Queries January 2001 through November 2001

• angel7944a@aol.com21 Nov 2001(OCONNOR,DURRIGAN) I am hunting information on James OConnor and Margaret Jane Durrigan. James had a brother who married Ellen Durrigan.

• DebFamHist@aol.com21 Nov 2001(ELLIOT) Uriah ELLIOTT and his wife Polly (CRITTENDEN) lived in Pocahontas County and were early settlers. Does anyone connect?

• edbyrne@unique-software.com21 Nov 2001(BYRNE) I am looking for more information on the Byrne family that moved to the Fonda area around 1875. The names of those family members are Mary Elizabeth Kelley and children Francis Byrne, Thomas Byrne, Mathew, Peter, and William Byrne. Mary Elizabeth Kelley was married to a William Byrne who died in Ireland. Mary Elizabeth Byrne's grave is thought to be in the Old North Cemetery between Fonda and Varina, Iowa. Mary Elizabeth Byrne, Peter and Matthew Byrne is believed to have lived in the Fonda area for a long time. Peter Byrne married a Annabelle Sullivan. Matthew Byrne married a Mary Lynch while William Byrne married a Catherine Lynch.

• Bob Zosel 15 Oct 2001(CAMPBELL) Am searching for family members of Charles & Mary Campbell family at Rolfe, Iowa . Also burial information.

• Bill & Rita Simms 7 Oct 2001(McCLELLAN) Looking for more information on the McClellan families that lived in Pocahontas Co., Iowa in the 1800 and early 1900s. James Nelson McClellan b. Aug. 24, 1838, NY, d. Oct. 1917 Des Moines. m. Ellen Hagenbuch, who is also buried in Des Moines. Their son William Boyd McClellan, b. 1870, Blackhawk Co., m. Mary Ella Bollard in Fonda, Iowa in 1899. These people are featured in a history of Pocahontas County, published around 1904. I would like to find a record of the birth of James Nelson McClellan's youngest daughter, Ora Bell, who married Ambrose Murphy. Also, there was a son, Fernando, b.1871 in Waterloo. I can find no record of him. In the wonderful Pocahontas web cemetary information, a William McClellan, 1791-1872 is listed in the Old Rolph records. Who is he? I have many old pictures of the Pocahontas area; would be glad to share with your society.

• arenfro@worldaccessnet.com 7 Oct 2001(KENT) Nicholas KENT left his family in Nebraska about 1920. We think he could have gone to Fonda to help his widowed daughter after her husband was killed in a mine accident. The daughter is Adelaide (Kent) MURPHY, three children - Mae born 1904, Josephine born 1905, and Edmund. The family was Catholic and attended high school at Our Lady of Good Counsel. The two daughters became nuns. We are looking for where Nicholas KENT died and is buried. Help from any cemetery records would be appreciated very much.

• Rod Van Horn7 Oct 2001(ALBERTS, FRANZEN) I am searching for information on the Henry and Jo(h)anna (ALBERTS) FRANZEN family. Jo(h)anna was married previously to William Brown and she probably was raising his children while she was in Pocahontas County. Their names were: Mary BROWN, John BROWN, William BROWN, Anna BROWN, and Hattie BROWN. She also had at least one Child, Jessie, by Henry FRANZEN while living in Pocahontas County in 1887. Henry and Joanna were married in Livingston County IL in 1882.

• ANGEL7944A@AOL.COM23 Aug 2001(O'CONNOR)I am hunting for any information on Patrick,James, Bernard, OConnor who died in Pocahontas Iowa.

• ANGEL7944A@AOL.COM23 Aug 2001(SCHADE) Hunting information on the Schade family. Henry Schade married Louella Workman.

• Jeanie23 Aug 2001(CAREY)Mathew Carey, (born Ireland,1845:died,1889) in 1867 married Bridget Lally. They had 5 children, William born 1871,in 1900 married Susan Marx. Mary married William T. Fitzgerald.Maggie, John and Hazel are at home.

• Shirley23 Aug 2001(SARGENT) Alberti Sargent married Lydia Stevens June 6, 1888 in Pomeroy. They had 10 kids of which Holly Glenn Sargent was my grandfather. Glenn was born August 7, 1897 and died March 28, 1978. I am looking for information on Alberti, Lydia, their kids. Also Alberti's parents, Americus and Mary Whipple Sargent. Lydia's parents were Edgar L. and Emaline Place Stevens of Fort Dodge. Also looking for Larry Busby.

• werner@bright.net23 Aug 2001(COOK) I am looking for any information on William C. Cook, married to Minnie Bell Burton Cook. Born in 1850 and died in 1909. His son Johnnie is buried in swan lake twp. section 27 and according to the sun times it states he is buried (William) near his son. Unfortunately I cannot find anything. Any help would be appreciated on any information. Thanks, Candy

• Joann Mcelwain 11 Aug 2001(PETERSON) My family settled near Pomeroy, Pocahontas, Iowa around 1893-4. Alfred and Johanna Matilda Peterson came with 2-3 children (not sure). Arvid, Hartvig (Carl), and Gertrude or Augusta. Family lore is that Augusta was born "on the way over", her birthdate is 2-17-1894. Other children were born here. Axel Wilhelm (1895), Alveda,Julia (1907) and Ellen. Johanna's mother Anna Swanson came with them when they immigrated. She was born in 1824 and died in 1925 (according to her head stone). Alfred and Johanna are buried in Elsborg cemetary in Pocahontas county, Anna is buried in the Swedish Mission Cemetary, also in Pocahontas county. Hartvig, Gertrude, Augusta (married Stumpf), Julie, Ellen (married Cole), and Alveda are all buried in Iowa. Axel is buried in Clifton Hill, Randolph, MO (married Vivian Genevieve Stacy). Arvid lived in Minnesota and spent his winters in Sun City, AZ. I believe he died in Minnesota. He has a daughter living in AZ, and in MN. Axel and Vivian are my grandparents. They had 4 children (1) Burnley Douglas (married Karen Swanson) has 3 children, (2) Daphine Joyce JoAnn (married {a} Reynolds, had 2 children; {b} McElwain) (3) June Rose (married {a} Jacoby ,had 3 children; {b} Morse (4) Herschel Kenneth (married Zoila ?), had 3 children.

• TPRyan41@aol.com 11 Aug 2001(RYAN SPAIN) Am researching the JOHN RYAN family from Madison County, and need info especially pertaining to Joseph Michael Spain who married Ellen (Ella) Ryan and lived in your county near the turn of the 20th century. Have not been able to find them on the 1900 Census as yet. Need help.

• Shirley 11 Aug 2001(SARGENT) My grandfather was HOLLY GLENN SARGENT, born in Fonda. He had several brothers and sisters. One sister, Louisa, married Dr. Conard and they wrote several books on botany. Their parents were ALBERTI SARGENT and LOUISA STEVENS.I know many members of various SARGENT families lived in Fonda going back to AMERICUS SARGENT who married NANCY MOULTON. I have some information from her grandson, Melvin. Anyone out there have any more Sargent information or know how to contact Tom Busby from Hawley, Texas? He and I are distant relations.

• Kathleen White 2 July 2001(WHITE) Does anyone know of any White's that lived in Rolph, Pocahontas County. My grandfather was born there. His name was Joseph Ralph White born in 1888. His parents were Harry or Henry White and Catherine White nee Palmer. They had 2 daughters and 3 sons Ralph,Henry,Asa,Mary.and Etta. Any info please. Would like to find relatives.

• Charles 2 July 2001(STRONG) I am a relative of Philander Strong he would be my great grandfather. My grandfather is Charles Ernest Strong who is brother of George Ira Strong. My fathers name is Wesley S (Ted) Strong born in Havelock on Nov 5, 1905. I have copies of Charles Ernest Strong's SS-5 and my fathers SS-5 and I can scan and send them to you for posting. I am Charles Gary Strong I was born in Rockwell City and was raised in Storm Lake. I presently live in Redding California. I will be in your area on July 23 and 24 of 2001. I would like to know where you can be contacted.

• Kathy 2 July 2001(O'BRIEN,LAMPE) Seeking info. of Anna O'brien daughter of John and Bridget.Born 1889. She married Henry George Lampe on 6/21/1911. Mostly I am seeking info of their parents but any info woud be nice.

• Odi16 26 June 2001(DONAHOE/DONAHUE) Seeking information on EDWARD A. (DONOHOE) DONOHUE. Born June 1856 in Geneseo, IL. Married Elisabeth C. (?) Lived in Havelock, IA. where he was mayor for a time. Children were; Mary S. b. Oct. 1887;Edward R. b. Mar. 1892;Elmina A. b. Apr. 1896;All born in Havelock.

• Mary Ann 19 June 2001(LEACH) Is anyone on the list familiar with the Leach name? My grandpa was born in Pocahontas County Iowa.

• Dennis R Lenz 21 May 2001(LANDON)My Great-Grandfather, John Milton Landon(1856-1910), had a brother,Criss C.Landon(1849-1911),who died April 16,1911; Laurens, Pocahontas County,Iowa. These 2 brothers were the sons of Christopher Landon & Mary Read.Criss C. Landon had these children; Mary,Charlie,Christopher C.,Maud,Ora,Minnie, May, & John Landon. Anyone having information on these Landons or their descendants, please contact me. Thank You.

• Kimberlee 21 May 2001(MASTERSON)Looking for obit on John Masterson, born 1824 in Ireland, died 29 March 1894, Cemetery - St. Thomas, Town - Manson, Lincoln. Resident of Lizard Township, Pocahontas Co. Newspaper Journal - 22 March 1894. I really don't think obit was published before death so dates may be crossed. Wife Margaret Whalen. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

• Shirley Gillespie 21 May 2001(SARGENT)My grandfather was born in Fonda. He was Holly Glenn Sargent born August 7, 1897. He was the son of Alberti and Lydia Stevens Sargent. Bert and Lydia had the following kids: Bernice, Louisa, Raymond or Tony, Sylvia, Genevieve. I am looking for information on this family. Bert's parents were Americus and Mary Whipple Sargent. Any information is helpful.

• Julie Shadwell 8 May 2001(PETERSON) Axel Wilhelm Peterson born September 22, 1895 in Elfsborg,Pocahontas Co., Iowa . Christened on December 5, 1895 in Elfsborg,Pocahontas Co., Iowa. Son of Alfred and Johanna Mathildas Peterson.

• Don Freidel 7 May 2001(LINDEMAN)Seeking George Lindeman, his son born as Karl Edward Lindeman, a.k.a. Charles Edward Lindeman in Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, IA. Charles Edward b.11/28/1890, d 12/1970. Charles according to Soc. Sec. Death Index was self-employed. I know he was married but do not have date of latter or who to. His mother was Martha Kreitzberg. He is buried in a cemetery in Pocahontas however I do not know which one.His wife gave birth to a son in Sioux Falls, SD on February 25, 1929 and was put up for adoption as a baby. Rumor has it a daughter was born in 1926. Any and all info greatly appreciated.

• Loren 5 May 2001(OLAFSSON)Swen Olafsson (b. 1815), wife Sigrid Pehrsdotter (1810), and sons Peter (1843) and Sven (1847) came from Tännäs, Jamtland, Sweden in 1867. They travelled from Quebec to Chicago to Minneapolis. They are said to have moved from Fondo, Pocahontas Co, IA to Dakota County, MN at some point. The wife of Peter apparently arrived in Goodhue Co in 1876. Their first recorded child there was in 1878. The family took the name Högberg, though Peter's headstone lists Hegberg and Sven, Jr.eventually adopted Hoberg. Peter's wife's family may have also lived in Iowa. They were destined for McGregor, but I don't know where she met Peter. It could very well have been in Minnesota, but they too could have been in Pocahontas. Her name was Mareth (Mary) and her parents were Goran Karlsson and Brita Elsbjorndotter. Her siblings were Sigrid and Karl. They may have used the name Elsberg. I hope to hear from anyone that might recognize any of these names. I don't know if Sigrid Högberg died in Iowa, but I know that the rest of her family made it to Minnesota. I don't know much at all about Mareth Högberg's Carlsson/Goransson/Elsberg family. Thanks. (http://www.genforum.com/ia/pocahontas/)

• Chris Barrett 5 May 2001(WALLACE,BAGGOT) David W Wallace was my g-g-g grandfather..he and Mary(Baggot)Wallace arrived in Pocahontas Co.(Lizzard Twonship)from Port Hope, Ontario Canada in 1866 children...David William,John William, Samuel,Ellen (m Osborne),Eliza J,(m Henry Shields) and Thomas. Mary J,Josiah W,and Francis M Osborne also lived with them. Mary (Baggot )Wallace d1871 The family relocated to WA in 1876. Any information would be appreciated.Originally posted on (http://www.genforum.com/ia/pocahontas/)

• Jarlee McCormick 5 May 2001(McCORMICK) James McCORMICK moved from Canada with wife Norah/Nanorah and 5 children to Lizard Twp in 1868 where he purchased land. He sold out bef. 1900 and moved to Nebraska. Michael McCORMICK arrived in Lake Twp. in 1871 with his wife Honora and 7 children from Canada. Were James and Michael related? Many of their children have the same names - of course since they were Irish Catholic, that could explain the names. Any help will be appreciated. Originally posted on (http://www.genforum.com/ia/pocahontas/)

• Annie Olson 5 May 2001(OLSON,ANDERSON)All these people came to Pocahontas County, Iowa in the late 1800's. I am searching for relatives of John, Gust Andrew, Mary, Sophia and other siblings. They are of Swedish Descent. Came from DAlsland Sweden, Partocularly Elfsborg county(?_) or Steneby parish. A Frank Anderson is often listed as a cousin. Originally posted on (http://www.genforum.com/ia/pocahontas/)

• Janette 5 May 2001(BROWER)Seeking info on Brower family that lived near Lauren,Pocahontas Co. , Iowa in the 1880's and 1890's. My children descend from Fred Niles Brower and Clara Ann Proctor. They moved to Carlton Co. in Mn. later. Fred's parents were Joseph and Rebecca (James) Brower.Joseph was the son of Jeremiah and Keziah Brower.
  Originally posted on (http://www.genforum.com/ia/pocahontas/)

• Mary 29 April 2001(RANKIN) Looking for descendants of Henry Rankin who is believed to have moved to Iowa (not certain of what county). He was previously married to Ethel Boyer and had several children by her in Illinois before going to Iowa. This was during the early 1900s. Any information would be quite helpful..

• Mary Ann 29 April 2001(NICKERSON,LEACH) F.L. Nickerson.Can anyone help me find this man?? His father in law was Leander Low Leach. I was wondering what his wife might be? Her maiden name was Leach. Also I think this man was in his 40's or 50's in 1896. Any help would be appreciated.

• Geri Daugherty 22 April 2001(COSGRIFF) I am searching for the cemetery where John Cosgriff was buried. He was born Galway, Ireland June 21, 1823,died Fonda, IA March 31,1912. I have his death certificate---It reads with dates above of his birth and death. It states that he was buried at Churdan, IA. on April 1, 1912. certificate of death:County Pocahontas;Township Cedar; City Fonda. I have his obituary that also states his service was at the Columbkill Church and that he was buried near Churdan in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. He was Catholic. I have been searching for his cemetery for sometime and hope you will have some information for me. His wife died about 15 years before.Catherine Makel Cosgriff, and was buried in the same cemetery. Possibly you can give me the information I am searching. He would be my great grandfather.

• Ken DeCamp 22 April 2001(GIFFORD)Interested in any information pertaining to my ggrandparents Robert Howard and Cora (Maynard) Gifford who resided in Rolfe, Iowa during the 1870's.

• Judy Frerichs 22 April 2001(KILBOURNE)looking for info of Anna Ostrom and frank Kilbourne-lived in Rolf area in late 1800s.

• Judy Frerichs10:23 PM 7 April 2001(KILBOURN) Looking for descendents of Frank Albert Kilbourn and Anna Marinda Ostrom Kilbourn. Married about 1889 and lived in the Rolf area. Thanks for any help.

• Shirley7 April 2001(BLANCHARD) Looking for family members of John H Blanchard who was in the 1885 Census of Pocahontas Co. Iowa. They lived in Plover, Iowa with sons Albert; age 29 years and John aged 19 years. They were blacksmiths. Trying to make a connection with Blanchard's in Humboldt Co, IA and also Tama Co. IA. Possibly one daughter Phyletta marrying John Metcalf who lived in Sac Co. IA.

• Kathy 11 Mar 2001 (KREUL) Do you have any info about the Kreul family? We have a grandfather named William Edward Kreul born in Pocahontas Co. IA 5/11/1893. Thanks for your help.

• Don Freidel 11 Mar 2001 (LINDEMAN) I am requesting any and all info on Charles Lindeman and his family. All the data I have is that a Charles Lindeman is buried in a Pocahontas Co. cemetery, his SS# is 483-38-8007, b 11/28/1890, d Dec 1970. The other info I have is nebulous. He may have had a daughter b in 1926 and a son b in 1929. The son would have been born in Sioux Falls, SD. This is the true needle in the haystack and it is time I move into high gear and solve this mystery. I have so little to go on. I am grasping all straws. It is a missing link that is very important to me. this may be the wrong Charles but I have some sketchy info that makes this one highly probable. Thanks for any help you can provide.

• Robin 11 Mar 2001 (POTTER, MARSHALL, SHAW) I am still looking for further info and descendents of John Calvin Potter, b Sept. 1855 NY married about 1880 in Green Co. WI Lucy C. Marshall. His brother-in-law Prentice J. Shaw b Jul. 1849 Niagara Co. NY md Jennie Ann Marshall Nov. 1875 Monticello, WI. they arrived in Pocahontas Co. about 1880. The Potters moved to California I believe, but the Shaws still have descendents in the area. Also the Marshall's Uncle Dwight Wood and Rosilla Heathman. Dwight died 21 Feb 1917 in Rolfe. his sister Elizabeth O. Wood md Josiah H Marshall. They are the parents of the 2 girls mentioned above. I am researching all of the descendents of the parents of the 2 Wood children is Stephen A Wood and Elizabeth Loveland.

• Janet 11 Mar 2001 (ANDERSON) Odin Anderson and his wife Borne (along with their three children, Julia, Clara, and Antony) are listed as living in Colfax twp. Pocahontas Co. IA. in the 1880 Federal Census. later, in a 1897 MN obituary for Borne's brothe, they are living in Des Moines, IA. I am researching this family. They were both originally from Norway (Nord-Trondalag, Lexvigen parish..Borne) came to the US on the same ship in May 1872, and went to Chicago. There, Borne married a Peter Greff on Sept. 13, 1873. Odin married Borne's sister, Rakel in January 1874. However, by 1880, they have 3 kids and are listed living in Pocahontas Co. Do you have any info on these people or is there a researcher willing to look. Thanks!

• Catherine Etherton Wilson 4 Mar 2001 (HENDERSON) There is a possibility that I will be in the Plover area this summer. I have ancestors buried in the Powhatan Cemetery; they include Christina (Dougall) Henderson, Peter R. Henderson, and George Stuart Henderson. I was wondering if you could give me directions to this cemetery. (Can anyone help her?)

• Lynn Howard 4 Mar 2001 (SNYDER) Am wondering if any one might have access toPioneer Hist. of Pocahontas I'm looking for info on Almon Snyder (1869-1917)Wife:Bridget And their son: Clarence (1897-1972) Wife: Ruth. All four are buried in Catholic Cemetery at Fonda.

• Barbara Krogh 4 Mar 2001 (ROEHLK) Researching the family of Adam N.Roehlk and his wife Doris Elizabeth (Krohn) Roehlk Lived in Laurens 1885-1920.  Doing family history on their children born in Laurens and many married there: Agnes, Minnie, William, Tillie, Laura, Dorothy, Emma, Sadie.

• Brady Hatteberg 4 Mar 2001 (HATTEBERG) Looking for any info on Olav Johannesson Hatteberg born 1874.His parents were Johannes Johannesson and Kristi Olsdotter Hatteberg. He migrated from Bergen,Norway on Sept 2 1912 and listed his destination as Fonda, Iowa . He is listed as a farmer . If anyone can help me located his descendants or any info on him it would be greatly appreciated.

• DCP877 4 Mar 2001 (DUSING) Searching for Charles Dusing and family. Moved to your County in about 1910. (Census) Some family moved on to Chicago, others stayed there. Mildred Dusing is buried there somewhere. Any information will be most helful. Thanks.

• Ann 4 Mar 2001 (SMITH) Has anyone found the death record for Christina (Emery) Smith, wife of John Smith, mother of Mary, Daniel, Sylvestor, Samuel, Eleanore that I know of. According to the membership records of the Rolfe Methodist Epicopal Church, she died December 31, 1893. I have not been able to find her on the death records for the State of Iowa. Thanks.

• Stella 4 Mar 2001 (LOGAN, DART,HADLEY,BISHOP) My GG Grandmother Mercy (Mary) Turner Birks Logan married Amos Dart who evidently lived in Fonda. I would like to find any info obituary, buriel place, etc. for Mercy and Amos. I think that she died around 1895-8. Amos died a few years later, a cousin found an obituary for Amos at one time but did not document it. I would also like to find out about Mercy's son, James B. Logan who married a widow lady named Hadley who was possibly from Varina or they were married in Varina..not sure. James was born around 1860 in Timber Creek, Marshall Co.

• Denise 4 Mar 2001 (KAKACEK) I am looking for info on Louis James Kakacek, Sr. or Alouis James kakacekland also mary Polster Kakacek. Are there any members who have Czech records such as church records?

• Lynn Howard 3 Feb.2001 (SNYDER) I'm looking for info on Almon Snyder (1869-1917)Wife:Bridget;and their son: Clarence (1897-1972) Wife: Ruth. All four are buried in Catholic Cemetery at Fonda.

• Tom 27 Jan 2001 (McCORMICK) Looking for info about greatgrandfather Patrick Henry McCormick who married Bridgett Cain at a church in Lizard Lake township, Pocohantas Co, IA. His son John Joseph McCormick (my grandfather) married Emma Schnittger and lived in Esterville and Gilmore City..

• Mary 27 Jan 2001 (SYRES) Looking for SYRES family who came from ENGLAND in 1878. THANKS!

• Lue 27 Jan 2001 (McKIM) I would like any information anyone has on Isaac Meredith McKim. He is buried near Plover, IA. He is my grandfather. In 1995 my family attended a reunion in Rolfe, IA.Thanking you in advance for any information.

• Brad Waufle 12 Jan 2001 (WAUFLE) I'm looking for birth records on my ggrandfather Frank Waufle. He was born Aug.27 1871 in Pocahontas County IA. His father Albert Waufle was a civil war veteran and I believe they lived there a few years, before moving to Nebraska. I noticed the Pocahontas home page shows county records available from 1880. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

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