Crawford County, Iowa, Old Queries

The Crawford County, Iowa, IAGenWeb Project

Old Crawford County Queries

These are queries from before Crawford county started using GenConnect. I have arranged them alphabetically, by the name of the primary person asked about.

NEWSPAPER REQUEST
Sandy Reader
I am trying to get a copy of an obituary from the Denison Iowa newspaper for Jan 1917. I have tried to get the newspaper on microfilm thru inter library loan but no luck. Can you tell me who would have this on microfilm? Thanks.

BAKER
Donita Elliott Sun Aug 3 06:57:51 1997
I'm looking to share information about Wilhelmina BAKER who md Henry F. BOSCHE in Crawford Co. He was from Germany and she was either from Germany or was born in IL. Children I have for them so far are Elsie, Sophia, and Emma (my Greatgrandmother). Emma BOSCHE married Fred John (Johnan Fred) BRENSEL. He is supposed to have died in 1969 in MN. One of their daughters Ella Helena BRENSEL married Thomas Cris KROGER whose parents were Thomas KROGER and Christina M. ABLAS or ABLANY). Christina had a son from a first marriage named Christian HUBER.

BERENS
Darleen Berens Sun Dec 29 23:50:13 1996
Have the following Crawford Co. surnames in my database: Berens, Beam, Chamberlin, Datterl, Glawinski, Gorden, Houston, Hunter, Keim, Lutz, Manchester, Price, Schillerberg, Siemer, Timm, Weber, Wilder. Please contact me for more information on the above families. Darleen Ritchey Berens, Huntington Beach, CA

BORK
Janine Bork Sat Jan 25 20:59:12 1997
I am researching the BORKs who lived at Westside, Iowa in the 1800's. William BORK was born there on Sept. 17,1889 to Rudolph and Bertha Treptoe BORK. I am looking for any information on Rudolph or Bertha. William BORK was one of 9 children. In 1891 they moved west and settled on a homestead near Flora, Ore. William BORK married Agnes LINDLEY in Enterprise, Ore on May 14, 1919. If you have any information please contact me at borks@mt.arias.net. Thanks,

BOZUR/BOSER
Vel Miller Mon Jun 23 16:23:19 1997
Looking for any info on the BOZUR or BOSER family. Not sure of spelling. My ggrandmother was married in Frankfort, Michigan to William BEEMAN in 1870. Her name was Aurelia BOSER/BOSUR. Three sibling sisters: Betsy AIRS (again not sure of spelling) who lived in Onawa Iowa at one time. Amelia BOZUR MC KENSIE who lived in Wisner, Nebraska at one time. And Rose BOZUR who lived in Sioux City at one time. They had a brother named Clemsil BOZUR/BOSER and family legend says he was murdered along the Boyer River. This would have to have been in the 1880-1910 time frame. Any info will be appreciated. I cannot find the Bozer family in census records anywhere.

BUTLER
MMButler@aol.com Mark M. Butler
Any documents or info on a James BUTLER from Charter Oak. His son William Henry (my father) was the youngest of several children. James married a Catherine? REILLY? William's brother Thomas was father of Blaine, Robert, Richard BUTLER and Ila (BUTLER) KRUGER.

CARROLL
tjfitz@iol.ie Tom Fitzsimmons
One of my great great grandmothers was Nellie (a nickname for Ellen or Eleanor) Finan CARROLL, who emigrated from County Roscommon, Ireland to America, probably not too long after 1868. She is supposed by our family to have settled near Vail, Iowa, and died November 29, 1906, age about 84. Her children whose names I know were Mary, Elizabeth, Susanna, Nellie, and Tom. They moved to Dakota Territory, probably in the late 1870s. The family were Catholics, and I would expect that Nellie is buried in a Catholic cemetery.

CARSTENS
JSoedt@aol.com Judy Soedt
Would like to find information out about a John Herman CARSTENS. 1 wife) Anna 2 wife) Anna 3 wife) Marie. John CARSTENS had 4 children by first wife. I need birth records on all children and documentation of first marriage. First marriage 1862-1878, 1st child Ella M. CARSTENS b. July 1879, 2nd child John Otto CARSTENS b. 7- 14, 1880-1881 d. 11-26-99 3rd child unknown b.1884 d.1885, 4th child Herman CARSTENS b 1888, 5th child Laura CARSTENS b. 7-1-1892 d. 1939
Any information on the first 4 children would be appreciated. Any information on the first marrige would also be appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I would also like any information on John Herman CARSTENS. I know that he owned and operated the Farmer's Home Hotel-southeast coner of Main and Broadway during 1878-early 1900's. I am also looking for pictures of this Hotel and any pictures of the people I mentioned above.

COLLINS
r0nc0llins@aol.com Ron Collins
Looking for birth date for Martin Joseph COLLINS, Jr., born ?/?/1891 in Manilla, IA. His father was Martin Joseph COLLINS, Sr.

COMFORT
hilldong@aol.com Arlene Wimmer Hill
My great aunt, Susan WIMMER married Simeon Jones COMFORT 2 Apr 1840 in Adams Co., Illinois. They, with their three daughters, were early pioneers (mid 1850's) to Crawford County, Iowa. Child (1) Mary Lavinia COMFORT (1842-1921) married Morris MCHENRY 25 Dec 1859 in Crawford Co. They had four children: William Comfort md (1)Ida Mery (Mary?) PFANTZ, (2) Ida May ORMSLEY; Charles H. md Nellie M. CRANDALL; Mary E. md Ned Roy WILDER; Morris, Jr. md Sarah Elizabeth DOWNS. Child (2) Sarah Maria COMFORT (1845-1903) md Joseph Harrison WOODRUFF. They had three children: Simeon Jay md Margaret RAE; Robert Harrison; Helen Susan. Child (3) Martha A. COMFORT (1847- ?) md (1) Charles B. WHALEY, (2) Thomas Green BRUNER. Martha and Charles had one child - Susan Lavina md John Albert HELSLEY. Martha and Thomas had three children: Hazel Minnie; Mary Maria; Morris died as an infant(?). They also adopted a son Ferris B. Bruner, b Mar 1897. I would like to correspond with any descendants of Simeon Jones and Susan (WIMMER) COMFORT. I would especially like to know when and where the BRUNERS went and are buried.

CUNARD
Cyndi Sweet Tue May 27 10:28:58 1997
Searching for information on Aaron CUNARD and Frank CUNARD who m. Mary/Minne E. SWEET. Both living Crawford Co., IA 1892, post office at Dunlap, Harrison Co., IA. Frank possibly died by 1927? Thank you!

DRAFAHL
Donald Nelson Mon Jan 6 19:53:48 1997
I am trying to track down information on my grandfather. He was Russell Jonathon DRAFAHL. Supposedly he was born in Charter Oak, Crawford Co on 7 Apr 1891 and grew up in that area before moving to South Dakota. I would be happy to get any information at all-birth record info, school, church, etc. Any help at all would be appreciated. He married Edna FRENCH in SD. I believe his father was Frederick DRAFAHL and his mother was Menola Ellen STAMPER and he had two brothers, Vinton and Este and a sister, Marie (Mary?) Jane.

ENOUS
Leonard Sayer Mon May 12 19:50:10 1997
I am searching for information on Isaac ENOUS who married Ruth Armanda YOUNG, from Crawford Co. IA. They married in Custer Co. SD. 1877. Anyone having information on either family please contact me.
Thank You very much.

FINAN
tjfitz@iol.ie Tom Fitzsimmons
I am looking for some confirmation that my great great grandmother, Nellie (Ellen? Eleanor?) maiden name FINAN married name CARROLL, is buried in Vail in Crawford County. Nellie was born in 1822 in County Roscommon, Ireland, and died, I think, November 29, 1906 in Vail. I have been through the Catholic cemetery in Vail, and even wrote to the parish asking if there was any record of Nellie being buried there, but had a response saying they didn't know of that name.

GODDARD
Buzz Burling
My mother's side of the family were all from Dow City. Several of my mother's cousins have done a fairly complete job with the GODDARD and RULE side of the family and have placed copies of their hardcover books in the Denison Library. I've just started with my Great Grandfather William Perry HOOVER who set up the first Power Plant in Denison and his sister Mrs. GREEN who was the wife of long time Crawford County Sheriff.

GOFF
Barbara Mon Jun 16 18:46:46 1997
I have come across information regarding a Crawford County relative of ours, a brother of our ancestor Stephen Carlton GOFF (see the May 1997 Crawford County messages). Stephen's brother's name was Ira A. GOFF. I would be interested in knowing any more about Ira A. GOFF as it could help us discover more about our own ancestor, Stephen; besides, it would be interesting to know more about another family member. The information I have on Ira A. GOFF is from the "Biographical History of Crawford, Ida, and Sac Counties" (published in 1893). I would appreciate any comments that would have to do with the Goffs in Crawford County, or any comments on the history of Crawford County as it relates to Ira Goff's experiences there.

GOFF
Barbara Thu May 1 16:21:07 1997
I would like to find about Deloit, Iowa - the history of the place, and the people who settled in that area just after the Civil War. I would particularly like to find out about Stephen and Angeline GOFF and their family, who left Michigan after the Civil War (Stephen served in the Michigan Light Artillery) and settled in Deloit. Angeline (ARNOLD) GOFF died in Deloit on March 1, 1870, at about 42 years of age, leaving four children: Lewis GOFF, born 1850; Malinda GOFF, born 1855; Martha Arcana or "Arkenny' GOFF, born 1857; and Frank S. GOFF, born 1858 or 59. All the children were born in Cass Co., Michigan. After his wife died, Stephen hauled logs from Denison, Iowa to Cherokee, Iowa, where he built a log cabin with a dirt floor, in which he and his children (at least the three youngest) settled, and where he was married to his second wife in 1872. He spent the rest of his life in Cherokee and had several more children, who were raised in that log cabin. The chapter in Stephen GOFF's life we know the least about covers the time he and his family spent in Crawford County, IA. I would appreciate any information on what it was like there in that era. I am even interested in the geography and weather there - anything to help this part of our family history come to life. It would be interesting to know what might have brought the GOFF family to Deloit at that time. Also, how many people settled there in that decade, and where were they from. Did others move on to Cherokee? Perhaps family, friends, or neighbors of the GOFFs?

GRAHAM
Jmullen@ix.netcom.com Joan Norton Mullen
Margaret POUND GRAHAM, , wife of James R. GRAHAM. B. 9 Dec 1819, Warwick, Orange Co., NY. D. 8 Feb 1908, Manilla, Crawford Co., IA. Daughter: Elizabeth Jane Graham, wife of Thomas Jefferson STALEY, B. 20 Aug 1839, Delaware Co., NY. D. 10 Sep 1867 Toledo, IA.

HIGLEY
thehigs@olynet.com P. Higley
Lewis HIGLEY died at Denison, Crawford Co., August 6, 1891. His wife Miriam (STEBBINS) HIGLEY died in 1884 at Denison. Where would I write to find an obituary for them if there is one? How do I get a copy of the obituary for Lewis HIGLEY b 12 Jan. 1806, Schuyer Co., N.Y. and died in Denison, Crawford Co., Iowa 6 Aug 1891? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

HOEFFER
Fay Hoeffer Fri Aug 29 13:20:58 1997
Edwin HOEFFER born Aug 1849 or 1850 in Covington, Miami Co., OH to parents Peter and Sarah Jones HOEFFER. Wife Sarah ? Born Jul 1856 , IL. Children Roy, Sept 1878; Mildred, July 1880, Richard, July 1882; Ralph, Sept 1884. Edwin HOEFFER and family lived in Dow City, Crawford Co. IA according to 1880 and 1900 census. Would like to get in touch with any descendants of Edwin HOEFFER or would welcome any information about this family.

HOENECKE
Scott Warner Sat May 3 20:23:25 1997
We are searching for any reference to the HOENECKE name. One census had a Chris, in Goodrich Township. Any info would be appreciated

HOLLENBECK
Cyndy Irvine Thu Jun 19 18:12:14 1997
I am trying to find information on my great-grandfather, Adolph "Will" HOLLENBECK, who came to Montana from Iowa in the late 1800's. We have an old photograph, with the name of Dr. J.W. Hollenbeck, Denison, Ia, written on the back. We have other photos of a Moses Denman from Vinton, Iowa, and a Clara Stipp from Marshalltown. I would appreciate any info. Thank you,

JONES
Karen Kimball Mon Aug 4 10:29:57 1997
I am looking for information on Lyman and Harriet JONES who were living in Dow City, Crawford Co. in 1893. Harriet's maiden name was HUMPHREY. Their children were Cara (teaching in 1893), Harrie (farming), Frank (who was living in Charter Oak and clerking in a dry goods place), Pitt (working on a farm), and Lillie and another child who's name I can't read (in school). I have letters written by Lyman and Harriet to Harriet's sister and brother-in-law - I'll make copies if you're interested. I would like death dates and vital statistics on the children. Thanks!

JORDAN
simplesoul@juno.com Nadine L. Allen
Requesting information on family of Joseph Almon and Benjamin Alma JORDAN b: 2 March 1870 Deloit Crawford Co. Iowa and a sister, Amy, birthdate unknown. Joseph A. married Mable (sp) JOHNSON b:17 May 1883, also in/near Deloit. There were half brothers by name of MYERS.

JUDD
Charles Schafer Fri Mar 21 03:30:41 1997
Looking for the name JUDD in Dow City.

LANE
Jerry L. Sanner Thu Mar 20 15:20:50 1997
In the 1870 census of Allamakee co. Linton Twp. there is a entry of: Caleb LANE, age 63, farmer b. NY, wife is Sarah, age 60, b. NY & Jemira, age 25, b. N.Y. Mary E. JOHNSON m. Jeremiah LANE - marriage record not found in Allamakee co. In 1881 Jeremiah & Mary E. LANE were living at Dennison, Crawford Co., Iowa. They paid $160 for lot 6 in block 141 in the town of Dennison, November 19, 1881 and sold same, February 23, 1883 for $250.00. In March of 1883, Caleb & Sarah LANE of Allamakee Co., Iowa sold to Jeremiah Lane 80 acres in section 28 of township 96 for the sum of $1,000.00. Mary E. Lane signed as witness. This land was then sold to D. F. Sawyer for $1,000.00, April 16, 1884, by Jeremiah & Mary E. Lane, as well as Caleb & Sarah Lane. - - No further information
Interested if anyone may be working on this connection.
Jerry L. Sanner - PO Box 2022, Aiea, HI 96701

MAACK
Joyce Street Fri Feb 28 08:21:36 1997
Seeking information about grandmother's family Marie Amanda MAACK m. Herman KLINKER. Marie's b. 5-7-1885 in Goodrich Township and confirmed at Hanover Township in 1897.

MAHLER
Wanda Aaberg Tue May 27 16:11:40 1997
I am searching information on my Greatgrandfather Herman MAHLER who settled in Crawford county in 1881 from Hanover? Germany.. He is listed on 1885 US census with his mother Marie MAHLER, age 66, son Henry MAHLER age 6 years, and Dietrich MAHLER age 19. This is the first I have heard of Dietrich and he is not listed on the death list at Crawford Co courthouse. In 1887? Herman married my Greatgrandmother, Louise STUTHMAN and they settled in Fall River County South Dakota. Henry MAHLER stayed in Crawford County area with an Uncle? Fred MAHLER, until 1995 when he joined his father in SD. Relatives still living in the area are KUNZE, and KUHLMAN. Henry MAHLER's mothers name is listed as Mary LOHMAN on his death certificate. Any information on her would be appreciated. Also, Herman, Louise, Marie and Henry are buried in SD.

McCAIN
Roger Morris Fri May 16 21:59:00 1997
I am looking for the surname McCAIN from Charter Oak, Crawford Co. IA. Thomas McCAIN was born abt 1822 IN Pennsylvania, was married to Ann SQUIBB, she was born abt 1833 in Westmoreland Co, PA. Their children were: James born 1860, in Iowa; Garrison, born 1863, in Iowa; and John, born 1869 in Iowa. The 1880 census have them living in Charter Oak, Crawford Co, IA. I would appreciate any assistance that can be provided by any one out there.

McCOID
Kathleen M.Fitzgerald Wed Aug 13 20:26:59 1997
I am researching my grandfather: William Noel McCOID, born Feb. 25, 1886, probably in Harrison Co. Iowa, who lived out the last half of his adult life in Arion, Crawford Co., IA with his second wife "Pearl" and their 9 children: Evelyn (Bernadette-Bern) , Emory, Wilma, Keith, Wm. Gerald (Gerd), Barbara, Donald, Alice and Clinton. William N.McCOID died in Denison on Feb. 16, 1969, and is buried in the Dow City Cem. along with his younger brother George (Tobe) McCOID, 1896-1969? I would greatly appreciate any information on his parents, 1st wife and children, other relatives, etc.

McDONALD
Patrick L. McDonald Wed Feb 19 1997 8:37:08
I am researching the McDONDALDs in Crawford County. My grandfather, Patrick Cecil McDONALD, the son of Michael and Katherine CORCORAN McDONALD, was born in the Westside area on March 9, 1867. The 1880 census for Crawford County appears to show that they were in Westside Township at that time. Michael had two brothers, Anthony and John. Anthony and his wife, Mary CORCORAN McDONALD, may have lived in the Vail area and they may be buried in that area. Any information regarding any of these McDONALDs would be appreciated. Thanks, Pat

MOORE
the_fitzgeralds@hotmail.com Sandi Moore Fitzgerald
Looking for death record for Patrick MOORE born ireland about 1829 married Mary MCLAUGHLIN listed in Scott County IA census 1860 and 1870. Wife and children show up in Omaha around late 1870s or early 1880s, his wife is listed as widow of Patrick. She died in Omaha 1900 and is buried in Denison IA. I have checked cemetaries in Denison, they could be buried in old catholic cemetary east of Denison. Have not found any records of Patrick moore death or burial records for Patrick MOORE in Nebraska.

NANCE
Kate Nance Tue Apr 8 13:53:10 1997
I am looking for obituaries of my great-grandparents who died in Denison, Iowa. Their names were George W. NANCE and Mary Elizabeth NANCE. He died in August of 1940 and she died 13 Aug 1942.

NANCE
kaycarson@webtv.net Carol Evans
I am trying to locate some distant cousins that i last saw in 1959. at that time they were all living in the buck grove iowa area, we were visiting my uncle-Harley NANCE-at the time. I think some of them may be living in the denison area but im not even sure about that. they are the HAST, CLINGENPEEL, AND NANCE Families. John HAST, his younger brother, Vernetta CLINGENPEEL, and Joyce Hast (maiden name in 1959). Also i cant seem to find anything anywhere on Buck Grove. Is it still there and if so how many people are still in it?

O'BYRNE/BYRNES/BURNS
Sue (Byrnes) Broadbooks Wed Apr 16 09:32:13 1997
I am searching for information on my great-great-grandfather, John O'BYRNE. He may have been known as John BYRNES or John BURNS. He was born in Wicklow Co., Ireland 9/24/1826. We are told he came to New York City around 1850. There, at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, he married Bridget SMITH, daughter of John SMITH and (unknown 1st name) O'REILLY. Around 1857, they moved to Clinton Co., Iowa and sometime after that, settled in Crawford Co., Iowa near the town of Vail. John died 9/24/1869. They had 7 children, Thomas, Patrick, Mary Jane, James Timothy, John Henry, Elizabeth, and William Martin. They may have also had an adopted daughter named Delia COOK. John's son, James Timothy married Maria HOGAN of DeWitt. I am especially interested in finding out John's parents names or his town/parish of birth in order to make the next connection back to Ireland. I'd be very interested in any information available on this family and their lives.

PACE
Kathleen M.Fitzgerald Wed Aug 13 20:41:48 1997
I am researching my grandmother: Elisabeth Lucille Pearl PACE, born Dec. 31, 1906, in Manilla, IA. Married William Noel MC COID, (his second wife,) and lived out her adult life in Arion, IA. They had 9 children and she was known as "Pearl". She died in 1986 in Denison, and is buried in the Dow City Cem. along side my grandfather. Her father was Jesse W. PACE, her mother was Annie DAUGHERTY both from OH. Any information you can provide about her parents, siblings, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

PRENTICE
ishkani@ibm.net Millie Alexander
Claude Orville PRENTICE, b. ? 1886, Nebraska. I have a photo of him in 1902 and taken at Manilla, IA, Crawford Co. He married a Georgia ROBINSON and died on Nov. 28 1941.

RANSOM
William R. Jentzen Tue Jan 28 20:18:13 1997
I am searching for some missing relatives of my grandfather, Clarence Wesley RANSOM (1884-1956) who resided in Dow City, IA. One son, my uncle Clarence Edward RANSOM (1914-1992) was first married to Pauline Ruth HARRIS on May 13, 1933 in Harlan, IA and had three sons: Paul Rowe, Claire Eugene, and Jimmy Lee. Their traceability has been very difficult. If anyone has information about these lost relatives of the RANSOM family who may still live in Crawford County, please contact me. I have extensive RANSOM family research that I am willing to share with other family members.

RASMUSSEN
Gary Ramthun Mon Dec 23 23:11:39 1996
Looking for descendants of Charles RASMUSSEN b.1856 Denmark D. 17 Aug 1945 Vail, Ia---or Fritz Rasmussen b. 1859 Denmark D. 1924in Asht, SD -- -- or Nels P. Rasmussen b. Denmark D. ? Crawford Co All lived near Vail and Westside from 1880 until 1924.

ROBINSON
drobin5727@aol.com Dan Robinson
I am looking for information on J.C. ROBINSON buried May 6, 1898 at the Vail Cemetery, Crawford County, Ia. I believe this is my GGGrandfather who came to Iowa from Canada with his parents about 1850. The cemetery records were burned in a fire... can anyone help with an obituary? His wife, who eventually moved to California, was Alcinda Snodgrass.. his children were: William Henry, John R., Joseph C. and Richard R. Robinson all born in Iowa.

SCHEURMANN
Ruby Coleman Sat Jan 4 12:55:05 1997
Seeking any information on Mathias "Matt" SCHEURMANN who lived in Crawford Co., south of Denison. He married Mary/Marie SCHOENING 6 Feb. 1890 in Dension as her second husband. Her first was Gustave MICKLEY. Where is Mathias buried? He died in 1896 in Crawford County. Parents of Mary/Marie SCHOENING may have been Johann Heinrich SCHOENING and Anna SCHULDT.

SCHNOOR
cardlngn@cedarnet.org Linda Card
Any information to help track my family. My great grandmother was Marie Magarehte Johana SCHNOOR. She married Henry TOPF in 1899. He died 10 Jan.1902 and is buried in Charter Oak,IA. (Second husband Henry WEDEMANN) Their daughter is Marie Sophie Whilhelmina TOPF. She died 26 March 1955 burial Ute,IA. She married Fred KIEPE 3 Oct. 1917. He died 3 Oct. 1917, burial Ute, IA. What other SCHNOOR, TOPF, KIEPE are buried in Charter Oak or area? Is there any obituaries available? They were farmers & farmed in the Charter Oak & Ute areas.

SCHUTT
Sue Birch Mon Jun 16 07:48:47 1997
Looking for info. on my husband's grandfather, Willie SCHUTT, born in Dennison, Iowa, Crawford Co. b. Jan 21,1891. His father and mother were August & Amelia SCHUTT. He married Elizabeth HEATER in 1914 in O'Neil, Nebraska. I am told August SCHUTT was born in Germany.

SWEET
crsweet@cfu-cybernet.net Cyndi Sweet
Chauncey SWEET b. 4 June 1886 Dunlap, IA and his sister Nellie SWEET b. ca. April 1889 lived with their grandfather Aaron CUNARD after their mother died. In 1900 they were in Boyer Twp., Crawford Co., IA. In 1915 Nellie was living alone in Dunlap, Harrison Co., IA, and working there. I have been unable to find what happened to Chauncey. If anyone has knowledge of this family I would appreciate hearing from you.

TRINKLE
Mark Steinke Tue Aug 26 17:50:41 1997
Looking for information about Alexander TRINKLE (b. ca. 1823 IN) and his wife, Margaret RILEY (b. ca. 1834 IL), who were married in Clay Co. IL 16 Sept. 1849. They were living in Crawford Co. IA on the 1870 census. Thanks for any help!

TRUMM
Michael J. Trumm Fri May 23 14:26:50 1997
Am seeking information on John TRUMM listed in 1892 Crawford County IA farmers directory. Would like to obtain any information concerning wife's name and children's names or death and probate records to establish if he is my great,great grandfather. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank You!

VAN ARSDOL
acer@ne.uswest.net Sharon Kelley
VAN ARSDOL (also spelled: VAN ARSDALE, VAN ARSDEL, VAN AUSDAL). Searching for decendants of Harvey VanArsdol, son of Lillie Belle VanArsdol Harlan, grandson of Cornelius VanArsdol and Sarah Jane Albright VanArsdol. Harvey was born in Harrison County IA; and moved to Dow City, Crawford Co IA as a young adult. I would like to find Harvey's decendants; have lots of VanA info to share in return. Thank you.

VON TULL
crsweet@cfu-cybernet.net Cyndi Sweet
Marenus/Marinus VON TULL (VON TUYL/VON TUILL) married Dorothy Mathilda ANDERSON ca. 1872. Marinus was "of Crawford County, Iowa". They had a large family, including a set of quadruplets who did not live. Does anyone have any information on this family?

WALWORTH
C. Walworth Mon Mar 17 08:18:48 1997
I am looking for info about my husband's grandparents. Bert WALWORTH was born in 1879 and lived most of his life in Dow City, Iowa where he died in 1947. His wife Viva Mae HAIN was born in 1886 in Buck Grove, Iowa and died in 1953 at Denison, Iowa. I need information about their parents or any other ancestors.

WARD
Ruth Lame Thu May 8 21:36:56 1997
Searching for information on the family of Athelia WARD. She m. first to David ROBB, had sons David and Edward; and m. second to James H. RAYNOR. They had 5 sons, names unknown. Athelia and James H. RAYNOR are buried in the Vail cemetery. She was b. 1845, and d. ?. He was b. 1849 and d. 1925.

WELSH
Leon McKenzie Wed Mar 26 09:02:50 1997
I am looking for information about a James WELSH who lived in Westside about 1898. My ggrandfather John WELSH listed him as next of kin when he, John, enlisted in an Iowa regiment for the Spanish American War. Thanks.

WHITING
Pat GaitherSun, 06 Apr 1997 5:47:47 Am trying to locate ANY information on the family of Warden Weed WHITING and his wife Hannah LAUGHERTY. The family was living in Crawford Co in 1880 according to the 1880 federal census report. Warden Weed and Hannah Laugherty WHITING were in many counties in IOWA between 1873 and 1903. They had the following children: Sidney born in 1865 in ILL, William born in 1867 in ILL, Thad born in 1869 in ILL, Arthur born 1871 in MO, Charles A. born 1872 in MO, Louisa born 1874 in IA, Asa D. born 1879 in IA, Marion born 1880 in IA, Zenos Worden born 1882 in IA, George born 1873 in IA.

YOUNG
Allen S. Hoaglund Sat Jun 28 22:37:44 1997
Marion Grant YOUNG was a Methodist minister in Deloit, Iowa. Born in ohio in 1864, I believe Marion G. YOUNG was in the Deloit, Iowa Methodist Church in the early 1880's. Marion married Angelina HOGLUND (HOAGLUND now) on August 18,1885 in Deloit. They later moved to Arthur, Iowa where Angelina Hoglund YOUNG died after having a son Marion C. YOUNG in July 1886. Marion G. later settled in Seattle, Washington where he was a doctor. Any information about Marion G. YOUNG and the years he was a Methodist minister in Deloit would be greatly appreciated. Allen S. Hoaglund Mt. Eaton, Ohio (formerly Ida Co. Iowa)

ZILLIG
fzjones@juno.com Faye Jones
Tracing my grandfather's lineage - John ZILLIG Sr. married Katherine DEIBER in Denison, Iowa. They lived in and around Denison and Buck Grove until 1905 when they moved to Ainsworth Brown Co. Nebraska. John ZILLIG Sr.'s father was known as "Nick" or Nicolas. But come to a brick wall in finding anything further about him. My grandfather was born in Morris ,Co. Ill. birth records were not kept in Illinois at the time he was born so I have come to another brick wall. My father, John ZILLIG Jr. was the first son of John ZILLIG. A family of 11 children 7 boys and 4 girls, all of whom are now deceased.