DES MOINES COUNTY QUERIES PAGE

SURNAMES: EMERSON
QRYTEXT: Looking for information on the parents or siblings of Charles Horace Emerson born in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa July 30, 1860. He is my great-grandfather. He married Rose Falconer and lived in Fargo, North Dakota. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.
DATE: 10/5/1999
NAME: Alan le Bon
EMAIL: Alan Le Bon

 

SURNAMES: SCOTT/COLLINS
QUERY TXT: David Scott Sr. m ca 1812 in PA Catherine Collins. Found in Franklin Tsp., Des Moines Co, IA on 1850 Fed Census. Probably died in this area. Have information on this family and would like to compare notes with anyone, particularly Clifford Wasley, who submitted a query on this family earlier this year without an E-mail address.
DATE: Sept. 27, 1999
NAME: Arlene Scott
EMAIL:Arlene Scott

 

SURNAMES: TIMMERMAN / BURKHART / ALLEN
Frederick TIMMERMAN came from Frankfurt, Germany. He married Sophia Lena BURKHART (b. Jan. 18, 1872 d. Aug. 5, 1918) on Nov. 8, 1892 in Burlington, Iowa. Sophia first m. to Richard Purcell). Children were Richard Aquilla Pucell b. 1890, Christian Henry 1893, Lavinia Marie 1895, (my grandmother m. Raymond S. ALLEN), William Frederick 1898, Mary Jane 1900, Clara Ann 1902, Rosetta Sophia 1905, Myrtle Lenora 1909.
DATE: September 29, 1999
NAME: Kathy M. Allen Shalver
EMAIL:

 

SURNAMES: GREIMANN / AUSSIEKER
QRYTEXT: I am searching for any information and records on Friedrich, Carl Ludwig GREIMANN and Louise, Anna Marie AUSSIEKER. They were married on 26 December 1856 by P. Schmieser in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. They had two children Heinrich, G. and Maria, A. who died young in December 1861. They later moved to Hoyleton, Washington County, Illinois in 1862 or 1863. His older brother Gottlieb, Christian Ludwig GREIMANN married Anna Marie AUSSIEKER on 07 January 1853 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. He also had two younger brothers Friedrich, Christian and Wilhelm, Friedrich August who might have remained in the area.
DATE: 29 September 1999
NAME: John Greiman
EMAIL: greimanj@west-point.org

 

SURNAMES: THOMPSON:
QRYTEXT: Isaac Thompson and wife Catherine came from IL early 1860's. Family lore says that Catherine died after crossing the river to Burlington, IA. Seeking a cemetery index or other information about where she might be buried. Thanks for your efforts,
DATE: Dec 26, 1998.
NAME: Jean Mehaffey
EMAIL:mehaffey@gate.net

 

SURNAMES: WILSON:
QRYTEXT: I have an old sepia-toned tintype probably dating to 850's era. The card stock is imprinted with "Monfort & Hill Photographers", 57 Jefferson St., Burlington, IA. It is of a women seated in front of a boy about 10 yrs old. To her left is a girl about 5 yrs old. Handwritten on the back was "Mother Harm with Dodge and Cora." I think the boy was my ggrandfather Augustus Caesar Dodge Wilson b. Jan 14, 1845 Henry Co., IA. We think the girl is his sister, but found no references in 1850 census or other references with names that connect. Mother Harm may have been his maternal grandmother. Any help you can provide will be appreciated. Home address on request
DATE: Dec 20, 1998.
NAME: Janet W. Blair
EMAIL: dblair5@juno.com

 

SURNAMES: WALKER :
QRYTEXT: Harold Ellsworth b. early 1900's/late 1890's. Need names of parents and siblings.
DATE: Dec 15, 1998.
NAME: KayKayMur
EMAIL: kaykaymur@aol.com

 

SURNAMES: WOLVERTON:
QRYTEXT: Philip Wolverton b. Oct 1856, d. after 1910. Wife, Mary Elizabeth b. Oct 1865. No date of death. The family lived between 1900 and 1910 at 1715 Lincoln St., Burlington, IA. Philip's father was Levi, mother was Sarah Ann. They came from OH by 1849. Children: Harriet, Sarah E., Clara, Charles, Levi William, Nora Jane, Nettie Pearl, Grace, Mildred, and two un-named infants.
DATE: Dec 13, 1998.
NAME: Paul Meartz
EMAIL:meartz@sendit.nodak.edu

 

SURNAMES: BARCUS:
QRYTEXT: My grandparents were Hubert Herbert and Alice Marie Collins Barcus. Alice b. Sep 13, 1903, d. Feb 12, 1956. Hubert b. Jan 27, 1904, d. 1976. Seeking anyone related to these people. Thank you.
DATE: Dec 6, 1998.
NAME: Alice Marie Millemon Preston
EMAIL:worldsurf@prodigy.net

 

SURNAMES: KELLEY / LEAKE-LEEK:
QRYTEXT: Rosa or Rosie Kelley b. Sep 26, 1861 Des Moines Co. d. Mar 16, 1945 Mendon, Chariton Co. MO; m. Augustus Leek or Leake Feb 13, 1884 Chariton Co. MO. Rosa's father was Collumbus Kelley; Augustus's father was Benjamine F. Leek-Leake. Looking for both families.
DATE: Dec 6, 1998.
NAME: Leonard F. Leake
EMAIL:leni024@mozcom.com

 

SURNAMES: SCHMIDT / BAUMGARTNER / YOTTER / STIEFEL / MURMAN / HARTMAN / UPTON:
QRYTEXT: Henry Schmidt 1810 - 1882 and wife, Catherine Baumgartner 1811 - 1894, came to Iowa from Germany about 1847 and lived in Lee and DesMoines Counties, IA. Children: Sarah 1842 m. Christian Yotter, Elizabeth 1847 m. Jacob Steifel, Henry 1848 m. Elizabeth Murmann, Anna 1850, Margaret 1853 m. ____Hartman, Savina 1858 m. William Upton. Please contact me if you have any information on descendents of Henry and Catherine.
DATE: Nov 21, 1998.
NAME: Donna Meszaros
EMAIL:dmeszaros@aol.com

 

SURNAMES: SCHMIDT / SMITH:
QRYTEXT: My mother and her two sisters, Helen Rose and Marjory Mae Schmidt were b. DesMoines Co., IA. While young they lived several years at a Catholic orphanage in Burlington between 1914 and 1920. So I can follow up on this and find records, I need to know what Catholic churches and orphanages existed in Burlington, IA during the timeframe 1914 - 1920. Thank you in advance for any addresses or phone numbers that researchers can provide. Please respond to Dar in Florida at e-mail address below.
DATE: Nov 15, 1998.
NAME: D. (Dar) Hackle
EMAIL:dhackle@ix.netcom.com

 

SURNAMES: MCKNIGHT / BANTA:
QRYTEXT: John McKnight, wife Martha Ann Banta McKnight, and two sons lived north of Burlington, possibly in Jackson twp, before the Civil War. Martha d. Jan 1, 1865. Her two sons d. 1864. David d. 1847, probably north of Burlington. Need to know where they are buried, but all information is appreciated.
DATE: Nov 15, 1998.
NAME: Lucille Wahrenbrock
EMAIL:lwahren@netins.net

 

SURNAMES: CONFAR / BENNETT:
QRYTEXT: Thomas Eastgate Confar b. 1858 Des Moines, son of William Confar and Rebecca Bennett. Children were Alice 1844, David 1849, Libbias 1850, Prudence 1852, Mary 1860, Louisa 1864, Sarah 1866
DATE: Nov 05, 1998.
NAME: Carole Confar
EMAIL:confar@silcom.com

 

SURNAMES: BELLUS / ELLIOT:
QRYTEXT: Grandfather Forrest Eugene Bellus III b. Des Moines. His father, Forrest Eldred Bellus II b. Valeria. His father Forrest Elliot b. Hampton, Iowa.
DATE: Nov 05, 1998.
NAME: Gretchen Bellus
EMAIL:gbellus7@aol.com

 

SURNAMES: YEAGER / GRANEY / SAHL:
QRYTEXT: George Yeager b. 1864 Alsace-Lorraine d. 1943 Perry, IA, was once Police Chief of Des Moines, Iowa. Sister Carrie b. 1867 was my 3gmother. Sister Emma m. Dennis Graney and lived in Perry. Story says they arrived Philadelphia (Carrie met husband William Sahl on the boat), then settled in Burlington. Seeking descendents.
DATE: Oct 30, 1998.
NAME: Gretchen Naticchia
EMAIL:gretchen.naticchia@worldnet.att.net

 

SURNAMES: KING / KENNING FAMILIES:
QRYTEXT: Virginia K. Kenning m. John J. King and they had a child Patty. They had a button store in Burlington. We are searching for Patty King. Thanks. Frank Davis.
DATE: Oct 27, 1998.
NAME: Frank Davis
EMAIL: frdavis@vsta.com

 

SURNAMES: HAGELQVIST / HULTEN:
QRYTEXT: Seeking information on Margareta Catharina Hagelqvist b. Feb 13, 1813 Harlunden, Sweden, d. Jul 6, 1891 Des Moines, Iowa. In Granhult, Sweden she m. a priest Sven Hulten. After his death she emmigrated 1870 to USA. Son Sven Emanuel "Fritjof" Hulten b. May 8, 1839 Harlunda, Sweden, went to America with her. Her brother learned of her death by letter. Any additional information is appreciated.
DATE: Oct 25, 1998. Tel:063-165729; Fax 063-165550; Alternate: http://www.bib.mh.se
NAME: Britt-Marie Sohlstrom and Tony Hagelqvist
EMAIL: britt-marie.sohlstrom@bib.mh.se

 

SURNAMES: LONG / MARTEL:
QRYTEXT: Seeking information on Daniel Long b. 1800's Iowa, who m. Rachel Martel Jun 30, 1840 Guersney Co., Ohio. Children were: Peter, Marion, Luther, Rachel, Mattie, Mary, Mandy, and Emma. Please e-mail me if you have any information on this family. I also have a webpage about Blevins Genealogy.
DATE: Oct 25, 1998
NAME: Debbie Blevins
EMAIL: debbie@cwis.net

 

SURNAMES: MEHAFFY:
QRYTEXT: 4gfather John Mehaffy came from County Monoghan, Ireland 1872. Wife Elizabeth Winslow Mehaffy. They lived with six children in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, IA. Census records show a William Mehaffy already there when they came. Is this an uncle or older brother? William was m. to Mary Irwin(1) Elizabeth Hutchinson(2). Elizabeth, after William died, m. John Mehaffy. Need information on parents and children, dates, etc.
DATE: Oct 25, 1998
NAME: Debbie Koc
EMAIL: chicknden@aol.com

 

SURNAMES: MESSMER:
QRYTEXT: I am researching my husband's 3gparents. Dominick Messmer b. 1824 Fleihingen,Germany; Josephine Beck Messmer Karsh b. 1846 Germany. Seeking their parents. They had four children, Elizabeth, Wilhelmina, John Jacob and Andrew P. Dominick and Josephine immegrated to America and lived in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. They are buried Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burlington. Any information welcome.
DATE: Oct 25, 1998
NAME: Debbie Koc
EMAIL: chicknden@aol.com

 

SURNAMES: JOHNSON:
QRYTEXT: Searching for grandmother's parents and siblings. She was born Mabel Johnson Aug 6, 1894 Des Moines Co., IA.....think Danville area. I will appreciate any information.
DATE: Oct 11, 1998
NAME: Ken & Mari Aitken
EMAIL: maitken@dmi.net

 

SURNAMES: SPENCER:
QRYTEXT: Amanda Augusta Spencer (ggmother) b. Des Moines, IA Jul 3, 1868. Obit claimed no place / time of death, but indicated she had a brother, William, her parents were b. in Ohio, and she was m. 1884 in MN. Anyone having more information about her, please contact me.
DATE: Oct 11, 1998
NAME: Grant and Karen Plummer
EMAIL: grant.plummer@cwix.com

 

SURNAMES: RILETT / LONGMAN:
QRYTEXT: I am looking for immigration records 1849-1857 for John Rilett who on July 13, 1851 m. Penelope Longman in Des Moines Co., IA. We think the book might be available through inter-library loan at the Burlington City library. I am looking for that information in behalf of my father, Wallace Rilett, who lives in Mt. Vernon, IA. He wants to know if those records can be viewed. Thank you for your help. Kathreen Rilett Pisarik.
DATE: Sep 24, 1998
NAME: Kathreen Rilett Pisarik
EMAIL: washingt@mwci.net

 

SURNAMES: WOLF / LITTLE:
QRYTEXT: We have a copy of the 1873 "Andreas Illustrated Atlas of Des Moines Co., IA...and many old newspapers from late 1800's and early 1900's. We will do look-up in those records. Our ancestors Wolf and Little families lived in Burlington-New London area. Any information from those families appreciated. Jim and Beth Little
DATE: Sep 22, 1998
NAME: Jim and Beth Little
EMAIL:jlittle@telepath.com

 

SURNAMES: HARTY / BRADFORD / RICHEY / BUFORD / PRITCHARD / STARKEY / ESLINGER:
QRYTEXT: Looking for Daniel Harty b. 1781 - 1790 probably TN. The family listed 1836 territorial census Des Moines County....and the federal census 1840. Died 1847 Augusta TWP Des Moines Co., IA. Probate documents list heirs: Hila Bradfors, Jemima Richey, Mary Buford, Jacob Harty, James N. Harty, Celina Pritchett/Pritchard, Dennis Harty, Lydia Starkey. Son Abraham d. 1841....left three sons: Daniel L., Raymon and Nathanial Harty. Also bequest to son of Celina, Francis Marmon and minor child Samuel, from marriage to Christina Harold in 1846. Would appreciate hearing from anyone connected to these families to share information. Thank you. Sonja Reid.
DATE: Sep 20, 1998
NAME: Sonja Reid
EMAIL:belenus@eskimo.com

 

SURNAMES: ROOT / BERNARD:
QRYTEXT: Looking for family bible last posession of the widowed wife of Adolphis M. Root, RFD 3, Burlington, IA ca 1900. Letter to Commissioner of Pensions May 11, 1908, Martin Luther Root wrote: "I am the last of a family of nine children. My mother died thirty five years ago. My only living brother, Adolphis, was older than I and he received the family bible. He died fifteen years ago (ca 1893?). His second wife came into posession of the bible. She lived on a farm in Des Moines, IA. My only living relative in Iowa is a nephew, John Bernard. That bible is very dear to the Root family. I have more information. Please contact me by e-mail for more details. Thank you for helping.
DATE: Aug 28, 1998
NAME: Kathy and Brooks Robey
EMAIL:robey@megsinet.net

 

SURNAMES: RITCHIE / GALBREATH :
QRYTEXT: My gransfather's sister, Anne Galbreath, was a school teacher at Burlington, IA in the 1890's. At a young age her mother died 1878 and she was sent to live with the family of William Ritchie, who left Mason Co. KY 1843 and moved to and later died and was buried in Burlington. Anne became ill and was sent home to Point Pleasant, Clermont, OH where in 1901, at 36 years of age, she died. She was never married. Does Burlington have a list of teachers back then? I have a letter written to my grandfather by a Doctor in Burlington, who stated that Anne was in ill health, beyond help, and he was sorry he could not help her further. He did name the medication he prescriber for her. I have also seen a photograph of her that was taken in a Burlington studio. She was very pretty. Sure would like to obtain some of her school records.
DATE: Aug 28, 1998
NAME: Mary Colonel
EMAIL:d1029@webtv.net

 

SURNAMES: LOOK UPS VOLUNTEER:
QRYTEXT: I have an old Burlington paper, a special edition dedicated to the history of Burlington, Iowa, starting with surnames of the original settlers. I have a scanner and would be happy to check it for your surnames. I don't have a lot of time to pour over microfilms, but I would be happy to do look-ups at the Burlington Library in books, history, city directories, cemetery records and such. Penny Broeg.
DATE: Aug 27, 1998
NAME: Penny Broeg
EMAIL:broeg@willinet.net

 

SURNAMES: ABRISZ / ABRISS :
QRYTEXT: 1880 census indicates Francis Abrisz was born Aug 1, 1818 In Lorraine, France. Nothing else to confirm place or real date. He d. Nov 28, 1888 Burlington, IA. He had a son, Francis Jr. b. 1862. Any help or connections would be truly appreciated. Thanks, Don.
DATE: Aug 23, 1998 NAME: Don Dove
EMAIL:dove@proaxis.com

 

SURNAMES: MILLER / NOURSE :
QRYTEXT: Eva Miller b. May 23, 1862 Burlington, IA; m. Clinton L. Norse 1886. Think Eva's father was Emory Miller, mother Polly Headley Miller. Thanks for contacting me about that family.
DATE: Aug 16, 1998 NAME: Shirley Lillie Miller
EMAIL:shrlily@netine.net

 

SURNAMES: BERGSTROM :
QRYTEXT: My grandparents were Lewis and Ida Ella Bergstrom. Ida died Burlington, IA 1947, probably May - July. I am seeking a look-up volunteer to locate her obituary. Any help with this information is appreciated.
DATE: Aug 15, 1998 NAME: Doris Bergstrom Clement
EMAIL:bobdorisclement@worldnet.att.net

 

SURNAMES: KEITH / CAVANAUGH :
QRYTEXT: My grandfather, Dennis Cavanaugh, lived with family, KEITH, from age six to sixteen (1883 - 1899). His father had died and mother couldn't provide for him. The Keith family lived in Taylor County, IA then in 1899 moved to Des Moines. Would appreciate any information on this family.
DATE: Aug 16, 1998 NAME: Rosemary Hoffman Braun
EMAIL: genie@mt.arias.net

 

SURNAMES: LIKE / WAISNER :
QRYTEXT: My ggrandfather, Leopold Like ran a grocery store in Burlington, IA. His wife was Emmaline Marie Waisner. Several children (un-named) included my grandfather Charles Like Jr. Any information on either family is most appreciated.
DATE: Aug 14, 1998 NAME: Margie Like Christian
EMAIL:christanm@rocketmail.com

 

SURNAMES: KESLER / LANGDON:
QRYTEXT: George W. Kesler m. Margaret Langdon Montgomery Co., IL 1836. Found in 1840 and 1850 census in Burlington, IA. Son, William Henry b. 1845 Burlington, sibling names unknown. 1860 census in Chariton, Lucas, IA; 1870 census in Mitchell, KS. Looking for anyone (especially in Burlington) who has information about the family.
DATE: Aug 14, 1998 NAME: Karen DeSanno
EMAIL:queen@aol.com

 

SURNAMES: EARL / NICHOLS / BRAND:
QRYTEXT: Family history records that two elder Earl sisters, Sarah Nichols and Matilda Brand, moved with their husbands to Burlington, IA. Sarah and Matilda were born in Wiltshire, England. Sarah married Nichols in England and Matilda married Brand in Franklin Co., OH June 19, 1855. Would appreciate any help tracing these families.
DATE: Aug 13, 1998 NAME: Nancy Earl
EMAIL:retterer@gte.net

 

SURNAMES: McCORMICK / ROBINSON / SIMMONS:
QRYTEXT: Isabella A. McCormick b. 1800 Hillsborough Co. Down, Ireland. Husband d. between 1838-1860. She d. 1885, buried LeMars, Iowa. Found 1860 census In Burlington with son William ( William b. 1836 Ohio) and his wife Ann J. and dau Caroline Ann (b. 1838 Ohio). Caroline m. Eugene Robinson 1861 Whiteside Co. IL and lived Woodbury, Plymouth and Poweshiek Cos., IA. Another dau., Mary E. m. William Alonzo Simmons 1856 Sioux City, IA. Would like to hear from other descendents.
DATE: Aug 8, 1998 NAME: Andrea Crowell
EMAIL:75330.517@compuserve.com

 

SURNAMES: NOBLE / LOOTZ / LUTES:
QRYTEXT: Elizabeth Noble b. 1816 Washington Co., PA d/o Wm and Eliza (SCARLOTT) Noble, m. Philip Lootz; settled near brother Richard Noble and wife Elizabeth Mary Carroll in Burlington, IA. All information appreciated.
DATE: Aug 07, 1998 NAME: Jean Scarlott
EMAIL:jscarlott@yahoo.com

 

SURNAMES: EVANS:
QRYTEXT: Robert Evans b. 1814 Washington Co., d. 1880 Des Moines Co. Brother was Dr. Joseph K. Evans b. 1819, d. 1901 Des Moines Co. Their sister was Lucretia. Need any information.
DATE: Aug 04, 1998 NAME: Rebecca Gillette
EMAIL:kord1@netins.net

 

SURNAMES: CARR / COREY:
QRYTEXT: John Henry Carr and Amanda Jane COREY were married Middletown, Des Moines Co., Iowa, June 1, 1875. Looking for any information I can find on that marriage, where it was (church, etc.). Also looking for picturs taken of them in Burlington, Iowa by a photographer named, "Reynolds".
DATE: Aug 1, 1998 NAME: Karen Wills
EMAIL:CatyKay@Juno.com

 

SURNAMES: ROBERTS:
QRYTEXT: Robert Roberts b. May 13, 1850 Wales, uk., d. Feb 15, 1927 Oskaloosa, IA. Wife Mary Jones b. Oct 1888. Children: Edith, Edward, Robert, Thomas, Price and Blodwyn. Searching for further information on my grandparents, Robert and Mary.
DATE: Aug 1, 1998 NAME: Sharon Metz
EMAIL:ismetz@in-tch.com

 

SURNAMES: STEINBRECHER:
QRYTEXT: John, William and Henry were brothers, (Volga Germans) from Doennhof, Russia. John lived in Red Oak briefly then moved about 1875 to Burlington. The three brothers were by 1880 census living in Burlington, IA. John left for Nebraska about 1893. We believe that William and Henry stayed in Iowa. Can anyone provide their father's or Mother's names from your records?
DATE: July 31, 1998
NAME: Dean Hempel
EMAIL:dhempel@lakesnet.net

 

SURNAMES: DROUILLARD:
QRYTEXT: I seek contact with anyone researching this surname in Des Moines Co., IA. Thanks for information.
DATE: July 26, 1998
NAME: Shirley Lillie
EMAIL:shrlily@netins.net

 

SURNAMES: SCHROEDER / SCHRADER:
QRYTEXT: Seeking information on my great grandparents, Charles and Kate (LNU>Schroeder. They supposedly came in 1850 from Prussia. One son, Casper Holden (changed name to Schrader) and possibly a daughter. They settled in Des Moines County, IA. Further information is appreciated.
DATE: July 26, 1998
NAME: Kathleen Moore
EMAIL:dakamoore@prodigy.net

 

SURNAMES: DENNY:
QRYTEXT: Searching for information on my grandfather, John Henry Denny. He participated in the Civil War as a 15 year old private from Iowa. After the war he raised 19 children, many of the family still in Iowa. He is the only Civil War veteran buried in the cemetery at Dillon, Montana. Any information is greatly appreciated.
DATE: July 25, 1998
NAME: Duane A. Denny
EMAIL:dennys@midrivers.com

 

SURNAMES: CLARK / McCREA / GRAHAM / MILLER:
QRYTEXT: William R. Miller b. 1809 VA; Wife Minerva Clark b. 1817 IN. Found in Des Moines, IA census 1850-1860. Children: Jefferson, Alfred, Rebecca m. R.A. Graham, William, Thebinas, James, Christian b. 1848 m. William McCrea, LeRoy, Elizabeth, Harriett, Elisha, Humilla.
These families have roots in Des Moines County, Iowa. If you have information, or know anyone who is researching these families, please contact me.
DATE: July 20, 1998
NAME: Alaine McCrea
EMAIL:jmccrea386

 

SURNAMES: ALBRIGHT / ALBRECHT / APPLEGATE / GANTZ / GINGRICH / GREEN / MESSMER / SCHULTE / ZIMMER / WILLIAMS:
QRYTEXT: These families have roots in Des Moines County, Iowa. If you have information, or know anyone who is researching these families, please contact me.
DATE: July 19, 1998
NAME: David L. McMonigle
EMAIL:davemcmo@im4u.net

 

SURNAMES: WADE / CHAPMAN:
QRYTEXT: Marriage license Oct 24, 1899 shows grandparents William and Nellie Swarts Wade, but on son's death certificate, parentes listed as William and Nellie Chapman. Grandmother Nellie b. Jan 21, 1880. Trying to locate more information.
DATE: July 19, 1998
NAME: Dee Harding
EMAIL:deeharding@earthlink.net

 

SURNAMES: AVEY / HAPONSTAHL / DOTY:
QRYTEXT: These families lived in Des Moines County, IA during the 30s and 40s. I have a lot of information on the AVEY side. Thanks.
DATE: July 19, 1998
NAME: Ruth Avey Stewart
EMAIL:ruths@nstep.net

 

SURNAMES: CARR / COREY / REYNOLDS:
QRYTEXT: John Henry Carr and wife, Amanda Jane Corey are my great grandparents. They married June 1, 1876 Middletown, IA. John in 1871 lived on a farm in Danville, IA. and thereafter moved to Middletown in 1873. They both boarded with the family of J.H.Reynolds, 211 1/4th Jefferson St., Burlington, IA. Further information is appreciated.
Karen Willis
DATE: July 18, 1998
NAME: Kareen Willis
EMAIL:cattykay@juno.com

 

SURNAMES: TIMMERMAN / BURKHARDT / ALLEN:
QRYTEXT: Frederick Timmerman came from Frankfurt, Germany. He married Sophia Lena Burkhardt (b. Jan 18, 1872 d. Aug 5, 1918) on Nov 8, 1892 in Burlington, Iowa (Sophia first m. to Richard Purcell). Children were Richar