Delaware - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

MAHONEY, SUMMERS

sjmahoney — 10 Jul 2001 5:37:23 GMT

Researching Cornelius Mahoney (1828-1905) and his wife Bridget Summers Fitzgibbon (1829-1881) who lived in Hazel Green Township, Delaware County, Iowa from about 1862 until 1876. Cornelius was born in County Cork, Ireland, the son of Timothy and Mary (Gogan) Mahony while Bridget was born in the Parish of Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland.

Also researching Bridget's brother, Martin Summers (1830-1890) also of Delaware County, who married Johanna Kennedy (1822-1890). Martin and Johanna are buried in Calvary Cemetery at Ryan and were the parents of Martin Jr. (1858-1897) (married Rose McEnany) and Mary (1861-1917) (married Lawrence Freeman).

Children of Martin Summers Jr. and Rose McEnany were Martin Leo; Anna (married M.W. Underwood); and Johanna (married Z.E. Goss).

Any help appreciated,
Scott Mahoney

Sarah McPeak Cline/Kline

mawins1 — 26 Dec 2003 6:57:29 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Sarah McPeak who appears on the 1850 Deleware Co., IA census. Children are William, Elizabeth, Leonard, Rosanna, and Zenthena. She marries Abraham Cline on 27 July 1853 in the same county. In 1860
they appear in Dubuque Co., IA and back in Deleware Co. in
1870 and daughter Rosanna McPeak is there also. Where is Sarah buried? What happened to Rosanna? Thanks MA Winters

Asahel ADAMS (1832-1920)

oldbruin — 19 Oct 2008 3:54:04 GMT

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

Mary and Henry Cline family

John Addyman — 4 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Mary and henry Cline of Hopkinton, Delawaare Co. Iowa

Alvah LAIN of Edgewood, IA

Dick Lain — 15 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information about my great-great grandfather, Alvah LAIN (1836-1886). I know he settled in Edgewood, IA and is buried in the Edgewood Cemetery (I found his grave there recently).

Alvah and his wife had four children:
Ernest, a newspaper man in Okarche, OK
Harvie, a banker in Davenport, IA
Worthy, a cabinet maker in Green Bay, WI.
Mrs Ed Gorham (Cora?) of Princeton, IA
(This list is from Worthy's obituary)

According to some sketchy notes I have, Alvah married a Nettie QUINN, probably from Edgewood, IA. His tombstone, however, has the name 'Emily T. 1839-1923' incribed on the side of it. Who was his wife, really?

Nathan Havens Nelson Jr.

HarryDell51 — 31 Aug 2008 5:33:21 GMT

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

obit look up please

Margeiv — 9 Jun 2008 1:22:58 GMT

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

Look Up Please on Florence F. Shields and Wilbur Turnouth Ede

Auburnyvette — 19 Dec 2006 5:55:41 GMT

I am seeking information on Florence Flora Shields daughter of John Rayburn Shields and Selina McFarling. She was b. Jan. 30, 1876 and died Jan. 30, 1969 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.
Florence married Wilbur Turnouth Ede b. 21 April 1878 in Delaware County, Iowa. He died Aug. 8th 1940 in Los Angeles Co.,California. They had a daughter named Maxine.
The last place they were found in Delaware, Iowa.
Any information would be helpful and appreciated.
Thanks,
Yvette

Jhon Ross is in your line as well

bluenoser100 — 15 May 2008 4:11:02 GMT

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 — 27 Apr 2008 3:02:20 GMT

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

Children of Emanuel & Thurza Condra Widner

raanaastad — 1 Dec 2001 11:17:39 GMT

It is my understanding that a son of Emanuel & Thurza Condra Widner settled in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. I would like to correspond with any descendant of this family.

BICKEL

S_Ciancio — 16 Jan 2005 3:32:17 GMT

I am looking for Henry W. Bickel. On his d/c it says he was born on April 27, 1850, Spencer,IA. On his daughters delayed birth cert.(my grandmother) it says he was born in Delhi, IA. I think this is in Delaware County. He married Lydia enolia Lease.Henry's father was George Bickel, from Germany, mother was Emella Winkleblack.

Also looking for a Walter Bickel, his father is John Bickel, mother is Lauara Prager. Any information would be appreciated. Henry is my ggrandfather. Thanks,

i need an obit or funeral card for asenath hempstead 1873

tencalcpro — 15 Feb 2008 9:00:31 GMT

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

thanks

James Alfred Haigh and Mary Routledge

jeanwilke_1 — 11 Feb 2002 4:05:31 GMT

James and Mary Haigh are first listed on the 1850 census. With children Mary, Elizabeth, James, William, Louisa, Hannah, Cornelia. Cornelia was born 1 March 1851. Her Mother Mary died two weeks later, In the 1860 Census Louisa was listed with a Peter and Pauline Millinger . Cornelia was listed with a Rienard Kahmer or Kamarron. Woul like information on what happened to Louisa, or any of the other children.

Ede genealogy

Marian — 22 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendents of Samual and Violet (Carpenter)EDE, William and Isabel (Von Skiver)Ede (second wife). All lived in Earlville, Delaware Ia. These men are brothers to my great grandfather David F EDE from Dubuque, Ia. They came from Canada to the U S and Iowa. I need the gaps filled in, and would love to hear from you. Do you have any information on their parents David Ede and Ann Ternouth in Canada, born in England?

1900 census of Gilbert Dewald

wardrop173 — 19 Sep 2007 1:08:18 GMT

Looking for some information on Gilbert Dewald, born 1885. He would be about 15 years of age. His father would be Thomas , and mother Elizabeth. Could you tell me something about the family. Jobs they had, and other things about the census of 1900. thanks

Jim Evans

John Leroy Merritt

ronyanbu — 28 Jun 2001 3:23:29 GMT

I am searching for info on John Leroy Merritt, born 1816 in Chautauqua County, NY, moved to Colesburg, Delaware County, Iowa before 1870. He was married to Mercy Wolf. They had two children, a son named George Merritt and a daughter (name unknown). John L. Merritt and spouse are listed in the 1870 Census for Colesburg.

I am willing to share info that I have.

Sincerely,
Ron Merritt
ronmerritt@hotmail.com

The BARR Family

Gerald Barr — 20 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

BARR Family - Searching for information on the BARR family that lived in Delaware County, Iowa in the town of Hopkinton. They would have lived there sometime after 1907 until sometime in the 1950's. The father Albert Guy BARR was born in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, September 1885 and moved to hopkinton sometime after 1907 when he married Thora YARNALL, her middle name might be Grace. Albert Guy BARR died sometime in the 1950's and Thora YARNALL died between the late 1920's and the early 1930's. They had four sons, Colmer, Delbert, Norman, and Albert(also called Donald). Colmer and Delbert died drowning the same day at the ages of 8 and 9 years old. I do not know the date of birth or death of Colmer and Delbert, but I know it was before 1921 in Hopkinton. Norman and Albert (Donald) were both born in Hopkinton, Norman January 28, 1921 and Albert(Donald) february 12, 1928. I do not need any information on Norman or Albert(Donald), but I would like any information on the parents, Albert Guy BARR, Thora YARNALL, and the two sons Colmer BARR and Delbert BARR. Any information would be appreciated.

Gerald Barr
Colorado Springs, CO

Surname Welch, HELP!

dwelch170 — 30 Dec 2007 6:55:07 GMT

Are there any Welch's left in Delaware Co. or the surrounding counties? If so, please let me know! This is why:
We have been at a brick wall for several years now!
John Welch and Bridget Hennessey Welch dropped out of the clear blue sky, into Delaware Co. IA about 1855.
We find them in the 1855 state census and there-after until 1880.
I have a copy of the bill of sale for the land they bought. I have John's last will & testament.(Jan 1871) I have Bridgets death certificate.
She died in Plymouth Co. as that is where my Grampa Edward settled.
So, there's plenty of that kind of info.
The census say they came from Ireland. Thats it! We don't know when, where or how they got here from Ireland. We think they met & married in New York (their daughter Ellen "thought" they were)!
I'd like to find WHERE in Ireland! I've posted messages in Ireland....no replies! And as I said, we don't know how they ended up in IA!
Their children were:
Edward (my grandfather, married Mary Pelroy)
Mary (married John Hynes)
Margaret (married Patrick Scanlan)
John (married Kate Doyle)
William (married Elizabeth Foley)
Ellen (married John Faust)
A very nice lady in Manchester researched her heart out for us many years ago. NOTHING!
Can someone help us crack this brick wall??!!!!
Thank you!
Desperate Deb !

Phebe Atkins Bliss and clark bliss

tencalcpro — 11 Nov 2007 4:20:40 GMT

looking for death record, cemetery records, obituaries for Clark Bliss who died 19 apr 1874 in manchester, Deleware, Iowa, Usa and Phebe Bliss who died 15 Mar 1852 in Manchester, Deleware, Iowa, Usa

Jennie (Jane) Stiles nee Toogood of Manchester

dallen16 — 29 Nov 2007 2:26:40 GMT

I'm looking for a cemetery or other death date for a Jennie (Jane) M Stiles nee Toogood who can be found in the 1800 through 1930 Federal and Iowa State census records living in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. Per the 1900 census, she was born Nov 1870 -- most likely in Manchester, the daughter of Thomas Toogood and Laura A Peck. She married an Edmund Bruce Stiles about 1900.

Edmund B Stiles is buried in Oakland Cemetery -- who died on 7 Sep 1927. The WPA transcription for Oakland has his name as Edmand B Stiles -- but this must be Edmund Bruce Stiles. The same transcription does not include an entry for a Jennie or Jane Stiles. In the 1930 census, Jennie Stiles is living alone as a widow in Manchester.

I don't believe they had any children.

Any help is very much appreciated.

Regards,

... Dewey

Jennie (Jane) Stiles nee Toogood of Manchester

dallen16 — 29 Nov 2007 2:23:58 GMT

Harris family in Oneida

GVRichards — 2 Jul 2001 1:28:13 GMT

I am looking for information on these three men that were in Oneida Township in 1870.

HARRIS HENRY C. Delaware County IA 168
HARRIS J. S. Delaware County IA 168
HARRIS LYMAN Delaware County IA 166

Does anyone have the census record available?
I would appreciate any help.

V. H.

Cyrus L. ADAMS, 1856

oldbruin — 26 Oct 2007 9:08:29 GMT

Looking for any information about Cyrus L. ADAMS. He was involved in 4 land transactions in 1856, according to Delaware Co Deed Books. He doesn't appear in the 1860 U.S. Census in Delaware Co. Is he in the 1856 IA State Census? Any help would be appreciated.

John S. Adams
Hermosa Beach, CA

Finding Info. on Gienapp/Theel Family

Sharon Mershon — 15 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

GIENAPP/THEEL
I am trying to find out any information or meet any other family member of the GIENAPP or THEEL family. They resided in or around Forestville. A Michael Gienapp was married to Fredericka Wippke. Their son Frederick Gienapp was married to Ida Mussehl. My grandmother Maria Ida Louise Gienapp married Frederick August Theel. If you know anything about these families or are related I would love to hear from you. My grandparents are buried at Thorpe Cemetary outside of Manchester.

Bruggeman

Christine_Poulin — 20 Jun 2007 7:47:59 GMT

Looking for info on Theodore Bruggeman. His wife was Anna Rahe. Trying to find info on his parents. Thanks!

Mary Ann (Annie) Olberding/Herman Neuhaus Family from Petersburg, Ia.

josie1450 — 3 Jul 2003 11:28:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great aunt Mary Ann (I think they called her Annie) Olberding. She married Herman Neuhaus November 27, 1860 and they lived in Petersburg. I think she was born in 1843 in Oldenburg, Germany. He was born in Damme, Oldenburg, Germany. and came to New Vienna in 1858. If any one can help me with any information about her date of birth, her children just anything about her family or any of their ancestors I would appreciate it. Her parents were Carl Joseph Olberding and Maria Catherine Kramer.
Thank you.
Nancy

Fee family of Brooklyn, NY

awolfteich — 26 Aug 2004 7:29:50 GMT

Seeking info in Fee family of Brooklyn, New York. Terence Fee, born 1818 around Enniskillewn, County Fermanagh, Ireland, and brothers Felix Fee and John Fee.Terence died in 1899 in Brooklyn, NY. Came to US around 1848.

William J. Graham from Manchester

comountains — 27 Jul 2007 1:00:29 GMT

William J. Graham – Pueblo Colorado Daily Chieftain – April 7, 1874 – Masonic Funeral. – Mr. William J. Graham, of Manchester, Douglas county, Iowa, died at the National Hotel, in this city, on Saturday last. Mr. Graham came to Colorado, about three months since, and was then in the last stages of consumption. He has been in Canon City for some time, and finding that he could not recover, started for his home in Iowa, to die among his friends. He arrived here on Wednesday last, and on Saturday afternoon died. On Sunday his remains were carried to the grave by the members of the Pueblo Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M., preceded by the Pueblo Cornet Band.

HOGG family in Delaware County

RobertHogg93 — 28 Mar 2002 2:40:28 GMT

Robert Shelby HOGG b. 31 Oct 1818 in Kentucky. Married 22 Sep 1842 to Charlotte Temple WORLEY in Perry County, Indiana. Moved to Delaware County, Iowa in 1846 and had the following children:

Eliza Green HOGG b. 29 Sep 1845 m: 05 Oct 1865 to: Isaac Curtis BACON

Elizabeth Hester Ann HOGG b. 22 Nov 1847 m: 26 Sep 1867 to: Edwin Leroy GARRISON

James Harvey HOGG b. 08 Aug 1850 m:1871 to: Emma Pernilla BERLIN

John Milton HOGG b. 12 Mar 1852 m1: 9 Aug 1874 to:Australia Josephine KEITH
m2: 28 Jan 1884 to: Clara Jane BASSETT

Oran Clifford HOGG b. 22 Oct 1855 m: 07 Nov 1874 to: Alma GRAVES

Docia Cadie HOGG b. 23 Jul 1857 m: to Paul Brinker BERLIN

Charlotte T HOGG b. 12 Jul 1859 m1: to: Charles B. HOGG
m2: 19 Jul 1880 to:John Somerfield WELCH

Would like information on any of these individuals.

1872 CASSEL Baby Born Out Of Wedlock In Colesburg

kcgoodman — 14 Mar 2007 10:17:41 GMT

Looking for information on a CASSEL baby born out of wedlock to Alice Susan CASSEL in 1872 at the age of 14. At the time the CASSEL family lived in Mallory & Millville Townships in Clayton Co, Iowa. The baby was born in Colesburg in Delaware Co, Iowa.

FAMILY LEGEND (unsubstantiated)
Alice CASSEL, Forest Henry CASSEL WOOD's mother, was captured (adopted) by the Dakota/Sioux tribe. When she returned from capitivity, she had a baby ... Forest ... she was age 14. He was given to Eliza CASSEL WOOD (aunt) and her husband George WOOD to raise. They had migrated from Iowa up the Mississippi River to Eau Galle, Dunn Co, Wisconsin in 1870. Most native americans were removed from Iowa in 1848, probably disproving this family legend. However, it is believed to be true that Forest's father was native american and the real story is lost for now.

Because he was born out of wedlock Forest’s own children would still whisper this story 50 years after his death. We know that Forest returned to Iowa at least twice as an adult and he specifically listed Colesburg as his place of birth. His birth year fluctuates between 1872 and 1876 in family information.

Child: Forest Henry CASSEL
 Born 2/18/1872 Colesburg, Delaware Co, Iowa
 Adopted by Aunt (Eliza Ann CASSEL) and her husband George Washington WOOD
 Raised in Eau Galle, Dunn Co, Wisconsin from infancy
 Later changed his name to Forest Henry WOOD

Mother: Alice Susan CASSEL
 Born 9/29/1857, Clayton Co, Iowa
 Age 14 at date of son’s birth in 1872
 1878 Migrated up the Mississippi River to Eau Galle, Dunn Co, Wisconsin

Father: Unknown

Maternal Grandfather: Jacob G CASSEL
 1878 Migrated up the Mississippi River to Eau Galle, Dunn Co, Wisconsin

Maternal Grandmother: Jane NOLAND CASSEL
 9/1858 Register of Communicants of the Hopewell Church Congregation, Millville Township, Clayton Co, Iowa
 Died 12/2/1876 Clayton Co, Iowa
 Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Mallory Township, Clayton Co, Iowa

1870 FED Census, Iowa, Clayton Co, Mallory Township
Jacob 57 b PA Farmer $700 Real Estate $500 Personal
Jane 54 b PA Keep house
John 19 b OH Works on farm
Catherine 21 b OH
Alice S 10 b IA At school

Who are these PRESTONs?

oldbruin — 8 May 2007 3:47:59 GMT

The 1850 census for Delaware Co. shows:
PRESTON, Sarah, 11, F, IL
in the household of George MARTIN on page 347A, family 199.

On the following page, 347B, family 202, is:
Dan PRESTON; 12, m, IL, att sch
in the household of Daniel H. and Nancy A. THORNSBERRY. Nancy may be the daughter of George MARTIN.

I haven't been able to find either of these PRESTON children in any other census.

Are these PRESTONs related to the MARTINs of Delaware Co? Does anyone know how they are connected?

John S. Adams
Hermosa Beach, CA

gravestone photos in Masonville, please

pjskelton919 — 13 Jun 2007 1:42:11 GMT

Would someone please send me photos of these 2 gravestones in Greenwood cemetery, Masonville:

JOHN DOUGLAS BISHOP b.1831 - d. 19 Jun 1908
CINDERELLA WISE BISHOP b.1839 - d. 11 Jan 1911

Thank you for your help.

MILLETT'S in Delaware Co.

alci — 18 Nov 2003 2:29:02 GMT

Looking for more information onthe Millett family who were listed in Delaware Co. 1880 census in several townships:

Hannah Millett (1816-1887) in Richland twp. with her son Rufus, and a niece Carrie.

Caleb Millett (1810-1887) in Delaware twp. with his wife and a daughter.

Hannah's husband Martin, who died in 1879. All three are buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Hoping to find obituaries for Caleb & Hannah, and Hannah & Martin's son Rufus (who died in 1923 & is also buried in Oak Hill Cemetery).

Believe that Martin may be my 3 gg grandfather's brother, but have had no firm proof of this. Hannah is listed in Martin's obituary as being a Millett by birth as well. Been trying to straighten this family out for the 7 years I've had a computer & been online.

LELACHEUR, John Windsor, 1795-1975

annalhogan — 1 Jun 2002 3:49:45 GMT

Searching for the descendants of Jean (John) Windsor LeLacheur, a native of St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, who emigrated to Prince Edward Island, Canada, with his family and then settled in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. His wife was Elizabeth Sencabaugh [Sensebaugh] also from a Guernsey family of Prince Edward Island. Children were William, Jane Windsor, Elizabeth Ruhamah, Windsor, Margaret Jane, and Elisha. I am aware of the children of Elisha who went to Nebraska, but I assume some of these children settled in Delaware County. Any info appreciated.

Webb family

LouiseHopkins66 — 23 Mar 2007 2:07:45 GMT

I am looking for the death date and place for Thomas Webb of Delaware co. Ia. He was born about 1810 in Ky. He was married to Matilda Anderson Webb.They were married in Il.
She died in Delaware Co.in 1885 and is buried in Pine View Cemetery with two of their sons.
I have been unable to find a death date or place of burial for Thomas. Any help would be appreciated!
Thank You.
Louise

FLANNAGAN

blanche_donovan — 19 Aug 2001 2:41:26 GMT

I have an ancestor who was born in Ireland around 1815 named John Flannagan. He and his wife, Mary Kelly Flannagan, landed in New York on January 12, 1861 per his intention to become a citizen of the U.S.A. dated Feb. 12, 1861. His
declaration was filed to be a citizen in April 1864. I would love to find out where they came from in Ireland. He stated County Roscommon but I do not know the name of a town. They resided in the rural area of Delaware County, Iowa and I believe lived in Hazel Green Township. He died on July 10, 1880. Mary Kelly Flannagan his wife died on November 15, 1907. They are both buried in the Catholic
Cemetery in Castle Grove, Iowa which is located on the Monticello - Coggon Iowa road. I have attempted to find out if there was an obituary in the Manchester paper. No one can supply me with this information. I have not been able to
locate the whereabouts of the old issues of the paper. It is my understanding that the Federal Government has hired individuals to microfilm all old newspapers but no one in Iowa that I have contacted can supply me with any information. The church near the cemetery had a fire in 1920 and all records were destroyed. If you can direct me to any source that could fill me in with any information regarding this family I would be very happy. They supposedly had a son Michael Joseph Flannagan who was born in 1847 in Ireland and I know nothing else regarding this son. Their son, Patrick
Henry was born in 1852 in Ireland came to Iowa and married on April 15, 1877 a Margaret Britt at the Catholic Church in Delhi, Delaware County, Iowa. This couple is buried in Ryan, Iowa and it is my understanding that this church was destroyed by a wind storm several years ago.
Again thanks for anything you can offer.
Blanche Donovan, 16691 South 18th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85048, Telephone (602)460-2594 - FAX (602)460-2593

Clendenen, Fishel, McKinnis

Lori — 3 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the families of Robert McKinnis who came to Iowa in mid 1850. His daughter Sarah McKinnis and her husband John Fishel followed him to Delaware County from Hancock County Ohio. In the later half of 1850 Sarah's cousins, James and William Clendenen also migrated to Delaware county, but from Butler County, PA. They brought with them their wives and families. James' wife Jane died and he remarried Joanna Sparks of Ireland. His children are: Thomas, John, William, Sarah Jane, Margaret, Mary Elizabeth, Levinah, Lucina, Martha, Anna/James McGinnis, John, Elmer, Isabella, George, Bertie, Leslie, and Wilbert. William was married to Anna Jane Boone. His children were: Mary Jane, Jesse William, Joseph B, Lydia, Sarah E, Lucy M., Emma F.

Obit lookup please - for 1976

xd22577 — 13 Mar 2007 1:05:47 GMT

HELP!
My great grandmother died in 1976. According to Ancestry.com it was 12 May 1976, in Manchester, Delaware County, Ia. But when I asked and paid Iowa for her death cert they couldn't find it and they said they searched - so can someone Pretty, please look up her obit? even if she died somewhere else she should have had an obit in the local newspaper (crossing fingers). Or tell me where I can get it and I'll get it. THANKS

Her name was Rachel Ellen (Douglass) Lehew - I think this is the way it was spelt - could be Lehue, or with a space Le hew.
born - 19 Oct 1878, Mcgregor, Clayton Co, Iowa
married Orley Lehew - 30 Oct 1902 in McGregor
died - 12 May 1976, in Manchester, Delaware County, Ia.

thank you!!
Julie
sunnydaze1@hotmail.com

ABRAHAM PHELPS

kellygprice — 10 Mar 2007 9:15:14 GMT

Searching for info on Abraham Phelps, b. 1842. Enumerated w/John and Mahabetable Grant, 1850 Ohio census, and 1860 Iowa census. Enumerated 1870 Iowa census w/Charles and Mary Taylor. Also known as Abram and George A. Phelps. Married Mariah Burnett.

Andrew Lewis GINGER and James Alexander GINGER, 1845-1890

oldbruin — 1 Mar 2005 1:12:09 GMT

Andrew L. GINGER (1822-1891), my gggrandfather, came to Delaware Co abt 1846, married Elizabeth MARTIN in 1849. He was b. in VA (probably W VA) and died in Delaware Co in 1891.

James Alexander GINGER, (1819 VA-1897 IA), may have been his brother. James was in Delaware Co from abt 1845 to sometime in the 1860's. He relocated to Clay Co before the 1870 census and died there. He was married to Mary Jane HART.

They may have lived in Champaign Co, OH, prior to moving to IA.

Looking for any information about the ancestry or siblings of Andrew L.

Any help will be appreciated.

John S. Adams
Newbury Park, CA

ADAMS in Delaware Co

oldbruin — 21 Dec 2001 5:41:58 GMT

Looking for connections to my ADAMS family--parents and siblings of Elias L. ADAMS

Delaware Co, IA, marriage records:
26 May 1853: Elias L. ADAMS, 24, m. Charity MARTIN, 18 (dau of George MARTIN and Mary LEE?; MARTINs moved to Delaware Co in 1845 from Champaign Co, OH)

U. S. Census--1860, Honey Creek Twp, Delaware Co, IA:
ADAMS, Elias L., 33, m, farmer, NY
Charity, 26, f, OH
Mary, 7, f, IA, att school
George, 5, m, IA [my GGrandfather]
Asel, 3, m, IA
Ester, 1, f, IA

And 3 houses away is:
ADAMS, Asal, 27, m, farmer, OH
Phebe A., 25, f, NY
Lucinda E., 1, f, IA
Charlotte R., 2/12, f, IA

[Asahel ADAMS married Phebe Ann LAFLER abt 1859, Manchester, Delaware, Iowa--LDS IGI]

Elias and Asal/Asahel may have been brothers, but I have no proof of a connection other than their proximity in 1860.

Elias and family left Delaware Co between 1861 and 1865. Asahel and his wife Phebe remained there and both are buried in Oakland Cemetery in Manchester--Asahel in 1920 and Phebe in 1891.

Elias and Charity's son, George Martin ADAMS, my GGrandfather, returned to Delaware Co. and married Phoebe Angeline GINGER, dau of Andrew Lewis GINGER and Elizabeth MARTIN, on 16 Nov 1881 [Delaware Co Marriage Records].

My Grandfather, Harry Everett ADAMS, was born in Honey Creek Twp, Delaware Co, 29 June 1893 [Delaware Co Birth Records]. The family apparently moved to MO shortly after.

If anyone has any information on the parents or siblings of Elias L. or Asal/Asahel ADAMS, or the ancestors of Andrew Lewis GINGER, please contact me.

Thanks,
John S. Adams
Newbury Park, CA

Looking

mcgiffin91952 — 30 Jul 2001 4:16:28 GMT

I am searching for records on McDonough and McNeel families that lived in Sanspring (no longer listed) in Delaware County :
John and Ellen (McNeel) McDonough
Children: Louis Vincent b. 4/14/00

Theresa b. 1/15/81
The family lived here for sure during the 1900's and ,maybe late 1800's, as Louis was for sure born there. Theresa was my great Grandmother. I have information from different resources on Louis and Theresa in later years, but would like birth certificates, etc. I have no information on their parents but names ... would like to find resources on "how to" .

1908 obit help, please

pjskelton919 — 3 Jan 2007 4:24:07 GMT

Would some kind person please get me a copy of the obit for John Douglas Bishop died 19 Jun 1908 in Masonville, Iowa. Thank you for your help!

Delaware & Dubuque County Surnames

Lisa — 21 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for other researchers interested in these families.

The Bohnenkamp and Noethe families came to Delaware and Dubuque Counties in Iowa circa 1846 from Recklinghausen, Westfalia, Prussia. These two families are completely tangled (ie. a step-uncle marrying his teenage step-niece, etc...) and the LDS IGI entries are completely wrong! I'm in the process of sending in a corrected entry to Salt Lake.

The Bockenstedt, Klostermann, Vaske and related families originated in the Steinfeld, Parish Vechta, Oldenburg region of Germany.

These families all settled in Bremen & Colony Townships of Delaware County or across the boarder in New Vienna, New Wine Township of Dubuque County. For the most part, they attended church at St. Boniface in New Vienna or St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville.

Smith Family, Manchester 1880's?

beverlycrosby63 — 13 Oct 2002 2:05:38 GMT

To all you fine people of Iowa . . . My great grand mother Margaret Smith Strain was born in Indiana, but believed at an early age the family moved to Iowa . . she married William Strain and later came to Texas . .I know a younger sister must have came with them . . .but I have found a trove of old photos taken in Manchester Iowa (Clauson Bros) with the name 'Adson Smith" . . 'Birt Smith' Manchester, Iowa(Walter).
Severl more, but no names . . does this mean anything to anyone . .I know it is a long shot . .but would appreciate any info at all . . I have just started looking for this family, so I do not have nay additional info. Thanks for any effort.

Beverly Brazier Crosby / Texas

Josephine Krogman, b. 15 January 1852 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg

kingrichardj — 29 Jan 2007 3:06:49 GMT

I am searching for the parents of my ancestor Josephine Krogman. She was born 15 January 1852 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg and died 7 February 1914 in Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. She married William Woerdehoff on 20 April 1969 in Petersburg, Delaware, IA. He was born 20 January 1844 in Weiberg, Paderborn, Westphalia and died 23 March 1900 in Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. With him Josephine had thirteen children: Mary (1870-1955), Margaret (1872-1947), Catherine (1874-1935), Henry (1876-1934), Aloysius (1878-1902), Joseph (1880-1959), Anton (1882-1949), Rose (1884-1948), Andrew (1886-1974), Josephine (1890-1970), William (1891-1962), Frances (b. 1895), and Edmund (1899-1945).

Although I have ample documentation of William Woerdehoff's family, I have been unable to find any records of Josephine or the Krogmans. Does anyone have any information on this family? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Elinor Lockwood Abt. 1920 - 1970

ResearchJunkie — 24 Jan 2007 7:37:31 GMT

Elinor Lockwood, age 50, Greeley, died June 28, 1970. Funeral held July 1 from St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Louis White officiating. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Falls.

Source: The Witness ~ 9 July 1970

Silver Creek Community Research

BeckyTeubner — 9 Nov 2001 2:56:33 GMT

I am a descendant of the Irish immigrants to Silver Creek Community in Adams and Praire Twps. of Delaware Co., IA. Using the "Silver Creek Story" pub. in 1952 as my base I am actively researching all the connecting families. Would love to hear from anyone else who is researching these families.
I have my database posted on Rootsweb and GenCircles. Corrections and updates welcomed.
Thanks, Becky T.

Looking for a photo I can use of the J.L. MCCREERY monument in Delhi, Deleware County, IA

K_McCrary — 7 Jan 2007 7:11:18 GMT

Hello board,
Does anyone have a photo of the J. L. McCREERY memorial tablet attached to a large boulder at the place of where his home once stood, in DELHI
Also is there anything rebuilt on the place of his old homestead?
Thank You
Kurt

gravestone photos in Masonville Iowa, please

pjskelton919 — 3 Jan 2007 5:21:03 GMT

Is there someone willing to take a photo of 2 gravestones in Greenwood Cemetery in Masonville?

SARAH CORNWELL 1834

bowman366 — 12 Dec 2006 2:48:30 GMT

LOOKING FOR FAMILY OR INFORMATION ON A SARAH CORNWELL WHO LIVED IN JONES COUNTY AND MARRIED WILLIAM HADDOCK ON 25 DEC 1852 IN ANAMOSA, JONES, IOWA. INFORMATIOM FROM WILLIAM HADDOCK BIO STATES SHE LOST HER PARENTS .I THINK SHE WAS LIVING WITH THE BARKER FAMILY WITH SISTER JANE IN ROME IOWA IN 1850 CENSUS. SHE DIED IN 1856 IN WATERLOO, IOWA AND HAD ONE CHILD WITH WILLIAM, EDWARD HADDOCK. A FEW YEARS AFTER SARAHS DEATH(AND THE CIVIL WAR) WILLIAM AND HIS THIRD WIFE CORDELIA FEAGLES SETTLED IN EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS. SARAH AND/OR HER FATHER MAY HAVE BEEN FROM CANADA.

Carroll/Spencer

A_Cannavo — 17 Nov 2006 4:12:32 GMT

Seeking information on Carroll's and Spencer's living in Delaware County around 1850. Specifcally Henry Carroll and Elizabeth Spencer.

MATTHEWS, FENSTERMANN (1815 to present)

rutucker — 27 Jun 2001 6:56:57 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone researching Thomas and Nancy Coleman MATTHEWS family, (ca,1850, Colony Twp. Delaware Co. IA until present) and/or FENSTERMANN family (ca. 1870, Clayton and Delaware Counties, IA).

Ruth Fenstermann Tucker
rutucker@cfu.net

death lookup please:)

bazzman793 — 24 Oct 2006 7:25:21 GMT

Can someone look for the passing of a relative of mine please? Her name is Albena (or Allie for short) E. Luckusbitt. I know, quite the name! Her first husband was named Pratt, but he died in 1888. She remarried Jonathan Luckusbitt and they are living in Oneida, Delaware Co in 1900 (looks like he's a railroad worker). She is born 1856, he is born 1847. I cant seem to find them in the 1910 census, and with a name like that it should show up! Maybe they passed away between 1900 and 1910. Thank you so much for any help! Sincerely, Georgia

Bruggeman

Kay Holtz — 1 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the actual birth and death date of a relative, Helena (Lena) Hermsen Bruggeman, wife of Herman Bruggeman. They are buried at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Petersburg. She died in January, 1908, he died in June, 1899. But no dates are listed in her obituary. Also they have a daughter Anna listed as a survivor. Is she also buried at Petersburg? Does any one have access to the cemetery lists? I assume these dates are on their tombstones. K. Holtz

Hogendobler or Hoghendobler

JanSharp44 — 23 Jun 2001 5:30:44 GMT

I am seeking information on Merle Annis Hogendobler(Hoghendobler), daughter of Harry Horace Annis of Manchester, Delaware co.,IA. She has a daughter Judy Ann .

Also has a brother Dale Henry Annis---children Dale John Annis and Marion Mae --?

They are descendants of John Dewey Annis b 1850 who lived in Manchester,IA from 1865 to 1928

Jan Annis Sharp

SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Petersburg

Bonnie — 23 Jul 2006 6:40:09 GMT

Is ther anybody who might be able to give me directions to this cemetery? I would be coming from St Francis Xavier in Dyersville. I have not been able to find a map that shows the cemetery location.
Thanks

Howard Minium, orpaned in Coffins Grove

argonia — 10 Jul 2006 2:17:13 GMT

I have been unable to find my grandmother's sister, Ella (Phelps) Minium and her husband Ervin in 1930. In 1920, they were in Dubuque. However, I found their son Howard Minium, age 15, living as the ward of Martin & Virginia Dittmer in Coffins Grove. Can someone help find if his parents died in Delaware County between 1920 and 1930?

Sheeley Family - 1870, 1880 census

ladyames1 — 21 Jun 2006 4:00:39 GMT

Looking for any information on the Francis Michael Sheeley family. Here is what I have so far:

Frank M. Sheeley Jr.- aka: Francis Michael Sheeley
b. 1899
m. Phyllis Madlyn Dahl
d. 1930 of Tuberculosis ... had one son who died as an infant in 1930 of TB, and a daughter, Dorothy Ann Sheeley who later moved to Des Moines, IA and married 1) Leon W. Sawyer and later 2) George L. Lewis

Parents of Frank M. Sheeley:

Frank M. Sheeley Sr. - aka: Francis Michael Sheeley
b. about 1875 in Iowa
m. Lena (b. New Hamphire) unknown last name
d. before 1900?? (cannot locate him in later census information)

Children: Frank, Marie, Lauretta, Lawrence, Mae, George

________________________________________________________
I believe Francis Michael Sheeley Sr. is the same as Michael F. Sheeley who appears in the 1880 census in Manchester, Delaware County, IA census ... age is about right. Later census information has him listed as born in IA, father b. NY, mother b. Can. If this is true, then his parents are:

Michael F. Sheeley - b. abt 1852 in New York, parents born in Ireland

married to Margaret - b. about 1857 in Canada, parents born in Ireland.

Children: Michael F. and M. Gertrude

________________________________________________________
Now, I believe this Michael F. Sheeley is the son of Martin Sheeley in the 1870 census, listed in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa ...

Martin Sheeley ... b. abt 1815 in Ireland
married to Maggie b. abt 1826 in Ireland

children: John, Michael, Martin, and Thomas

If anyone has any information that could help me, corroborate or correct the information I have here, I would very much appreciate it! I am landlocked in Indianapolis, and cannot get to Iowa or New York or New Hampshire to check documents.

Thanks so much!

Marianne Spencer
Indianapolis, Indiana

Cemetery Lookup Please? Buck Creek & Grove Creek

David Stielow — 16 Mar 2006 6:09:26 GMT

I am hoping to find the burial place of David Acker (died 1860-1870) who might be buried in the Grove Creek Cemetery or Buck Creek Cemetery (both in Union Twp., Delaware Co., IA). Does anyone have access to cemetery inventories on these two cemeteries?

Thanks very much!!!
David

harriet m green & emmons d ellis

scott6397 — 8 Dec 2005 8:31:58 GMT

i am looking for infomation on harriet m green married to emmons d ellis she was born on 4-11-1848 & died on 10-28-1908. they were married in 1872 and lived around olwein iowa until leaving for plainville kansas in 1886 & later holyoke colorado. his parents were joseph ellis born 10-3-1812 in penn. died in 1886 & sarah davis born 8-10-1815 in penn. died in 1890. both were buried at grove hill cem. in bremer county iowa. her parents were william henry green died feb 1888 & sarah born 8-11-1819. her parents came from worchester england were harriet was born on 8-11-1846. emmons & harriet had 7 children: walter adolphus married emma caroline hagemann, ida may, effie maud married ernest adolph, william henry, elva nellie married william cheramy, worth died young, & daniel francis married to myrtle marie wheatly & katherine amanda eagen. any help would be appreciated

Erig or Erich

ScottJWitte — 3 Jan 2006 6:34:27 GMT

Four Children (I belive) came to the USA from Prussia via ship in 1868 to New Orleans. They are:
Anton, Angela, Gertrude, and Elisabeth. They were Catholic. Angela married Joseph Witte. They had three children: Elizabeth (died young?), John Arthur, and Joseph C (Joe).

If anyone has any information on this family, please email me. Thanks. Especially looking for information on the senior Joseph Witte, born approx 1851 in Iowa.

Janette (??) NICHOLS of NY / PA and Davenport, IA

dick barr — 5 Mar 2006 10:42:27 GMT

I have been trying for years to locate the family of my paternal great-grandfather’s sister who is said to have lived in Davenport, Iowa. According to a letter my grandmother wrote in 1940,

"Aunt Janette [NICHOLS] lived in Manchester, [Delaware County] Ia. for many years she lived there 27 years before my father went from Omaha to see her her name as Davis at that time she was married three times."
John Wesley NICHOLS, her brother, migrated to Omaha, Nebraska after his discharge from the military in the Civil War - about 1867.
I believe she was born in New York or Pennsylvania before 1840. Her parents, Samuel NICHOLS and Catherine MAXWELL (??) settled in Crawford County, Pennsylvania by the time the census was taken in 1840. Samuel died in 1847, and his widow remarried a man by the name of AMA / EIGHMEY. He is not listed with her in the 1850 census.

cemetery &/or obit lookup, 1911 - help please

phyllis — 3 Nov 2005 11:26:20 GMT

CINDERELLA BISHOP, died 10 Jan 1911 in Masonville, Delaware, Iowa. What I'd like to know is what cemetery is she buried in?

Husband was John Douglas Bishop. If he's in the same cemetery I'd like to know his date of death. Thank you.

Della Myra Chambers Pound

JBELLACH — 20 Jun 2005 5:14:01 GMT

Born about 1865 in Alabama. Marries to George Ernest
Pound and resided in Dundee (Delaware County) Iowa.
I am her granddaughter and would like any information on
her. She had Brothers Charles and Jesse and a sister Viva.

Lux

DebraJAnderson — 25 Jul 2001 4:21:48 GMT

The brickwall has arose. I am searching for any information on Mathias and Maria Catharina(Eich)Lux's children. They had twelve children, seven of those children were born in Prussia. What I have is: Philip S., Peter, Eva, Joesf, Phillip and John. I have no information on their children either. I can find several Lux's on the internet but without a main connection, I can't figure out who belongs to whom. Any help will be appreciated.

family genealogy research

stan morgan — 20 Dec 2005 2:42:36 GMT

Request genealogy research help on Patrick Morgan and wife Mary Ann McGuire Morgan, both came from Ireland to Illinois, then to Iowa about 1850 to Jackson, Dubuque and Delaware Counties, Iowa. Children are (1) Joseph James Morgan DOB 12-12-1850 poss Wheaton, Ill.; (2) Franklin Bernard Morgan DOB 11-15-1855 Epworth, Dubuque Co.; and (3) Marietta Morgan, DOB abt. 1853 in Iowa. Joseph married Martha Rosella Stevens of Ohio, and went to Nebr (Gosper Co) in 1884. Franklin, aka Bernard on some census, married Katherine Elizabeth Lester, and their child Anna DOB 10-10-1898 married Elmer Toap, and another child Bernice DOB 8-18-1900 married Gordon Lemper. Bernice DOD 10-1987, last known address Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., Iowa. Marietta married Thompson M. Comstock on 11-28-1876 in Hazel Green Twp, Delaware Co. Patrick Morgan died 9-9-1877 and Mary Ann McGuire Morgan died 1-22-1894, and both are buried at St. Johns cemetery near Delhi, Delaware Co., Iowa. Also need information on all their descendents.

Margaret Drugan

marge ganser-heibel — 9 Feb 2006 6:33:26 GMT

If you have any info that would help me it would be much appreciated...Thanks!! Feel free to email me directly. Also may have other info.

http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=ed-co87...

DRUGAN, PACE

Dan Pace — 6 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My name is Dan Pace and I am from Omaha, Ne. My great great grandfather lived in Delaware County. He was born in Leitrim County, Ireland in 1823. He married Margaret Drugan on Mar 17, 1848 and in the same year they came to the U.S. He died on Oct 23,1886 on his farm in Plum Creek, Ia. He is buried in Delhi. We found his grave, but could not find Margaret's. Her funeral was on 1/15/1919 at St Joseph's Church in Delhi.
Somewhere along the line we were told to look in St Paul's cemetery in Delhi, but could never find the cemetery.
We would greatly appreciate if you could give us any information about any of this family.
We are coming to Delaware County around June 15th or 16th. Hopefully you can give us more information before we get there.

Peter SMITH 1870 Prarie Twp., Delaware Co. IA 1880 Manchester IA

Andrew BROWN — 1 Sep 2005 3:55:36 GMT

Seek to determine if the Peter Smith appearing in 1880 and 1910 Davison Co. SD Census is the same as:

Peter SMITH(1830IRE-) was married to Kate ?(1845IRE-) with children: Mary(1858IA-), Ella L.(1860IA-), Mary Ann(1867IA-), & James(1869IA-). In 1870, Peter SMITH family living on Patrick GAFFNEY farm in Prarie Twp., Delaware Co. Iowa.

Kate SMITH in 1880 was found living in Manchester\IA working as a servant with Peter SMITH absent and children:
Mary Ann c1866IA, James c1868IA, Kate c1872IA, Phillip c1873IA, Jane c1874IA,
Peter c1877IA, John SMITH c1878IA
In 1880, Peter SMITH may have been homesteading(160 acres 25MAR1885) in Davison County, Dakota Territory with his cousin Charles SMITH(c1866WI-). Peter was still living in the 1910 Mitchell\Davison\SD Census at age 81.

H. Andrew BROWN
@netscape.net
habraun

Grapes Family

lisajones245555 — 31 Oct 2005 1:08:07 GMT

Greetings,

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

Samuel Grapes, b. abt 1815, PA
wife Hannah [Gamby?] Grapes, b. abt. 1824, PA

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

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

Samuel & Hannah are found on the 1870 & 1880 census in Delaware County. George & Minnie are located on the 1895, 1900 census records, also in Delaware County.

When & where did Samuel & Hannah die? Where are they buried? Did George & Minnie leave the area? (Both in Fayette Co. in 1910, Minnie, listed as widow, located in Buchanan Co. in 1920 & 1930.)

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

Hunter relation

Jim Parks — 8 Jul 2005 8:51:05 GMT

I am looking for any Hunter family information. Robert Hunter and mary Hunter 1848 on. He served in the Mexican War 1846 to 1848 and moved to Greeley Iowa from NY. Children include: Addie, Minnie, Ronert, George A. I know George A. was still living in 1958 age 80+. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Emerson, Franklin 1814-1901

LaniGG — 12 Aug 2005 11:41:36 GMT

I am looking for information on Franklin Emerson b ca 1814 in New York, moved to Clayton Co, IA around 1847. Lived in Delaware county by 1860 until his death in 1901. Married Mary ca 1842. Would love to have some more information on my Emersons!

Obit lookup request for Rex Campbell 1997

LawsonHouse — 19 Oct 2005 12:09:15 GMT

Hoping for assistance in locating an obituary for Rex R. Campbell who died Jan 27, 1997. Thank you!

Peter PERSON m. Patience HEALY CUTLER

barblewis11 — 29 Jul 2005 2:48:40 GMT

In 1875, Peter PERSON b. abt 1850, NJ m. widow, Patience CUTLER b. 1842, CAN, in Delaware County, IA. Patience had at that time, at least one child, Henry CUTLER b. 29 Apr 1862, CAN. He was s/o Lorenzo and Patience HEALY CUTLER.
It is said that Patience and Lorenzo had 2 other children, Cynthia, and Calvin b. 1866, Oneida Twp., Delaware, IA. I believe that both Lorenzo CUTLER and his children, Cynthia and Calvin may have died in Delaware County in or before 1875.
Patience and Peter PERSON had one child, Pearl PERSON b. abt 1882, poss. Delaware County, IA. Pearl PERSON m. Frank B. MILLER and lived in Waterloo, Blackhawk, IA. She died there in 1937.
Does anyone have info on the CUTLER family of Delaware County or any info about the PERSON family who also lived in Delaware County in the 1870's and 1880's?
(Peter PERSON is found in 1880 census for Dist 155, Delaware, IA w/wife Patience and stp-son, Henry CUTLER)
Please contact me with info at newlewis@swbell.net. Thanks!

Lookup - Obituaries Merriam Surname from Hopkinton Leader

mawaltonm — 12 Oct 2005 9:43:18 GMT

I am hoping someone on this list may be able to do a look-up for the obituaries of one or more of the following people, each of whom are buried in the Hopkinton Cemetery:

1. Minnie B. Merriam, b. 1869, d. 21 Jun 1896
2. Emily A. Merriam, b. 1832, d. 20 Oct 1903; she was apparently hit by a train; according to one source, her obituary appeared in the Hopkinton Leader on 29 Oct 1903.
3. Gustavus "Gus" Merriam, b. 1830, d. 24 May 1906; he was h/o Emily.

Thank you.

Leander Keyes

francesjwa — 29 Jun 2001 2:31:19 GMT

I am searching for information on Leander Keyes. He is listed on the 1860 and 1870 census records living in Coffin's Grove. Along with that he is actually listed in the same home as Clement and Susan Coffin. In the 1860 census he is married to a woman named Corasa (that's what it looks like) and has a daughter. But in the 1870 census he is married to Susan C.W. Keyes and Susan Coffin is listed in the same household. Does anyone know of any connections here. I read one place about a letter he had written to Ray Griffin in 1865, and that he was married to Ray's sister. Any help would be appreciated.

Settlement Society, Coffins Grove, 1857

metaphor — 25 Aug 2005 7:09:14 GMT

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

Luddington/LeLacheur

Barb — 14 Nov 2005 2:17:46 GMT

Looking for more on my dads family. William Luddington and Jessie LeLacheur, Luddington. William known as Henry was born in New Harbour Guysbrough County Nova Scotia,Canada His parents were Joseph Dimock and Sarah Annie Dort. Both born in New Harbour. If you know or belong to this family I would love to exchange family info. Thanks. Barb

LeLacheurs

Barb — 19 Aug 2005 2:50:35 GMT

Hi I am trying to find info on my dads mothers family. William LeLacheur son of Jean Windsor LeLacheur and Elizabeth Sencabaugh. Jean and Elizabeth came from Isle of Guernsey to PEI Canada, and William and Catherines other kids were, Marion one of the first WAC in WWII. She married a Richmond in Texas. Beatrice married William Horne. William married Ethel Patterson. Jessie my grandmother married William Luddington. All but Marion are buried in Lorne St Cementery in New Glasgow Nova Scotia. I am trying to find out more of Jean and Elizabeth Sencabaugh LeLacheurs families. Thanks Barb

McGuigans.

Barb — 19 Aug 2005 2:43:17 GMT

Hi any McGuigans looking for family. My moms family came from Castleblarney Moganan County Ireland. about 1839- 1843. They settled in PEI St Marys RD. lot 61. If you can help with this family let me know thanks. Edward And Mary McKarney McGuigan were my grandmothers parents. THeir kids names were Florence, James, Ann Mae , Patrick Vincent. All landed in Nova Scotia eventually. They were still on PEI in the 1911 Census. Edward went back to PEI and remarried after Mary died. Would love to know to who? Thanks Barb

Article on first Settlers from Guernsey Isle.

Barb — 19 Aug 2005 2:37:11 GMT

This article tells first settlers to PEI from Isle of Guernsey. On Ship Neptune 1806 ,Barb
http://www.edu.pe.ca/montaguehigh/jlhomep3.htm

James Sen and Elizabeth (Morning) Penny or Penney

Linda — 12 Aug 2005 1:32:28 GMT

I am looking for James Penny born in cork, Ireland in 1835 and his wife Elizabeth Morning born in 1838 in Maryland. James's father was Homer P. Penny born in 1800.. He was living with them in 1860. They were my great great grandparents. I am wondering if anyone might know of this family and where they might be burried. They wered living in Independence Delaware county, Iowa in 1858. There Children were John born in 1854, Thomas born in 1856, William E. born Feb. 27, 1858. He was my great grandfather. Mary Ellen born in 1860, Elizabeth born in 1862, Sarah born in 1864, James born 1865, Johanna born in 1867, Margreat born in 1869, Edfred born in 1872, Joseph born 1875, Agnes born 1877, Susiva born 1879. I don't know much about them. Any information would be appreciated. Thnk you for your time.

Linda

jacoby

dalej150 — 4 Aug 2005 2:41:08 GMT

I couldn't help noticing your name Krause, my g-grand father married Katherine Kraus his name was Peter Jacoby could we have the same Jacoby's? Dale

Garlinghouse, Littlefield

Stacey Smith — 16 Jan 2005 9:11:32 GMT

I am looking for any information on Isaac Evans Littlefield and Jennie Mae Garlinghouse, looking for marriage information, death and burial. Also would like siblings and parents information. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and trouble.

William Sloan

PBathe2766 — 16 Mar 2002 5:03:08 GMT

Help
Searching Delaware Co for info on Hopkinton my grandmother was born there 19 Nov 1891 daughter of William Sloan and Blanche

John B. Nelson and Minnie Fay - late 1880s of Richland, IA

LGG50 — 13 Jun 2005 11:33:23 GMT

Dorothy Cecelia (Pinnick) Foye of Delaware Co., Iowa

Bonnie Cox — 26 Apr 2005 11:56:44 GMT

I am looking for any information on Dorothy Cecelia (Pinnick) Foye, born September 15, 1917 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa and died September 23, 1982 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, and is buried in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa. She 1st married, Earl Franklin Roberts (who was my uncle) in 1941 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. She 2nd married Richard William Foye sometime after June 1942. Does anyone know where in Manchester she is buried? Again, any information would be greatly appreciated!! Bonnie

Alonzo HASKIN

llrebuck — 6 Jul 2001 5:41:14 GMT

Looking for information re children of Alonzo HASKIN 1850 Delaware Co., census, Richland Twsp. age 45 b NY, wife Jane age 43....Frances L. 17 and Charles 13 b NY also listed. Did he have any other children? Any help appreciated, Loanne

WALSH< WELCH<WELSH

lillibelle1 — 23 Jun 2001 1:27:39 GMT

Lost family--John Welch married Bridget Burke in Delaware County, Iowa, in 1857. They were married by Justice of the Peace Emerson Franklin.

They had children:
EDWARD WELCH m. MARY J. PELROY
MARY WELCH m. JOHN HYNES (HINES?)
MARGARET WELCH m. PATRICK HENRY SCANLON (SCANLAN?)
JOHN L. WELCH m. KATE (CATHERINE)DOYLE
WILLIAM WELCH m. ELIZABETH FOLEY
ELLEN WELCH m. JOHN W. FAUST

I am interested in hearing from anyone who might have a connection to this family. Have been searching for over 30 years for John and Bridget Welch. Thank You!

Sarah Wagner McBride

danielwagner99 — 19 Sep 2001 8:41:09 GMT

I am looking for any info on Sarah Wagner McBride, 2nd wife of William McBride. They are listed in the Delaware Co Census in 1860. Sarah died prior to the 1870 census. William McBride's children were James, Martha, Sarah, Benjamin F., Mary Ann, Loretta, William, Loderska??, and Jessie. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. Also, I am looking for Manassah and Mary Ann (Wagner) Smith who were mentioned in an Ohio court record as living in DuBuque Co. IA in 1854. Thanks.

Hahesy

sodabread — 26 Feb 2005 10:57:25 GMT

Delaware Co., IA: I am trying to determine the death date and location for William Hahesy, Prairie Township, Dela. Co
He and his wife Bridget Houlahan Hahesy brought their six sons to the US (Boston?) ca. 1862-63, then to IA. Three of the sons are buried at St. Mary's Cem., Manchester, IA, one being my grandfather James Hahesy who married Johanna Penney.

William is believed to have been killed in a "logging accident" sometime between 1865 and 1870. Bridget is known to be buried at St. Patrick's Cem., Monti, IA (Buchanan Co.) William Hahesy is assumed to be buried with his wife. The priest there says there are no burial records. There are no gravestones. The cem. assoc. has a card with "Hasey" (sic) on it, plot #, but no burials or given name noted.

Wm. Hahesy appears on the 1865 census, but not on 1870's. I can find no death record, no newspaper obit (unavailable in Dela. and Buchanan Cos. for that period) no church or cem. information. To date I have been unable to find a passenger list with them on it.

There is an application for citizenship dated Oct. 1868 for a "William Hahessey" (sic) at Dela Co. Clerk's office, which may or may not be the Wm. Hahesy I seek. Kansas City states the only record is at the court of application (Dela. Co.)

I hope to visit Co. Waterford next spring and would like to know which parish to search. There are many Wm. Hahesy, Hahesay, Hahasy, Hahesseys in Griffith Valuation, and I'm hopeful of finding a parish name or townland from records here before going to Ireland.

ANY information will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Warrell marries Sheppard in 1890 in Delaware Co., Iowa

dljjkb — 16 Feb 2005 10:30:33 GMT

Wessel Warrell married Mary Sheppard on Feb 19, 1890 in Delaware County, Iowa. Can anyone tell me exactly what CITY they were married in?????
Their first child Erma b May 30, 1891 was born in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa and died on Aug 31, 1891 and buried there. If someone could find Erma's obit (if any) I would so appreciate that also.
I would also be interested in acquiring a story on the Warrell and Shepard families out of a centennial book, if there is such an item.
Thanks for all help concerning these items. I am making a Kimball Tree back to Daniel Kimball b 1820 and his families. Sincerely, Duane Bessette

Eads' Grove

Diana Walton — 14 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

In reading your Delaware County history, it states "The first county seat was located at Eads' Grove. The town was named Elizabeth, in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett, the first woman settler of the county." Elizabeth H. BENNETT was my mother's great grandmother, and I thought Eads' Grove was named in her honor, as Eads' was her maiden name. Is this saying that there was another place named for her? Where was the town Elizabeth? And where was Eads' Grove. I know they were in Delaware Co. I am very interested in all the information I can get on William and Elizabeth BENNETT. Thanks

Sorry posted it on wrong board

Linda — 6 Feb 2005 4:48:52 GMT

I am sorry I posted this on the wrong board. I guess I was having a senior moment.

Linda

John (Dunsmore) Densmore 1822 Vermont Veterenary Surgeon

Linda — 6 Feb 2005 4:46:25 GMT

I am looking for John Densmore B. 1822 in Vermont he was a Veterenary Surgeon. The 1880 census has his name spelled John Dunsmore. I would like to find out where he might be buried. He was married to Mary Belinda (Coates) Densmore. I know where she is buried. Here in Oregon. She lived to be 99 years of age. Any help would be appreciated thank you.

Linda

Looking for death of Hester (Ester) Mallory, 1870-1880

Tim Kalee — 4 Feb 2005 1:15:42 GMT

I am writing to request some assistance in locating the death of Hester [Ester] Mallory. Her and her husband, Charles, are enumerated in the 1860 and 1870 Federal Census for Delaware County, as follows:

1860 Federal Census for Greely, Elk Township, Delaware County, Iowa, page 20, Mallory, Charles, age 25, farmer, $400 real estate, $345 personal estate, born Ohio Mallory, Ester, age 27, born New York Mallory, Ira, age 3, born New York Mallory, Ida, age 1, born New York next door is Mallory, Patrick, age 57, Christian Clergyman, $1200 real estate, $610 personal estate, born New York Mallory, Eliza A., age 36, born New York

1870 Federal Census for Earlville, Elk Township, Delaware County, Iowa, page 13, June 29, 1870 Mallory, Charles, age 34, farmer, $2,250 real estate, $1,000 personal estate, born Ohio Mallory, Hester, age 36, keeping house, born New York Mallory, Ira, male, age 13, at home, born Iowa Mallory, Ida, female, age 10, born Iowa Mallory, Riley, male, age 9, born Iowa Mallory, Jennie, female, age 6, born Iowa Mallory, Rena, female, age 2, born Iowa Mallory, Lillie, female, age 1 month, born Iowa Mallory, James, male, age 17, farm laborer, born Iowa

I have not been able to find Charles and Hester in the 1880 Census, though there is a Charles Mallory (age 45) living in Pittsford Township, Butler County, Ohio, page 2, living with a Lucretia (age 30), and their two children, Myrtie (4), and Johnny (3). However, if Hester died before 1880 and Charles remarried, I would expect to see some of the other children living with him still in 1880, so I'm not sure if this is the same Charles Mallory.

I am hoping that you will be able to locate some information (perhaps a burial record?) for the death of Hester if she did die between 1870 and 1880. Her maiden name was Seeley, being the daughter of Jesse and Prudence (Brown) Seeley of Medina County, Ohio.

Please let me know if you are able to help. Thanks for your time and efforts!!

Sand Springs (aka; Sansprings)

mcgiffin91952 — 30 Jul 2001 4:16:28 GMT

I am trying to find information on Sand Springs, Iowa, in the county of Delaware, such as school records, cencus, births, deaths, etc. I would appreciate anyone that is familiar with this town, that is no longer in exitence, to share informtion with me.
Thanks, Maureen

Catholic churches in Hopkinton

mjhanon1 — 6 Mar 2005 3:39:02 GMT

Can anyone give me the names, addresses and or email addresses of the Catholic churches in Hopkinton? I would very much like to contact them to find info on the christening of my ancestors. Thank you mjhanon1@cfl.rr.com