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Query Archive #1
December 1996 to April 1998


Patti Bacon Fri Apr 24 1998
William ACKER who lived and died in Harlan, Shelby Co. during the early 1880's descends from the Palantine Germans who landed and lived in the Hudson Bay area of NY. Adam ACKER or ECKERT was the original ancestor being born in Weisbaden, Germany in 1671 and coming to America in 1710 on the ship the "Lyon". Just prior to living in Harlan, William and his ancestors lived in Ira/Cato, Cayuga, NY.

Gary Carlsen Thu Apr 16 1998
Looking for information on family of Christian Peter CARLSON, born 1860 Denmark, died 1918 Clay Twnsp, Shelby County. Wife Anna K CARLSON, died 1939. Three sons Henry, John, and Axel born Shelby County 1882, 1884, 1886. Entire family buried Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, Shelby, Iowa.

Robert L. Ryan Fri Apr 10 1998
Searching for records-information, or help on locating same on the Manion Family. Michael MANION was born in Ireland (place unknown) and immigrated to Canada with his parents (also unknown) and settled in the community of South Finch.
Michael's future wife, Bridget COYNE was born in Ireland (birthplace unknown) and immigrated into Canada with her parents (also unknown) at the age of seven. Later, Michael and Bridget were married in Chesterville, Canada on February 4, 1867. They moved to Oswego, New York where their first child, James Thomas MANION was born on November 10, 1867.The family returned to Canada and remained there until January 1880. Eight children were born to Michael and Bridget in Canada: 
  1.   James Thomas MANION     November 10, 1867
  2.   Catherine Elizabeth     June 4, 1870
  3.   Albert  Patrick         August 9, 1871
  4.   Michael Edward          January 15, 1873
  5.   William John            October 14, 1874
  6.   Anna Mary               February 29, 1876
  7.   Charles Vincent         October 4, 1877
  8.   Margaret  Cecelia       July 6, 1879
In January 1880, the family moved to Washington Township, Shelby County, Iowa. The nearest town was Dunlap, Iowa, Harrison County. In 1883, the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was built within three miles of their home. The town of Panama, Iowa became their official address. Six children were born after settling in Iowa. These were: 
   9.  Martin Joseph MANION     December 1, 1880
  10.  Nellie Bridget           May 28, 1883
  11.  Harry Parnell            April 19, 1885
  12.  Gertrude Emmaline        September 7, 1886
  13.  Leo Eugene               February 16, 1888
  14.  Teresa                   August 6, 1891
My great grandfather, Michael MANION had a farm in or near Washington Township which was later taken over by my grandfather James MANION. My grandfather James MANION had the following children: 
        
   1.  Lilly Evangeline MANION  November 28, 1891
   2.  Vincent Michael          May 29, 1893
   3.  Marie Johanna            October 15, 1894
   4.  James Leo                November 30, 1896
   5.  William Jeremiah         March 17, 1898
   6.  Margurite Rose           June 20, 1901
   7.  Mildred Ursula**         August 5, 1903
   8.  Agnes Cecelia            November 28, 1906
   9.  Nora Harriet             August 28, 1910
James T MANION's first wife and the mother of the above children was (Mary) Margaret Buckley Manion. She died on January 28, 1914. My Grandfather then married a Mae HARRIS who had a son named Paul Harris. James and Mae had one son together---James MANION.
Robert L. Ryan - email: Hurleylane@msn.com

Cindy Hoffman Mon Apr 06 1998
Father: Peter FLAMMANG b. 1/15/1863 Germany
Mother: Anna M KENKEL

Children:
Nicklous b. 10/25/1889 Earling; Theodore b. 3/20/1891 Earling; Elizabeth b. 12/15/1892; Margaret b. 6/17/1894------my grandmother; Katherine b. 7/4/1895; Mary b. 12/23/1896; Athelia b. 3/3/1898; Anna b. 6/27/1899; Anton b. 8/15/1900

I would appreciate any info you can give me. Thanks much

bcrogers@mis.net - Email address no longer valid - update needed!! Mon Mar 30 1998
I am looking for information concerning the descendants of a man named Soren OLESEN. He was born on 29-DEC-1852 in Knudrup, Denmark to Ole OLESON and Anna K. SORENSEN. He moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1869 with his father where he found work as a cooper. He was married twice: first to Johanna MORTINSON in Blair, NE in 1876, second to Mary THERKELSON after 1895. Soren died in 1928 and is buried in Monroe Cemetery; his wife, Mary, died in 1963, and is buried beside him. Soren was a prosperous farmer in Shelby County. Soren had 6 children:
from his 1st marriage, a daughter named Johanna;
from his 2nd marriage, Anna, Cora, Edna, Ethel, Raymond, and a stillborn daughter. (Raymond died in infancy.) I would like any information as to what happened to his surviving daughters.

Darleen Berens Tue Mar 17 1998
LEE-Working on the following family: Samuel N. LEE, b.Apr 1863 IA, mar. Mary (maiden name unknown at this time) b.Jan 1860. They mar. 1882. Had the following children probably all born in Shelby Co.
(1) Warren W. b. Dec 1882
(2) Nathan S. b.Mar 1885
(3) Emory H. b.Dec 1886
(4)Benjamin H. b.Nov 1888
(5) Amy Louisa b. 24 Jun 1891 & d.26 May 1963 bur. Cuppy's Grove, Shelby Co., IA. She mar. Oscar Wilheim ROLD b. 3 Jul 1886 Avoca, Pottawattamie Co, (son of Peter Rold & Dorthea Marie SORENSEN). Amy & Oscar mar.23 Jan 1913 Harlan, Shelby Co., IA
(6)William b.Mar 1896
(7) Cecil LEE b.Mar 1899 Shelby Co., IA

Darleen Berens Mon Mar 16 1998
ROLD - Working on the following family in Shelby Co. Peter Christian ROLD b. 28 Sep 1843, Fjellerod, Gunderup, Denmark, d. 16 Sep 1924 Selma, Fresno Co., CA.
Married first Karen (Carrie) JOHNSON b. ca 1842 Denmark, d. abt 1877, Shelby Co. They mar. 3 Aug 1867 & had Mary C. ROLD, b. Nov 1869 Shelby Co., IA.
Peter married 2nd Dorthea Marie SORENSEN b.22 Apr 1854, Thise, Hjorring, Denmark, They mar. 21 Jul 1878 Shelby Co. Dorothea d. 31 May 1924 Selma, Fresno Co., CA. She was the d/o Soren Peter MORTENSEN & Ane Cathrine CHRISTENSEN.
Peter & Dorothea had the following children all born in Shelby Co.:
(1) Richard b.May 1879
(2) Anna E. b.Nov 1880
(3) Alga C. Oct 1882
(3) Mabel L. b.Apr 1893
(4) Oscar Wilheim b.3 Jul 1886 Avoca, Pottawattamie Co d.21 Nov 1965, Bur. - Cuppy's Grove, Shelby Co. & mar. Amy Louisa LEE (d/o Samuel & Mary LEE) b. 24 Jun 1891 IA d. 26 May 1963 & is also bur. Cuppy's Grove. They mar. 23 Jan 1913 Harlan.
(5) Florence V. b.Apr 1887
(6) Hubert W. b. 20 Jul 1890 d. Nov 1963
(6) Agnes S. b.Oct 1893
(7) Daisy V. b.23 Feb 1896 Fairview Twp.
Would appreciate hearing from others working on this family. Need to fill in marriages, etc.

Delleen Starner Mon Mar 2 1998
I am looking for information about my G-G-Grandmother, Matilda NELSON who emigrated in 1871 at the age of 12. She was born June 4, 1859 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Delleen Starner - daysinn@digisys.net

Patricia Elizabeth Petersen-Poet Sun Mar 1 1998
My grandfather's parents were Peter PETERSEN, and his wife Mary emigrated from Denmark to Harlan, Iowa sometime in the late 1800's. My grandmother's parents were Lauritz HOLGER-LARSEN and his wife, Elizabeth, also immigrants from Denmark to Harlan, Iowa at the same period of time, I believe. These are the grandparents of my father, Gerald Bayne PETERSEN, who has since gone to be with them in Heaven. His parents were Alex and Olga PETERSEN, who for some reason spelled their name Peterson.

mellick @ cape.net UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (10/2012) Sat Feb 21 1998
BEST/WARD - In his uncle's Distribution of Estate dated 1895, Israel WARD (b abt 1814 PA) was named a benificiary, and one of his two heirs was Mary BEST of Shelby Co IA. I would like to correspond with any BEST or WARD descendant.

Rich Hill Thu Feb 19 1998
DERICHSWEILER-- about 1880's. Looking for info or descendants. Came from Germany. Married a KOLL and LAPKE in Shelby Co.

Chris Peterson - UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (10/2012) Wed Feb 18 1998
Maude Mary MCCONNELL born 1873 Rock Island, Ill, died 1925 Harlan, Iowa married Charles E. MCKEIG 19 Aug 26, 1891. Her parents James McConnell born 1847 Penn. married Sarah A. BOWERS, born 1850 Ireland. James had six children. Maggie 15, Alfred, 13, Ida, 10 Maude 7, Herman 5 and Harkley 2 (He was born in IA) Had other family members living with them from Denmark Soreenson, Andrew 22, Johnston Thrine 25, and Maggie born in IA. This is on M254 1880 Census Index . Iowa Vol 29 ED 206 Sheet 16 Line 10 James, McConnell W. Male, 33 born in Penn, County Shelby Lincoln Township. Given by Charylene Peterson (Thelma McKeigs daughter) These are her parents.

Elaine Britten Chapek Sun Feb 15 1998
Am looking for information on August and Mary MICHALSKI family. My grandmother was Mary Magdeline Michalski BRITTEN, Born January 3, 1887 in Wisconsin, moved to Shelby County approx 1920 with husband Nicholas BRITTEN. Am interested in finding country of origin for August & Mary, also Mary's maiden name.
I have information on the BRITTEN surname from 1831-1997. The migration link to Shelby County is Germany> Wisconsin> Iowa.

Connie Street Sat Feb 14 1998
Seeking descendants of Otho MEANS, d. Shelby Co. 1900. Son, John Franklin MEANS d Shelby Co. 1910. Grand daughter Geneva Catherine "Eva" SAMPEY graduated Shelby High School in 1901 and m Frank HALEY.

CharyleneUPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (9/2020) Fri Feb 13 1998
Looking for info on Chas E. MCKEIG of Harlan, Iowa 1800-1900's married to Maud MCCONNELL and had three girls, Thelma, Zona, Elva. Send back to e-mail. chrisp@ridgecrest.ca.us Thank You. Charylene

Rick Huey Sun Feb 08 1998
My Grand-dad James W. STOCKTON was born in Manteno, Iowa on October the Fourth 1882, and he died on March 20 1957. He had two sisters, one was Mrs. Grace KETELESEN of Everly, Iowa and the other was Mrs. Alice HARBECK of Moline Ill. and one half-brother by the name of Lionel RANDELL of Oregon City, Ore. This is all the information I have on him and would appreciate any other information that you may have about him or the Stockton family. Thank you very much.

Gary Carlsen Sun Feb 01 1998
Looking for obituaries on Christian Peter CARLSON, and Kirsten CARLSON both residents of Elk Horn, Shelby, IA from 1775 to deaths. Christian died 17 May 1918 at Clay Twnsp. IA and was buried in Elh Horn. Kirsten died 19 Mar 1923 at Clarinda IA and was buried at Elk Horn IA. Possible Obits in the Elkhorn Report, or Harlan Tribune. Would also like to hear from anyone residing in Elk Horn who can point to other sources in that area: ie churches, mortuaries, cemeteries.

Virginia Leddy - UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (9/2017) Thu Jan 29 1998
John MAVIS (MAPHIS), born 30 Apr 1826, VA, died 23 Feb 1897, Harlan, Shelby, IA, buried Harlan, Shelby Co., IA. He married Francis A. UNDERWOOD, 3 Jul 1851, and later married Mabel Hurless(?). This is all the information I have. Researching Maphis, Mavis, Mavius of Shenandoah County, VA.

CoolRNC@aol.com Wed Jan 28 1998
I have Danish ancestors who lived in Shelby County. Nels and Christiana CHRISTENSEN came to Shelby Co. from Greene Co. Prior to this, they emigrated from Copenhagen Denmark in 1885 with their son John. Christiana died in Shelby Co. in the early 1890's in childbirth. Nels then married Mary JENSON or JENSEN. My grandfather, Joseph was born there but there is no birth certificate as one was not filed. Nels left there to go to Council Bluffs and then to South Dakota.

Bernard F. Duesel Mon Jan 26 1998
My grandfather and grandmother, George DUESEL, b.June 17,1854 and his wife Christina, nee MUNSCH came to America in 1880 and settle in Webster, MA. He is my grandfather and I have traced over 40 decendents to these two emmigrants, George's Sister, Kunagunda b.1848 in Bavaria and married Johann ENGELS b. 1841 in Luxemburg and settled in the midwest. Today over 40 families in the Shelby County area of Iowa can trace their lineage to these two.
Bernard F. Duesel, b.1907.

Ginger Sorenson Babb Sat Jan 17 1998
Am searching for descendants of Carl C. SORENSON who immigrated to Harlan from Denmark as a child about 1881. He came with his brother, James SORENSON, to stay with an uncle. James SORENSON died in Marne in 1952 and his obituary stated that he was survived by a brother, Carl, in Harlan. (James was my grandfather.) - Ginger

Victoria Sun Jan 4 1998
Searching for info on the following PETERSENs:
Cecelia PETERSEN, born 6 Sept 1861 in 'Jutland', Denmark, d. 10 July 1930 in Pottawattamie Co. IA, buried in Brayton, Audubon Co. Her brother, P. S. PETERSEN is listed in her obituary as living in Harlan, Iowa in 1930, as well as her sister Mrs. Jerry CHRISTENSEN. Another sister, Mrs. Jim HANSEN was living in Irwin, Iowa at that time. The PETERSEN family immigrated to the U.S. in 1875 and settled in the Cuppy's Grove community. Cecelia married Nels SORENSEN on 4 July 1885, and they were charter members of the Danish Baptist Church in Harlan. They moved to Brayton, Audubon Co. in 1891 where my grandmother, Ruth Pauline SORENSEN, was born 7 June 1901.

Karen Grossart Thu Jan 1 1998
Looking for records for the Joachim and Sophia [Schulz] SCHWIESOW family including children: Carl(Charles), Caroline(Lena), John, Fred, Maria, Wilhelm from 1870's through 1890's in Shelby Co., especially in Shelby and Fairview Townships. I am especially looking for the death information for Joachim Jacob M. SCHWIESOW, b. ca. 1822 in Pommern and his wife Sophia Dorothea Friederike SCHULZ, b. 22 Jun 1821 in Kr. Franzburg, Pommern. They immigrated in 1867 to Wisconsin and migrated in 1875 to Shelby County.

Larry Shively Tue Dec 30 1997
I am looking for a lost descendant. The individual I am looking for is Joseph H SHIVELY. In the 1880 Census he is listed in Shelby County. In a history of Shelby County J H SHIVELY is listed as being a postmaster in Shelby, Shelby County, Iowa. Can someone check any list available from the cemetery of the City of Shelby for any Shively's. I cannot locate J H Shively past the 1880 census. I thank you in advance.

Sat Dec 13 1997
Good Morning from Kuwait. My name is MAJOR Randall R. Stevens currently stationed in Kuwait with the U.S. Embassy. What I would like to find is a copy of the death obituary of Isaac STEVENS who died in Clay Township Shelby County Iowa in 1886 and is buried in Monroe Township Cemetery (Lot 42). His wife Elsie (HAINES) STEVENS died in 1882. From this update, I will be able to determine which one of his children he was living with in Shelby County and maybe some additional information.
Additionally, if you could, please on a request to Mrs. Annabelle Petersen and/or Mrs Mae Peterson who are with the Nishnabotna Genealogical Society on what it would cost to get a Complete copy of the 1885 Shelby County Census Record.

Dorothea Clausen, mailto:djclausen@starband.net UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (1/2018) Sat Nov 29 1997
Looking for information on George CLAUSEN born Aug 1, 1867 in Soes Aabenraa Hostrop Schlewig Dennmark, who immigrated to Shelby Co Iowa, in 1887. Anna Patricia SCKAAK, born in Aabenraa Schlewig Dennmark, April 12, 1866, married George in Shelby Co IA Feb 19, 1889. Four of their children were born in Shelby Co. Johannah June 23, 1890, George, Feb 5, 1892, Jacob Jan 15, 1894, Alma June 3, 1898. Also believe his father George CLAUSEN, born March 6, 1837, his wife, and three sisters immagrated to Shelby Co IA sometime after 1888. George CLAUSEN'S daughter's names Meta BOCK, Mary JENSEN, Anne POSCHWATTA.

Gary Carlsen Wed Nov 26 1997
Looking for descendants of, or information on, Christian Peter CARLSON and Kirsten JENSEN, born Denmark. First appear in Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA in 1880 US Census. Two known children, Anna Marie born 1880 Shelby County, Elena born 1882, Shelby County. Anna Marie married John Emil CARLSEN 1903 at Elk Horn, Elena married Gust POPE unknown location. Kirsten Jensen died at Clarinda Hospital 1923 and is buried in Elk Horn. Christians death unknown. Clarinda Hospital records show three sons.

Ronda Brewster Walker UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (10/12/2021)<@-- /a --> Sat Nov 15 1997
My ggrandmother Julia Anne SNYDER was b. 1867 in Harlan, Iowa. ...Her parents were William SNYDER b. 1837 in PA , and Mary J. b. 1843 in Michigan. I found the family in the 1880 Iowa census living in Monroe, Shelby Co. Julia Anne's siblings included Edwin 16, Alice 13, Jason 8, Frederick 5, John 3 and Chester 6mos. I know that she married a Samuel Lyter and moved to Kansas in 1898. Her siblings remained in Iowa as far as I know. Please contact me if you know of this family. Thanks so much,

bigmoma@gte.net Thu Nov 13 1997
Am seeking information on Andrew Jackson SAVAGE who lived in Shelby County, Iowa. He was a farmer, but served as county sheriff of Shelby County. Grateful for any help. Thanks!

Lesley Albertson Mon Nov 10 1997
While searching through a box of family photographs about a year ago, in Tamworth, NSW, Australia, I found an envelope with the address "Mr James ALBERTSON, Harlan Box 297, Chelby Co, North America". Finally, I have found the place - Shelby, not Chelby - but can anyone help me locate this ancestor? He is of Danish descent - ancestors originally from Rise Parish (Aero), County Svendborg. I would guess the envelope was some decades old, possibly more.
Lesley Albertson - Melbourne, Australia

Richard Harrison Sun Nov 09 1997
Looking for further information on John W. HARRISON who was living in Shelby county in 1876 and is reported to have been in Union township about that time. He was born ca. 1849 in Jones Co. so he would have been in his mid-twenties.

Patsy Hittle Gore Thu Sep 25 1997
Three MITCHELL brothers moved to Shelby Co, Iowa. Thomas MITCHELL in 1871; John MITCHELL 1881 & James before 1885. Thomas Mitchell d: 10 Aug 1910 in Kirkman, IA & his wife Ludinda HENDRICKS d: 24 Jan 1911. Where are they buried? Anyone have an Obit. for Thomas (b:1824IR) or Lucinda (b:1831IN)? John MITCHELL (1836-1907) and his wife Diantha HENDRIX (1839-1923) moved on to Cedar Co, NE in 1896. James M MITCHELL (1839-1908) & his wife Rebecca Switzer (1841-?) migrated back to Union Twp, Fulton Co, IL bef 1900. I am seeking another brother Charles MITCHELL & his wife Mary LAMB?
Patsy Hittle Gore - Palmer, Alaska

Gloria D. McAlister Wed Sep 24 1997
I am looking for information on the family of Cora Belle GRABIL KINDLE. She died in Shelby Co. 19 Apr 1905. She was one of 13 children born to Ira and Anna Catharine MOHLER GRABIL. Cora was born in Sangamon County IL, and her parents were born in Ohio. I would love to have a picture of this lady and of her family. Thanks.

David McConnell 6mmauctions@covad.net UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (10/2023) Tue Sep 23 1997
I am looking for descendants of James Benjamin McCONNELL. Anybody with McCONNELL ancestors from Shelby County are probably related to me. Please take a look at my gedcom here: http://www.parsonstech.com/genealogy/trees/dmcconne/mcconl.htm Other Surnames include: MILLER, STUTZMAN, LEE, PHILSON, POLING, TAGUE, LONGCOR and lots more.

Joan Ackerman Mon Sep 22 1997
NELSON / NIELSON - Willing to exchange info with anyone working on Peter NIELSON and his son Knud NELSON who came from Denmark about 1890. They settled in the Elkhorn area and are burried in the Elkhorn Luthern cemetery.

Fr. Jim Wilwerding jim@wilwerding.com UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (2/2018) Sun Sep 14 1997
In 1853, three brothers, Henry, Nicolas, and Michael WILWERDING emmigrated to MN. I have information on my ancestor, Michael, who later moved his family to IA. I would like more dates and names as well as any information on the descendants of the other two or any other Wilwerdings in the US. Also see Lux connections.

Connie FULKERSON Sat Sep 13 1997
RHODES - Wanting to find out more information about the Silas RHODES family who lived in Woodbury County from about 1890 to about 1915. Silas Rhodes b. 22 Jun 1845 in Ohio d. 1 Feb 1925 in Omaha, NE m. 12 Mar 1874 in Muscatine County, IA to Evangeline CHEATHAM (Cheatem or Cheaton) b. 20 Apr 1855 in Muscatine County, IA d. 9 Dec 1921 in Wagner, SD.
Children were:
* Adelbert (Delbert) Orwin RHODES b. 21 Dec 1875 in Shelby County, IA d. 14 Jun 1881 in Shelby County, IA
* Lottie Amber (went by Amber) RHODES b. 11 Feb 1878 Shelby County, IA d. 1943 in Wagner, SD Married Harry W. STRAYER 11 Mar 1903 in Correctionville, Woodbury County, IA
* Dorsey Leames (Dorse or D.L.) RHODES b. 8 May 1880 in Shelby County, IA d. 24 Mar 1935 in Nampa, ID Married Bernice L. ?, Unknown date or place
* Iva Elberta (Dorothy I. or Dott) RHODES b. 11 Feb 1882 in Shelby County, IA d. 28 May 1965 in Brea, CA Married Everett J. DOLPH 29 Nov 1906 in Correctionville, Woodbury County, IA
* Edith Honora (Eda) RHODES b. 2 Aug 1885 in Ida Grove, IA d. 26 Feb 1964 in Los Angeles, CA Married Chester A. STRAYER 31 Dec 1908 in Correctionville, Woodbury County, IA
* Jestes Silas (Jess) RHODES b. 8 Nov 1889 in Ida Grove, IA d. 21 Mar 1959 in Sioux City, IA Married Mary J. MOLSKOW 21 July 1915, Unknown place

Both Amber and Dorothy were school teachers in Woodbury County before they were married. Are there any school records attesting to this fact and where (school names) did they teach? Also wanting to know if Dorse and Jess were married in Woodbury County. When did the parents, Silas and Evangeline move away from Woodbury County?

Lynnette Davis Thu Sep 4 1997
We are compiling a history of our town, Woodburn, Iowa. We are searching for information on a Dr. J. D. DUNSHEE. He married one of our Doctors daughters, E.R. WILLEY. We are looking for more information on the Willey family, as they moved to Texas in 1921, after living in Woodburn since 1902. The DUNSHEE family lived in Harlan in 1921, at which time they visited her parents before they left for Texas.

Valerie Wed Aug 27 1997
I am looking for Elizabeth F. COREY, who lived in Shelby County in 1900. Her father's name was Edwin Olney COREY and her mother's name was Margaret Morgan Brown COREY. Elizabeth's nickname was Bess. She was born in the winter of 1887/88. I need a specific birthday and I need to know her full middle name. I would really appreciate any information on these. Thank you.

Barbara Crowder Black Sat Aug 16 1997
Rosina Whitney CROWDER: b. Jackson Mi. 1851.d. Woodbine 1930 buried in Panama. m.John Newton CROWDER in Marshal Co. Iowa. moved to Panama c 1870-husband died in 1888. Rosina and children bought a farm in Harrison abt 1900. My father John Hershel CROWDER, the youngest child was b. Panama 1887. His 2 brothers Clyde and Cassius ROY later lived in Ca. John married Elsie May JENKINS c 1914-15 in Dunlap. They lived in Woodbine where their first 4 children were born. Rosina had 3 girls-Rosetta Gertrude (Gertie) m. Tom Crowell, and Eva m. Tom Jones. And Mattie CROWDER (teacher) After age 50 she married Harry THOMPSON of that area. The Crowells went to SD. The JONES lived on Rosina's farm until the mid 1930s.
Would like information (perhaps an Obit for Rosina) or anything about the family who remained in Iowa. There surely was a clipping of the death of Harry Thompson by suicide abt 1936

Dennis Boatright Sun Aug 10 1997
Ira AMES, and his wife Josephine 'Josie' (STORY), lived in Kirkman, Shelby Co., Ia. in late 1800's. She died in 1954 and he died in 1959 and both are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. According to 1910 Fed. Census, they had 4 sons: David Marion, Eugene, Raymond and Kenneth.
Josephine's father was Francis Marion STORY who, at the time of his death ca. 1905, was living with Ira and Josie. Francis Marion STORY was my 2g-grandfather. 'Josie' was his daughter by Hannah Elizabeth REEDER, FM's 2nd wife. I am interested in making contact with descendants of Ira and Josephine AMES to learn if there is any information they might provide concerning Francis Marion STORY.

Dan Bauer - NEED UPDATED EMAIL - No longer valid!! (9/1/2015) Wed Aug 6 1997
I am interest in the Alexander BAUER family from Westphalia, Iowa. 1877-1900. Wife Sophia HOCHHAUSEN. St. Boniface Church in Westphalia. Children, Katherine, John, Alex, Mary, Sophia, Lizzie, Rose and Cecilia. Brothers of Alexander were Joe and Andreas BAUER.

Mary Stewart Mon Jul 7 1997
Am looking for the cemetery where my great-grandfather William Ernest Henry RETHMEIER was buried in Shelby Co., he died Nov 1, 1884. His widow Johannes Louise (Dina) Gorichs Rethmeier latter married John Jacob SCHWAB -- March 14, 1891. Would like to know if there was a paper then that might have carried his obituary. Thank You

Arnold E Schaeffer Thu Jul 3 1997
I am looking for any information regarding the final resting places for Christiana Schaeffer CUPPY and her husband Adam CUPPY. They are the CUPPY's who settled Cuppy's Grove in Monroe Township. Also interested in any information regarding the feud between the Adam CUPPY and W.J. JOHNSTON families in 1860.

Lois Kemble Wed Jul 2 1997
I am looking for the birth and death date of Phyllis (I think JoAnne) JOHNSON; daughter of Grace & Johnnie C. JOHNSON. They lived at Oakland, Iowa, at the time of her birth but she is buried in the Shelby cemetery with no marker.

Larry Shively Sat Jun 28 1997
SHIVELY - Searching for information on Joseph H SHIVELY b 17-November-1844 in Taylor County, KY. Joseph is on the 1880 Shelby County, Iowa census record. Joseph married Elizabeth (maiden name not known). Joseph was the son of John B SHIVELY, b 14-July-1804 Green Co,KY, d 12-August-1864 Taylor Co, KY and Sarah HEAVERIN, b 1814. Would like to correspond with anyone doing research on the SHIVELY surname in Shelby County.

David Byers Sat May 17 1997
NYRUP, Christian- Left Denmark in 1869 arrived in Shelby Co. in 1870. Came with wife Elsie Christina. Both are buried in Cuppy's Grove cemetery. Looking for the names of their parents. Their children were Mary, John, Anna , Minnie, Christina and Lillie.

Peggy Rudd MC ANDREW Sun May 11 1997
SCHNEIDER/BLUM: Need parents and siblings of "Mike" SCHNEIDER b 12 Aug 1895, d 20 Feb 1980, buried Westphalia, IA. He m Catherine BLUM 20 Jan 1920. Catherine BLUM was b 22 Oct 1899 and d 26 Apr 1983 and is also buried in Westphalia, IA. Their children are: Ella Mae (GROSS), Rita (RUSIG), Ambrose, Urban (m Joan ?), James (m ?Joan), Donald (m Violet CARTER), Arlene (m Merlin CARTER).

Peggy Rudd MC ANDREW Sun May 12 1997
CARTER / WRIGHT: Need parents and siblings of Delles CARTER b 30 June 1906 in Defiance, IA, d 06 March 1983 Harlan, IA. He married Anna WRIGHT b 23 Feb 1910 in Dow City, IA, d 04 Jan 1981 Harlan, IA. They married 29 June 1935. Their children are Violet (SCHNEIDER), Delene (BOCK), Sharon (CAPE), Delles, Jr. (m Randi NORDBY), Derald (m Marsha NEWLIN).

Danella Laes Fri May 4 1997
I am looking for information on Lowell A. MILLER born on November 4, 1916 in Shelby, Shelby County, Iowa. He died in November of 1986 in Waterloo, Iowa. I would like to find out information on his siblings and parents. Please e-mail me at DanellaL@juno.com (query updated 3/27/98)

Susan Mein Fri May 3 1997
Shelby County, Iowa, Query.
Willard BRISTOL died 16 November 1889, in Polk Township, Shelby County, Iowa, at home of acute tonsilitus at age 45. His death record is recorded in Shelby Death Book 2, Page 5. How can I find out who his parents were since I didn't find it in the County's Death Record? His wife, Catherine "Kate" HOLMAN - BRISTOL is buried in the Redline Cemetery.
Their children were Pete, Rilla, James, Charles, Mabel, Ernest, and Moses(?) according to the 1885 Iowa Census. Other possible children were Lena Leone BRISTOL (Shelby County, Birth Book 1, Page 209) and Minnie Edith BRISTOL (Shelby Birth Book 1, Page 209) Are there any descendants of these children living in Shelby County? My husband is the great grandson of Charles BRISTOL. Any information concerning this family would be appreciated. Thanks.

Susan Mein Fri May 2 1997
Shelby County, IA, Query
Trying to locate descendants of the John and Magdalena VEITH - CONRAD family. John and Magdelena CONRAD are buried in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa. Their children were Lena, Emily, John Jr., Mabel, Alma, Art, Bill, Ann, Clara, and Herman. Emily CONRAD - WOHLHUTTER, my husband's great grandmother, was a resident of Corley and Harlan, Iowa, but is buried in Shelby Cemetery, beside her parents. Would like to correspond with any descendants of John and Magdalena CONRAD. Thanks.

Donna Rae Edon Fri Apr 25 1997
Looking for info: Jessie May POPE, Daughter of Albin W. POPE, and Addie LOWRY of Oakland Iowa. Jessie Pope married Leander W. CHASE Jessie died of 1918 flu 12/1918. Lee W. CHASE was the son of Albert Norman CHASE and Lydia Hack CHASE of Oakland or Avoca, Iowa. Lee had a brother Charles and Leonard. Looking for Eliza LaPorte POPE md Anthony S. POPE moved to Iowa, possibly Oakland, married Nate Mansfield. Daughter Rose and son Albert MANSFIELD born Iowa about 1880-1885. Info on John Kerns LOWRY and wife Agnes Mauler LOWRY.

Matt Miller Sat Mar 22 1997
Towns: Elkador/Westphalia/Defiance/Earling. Would like to find anyone with interest in the Johann Peter MILLER / MULLER (1810-1894) family that emigrated to the US in 1863 from Luxembourg. I have a significant amount of information on this family, and I'm actually travelling to Luxembourg right after Easter, 1997, to acquire more information. The Miller's are buried in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetary in Elkador. Johann's gravestone lists him as Grandpa, with Father being Jean Pierre Miller, Mother is Josephine, and a son John. Michel Miller was Johann's son who moved to Westphalia in 1870s(?).

Edward L White Wed Mar 19 1997
I am looking for family data on great-grandfather Isaac WAITS and great-grandmother Sarah Elizabeth POTTS (1880-1890) who lived in Panama, Iowa and had a son Charles William Waits born at Panama, Ia on June 11, 1883. Know nothing of their migration path, but believe Isaac came from Pennsylvania. Isaac was born in 1832

Judith Falconer Mon Mar 10 1997
Looking for a possible first marriage for Walter George PAUL, b. 1877 Neola, IA, parents Dallas Fraker PAUL and Edith Lewis Remington PAUL. Walter George PAUL was my grandfather, and family tradition has it that he was married briefly in IA long before he met my grandmother. His sisters Mollie L. PAUL and Vernie PAUL were apparently acquainted with or friends with this alleged wife. Need her name, the marriage date and divorce date if in fact she existed. The Pauls had a ranch in Harlan and they are all buried there.

Ron Baumhover Wed Feb 12 1997
I am looking for any information regarding a Daniel (Dennis) KINSELLA, who was a grain merchant in Panama, IA in the 1880's. He is mentioned in the 1889 "History of Shelby County", and also appears in the 1885 census along with his children, William E., Mary, James and Henry. I believe he may have died in Panama, as he and his family do not appear in the 1895 census. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

William R. Jentzen Tue Jan 28 1997
I am searching for some missing relatives of my grandfather, Clarence Wesley RANSOM (1884-1956) who resided in Dow City, IA. One son, my uncle Clarence Edward Ransom (1914-1992) was first married to Pauline Ruth Harris on May 13, 1933 in Harlan, IA and had three sons: Paul Rowe Ransom, Claire Eugene Ransom, and Jimmy Lee Ransom. Their traceability has been very difficult. If anyone has information about these lost relatives of the RANSOM family who may still live in Crawford County, please contact me. I have extensive RANSOM family research that I am willing to share with other family members.

Jennifer Lorsung Sun Jan 26 1997
I am looking for any information on the HANER / SPANSWICK Relation. James HANER married Sarah M. Loss on January 1, 1860 in Harrison Co. They had 7 children. Also any information on a Wesley Dickenson CLAYTON who had married an Anna Marie Haner prior to 1916.

Linnie Howell - Email address no longer valid - update needed!! (8/2024) Wed Jan 15 1997
ROUNDS - There were two families with the surname of ROUNDS listed on the 1850 census of Shelby county IA. I would like information about or contact with descendants of these families.

Judith Tickel Need Sat Jan 12 1997
Need information on the family of Benjamin Franklin AUXIER and wife Mary Eellen MAY / LANE. Their daughter Sarah may have married Joseph Alma HANDY in Shelby Co, IA. They had at least one son Leo born about April 1893. I would appreciate any little scrap of information to be found on this family.

Virginia and Jerry Phillips Sat Jan 11 1997
PHILLIPS, William Otterbein and wife resided for a time in Shelby Co. In 1892, W.O.'s mother passed away while they lived in Shelby Co. Mrs. David L. PHILLIPS (Catherine CASPER PHILLIPS) was buried in the Economy Cemetery in Shelby Co. Shortly after that time, David moved to live with his daughter Etta PENLAND in Marion Co. W.O. signed a land transfer/sale to D. L. PHILLIPS before 1893. Can anyone local or researching these families elsewhere give me any information on their time in Shelby Co? Both David and Catherine PHILLIPS were members of the Brethren Church.

Rogfrain@knownet.net UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED!! (4/2019) Roger Frain Fri Jan 10 1997
I am seeking info on Luke W. OSBORNE, b 10 Dec 1845, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, the son of Alexander and Sarah D. (Wright) OSBORNE. He m 22 Oct 1867 in Morgan Twp., Ashtabula Co., OH, Elizabeth WILBER. She was the daughter of Charles and Aurelia (?) Wilber. Luke and Elizabeth (Lizzie) had the following children. Edna, b 1 Jul 1868; Edith, b 22 May 1870; Elizabeth, b 1 Feb 1875; Nellie, b 25 Apr 1876; Jessie, b 18 May 1880; and Louis, b 21 Jan 1883. Luke and Lizzie were supposedly living in Shelby, Shelby Co., Iowa, in 1897. I have no record of them thereafter. I am looking for info on their deaths, their children's marriages, children, deaths, etc.

Charlotte Slater Thu Jan 9 1997
Jan 10 1997 Researching the family of Allen Hiram WHITNEY born: June 17 1853 Oswego Co New York. Married April 12 1874 Frances Henrietta BAIRD, Born: 1858 Des Moines Iowa Children: Luella Jane Whitney Born may 1 1875 Shelby Co Iowa Lizzie Belle Whitney Born: Nov 26 1876 Clay Township Shelby Co. William Russell Whitney Born: Mar 3 1878 Shelby Co Iowa Rhoda Marion Whitney Born Feb 7 1880 Shelby Co Iowa Thomas Fred Whitney Born: Oct 31 1881 Shelby Co Iowa Burton Sibley Whitney Born: May 11 1883 Shelby Co Iowa Allen Homer Whitney Born: April 17 1885 Shelby Co Iowa Frances Em Whitney Born: Oct 28 1887 Shelby Co Iowa Chester Cornelius Whitney born: Dec 7 1889 Shelby Co Iowa

Charlotte Slater Thu Jan 8 1997
Jan 10 1997 Researching the family of Walter J. WHITNEY Born: Mar 30 1847 Albion NY. Married Sep 1 1868 Harriet CHASE, Born: Dec 17 1848 Steuben Co Ny. Children: Orley Whitney Born: Oct 25 1868 Shelby Co Iowa Jessie Whitney Born: Oct 9 1871 Shelby Co Iowa Leonard Jule Whitney: Born May 22 1873 Shelby Co Iowa

Bob Shanahan Thu Jan 7 1997
My great grand parents were early residences of Harlan, Shelby Co.,Iowa. Nicholas VOGT and his wife Catharina E. (MILLER) VOGT, moved their family to Harlan in 1858/1859, from Kentucky. They had six children: Jacob, Catherine, Robert,Kathryn, Charles, and George. Nicholas died on 21 July, 1892; and buried in Harlan. Catharine died in Belgrade Neb. on 14 Nov, 1905, but was buried on 16 Nov, 1905 in Harlan. My queries: What cemetery were they buried? Were there any local obituaries for either person? I would be most appreciative for any help rendered, thank you.

Rebecca Duncan Tue Dec 31 1996
Scott Wilson BALLARD, b 24 Mar 1853 Red Rock IA d 19 Dec 1912 probably in Shelby County. Seeking information on his siblings: Van Everie or Everett Ballard b 1861 and Lavinia Ballard b 1864. Also seeking info on his parents James Ballard b Indiana and Rebecca Ballard (maiden name probably Wilson) b 18 July 1833 in Ohio.

Dennis Walsh (at walshdw@ix.netcom.com) Sat Dec 30 1996
STESSMAN, Adolph - born May 19,1823 in Meggen, Westphalia, Germany. Married Elizabeth Mayworn of Maumke. The family included Frank, Mary [Mertens], John, and Theodore. They came to America about 1886 and lived in Detroit, Michigan. Mary, John, and later Theodore (1898) moved near Earling, Iowa. Looking for more information on these families, and Adolph's ancestors.