Hardin County Archived Queries
Searching for information on the Mary E. DE SEELHORST (looking for DeSeelhorst lineage) b. July 17, 1843 d. Aug. 1, 1920 m. July 19, 1868 to Robert Henry CURKEET b. Mar. 17, 1841 d. Aug. 31, 1894. They died in Eldora Iowa. Looking for ANY information on John CURKEET b. Sept. 1810 d. Feb. 21, 1887 m. Nov. 14, 1836 to Jane MARTIN b. Mar. 25, 1812 d. Nov. 22, 1894. They were born and married in Cornwall England, died in Eldora Iowa.
Date of query: Sat Aug 01 12:34 1998
Contact: Donald E.
Curkeet - cricket@lsol.net
LEACH, BROWN, CHAMBERLAIN, WENGER
Looking for information on Benjamin Franklin LEACH. He lived in Iowa Falls in the 1920's and 1930's. He went by the name of Frank. His children were Anson, and Ralph Wesley, with adopted daughter Wilma. His wife's name was Isabelle Gertrude (Brown). Ralph married Clara Chamberlain. They were divorced having had two children. Ralph later married Anne Wenger.
Date of query: Sat Aug 01 18:22 1998
Contact: Joyce Leach - JLeach1090@aol.com
I am looking for information on the Oswood family of Hardin county for a genealogy.
Date of query: Tue Jul 28 19:23 1998
Contact: Rick Hallick - mwest@theriver.com
Ida Ganfield, born approx 1867, died 1924. Lived in
both Hardin and Franklin Counties. Married to Charles Stuart Hamilton, children,
Arthur, Milo, and Charles. Am looking for her ancestors, or brothers and
sisters. Ida Ganfield was my paternal grandmother. Charles Stewart Hamilton
and Ida Ganfield Hamilton are buried in the Iowa Falls Cemetary. Hope I can fill
this link in my family.
Date of query: Sat Jul 25 14:14 1998
Contact: Carole Halfpop - rogerh@kalnet.com
Looking for descendants of William C. and Jane (WILSON) SHANER. I know that they had 12 children: Elmira H m. Henry E. HUMPHREY, George Watson m. Cynthia Ann JOHNSON, John Wesley never married, Sarah Frances m. Andrew J. HUMPHREY, Samuel Cyrus m. Eldora WEBSTER, William Allison m Lucy McINTOSH, Mary Jane m. Reynolds HAYDEN, Ida May m. Harry POLEY, Thomas Henry m. Eva LEININGER, Robert Sherman m. Dora YOUNG, James Wilson m. Ada RILEY. I would love to make contact with any descendants of these families. I have a lot of information to share. They moved to Hardin Co., Iowa in Early 1860's and some are still living in that county.
Date of query: Sun Apr 5 16:55 1998
Contact: Jeff Phillips -
jphillips4@uswest.net
I am interested in PROBASCO surname info, family trees and research. I am starting a central PROBASCO database to direct researchers to others who are researching their line. The PROBASCO's have been in Hardin County since the early 1900's.
Date of query: Sun Feb 11 11:59:04 1998
Contact: Nora Probasco -
nprobasco@earthlink.com
BEEBE, MASON, MORRIELL, WUNDERLIN
Willis Allen BEEBE, b. 26 Jul 1868 at Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, d. 22 Oct 1937 at Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, married 11 July 1895 spouse Sylvia Ann MASON, b. 21 Oct 1869 at Alden, Hardin County, Iowa, d. 30 JUN 1954 at Neosho County, Kansas. Her journal indicates they were married in Alden, then traveled to Harris, Osceola County, Iowa, where they resided for a time. They had eight children: Hiram Allen BEEBE, b. 10 Mar 1897 at Iowa Falls, d. 16 Apr 1988 at Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas; Wilson Alton BEEBE, b. 18 May 1898 at Harris, Iowa, d. 19 Sep 1961 at Erie, Neosho County, Kansas; Thoburn Albert BEEBE, b. 1 Jan 1900 at Chandler, Murray County, Minnesota, d. 24 Jan 1950 at Laverne, Los Angeles County, California, married 16 May 1926 to spouse Blanche Violet WILKIE; George Andrew BEEBE, b. 12 Apr 1901 at Chandler, MN, d. 2 Nov 1980 at Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, married 14 Feb 1931 to spouse Lillian Rebecca CLARK at Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas; Robert Arthur BEEBE, b. 13 Dec 1902 at Chandler, MN, d. 30 Jul 1903 at Milo, Vernon County, Missouri; Mary Alice BEEBE, b. 15 Jan 1906 at Milo, MO; Sylvia Ann BEEBE, b. 23 Feb 1908 at Milo, MO; and Reuben Archie BEEBE, b. 24 Jan 1912 at Milo, MO, d. 9 Mar 1912 at Coy, Oklahoma. Willis' parents were Hiram Robert BEEBE and Mary Alice WUNDERLIN. Sylvia's parents were Wilson Robert MASON and Sarah Ann MORRIELL. I would like to know more about the parents of Hiram and Sarah, as I have precious little on either side. If you would like to correspond with me about this line, I would be very interested in exchanging information about this family.
Date of query: Sun Feb 11 11:59:04 1998
Contact: Brenda Beebe Wieland -
callclan@eot.com
BRYSON, DILLON, HARRIS, JOHNSON, MARKER, RASH, SHULTZ
I am looking for the descendants of Benjamin Harrison BRYSON born 1844 Lancaster Co, PA died 1918 Hardin Co, IA and Ellen N. SHULTZ born 1845 PA died 1918 Hardin Co, IA both are said to be buried in Chester Cem. Providence, Hardin, IA, they were married in Whiteside Co, IL on 31 Mar 1864 and had the following children. William H. BRYSON born 1865 IL, married Effa May DILLON 23 Jan 1891 at Providence, Hardin, IA; Rosa B. BRSYON born 1869 IL, married B. F. MARKER 21 Nov 1895 Eldora, Hardin, IA; Elmer BRYSON born 1871 Hardin Co, IA; Clara May BRYSON born 1873 Hardin Co, IA, married H. D. HARRIS 8 Feb 1894 Hardin Co, IA; Florance BRYSON born 1876 Hardin Co, IA married Lee RASH 19 Oct 1893 Union, Hardin, IA; Charles E. BRYSON born 1877 Hardin Co, IA married Ellie JOHNSON 27 Aug 1895 Eldora, Hardin, IA; Herbert BRYSON, IA born 1879 Hardin Co, IA; Nellie J. BRYSON born 1881 Hardin Co, IA married Frank J. Dillon 18 Dec 1899; Clyde B. BRYSON born 24 Oct 1883 Hardin Co, IA died poss. 1884. Any information on the above mentioned people would be very helpful. Thank you.
Date of query: Sun Feb 15 05:42:11 1998
Contact: Margaret Mangers
Joseph Rew (1830-1900) married Betsey Ellen HALL (1831-1899) in Wisconsin and went to Eldora, IA after 1867. Children, Horace REW, Harvey REW, Flora REW (1859-1915) married John A. HALL (1852-1929), George Howard REW, Clara Ellen REW (1863-1934) married George L. LEWIS (1859-1900), and Lula Mae REW (1867-1939) married Edward H. LUNDY (1871-1959). The daughters seemed to have stayed in Eldora and Lyman LUNDY and Levi LUNDY were born there in the 1920's. Share any information with these family members. Have extensive REW family tree.
Date of query: Sun Feb 15 12:44:51 1998
Contact: C. R. Troemel -
troerew@comcast.net
Looking for Syver SYVERSON or SIVERTSON or SEVERSON b.
Naes,Norway, 12/26/1836- Parents Thore Syverson (Strand) Kari Kristophersdatter moved to
Green County Wisconsin abt 1848 - Brothers Christopher and Lars - sisters Guri (Julia)
Ragnild (Rachel) - moved to ElDora,Ia - date unknown. Died in Eldora but date not known -
was known to be living in 1912. Would appreciate any information about him and any family
- living or dead. Thank you
Bill Syverson
4112 Ostrom
Lakewood,CA
Date of query: Thu Jan 29 22:20:43 1998
Contact: Bill Syverson -
bsyverson@earthlink.net
AMUNDSON, EITTRIEM, LUNNING Looking for info on Helge AMUNDSON / LUNNING. He is believed to have changed surname to LUNNING upon entering the country from Norway. He married Christina EITTRIEM and lived in Radcliffe IA. They had 13 children, Carlton LUNNING being my great grandfather.
Date of query: Mon Jan 26 03:46:09 1998
Contact: Brady Adamson - ith@airmail.net
FOLKERTS, KRUSE Looing for information regarding date's of birth and burial for a Ronald Kruse born in Hardin County, Ackley Iowa. I believe he was stillborn, the date being around 1940. The father was Tom KRUSE, and the mothers maiden name was Kate Folkerts.
Date of query: Sun Jan 25 20:18:40 1998
Contact: LeRoy Stenerson -
LeRoy2BZY@aol.com
Looking for information on family of Thomas WALTON; born abt 1848 perhaps in PA. Married Harriet LYTLE. Their dau. Minnie Jane, born in 1873 at New Providence married Holmer Haworth at New Providence in 1893. I believe Thomas's father to be Wallace WALTON who married Margaret WYGLE. Any information appreciated
Date of query: Sun Jan 25 12:50:57 1998
Contact: Bonnie Warner -
ptc105@placertitle.com
D. A. (Alonso?) COBB appears on the 1856 Hardin County census, along with his wife, Mary Jane NEWCOMB, and sons, George Hubert COBB and Herbert L. COBB, the last of whom was born in Iowa. Any Info on these folks would be delightful!
Date of query: Sun Jan 4 18:00:15 1998
Contact: Victoria Cobb Fountain -
vcf@arkansas.net
Looking for information on George B. WHITNEY, he moved to Union Township, in Hardin Co., between 1855 and 1858. He was married to Mariah ROWE. They had the following children, Martha, Crosby, Henry, Susan, Jane, George and Ulysus. Crosby married Lucinda WILLIAMS in Grundy Co. and lived just two miles from Hardin Co., in Grundy Co., Crosby & Lucinda had the following children, Herbert, Elmer, George S., Addie, Guy, Ila, Loreta and Herman. Any information would be appreciated.
Date of query: Wed Dec 24 13:02:59 1997
Contact: David Whitney -
dw34551@navix.net
Seeking the years that a I.L.TOWNSEND, photographer was in business in Iowa Falls, IA. Trying to indentify picture from there and get a time frame. State of Michigan library has no IA gazetteers for your state.
Date of query: Tue Dec 23 21:17:56 1997
Contact: SThompson -
earlgrey@voyager.net
I'm searching for more information on the MARSH family I found in the 1870 Harding Co., Jackson Twsp. Census. They are as follows: Jesse & Adelia MARSH, children: Alonzo, Kitty, William & Alice MARSH. They also had a grandchild living with them by the name of Oliver ZELLERS. Does anyone know if the family stayed in Hardin Co.? Were they on the 1880 census there? Any information at all will help. thanks nancy
Date of query: Mon Dec 22 07:45:26 1997
Contact: Nancy Marsh -
nancymarsh@juno.com
I am looking for information on Samuel SHERMAN father of Borden (Bert) SHERMAN b 3 Nov 1855 Amsterdam, NY m Emma Jene Walker 24 Dec 1881 Audubon, IA b Aug 1865 Dowagiac, Case, MI d 9 Jul 1919 Iowa Falls, Hardin, IA, (Bert) d 22 Dec 1920 Iowa Falls, Hardin, IA both buried Union Cemetery Iowa Falls, HArdin, IA. Dau Alice Cora Sherman b 8 Jul 1889 Audubon, IA m Charles William Dudley 29 Sep 1909 Dows, IA b 27 Mar 1887 Troy Mills, IA. Myself Carlton Irven DUDLEY b 11 Feb 1926 Iowa Falls, Hardin, IA. Living in Oregon. Need information on Great Grandfather, Samuel SHERMAN
Date of query: Mon Dec 15 16:23:14 1997
Contact: Carlton Dudley -
dudley@tod.newportnet.com
Researching COBLE, including Thomas COBLE (1846-1925), his wife Margery Mason COBLE (1841-1892), their children Lola and Mattie, and descendants.
Date of query: Tue Dec 9 18:45:10 1997
Contact: Peter M. Wilson -
petelois@bellatlantic.net
Seeking information on ascendants and descendants of John McGowen son of James McGowen and Sarah Carder who was born in Fayette County OH in 1828 and went to Minnesota and Iowa. Would like to find all of his children's children. Thanks for any help.
Date of query: Wed Dec 3 08:37:16 1997
Contact: Doris J. O'Brien -
DObrien272@aol.com
Looking for information about James Edward COOPER or COPPER. Born in Iowa Falls, Hardin Co. on Sept. 9, 1859. Married to Anna RACE. Would like to correspond with anyone who has information.
Date of query: Sun Nov 30 16:19:06 1997
Contact: Barbara Canik -
bcanik@inwave.com
ALTHOUSE/ALTHAUS, AUEN, BARGER/BAGGER, MICHAELS, STOEHR, TJADEN, VANDERBURG
Seeking any descendant lines (above) of the William TJADEN or Harm BAGGER families from the Ackley area. Most are buried at Oakwood Cem. Looking for any others researching these lines.
Date of query: Mon Nov 17 07:11:22 1997
Contact: Steve Schack -
sschack@qwest.net
Looking for information on the Martha Elizabeth DOW PHELPS b 1817,CT d 27-nov-1900,IA & husband Epaphiras Hiram PHELPS b 1817 d 1-may-1894,IA descendants of Marion/Hardin Co,IA. They lived in Attica and Knoxville,IA! Also looking from Research material of Mrs. R.T. JOHNSON, 1411 15th Ave, Eldora,IA living there in 1944. She is a descendant of those families. I am researching the descendants of Henry DOW Sr b 1794,Plainfield,CT d 1874 Clark Co,IN.
Date of query: Mon Oct 27 05:34:31 1997
Contact: Lonnie Fink -
Lonfink@dmrtc.net
ARMOUR, GRAFT, KLEIN, OBERLE, OBERLIE
I am seeking information on Karl OBERLE (or OBERLIE). He and his wife, Caroline KLEIN, had 9 children, most of whom were born in Alden, Iowa between 1885 and 1899. Karl was born in Germany in about 1850. The Oberle family eventually moved to McCook County in South Dakota.
I also seek information on the ARMOUR surname. John Armour (a tailor) married Sarah Rebecca GRAFT. Among their 6 children, Nina Sarah ARMOUR was born in Eldora, IA in 1875. Thanks for your help.
Date of query: Oct 10 10:25 1997
Contact: Tom Jansa -
tjansa@ideasign.com
FLEMING, HOCKETT, MARTIN, TULL
I am researching the families of FLEMING & HOCKETT. Sampson FLEMING b. 8 Jun 1813 NC-d.16 Jul 1878 New Providence. He m/1 Joanah TULL He m/2 Sarah Caroline MARTIN. David Sampson FLEMING s/oSampson/Joanah b. 1 Aug 1857 NC-d. 18 Aug 1939 KS. He m.Charity Calvin HOCKETT 27 Jun 1880 at New Prov., Hardin Co. My grandfather, John Levi FLEMING s/oDavid/Charity was born at New Prov. 30 Mar 1883. Isaac HOCKETT grandfather to Charity (HOCKETT) FLEMING d. 8 Feb 1872 New Prov. Will share and compare on these families
Date of query: Fri Oct 3 16:30:25 1997
Contact: DEE MARCH -
ddm@mail2.quiknet.com
I am looking for information on Ida Florence ROSS, born in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, about 1870 (June I believe). Ida is my grandmother and I would appreciate any piece of information that might help me find her or her family.
Date of query: Sun Sep 28 14:43:15 1997
Contact: Ida K. Estes -
iestes@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us
Looking for the marriage of Sarah CARPENTER and Isaac Mann. The marriage may have taken place about 1866/67 in Harden Co. Also any information on the MANN family in Harden Co. would be great. Sarah was the daughter of Hiram CARPENTER and Susannah.
Date of query: Thu Sep 4 10:37:14 1997
Contact: -
CajunKid5@Aol.com
Looking for Joshua ALLEN b 1822 KY married Catharine CUBBAGE 1842 in Coles Co IL. They were in Pleasant twp Hardin Co IA in 1856, in Ellis twp in 1860. They had James K b 1846, William b 1848, Nancy b 1850, John b 1854, George b 1855 and Catherine b 1857.
Date of query: Sun Aug 31 09:37:03 1997
Contact: Cora Williams Kyle -
ckyle@ncia.com
JOHN DEVINE b:29/12/1816 d:31/10/1887 Albion, Marshall co. Iowa, married Mary Louise GEORGE b:17/6/1829 d:1/10/1861, Hardin co. Iowa Second wife, Laura H. Hall b:1834, d:114/1/1900 m:23/8/1865, Eldora, Hardin co., Iowa, had one daughter that I know of, Julia Estelle DEVINE b:10/6/1873.JOHN DEVINE enlisted in the 32 Reg. Co,.F,Iowa Inft., 15/8/1862 at Eldora, Harding Co., Iowa
Date of query: Thu Aug 28 13:44:46 1997
Contact: Pat Backman - Pat867@aol.com
I am looking for Joseph W. MOON, born March 12, 1851 in New York and his wife Minna WORMAN MOON, born in Hanover, Germany on April 12, 1850, they lived in Hardin County, Iowa in the 1880's their child Eldon Carey Moon born in 1887 in Iowa is my grandfather. My grandfather married Anna Mae POLLEY. I do not know where she was born. Her parents were Charles William POLLEY and Sarah NOYER, They also lived in Harden County Jackson Township in the 1800"s. I think I have kinfolks in the Steamboat Rock Cemetary named MOON, POLLEY. I can not get an answer to let me into the Cemetary Map. I am trying to find the names of the parents of Joseph W. MOON, and the parents of Charles William POLLEY, and all information I can about their wives Minna WORMAN MOON, and Saarah NOYER POLLEY. My grandmother Anna Mae POLLEY MOON died in 1918, she may be buried in Hazel Green Cemetary also.
Date of query: Mon Aug 25 15:27:54 1997
Contact: Laura Carpenter - rcb404@bankrcb.net
I am looking for connections to the Joseph and Dora Wagner family who lived in the Alden and Iowa Falls areas of Hardin County. Joseph and family (Sophia, William and John) came to the US in 1871 from Rostock, Germany. Joseph died in Iowa Falls of an illness in 1872. I would dearly love an obituary for him. Joseph and Dora's daughter Sophia was already married to Henry Lester KREAGER when they came from Germany. Family history has it that John and William WAGNER stayed in Iowa when Sophia and Henry went north to MN in the 1890's.
Date of query: Sun Aug 24 11:36:48 1997
Contact: mailto:whtmule@midrivers.com">Allison Stanhope -
whtmule@midrivers.com
Searching for any information on Samuel H. BURK and family. They lived in Ackley, Hardin County, IA around 1860 - 1870. Samuel married Jane E. HERMANN also living in the area. All of their children were born in Hardin County. Cora A. BURK, Aetna BURK , Aggie BURK, Ulysses G. BURK, Ida M. BURK. The HERMANN family was also living there and there are brothers to Jane that I also would like information on. Trying to find out if Samuel's parents lived there also since Samuel moved to Iowa between 1834 - 1850.
Date of query: Thu Aug 21 00:17:35 1997
Contact: Theresa Burk -
tlburk@telebyte.com
Looking for Dr. Charles CRON, who practiced medicine in Iowa Falls, Hardin Co. 1925-1929 and also was married there in 1928. I would appreciate any information about his time in Iowa Falls.
Date of query: Wed Aug 20 12:10:21 1997
Contact: Stan Cron - scron@bcm.tmc.edu
Searching for information on Thomas JOHNSON (possibly Thomas J. JOHNSON)married 24 Jun 1872, Eldora, Hardin County to Mary Caroline SABIN. Children: Harley Thomas JOHNSON b. 29 Feb 1876, Hardin County, married 27 Mar 1898 in Buffalo Center, Iowa to Ada Elaine RHINEHART; Miles Ossie JOHNSON; Lewis Edward JOHNSON; Ward S. JOHNSON; Clinton A. JOHNSON; Olive JOHNSON, b. 1878 in Eldora, Hardin County; Margaret JOHNSON; Wallace JOHNSON; and Claude JOHNSON. An obituary dated 1934 listed the following possible relatives in Hardin County: William JOHNSON (from Radcliffe); Sam JOHNSON (from Eldora); Maude Clarinda JOHNSON (from Radcliffe).
Date of query: Thu Aug 7 19:55:52 1997
Contact: Tom Johnson
- thomas_g._johnson@muccmail.missouri.edu
I am looking for any researchers interested in Benjamin WALTON b. 3 May 1818 in IN. He, his wife, Catherine (HIZER) WALTON b. 20 Mar 1820 in IN, and family moved from Rock Island Co., Illinois, to Eldora Twp. ca. 1853. Benjamin and Catherine are buried in the Xenia Cemetary (south of Eldora). I have a great deal of information to share with anyone interested.
Date of query: Mon Aug 11 22:57:46 1997
Contact: Kevin L. Walton -
kwalton@mnsinc.com
John F. Rowray lived in Radcliffe Hardin Co. Also Susie Rowray Iowa Falls Would like to know where they wre born etc. plus family members Thank you for any help you can give
Date of query: Mon Aug 4 18:04:56 1997
Contact: Jack Rowray - cjjrxxx@aol.com
Looking for information on ARMINDA ADAMSON. Born in Indiana, 1-25-1861. Moved to Grant Township during her youth. Married CHARLES RUBOTTOM (approx. 1884). Lived the rest of her life in Providence Township. Buried at Honey Creek Friends Cemetery. She was my g-grandmother. I have been unable to locate any information on her parents, siblings, city of birth in Indiana.
Date of query: Mon Jul 21 15:06:51 1997
Contact: Robin Olson - mjflatt@aol.com
Seek information on William Avery P. EBERHART, his wife Harriett MASON (b. 1834), and children Albert G., William P., Fredrick G., Justin A., and Harry. Wilford was a Methodist minister and served as a chaplain in the Civil War. The family moved to Hardin County in the mid-1800s, probably after the Civil War. At the very least, I would appreciate a cemetery lookup on Harriett to obtain her birth and death dates.
Date of query: Mon Jul 21 11:33:24 1997
Contact: Pete Wilson -
petelois@bellatlantic.net
BETTS, COBB, DAWDY, FRANCISCO, MACY, WHITNEY
Three BETTS brothers, Orren, Charles & Putnam, came to Eldora, Hardin County, before 1856. Charles died there 1874; Orren moved to Nebraska; Putnam went to Kansas. Families into which children married included MACY, WHITNEY, DAWDY, COBB, FRANCISCO. Some lived in Union Twp., Hardin Co., as well..
Date of query: Sat Jul 19 13:39:20 1997
Contact: Rev. David
McDonald - Poof1852@juno.com or Strude@aol.com
Looking for any information about the SHELDON Family. Moved to Hubbard, Hardin County, Iowa area about 1855/56. Preceded by brother Thomas Jefferson SHELDON who had business in Eldora, Hardin County then opened store in Hubbard. In particular looking for information about George Washington SHELDON and Thomas SHELDON from Holmes County, Ohio. Thomas was Father and was approx. 66 years of age when moved to Hubbard. George was youngest son Married Aleva LOHR in Holmes County Ohio and would have been about 21 years of age when settled in Hubbard George died in 1906?. Family buried in Point Pleasant and Eldora Cemetaries.
Date of query: Tue Jul 8 08:34:42 1997
Contact: Richard Sheldon -
rsheldon@gj.net
Looking for information on Sedalia Ann MATTOX b: 25 Oct 1898 Hardin Co.; d: 05 Jan 1991 Brighton, Adams, CO. Father Robert Elkanah MATTOX m: Jessie LATHROP (b: 24 Aug 1879). Father was Harrison B. LATHROP b: 13 Jan 1857; mother Barbara E. BALLINGER b: 30 Aug 1859. Robert MATTOX family homesteaded at Custer, SD abt 1909.
Date of query: Mon Jun 30 10:29:10 1997
Contact: Nadine L. Allen -
simplesoul@juno.com
Looking for any descendants of Nancy Jane Wolf PERRY SABIN - she married William SABIN in Mercer Co Ill and moved to Hardin Co. Iowa. William died before 1880 and Nancy before 1890. Interested in any of her PERRY or SABIN children.
Date of query: Sun Jun 29 09:38:20 1997
Contact: Donna Manley -
genman@flash.net
BAUERCAMPER, BIGALK, BRONNER, DEMPEWOLF, KEUNE, KNUTH, WALTER,
We are trying to contact living WALTER relatives. Gust WALTER, was listed in a 1944 obituary, in Iowa Falls. Any help would be appreciated.
Date of query: Sat Jun 28 18:46:06 1997
Contact: Scott Warner -
WarnerTree@aol.com
Looking for info. on Hiram DOBBINS b. 1842 in NC. Parents were William, Jr. and Rebecca BURCHAM DOBBINS. Married Guelielma (Elma) HOCKETT, b. 27 Dec 1847 in Henry County, IA, m. 19 May 1864 in Eudora, Hardin County, IA. Hiram served in Company A, 12 Regiment, Iowa Infantry. I would like to have info. on Hiram, Elma and that particular regiment. I will be glad to share any information that I have regarding either of these families.
Date of query: Sat Jun 28 06:05:07 1997
Contact: Paula Meier Veazie -
imabucki@mindspring.com
BAKER, DAUGHTERY, DOAN, HADLOCK
Seeking info on the BAKER children who lived in Hardin Co. abt 1854. Caroline BAKER & Amos DOAN opened the first smith shop in Hardin City, abt. 1878 they moved to Kansas. Caroline's two bro. were supposed to have lived near Caroline for a while. Crawford M. BAKER & Phoebe DAUGHTERY, his wife. and Thomas BAKER & wife? I have some info on Caroline, but little on the two brothers. A third bro. Elmus came to Hardin Co. abt. 1854/5 met and md. Miriam HADLOCK. They moved back to Illinois. This BAKER family seems to move around alot. I found Crawford listed as Charles in one census, so did he use another name? Am willing to exchange info.
Date of query: Tue Jun 24 05:49:53 1997
Contact: Selma Bonewald -
bearfoot@tds.net
ALEXANDER, BAKER, COOK, HADLOCK, HOLDING, MARTIN, MIKESELL, SMITH, WIGGENS
Seeking info on Peter HADLOCK and his family. Peter b. 1803 NY, wife Sarah ALEXANDER b. 1804 Mass. Children: Louisa b.1833 md Emmet HOLDING, Orville (AKA John) b. 1834, Miriam b.1836 md. Elmus BAKER, Mary Jane b. 1839 md. Mr. MIKESELL, Frances b. 1842 md. David J. MARTIN, Walter b. 1843 md. Margaret SMITH, & Harvey/Hirah b. 1846. There was also a Hiram who md. Hester WIGGENS, who is prob. connected to the family. The fam. lived in Etna Twp. Hardin Co. Ia from abt 1854 until they disappeared from the census in 1870. Where did they go? Where are Peter & Sarah buried? Walter appeared in Neb. and Miriam in Wisc. Where are the others? Peters' sister Permelia COOK (Nathan) lived somewhere in Ia. Am willing to exchange info.
Date of query: Tue Jun 24 05:33:33 1997
Contact: Selma Bonewald -
bearfoot@tds.net
Looking for surnames WICKS & ROE. My Great Grandfather was John P. WICKS who farmed near Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA. My Grandmother was Ingra (nmn) Wicks (a twin born on Christmas Day 1896). I also am interested in family members with the surname ROE from around Buckeye, Hardin Co., Iowa. Also interested in any LAMB family members from this area. Thanks!
Date of query: Sun Jun 22 17:34:52 1997
Contact: JOHN WILLIS HOOD -
JOHNWHOOD@prodigy.net
Otman Uke LUPKES Born at Petkum, Ostfreisen, Germany, May 5, 1856, son of Mr. and Mrs. Uke Lupkes, emigrated to the United States at the age of 26, first settling at ACKLEY, HARDIN CO, IOWA in 1881. He married Miss Hilka MUDDER, to which union five children were born. After the death of his first wife, he married Miss Antje BRUNS in 1892 and to this union nine children were born. The Lupkes family moved to Rushmore, Minnesota in 1899 and four years later moved to Traverse County to settle on a homestead seven miles east and one mile north of Wheaton. Mr. Lupkes died June 4, 1942 at the age of 86 years and 29 days. He and his wife are buried at Wildwood Cemetery, Lake Valley Township, Minnesota.
Date of query: Thur Jun 19 08:43:12 1997
Contact: C. LaRue - r1sty@erols.com
Looking for any information about the family of William Wesley BOYLAN and his wife, Susanna Catherina BALMER. They lived in Hubbard, Hardin Co, from about 1852 to their deaths. They are buried in the Boylan Cem. in Hubbard. On Mar.12, 1884, their daughter Maloa Savilla BOYLAN married John Jeremiah LOHR, son of George Richardson LOHR and Olivan Amelia McBROOM. George and his brother Thomas built a hotel in Hubbard in about 1881, called the Hubbard House. Would love to correspond with any descendants of any of these people. Thanks, Karen Walk
Date of query: Fri Jun 20 08:13:15 1997
Contact: Karen Walk - kwalk@pld.com
Am seeking any information on WOODRUFF in Ackley, Hardin Co. My grandmother Lois Winifred WOODRUFF and her twin brother Lewis WOODRUFF were born in Ackley in 1881. Their parents were Alonzo WOODRUFF and Ann Warner WOODRUFF. Ann Warner WOODRUFF's mother, Ann Moss WARNER died and was buried in Ackley in 1901. Thanks.
Date of query: Sat Jun 14 11:17:30 1997
Contact: Ron Seeber - rs60@cornell.edu
Looking for info on Winthrop DYER b. abt 1827 in NY, Schoharie Co, Jefferson. He moved to Hardin Co., Ia Etria twp. between 1860 and 1870, married Louisa HOYER of Hardin Co, IA. May have had brothers by the names of Ephraim, Frederick, and possibly a wife that came with him from NY and died in Hardin Co. Poss other relatives Jostine DYER or Etta DYER.
Date of query: Mon Jun 9 20:07:49 1997
Contact: Michele Hammelton - johnk@tcd.net
Looking for date and place of birth of Benjamin HELLAND and his wife, and information on any of his children other than Bertha Serena. Benjamin is believed to have moved to Hardin County ca.1870. Benjamin was a Civil War veteran whose daughter, Bertha Serena was b.Aug. 5, 1867 at "Lee," Illinois. Bertha was married in 1890 in Hardin County to Edward Eli ROREM a resident of Hardin County having emigrated there from Norway with his parents in 1867. The nearest town was Radcliffe which today is apparently just over the border in Hamilton County. Edward and Bertha left Hardin county for Mora, Minnesota soon after marriage. I have their subsequent lineage and all the Rorem genealogy. I would like to correspond with anyone who has HELLAND genealogy.
Date of query: Thu Jun 5 09:36:41 1997
Contact: Helen Baker Cushman -
handr@intac.com
Looking for James A. HAYDEN, b. Apr 1847 IN & wife Sarah C. (BREW or BROUGH) HAYDEN, b. Mar. 1864 IL. Last known location was on 1900 census, Clay Twp., Hardin County, IA. Children: James A., Eveline, Ina M., Lewis T., Nellie, Walter R. (b. Steamboat Rock), Warren C., Charles Nathaniel, Dorothy and another I have no name. I would like to know when they died and where they are buried, if anyone has cemetery information.
Date of query: Sat May 31 09:29:12 1997
Contact: Joe L. Miller - mio@netins.net
Searching for the death date of Ruben Green ST. JOHN, residing in Eldora, Hardin IA as of the 1900 Federal Census. He was 80 years old and living with his second wife, Betsy A.(?).
Date of query: Thu May 29 07:00:00 1997
Contact: Linda Reed - Dulcita@aol.com
My great grandfather, David BENNETT, b. 1826 Lycoming CO (now Sullivan CO.) PA owned land in Hardin CO. Iowa. He and his young nephew, son of his brother, Thomas Bennett, were plowing the field in Hardin CO. and were both fatally struck by lightening 26 May 1855. David BENNETT was only 29 years old and left his wife, Catherine (BOSTON) BENNETT, and four children. Was there any newspaper in that area after May 26, 1855 that would have recorded this tragic accident?
Date of query: Sat May 24 11:12:44 1997
Contact: Ginny Bennett SWEENY -
codfish@aol.com
Dorothy ADAMS was married to John Adams and lived in Hardin County in the l850's She died August 8, l876 and is buried in Honey Creek Quaker Cemetery. She was born in l802 in N.C. and her maiden name was Dorothy B. WILSON.Want to know from some source the names of her parents.
Date of query: Thu May 15 10:15:41 1997
Contact: Susan Hobson Ludwick -
KLudw77777@.com
I am searching for information about Isreal A. JOHNSON and wife, Llydia (UNKNOWN). Their known children were: Ella Orilla b. January 22, 1861, Eldora, Hardin Co. IA and Anna Elizabeth b. July 03, 1862, Eldora, Hardin Co., IA. Isreal had at least two other children by a previous marriage: Jasper and Effie.
Date of query: Wed May 7 05:42:48 1997
Contact: Larry E. Gile -
larryg@creston.heartland.net
Looking for more info on the young RUBEN WHITNEY REED, b. 1856, Steamboat Rock, Hardin, IA. s/o BENJAMIN FRANKLIN REED & HARRIET EMELINE WHITNEY. HARRIET d. 1916 Hardin Co. RUBIN m. SARAH ELIZABETH EMERSON, 25 Jan. 1881 Eldora Twp., Hardin Co. RUBIN had 4 brothers & 3 sisters. All might be born around Steamboat Rock, Hardin. Need info on this family. Where did B.F. REED come from? Some say Claremont, New Hampshire. And where did his wife, Harriet Emeline WHITNEY come from? Family lore: she was great-neice of Eli WHITNEY. Thank you.
Date of query: Mon May 12 15:58:43 1997
Contact: Virginia Vanderheyden McElroy -
VRAEMC@AOL.COM
ALLEN, CARRINGTON, MCMULLEN, SAYRE
Searching for descendants of Louisa ALLEN 1st marriage was to Eli MCMULLEN, 2nd marriage to M. V. SAYRE. Louisa died July 27, 1892 in Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa at the age of 71. Interested in corresponding and sharing family data. Louisa's bros. were EZBON ALLEN & WILLIAM ALLEN, sister was ANN ALLEN m. Isaac CARRINGTON, JR.
Date of query: Thu Apr 24 15:42:55 1997
Contact: Judy Morrison -
jmm@carlsbadnm.com
Thomas C. and Harriet Marie (FISHER) ALLEN were in the 1860 census in Aetna TWP, Hardin County. He is listed as a stonecutter. They had two children, 'Bert" and Caroline. Extended family were in the Webster City area. Does anyone know anything of this family? Thomas enlisted in the Iowa Infantry in 1862 and died at St. Louis in November that year. Harriet remarried a Samuel BONE.
Date of query: Fri Apr 11 23:10:56 1997
Contact: Virginia Walters -
vewaltpp@alaska.net
Looking for parents of William MELLINGER, b. c.1835 in OH, d. April 1900 in Franklin Co, IA, m. 1st - Dorcas WOOD, 17 Oct 1858 in Hardin Co, IA. They had 6 children together and I believe they were all born in Hardin County. William m. 2nd - Francis L. PATTON BRITTAIN, 28 Feb 1893 in Iowa Falls, Hardin Co, IA.
Also, looking for parents of Dorcas WOOD, b. c.1828 in PA, d. 14 Dec 1891 in Hardin Co, IA at age 63, m. William MELLINGER, 17 Oct 1858. Is this the sister of William H. WOOD who married Rebecca MELLINGER?
Contact: Sherry Hess Jones - shjones@usroots.com
Sarah Jane LAMB WEAVER. Born: abt 1836 in Vigo County, Indiana. Parents were John & Katherine Barnes Johnson LAMB. Sarah Jane LAMB moved to Stephenson, Ill. with parents in 1842. Married Willaim WEAVER in 1864 in Stephenson County, Ill had four sons. One was Orsamus A. WEAVER (Named after an Uncle). Was living in Union Township, Hardin County, Iowa, in 1893. Suspect that she died in this area. Any help would be appericated.
Contact: Keith Cunday - Kcunday@linkline.com
AULT, BOWER, CLAY, CLOVER, FUNK, POLAND, RICHARDSON
Would like to exchange information on the Daniel and Christiana(AULT) RICHARDSON, before 1850. Children: William, 1829 Ohio, David, 1834 Ohio, Addison, 1836 Ohio, James, 1839 Ind, Thomas, 1843 Ind, Elias, 1847 Ind, Caroline, 1848 Ind, Morgan, 1850 Hardin co Ia. Two babies Died in Hardin co and Martha 1854 Ia.
Dr. John FUNK and his wife Elizabeth POLAND came to Hardin co about 1858. They had five children that lived to adulthood: Caroline, 1837 Pa, married John BOWER, Adeline, 1839 Pa, married James RICHARDSON, Emiline, 1840 Pa, George, 1842 Pa, and Dennis, 1855 at Iowa City Ia. Looking for any information on these people or thier descendent. Daniel had a brother Willian that livied there at the same time. His daughter Carrie married L.D. CLAY 1868. They died young and Caroline RICHARDSON raised two of her children. Caroline was married to William CLOVER.
Contact: Dennis Verbeek - dutch@tab.com
The surnames of most interest to me are HARKNESS and LOGAN. My g-g-g- grandfather, Robert HARKNESS, and his wife, Charlotte (ne LOGAN) farmed in the township of Etna from about 1870 till his death in 1879. Although Charlotte remarried to a William MORRIS, when she died in 1904 she was buried near her first husband and five of their children in Hazel Green Cemetery. Charlotte's parents, Thomas and Esther LOGAN, lived on an adjoining farm in Etna, and they too are buried in Hazel Green. Charlotte and Robert HARKNESS' eldest son, David HARKNESS, was killed in a railroading accident in 1904 and is buried in Rowan, Wright Co., IA. If anyone has any information about these names, please contact me.
Contact: Ed Harkness - eharknes@ctc.edu
My Grandfather Albert Oltman LUPKES was born Oct.1,1894 in Ackley. I'm not sure when his parents Oltman LUPKES and ????? came to Hardin Co. They emigrated from Germany. I don't know if they moved on or stayed. Albert moved to Wheaton Minn. Married Alvina JACOBSON, they worked their farm and raised 3 children Waynne, Lois (My mother) & Gloria. I'm interested in any information available on LUPKES in Iowa.
Contact: C. LaRue - r1sty@erols.com
Researching family of Henry PASSMORE & Flora ROTTMEYER who resided in Franklin & Hardin counties; issue: Emma; Sarah A. b 1877 Hardin Co; Henry C. PASSMORE Jr b ca 1879 Hardin Co; Eliza L. (Elsie) b Oct 1887 Hardin Co; Nellie b Apr 1889 Hardin Co. Gladly exchange data.
Contact: Camille Ammerman - camillem@servericenter.net
BANIGAN, CARPENTER, CARR, CRANDALL, FISK, MILLER, SEABURY, WICKHAM
Seek contact with descendants of and to expand info on
CRANDALLS:
Mary FISK c1805VT-10JUN1882 Steamboat Rock IA m Martin S. SEABURY(1804-68 in Jackson,
Hardin, IA. d. Burned in Prarie Fire.
-1 Maria SEABURY d.?Steamboat Rock IA m ? MILLER
-2 Celestia SEABURY d.?Cody NE m Peter BANIGAN
-3 Jerome Bonaparte SEABURY 15FEB1836 Ausable Falls/Forks NY d.6JUN1909 Marshalltown, IA
bur Union\Hardin\IA CIVIL WAR VET
-4 Ermina SEABURY c1830-1916 Grundy Center IA m1 George CARR m2 Asahel WICKHAM
Lathan FISK 20JAN1808_26MAR1884IA m Elizabeth CARPENTER..
George FISK 1811-1865IA m Caroline ? ..
Sidney FISK 1818VT-18?? Hardin,IA.. m Nancy CARPENTER..
Lucian FISK 1821Westford\Chittenden\VT-18?? Steamboat Rock IA
Contact: H. Andrew BROWN - habraun@pacbell.net
Looking for information and death/burial for Barbara STARNES (1818 TN) LIVENGOOD MADDOX. Barbara STARNES married Elias LIVENGOOD in 1837 in IN. He died in 1848. She married Bartlett M. MADDOX 1852 in IN. They had John 1853, Salina 1854, Charles 1857 all born probably in IA. In 1854 Barbara was in Hardin County, IA. They moved to Leavenworth Co, KS to be close to her brothers Charles STARNES & George STARNES. They returned to Hardin county and by 1870 she is apparantly deceased.
Contact: Jo Ann Wilkerson - wilkersn@kansascity.com
Researching surname HUNTER and HUMPHREY. James Sloan HUNTER, b. 18 Mar 1834, Wife Catherine Isabel HUMPHREY, b. 24 May 1837. They were the parents of Joseph Odin HUNTER, b. 1 Feb 1863, Victor Earnest HUNTER, b.25 May 1866, Frank Howard HUNTER, b.25 Jul 1869, James Malcolm HUNTER, b. 28 Jul 1871, Freddie Edgar HUNTER, b. 3 Oct 1874 and Justine Shirley HUNTER, 20 Feb 1879. The family lived around Eldora, IA.
Contact: Ted V. LaRue - tlarue@ao.net
HUTSON, LAMB, PRESNELL, RATLIFF
Lydia, daughter of Nathan and Lydia (PRESNELL) HUTSON was born 1816 Randolph Co NC. She married Thomas LAMB in Henry Co IN in 1833. Migrated to Hardin Co IA after marriage and both died in Hardin County. Would like to contact any descendants. Did John HUTSON who married Margaret RATLIFF in Henry Co IN also migrate to Hardin County with his sister and her husband ?Lydi
Contact: Virginia Parmenter - ginnyp8@home.com
My g grandmother's sister, Siever M. SWEEDEN, b 1841, Ostfriesland, married 1859, Hardin Co. to Paul HICKMAN. On 1860 census living in Etna twp. No further knowledge. Would like to know when they died and where they are buried. If anyone has information about them, please contact me.
Contact: Illena Sletten - sletten@wolf.co.net
I'm looking for information on the following names: Charles M BRYAN married to a Serifia A (McGUIRRE)BRYAN one of their daughters was a Clara BRYAN who married a William ARMSTRONG. They all lived somewhere in Iowa around late 1860's or 70's. They may have moved from Ill. Any help you can give me will be helpful. Thank you
Contact: Bill Utter - RVcruisers@worldnet.att.net
I am looking for decscendants of James Thomas JACKSON and Henrietta KASCH. He was born in Co.Kildare, IRE in 1844 and moved to Hardin Co. in 1880. She was born 1846 in Prussia. Children: Margrett Pierce m. Wallace H. DARRAH, Henrietta (Ettie), Henry, Charley, Ernest, Annie.
Contact: Pamela Darrah-Beebe - dbeebe@compuserve.com
Seeking info on these surnames from New Providence ca.
1875-1900 BARCLAY, TANSEY may have been homesteader. Both families are in same cemetary in
New Providence.
Contact: Dick Parker - dparker@ma.ultranet.com
Teupke SWEEDEN died abt 1861, possibly 1860 in Hardin Co., either Ackley or Abbott area. I need death date and burial place. Any help appreciated. Thanks
Contact: Betty Johnson - Puamanabj@aol.com
My mother, Ruth Ann WOOTEN, was born in Hardin Co on April 1, 1929. She died in NC in 1993. Her parents, Wesley Raymond WOOTEN and Mary Jane McCORMICK were married in St. Anthony's by a Rev. Henry HICKMAN on Nov. 5, 1915. That's about all I know. Any additional information with regard to grandparents, as to why they were in Iowa at that time, etc. would be interesting to know.
Date of query: Thu Jan 30 20:45:20 1997
Contact: Ted R. Maynard -
intruder@mindspring.com
CARTER, CUNDIFF, DAVIS, HADLEY, MECK
CARTER/CUNDIFF/HADLEY I am researching the family of Lindley
M. and Charity M. (HADLEY) CARTER. He was born 1842, Morgan Co., IN, m Charity 1870, IN, d
1917 in Hardin Co., IA. Charity died 1878 in Hardin Co., IA. They raised 2 children.
Clare, b 1872, d 1944 m America (MECK) DAVIS (dates unknown). He was known by some for his
poetic ability. Vesta, b 1874 in Hardin Co., m Homer CUNDIFF 1895 in Hardin Co., d 1975 in
CA. Would like to hear from any CUNDIFF's living in the area or anyone else having
information on this family. Would be willing to trade information. Thanx in advance.
Date of query: Sun Feb 2 14:08:48 1997
Contact: James M. Newman -
lonewolfjn@tir.com
I am looking for the daughters of Hiram and Susannah CARPENTER who lived in Hardin County in Clay township in the 1860 and 1870 census then moved to Colorado with their oldest daughter Louisa CARPENTER FIELDS and her husband Christoper C. FIELDS. Daughters were Alminia, Eleanor, Sarah and one may have been Mary, listed as M.A. on the 1860 census. One married a MUNN, or MUM, but can't find the parents of Wesley and Francis who were listed in the CARPENTER family on the 1870 census as grandchildren, but who were their parents? Thanks.
Date of query: Wed Feb 5 14:56:23 1997
Contact: Maria Brower -
mbrower@nccn.net
PICKERING, Mary, b 1805, Greene Co., TN, marr 1827, Greene Co., TN to MARSHALL, Jesse, son of Abraham and Martha DOANE Marshall. This family lived first in New London, IN, later Union, IA. Mary buried Bangor Friends Church Cemetery, Bangor, IA. Wish to correspond with this families descendants.
Date of query: Fri Feb 7 17:28:17 1997
Contact: Wendy Jacobs -
wendy@youngminds.com
DE LAWYER, MORGAN, RUNDLE, SEVERNS
Oliver B. RUNDLE b. 1783 NY or NJ and wife, Ann Sargood SEVERNS b. 1793 died in Hardin Co Ia. in 1872 and 1874, buried in Eldora Cemetery. Came to Hardin Co with dau, Emily and husband, Albert L. MORGAN. MORGAN ch: Sarah, Geo. W., Henry, Mary Jane, Elizabeth and Lucy R. b. 1863 who married Guilford DE LAWYER. appreciate any info these family names.
Date of query: Mon Feb 17 13:19:29 1997
Contact: Mary E.Miller -
pnpz84a@prodigy.com
I am looking for information concerning James C. HAMMOND, b. Sept. 1826 NY, and his wife Frances "Fanny" Jane TURNER, b. May 1826 Oswego Co., NY. Before moving to Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa, between 1850-60, they lived in Boone County, IL, where they adopted a child, Matthew FITZMAURICE who was born 22 Jan. 1852. James and Fanny HAMMOND died sometime prior to 1910. I would like to know the dates of their deaths and where they are buried. I will gladly exchange information on this family. F
Date of query: Wed Mar 5 08:04:57 1997
Contact: Berylyn Bazzoon -
bbazzoon@mail.phoenix.net
I would like to know the parents and siblings of Sarah Estell BARTLETT, born 23 Aug. 1854 NY. On 7 May 1874, she married Matthew FITZMAURICE in Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., Iowa. Believed to have been an orphan, she may have been living with a family named STACY prior to her marriage. I will gladly exchange information on this family.
Date of query: Wed Mar 5 08:18:11 1997
Contact: Berylyn Bazzoon -
bbazzoon@mail.phoenix.net
Interested in the Levi WELDEN family of Iowa Falls, Hardin,
IA. Have done a study on his wife's father, Samuel H. PAYNE of Ft. Covington, Franklin Co,
NY. He lived 1796-1864.
Date of query: Sun Mar 9 17:54:50 1997
Contact: Tom Weir -
twweir@hotmail.com
RANGER : HARDIN COUNTY RESEARCH
I am looking for William RANGER who died May 1885 in Hardin Co. and his wife Mercy
RANGER-(COY) who died January 1887 in Grundy Center(Grundy county) but was a resident of
Steamboat Rock. Their OBITUARIES should be in the Eldora Herald. I am also looking for both DEATH RECORDS at the county courthouses. Both are buried in Steamboat Rock Cemetery (need CEM. RECORDS) and/or photo of grave. If anybody can copy these for me, I will pay for that service!!
John (Prof. Gen.) : Dreambuilr@aol.com
Date of query: Mon Mar 10 16:27:40 1997
Contact: John (Prof. Gen. -
Dreambuilr@aol.com
My g g grandfather was John RILEY who came to Ellis, Hardin County in 1864. He had 8 children, Henry, Albert (my g grandfather), Ezra J, Preston W, Eda, Frank, Martha and Minnie. Albert married Catherine Jane BENSHOOF, daughter of Nancy and Samuel BENSHOOF, also of Ellis. Sam and Nancy moved to Buckeye in 1863. I would appreciate any information on my family heritage, including whether any RILEYS still live in the Iowa Falls area who are descendants of Preston or Frank who I have reason to believe remained in the area. The same applies for the BENSHOOF line. The BENSHOOFs had a son Samuel W BENSHOOF who married Calra E KELLOG of Buckeye.
Date of query: Mon Mar 10 16:30:11 1997
Contact: Harold Riley -
haroldriley@qwest.net
Searching for information on JESSE L.CHANDLER born Eldora, Hardin Co, Iowa Oct 27, 1874. Son of HARTWELL P.CHANDLER and LUCY JANE"JENNIE" GRCHANDLEROUT Any information on this family will be appreciated.
Date of query: Tue Mar 11 10:11:33 1997
Contact: Dorothy Sargent -
dorothys@bendnet.com
Looking for the HENSLEY family of Iowa Falls. Lived in that area starting around 1900. Husband James HENSLEY, wife Lily May (LINHART) HENSLEY. Both were born in Northern Missouri, and relocated here. They had many children, including five sons who were in the military simultaneously. Lily HENSLEY was, I have heard, Iowa Mother of the Year (bestowed by whom?) Their sons included Wayne HENSLEY and Jasper HENSLEY. Anyone having information on this family, please contact me.
Date of query: Wed Mar 12 19:59:03 1997
Contact: Steven R. DeNunzio -
denunzio@ix.netcom.com
Looking for information on JAMES C. STEELE born in HARDIN CO.in 1855. His parents came from Indiana
Date of query: Mon Mar 17 14:02:04 1997
Contact: KEITH STEELE -
GANDEROC@JUNO.COM
Researching BAUGHMAN, HUFFMAN (Jackson Twsp., late 1800's) and Fred SANDERS descendants in Iowa Falls, Hardin County area.
Date of query: Wed Mar 19 17:26:44 1997
Contact Marian Sanders at (515)648-3846, 585 Heather Ave., Alden, Iowa 50006
TANSEY, Barclay and wife GRAVE, Ellen (or Eleanor) are buried in the New Providence Cemetery. Would like to know if they have a tombstone and what it has written on it. Ellen was my husband's great aunt and was still living in 1924.
Date of query: Wed Mar 26 06:35:49 1997
Contact: Jean Grave -
gravell@cybertron.com
Looking for the family of KARL RIPPBERGER d. Ackley, Hardin County, IA and his wife's family SARAH PATTON d. Ackley, Hardin County. Their child HELEN RIPPBERGER b. July 1, 1875 in Ridott, Illinois d. October 17, 1947 in Coffey County, Kansas. Grandchild SARAH PATTON FREERKSEN b. June 29, 1897 in Abbott, Hardin County, IA
Date of query: Sun Mar 30 18:59:38 1997
Contact: Orrin Pitts - orrna@midusa.net