Lee County Iowa
Genealogy
Query Archive
1998
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Becky Horner
Fri Oct 29,1998
Seeking information on the following surnames: HORNER, THARP,
FOWLER, McKINLEY, GODLOVE.
James S Horner was ordained a minister of the ME Church in Keokuk, IA.
Seeking information on any siblings, parents, etc. connection to Keokuck
IA area. He died in Mahaska co, IA. His oldest brother William McKendry
HORNER who lived in Lucas CO, IA. James (Jr) went to Keokuk after discharge
from civil war; he had fought in Arkansas.
Seeking any information on my Gr GR Grandpatents . Alonzo HARRINGTON b. 1845 in Denmark, Lee County, Iowa. d before 1891 and buried in Denmark, Iowa. He was married to Emma Jane Wallace b. 1852 in Ohio. Any help appreciated.
Polly Morf
Wed Oct 28, 1998
I am searching for information about two women who were probably
born in Lee County (possibly Keokuk) in the early to mid-sixites, named
Lisa and Denise Lewis. Their father was Gary Lee Lewis (b. June 21, 1946
d. Sept. 13, 1968). I do not know the name of the mother, but I do know
the couple was married. These two women are my half-sisters, and I would
like to locate them.
Am searching for information on Andrew Jackson LARUE who died in Lee County, Iowa on 10-3-1899. Particularly interested in information on his daughter, Mary J. LaRue WAUGH who lived in Keokuk, Iowa iin the 1940's. She may have had a daughter named Mabel? or Winnifred? Any information is appreciated. Thank you, Robin
Timothy
Hardin Wed Oct 21, 1998
I am looking for info on the family of Sarah Elizabeth STEWART,
born 13 July 1847 Lee Co. Iowa. Her parents were Benjamin F. STEWART and
Mary HOWARD. Later, Sarah Elizabeth married William Presley HARDIN on 24
October 1872 in Navarro Co. Texas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Timothy
SPROTT Looking for SPOTT family members residing in Keokuk, IA in 1853. They were originally from PA, came to Keokuk by way of OH and IN. Any info appreciated, thank you.
Gary Honts
Sat Oct 17, 1998
I am looking for information on the CRAIG Family. They lived
and are buried in the West Point, IA Cemetery. John S. CRAIG born June
6, 1844 or June 2, 1844 and died March 17, 1892 or July 12, 1890 (First
dates are from a family Bible and the second dates are from the head stones).
Marry CRAIG born March 5, 1848 and died May 25, 1886 or November 27, 1901.
They had two children Nanie K. CRAIG born Jan 26, 1866 and Harry Ausain
CRAIG born June 23, 1862. Next to these two graves in West Point is a William
A. CRAIG born in Miama Co, Ohio in 1840 and died December 5, 1897; he might
be a brother. Thanks, Gary
I am looking for any information I can find on the BEUCLER and BEPOIX family that lived in Lee County in the 1800's. I believe some are buried somewhere in Lee County also. Thanks Jim
Beverly Hintergardt
Mon Oct 12, 1998
Researching the Thomas TAGGART and wife, Sarah Elizabeth THOMPSON, family
who lived in Lee County in 1856 when their son, Thomas Alexander TAGGART,
was born. I believe this family was originally from Ohio, but do not know
where in Ohio. Thank you, Beverly
I am researching the HAWLEY family, who relocated to West Point, Ia. from Penn.George A.& Sarah HAWLEY had 4children, 1)Sullivan, 2)Horace, 3)Samantha (later married a BECKLEY), & 4)George. George (Attorney at law) moved to Decatur county, Leon township.. He was married to Sarah E and they had a son Willie that died of pneumonia in Michigan George's birth place is known to be N.Y. Any info appreciated. Denise......Thanks....
Norman Newton
Wed Oct 6, 1998
Seeking information on my wife's ggrandparents LUNDGREN, Oscar
A, b. Jul 9,1859 in Smoland, Sweden and BYLOFF, Josephine W, b. Apr 24,
1856 in Norshirping, Sweden. They were married in Keokuk, Iowa on Dec 14,
1882. Children were 1)Josephine W, 2)Herman Theodor, 3)George Ruben, 4)Elmer
Magnus, and 5)Hazel Josephine. Any information will be appreciated
EVANS: I am looking for information on William EVANS b.1818 -married. Elizabeth (SMITH?) b. 1825. I found them in Lee County on the 1850 census. Their children were 1)Jim W. b. 1847, 2)Caleb B. b. 1849, 3)Eliza Jane b. Mar. 1851 Independence, MO, 4)Elizabeth b. 1853 MO, 5)Martha b. 1861, MO, 6)Amanda b. 1863 MO., 7)Andy J. b. 1866. They later moved to Independence, Jackson, MO, & found them there in the 1870 census. Would be happy to exchange info. Thank you, Don Johnson
Chris Keller
Sat Oct 3, 1998
Hi! I am interested in finding my Great Great Grandfather: George
KRAMPETER. He served in the 37th Regiment in the Civil War. He probably
died in the 1860-1870 time frame. I belive he may be buried in Keokuk,
but Franklin is also a posibility. Can you offer any suggestions on how
to go on with my search. Thank you. Chris
Searching for genealogical data on the STEWART and HORTON families. I am seeking information re the family of Alexander STEWART b. 1806. He married Louisa C. MALLETT on Sept 6, 1841 in Lee County. Children on the marriage: 1)Harriet, 2)A.B., 3)Clay, 4)"Holland" (actually Harlan Meade, b. 1843), 5)Rufus, 6)Fletcher, 7)Lee, 8)Rachel, 9)Annabelle and 10)Ida. I am seeking information on Harlan Meade STEWART ( my GGrandfather) in particular. Born in Ohio, Alexander came into Lee County in March 1840 where he farmed for 9 years before moving to Henry County. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Verne
Debbie Fri
Oct 2, 1998
I am looking for information on John HARRINGTON, born 10/13/1812,
d. 4/28,1888. he and his wife, Elizabeth McNEIL lived in Washington township
and are buried in the Denmark Cemetery, Denmark, Iowa. John is buried with
his mother, Mary HARRINGTON. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me
anymore about this family. Elizabeth McNEIL, b. 9/27/1820, d.9/16/1882,
buried at the Denmark Cemetery, is the the daughter of John McNEIL. And
I was just wondering if the McNEIL's that are buried near her are related
in some way. They are the parents of my great-great grandmother, Mary HARRINGTON,
b.6/7/1838, Loraine Cty, Ohio. She married Josiah BROCKWAY, son of Titus
and Nancy B. WILSON BROCKWAY. I am interested in finding out more about
the McNEIL and HARRINGTON families. Thank you for any information that
you can help me with, Debbie
Searching for the parents and siblings of my GGGrandparents, Gorrin HOPKINS CARR and his wife, Mahala HAY CARR. Gorrin was born in 1823 in Genessee County, NY; married first Amy Lucy RHODES who died in 1848, no children. He married Mahala second, on May 4, 1851 in Ft. Madison, IA. He was a member of the First ME Church of Ft. Madison and worked for the Morisson (Morrison ?) Manufacturing Co. (plows, cultivators, etc.). He died in Ft. Madison on Nov. 5, 1893; buried in the City Cemetery. Mahala was born in 1824 in OH; died in Ft. Madison in Feb. 1891. She had a brother Eli HAY who also lived in Ft. Madison. Any information about either G.H. CARR or Mahala HAY CARR would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nancy
Janet Stevens
Tue Sept 29, 1998
SEAGER; Looking for any info on Aaron SEAGER born Jan 21, 1864.
He resided in Lee Co.His father was Henry SEAGER. born Dec. 17, 1824, and
mother Leah, born March 28, 1826. Need names of Aaron's siblings. I have
a list of SEAGER names from Bible but no one knows who they are. Need help.
Aaron married Mary Jane HALSEY. Children Leah, Brian, Adon and ? Will exchange
info. Thank You. Janet
Looking for the James S. SLATER family. Believe they lived in West Point for a time, after coming from Ohio, around 1847. James went to California in 1849 seeking gold and then returned. Believe the family then moved to Garden Grove, Calif.. Thanks for any information.
Ed Williams
Sun Sept 27, 1998
Searching for Alfred O. LEE family who lived at Melrose, IA
until his death 15 Dec 1896. Family imigrated from New Lisbon, Columbiana
co., Ohio. Alfred married Elizabeth GLASS, 14 Feb 1853. From this union
were born 8 children. Elda, John Prichard, Ida, Henry Marcus, Harry, Emma,
Willie, & Albert. Thank you.
I am looking for information on Titus BROCKWAY and his wife, Nancy B. WILSON. They lived in Washington township in the 1850's Thank you for any information, Debbie
Gregory Myers
Fri Sept 25, 1998
Seeking info on SNOOK families residing in Lee County, IA in
mid 1800's. Isaac SNOOK was on a 1850 and 1870 census as residing in Fort
Madison. I would appreciate any detailed census info, mine was only from
a index, and also any other SNOOK info in this area.
I am seeking information on my grandfather who came from Lee County Iowa. His name was George W. LEE, I believe he was born in the 1860's & of native American ancestory. Are there any census or anything that are available on the net that you think might be able to help me? Thanks for your time Carol
Pat Hardison
Tue
Sept 23, 1998
Seeking any information on J.R. KIRK who was married to ? HUSE
or HUGHES. They lived in Keokuk around 1850. Children : Elizabeth Ellen,
Amanda Ann, and possibly others. Thank You..Pat
Looking for Michael MORRIS married to Catherine ?? in French Canada in about 1861. Catherine's maiden name is illegible in documents. Children are 1)MARY E. born in Canada; 2)JOSIE E. born in 1863 in Canada and married to George BOYLE in Keokuk on Sep 24, 1894; 3)NELLIE born about 1866 in Canada; 4)ANNA born about 1867 and married to Frank DWYER in Keokuk Apr 29, 1889; 5)MARTHA L. born 1869 and married to Robert BELL in Keokuk on Sep 24, 1894; 6)MATILDA born in Keokuk Dec 11,1870 married to John AIKEN in Keokuk on Oct 31, 1887; 7)SARA born 1875 in Keokuk; 8)KATIE, born about 1877; 9)JOSEPH born Feb 1880 in Keokuk and married Catherine LAFEBER on 22 Sep 1903. Any info about those listed is needed. MICHAEL came to the US in 1850 from Ireland and am supposing that he migrated to Canada then returned to US by way of Ohio and settled in Keokuk. He died in Keokuk in 1905.
Pat Galvin
Mon
Sept 21, 1998
Seeking info on Michael and Mary BANNON McCARTY and their children,
Patrick (b. 1856), Elizabeth (b. Nov 22, 1864), and Edward. Michael was
born in Galway County, Ireland and died in Keokuk, Iowa on July 11, 1977.
They were Roman Catholic and he was probably buried from the Catholic church
there. After his death, Mary moved with Elizabeth and Edward to her bachelor
brother's (Patrick BANNON) farm in Marysville, Minnesota. Thank you, Pat
VAUGHAN: Searching for records pertaining to John & Geney VAUGHAN, and their son, William VAUGHAN. William's obiturary states that he was born in Lawrence Co, Canada, and died in Grinnell, Iowa. He came to Lee County in 1845? (this date is difficult to read) and lived there for a period of time, before moving to Schuyler Co. Missouri, and then to Jasper Co. Iowa in 1861. In the 1843 Lee County census, I find a Jane Vaughan, whose father was John Vaughan. Are there any records pertaining to Vaughan's in Lee County in this era? Thank you.
CHARLES DOBSON
Sat Sept 19, 1998
The only starting place I have is of my Grandfather Joe DOBSON. I don't
know his parents names. . I still have an Uncle and cousin in Lee Co. My
Dad grew up there and went to school there. He went into the Navy in the
mid 40's. I want to search as far back as I can and this is my starting
point. Thank you for your help. By the way, I now live in California. Thank
you, Chuck.
Seeking info on ancestors RIDER, RYDER, ORANT in Lee Co.. I am trying to locate information on Francis RIDER and his wife Florence Matilda ORANT RIDER. They had a daughter Mary Elizabeth RYDER/RIDER (she changed the spelling to RYDER) who was born in Lee County, IA and moved to Meigs Co., OH. Thank you, Michael
Nancy SOONER
Thurs Sept 17, 1998
NELSON--Searching to prove or disprove information published
in the Nodaway County Missouri 1882 History, page 545, about my great great
grandfather, Joseph Riter NELSON. The book says that Joseph Riter NELSON
is a native of Louisiana, and born near New Orleans, March 13, 1836. Additionally
it says that when he was but a boy he accompanied his parents to Lee County,
Iowa, where he was principally reared and educated. (He would have been
there for about 16 years) It goes on to say, in 1852, with them he moved
to the Territory of Utah. My research has found Joseph Riter NELSON, son
of John and Agnes Lovina Matilda Ann (Nancy) TENANT NELSON born in Ashton-under-Lyne,
Lancashire, England on March 14, 1833. In 1853, after his mother remarried
a Thomas LEIGH, Joseph R. with his mother and sister, Mary Jane, left Liverpool
England on the ship FLACON, March 16, 1853 and arrived at the port of New
Orleans, May 18, 1853. They traveled up the Mississippi to Council Bluffs,
Iowa (then Kanesville) and departed on July 14, 1853 with Appleton M. Harmon
wagon train, arriving in Utah on October 18, 1853. Does anyone have any
records that would show that Joseph Riter NELSON came to the US and specifically
to Lee County IOWA between 1836 and 1852? I'm sure that it is entirely
possible that the NELSON family came to Lee County, Iowa from England by
way of New Orleans port and then returned to England after having lived
in Lee County for a number of years. I need any evidence that this family,
John and Ann (or any of her other names listed above) Tennant NELSON, and
their children, Lames (or James?), Joseph Riter, and Mary Jane, lived in
Lee County Iowa at any time between 1836 and 1852.
Am searching for Richard SULLIVAN, served with an Iowa Unit during Civil War and died 9/24/1864; do not know unit or where he died. Had four sons: 1)John Wesley, 2)Edward, 3)William, and 4)George. Any information would be appreciated but especially how to find out Unit, etc. he served with. (I've searched many military units but can't locate him...) Thank you, Judy
Jim McMillen
Wed Sept 15, 1998
Seeking descendants of, or information about, Marion J HENRY
or his wife, Gertrude (McMILLEN) HENRY. Marion was a retired Santa Fe employee
and died in the Santa Fe Hospital on 27 Mar 1941. He was born in Indiana
in 1861. Gertrude McMILLEN was born in Kansas in 1876. They were married
in 1893 in Eagle County, Colorado.
In the 1840 census there were a couple of my families in Lee co. They were John and Delilah McCLINTIC. and John B. SKAGGS. Does any body have any information on these families? Delilah is said to of died in Lee Co.in 1843. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Cheri Rice Sat
Sept 12, 1998
Searching for information on Julia Ann (Joly Ann, Julianna)
GRANT born October 14, 1824 in Illinois, married William C. Nedry in Lee
County, Iowa on February 16, 1843. Died in Dayton, Washington on January
26, 1905. Would like the names of her parents and/or siblings. Thanks,
Cheri.
I am searching for information on the Benjamin FARMER and Mary (MITCHELL) FARMER family from Keokuk, Iowa. Benjamin's parents were Charles C. FARMER and Lucy Mildred (MENEFEE) FARMER. Lucy Mildred MENEFEE's parents were John Malrey MENFEE and Lucy (PARTLOW)MENFEE. Benjamin and Mary lived in Keokuk in the mid to late 1800's and had five children, 1)William C. FARMER, 2)Isabelle FARMER, 3)Cora FARMER (my grandmother), 4)Nettie C. FARMER and 5)Lucy A. FARMER. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
SKIBETS
Fri
Sept 11, 1998
ALBERT Family-----I am looking for information on the ALBERT
family that ran a boarding house for medical students in the late 1800.
My grand fater lived there while attending school and married their daughter,
Mary Louisa Albert on May 4, 1902. She was the 7th of 9 children. Her parents
were Jacob Albert and Maria Smallwood ALBERTt.
Seeking info on Michael and Mary BANNON McCARTY (McCARTY or McCARTHEY) and their two children, Elizabeth (b. Nov 22, 1864) and Edward. Michael was born in Ireland and died in Keokuk, Iowa in 1874. They were Roman Catholic and he was probably buried from the Catholic church there. After his death, Mary moved with her two children to her bachelor brother's (Patrick BANNON) farm in Marysville, Minnesota. Thank you, Pat Galvin
Sharen (O'Neil) Neal
Thurs Sept 10, 1998
Looking for descents of Jesse Shannon O'NEIL/O'NEAL ,born abt.1802/3
in TN, died 17 June 1895, buried at Oakland Cem, Dallas County. He married
17 Mar 1829, Rush County, Ind. to Sarah Ann DEMING (dau. of Anson Norton
DEMING). She was born 15 Jan 1813 at New York and died 29 Sept 1886. Their
children were: Mary, Charlotte, Emma, Henry, Shannon, Dewit C.,Elizabeth
and Ellen.
I have located Edmond FISH (born in New York, 1823) in Lee County on the 1850 census. He is listed with his wife, Catherine and daughter, Mary Ann (JOHNSON). In 1853, a son, Lafayette was born. By the time of the next census, they were in Sullivan County, Missouri. In Missouri, they had another son, Charles M. and another daughter, Louella (PFEIFFER) I'm trying to determine when they came to Lee County and if there are land or tax records available. Of course, my ultimate goal is to discover his parents, and also his wife's maiden name. Any help appreciated.
John Webster
Fri Sept 4, 1998
I am researching Opal Harriet GRIGGS, born Oct. 5, 1886, in
Fort Madison, IA. Her father was Charles E. GRIGGS, and her mother was
Olive GRIGGS (maiden name unknown). Any possible leads to any of these
people would be appreciated. I have no other information, and the IA Dept
of Public Health says it was unable to find a birth certificate for Opal
in a search of all IA counties. Thanks.
My ancestor Jonathan M. BERRY, born 12 Sep 1811 in KY, lived in Fort Madison, IA by 1850. He married Frances Jane WHITEAKER, born 9 Feb 1833. They had four children: 1)Thomas BERRY, 2)Anna Jane BERRY (b 9 Dec 1854 in Fort Madison, IA), 3)Iowa Adeline BERRY (b 21 Aug 1857 in Fort Madison) and 4)John Franklin BERRY (b 13 Dec 1859 in Fort Madison). I welcome discussion with anyone who recognizes any of these names. Thank you, Mark
Evelyn Sell Tue Aug 25, 1998I am searching for the place my GG-Grandfather Solomon BOLTON is burried. He died July 16, 1868 someplace close to the Mississippi River. He was living with his daughter, Elizabeth and grandchild Martha SIMMERMAN. They had left TN for Illinois and lived different places. Elizabeth and Martha was living in Pope Co, Illinois before returning to TN after being gone 10 yrs. After 10 yrs they moved back to TN. Are there any volunteers who will check their cemetry records for Solomon. My sincere appreciation for the help. Thank You, Evelyn
Carole Brickey Mon Aug 24, 1998I have a question concerning a mortuary that is no longer in business. Many of my relatives used the Keokuk Funeral Home, but, it has long been out of business, & no one can tell me who has the records for this funeral home. Can anyone tell me what happens to the records??? Some of my relatives passed away in the 30's 1934, 1936. Relatives include William August MEYER (died 2/17/1934) in Revere MO, & a Charles MEYER, who passed away in July of 1936.I have been told that this funeral home has not been in business since the late 60's. What can anyone tell me about this?? Who is responsible for those records? Where are they? Thanks so much
Bill Bentley
Fri Aug 21, 1998
Seeking information on THOMPSON & BENTLY families. A summary
of what I have gathered so far is that William THOMPSON married Sarah Jane
BENTLEY at Oregon City, Or. in Dec. 1852. Sarah Jane had been on a journey
over the Oregon Trail with her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth BENTLEY, from
Delaware Co. Indiana, when the couple met at the Dalles on the Columbia
River where THOMPSON owned a trading post. They had one child while living
in Oregon named Joseph C. THOMPSON, born Sept. 1, 1853. Soon after they
returned to the states settling in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. In August
1861 THOMPSON enlisted in Co. G, 3rd Iowa Cavalry and served throughout
the Civil War. Sarah Jane served at several places in Eastern Missouri
at Union Army Camps as a nurse during the war. They lived out their lives
at Keokuk and both are buried in the National Cemetery there. Sarah Jane
received a pension because of her nursing service during the war and she
died at Keokuk in 1910. Any additional information greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Bill Bentley.
CHANCELLOR--Seeking information regarding John Cooper CHANCELLOR (born 1 May 1803 in VA). He married Catharine SINNETT of WV on 29 Dec. 1822, place unknown. Their children were: Rebeckah, Harriet, James, Thomas, Patrick, William, Andrew, Benjamin F., two of whom were born 1847 and 1851. They left the east prior to 1853, as the Chancellor's property in VA was sold in 1853, with their place of residence listed as Lee Co. IA on the property transfer. John died in Lee Co. bewteen 1851-1853, & she then moved to Missouri. Any help appreciated. Emily
Randy Smith
Thurs Aug 20, 1998
Searching for anything on John W. ROGERS, born abt. 1800 and
Elizabeth Ann WATSON born 1 Sep 1808, possibly married in Lee County on
24 Feb 1825. Children: 1)William 2)Elizabeth Ann, 3)Sarah, 4)Pheby Jane,
5)Mary Ellen, 6)Abariah, 7)John, 8)Joseph, 9)Benjamin and 10)Watson (b.
20 Jan 1854, my ggrandfather). Believe parents of John W. ROGERS to be
George ROGERS and Nancy LYONS. Thank you.
My great grandfather was Nelson Pervine DUFFEY (son of John & Anne DUFFY) was born 28 June 1832 at Butler Co., Pa. He married Caroline Elizabeth CHILDS (daughter of Mary {MARKS} & Thomas CHILDS, Jr.) on 30 May 1857 at Lee Co., Iowa. In 1858/59 they also lived at Boneparte, Van Buren Co., Iowa. Nelson and Caroline E. DUFFEY had infant daughter, Mary Ann DUFFEY, who died at 9 days old. Where is she buried? They had an infant son, William H. DUFFEY, who was born 18 May 1859, died 13 Nov. 1862, but they were living in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pa. by then. In Aug. 1860 Census, they were in Sullivan Co., Mo. Looking for other researchers having a DUFFEY, CHILDS connections of Lee Co. area. Thank you. Mary Jane
Norman and Nancy
Parker Thurs Aug 20, 1998
NELSON-- John NELSON and his wife Agnes moved to Lee County,
Iowa about 1836 and were there until 1852. We believe they had two children,
Lames (or James?) and Mary Jane NELSON. Does anyone have any information
about this family during the 16 years they lived in LEE COUNTY? My gggrandfather
Joseph Riter NELSON must have attended school there. Was John NELSON a
farmer? Did he file claim for a HOMESTEAD in this county? - We did find
Joseph Riter NELSON's parents!! He was born in England in Ashton-Under-Lyne,
Lancashire instead of near New Orleans, LA as we read in a Nodaway County,
Missouri History of 1882. His parents were John NELSON, born abt 1795-1800
in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, England and Agnes Lovina Matilda Ann
(Nancy) TENNANT born about 1795 St. Georges Channel (at sea) near Belfast,
Ireland. Agnes's father was James TENNANT, born about 1769 England or B.
Ireland and her mother was Jane MILLWRIGHT, born about 1773 possibly in
Belfast, Ireland. Will be grateful for any additional information. Norman
& Nancy
Looking for Edward BROOKS (born ? Ia.) & Edna CROWE BROOKS (born ? Mo.). They are parents of Edward Charles BROOKS (born 12/28/21 Keokuk Ia.) died 8/25/62 in Ca. Family moved to Des Moines, Polk County, sometime after Jan. 1921. Edward married Dorothy Jean SWENDER (10/5/43), & their son Morris was born 12/22/46. Thank You.
REUNIONS--
Tweedy
The 32nd Annual Tweedy Reunion was held August 9 at the Montrose Community
Center hosted by the family of Harry and Elizabeth Tweedy Dresser. There
was an attendance of 148 from Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Minnesota,
Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. There are 287 living direct descendants of
Hugh Earl and Ve Starr Tweedy.
The past year there was on death, 90 year old Kenneth Tweedy. The following
eight marriages were recorded. Kristen Naifeh to Daniel Erno; Linda lee
Hickenbottom to Frank Lunsford; Amanda Tweedy to Scott Semones; Jodie Wells
to Ming Bo Heavin; Matt Tweedy to Sarah Seyb; Michelle Wells to Keith Danner
II; Doug Tweedy to Melissa Vigen and Janette Keller to Jerry Wallace.
There were nine births: Brendon Clements to Kevin and Lisa Clements; David
Lanman to Eric and Santya Tsai Lanman; Jesse Earl Bell to Gene Jr. and
Jody Reno Bell; Michelle Brown to Derek and Suzy McCabe Brown; Max Brown
to David and Aimee Kalkhorst Brown; Brandon Doyle and David and Jennie
Myhre Doyle; Kevin Price to Edward and Kelli Naifeh Price; Victoria Jenkins
to Debbie Adam and Jamie Jenkins and Alek Comstock to Aaron and Jean Nichols
Comstock, Alek is the first child in the 5th generation of descendants
of H.E. and Ve Starr Tweedy.
Special recognition was given to David and Elsie Tweedy honoring them for
their golden wedding anniversary.
The 1999 reunion will be held the 2nd Sunday of August at the same location
with the John and Virginia Tweedy Pezley family in charge.
Attending the reunion were: Robert and Jean Tweedy, Dunedin, Florida; Roger
and Elaine Tweedy, Kermit and Cindy Sperfslage and Megan, Mt. Pleasant;
Rod and Betty Holst, Eugene, Oregon; Robert and Marion Knight, Donnellson;
Marvin and Carol Tweedy, Keokuk; Tyler Luetkans, Waterloo; Marjorie Johnson,
Barb Matlock and Bill Allen, Montrose; Gary and Theresa Johnson, Lindsay,
Jessica and Kyler, Burlington; Ray and Julie Johnson, Tia and Van, Donnellson;
Guerdon and Juanita lee, Frank and Linda Lunsford, Fairfield; Jim and Marilyn
Sheets, Ames; Edith Tweedy, Mike and Elaine Foley, Larry Haynes, Elyse
Whitmore, Hughie Tweedy and Emily, Montrose; Daniel Harris and Jon Whitmore,
Keokuk; Brook Foley and mike Wiese, Davenport; Clay Foley, Iowa City; Amanda
Morgan, Warsaw, Illinois; Esther Tweedy, Eliza and Luther Bangert, Donnellson;
Merton and Marjorie Tweedy Lind, Argyle; Shannon and Spencer Brownell,
Chicago; Doris McNitt, Keokuk; Jay and Phoebe Tweedy, Rex and Karen Mueller,
Donnellson; Daren and Valerie Nelson, Derek and Jessica, Zimmerman, Minnesota;
Roy and Mary Marsh, Anna, Milaca, Minn.; Elsie Stevens, Montrose; Jeff
Stevens and Paula Meadows, Houston, Texas; Ve Tweedy Wardlow, Guerdon and
Carol Christenson, Stan Wardlow, Keren and Greg, Montrose; Ron and Hope
Krebill, Cicely, St. Louis, Missouri; harry and Elizabeth Tweedy Dresser,
Harry III and Sue Dresser, Keokuk; Tim and Rona Dresser, Matt; Mike and
Ruth Dresser, Brent and Rachel, Montrose; Marty and Lynn Levine, St. Louis;
John and Virginia Tweedy Pezley, Montrose; Roger and Jean Pezley, Chris
and Lisa Pezley, Dustin and Krista, Kahoka; Annette Luebka, Erin, Jill
and Megan; Brent Dobbins, Hamilton, Ill.; Mike and Beverly Pezley, David
and Michelle Pezley, Trevor and Brandon, Donnellson; Ron and Connie Pezley,
Emily Meierotto, Ft. Madison; Eston and Florence Tweedy Woodruff, Mark
and Donita Woodruff, Keosauqua; Kenneth and Lynn Woodruff, Independence,
Missouri; Bill and Kathy Woodruff, Ottumwa; Norma Mahon, Jennifer, Darin
and Nathan and Melissa Fenn, Isabella, Missouri; Steve and Nedra Carruthers,
Blue Springs, Missouri; Leland and Melody Keller, Enid, Oklahoma; Kevin
and Margie Brown, Caleb and Lauren Stockport; David and Elsie Tweedy, Keokuk;
Steve and Kathy Tweedy, Revere, Missouri; Dan and Vickie Tweedy and Stephani,
Walter Tweedy, Angela and Mike, Peg Hall and Addison, Montrose; Matt and
Sarah Tweedy, Donnellson and Dave and Sherry Wells, Salem, Mo.
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Wahrer
The 67th Annual Reunion of the descendants of Michael and Catharina
Wahrer was held in Rand Park, Keokuk on Sunday, August 9.
President Larry Shaffer of Kahoka, Missouri presided at the business meeting
following the noon basket dinner. letters and phone calls of greeting were
shared from Marcia Wahrer Holm, Edina, Minnesota; George and Wyvetta Miller,
Vancouver, Washington; Barbara Houston, Austin, Texas; Helen Schreck, Monmouth,
Illinois; Ruth Valentine, Wolfeboro, Hew Hampshire; May Belle Pickett,
Springfield, Missouri and Albert and Blanche Kutcher, Farmington.
Attending were Ruth Priest, Sag Harbor, New York; Harry and Carlene Geisler,
Quincy; Larry and Caroline Shaffer, Rovene Meinhardt and Irene Brunck,
Kahoka, Missouri; Harold and Garnett Swanson, Burlington; Mike and Linda
Sorenson and Alex, Gowrie, Iowa; Ruth Sorenson and Marvin Slater, Keokuk;
Scott and Vicki Matlock, Brandon and Haili, Ft. Madison; Joe and Holli
Johnson, Tylor and Gordon, Montrose; Jeff and Connie Paxton and Robert,
Gilman, Iowa; Bettye Boley and Walter Slater, Donnellson; John Wahrer,
May Crowe, Matthew Crowe, Joan Crowe, Andrew Witter, and Asa, Charleston;
Helen Schabilion, West Liberty and Rose Schabilion, Iowa city.
Officers for the coming year are Larry Shaffer, president; Dr. John Wahrer,
vice president and Helen Schabilion, secretary-treasurer.
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Blindt
The descendants of Xavier and Josephine Blindt held their annual reunion
on August 9, 1998 at South Park In West Point. Attending were: Shirley
and Lacy Burke, Paul and Denise Lingenfelter and Colin and Clint, Kim Lingenfelter
and Josh and Jennifer, all of Denmark; Cindy Byrne and Cory, Becky and
Bryce Algrim of Augusta; Bob Textor, Roger and Carolyn Reem, Harold and
Helen Lingenfelter, all of Burlington; Tom and Sharon Lingenfelter and
Thomas of Sperry; Harlan and Mary Carley, Teresa Carley Brown of Bettendorf;
Charles Carley of Iowa City; Marcus and Dawn Todd and Nathan and Jordan,
Jean Todd, Mike and Terry Boyle and Caitlin and Colin, Betty Watznauer,
JoAnn Blind and Hank Lake, Karina Blind, Gary Todd, all of Fort Madison;
Kathy Pierrot and Kyle of Newburgh, Ind.; Marla Willey and Casey and Wesley
of New London; Michael Conrad of Wever; Charles and Lynn Conrad and Nick
and Courtney of Crawfordsville; Joe and Frances Carson of Danville; Curt
and Mark Conrad of Des Moines; Bob and Val Kassmeyer, Caroline Lingenfelter,
Bertha Todd and Coyte Todd, Cliff and Deb Conrad; Tod and Angie Boeding
and Abigail, Tom and Mary Jo Boeding, Letha Weidmann, Mildred Pfoff. Donna
and Chris Conrad, all of West Point.
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Holtkamp
After laying a wreath at the graves of Lawrence and Rosina Holtkamp
Overberg at ST. James Cemetery in St. Paul, Mass was held at St. John Church
in Houghton, followed by a dinner at the Houghton K of C Hall. One hundred
fifty-two descendants of William and Anna Holtkamp were in attendance.
The committee for the 1998 reunion were: L. Bernard Overberg, Leroy Mertens,
Geri Conrad, Betty Ball and Sr. Marilyn Holtkamp.
Attending were: Carl, Diane, Peggy, Mary Beth and Randy Sanders; Don and
Geri Conrad; Bert and Priscilla Holtkamp; Vikki Bartosh and Rod Miller;
Duane and Irma Gabel; Colette Schlak; Dave and Bonnie Schlak; Edward B.
and Clemie Holtkamp; Stanley Holtkamp, Melanie Swift and Samantha Holtkamp;
Julie, Wendy and Chris Walljasper; Jim and JoAnn Luttenegger; LeRoy and
Marilyn Mertens; Barb and Todd Bartosh; Ed and Anita Blindt; Albert and
Marian Linnenbrink; Lucine Wallingford; Kenny and Judy Sanders; Ryan and
Brenda Berghius; Sue Sanders; Bill and Jean Orr; Raymond, Margaret and
Chad Holtkamp; James, Corinne, Davey, Mary and Eddie Perez; Dan, Annie,
Justin and Megan Menke; Betty Lou Ball; Bernard and Virginia Overberg;
Bob, Kathy, Jon and Alec Linnenbrink; Kevin, Lois, Tammy, Chris and Michelle
Long; Dusty and Jamie Fogle; Brian, Amy, Jason and Katelyn Holtkamp; Henry,
Rose, Peter, Michael and Kevin Jennings; Mel and Barb Holtkamp; Sister
Marilyn Holtkamp; Julie Holtkamp and Ron Fortune; heather Craig; Brad,
Julie, Kelly, Kimberly, Jill and Matt Freesmeier; Mike, Kara, Brett, T.J.
and Taylor Holtkamp; Don and Elaine St. Clair; Jerry, Courtney, Hannah,
Sarah and Jacki Holtkamp; Deborah, Don III and Joshua Horton; Sasha Horton
and Damien Pope; Ernest, Tenile and Chantal Aldridge; donna, Teresa and
Kimberly Knox; Jerry, Amie and Jena Stuekerjuergen; Mike and Joyce Kruse;
Jim and Carol Holtkamp; Dustin Holtkamp; Dennis, Becky, Kimberly and Ryan
Cramer; Candice McSperritt; Kathy, Adam and Andrew Marshall; Brad, Mari,
Stephanie and Braden Holtkamp; Theresa and Ivy Weirather; Mike and Liz
Linnenbrink family; Art and Darlene Holtkamp; Mike Jennings; Kurt and Sue
Schwartz; Casey, Connie and Zachary Overberg and Ron, Suzanne, Jennifer,
Dustin and Daniel Overberg.
Madeleine Rielley
Mon Aug 17, 1998
I am looking for any descendents of Daniel Fry and Rebecca Phillips
MILLER who lived in Lee Co starting in 1841. I have much information and
would like to find out more. Other names with which I can share info are
Peter MILLER, Henry Clay MILLER, MACRAE, PRIMEAU, COSTELLO,TRAYNOR, HARVEY,
KIEL. Thank you.
My great grandmother was born in West point, Iowa. Her name is Stella STAFFER (or was spelled STAUFFEUR on 7-12-1870). Her father's name is Chris STAFFER. This is all I know about her. Seeking info or a birth certificate, if one is found. Thank you, Jennifer.
Jerry Forman
Sun
Aug 16, 1998
Looking for ancestors of William Henry FORMAN and Sophia Ann
SELLS who lived in Keokuk, Iowa from 1852 until their deaths 1897 and 1896.
William Henry FORMAN was a tailor by trade. He and his wife had the following
children: 1)Charles Henry FORMAN (June 1843), 2)Harry FORMAN (April 1845),
3)Frank FORMAN (Nov 1847), 4)George FORMAN (May 1849), 5)Sarah Belle FORMAN
(Jun 1851), 6)Alice J. FORMAN (Dec 1854), 7)Charlotte A. FORMAN (Jan 1856),
8)Ida A. FORMAN (Aug 1858), 9)Emma FORMAN (Aug 1860), & 10)William
S. FORMAN (Sep 1862). Any information greatly appreciated.
I am looking for information on my g-grandmother, Martha Ellen RAMBO b. June 23, 1857 in Boston, Lee County, Iowa. Specifically seeking information and/or history on her immediate and extended family.
Staci Tanksley
Tue Aug 11, 1998
I'm looking for any information on Virginia Amelia BOZWELL.
She was born Sept. 6, 1852 in Lee Co. Iowa. She married Lowell Franklin
LANG in Appanoose Co, Iowa on November 3, 1868. Sometime after that they
left for Cooley City Washington on the Railroad. Thank-you Staci
Am searching for any information on the Daniel MARTIN family that was in Lee Co, Iowa, about 1850. One source state they left there about 1850 and come to Sullivan Co MO. Can not find them on the Sullivan Co MO census but believed they had a daughter married in MO. in 1847. Daniel MARTIN was married to Elizabeth VAUGHN, but believe she died before the move. He later married Susan REYNOLDS. Any help or information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jaunita
Fr. Stephen
Supica Mon Aug 10, 1998
Seeking info on Philipp Quinlan HAINES, (father of Joseph Ellsworth
HAINES b. 21 Mar 1862 in Keokuk and son of Joseph HAINES) married to Catherine
REESE.
Looking for the parents of an Ezra DAVIS born 28 November 1818 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, who married Nancy Cora SMITH (or MILLER) on 27 August 1838 in Indiana. He died 25 May 1895 and was buried in Abingdon Cemetery, Jefferson County, Iowa. He attended a medical school in Keokuk and graduated in 1857. It is likely that he practiced for a time in Lee County or in one of the neighboring counties. Children included 1)Christiana born 1839, 2)William Francis born 1841, 3)Thomas Dick born 1844, 4)Sarah Jane 1849, 5)Nancy Marthena 1851, 6)Iowa Virginia 1853, 7)Drury Ezra 1855, 8)Noah Alson 1858, 9)Albin Newton 1860 and 10)Arthur Miller 1862. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Eva Seward Sat
Aug 8, 1998
In 1860 Census William H. and Sarah SEWARD were around Lee County,
Iowa. They had 2 small sons William H. F SEWARD and Cyrus C. SEWARD age
8 months. That is all that I have on them. I would like for someone to
help me on this. Thanks in advance! Eva
Records indicate that my ggg grandmother was born in Lincoln Co., Iowa. I can not find such a county. Can anyone give me a suggestion? Thanks! Cathy
David L. McMonigle Sun
Aug 2, 1998
I am seeking information on Robert APPLEGATE (1814-1857) and
his wife, Rebecca McMONIGLE (1814-1857). They lived in Lee County, Iowa
from 1849 until their deaths in 1857. They died in Montrose and are buried
at an unknown location in the Montrose area. They had 11 identified children.
Also seeking any information on their children and descendants.
I am looking for a David I. COON and Lucinda MCCLAUGHLIN (nee SHAW) marriage record for the years 1853 to 1857 in Lee County? David I. COON was living in Van Buren County. May also be spelled KUHN or GOHN as the spelling was changed from the original spelling. Thanks in advance! Gerald McLaughlin
Donna Hile
Wed
July 29, 1998
I am seeking any type info in helping to locate Mahitable MINTON's
parents. Mahitable MINTON (my gr-gr-grandmother) b. 1825, somewhere in
Iowa; d. 1851 Lee Co.,Iowa & is bur. in Oakland Cemetery. She marr.
1849 in Lee Co. to Joseph C. ESTES. They had only (1) dau., Mary Josephine
b. 1847 in Lee Co.; d. 1926 in Adams Co.,OH; marr. 1865 in Lee Co. David
Stout TAYLOR. All info that I have located for Mahitable MINTON (which
is very slim) states she was b. in Iowa.
Would greatly appreciate any help in locating her parents! Thanks in advance!
Donna Hile
Searching for information on family of William Harrison JORDAN and wife Mary GALLAND who settled at Montrose, Lee Co., IA in 1842. Active in LDS church.
Jon Baily Mon
July 27, 1998
Looking for info on William and Mary Ann GRUBB, who both died
in 1860. I have some info on their children. Jon Baily
I would like to contact anyone who is researching the surname DROUILLARD in Lee County. I think Joseph DROUILLARD was the son of Peter & Susan.DROUILLARD, who probably came from Lawrence Co Ohio to Lee Co. IA c. 1830. Thank you, Shirley
Christine Martin
Sunday, July 26, 1998
FARBER, Almira/ Alvira was in Lee county by 1860 (according
to the census index). she was the widow of Oscar FARBER who died in 1855
either Henry county or Lee county. One of their sons, Henry went to Marshall
county, Iowa by 1860 and another son Joseph was married in Henry county,
IA to Mary LEE in 1866 Any information concerning this family would be
greatly appreciated thanks, Christine
I am interested in contacting OVERTON families in Lee County, since this is where my great (3x's) grandfather Asa OVERTON settled after leaving Randolph County North Carolina. Thanks, Gary
Nelda
Fri July 24, 1998
Seek information on Nicholas CHERRY, born 14 June 3 1835 in
Ohio, married 12 Feb 1865 Clark Co., MO to Susan DAVIS. Lived Lee County,
Iowa about 1850. Known brothers and sisters are Francis M. CHERRY born
about 1830 in Ohio; Elizabeth CHERRY born about 1834 in Ohio and Harriet
M. CHERRY born about 1839 in Ohio. Also seek information on John S. CHERRY
born ca 1821 Ohio, married 1 Feb 1849, Lee County, Iowa to Deliala CHAVER
born c. 1830 in Ohio. John was a carpenter and lived in Ft. Madison in
1850. Also seek info on CHERRY, DAVIS, CHAVER. Any information on these
people will be greatly appreciated. I am willing to exchange any information
on these lines. Thank you, Nelda
Seeking information on the following intertwined Lee County families, before and after the 1850 census: BENEDICT, JONES, CRANE, BEST, WING, THORNBURG, WATTON.
Isaac BENEDICT and his wife Rebecca WING came about 1850 from Canada, joining a son Isaac already in Lee County. Isaac Sr.'s daughter Anna married Thomas JONES in 1853. Thomas had a sister Sarah who married first to Almer CRANE, and second to ___ BEST. The granddaughter of Thomas and Anna JONES married into the THORNBURG(H) family who were in Lee County from about 1839. The first THORNBURGH pioneers in Lee County were Jacob THORNBURGH and wife Rachel HAMMER. Their son Havilah THORNBURGH married Athalinda BOND. Their son Abner married Sarah Alpha WATTON. Most of these families were Quaker, living in an area called New Garden. Some attended the Salem Quaker meeting in Henry County.
Cathy Webb
Wed July 22, 1998
I am looking for information concerning my great grandfather,
Leslie HEWETT born Nov. 11, 1883 in Lee County. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you, Cathy
I am looking for info on my gg Grandfather, and gg Grandmother. Names are Edward TWEDELL & Mary (??) TWEDELL. Edward TWEDELL was born in 1832, Death 1900 buried at the Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. Mary (??) TWEDELL born 1829, Death 1903 buried at the Ottumwa Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. I would like to know the names of their childern, born in Keokuk, Iowa. I think one of the childens name was Fred A TWEDELL, another was Jessie TWEDELL. I would like info on Edward TWEDELL's parents, and if he had any siblings. Any info you can give me would be great. Thanks Charlotte
Corinna Resch
Sat July 18, 1998
Greatgrandmother, Mary Jane POLAND, was born either 1822 or
1839 (don't know which record is accurate) in Coshocton, Ohio. Her husband,
Albert THOMPSON, was born 1819 in Virginia. He died Dec 7 1862, in Prarie
Grove, Arkansas and Mary then married George BAXTER, born 1817 in Massachusetts.
I think that both marriages took place in Lee Co. Fort Madison, Iowa. That
is all the info that I have gathered so far. Thanks again for your help,
Corinna Resch
I am looking for any information available on Charles MCCAFFREE, my gg-grandfather. He was born 7 July 1816 in Jefferson County KY, worked as a boat hand on the Mississippi in his early days, went to Missouri and then on to Lee County Iowa. Later hebecame the first settler in Bremer County Iowa in 1845. My thanks for any information.
Paul Arthur Zellmer/Rutherford
Sat July 18, 1998
Searching for birth parent(s) information. I was born January
17,1945, at St Joseph Hospital in Keokuk. A birth announcement for a son
born to Mr and Mrs Charles Rutherford was published in the newspaper for
that day. That is me. Birth records at the courthouse are sealed, but some
information is known. As stated, father's name was Charles RUTHERFORD.
Mother's maiden name was (E)dith? ZELLMER, possibly Edna, Elna, Elva, or
Ellen. The attending physician was a Dr. BROWN. Address listed in the birth
announcement was 120 North 4th Street in Keokuk. The city registry for
1945 says the residents of that address was the Joseph BECKER family, still
there in 1948 and 1951 registries. I was adopted as an infant through an
agency in Ottumwa. Keokuk Area Hospital has been unable to locate the records
of my birth from the old St Joseph files. My birth name on the adoption
papers is Paul Arthur ZELLMER aka Paul Arthur RUTHERFORD. Any help in the
research for these people would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very
much, Paul
George PLATT moved from Ohio and married Martha Jane FRAZEE in Kilbourne, Iowa. They then located to Keokuk, where they lived until their deaths in the late 1890's. My grandfather Stephen Frazee PLATT was born in Keokuk on August 6, 1871. I am searching for information on the PLATT family and the FRAZEE family.
Linda Zeutsche
Thurs
July 16, 1998
I am looking for information on the Orwell and Huldah BOWEN
family. They lived in Lee Co. in the 1850's. My great-grandfather was born
in Montrose in 1955. His name was Edward Waller BOWEN. He had an older
sister Elizabeth & I believe they homesteaded. The parents were born
in Canada. Would you be able to help me? Please let me know the cost. I
would like birth record, homestead information, or anything you might have.
Thank you! Linda
My husband's great-grandparents were Anna Mary HOLTFOERSTER who m. Martin BROCKMAN 19 Oct. 1858 at Ft. Madison. Supposedly she had a brother, name unknown. Her sister, Clara, m. August LOHMAN there 25 June 1863. I'd like to make contact with Clara's descendants or anyone with info on same. I don't have Clara's or August's LOHMAN's birth, death or burial info. I have only a few facts on their children: 1) Herman, b. ca. 1865; *2) Mary. b. Mar. 1866; 3) Katherine "Katie" b. ca. 1868; 4) Anna Elizabeth (Mary) "Lizzie" b. 16 Jan. 1870, m. Edward Otto Boeding; 5) Martin b. ca. 1872; 6) Bernard "Barney" b. ca. 1874; 7) Clara b. ca. 1877, m. a Mr. VONDERHARR; 8) Ida b. ca. 1879 m. a Mr. HARMEYER; 9) Minnie d. 23 Sept. 1894; 10) Theresa m. L.H. MEERIANS. *2) Mary m. Joseph W. WINNIKE 6 June 1888 at West Point, and their children were: 1) Clara b. Feb 1890; 2) Clemens August b. 17 Sept. 1891, m. Agnes; 3) Aloisius b. Mar 1893; 4) Herman b. Feb. 1895; 5) Helen E. b. June 1898; 6) Leo b. Mar. 1900; 7) Emma b. ca. 1903; 8) Loius b. ca. 1905.
Anne Chesney
Tue July 7, 1998
Seeking any informationon the BRATON family in Montrose(Lee
Co) IA , during the years 1858-1900. Thank you, Anne Chesney
I am looking for information about Robert MCCULLOCH. He was born in S.C.; but, died and was buried in Primrose, Lee Co., Iowa.He was married to Sarah THOMPSON who is supposed to also have been buried there also. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am planning on coming to the IA area this summer and would love to know which cemetery they are buried in. THANK YOU!
Jerry A Kamuf
Mon July 6, 1998
Searching for info on George Frederick KAMUF. Have obituary
from local newspaper in Keokuk telling of his death on Feb.9,1909. Know
he was born in Rettigheim, Germany on Feb 9, 1827 and was a member of St
Mary's Catholic Church in Keokuk. Survivors listed , Lousia SCHENCK of
Keokuk (sister) She also was born in Rettigheim, on Oct. 21, 1836. Would
like family info on both. These are my Great uncle and aunt. Trying to
piece family history together. I have info on Kamuf family in Germany dating
back to around 1300.
Another obituary from Keokuk list a George M KAMUF "former resident
who was killed in Rock Island". Hand written date on article list
date as Feb 25, 1909. Aunt was Louisa SCHENCK(above). Body was claimed
by Louis KAMUF. Burial in Keokuk. Would like info on any above people listed;
family, marriages, deaths, relatives still living.
Thank You, Jerry A Kamuf
I am searching for information on Josiah KENT who moved to Iowa in 1842 from Pennsylvania. His brother William G. KENT was an Iowa Senator. I know that they traded land in Pennsylvania for land in Madison township in Lee County, Iowa. Any information would be appreciated. (I can go forward from Josiah to myself, however, cannot go back.) Josiah was one of the founders of the Claypoole Lodge (Masons) in Fort Madison. Thank you, Deborah Kent de Paris
Margo Fariss Brewers
Wed July 1, 1998
Looking for the marriage record of John Logan BERRYHILL to ???
and the birth record of his daughter, Violette L. BERRYHILL. The marriage
should have occurred 1905-1909. In 1909, John names his daughtert, Violette
L. BERRYHILL as the beneficiary of his insurance policy through The Homesteaders.
John was the son of Lewis A. BERRYHILL and Mary L. NOTNEY (both from Lee
co. - Keokuk & Montrose). During this time, John Logan BERRYHILL was
supposedly working for the C, B & Q railroad. I would also appreciate
information on locating his employment records from this company. Thank
you for your help and/or suggestions.
I am researching the Harry E. STARR (1898 - 197?) family. His wife was Ola May GRIFFITH (1902 - 197?). They were married in about 1920 in Keokuk, Iowa and had four children: 1)Harry Jr, 2)Chester, 3)Phyllis and 4)Janet L. (my mother). Janet L STARR first married Herbert N. KAY (1959) whom she divorced about 1962. She then married Russell KINDHART from Warsaw (1964 - 1968) and this too resulted in a divorce. Janet married the third time, this time to Russell M. MASON (my father), who was the son of Elnora (sp) KUNKEL-FLORIE MASON (I really need help on this one!). As far as I know, all of my family including myself were born in Keokuk. My grandparents lived at 1705 Oak Street in Keokuk for over 40 years. Please help me find anything I can on any of them. Thank you Jo Peters
Nadine Allen Thurs
June 25, 1998
Searching for William Harrison JORDAN family, who had a daughter
Serelda listed as having been born in Keokuk, Lee, IA on 20 Aug 1834. Mother
was Mary (GALLAND) JORDON. Members of RLDS Church. Thank you.
I am trying to find information about the birth of a male child - Marion POTTER. He may have been born in September, 1850, in Van Buren Township or, in the city of Keokuk. I am hoping that his parents were Filo/Philo and Winney (HOLLAND) POTTER. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Lonn Potter
Julie Dresser
Tue June 16, 1998
Searching for Asa and Nancy (COVERT) WEBSTER, who settled in
Lee County, in 1837. One known child, Martha (born 1834) married Robert
Ritchey of Pleasant Grove, Des Moines Co., IA in 1853. Martha died 1895.
Asa later moved to Washington Co., IA and in 1864 moved to Des Moines Co.,
IA. Before he died he moved to Wapello Co., IA while his wife continued
to live with Martha (WEBSTER) RITCHEY in Pleasant Grove. Any help on this
family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Julie Dresser
CHAPMAN; Lee County, Iowa, USA; 1840-1865. Would like to share information/locate descendants of the family of Johnson Cook CHAPMAN and Mary CALDWELL. They were married in Clark Co. MO; he was the son of James Abbott CHAPMAN and Sarah LELAND; she was the daughter of Dr. Barry CALDWELL and Margaret BELLINGER. Their children were all born in Franklin, Lee County, Iowa. They were: 1)Margaret Bellinger CHAPMAN, b. 28 DEC 1841; 2)Rebecca; 3)Verda L. (Virginia); 4)Martha Ann (Mattie); and 5)John Glover CHAPMAN. Margaret married Abraham H. HAMLIN and Heman Morton HODGIS; Rebecca married W.F. HALL; Verda married W.L. WILLIAMS and HUDSON; Mattie married Thomas S. TALLENTIRE and Lewis Allen COONS. Please contact: Marcellene
David Schroeder
Sun June 14, 1998
BOYD, William. I am looking for information on my great grandfather,
William BOYD. I know he was born on 9/18/1893 and died in Ft. Madison,
Lee County in March of 1975. Any information you can provide on his ancestors
will be greatly appreciated.
Seeking information on Asa MOUNTS in Lee County on page 393 in the Iowa Census for 1850. He was living in Montrose. He could be my Great Grandfather, & I am trying to verify this fact . The 1850 census shows a Asa MOUNTS as a grocer, wife Elizabeth, children, John, James, & Laura. There was a farmer living with them by the name of Eli. I need to know the relationship with ASA and ELI.. Also found other people by the name of MOUNTS living nearby. There were Eli, Julia A., Milton, Pawlownia, & Providence, MOUNTS, all on the same page or the following. Need to know if this Asa MOUNTS is the same one that moved to Montgomery County, Missouri in time for the 1860 Census. Thank you!
Another name, JAMES, appears & he is not shown in the Missouri Census in Montgomery County, of 1860. However, he did show up in deed transfer's in the MOUNTS Family later on in Montgomery County. A lot of these records were burned in a fire at the courthouse. Listed in 1850 census was a 69 year old man named Eli. According to the story which appeared in the Hawkeye Heritage some time ago, there was a Eli MOUNTS who was born 1845 in Montrose, Iowa. He ran away from his cruel step brother. His father worked on the river as a flat boatsman. He survived the wreak of the Lady Elgin outside of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan. He then joined the Union Navy. He went on to become a whaler and narrowly missed death severval times. He became shipwreched in Africa and wandered around and finally escaped the natives with a trader. The first Eli would have been 64 at the time of the second ones birth. I know it is not impossible, but is highly unlikely to be true. The story that appeared in Hawkeye had its orgin in Montrose. Maybe somebody remembers the articile and could give me more background information. The older Eli, could have been my Gr.Gr. Grandfather, but I am not sure of anything nowadays. Let me know. Thank you for your help. Bill Mounts
Paul M. Toom Fri
June 12, 1998
George OTT and his wife Caroline HAEFFNER were my great grandparents.
I'm searching for information on their ancestors and would like to share
information with others who have ties to this family. My great grandparents
were George and Caorline HAEFFNER OTT. Caroline HAEFFNER was born in 1852
in Donnellson, Lee county, Iowa. Her husband George OTT was born in 1846
in Jefferson Twp, Lee County, Iowa. Caroline died in 1934, George died
in 1919. Both are buried in Everhart Cemetery a few miles east of Donnellson.
The parents of Caroline are Christian and Catherine OTT HAEFFNER (cousin
to George's father). Both were born in Bas Rhin France (Christian in 1816
and Catherine in 1822). They also died in Lee County (both in 1899) and
are also buried in Everhart cemetery. I have visited these grave sites
and have photographs if you are interested.
Please let me know what you are interested in, and how I can best share
my files with you. I use family tree maker for my data base, so I can exchange
files over the internet via either GED or FTW file formats.Contact me for
my mailing address. Thank you, Paul
My Grandfather Roy C. SHEPHERD attended and taught at DENMARK ACADEMY around 1904. I would like to know if Denmark Academy still exists, and would appreciate any help as to sources of information about this institution. Thanks, Jim Thomas
Kitty (Curtis) Martin
Sat June 6, 1998
Seeking information on the CURTIS family that resided in Lee
County (Keokuk ?) in 1855. I am told that my great-grandfather, Luther
James CURTIS was born on July 19, 1855 in Lee County and married Martha
HENSLEY on August 15, 1880 near Queen City, Missouri. The names of Luther's
parents (or additional data about the CURTIS or HENSLEY family) is appreciated!
Thanks.
I am looking for information about my grandparents. John Chactaw HEAD Jr, b 1916 and grew up around Keokuk area . His father was John Chactaw HEAD Sr., b. 1890, in Chactaw Nation Oklahoma. He owned many businesses including a bar and an auto garage called the "HEAD & HART Garage" Cute isn't it. I have the original stationary. m.Anna HEAGY
Harriet Helen TONER, b 1917 in Dubuque, moved to Keokuk Mother,.Maud Toner---- father..William Toner
I am especially interested in contacting fellow researchers, cousins, and anyone with info regarding the HART family and the business their family had with mine. Thank you, Kat.
Nancy Christine Murcia
Sun May 31, 1998
MENNIG - William Henry MENING was born in Ft. Madison April
23, 1871. His parents (William and Catherine) were married in Davenport,
Scott County, IA and his next sibling was born in Davenport. Questions:
Did they actually live there - do they appear in the city directory? Is
it possible to get a birth record or certificate for William? If so, what
information is on it? Does it tell where the parents were born? Any help
would be appreciated. Thanks.Christine Murcia Bettendorf, Iowa
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FAMILY
My GISH family passed through Lee County en route from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to western Missouri. Lived in Lee County 1850s to mid-1860s. Any information appreciated. Strude. Pat Bunyard Sun May 31,1998
It is my understanding that a Wm S. BUNYAN (BUNYARD?) died in Lee County on 15 Jan, 1916. Certificate #02496. Does anyone have any further information about this person? Thank you, Pat Bunyard
Dianne Wyngaert
Thurs
May 28. 1998
I am looking for information on my ggrand partens Lucy Columgia
BACON b.1853 in Weaver, Lee County, Iowa. Also Nathanial Lynn WOOD b. 1849
in Weaver, Lee County, Iowa. Any information would be helpful Dianne Wyngaert
I am researching the HEROLD surname . I am interested in the children of Mr. HEROLD and his wife Mary E . BUEKEL. Their children were 1)George, 2)Christoper & Michael, (twins), 3)Godfrey (Godfried) and 4)Mary. The earliest info we've found so far takes us back to a church record book of Saint Dringenberg, Minden County, Probing Westfalen, Koinigreich Preusen state in the year 1832 the old country of Prussia. From there Mr. ? Herold was born in 1839-40 and came to the US as a stow away in around '46.He came thru New York and ended up in Fort Madison, Iowa joined the Civil War in Dec.19,1861 there and was in the 16th infantry Co. K. of Iowa.He was discharged Jan.19,1865 at Poeotaligo, S.C. . Served time in Andersonville as a p.o.w. and freed by Sherman was a participant in his memorable march to the sea. If any of their desendants could contact me it would be appreciated. Thank you, Anna Herold Stamp
John McCoy Sun
May 20, 1998
Searching for information on James Presley BARNETT b. 1856 in
Armstrong Co., PA, brother of my great-great-grandmother. Known to some
of the family as Presley, he married Mary E. C.?? (b. 1859 OH, maiden name
unknown) probably in Iowa and settled at Ft. Madison at least by 1900.
He was still living there in 1936, when he was mentioned in the obituary
of his sister Martha Jane Barge BARNETT BAIRD of Greeley, CO. What we're
really after is a death date and place, to lead to a death certificate
that might give his mother's name. We would welcome any suggestions.
Looking for information on George Washington BEST II & Lucy Caroline (KIRK) BEST in Lee Cty during the time period of 1876-??. Not for sure where they came from originally, but George Washignton BEST II was supposedly born in 1849 in ??. He died 3/4/1921 in St. Joseph, Mo. His wife was Lucy Caroline (KIRK) BEST born 10/5/1851 in Iberia, Ohio and died 2/12/1941 in Seneca, Ks. Their children were: My husband's grandmother, Cora (Gladys) Pearl BEST was born in Montrose, Ia. 9/25/1876. She had one older sister born in 1874 in ?? named Minnie Rose BEST. A younger brother born 1880 named George M. BEST who died 1914 in ??? . This is all I have on them. George Washington BEST II father's was George Washington BEST I born abt 1810 in ???? D: abt 1849 in ???? His mother was Sarah Ann ???. B: 1811 and died abt 1899. Thanks again for your help and time.
Leonard
B Chapman Mon May 18, 1998
Would like information on a Benjamin BURT who married Adeline
Elizabeth OWEN. They were in the 1850 census, Monterose Twp and also the
1854 census. Any info. would be appreciated -----Thanks.. Leonard
I am most interested in finding data on my ggggrandmother, Maria GALARNEAU, who states on the WI National Census, that she was born in IA in the 1820's. The story in our family is that one of four people (RICHARD, LA POINTE, GALARNEAU, or FOUNTAINE) who were married in Pairie DuChein, WI was a Native American. I thought maybe Maria was that one....no way to prove the theory if I can't find a record of the GALARNEAUs in Iowa.
I know many of my ancestors/relatives ended up in Keokuk, Lee, IA. after living in MO, IL, CO etc. .... the DAMANs, WELCHes, RICHARDs and LA POINTEs and FOUNTAINE's. As a matter of fact, some still live there. My gr uncles and gr grandfather worked in a sugar factory in Keokuk in the very eary 1900s. My gr grandfather and gr grandmother, Eli RICHARD and wife Idel (Adele) FOUNTAINE RICHARD, are buried in the IA National Cemetary. My gr grandfather, Francis Marion DAMAN was in a veterans hospital there that later burned down... would also like to know more about his time there...Is there any way I can find out the Indian tribes that were in Lee County in the 1800s? What churches were there that kept birth, death or marriage records? What territory was IA in 1820?
Can you give me any answers or further information? My name is Marti Wade. I was in your fair city in 1936 to visit my great Aunt Lena and again in 1990 with my husband to check out some of my ancestral roots and enjoyed it so, found the people very wonderful!
Sandra Kisor
Thurs
May 14, 1998
My family the KENNICUTT's were in Keokuk, Iowa and then moved
to Missouri. My 2nd great grandmother, Lizzie Bell KENNICUTT, was born
2/5/1875 in Keokuk, Iowa and then married John Wesley KURTZ in 7/12/1891
in Missouri. I do not know where else they were at. I am having a hard
time finding this family. Thank you for your time Sandra Kisor
I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather Martin Vanburen WARSON, who was born in Preble County Ohio in 1841 and moved to Lee County Iowa, I believe to Donnelson. I don't know when he died. I think he was buried in Primrose Cemetery. I would be interested in the names, DOB of his children. I know he was in the civil war and was discharged 5 June 1865. Thank you, Lester James WARSON, Jr.
Lester James
WARSON, Jr. Tue May 12, 1998
I am interested in info on my Grandfather Elonzo James WARSON,
Donnelson, IA. I need date and place of birth and death, names, dates and
place of birth of his Children. I also need his wifes maiden name, date
and place of birth and her date of and place of death. Thank you. Lester
James WARSON, Jr.
We would like to verify the burial place of Josiah RICHARDSON. He died 9 April 1842, in Montrose, Lee, Iowa. There is a question of whether he was buried there or in Nauvoo, Ill. We do have a copy of an obituary stating that he was buried in Montrose with the "Mormons". Any help that you can give would be very much appreciated.
Rich Lowe
Sat May 9, 1998
Searching for info on Newton Vorice LOWE who may have been in
Keokuk area during period of 1900 - 1905. Suspect he met his wife there
who would have periodically visited her sister, the George MCCOMB family,
while in Keokuk. He may have played semi-pro baseball for a Keokuk team
of that era. Worked in a Restaurant for a time. Please help identify people
and location by viewing photos at NVL
Keokuk
Photo
I am searching for the family of Washington MARTIN, b. TN, and wife Sarah. The only child I know was a daughter, Martha Melinda MARTIN, born 1841 near Keokuk, IA. She married James W. CONNER. The family moved to Franklin County, Missouri about 1856. Were there other children? Iif anyone can find a marriage record for them or their parents, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Norm Newton Fri May 8, 1998
Seeking information on my wife's ggrandparents LUNDGREN, Oscar A, b. Jul 9,1859 in Smoland, Sweden and BYLOFF, Josephine W, b. Apr 24, 1856 in Norshirping, Sweden. They were married in Keokuk, Iowa on Dec 14, 1882. Children were 1)Josephine W, 2)Herman Theodor, 3)George Ruben, 4)Elmer Magnus, and 5)Hazel Josephine. Any information will be appreciated
Anne
Thurs
May 7, 1998
Looking for information on Sarah M. SLINGERLAND (b.Jan 31,1844
in Montrose,IA) She married J.C. BRATON (b. Aug 25,1838 in Albany,NY) on
Aug 2,1860. They had a adopted son---William. J.C. who served as Justice
of the Peace 6 yrs; and he owned 42 acres of land. I want to find out where/when
J.C. and Sarah got William, and if they ever had any other children. Thank
You, Anne
Seeking information concerning parents of: Marcus/Marquis HULL, who was born Feb 14, 1827, in Ohio & Elizabeth MILLAGE/MILLADGE, born Aug 1, 1826 in Ohio. Elizabeth 1st married Isaiah AUSTIN in 1845, & he died in 1846. She then married Marcus HULL using her married name: Elizabeth. Marcus and Elizabeth were married Aug. 25 1849 in Lee county Iowa by James Moore---Minister of the Gospel. Marcus HULL died Nov. 21, 1889. Elizabeth died less than a year later, on Sept 23, 1899. According to census records, both their parents were born in PA. Children: 1)Sarah born Mar 16, 1850 Lee Co. Iowa. Married John M. CARROLL. 2)Sidney, born Feb 9, 1852 Lee co. Iowa. died Dec. 12, 1857. 3)Elizabeth, born Oct 2, 1853 in Lee co. Iowa. 4)Mary Emma, born Aug 28 1854 in Lee co. Iowa, died Sept. 4, 1857 5)Nancy born Aug 8, 1857 in Lee co. Iowa Married Henry W. CARROLLl (brother to John CARROLL above, her brother in law. Any information appreciated.
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