Echoes of the Past - Linn Co. Photos, IAGenWeb Project

Williams' Family from Palo
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Grant Williams' Children

This photo was taken about 1911 near Palo, Iowa. The baby was my grandmother, Leola Marguerite Williams (Nash) who passed away 12/23/2003 at the age of 92 years, 9 months & 22 days. Her siblings pictured from youngest to oldest were: Lucille, Velma, James, Nettie & Claude Williams.

Submitted by:
Terry Carlson
2/28/2004

Grant Williams & Family

This photo shows my Great-grandfather, Grant Williams (center) with sons: Orrel Strawhecker & Calvin Williams (left), brother Al Williams & brother-in-law Emanuel Strawhecker (right). Orrel was adopted by Grant's sister, Lucinda, and her husband, Emanuel. after his first wife died. Photo probably taken near Palo or Shellsburg, Iowa

Pfautz Family Photos

Jacob Samuel Pfautz
Jacob was one of the early settlers in Lisbon along with the Kurtzs, Ebys and Hersheys and was something of a gentleman farmer. He was born in 1824 in Lititz Pennsylvania and was a German Dunker/Brethren like his neighbors.

J.M. Pfautz Clan

Pfautz Kids

John M. Pfautz
Jacob's son, John, had the big beautiful home on School Street with the rock wall near the school that shows up in many of the Lisbon/Linn County books - that was unfortunately burned to clear land for the school.

Submitted by: Forrest Lindsey, lindseyf@earthlink.net

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Gus Straight "Something I found at an estate sale here in Tulsa OK! The attachment is a news clipping from the 'Cedar Rapids Gazette' 18 June, 1948 showing a Mr. Gus Straight, from Shellsburg, age 87, dairyman etc. I know Shellsburg is in Benton Co, and I have submitted it to them. But apparently this family had connections in Linn Co. too."

Submitted by Mary Neff
neffhur@aol.com

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Mrs. Fred H. Niemeier named "Unsung Heronine of Cedar Rapids" by the Conopus club.

"Louise's maiden name was Jensen. She was made an honorary member of the Sac and Fox Indian tribes."

Submitted by Barb Chandler
barbc@mailaka.net

Obituary of
Ivan V. Mertz
6/14/1914- 9/24/2002
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"He was my half-brother. It isn't exactly accurate because the information came from his long time girlfriend not a family member, but it is close. He actually had 7 half-brothers and 4 half sisters. His father didn't die until 1946."

Contributed by: Beth Rasmussen bethras@cox.net

Josef Jilek
1883-1918

Born January 22, 1883 in Stritez Nr.3 (Policka region, Czech Republic). His father: Josef Vaclav Jilek was born October 29, 1845 in Stritez Nr.3. His mother: Anna nee Kucerova was born September 14, 1860 in Borova Nr.64 (Policka region, Czech Republic).

He came to USA in 1908 (see manifest rows 11 – 14) with his family: Wife Julie nee Cechova and two children Josef and Julie. Joseph died November 16, 1918 (see article below).

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Linn County Record of Deaths, Book 1, page 199
Jilek, Joseph, white male, age 35, occupation - laborer
Date of Death: November 16, 1918
Place of Death: St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA
Married [no wife's name given]
[No birth date given] Born in Bohemia
Cause of Death: Pneumonia influenza Burial: November 18, 1918 at Bohemian National Cemetery (now Czech National)
Undertaker: F. W. Barta Attending Physician: J. C. Houser

Family link for more information: http://www.rodokmen.czweb.org/
See gravestone photo: http://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=139080

Submitted by Tom Stodola: (tstodola@bonatrans.cz)

John Ellison, who was my GGGfather, married a Rachel Curtis July 3rd 1851. They had a son, Charles Ellison, my GGfather who married Melissa Elma Boone on 9/09/1881. She died during child birth of my grandmother, Nollie Candaisy Ellison. Charles sent for Melissa's sister, Jane Boone, to help take care of the baby Nollie, and married Jane 12/31/1882 in Maetelle Iowa Linn Co. Together they had 4 more children Daniel, Leona, Rachel, and Chester. I met all of them when I was very young. John Ellison owned land in Linn co. sec 25 & 23 twp 83 range 5. John Ellison died 17 Aug 1899. Chas died 12 Dec 1900. They are buried in Mt Vernon cemetery.

Submitted by: Bill Green
mrgreenjeans@operamail.com

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Plummer-Burgess Family
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David Wild Family

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More Photos and Information are posted on separate web pages submitted by Tammy Wild (Famtree007@aol.com)

http://www.geocities.com/wewild4/wild.html

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~eckroat/photo_gallery_Wild.htm

Everett and Mary Jensen Chandler

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This is a picture of my paternal grandparents, Everett and Mary Jensen Chandler at their home on Memorial Dr. Everett owned Chandler and Son Fruit Brokerage. Contributed by Barb Chandler.

Linn County Places...

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Train in Marion, IA March 22, 1909 submitter unknown	Old Depot - Marion, IA submitter unknown	C.M. & St. P. Depot Marion, Iowa (from post card)
A Fire in Marion, IA Oct. 12, 1914 submitter unknown	Your photo would look great right in this spot! Ask me how...	Park in Marion, IA submitter unknown
Photo taken in Cedar Rapids on 1st Avenue at corner of 32nd St. about 1930's Submitted by: Terry Carlson 2/29/2004	Log Home location probably in Linn or Benton County taken about 1930's Submitted by: Terry Carlson 2/29/2004	Marion Mobile Home Park #1 7th Ave. Photo taken late 1950-1960. Children unknown. Submitted by: Terry Carlson 2/28/2004
Third Street & Cedar Rapids Savings Bank (from post card)	Union Station, Cedar Rapids, IA. (from card postmarked 1907)	Third Street from First Ave, Cedar Rapids (from post card)
	800 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids. In the early 1920's this building was known as the Wymer Funeral Temple. My maternal grandfather, Joseph Henry Wymer, owned the business. Contributed by Barb Chandler.

1920 Premier Motor Car

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Echoes of the Past -
Old photos of our county and it's people

This page is for those who wish to submit and share photos of their Linn County ancestor's or the places they lived.

There are many wonderful treasures below, please take your time to scroll down and browse our online photo album!

*Please contact the county coordinator before sending any file attachments. In the SUBJECT line please put LINN-ECHOES, and in the message please indicate details about the photo, related names and any other information you think is important, and I will be happy to consider adding it to this page.

Linn County Coordinator ---

Echoes of the Past - Old photos of our county and it's people

This page is for those who wish to submit and share photos of their Linn County ancestor's or the places they lived.

There are many wonderful treasures below, please take your time to scroll down and browse our online photo album!

*Please contact the county coordinator before sending any file attachments. In the SUBJECT line please put LINN-ECHOES, and in the message please indicate details about the photo, related names and any other information you think is important, and I will be happy to consider adding it to this page.

Linn County Coordinator ---

Echoes of the Past -
Old photos of our county and it's people