Gladys Ballinger her grandaughter.. that was also Jennie's daughter. the sister of my grandmother. Jennie may not be listed in that obituary because she might have died before Worthy? I hope this makes it to you. I know your post was quite some time ago.. I have not heard of any Nettie Quinn in my records ... only Emily. I don't know if this will get to you or not.. but glad to make another "family connection" Hiesela@aol.com

Re: John Ross not Jhon :) is in your line as well

bluenoser100 — 2008-05-15 04:14:27Z

opps that should of been John. Barbara

Jhon Ross is in your line as well

bluenoser100 — 2008-05-15 04:11:02Z

Can anyone adrd to this family? I'd love to hear from anyone researching this family, Thanks, Barbara

John Ross LeLacheur, who resides in section 29, township 26,
range 32, Cherry county, Nebraska, has a valuable estate which he
has gained by industry and good management. He was born in
Delaware county, Iowa, in 1876, on a farm.

Elisha LeLacheur, the father of our subject, was a native of
Prince Edward Island, born in 1831, and came of French
parentage. He grew up in that country and came to America with
his parents when he was a lad of eleven, the family settling in
Iowa, and he attended the country schools in Delaware county, and
was married there in 1863 to Mary J. Bliss, of English and Yankee
stock, the mother now residing in Mullen. John Ross LeLacheur
was one of four children in his father's family, named as
follows; Phoebe E., Frank W., John R. and Wm. H., and he was the
third member in order of birth. In 1882 our subject moved to
Nebraska, driving from Iowa with a team and covered wagon,
bringing with them a yoke of oxen and three horses, also three
colts. The trip was a hard and tedious one, they being obliged to
camp out at night, but they came through with no serious
drawbacks, and after arriving in Nebraska settled in Nance
county, where they lived for four years, then came to Cherry
county and settled on a ranch situated eleven miles northwest of
Mullen. There their first dwelling was a tent, in which they
lived during the first summer. Storms and hail literally tore the
tent to pieces in a few months, and they were obliged to build a
sod house before the rough weather came on in the fall, and also
built a hen house of sod, barns and sheds for their stock. They
had hard times at first, but gradually kept improving the place
and tried to farm, but lost several crops during the dry years,
and had bad luck. On October 23, 1894, the father died as a
result of an accident. He was helping fight a prairie fire and
was so badly burned that he only survived his wounds eighteen
hours. On January 1, 1901, the old ranch homestead building
caught fire and burned to the ground. One son, William, and his
family occupied the dwelling at the time, and his wife was
awakened at four o'clock in the morning by the smell of smoke,
found the house on fire and they barely escaped from the burning
building with their lives. As it was, William's hair was badly
singed and his night clothes were nearly burned off his body. His
wife and their child were almost caught in the fire, but managed
to escape without serious harm. This put an end to occupying the
old ranch house, but the place is still used as a summer pasture
for stock.

In 1899 our subject went on a ranch of his own, which was
situated in section 29, township 26, range 32. He had been
married in December of the year previous, to Maggie Stevenson,
daughter of Frank Stevenson, an old settler in western
Nebraska. Mrs. LeLacheur's mother was prior to her marriage, Miss
Adelaide Allen, born in Pine Grove, Warren county,
Pennsylvania. The young couple at once started out to build up a
good home together, and worked hard and faithfully to accomplish
that end, and have succeeded in a marked degree. Mr. LeLacheur
is now the owner of a fine ranch of 640 acres, all of which is
fenced and improved with good buildings, and he is extensively
engaged in the stock raising business, also farming quite a
portion of the place. He has two children, Clyde and Ross.

One brother, William, also owns a good ranch of 640 acres,
which he established in 1900, and is located in sections 26 and
27, township 25, range 32, this being the property of his wife,
who acquired it through homestead rights. She was Miss Anna
Gibson, daughter
page 180

of Alexander Gibson, an old settler in McPherson county,
Nebraska, and her mother's maiden name was Ellen Morrison. Two
boys have been born to William Horton LeLacheur and his good
wife, namely; Ralph and Earl.

The LeLacheur family was among the first to settle in this
part of Cherry county, coming here when there were but two houses
in the entire neighborhood in which they located. Each has done
his full share in the upbuilding of the region, and take leading
parts in the community. During the early days the subject of
this review and his brother Frank, captured two deer and tamed
them so that they became household pets, but during the severe
hail storms that swept the country and destroyed the tent in
which they lived, these animals were killed, and the entire
family were as much grieved by their loss as they were at the
serious property loss which they suffered.

Compendium of History Reminiscence & Biography of Western Nebraska
Chicago: Alden Publishing Company, 1909
http://www.rootsweb.com/~neresour/OLLibrary/cofhar/index.htm...

Wilhelmine Juergens/Jurgens

ChristineScallon — 2008-04-27 03:02:20Z

I am looking for clarification of information regarding my paternal great grandmother, Wilhelmine(a) Jurgens/Juergens Block. I have conflicting evidence regarding her first name and the spelling of her maiden name.
What I do know was she was born in Germany April 14, 1847 and came to the United States (Chicago) in October of 1871, the day after the Chicago fire. She married John Block shortly after arriving.
I would appreciate connecting with anyone who might have the same ancestor.

Christine Scallon

Re: regarding your Florence F. Shields and Wilbur Turnouth Ede query

Acmeacres24 — 2008-05-13 04:01:32Z

My name is Michele Cameron and I and my sister are the daughters of Mariam Maxine Ede, only daughter of Florence Shields and Wilber Turnouth Ede. My mother, Maxine, died on Saturday, May 10,2008 at the age of 92 in Oceanside, California with my sister and I at her side. My husband, Charles, googled the names of my grandparents tonight just out of curiosity and imagine our (my) shock when all these inquiries came up! My grandfather was a 32nd degree Mason and my grandmother a school teacher, weather lady, suffragette, active member of WCTU, etc. If you would like more information, (as I would about you) my email is Acmeacres24@msn.com. Michele

Re: MAHONEY, SUMMERS

sjmahoney — 2008-11-18 02:52:25Z

No, my ancestor Cornelius lived near Jeremiah Mahoney in Delaware County, Iowa, but they were not related. Jeremiah and Daniel were born in the Parish of Donoughmore in County Cork. Several years ago I wrote to the Donoughmore parish priest and while he found the Daniel Mahoney family he could not find any record of my Cornelius or his parents. Since then I've participated in the O'Mahony Y-DNA study which links my Mahoneys with Mahoneys from the Parish of Kilmoe in County Cork.

Scott Mahoney

Re: MAHONEY, SUMMERS

Lori_Mahoney — 2008-11-15 18:17:50Z

Do you know if Cornelius MAHONEY was related to Daniel MAHONEY (~1815-1870s) or Daniel's son Jeremiah MAHONEY (1845-1919)?

Daniel immigrated here from County Cork, Ireland in 1853 with his wife Catherine LANE and children Daniel, Catherine, Hannah, Mary, Jeremiah, Margaret, John, Patrick and Michael. Daniel moved to Dubuque Co, IA in 1864 and settled there. Jeremiah moved to Delaware Co, IA (specifically Hazel Green Twp) in 1872 and settled there. Perhaps Cornelius and Jeremiah were cousins?

Re: MAHONEY, SUMMERS

Lori_Mahoney — 2008-11-21 03:35:38Z

Thanks for the info! Very interesting.

Re: Mary and Henry Cline family

elizabethhardcastle1 — 2008-10-08 14:15:24Z

My great great great grandfather was John Addyman of Brimham Hall, Hartwith Yorkshire. I think Mary Addyman was one of his children by his first marriage to Catherine Grange. By his second wife Elzabeth Palliser he had 13 children, one of which was my great grandmother, Jane Addyman, born at Brimham Hall.

Re: Children of Emanuel & Thurza Condra Widner

angelfacewidner — 2008-03-30 20:39:52Z

i am the gggggranddaugther of emanuel and thurza condra widner my nameis jacqueline elaine widner and my father was oren leslie widner his father was leslie elgin widner and his father was jess james widner and his father was james e widner and his was emanuel widner.

Re: Children of Emanuel & Thurza Condra Widner

angelfacewidner — 2008-04-10 03:10:38Z

I am Wilma cousin.

Charles H Davis and wife Sarah I Fenstermaker/ Davis

MarshaKayBinkley1950 — 2008-12-27 13:25:21Z

Both died in Delare Co., Iowa
Charles died Sep 29, 1927 in Masonville.
And Sarah died Oct 14, 1931 in Manchester, Iowa

Would someone please go to the library in Manchester and see if volunteers have clipped these 2 obituaries ?

If you need assistance in Kalamazoo County, Mi I will provide that for you as a random act of kindness,
Marsha Fenstermacher / Binkley

obit look up please

Margeiv — 2008-06-09 01:22:58Z

I am looking for the obit on Oswald Dolan died Feb 1970 in manchester, Delaware, iowa (By the Social Security death index)

Nathan Havens Nelson Jr.

HarryDell51 — 2008-08-31 17:33:21Z

He died in Delaware Co. 6 Feb 1872 and is buried in the Baker-Grove Cemetery, Coffin's Grove, Delaware Co., IA.

Died "of consumption"-Manchester Press 10 Feb 1872.

Can anyone send me his obituary?

TIA

Harry Dell

Re: Sarah McPeak Cline/Kline

emichels181 — 2008-11-24 16:48:36Z

when I can get to the genealogy room
I will find what you want.
By ancestry do you mean her life?
that would have to be copied and mailed.
Are you willing to pay? contact me through
USGenWeb.com Iowa Delaware county lookup volunteer Estella

i need an obit or funeral card for asenath hempstead 1873

tencalcpro — 2008-02-15 21:00:31Z

Asenath died 23 Aug 1873 in Delaware, Delaware, Ia, Usa

thanks

Imogene HOULIHAN, Masonville postmistress

rhvh7 — 2008-11-27 00:08:58Z

Seeking obit/info on Imogene Houlihan and her husband Joseph Gerald Houlihan. Family info says she was postmistress in Masonville for many years.

Masonville - St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery = look-up of burials??

rhvh7 — 2008-11-26 00:14:17Z

I have a Gerald HOULIHAN buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Masonville. I would like to know if there are
other Houlihan family members buried there. Their names/dates. If you only have a source for this info, I would appreciate that. Any assistance please.

Re: James Alfred Haigh and Mary Routledge

MaryTGRice — 2008-01-30 01:41:24Z

William 1841-1918, the son of James Alfred Haigh and Mary Routledge,and married Caroline E. Vesey. Their child Carrie Stella Haigh 1873-1965 married Carl F Mangold. Carrie and Carl had a child, Evelyn, my grandmother. Evelyn 1915-2005, married Roy Granneman and they owned and ran Lilac Lanes for many years in West Union IA. I am the youngest of their eldest son, James(1935-1979).

Looking for any information on the ancestors of James Alfred Haigh and Mary Routledge

Re: Sarah McPeak Cline/Kline

giselle74 — 2008-11-19 06:11:22Z

I'm interested in Sarah McPeak's maiden name and ancestry, if anyone knows about it! Thanks!

William H. and Mary Ann Smith

Natalie7464 — 2009-03-08 16:19:35Z

William H. Smith was a nephew of my great-great-great-grandfather, Welcome Hill. (Welcome had a sister, Mary Hill, who married a John M. Smith. William H. Smith was their oldest son, born in Great Valley, Catteraugus County, New York, in about 1825. In about 1838-1839, the John M. Smith family moved to Spencer, Medina, Ohio, where William married Mary Ann. (Her maiden name may have been Smith also.) They were living in Ohio for the births of their first (at least) six children: Elmore (~1849), Sanford (~1850), Clarinda(~1852), Julia (~1854) and Marshal (~1859). By 1860, they had moved to Delaware County, Iowa, where they had one more child, Byron, in 1858. Byron Smith may be the same man who married an Ada Louise Fishel. I am seeking information about this family and would like to be in contact with descendants. Thank you!
Natalie

Whipple and Sargent families in Yankee Settlement, Iowa

oldbuzzard541 — 2009-02-27 02:00:47Z

I just viewed an old picture of the Hotel Whipple in Edgewood, Iowa. I am wondering if anyone knows any thing about the people that started it, etc. Also in my family history is mentioned that my ggg grandfather ran the livery stable in Yankee Settlement. These two families were joined by marriage. Sargent family cae from upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. Van Buren Whipple Sargent, my gg grandfather was in 27th Iowa infantry Co. F in the civil war. Any info on either family will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Lawrence, Luther and Norman McNamee

ronyanbu — 2009-02-13 17:47:53Z

Greetings: I beieve you are searching for Edwin Luther McNamee, father of Norman B McNamee.

Re: Platt, Conner, Wiley, Putz, Lucey,

ronyanbu — 2009-02-13 17:35:05Z

Nancy, Thank you for forwarding me the photo of George L Merritt and Jennie McNamee, daughter of Cyrus McNamee with his second wife, Emily Page.

I have lost your email address.

Re: regarding your Florence F. Shields and Wilbur Turnouth Ede query

Vivienjayne — 2008-05-24 05:14:35Z

I have selna's parents and siblings if you would like them let me know. My email address is taillight@iowatelecom.net.
jayne

Re: regarding your Florence F. Shields and Wilbur Turnouth Ede query

Vivienjayne — 2008-02-28 01:28:09Z

Yvette,
Are you still looking for information on the Mcfarling branch of the Shields family.
Jayne