Muscatine County Iowa

Muscatine County Queries

Archived Queries Jan 1999 -June 1999

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Subject: DORNHEIM
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999
From: John Dornheim
I am seacrching for any info about ancestor buried in Greenwood Cemetery: Huge(?) DORNHEIM, presumed death date May 7, 1912 at age 47. Any assistance would be most appreciated. Thank you.
Subject: McCULLA/FULMER
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999
From: Melissa
Would appreciate any information on John W. and Nancy Fulmer. They moved to Atalissa/West Liberty area in 1870 from Huntington,Luzerne Co., Pa. He was a doctor. They had 5 children: John, Ella, Emma, Hattie and Minnie. Minnie married Walter R. McCulla Nov.12 1890. They had four children: Hazel, twins Hattie and Herbert, and Raymond. Story has it that Walter McCulla was shot by his lover's husband about 1900-1904. Walter seems to have been a man of property with an interest in horses Please help me fill in the details---especially on the McCullas. Thank-you!
Subject: EVELAND
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999
From: Carol Overturf
Ruth EVELAND b. 31 August 1844 Atalissa(?), Muscatine Co., IA. Married ca 1863 where? to James Harmon, b ca 1842. Ruth died April 1929 where? Raymond, NE? Buried Raymond, Lancaster Co., NE. Who were her parents? her siblings? Children of James Harmon and Ruth EVELAND HARMON were: Emily Jane who m. John Kreps, Frances Lorraine who m. John Riley Carlisle, Grakey (Kate) who m. Mr. Wetenkamp, James N. Jr. who m. Maude Jessie Bryant, Sarah Elizabeth who m. Isaac Kreps and Alfred who died in infancy. Need all information on EVELAND family.
Subject: FIX/REEVES
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999
From: Kathy Peterson
I am looking for the name and location of the Catholic church that Charles Edward Fix and Permelia Allerton Reeves were married in on November 22, 1875. The couple had a farm in Muscatine but there may have been a church in the Montpelier township that was closer to their farm. They were of German descent. If you could be of any assistance or direct me to other resources I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time and assistance.
Subject: GRAU
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999
From: Mrs. Nevada Boslet
I am looking for information on my family line of GRAU. John M. Grau served in first in the Civil War under Gen. Lyon in the 17th Army Corps, Company C and then under Gen. Halleck in the 16th Regiment, Company F. He enlisted in Muscatine, Iowa and after the war he and his family moved there and raised their family. I am looking for information on him and his family.
John Michael Grau b.1843 married Mary Ellen Burnside b.1848
children:
Sibbie Jane Grau b1867
Laura Ann b1869
Frank Albert b1871-d1871
Ida May b1873
Emma Alice b1876
Lillian Adella b1878
Nellie b1879-d1879 Mary Ethel b1881
Nina Wayne b1884
Ross Earl and
Rose Myrl (TWINS) b1889
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Subject: MAROLF
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999
From: Rosalie Goodpasture
Seeking any information on Peter Marolf, Jr. and Peter Marolf, Sr.--may have lived in Moscow Township, Muscatine, Iowa in 1856. Born in Switzerland.
Subject: RAMSEY
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999
From: Nancy J. Ramsey Norris
Looking for information on Richard Ramsey who served with the 35th Inf A July 26 1862-Aug 22 1863.
Subject: FELKNER
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999
From: Joan Felkner
I am looking for the December 31, 1883 marriage record of Henry Felkner and Elizabeth Lewis in Muscatine County. Henry and Elizabeth lived for a time in Johnson County, then moved to West Liberty in 1869. Henry died May 7, 1885 and is buried in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. Any information regarding the first names of Henry's parents would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: STEWARD/STEWART/NASON
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999
From: Esther Blake
Hi! I am Esther Blake and I am seeking information about my great great grandmother, Bendelia (Delia, Adelia, Odillia) Nason, Steward/Stewart Benshoff. She moved to Muscatine Co. Iowa about 1857 where my great grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Steward, was born 26 Dec 1857 and lived there until 1865. Her first husband, John Steward/Stewart apparently died before 1863 because on 3 March 1863 she married John Benshoff in Blue Grass, Scott Co., Iowa (this is the only official record that I have found of her time in south eastern Iowa). Benjamin Steward/Stewart and his brother William Steward/Stewart claim to have lived in Cedar Co. with grandparents (name unknown) much of this time. So far I have had no luck finding them in either Muscatine, Scott or Cedar counties on the 1860 census or elsewhere. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: CRIGER/HIGGERSON
Date: Sat, 15 May 1999
From: JBLISA0910@aol.com
I am looking for Criger, Higgerson. My GGrandfather was William Enoch Criger and married Mary Belle Higgerson Sept. 11, 1901 I believe in the Muscatine area. They were divorced around 1917. I know that William died 3/27/1953 in Keokuk, Iowa. I would like to find where, and other spouses? Thank for any help.
Subject: KELLEY
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999
From: Connie Kays
I am searching for any information on a Samuel Kelley, b.Dec. 1850, in MD. Wife Rachael ?. Children; Rosa, George, Samuel, Drennan, Milo, Byas, and Wordan. Family was living in IA. at least from 1880-1896. USSearch Archives, shows a Samuel G. Kelley, in the book, "1879 Muscatine Co. History-Biogragphy Index," on page #480. Would it be possible to have someone there check this book, and see if this could be my Samuel Kelley? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Subject: CURRY
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 02:32:35 EST
From: Judith Thorp
I am trying to find a birth record for Lilly Mae Curry b. 1 Dec 1983 to Martin Wakely Curry and Almeda King. I believe she was born in Muscatine Co. and would like to verifty. I am new at this so hope this is an acceptable lookup. Thank so much.
Subject: TAYLOR
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 21:53:06 -0800
From: Linda Holland
I am looking for any information concerning Luella TAYLOR, born February 21, 1868. She has a brother Bertram Delbert Taylor. I cannot find either of these names in the Muscatine CO Census reports. Anyone with any knowledge of this family, please contact me.

Subject: ADAMS/STEWART
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 22:32:18 -0800
From: Sheri Olliges
Hello. I am looking for info in David and Elizabeth Stewart and Harvey and Luna Adams (Elizabeth's parents). They lived next to each other in Lake Township, Muscatine in the 1860 Lake Township Fed. census. I'd like to get a township/range map showing the land where their farms were. David was in Section 16. I'm interested to know where they are all buried, dates of death, newspaper obituaries. I believe they were all dead by 1880. Harvey was a fairly prominent farmer in the area I believe. His son Calvin was also mentioned in the 1879 Biographies of Muscatine Co. Could there be pictures of them somewhere too? If you are able to do some lookups, please let me know what I owe you.

Subject: McKILLIP
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 19:10:29 EST
From: Tiwilkes@aol.com
I am searching for info on my father's family. His name is Elmer Keith McKILLIP. They were from Muscatine, IA, around Atalissa. Any info would be appreciated.
Subject: MINOR
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 02:35:47 -0600
From: mjhoff@wavetech.net
I'm seeking info on Julia A. (Hoff/Huff) MINOR and her husband (first name unknown, MINOR). Her first name could have been misspelled as Jehial. She was recorded as living in Moscow, Iowa in 1916 according to the Hoosier Democrate News Paper in Indiana. She was raised German Baptist.
Subject: HUDNALL
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 11:21:33 EST
From: Vickie L. Carter
I'm wondering if there is a marriage listed for Jess J. Hudnall b. 10 Dec. 1888 & Zillah/Zellah/Zella, unknown maiden. I am also looking for two births, Theodore Hudnall b. 1913 ? and Frieda Irene Hudnall b. 1915 ?, these are the children of Jess & Zillah. Thanks for your time and patience, I appreciate them both.
Subject: MONTGOMERY
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:24:17 -0800
From: Steven & Sherri Baird
Does anyone have any info on Thomas Montgomery Jr., b 5/20/49 who married Susan Cornella Phelps, b. 8/16/58, d. 3/13/27, in Muscatine, Iowa. Their children Charles Thomas Montgomery, Elinor Montgomery, Frank Montgomery, and Ralph Joel Montgomery, b. 12/4/94, d. 6/29/27, Muscatine Iowa, and possibly another daughter, Alta. Alta is my grandmother. She would never tell anyone anything about her family except that she had a brother Ralph and a sister Elinor, and they were possibly musicians, dancers, or entertainers. Also, that she was a distant relative of Herbert Hoover. My grandmother would list different places of her birth on her seven children's birth certificates. If you have any information on any of these people I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much.
Subject: FOLEY
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 14:06:01 -0800
From: Janis Foley
I am trying to find out if my husband's great grandfather enlisted in the Union Army from Muscatine County instead of Jones County for the Civil War. His name was William B. FOLEY. He was born in 1845 in Illinois but lived in Anamosa after the war, got married in 1870 to Bridget Welsh and raised a large family there. I am trying to find out about any military records that are available to research. Thanks.
Subject: GEISLER
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:39:21 -0500
From: Wanderer
I am researching my great great great uncle Henry S. Geisler who emigrated to Muscatine county from York County, Pa around 1850. The reason for this letter is to request copies of the following 1860 Census pages.
Muscatine City, Muscatine County, Iowa page 817 (Rosa Geisler)
Muscatine City, Muscatine County, Iowa page 849 (Lizzie Geisler)
Milton Twp., Muscatine County, Iowa page 560 (Henry Giesler)
Milton Twp., Muscatine County, Iowa page 580 (Charles Geisler)
If for some reason you are unable to supply these pages could you possibly give me an address where I could get them.
Subject: FURMAN
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 10:14:18 -0500
From: Kristin Fritch
My name is Kristin Fritch. I live in Toledo, Ohio. I am trying to research our family roots and so far I know my grandmother, Maxine (Mosher?) Furman was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Her son, my Dad is buried next to her. His name is Jay Daniel Henderson. My grandmother was married to Jack Henderson about 1927, when my Dad was born in Muscatine, Iowa. Maxine's SS# is 480-05-8625. I haven't found Dad's or Grandpa's yet. The last time I saw Grandpa was at Dad's funeral in 1982 and he was living in Milan, IL. Any information you can send me will be greatly appreciated.
Subject: ZIPSER
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 18:26:17 -0800
From: Bruce A. Butler
I am looking for someone who can do some research on my great-great grandfather Adolph Zipser. I believe he is buried in a cemetery in Muscatine Do you know anyone who might help. I am also interested in searching the court dockets for any lawsuits he may have been in and also newspapers from that time period. Do you know anyone who might help.
Subject: VARIOUS
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 00:05:50 -0700
From: Carol Maynes
Looking for cemetery data on Kaufmann, Schmidt, Rehbein, and Schwab in Green Cemetery. It says that Green Cemetery is complete, but I can't find more than A thru E. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Subject: STEPHENS/CHEATHAM
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 1999 14:32:35 -0600
From: Connie Fulkerson
I am hoping to connect with someone who is descended from Greenberry STEPHENS and Charlotte (Lottie) CHEATHAM, in particular, more information about Charlotte's ancestors. Her parents were James S. Cheatham/Chattam and Minerva HOSIER. Charlotte was born about 1857 and her sister Evangeline was born in 1855. In 1870 both girls were living with their grandmother Elizabeth PRICE Cheatham Cross and her second husband Levi CROSS.
Subject: HAINEY
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:22:32 -0600
From: Lise Worley
I am looking for a Chester HAINEY. Late 1800s-early 1900s. Wapello, Muscatine and/or Luisa county. Thank you.
Subject: HARKER
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 06:59:25 -0600 (CST)
From: Brad Aumick
I'm looking for any information on the HARKER family of Muscatine Co. Iowa. In the 1860 census, Jane HARKER, age 19, is listed in the household of Joseph N. HARKER in Iowa, but she's NOT listed there in the 1850 census. This made me wonder if she was adopted, or she may have stayed behind with relatives in NJ?

The known children of Joseph N. & Lydia (ROSENKRANS) HARKER were:

  1. Jane "Jennie" B. HARKER, b. abt 1842 Sussex Co. NJ - d. 20 Nov. 1896 Cowley Co. Kansas; married 9 Aug. 1860, Thomas Sutton PARVIN, b. Dec. 1832 Cumberland Co. NJ - d. 1902, Cowley Co. Kansas.
  2. Theodore HARKER, b. abt 1843 Sussex Co. NJ - d. 22 Sep. 1862 Sweetland, Muscatine Co. Iowa, age 18yrs 5 mos 25 days.
  3. Mary C. HARKER, b. abt 1847 NJ or Iowa.
  4. Joseph E. HARKER, b. abt 1848 Iowa.
  5. Sarah HARKER, b. May/June 1850 Iowa - d. 22 Aug. 1850.

The known children of Thomas S. & Jane B. (HARKER) PARVIN were:

  1. Theodore R. PARVIN, b. abt 1863 Iowa.
  2. Bathsheba "Battie" May PARVIN, b. 1866 Muscatine Co. IA - d. Dec. 1888 Cowley Co. KS; married George A. STEVENS, b. 15 Jan 1858 IL - d. 27 Feb. 1931 ID.
  3. Joseph H. PARVIN, b. abt 1867 Iowa.
  4. Lydia A. "Lily H." PARVIN, b. abt Dec. 1869 Iowa - d. 23 Sept. 1870.
  5. Boaz B. PARVIN, b. abt 1879.

Any info at all greatly appreciated! Thank you, Brad Aumick.

Subject: HUNT
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 99 00:12:21 PST
From: Robert Hunt
I am doing a geneaology on my Fathers side and his folks got married at a Methodist church in Muscatine. Their name was Jessie Hunt and Eliza Wood and they married on March 13, 1860 and the minister was a D. Worthington. Originally they were from upstate NY and maybe from Boston. If you can let me know, I would appreciate it! Thanks so much.
Subject: MAHIN
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 09:31:33 -0600
From: David Lovell
I am looking for confirmation I "think" that my ggrandmother was born in Muscatine on 17 Dec 1843 Her name was Louise MAHIN. Can you tell me if this is correct? With much appreciation.
Subject: BRUNSON
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 21:06:00 -0600
From: Kathy Richardson
I am seeking any information that anyone might have on Eli Brunson who was married to Amanda Potter. They lived in and around the Fairport area from around 1860 on. I had another query in Muscatine County about my GGrandparents and was able to locate a 3rd cousin who provided me with this information on my GGGrandparents name. If you have any information on this family it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Subject: STAUFFER
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 19:02:45 EST
From: John Chambers
Where would you direct me to obtain a copy of the 1850 Wapsanonock Township, Muscatine Co. census page 405? I have a very old photo copy of the original which is exceptionally hard to read. Thank you.
Subject: PILGRIM
Date: 7 Feb 99 12:02:06 CST
From: Bud Pilgrim
Looking for information on John PILGRIM, born 1817. I think he was in Muscatine County. At least there is an entry in the 1879 Census there for him and the family. I also have information from Schuyler County, Il. on the 1850 U.S. Census that has an entry for him. Thanks again. Regards.
Subject: SCHAFER
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 1999 22:13:12 -0600
From: chip@intersigns.net
Would like very much to locate my half-sister, Theresa. My father, George Melvin SCHAFER married Theresa's mother, Barbara Ann LAND 14 Sept 1953 in Muscatine. Theresa was born 9 May 1954. I would deeply appreciate any information on her where-abouts, need to share some important (hereditary) medical information that could be vital to her health. Thank you!!
Subject: WOTHERSPOON
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 20:45:15 -0800
From: Emily Hanson
I found your name on the Muscatine genealogy site. I am just starting my family tree. My great grandfather, William Arthur Wotherspoon was born 11-14-1861 near Mustcatine. His mom was Martha Jane Thomas b in Indiana..no dates and dad was William Wotherspoon b in Indiana no dates. No marriage dates. Where can I get info? What are the charges? Thanks.
Subject: HENDRICKS
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 19:00:07 -0800
From: Fianna2@ix.netcom.com
Clarence H. HENDRICKS b. abt 1853 (Clarence b. abt 1853) where?.....various census records give dififerent states, so far I have Illinois, Vermont or PA) m. Elizabeth Caroline ESSEX b. 18 Oct 1858 Illinois. Elizabeth's maiden name was mistakenly shown as ESSIP on son Leonard's birth certificate which was corrected to ESSEX in 1952 by daughter, Anna). Clarence and Elizabeth had the following children: Anna (b. 16 Aug 1879 in Illinois), m. Unknown MCINTIRE; Jennie F. (b. abt 1881 in Illinois); Leonard (b. 5 Jan 1890 Muscatine IA, d. 20 Jul 1916 Muscatine IA); Raymond (b. 17 Jul 1895 IA), m. 20 Jul 1916, in Muscatine, IA to Goldie Mae SMITH, (b. abt 1897, IA), daughter of Unknown SMITH and Ida (maiden unknown). Raymond d. 1966 Tucson (Pima) AZ. Any further information you may have for me regarding any of these names will be greatly appreciated.
Subject: FORTUNE:
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 07:14:26 -0600
From: Jack Fortune
My Father Harley C. Fortune worked in Muscatine in the years 1925/26/27 as a carpenter and one of his son's lived there. Clarence lived there and also worked there as a carpenter until the late 80s. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: HISE
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:01:07 -0600 (CST)
From: holly awtry
Ancil Parker HISE died Sept. 14, 1989, Ridgway, IL. Mary Elizaeth Denham Hise Duncan died Sept./Oct. 1991, and Jack Hise died Feb. 18, 1995, both in NE.
Subject: WARD
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:27:13 -0000
From: Pat Heincy
Does anyone have a birth record for: Fred Stanley WARD, born abt 1871. Thank you.
Subject: WHITE/CURRIE
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 23:16:03 -0600
From: Donna
We have found our Louisa WHITE born circa 1846 in Devon, England who married John S. Currie born circa 1840 in Connecticut on the 1870 Goshen Twp census. We know they had at least 2 children. Their daughter Julie M. Currie born either 1869 or 1870 is listed on the 1870 census with them. We discovered that another daughter (age unknown), Alla Currie, is buried with her grandparents in High Prarie Cemetary. Her grandparents are Hannah (HARDING) WHITE and John WHITE. They are buried in Lot 13, block A. We know nothing of where they have disappeared to after this census. Can anyone help out? The only reference we have is the census where the name is spelled CURRIE. For all we know this is not the correct spelling at all. We have no record of the marriage either. Any help is appreciated. We do know some information on Louisa's siblings and parents and can provide what we know on request.

We have Louisa WHITE b. circa 1846 in England m. John S. Currie b. circa 1840 in Connecticut. Had daughter: Julie M. Currie b. either 1869 or 1870. Also had a daughter(?) Alla Currie who is buried with her grandparents in High Prarie Cemetary. I don't know how old Alla is. Her grandparents are Hannah (HARDING) WHITE and her husband John WHITE. They are buried in Lot 13, block A. We are tracking down the WHITE side of the family, but know nothing else about Louisa's family. We found them in the Goshen Twp Census in 1870.

Subject: DRAKE/CROSS
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:28:09 -0600
From: Connie Fulkerson
Francis DRAKE I would like to know if he married Hannah CROSS in Muscatine County and when. Story in Muscatine Journal dated May 6, 1909 for Levi Cross, Jr., said he died "at the home of his sister Mrs. Francis Drake, 214 Clinton street" (Muscatine). If Francis married Hannah, when? Did they have children? Was this her second marriage? Also in this announcement of his death, it said Levi Cross, Jr. had a daughter in Kansas, but didn't give her name. I would like to know it. Was there an official obituary in the paper for Levi Cross, Jr. after the May 6, 1909 article? Thanks for your assistance in this matter. Any help would be much appreciated.
Subject: PRICE
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:28:09 -0600
From: Connie Fulkerson
Looking for more information on Michael PRICE, b. abt 1811 in Virgnia, d. March 9, 1866 in Muscatine County, Iowa (Seventy-Six Township) m to Rachel Foster They came to Muscatine County in 1848. He served in the Iowa legislature about 1860. They had 10 children. Only one was living in 1911 - Rachel Ellen Price - who married William H. Neil. Any idea where Michael Price is buried? Michael's sister was Elizabeth Price (my gggg grandmother) who married 1) James Chettam/Cheatham and 2) Levi Cross. She and Levi were long-time Muscatine County residence. I figured there is probably more information on Michael than on Elizabeth. I would especially like to find out who their parents were. I believe they migrated from Greenbrier County, Va., to Pike County, Ohio, to Muscatine County, Iowa. Also, where might I find the church records of the Brick United Brethren Church mentioned in several of the obits I have found (late 1800s)? Several references to the cemetery being the churchyard, leads me to believe what is now the Cranston Cemetery was the Brick U.B. churchyard. Am I on the right track? I'd like to locate the church records so I can write to the appropriate place for information on my ancestors.
Subject: LAMMERS
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:25:16 -0800
From: don.marj@juno.com
According to the obituary, Bernice Bernetta Brugman Lammers passed away at Muscatine General Hospital on 02 Jan 99 Would like to get a copy of her probate and obit. I appreciate any help you can provide.
Subject: BRANDT
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 19:30:38 EST
From: Karrie Middaugh
Looking for family members of Frances and Robin Brandt who were children in the Muscatine area in the early 1900s. Also A.C. Brandt. Were these people related?
Subject: ROMAN
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 20:53:28 EST
From: E. Vernon Buck
Seeking parents and marriage record of Mary M. ROMAN, b. ca. 1863, m. Barnabas Elmore ELDREDGE. Barnabas was a carpenter. Their first child, Ernest E. ELDREDGE, was born 27-Aug-1886 in WEST LIBERTY, Muscatine Co., IA. One record claims Mary Roman was born in Plattsville, OH, but I have been unable to find any trace of a Roman family in that location. Other children of this couple were: Harry Louis Eldredge, b. 6-Aug-1888, location unknown but probably in IA; Howard Eldredge, b. 7-Aug-1891, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA, and John W. Eldredge, b. 28-Jan-1894, Waterbury, Jerrauld Co., SD. Mary (Roman) Eldredge died 15-Oct-1895 in Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA. She and all of her children suffered from diabetes, a genetically linked disease. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Subject: WALLINGSFORD/MEEK
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:45:19 -0500
From: Robert Bickham
I am searching for information of the desendants of Elizabeth & Clark WALLINGSFORD. Orginally from Ohio moving to Muscatine Co about 1855. They had several children, including: John, Luther, Hugh, Rebecca, Sarah, Benjamin, and Caroline. Elizabeth died in the county April 15, 1909 age 86, any information on her, where she was buried or any living relative to this family would be apprecaited. Thanks.
Subject: LINDLEY
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 14:59:10 -0900
From: Edward B. Girten
I understand there's a family plot for LINDLEYs in Muscatine, Iowa. Joseph William, his wife Emma (MEYERHOLZ) and at least one son, Henry Clay Lindley and his wife Vina (WILSON) and their daughter, Lois Emma, are buried there. Possibly also buried there would be their son Frankie, who died at age 15. The dates I have are JOSEPH WILLIAM b. Dec. 1856 *or* Dec. 27, 1859 d. 1931 Muscatine Iowa EMMA b. 24 Oct. 1860 *or* Oct. 1857 Wapello d. Oct. 20, 1928 Muscatine Iowa. I'm interested in the information I can find on Joseph especially, as well as any other family members buried there who I may not have mentioned, either LINDLEY or MEYERHOLZ or others. Thank you for any help you can give me. I can trace Meyerholz back but the Lindley segment has a three-generation void, at least, back from Joseph. Any other suggestions for assistance/research in the Muscatine area or the Davenport (Scott) Cty. area? I don't even have parents' or siblings' names to go on. This is fun but difficult from 3,000 miles away! Marianne Lindley (born and raised in South Dakota).
Subject: CARTER
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 16:53:56 -0800
From: Barbara J. (Smith) Scrivano
Anyone having any information about Civil War veteran Private Alford/Alfred CARTER, his wife Bertha BARNARD, their parents, or their children, please contact me. Alford was born in England about 1846 and enlisted for Civil War service in Muscatine IA on 14 Sep 1863. He enlisted in Company A, 9th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry and was mustered out of federal service on 28 Feb 1866 at Little Rock Arkansas. His date of death is believed to be 17 Feb 1923, probably in or near Muscatine. Any information welcome.
Subject: WYMAN
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 19:43:14 -0700 (MST)
From: wyman@dancris.com Bob Wyman
I am very interested in my family tree and I have found a couple of great websites about genealogy and Muscatine history (especially yours!). I was born in Arizona, but my parents were born/ raised in muscatine. my father's name was Gerald P. WYMAN. his parents were Henrietta (GROTH)/ and Frank WYMAN. My mother's name is Lilah SCHWANKE WYMAN. Her mother's maiden name was HAIFLEIGH. I would be very grateful to you for assisting me in further pursuit of family history.
Subject: WALKER/FULMER
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 20:43:36 -0600
From: Gayle Woods Gardner
In 1886 Mrs. Ephraim (Elizabeth CURRY) FULMER's obituary states that she died in Wilton. Her children were Harvey FULMER, and Mrs. C. A. (Emma FULMER) WALKER of Wilton and John FULMER of Nichols. Anxious to prove if Elizabeth is the sister of my great-great-grandfather James Curry. Elizabeth was born in 1815 in Cambria, Centre Co, PA. Thanks.
Subject: KIZER
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 00:44:53 EST
From: Susan Kizer
Looking for information on Dallas J. KIZER, born in Brandon, IA on Nov 27, 1885. Had brothers and sister that may or may not have been born in the same area. Their names are John, Ruth, Effie and Pearl Kizer. Ruth married a Hokenson and Pearl married a Smith. Looking for parents names and where they were from. ny info appreciated Thank you.
Subject: PEIFER/KERLAND
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1999 10:59:23 EST
From: Sue Peifer Marcus
Looking for anyone with more information about John PEIFER, age 54, who was living with Benjamin (age 27) & Ellen KERLAND in the 1860 census of Montpelier Twp, Muscatine County. Census records note Pennsylvania as the birthplace of both John Peifer and Benjamin Kerland. Anyone know where in PA? Was this John Peifer my great, great grandfather, son of John & Elizabeth (Miller) Peifer, who left Northumberland County PA after the 1850 census? Thanks!
Subject: ROCK/GERRISHER
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 04:23:31 EST
From: Charlotte
I am looking for where my grandparents are buried. My mom is living and knows her father died in Muscatine. She is unsure of her mother. Her father is Joseph Arthur ROCK, mother Lucille Harriet GERRISHER ROCK. My mom has three sisters whom she has not seen in 20 yrs. or so. Would like to find out where my grandparents are buried. Thank you for your time.
Subject: FUHRMANN
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 1999 13:47:07 +0000
From: Linda Mann-Urmacher
Looking for Elizabeth FUHRMANN b. 3 Oct 1869 in Otterville, Iowa, d. 15 Aug 1954 Fairburn, SD. Elibabeth m. John Welsey SMITH of Franklin Co., MO, both moving to Fairburn South Dakota and died there. Elizabeth's parents were Martin FUHRMANN (b.1811 Winten, Austria) and Anna (?, Austria-Hungary). They settled in Otterville and then moved to South Dakota where they died. Any record of the FUHRMANN family in Otterville would be appreciated. I have photographs. Thanks in advance.
Subject: GERISCHER
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 1999 12:06:06 EST
From: JHutch7311@aol.com
Looking for info on family of Theodore GERISCHER. Settled in Muscatine in 1840s. Died in the 1880s. Several of his sibilings stayed in the Muscatine, Iowa City and Davenport area. Would like to make connection with anyone that is a descendent of this family or knows any info.
Subject: LANTZ
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 1999 18:39:38 -0500
From: Joyce Roper
I am looking for the family of Lilly May Lantz born Jan. 3, 1871 and died March 20, 1902. She married Simon Yenn (Yann or Jenn) on Nov. 18, 1897. She had one brother Harry, and two sisters, Veda and Mrs. E. Eberling. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetary in Muscatine. Thank you
Subject: Vital Records
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 19:44:42 -0800
From: H. Lowell Smith
One thing I am after is a marriage record from 1887 in Muscatine. owell Smith Mission Viejo, CA.

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