Mahaska - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for Mahaska County Mining Records

djames4019 — 16 Nov 2008 7:56:43 GMT

I would like to know if the mining companies in Mahaska County kept employee records and where I might find these? It would be for the late 1880’s and early 1900’s. The family lived in Garfield and Beacon Town.

Also, is there an online death index for the state of Iowa?
Thank you.

obit lookup please

pjskelton919 — 16 Nov 2008 9:20:27 GMT

Would some kind person please send me a copy of the obit for Addie (McIlnay) Smith, died 11 Mar 1943 in Indianapolis, Mahaska Co. Thank you for your help.

George Sigel Prouty

EddieRoyH — 6 Nov 2008 7:51:04 GMT

I am looking for info on Geroge Sigel Prouty, born 1864 in Peoria Mahaska County Iowa. Would like to have his death date and where he died, also where he went to after leaving Peroia, if he left there. Thanks ahead of time.

Eddie Hoover

1850 Allen Family

Leon Barton — 8 Jan 2006 7:28:13 GMT

Does anyone know this Allen family listed in the 1850 Mahaska County census?

Samuel Allen, age 53 or 33, born North Carolina
Zella Allen, age 54, born North Carolina (possibly Zilla)
Mary Allen, age 28, born North Carolina
Solomon Allen, age 20, born Iowa
Nancy Allen, age 17, born Iowa

I have a Martha Allen born about 1827 in North Carolina. Martha Allen married 1847 to Henry Miller and died about 1854 in Mahaska County. Is this Martha Allen connected to this Allen family? I have been unable to find anyone connected to Martha Allen.

Looking for Guillaumin, Guilman and Gibbons

djames4019 — 4 Nov 2008 12:00:48 GMT

Looking for information on the following people and their families.
Lewis/Levis Gibbons
Mary Guillaumin
Jennie/Virginia Guillaumin
Arthur Guillaumin
They are listed in the 1905 state census living in Beacon, IA.

By the 1910 Federal Census Mary Guillaumin and Lewis/Levis Gibbons were married.
Lewis/Levis was from Wales.
Mary and Jennie/Virginia were born in France.
Arthur was born in Iowa.
Jennie/Virginia had married Andrew Beer and had a daughter Mary Ellen.
I do not know the name of Virginia and Arthur’s father but believe he also came to the U.S.
In 1902 Mary’s son Paul Guilman came to the U.S from France. I believe he was in Beacon from 1902-1904 working in the coalmines. He then moved to St. Clair County, Illinois. Virginia and Paul were twins. Mary may have had another son.
In 1958 Arthur was living in Melcher, IA.

I know very little about my great-grandfather Paul’s family and would like to learn more.
Thank you.

Stout / Stephens/ stephen / Margaret / andrew Jackson Burried Friends cemetery New Sharon

indianrun162 — 15 Sep 2008 2:08:52 GMT

I have been searching for the Quaker connection of Margaret Stout and would apreciate some help . Margaret was born in Ohio Married A J Stephen and eventually moved to New Sharon Iowa She was the mother of many children including John Stephen . Margarets father was James Stout a physician in Ohio. I have the family that far back from me but I need to know if Margaret was of the Quaker Faith to hopefully connect to the Stout Quakers fron North Carolina . She also had a brother David Stout that died in Mahaska Iowa Margaret was born in 1840 . Thank you

RUTH NELSON

cparis2055 — 30 Oct 2008 12:46:08 GMT

Need help with Nelson Line
Will share my information on the Martin Line.

Ruth Nelson
Born: 1810
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Died: 1879
Downing, Schuyler, Missouri, USA

Carolyn Martin

Morgan

ckakiw48 — 27 May 2008 10:26:10 GMT

I am looking for information about the Louis B Morgan family
especially Aaron & Saul's families. I know they live in Rose Hill. My grandfather was Milton Morgan son of Saul

death info/KINSMAN

jimjean154 — 6 Feb 2008 8:16:44 GMT

Searching for info on Vandalia(Driver)Kinsman, who died between l880 census and l883.

Also husband Pliny M Kinsman, who after her death married Sarah Stone.

Photographers in New Sharon

skkoleber — 27 Sep 2008 6:55:43 GMT

I recently acquired some unidentified family photos and two of them are from photographers in New Sharon, Iowa. Does anyone know when Kitching and/or Edwards were in business as photographers in New Sharon?
Any help will be appreciated.

Gibson research Help

mickeyloves1 — 8 Sep 2008 7:49:46 GMT

I am needing help with finding information about Matilda Gibson. I have her living in this county with her husband William Gibson and children in the 1885 state census, but then by the 1900 census she is living in Rock Island Illinois as Matilda Eastman.

I am trying to find if William Gibson died in this county and if she married again in this county. By the 1900 census she is a widow again, so I don't know the first name of the Eastman she married.

Also in the 1880 census she had a daughter Mary J Gibson living with them in Appanoose County, but in the 1885 census she is gone, hoping to find her marriage record also.

Couldn't find the family in 1870 to get full listing of children. Have so far
William Henry Gibson born 1861
Mary J Gibson born 1863
James L. Gibson born 1864
George M. Gibson born 1876
Rosie Gibson born 1878
Charles Gibson born 1883
In 1900 census Matilda said she had 10 children and 5 were still living, so missing lots of kids for this family.

NATHANIELCHORD

amy5511 — 16 Sep 2008 8:12:07 GMT

I WOULD LIKE KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO NATHANIEL CHORD WHO WAS BORN 1880 IN ST.HELENA, CALFORNIA HE HAD TWO OTHER BROTHER AND TWO SISTER. THE FATHER WAS JOHN P. CHORD BORN IN CALIFORNIA AND MOTHER MOTHER ALICE WHO I THINK WAS BORN IN OHIO OR CALIFORNIA. I FIND OUT THAT HE LIVE IN SAN FRANSICO,CALFORNIA IN 1900 OR 1910.

CLINE, John J

Robin Mathias — 5 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for information on John J CLINE, b. 1872, d. 1948 in Mahaska Co, IA. He married Nell MENDENHALL in 1899. They lived in Tioga, IA after their marriage. Nell was b. 11 April 1880, a daughter of Ezekiel and Harriet MENDENHALL. She d. 12 Nov 1959 in Mahaska Co,Ia. They had 8 sons: Kenneth; George; Clarence: Leonard, b.2 July 1915, d. 27 Mar 1975; Shelburn, b. 13 Oct 1907, d. 2 July 1984 in Bloomington, IL; Orville; John Jr.; Lester b. 1920, d. 1970.

SPARKS, Mathew

pcserve_1 — 22 Feb 2004 9:46:19 GMT

Anyone have links to Mathew SPARKS who is listed on Oskaloosa Township-Mahaska Co. census for June 1880? I'm interested why my Martin relative (Harry Martin) is also listed as being with this family-are they related in some way? Harry and his brother and sister were left with various family members after their mother Annie Martin died and their father James M. Martin abandoned them.

Ornburn Marriage Certificate

CathyBrown27 — 11 Sep 2008 3:03:23 GMT

I bought a beautifully framed marriage certificate for a Mr. W. H. Ornburn and Miss Ida Butler both from Randolph County Missouri. Married at the bride's residence on 29 August 1894.

Lycurges Hannibal Barnett

Marsha — 8 May 2004 7:32:07 GMT

I am hoping to find out if my gr-grandfather, Lycurges Hannibal Barnett, is buried at the Highland Cemetery at Eddyville, Mahaska Co., IA. I know my gr-grandmother, Peninah Kelly Barnett is buried there. She died 2-23-1917, but he died much earlier, on 9-23-1881. If anyone has any
info on any Barnett's buried at Highland Cemetery, I would
love to hear from you. Thank you very much. Marsha

Researching...

JerriB39 — 18 Oct 2001 2:22:35 GMT

Need added info on these Mahaska Co. families.

HITES

Lori Hanna — 8 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I found a letter dated 1891 from a man named D.A. Hites to his Brother William T.Hites. This letter was in an envelope that had the seal of The Iowa office of the Secretary of State Des Moines in Mahaska County. I am looking for any and all info on the people in this family. I would like to return the letter to a member of that family. PLease contact me via e-mail.

DAMETZ, HORN, BALLARD, MCCLELLAN, COFFIN,

Cherie Logan — 17 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Francis Maxmillian DAMETZ b. 1834 Germany, m. Lavina HORN b. 1835 PA. Their children: 1) Caroline Susan b. 1857 m. BISSELL. 2) Lucinda Jane b. 1858. 3) Samuel Smith b. 1864 m. Mary BALLARD. 4) Mary Ann b. 1866 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa m. Joseph McCLELLAN. 5) Charles M. b. 1866 in Oskaloosa, m. Elizabeth. 6) Omer Ashford b. 1866 in Oskaloosa, m. Margaret Louise COFFIN. 7) Frank Ellsworth b. 1870 in Oskaloosa, m. Grace, Mary, Miriam. 8) Elizabeth b. 1878. 9) Robert b. 1879. I am interested in sharing information with others.

Virgil V. ELSE (1905 - 1988) Obit

gdhobgen2 — 2 Aug 2008 5:35:24 GMT

From the
Oskaloosa Herald
Oskaloosa, Iowa
(Mahaska County)
Wednesday, March 2, 1988

Former supervisor dies

Virgil Else, 82, of Oskaloosa died Tuesday, March 1, 1988 at the Mahaska County Hospital. He was born August 9, 1905 in Mahaska County, the son of John J. and Sarah Jayne Else.

He farmed and was a cattleman in Mahaska County, living in Oskaloosa his entire life. He married Margaret Lee Briley on Feb. 25, 1923.

He was a member of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and a former member of the Forest Cemetery Association. He was a current member of the Southern Iowa Fair Board and the Mahaska County Feed and Grain. He was also a member of the Central United Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge, American Legion and the Farm Bureau.

He attended Penn Academy and was active in the Penn Academy Alumni Association. He was a partner in the New Sharon Stockyards from the mid-forties to the mid-fifites.

He is survived by two sons, John T. of Toledo and Jerry W. of Oskaloosa; one daughter, Jane (Mrs. Orville) Osmundson of Nashua; eleven grandchildren, John William, Susan Lynn, Todd Gregory, Brett Allen, Kurt Osmundson, John Jeffrey, Jason Peter, Mary Margaret Lange, Joel Briley Else, Sarah Jayne, and Laura Marie; one brother, George of Hemet, Calif.; one step-brother, Marvin Hull of Apple Valley, Calif.; one step-sister, Berniel Remark of Little Rock, Ark.; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret on Oct. 2, 1982; one brother, Roy and one Granddaughter, Cindi Lee Else.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with Rev. David Holmes officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Mahaska County Diamond Shelter. The Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roy R. ELSE (1913 - 1985) Obit

gdhobgen2 — 2 Aug 2008 5:32:33 GMT

From the
Oskaloosa Herald
Oskaloosa, Iowa
(Mahaska County)
Wednesday, July 17, 1985

Roy R. Else, 72, of 1407 S. Market St., died Wednesday, July 17. 1985, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born May 12, 1913, in Mahaska County, the son of John J. and Jennie Bieshaar Else.

He married Gertrude Steenhock on Aug. 8, 1933. She died July 25, 1980. He later merried Mary A. Van De Pol on April 24, 1982 in Oskaloosa. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Central United Methodist Church, and Knights of Pythias.

He is survived by his wife, Mary A.; one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Patsy) Boyd, of Grinnell; a son, Donald, of Des Moines; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil of Oskaloosa, and George of Hemet, Calif.; a step-brother, Melvin Hull, of Apple Valley, Calif.; and a step-sister, Mrs. Ray (Berniel) Remmarck, of Little Rock, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Milo Morris and the Rev. David Troxler of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.

The family will be present at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to Mahaska County Cancer Society. The Garland-Van Arkel Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Meda Walling BIESHAAR (1899 - 1981) Obit

gdhobgen2 — 2 Aug 2008 4:32:13 GMT

From the
Oskaloosa Herald
Oskaloosa, Iowa
(Mahaska County)
Thursday, February 5, 1981

Funeral services are pending at the Newman Funeral Chapel for Meda Bieshaar, 81, of 812 First Ave E., who died today at Siesta Park Manor.

(same newspaper, Friday, February 6, 1981)

MRS. MEDA BIESHAAR

Mrs. Meda Bieshaar, 81, 812 First Ave. E., died Thursday at the Siesta Park Manor.

On Oct. 10, 1899, she was born at Oskaloosa, the daughter of C. S. and Mary Knight Walling.

She was the widow of John Bieshaar, who died May 22, 1963.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Walling Hamilton, of Corpus Christi, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are Monday at 11 a.m. in the Newman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William Main of St. Pauls Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Burial is in Forest Cemetery.

John BIESHAAR (1890 - 1963) Obit

gdhobgen2 — 2 Aug 2008 4:30:06 GMT

From the
Oskaloosa Daily Herald
Oskaloosa, Iowa
(Mahaska County)
Thursday, May 23, 1963

BIESHAAR. Services for John Bieshaar, age 74, of 812 First avenue east, will be Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at the Newman funeral chapel. Rev. F. Donald Gibson of First Congregational church will officiate with burial at Forest cemetery.

Mr. Bieshaar died suddenly Wednesday morning while at his farm southeast of Cedar.

DICKERSON, Robert S.

Whowell8K — 9 Jan 2003 10:08:35 GMT

Robert S. DICKERSON, his wife Laura Frances HALE DICKERSON, and family are listed in the 1880 Federal Census of Mahaska County, Iowa. Does anyone have information as to where this family lived prior to the 1880 census? Laura dies and is buried at unknown cemetery in Mahaska County. Robert and his family move to Wapello County as they appear in the 1900 Census for that County. In the 1910 census of Keokuk County, both John Henry Dickerson's family as well as Robert' family are listed. My father Glenn Arthur Dickerson is listed with the John Henry Dickerson family. Robert dies in Keokuk County in 1930 while living with his son John Henry Dickerson.
All the information we have is that he appears in 1880 and diews in 1930. The census lists his place of birth as Wisconsin. This has not been confirmed, nor has there been any data found on him from 1880 backwards to the time of his birth in May of 1844.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. Any and all information, regardless of how small, is welcomed. I would like to break through this brick wall and put this part of my genelogy to bed. Does anyone have a record of Laura Dickerson's place of buriel? Headstone inscription? Thanks in advance for any and all data you can provide.

finding the ludwig belzer family

sandifreyermuth501 — 31 Jul 2008 4:11:34 GMT

ludwig belzer I like to know about him , he was born in 1808 in germany and I would like to know more about him and his family ? and how did they get here from Germany to the United States and where they traviled to ?????????thank you Sandi Belzer- freyermuth . If any relative out there that has Info Please send me any info to my Email Address @ sfreyermuth@yahoo.com Thanks!

THARP/REED

Ardith Haas — 5 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for Nicodemus THARP, son of Abner & Sarah BROUSMAN THARP AND Violet REED THARP (who were her parents?). This couple were married Sep 1853 in Cass Co MI and were in the 1870 census of Mahaska Co IA. Their children were Martha b 1854 in MI and Jasper b 1858 in IA. The Cass Co MI history states that Nicodemus went on to Indian terrority. Will be happy to exchange info.

Oswald Mosley Cheer

karenmcgowan61 — 16 Jul 2008 3:41:45 GMT

I have a photo of a headstone of Oswald Mosley Cheer, son of Oswald & Emma Cheer. He was born 5th Feb 1815 & died 9th June 1861 ( I think ). It also says ....also of Chardes Edward Cheer born 30th Aug 1819, died 28th Jan 1850. If anyone would like me to e.mail the photo then e.mail.........karenpjones61@hotmail.co.uk

Virgil Montgomery

horsinaroundinia — 14 Jul 2008 2:42:05 GMT

I am looking for any one that has info on my dad's side of the family. His name was Virgil Bernanrd Montgomery b.1936 d.1995. I know his dad's name was Virgil James Montgomery, My dad's mom was Helen Claire Fell. That is all the info i have if there is anyone out there that can help that would be great. My personal e-mail is horsinaroundinia@yahoo.com

Virgil Montgomery

horsinaroundinia — 14 Jul 2008 2:41:44 GMT

Eli Lundy

dbladt1957 — 13 Jul 2008 3:30:50 GMT

I am researching the Eli and Phebe Lundy family. I have gravestone photos of many of Eli and Phebe's children. If anyone has any info to share, please contact me at dbladt@iowatelecom.net.

Also researching the Alanson Prouty family who settled in Mahaska County, Iowa before moving to Cass County, Nebraska. Alanson's son Samuel Oren married Martha Ann Lundy, daughter of John and Martha Mershon Lundy. Samuel and Martha had two sons that I cannot find any info on:

George Sigel PROUTY b: 1864
James Oren PROUTY b: 1865

How, Howe, Howse, Howes all cousins?

cuzal — 5 Jul 2008 2:11:16 GMT

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1 - to establish the English roots of Thomas Howes, who emigrated to America in 1637

2 - to help individual Howes, Howse,Howe,How family members break through brick walls in their research

3 - to bring together Howes families from around the world, and add to the sum of knowledge about our family

4 - to examine whether there are common roots between Howes, Howse and Howe families

We have just obtained a 50% discount voucher for DNA testing kits from a commercial service. Yes, that's half-off, but the vouchers are valid only until July 30, 2008. So you will need to make a quick decision to benefit from this special offer.

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If you are interested in using the discount voucher, please write to me off-list. I will send you more background on the project, DNA testing and the voucher ID. This is all volunteer, no money for us - only the testing company.

Many thanks in advance - Good Luck and Good Hunting
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Ellsworth Chilton

joannvestal67 — 27 Jun 2008 6:01:54 GMT

Ellsworth Chilton was the son of Harry W. Chilton, son of William Chilton, son of Joseph Chilton 1834 Wales who was married to Sarah Price Chilton. One of Joseph and Sarah's sons had Ellsworth as a middle name. I would like to know the relationship of the Ellsworth name to Sarah Price Williams Chilton. Ellsworth Chilton was born in Mahaska County Iowa around 1887 and lived in the Oskaloosa area. If anyone has any information about this name, please contact me, JoAnn Vestal@aol.com. Thank you.

MAYBERRY, William

gs1931 — 5 Jan 2003 9:12:54 GMT

Seek parents & siblings of William MAYBERRY, b. 23 Jan 1776, PA: d. 12 Nov 1862, Mahaska co. Believe wife was Elizabeth BABB who died before 1860, probably in Mahaska co. Would like verification of Elizabeth BABB, her parents & siblings. William & Elizabeth had 5 known children, all born Clinton co. OH: Richard 1807-1868, Mahaska co; m. Alice MOORE; Mary Ann, 1812-1860, Mahaska co; m. Amos HOLLOWAY; Elizabeth,@1814-?, m. William LYONS; William Jr, @1816-?; m. Maria ?; Acasah, @1817-?; m. William ROBERTS.

ALLGOOD

56920 — 27 Jun 2001 8:35:53 GMT

Looking for the parents of Charles Allgood who was born
possably Virginia and lived in Kentucky for some time before
moving to Mahaska County and died there on Sept 24, 1883.
Was married to Elizabeth Goode.

WHITSELL WHETZEL WHITSEL WHETSEL

Susie738 — 15 Aug 2003 2:53:54 GMT

I am trying to find some information on this family in Mahaska Co.
They came to Iowa about 1855 and I have found several farms listed on the Plat maps shown on the Mahaska site.

Daniel Whitsel came to Ia. from Jackson Co. Ohio. I am sure they didn't travel there alone so there has to be more families from that area in Ohio who all came together.

There were several son and Daughters. They show up in all the census records starting in 1860 in Des Moines Twp.

Are there any researcher out there with any connection to Daniel, Benton, Hiram, Whitsel, Whitsell, Whetsel ?

One daughter married a Harris, one a Ellis, another a Chilton, another Barnett, Bucher.
Thanks Susie in Ohio
Where can I find any records online to check marriages, death, births??

Daniel Monk

ckakiw48 — 27 May 2008 10:29:52 GMT

I am looking for information about Daniel Monk and his Daughter Mary Jane "Jennie?". I know they has a farm in the White Oak area

HALE, BALLINGER, SPEED, STOTTS

LHSwish — 2 Aug 2001 2:30:36 GMT

Searching HALE, BALLINGER, SPEED, STOTTS in Mahaska Co. 1830's to date.a Co. 1830's to date.

Sarah Price Chilton

joannvestal67 — 29 Feb 2008 3:03:48 GMT

I would like to find out information about Sarah Price Chilton's parents and siblings. She was married to my great grandfather Joseph Chilton the father of Arthur Price Chilton b. Wapello Co. 1864-5.

I found web site with mingori info

Shara_Mengore — 23 Apr 2008 8:14:06 GMT

here is a site i came across while looking for mingori info.. http://www.familysearch.org

I tried spelling different misspellings like Mingone, migone, mengori, mingore, ect. and i found some useful info . just click on the family tab of the person you are looking at and it will tell u more on them . Some names I saw included CARLO, ANTONIO, ANNA , GEROMINA and many more.

Will/probate lookup request

iamcsm — 22 Mar 2008 5:09:53 GMT

Is anyone able to lookup will/probate indexes?

I'd love to know if there's info for Joseph McMahan, d 15 Apr 1881 or his wife, who died a few months later, Elizabeth McMahan, d 28 Sep 1881, both in Mahaska County.

AHRWEILER, Charles

Ronald Russell — 6 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information about the AHRWEILERs of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, IA: Charles AHRWEILER, Sr., son of Carl Herman AHRWEILER, grandson of August AHRWEILER. Charles' wife was Marjorie E. FRITZ, youngest daughter of George A. FRITZ. Charles' mother was Anna K. GEGNER, daughter of John W. GEGNER. The Ahrweilers were Mahaska County coal mine operators up until about 1930. Thereafter, Charles was involved in many enterprises, including a number of farms, a grocery store, and later a successful real estate and insurance brokerage. His home and office was at 215 A. Avenue East, at the present location of a pizza shop. Charles' son, Charles Jr., was a 1950 graduate of Osky High and worked for Iowa Power and Light. All of the above named persons are now deceased. Any and all anecdotes or other small bits of information from anyone who knew the Ahrweilers or anything about them will be welcome. [email address updated June 2000.

WOOLLARD / WOOLARD / WOLLARD

rebhud1 — 23 Mar 2008 7:02:46 GMT

Between 1860 and 1870 Henry WOOLARD [b. ca 1794], his wife Mira/Mary/Minnie SMITH WOOLARD [b ca 1800], left Champaign Co. OH and move with sons George & Adam to Richland twp., Mahaska Co., Ia.

Originally this couple came from Shen. Co., Va, married, 1824, in Fairfield Co., OH, by 1830 moved to Delaware Co.,OH, then on to Champaign Co.

They were in the 1870 & 1880 Richland twp., Mahaska Co. census. Son Adam was also in the 1900 census.

Are Henry & Mira WOOLARD buried in Richland twp., Mahaske co., Iowa?

Any help would be appreciated in finding the final location of this couple.

R. C. Huddle

Baby Boy Whitney

joannvestal67 — 19 Mar 2008 11:53:02 GMT

I was looking at a posting on Ancestry.Com that listed a stillbirth of Baby Boy Whitney 9-1-42. This would have been my sibling. I had never ever heard that I had a stillborn sibling. If anyone knows who posted this or has a source for this posting, please contact me as I would very much like to know about this posting. My parents were Ray Whitney and Cora Chilton Whitney. Thank you, JoAnn Vestal

Olive BESCO/ Clinton ROBERTS

adinad — 9 Apr 2003 4:06:14 GMT

Looking for information on Olive BESCO and Clinton ROBERTS. Clinton d. in Eddyville in abt 1953 and Olive died in Eddyville in 1967. Where there any children?

Mahaska Co. Census 1870

Mary F — 25 Mar 2003 4:47:23 GMT

I need help with the 1870 census for Mahaska County, Des Moines Township, house #21, family #21. I need to know the surname of the gentleman listed on line 19. The Kingen children and their mother (Christina) are living with him. They should have made the census takers print! Any ideas? Thanks.

Mary F

SPARKS

Debbie Hendricks — 5 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information on my grandmother Merle Sparks, born in Oskaloosa Iowa in 1895. I do not have her parents name, but I do know that she married a Holland, a Roth, and a Wiggins. She died in Montana about 1963.in Montana about 1963.

HOWELL, BAIRD, ACHESON

JudeeMaloney — 11 Jul 2001 3:11:50 GMT

I am looking for information on the James and Elizabeth(Baird) HOWELL family who settled in Mahaska Co., Iowa, about 10 miles from Oskaloose in 1856. There were nine children, Mary, Margaret, William, Malissa, Lee, Newton, George, Jerusha and Jim. James married Nancy ACHESON after the death of Elizabeth ( at age 42) and had two more children, Stephen and Philip. Malissa is the line I am researching but would like to know about the rest of the family. Will share what info I have.

Dr. Charles E. Wallace

MarilynDicks — 20 Oct 2007 12:23:21 GMT

Dr. Charles E. Wallace b. 1858 in Lawrence Co., PA went to Mahaska Co., Iowa about 1885 and settled in New Sharon by 1895. He practiced there at least 30 + years. He was still living at the time of the 1930 census. I believe I can trace him back to his parents John S. and Nancy Kelty Wallace. In Ancestry Family Tree someone listed him as married to an Esther Jackson. His parents were listed as John Wallace and Nancy Kelly. He was 72 yr. in 1930. Can anyone that has access to cemetery records for this area or access to any other records help me with his death date. He also had two children, Helen Wallace b. 1893 and Donald b. 1897. Thank YOU for taking the time to read this and hopefully respond.
Marilyn Dicks

Sarah Price Chilton

joannvestal67 — 29 Feb 2008 3:02:04 GMT

I would like to find out information about Sarah Price Chilton's parents and siblings. She was married to my great grandfather Joseph Chilton the father of Arthur Price Chilton b. Wapello Co. 1864-5.

PRYOR & BELZER

Rose Harnden — 9 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the following families, and would like to know more about them in Mahaska Co, Iowa, before coming West.. I think Edward PRYOR is a son Of Joseph PRYOR and Elizabeth____.

Thank you...
Rose in Oregon
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FIRST GENERATION

1. Edward PRYOR was born in Nov 1872 in Mahaska Co, Iowa. He died on 12 Apr 1959 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon.

He was married to Ester Minerva BELZER (daughter of Marion BELZER and Emma KENTFIELD) in 1899 in Mahaska Co, Iowa. Ester Minerva BELZER was born on 27 Nov 1882 in Given,
Mahaska, Iowa. She died on 22 Nov 1928 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon. Edward PRYOR and Ester Minerva BELZER had the following children:

+2 i. Harry PRYOR.

SECOND GENERATION

2. Harry PRYOR was born on 5 Sep 1902 in Pekay, Mahaska, Iowa. He died in Oct 1974 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon.

Clairbeth RODE was born in 1905 in Yokum, Texas. Harry PRYOR and Clairbeth RODE had the following children:

+3 i. Marion PRYOR.

+4 ii. Andrew Harry PRYOR.

THIRD GENERATION

3. Marion PRYOR was born on 20 Jun 1932 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon. He died in Sep 1970 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon.

He was married to Laura May ST JOHNS (daughter of George Wesley ST.JOHN and Olive May YEAGER) on 1 Sep 1957 in Prineville, Crook, Oregon. Laura May ST JOHNS was born on 26 Aug 1931 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon.

PRYOR, Harry

Rose Harnden — 3 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Harry PRYOR was born 5 Sep 1902 in Pekay, Mahaska Co, IA, to Edward PRYOR and Ester M. BELZER. Edward PRYOR was born Nov 1872 in Mahaska co,IA to Joseph PRYOR and Elizabeth _______. They were from England. He married 1899 in Mahaska Co, to Ester M. BELZER. Ester Minerva BELZER was born 27 Nov 1882 in Given, Mahaska Co, Ia to Marion BELZER and Emma KENTFIELD. Marion BELZER was born Nov 1851 in Iowa, and Emma KENTFIELD was born Jun 1853 in Iowa, and they married 1875 in Iowa. I would very much appreciate any and all help I can recieve of any of these families and their decendents and ancestors. Thank you so much.

John M. and Alice A. Cameron

SSStepko — 20 Feb 2008 2:13:58 GMT

Searching for descendants of John M. Cameron and Alice A. [Smith] Cameron who were in Mahaska Co. by 1900. They had five children:
Elmer A. Cameron (1881-1967) m. (1) Ida M. Blakley and (2) Esther James.
Arthur E. Cameron (1881-?) m. Eva.
Harry S. Cameron (1884-?) m. Ethel A. Ruby.
Daisy Cameron (1885-?) m. Ernest W. Ruby.
Glen F. Cameron (1889-1939) m. Faye A. Malone.

Alice A. Smith was born in Fayette Co, PA. Her siblings were Elmer B. Smith (my great-grandfather) and John Louis Smith. She also had 12 half-siblings.

John and Alice Cameron are buried in Forest Cem, Oskaloosa, IA.

I have a wonderful picture of the John Cameron family, taken about 1924, which includes the five adult children with their spouses, and 15 grandchildren. Would like to share with descendants of this family.

Thanks, Sheila

NEWTON, John > probate record request

Nora Borts — 29 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking someone who will do a look-up for me. I am looking for a probate record of John NEWTON. I have the book number but the records that I have start with page 17. I was wondering if some one would find the first page/pages of this record. The book is Mahaska county Probate Records - Volume E 1865-1866. I have page 17 and page 500 of VOL F -I have page 350 and Gardian Index, v.1. I would really appreciate the first pages of Volume E. Thanks for you time and effort.

RICE

EarlRiceR — 25 Sep 2001 3:45:48 GMT

I'm looking for just about anything on any of names on my list. I was born in Oskaloosa in 1938; moved to Beacon in 1944; moved to Kellogg in 1950. I never got to know my extended family. Just found out my GGGrandfather live in Mahaska Co. in the 1860's. He had 7 brothers and 2 sisters I never heard of. My family married into the remainder of the names on my list.

CORRIGAN - DEVITT

Marilyn Corrigan — 1 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Edward James CORRIGAN b 10 Apr 1856 in MO married Margaret DEVITT b 19 Feb 1861. Edward and Margaret lived in Mahaska Co., IA during 1880 census. One son, born in IA at the time of census. CORRIGAN and DEVITT parents from Ireland. Searching for this couple and their children and grandchildren. Also searching for CORRIGAN and DEVITT Ancestors. The Whole Family!!
mily!!

Blakes in Truax

rabbikc — 20 Jan 2008 8:45:33 GMT

Anyone remember the Blakes or Hoits in Truax? Would love to find some info.

Mahaska County Records

JudyClark41 — 11 Jan 2008 3:13:42 GMT

Can someone tell me where I might find divorce records from 1870 to 1880 on a couple that lived in Mahaska County? thanks!!

Dayton Eugene Goddard

campbellfh — 26 Dec 2007 9:17:41 GMT

Looking for descendants of Dayton Eugene Goddard. He was born 21 April 1914 in Rose Hill, Mahaska, Iowa and died 5 Jul 1963 In Pottsvile, Allamakee, Iowa. On 5 March 1938 he married Mildred Irene Warnock in Des Moines, Iowa.

They had 2 daughters, Suzanne Goddard born 25 Feb 1939 and Geraldine born 5 Feb 1940. They are descendants of Alexander Warnock & Agnes McCracken.

Members of this family are being asked to participate in a Warnock Family Photo Project. A group of about 25 Warnock researchers is attempting to gather photos of Warnock descendants. We now have photos of 660 different descendants including photos of 62 descendants of Alexander & Agnes. These have been burned on a CD that is sent to everyone who shares their photos.

Dayton Eugene Goddard

campbellfh — 26 Dec 2007 9:14:09 GMT

Dayton Eugene Goddard

campbellfh — 26 Dec 2007 9:12:46 GMT

Dayton Eugene Goddard

campbellfh — 26 Dec 2007 9:04:54 GMT

Hoover, Wright

Carroll Michener — 5 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information about offspring of Jesse Hoover, son of David and Anjaline(Ellis)Hoover, who married Alta Wright, daughter of John C. and Elizabeth (Baldwin) Wright, 12-11-1895 in Fremont,Mahaska Co.,IA.

Need Bush and Lundy Info

EddieRoyH — 4 Dec 2007 7:07:05 GMT

I have been researching the Bush's and Lundy's for about 7 yrs now. I would like to have and need any and all info on these family's. Thank you all very much.

Eddie Hoover P.S. Email me at beeler@lisco.com.

BURDOCKS-Wales to Iowa via Maryland.

CASPERO — 29 Nov 2007 9:35:24 GMT

I am researching the family of my great grandmother Margaret Burdock. I believe she was one of eleven children,eight of which reached adulthood, 5 boys and 3 girls.
The girls all married but all 5 boys went to America, George in 1868, Richard and Joseph and their families in 1869, William and family in 1878 and Charles in 1887 after the death of his mother in1886.
All of them except George, ended up in Iowa. I can only find the one mention of George in Maryland at the same time as Joseph and Richard were there.
Does anyone in Iowa know of this family ? I have some factual information from census', but as I live in the county of Kent in the UK I am trying to get a feel for the US side of the family.

Mahaska Co. Cemeteries

doris_emerson — 17 Aug 2004 3:14:33 GMT

Looking for locations and possible directions to cemeteries in Mahaska County. Possible MADDISON/MADISON families buried at Tioga, Beacon, and Highland. I would like to visit these three cemeteries. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

GARRETT & MOORE

gentle1 — 30 Jun 2001 8:48:27 GMT

Looking for any iformation on the family of Clara GARRETT (1886-1962) and her husband Howard MOORE (died 1963) in Mahaska County. Children's names include Mildred, Opal, Johnny, Thelma, Gerald Frank, and Berniece. Related names include: KASKADDEN, DUNSMOOR, VANROSSUM, DAVIS, MCMULLEN.

McWilliams

Emmajane_D — 23 Jul 2007 6:48:56 GMT

What I know is that George Mc Williams b. 1760 in Ireland and buried in Shippensburg, PA. had Major Robert Mc Williams in 1792 in Chester Co. PA. who I think served in the War of 1812 and was married to Amelia Merns. They had Samuel Russell Mc Williams born 1823 in Coatesville, PA. and married Catherine Wagoner. My great grandmother EmmaJane was their daughter.
Any thing you can add to this would be greatly appreciated.
EJ

Thomas H CARLIN

Nira349 — 29 Oct 2007 1:58:10 GMT

I am looking for any info on the family Thomas H CARLIN. Thomas was born abt 1858 in Ohio and immigrated to Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IA sometime before 1891. From an Iowa census I was able to obtain his wife's name: Lydia A WALGAMOOD. They supposedly married in Illinois. Their children were: John Rochford CARLIN (1891), Anna CARLIN (1893), Thomas H. CARLIN Jr. (1894), Theresa W CARLIN (1897) all born in Mahaska County.

I think that the son, John Rochford, died in MA, but have no info on any of the other family members.

Does anyone know when Thomas H Sr died? Does anyone have any information on this family at all?

Thank you!

Eastburn death in 1933

DorothySwanson44 — 25 Oct 2007 1:40:41 GMT

Would appreciate the obituary of a Benjamin Eastburn who d. Nov. 17, 1933 at Fremont(?) Mahaska Co. Iowa. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

DARLAND , KIRKHAM , BEAL

TRDaVarHoward — 19 Oct 2006 9:13:09 GMT

This family lived in Mahasha County from about 1853 to about 1864. I am interested in learning about their life there. I would enjoy corresponding & sharing with their other descendants.

1. Abraham DARLAND was born on 2 NOV 1837 in Parke County, Indiana. He Pioneered in 1853 to Barnes City, Mahaska County, Iowa. He resided in 1860 in Union Township, Mahaska County, Iowa. He died on 30 APR 1917 in McCune, Crawford County, Kansas.

He was married (first) to Louisa Jane KIRKHAM (born on 15 APR 1840 in Indiana ) on 18 MAY 1856 in Mercer County, Kentucky.. She resided in 1860 in Union Township, Mahaska County, Iowa. . Census Records indicate that she could niether read nor write. She died on 17 AUG 1863 in Galesburg, Ilinois.

Abraham DARLAND and Louisa Jane KIRKHAM had the following children:

2 i. John Henry DARLAND, born on 25 DEC 1857 in Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He died on 17 APR 1942 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota

3 ii. Carter (Cart) Bailey DARLAND, born on 13 JUN 1859 in Union Township, Mahaska County, Iowa. At the time of the 1860 census he was 1 year old. He died on 26 DEC 1937 in Urbana, Benton County, Iowa

4 iii. David Lambert DARLAND, born on 26 SEP 1860 in Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He died on 10 DEC 1930.

5 iv. Lafayette D. (Lafe) DARLAND, born on 3 MAY 1862 in Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa. He died on 18 FEB 1950 in Coleridge, Cedar County, Nebraska.

Abraham DARLAND was married (second) to Mary Ann BEAL on 16 AUG 1864 in Indiana. Mary Ann BEAL was born on 30 MAY 1839. She died on 20 FEB 1918 in McCune, Crawford County, Kansas.

Abraham DARLAND and Mary Ann BEAL had the following children:

6 i. Louisa Jane DARLAND.

7 ii. William S. DARLAND.

8 iii. Mollie DARLAND.

9 iv. Ella DARLAND

10 v. Jenna DARLAND

11 vi. Francis (Frank) DARLAND Sr..

12 vii. Etta DARLAND.

13 viii. Maggie DARLAND.

NASH/MARTIN/LAUGHREY/SUMMERS/MCMAINS/WHITACRE

huittc — 16 Jul 2003 4:42:33 GMT

I am looding for descendants of John Nash and Sarah Martin Nash, both born in England. He in ashburnham, Sussex. They had 12 children, one died in England, one died on voyage over; dau. Harriet Nash b. 8 Aug 1824, England, d. 2 Jun 1893 mar. John Calvin Laughrey. Their dau. Emily Jane Laughrey m Isaac W. Sumers, he was b. 18 Apr 1857 in Mauch Chunk, Mahaska Co., IA. Other Mahaska, Iowa families connected: Roberts; Whitacre; Wells; Spore; Hunt; Myers; and Reed. Anyone looking for me under the old email address of : Genemy@aol.com --this is my new email!

Correction on cemetery maps

EddieRoyH — 27 Sep 2007 1:43:03 GMT

In my 09-26-07 posting on Cemetery Maps i misspelled cemetery. It should be spelled cemetery with an E not with and A. I am sorry for my mistake.

Eddie Hoover

Cemetary Maps

EddieRoyH — 26 Sep 2007 4:28:00 GMT

Hello everybody, My name is Eddie Hoover. I recently helped helped revise the pioneer cemetary maps. They are available at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum (a great place for research) and the auditor's office in the Mahaska Couny Court House for $5,00 apeice. Now you can find what cemetary you are wanting to look in for ancestor's.

Eddie Hoover

Searching for Harker Lavy Lee

CarolAckerman50 — 24 Sep 2007 1:00:25 GMT

I'm searching for family of a Harker Lavy Lee (called Harky) b. ca 1850 KY, d. 11/4/1882 IN; m. Henry Clay Green, Marion Co. IN 6/24/1866. Her father was a William Lee who moved west sometime after Harker's marriage and before 1880. Harker had a brother David who apparently predeceased her. David also moved west, possibly to IA. Any information on this family is appreciated as I know little about them. I have some unidentified photos I believe to be Lees. Please contact me at clga@earthlink.net.

STONEHOCKER, Mary Ann Sanders

mycritterz — 11 Jun 2006 11:38:50 GMT

I am looking for information on Mary Ann Sanders STONEHOCKER. She was born in Trumbull County, Ohio. She later moved to Iowa with her parents. She lived in Poweshiek and Mahaska County. She is the daughter of Henry and Hetta SANDERS. She married a Stonehocker. I don't have a whole lot of information on her. I hope someone can help! Thanks!

Hares in Oskaloosa

shaunahare63 — 19 Jan 2003 10:32:52 GMT

Looking for info on my husbands side of the family. his name is Timothy Francis Dean Hare b. june 6, 1967 Otumwa, Iowa born to Almon Junior Hare b.Dec. 10, 1940 ( ??on the year) and Shirley Marie Smith b. june 7, 1941(??on the year). I believe Almons father was Arthur Almon Hare or Almon Hare aka Athur and his mothers last name is Stockdall, which I am not clear on the spelling. It is said that the mother(stockdall) died early, when Almon Junior Hare was a boy. Tims dad remembers something about his dad owning a jewlery store in Oskaloosa. He also remembers something about getting his picture taken by a newspaper.We believe he (Aurthur) would've owned the jewlery store in the 1940's. Junior remembers being about 8 years old when this picture was taken. The only other thing I know is Junior & his dad lived in Sonora, Texas when his dad, Arthur died. Junior was about 11 yrs old. He was then sent back to Iowa on a train to live with either family members or friends of family members. I don't have a lot to go on & what I do seems confusing. My father-in-law is a truck driver. He is gone alot. I will try to get with him soon & see if I can get any clearer info than this. thank you. Shauna Hare

McFALL, William

nlwilley1 — 1 Jul 2001 2:56:48 GMT

Seeking info about William McFALL and family resident in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co, IA, 1850. Have quite a bit of info to share.
Also looking for any info on the GALSTON family also resident Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co, IA, 1850. There were possibly three generations living there: Benjamin aged 56, William aged 38 and William aged 20. Interested in how the Galstons and McFalls are related.
Also resident is Jacob COONTZ and family: is Jacob's wife Maria a Galston? And did this Coontz family reside in WA Terr later (1880+)?

WARNOCK

shwarnock — 2 Jul 2001 3:15:21 GMT

Seeking information about John E. WARNOCK in 1850 Iowa censu. Would like to hear from any Mahaska co. WARNOCKS.

Acton obituary, please! =)

Lipstiklady — 20 Aug 2007 1:09:54 GMT

I know my gr-gr-gr- grandfather is buried in Henness Cemetery in Mahaska Co. Has anyone taken pics there? I'm also looking for his obit, if you have that available for his death on 2 May 1872. His name was John Acton.

I volunteer in Butler County, KS, at the history center if I can help someone here!

~~Lori

Highland Cemetery Revisited

Marsha — 30 Aug 2004 1:26:05 GMT

I just got back today from Eddyville, IA and am pleased to report that I finally found most of the gravesites that I have been looking for, but I was still not able to find Hannibal or Penina(h) Barnett. The others that I found were John Sanford and Mary Ann (M) Barnett, their daughters Tymandra Barnett-Besco (and her daughter Navada), Jerushia Barnett-Whitsel and Susan Barnett-Logue. They were all in the oldest and highest part of Highland Cemetery.

If anyone has any information of the whereabouts of Hannibal and Penina's graves, contact me at dmschaef@msn.com.

Thanks and have a great day!!! Marsha

Johnson, Edman Anyone have any info?

nobhillfarms — 16 Aug 2007 10:22:26 GMT

I am trying to find the location of burial of Augusta Johnson wife of Charles Edman and also thier daughter Hilda who married Joseph Truman. If anyone knows how to get ahold of anyone who knows the Truman family history I would also like to make contact with them. Thanks so much for any help that anyone can give.
Robin

A citizenship look-up please

sandymoore33 — 6 Aug 2007 6:46:37 GMT

Is there anyone who would please look-up citizenship papers for Jacob Mitchell in Mahasky Co application 1872 He died in 1873. I will be glad to pay all costs thank you okiesandy827@yahoo.com

MCMAINS, LYONS, STRINGFELLOW, MAYBERRY

James R. Calvert — 6 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The above surnames are negelected in my family research. All lived in Mahaska County around 1860s and later. William McMains was married to Elizabeth Stringfellow. William Lyons was married to Elizabeth Mayberry. Any information on these couples would be deeply appreciated.

SHEETS, Mary

Janet Sheets — 5 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

In 1880 Mahaska Co. Census, Albro B. SHEETS is listed with wife, Emma and a daughter, Mary, born 1870. This was daughter by first wife. Emma, 2nd wife, was daughter of Chauncey Smith of this area. Anyone know what happened to this Mary Sheets?

BARNES, Zachariah

Janine_E_Meersman_1 — 22 Jan 2002 3:44:52 GMT

Zachariah BARNES was born in IN, 26 Nov 1843, and departed this life 21 Feb 1921 at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 29 days. He came to Iowa with his parents when a small child. He was united in marriage to (Mary) Levina Fleck, 29 Mar 1866. She preceded him in death 28 years ago. To them were born 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. They are W.G. Barnes, Mrs. Elzora Gibson of Fall Creek, OR, S.A. Barnes, Toppinish, WA, Jack Barnes and Mrs. Essie McKinney, Red Cloud, NE, Guy Barnes, Wheeler, KS, Francis Thomas, Des Moines, IA, Mrs. Minnie Allgood (Algood?), Oskaloosa, IA and Ottie Barnes, the youngest son, of Oskaloosa, with whom he made his home.
Besides these children he is survived by two brothers, W.A. and Dave Barnes, 26 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Mr. Barnes was a soldier of the Civil War and a member of the 40th IA, Co. C. In early life he was a member of the Christian Church.
The body was taken to Red Cloud, NE for interment. Local funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Purdy, Pastor of the Christian Church at the Cheesman Funeral Home at 2 o'clock p.m., Monday, 24 Feb 1921. Special music was furnished by Miss Miller & Miss Smith.
Looking for verification of this obituary. Not sure where official one was published

Harry Clyde Johnson

barbaraharris10 — 12 Jul 2007 3:26:50 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning the son of Harry C. Johnson, 1904-1946. He was married to Blanche Barton of Jacksonville, FL.

Cork family in Garfield, Mahaska County, Iowa

bweston2a — 10 Jul 2007 5:40:52 GMT

Looking for information on the Cork family.

In 1930, the family was living in Garfield.

John Cork was 58
Mary (Margaret) was 53
Helen was 14.

Mary's father William Weston had been living with her in Peoria, Illinois in 1920. I have been trying to determine his date of death and I believe he moved with his daughter after 1920 to Garfield.

Would be interested in contacting any of Helen's surviving family.

Jackson Cemetery, Rose Hill, Iowa Websites????

WBunde — 8 Jul 2007 1:26:21 GMT

The first wife of my GGG-Grandfather was buried in Jackson Cemetery, Rose Hill, Iowa...does anyone know where I can find information on that cemetery?
Wendy Bunde

Jonathan M. Hartman

Jeff Hartman — 28 Jul 2002 1:24:31 GMT

Still looking for the parents of Jonathan. Believe that he was born 1810/1811 in OH, maybe PA. Married to Susanah Russel.

Susanah died in Mahaska Co, IA, not sure if Jonathan did. Anyone know what year death records or obits started being kept in this area? Hoping that if a record exists it may note parents.

Myers Family

TerryMcAfee402 — 15 Jul 2004 1:34:24 GMT

Searching for information on Christian MYERS who died in Mahaska County, December 10, 1895. Specifically looking for his death certificate. Have a large database on his family and ancestors.

POW/MIA Korean War, Mahaska Co. WATTERS

powmiadna — 7 Jul 2007 1:12:17 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Mahaska County, Iowa as his home of record.

Soldier: CECIL HOWARD WATTERS
Born: Jan. 20, 1927. Caucasian
Date of loss: November 29, 1050. KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 34 families in Iowa that have not been located. There is one family from Mahaska County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Marriage record for McCance

SocketTome — 27 Jun 2007 4:04:36 GMT

Hi! I'm looking for a marriage record for the following couple:

Robert B. McCance m Amazette (___)
abt 1877

I don't know for a fact that they were married in Mahaska Co., but Robert was living in Mahaska Co. with his grandparents (John Baker and 2nd wife Hiley) in 1860; he is found in Mahaska again in 1870 (uncle Madison Baker is 2 households away). In 1880 he is in Mahaska Co., with wife Amazette (same in 1900 and 1905). According to census data they were married abt 1877.

Are there any indices available for this time period? The latest I found on the Mahaska Co. gen web site was 1865.

Thanks for any help -- I really appreciate it! I'm busting through a brick wall with the McCance family and excited to get this far!!

ADAIR, Robert McNight

Mitchel Schwartz — 4 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am interested in Robert McNight ADAIR, b. 1795 VA and ALL of his descendants including John, b.1819; Benjamin, b.1821; Harrison, b. 1830; David, b. 1832; Robert, b. 1835, and others. I'm especially interested in Thomas ADAIR, b. 1828 who married Sarah Ellen DENNY. Sarah, b. 1839, was the daughter of William DENNY, b. about 1803. Any info about William DENNY and Robert McKnight ADAIR's descendants would be greatly appreciated.

Marriage License look up please! 1885

triladar — 11 Jun 2007 10:29:51 GMT

Cyrus Alvin Vermillion to Sarah Elizabeth Sarvis 09/02/1885. Trying to locate information on Cyrus' parents. Thanks!

BARLEAN, Samuel

Steve Barlean — 21 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my g-grandfather and my gg-grandfather Samuel BARLEAN or his father Micheal BARLEAIN
I know Samuel lived in Mahaska county and served in the Civil War in the Company C 33rd Volunteer Infantry. I beleive Micheal Barlein is buryed in Butler cemetery, Mahaska county but this is all I know of him.

SARVIS

Linda L. Sarvis — 8 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any SARVIS that moved to Mahaska Co., in 1850, They lived in and around Rose Hill, and Barnes City. The father was Jonathan Sarvis and mother was Nancy Wymore Sarvis. they had 11 children: William H. 1829, Henry J. 1832, Emily 1836, Elizabeth Ann 1837, Robert J. 1839,Isaac R. 1841, Mary P. 1843, Thomas 1844, Sara, 1845, James 1848 and Jonathan 1850. If anyone can give me any information on the above peopel it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Linda L. Sarvis , nina@syix.com, 1440 Youngs Lane Yuba City, CA. 95991Yuba City, CA. 95991

Looking for relatives-SHROYER & SHOEMAKE

Nikki Shroyer Mahoney — 10 May 2006 10:16:35 GMT

I'm searching for information regarding relatives that lived in the New Sharon area. The family name is Shroyer. My grandfather was Wilbur Earl Shroyer and his wife was Della Mae. If you are a relative or can provide information, please contact me.

Thank you!
Nikki Shroyer Mahoney
nikki.mahoney@nelnet.net

Obit Lookup PLEASE

AGC_CLOUD1930 — 25 Jul 2006 9:44:31 GMT

Looking for the Obit for Elmer DeYoung who died in May 1972 in Mahaska Co., IA.

Who was Aunt Fisher (Fischer) in Oklahoma taking Henry Roberts Girls?

Pat Christ — 2 Feb 2006 6:58:42 GMT

When Henry Roberts of Union Mills' wife Florence Larkins passed away, an aunt named Fisher in Oklahoma took the girls-

Ella Maxine Roberts Allgood
Leona Irene Roberts Johnson
Gertrude Lucille Roberts Winkleman

Can anyone help me with who this Aunt was, and the children of these girls?

James Taylor Lockhart b.abt. 1852 in IA

Diane Sackett-Frausto — 17 Jan 2005 12:41:59 GMT

Looking for further information on James' father, James Lockhart.

Diane