updated 02/16/2014
updated 02/16/2014
Allamakee co. Pioneers Iowa Genealogical Society certificates |
Iowa Pioneer Certificates (PC) were awarded by the Iowa Genealogical Society (IGS) to anyone whose ancestor was in Iowa in 1856 or earlier.
Sesquicentennial Certificates (SC) awarded by the IGS to anyone whose ancestor was in Iowa in 1846 or earlier
Century Certificates (CC) are awarded by the IGS to anyone whose ancestor was in Iowa over 100 yrs. from date of the applicationOn their website, the Iowa Genealogy Society has an alphabetical index to the state-wide pioneers, along with information for ordering copies of the documentation provided with the application. The Iowa Hawkeye Heritage was a quarterly publication of the Iowa Genealogical Society
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~source: transcribed from issues of Iowa
Hawkeye Heritage, 1980-1998, by Sharyl Ferrall & Connie
Ellis
(Connie has included the Vol # with her transcriptions and some
notes from her personal research)
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| Baird, Catherine: b. Feb. 2, 1814, Ayrshire, Scotland; d. Sept. 10, 1889 in Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa; children: Robert, Jane (Bull), David Wilson, Thomas B., Mary (Laughlin), Alexandar G., John H., Robert. (*PC issued 1990) |
| Bateson, Edward: son of unknown parents, b. ca1824 in Ireland; d. 22 September 1865 at Ion, Allamakee County, Iowa; buried near Postville, Iowa. He married Roxana/Roxa/Roxy Luverne Pike 7 December 1853 at Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa. A daughter of Joel and Lucy/Lura J. (Baldwin) Pike, she was born 8 December 1834 at Concord, Ohio; d. 8 March 1910 at Luverne, Minnesota; buried in Maplewood Cemetery southwest of Luverne. The pioneer settled in Allamakee County prior to December 1853. Edward and his wife were the parents of: John C., Nancy Lovina and Matilda Lovern (twins), Sarah Jane (Noble) and Edward Harvey Bateson. (Vol. 16, Spring, 1981, issue #2, page 69) |
| Bechtel, Matthew, son of Samuel and Katherine (Dingledine) Bechtel; b. 2 September 1854 at Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa; d. 21 September 1944, at Lansing. Married Mary Christoph, daughter of Herman and Dorothea (Grunewald) Christoph, 15 October 1883 at New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa. She was b. 1 November 1863 at Dakota, Illinois and d. 7 June 1946 at New Hampton. The pioneer settled first at Center Township, Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa 1854. Children were: Samuel, Benjamin, Herman, George, Lydia, and Carl. (Vol. 17, Summer-Fall, 1982, issue #3, page 150) |
| Bechtel, Samuel, parentage unknown, was born during 1815 in Baden, Germany, and died 2 January 1892 at Churchtown, Allamakee County, Iowa. He married Katherine Dingledine, parentage unknown, 25 March 1852 at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She was born during 1827 in Hesse, Germany, and died during 1910 at Churchtown. The pioneer first settled Center Township, Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa 1853. Children were: Katherine, Mary, Matthew, Cecelia, Samuel and George. (Vol. 17, Summer-Fall, 1982, issue #3, page 150) |
| Bollman, Henry T.; b. 1835 Ohio; d. 1901 Iowa; m. Adeline Minert; settled in Allamakee County, 1855; Children: Benjamin, Lucina, Charles, Emma Christenson, Grant, Lillian Winter, Sherman, Jessie Mullaney, and Harry. (Vol. 19, Winter 1984, issue #4, page 225) |
| Bollman, William; b. 1797 Pennsylvania; d. 1869 Iowa; m. Elizabeth Harden; settled in Allamakee County, 1855; Children: Sarah Waxler, Nancy Waxler, Martha Waxler, James, Henry, Moses, Enoch, John W., and George. (Vol. 19, Winter 1984, issue #4, page 225) |
| Buringrud, Thron J.; b. 1815 Norway; d. 1908 Iowa; m. Hendrikke Hendriksdatter; settled in Allamakee County, 1851. (Vol. 18, Spring 1983, issue #1, page 31) |
| Butler, Emma: b. Sept. 25, 1853 in Allamakee co., IA; d. Dec. 30, 1939; buried in Spencer cemetery, Tama Co., IA; m. James Meeker; settled by 1871 in Tama Co. IA; children: Nettie May (Speer), Arther Jay, Josephus Roscoe, James Lewis, Courtney Ray, John Frank. (*CC issued 1998) |
| Churchill, Charles B.; b.1829 New York; d. 1910 California; m. Betsey Stephens; settled in Allamakee County, 1854. (Vol. 19, Summer 1984, issue #2, page 106) |
| Clark, Benjamin
William Delay Fletcher, son of John S. Clark and
Mary Williams; b. 22 February 1826 at Nashville,
Tennessee; d. 23 June 1899 at New Market, Iowa; buried in
Brown Cemetery near Guss, Iowa. He married Eleanor A.
Powell* 14 August 1851 at an unknown location. Eleanor,
parentage unknown, was born 29 October 1829 at an unknown
location; died 5 August 1893 at New Market, Iowa; and was
buried in Brown Cemetery. The pioneer settled near
Volney, Allamakee County during 1848. Benjamin and
Eleanor were the parents of Marie, Charlie, Charlotte,
Franklin, Martha, Luella, Annie, and Bertha Clark. (Vol.
16, Summer, 1981, issue #3, page 147) *Note of the transcriber C.E.: Although I am not related to Benjamin and Eleanor Clark, I am familiar with the parentage of Eleanor Ann Powell. She was the daughter of Aaron Powell, and Elizabeth Garvin. The Powell family came to Allamakee County in 1849 and while they were making their way toward Waukon, Iowa, Aaron drowned in the Yellow River on 7 May 1849. His body was never recovered from the river. At one time there was a tombstone for him in the Rossville Cemetery. Benjamin and Eleanor were married in Allamakee County, Rossville, Iowa. Eleanor's siblings were: Rebecca (Brace), Mary (Clark), Nancy (Smith), Lewis Powell, Rachel (McClintock), Prudence Powell, and David Powell. |
| Cota, Theodore: b. 10/1/1851 Harpers Ferry, Allamkaee co. Iowa; d. 1944 Allamakee co. Iowa; m. Emma Fernette; settled 1851 in Allamkaee co. Iowa (*PC issued 1989) |
| Deeny, James: b. 1801 County Donegal, Ireland; d. 1887; buried Lycurgis cemetery near Waukon; m. Bridget Galagher; settled in 1853 in Makee twp.; children: John Gallagher, Bernard Gallagher, Catherine Gallagher (Rodden), Hugh Gallagher, Mary Gallagher (Hogan), James Gallagher, Charles Gallagher & three others who were born in Ireland prior to immigration. (*PC issued 1992) |
| Dennis, Daniel; b. 1792 Virginia; d. 1855 Iowa; 1st married to Amy Eveland; 2nd married to Cassandra Stump; settled in Allamakee County after 1850; Children: Sylvester, Amy Minert, Mary Cheadle, Daniel, and Cassandra. (Vol. 19, Winter 1984, issue #4, page 225) |
| Deremore, Abraham; b. 1814 Maryland; d. 1897 Iowa; m. Julianne Deal; settled in Allamakee County, 1855. (Vol. 18, Spring 1983, issue #1, page 38) |
| Douglass, David w.: b. Sept. 3, 1838, Ayrshire, Scotland d. June 11, 1913 in Waukon, Allamakee co., Iowa; married Adeline Ewing; settled in Allamakee co. 1853; children: James DAvid, Mary Catherine (Ralston), Alexander Wilson, William Wallace, Anna Adeline (Welch), Jessie Alabel (Adams), Agnes Ada, & Sam (*PC issued 1990) |
| Dresser, Calvin; b. 1813 Canada; d. 1892 Iowa; m. Sarah/Sally Hawkins; settled in Allamakee County, 1855 (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue number 2, page 89) |
| Duggins, Rachael Harris Lyons, daughter of Josephus and Catharine Harris; b. (possibly 1827) in Morgan County, Ohio; d. (possibly 1871) in Allamakee County, Iowa; and was buried in an unknown location. She married Jesse Duggins 18 December 1858 in Allamakee County. He was born 1824 in Pennsylvania. No further information about him was provided. The pioneer settled in Allamakee County before 14 February 1856. Rachael and Jesse were the parents of: Flora (French), Josephus, Lucy Melvina (Fiero), and Katharine (French). (Vol. 17, Spring-Summer, 1982, issue #2, page 100) |
| Dull, Josiah, parentage unknown; b. 23 December 1837 in Pennsylvania; d. 21 May 1929 at St. Paul, Minnesota; buried at Rockwell, Iowa. He married Elizabeth Ross, daughter of William and Sarah Jane (Hatfield) Ross, 23 December 1858 at Rossville, Iowa. The pioneer settled in Jefferson Township, Allamakee County, Iowa during 1855. The pioneers were the parents of Emma (Skinner) , Flora J. (Tibbetts), William F., Loui (Trapp), Charles A., Martha M. (Cheney), and Guy H. (Vol. 17, Spring-Summer, 1982, issue #2, page 100) |
| Dundey, John Sr.: b. c1796 in NJ; d. 23 Sept. 1887; buried in Dundee Plot, Waukon, Allamakee co. IA; m. Mary Seth; settled in Allamakee co. abt. 1852; children: Phillip, Catherine (Baker), John Jr., Christian, Alpheus. (*PC issued 1996) |
| Dunn, William Stinson; b. 1817 in (West) Virginia; d. 1901 in Iowa; 1st marriage – Virlinda Warman; 2nd marriage - Mary McShane; settled in Allamakee County, 1850. (Vol 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 89) |
| Ellis, Jonathan; b. 1812 New Hampshire; d. 1901 Iowa; 1st marriage – Lucettia Hawkins; 2nd marriage - Lydia Angeline (Dow) Kelley; settled in Allamakee County, 1855. (Vol 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 90) |
| Elsey, Elizabeth; b.1852 Iowa; d. 1930 Nebraska; m. David A. Minick; settled in Allamakee County, 1852. (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 90) |
| Ewing, James Vickery: b. Nov. 1, 1813 in Ohio, d. Jan 20, 1884 in Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa; married Elizabeth French; settled in Allamakee co. in 1853; children: Joshua, Daniel Webster, Rose Ann (Fischer), Hiram Carl, Alexander Scott, Hannah Elizabeth (Chambers), Jacob Wilson, Adeline Demonalt (Douglass), Lodema Loduska (Davis), James Elliott & Elnora. (*PC issued 1990) |
| Fodge, Charles W.; b. 1856 Iowa; d. 1939 Nebraska; m. Clara A. Brotherton; parents arrived in Allamakee County, 1853. (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 90) |
| Fry, Sally R. McMullen – maiden name not listed; b. 1808 New York; d. 1869 Iowa; 1st marriage – George McMullen; 2nd marriage - David Fry; settled in Allamakee County, 1856. (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 93) |
| Gordon, Thomas H.; b. 1818 Ohio; d. 1892 Iowa; m. Nancy Steward; settled in Allamakee County, 1850. (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 95) |
| Hagen, Gulbrand; b. 1827 Norway; d. 1883 Iowa; m. Agnet Kaldor; settled in Allamakee County, 1855. (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 95) |
| Hartley, Francis: b. 15 Feb. 1818 in Manae, England; d. 3 Oct. 1907; buried English Bench Cemetery, Union City twp. Allamakee co.; m. Hephizabah Sneesby; settled in Allamakee co. in 1854; children: John, Joseph, James, Susan Ann (Allpress), Mary Elizabeth, Mary, Alice Eliza, James W., Silas, Matilda Hepizabah (Bulman) & Francis. (*PC issued 1993) |
| Hartung, Henry; b. 1823 Germany; d. 1909 Iowa; m. Mary Luth; settled in Allamakee County, 1855. (Vol. 18, Summer 1983, issue #2, page 97) |
| Hawes, Jessie (Tarbell); b.1856 Iowa; d. 1929 Minnesota; m. Sherman Hawes; settled in Allamakee County ca1856; Children: Captolia, Earl, Ivora, Zemily, Zella, Mary, Hazel, and Esther. (Vol. 19, Autumn 1984, issue #3, page 154) |
| Hoag, Asahel W.: b. c1816 in NY; d. 1900; buried in Cass Co. MO; m. Celestine Dye; settled in Allamakee co. in 1849; children: Willis, Wilbur C., Clark W., Palmetta, Oscar & Seymore C. (*PC issued 1995) |
| Holman, David V.; 1826 New York; d. 1897 Iowa; m. Sarah Sencebaugh; settled in Allamakee County, 1855. (Vol. 18, Fall 1983, issue #3, page 148) |
| Keenan, Patrick: born c1818 Ireland; died 1878 in IA; married Catherine Scanlon; to Allamakee county 1847. Children: Richard, William, Patrick, Margaret, Thomas, John, Jo Hanna, Joseph, Mary, Charles, Clement and Albert. (*PC) (Vol. 20, Summer 1985, issue #2, page 107) |
| Knudtson, Arna: b. Dec. 1814 in Norway; d. 8 Aug 1902; buried in Little Sioux Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Linn Grove, IA; m. Randa unknown; Settled about 1849 in Allamakee co.; children: Sever A., Ole A., Knudt, Edmund, Christina, Rachel (Brown) & Edward. (*PC issued 1995) |
| Laughlan, John; b. 28 Aug 1809 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; d. 5 Sept 1860; buried in Minert cemetery, Post twp., Allamakee co.; married Jane Cuttle; settled in Allamakee co. in 1849; children: Elizabeth (Riddell), John Henry, Robert, Mary Jane (Patterson), Margaret Ann (Douglas), James Riddell, Sarah Ellen (Harris). (*PC issued 1993) |
| Leikvold, Helge S.; b. 1820 Norway; d. 1897 Iowa; m. Guri Opheim; settled in Allamakee County, 1851. (Vol. 18, Fall 1983, issue #3, page 154) |
| Leikvold, Torkel; b. 1851 Norway; unknown death date Iowa; m. Martha Hagen; settled in Allamakee County, 1851. (Vol. 18, Fall 1983, issue #3, page 154) |
| McCarty, Alexander: b. 21 Aug 1825 in PA; d. 2 Nov 1865; buried at Village Creek, Allamakee co. IA; m. Sarah Wilhelm; settled in Allamakee co. in 1856; children: Aaron, Randolph, Asa, Emily (Piendl), Alice, Arrin & Laura. (*PC issued 1995) |
| Minert, John; b. 1816 Ohio; d. 1867 Iowa; m. Amy Dennis; settled in Allamakee County 1849. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue # 4, page 209) |
| Mitchell, Nathaniel; b. 1827 Pennsylvania; d. 1887 Iowa; m. Rebecca McMullen; settled in Allamakee County, 1852. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4, page 209) |
| Murphy, Patrick; b. 1824 Ireland; d. 1904 Iowa; m. Ellen Manning; settled in Allamakee County, 1856. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4, page 210) |
| Niblock, William: born 1827 Ireland; died 1898 Canada; married Margaret McKee; came to Allamakee county 1849. Children: David, Isabel, Emma (Palmer), James & Elizabeth (Palmer). (*PC) (Vol 20, Winter 1985, issue #4, page 232) |
| Ogle, Anderson J.; b. 1828 Virginia; d. 1914 Missouri; m. Alma Maynard; settled in Allamakee County, 1853. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4, page 212) |
| Oleson, Lars: b. Oct. 9, 1834 in Norway; d. Nov. 14, 1897; burial in Howard, South Dak. Married Christina Johnson. Was in Lansing, IA by 1856; children: Caroline O., Carl L., Eliza (Klunder), Caroline L. (Nelson), Albert O., Leonard S. (*PC issued 1992) |
| Pike, Joel; b. 1797 Connecticut; d.1863 Iowa; m. Lucy Baldwin; settled in Allamakee County, 1850. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4, page 214) |
| Powell, Elizabeth (Garvin); b. 1803 Pennsylvania; d. 1896 Iowa; m. Aron/Aaron Powell; settled in Allamakee County, 1849. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4, page 215) |
| Renziehausen, Heinrich Ludwig: b. 1 Aug 1818 in Hanover, Germany; d. 31 Dec 1897; buried Pleasant Ridge cemetery near Monona, Clayton co. IA; married Marie Dorothy Sieling; settled in Allamakee co. in 1851; children: Marie (Arnold), Caroline (Larsen), Henry W., Elizabeth (Josten), William F. Minnie & Martha. (*PC issued 1993) ((Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4, page 216) |
| Robey, Calvin August; b. 1843 (West) Virginia; d. 1924 Iowa; m. Isabella May Dunn; settled in Allamakee County, 1855. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4) |
| Robey, Hezekiah; b. 1812 (West) Virginia; d. 1858 Iowa; m. Caroline Porter; settled in Allamakee County 1855. (Vol. 18, Winter 1983, issue #4) |
| Sencebaugh, Reuben; b. 1811 Pennsylvania; d. 1886 Iowa; m. Catherine McShane; settled in Allamakee County 1850. (Vol. 19, Spring 1984, issue #1, page 29) |
| Smeby, Hans O.; b. 1826 Norway; d. 1893 Iowa; m. Helene Fryslie; settled in Allamakee County 1851. (Vol. 19, Spring 1984, issue #1, page 31) |
| Snitker, Caroline (Portner); born 1854 Germany; died 1935 IA; married 1st ? Pieper, married 2nd Frederick Snitker; settled in Allamakee county 1855. (*PC) (Vol. 19, Spring 1984, issue #1 page 32) |
| Spalding, David: born 1795 NH; died 1876 IA; married 1st Hannah Putnam, married 2nd Mary Butterfield; settled in Allamakee county 1856. (*PC) (Vol. 19, Spring 1984, issue #1 page 32) |
| Stafford, Jesse S.: born 1824 WV; died 1891 IA; married 1st Elizabeth ?, married 2nd Maria Plank; settled in Allamakee county 1852. (*PC) (Vol. 19, Spring 1984, issue #1 page 32) |
| Twohey, Cornelius: b. ca1825/30 Tipperary Co., Ireland; d. May 19, 1890; buried Westridge (?) cemetery, Waukon; m. Ann Conner; settled in Allamakee in 1853; children: Mary, Christopher, James H., Catherine (Wilkison), Dennis S., Patrick, John F., Cornelius, Anastasia (Clark). (*PC issued 1992) |
| Weymiller / Wyemiller, Frederick: born 1825 Germany; died 1906 IA; married Wilhelmina Geipel; settled in Allamakee county 1854. (*PC) (Vol. 19, Spring 1984, issue #1 page 32) |
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