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Found on Family Tree the following internet "Union Co. Iowa Genealogy Queries Buckley. During her marriage to Ruben Phinney they had 3 children. Paul, Myrtle " Followed by http://www.netins.net/showcase/jameslatham/iagenweb/sw_iowa/counties/union/a ccess.pl.cgi this is no longer in serves or for some reason or another I can't reach it. My grandmother was Sarah C. Buckley Phinney Reed. Married to Ruben Phinney and they did have 3 children named Paul, Myrtle and Roy.She then married James Alexander Reed and they also had 3 children. Ronald, Dorothy (My mother) and Thelma. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Patty Adams from Oregon
Looking for the following families of Union and might be in Ringgold Co. SHAF(F)ER, ARNOLD, COOPER, and HATLEY families. WESS SHAFER, deadhuntr@aol.com
Looking for the family of MARTHA LOGAN born in Creston, Iowa in 1864. Gail Logan maxngail@gorge.net
Looking for information regarding the last years of life of my great-great grandfather, Conrad HETZEL, who appears in the 1900 census of Union County. In that census he was living at 809 S. Cherry with his daughter Mary, her husband, Clarence Jolly, and their son, Aubrey, who was born in May, 1898. I know the following about Conrad HETZEL: He was born in Wuerttemburg in November, 1833 and emigrated from Germany to the US in 1852. He was in Henry County, Iowa in 1860 and in Ringgold County in 1870 and 1880. He was a widower in 1900; his wife Mary passed away in April, 1881 and is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Poe Township, Ringgold County. The 1880 census shows 4 children; the 1860 census shows 5 different children. One of those 1880 children is my great-grandfather, also named Conrad HETZEL, who was born in 1866 and died in 1963. His obituary says that he lived all of his life in Ringgold County- except for a short time when he lived in Creston. I know he was married in Creston in 1892. There's an Aubrey JOLLY in the Social Security Master Death Index who was born in May, 1898 and died in November, 1990. The geography in his record is Washington State. Could the entire family have moved to the Pacific Northwest? I would like to find out when and where the senior Conrad HETZEL died and where he is buried. An obituary might answer a lot of the questions I have about him and his other children. Thanks- Jay Wight Hoffman Estates, IL Jaywight2@aol.com
I wish to learn the death date for Sarah Elizabeth Shawver, who was living in Creston, Iowa at the time the death must have taken place. She was married to Will Sinnott, and died about 1890. Thanks
Ella Mable Diamond Married to A.J. Cornelison Lived in Union, Ringold and Decatur Co, Has two Bros. buried in Union Co. Any info on HER family much thanks Reply to Innixa @aaol.com
PECK, Sylvia Alice - was supposed to have been born in Afton, Union Co., IA on 12 July, 1865. I am trying to find informaiton regarding her parents, siblings, other ancestors, etc. If you have any PECK family information, during this time-frame, please send me email. By 27 Sep., 1881 she was in Saline Co., KS where she married George Washington STOCKTON. Sylvia and George had only one son, Fred Alvin. After Sylvia and George divorced, Sylvia called Fred Alvin a Peck, which he went by for the rest of his life. All his descendants are surnamed Peck to this day. I am helping a cousin search for information about her ancestors. Thanks in advance for any help. Regards, Ron Stockton Mailto:RonS1942@ix.netcom.com Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3686/
Subject: RIDER/RYDER I am looking for full names and correct spellings of the G.L. RIDER/RYDER family residing in Creston Twnshp in the 1870-80s. G.L.'s wife was named Matilda. I don't know what G.L. stands for, or which spelling of the last name is correct. I'd also be intersted in finding a maiden name for Matilda. Thank You
I am looking for information on the family of Louisa and Rufus Hazen.. Louisa died in Pleasant Twp, Union Co., Ia in 6/1/1924. They had six children Plyinda, Bion, Sumner,Charles Ray, Anna Lorain and David Elliot...and were living in Madison Co., Ia in 1880. Thank You San chisholm@wizzards.net
Hello from Ottumwa, I am researching my husband's family, and have discovered he had relatives residing in Creston at one time. There was an Esther Swanson who attended the Larson/Swanson reunions in Ottumwa. I have a clipping for sure of 1954. However, in 1926, a clipping states: Mr. and Mrs. August Swanson, and children, Walton, Bernard, Eleanor and Esther Lorraine of Creston. Therefore, this family must have resided near Creston for several years. Do you have obits of any Swansons for this time period 1926-1950's? Also, any obits of my ancestors, Garrett? School will not be completed this year until June 9, then I would like to drive to Creston, Chariton, and maybe Mills County to do some research. Any suggestions of what is available, time availability, and where/how to research would certainly be appreciated. Thanks. Judi Swanson Ottumwa
I am looking for burial records of Benjamin Clark and John LaFavre in the Beulah Cemetery. Thank you for your help. sonjab@aol.com
Could you tell me where I would find Pleasant Twp and info on it..I am looking up the family of Louisa Hazen she died 6/1/1914 and is suposes to be buried there. SAn
I am looking for information on the family of Louisa and Rufus Hazen.. Louisa died in Pleasant Twp, Union Co., Ia in 6/1/1924. They had six children Plyinda, Bion, Sumner,Charles Ray, Anna Lorain and David Elliot...and were living in Madison Co., Ia in 1880. Thank You San chisholm@wizzards.net
BALLARD, Silas. Reportedly born in Afton. His children included Fred and Frank (twins), Will and Walter (twins), Martin who had a twin sister, and one set of twin sisters. Martin was born in 1870. Silas had a brother described as Captain Charles Ballard with an Iowa vounteer regiment, who died in the Civil War battle of Springfield and is buried in Springfield Missouri. Silas must have been an early settler, as family lore describes his home having a tunnel built for protection in event of Indian attack. Martin was my GGfather. Would appreciate any information on this family. Bob Bales. (bobbales@aol.com)
Lewis S. McCloud Plano, TX Mrs. MORROW, b. Dec 1861. Mother of Mary B. b. Jan 1884 and Clyde K., b. Feb 1886 [1900 Census] Believe Mary b. is Blanche MORROWS born 1884 Creston, Ia and who married 18 Feb 1933 Creston, Fred BURNS. Blanche and Fred moved to Mesa Co., CO where Blanche died in 1961. Her obit names a nephew. Paul MORROW of Creston. Clyde K. had a son named Paul Eugene MORROW b. 12 Mar 1914 and d. Apr 1984 Creston. Blanche is named a neice in the obit of Mary MORROW, Dane Co., WI, sister of Otis S. MORROW. Otis married a Martha KNOX in 1882 and disappeared until 1896 when he married a Rachel COX in Labette Co., KS. Believe this is Martha (KNOX) MORROW and her children living in Creston in late 1800's. Cannot read the first name of Mrs. MORROW in the 1900 census. I need to know her given and maiden name, when she died, and where buried.
Seeking burial place of John Russell HAWKINS d 11/15/1889 Creston, IA; and Eli HAWKINS d 2/25/1899 place of death unknown. Also seeking info on families of Wm. THOMAS, Lot HUGHES and surname KERR of Montgomery and Union Counties.
Ella Mable Diamond, ( Mrs. A. J. Cornelison) Anyone know any of her family?? She died 1930's in Grand River IA. Some of her family is buried in Union Co. Thank you for any shred e-mail --Innixa@aol.com
I am looking for information about TED WHITEHEAD & family, who lived at Lorimor, IA at the time of his death in October of 1983. I only know that he was my father's 1st cousin & was the son of Dr. Ellis & Ruth (Dowding) Whitehead. I don't know how long he lived in Lorimor or what he did there -- perhaps if anyone knew him or I could somehow locate his obituary, it would help in tracing his family. Thanks for any help you can give me.
I am working on the surnames of MESKIL and SICKLES in Union County Iowa. I would like to find anyone that also has these surnames in their family lines. Michael MESKIL Sr. was b: Oct 1836 or 1837 in Ireland. I believe his parents were John Meskil and Hannorah? I have found him listed on the 1900 census in Creston IA. It lists him as being a section forman for the railroad, and as being widowed. His son: Michael MESKIL Jr. b:Sept 1 1856 in Iowa d:Aug 28 1919 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Creston IA. He was married abt 1883 to Udora Catherine SICKLES. On the 1900 Union Co. census it shows Michael as living on W. Union St. and his occupation is a railroad laborer. I would like to find a record of this marriage. Udora became ill at about the age of 21 and the their two boys were sent to St. Vincents Home in Davenport, Scott Co. IA, and the two girls were placed for adoption. I would like to find any information on their children. Together they had four children: Frank C MESKIL b:Nov 1 1894 in Creston, IA d:Feb 27 1984 in Kalamazoo Michigan William James MESKIL b: Aug 20 1893 in Creston, IA d: May 19 1973 in Bond Co. Illinois Elizabeth-? adopted Ann-? adopted Please e-mail at dblankship@lanset.com, I would like very much to share information. Debbie Blankenship
Richard LONG 1823-1895 and Charlotte Adamson LONG abt. 1829-1875 Any information regarding the following would be deeply appreciated. Denise DLGoulart@aol.com Need proof of marriage for Richard LONG and Charlotte ADAMSON LONG Richard LONG B. 1823 PA / D. 1895 Creston, IW area, possibly on a son's farm. (son of John LONG & Sussannah GWYNNE LONG of PA) Charlotte ADAMSON LONG B. abt. 1829 D. abt. 1875 IW. Assumed born PA (Do not know parents for Charlotte ADAMSON LONG.) Do not know where either Richard or Charlotte are buried. Do not know exact dates of birth / death for either. Richard LONG and Charlotte LONG were parents of 11 offspring: Lucinda, John, Jesse, Friend, Sudie, Louisa or Loretta, Richard, Joe, Grant, the youngest one being: Ruth LONG BOOTH of Harlan, IW. B. 1874 at Creston, IW D. 1946 at Harlan, IW
seeking info on Cora TEEL married to Orla Wilbur. Cora died 27aug 1917 buried Beulah Cemetary Thayer Iowa E 2nd row Grave 4 Are there any descendents around????
Daniel Jasper SPENCER and Julia Angeline (L00MIS) lived and raised their family in Union co., ch: Thaddeus Stevens, William, Lucy helen, Frank J, Frederick A, Harry R, Carl M, Clinton L.. Would like any information on these individuals. I know that Daniel's father was Andrew SPENCER but who was Andrew's father, could he have been Samuel T. SPENCER who lived in Lee co., IA? Any information welcomed.
Home | QueriesRIDGWAY, OLIVER. My grandmother, Martha Rebecca Ridgway (or Ridgeway) was born in Afton, Union Co., Ia. in 1877. Her parents were Caleb William Ridgwayand Mary Cathrene Oliver Ridgway. They apparently moved to Illinois after 1877 since the next child, Franklin Brockman Ridgway, was born in Ill. and then back to Union Co., Ia. by 1888 since another child Clara Auguata Ridgway was born back in Union Co. Caleb's parents were Dr. John Ridgway and Martha. Mary Cathrene's parents were John Oliver and Rebekah Lloyd, but I don't know if they lived in Union Co. Would love to have any information about the family. Martha Walker mlwalker08@aol.com