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It sounds like you have a lot of books to go through! Please do not
go to the trouble to find these names if your records are not indexed
in alphabetical order!
I have not been able to find the location of Buffalo Prairie in
Muscatine or Muscatine county. This Website shows a Buffalo Prairie but
not a connecting link or address. Do you have any info on this lost cemetary? The infant was the child of Val and Ida Fuhr residing 4th St. East. I would apprciate any info or any directions of how to locate the
cemetary. Thank you.
Robert GRAHAM b. 1810 d. 1868 m. Minerva B
John EPPERLY b. 1831 in Richmond VA. m. Louisa C. GRAHAM in Iowa 1/7/1850 (1)
Albert EPPERLY b. 1833 in Wayne Cty. Ind.
Epperly's were in Muscatine Cty. Iowa up until 1852-3 when they left
for Oregon.
I appreciate your time, Debby San Diego
Sincerely, LW Dean, Leew3@aol.com
Austin is married and with six children for the 1860 federal census.
Michael enters service in the 35th Iowa Infantry. There is no record
that Austin saw service.
During the month of JAN 1865 Michael gets leave from the military
hospital in Memphis, TN to IA and the paper trail states the leave was
for 14 days. We feel that Austin had died late DEC 1864 or in early JAN
1865. No proof. But, Austin is accounted for in 1860 and is missing in
1870.
In fact, his wife is married to Thomas CARROLL in 1870. All of the
children are dispersed and working and living with other families. In
fact, one of the daughters is listed as a domestic in two seperate
households.
Austin`s brother, Michael has returned from the war and is married. We
have to remember that Austin, Mary, Thomas, and Michael are all born in
IRL.
Looking for death and burial information on Austin. It may be possible
that there are no markers nor a grave in Muscatine city, Muscatine Co
IA.
There may be church records of a funeral. There were O`MELIA living in
Muscatine Co IA as late as 15 MAY 1995. 142 years of good heart.
In your lookups could you scan and see if anything says a Charlotte
Hardman\Hartman lives in the area. Georgia MCClure looked up John
Hardman family in Muscatine but they are way too late for my family. Is
there any orphan records that might say she was orphaned and living with
someone else? Thank you for your help and great page, Judy Barrett
Rev. John Hudson was born 1800 in Lexington, KY. He married Elizabeth
Allen BELL in 1823. He was one of the early pioneer preachers of Muscatine
County, arriving about 1847. His parents were Joseph and Sarah (WELCH)
Hudson. We have nothing further on them.
Rev. Hudson had two daughters who married MILLHOUSES: Mary B. m. Nicholas MILLHOUSE of Keota, IA Sally m. (1867 in Muscatine)Charles H. MILLHOUSE also of Keota All we know about Charles H. MILLHOUSE is that he was born in 1830,
where? Parents? Was Nicholas a brother or cousin? Did these two meet the
Hudsons while living/working in Muscatine?
Charles H. and Sally had a son, Charles Lewis MILLHOUSE b. 18 July 1870,
in Tipton; moved to Keota as a boy. We know much of this man's
professional career, but little of his early life. We know nothing of
Nicholas. Rev. Hudson was living in Keota in 1889 at age 88, which would
seem to suggest that he had gone to be nearer at least one of his
daughters. We know Charles L. was in South Bend, IN by 1897.
Any information, or possible source leads, on the MILLHOUSE-HUDSON line
will be greatly appreciated.
In 1860, these are the listings:
James Dunn, Bloomington Twp., Muscatine Co. IA, pg. 715
Patricia D. Trecker
Email: ptreck@execpc.com
I have finally learned, with the help of your marriage records online and
what few IA census records that are available in OH, she lived in Cedar Co.
not Muscatine, at least until 1880. I have her census records for 1870 and
1880 - Farmington Twp. Cedar Co. IA. These are the only IA census records
available for research in OH.
Also need lookup for 1910 and 1920 census records and cemetery inscription records in Polk Co. IA. Please advise - Thanx, Carol Walters Canton, Ohio
They were the parents of Manford, JR, (Matt) Charles, Narsissa, Ella and
Roy. They had 2 other children that died byt I have not been able to
find out when or where.
Does anyone know who Phebe's parents or where or if she had any
sibblings. Would love to correspond with anyone researching this
family. Debbie
Ferdinand probably moved to Muscatine about 1853/54 after his son Adolph
was born in St. Louis, MO. He married in 1851 in St Louis, MO. The rest of his children were born in Muscatine. He is buried in Muscatine. Adolph and
Emalie married in Muscatine on 11 APR 1882. Emalie was born abt 1858 in
Germany per census. Her father is John Schmidt per her marriage record.
Don't know her mother is. Ferdinand's wife was Matilda Rehbein. I don't know much about son Ferdinand. I think William was married to Caroline "Carrie"
Weisner. Will and Carrie lived in Detroit MI when her sister died in 1926.
Carries father was Conrad H Weisner. He is buried in Ottawa, IL. Will and
Carrie may have lived in Chicago as well. Hope this helps. Thanks. Carol
Would love to know if their children married, lived and/or died in Muscatine, IA and more about their spouses and families.
Children:
Please email me if you have anything on this family. Will gladly cover any
costs in getting documents (ie marriage licenses, wills, deeds, etc); photos; or source references on this family and children. Thanks ...... Bettiann
Researching husbands family. Other names in this family line are Couch,Cox,
Rolle, Moyer and Kolmerer. I'm looking for some of my family also.
Honts/Yeater and Thompson and Thomas. Live in Rhode Island now but husband
and I are both from Muscatine. Really like your site. Will visit often. Thank you ,Linda CrmNoSugar@aol.com
I found 5 possible Kane families on the AIS Search 7. I am in the
process of checking each family for a daughter named Mary. I checked
the John Kane family first as Mary's second son was named John Wilks
Scheers. I found the John (M. or W.) Kane family living in Seventy-six
Township on the 1856 state census. He has a daughter named Mary age 6.
However this Mary does not appear with the family on the 1860 federal
census. Instead there appears to be twins named Mary & Elizabeth who
are listed as age 7/12. Could you check the cemetery records and the
county records for the death of Mary between the years 1856 & 1860. I
want to establish if I am on the wrong trail before I start to check the
other four Kane families.
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the GENWEB sites. The lookups
provided make long distance research so much easier. Please keep up the
good work. Thank you. Debby Was Grande Prairie, Alberta debbyw@telusplanet.net
On the other side of the coin, I am a Reynolds descendent. My paternal
grandmother was daughter of William, son of James B. and on. Is this the
branch of the family you connect with?
Any help is appreciated. Let me know if I will owe for library xerox
copies.
Thank you, Mary Ann (I am also a Sedam, daug of Leonard, son of James W.,
son of Peter, son of Nicholas.....) Heinz 57!
Formerly, Mary was wife to Austin O`MELIA who are listed in the
Muscatine Co IA federal census of 1860 in Muscatine city.
My questions are is there a record of Austin`s death and/or is there a
record of the marriage of Mary to Thomas CARROLL.
Subject: Tannehill
Nancy Elizabeth HOLLENBECK married John Wallace BLAIR, son of Charles BLAIR
& ?, about 1877. I think they were probably married in Iowa but I haven't
found their marriage records yet. They had nine children; Herb, Gertie, May U., William W., George Robert, Maude D., Schuyler Martin, Edith E., and Ida M. I don't have any information on Herb or Gertie but their third child, May U., was born 28 Dec 1881 in Guthrie Center, IA, so I'm assuming Nancy moved to Iowa with her father in 1863, married in Iowa about 1877, and remained there through the birth of their third child in 1881. According to family records, their fourth son, William W. was born in South Dakota about 1884 so Nancy and John were gone from Iowa by 1884. They were in South Dakota only a short time before they moved to Nebraska where their fifth child, George Robert (my great grandfather), was born in 1885. They later moved to Boulder, Colorado where they lived the remainder of their lives.
Andrew married Sylvia Florence IDLE, born about 1866 in Iowa to Irvin &
Susan Lee IDLE, on 14 March 1882 in Cone, Muscatine, IA. They lived in Cone
and Nichols, IA, until about 1891 when they moved to Cedar Rapids, South
Dakota. Andrew was killed in a railroad accident while operating an engine
in Watertown, South Dakota in 1922.
Peter was living in Kansas City, Kansas, at the time of Andrew's death in
1922.
I have located the death certificate for Isaac HOLLENBECK. He died in
Boulder, Colorado in 1909. I believe he was living with his daughter, Nancy
BLAIR. I have not been able to find the death records for Abigail, however.
I know that she did not die in Boulder, Colorado, and that Isaac was a
widower at the time of his death.
I'm wondering if there is someone that would be able to check tax records or city directories for me in Palo, Nichols, or Cone to see if I could place Isaac and Abigail or their children. I would also like to check death records for Abigail WEBB HOLLENBECK in Muscatine County to see if she died before they left Iowa.
Anything you can tell me about these families would be greatly appreciated.
Sharon Welch St. George, Utah welch@sginet.com
08 Aug 1850 CENSUS District of Monroe., IA
Born
Horace HALL 25 M PA
Lydia 24 F Pa
Charles D 4 M Iowa
11 Jun 1860 CENSUS Sweetland Twp.,Muscatine Co., IA Dwelling 314,
family 313
Horace HALL 32 M PA
Lydia 32 F "
Darius 13 M Iowa? (This should be Charles as above?)
Wilma? 9 F PA (I expect this is Emma)
Eugene 2 M PA
1880 Monroe Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH
Horace HALL 54 M PA
Lydia 54 F PA
Emma 18 F IA
Adell 16 F IA
Burton M 13 M IA (There is a Burton M buried in Clarks
Corners, OH.,born 20 Oct 1866, died 30 Jan 1887)
My grandfather Eugene Horace HALL came to Canada with his family in
1910, via Leeds, North Dakota, where they had lived since they left Ohio in
1888 (according to a news clipping). The funeral records in Saskatchewan,
Can were destroyed by fire, and all I can find is a death notice dictated
by his eldest son, stating Eugene was born in PA, and his father's name
was Horace.
I have a copy of his Canadian Homestead papers, 1910-1913, stating he
was born in OH...Family rumors have his birthdate as 20 Mar 1856/1858.....
The proverbial needle in a haystack!!!
Would it be possible for me to ask you if you could find anything on
any of these above people? I would gladly pay for copy and postage charges.
Anything you can tell me will be greatly appreciated.
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Sibley 320 Fleet Street, SW. Medicine Hat, AB, Canada T1A
7Z5 masibley@telusplanet.net
I do not know if this is enough information for you to research birth
records. I am hoping so. I am interested in any bit of information
that will aid me in my search back through records. Thanks for
looking! If you find something I will gladly pay for copies, etc.
Carol Axemaker
Subject: Reynolds
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 15:35:57 EST
Walter Eugene Reynolds b. 29 Apr 1909 poss. Henry County, d. Jun 1981
Wilton, Musc. IA. Brothers: Hiram and Albert or Alfred.
Who were his parents? Spouse? Marriage date, and location? Children?
Thank you for your help. Mikki Judge JJudge2127@aol.com
Subject: Sheldon, Ummlandt Families
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 12:39:25 EST
Would like to have information about Elizabeth Sheldon, here maiden name
was Umlandt. She was killed in an motercycle car accident sept 18 , 1961. her husband iwas Ronald Sheldon.. They were married October 1957 in Muscatine. Their daughter is Kim Su, A brother is Thomas. Elizabeth was born in Davenport , Io wa in 1939. I need to know where her daughter Kim is now. Thank you . Please help if you can Victor C. Freeman.
Subject: PORTER/TUDOR cemetery, obit lookup
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 08:47:31 -0800
From: Billie Holcomb
My only clue was what I took off Lucinda V (PORTER) Stevenson Kelck of
Rockwell, Iowas DAR application for membership that I received yesterday..
I guess back in 1921 they didn't have to give information on the birth
place and place of death of any of the line she followed. Written on the
top of her DAR application Mason Cty chapter. Deceased 1-14-1933.
Her line was. Johnathan John Spicer B-1753 D-1888 M-Catherine
Elizabeth Spicer B-13 Mar 1786 D-13 Apr 1876 M-1806 James Porter B-17 Apr
1784 D-11 Jan 1832 Matthew Porter B-9 Mar 1817 D-30 Aug 1894 M-Sarah P. Tudor. Daughter Lucinda V who was the one who is on the DAR application.
She has on the application that "she was born on a farm Muscatine,
Iowa"... Thought parent Matthew and Sarah Tudor could be bured in that county. I have searched for years (with other Porters) trying to find Matthew Porter B- 1782 M to Jane Spicer. Felt this was a clue if I could get some information on James Porter would help me find for sure where Matthew and James parents were from. Am I on the right track on my thinking?? Searching for Matthew PORTER B-9 Mar 1817 D-30 Aug 1894 and his wife Sarah P. TUDOR B-13 Jan 1834 D-17 Mar 1900. Had a daughter, Lucinda
Stevenson Kelck (was a DAR member in Mason City, Iowa). On her DAR
application she has born "on a farm" Muscatine, Iowa. Would like to
find the obituary of her parents in hopes it will tell about the father
of Matthew PORTER (James PORTER B-1784 D-1832 M-Elizabeth Spicer).
Subject: RICHTER
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:03:24 -0800
From: Billie Jo Richter
John RICHTER lived in Muscatine, IA circa 1852. He came from Prussia
with his wife Elizabeth (nee BURFIELDT) Richter and young two-year old
son Frank Richter. They lived on a farm in Muscatine that was owned and
operated by the HALTER family. Mrs. Billie Jo Richter 10420 Don Pico Road
Spring Valley, CA 91978 Email: b.j.rich@juno.com
Subject: Muscatine Co., IA, Query
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 18:04:24 -0800
From: Bob & Jerri Saunders
Researching Jonathan Samuel BEAMIS/BEMIS born 1812, Jefferson Co., NY; marr. (1) Lucy _______, about 1834, possibly MI; marr. (2) Francis LONG NORRIS THORNTON, 1851, Louisa Co., IA; marr. (3) Celestine Mary GROSJEAN, 1855, Muscatine Co., IA. I'm interested primarily in the first marriage, e.g., Lucy's maiden name and where she died in 1843. The children of the first marriage resided in Muscatine Co., IA, in 1850 - George born 1834, MI: Clarissa born 1836, MI; and Lucy born 1839, IN. They are living with three different families. The parents do not appear to be in the 1850 census of Muscatine Co. Be glad to share information with others interested in this family.
From: KGranth@aol.com
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 19:26:24 EST
Subject: Lowry, Kinsley
Hi, I am researching the following families in Muscatine County:
LOWRY KINSLEY Patrick Lowry and his wife Mary Ann Kinsley moved from Wales, via New Orleans, to Wapsinonac Twp, Muscatine Co, in the early 1850's.
Ken Grantham Kgranth@aol.com
Subject: RICHTER
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:03:24 -0800
From: Billie Jo Richter
John RICHTER lived in Muscatine, IA circa 1852. He came from Prussia
with his wife Elizabeth (nee BURFIELDT) Richter and young two-year old
son Frank Richter. They lived on a farm in Muscatine that was owned and
operated by the HALTER family. Mrs. Billie Jo Richter 10420 Don Pico Road
Spring Valley, CA 91978 Email: b.j.rich@juno.com
Subject: Muscatine Co., IA, Query
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 18:15:55 -0800
From: Bob and Jeri Saunders
Livingston DICKERSON born about 1802, Albemarle Co., VA; marr. Francis TURNER, 1823, Sumner Co., TN; ied 1854, Muscatine Co., IA. Enumerated in 1850 census of Muscatine Co., IA. Chn. James, Terisha, Samuel, Rachel, Catherine, Melissa, William, Sophia, and Adam (all with father in 1850 census). James in Muscatine Co. in 1856; Sophia, Melissa and William in Muscatine Co. in 1860; and Adam in Louisa Co. in 1860. Terisha and
Samuel migrated to OR. I have not been able to find the other children beyond 1856 and 1860. Would be glad to share information with anybody interested in this family. Bob Saunders, Salem, Oregon saundersrj@earthlink.net
Subject: KRAKLIO family
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 14:09:13 -0800
From: Donna Haney
Any information on this family would be much appreciated.
I am the grand-daughter of Elbert M. (dob Nov 29 1897). He had many
brothers and sisters all in Iowa, Muscatine/Wilton.
Sincerely, Donna Haney, DHaney223@aol.com
Subject: Patterson Cem
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 19:17:35 -0800 (PST)
From: Judith L. Barrett
I subscribe to this list but have never had a question until now. My
ggrandmother is buried in what is called the Patterson Cemetery. Her
name is Elizabeth Hewitt (wife of Ephraim Hewitt). Everywhere I search
for these people I find Pattersons. It dawned on me that maybe there is
a connection between the people that are buried in that small area.
Elizabeth was the first one to be buried there and the others followed.
Ephraim left Muscatine county with his family between 1858 and 1860 and
went to Missouri. Does anyone know of any connection between the
Pattersons, Boyers, and Toles and maybe Hewitts? Is this cemetery on a
private farm? Can anyone tell if they were neighbors? My Hewitts
bought 40 acres of farm ground from a Williamson and Katherine Daniels
24 April 1846 for $220. The legal discription is: S/W quarter of
North/E quarter of section 5 in township No#77 North of Range No#1
East. Is this 40 acres anywhere near the Patterson Cemetery?
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Judy Barrett
Subject: Muscatine Co. lookups
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 22:20:53 -0800
From: Kathy Cardoza
I was wondering if I could ask you to do one for me? My 3GG John
Wesley CEASE and Hester LATHROP CEASE lived in Muscatine County from at least 1860 to 1880. Hester CEASE died and was buried in Muscatine County on 5 April 1880. Is there any other information available on Hester CEASE, on her death and burial, or on a Lathrop family from that time period? Any help would be appreciated and I will pay for your time. I look forward to hearing from you. Kathy Cardoza
Subject: Muscatine County
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 09:54:19 -0700
From: Mary Buchholz
I am searching for information about John and Mary Bridget MORIARTY,
their son Maurice and daughter Mary HENDERSON. Was there a divorce
between John and Mary Bridget? I would like the 1925 Iowa census listing for Mary and Charles HENDERSON; I believe living with their son Charles in Muscatine County. I am looking for the true name of the mother. I have death certificate for both Mary and Maurice; each listing a different name and I believe another name listed on the 1925 census. I would also like an obit for Mary HENDERSON who died April 9, 1929. Thanks, Mary
Subject: Adoption: ancestory
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 18:38:36, -0500
From: MRS THELMA J BRAN
HI!! I WAS 4 DAYS OLD WHEN I WAS ADOPTED. I WAS TOLD SHE MAY HAVE HAD
2OR 3 OTHER CHILDEREN FROM HER FIRST MARRIAGE. THE THIRD PARTY INVOLVED WAS SOMEONE SHE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH AND DID NOT WANT TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER BECAUSE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SCANDAL AND HE HAD SOME IMPORTANT POSITION IN BUSINESS OR OF THAT SORT. I FOUND THIS TO BE INTERESTING. THE DOCTOR THAT DELIVERED WAS DR. WM. HULL D.O. HE
DELIVERED IN A BRICK HOUSE ON EASTERN AND FARNUM [ON THE CORNER] HE
HAD AN OFFICE IN THE OTHER PART OF THE HOUSE AND I'M NOT SURE HE
LIVED THERE. HIS WIFE WAS AN R.N. THEN AND HELPED HIM. I WANTED TO
FIND OUT IF HE HAD ANY RECORDS BUT HE HAD AN OFFICE FIRE ONE YEAR AND
HIS RECORDS WERE BURNED, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS QUITE CONVENIENT. I
WENT TO BLUE GRASS, IOWA AND TALKED TO HIS WIFE, WHO SEEMED QUITE
COLD TOWARDS ME, BUT THEN SHE DID N'T KNOW WHO I WAS AND MY INTENT.
THIS WAS SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHEN HE MOVED HIS OFFICE THERE. HE IS KNOW LONGER THERE. I BELIEVE HE RETIRED AND RELOCATED. I DIDN'T WANT TO BOTHER HIM THEN, BECAUSE HE WAS SEEING PATIENTS AND I GOT COLD FEET. BUT NOW AM
WANTING TO PERSUE IT AGAIN. I FEEL SHE MAY BE DECEASED BY THIS TIME,
BUT I WOULD STILL HAVE 1/2 BROTHERS OR SISTERS.
Subject: Lookup (Ward)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 20:05:12 -0000
From: Pat Heincy
- was wondering if you would be able to look up: Marriage/Divorce or birth record at courthouse on: Fred S. Ward born in Muscatine, Iowa abt 1871 I am running into situations that suggest Fred may have been married more than once and that Celia Alice Caster might have been his first wife. Figure if I find he was divorced then can search for second wife's marriage record.
If you should run into anything that suggests who his parents were and/or siblings it sure would be helpful. Wow this stuff is like finding a needle in a haystack. Am fairly new at this and sure have been in a learning
curve. Thank you Pat Heincy El Paso, Tx
Subject: Lost grave
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 17:07:18 -0400
From: Richard Fuhr
I have been seeking the grave site of an uncle (or possibly aunt) that
died as an infant in Muscatine. The death occurred between 1903 and
1906 and the child is reported to be buried in Buffalo Prairie Cemetery
in Muscatine.
Subject: Surname FALK
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 22:55:23 -0600
From: William Cain
I am looking for information on my wife's grandfather. His name is Henry Augustus FALK and he was born in Prussia, Germany May 4, 1847, died Sept. 15, 1908 in Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri. He married (1) Julia BRUDER who died before 1877 in Montpeliar, Muscatine County, Iowa. He then married (2) Annie ANDERSON in 1977 in Buffalo, Iowa. He married Ellen Helen BROOKS (COX)May 3, 1890 in Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri. They had three children, (1) Fred Delbert (my wife's father) born Sept. 5, 1899 in Shannon County, Missouri. (2) Cora born April 1, 1902 in Shannon County, Missouri. (3) Robert born June 10, 1904 in Shannon County, Missouri.
We believe he had children by his first two wives but do not know their names. We know nothing further back than Henry Augustus and would
like to know of any descendents of his first two wives. William J. Cain wcain@intrcom.com
From: Wood Family
My interests are in the following
children
Louisa C b 1832 Ohio
Aaron b 1843 Ohio
Joseph b. 1846 Iowa
From: LeeW3@ol.com
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 00:59:21 EDT
Subject: Muscatine County
Am looking for the biography of Dr. HM Dean in the Muscatine Historical Society is incorrect in one respect. It states that his great grandfather emigrated from England and settled in Canaan after the Revolution. Actually, his great grandfather, John Dean, was an Ensign in the Connecticut 14th Regiment (South Canaan) during the Revolution. John was, in turn, the grandson of William Dean and Mehitable Wood, married in Dedham, Massachusetts, in 1677 (in Savage "A Genealogical Dictionary ... ".
Subject: Major W. Gordon
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 03:03:42 -0500
From: Dwight Smith
In the old settlers record Major W. Gordon is listed as arriving to the
county in 1836.From the book: A History of Scott Co.,Iowa he is also listed
as being part owner with others of Davenport Iowa.He was said to be a
surveyor & worked for the America Fur Trading Co. He is listed in census of
Muscantine Co. Iowa where he had business interest with Benjamen Nye. Are
there any records of his land in Muscantine Co.,Iowa? Is there any probate
or will records? I can't seem to find any info concerning his children.It
was said in the family record that he was married to Jane of Philadelphia
and that after he disappeared in the Rocky Mts. on a fur trading expedition
that his wife sold the land & moved back to Hickman Co.,Tn. where his
family lived.I thought if he had a will or there was probate the wife &
children might be listed. His Mother did not list any children of his in
her will which I think is strange since he must have had several children by
the time of his disappearance. Thanks for any help you can give me. Linda
Gordon Smith
Subject: O`MELIA Brothers
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 22:34:46 -0400
From: John Michael O`Melia
Austin and Michael O`MELIA arrived into Muscatine Co IA around 1853.
Michael is single and younger than Austin.
Subject: Hewitt and Hardman\Hartman Families
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 09:40:52 -0700
From: Judith L. Barrett
I have searched your page on Muscatine County with a fine tooth comb.
You have a wonderful page and I found my gggrandmother's cemetery record
in the Patterson Cemetery. I also have searched many films from your
area at the Family History Center close to my home. I am coming up with
nothing. I wouldn't even have known my family was involved with Iowa
had it not been for Civil War records that produced a marriage
certificate in Scott county for my ggrandparents. I find some of them
living in Muscatine County in 1850. By 1860 they are in Missouri and
from there I am having no problems. My biggest problem is the
Hardman\Hartman family. On the Scott county marriage certificate Thomas
Hewitt marries Charlotte Hardman in Sept 1855. He is the son of Ephriam
and Elisabeth Hewitt listed in the 1850 Muscatine Census. Charlotte
Hardman should show up on the 1850 census somewhere but I can't find
anything on her. I have looked in all the surrounding counties 1850
census in Iowa even going into Rock Island County Illinois. What I know
about Charlotte Hardman. My father said her name was Hartman and she
was German. I have proved that she was born in Hamburg, (free City)
Germany in Feb 1837. I have no parents or siblings names. She sailed
on a ship for three months from Germany to America when she was 6 years
old. She told my father this. That would make the journey in 1842\43.
1900 Census says 1842. I have not looked at many immigration records
yet. That is my next project.
Subject: Submittal of Surname
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 20:55:24 -0600
From: Judy A. Buhmann
I am researching my GRAVES line. Delatus and Rhodea are my
gggrandparents and were both born in 1825. I am trying to find out
where they immigrated from. They lived in Muscatine Iowa for a while,
but not sure for how long. Judy Buhmann
Subject: FAY - AVERY Family
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 22:17:48 -0700
From: Julia A. Hynek
for Goldie Emma FAY b. abt 1895. Father, Joseph FAY (father
Orville, mother Celia EPLEY) mother Angeline AVERY. (father Solomon,
mother Jane FISH) "Emma" was placed, along with her brother Merritt b.
1899, in the Luthern Orphanage in Muscatine, IA as small children. Her
brother was adopted at about 12 years of age. She remained there until
she could be out on her own. We believe that the parents were married and children were born in Wapello, IA. Does anyone have any information?
jah2515@netins.net
Subject: MILLHOUSE-HUDSON
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 10:18:45 -0400
From: Katharine H. Wilder
Hello: I'm new to this list and hoping someone can fill in some blanks.
I'm especially imterested in the MILLHOUSE line. Thanks, Kay Wilder
Researching HUDSON-MILLHOUSE-HINDS-TEMPERLEY-THOMBS in the Midwest.
Subject: BUNKER, Andrew>IA>PA>?
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 15:08:37 -0900
From: Kenneth Axemaker
I am looking for the father and mother of Andrew Melville BUNKER born in
Clarion Cty, PA in 1818. My Andrew married Sarah HOWE in 1844 in
Clarion, PA and together they had at least 12 children I can identify.
So I am hoping others must be researching this line. Their children
born in Clarion, PA were: William W., b.1845; Calvin, b.1846; Ann
Elizabeth, b. 1848; George H, b. 1849; Nathan, b. 1851; Thomas Melville,
b. 1852; Julia R., b. 1857. Born in Muscatine Cty, IA were: John, b.
1858; Francis W., b. 1861; Andrew, b. 1863; Robert E., b. 1865 and Sarah
C., b. 1870. If anyone is searching this line, please share their
parents names if you have found them. My Andrew states his parents were
born in Pennsylvania. Thanks in advance! Carol Axemaker Axemaker@alaska.net
Subject: MUNN
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 08:53:17 -0400
From: linda violante
Looking for information on MUNN's and especially JOHN MUNN born May 29,
1803 in Washington County, PA and died at the home of his son L. J. Munn
in Muscatine, Iowa, February 10, 1897. John first married Rachel
Atchison and they had 3 daughters. Rachel died in 1832 and John married
Sophia Pearson in 1834. They have 6 children. Sophia died while they
were in Missouri. John marries Phebe Homan. They have 9 children.
Phebe died in 1885 and is buried in Hebron Cemetery in Tipton.
Linda Munn Violante kristy@erols.com
Subject: Muscatine County, Iowa Lookups
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 16:16:03 -0700
From: Lorene Fort
Am looking for the marriage record of Samuel Alexander JACKSON to Matilda Emmaline BALL sometime before 1850? Lorene Fort Email: fort@paola-online.net
Subject: Muscatine Co. 1870 Census
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 1998 10:42:09 -0500
From: Lori and Major Graff
Do you know if there is an index for the 1870 Muscatine Co. Census records?
In particular, I am looking for any KIRCHNER's. Thanks, Lori Graff
rastus@pld.com
Subject: John C. WREN / Emma RAPP / Ida Florence PACELEY
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 17:56:33 -0500
From: McClure
John Cleveland WREN, b. 1885, MO, d. 1969, Muscatine, IA, m. 1) Emma RAPP
in 1907, in Muscatine, IA. Children included: 1) William Thomas WREN, b.
1910, 2) John Louis WREN, b. 1912, and 3) Ellen Pauline WREN, b. 1915.
Emma d. 1916, Muscatine, IA. John married 2) Ida Florence PACELEY, in
1919, Muscatine, IA. Children included: 1) Robert Laverne WREN, b. 1924,
2) Pearl Ida WREN, m. Howard MONTGOMERY, and 3) Kenneth WREN, m. Delores
______. Any info on any of these people or their descendants will be
greatly appreciated.
Subject: PACELEY (PACELY) Family of Muscatine
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 18:05:14 -0500
From: McClure
Horace Edward PACELEY, b. ca 1860, probably in OH, d. 1906, Muscatine, IA,
bur. Island Cem. in Muscatine, IA, m. Elizabeth Jane KLINE. Elizabeth
appears on the 1910 Muscatine, IA, census, City of Muscatine, age 46,
widowed. Children were: 1) Stella PACELEY, b. 1893, IA, m. _____ MACHU,
2) Ida Florence PACELEY, b. 1895, IA, d. 1972, Muscatine, IA, m. John
Cleveland WREN, 3) Mary E. PACELEY, b. 1898, IA, d. 1973, Muscatine, IA,
(never married), and 4) Clara H. PACELEY, b. 1901, IA, (never married).
Need parents of Horace PACELEY and Elizabeth KLINE. Also need descendants
of Stella (PACELEY) MACHU. Any info on this family will be greatly
appreciated.
Subject: WREN, MARTIN, COOLEY, WAGLER, RAPP, PACELEY
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 23:02:12 -0500
From: McClure
James Alfred WREN, b. 1846, KY, m. Mary Jane MARTIN, b. 1848, IN. Their
children included: (1) Mary Elizabeth, b. 1877, IN, m. Ulysses Grant COOLEY
(they moved to Muscatine Co, IA, ca 1905); (2) Sarah Jane, b. 1889, m.
Edward WAGLER; (3) John Cleveland, b. 1885, MO, m. Emma RAPP in 1907,
Muscatine Co, then m. Ida PACELEY in Muscatine in 1919 (their children were
born in Muscatine Co.); (4) David; (5) Lloyd; (6) Samuel; (7) James; and
(8) Joseph. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Subject: DUNN in Muscatine
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 14:50:54 -0700 (PDT)
From: Pat Trecker
Could someone do a census lookup for me please? Someone sent me these
names from the Census index and I'd like to figure out who LC and RT are.
The Morrin name is one of mine also and they were mostly in Williamsburg
area. I'm looking for their children's names.
James Dunn, Bloomington Twp., Muscatine Co. IA, pg. 719
L.C. Dunn, Muscatine City, Muscatine Co., IA, pg. 769
L.C. Dunn, Muscatine City, Muscatine Co., IA, pg. 832
R.T. Dunn, Muscatine City, Muscatine Co., IA, pg. 787
Michael Morrin, Cedar Twp., Muscatine Co. IA, pg. 648
Peter Morrin, Cedar Twp., Muscatine Co., IA, pg. 647
Subject: Personal Research
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 14:21:18 -0400
From: Richard Walters
I have been researching our Great Aunt X 3 since 1985 and finally located
her in Iowa in 1990 through her brother's obit. I have a copy of her death
certificate (she died 19 March 1925 Des Moines, Polk Co. IA at her son's
home) and a copy of her obit from the Muscatine Journal, Sat. March 21,
1925, page 5). I have tried to "find" her in Muscatine Co. for over 8
years with no luck. Her obit is the reason I kept looking in Muscatine Co.
for her and her family. It states she was a "Pioneer of Wilton" and for 57
years was a resident of Wilton & vicinity. She, her husband, and a married
daughter are buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilton, IA.
Subject: Muscatine Co. Query
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:28:20 -0600
From: Robert and Nancy Neipert
I would love to share information with anyone who might be researching the Metzger or Boke families. Both families lived in Louisa and Muscatine Cos. first arriving about 1860's. Thanks Nancy Neipert Neiperts@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Muscatine Co. Query:
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 00:59:31 PST
From: Rolondo Kyes
Looking for parents names of Louise Amelia REINSAGER who was born 19
Jan. 1887 in Muscatine, Muscatine Co. Iowa. Any assistance will be
greatly appreciated. Ronald L. Kyes kyes1@hotmail.com
Subject: Cemetery Lookups
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 11:25:44 -0600
From: Sharon Welch
I am looking for information on the Hollenbecks who settled in Nichols,
Iowa, c1863. Would you be willing to look in your records of cemeteries in
this area and let me know what you find? I appreciate any information you can send me. Sharon Welch St. George, Utah welch@sginet.com
Subject: Stewart/Lake marriage
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 17:34:04 -0700
From: sheri olliges
Can you search for a marriage between Luna Adelaide Stewart b.
Portsmouth OH approx. 1848 and William Gaylord Lake b. Johnstown, Fulton
Co. NY approx 1845. Did their marriage take place in Muscatine Co.
approx 1868-71? Is there a way to search local newspapers for announcements?
Thanks. sheri_olliges@intuit.com
Subject: Barkhurst family
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 20:20:45 -0400
From: Steven K. Haught
I am looking for any information on a Barkhurst family living in
Atalissa in the 1860's. They had a daughter Phebe who married my
ancestor Manford Mott. They were married on Mar 24, 1861. Manford and
Phebe spent time in IA and IL before moving to Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE.
Subject: William H. Daniels
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 22:22:55 -0700
From: Tese Gorszwick
I am trying to find information on my greatgrandfather, William H.
Daniels, who enlisted in the Civil War Sept. 4, 1863 in Muscatine, Iowa
and mustered out Feb. 28, 1866. He was a private in the 9th Iowa
Cavelry, Company A. He was born March 9, 1847 in Lee Co., Iowa. I know
nothing about his parents, their births/deaths. He had a brother named
Nathanial Daniels. I have been told that his mother died and his Dad
had remarried before he entered the service. I would appreciate any
information you are able to furnish. Thank you very much.
Tese Gorszwick
Subject: Skeels Family
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 19:22:55 -0400
From: Wes R
Interested in information on the Skeels Family (my mother's) who lived in Muscatine from around 1900 to around 1920. Father - Hiram ( or Harry) Mother Anna (or Sophie) Daughters Ida, Hazel, Violet, Helen, Ruth. (my mother). Son Wesley. Interested in marriage information for all daughters (including my mother, Ruth, who married Howard Reinhold around 1927 in Muscatine.) Please advise if you do this type of work as I am not able journey to Iowa. Regards, Wesley Reinhold 328 Pocahontas Trail
Bassett Va. 24055 (former resident of Davenport, Iowa)
From: Pyro1138@aol.com
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 17:04:28 EDT
Recently, I received a copy of a death record of one of my relatives. His
name was John Dilatush. He actually died in Johnson County, Lincoln Twp.,
Iowa but his death certificate says he was buried in West Liberty, Iowa on
10 Feb. 1908. Undertaker was: ? W P Hoheuschuh from Iowa City. Would you
happen to know where to look to find what cemetery he is buried in in West
Liberty? Any suggestions would be helpful. If you do locate him, are there other Dilatush relatives buried near him? sincerely, Sandy Pyro1138@aol.com
From: Linedg@aol.com
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 12:54:52 EDT
I am researching the Charles Giles ANGEL family of Muscatine county.
They came from Allegany Co.,NY and are on the 1850, 1854 and 1856 census.
Charles and wife Eleanor Catherine Angel sold their land in 1876 and moved
to Neosho Co., KS. Charles Giles Angel's parents are William and Elizabeth Angel. William and Elizabeth are listed on the 1854 and 1856 Muscatine Co. census. On records in the County Clerk's Office in Cooperstown, Otsego Co.,NY( from notes of a genealogist) --106:59 8 Jan 1855. William Angel of the State of Iowa, Elias Babcock and Sarah, his wife, of Champion, Jefferson Co.,NY and Fernando C. Angel of Exeter, Otsego Co.,NY to Joshua Angel of Exeter, for $750, land in Exeter, part of Lot 13, Schuler's Patent, beg. at SEC cor of lands formerly owned by Caleb Angel-60 acres. William Angel signed from Muscatine County, Iowa. And this document was "sealed and delivered in the presence of Seth Phillips (Justice of the Peace) for Fernando C. Angel". Would there be any more information in Muscatine county records? Is there a death record for either William or Elizabeth Angel?
Also, I believe that the Fernando C. Angel listed on the 1856 Muscatine
census and who died in Muscatine Co., Iowa 24 Dec 1861 is related to William and Charles of Muscatine and Fernando of NY. I cannot get the Otsego Co. land records from Otsego Co.,NY. The LDS has filmed them but they are not released to the family history centers. Thank you for any information on William Angel. I neglected to give the information that William was born 1799 in NY. Doris Linehan, of Wichita, Kansas
From: Ms42son@aol.com
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 08:19:23 EST
Subject: DILL- CONLIN
Looking for information on John Thomas Conlin and Mary Augusta Dill married
Jan 6, 1876 Muscatine , IA any information would be appreciated John
Thomas father was James Thomas Conlin and Mary Augusta Dill's father was Dr. S. A. Dill the Dills moved to Fredonia, IA in 1858 from OH. Thanks
From: KBLAKE7454@aol.com
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 01:19:23 EST
Subject: Bahrenfuss
I am looking for information on Henry and Lousie Bahrenfuss. Henry B. 1828
in Germany Lousie B. 1835 in Germany. They were naturalized in Scotts County , Iowa Feb. 3, 1858. Later relocated to San Francisco, California If you can
help me me with information on Henry and Lousie it would be helpful.
Sincerely, M. Blake
Subject: Fishburn family Bible
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:40:00 -0500
From: Bob Greiner
for a copy of the family records from the Bible of Philip
Fishburn (Fischborn), b. 1754, Dauphin County, PA. I've got a copy of one
page of births, but would like to find the other pages if they are
available. The Bible was reported to be in the possession of John C.
Fishburn of Muscatine in 1985. He apparently died in 1996. Is there a
county historical or genealogical society where this may have been
deposited? There don't appear to be any other Fishburns in the phone book
for Muscatine, but there are some in other towns nearby.
Subject: Muscatine Co. Lookup - Cemetery Records
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 15:44:09 -0500
From: Bob Griffith
On Oct. 31, 1916 my great grandmother Mary Ellen Fulbright Jones died in
Muscatine while visiting her daughter Lula B. Toms. In 1921 her husband
Thomas M. Jones also died in Muscatine. They are buried there. Do any
records exist for their burial?
Subject: Kaufmanns in Muscatine
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 00:52:54 -0700
From: Carol Maynes
Looking for information on Ferdinand Kaufmann who built cigar store in
Muscatine. Who were his parents? Who did his son Ferdinand marry? Who
did son William marry? My ggf Adolph married Emalie Schmidt dau of John
Schmidt. Who was her mother? brothers? sisters? Ferdinand and wife
Matilda Rehbien are buried in Muscatine as are Adolph and wife Emalie.
Who is Minnie Rehbein Schwab on Kaufmann headstone?
I have obits for both Ferdinand and Adolph. Information on their
families would be greatly appreciated. Also interested on McElravy line.
From: Genechaser@aol.com
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:47:47 EDT
MISTEREK - MUELLER
Searching for information on, and others researching, the family of Paul Carl MISTEREK and Ottilia MUELLER.
Paul, b 1 Sep 1879, Dusseldorf, Germany; m Ottilia 1 Nov 1904. Paul MISTEREK
was living in Muscatine, IA when he died, but had gone to the clinic in
Rochester, MN for medical attention. He died there 25 Nov 1936. Ottilia
Mueller MISTEREK d in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA on 10 Jun 1969.
1 - Arthur MISTEREK m Pauline TROESTER
2 - Gertrude MISTEREK m Rudolph MATTHEIS
3 - Elmer MISTEREK m Ella SINGER
4 - Emil MISTEREK m Mary HOLTON
5 - DeAnda MISTEREK m S. Elmon OUSLEY
6 - Edna MISTEREK m Mark LLOYD
7 - Esther MISTEREK
From: Khtanner@aol.com
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 02:50:27 EDT
Recently I purchased an old picture frame which had in it a marriage photo.
On the back is written: Dr. Edmond B. Fulliam (age 30) and Bride, Mary
Neinhaus (age 15), married 1883, Muscatine, Iowa. I just want the frame but I hate to throw some other family's treasue away. Any takers from either
family? I am a fellow genealogist who lives near San Diego, CA. Karen
Holliday Tanner khtanner@aol.com
From: CrmNoSugar@aol.com
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 22:26:26 EDT
Subject: Cozine
From: Clowe101@aol.com
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 23:08:38 EDT
I am looking for an obituary for Ashbel (maybe Ashabel) Palmer who died in
Muscatine IA October, 1842. Is there any way to find this information or the cemetery where buried. Thanks so much
From: LeeW3@aol.com
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 00:13:51 EDT
Subject: Munson Dean
My great grandfather, Henry Munson Dean, was born in Canaan CT, served as a
volunteer surgeon in the Civil War, married Emma Johnson in Philadelphia, and settled in Muscatine where he practiced medicine for many years. There is a group of plots in Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine where are buried Henry Munson Dean 1836-1930, his wife Emma J. Dean 1841-1918, their oldest son H(arry) Johnson Dean, 1869-1911, and youngest son, Ray H(erbert) Dean
1876-1956. Their only child, the second son, was my grandfather, Lee Wallace Dean (Sr.). He is buried in St. Louis, MO. I have a copy of a biographical article on Dr. Henry M. Dean from a Muscatine Historical Society publication. I know that Harry Johnson Dean married in Philadelphia and moved to Muscatine in the late 1890's. I do not know whether Ray Herbert Dean married. I would like to get information of a vital record sort on Harry Johnson Dean and Ray Herbert Dean and their wives and children (in that order of importance). Is it possible that you or someone else could look for this information for me? I would be happy to pay a customary per hour fee and any copying and postage expenses. Sincerely
Lee Wallace Dean, III Leew3@aol.com
From: TreeHunter@aol.com
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 12:42:12 EDT
Is there anyone there who can check the 1850 Census for me for a George
Ferguson and/or a David C. Ferguson? Thanks. June Beason(TreeHunter@aol.com)
From: NAICOgal@aol.com
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 14:17:47 EDT
I am looking for information about the families of John Thomas Conlin and Mary Augusta Dill. John and Mary were married in Muscatine in 1876. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Stephanie
Subject: Leu
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 13:10:34 -0400
From: Andrew Bell
Leu family name: my grandfather was the last Leu( Robert A. Leu) to live in Muscatine in our immediate family. Hepassed away three years ago. We are now throughout Iowa, Canada, New York, and Tennesee. You may or may not be familiar with our Ice Cream Shop, or Ed Leu Garage. How do I get involved in the Surname Listing?? ajb@carroll.com Andrew Bell
Subject: Muscatine County Lookup - Cemetery Records
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 21:05:18 -0500
From: Bob Griffith
My great aunt Lula B. Jones married Francis Ellsworth Toms, a
chiropractor, in March, 1916 in Muscatine. On Oct. 31, 1916 her mother,
Mary Ellen Fulbright Jones, died in Musctine while visiting the Toms
household. In 1921 her father, Thomas M. Jones, also died in Muscatine.
I don't know where they were buried but believe they were married in a
cemetery in Muscatine. Is there a record of their burial in the records
you hold? Thank you for listening, Bob Griffith
Subject: DUFF & MCGHEES IN MUSCATINE CO. 1836-1880
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:10:16 -0000
From: Bonnie Smith
Looking for Jacob *Nelson* DUFF and his daughter and husband, Nancy DUFF & Hamilton MCGHEE who arrived in Iowa, c. 1836 and 1848 respectively. Nelson Duff b. 1806 in Wash.Co.VA, lived in Monroe Co. TN 1824-1836; and Nancy DUFF b.c. 1828, m. McGhee c. 1848. Any DUFF information would be useful. Will
exchange extensive Duff data. Thanks. Bonnie Duff-Smith, P.O.Box 254, Judson, TX 75660.
Subject: Connor
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 20:55:07 -0500
From: Bryan Lawrence
My mother and aunt have done much research on their/my family, the
CONNOR family, from Muscatine and I have much geneaological data
relating to this name. I would like this name to be listed on the
surnames index. My contact information is my e mail address. You may just use Bryan as a contact name. Thank you.
Subject: BENEDICT LOOKUP
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 12:49:27 -0500>br>
From: cawe
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR TWO BIRTH CERTIFICATES. ONE IS MY GRANDFATHER WHICH
HE WAS BORN OCTOBER 25,1887 IN MUSCATINE,IOWA. THE OTHER IS HIS FATHER WILLIAM BENEDICT BORN IN 1856.PARENTS ARE UNKNOWN.BUT WE DO KNOW HE WAS BORN IN MUSCATINE,IOWA. I AM IN HOPES YOU CAN HELP ME. MY MOMWAS PUT IN A FOSTER HOME WHEN SHE WAS TWO, SO SHE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT HER FAMILY.
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 14:27:04 -0500
Subject: OAKDALE CEMETERY
From: sherae@gte.net
My grandfather, Ben Laurel Shea was buried in Oakdale Cemetery. He
died on 11 January 1967 in Iowa City and was buried on the 14th in Wilton, which was where he was resided the last 27 years of his life. My question is this. Is Blanche Clayton Shea buried there also? And if so, when did she die? Is there anyone who would be willing to take pictures of their headstones (for a fee of course)? Thank you for your help. Sherrie
Subject: 1840 census
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 00:46:25 -0500
From: Dwight Smith
I am working on William Gordon b. 1798( md. Jane of Philadelphia.) from
Muscatine Co. Iowa. He is sometimes listed as Major Gordon. He was a
surveyor & also worked for the American Fur Trading Co. He disappeared in
the Rocky Mts. ab. 1848. The men on the expedition said he was killed by
Indians. He was in business also with Benjamen Nye. He & some others owned
land together where Davenport now stands. He came from Hickman Co. Tn. the
son of John Gordon & Doreatha Cross Gordon. he was born in Nashville. I ran
across a book about Scott Co. & info was in it about Muscatine Co. Major
William Gordon & Benjamen Nye. I think the name of the book was : A History
of Scott County. It was old & very informative. It was in the Independence,
Mo. public library down the street fom the Truman Library. It also had a
history of Davenport Iowa listing first child born,etc. I would like to know
if Major Gordon on your 1840 census had any males or females in his family &
what age groups they were in. Thanks, Linda Smith
Subject: Muscatine County Lookups
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:56:27 -0600
From: Ian Was
I am hoping that you might be able to help me. Here is a
brief background of my query. I am searching for Mary Agnes Kane who
was born in Iowa about 1850/1, married in Chicago in 1869, and died Dec
28, 1878 in Malta Twsp., DeKalb Co. Illinois. (according to her
husband's pension records). However no record of her death exits in
DeKalb Co.
Subject: Coggswell
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:02:45 -0500
From: Jeannie Calhoun
COGGSWELL, MOYER, RICKLES, LONGCOR,TERRY
I am searching for Information on my great grandmother Anna Coggswell, she was married at least three times her first was to charles Moyer, her daughter Ethel Velora Moyer was married to my grandfather William E. Longcor, They lived in Muscatine and Keokuk Iowa. Ethel died ca.1925 and is buried in Burlington, Iowa. any information will be greatly appreciated
Sandy Thompson Bollhort thompson46@yahoo.com
Subject: Cemetery Lookup
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 10:10:00 -0400
From: Jim Feeney
Researching Hannah CROUCH who may have married Leonard FOSTER in 1859.
Enumerated on 1860 census for Moscow Township, Muscatine Co.: Leonard
Foster (28), teacher in com. school, Hannah (22), wife, and male child
(H? C., age 1). Cemetery listings on Muscatine Gen Web Page show
several Fosters buried at Greenwood, High Prairie, Klein, and M.P.
Church-Prairie cemeteries. Will appreciate your checking later Muscatine
cemetery records for Leonard FOSTER ..... Mary Feeney
Subject: Cemetery Lookup
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 10:17:22 -0400
From: Mary Feeney
will also appreciate any cemetery info for Imelda P. HAASE
(1919-?before 1990) and Thomas FITZGERALD (1885-Sept. 1972). Thanks
again .... Mary Feeney
Subject: Look ups for Muscatine
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 23:23:56 -0500
From: Joe and Mary Ann Cox
Hello from Minnesota. I am looking for a great aunt and husband believed
to be buried in Fairport, Muscatine Co., IA. Could you please help look
for Anthony Gerard Ricketts, Jr. (born 18 Feb 1855 in Drury Twp, Rock
Island Co., IL died 2 Jan 1916 buried Fairport IA) and Rachel Ann Sedam
Ricketts (born 27 Sept 1859 ? Illinois City, IL died 29 Dec 1918 ?buried)
Their son Gordon Ernest (born 27 July 1891 in Rock Island Co., IL and died
15 Feb 1968 buried in Fairport)
Subject: O`MELIA/ CARROLL
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 22:11:25 -0400
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From: John Michael O`Melia
Muscatine Co IA federal census shows Mary O`MELIA [widow ?] and Thomas
CARROLL as married an living in Muscatine city in 1870.
From: JimNGerry@aol.com
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 17:36:32 EDT
Subject: Willie Bloom
Hi: My name is Gerry and I am having so much trouble trying to find out any
information about my great grandmother and great uncle . They lived in
Muscatine and I cannot find out were they are buried . I have made so many
calls to different cemeteries. I am sure they must be buried in a Jewish
cemetery. My great grandmothers name is Fanny Skolnik and I believe she died around 1924. My uncles name was Willie Bloom and he was only 2yrs old when he died about 1903. The Skolnik family was well known in Muscatine and I don't know why I can't find out anything about them. If you could give me any help it would be greatly appreciated. My e-mail address is JimNGerry @aol.com Thank you
From: Carmen Johnson
Date: Thu. 27 Aug 1998
I saw your name listed under lookups...I found a J. Tannehill listed under
the Muscantine Co., Civil War Casualty list. I am trying to locate my
ggrandfather John Lyons Tannehill (could also be spelled Tannahill) We
know very little about him because he died by 1874 and his youngest son, my
great grandfather, died over 50 years ago. We know that John Lyons
Tannahill's father was Frank Tannehill and his mother was Mary Fillinger.
He was probably born in Ohio about 1840. He married Almira Jones about
1867. I would like to know if the J. Tannehill listed under the Civil War
Casualty list is the same one. Thank you for any help that you can give
me.
Subject: Thomas Fitzsimmons, Muscatine, d. after 1850
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 16:12:57 -0500
From: Paul Rekow
I am trying to find info on when my ggg grandfather Thomas Fitzsimmons
died and were he is buried. He is listed on the 1850 Fed census as a
laborer, I don't have which twnshp that they were in. Thomas's wifes
name was either Ellen (on the 1850 census) or Elizabeth (on the 1860
census). She was living with her son George and his family on that
census, also living there was another son William and Edward Fry (a
nephew I believe). George was living in Bloomington twnshp on the 1860
census. Thomas and Elizabeth's other children were John born about
1827, Eliza Jane b. 4-Nov-1835, and Thomas born about 1837. I would
also like to know when Elizabeth(Ellen) died, she was born about 1805 in
Toome, Longford Co, Ireland. Thomas Sr. was born about 1800 in
Ireland. I would possibly be interested in transcribing records onto
the computer for the Oakridge Cemetery in West Liberty if there are any
paper records available for that cemetery. If these records are
available let me know. Thanks, Paul Rekow
From: Pat Lorenzen
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 19:02:13 EDT
Subject: SHELLADY
Query for Muscatine County should read: SHELLADY, George Alexander and Alice Elnora (SCOTT): Sons Walter E. and Lewis Herbert SHELLADY lived in Muscatine Co. Walter died about 1953; Lewis died 24 Jul 1937. Both are buried in Memorial Cemetery, Blomington Twp, Muscatine Co, IA. I would like to exchange family information with descendants. Pat Lorentzen, Santa Barbara, CA
Subject: Hollenbeck/Webb
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 23:05:00 -0600
From: Sharon Welch
I am looking for information on my ancestors, Isaac & Abigail WEBB
HOLLENBECK who moved to Iowa about 1863 "to a farm near Palo". About a year
later, they moved to "the vicinity of Nichols where the family home was
established". Isaac and Abigail had four children that I am aware of; Nancy
Elizabeth (Blair) (1855-1936), Andrew Jackson (1859-1922), Peter, and a
younger son (name unknown).
From: Sharken01@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 11:38:33 EDT
Subject: Phelps
Need Information on this Phelps if it contain stuff on William R Phelps born
Feb 19, 1857 Died Sept 12 1927. Also any thing on his Fathers Kids Like names of them. His father was married twice and had 3 Daughters from first an 5 Sons from second marrige an William R came from second Marrage. I don't these names but am writing and taking along shout.
Subject: Markman
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 11:03:51 -0800
From: CH
I'm trying to locate information on my grandfather's aunt and
cousins who live in Muscatine, especially any death records that might
exist. His aunt Amalia also known as Juliana Louise Emilie (Heinz)
Markman died after sometime after 1920. She was born in 1846 but was
known to lie about her age. Her husband John died before her. They had
daughters Anna, Helen, Mary, Clara, and Eunice. I will be happy to pay
you for any search you might make. Sincerely, Cliff Hopf
Subject: Walters
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 22:37:26 PDT
From: bjhill@ipa.net
I would like to submit my surname for query. Dennis Walter, Wilton.
Barbara Hill 32 Thomas Circle West, Holiday Island, Ar 72631. His
daughter, my grandmother Grace, was born 1867 in Wilton.
From: mhoward@maplecity.com
Date: Tue Jul 14 14:11:53 1998
Subject: Lucy Mildred Cunningham
Looking for someone who can tell me about Lucy (Grimsley) Cunningham
who was living in Muscatine Iowa belore 1920. She died there on 12
Feb. 1920. I would like to have her obituary and something about her
family who was living in Muscatine at the time of her death. Her
husband was Barnett Cunningham and he died in Texas. They were both
from Culpeper, Virginia. M. L. Westerfield 508 North G St Monmouth, Il. 61462 mhoward@maplecity.com
Date: Wed Jul 22 13:19:55 1998
Subject: Muscatine County, IA
Hello: If I read it right on the IA GenWeb URL, you might be willing to do
lookups in your county for Cemetery Records, Etc. After many years of searching, a kind gentleman on one of the Genealogy lists finally located my long lost grandfather Eugene Horace HALL, at age 2 in Muscatine Co., IA. This is the info he sent to me: He sent me a photocopy of the 1860 Census by snail mail, but because of vision problems I find it very difficult to read....hopefully, this is right: The other Census info is what I had previously attained, but was not able to connect it to my family, until I rec'd the Iowa information....what a wonderful day that was!!!
Subject: GRAVES surname
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 21:14:30 -0600
From: Judy A. Buhmann
I am trying to find information additional information on my GRAVES
relation. My gggrandfather Delatus GRAVES and my gggrandmother Rhodea
HILL GRAVES were both born in 1825, he in Maryland and she in Kentucky.
They homesteaded in SD (Dakota Territory) about 1886. The SD records I
found state that they had 10 children, 9 boys and 1 girl that were born
to them in Muscatine Iowa (probably starting around 1845 or so). Their
children's names that I have been able to identify so far are Robert,
Lincoln (Bob), Grant, Bert, Horace Greeley (Tim), and Will. I would
appreciate any assistance you can give me or I am open to ANY
suggestions. Thank you for your time! By the way, the message I just
sent you regarding potential problems with the server was specific to
census and vital records only. Sincerely, Judy Buhmann
Subject: Lookup request from Genweb listing
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 08:52:09 -0500
From: Katherine A. Kane
I need someone to chekc city directoires and/or related sources to see if a
man surnamed HULVERSON lived in Muscatine in the late 1800s. Could you do
that, or suggest someone who could, and let me know the cost? Thank you.
Katherine A. Kane 100 Norwalk Road Springfield, IL 62704-6108 217-787-5642
Subject: Ancestor search
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 16:07:09 -0800
From: Kenneth Axemaker
I am looking for information about my mother's ancestors. I am
searching for more information about Andrew Bunker born in Muscatine
County Iowa. Date unknown. Parent's names unknown. He married
Catherine Grenrud Bunker and they had 3 children in Muscatine County:
Lizzie E. on 12/31/1885; Hubert A. on 8/3/1887 and Albert B. on
10/5/1889.
Subject: Muscatine Co. Surnames
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 19:17:46 -0500
From: McClure
I am researching the following surnames in Muscatine County:
WREN ABEL BUSH PACELEY
Subject: Hans A. Arp
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:35:58, -0500
From: MRS CHERYL M LAABS
Hi, Looking for a death certificate for Hans A. Arp. I have
information that he died in 1916 and is buried in Walcott Cem. but
Scott Co. could not find a death certificate or notice. After his
wife died I think he and his children moved around.
Thanks for any help you can give me. C
Subject: FRITCHMAN in MuscatineCo
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 08:47:54 -0700 (PDT)
From: Nicci Fritchman
I am interested in learning more about Catherine Fritchman who is buried at Bloomington Friends. Thanks for your time, Nicci Fritchman/email: niccispark@halcyon.com
Subject: Smurr and Orme
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 17:12:31 -0600
From: larlene@infowest.com
My name is Larry Wilson, and I live in Utah. I am looking for some of my
ancestors who were in, according to our records, Montpelier Muscatine Iowa
around 1865. They were Elias Smurr and his wife Margaret McBride. They had a son Lou Judson Smurr who was born 4 Jan. 1868. He was married to Fannie Matilda Orme, who's parents were Walter Orme (Watt) and MahalaJ. Couch. if there is any info could you please let me know. Thank You Larry Wilson
larlene@infowest.com
Subject: Muscatine County queyr
From: maritam@nh.ultranet.com
Date:
Fri Jun 19 09:06:03 1998
I am searching for SOME information on John S. Townsley, b. 1846 in =
Greene County, OH. His father was Cyrus Townsley, also born in Ohio. Cyrus came to = Muscatine County in fall of 1849. The was justice of the peace for = about 16 years and held other township offices. His religion is listed = as Prebysterian. I have very little info on John. I have him listed in 1860 Census with wife Hannah and daughter Iola. After that, I have very little. I am = trying to find out who Hannah was. I don't have a last name for her. The family legend is that she was indian, but have nothing to = substantiate that. Here are my questions: Is there a marriage record for John S. Townsley and Hannah? Their daughter, Iola J., was 3 at time of 1860 Census. Is there a birth record for her? There was another daughter, Myra Maud. Is there a birth record for her? Anything you might find would be appreciated. Marita
Subject: Muscatine County query
From" cteal@dnc.net
Date: Fri Jun 19 18:21:55 1998
Greetings, if by chance your library has the 1860 Census for Muscatine County, Iowa I wondered if you could look up pages 559 in Milton Twp and page 598 in Moscow Twp for the following families for me: Hiram MENTZER
on page 559 in Milton Twp and Isaac STONEBRAKER ON PAGE 598 in Moscow
Twp. I am in Oregon and we don't have many census on microfilm or
much info from other states. If you don't have the info in your library,
thank you anyway. Candace Gravelle from Oregon
Subject: Houser Family
From: groverober@aol.com
Date: Mon Jun 22 17:44:49 1998
Looking for any info on the Christian Houser and Catherine Amelia
Miller Houser family. Lived in Bloomington, county of Muscatine in 1880. Had several children, Morgan, katie, Helen, Addie, and Bessie. all the
children born in Iowa. Brother of Christian, Jacob also lived with them.
Christian was 56 in 1880, Amelia 48, Morgan 24, Katie 22, Helen, 18, Addie 15, Bessie 10, Jacob 67. In 1888 Addie marrried a man named Hesselton, 4 children followed, George born in 1889, Henry 1892 Willard 1895, and an infant in 1897. I have no clue where the Christian and Catharine are buried or addie and her husband. What vital records are available in Iowa, besides cnesus records. What years are birth and death records available from? Thank you for your help. What about cemetery records from the DAR, is that available? PAT GROVE ROBERTS
Subject: Sherry Graves
From: rbwells@alltel.net
Date: Tue Jun 23 13:35:31 1998
Hi, I'm looking for any graves with the last name Sherry, also Margaret
Cooper, wife of J. M. Cooper. The dates would be from after 1855.
-- Bertie Wells
Subject: Muscatine County Query
From" le1041@aol.com
Date: Wed Jun 24 14:48:20 1998
Hello
I am hoping you can help me.I am searching for Albert H. Baker, died
5-28-1857 in Muscatine Co., IA I was told. Is there anyway you can do a look-up for me? Thank you. ellie mae
Subject: Muscatine County Query
From: glavinic@info2000.net
Date: Wed Jun 24 15:06:14 1998
I am trying to find information on Edward L LAFFERTY, b. 14 Apr 1874
probably in Bureau co, Illinois. I have found him in the Muscatine city directories from 1916 through 1943, no wife and occupation was given as button cutter. After that he dissapears. Would you be able to find a death record or burial for him? If so, would there be an obituary for him?
Thank you so much for your time and effort. I appreciate it very much.
Jacquelyn
Subject: Cronk
From: aakers1049@aol.com
Date: Wed Jun 24 17:59:33 1998
Please email me any info on J. G. Cronk born 12/22/1833 died 9/27/1894.
Married to Susan Butler. Need Parents info on J. G. Cronk, brothers,
sisters, children, marriage date, etc. Thanks Cheryl Akers
Subject: Muscatine County
From" bjhill@ipa.net
Date: Thu Jun 25 00:37:03 1998
I am looking for information on Dennis Walter and Sara Snider Walter.
One of their many children was Grace Walter my grandmother who was born Aug
16, 1868 in Wilton Junction now just Wilton. Also looking for information on Dennis Walter m Sarah Snider. One of many of their children was Grace Walter my grandmother who was born Aug. 16, 1868 in Wilton Junction which is now just Wilton. Dennis and Sarah were orig from PA. Barbara Baird Hill 32 Thomas Circle West, Holiday Island, Ar 72631 bjhill@ipa.com Thank you
Subject: Aller
From: jdavis9219@aol.com
DAte: Sat Jun 27 09:49:22 1998
Hello. I am looking for any reference to Aller or Allar family that may
be burried in Muscatine County. Thanks John Davis
Subject: Muscatine County
From" gheine@azstarnet.com
Date: Sat Jun 27 16:17:20 1998
Searching for the family of John D. ritchey, born in Ky about 1800-05.
Moved from IL with family. Wife was Francis age 37, born in Va.
Married in IL in 1833. Children, Hiram Benson, Paris, Cordelia, Nancy, Bertha and Eliza. He is listed in the 1850 cnesus. Do you have any information of this family? George Heine gheine@azstarnet.com
http://www.azstarnet.com/~gheine/index.html
Subject: HEALEY
From: jacfre@journey.com
Date: Sun Jul 12 12:54:48 1998
Hello,
I found in the Probat Rolls Index for 1838-1865 The mane of
PATRICK HEALEY , probate #143, roll 3, blip# 13. I was wondering
if you could look this up for me. This is the name of my Grandfather,
who I am told was a police men in Muscatine, Iowa.. This could be his
father. Thank you so much. Thanks Freddie jacfre@journey.com
Subject: Muscatine County
From" sandieh@pacbell.net
Date: Sun Jul 12 19:53:29 1998
COLLOPY, DOYLE
I am researching the family of Michael COLLOPY and Mary DOYLE. At
least two of their children were born in Muscatine County (in 1868 and 1869). Michael was a railroad man and they moved often. Sure could use some
help locating a railroad line that might have covered Mscatine/Dallas /Hamilton/Wright/and Canada. Sandie Huffstutler
Subject: Muscatine County
From: ladyxr@aol.com
Date: Mon Jul 13 17:43:46 1998
My husbands family is Burroughs. Not knowing however if it is
Muscatine City, or not, or Muscatine County under another city name.
Father: Forest Orren Burroughs Mother: Eva Smith They moved to Terrell County Georgia, I would belive in the 1910's or 20's. Ms. Eva gave birth to Glenn(her son, my husband) in her 40's. And they had lived here in Georgia then. Had a daughter 10 years before here also. but they always went to Musctine to visit relatives. The only name my husband remembers is Pearlie Burroughs, have no idea if thats male or female.'Thank you for your help,
Amy Burroughs
Subject: Hill Surname
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 16:26:53 -0700
From: Diann Gentis
Thank you for allowing us to submit our surnames. I am searching for the
surname of HILL. The Hill family came to the Muscatine-Louisa county area
in the mid 1800's. The family of Francis and Elizabeth Truss Hill consisted
of ten children, some of whom are listed: Daniel Francis, Samuel W. Jesse
Justus, Israel, Gideon W., Aenos Clark, Sarah, John or Adam. If anyone is working on any of these lines and the connected lines of Yockum, Forbes, Goldsberry, Walz, I would like to be in touch with them. Thank you Diann Gentis 241 NW Canyon Drive Redmond, Oregon 97756
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