Madison - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Connery McNamara

dgkrivoski — 26 Nov 2008 9:20:04 GMT

I have found an obscure diocese record in Lindsay, Ontario which shows Hanora Connery marrying John Pyne in 1856. Her parents were Michael Connery and Ellen Roche. His were James Pyne (deceased) and Catherine Miller. Catherine remained in Lindsay until her death. John and "Nora" moved to NY (probably illegally). It appears that more of the Pyne families moved to Michigan (spouse Hoey). The Connery children Michael, James, Charles, and Catherine (Kate)were born in Ireland. There are three children Richard, Margaret Ann, and Hannah Mary who are born in Canada. Margaret never admitted to being born in Canada because we believe illegal status, but says NY. Margaret Ann, Michael, and Mary Ellen Connery all relocate to Madison County Iowa. She married Michael McNamara born Ireland.

Looking for an obit of Athalia Bell

MorganCole34 — 21 Nov 2008 4:37:49 GMT

I'm looking to see if there was an obit for my ggg-grandmother Athalia/ Athaliah/ Athia Bell. She was the widow of George Bell and was from Madison Co., Iowa. Her death date was Nov 13, 1905. She had been in Des Moines. Any help is appreciated.

Alfred Barnett Family

Herbert Standing — 2 Jun 2003 3:56:53 GMT

In January 1991 I was endeavoring to assist Rita H. Townsend in the compiling of her 2 volume supplement to her work:"Hutchins-Hutchens: Descendants of Strangeman Hutchins".

At that time, Roxie Guzman (now deceased) forwarded to me a clipping from a 1910 paper which stated that Alfred Barnett was 83 years old on May 5, 1910. He and his wife, Priscilla (Reynolds) Barnett, were living with their son, Marion L. Barnett, of Topeka, Kansas.

In her original volume of the Hutchins/Hutchens work, Rita Townsend seems to have relied upon data which stated that Alfred Barnett died 13 Dec 1914, but listed no place of death. Priscilla (Reynolds) Barnett is stated as having died 16 January 1915 in California.

Abner Bell 1792-1871 Va to Iowa Will

btt11_1 — 11 Oct 2008 9:23:10 GMT

Hello,
I am seeking information on Abner Bell,I believe he is the father of my g-g-g-g-grandfather Issiah(Issac)Bell. Issiah married Mary Lafferty in Hancock county ohio(not sure of the year). Issiah son Rolland death certifcate says that he was born in pickaway ohio. I see that abner had an estate that was filled in 1871. I wonder if this is a will that will give me what I am looking for. Does anyone have a copy of this document.

Charles WORTHING and Nancy Ames WORTHING

nanpera — 23 Oct 2008 11:56:51 GMT

I am writing this to see if there are any current day residents in Truro, Iowa who may have remembered my
mother and my grandparents.

My mom was Grace Worthing and her parents were Nancy Ames Worthing and Charles (Charley) Worthing.
Grace was born on February 9, 1916. She lived with her parents in a house on Main Street. Mom attended grade school and high school in Truro.

Mom grew up in Truro and moved away in 1932 when her dad died. Nancy Ames Worthing died of a brain tumor in 1928. Charles Worthing died in 1932.
Grace (my mom) was sent to live with relatives in Birds Run, Ohio.
Charles Worthing was the son of Richard Seth Worthing and Sarah Ingram Worthing of Truro, Iowa. The Worthings settled in Truro, Iowa about 1880 coming from Birds Run, Ohio.

Thank you very much for any assistance you can give me.

Sincerely,

Nancy Fermazin Peralta
Buena Park, California

reader

carolrichards92 — 18 Oct 2008 1:45:57 GMT

Looking for any info on Fred Reader's family. Fred is buried at fort madison he had 2 boys named Lawrence and Merle.Any info on this family would begreatful

William D Patterson & Sarah Clyde Bird

gruhastie — 4 Oct 2008 3:08:44 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of William Doren PATTERSON and SARAH C BIRD. William was probably born in Greene County, PA in 1863. I do not know when he migrated to Iowa, although several relatives had arrived in Iowa before the Civil War. I believe he died on 4 Sept 1890 in Winterset.
William married Sarah Clyde BIRD, daughter of Butler and Mary Scott (GRAHAM) BIRD. Sarah was born in 1863 in Winterset where her father was a merchant (per census records).
I am looking for this couple's marriage date, Sarah's death date, and where they might be buried.

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Look-up for Newspaper Article for 1916 timeframe

moses77 — 30 Sep 2008 4:41:22 GMT

Hello,I'm looking for a newspaper article about a rape thattook place the end of 1915 or first couple of months in 1916.My Grt Grandfather was sent to Ft Madison Prison for a rape he swore he din't commit. He was sentenced on Feb 18,1916 in Madison Co,he was admitted to Ft Madison on Feb 22,1916 for 18 years. We have his prison record from Ft Madison and it gives an alias so I'll give both names,William Irving (BY 1882) alias Earl Cecil (BY 1872).I'm thinking there must have been a newspaper article from this event.
Also do you think actual court documents would be available?? Thanks!! Lori

Newspapers in Madison co. in 1915-16

moses77 — 5 Oct 2008 2:30:25 GMT

Could someone tell me what newspapers were in print in the 1915- 1916 timeframe in Madison County,and are they still in print?? Also does Madison Co have a genealogy dept in their Library with newspaper archives? Thanks! Lori

Photo from Winterset, Iowa ca 1880s

Floribunda — 13 Sep 2008 8:52:24 GMT

Here is a photo of a couple, possibly an engagement photo, taken in Winterset, Iowa circa 1880s (I guess from their appearance).

I had family members with last names of Burns, Haggard and Thompson in the area, but cannot place this couple.

Does anyone recognize them?

ROARK and related families

rgyork — 19 Jun 2003 11:26:06 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of Ruel ROARK, b. 8 July 1806 NC. He m. Judith J. ROBERSON 21 Mar 1831 in Stokes Co. NC. They had 7 children all born in VA between 1834 and 1849. The family moved to Illinois in the 1850s and then to
the NW Madison County areain 1862. Two of the children are buried in Penn Center, Penn Township, Madison Co. Iowa. James R. ROARK (b 19 Oct 1834, d.14 Dec 1900) m. Sarah A. NEVITT. Sarah S. ROARK (b. 27 Apr 1837, d. 12 Dec 1924) m. Joseph H. HENNEN. The youngest daughter Ruth J. ROARK (b. 31
Jul 1849 d. 28 Dec 1943) m. Jason HOWELL on 24 March 1869 in Dallas County. The HOWELLS lived in Northern Missouri for many years and returned to Iowa in 1906 lived in Valley Junction until 1919 then moved back to the Panora area. The HOWELLs had two children Sylvester who married Laura ??? and Ella who married Andrew TERPSTRA. Laura HOWELL was a widow living in Adel in 1943. Andrew TERPSTRA was a widower living in Des Moines in 1943. Ruth's obituary indicates she had 7 grandchildren in 1943. I would like to contact any
descendants of these families.

History of Madison co. IA

schappell178 — 6 Sep 2008 2:49:29 GMT

Does anyone have a copy of this book. There is suppose to be a bio of calvin Ballard in it. on page 527 the index says. I would really appreciate a lookup if anyone has time.

Thanks,
Sue
schappell@indy.rr.com

Probate or Will lookup Please?

schappell178 — 6 Sep 2008 1:16:43 GMT

Can anyone do a will or probate lookup for me for Calvin Ballard, He died in Nov 17, 1899 it says the docket number or page nu. was 1418.

Thanks,
Sue
schappell@indy.rr.com

Calvin Ballard, b 1829 Indiana, died 1899 IA

schappell178 — 6 Sep 2008 2:21:41 GMT

I am looking for information on this Calvin Ballard. he is on the 1880 census with second wife Susan Aldrich Ballard.
how far back did death records go for IA that would list his parents.
Thanks,
Sue
schappell@indy.rr.com

Anna May Nair,10/30/1944 obituary please

sallyyarbrough56 — 1 Sep 2008 1:00:58 GMT

I would like to have the obituarys for these people They were all buried at the winterset cemetery. Thank you so much.
Sally in southern oregon

Nair, Anna May (Bingle), b. 2-16-1870, Il, d. 10-30-1944, w/o Wm. Frank
Nair, Warren F., b. 5-14-1904, Mo, d. 10-10-1954, s/o Wm. Frank & Anna M.
Nair, William Frank, b. 9-17-1869, Il, d. 4-3-1954, h/o Anna M.

LOVE, J.D.

caymerryman — 22 Jun 2001 10:28:21 GMT

"The History of Madison County Iowa" 1879 Grand River Twp.

LOVE, J. D., merchant and stock dealer; P. O. Macksburg; born in North Carolina in 1828, and when young emigrated with his parents to Indiana, and after living there several years removed to Illinois, and in 1863 came to Iowa, and in 1864 settled in this county; he learned the trade of carpenter, and worked at it for years; he then engaged in the mercantile business, and was the first general merchant in Macksburg; as a man he has the unbounded confidence of the community, despising everything mean or dishonorable; he has held various township offices, and is the present mayor of the town; he married Miss Phebe C. Jones in 1850; she was born in Ohio; they have five children: Wesley P., Geneva J., Mry E., Huldah B. and Ida E.

Epidemic

melody81456 — 28 Jul 2008 2:50:59 GMT

I am researching a family who lived in Winterset, Madison County, IA, in the 1850s.

Several family members died from an epidemic around late summer of 1858.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kind of an epidemic it was.

Thank you.

Abner Bell b. 1792 VA; d. 1871 Madison Co IA

DeborahHarris16 — 3 Jun 2008 7:44:27 GMT

Trying to prove that above Abner Bell was father of John W. Bell b. 1817 KY(supposedly) and d. 1892 Madison Co IA. Does anyone have a link?

Obituary: Benjamin Garretson

jdm1968 — 30 May 2008 5:29:17 GMT

Died, at his residence in Oceola, on the morning of the 27th of November, Benjamin Garretson, in the 72nd year of his age.

He died as the Christian only can die. He exemplified in his death the Saving power of that righteousness of which he had been a preacher for more than forty years.

His Death has widowed his aged companion with whom he had lived in uninterrupted affection for more than half a century. He was the father of Eleven children, only four of whom survive him.

He was a native of Pennsylvania. He was converted to the Christian Religion an[d] joined the M. E. Church in 1820. In 1822 he was licensed by that church to preach, which he did not only by precept, but by example also. Twenty-one years since, being strongly in sympathy with the Mutual Rights Reform in church government, he attached himself to the M. P. Church, in which he lived, and to which he was much attached until the hour of his death, which was another triumph of our holy christianity.

An appropriate funeral discourse was preached at this place by the Rev. A. S. Elliot, – text 2nd Samuel, 14th chapter, and 14th verse – after which his body was removed to the cemetery at Wintersett [sic], and there deposited with the remains of other members of the family, to await the Second coming of Christ.

His family, and a large circle of friends greatly mourn his loss, but they mourn not as those having no hope.

N. W. G.

- Published in The Union Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa, December 19, 1863

Myrtle Wright who married Walter DeBord

Lucky53199 — 12 May 2008 9:16:20 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Myrtle Wright
after she married Walter DeBord?

Her & Walter had the following children:

1. infant who died at birth
2. Mable Alice DeBord born Jun 1, 1903
in Madison County.
3. Charles Franklin Wright born Aug 19, 1907
in Madison County.

I'm searching for information about their
two children. I would like to know more
about them.

Plus I would like to know if Myrtle and Walter
were divorced. The 1910 census stated that he
is a widower; but a relative said that they
were divorced.

If he was a widower like the census states, I
would like to know when Myrtle died and where
she is buried.

If they divorced, I'm hoping that I can find
out if Myrtle remarried.

Any help would be appreciated.

Gordon families of Madison County, Iowa

laura_schnabel — 20 Apr 2008 1:37:58 GMT

I would be interested in sharing information regarding the families of Samuel Adams Gordon. I would love to share some pictures of the family I have some but would like a picture of anyone related to the family. I have many pictures of the Lincoln Gordon line as he was my great grandfather.

Thanks so much

Mottoville Bosley

RizerK67 — 28 Oct 2001 12:03:12 GMT

Looking for full death dates and locations for Mottoville Sylvester Bosley (b. 1855 in Iowa) and his wife Clara Virginia Knox (b. 1862.) This family is in the 1900 Madison Co, Iowa census with children: Daisy, Jose, Edna, Marjorie, Howard, and Homer Bosley, all born between 1885 and 1898.

Madison References

modonnell05 — 30 Mar 2008 10:34:54 GMT

All, I have been collecting all the generic websites and advice from selected message boards for the last year or so. and have compiled the information in a word document I also have documents for Washington County, MD; Loudon County, VA, Ogle County, IL; some Boston and New England, Colorado, Kansas, Oneida County, NY; Iowa; Addison County, VT. These are word documents and can't be attached but email me at modonnell05@comcast.net if you're interested and I will post or send any you would like to you individually. I appreciate all of the good information everyone has posted. Thanks! Marilee Cunningham

EDWARD BEALL-HANNAH HIRCOCK

SCOTTY7 — 9 Oct 2005 5:22:34 GMT

The Beall's and Hircock's were in Madison County, IA from 1866 until 1884. Edward Beall married Hannah Hircock October 18, 1866 in Madison County and all 5 of their boys were born there. I'm trying to find out who Edward's father and mother are. Edward was born in Pike County, Illinois Dec, 23, 1838.Hannah was born Wisbeach, England, March 6, 1846.
Is anyone else researching this family?

1880 census of Andrew Christian

James Evans — 9 May 2006 5:21:45 GMT

Looking for some information on Andrew Christian of I think Penn, Madison co, Iowa in 1880. I think he had a wife Catherine. He might have had a daughter Dora. He was probably in about 1853.

James

Methodist Church Records at Macksburg, Grand River Township

JuvanneM — 26 Feb 2008 7:07:19 GMT

Does anyone know if there are records available for the Methodist Church in Macksburg and if so, how far back do they go? Juvanne Martin, Nampa, Idaho

KING, Noah

caymerryman — 22 Jun 2001 10:28:21 GMT

"The History of Madison County Iowa" 1879 Scott Township

KING, NOAH, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Winterset; born in Fauquier county, Virginia, July 25, 1802; when he was about eleven years of age he moved with his parents to Mason county, Kentucky, where he lived until he was twenty-two years of age; he then removed to Minard, formerly Sangamon county, Illinois; there he married Miss Jane Randles April 8, 1829; she was born in Iredell county, North Carolina, July 8, 1811; they came to this county in 1865 and located where they now live; he owns about 565 acres; they have four sons and three daughters; William, Nancy, Noah M., Ruah Evaline, Dulcina, Amberry and Albert W.

Cemetery Records

SAcheson7503 — 4 Jul 2001 10:25:33 GMT

I want to thank J.W. Branson for submitting the cemetery records for Farris Cemetery, Union twp., Madison co., Iowa. Now I know where my husband's great-great grandparents, William McCurdy and Emily BASS are buried. They came to Madison co. in 1870 from Illinois. Their daughter, Elva Jane BASS married Albert ACHESON in Madison co. on 29 March 1883. Albert was the son of Robert and Eliza ACHESON. We would welcome any information concerning the ACHESON and/or BASS families. Albert and Elva left Madison co., in 1885 or 1886 to homestead in western Kansas.

Beardsleys of Madison Co. Iowa

jeny2n — 22 Jul 2007 1:11:17 GMT

Looking to find/share info on my gg grandparents family who are buried in Barney, Madison Co. Iowa. They were Richard Beardsley (1842-1903) and Sophia (Leet) Beardsley (1844-1923). They were among the 1st postmasters of Barney.

BISHOP

Dixie Weideman — 21 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

BISHOP, Andrew Jefferson. IN>IL>IA

Seeking information and descendents of Andrew Jefferson BISHOP b., ca 1829, IN,
m. Sarah J. LOYD, Dec. 1, 1855. He died abt. 1905. Resided with
wife and children in Winterset, Madison, IA and Lewis Twp, Pottawattamie, IA.
Children:
1. Rosetta I. b. April 6, 1858 IA, m. James Dixon METCALF, Aug. 25, 1878, d.

Feb 26, 1926, Akron, Summit, OH.: Children: Minnie A. b. 1878 IA, Stella J. b. 1882
IA, Maude, b. 1887 NE, Ray and Roy (Twins) b. 1888 OH, Hazel B. b. 1892, Crystal M.
b. 1896 IA, Faith L., 1897 OH

2. James L., b. June 1860 IL; m. Unk (widower 1900 census) d. unk; Children: (from
1900 census) Everett b. Feb 1888, Elsa b. June 1890, Samuel b. Sept 1891

3. Dora b. ca 1861 IA; 4. Lillie b. abt. Aug 1869; 5. Fanny O. b. ca 1873;

6. William S. b. ca 1875; m. Mary ? children: Charles b. 1900

7. Hattie H. b. Mar 13, 1877. IA, m. Albert P. Shill, Jan. 28, 1896, d. Nov. 27, 1909,
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA Children: Glayds, Mar 30, 1897, Ray D. b. Feb 8,
1900, Roy A. b. Aug 1, 1902, Flossie M. Mar 12, 1905, Irene A. May 31, 1908

On the 1900 census in Pottawattamie Co. James Bishop and children were living with his
parents .

My brick wall is getting some type of documented proof of Andrew's relationship to his
parents:
Jonathon K. Bishop b. ca 1803, St. Clair Bottom, Washington, VA m. Mary Bishop (1st
cousin) b. Oct 15, 1804, St. Clair Bottom, Washington, VA they died in Winterset, Madison Co. IA
Their children:
Rhoda J. b. ca 1829, Washington Co, VA, d. IN abt 1850
Sarah A. b. ca 1830, Shelby Co. IN m. ? HARTMAN
Waity Bishop b. ca 1834, Shelby Co. IN m. Benjamin Pursell
Noah Bishop b. ca 1836
Andrew Jefferson b. Jan 19 1840 Shelby Co, IN
William H, b. ca 1844
James K. ca 1845
Mary b. 1847

I would very much like to prove Andrews relationship to Jonathon and Mary Bishop and
to correspond with descendents of the above.

Dixie Weideman

McDonald obituary in Winterset

DorothySwanson44 — 11 Nov 2007 2:19:14 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a William McDonald who d. Oct. 3, 1953 at Winterset, Iowa. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Foster

Linda Rauch — 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am the great-great grandaughter of John Westley Foster m. to Mary Ann Dachenbach: William Henry Kenton m. to Mary Catherine Allen: James H. Sellers m. to Philena Jane Goltry; and Henry Hull m. to Margaret Ann Palmer. I know that some of their family members crossed from Lucas Co. to Maddison Co. occasionally and am interested in finding any living relatives.

Thanks,

Linda Rauch

Earlham school

karijo83 — 1 Apr 2007 3:53:35 GMT

How would I find out if someone attended Earlham school between the years 1888-1895?

Madison County Roots

Sherri Anderson — 24 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking For information Re: Joesph Alexander b. 1849 in Ohio m. Mary Cox in Madison County Dec 15, 1870. Mary Cox b. 1852 any info is appreciated. Thanks! Sherri

SOLOMON, James Butler

LaceyHartman — 24 Jun 2001 7:45:13 GMT

Obit. Winterset Madisonian and Chronicle Nov. 18, 1886
Earlham Jottings
James Solomon, a brakeman on Platt's train, slipped from it as it was moving in Van Meter and several cars passed over his body. He lived but a few hours after the accident. The funeral was preached in the M. E. church of this place(Earlham, Madison co. Ia.) on Tuesday, by Rev. Mr. Patterson. A large number of trainmen were present to pay their last respects to the departed. The deceased leaves a young wife( Mable) and two children.
James was a son-in-law to J.L. Morse.

David D Bales and Family

CattronSnell — 16 Aug 2007 10:43:35 GMT

I am looking for David Bales married to Nettie E. and living in Center, Madison, Iowa in 1910 with children Helen, Anna, and Madeline (by 1920, Betty too) David is a druggist. I believe he is the same David Bales previously married to Mary E. Carpenter in my line. If you have info on this family, please contact me.

Thanks in advance
Lynnette Cattron
Montana

Maribe STEELE

Jan Bony — 7 May 2002 4:00:49 GMT

Looking for information on Maribe Steele

Maribe Steele b: 1854 d: 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa
First Husband William Bell
Children William Bell, Franklin Bell, Cecle Bell, Florence Bell, Luella Bell, Aldora Bell, Mila Bell, Bessie Bell, Betsy Bell

2nd Husband Thomas John Jones b: 03 March 1854 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan Wales d: 20 August 1911 in Des Moines Iowa They married March 25, 1895 in Bevington Iowa
Child Arvon Jones b: 14 May 1897 in Bevington, Iowa d: 20 May 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa, married Esther Josephine Peterson b: 08 December 1902 d: 20 September 1989 in Prineville, OR 97754

BRIZELL

joan young — 14 Oct 2003 9:54:07 GMT

I am looking for any info on the name Brizell or its origins. My paternal grandmother was Mary Brizell who I believe came to Glasgow from Ireland to marry James Hamilton. They married in 1900 and had 2 children mary in 1901 and james {known as douglas} in1912. I would love to hear from anyone who can help me. thanks!

hooton and Harmon (Hannon) marriage

john ball — 20 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find out information on levi frank Hooton who Married a Nancy Jane Harmon (or Hannon) on Apr.14 1858 in Madison county Iowa. Nancy Is listed as being born in Madison in 1841. They had several children in Winterset, namely George Marion Hooton 1862, Martha Jane Hooten 1863, John W. Hooton 1865 Levi William 1865, Auphelia Magdella 1867, Almeda Angeline 1867 (she's my gggrandmother) Bert Tillman 1874 and Ora R, Hooton 1879. is it possible to grt 1841 birth announcements? or how about marriage certificates for 1858? any help on any of this would be appreciated. does anyone know what happened to any of my cousins? Thank you John W. Ball

1920 Madison County, ED 33-40 census online

gendiva1 — 15 Jun 2007 10:37:17 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

1920 Madison County, ED 33-40
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/ia/madison/1920/
Abstracted by Kent G. Transier
Second Transcriber Judy Wight Branson

This transcription was made available due to the
dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will
now benefit researchers everywhere.

Other New Additions to the project are online at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm

Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are
interested in transcribing any county of any federal
census records. Copies of all transcriptions done
for this project are submitted to the appropriate
state File Manager for inclusion in the USGenWeb
Archives.

Sincerely,

Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman
Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/

Family Research

Dave Wagner — 12 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Currently searching info. on the Baum/Miller families. Matilda Ann Baum of Madison County, Iowa married Joseph Miller and later moved to the Pottawatamie County, Iowa area.

can you identify the source of this biography?

LKPDVM — 7 May 2007 9:52:26 GMT

The citation for this biography is missing from the photocopy I have. I suspect it is from a history of Madison County, but I cannot be certain. I also have a copy of a biography of Fred Imboden from the same book. Fred Imboden is the father of J. Fred Imboden. I would like to know the full citation for these. If it looks familiar, please let me know.

Fred and Bertha Imboden
unknown book
Joseph Fred Imboden was born July 4, 1875, at the farm of his parents Louisa (Fites) and Frederick Sr. Imboden, in Penn Township, Madison County. Fred attended No. 8 school in Penn Township, through the 8th grade. He was in the Penn Center Band along with Ed Cox, Asa Moore, Bruce Moore, Clarence DeVault, O.J. DeVault, Everett Cox, William Scar, Charlie Scar, Albert DeVault, Clyde Renshaw, Harry Leeper, Ray Leeper, and others. Fred was on the rationing board during W.W.II, for Madison County. He also helped build the Penn Center Church.
Bertha Riser was born March 8, 1881, to Maria (Hunziker) and John Riser, Sr., in Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa. After finishing high school, she attended Drake, in Des Moines, to be a teacher. She taught at Pitzer school.
Bertha’s family consisted of 10 children: Alfred, John, Albert, Caroline, Julia, Edward, Bertha, Lydia, Johnny II and Evangeline. Fred’s family consisted of 7 children: Julius, Ed, Lovie, Mary, Joseph Fred, Cora and Roy.
Bertha and Fred were united in marriage in Earlham, April 9, 1905. To this union were born 5 children: Mabel Iris born October 30, 1906, married John D. Callison July 11, 1935. He passed away April 27, 1957. She then married James Verl Smith, June 24, 1964. Iris passed away August 26, 1976, of cancer. Clifford Clarence born April 2, 1909, married Helen Haines August 6, 1932. Erma Louis born April 22, 1911, married Maurice Thrailkill June 3, 1936. Ona Eleanor born March 1, 1914, married Warren K. Nelson June 1, 1938. He passed away September 3, 1969. Fred Richard born May 11, 1924, married Lois Dougan February 27, 1944. Bertha and Fred were blessed with 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
They were members of Penn Center Church. Bertha was a member of the Ladies Aid and she taught Sunday School for a number of years. Fred had the first car in Jackson Township; a friend, Fred Leeper had the first car in Penn Township. Fred, along with his son Clifford, built a sawmill.
Bertha and Fred were farmers of 160 acres in Jackson Township, all their lives, except one year spent in California. They retired to Winterset in 1936. Then daughter Erma and her husband Maurice, moved there and operated the farm. Some of Bertha’s hobbies were sewing, crocheting, and embroidering. Fred’s hobbies were making things from wood.
Fred passed away March 10, 1958. Bertha then moved to live with her daughter, Iris. Bertha passed away April 28, 1971. Most of the Imboden ancestors were buried at the Penn Center Cemetery.

Request for obits lookup for Cassidy/Dewar

modonnell05 — 24 Apr 2007 1:44:51 GMT

Would anyone be able to lookup some obits for me for Winterset or advise on available resources? The names are Rachael Dewar, died 26 Feb 1882; Sarah Cassidy, died 26 Sep 1893; and Hugh Cassidy, died 18 Jan 1882. I did just write to the library for old Madisonian obits but don't know if that's the only resource. Thanks.

Beeching-Hornsby, Rochester, NY area, 1827-1900

kmgillen — 7 Mar 2007 1:24:42 GMT

Seeking any photographs of the following: Harriet Beeching (1824-1904), married Alfred Hornsby (b.1822-d.?) on 1 Oct 1845 in Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York. Harriet’s parents were Charles Beeching and Sarah Beck. Alfred’s parents were James Hornsby and Rose Anne Sweetman. They lived in the Wayne County, Monroe County, Orleans County, Niagara County area of New York from about 1827-1900. Harriet’s and Alfred’s children, born between 1846 and 1859 were: Louisa, who didn't marry, Charles who m. Samantha Mansfield, Sarah who m. Barry Haynes, Ethelbert who m. Sarah Ann DeWitt, Alfred Jr. who m. Clara Hale, and Frank who m. Ida Darling. Some of the children stayed in the area, most moved to DeKalb Co., Indiana, Eaton Co., Michigan, Osceola Co., Michigan, Clare Co., Michigan, Barry Co., Michigan, Madison Co., Iowa, Dallas Co., Iowa, King Co., Washington, and Los Angeles. I am compiling any old photographs and any information on Beechings from the 1800s-1930. Any information greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Morrissey Family

Susan Horton — 21 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in the families of Charles & Albia Breeding, William Gordon, Patrick Edmund Morrissey, Frank Eugene Wight and Ruth and Caleb Clark all of Madison County Iowa. I am willing to share any info I already have. Thanks!

William H and Maris Howell Burials

brogers15 — 9 Jan 2007 3:16:06 GMT

I am looking for the burial place of William Henry Howell born 1802 nc died in Penn, Madison county 1880, AKA King William Howell. Also his wife Maris Moorman Howell born 1807 Sc died in Earlham Iowa 1881. Children were Anna, ed, Jesse,Hannah, Iris, John, Maris, Sarah Thomas. Maris lived with Daughter Ann and her husband Calvin Griffith in Madison Iowa at the time of her death. I have hit a real block on this. The family has always said Guthrie county for burial but, none of the volunteers there can find anything. Any ideas where to look? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Deb

FLANDERS

DSaatoff — 14 Jan 2002 5:41:32 GMT

Looking for Dennis Flanders. Lived in the area around 1958. Have been unable to locate him. Please help.

Madison County Reunions - Lynch and Ryan

alderll — 1 Jan 2007 1:02:04 GMT

Does anyone know if any 2007 reunions are planned for either the Lynch or Ryan families in Madison County? I am descended from the James Lynch/Honora Ryan line. Thank you.

Private James Gillaspie 16th Iowa Inf.Civil War

MichaelHiggins3478 — 19 Mar 2005 8:34:41 GMT

Any one who may be descendant relative of James who farmed close by Patterson township at the latter end of the 19th century.He died in 1916 and had been born at Ballinascreen Co.Londonderry Ireland.Many thanks =

St.Charles Iowa-living descendents of Elmer and Carrie(Sexe) Dowler

kimnelson2424 — 13 Dec 2006 11:01:05 GMT

I am looking for living descendents of Elmer Dowler and Carrie (Sexe) Dowler..they had two sons both deceased also
--sons were Raymond L. Dowler and Merlin Everett Dowler
Elmer Dowler b)2-15-1888 d)4-25-1937
Carrie (Sexe) Dowler b)11/06/1888 d)1954
Their sons:
Raymond Dowler b)5/14/1916 d)7/28/1986
Merlin Everett Dowler b)7/14/1924 d)9/02/1985
Thank you

Researching Absalom Farlow

Kelly — 3 Dec 2006 5:29:21 GMT

Absalom b. abt 1805 NC, d. 12 Feb 1892, bur Winterset cemetary. h/o Sarah (Martin)
Last search 1870's fed census on July 11th, Union Township, county of Sullivan, State of Missouri.
I'm pretty sure he came from Indiana to Missouri then to Iowa, the part I need is what area of Indiana. Any help greatly helpful.

YOUNG, Myles Sr.

caymerryman — 22 Jun 2001 10:28:21 GMT

Winterset Cemetery

lynrise — 20 Oct 2006 1:26:27 GMT

Is there anyone out there who would be willing to make two pictures at the Winterset Cemetery for me? I'd be willing to pay postage and costs.
Thank you.

Allen

Shannyrosy — 22 Mar 2003 2:47:13 GMT

My great greatgrandmother,Barbara Allen, was born at Winterset,Iowa May7, 1853 to George and Elizabeth Allen. There was 12 children in the family. Andrew, Robert, Ruth, and Alice were 4 of them.

Eli and Anna Swearingen

LindaSauer50 — 31 May 2006 9:07:39 GMT

Searching for information on Eli Swearingen, born 1857 in Madison County IA.

Elwood Peacock

sarapeacock70 — 18 Sep 2002 1:59:57 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Elwood Peacock (1823-1897) and Naomi Jones. Some of the children came to Iowa from Indiana. Eunice Peacock Standing (1864), Abraham Leo Peacock (1854) who married Grace Rittgers, Ruth Ann Peacock(1859) who married Joseph Edwin Nelson.

ALLISON SNYDER/SNIDER

ikeller — 11 Jan 2004 8:07:26 GMT

Rebecah A. SNYDER/SNIDER married Edward ALLISON on 18 Feb 1819 in Illinois. I think she living next to daughter, Sarah A. ALLISON MILLS, in the 1850 census in Madison Co. She has Rebecca A. ALLISON, Matilda ALLISON, Phebe Missouri ALLISON, Henry ROBBINS and David ROBBINS living with her. The microfilm is hard to read but it looks like she is 50 years old. Cannot find her in the 1860 Madison Co., Census.

What happened to Rebecah and her children? Did she remarry?

Obituary look up

Dorothy Swanson — 24 Aug 2006 9:42:58 GMT

Would like the obituary of Harriet Violet who d. 1932 in (Winterset?) Mmadison Co. Iowa. Thank you. Dorothy

George Simmerman

Dorothy Swanson — 20 Jul 2006 4:10:42 GMT

Goerge simmerman d. Sept. 23, 1920 at madison Co. Iowa. I would appreciate his obituary. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Caleb(1836-1907)and Barbara Ruby Price(1838-1905)

bevprice1 — 29 Jun 2006 2:59:31 GMT

Seeking descendants of Caleb & Barbara Ruby Price. I have family history to share, specifically Caleb's siblings and descendants in Ohio.

Etherton search

Carolyn Cavalli — 22 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for James Etherton DOB 1817? in Kentucky,Illinois 1848, Missouri 1850 and Iowa 1855 and son Charles Wesley Etherton.

Any and all help appreciated, Thank You, Carolyn

FOSTER-KENWORTHY-SPRAY

themiscrya — 3 Mar 2002 12:30:16 GMT

Looking for family In Madison County Iowa. Families of Robert James FOSTER who married Ann ?????? back in Indiana. Their son John, married Evelin KENWORTHY, daughter of Jesse KENWORTHY and Mary W. SPRAY. Interested in sharing information on any of these families. This particular couple, John and Evelin were married in 1891 and moved to Washington State just prior to 1900.

Violet obituary

Dorothy Swanson — 10 Jun 2006 10:52:40 GMT

Would like the obituary of a George Violet who d. Nov. 6 or 12, 1910 in Madison Co. Iowa(Winterset). I would appreciate it very much. Dorothy

Binns Family

Dana — 10 Jun 2006 3:12:00 GMT

I am in search of pictures or any information if you have it, of the family of Benjamin Binns and Hannah Fearnsides (Fernside, Fearnside) Binns. Their children were Nathan, Benjamin Shaw and John William. They came over from England and first settled in the Oskaloosa/Winterset area I believe. I know there are several Binns' markers over in Winterset which are their grandchildren, etc., and also a lot of markers for Binns in Forest Cemetary in Oskaloosa which are my relatives. In particular, any pictures of Benjamin and his family or Hannah and her familiy (prior to settling in the US) would be great. I do have some that I can share back, though very few! Thanks!

genealogy

johnwj — 5 Nov 2002 2:16:13 GMT

I have a relative Clarence A. Jacobs who was born on December 25, 1881 in Madison County, Iowa to a Daniel and Sarah Jane Jacobs. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!!

Daniel Shelley MARTIN, 1837-1913

rwats — 26 Jul 2001 10:37:37 GMT

Wish to contact descendants or others with information on the family of Daniel Shelley MARTIN, (son of Daniel MARTIN and Susannah HIRSHEY), and Mary M. DEVAULT, (dau of Jasper DEVAULT and Nancy ROSS). Daniel & Mary were married 9 Jun 1861 in Miami Co., OH prior to moving to Lee Twp (1870) then Winterset (1880,1885,1895), then Center Twp (1900,1910) all Madison Co., IA.

Known Children Include:
1) Cora A. MARTIN b.1862 OH d.1930 m. Lyrcusgus V. DARNELL
2) Lucian Ellsworth MARTIN b.~1863 ILL d.1896 m.1888 Emma Belle NEWTON (Our Direct Line)
3) Andrew Z. MARTIN b.1865 m.1886 Effie McNEELEY
4) Mattie MARTIN b.~1868 (appears w/parents 1870 & 1880)
5) John Daniel MARTIN b.1870 m. Louella OGLESBEE
6) Marietta or Mary R. MARTIN b.~1872 m.1893 Elmer I. A. GORDON
7) Lillian A. MARTIN b.~1874 m. Converse LULL
8) Charles F. MARTIN b.~1878 m.~1901 Marie Eva SCHOONOVER

Any information on above family or their descendants would be appreciated. Will be happy to exchange additional information.

Palmer

CGreen4918 — 14 Dec 2003 9:35:14 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Emery PALMER and Surelda (also spelled "Cirilda" and "Senida") BAKER who were married in Madison County, Iowa on December 20, 1857. They had at least two children: a son C. J. who was living in Portland, Oregon in 1945, and a daughter Abbie. It is in the daughter that my interest in this family lies. Abbie Palmer was born in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, on September 17, 1862. She married George GREEN (my g-g uncle) and was living in the Portland, Oregon area as early as 1891. George died October 30, 1922 and Abbie May 21, 1945, both in the Portland area. They had no issue.
Did Emery and Surelda have more children? Did the entire family relocate to Portland? I am interested in any information on this family.

Ray Nelson died July 1986 Peru, Madison County, Iowa

oldsalt45 — 29 Apr 2006 12:06:59 GMT

Looking for someone to find and send Obituary. Ray was born 11 May 1903 in Iowa.

Jerry & Mary Moore buried in Winterset Cemetery

historicallydebs — 29 Mar 2006 11:35:27 GMT

I have been researching the Moore surname with connections to Madison County and I believe that Jerry might be the son of Martin and Rebecca Moore who had a son Jeremiah born in 1855 or 1856.
I would like to correspond with anyone who might be related to Jerry and Mary Moore, so we can compare notes.
There is a picture of Jerry and Mary Moore's headstone at www.iowagravestones.org - It reads that Jerry was born in 1856 and died in 1944, Mary was born in 1850 and died in 1933.
If anyone has access to obituaries and is willing to do a lookup, Jerry's actual death date is listed as 5 Dec. 1944.
Thank you,
Debbie

Families of Madison Co., IA

eileen — 14 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

All dates pertain to Madison Co., IA. George S Weeks d:1921 m:1900 Mary E James b:1876. Stephen James m:1859 Lucinda Combs d:1910. Benjamin James, Jr d:1863. Sarah A "Sally" Vangundy d: 1852. Rachel A Jeffers d:1883. Lydia E Powers d: 1883. A lot of my Weeks', James', Jeffers' and Combs' are from Madison co., Ia, mostly Winterset. I will help anyone and accept help on these names or lines.

Waters--Grave location

Guy — 6 Feb 2006 2:15:40 GMT

Harold F. Waters died in 1966 in Winterset and was buried there. Will anyone look up and post a reply here on his grave location. Sometimes in the future I will visit and take a picture of Harold's marker.

Thanks, Guy.

My mail address and username does not include any letter of z.

Harriet, Margaret, and Mary MARIETTA

Mark Marietta — 3 Feb 2006 4:20:32 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?

William M. Shoemaker

Thelma Tomlinson — 4 Jul 2005 1:26:36 GMT

Is anyone researching this line?

William and wife Eliza are buried in West Branch Cemetery, Winterset, Iowa. He was married twice and had 14 children. William was born in Ohio.

Thanks

Tootsie Shoemaker T.

grandfathers relatives

Gwenda L. Gschwend — 25 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm searching for information about my grandfather's family. His name was Marinus Harthimmer and he lived in Winterset Madison County Iowa from somewhere around 1912 or 1913 until somewhere around 1957 or 1958. Any information as to his parents names who were from Viborg, Denmark would be greatly appreciated. Also any other information about him that might be helpful in my ancestor I would be thankful for. He died in 1959 and is buried somewhere in or around Winterset, Iowa. His wife's name was Minnie Albert daughter of John Albert and Ursula Reynolds. They were married in either 1915 or 1916. Thank you so much for any help. G.L.Gschwend.

Coon and Martins

JuvanneM — 26 Jan 2006 6:32:18 GMT

Seeking information and relatives of R. Emory Coon. He was married to Hester R. Martin 26 April 1877 in Madison County, Iowa and they were later divorced 9 Feb. 1878. They had a son, Ralph Walter Coon, born 9 May 1878 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa and he died 9 April 1944 in Houghton, Houghton County, Michigan. He was a barber and was married to Elizabeth Hoyt 5 April 1906 in Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan. They had 2 daughters.

Birth record - 1897 - Lena Bernice ALLEN

Dana Smith — 17 Jan 2006 9:34:14 GMT

I am seeking a birth record for Lena Bernice ALLEN, born September 17, 1897. I'm not sure if she was born in Dallas County or Madison County -- her obituary said West Branch, but her family lived near Earlham and her parents were married in Madison County. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Dana

Alvina, Leonard, Dudley, Hattie Pomeroy's from Minnesota

Nadine Pomeroy Anderson — 17 Jan 2006 3:52:43 GMT

Looking for info on Pomeroy's from Minnesota, Wabasha, and Duluth
Info about Alvina Pomeroy,
my Alvina was Alvina L Pomeroy daughter of Leonard Pomeroy
Apr 20, 1856 married Otis H Pomeroy at Bedford Michigan.

Since Otis and Alvin were cousins much of their lines are the same.
Otis born at Thompson, Geauga OH to Eleazer Pomeroy
married to Irene Bates.
They had a daughter Hattie from Plainview, Wabasha County, MI
daughter Gertrude died Mar 4, 1870 buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Plainview Wabasha Co, MN
son Dudley born Jul 27, 1874, son Newton Marshall (who is my line)
I have much more info, please let me know if we have same line or not.
Nadine Pomeroy Anderson

Winters murder in Texas 1873

RFarmer — 16 Jan 2006 1:39:38 GMT

Need information on William Early of Madison County, imprisoned in Texas in 1873 for the murder of fellow Iowan named Winters. The trial was one of the most sensational in that part of Texas as it lasted from 1873 until 1880.

William Early was sentenced to life in prison but was pardoned by the governor of Texas in 1885.

Any details on this murder and subsequent events would be appreciated. I have extensive courthouse files from the 7 year trial but would like to contact the descendants of these two families - Early and Winters.

contact me at rfarmer89@hotmail.com. I live in Collin County, Texas where the trial was held.

SHAFER

iKeller3593 — 5 Mar 2002 5:38:49 GMT

Joseph SHAFER/SHAFFER and Elizabeth MCGINNIS married 1835 in Montgomery Co., IN. They moved to Madison Co., IA after 1850. Jospeh was born abt 1813 in OH. Elizabeth was born 1820 in Butler Co., OH. Their children are Sophia m Phillip Quillen, Jane m MCKINZIE, Nancy m F.M. GENTRY, William m Mary J. MILLS, Mary m TOLLETT, Sarah m REED, J.D., Theodore, and P.Frank. Joseph and Elizabeth died in Washington Co., AR. Would like to correspond with anyone having information about these families.

Irene ikeller@teleport.com

Charles Powell/Matilda Bradigun

jeanstr — 3 Oct 2006 3:21:30 GMT

I'm looking for any descendants of Charles Michael Powell/
Matilda Bradigun; Theodore Cassius Powell/Anna Mackrill. They lived in Madison Co. and are buried in the Winterset area. My grandparents were Archie Powell/Elsie Sheldon.
I have quite a bit on the Sheldons, but would welcome information on any of the surnames.

1880 Winterset, Madison co, IA census: Frank L WING b 1847 NY d 1929 KS

marykayward1432 — 5 Nov 2005 3:07:21 GMT

Frank L WING married 10 Jun 1880 in Winterset, IA Sarah "Olive" BAKER (dau of John BAKER and Margaret HILLAM). They lived in Winterset, Madison IA in 1880. By 1900 (20 yrs later) they were living in Kansas city, Wyandotte, KS where they remained 1910 & 1920 and to 3 Nov 1929 when Frank L. WING died in Kansas city at age 82. Olive We need more info about Frank L. WING his wife and his children: -Effie May, Charles, Edna Bertha, William, Mary Adelia, Fredrick, Margarette LaVonda, William Bryon, Frank, Frank Leonard WING.

1880 census Jun 19 Winterset, Madison, IA pg122C
dw69 fam77
Frank WING 28 b <1852> IL OH NY wks in brick yard
Olive wife 18 b <1862> IA IN IL boarder

1880 census Jun 21 Winterset, Madison, IA pg123B
dw98 fam108
John BAKER 45 b 1835 KY KY KY horse dealer
Margaret wife 35 b 1845 IL PA IL
Mary Baker 14 b <1866> IA
John B son 11 b 1869 IA KY IL
Edwd 8 b 1872 IA KY IL
Freddy 6 b 1874 IA KY IL
[note: John and Margaret BAKER are both buried in Winterset, Madison Co, IA. ---in what cemetery?]

1900 census Jun 7 Kansas City wd1, Wyandotte, KS
pg91A dw92 fam92
Frank WING b 57 Dec 1848 NY NY NY day laborer-owns home; mar 20 yr
Olive wife 37 b Jun 1862 IA IN IL mar20 yr; ch 9- 7 livg
Charles son 17 b May 1883 IA NY IA
Mary dau 9 b Oct 1890 IA NY IA
Margaret dau 6 b Nov 1893 IA NY IA
William son 5 b Apr 1895 KS NY IA
Frank son 8 mo b Sep 1899 IA NY IA

Please, Id like researcher Johnnye Ann Lane
< jlane at midusa.net > to please contact me.

Riley Family - Phillip & Elizabeth, Frank, James, George, William

marlequinn — 10 Nov 2005 3:02:13 GMT

Lived in Crawford Twp in 1880 census. Moved from WI. James, the youngest b. in IA abt 1877. Any information on family, property owned or rented, etc., much appreciated.

Melvin Smith m. Carrie Felton

MalindaG — 9 Nov 2005 7:13:08 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Melvin and Carrie Smith. They moved to Madison Co, IA about 1894. In the 1895 Iowa state census, they had 3 children, Ethel May b 1891 in Monona Co, Perry R. b 1893 in Monona Co and David F. b 1894 in Madison Co. They were still living in Madison Co at the time of the 1900 census. In 1900 they have added daughter Clara G b 1897 and Carrie's father, Perry E. Felton is living with them.
By the 1910 census, Melvin and Carrie either divorced or Melvin died, as Carrie has married Wm. Cleveland and all except Clara who probably died young, but including her father Perry Felton have moved to Colorado.
In the 1920 census, David F. Smith and his brother Perry R. Smith have returned to Madison County.
Any information on this family will be appreciated.

Looking for Hillan - Wiggins family

fellahin — 1 Apr 2002 8:54:26 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the descendants of Mark C Hillan and Lizzie Wiggins, married January 1, 1872. Their daughter, Minnie Hillan, married my Great Grandfather, Lawrence McBride, in 1893. Lizzie's father, Nathaniel Wiggins, is buried in Patterson, Iowa. Any information about the family would be greatly appreciated. I have pictures of Minnie and her sisters but no information about their marriages, etc. Thanks in advance you for your help.
- Kyle Ayers

Sophia Mallett Hall

Kathi Bryan — 14 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

From the April, 1941, Madisonian -

MRS. H. W. HALL OF EARLHAM SUCCUMBS
Formerly Lived in Lorimor and Worthington Communities

Mrs. H. W. Hall, well known in both the Lorimor and Worthington communities, died at her home in Earlham last Saturday, (April 26), after six months of failing health. She was 57 years of age.
Mrs. Hall was the former Sophia Mallett, daughter of Albert and Clementina Mallett, and was born at Halmore, Gloucestershire, England, on May 17, 1883. She came with her parents to this country in 1908. The family settled at Mt. Vernon, S. Dak., but moved to Lorimor in this state the same year.
At Lorimor, she was employed by the Bell Telephone company for 15 years.
On April 20, 1926, she was married to Walter H. Hall of Earlham. They lived for many years on a farm in the Worthington neighborhood.
In young womanhood she was confirmed in the Church of England. At Lorimor, she united with the Baptist church, and later transferred her membership to the Worthington church. She was a member of the Ladies Aid there, and of the Royal Neighbors of America.
She is survived by her husband; two brothers, George A. Mallett of Chesterfield, England, and Albert H. Mallett of Lorimor; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Berry and Mrs. Minnie Lord, both of Lorimor.
Funeral services were held Monday from the Worthington church, in charge of the Rev. Reed Kessler, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Crouse. Burial was made in the Earlham cemetery.

Blythe, Benjamin

Claudiarph — 16 Aug 2001 10:07:13 GMT

Looking for descendants of Benjamin BLYTHE, b. ca 1858 in Peru, IA. His second wife was Eliza TERRY, b. ca 1869 in IL, dau. of Henry Terry and Sarah Woodward. They were married in Madison Co, IA 8 Oct 1892. Glad to share his ancestry. Also looking for descendants of Nancy (was she a Patterson?) b. circa 1810-1815 in PA, d. ca 1857, IA. She married in PA about 1835 Benjamin Blythe (b.ca 1799 PA d. 1879 in Madison Co, IA). Glad to share. Thanks. claudiarph@aol.com

Harrison Newton Family, Winterset Cemetery

pahoffman1 — 9 Oct 2006 1:14:46 GMT

Hello,
I have been trying to locate information on this family. Harrison was married to: Elizabeth Lamb, Nancy Barber and Salina Hooten. From what I can tell he had 6 children with Elizabeth Lamb, 5 children with Nancy Barber and one daughter with Salina Hooten. It is a very convoluted family. I think that Salina was also married three times. My line is from Elizabeth Lamb. The only thing I know about Harrison's parents was that they were from Kentucky. Harrison and Elizabeth and some of their children are buried at Winterset Cemetery.

Weddings in Madison County

Michele Herrick — 2 Aug 2005 3:51:32 GMT

Weddings in Madison County
Madison, IA
Nov. 21

Marriage Licenses issued by Judge MCDUFFEN to the following:

GRINN, Herman
ZALLMER, Emma

STAFFIN, August
HAMAN, Clara (Mrs.)

This information was printed in "The Bee: Omaha" newspaper, Friday, November 22, 1912 on page 2. I am not related to these people. This is posted as information only.

William Brown Hodges

pasotaco2 — 1 Aug 2005 2:43:22 GMT

I would appreciate a photograph of headstone of William Brown Hodges buried in St. Charles cemetary in Madison Co.
Thanks

Brown/Beedle

nancy53831 — 26 Jul 2005 11:33:02 GMT

John D Brown married Nancy Beedle in Madison County in 1862. Need info on parents of both. Also interested in children of John and Nancy.

Nichols/Duffy

cpamom4 — 3 Jul 2005 9:12:33 GMT

I am searching for descendants of Margaret (Maggy) Duffy Nichols, b. abt. 1855. Children were Hugh A., Olive E., Margaret (Maggy) and Mary. She was my great grandmother's sister. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

William Henry Fudge Family

dorissmith21 — 7 May 2006 3:52:40 GMT

I am looking for William Henry Fudge From Adair Co. Ky. family.He died Aug. 9, 1901 buried Blair chapel Cemetery (Old Penn Center Cemetery) Earlham Madison Co. Ia.Childern were Creed Alexander Fudge born in Madison Co. William A. fudge died 1964 in Story County Hospital .My gggrandfather was William Henry brother.

Grave listing Calvary Cemetery Warren Co.Iowa

MichaelHiggins3478 — 19 Mar 2005 8:34:41 GMT

Does any one have a listing for the above cemetery or for the one at nearby St Patricks Catholic chuch in Maddison Co. I am particularly looking for the name Gillespie or Gallaspie.Many Thanks.

AMANDA CAMPBELL & ELIJAH SMITH

Patti_Moss — 30 May 2005 2:15:12 GMT

Searching for information about parentage and ancestry of AMANDA M. CAMPBELL, (place & date of birth unknown). Married ELIJAH SMITH, 28 February 1883 in Madison County, Iowa. Elijah was born about 1856 in New York. He was previously married to ANN CORDELIA MCCARTY(daughter of Rhoda), 30 August 1875 in Madison County. Cordelia died 2 July 1878.

Thanks,

mary (musselman)(nitchals)speers

kenneth nitchals — 8 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MARY SPEERS. EARLHAM IOWA AREA.

Stephenson and Battice

Kris Seibert — 6 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am Looking for theAncestors and Descendants of Fredrick Arnbaugh Stephenson and Sophia Battice,They lived in the Madison Co area.Sophia was a old Army Nurse.I am willing to share info inculding old pictures of Sophia and her children Eliza Jane,William Robert(my Line)
Please email me at Starl25022@aol.com
Thanks,
Kris

LOOKING for All ERGENBRIGHTS

deesden — 6 Jul 2001 4:35:04 GMT

Does anyone have info.on the Ergenbrights who lived in Madison Co. W.A.(William A.)Ergenbright had farm land around Peru,also buried at Peru.
A William Nelson Ergenbright married a Stella Blanche SCOTT.William was also known by Wm.N. He was a barber in Lorimor around 1900+.
Looking for info. on the SCOTT family that also came from Madison Co.
Someone said that at one time some Ergenbright pictures were hanging in the Winterset Courthouse. Does anyone know if this is true?
Please e-mail.

Villa Moorman

rosmith122 — 5 May 2005 12:31:30 GMT

I have located Villa and James Melvin, (Moorman) Smith but cannot find any records in 1890 of Parents, especially Villas
any help??

Asa Mills

schertz2579 — 4 Sep 2004 4:13:49 GMT

My great grandmother was daughter of Asa Mills and wife Sarah. Amy Anna Mills married Theodore Thomas ("T.T.") McGinnis in Madison County. They settled in Adair County, one of their sons, W. B. McGinnis was my grandfather - I have info on McGinnis line. T.T.'s father Rev. Jonathan B. McGinnis and wife Rebecca Ann Cason (dau. of Thomas Cason and Amelia Elston) came to Madison Co. in 1850's and later moved to Adair Co. Jonathan's father Joseph McGinnis and wife Sophia Beal were also early pioneers in Madison Co. One of Joseph's daughters married a Shaffer - I need info on her family - if anyone knows more about any of these families please contact me at schertz2579@msn.com Thank you

Cross/Harrison

MsEileen — 3 May 2005 1:12:06 GMT

Looking for info on Albert E. or John Cross b: PA moved west to KS about 1877 pr 78 then to IA. Father Ethen W. Cross, Mother Mary Harrison. Albert lived in New Hope Twp.Union Co, IA in 1900 and in Grand River Twp. Madison Co., IA in 1910. His wife's name was Florence ? and there were at least 5 children: Austin, Eva M. Madeline A. Henry McKinley, and Dorothy. I am descended through Albert's sister Mary.
Thanks,
EMS