Muscatine County Iowa

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Archived Queries Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

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Subject: Fortune Family History
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 16:36:30 -0600
From: JF12039@prodigy.net
We are trying to do a Family tree on the Fortune Family. My Father worked in Muscatine in the late 1920,s. His one son allso worked and lived in Muscatine until around 1960?. any informatin would be helpfull. THANKS. My E-Mail address is JF12039@prodigy.net.

Subject: Genealogy
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 17:41:10 -0500 (EST)
From: Dboland22@aol.com
My, name is David M. Boland. I am currently working on my family genealogy. I am trying to gather info. concerning my ancestors, as I'm sure many many other people are. I've been able to aquire names & dates from living relatives, but I'm not sure if they are correct, and how I can use the internet to continue my work. What I do know is that my G-G-G-Grandfather Patrick Boland was born in Ireland, (d.1863),married Catherine Daugherty. They came to the U.S. around 1847 & moved to Muscatine, Iowa They supposedly had 7 children, one of which was Patrick Boland II, (1829-1910) my G-G-Grandfather who married an Ann Gallagher (& maybe also a Margaret ?). They resided in Lake Township, Iowa. He had 8 children: John, Elizabeth, Frank, James, Joseph, Peter, May, & Richard. James Boland (1865-1936) married a Maggie McFarland & an Emma Taylor. From there, Vincent Taylor was born, got married, had a son named Dan (my father), & thenMe. Well, that's my story. Could You Please direct me just where to go Now,or what to do. I would Truely Appreciated it!!! Thank You Very for yourconsideration in this matter! Have a Great Day :)
Subject: Benjamin, Sara and Mira Hershey
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:27:04 -0600
From: C. Ray Brassier
I am interested in finding an obit for Benjamin Hershey who must havedied in 1892 or 1893. Was he buried around Muscatine? He was the ownerof Hershey State Bank and Hershey Land and Lumber Co. in Muscatine. Washe related to the Hershey (chocolate) family of Lancaster PA? Is MiraHershey, Benjamin's daughter, remembered in Muscatine for building amodern downtown business block around the turn of the 20th century? SaraHershey Marsh was Benjamin's daughter who lived in a chateau near Paris,France. Did she ever return home to Muscatine? Was she buried there?

I know these a lot of questions, but I would be thrilled to learn of anyinformation concerning the Benjamin Hershey family. Thank you!

Sincerely, Ray Brassieur brassier@ext.missouri.edu (573) 882-0191

Subject: Geise/Lennabaugh
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:33:46 -0500 (EST)From: JCAcker@aol.com
I am looking for the burial location of Adam Geise and Josephine (Lennabaugh)Geise. They lived at or near Nichols, Iowa and both died about 1890. Theyalso had two sons who died about this same time. What cemeteries should Icheck and have these cemeteries been canvassed? Have they been published?Joan

Subject: Query
Date: Sat, 04 Oct 1997 21:43:12 -0800
From: Carla Gruber
I am looking for anything about Frederick Avery BROWN (b:April29,1821-New York state). He and his wife Susan T. ? They raised theirchildren in Muscatine Co. Edward, Mary E. b:1849, William K., RobertLewis b: 1861, Albert M., Elizabeth and Hattie. I would like to find outanything about them. Edward is my three times great-grandfather.Thanks! Carla Gruber horse@ptialaska.net

Subject: Muscatine County
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 00:44:09 +0300
From:Gray Matters
I am looking for any and all information on my maternal grandfather, Paul Wiram Riley, and his parents and grandparents. I know that Paul was born in Muscatine in June, 1886, to David Smith Riley andEffie Lunette Knowlton (who was from Wisconsin). I do not know whether David Riley was from Muscatine or not (his parents were George A. Riley and Mary Hillard, but I have no data on them). Paul eventually moved to California.

Subject: Muscatine County
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 1997 16:29:34 -0000
From: Linda Doty
Benjamin HERR b. 1839 lived in West Liberty, Muscatine Co., IA. I once came across a Muscatine IA history and found that his father Christian HERR, died there also - on 24 Aug 1890; however, when I wrote to the county, they had no record. Christian's daughter, Maria HERR married Joseph REED and he died in Muscatine IA I believe, before 1880. He was a blacksmith, saddler and banker in the census reports - a different occupation each time! Any info appreciated.

DATE: Tue Aug 12 21:24:17 1997
NAME: Sandra Huffstutler
EMAIL: sandieh@pacbell.com
SURNAMES: I am looking for the marriage of Michael COLLOPY (b. abt 1845) to Mary DOYLE (b. 20 Mar 1846) dau. Edward DOYLE and Margaret STOREN. Their first child was born in Muscatine Co., IA in 1868. He was a railroad man, so they moved around a lot.

Subject: Look-up: Estes surname
Date: Fri, 08 Aug 1997 16:57:11 -0700
From: Ida Estes
I am trying to verify the birth information I have on James Monroe Estes. What I have is this (not documented): James Monroe Estes Date of birth: January 4, 1851 Place: Muscatine, Iowa Father: John Marion Estes Mother: Mary Ann (Polly Ann) Johnstone I would very much appreciate it if you would check this out. If it proves to be true, will you let me know as to how I can get a copy of his birth certificate/record. Thanking you in advance, Ida K. Estes iestes@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us

Subject: Gladbrook physician
Date: Mon, 04 Aug 1997 15:55:33 -0700
From: Stanley Cron
I am searching for information on John S. Cron, M.D., a physician in Gladbrook from around 1885-1905 and his son, Charles Fletcher Cron, M.D., who was born in Gladbrook in 1888 but eventually practiced medicine in Texas. I would greatly appreciate any info you could provide. Stanley Cron 8299 Cambridge, #201 Houston, TX 77054 scron@bcm.tmc.edu

Subject: Cemetary Records
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 08:45:41 -0500
From: Hardy Sue Trim
I am looking for information of Bailey E. Higgins. A family member told me that he died in Muscatine, Iowa. She didn't know the date. He probably came to Muscatine sometime after 1917. He was born 26 March 1874 in Alabama. Any help you could give me in locating him would be appreciated. Hardy Sue Trimm

Subject: Muscatine County
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 11:04:36 -0500
From: Kristen Gregor
I was wondering if you could look in the Muscatine Co. for a Belle Hendrix. She may have passed on around the 1960-1980. She was married twice, her first marriage she married a Lavell Richard Fox, { from what I understand is that he died} then she married a Hendrix. Her maiden name was Rupp. I would love it if you could help it would mean a lot. Kristin

Subject: HAINLIN/HEINLEIN
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 17:35:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: MuzzCoPro@aol.com
Do you or did you have any Hainline/Heinleins in your county? Looking for a Gary Hainline/Heinlein. This is strictly for genealogical purposes. Sincerely, MuzzCoPro@aol.com

Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 21:55:37 -0500
From: Robert Neipert
I am researching the Reynolds Wright family who settled in 76 twnship in 1834 or 35. The following are related in various and questionable ways:Jacob Kiser d. Apr 1850, wife Nancy Wright, who lived in Louisa Co. later. ??? Hall (I think Ira) d. pre 1870...his wife Hester remarried a George Briles before the 1870 census. Daughter was Ruhama who married Wilson Wright in 1850 I think. Can not find other info which lists Ruhama's father or other siblings.

This is a good one...Andrew W. McClarren (McLaren, Mcclaren) son of William McClarren who died about 1840-45, d. 1878-1880 (youngest child born in 1879). Was in the Civil War. Wife was Elizabeth Smith and she also died about 1880. Two of their children (Maggie aged about 20 and Freddie about 1) were listed in the Wilson Wright family as cousins to Wilson's children. All except the oldest ended up in the orphange in Davenport. Maggie married George Briles son. I have been totally unable to connect the two families so hoped that a will might bring to light other relatives.

Dr. D. Parvel Johnson don't have a clue as to date of death. His wife Sarah (Bumgardner) died Feb 16, 1920 so guess that he may have died prior to her.

Thornton's: Nelson Levi (1843-45) and Winifred (1849-1851) Martha Thornton (Nelson's mother) ??(Bartlott (Lott) Thornton , Nelson's Brother married Mary Wright. I found a will for a Bartlott Thornton but I'm not sure that it is the same person. So hoping that other Thornton's wills will clear up the problem.

George and Hester Briles both died pre 1880. Hester was Ruhama Hall Wright's mother and 1st husband was possibly Ira Hall.

I really appreciate any help that you can give me. This is really no big hurry since I have been trying to piece things together for many years and this is a group that I am nor trying to figure out this year.

I truly think that several of my family lines had to have been horse thieves or worse since they seem to leave no trace or else none of them could get along so after one generation they all go their own ways!!Thanks so much Nancy Wright Neipert Neiperts@worldnet.att.net

Subject: Belle Hendrix
Date: Sat, 09 Aug 1997 22:19:10 -0500
From: gjgrege@megavision.com
I was wondering if you could give me any information on a BELLE HENDRIX.If you could possibly find any information on her it would be helpful. She would have still been living in 1972 because her daughter MABEL FOX GREGER died in Feb. of 1972 and it said that her mom was still living. It said in her daughter's obit that she was living in Davenport, Ia. Thank you so much Kristin kgreger@megavision.com

Subject: County Records Lookup
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 11:07:07 -0700
From: Jack and Noel Walker
I am looking for the birthdates and place of birth,of the following born in Muscatine County:Walter Plum 1889Hattie Plum 1897Thomas Plum 1899Dorothy Plum 1901Their parent Albert and Catherine(Kate) Plum were married about 1889.any information you can give me will help.deaftwo@alaska.netThank You,Noel Walker

Subject: Seeking ancestors
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 09:10:09 -0400
From: Duane Lawton
My Great-grandfather, James Andrew Brannon, was born in Muscatine, IA,December 18, 1868 (died March 7, 1960, Star, ID). Wehave no records of his parents and their ancestors. We understand that his parents divorced shortly after his birth, and that he was adopted/raised bysomeone else, while retaining his father's surname. Can you find us any more information? Many thanks...

Subject: Joseph N. HARKER/Lydia ROSENKRANS
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 04:27:59 -0500 (CDT)
From: Brad Aumick
I now believe my ROSENKRANS line is probably:1) Herman Hendrick ROSENKRANS, b. Nov. 29, 1634, Bergen, Norway, d. abt1697, Rochester, Ulster County, New York. He married, on Mar. 3, 1656/57,New Amsterdam, Magdalena Dircksen VOLCKERSTEN, b. 1631, Bushwick, LongIsland.2) Alexander Augustus ROSENKRANS,b. Apr. 12, 1659, Kingston, NY, d. July1746, Walpack, Morris Co., NJ. Married Dec. 11, 1713, Marretjen DEPUE, b.Apr. 24, 1681, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, d. aft. 1745.3) Johannis ROSENKRANS (#2), b. May 18, 1724, Rochester, Kingston, NY,baptised July 6, 1724, d. June 15, 1786, Walpack, Morris, NJ. Married 1st,Aug. 11, 1745, Kingston, NY, Susanna SCHOONMAKER; married 2nd, Aug. 8,1751, Kingston, NY, Margaret DEWITT, b. Apr 18, 1731, Rochester, Kingston,NY, d. aft. 1786, Ulster Co., NY.4) John ROSENKRANS, b. July 6, 1752, Shappanack, Walnack, Sussex Co., NJ,d. bef. 1833, Farm, Shappanack, Walpack, NJ. Married abt. 1777, ElizabethVAN NEST.5) Isaac ROSENKRANS married Polly BRINK, b. abt. 1781, Sandyston, SussexCo., NJ, d. aft. 1855.6) Lydia Jane ROSENKRANS. I'm pretty sure that she is my 4th greatgrandmother, Lydia ROSENKRANS, who married Joseph N. HARKER, Aug. 19, 1837(The "N." probably stood for Northrup, since Sarah's maiden name wasNORTHRUP).There isn't any information I could find on this Lydia Jane ROSENKRANS, butmy Lydia ROSENKRANS was b. abt 1815, so the timeline would match.Here's a possible hangup: In the 1860 census, Jane HARKER is listed in theHARKER household at age 19. She is not listed in the HARKER household inthe 1850 census, which makes me wonder if she was adopted. Do you know ifthere's a way to check this? Are there state census's I can look at?Thanks again,Brad Aumickaumick@gte.net

Subject: Just found your page
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 06:51:11 -0400
From: Lind Violante
I have been searching for information on my great great grandfather, John Munn born May 29, 1803 in Washington County, PA was married 2 times at least and the wives were Sophia Pearson and children of that marriage were Rachael, John 1837 (my great grandfather), Harriet 1839, David, Samuel, and Easter. After Sophia died John married Phebe Haiman and they had the following children: Silas, Mary 1849, Liverton 1850, Oliver 1853, Lavina 1856, Eliza 1858 and Flora 1860. John b 1803 was a blacksmith in Muscatine and was living with Silas I think at the time of his death on February 10, 1897 in Muscatine. He is buried in Hebron Cemetery in Tipton next to Phebe. I can not locate any info on who John's parents were or any siblings. I feel like he just showed up one day from no where. Do you know if there are any obits or if there is a death notice somewhere that might have some info on John or any other ideas I might try. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. I tried to submit to the surnames, but was not able to, it said file not found on server. Linda Munn Violante kristy@erols.com 2515 Ann Arbor LaneBowie, Maryland 20716

Subject: J.H. DUNN
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 00:38:10 -0500
From: Pat Trecker
I would appreciate any help you can give me on James H. Dunn, earlyresident of Muscatine. I note tonight that his name is listed as one ofthe signers of the petition to change the name of the city from Bloomingtonto Muscatine in 1849. I know he came from somewhere in Ohio before that.I don't know for sure which year he came to Muscatine, but he had a sonborn in 1845 in Ohio and they were obviously there in Muscatine by 1849.

I have his obituary. I am looking for anything that would list his wife'smaiden name. I believe it to be DeLucy or Lucy, first name Elizabeth.Also I am looking for her date of death and obit on her. She survivedJames H. who died in Muscatine about 1869. She is still listed on the 1870census in Muscatine, living on the family farm which she quit claimed toher son, William T. Dunn. He and his wife, Mary Morrin, are shown to be inWilliamsburg, Iowa County by the 1880 census, but no mention of his mother. Any light you can shed would be appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.

DATE: Sat Aug 2 11:33:22 1997
NAME: Bob Payne
EMAIL: payne46@sprintmail.com
SURNAMES: Joseph Grant PEARSON, I am looking for any information available on my Great-Granfather. He was born on July 7, 1863 or 1864 in Muscatine, Iowa. He married a Zitta Ellen Whiteneck or Whitenack.

Don Root Sat May 31 19:03:491997
I am looking for the parents of Sydney John Walker, born 12/21/1866 inMuscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.

Richard Lentz Tue Jun 1720:19:42 1997
I am the grandson of Portia Denise Hanft (Gloria Karr) who was born inColumbus Junction. I am interested in any information about her and herfamilly I can get. I know her father was Serias Louis Hanft, married to Pearl Elsie Gabriel on May 16, 1900. His father was Milton Hanft, married to Catherine Cutkomp(?) Dec 25, 1873. I have Catherine showing up in several notes with different names and relationships. Pearl's father was John Pilgrim Gabriel, and he married Matilda Louise Pretz (he also married her sister Priscilla many years later) on Nov 6, 1877.

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:51:30 -0700
Contact: Ray C. Abel
I have info for anyone researching the family of Jacob J. STATON. Itconsists of two letters mailed in 1885 from his brother, Jim Staton, inTenn. The content of the letters all relate back to very early familylinks in Accomack Co, Va. with the NOCKS and CONQUESTS. Am trying toshare the info with any interested party. Linda Abel

Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 17:30:38 -0700
Contact: Susie
I am trying find something, anything, like a naturalization record for George Michael Metz b. 09 Jan 1825 came to Muscatine probably in the early 1850's (was married there in 1855 to Henrietta Goettert (Gettert). He died 26 Sep 1881 in Muscatine. We've never been able to pin down a place of birth for this man, thus we have never been able to research him any further back. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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