Muscatine County Iowa

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Subject: Researching Peter Conklin
Dated: Saturday, December 30, 2000 3:45 PM
From: Borton L. Conklin
I am searching for info on my Great Grandfather born in Green Co. Pa. 19 Aug 1841. Thanks for any info you can give me. Borton L. Conklin toothhauler@aol.com

Subject: Obituary Lookups: Muscatine County
Dated: Thursday, December 28, 2000 6:20 PM
From: Ruth Mullin
I am very interested in finding obits or other information about the following family, if possible. They are buried in St. Mary's Cemeteries, Wilton and Bloomington/Muscatine. I sent for death certificates to the County Recorders Office in August and haven't heard a thing...they haven't cashed my check either. This would be a Catholic family and I believe Frank may be the son of my husbands second great grandmother (born in Longford Co, 1790) who came to this country in 1866 with her eight children. She lived in Carroll, Iowa with her youngest daughter, died in 1898 (not a typo!). Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Sincerely, Ruth Mullin------ Buried : St. Mary's, Wilton: page 348, 349 Frank Kelley B: 1829 Longford Co., Ireland D: Feb 1900 Bridget C. Kelley B: 01 Nov 1836 Longford Co., Ireland D: 24 Aug 1897 wife of Frank James T. Kelley B: abt. 30 June 1862 D: 13 Apr 1890 : age 27-9-13 Son of F. and B. John Kelley B: abt 1867 D: 11 Jul 1934 Relationship unknown Buried St. Mary's, Muscatine, Bloomington: page 348, 349 Mary A. Sullivan B: abt. 1864 D: 08 Mar 1901 age 37 Dau of F and B. Kelley John Kelley B: 1820 D: 21 Nov 1880 Hanora Kelley B: 1820 D: 04 Sep 1888 Wife of John

Subject: RE: Muscatine County, Iowa 1840 census
Dated: Wednesday, December 27, 2000
From: Welthy Nachtigal
I am not a direct descendant of Francis but of his brother Joseph Shannon and have been working with three other people who are direct decendants of Francis Shannon. Of Course we are all wanting and hoping to find out who were their parents. There are several members of this Shannon family we don't know anything about after 1860 but do now have some good-looking leads on some of them. Since I first wrote to you I have found out that one of Francis' daughters, "Lucetta" was in Cedar County, Iowa, Iowa twp. in the 1850 census which seems to confirm my guess that when Francis Shannon and wife Jane Allen split up, she stayed in Iowa and kept one of the daughters and Francis returned to Ohio with the other daughter. Jane obviously had relatives nearby, don't know who yet as I haven't, so far sorted out the Allens.

Subject: Muscatine Co. Queries
Dated: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 5:25 PM
From: Sandra (HENNINGS) Swaney
HI Dave, I did put in two Queries on my family and also my husbands. What I need is the history of these surnames. Like the fathers, mothers, and brothers and sisters names. My family is huge, and I have so many names, but can not put them with each family unless I get fathers and mothers names so I can put the right brothers and sisters together. My family started in Germany: GGgrandfather: Hen HENNINGS b. Germany Ggrandfather: Christian HENNINGS b. 1848 in Germany grandfather: Vern or Verne HENNINGS b. 1892 in Denison, Iowa. (they can not find any records on his birth there) my father LeRoyal had 10 children in his family I have all of them my grandfather Vern or Verne had 12 in his family I have all of them I do not know how many children or names for my Ggrandfather Christian, thats why I am looking for all information on the HENNINGS that I can find, hopeing soon I can find parents and births to put these families together. One more thing, while I went back to see where and what I found in Muscatine Co. I read about the War Veterens and found a Henry BLANK, thats my husbands lost family: he was it says in Company A: was killed in the Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, His name is as captain above the name William M. HENNINGS. How could I get information on Henry BLANK? Also the William N. Hennings is writen in the list below this under the Forty-Fourth Iowa Infantry. Well if you could find anything on these families, I sure would appreciate having it. And would be more than happy to pay for any copies of these families. Maybe if you know someone that might be able to get me some copies, you might pass my email to them, any ideas for me to try to get this worked out, I live in north part of SD so to far away for me to go get copies or serch. Thanks for any information you could help me with. Sandra hsbrbks@hotmail.com

Subject: LYON, BLANK, SWANEY Families
Dated: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 4:50 PM
From: Sandra (HENNINGS) Swaney
Because on a divorce many years ago, I do not have much information on my family history. I have this old birth certificate of my fathers: Kenneth Gordon BLANK b. Feb. 10, 1914, Gordon, Neb. father: William John BLANK b. Marion, Wis.. mother Georgia LYON b. Gordon, Neb. I do not know any of the BLANK or Lyon families. William and Georgia had two children, my father Kenneth and his sister Loreen. William and Georgia got a divorce and Georgia married 2nd husband Frank SWANEY. I was searching in the Muscatine Co. and I found the surnames BLANK and LYON. I need information on the family of William BLANK, and Georgia LYON. In the Muscatine Co. there were these names: D. BLANK Thirty-Seventh Iowa Infantry BLANK J D 80 m (Creenwood Cemetery) LYON Charles B.(Son of C&M) age 7ms. 11 April 1976 (Moscow Cemetery) LYON Cyrus (Gar) age 68yrs. 12 Mar. 1889 (Moscow Cemetery) LYON Syrus (Cyrus and Syrus I think might be same person) 1889 LYON Chas Moscow county Cemetery 1876 Then in the (Iowa Territory Censes) 1836: F. LYON, Dubuque Co. pg. 16&23 I need any information on the BLANK and the LYON families to try to put my familiy history together. Thank you for any information Harold SWANEY email: hsbrbks@hotmail.com

Subject: HENNINGS family
Dated: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 4:14 PM
From: Sandra (HENNINGS) Swaney
I am trying to put my HENNINGS family book together. I have so many HENNINGS names, I now need information to put them with the right mothers, fathers, and brothers and sisters. My HENNINGS families, came from Germany, most settled in Iowa, Neb. S.D. Many had families with 9, 10, and 12 chilren, I have a complete list of a 10 family and a 12 family. Now I am working on my Ggrandfather, Christian HENNINGS, b. July 9, 1848 in Germany. Married in Clinton, Iowa. I have been searching everwhere in Iowa for Christian's brothers and sisters. While I was searching in Muscatine Co. I found these HENNINGS: Civil War Veterans of German Descent of Mauscatine Co. William M. HENNINGS (Company A, was killed in war) William N. HENNINGS ( Forty-Fourth Iowa Infantry) I also found in Muscatine Co. marriage records 1846-1950: Johana HENNINGS married Martin Kooting April 12, 1849 I need to know who these HENNINGS are: marriage records, birth records, fathers, mothers, families? Any information on the HENNINGS families, sure would be a big step for me to start to put these many HENNINGS, names with each family. Thank You for any help. Sandra ( HENNINGS) Swaney email: hsbrbks@hotmail.com

Subject: Census lookup
Dated: Sunday, December 17, 2000 10:50 PM
From: Lois Stegal
I have found my gr-gr-grandfather on this list. FRANCIS SHANNON #462. Can you please tell me who else is there with him? Wife, children, ages, where they were borned. Thank you Lois Stegal

Subject: My Grandmother
Dated: Monday, December 11, 2000 3:39 PM
From: Susie Statzer
I believe I just found my Maternal grandmother on your site. Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine County, Iowa Cemetery Records. Her name was Nellie Sarling Wilson. How do I go about getting death and burial records on her. Would you please help me, I would appreciate it. I am adopted and looking for my original roots. Thank you so much....Susie

Subject: surname
Dated: Monday, December 11, 2000 2:54 PM
From: Pam Dunnington
Please submit the name Wiblishauser, Braun, and Marolf on your query list. My ancestor John Wiblishauser married Mariana Braun in Sept. 10, 1848. Their fourth child Mathias (my ancestor,) married Mary Anna Marolf in 1875. Thank you for all your work. Pam Dunnington

Subject: Muscatine County Lookup
Dated: Sunday, December 10, 2000 9:58 PM
From: Maria Jean
I am researching a Frederick Daly who lived in the Muscatine County area for much of his life. He was born april 28, 1802 in Vermont and died April 2, 1868 in Center Grove, Muscatine, Iowa. He was married to Eunice Upham May 10, 1824, but I do not know if they were married in Muscatine County. She was born in Vermont in 1803 and died July 26, 1880 in Davenport, Iowa. I do not know where this couple was buried. Frederick was supposed to have been a Clergyman. Their son David Daly/Daley/Daily was born August 27, 1835 in Bethlehem, Iowa and died in Colorado. He married Darleska Cunningham sometime before 1858, but I do not know where or when. This couple had five children-all born in Iowa: David (About 1858), William (Abt. 1863), Ella (Abt. 1869), Lisa (Abt. 1868) and Goodrich (January 1875). I would be grateful for any bit of information you could give me on this family. I did not mean to give you too much info, I was hoping to narrow down your search. If possibly you may have a burial record or bio that corresponds to Frederick?? I thank you for your time. Sincerely, Maria Jean

Subject: Request
Dated: Sunday, December 10, 2000 12:18 PM
From: Richard A. Randolph
My Great Grandmother, Elizabeth Eby died in 1903 and is supposed to be buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa. Also, my great grandfather C. L. Eby died in 1905 and is probably buried there. Can this be confirmed and if so how would I go about getting a death certificate and/or a copy of an obituary? Thank you for your help. Richard A. Randolph

Subject: TOOMAN'S IN MUSCATINE CO IOWA
Dated: Friday, December 08, 2000 2:53 PM
From: Jenny
Hi I need help on my Samuel Tooman lived in Muscatine co and was born their his parents died and lived with uncle Hendrickson and all the children went with relation Gatton's took some of the children. Samuel Tooman Married Ida (Gatton) I think it was her name can anyone help? I need their Marriage lic, or date, I have found all his brother and sister marriage but not his they left in about 1877 and went to Buffalo co Neb. i can't fine where they married Thank so Much Jenny

Subject: Census info
Dated: Thursday, December 07, 2000 4:06 PM
From: Sheckmen@aol.com
Can you get me more info on: MUSCATINE COUNTY IOWA 1840 CENSUS Michael Green 458 Michael Green 460 thanks Mike Green St Louis, MO

Subject: Charles Leroy Davis
Dated: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 2:29 AM
From: User1934@mcleodusa.net
Looking for Charles Leroy Davis. Parents Hannibal Davis and Elizabeth Akers. Hannibal was captain of 4th Cavalry, Mo. Militia during Civil War. Family story has it that he died on way home of wounds received. He resigned in 1864. Charles said to be born per his obit. in Wilton Junction in 1856. He married English born Frances Jane Ellis in Quasqueton. Do not know how long family was in Wilton Junction. Anybody knowing of this family please email User1934@mcleodusa.net. Thank you.

Subject: Death Record for 3rd wife of George Walter Deming
Dated: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 11:50 AM
From: Al Braley
I have found out that the person who invented the Deming Pump and started the Deming Pump Company was John Deming, younger brother of the George Deming whose bio you sent me. John built the business in Salem, OH, in the late 1800's. Apparently his sons built a factory in the early 1900's in Muscatine. I am now looking for something else. George Walter Deming married his third wife, Carrie R. Hitchcock, on 15 Feb 1893 Muscatine Co., IA- probably in West Liberty. That is the way her name was listed in the index of Iowa Marriages that I found on Ancestry.com. She was the widow of Clark Hitchcock, and her maiden name was Elizabeth Maria Rogers. She was a first cousin of George's second wife, Laura Minerva Cole, who died Jan 7, 1892. They were both granddaughters of David Hitchcock, Jr. (Jefferson Co., IA), who was apparently not directly related to Clark Hitchcock. George shot himself on March 4 1896, at his farm 2 miles northwest of West Liberty. A transcription of his obit says, "It is thought that the loss of his wife and his own failing health caused him to be deeply depressed." There is no surviving wife mentioned. I have not found a record of his third wife's death, or burial, but I'm sure that the obit is referring to her death c.1895, rather than to Laura's death in 1892. I would like to find out when Elizabeth Maria (Carrie) Rogers-Hitchcock-Deming actually died. I think George W. moved away from Fulton Twp. to West Liberty about the time of Laura's death. His parents and first wife are buried in Durant Cem., Fulton Twp. Muscatine Co. Thanks for your help, Al Braley

Subject: MUSCATINE COUNTY research
Dated: Monday, December 04, 2000 7:29 PM
From: Debbie Koch
BROCKWAY I am looking for information on William and Minnie Brockway. I have reason to believe that they were in the Muscatine area. They had two sons, Raymond and Howard. I think that William, Minnie and Howard are buried in the Muscatine Cemetery. Would love to know what their obituaries have to say. William is a brother to my great-grandmother and I would like to know more about the family. Debbie Koch

Subject: Greenwood Cemetary
Dated: Sunday, December 03, 2000 6:52 PM
From: Sandra L. Calandra
I'm looking for a William G. Taylor who is supposed to be buried in Greenwood Cemetery. He was a vet from the Civil War. He died in June 27th 1890 I have his death record, his wife Lucy B. Taylor is buried there. I'm having trouble locating him. Sandra L Calandra

Subject: Muscatine County Queries
Dated: Sunday, December 03, 2000 12:20 AM
From: Sandra (Hennings) Swaney
I am trying to make my family history book. I am looking for brothers or sisters of my Ggrandfather, Christian HENNINGS, he was born in Germany July 9, 1848, came here when he was a boy. Christian died Oct. 13, 1911 in Denison, Iowa. He married Maria "Mary" (Reese) HENNINGS, March 13, 1877 in Clinton, Iowa. Christian's, father is Hen HENNINGS, mother is Mary HENNINGS, both born in Germany. I was searching Muscatine county and I found a William N. HENNINGS. His name was written in the Forty-Fourth Iowa Infantry, Civil War Veterans of German Descent of Muscatine County, Iowa. It said it was writen in the Earliest Settlements to the Present Time, Irving B. Richmond 1910. I am thinking maybe he is part of Christian's family. How or where can I get more information on William N. HENNINGS? I thank anyone who has information on Christian HENNINGS. I have his children's names, but can not find out his brothers or sisters. Sandra (HENNINGS) Swaney

Subject: Muscatine County, Iowa 1840 census
Dated: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 1:02 PM
From: Welthy Nachtigal
I surely do appreciate your offer to get "the rest of the info-ages, sex, etc" from the 1840 census, Muscatine County, Iowa. I am interested in the family of Francis Shannon and any of the Allens. Francis Shannon seems to have been our Shannon family maverick. He was married to Jane Allen January 15, 1839 in Fayette County, Ohio. They had 2 little girls first. They sure did that fast so maybe the girls were twins. I know one of the girls' name was Arvilla and am about 98% positive the other ones' name was Lucetta. I found Francis' family with a new wife and an infant son back in Fayette County in the 1850 census-but no Francis. Found out he was gone to the goldrush in 1850. Sometime between 1850 and 1860 Francis returned to Fayette County, Ohio and he and his family migrated to Putnam County, Ohio along with his brother Joseph Shannon and Joseph's family. What seems strange is that it appears there was a split between Francis and his wife Jane and Francis came back to Fayette County with daughter Arvilla and the other daughter seems to have stayed in Iowa with her mother (or other relative) but later turned up in Putnam County, Ohio and was married there. If you know of anyone else researching this Shannon family, please direct them to me. Joseph Shannon was my second great grandfather. Welthy Nachtigal

Subject: Early Settlers Book
Dated: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 9:38 PM
From: Donna
You have Humphrey, Lewis & Thomas Burdett on the name list page. Can you send me any further information on these Burdett's. Thanks, Donna

Subject: Iowa Territorial Census
Dated: Monday, November 27, 2000 2:34 PM
From: Carol Stout Buttery
I would like to know if there is any additional information on the original census for Dubuque County other than the name? I am interested in the following three names: Benjamin Stout, page 33, John Dougherty, page 23, Mrs. E. Davis, page 26. Would appreciate it if you could respond, and if there is additional information, would like to know how I may obtain a copy of this information. Thanking you in advance. Carol Stout Buttery

Subject: Asa Adams
Dated: Saturday, November 25, 2000 6:05 AM
From: Dan Lindgren
Could I possibly get information on Asa Adams pg. 460 of the Muscatine Co. IA 1840 Census. I appreciate any help you can offer. Sincerely, Dan Lindgren

Subject: Muscatine County Cemeteries
Dated: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 11:07 PM
From: Marie Starbuck
I am interested in the "Harrof" cemetery. This may be avaiant of the spelling of the family name "Harouff" that I am researching. My great-grandparents Aaron J and Dora Robinson Harouff were married in Iowa. Thank you for any information available. Marie Harouff Starbuck

Subject: Elisha Bell
Dated: Monday, November 20, 2000 8:27 PM
From: JANETSQUAW@aol.com
Bell, Elisha Page 464 Muscantine 1840 census Looking for info in this household. Thank you.

Subject: Metzentine
Dated: Saturday, November 18, 2000 6:49 PM
From: Franki Loring
Searching for information on Lena and William METZENTINE who are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine County,Iowa. Need information as to parents,descendants anything at all appreciated. Thank you, Franki

Subject: Muscatine Co. Lookup
Dated: Saturday, November 18, 2000 11:58 AM
From: Richard L. Moberly
Would you please take a look in your resources for A.E. Moberly and Edith Wiiltrout. They were married in Muscatine Co on 9 Mar 1897. I am trying to connect this Moberly with part of my family that lived in that area in the late 1800's. Most of them lived across the river in Rock Island County or Mercer County, IL., but all seemed to get married in Muscatine Co. (any idea why ?). The other Moberly's that married in Muscatine Co. were Alexander G. Moberly + Margaret L. Shires (April 07, 1864) and his son. Harvey G. Moberly + Ina Nellie Cottrell (Sept 6 1893). Can you provide the name/address where I can get a copy of the marriage certificates (if they exist). Any help will really be appreciated. Regards Ricahrd L. Moberly rmoberly@planetkc.com

Subject: Edson P. Spink and Lulu Spink Mumm
Dated: Friday, November 17, 2000 12:59 PM
From: Colleen
Today was the first time I looked through your website. I had just found through some marriage records that Edson P. Spink was married in Muscatine Co, in 1896 and so was his sister Lulu Spink Mumm. Their father was Paul Spink. Anyhow, I thought I would check out the cemetery sites just to see if they were listed. To be truthful, I dont know where they were living, I think Paul was a newspaper editor. I didnt find any Spink names, but I do want to thank you for all the cemetery listings that you do have on line. You must be congratulated for the fine job you are doing. Sincerely Colleen Stokes

Subject: Norbert William Brown
Dated: Thursday, November 16, 2000 7:08 PM
From: Larry Brown
looking for a grave site on norbert william brown at greenwood cemitary, should be in the military grave sites. if you could help me with this it would be most helpful. thank you. larry brown.

Subject: Looking for marriage records
Dated: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 10:42 PM
From: Angela Dague
I am searching for the year my grandparents were married. They were married in either 1935 or 1936 in Muscatine, Iowa. My grandfather's name was Chester P. Tuttle born June 16, 1910, and my grandmother's name was Mary Evalyn Schneider, born May 20, 1912. They were married March 31, 1935, but recent information suggests otherwise. I would also like to know if Chester P. Tuttle was previously married, and if possible if there is record of any children prior to 1936. I don't know how much information you can help me with but I would very much appreciate anything that you come up with. Chester P. Tuttle may have been named Chester Partington. He was adopted ? by or was raised by Jake and Amanda Tuttle of Muscatine since he was 3. I would appreciate any clarification on that point, also. Thank you, Angela Dague

Subject: Greenwood Cemetery
Dated: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 12:13 PM
From: Camilla Deiber
I am doing research about the history of Greenwood Cemetery and wanted to know who in the city or county would be the most help. My main question is if the city had all of the land that the cemetery now occupies from the cemetery's inception or did they add land as needed. If you could point me in any kind of direction, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Camilla Deiber The Louis Berger Group, Inc.

Subject: McMAINS
Dated: Friday, November 10, 2000 5:18 PM
From: Graff, Mary
I am searching for obituaries on Cora MacMains, died 22 Sep 1984, Paul McMains, died 22 Jan 1973, and Roy McMains, died around 1948 when he was 60 years old. They are in the Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine, but I don't know if this is the family I'm looking for. Loretta Graff married Roy McMains 03 Jun 1912, and died 03 Dec 1927. They had three children, Katherine, Cora, and Paul. This is the only information I have. I would appreciate any help I could get to make the connections complete in this family. Thank you.

Subject: BELL and RAFF of Muscatine
Dated: Tuesday, November 07, 2000 10:36 PM
From: Elaine Rathmann
Cornelius M BELL owned and operated a concrete burial vault business in the early 1900's in Muscatine. He was married to Tennie Phillips BELL until she died January 26, 1894, I believe in Muscatine. After he raised the four children from that marriage, he married Mary Edith Raff, August 27, 1919. Edith did not like the name Mary, so went by the name Edith. She (taught school in the Muscatine school system and eventually became one of the first (she always said she was the first) women school principals there. She might have taught only before she married. Her maiden name was Mary Edith RAFF. Any information on Cornelius, his first wife Tennie, or Edith RAFF BELL's career in education would be much appreciated. You can reach me at Rathmanne@hotmail.com. Thanks. Elaine

Subject: Melvina WELLS
Dated: Sunday, November 05, 2000 12:25 AM
From: Superdadparks@aol.com
Looking for birth records or any others concerning Melvina Wells, born about 1856 in Atalissa, Iowa. Later married Frank RICHEY and lived in Daverport. reply to superdadparks@aol.com

Subject: GRAFF, Elizabeth
Dated: Thursday, November 02, 2000 12:54 AM
From: Graff, Mary
Elizabeth Graff was born in 1867 in Pennsylvania and moved to Muscatine/Louisa County in 1869. She lived there with her parents, Christian and Catharine until at least 1880 (she was in the census). I lost complete track of her from 1880 on. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Subject: Andrew LISCHER 1900-1910 Census Look-up
Dated: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 11:51 PM
From: Graff, Mary
I am trying to locate information on Andrew Lischer and Mary Riley. If anyone is searching through the census and runs across these names, please contact me. Thanks, Mary

Subject: Muscatine Co. Lookup
Dated: Sunday, October 29, 2000 6:36 PM
From: Lynnette Davis
I am looking for some information on this family, the son married into my Harned family. An Oliver Silverhorn is in the 1860 Muscatine Co. census on page 514 in Southland Twp. according to a lookup on a census index on CD. I think he may be Oliver's father, I got his parents' names from his marriage record in a Greene Co. book. Just if you happen across anything easily on this family, don't go to a great deal of trouble. Thanks! Lynnette Descendants of Oliver J. Silverton 1 Oliver J. Silverton . +Harriett? Savage ..... 2 Oliver E. Silverton b: Abt. 1854 in IA d: Aft. 1913 ......... +Mary Elizabeth "Mayme" Harned b: Abt. 1861 in IN m: November 11, 1884 in Greene Co., IA d: Aft. 1913

Subject: Muscatine County Lookup
Dated: Saturday, October 28, 2000 9:52 PM
From: Pat
Joseph Bowers was listed in the 1860 Muscatine Co. Census records. Looking for information on this individual in the census. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Not sure if you do this type of look-up or not. If not, thank you anyway. Pat

Subject: Muscatine Help
Dated: Saturday, October 28, 2000 6:45 PM
From: Mary Rowlands
I am working on a family history and searching for more information on this family: Anna A. Kleist born Apr 1891 in Castle Rock Twp, Grant Co, WI. Anna died after Oct 1975. [From her brother's obit she was living in Muscatine, IA.] married on 25 Aug 1915 in Iowa Co, WI to Henry W. Barnes, born about 1881 in Bad Axe, Huron Co, MI. [I don't know when he died either, but aft 1946.] They had at least two girls: 1. Isabel Marie Barnes born 10 Jun 1916 in Iowa Co, WI. 2. Anna L. Barnes born Sep 1919 in Cedar Twp, Lee Co, IA. ------------------ Sources: Marriage, Iowa Co, WI records. Census: 1920 Census: Cedar Twp, Lee Co, IA; Henry is a section hand on the railroad. Anna's mother, Mary Kleist, is living with them. Two daughters as above. Mary Kleist Death Certificate: She died in West Point, IA on 3 Jan 1946, buried at East Cemetery, Salem, IA. Mrs. Henry Barnes is living in West Point, IA and the Informant. I have never found an obit for Mary Kleist in 1946. The West Point, IA library couldn't find one. ------------------- Since Anna Kleist Barnes is living in Muscatine, IA in Oct 1975, perhaps one of her daughters also lives there? Or the couple may have moved there while Henry Barnes was living? I would like to find the death record for Anna Kleist Barnes. Timeframe: Oct 1975 + Also Henry Barnes. Timeframe: 1946+ Both obituaries so I could find more on the two daughters. There may be more children? I will gladly pay for the xerox copies ($3 each) and obits ($3 each) and any other records found on this family. I hope you have the time to help me on this family. There is no hurry, at your convenience. Sincerely, Mary Rowlands

Subject: William Leffingwell
Dated: Saturday, October 28, 2000 12:00 AM
From: Joan Church
I have just found out that William Leffingwell was my 4th gr grandfather, would you please send whatever you can on him it would be nice to get whatever I can. I may need you to help with some researching. My e-mail address is: Church42@juno.com Help me if you can. Thanks Joan Church

Subject: cemetery records
Dated: Friday, October 27, 2000 7:48 AM
From: Bev Powell
I found the name of John H. Powell, listed in the Greenwood Cemetary. It has an age of 34 but no date of death or any other information. Is there anyway to find out if there is more information or dates? The Muscatine Co. website looks really good. Thanks for your input. Bev jpowell@bendnet.com

Subject: cemetery list-Liesering
Dated: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2:27 PM
From: bernhard.liesering
Dear webmaster, While searching for relatives in the internet I came across the listing of the greenwood cemetery. So it was a big surprise that somebody from my family went to the United States. LIESERING CARL 64 M Well, can you give me some further information about Carl Liesering (date of birth, date of death). Maybe an american Liesering - clan exists? It would be great to get some further information. Best Regards, Bernhard Liesering Sorry my English isn't perfect

Subject: RE:Wilton Cemetery lookups
Dated: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 11:28 AM
From: Dennis Nicklaus
I just found out the Stookey's moved on to other places. Wm and Lucinda Slaughter I don't know a death date for at all, just sometime aftere 1850. The seemed to have lived right near the Cedar co. border, so maybe they're over in Cedar Co. I haven't been able to check the 1860 census to look for them. thanks again, Dennis Nicklaus nicklaus@fnal.gov

Subject: Where is Keoklerville?
Dated: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 11:54 PM
From: Graff, Mary
According to her obituary, my great-great grandmother, Catharine Graff, wife of Christian Graff, died in Keoklerville. I can't locate it on the map, but perhaps it's in Muscatine County. Her funeral was in her home, so does anyone have any idea where she could be buried? She was born around 1834 and died on July 24, 1883. I have searched the cemetery data base on www.ancestry.com, but still cannot locate a burial site. Thanks. Mary

Subject: Lookup in Timberlake Cemetery Records
Dated: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 10:25 PM
From: Sheri
When you have a minute would you check the record for George Cook who is buried in Timberlake? He died in 1870. I'm hoping his stone listed additional information about his family. Thanks. Sheri

Subject: Wilton Cemetery lookups
Dated: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 9:44 AM
From: Dennis Nicklaus
I'm looking for the burial sites of some relatives who are thought to have died around Wilton in the 1800s. They are in the 1850 census in Muscatine Co. (Moscow Twp) They are Wm. and Lucinda Slaughter (also spelled Slater), or any of their STOOKEY grandchildren. I saw a brief record for DJ Stookey in the Oakdale listing (it says "plot records only," no dates). Anyway, I checked the online records, and I was wondering if you would please check the non-online Wilton cemetery indexes for the Slaughters. the online listings name Lamp and Whitmer cems. as also in Wilton Twp. and Duff/Duffee in Moscow Twp. Can you check those for me please? Thanks! Dennis Nicklaus nicklaus@fnal.gov

Subject: MUSCATINE COUNTY LOOKUP
Dated: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 9:43 AM
From: Robert Lensky
Muscatine Journal Newspaper from 11 Dec 1840 to Present--- I am looking for a obituary for a Rebecca Ryan b.03 MAY 1832 in OH. She was married to a Patrick Ryan. I believe she was buried in Muscatine. The date from my great grandfather, who was at her funeral is 16 Mar 1895. Thank You, Robert Lensky

Subject: GRAFF, LISCHER, LIGHT, STARK, ALLBURN
Dated: Sunday, October 22, 2000 10:08 PM
From: Graff, Mary
All of these families lived in Muscatine or Louisa Counties in the mid-1800. LISCHER, LIGHT, STARK, and ALLBURN all married GRAFFs. If anyone has any information on any of them, I would greatly appreciate it. Mary....graffiti@nia.attmil.ne.jp

Subject: STRICKLAND Family Photograph
Dated: Saturday, October 21, 2000 8:13 PM
From: Shelley Cardiel
I've "rescued" an old photograph of Louis Eugene STRICKLAND and Madeline STRICKLAND taken at the A. Grossheim Studio in Muscatine, Iowa. On the reverse of the photo it states that this is "Aunt Edith BRADSHAW STRICKLAND & Uncle Winfred STRICKLAND's son and daughter". The photo was likely taken in the 1890's and the children appear to be 4-8 years of age at the time. I "rescued" the photograph hoping to trace the family and return the photography, however, to date I have been unable to find a family connection. I'm hoping that someone researching in this same area may be able to assist. Thanks, Shelley

Subject: James Phillips
Dated: Friday, October 20, 2000 5:26 AM
From: RRoss5037@aol.com
I am looking for information from the 1836 census to see if there is any connection to our family tree... Thanks for any info

Subject: Census lookups for Coleman
Dated: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 8:23 PM
From: Lark Claassen
I am looking for a family that settled in Iowa in the early 1800's. I have found three entries that may be what I'm looking for, depending on the age and sex of the members of the household. Can you give me what information you have from the 1836 Territorial census and the 1840 Muscatine census for the following people? I've included the page numbers, etc., from your indices. from 1836 Iowa Territorial Census William H. Coleman, Dubuque county, page 21 JG Coleman, Des Moines County, page 55 from 1840 Muscatine County census Chester Coleman, page 460. Thank you in advance for your generous offer to donate your time. Lark Claassen

Subject: Jacob B. Burnside
Dated: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 7:11 PM
From: Nevada Boslet
If it is the right person it is my great great great grandfather. I have listed the name and page with the book. Muscatine County History BURNSIDE, Jacob B. page 344 Thank you so much for your help. Nevada Boslet

Subject: Lookups
Dated: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 7:40 AM
From: Debbie Ashline
I have definitely decided that Wm. Everett and Catherine Batchelor Everett are indeed my g-g-g-g grandparents. I know that they are buried in Krell Cemetery (I found those records) and I also have their marriage date, but I was wondering if there is any other information there about this family and their children. Anything would be most helpful. (I haven't found any census records yet, but I don't think that Wm was born in Iowa.) Thanks for your help. Debbie Ashline, Atlanta

Subject: ORVILLE OWEN--lookup for 1870 census
Dated: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 8:54 AM
From: Nancy Virgin
The name I am looking for is ORVILLE OWEN.His wife would have been CORNELIA. If you can find them would you please include their childrens names and ages. He apparently came to Iowa after the civil war and then moved back to Ohio because he was getting worse from injuries suffered in the war. His pension papers state that he lived in Muscatine co between 1867 and 1873.Thank you for your help. Nancy Crawford Virgin

Subject: Muscatine Co. History, George Deming,....
Dated: Sunday, October 15, 2000 7:05 AM
From: Al Braley
My wife and I will probably not be able to get back to Iowa until next year. If I could find out the date and name(s) of the founder(s) of Deming Pumps, I could probably look up the relationship on a huge Deming Genealogy Gedcom file that is on Roots Web.

Subject: Fults
Dated: Friday, October 13, 2000 10:57 PM
From: Philip Fairbanks
I would like to have info. on Jesse Paul Fults and his wife Marjorie L. Knickerbocker Fults. They are buried in Overman Cemetery. Info. will be greatly appreciated. My email address is tdf@blomand.net

Subject: Muscatine Queries
Dated: Thursday, October 12, 2000 9:01 PM
From: Charlyne Baker
I'm searching for John Henry CURFMAN b. 1893 Il. d. 1977 , on his SSDI he lived in Muscatine at his death. John Henry's father was James Lewis CURFMAN b. 1850 Lewis Co. Mo. d. unknown, mother was Matilda (Millie) Mitchell. James Lewis was my GGgrandfather who was married to Mariah UMPHREY b. 1857 Mo. d. unknown and their son was William Samuel CURFMAN b. 1875 Hancock Co. Il. d. 1968 Rosehill Mich. (John Henry's half brother). John Henry and James Lewis were living in Lewis Co Mo. 1920 census. When did John Henry move to Muscatine, Iowa? Did his father move with him? I'm traveling to Missouri and then up to Muscaitne the week of Oct. 16 - 20, hope to find info on these people. If anyone has any info to share, please e-mail me. Thanks in advance. Charlyne CURFMAN Baker. e-mail addy: flamingobabe@webtv.net Save the Pink Flamingo Charlyne

Subject: Swiss families in Muscatine Co., 1800's
Dated: Thursday, October 12, 2000 4:31 PM
From: Dale Ebersold
I have submitted a query to this site before, but because of some additional information I received, I'd like to ask again. I'm trying to establish contact with anyone familiar with Swiss families or any Swiss influence in Muscatine during the middle 1800's. I am at loss as to why my GGGF and family came from Switzerland in 1856 and went to Muscatine, Iowa for one year. I found a web site where another family had a similar visit in 1856. Two article excerpts follow: The Swiss Settlers of Mormon Coulee - By George Zielke (From LaCrosse County Historical Sketches, Series 1. Reprinted from the LaCrosse Tribune and Leader-Press, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Liesenfeld Press, 1931.) Excerpt: "The Bernets went to Muscatine, Iowa, where some relatives had settled, but came to Mormon Coulee in 1857." CHARLES EBERSOLD, 88, CAST HIS FIRST VOTE FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN - Local Pioneer Prefers Horse and Buggy Period (From a 1931 Wabasha, MN newspaper. Wabasha County-Herald biographical article.) Excerpt: "In 1856, when Charles was a boy of 13, his family emigrated to America, and the Swiss mother and father and six children settled in Muscatine, Iowa, where they stayed for one year. Removing to Alma in 1857, the Ebersold family located on a farm there." Thank you.

Subject: MR. WITTER
Dated: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 8:18 PM
From: George Horton
Im looking, for info on F.M. Witter. Mr Witter was a member of the muscatine ACADEMY OF SCIENCES in 1870s. He is known, for his work on prehistoric antiquities and his reports to the Smithsonian Institution. thanks for any help George Horton

Subject: Muscatine Co. History, George Deming,....
Dated: Monday, October 09, 2000 3:02 PM
From: Al Braley
I would like to obtain a copy of the Muscatine County History page (387) that contains information on George Deming. And I would like to obtain copies of the portraits, on page 386, of CR Demin(sic) and George Demin(sic). The history and these portraits may be of George Deming and his wife Cornelia R. Deming. They would be my gr-gr-grandparents. I did not know that they ever lived in Muscatine Co. In the 1850 census they were in DuPage Co. IL. Their son, George Walter Deming and his wife, Laura Minerva Cole, were my gr-grandparents. I knew that they lived on a farm near West Liberty in the late 1800's. He would kill himself at the farm in 1896, but this history is earlier than that and it could also contain information about them How do I go about getting copies of these pages? Please contact me via e-mail. Al Braley

Subject: Surname Bahrenfuss, Walter
Dated: Friday, October 06, 2000 5:56 PM
From: BAHRNFUSS@aol.com
Help I am new at this. All I have is my great grandfathers birthdate, ssn, but no birthplace. Birth date is November 3, 1890. He had one brother that I am aware of. It is not much but had to start somewhere Thanks for any help that you can give.

Subject: Search for Civil War Veteran--John Taylor
Dated: Thursday, October 05, 2000 8:46 PM
From: Dean Knudsen
I am researching the 7th Iowa Cavalry and trying to find information about John Taylor of Co. E, 7th Iowa Cavalry. Pension file information states he died in Muscatine on 5/12/1914, but cannot find him listed in any of the cemeteries on-line. I would appreciate any information you can provide, such as might be found in an obituary, or even the cemetery in which he is buried. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Dean Knudsen, Historian Scotts Bluff National Monument PO Box 27 Gering, NE 69341

Subject: Look up
Dated: Thursday, October 05, 2000 1:08 PM
From: Sandy Parker-Weig
Greetings, I have been trying to find cemetery information for Norman Parker and Phebe (Carter) Parker. i have found their children and grandchildren listed but not them. thank you for your time. Sincerely, Sandy Parker-Weig

Subject: research
Dated: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 7:53 PM
From: Brenda Humphrey
I would like to know if you have death date on Wm. P. Fisher buried at Greenwood Cemetery? I would appreciate any help. I would like birth too if you can get it. Thanks. Brenda Humphrey

Subject: Marriage Lookup Muscatine
Dated: Monday, October 02, 2000 2:28 PM
From: Lynda
Hi ... I would like to get a zerox copy of a marriage license/certificate. Is that something you can do for me or do I need to write to the courthouse? George D. DURNIN and Sophia VAIL married in Muscatine on September 14, 1887 Thanks for your help. Lynda

Subject: TEICHMILLER, MCCRORY, OLSEN, WAHL
Dated: Sunday, October 01, 2000 11:11 PM
From: Helen
I am submitting a personal acct to the Eastland Disaster Society, in Chicago,and am lookiing for any info on the above. Clara Teichmiller was my half sister,and I believe the others listed are cousins. If there is ANYONE out there is related or know of these individuals, please contact me. The others full names are MARY MCCRORY, AGNUS OLSEN,and EMILY WAHL.I. believe Mary McCrory was the only survivor.. If you would like to visit this site the add. is http://www.eastlanddisaster.org. Hope some one out there can help me. CLARA TEICHMILLER was the daughter of JOHN TEACHMILLER, and MATTIE(BECKMAN) TEICHMILLER.from Muscatine. Thank you so much. Helen CA

Subject: Moses Couch 1840 census
Dated: Saturday, September 30, 2000 9:54 AM
From: Linda (Honts) Cozine
Hello Dave, I'm looking for info on Moses Couch, possibly Jon Moses Couch. It is page number 468 of the 1840 census. I believe he was one of the early settlers. I believe he may be my husbands ancestor. Nobel Cozine married Ida Couch. That is where I'm coming from. I know he is in some of your records. Thank you for any help. Linda (Honts) Cozine

Subject: HANSON
Dated: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 8:30 PM
From: Mike Stephenson
I'm looking for any info on Isaac and Mary-Anne Hanson who are buried in the Greenwood cemetery. Thanks. Mike

Subject: Morris
Dated: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 6:46 PM
From: FORJETS@aol.com
Wondering if you have any information you can give me on any of the Morris family-from early settlers thru 1850 I am particularly interested in all the Morris of the 1836 Census where would I find any info on these Morris ? Morris- Daniel, Isaac W, James John , Joseph, Newton(Dubuque), Robison and William -most from DeMoine Moross,George (Dubuque) please let me know where I can find any info-thanks I would be so appreciative-it is difficult to find where to go to- Is there a library that I may be able to write to about bios and cemeteries, etc? forjets@aol.com(kmorrisperry)

Subject: Muscatine County Look-up
Dated: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 9:06 PM
From: Elaine Kleist Rich
Obit for Louis Kleist, died in Muscatine June 7, 1927. Thank You Elaine Kleist Rich

Subject: ancestors
Dated: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 8:18 AM
From: Rie Boulund
Hallo, found information about Anna C Boulund 1868-1956, George C Boulund 1902, and Peter J Boulund 1862-1959 on your website, my mane is Anne-Marie (called Rie) Boulund and I am trying to find out if I have ancentors in USA. I am born in Denmark 1956, but I am now living in Sweden. Pleace send my any information you have. Thank you. Yours sincerely Rie Boulund

Subject: MUSCATINE COUNTY LOOKUPS/Muscatine Journal
Dated: Monday, September 25, 2000 11:07 PM
From: Juanita Sapp
I see in the SSDI that a cousin I have been corresponding died recently. She had no known family in the area. I would like to obtain a copy of her obit if there is one. Maxine Buckley b 22 Mar 1915 d. 17 Aug.2000. Muscatine I will pay for any copy costs and postage. Thank you for your help. Juanita Sapp

Subject: muscatine genealogy??
Dated: Monday, September 25, 2000 10:16 PM
From: Linda Lobb
My Name is Linda Lobb. I was born in Muscatine on 9/21/49 at the Hershey Hospital my maiden name was Stachar. My father was Cecil L Stachar. My mother was Lenora L Hines. They were both residents of Muscatine as well. I still have relatives and cousins in Muscatine of whom I have not seen in many (30+ years). My mothers sister Betty Smith lives on Tipton Road. Her brother Carl Hines lives on Lincoln Blvd . I have many cousins there as well but am not sure of where abouts as far as location. I do communicate with them all from time to time so all is not lost. I was wondering if you may know of any Hines or Stachar genealogy info or anyone who does ? I can't seem to find anything in general searching on the web of anyone doing any Muscatine genealogy at all. Thought maybe you would?? Linda Lobb Simi Valley, Calif.

Subject: Re: Iowa Territorial Census 1836
Dated: Monday, September 25, 2000 9:31 PM
From: FORJETS@aol.com
Hi- I am looking for my greatgrandfather's family- william Morris born 1826-1835 OHIo married Sarah Jane Scribner 1854 Wapello County, Iowa lived in Mahaska County on the 1860 and 1870 census 1870 in Desmoines township possibility he was in Iowa early- as obit says "one of the oldest settlers of Eddyville" Can you please tell me where I can find the 1836 Territorial Census and possibly any Biographies of these Morris families ? any help will be greatly appreciated- or if you have any information on these families would you be able to help me-??? If you know of any library or Genealogical Society where I can get this info, I would appreciate it if you would email me the names, addresses, etc- thank you so much- this census has made my day-looking a long time- forjets@aol.com(kmorrisperry)

Subject: Jacob Walliker
Dated: Saturday, September 23, 2000 11:24 AM
From: Jane Kipp
Dear Dave: I believe Jacob Wellaker in the 1840 census is really Jacob Walliker. He moved to Bloomington from Beardstown in the spring of 1835 supposedly to the NE quarter of section 28 in township 77N, Range 2. They considered themselves the second white family in town. Do you have any information about his family in the 1836 census? Thanks, Jane A. Kipp

Subject: Information
Dated: Thursday, September 21, 2000 9:22 AM
From: Michael Dunn Green
I just noticed your home address. My family on my mothers side settled in Wilton and retired in Rock Island. The Michael Dunn Family. Anna Dunn Married a Hart, whose decendant has just retired. I am disabled and really don't know who I could hire to do some research on 2 main families, Dunn's Muscatine cty, Henehans, Scott Cty, and the people the kids married, naturalization requests, probate papers etc. I think that I have a number of relatives left in Davenport, Dunn's. I know that there are a bunch of McSwiggin's buried there that I am related to. Any ideas?Thanks for the help. Michael Dunn Green

Subject: HAUSCHILD-TURNER
Dated: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 8:29 PM
From: Patti Brandle
Chris HAUSCHILD---Emma TURNER Am looking for anyone interested in this Hauschild Family. Chris came to Muscatine Co. Iowa about 1900 from Germany. He was born abt 1869. Married Emma Turner ?. Children-- Edythe, Lyle, Floyd, Inez and Goldie. He also had 3 brothers who later came to Iowa. William, Henry and John.

Subject: Re: Town
Dated: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 4:38 PM
From: Patti Brandle
Dave, Thanks so very much for info and the Cemetery Site. Greatly Appreciated! Would love to see if you might find the Obit for-- John Henry Hauschild died--17 Nov. 1955 and buried in Oakdale Cem. Will gladly pay you for time and copies, postage. Lyle Hauschild only had a month and year so will pass it up. Am looking for any info on them. Again thanks and if you ever need anything in Payne Co. Ok. let me know. I do Cemetery Lookups, obits etc. Patti in Cushing, Ok.

Subject: Copies of wills
Dated: Sunday, September 17, 2000 8:11 PM
From: Nicky Eickerman
I see that you can send copies of Wills from the list on the Muscatine County web page. How much does each copy cost? These are the ones I am interested in from the list: Probate # Surname, First Name Roll Blip # 159.5 Barnard, Louisa 3 43 2 Brillman, Micahel 1 4 38 Purcell, John 1 97 I also notice that you do research on probate records, death, birth, land and tax records. I might put together a list of people that I am interested in finding some additional information. My main Muscatine surnames are Rupp and Barnard. Do you send the copies over the internet or mail them? Thanks, Nicky Eicherman halal00@aol.com

Subject: Muscatine Help
Dated: Friday, September 15, 2000 10:00 PM
From: Betty Kay Anderson
Hi -- I found you on the GenWeb site and need some help. I sent a letter to the County Recorders Office, Muscatine County Courthouse, P.O. Box 327, Muscatine, IA 52761-0327 (address I found on the GenWeb site) and it was returned to me as undeliverable and unable to forward. What I had requested and still want was a xerox copy of the Marriage Application for Hugh DEVLIN and Mattie MAXON on 5Oct1877 (I found the date in an Iowa Marriage Index on the Internet). What I did not ask for but would also like is the possible divorce record for Hugh DEVLIN and his first wife Lydia (nee GRAVES). I did not even know Hugh had ever been in Muscatine County until I found him in the Marriage Index -- he came from Wisconsin around 1875, and I always thought he went straight to Linn County and stayed there until his death in 1901. Thanks so much in advance for your help. I can't imagine why the Post Office sent my letter back. Betty Kay Anderson

Subject: VITAL RECORDS
Dated: Friday, September 15, 2000 10:25 AM
From: Marjorie Nemitz
Hi, I am attempting to locate the parentage and siblings of this couple. I was hoping the death cert. would show the name & states of parents; however, I do realize the informant must be well-informed for correct information. This is my deceased husband's line and I am doing this for my children, grand & great-grandchildren. I do not know how else to get information on this couple. I did find the burial of this couple and other relatives, I presume. Please tell me your charge for a copy of each death record or whatever. I need to know this before I go any farther. GIVANS, EDWARD (Frequently spelled GIVENS), b. 1804-1808, prob. VA, d. Oct. 8, 1889 in Muscatine Co., IA (prob. in Wapsienonac Twp). GIVANS, Elizabeth (Briney), b. Sept. 4, 1809 prob. OH, d. Aug. 22, 1902 in Muscatine Co., IA (prob. in Wapsienonac Twp). This couple & relatives prob. came into Muscatine Co., IA abt. 1851. Than you for reading this and any help you are able to give me, Marjorie A. Nemitz

Subject: Seeking Information on BENJAMIN GRANDY
Dated: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 10:33 AM
From: Natalie Hakanson
On-line through Ancestry.com I found a record of a BENJAMIN GRANDY on page 222 of the Iowa Cemetery Records, Cemeteries in Muscatine County. The record gives his birthdate as 1810 and his death date as 6 Dec 1854. I am looking for more information about this individual. My great, great grandfather was BENJAMIN GRANDY who was born in Massachusetts about that time, and moved to Washington, NH as a young step-child of William B. Crane. Benjamin was married in 1832 to Martha Severance of Alexandria, NH. He is in the 1840 NH census, but I have been unable to locate him since. The 1850 NH census shows only a 10-year old son James Grandy living with another family in Alexandria. I have found no death records for Benjamin and Martha in NH records. I have no reason to believe that the family was in Iowa, but this death date is certainly a possible clue. Thank you for any help with this query. Natalie Hakanson

Subject: Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton, IA
Dated: Saturday, September 09, 2000 4:25 PM
From: Jeremy Heritage Adam
Hi. I see on the rootsweb web page that you have posted the people buried in the oakdale cemtery in wilton iowa. Some of my ancestors are buried there, and I see them on your list: Sara Maria (Scott) Minster 1838-1920 William Stackhouse Minster 1833-1891 Garrett V Scott 1800-1882 i would really like to know if there are gravestones for them in the cemetery, as i will be in kansas city for the next six weeks, and would like to come there if that is the case. i normally live in northern MN. is that info in the records you have, and what other info is in those records? Thank you! i hope to hear back from you. jeremy

Subject: Wm. Leffingwell
Dated: Thursday, September 07, 2000 11:20 PM
From: Helyn
Wm. Leffingwell is our ggg grandfather. Page # 460 of the 1840 census The Greenwood Cemetery has a Wm. Leffingwell and Mrs.Wm.Leffingwell buried there but there is no year. I believe they are the above family, my records have William LEFFINGWELL, the second son of Rueben LEFFINGWELL and Elizabeth (ADAMS) LEFFINGWELL, was born at Norwich, Conn. Jan. 4 1799, and died at Muscatine, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1876. He married Sept. 23, 1821, Frances Ross LEWIS, born Feb. 13 1802. Died Nov. 19, 1885. ( I WAS THINKING THESE MAY BE THE MRS. WM. AND WM. LEFFINGWELL BURIED AT THE GREENWOOD CEMETERY. I WISH THEY GAVE THE YEAR.) In Sept, 1838, before the age of railroads, he started for the Western country, with his family, traveling by canal to Johnston, Pa; there building a flat boat. Upon this, with their household goods, they floated down the Ohio River, landing at Cairo, the 28th of Nov, 1838, the trip from New York consuming 78 days. In the spring of 1839, he removed with his family to the town of Bloomington, where he resided until the time of his death. In 1856, he was elected Mayor of the city of Muscatine, having previously filled various other official offices, such as County Commissioner, Clerk of the District Court, etc., he lived to celebrate his golden wedding, in the presence of Children Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren in 1871. Mr. LEFFINGWELL gave considerable attention to Freemasonry, and was elected in 1864 (having received the first thirty-two degrees of that order), to one of its highest offices in the State of Iowa. children were:: 1 William Edward Leffingwell Born Oct, 9. 1822 m Cylinda Walrod 2 Ellen Bramwell Leffingwell Born May 12, 1825 m Dr. Henry MURRAY (Oct. 28, 1841) I DO BELIEVE THAT THE MUSCATINE MARRIAGE RECORD HAS THE SPELLING WRONG.. NOT MUNZ.. IT IS MURRAY. AND THE DATE IS OFF ... NOT 18.. BUT 28.. 3 Anne Elizabeth Leffingwell born July 9, 1827, M (1) James Palmer (2) W.F. Davis (3) Wm. E. Gould. 4 Mary Frances Leffingwell born at New London July 9, 1827, died May 23, 1849. She married May 5, 1847, James B. Fauche, and had one child; Kate Fauche born in 1849. Married J. G. Boyd of Wallace, Idaho. 5 Andrew Jackson, Born Dec. 12, 1832, married (1) Josephine La Grille (2) Clara L. Curtis. THE ABOVE JOSEPHINE COULD BE THE JOSEPHINE AT THE GREENWOOD CEMETERY.. THE ELIZABETH LEFFINGWELL AND JAMES PARMED MARRIAGE COULD BE THE ABOVE.. # 3. MISSPELLED AGAIN.. In the 1850 Muscatine census JAMES LAST NAME WAS SPELLED PARMER, AND IN THE 1860 CENSUS IT WAS SPELLED PALMER. I thought you might be interested in this information. The details of his life I got from the book.. LEFFINGWELL RECORD. If you know where I can send for his death certificate or any other information about his life in Muscatine I would love to know about it. Sincerely, Helyn PS We do have a picture of William Leffingwell..

Subject: Muscatine County Iowa 1840 Census
Dated: Thursday, September 07, 2000 9:31 PM
From: Barbara Peterson
I am currently researching my family tree. I received your email from the www.rootsweb.com website indicating that you are willing to lookup families in the 1840 Muscatine County, Iowa census. If could look up the information for the following two people, both on the index, I would be very grateful: Charles Warfield (p. 466) David Warfield (p. 476) Thank you very much, Barbara Peterson

Subject: Iowa Territorial Census
Dated: Thursday, September 07, 2000 3:39 PM
From: Donna Sutliff
Hi, My name is Donna Sutliff, and I would like to know how I can get a copy of page 13, in your census? My Great...Grandfather was William Bull, Please let me know at donnasutliff@hotmail.com, Thank You

Subject: FUNCK/Richards
Dated: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 1:02 PM
From: Cindy Brooks
Your name was on Cemetary Record Lookups for the old Funck cemetary in Muscatine, Iowa. I would like the complete listing for that old cemetary. I don't have a particular name of the Funck I may be looking for since I just recently discovered Funk/Funck was my GreatGrandmother's maiden name. She was Adaline(Adeline) Harriet Funk/Funck Richards. One of her children was my Grandfather, Lee Richards, who had a sister, Myrtle Richards. Their father was George William Richards. I am looking desperately for any information you may provide to get the geneology perfected. Thank you. Cynthia Brooks -- Cindy608@Karnesec.net

Subject: Weiershauser
Dated: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 12:08 PM
From: Kara Weiershauser
Hi I've been doing research on the Weiershauser family from Muscatine, I find there are a few different spellings. Anyway, what I have for linked surnames and can't seem to find much info on is Beil, Purcell and also am looking for Watkins and Hertzberg? I would appreciate any info I can get.....thanks Kara Weiershauser I am really new at this.......I guess one question I have is *can I walk into the courthouse and get death, marriage and birth records easy enough?*

Subject: Surnames for Muscatine
Dated: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 9:56 PM
From: William R. Hall
I am searching for Horace HALL and family who are supposed to be listed in Sweetland Twp in 1860 census. 1860 census Sweetland Twp., Muscatine Co., IA (11June 1860) Horace 33 Lydia 32 Darius 13 Wilma 9 Eugene 2 Can you locate them in the census? Can you find records of them for deeds or other probate. Can you locate the property where they lived? Any other information regarding them? They returned to Ohio by the 1880 census. thanks, Bill Hall Blair, NE

Subject: Jackson
Dated: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 9:11 PM
From: Margaret Fox
Could you please tell me what information you have on A. Jackson in the Early Settlers list? I am searching for my ggggrandfather, Andrew Jackson, who supposedly lived in Iowa. His son, George, would have been with him, but am uncertain whether his wife, Caroline, was still alive at that point. Any information appreciated. Margaret Fox

Subject: JH CANON bio?
Dated: Sunday, September 03, 2000 7:30 PM
From: Judi Swanson
I really do not have very much information about Joshua Henry Canon. He was born 1832, and moved to Muscatine, Iowa, was the druggist, etc, etc. Died 25 Feb 1906, I do not have his obit nor do I know where he is buried (what cemetery). His wife was Rhoda Smalley Canon, daughter of Andrew and Rhoda Smalley of Muscatine. Rhoda was born Mar 1837, Carthage, Ohio. They had four children. Samuel and Andrew were twins and died young. Nellie Fay Canon married William E. Bliven (27 June 1888). They had four children: Miriam, Helen, Albert L. and Anna. Anna Bertha Canon married C. E. Hodgson. Anna was adopted by Joshua and Rhoda Canon, Apr 1873. Later in life she resided in Rock Island, Illinois. Dave, I will certainly appreciate any obits or where the cemeteries are located. Thanks again for your help. Judi

Subject: Oakdale Cemetery Records for Hahn
Dated: Sunday, September 03, 2000 11:04 AM
From: Terrill & Laureen Hayes
Thank you for your response and your offer to look up the obituaries for Harry and Nellie. I don't have either of them. Here is the information that I do have: 1. HARRY ARTHUR[1] HAHN[1] was born December 27, 1901 in Moscow, Muscatine, IA, and died November 22, 1973 in Wilton, Muscatine, IA. He married NELLIE ANNA SCHMUTZ [1,2] October 16, 1929 in Denver, , CO, daughter of GEORGE SCHMUTZ and BERTHA GEIST. She was born January 16, 1907 in Milford, Geary Co., KS, and died July 05, 1968 in Wilton, Muscatine Co., IA. More About HARRY ARTHUR HAHN: Occupation: Radio service technician Endnotes 1. A. Frank Geist, The Geist Relation 200 Years in America, (Printed by The Valley Citizen, Valley View, PA, 1940. Reprinted by Closson Press, Apollo, PA, 1988.), 735. 2. Lynne Schmutz, "Schmutz -- Geist Family History," 1983, 58, Nellie Anna Schmutz, born 16 Jan 1907 on the family farm, married Harry Arthur Hahn, born 27 Dec 1901 in Moscow, Iowa. Harry was a radio serviceman and they spent their married life in Wilton Junction, Iowa, where Nellie died 65 July 1968 and Harry died 22 Nov 1973. They had no children. Thanks again for your help, Dave. Cordially, Terrill

Subject: GEORGE R. & VIOLA PRATT BLACK
Dated: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 8:25 PM
From: Linda Camp
Looking for information on Geo. R. and Viola Pratt Black. Their children were: Hiram H. b,1880, Mary Edith b.1882, Porter Pratt b. 1886 and Charlott Eliz. b. 1890. George R. parents were Hiram H and Mary Ann Morris Black. I have letters were he wrote to his Aunt Sarah Morris Cochran. Letters where dated 1899. The Morris and Cochran came from Monroe Co., Ohio. Sarah Morris Cochran is my gr gr grandmother. If I interpute these letters right, George R. also had an Uncle and Aunt David and Eliza Morris Johnson who went to Webster City, Iowa. Any help is appreciated. Linda J. Camp ljcamp@wirefire.com

Subject: Muscatine Iowa
Dated: Monday, August 28, 2000 6:57 PM
From: Tom Elliott
I need your help again, and will be glad to pay for your services. It is in reference to the Hall's buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. Dick Wilson does not know any of them except Edith M C.. Hall I will need their death notice, or obituary Arthur Hall dob 1884 dod 1935 Albert Renshaw Hall 1850-1927 Nell Parvin Hall 1851-1927 Wm. Hall 1837-1874 Thanks again, and I hope that you are well . Tom Elliott Orlando, Fl.

Subject: Birth Index?
Dated: Monday, August 28, 2000 2:24 PM
From: Anita Field
Could you please tell me if there is a Birth Index for the county. I am trying to locate the exact date of birth for DOROTHY WILLIAMSON. I believe she was born approximately 1920. If there is no available birth index, would I be able to request a birth record for this individual if I don't have any other information about her? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Anita Field amfield@aol.com

Subject: MUSCATINE LOOKUP
Dated: Monday, August 28, 2000 2:02 PM
From: Mary Stickney
Death record for Sarah Yerington she was alive in 1900 on census , but does not appear in the 1910 census , I have heard she died about 1907. also looking for her husband John Yerington , was alive 1880 , dead by the 1900 census.

Subject: Muscatine Obituary-Caroline CHRISTENSEN
Dated: Saturday, August 26, 2000 6:03 PM
From: Doris Watson
I am looking for an obituary for Caroline Andersen CHRISTENSEN, who died Jan 1959 in West Liberty, Muscatine, Iowa. Thanks for any help.

Subject: William Adair
Dated: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 7:33 PM
From: Richard E. & Trevanion Smith
I am searching for information about one of my ancestors, William Adair. Adair was born in August Co., VA (ca. 1780 or after.) Adair was in the War of 1812. He had a son named George Washington Adair who helped settle the town of Shell Rock, Iowa. William's wife was Mary Ralston. Further William was suppose to have died in Wilton Junction, Iowa in 1837. If you could assist me in learning more about William, I would appreciate it. I am planning a trip to Iowa in late September and am wondering if it is worth my time to come to Muscatine County. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Richard E. Smith trevie@pdq.net

Subject: Thomas Chinn Lookup
Dated: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 11:23 PM
From: Doug Turner
This is to request two lookups on the household of Thomas CHINN, my ggg grandfather. He is in the 1840 census index for Muscatine County as follows: Thomas Chinn page 470 If you can get a copy of the original census index and can give me the number of males and females in his household, it would be most appreciated. If you can also get a copy of the 1836 Territorial Census for Iowa to see if Thomas CHINN appears in its census of Muscatine County as well, the same information would greatly appreciated as well. Any other information in either census regarding birthplace or residence information is requested also. The evidence I have it that his household was composed of himself and his wife, Susan, and 5 to 7 children. If there is any charge for your service please advise and I will remit. Thank you! Doug Turner

Subject: Muscatine Co. records
Dated: Friday, August 18, 2000 7:28 PM
From: Wilda
Hi I am looking for family that lived in Muscatine Iowa. I would like to see if you have any records on them. They are: James Edward Ryan and Selina(Jurgensen) Ryan. I am not sure when James died but I believe it was 1921. After his death Selina married his brother Robert(Bert)Ryan. I am also looking for records on Stroth and Louisa (Jurgensen)French. Their children were Mabel, William, Rosa, Walter and Elsie French. I believe they lived there after 1900. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Wilda

Subject: Obituaries--Lewis L. Lane
Dated: Friday, August 18, 2000 7:15 PM
From: Freida
Greetings, I am new to this list and wondered if anyone out there could tell me where I can write to get copies of obituries. I have found a Lewis L Lane and his family buried in Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton Twp and I am quite sure he is the son of Malachia and Elizabeth (Rion) Lane of Lucas Co IA. Now my Lewis was born ca 1837 ( according to census) in OH. The Lewis I found was born in 1841 in OH. My Lewis and his family left Franklin Co OH in 1855 and settled in Lucas Co. If anyone out there knows anything about the family who is buried in Oakdale, please let me hear from you. If anyone out there knows where I can get obits, please let me hear from you. Sincerely, Freida in NM

Subject: BROWER, BLEEDEN and URDANGEN
Dated: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 9:15 PM
From: Maria E. Brower
I am wanting to connect to anyone searching the families of BROWER, BLEEDEN and URDANGEN families in Muscatine and Rock Island. Jacob Morris BROWER and Libby URDANGEN BROWER were my husbands grandparents. These families were from Latvia, Russia. Thank you. Maria E. Brower, Grass Valley, CA

Subject: Cemetery Records
Dated: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 9:11 PM
From: Maria E. Brower
I am trying to find the date of death of my husbandas g-grandparents who are buried in the Muscatine Jewish Cemetery. They are Molly and Barney Urdangen. My goal is to obtain a copy of the death records, but first I need the date of date to send for them. Do you have a death index, obit index or cemeteries being abstracted there? Thank you for your help. Maria E. Brower, Grass Valley, CA

Subject: Muscatine County Lookup
Dated: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 5:56 PM
From: Joanne Di Lucca Schlub
Dear Sir:: I saw your name listed at the Muscatine County USGenWeb site. I hope that you can assist me. My husband's great-grandfather was born in Ohio but died in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa. He was buried in Ohio. We know very little about him. We are uncertain why he was in Iowa. I am wondering if there might be an obituary in the West Liberty newspaper that might answer some of our questions, parents' names, his occupation, etc. He was born 21 Jun 1867 (probably Washington County, Ohio) He married Susan May Smith 24 Mar 1892 in Washington Co., Ohio. The date of death that we have is 11 Sep 1906, West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa. Thank you for your time. Joanne Di Lucca Schlub Mangilao, Guam USA schlub@ite.net

Subject: LOUISA FITZSIMMONS
Dated: Monday, August 07, 2000 9:58 PM
From: Anita
Are there any birth records before 1880? I'm looking for Louisa Fitzsimmons giving birth around 1862-63. She was married to Wm. Fitzsimmons and he was killed in civial war in 1864, she remarried to George Peirson in 1866, but the web doesn't show any info before 1880. Is this a lost cause? Thanks Anita aclay@willinet.net

Subject: ELSIE VAN GENT and MARTIN VAN GENT, SR.
Dated: Saturday, August 05, 2000 4:22 PM
From: Charlotte Swinkels nee Heesen
I would like to ask for a lookup for Elsie van Gent and Martin van Gent sr. There is a marriage for M. VANGENT and ELSGEN HESSER 20 Jan 1866 Muscatine IA My guess is that is Martin van Gent and Elsje Heesen......Heesen has been spelled like that before although usually it is Hazen in the US. They are in Greenwood Cemetery as Vangent Elsie 81 female and Vangent Martin 58 Male. Would you see if there is more info on the marriage? The deathdate of Elsie, she was born April 21 1840 so it should be around 1921... and the death of Martin sr. He was according to the passengerslist 26 when he went to the States in 1864 so his birth should be around 1836 and his death at age 58 around 1894. Then there is Martin jr. 36 male if you can find him....please.....born in or after 1866! Thank you, Charlotte Heesen, Heesen emigrant research, the Netherlands. charlotteswinkels@euronet.nl

Subject: FITZSIMMONS/PURCELL
Dated: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 9:31 PM
From: Anita
William Fitzsimmons married Louisa Purcell Oct 26 1862. He was killed in the civil war in 1864. William was born in Ireland approx 1834 and came to Muscatine with parents and brothers and sisters in 1848. His brother is my grgrandfather and I'd like to learn more about William and Louisa. I think there was 1 child born to this couple. Any info would be great. Thanks Anita aclay@willinet.net

Subject: JAMES CONLIN/CONLON & BRIDGET CONLON
Dated: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 11:58 AM
From: Sondra Riley Peterson
Am wondering if you can find any info on the following info that I have, maybe an obit or tax record anything would help. Cemeteries in Muscatine County, A-E Page: 109 Name: Bridget Conlon Death Date: 01 May 1857 Age: 30 Cemetery: Oak Grove Town: Cranston, Cedar Relative: wif of: James This we know James Conlin/Conlon was b. in Ireland and that they had a son b. 1853 IN we think they had 2 children girls prior who went back to IRE aft their mother died. Thanks Sondra Sondra Riley Peterson > family names: RILEY, POWELL,DILL, FOWLER, HOWARD, TATE,PITMAN, CONLIN, KEISER, STRADTER, DUNNING,MARTIN, AMBURN,MCBRIDE

Subject: TRACEY GOODRICH (nee LINGFORD)
Dated: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 10:00 AM
From: Bobbi
I am looking for information on the 2nd marriage of Tracy Goodrich (maiden name Lingford). Can you help me in this? Bobbi

Subject: SARAH JANE (PAUGH) WILHITE
Dated: Monday, July 31, 2000 12:59 PM
From: Carol
We understand that one of our ancestors was buried in Muscatine, Iowa. Although we have done extensive research on several family lines, she is one of our more illusive ones. Her name was Sarah Jane Paugh before she married John H. (Hall) Wilhite. Paugh may have been a married name as she may have had children when they married. On the other hand, other sources indicate her father was Michael Paugh and her mother Sarah A., and so these children may have been younger siblings in her care. She is believed to have been born in 1823 and from an 1850 IL census there are Paughs listed who were from Indiana and Ireland. They were on the same page as the Wilhites who were formerly of Indiana and before that KY. However, we do not have any documented birth information for her. Equally vague is that we do not know when she married my great-great-great grandfather but the estimate is no earlier than 1851 and no later than 1868 because they had four children before John Hall Wilhite's death in 1872, and the census mentioned shows him married to Charlotte A. in 1850. Their children are: Michael Wilhite, Sarah Wilhite, President H. Wilhite, and Elizabeth Wilhite. These names may also provide clues. We understand she was buried in Muscatine although it was our thought that John Wilhite was buried in Montgomery, IN where he had lived prior to Mercer Co., IL and where his mother is buried. We know that Mercer and Rock Island Couties are just across the river more or less from Muscatine so it is very conceivable that some of their children moved to Iowa and that Sarah Jane went to live with relatives with their young children after his death. If you can find death records for her or any of the Paughs or Wilhites in this particular family cluster that would be helpful to us. It is likely that they lived in close proximity and therefore died in close proximity within Muscatine or Scott Co., Iowa. Thank you. Carol

Subject: JOSEPH M. HUBER & EMMA RELLAS (nee LUCAS)
Dated: Saturday, July 29, 2000 6:34 PM
From: Michael C. Murray
I am researching Joseph M. Huber and his wife Emma Rellas (nee Lucas) that resided in Muscatine County from before 1875 until after 1910. Can you steer me to any particular person or group that could lend a hand, and what it would cost? This, in a nut shell, is what I know right now: 1880 Census shows them in Milton T.P. (township?), Muscatine County. Joseph 28, Ema 24, Annie 4, William 2, and Sophie as 6/12. Joseph born in Prussia as was both his folks. Ema born in Indiana, her dad in Penn and mom in Ohio. 1900 Census they are in Lake Township, Muscatine County, Iowa, shows he immigrated in 1854 and "Na" in naturalization block, therefore, I assume means he was naturalized. There was Joseph M. 48, Mary E(mma?) 43, William 22, Sophie 20, Charles 18, Mary E. 12, George 17, Daniel 15, Frances J. 10, Leonard 5, and Lebbis (Lewis) 3. Shows 11 kids, 10 alive, therefore Annie must have died. 1910 Census shows them still in Lake Township, Muscatine County, Iowa. Joseph 59, Emma R. 54, Daniel 24, George 27, Mary E. 22, Frank J. 20, Leo L. 15, Lewis J.13, Abraham Lucas, father-in-law 79, and Mary mother-in-law 80. Says Joseph immigrated in 1855. >From Iowa Marriages on the internet, married 22 Feb 1875 in Muscatine County. That's it. Joseph M. is my great grand father. My name is Michael C. Murray, 3840 Laron Lane, Anchorage, Alaska, 99504. E-mail is murancak@alaska.net. Thanks for any help. mur

Subject: GIVANS FAMILY--VA>1828-1850 DARKE CO., OH>1851 MUSCATINE CO., IA.
Dated: Friday, July 28, 2000 6:34 PM
From: Marjorie A. Nemitz
Looking for The Givens / Givans family of Darke County Ohio and Muscatine & Decatur County, Iowa. Traced back to Edward Givans (frequently misspelled "Givens")born 1804 - 1808 in VA. Edward Givans (b.1804 - 1808, who married in Darke Co., OH to Elizabeth Briney b.1810. Children of Edward and Elizabeth Givans: John CF Givans, b. Dec. 28, 1828 in Darke Co., OH James Givens Jeremiah Givens Jonathan Givens Matilda Givens Catherine Givens Elizabeth Givens Christina Givens Emeline "Emma" Katherine (Givans)Wilson b. Feb. 22, 1849, Darke Co., OH Idaline Givens Thank you, Marjorie A. Nemitz

Subject: TESTRAKE Family
Dated: Friday, July 28, 2000 4:13 AM
From: Dee Dolores Pratt Davidson
Searching for the connected family of TESTRAKE who emigrated to the US probably in the late 1800's , certainly after 1880 before 1897 from Winterswijk, Holland to Muscatine Co Iowa, and only a few remain, they are the family of John William TESTRAKE and his sister HANNAH also on the same unknown ship who settled in Chautauqua Co NY, There are several TESTRAKE still in NY, all related to my PRATT family and we would like more info on the Testrake and how and when they came.I have info to share Dee Dolores Pratt Davidson Chautauqua Co NY

Subject: RYERSON, MARY COLE
Dated: Friday, July 28, 2000 5:14 AM
From: John Wozniak
Looking for any information on Mary COLE RYERSON, who was living in Muscatine, Iowa, June 17, 1886, according to the obituary of her sister, Hannah COLE STOLL of Watkins, Schuyler Co, NY. Thank you.

Subject: VITAL RECORDS
Dated: Thursday, July 27, 2000 10:00 PM
From: Mike Kelley
Is there a way to find out how an adoption happend. My grandmother gave a way a child, and we are looking for her. Any info is greatly appreciated. I know she was born in Muscatine Iowa during the latter part of 1949, or early part of Jan 1950. any info is greatly appreciated. MIke Kelley

Subject: CATHARINA/KATE HAZEN (NEE) SCHAAPVELD
Dated: Thursday, July 27, 2000 4:54 PM
From: Charlotte Heesen
I have been looking for ever for the death of Catharina/Kate Hazen nee Schaapveld. She was married to Albert Hazen who died in Nichols April 15, 1892. Buried St.Mary's in Nichols under the name Albert Hezen. I was wondering if you ever came across that name or if you can somehow look into this. Thank you for being there. Charlotte Heesen, the Netherlands.

Subject: ANNA AND LOUIS OLSON
Dated: Thursday, July 27, 2000 8:08 AM
From: Merry Ibsen
I was amazed to find a piece of information I've spent hours searching for on the cemetary listing. My Great-grandmother, Anna Olson, is buried in the Oakdale cemetary. Her husband, Louis Olson, is also buried there. You also have listed someone named Anna OLSEN, who died on the same day, with reference to plot records. This is probably Anna Olson, with a different spelling. Do you know if any medical information is listed on the plot records, i.e., cause of death, etc? For medical reasons, I am trying to find the cause of death of Anna Olson. Also, I noticed an Albert Olson who died in 1916 and wondered if he might be related. Anna and Louis Olsons's children eventually settled around the Rochester/Tipton areas. Although she is buried in Oakdale cemetary, it is very possible that she lived in Cedar County. Therefore I am unsure of which county to contact regarding any death records. Any help you could provide would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Merry Ibsen

Subject: LEVI EICHELBERGER
Dated: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 10:22 AM
From: JoAnn E. Mallas
LEVI EICHELBERGER - b. 21 Sep 1822; d. 10 Jul 1906. He is buried in Letts Cemetery, Grandview Twp., Louisa County. However, I have found him in Muscatine County in the following: 1850 Federal Census (in the index only; I've not yet ordered the census reel). 1852 Iowa State Census: Listed as: "Ecklebarger" (p. 006, Bloomington Twp.) 1870 Federal Census - Listed as "Eichellboyer", in Seventy Six Twp. I would be interested to know if there might be an: Obit. Probate Records Deeds Any other clues you might have? I have already searched all available data as posted on the Muscatine County Genweb site and found nothing more on him. Thank you. Sincerely, JoAnn Eichelberger Mallas

Subject: SURNAME---GREENWAY
Dated: Sunday, July 23, 2000 8:59 PM
From: L. Johnson
Iam interested in research in your county of Muscatine, Iowa my grand father was born in 1897 the family name is Greenway I located them in you cemetery pages but would like other information about this family. I know that they owned a barber shop at one time in the city, I have a picture of it, with several people standing in front of it. I would like to know you fees and the turn around period for research. Thank you in advance fro your assistance Sincerly, L. Johnson

Subject: WILLIAM A. TOWNSLEY AND MARTHA MILLER
Dated: Sunday, July 23, 2000 11:32 AM
From: David G. Miller
Trying to find information and descendants of William A. Townsley (1842-?) and Martha Miller (1836-?). I have children Freemont B. and James A. Also have approximate birthdates of the above four individuals. Would like more complete information. They are listed in the Muscatine 1880 and 1900 Census. Martha was my Great Grand Aunt. I have much information on her family and would like to exchange information with her descendants. Dave Miller

Subject: WM. G. TAYLOR
Dated: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:50 PM
From: Sandra
I have located a relative Wm. G. Taylor born 1826 died 1890 he is supposed to be in Greenwood cemetery. Was also in the civil war, is there any way I can find out more information on him Thank you. Sandra

Subject: REHDER, KNACKSTEDT, BOEGE
Dated: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 12:25 AM
From: Heidi Lillian Brennan
Hello, Hoping you can help me. Im looking for info on john rehder and his parents john was buried in minden. Knackstedt he went by august,gus,or john he was in jail for distilled alcohal I would like to know when.Also willus boege who was his real father was it knackstedt. Have I asked for to much Thank you

Subject: WILLIAM D. LONG
Dated: Sunday, July 16, 2000 3:09 PM
From: Pam Chilton
I am looking for the burial site of my husbands gggrandfather, William D. Long who died 13 Sept 1853 and is supposedly buried on the family farm in Township 76 Muscatine County. I believe the land discriptions is as follows: SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 E 1/2 of SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sect 20 Range 3 West Township 76. His widow Julia Ann Long sold the farm 2 Mr 1857 to David Peck. She and the children moved on to Keokuk County. It is believed a brother Jacob Long stayed in that area. Can you be of any assistance to my search? Pam Chilton

Subject: ABE (ALBERT) WHISLER AND LOTTIE (HOUSTON,HOUSTEN,HUSTEN)
Dated: Saturday, July 15, 2000 6:51 PM
From: Renee'
Marriage Records for Muscatine County Abe (Albert) Whisler and Lottie (Houston, Housten, Husten) Married in Muscatine April 7, 1913 (according to his obit.) I am looking specifically for her birthdate and place, and the names of her parents. Thank you, Renee'

Subject: CHARLES PETER WYKERT
Dated: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 8:04 PM
From: John David Purdue
Records I have show this man as buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine Iowa. The cemetery index I look to on the USGENWEB doesn't show such a cemetery. I show his date of death as 3 Jul 1946 in Muscatine, Iowa. Can you help me? Thank you for your time and efforts, John D. Purdue

Subject: EIS SURNAME--DURANT CEMETERY
Dated: Sunday, July 09, 2000 12:10 PM
From: vanwey@muscanet.com
Looking for directory of Durant Cemetery. Specifically Eis family. Thanks.

Subject: JOHN BEALL JESTER
Dated: Thursday, July 06, 2000 6:48 PM
From: Keith B. Snyder
John Beall Jester was born in Wellsburg, Brook, WV, 26 June 1833. After the Civil War he married Elizabeth Palmer, 16 March 1864, Wellsbrook, Brook, WV. They moved to Iowa in 1866 and settled near Sweetland Center where he farmed. Later he ran a grocery business in Sweetland Center, and in the last years of his life he lived in Muscatine. The Jesters had two daughters, Lulu and Cora . Lula married John Franklin Snyder 30 March 1898 in Dixon, Scott, IA. John Beall Jester died in 1905 in Muscatine. If anyone reads this that has any information on the Jester family I would appreciate hearing from you. I would be glad to share information with you.

Subject: BARTLETT SURNAME QUERY
Dated: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 10:58 AM
From: Ruth Bartlett
Looking for any descendants of George W. Bartlett, born in Webster City, Iowa abt. 1847 and married abt. 1867 in Muscatine County and died in Muscatine County. Please contact me, Ruth Bartlett @ TILADY@AOL.COM Thank You

Subject: WALTER E. LIGHT AND FAMILY---MUSCATINE COUNTY RECORDS
Dated: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 2:28 PM
From: Madge Little
I am searching for a needle in a haystack and hoping you may be able to help. We are seeking information about WALTER E. LIGHT, his wife, HARRIET COX LIGHT and their two children, WARREN and ADELINE. The family is listed in the 1920 census of Muscatine County as living in West Liberty. We have no record of them after that time. Do you have any ideas as to where we could search? We cannot find any of them in the Social Security Death Indexes. Walter was born in 1883, Harriet in 1881, Warren in 1905 and Adeline in 1912. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks so much. Madge Little.

Subject: JOHNSON--BIRTH RECORDS
Dated: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 2:15 PM
From: Carol in Calif.
You offered to look up some birth records for me. 1-Thomas Gilmore Johnson (ggrandfather) b. 1863 Muscatine IA. 2-Laura D. Huffman (ggrandmother) b. 8 Dec 1869 "" 3-Leola May Johnson (gaunt) b. 20 Mar 1891 " " 4-George Johnson (guncle) b. 22 Feb 1893 " " 5-Grace Francis Johnson (grandmother) b. 15 Apr 1896 " All of the above dates I got from a family bible. Thanks again. I hope you can find Thomas's, I would really like to know who his parents were and then I might find him in the census. I have copied some names that could possibly be his. Thanks again. Carol in Calif.

Subject: SAMUEL VAN HORN--MUSCATINE CO., IOWA CEMETERIES
Dated: Monday, July 03, 2000 7:16 AM
From: Jen VanHorn-Endsley
Hi-- I was told that there was a Van Horn cemetery in Muscantine Co., iowa where a Samuel Van Horn is buried. Do you have any knowledge of this? There is a Hannah Van Horn buried in Conesville, which is Samuel's daughter-in-law but no Samuel. Thank you. Jen VanHorn-Endsley

Subject: YEAGER/PERRINE
Dated: Sunday, July 02, 2000 5:48 PM
From: joe.amon@excite.com
I'd appreciate any help in finding info on my gg grandmother, Martha Louise YEAGER, born in Muscatine, IA o/a 15 Oct. 1855. Her mother's maiden name was PERRINE, and her father was born (I believe) in Danville, IL. Thanks, joe.amon@mailexcite.com

Subject: MUSCATINE CO.--JAMES FREEMAN
Dated: Sunday, July 02, 2000 3:34 PM
From: Renee' Freeman-Dingfelder
Trying to locate information for James FREEMAN, born 1886 in Muscatine. Supposedly died there or in Muscatine Co. area @ 1908. Was told he fell from a ladder. I need documentation of some type for this individual. Right now I only have family memories and heresay to go with. Renee' Freeman-Dingfelder rding@concentric.net

Subject: CLARENCE CARR--CEMETERY INFO
Dated: Saturday, July 01, 2000 6:12 PM
From: Jeannine Breyfogle
I would like to know if you can help me find out which cemetery in Muscatine my grandfather Clarence Carr is buried in. I found my grandmother Ethel Seals was buried in Greenwood Cemetery and I think he may be also but as far as I know no marker was ever placed on his grave.My mother would very much like to have this information. Thank you Jeannine Breyfogle

Subject: LUKE SELLS SIGNED PETITION IN 1849--EARLY SETTLERS
Dated: Saturday, July 01, 2000 11:28 AM
From: Anita M. Kendall
I visited the Muscatine Iowa website this am and was very surprised to see the name of Luke Sells. Luke Sells was my husband's great grandfather on his mother's side. He was married in Muscatine, Iowa to Susannah Beaumont and they later settled in St. Louis abt. 1870. I would love to be able to have a copy of the petition that his name appears in. Do you know where I could obtain a copy of this? I also saw the name of Major John Sherfey on the website. This John Sherfey was a brother of Soloman Sherfey who settled in Burlington Iowa in 1839. Soloman Sherfey was a great great grandfather of my husband on his fathers side. I would also like to get a copy of his biography that is found in a Muscatine book. I do have a copy of an old letter written to Soloman Sherfey from his brother, John Sherfey dating abt. 184? (don't have it in front of me now). If you are interested, I could type the letter and send it to you for the website or I could make a photocopy and mail it to you. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks Anita M. Kendall