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Subject: LOGAN We are searching for info on our ggreat grandparents William B. Logan and Hannah Moore. We have some info that leads us to believe that they were settled in Creston in or around 1856 to 1867 by some of the birth certificates of their children. We are having trouble locating any info on them during their years in Iowa. Any help and info is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Christy Logan Obermire
FORD, William Henry: William is my great grandfather and resided in Creston, IA. He was born March 5, 1857 in Branscombe, England and died: March 1939 in Creston, IA. He married a Maude Mae CALHOUN 1897 in Ottumwa, IA and they resided in Creston. William's occupation: self-employed tailor. Would appreciate any information on William Henry FORD and Maude Mae CALHOUN. Maude was born: 1877 and died: 1934. Sandy McGary Chandler Bluerdgmts@AOL.com
FORD, Opal Mae Cornelison: Opal is my mother's aunt and lived in Creston, IA. She was born in either 1910,1911,1912. Opal married a Frank Ford - June 18, 1927. Frank was the son of William Henry Ford a local tailor. Frank's occupation: mechanic. Would like any information on Opal FORD - like to know if she is still living and where? If she has died - when? Opal FORD resided in Creston all of her adult life. Any information will be appreciated. Sandy McGary Chandler Bluerdgmts@AOL.com
Can anyone look up an obit for me ? Im looking for an obit for Wayne Burgan. Died Nov 16 1991 I believe in creston Ia. I need to know if it says anything aboout his sister and brother . Where they were at the time of his death. and his sisters name was Kathleen but i Dont know if she married. Her brother was Paul Burgan. Thank you Rose Brammer mskity@pcpartner.net
Subject: MILLER in Afton, Union County I am trying to find out information on my ggrandparents -- MILLER, Howard F.(b-OH 1855) and Maggie Paulus (b-OH 1859). Howard and Maggie died in Oklahoma. I'm not sure when they came to the Afton area (prior to 1884), but they lived on a farm - had a set of twins born Mar. 8, 1884 that died in 1884 & 85. They are buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery east of town. Howard and Maggie had another set of twins on May 13, 1895 (my grandfather was one of them). Sometime between 1895 and 1900, there was a tornado that destroyed their farm, and they packed up and came to Oklahoma arriving in Guthrie, Logan County, in 1900. Also, information needed on Howard's parents and siblings. His father was Thomas Charles MILLER (b 1832 - OH) and mother was Eliza Jane ? MILLER (b 1832 - VA). I do not know when they died, but it was in the Afton area. (His siblings are listed below.) Any information on their families, the location of their farm, or on the tornado, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for any help. Sherri Martin OTHER NAMES: Orlenza Miller Goin; George W. Miller; Charles E. Miller; Martha Miller ?; James H. Miller; Winnie Miller ?; (brothers and sisters of Howard F. Miller)
STRUNCE family Looking for information on the family of Frank J. STRUNCE (b.9/14/1863 Bohemia d.5/13/1944 Creston IA) and Jenny LAKART (b.2/8/1869 Iowa City IA d.9/8/1937 Creston IA). Married in 1888, they had 9 children: Harry, Edward, William, Nellie (m. Truman JEFFREY), Rose (m. Willard LeBARON), Fred, Stanley, Francis, & Jennie. Does anyone know the names, dates, etc. of Frank's and Jennie Lakart's parents? Respond to esusank@concentric.net
SEELEY Seeking contact with someone who knows this family: 1860 IA Census SEELEY, Gideon, age 60, M, Farmer, $2100, $668, Canada SEELEY, America, age 35, F, NY SEELEY, Philander, age 26, M, Farm Laborer, PA SEELEY, Malissa, age 22, F, PA Dwelling 320, Family 261. This appears to be a father with three adult children Ref: 1860 IA Census, pg 34, M-653, Roll 342, National Archives Emmett Mason Masontree@aol.com
I am looking for Cordelia Ann JONES who was born in Westmorland, Kansas 21st February 1882 and married Archie Bird (Byrd) GRAY in Shannon City, Iowa on 12th February 1902. There were two children of this union - Etta Gwendolyn GRAY, born 11th October 1904, and Everett Harvey GRAY, born 30th March 1905 & died 1920. Archie GRAY died in Portland, Oregon on 10th January 1948, but was buried in Creston, Iowa. Cordelia Ann Jones GRAY remarried to M.I.ROBERTS, a banker, of Shannon City, Iowa, but I don't have the date of this marriage.
Subject: BIVENS, MCBRIDE Would like to have information on NOAH BIVENS born 1789 in Worcester County, MD and died 1850 in Jefferson County, Iowa. He married CATHERINE MITCHEL. Wilma Linder
I am looking for information on Mary BROWN and her husband William EARLY. I think that Mary BROWN was born on 11 OCT 1836, and that she died 30 NOV 1904 in Thayer, Union Co., IA. Her parents were Archibald BROWN, and Catharine BOLINGER. Mary BROWN's husband, William EARLY, died 16 JUL 1900 in Afton, IA. I am looking for information so I know where to send for vital records, and information on their children. Thank you, Casey Trent e-mail: despoina@aol.com
Three brothers came from Ireland to America along with their widowed Mother. HUGH, ROBERT , & SAM FISHER along with Mom, MARY BURTON FISHER. It was sometime between 1860 - 1890. Their Dad had been a railroad man so maybe they were too. ROBERT FISHER met and married MARGARET AMELIA SCOTT in CRESTON, IOWA. Later they came to California to farm and have babies. ROBERT FISHER & MARGARET AMELIA SCOTT were my Great-Grandparents. I would treasure any information on these wonderful ancestors! Please share! Gratefully, KarenCA. DOTY_CARSTENSEN@MSN.COM
Hi, My name is David Ames, I would like to submit the surname AMES to the Union County, Iowa Genealogy page. My great -great grandfather Amos Washington Ames, lived in Afton, Iowa for many years and most of his children were born there. He was a veteran of the Civil War 4th Iowa Infantry.
Looking for info on May TEEL married to Lyn/Len BROWN living in Lorimor Union Co in 1905 State Census. Also Cora TEEL married to Orla WILBUR .Thayer IA Cora TEEL WILBUR died in 1917-buried in Beulah Cem. Interested in Any descendents of the above 1900-Federal Census Has Amanda MARTIN TEEL as wife of Charles HILLAN With Children listed as Marion VanceTEEL-Cora TEEL-May TEEL-Alice TEEL-Charles TEEL-Dora TEEL-Martha TEEL & Ethyl TEEL> Joanne,Robinson4@gte.net
TRIMBLE MCGINNIS,Margaret Jane,b.1835 Pa. marr.Geo. Wash.McGinnis. Lived in Afton 1860-1900. She may have had sibblings in Union co, They would probably have come from Pa. too. Thank you
Subject: HARKNESS, James E. and Margaret S. with son Walter G. 1880 UNION Co.
In 1880, a James E. HARKNESS is listed in Iowa with family in Lincoln Twp., Union Co., IA (E.D. 221, page 5, family 42, taken 23 June = James, age 35 b. NY (Parents unlisted); Margaret S. (_), age 30, b. IA (Parents MD VA); Walter G., age 4, b. IA (Parents NY IA). Where in NY did James originate; any info on parents? Looking for connection with Delaware Co., NY Harkness. John Hutchins; Framingham MA aka celliefred@aol.com
Need info on Frederick John SPIES (b1849-d. 1930) who married Eliza Jane BEST (in IL) (b. 1857-d, 1921). They lived in Creston, IA from about 1880 till their deaths in 1930 and 1921 respectively. They are buried in Graceland Cemetery. They had 4 children, Fred Jr., Warren, Stella and Anna. He is listed as a machinist on the 1880 Census.
Searching for informationon Cora TEEL married to Orla WILBUR sometime after 1900. Cora was born to Amanda MARTIN & Frank TEEL in Schuyler County ILL on 14 Feb 1881. She is found in 1900 Federal census as Stepchild of Charles HILLAN & Amanda in Madison county Union Twsp IA. Only other info I have on her is she died 27 Aug 1917 and is buried in Beulah Cem. E 2nd row grave 4. Does anyone have information on any of her descendents?? Joanne.Robinson4@gte.net
Looking for obituary/burial location of HAWKINS, May (Mary) Eliza who died March 13, 1922, Creston, IA. Marcelyn Harris kenmarvc@aol.com
TRIMBLE MCGINNIS,Margaret Jane,b.1835 Pa. marr.Geo. Wash.McGinnis. Lived in Afton 1860-1900. She may have had sibblings in Union co, They would probably have come from Pa. too. Thank you