.......this page content will keep you informed as to what has been added new to the Plymouth County, IA GenWeb site since October 2007. "All of the below data has been added since the October 2007 Fall Review. ~the review process is completed & Plymouth County passed with flying colors! Thanks to all of you who so generously submit your family photos and stories for posting on this free website."

Anyone wishing to submit ancestral information, photos, and county history is welcome to do so. Please email Linda Ziemann, the Plymouth County CoordinatorYour interest in Plymouth County is very much appreciated!!

October 2007

"NEW" 132 additional obits added to the OBITS board

"NEW" Added many photos and items of interest to the Country School Project pages. See the details of contribution on the October 2007 "What's New" page.

"NEW" Under Funeral Cards (County History) 65 additional funeral program scans were added. These were courtesy of Bruce Atkinson. Bruce says that these were from his Grandmother and Mother's collections. "So much county history are in this information. Thanks to Bruce for sharing!"

"NEW" On the Pleasant Valley Cemetery-Adaville list, seven more of the names are now linked to their posted obit. This is an ongoing process. A handful of names were also linked from the Hillside Cemetery and Elgin Twp Cemetery lists. As time permits more of these burials will be linked to the corresponding obituary.

"NEW" Another Bio has been posted to the Bios & Interviews Index off the Plymouth County Home page. Be sure and read for yourself the writings of Henry L. Darville. Posted in October were his writings titled: Farm Memories-Boyhood Days. Henry also shared photos which were scanned and placed with the pages of his memories. "Thanks, Henry." Henry told me that in April 2008, he will be 90 years old. Awesome!!

Nov 2007

"NEW" 159 more obituaries were added to the OBITS board

"NEW" Here is the "What's New" Country School page for the month of November. Lots of good and interesting photos and data were added. "Thanks to all who contributed!"

"NEW" Under County History--Militarily Speaking see the newly posted: WWII Memoirs written by Henry L. Darville and under Korean War Off-site link to the Korean War Memoirs written by Milton L. Keizer.

"NEW" Six additional Marriage License scans were added: Thompson/Higday; Oltmann/Wilson; King/May; Attrill/Braun; Wilson/Kenney and Ryan/Foulk marriages.

"NEW" Under Legends and Stories added: Plmouth Co. old news items: Bizarre Lucinda Trow Case - Was it murder?

"NEW" On the Merrill Hillside Cemetery burial list there were eight more obituaries linked to the names on the list.

"NEW" On the Pleasant Valley, Adaville Cemetery, there were eleven more obituaries linked to the names on the list.

"NEW" One more Gabel Reunion article was posted from 1987 to the Events & Reunions pages. Thanks to family member, Bruce Atkinson, for his contributions!

Dec 2007

"NEW" 15 additional Obits were posted and 23 additional DOCS to the boards.

"NEW" Check out the "what is new" on the country school pages for Dec 2007. A variety of photos, documents and news articles were posted this month.

"NEW" Additional marriage license scans were posted for these couples: Louis Dietering & Liz Deitermann; Joseph Deitering & Mary Deitermann; Peter Deitermann & Sophia Steichen--"Thanks to family researcher, Mona Scheer!" Also, George N. Gabel & Sarah Jane Taylor and Miton Edwin Atkinson & Vera Gabel marriage license scans and wedding photos were added by family member, Bruce Atkinson. "Thanks to Bruce, also....your generosity is much appreciated!"

"NEW" A completely new Marriage Index is now posted on the website. It is an idex of the Groom's last name, alphabetically--the alphabet is divided into eight separate segments. Choose the alphabet letter and browse the page. Click on the Marriage License scan/icon to view the Marriage License. Click on the Photo w/red rose icon to see a Wedding Photo that has been submitted. If you see the Newspaper icon, that means that on the pages of this website you will also find the wedding/marriage article from the local newspaper posted.

"NEW" Added the Marriage license scan of Fred Henry & Miss Maude Fletcher, contributed by volunteer Viv Reeves. "Viv, you did a great job of finding this marriage for the researcher. Thanks!"

"NEW" Completely redid the Seney ME church early marriage index. The page now is much easier to read.

"NEW" Added two more Family Photo pages: John Rush family and the Barrington family page. These were both contributed by researcher, Patricia Anderson. Great Photos!

"NEW" Patricia Anderson also submitted the Funeral Program for Mrs. John (Jessie) Rush.

Jan 2008

"NEW" During the month of January 242 OBITS were posted to the OBITS board. There were also 3 DOCS posted.

"NEW" Lots more information was added to the Country School pages in January. See the link provided.

"NEW" Added the wedding photo of Ben Niehus married Katherine Deitermann ....03 Jun 1913 . This photo was submitted by volunteer family member, Mona Scheer. Thanks, Mona.

"NEW" Added a MYSTERY PHOTO page. Check it out---there are wonderful photos on three pages now. We have Mona Scheer, Patricia Anderson and Viv Reeves to THANK for the first three mystery contributions. Some photos have been identified. Fantastic!! Feel free to email with ID's of any others you find you recognize.

"NEW" WWI veteran's photos and obituary page added. So far we have the EWIN brothers and Peter KIRPES pages. The Ewin brothers was contributed by Linda Ewin Ziemann; the Peter Kirpes information was submitted by family member, Mona Scheer.

"NEW" WWII Photos and Obituaries of the War Dead. This page is new, check it out. Feel free to submit your military related photos of your ancestors.

"NEW" Under History Center--Merrill School--Merrill High School 1930 Graduates-- Merrill Highschool Alumni Reunion, July 1980. We have Judy, daughter of 1930 graduate Charlotte A. Brunstedt, to thank for this wonderful history!

"NEW" Another Wedding Photo.....Luvois Mesdine "Tody" Sampson married Violet Martha Gabel, 03 Jun 1925 . Thanks to Bruce Atkinson for this great photo addition.

"NEW" Under County History the Town Index Page has been revamped. See it for yourself.

"NEW" More John Rush family photos were posted. Thanks to Patricia for sharing!

"NEW" Two more Peron family photos were contributed; children--Maggie & Bertie Peron. Thanks, Justin!

"NEW" Approx. fifteen more funeral programs were submitted in January. Wow..thanks for the help, folks!

"NEW" Another Wedding Photo...Peter Deitermann marries Sophia Streichen, June 27, 1922 . Thanks to Mona Scheer, again.

"NEW" Fantastic--still another Wedding Photo...and this one includes the 50th Anniversary, too. Hans P. Simonsen married Gretchen E. Carstensen, July 21, 1920, Merrill, Iowa . Thanks to Judy Forgos for sharing this with all of us!

"NEW" Through the entire month of January LOTS of obituaries have been linked to the names on the burial list for Hillside Cemetery, Merrill, IA. Check out the pages.....there is also a few tidbits posted about the history of Hillside on the first page. Linda Ziemann, your County Coordinator has been busy typing and linking these obits. Thanks to those of you who did share your Hillside obituaries with me for linking. Let's keep this going for ALL of the cemeteries listed on the Plymouth County pages.

Feb 2008

"NEW" Remsen City Cemetery burial listings now posted. This transcription was done awhile ago in 1978. This same volunteer has promised to walk the cemetery again in 2008 to bring the list of burials up to date. The 1978 listing is not complete. If you find any descrepancies, please feel free to email the county coordinator, Linda Ziemann, with a request to correct.

"NEW" Marriage license, Andrew Tucker & Mary Rowley married 20 Mar 1889 now posted.

"NEW" A Merrill town page is now posted with some wonderful photos submitted by Judy Forgos. Be sure to check out the link to the page of the aerial view of Merrill photo. Thanks, Judy, for sharing your Merrill finds!

"NEW" Another WWI photograph is now posted. This one is a group of soldiers. Fortunately, the soldiers are identified on the front and backside of the picture postcard. Awesome!

"NEW" Marriage license posted for Peter Deiterman & Sophia Streichen, married June 27, 1922.

"NEW" Family Photo Pages--added the Ed Lamoureux family page. Submitted by Patricia Anderson, family member.

"NEW" SIXTEEN additional names with links to the corresponding obituaries are now posted on Resthaven Cemetery burial lists, LeMars, Iowa. This brings the list up-to-date as of December 31, 2007. Thanks again to Frank Postma for his work effort in getting the additional obituaries ready for posting.

"NEW" Added a Brunsville town link & page. Thanks to Vern & Karen Harrington for sharing that wonderful 1934 photo of Brunsville Boosters!

"NEW" The family photo of page of David Harvey has been added. Thanks to family member, Tina Hansen, for sharing photos and information about this family!

"NEW" Three Dalton photos were added to the Dalton town page: two flood photos and the view overlooking the town with the school yard and school house on the hill above the town.

"NEW" A Christian Kern family photo page has been posted. Thanks to Christa and other family members for sharing the family photos.

"NEW" Check all the new postings of information, photos that were posted to the country school pages during the month of February 2008. Thanks to all who made the additions possible!!

"NEW" During the month of February TWO additional DOCS were posted, and 155 additional OBITS were posted.

Mar 2008

"NEW" Add an old news article (history) to the Seney M.E. Church page dated Sioux County Herald, 12 Feb 1880.

"NEW" Plymouth Presbyterian Church Cemetery burial list has been submitted by Tim Tone. Many thanks to Tim for sharing this with all of us. This list is not complete to present; it is only partial list after 2004. At the end of the list is another list that includes Empty Spaces, some ownership and sales availability. The obituary for the deceased is also linked as available.

"NEW" Funeral Program submitted for Mrs. John T. Flynn (nee Cecilia Ahmann) by Patricia Anderson, Hanley Falls, MN. Thanks, Patricia!

"NEW" Three more wedding photos have been posted: Mr. & Mrs. Jake Boever, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Flynn and Mr. & Mrs. Orville J. "Irish" Flynn. Thanks to Patricia Anderson for these photos and documentation!

"NEW" Patricia Anderson also submitted a photo of her parents, Cecil & Marjorie Rush Flynn, taken in 1962. This photo is found on the Rush Family Photo Page.

"NEW" During the month of March these were also added: One additional BIO, Two DOCS and an additional 199 OBITS. Check out the Boards and browse to your heart's content! Thanks to all contributor's for their generosity of time and effort!

"NEW" Each month be sure and check out the What Is New page for the Plymouth County Country School pages. Browse the March Country School donations and updates at this link.

****Also NEW.....the third week of March the Plymouth County website was moved in its entirety from the Rootsweb server to the IA GenWeb server. I want to say a HUGE THANKYOU to Rootsweb for providing the free webspace and great support through the years. IA GenWeb is now able to supply the server space. Thanks to a generous organization called "The Friends of IA GenWeb." Visit their home web page for more details.

Apr 2008

"NEW" Six more Funeral Programs were submitted and now are posted for view. These came from Patricia Anderson, family researcher. Thanks, Patricia! Check the Funeral Cards index for these submitted today: Lamoureux, William A.; Rush, John Edwin; Rush, Phillip; Rush, Gladys; Rush, Edith P., and Treybig, Phyllis Mae.

"NEW" Ten more Marriage License Scans have been submitted and posted. Thanks to Viv Reeves for her continued efforts to share her research findings. Check the Marriage License Index for these groom names submitted today: George Bainbridge, John Bainbridge,William Bainbridge, Michael A. Bixler, Marlin P. Stevens Jr., Archibald Ellis Tucker, John Wiley Tucker, John C. Uthe, William W. Vining, and Adolph/Adolf Wulf.

"NEW" Military news article is posted: LeMars Sentinel, 04 Feb 1919, this also includes a photo Harry Walsh. Harry J. Walsh, a Stanton Township Boy, Writes Interestingly of How He Got
His and of Lying in Mud at Zero Hour. Check out this link to read this very interesting story of this soldier's involvement in The Great War!

"NEW" Thanks to Viv Reeves again for sharing her research finds with us all. Viv has submitted seven more marriage license scans. Check out the Marriage License Index for these additional groom names: Geo. Wm. Bainbridge, John A. Bainbridge, James Cliff, Mert Kelso, George Pratt, James Pratt and William T. Pratt.

"NEW" Bios & Interviews Index....added information about Frank & Bessie Veidt. Bessie was an early pioneer school teacher. Family members have submitted this information. Thanks to Cyndi Taylor for intially submitting "teacher" information and history about Miss Bessie Bray.

"NEW" Patricia Anderson, Hanley Falls, MN, has shared another MYSTERY PHOTO. Patricia thinks this may be a photo of a Lamoureux young lady (from Akron.) Does anyone know?

"NEW" Patricia Anderson has also submitted family photos.....the Frank Flynn family page is now online. Check it out. Also two Merrill HS group photos were submitted by Patricia and are posted at the end of the John Rush family page. Patricia, these are excellent photos---thanks for sharing once again.

"NEW" Researcher volunteer, Mona Scheer, has been able to identify one of the "unidentified" photos that she submitted. Scan 0021 is a wedding photo of Nic Penning, who married Elizabeth Kirpes on 22 Jan 1924. See the link to their wedding photo now posted & identified.

"NEW" A wedding article was submitted and is now posted on the Marriage License scan page for Wallace McArthur & Gertrude Plumb. Thanks to Viv Reeves for sharing this news bit!

"NEW" Eighteen more Funeral Programs were scanned & posted by Linda Ziemann. Most of the deceased from this group were from the Merrill, Iowa, locale.

"NEW" 72 names of deceased from the burial list for Liberty Township Cemetery are now linked to their corresponding obituaries that are posted on this website.

"NEW" Eight more family Funeral Programs were submitted by Patricia Anderson. These are awesome--check out surnames, FLYNN, SITZMANN, LAMOUREUX, BAKER, BOEVER, TREYBIG.

"NEW" World War I, Co. K soldier 1919 news articles now posted....see LeMars Sentinel, Feb. 18, 1919 on the linked page. Everett L. McKibben death notice with a photo now posted, LeMars Sentinel, Dec. 27, 1918. Also, World War I letter written home by a Marine in Dec. 1918....see LeMars Sentinel, Dec. 31, 1918.

"NEW" The Plymouth County Coordinator has now posted six more recent funeral program cards. Surnames of King, Hawkins, Hodapp, Rieke and Reeves.

"NEW" Great to hear more from researcher, Mona Scheer! Mona has updated some of their family wedding photos and added several additional wedding photos for the website. The additions are: George Sturm/Anna Deitermann married 03 Jun 1902; Peter Roles/Elizabeth Sturm in 1923; and Joe Crowley/Ruth Kirpes 24 Jun 1942. Also a HUGE THANKS to Mona for submitting the updates to now identified photos on the Mystery Page of photos from their family. Check out the links.

"NEW" In April 117 OBITS were added to that board on this website. Thanks to all the volunteers who have been sharing their time to get these obits online for us all. There was also 3 additional DOCS posted. Check out the Plymouth County Boards, using this link.

"NEW" Check out the new entries this month on the Country School Pages for April 2008!

May 2008

"NEW" Posted a new page for St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kingsley, Iowa. Check out the history found. If you have photos, please feel free to submit to this county coordinator in jpg format for display on this page. Thanks, Linda Ziemann

"NEW" Memorial Day AVENUE OF FLAGS ceremonies--pictures, history, memories!! Numerous year photos have been shared--check out the index page. Please share yours if you have any--ALL PHOTOS are most welcomed!!