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Subject: WILLIAMS-HIRSCHMANN-HEDDLESTON-HENDERSON
Date: Tue 12/28/99 8:00 PM
From: susiedent@aol.com
My father, Ralph Kenneth WILLIAMS, was born in Moscow, Muscatine,
Iowa Sept. 27, 1903, died July 16, 1958 in Jonesboro, AR. I am seeking any
information on his family: father Louis Daniel WILLIAMS 7-22-1880 to
3-21-1948; mother Clara Susana HIRSCHMANN (12-7-1878 to 8-6-1965); Ralph's
siblings were Lyle Russell WILLIAMS b. abt June 1905, Grace Lucile WILLIAMS,
b.abt 1906, Paul Kevin WILLIAMS, b. abt 1908. Louis Daniel WILLIAM's
parents were Jud WILLIAMS (b. July 1856 in Muscatine, Iowa, d. Jan. 1, 1916)
and Alice HENDERSON (b. abt. 1858 in Muscatine, Iowa,and died 1933. Clara
HIRSCHMANN's parents were John HIRSCHMANN, (b. April 12, 1828 in
Bavaria,Germany, d. March 31, 1915) and Didemma HEDDLESTON (b. Jan 5, 1838
and d. Aug. 11, 1897.
I have a question about Susanna Hirschman (not Clara Susanna Hirschmann) who
is buried in the Moscow Cemetary. Who does she belong to? I don't have a
clue to who she is.
Also, any information at all on any of these people will be greatly
appreciated. I don't know when my ancestors arrived in Iowa or why some of
them migrated to Marked Tree, Arkansas. What was their jobs? Were there
other relatives besides the ones I've listed.
Thanks in advance for any information.
Subject: BROWN-McPHERSON
Date: Wed 12/22/99 7:30 AM
From: James Pederson
My GG-Grandfather, Samuel Moses Brown, b. 22 Oct 1806, VA, married Ruth McPherson, b. 18 Jun 1820, Logan Co., OH, on 6 Oct 1842 in Muscatine Co., IA. Samuel Moses was the son of Elisha Brown and Mary Jarmen (Not sure on the spelling). Looking for info on Ruth's parents, siblings, etc. and on the siblings that came from Virginia to Iowa with Samuel Moses Brown. James Pederson
Subject: Submiting a new query
Date: Mon 12/20/99 9:50 AM
From: Terry Hacker
I have a brother-in-law Roger Stewart Whilock, who was born in MuscatineCounty, Muscatine, Iowa. He was born March 13, 1944. His parents were Charles Stewart Whitlock and Alice Estella Metcaefe.
Roger married Marcia Ann Tollefson on Nov. 15, 1975 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
I am looking for information about Charles Stewart Whitlock and Alice Estella Metcaefe. I have no idea if they are from Muscatine, IA or somewhere else. Roger has not said anything about them.
I have no information on other ancesters.
Thank you
Terry Hacker
TLHacker@Smig.Net
Subject: Frank Arthur GARDNER
Date: Fri 12/17/99 7:58 PM
From: Craig Michalak
Frank Arthur Gardner was born in Moscow, Muscatine County, IA 28 June
1854.
Look for more and corroboating ino on parents etc. please
craig
michalak@uswest.net
Subject: Burr
Date: Sun 12/12/99 5:34 PM
From: Larry Burke
I am a former Muscanite myself, MHS '68. I am looking for information on my GGG Grandfather, Simeon Burr. His obit listed him as an Old Settler of Muscatine County in the 1881 Muscatine Journal (dying in Montpeiler). I am looking for his Death Certificate (or anything else!) if one exists. I understand that the family also resided for a while in Cedar county near Tipton.
Would you check to see if a DC exists??
Let me know what I owe you for a copy and for your time and where to send a check to.
Thanks a 1,000,000
Larry Burke
CA
Subject: Thomas Kilmore JOHNSON/HUFFMAN
Date: Wed 12/8/99 12:25 AM
From: Carol
Thomas Kilmore JOHNSON d.1916 Muscatine and is buried at Greenwood Cemetary.
Married Laura D. HUFFMAN Dec 18, 1889. Laura was b. Dec 8, 1869 and d.Oct
11, 1898 Muscatine.
Children
Leola May b. Mar 30, 1891
Grace Frances b.Apr 15, 1896 (grandmother)
George b/ Feb 28, 1898
If anyone has any info on these two families I would appreciate receiving
it. Thanks Carol
Subject: Query - Muscatine Co., IA
Date: Mon 12/6/99 1:42 PM
From: Bob Saunders
Researching the family of William DICKERSON b. 10 Apr. 1843, TN; parents
Livingston and Frances (TURNER) DICKERSON; resided Muscatine Co., IA, 1850
and 1860; m. (1) Clarissa ALBAUGH (b. ca. 1848, OH), ca. 1867, possibly
Muscatine Co. or Taylor Co., IA; resided Taylor Co., IA, 1880 and 1885; m.
(2) Maggie HARVEY, 25 Nov. 1897, Muscatine Co., IA;
d. 22 Sep. 1903, Park Place, (Muscatine Co., IA?); buried Bloomington Tsp.,
Muscatine Co., IA. Chn. - Lilley (m. _____ DEVORE), Laura (m. Charles
FISHER) and Frank E. (m. Gertrude TSCHILLARD). Be glad to share info. about
this family.
Subject: Query - Muscatine Co., IA
Date: Mon 12/6/99 1:38 PM
From: Bob Saunders
Researching the family of Aiden T. DICKERSON b. ca. 1847, TN; parents
(tentative) Livingston T. and Frances (TURNER) DICKERSON; resided Muscatine
Co., IA, 1850 (Adam DICKERSON), Louisa Co., IA, 1860 and Muscatine,
Muscatine Co., IA, 1900; d. Nov. 1901; buried Greenwood Cem., Bloomington
Tsp., Muscatine Co., IA. Chn. - (tentative) Maggie DICKERSON (m. John M.
WALLINGFORD). Be glad to share info. about the DICKERSON family.
Subject: Vanatta/Van Atta and associated families
Date: Sun 12/5/99 4:03 PM
From: Diane Smith Battershell
I am researching the Vanatta/Van Atta's and associated families who
married into this family. Also Robert Harrison Day who m/1 Mary Kiddoo,
m/2 Mary (Foote) Gilmore who came to Muscatine Co for a time from Mercer
Co, Illinois. They left Muscatine Co to go to Rice Co, Kansas. Robert
H Day was a son of John Day and Mary Vanatta. Will exchange info.
Subject: HENNBERGER, BENSON
Date: Mon 11/29/99 10:36 PM
From: Clark A. Benson
Rosanna E. Hennberger was maried to Henry H. Benson on January 21, 1864 in Muscatine Co., IA
I am looking for any information on her family. Her birthplace is listed as Ohio in the 1870 and 1880
federal census.
Subject: Muscatine Co_Leisen Family
Date: Sun 11/28/99 9:11 AM
From: Cyndi
Just received an email from Jean Ensch from Luxembourg. He is writing a book
about the emigrants from Strassen, Luxembourg and needs help. He is looking
for information about Peter and Charles Leysen who signed a petition in 1877
to the Luxembourg counsulate. At that time they were residing in Muscatine.
He has no further info on them. Is there any way you could be of assistance?
I do not have access to the 1880, 1900, or 1920 census for Muscatine, do you?
Thanks in advance. Cyndi
Subject: WILLIAM A. and APPOLONIA STRASSER BURGER
Date: Fri 11/19/99 6:36 PM
From: Eleanor Dobbs
Is there a West Liberty cemetery listing for these people? She died
1911. Her father was
Jacob A. Strasser who died March 1912 in
Davenport. He was born in Sigmaringen,
Wuerttemburg 1831, came to America with his
parents and siblings, Went to Evansville IN
where he was naturalized in 1853 then on to
Davenport where he worked as bookkeeper
in the German Savings Bank. He introduced
Philharmonic music to Davenport and had a
very popular band.
Appolonia's mother was Philomena Sachs
Strasser whom Jacob married in Jefferson
Co. MO 1851. Loni was born 1852.
Subject: Re: I am new at this
Date: Tue 11/16/99 5:53 PM
From: Kelly Lanham
My grandfather has 11 brothers and sisters and we know all their history but
cannot find their father and mother information. I have Jacob Kilburn born
July 27, 1877 and my grandfather is Jacob Kilburn, Jr.. born March 1, 1923.
I cannot find the father from 1877. For my grandmother, Shirley (Lewis,
Kilburn) Hidlebaugh, I cannot find her father, Raymond Lewis. I know her
mother's history but there isn't any further back either. Violet (Hain,
Lewis) Ford so I cannot find the Raymond Lewis or Violet Hain's parents. We
have some links to Oklahoma but I think most of our history is in Muscatine
and the area. Shirley and Jacob were married in Rock Island county for
sure, if you need anything else just ask. I am not sure what you need. For
the most part I just need some sort of lead as where to find the parents of
someone and since I am starting from very recent I thought it would be easy
but I am finding that that is not so. The names in ( ) are the maiden
name and then the first marriage name and finally the name they died with.
I would appreciate any assistance. Thanks ahead of time!!!
Subject: CHARLES WESLEY WISNER
Date: Sun 11/14/99 5:23 PM
From: Janet Wisner
Hello,
I am searching for information on Charles Wesley Wisner, who died in/near
Wilton Junction, Muscatine Co., Iowa in about 1862. He was my gggrandfather
and I believe he died fairly young. His wife was Sarah Kunkel Wisner and he
had 3 children: Oscar Francis, Mary, and Jessie (who was born, I believe,
after he died). Any help you could give me, I would appreciate. Please let
me know if there is a fee. Thank you.
Janet Wisner
kshaw@syix.com
Subject: TROTTER/WHITMAN
Date: Wed 11/10/99 11:31 PM
From: Donna Smith
Who were the parents of Isaac TROTTER and Maria WHITMAN who were married in Muscatine Co. 2 December 1855? Isaac and 4 children were living in Ray Co., Mo. 1870. Where and when did Maria WHITMAN TROTTER die?
Donna Smith smithdk@netins.net
Subject: Urban Barnhart
Date: Mon 11/8/99 2:55 PM
From: Arline James
Looking for info on Urban James Barnhart (or Barnhardt). Death circa 1924.
Cemetary - unknown, suspect Wilton area, however. Contact Arline
(pentaby@alltell.net)
Subject: William A. Clark
Date: Sun 11/7/99 1:56 PM
From: Donna Sousa
Let me explain what I am trying to find.....
My friends grandmother was,
CELIA LOUISE CLARK
born Aug 1884 (per census 1900)
died May 23, 1919, in childbirth
married to Clifford Merle Michener June 1, 1912
buried in Oak Ridge Cemetary, West Liberty, Iowa
She lived in West Liberty with her husband and 3 children, the older 2 died
as small children, and in May 1919 had one more baby daughter, and Celia died
in childbirth. This left her husband with a new baby and a little son 1 1/2
years old. So he gave these 2 children up to friends for adoption.
This little daughter was my friend, Karol's mother, and the new family moved
to Corvallis, Oregon. Their names were Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Felzien, he was
a dentist. The baby's name was Mary Jean Felzsien, b. May 19, 1919 in Iowa
City. (Celia's sister and husband took the little boy. Their names were
Maude and Carr Prime.)
Karol wants to know who Celia Louise's parents were, and it seems that they
possibly are from the William A. and Louise Clark family, and may be a
grandaughter????
I guess that the next step would be to check the cemetary records at the Oak
Ridge Cemetary, see what her marker says, and also see who is buried around
her, which would probably be her family. William A. and Louise Clark may be
buried there, too??
Do you have record listings for this cemetary that you could check? I would
appreciate this very much.
Thanks again,
Donna Sousa
GramSousa@aol.com
Subject: Schmidt-Amerine
Date: Sat 11/6/99 8:49 PM
From: Bonnie Pierce
Any information on Dottie May Schmidt who married Arthur Amerine would
be greatly appreciated.These are my Grandparents. Circa - Early 1900
Subject: Vital Records
Date: Thu 11/4/99 5:52 AM
From: Kenlyn Hecht
Could you please see if there is any info on the following persons. I only
have one birth date. The rest come from the "History of Muscatine Co., IA."
The was published in 1911 or there abouts. Thank you for all that you have
done.
The persons in question are:
1. Edward G. Kemptner
2. Eliza G. Kemptner
3. Harriet B. Kemptner (she later married Frederick William Eversmeyer)
4. Samuel Kemptner
5. Catherine Christine Kemptner
6. Ewing Lewis Kemptner
7. Isabele Kemptner
8. Mary Anna Kemptner b. 8/9/1875, d. 3/26/52, m. 7/29/03, John McCormack
9. Jennie Kemptner
Mary Anna is my gg grandmother. I want to thank you in advance for all the
time which you put in to this. I don't know if you ever get the praise that
you do for taking the time to do this. Once again, thank you.
Kenlyn Hecht
Khecht5983@aol.com
Subject: EDWARDS
Date: Mon 10/25/99 6:58 PM
From: Muir, Renai P
HELLO, MY NAME IS RENAI MUIR.
I AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER, RAYMOND VICTOR EDWARDS
WHO WAS APPARENTLY BORN IN MUSCATINE IN 1887. HIS FATHER WAS HOWELL EDWARDS.
AT AN EARLY AGE THEY MOVED TO AUSTRALIA AND THE MOTHER APPARENTLY WENT TO
ENGLAND. THIS IS ALL FAMILY HERE SAY BUT ALL THAT I CAN CONFIRM IS THEIR
NAMES AND THAT ON HIS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY RECORDS HE PUT HIS PLACE OF BIRTH
AS "'MUSKETEEN' IOWA, USA.
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.YOU CAN CONTACT ME :
MUIRRP@BP.COM.AU
Subject: Surname GIESLER
Date: Sun 10/24/99 11:53 AM
From: Al Murphy
I was doing some research for my in laws, (surname Giesler). They live in
the Boise Idaho area and their family traces back to Prussia, through
Wisconsin and Missouri. A month ago, They were given a photograph of a JL.
Giesler - Vice President of American Savings Bank taken by B Wade Denkham of
Muscatine Iowa.
the Photo was obtained in an estate clean up by people who are not related
and I haven't found the connection yet. He is listed in The Muscatine County
History of 1879. Any Suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Al Murphy
Subject: Muscatine County Adoptions in 1907
Date: Fri 10/22/99 9:06 PM
From: Mary A Cerney
I'm looking for the records of my father who was possibly adopted out of
the Lutheran Orphanage in Muscatine in about July of 1907. Birth
parents were unknown. He was adopted to James and Inger Cerney. Could
you advise me of other possible avenues of research? I'm trying to find
information or records of his birth parents. James A. Cerney
Subject: EUTSLER
Date: Mon 18 Oct 1999 9:14 PM
From: Michael Dinnell
EUTSLER
I am lookinf for any info on Andrew Eutsler. O believe he is my ggrandfather who owned land in Muscatine Co around 1860's. I believe he may have changed his name to John Andrew Walton.
Thanks
Michael Dinnell
mdinnell@bigsky.net
Subject: WEBER
Date: Sat 16 Oct 1999 6:03 PM
From: Donna Weber Peine
Looking for any info concerning Adam Weber who came to Muscatine Co. in
1854 from Rheinland, Prussia, Germany. He returned to Germany in 1859
to marry Anna Maria Becker, & they immediately returned to America to
central IL. Any help would be appreciated!
Donna Weber Peine
gspeine@iaonline.com
Subject: CIGAR FACTORY IN MUSCATINE
Date: Wed 13 Oct 1999 5:14 PM
from: Carol Kaufmann Maynes
My gggf Ferdinand Kaufmann built a cigar factory in Muscatine. In the
1970s or 1980s, it was being used as a flower shop. When I was there in
1997, it looked like it was a gift shop. I didn't have time to stop, as
I wanted to get to the cemetery before dark, and had to return to
Chicago to catch a plane the next morning. I would be interested to know
if you have any information on this old building. I believe it is on 2nd
St. in Muscatine, IA.
I am also anxiously awaiting the Greenwood Cemetery index for K, McE, S,
and R. Will that be available in the near future? Is there a
genealogical society in Muscatine that might have a printed list of
information on the Greenwood Cemetery?
Surnames I'm researching in Muscatine"
Kaufmann, Schmidt, Schwab, McElravy, Rehbein
Thanks for you help
Carol Kaufmann Maynes
Subject: BIRTH RECORDS FOR JAMES OTTIS GREGG AND ANNA WHEELER
Date: Sun 10 Oct 1999 9:36 PM
From: Jennifer Gregg Pricer
I am currently researching the birthdates of my paternal great grandparents.
I know that they were married on Feb. 25th, 1891 as recorded in a marriage
record in Muscatine, Iowa. I also know my great grandfather, James Ottis
Gregg, was 26 years of age when married and my great grandmother, Anna
Wheeler, was 21 years which puts his birthdate in 1865 and hers in 1870. Will
the actual marriage record contain their dates and places of birth?
Thanks for your assistance,
Jennifer Gregg Pricer
Subject: I WISH TO SUBMIT MUSCATINE SURNAMES-MCELROY, DAWSON, DUNCAN
Date: Mon 04 Oct 1999 9:03 PM
From: Patti Vahary, Battle Creek, MI
I wish to submit these surnames from my family tree. Francis MCELROY (born
Dec 1 1818) who was married to Martha Ann Hallam McElroy (born April 25 of
1828 in Washington County, Pa.). They had four boys and one girl. The
daughter's name was Sarah Jane McElroy (born 12-12-1846 in Sabina, Ohio) and
married to Jasper Dawson (born 4-16-1834 in Maryland) in Muscatine county and
resided in Wilton Junction, Iowa. They had a son named George Dawson (born
1-19-1872 in Wilton Junction, Iowa) and he married to Edith Rozella Duncan
(born 12-27-1890). George Dawson and Edith had a son named Bruce Richard
Dawson (born December 30 of 1904 in Wilton Junction or was called Council
Bluffs, Iowa). Any more information on the following individuals as to
occupation or other notable info would be greatly appreciated or even photos
or news clippings would be appreciated. Thank you.
Patti Vahary
Battle Creek, Michigan
Subject: BELLOTTE, BELOT, BILOT
Date: Sun 03 Oct 1999 3:15 PM
From: B.J.Lovejoy
Looking for information about Peter Belot, wife Elizabeth,daughter
Emeline or Jane. Emeline married Benjamin Smith 1845, Jane married
Andrew McCurdy in 1840. Was told Peter died befoe 1850 near Fort Des
Moines. Elizabeth died in 1890 in Dallas Co.
Any info would be appreciated.
B.J. Lovejoy
Subject: MUSCATINE COUNTY, SURNAMES EDSON AND ALDEN
Date: Sat 02 Oct 1999 1:15 AM
From: Margaret Montgomery
I am looking for the the Spencer B. Aldens. They moved to Iowa sometime after 1823. They died somewhere in Iowa in either 1825 to 1828. Spencer was born in Stamford, Ct. He married Eunice Edson. They had a son Spencer B. Alden born in 1823. He was orphaned by them and raised as an orphan by a family in NY State. They are descendents of Rev. Spencer B. Alden 6, (Elisha 5, Noah 4, John 3, Joseph 2 ,John 1,of Bridgewater and Stamford CT.
I need proof of Spencer B. Alden and Eunice' death. Location and any records available to use for verification. I was wondering if they may be in Muscatine County Iowa. If some serious event ocurred in between 1825-28 that would take their lives at the same time.
Any information or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Margaret Montgomery
monty@telenet.net
Subject: BRUSSEL AND BRUSSELL
Date: Tues 28 Sep 1999 8:28am
From: Iris Phelan
I am interested in information on a Charles Nicholas BRUSSEL or BRUSSELL born 12 Sep 1872,married 15 Apr 1899 in Muscatine,Iowa to Martha Emily BRANDOW. Charles father was Carl N. Brussel and his mother's name was Rosa Marina. Thanks for any help.
Iris Phelan
e-mail:the2fus@earthlink.net
Subject: CHURCH/PLATTS
Date: Mon 27 Sep 1999 2:30pm
From: John+Karen Schlumbohm
My name is John E.L. Schlumbohm. I was born Eldon Lee Church. My fateher
was Elood William Church and My mother was Ina Maxine Church.Her Maiden
name was Platts. I would greatly appreciate any information on either
sides. I am looking for ancestoral and descendent information. Thanks much
for any help! John
Subject: SURNAME MANBY
Date: Sat 25 Sep 1999 6:05pm
From: William H. Manby
I need to find information on my paternal relatives. Grandfather, Willis MANBY, grandmother
Anna MANBY, and father , George T. MANBY. they lived in West Liberty IA, Muscatine county.
I have looked in every link pertaining to that town and county but can find no record of them.
Can you help?? William H. MANBY
Subject: SURNAME MANBY
Date: Sat 25 Sep 1999 6:00pm
From: William H. Manby
I have looked all through he Muscatine county links but am unable to
find a record of my grandfather, Willis, grandmother Anna or my father, George T. Manby.
They lived in West Liberty but I can find no record of them anywhere. There
was a daughter, May, who married an IAMES and moved to Cedar Rapids; she
died in June 1994 at age 101 or 102.. Can you point me in the right direction to
find out something of my paternal relatives??
Subject: Surname addition
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 11:14pm
From: Connie West
Hi,
First, thank you for the time it must take to keep this site going!!
the name I would like to submit is as follow:
Addie Grace Smith: b. April 21, 1873 in Muscatine, IA
She married Samuel Day "S.D." Shires of Montgomery Co, IA
and she d. October 21, 1957
Her parents are Robert & Sydney/Sydnie Smith, we assume from the
Muscatine area.
The Shires/Smith's lived on a farm outside of Elliott IA, reared 9
children (one of which is my Grandmother) and upon retirement and then
moved into Elliott.
This info given to my by my grandmother Lola Alice Shires West.
contact person:
Connie West
11421 E. 32nd Place
Tulsa OK 74146
west5@ionet.net
Subject: MANBY
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 3:26pm
From: William H. Manby
I'm trying to find my grandfather and grandmother whose last residence was West Liberty. IA
They passed on around 1930. They had two children, George Thomas Manby and May Manby
Any link or reference would be appreciated. It seems that a 1920 census misspelled their
name as Manly (handwriting records only at that time).
Subject: ALLENSWORTH
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 02:54:56 EDT
From: MAplumlee@aol.com
I am looking for info on mt great grandfather. His name was Anvie Allensworth
and he was married to Eva Ballenger. They had nine kids. He died in
Muscatine, IA on 10-8-50. I cannot trace his roots any farther than that. I
want to know who his parents are. He was born in La Grange, Missouri about
1893. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
MAplumlee@aol.com
Subject: TUBBS
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 02:57:04 EDT
From: MAplumlee@aol.com
I am looking for a GLEN or GLENN TUBBS. He died approx. 1921 and he was in
World War one. He may have married a GERTRUDE WELCH. She would be my great
grandmother. I need ANY INFO you might have on either of them. Thanks!
MAplumlee@aol.com
Subject: WELCH
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 02:59:47 EDT
From: MAplumlee@aol.com
I am looking for a GLEN or GLENN TUBBS. He died approx. 1921 and he was in
World War one. He may have married a GERTRUDE WELCH. She would be my great
grandmother. I need ANY INFO you might have on either of them. Thanks!
MAplumlee@aol.com
Subject: Olds
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:12:43 -0500 (CDT)
From: RAVENALEE@webtv.net
In the small Wesson cemetery is buried a Mark H. Olds who died in 1841
at the age of 10. He is listed as the son of G and M.H. Olds. Can
anyone tell me if G. is George Washington Olds? Thank you in advance.
Fae Jacobs George Washington Olds is my 2nd great
grandfather.
Subject: Edith Tabitha Platt Hudnall
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 19:15:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: CherOhkee@aol.com
Looking for any information on Edith Tabitha Platt Hudnall. She lived in
Muscatine for many years, 1915 through 1945 or so. She lived there before
she married and after. Her husband was Jesse James Hudnall their daughter
was Bonnie June Hudnall. Edith worked in a button factory there in
Muscatine, I don't recall the name of it, I'm sure it no longer exists.
I'm just curious if their names ever appeared in a city directory.
Subject: Jesse Hunt and Eliza Wood
Date: Tue. 14 Sep 1999 23:19:25 -700
From: Bob & Susy Hunt
I am looking for any info on a Jessie Hunt and Eliza Wood married Mar 13 1860 in a Methodist church in Muscatine, Iowa. I have a copy of a deed in which Eliza Wood bought land in
township No 76 and was signed in 1859 by Wm Shopshire. Also another place it says recorded 2 day of November 1859 at 10 am recorded in book V of Lands page 150. I dont know if
that will mean anything.
Any help you can give will be appreciated. I am Robert Hunt at weslet7@surfnetinc.com Or if you have any suggestions about going about this a different way, let me know!
Subject: HIGLEY
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:23:08 -400
From: Leroy Higley
Need to find out more information about the family of:
Higley, Jonas that married Lewis, Sarah M. 23 June 1839 in Muscatine Co.
Iowa. Any information, that will go either direction, will be rewarded. It must
be this HIGLEY. Thanks; Reply to l1higley@wcnet.org
Subject: FIEHALY
Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 21:15:11 -0500
From: "P.P. Mullican"
Hello my name is Patsy (Gruemmer) Mullican, I was born & raised in
Wilton. I am looking for some family stuff. Mostly for
now any Fiehaly, my great grandf was a Patrick Fiehaly 1845-47 not sure
which yr. He also had a brother James and one Michael. It is the
brothers that I have no info on. I am not sure just how to go about
finding things on the "net" this is all new to me, really. I am still
plugging along. will wait and see if you are able to e-m me back,
curious one. ppgm thanks for your time.
Subject: MURPHY
Date; Mon, 6 Sep 1999 19:46:26 -0400
From: Brent Scollie
Require confirmation of birth dates and place of birth of James Murphy b. 15 August 1863 West Liberty (Muscatine or Johnson County IO?) and brother Harry
(Henry) Murphy b. 10 Sept 1873 West Liberty. James married Anne Grimes 30 June 1891 at Parnell IO. A brother John H. Murphy died 29 Dec 1928 at Parnell
IO. Sister Mrs H. McCune died at Cedar Rapid IO 1928. Their parents were Patrick Murphy and possibly Catherine ??. Patrick and Henry moved to Fort William
ON Canada where they died. Would anyone know burial place of Patrick Murphy and wife, also maiden name of Patrick's wife. What was the Catholic parish
there? Have the records been published?
Subject: HEALY
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 02:12:21 EDT
From: Lynn Healy Gonzales
I would like any information on my GGGgrandfather Henry E. Healy.
He was born on October 21, 1849 in Muscatine County and died
on Jan 24, 1906. He is buried in the Healy Cemetery. Any information will
be appreciated. Thank You, Lynn Healy Gonzales
Subject: HALLEY
Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 14:39:52 -0700(PDT)
From: Bill and Marsha
Looking for information on my father, Samuel HALLEY, known to have lived in
Muscatine, Iowa, in the late 1960's or 1970's. Any information would be
appreciated.
Subject: LAMB
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 14:08:48 EDT
From: CGL31242@aol.com
I'm looking for information on Sawyer Lamb who was formerly a slave in
Gatesville, NC. He moved to Muscatine in the mid to late 1800s. He died
around 1905. He and his wife Harriet had a son named Jacob Dusk Lamb who in
turn had a son named Arthur Lamb. Arthur Lamb was born on May 5, 1909. The
Lambs lived on Miles Ave. in Muscatine.
Subject: NICHOLSON
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:29:30 -0500
From: Jerry Nicholson
I am trying to find out if my great-grandfather, Walker Nicholson died in
Muscatine. It would have been 1865, 66, or 67. His will was probated in
Jackson County, In., in 1867, but I cannot find where he is buried. If you
could search death records for that time period I will cover any costs
incurred. If you can't, thanks anyway. Jerry Nicholson
Subject: BIRKHOFER
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 15:43:55 -0600
From: H.J.'Pete'Birkhofer
Was 'surfing' using my surname, came upon a site 'Moscow Cemetery', piqued my interest as I was born on a farm near Moscow, November, 1933. I have recently, through
contacts with living relatives, tried to put together a 'family tree' of Birkhofer's, as I know them. If you would be so kind as to direct me in my search for 'Birkhofer's', please
do so to the above e-mail address. I think I have my immediate family history from the immigration of my Grandfather, Fred, in the late 1880s. Anything you could direct me
to would be appreciated. I am looking through the Muscatine county web page. Thank you.
H.J.'Pete'Birkhofer
Subject: SMITH
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 10:09:26 -0500
From: Robert & Nancy Neipert
SMITH, Elizabeth, b abt 1839 location unknown, m in Muscatine Co. Jan. 1856 to Andrew McClarren. Died about 1880, I
think in Muscatine since minor children were sent to orphange in Davenport and they all lived in Muscatine as adults. Does
anyone have this lady in their Smith family? Am seeking parents. Thanks
Subject: MARLOFF
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 01:06:23 EDT
From: GerMeng@aol.com
Benedict MAROLF born CA 1821 in Bern Canton, Switzerland. Father was Peter MAROLF born CA 1790 in Switzerland. Benedict maried Anna ROTHE who was born CA 1828 in Switzerland. They immigrated to Iowa CA 1849-1854. Their son, Charles Albert MAROLF (my great grandfather) was born 22 Oct 1854 in Muscatine County, Iowa, is my great grandfather. This family was
captured on the 1856 Moscow Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa, state census. This family moved to Doniphan County, Kansas before 1870.
Subject: ALMOND
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 13:08:42 -0600
From: Brittain
Looking for information on the family of Jane Almond (born in England), who lived in Wilton,IA in the 1860s. Married
Matthew Edward Farrell 5/5/1867 in Wilton. (Matthew had previously been married to an Ann Flynn, who died prior
to the Civil War; they had a son named John).
Subject: WISNER
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 13:36:23 +0000
From: Janet Wisner
I am searching for information about my gg grandparents, Charles Wesley Wisner and Sarah Kunkel Wisner. They had a son, Oscar Francis Wisner, born on a farm near Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, on Sept. 25, 1858. Charles died there in the late fall of 1862. They also had 2 daughters, Jessie Wisner, born March 10, 1863 in town, and Mary (I think born
sometime between Oscar and Jessie). In the fall of 1863 Sarah and the children moved to Ohio, where Charles's brother, John Thomas Wisner, was a dentist in Wooster. I have no death records for Charles or birth records for any of the children. I would appreciate any information on any of these people. Thanks.
Subject: KELLOGG
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 12:15:57 EDT
From: JohnRD@aol.com
My Grandmother, Emma Kellogg, was born in Fairport, Muscatine, Iowa. She later married C. W. Wheaton of Caledonia, Mn. Emma's Father, was born in Starksboro, Vermont in 1804. His Father was also born in Starksboro in 1775. I am hoping
to find information and to share information about this family.
Subject: RHUARK/MAPEL/RAND
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 12:12:12 -0400
From: John W. Stephens II
I recently was given our Family Bible. In it were the following entries. I have tried to Search the Internet to find the appropriate reference source to research these entries. Can you suggest an Internet Source in Walcott which may be of help.
Are there any Rhuarks, Mapel(s), or Rands (?) still in the area.
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Bible Entries - - -
James W. son of Thomas H & Martha Rhuark was born April 6th One-Thousand Eight hundred and Thirty five (1835).
Sarah Jane daughter of George Ranc [Rane or Rand] & Sarah P. (or F) Mapel was born March 3rd One Thousand Eight hundred and forty-one (1841).
James W and (S) Jane Mapels of Iowa were married at Walcott, Ia June 30th 1857.
Thomas Theodore son of Jas (James) W. & Sarah Jane Rhuark was born May 24th One Thousand Eight hundred and fifty-eight (1858).
George Melvin son of Jas W & Sarah Jane Rhuark was born February 22, One thousand eight hundred and sixty (1860)
Sarah Jane (Mapels) wife of James W. Rhuark departed this life March 1st One Thousand eight hundred and sixty (1860).
George Melvin son of James W. & Sarah J. Rhuark died May 1st, 1860 age 2 months 9 days.
Subject: FITZSIMMONS/LEONARD
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999
From: Anita Clayberg
Looking for Info on Thomas FITZSIMMONS Sr., born in Toome, Ireland approx. 1800. Wife is Elizabeth (Ellen) also born in Ireland. Their children are John, Eliza Jane, Thomas, William, and George. George was my grgrandfather. He married Mary LEONARD, also from Ireland. Mary's mother was Jane HEPPENSTALL, also from Ireland. Would like to know when Thomas Sr. and Ellen died and any info on Mary Leonard Fitzsimmons. They were in Muscatine Co. in the 1860 census, and I think before that. My grandmother, Clara Belle Fitzsimmons MOORE, was born there and died
there. Wm. Fitzsimmons was in the civil war and I think was killed in it. He was in 35th regiment. Thanks!!