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Monona County Queries Aug. 1996 to Sep. 1997--Includes surnames of interest
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| HITTLE, BEATLEY, PAYNE Searching John & James BEATLEY, brothers who settled Kennebec Township about 1855. John married Sena HITTLE and they had six daughters. My grandmother was Minnie BEATLEY, who married Charles PAYNE in 1900. He died in 1945 and she in 1966, both in Onawa. | Nancy Payne September 3, 1997 npayne@sso.org |
| MORRIS Nelson Bonaparte MORRIS moved to Monona County about 1862 (Sherman Township). Jason Harrison and Sarah Louise MORRIS and their three boys, Charles Fairbanks, George P., and John Robert MORRIS moved soon about JR was born in 1865. Sarah was partners in the Commercial House (Morris & Smith, props), Whiting (sold May 1900). JR graduated class of 1893, Whiting. Nelson Bonaparte MORRIS was still alive on Nov 22, 1891 (have a letter in his name). His tombstone doesn't have a date. He is believed to be buried in the Harrison Cemetery. We also believe that his headstone says only "Grandfather." Jason Harrison MORRIS died July 10, 1901. His headstone says July ?, 1902. Do we have any connections?? | |
| DUPRAY 12 children. Frederick and Nancy are the parents. They lived in Moorehead, Monona Co from 187? to about 1879. Children born Lewis Arthur 23 Nov 1873, Minnie Elmira 28 Mar 1875, Maybe Harrietta 28 Oct 1877, Alva Darius 21 Sept 1879, Elma Julia 21 Sept 1879. I would love any information. | Patti Parker August 28, 1997 bparker@harborside.com |
| SCHLENSIG, BURWELL Searching for information on my Great Grandparents Charles Joseph SCHLENSIG and Ada Ella (BURWELL) SCHLENSIG. The 'Register of Marriages' from the Harrison County Courthouse in Logan, IA lists their date of marriage as July 3, 1890, and his place of residence as Monona County, IA. | R. Schlensig August 17, 1997 RSchlensig@aol.com |
| HUTCHESON My father Jack J. HUTCHESON was born in Onawa. His parents, Clarence and Cleo HUTCHESON lived and are buried in Onawa. Clarence's father Cyrus HUTCHESON also lived in Onawa. | Zg73 August 16, 1997 Zg73@aol.com |
| BUTLER, COE, KELLY Searching for Basil BUTLER and family and William COE and William KELLY families who lived in Monona Co. in 1870 - 1890. Have no idea where they went next. Any help appreciated. | Laurane Nash Red Deer, AB, Canada August 13, 1997 familyties@rttinc.com |
| HOGANCAMP, HALL Looking for any information on Albert Elmer HOGANCAMP or on his parents Daniel and Catherine HOGANCAMP. Daniel and Catherine lived somewhere in Blencoe, IA, but have been unable to locate the exact location. Albert Elmer HOGANCAMP's wife was Pearl Ellen HALL. Any information on her parents John William HALL and Ida May MORGAN. | Scott Ballman August 4, 1997 DBall1104@aol.com |
| TAYLOR, TOMBS, ALLEN, WHITE, LAMB Seeking info on Charles Andrew TAYLOR died 4 Feb 1914 Moorehead, Monona, IA. He was b. 17 Jan 1849 in NY and married Emma Jeanette ALLEN 21 July 1875 in Harrison Co., IA. Do have name of Charles parents as Andrew TAYLOR and Ann TOMBS, but have no additional data on parents, siblings, etc. Emma Jeanette ALLEN, Charles' wife, was b. 24 Aug 1855 Magnolia, Harrison, IA and died 29 Apr 1936 Correctionville, IA. She is the dau. of Andrew ALLEN whose will was probated 1 Apr 1867 Harrison Co., IA and Nancy WHITE. Charles Andrew TAYLOR and Emma Jeanette ALLEN had following children: 1. Estella Bell TAYLOR b. 10 Apr 1878, IA died 12 Feb 1954, IA married Joseph LAMB 23 Sep 1900. 2. Ray TAYLOR born Moorehead, Monona, IA 3. Bruce TAYLOR b. Pragah, IA 4. Frank TAYLOR who died before 1936 5. Agnes TAYLOR who married twice, 1 husb. Joseph T. JOHNSON and another was Claud COBERLY (do not know order of marriages). 6. Guy TAYLOR possibly born in Stewart NB or perhaps died there. 7. John TAYLOR I descend thru Estella Bell TAYLOR and her husb. Joseph LAMB. Any help you can give me on the above would be appreciated. | Barbara Lamb Eades July 27, 1997 SisBLEades@aol.com |
| REDMOND, McCANDLESS We are researching William REDMOND b. May 12, 1862, Belfast, Ireland and Martha McCANDLESS b. unknown, Iowa City, Iowa. William and Martha were married in Whiting, Monona Co., Iowa on Nov. 24, 1884. Would appreciate any information on their families. | Jim and Debby Jackson July 20, 1997 jackson@stlnet.com |
| OLSON, EVANSON, JULSON, NELSON Working on the lines and descendants of Chris OLSON and wife Julia JULSON who settled in Willow Twp., Monona Co. Among his children was Olious OLSON b. May 1883 in Willow Twp. who married Bertha EVANSON b. 24 Aug 1892. She was the daughter of Hans and Carrie NELSON EVANSON who were both born in Norway and settled in Monona Co. in Willow Twp. | Darleen Berens Huntington Beach, CA July 18, 1997 Darleen_Berens@prodigy.com |
| SCRIBNER, HEARTSUP Looking for information about John SCRIBNER, his wife Hanah (HEARTSUP) SCRIBNER, and their daughter Mary SCRIBNER. All three were born in New York. Mary married Thomas SISSON and had three children in Michigan. Thomas and Mary moved to Monona County, Iowa, between 1860 and 1869. They had three more children in Monona County. | Bethany McFarland Minneapolis, MN July 16, 1997 bethany@citilink.com |
| SISSON I am looking for parents and siblings of Thomas SISSON, who was born in Michigan in 1833 and died in Monona County, Iowa, in 1879. His wife was Mary (SCRIBNER) SISSON. | Bethany McFarland Minneapolis, MN July 16, 1997 bethany@citilink.com |
| BLOCK, LAWSON, NIELSEN I'm looking for info regarding Henry BLOCK, Sr. and wife Louisa or Sophie as she may have been called. They came to US from Germany about 1884 and settled for a time at Burne, Iowa. They then moved to a farm near Castana. Especially for their naturalization, and any info about Burne. Also, for info about Alexander LAWSON and wife Greta Christina NIELSEN. They lived for a time in Dow City, Iowa. Had children Sarah, Abner, Henry, Alma, Mary, James, and Alexander, Jr. all born in Dow City. Thanks. | Marge Watson June 20, 1997 mwatson@iland.net |
| JONES, GALBREATH I would like any information on parents of Russell H. JONES. Russell JONES was born in Onawa 01/10/07. Russell's father was Thomas Franklin JONES born somewhere in West Virginia. Thomas's wife was Missouri GALBREATH. Any information you have would greatly appreciated. Thank you Lynn R. Jones | Mr. Lynn R. Jones Vancouver, Wa, USA May 25, 1997 tenashoe@aol.com |
| COPELAND, MILLER I am researching William Alden COPELAND, married to Florantha Jane MILLER in Monona County on August 27, 1874. Any help would be appreciated. | Sandra Lear Clute, TX, USA May 11, 1997 leas001@computron.net |
| HARVEY Searching for descendants of Henry HARVEY, born 1849, son of Nicholas and Harriett HARVEY of Virgina and Bartholomew Co, IN. Lived near Whiting ca 1880-1890, possibly beyond. Any help would be appreciated. | Sandra Nolan Austin, TX, US May 5, 1997 Dewey_Nolan@msn.com |
| BROWNING, ROSS, SMITH, CLARK I'm trying to find out what happened to Gilbert BROWNING and his family. I have my great-grandmothers trip notebook of when she and her husband and two sons went to Castana and Sioux City, Iowa. My grandmothers name was Ethel Alberta (ROSS) SMITH, she was married to George Leigh SMITH they had two sons, Howard Ross SMITH and Russell Leigh SMITH they took this trip in the year 1921. They visited a Gilbert BROWNING, Ethel's uncle, and another relative who was a lawyer by the name of D.C. BROWNING who's law office was in Sioux City. There was also a cousin listed a Myron CLARK. If anyone knows of the above listed persons, or if you might have any information on them it would be a great help. Thank you. | Sheri Yates Orlando, FL, USA May 1, 1997 JYates@bellsouth.net |
| CHURCHILL I am trying to track down Oren CHURCHILL and his wife Eva Bramble CHURCHILL. I know that they are buried in Ute but they died elsewhere and am trying to find that out. They had two daughters: Hazel Bessie and Edith May born in Ute at the turn of the century. We know that several plots were purchased at the Ute Cemetery by a Walter CHURCHILL but don't know how he ties in. | Dawn E. Towle Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA April 27, 1997 pinkdawn@lnknet.com |
| WALKER, CRAIG WALKER, Elijah. I am looking for info on the Elijah WALKER family of Onawa, Monona Co., IA. Elijah and his wife Eliza CRAIG WALKER moved to IA in 1860 from Grundy CO. IL. They had the following Children: James, Mary, Jennet (Kate?), Wallace, Harvey, Fred, Albert Maurice. Elijah moved to Ventura Co, CA, after his wife's death, and remarried. He passed away in 1892. Albert married and moved to Running Water, SD. Elijah was the sheriff of Onawa for a time. Anyone with info please e-mail me. Thanks. | Carrie Taylor Oceanside, CA, USA April 25, 1997 Carrotarms@aol.com |
| COLE, McVICKER, ROACH, ADEE, MERRICKS Albert E. ROACH (18 May 1852 IN - 18 JAN 1938 NE) and Martha Caroline (MCVICKER) COLE (4 Aug 1858 IL - 16 Oct 1943 NE) were married 16 Oct 1886 in Ida Grove, IA. They moved, not long after to Mapleton, Monona Co. Albert's brother George Washington ROACH (1850 IN - 1936 NE) married a Clorinda Elmira ADEE in Phillipsburg, KS, but later moved to Mapleton, where his brother resided. Both families continued on west later. Martha Caroline McVICKER's parents, Stephen McVICKER (1827 OH -1900 IA) and Matilda Ann MERRICKS (1830 VA - 1915 IA) also moved to Mapleton and lived there. Both are buried in Mapleton. Any information on any of these families is greatly appreciated. | Matt Quinn April 12, 1997 mquinn3@juno.com |
| LANDAKER, SMITH I am looking for information on LANDAKER family. Henry Clay LANDAKER (born 1853) moved with his family to Iowa sometime between 1853 and 1860. He married Anne SMITH (born 14 May 1863) of Iowa in 1880. He and Anne had 6 children in Iowa, at least some in Mapleton. Perry Lee - 1882, Harvy Clay - 1885, Pearl Bell - 1888, Eva Dell - 1890, Lester Earl (my ancestor) - 1892, and Cecil Guy - 1894. We are trying to track down information on Henry Clay's parents and siblings, info on Anne SMITH. Thanks | Don Sparling Seattle, WA March 29, 1997 sparling@wolfenet.com |
| SIX I am interested in any information about the SIX family. My grandfather was killed in a mining accident in Monroe county in 1940. Any information about any SIX would be appriciated. | Kim (Six) Boyd February 22, 1997 jimb@ctwok.com |
| HUNTER, HELLER Looking for information on James HUNTER b. April 27, 1890 in (Sac County?) d. Sept. 1973 in (Sac County) Mother's name was Zella (Nellie) Mcguire Heller, father's first name is unknown HUNTER. Looking for any information on this family, or suggestions!?!? Thanks. | Jan Verhaal February 13, 1997 ljver@worldnet.att.net |
| POWELL, TUCKER Searcgubgfor info on Joseph (Jesse) POWELL b. abt 1843, m. Miraanda TUCKER, b. abt 1843, they had the following children, believed born in IA. Joseph b. abt 1865, Jennie b. abt 1867, Jean b. abt 1869, Bessie b. abt 1871, Maude, b. 18 Jan 1873, d. 2 Mar 1911, Salt Lake City, UT, Lee b. abt 1875, Ada J, b. 2 Apr 1877, d. 4 Apr 1967, Worland, WY. | Clara L. Smith February 11, 1997 clsmith@gwtc.net |
| LIVINGSTON Seek info on William LIVINGSTON b. 24 May 1810, NY state, d. 17 Jan 1882, Wayland, IA, and wife Elizabeth b. 19 Jan 1814, NY state, and d. 29 June 1893, Wayland, IA. Lived in Lake Co, IN, 1848 to ca 1858. Who were their parents and where in NY state were they born? | Clara L. Smith February 11, 1997 clsmith@gwtc.net |
| GREGG, SPILLMAN, LEWIS, GIPSON I am searching for family of John GREGG and Frances SPILLMAN who came from Rush Co, Ind. where they settled in 1821. Before that they lived in Bracken Co, Ky. and John and Francis were born in VA. John's father was Matthew GREGG a private in the Revolutionary War serving in the Stafford Co. Troops of Va. Born 1745. Married Nancy GIPSON in 1769. They had several children. My line includes son Matthew GREGG who married Anna Thorton LEWIS in Clay Co, Missouri in 1836. In 1860 we find them in Harrison Co, MO. I would like more information about the surnames LEWIS, GREGG, SPILLMAN, and GIPSON. Matthew and Anna GREGG were living near Sloan, Ia, when Matthew died in 1885 and was buried in Sloan City Cemetery. Any information about this family would be great. Thank you. | Carol Tramp February 8, 1997 catramp@mother.esu1.k12.ne.us |
| HALLEY, NODDLE, SHAY Looking for any information on the following family: William HALLEY and Catherine NODDLE (both born in Iowa), their son William Franklin HALLEY and his wife Hattie Eva SHAY (both born in Iowa - 1859 & 1862). | Elaine Jones February 5, 1997 venjones@aol.com |
| HULL, TUTTLE Looking for parents of David John HULL. David HULL was born in Zoar (Newtown), Fairfield Co, CT, 5 May 1816. David HULL may have lived in New Haven Co., CT, possibly the town of Waterbury, before and/or after marriage. David HULL married Rebecca Ann TUTTLE, daughter of Daniel and Sally TUTTLE of Waterbury, on 28 Feb 1838, in Waterbury, New Haven Co, CT. They had five children: Edwin John, Sarah Jane, Augusta Ann, Irving Daniel, and James S. They moved to Branch Co, Michigan, about 1852. They moved to Johnson Co, IA, about 1857. They were in Lincoln Twp, Iowa Co, IA, in 1870. They moved to Willow Twp, Monona Co, IA, in 1871. David and Rebecca moved to Dunlap, Harrison Co, IA, in 1881. David died in Dunlap in 1899, Rebecca in 1892. They are buried in Dunlap. | Callan Swenson January 23, 1997 css_genealogy@earthlink.net |
| Van BLARICOM, RINKER Searching for descendants of Eli Oliver Van BLARICOM b. 10 Nov. 1832, Auglaize Co, Ohio, md. 1st Hannah _____, 2nd Polly H. RINKER. | Chris Van Blargan August 13, 1996 noodle@cerf.net |