E-mail:j- lbrower@lvcm.com     Mon Jul 2 12:25:23 2001
Name: Jim Brower
Subject: William Brower, before 1896
Surnames:
Query:

E-mail:mikkelson1@juno.com     Fri Jul 6 22:27:07 2001
Name: mikkel a. mikkelson
Subject: Kjeld Laurits Mikkelsen
Surnames: mikkelsen
Query: Kjeld laurits mikkelson was born 11 feb 1845 in tise,hjorring,denmark, the son of michel nielsen. Kjeld died 11 nov 1893 at monowi,nebr. he married Maren Christina last name unknown. any one related to hem are can provide info of hem?? can i help you

E-mail:retduck@home.com     Sat Jul 7 14:48:35 2001
Name: Don Darrow
Subject: Berton Darrow & wife Mary, abt 1893 to 1898
Surnames: DARROW
Query: Berton Darrow b 1871 married Mary (unknown surname) b 1872 in 1892 and had a daughter Lola in 1893. Both Mary and Lola were born in Iowa. I have unidentified photos of a young man and woman taken in Shelby in 1898. They appear in the 1900 and 1920 census in Thedford, Thomas, Nebraska. Any info to identify Mary would be appreciated.
Don Darrow

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E-mail:tou812gb@willinet.net     Tue Jul 10 09:45:14 2001
Name: Glenda Hinze Begnoche
Subject: Location of towns
Surnames: PEDERSEN
Query: Help I am looking for these towns??? Riceville Iowa Elkhorn Iowa and Casy Iowa

E-mail:timmaryvanhorn@peoplepc.com     Sat Jul 14 06:52:15 2001
Name: Mary Van Horn
Subject: John KINGSBURY
Surnames: KINGSBURY
Query: Seeking info on KINGSBURY family of Shelby Co. Delmore Iona KINGSBURY b 27 May 1879, Defiance, Shelby Co. son of John Kingsbury d 1885, Defiance, Shelby Co.

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E-mail:garyc188@home.com     Sat Jul 14 19:46:35 2001
Name: Gary Carlsen
Subject: CARLSON/JENSON
Surnames: CARLSON, JENSON
Query: CARLSON/JENSON Looking for information on , or descendants of Christian Peter CARLSON born Jan 1836, Denmark, died 9 Jan 1916, Clay Twnsp, Shelby, IA, married Kirsten JENSEN born 1856, Denmark, died 19 Mar 1923 Clarinda Hospital, Clarinda, Page, IA. Both buried Elk Horn Cemetery, Elk Horn, Shelby, IA. Two daughters born Shelby County, IA , Anna Marie 1 Apr 1880, died 27 Mar 1940, Omaha, Douglas, NE, married John Emil CARLSEN 28 Dec 1904, Elk Horn IA. Elena 1882, married Gust POPE 1907, one son Jens Peter born 1886, died 24 Jan 1919 Clay Twnsp. Shelby, IA. Gary Carlsen

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E-mail:garyc188@home.com     Sat Jul 14 19:47:52 2001
Name: Gary Carlsen
Subject: CARLSON/CHRISTENSON
Surnames: CARLSON, CHRISTENSON
Query: CARLSON/CHRISTENSON Looking for information on or descendants of Christian Peter CARLSON born 1860 Denmark, died 17 May 1918 Clay Twnsp., Shelby, IA, married Anna Kristina Christenson. born 1859, died 1939. Three sons Henry born 1883 Shelby County, John born 1884 Shelby County, and Axel born 1886 Cass County, married Aasta SCHACK. Christian, Anna K., Henry, and John buried Elk Horn Cemetery, Elk Horn, Shelby IA.

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E-mail:shaulrl@citlink.net     Sun Jul 29 09:29:04 2001
Name: Lavonne Shaul
Subject: Roberts
Surnames: ROBERTS,LYONS
Query: Seeking any info for the following: Mary Angeline Roberts, born 1845 Missouri John Roberts, born 1850 Missouri Charles Roberts, born 1852 Iowa Henry Roberts, born 1854 Iowa Stephen Roberts, born 1855 Iowa These children are listed in the 1860 Shelby County Census, in the household of Henry Lyons, wife Eliza. Think Lyons is the second husband of Eliza, would like to find the name of her first husband, Roberts, probably died in Iowa 1855, 1856

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E-mail:QuiltingB@prodigy.net     Sun Aug 26 20:48:54 2001
Name: Mary Mumm Boucher
Subject: Pictures ca. 1908
Surnames: Gau, Mumm, Morgan, Theilen
Query: I am the granddaughter of Margaret Gau Mumm who married Jacob Bernard Mumm in Westphalia on June 24, 1908. Her father was Chrisantus Gau, mother Annie Pickard. I have many old pictures of her family and lots of unidentified wedding photos and pictures of babies. I have some pictures in which Chris Jr, Fred, Arnold, Pete and Albert are identified, and such things as "Will Gau's four older children, James, Frances, Elizabeth and Louise", "Arnold Gau's first four children, Arnold Jr., Mary, Mike and Andrew", the wedding of Odelia Gau to Frank Thomas, wedding of Albert and Anna Gau with Fred Gau as best man, to name a few. If you are of this line, please e.mail me at QuiltingB@prodigy.net and I will send pix of the names you request as attachments. I'm not sure the Morgans are related to us, but my grandfather may have worked for them. Also, grandma's best friend was Regina Mertz who married a Johnny Gieser. I have several pictures of them. Mary Mumm Boucher

E-mail:ogcorky@hotmail.com     Wed Sep 5 17:06:39 2001
Name: O. G. Corky Thomppson
Subject:
Surnames: THOMPSON
Query: lOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT MATON B.THOMPSON, BORN DEFIANCE, IA. 1845, FATHER WILLIAM C. THOMPSON; MOTHER , AMELIA BEACH. MATON ENLISTED FOR THE CIVIL WAR IN MACOUPIN CO. IL, HE IS BURIED AT PISAS, MACOUPIN CO. IL. PLEASE, CAN ANYONE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFO. THANKS.

E-mail:ogcorky@hotmail.com     Wed Sep 5 17:33:06 2001
Name: O. G. Corky Thomppson
Subject:
Surnames: THOMPSON
Query: LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT MATON B.THOMPSON, BORN DEFIANCE, IA. 1845, FATHER WILLIAM C. THOMPSON; MOTHER , AMELIA BEACH. MATON ENLISTED FOR THE CIVIL WAR IN MACOUPIN CO. IL, HE IS BURIED AT PISAS, MACOUPIN CO. IL. PLEASE, CAN ANYONE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFO. THANKS.

E-mail:cindy_allen@mac.com     Sun Sep 23 11:26:54 2001
Name: Cindy
Subject: Samantha Frame, 1870-1890, knox wp
Surnames: FRAME, McClellan,
Query: Ancester Samantha Frame b. 7 apr 1847 in Illinois married John B. McClellan 1871 in Iowa. Died 1890 in Shelby County, Iowa. Buried in LDS Pioneer cemetery Knox Twp, Iowa. Would love more info on them and would like to know how and where to order her death record! Thanks to any and all who can help!! Cindy

E-mail:jcordy@wcnet.org     Wed Sep 26 18:08:15 2001
Name: Jim Cordy
Subject: Samuel S. Chamberlain, 1839-1923
Surnames: Chamberlain, Pratt
Query: Samuel S. Chamberlain married Melvina Pratt in Whiteside Co. IL. He is supposedly the son of Shadrick B. Chamberlain and Caroline Forbes. I have been researching this family history for a long time and would like to exhange information with any family members that are related. Have early Chamberlain\in family history.

E-mail:jrcyckowski@msn.com     Sat Oct 13 13:36:17 2001
Name: Joseph R. Cyckowski
Subject: Adult family of Zeno/Lois Lapke
Surnames:
Query:

E-mail:jrcyckowski@msn.com     Sat Oct 13 14:52:17 2001
Name: Joseph R. Cyckowski
Subject: Adult family of ZENO/LOIS LAPKE
Surnames: LAPKE
Query: ZENO (my 1st cousin once removed)and LOIS LAPKE would visit with my family here in Wilmington DE when on the East Coast. ZENO's father and my grandmother ANNA MARIE (LAPKE)CYCKOWSKI ZENO's family live in around Dunlap, Earling,Harlan areas of Iowa I believe ZENO'S father's name was BERNARD or BARNEY LAPKE.I would like to keep touch with the family .I have been doing family research on the internet.Are any local LAPKE internet links avaiable?

E-mail:castlfrd@win-4- u.net     Tue Oct 23 19:40:26 2001
Name: Carma Astleford
Subject: Vivian GEAR
Surnames: GEAR, MICHELSON
Query: Seeking information on Vivian Gear(1908-1983), married to Normal Mickelson. She is buried in the Redline Cemetery. She was institutionalized after the birth of their daughter. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

E-mail:ddinmo@advertisnet.com     Wed Nov 7 07:45:50 2001
Name: Dotte Schneider
Subject: 1900 & 1910 Federal Census
Surnames: NIELSEN
Query: Is there an index for the 1900 and/or 1910 Federal Census for Shelby County? If so, is anybody available to do a look up for the name HANS PETER NIELSEN? Also...was there an 1895 Iowa Census? Would be very grateful for assistance. Thank you! Dotte

E-mail:portsnowblissin@earthlink.net     Wed Nov 7 15:38:42 2001
Name: Jennifer Porteous
Subject: Fernando "Frank" ROSS, 1884, Shelby Co., Iowa
Surnames: ROSS, LOOKABILL, COTTON
Query: I know very little about may G-Grandfather, he was the only son and was born in 1884, His Father is possibly named Samson and mother may be Laura LOOKABILL (her father Samuel LOOKABILL and mother Carolina COTTON), a sister name Nelle Martha, b 18 Jan 1894 in Iowa, a sister Jean born in Iowa, and a sister named Cordy . This branch of my family tree has been difficult and no birth certificates have been found so far

Sat Dec 1 17:00:23 2001
Name: Kenneth D. Tyler
Subject: Albert Tyler Family
Surnames: TYLER, BLACK
Query: Albert Tyler (1840-1912), his wife Malinda Maria (Black) (1850-1937), and their 11 children moved from Dunlap in Harrison County to Defiance in 1881. Albert ran a hotel that served passengers on the newly formed railroad line. The Tylers eventually moved further east to Bagley in Guthie County in 1904 where Albert also ran a hotel. Albert, Malinda, and two of their infant children who died in Defiance

Sun Dec 9 15:07:35 2001
Name: Gary Carlsen
Subject: CARLSON/JENSEN
Surnames: CARLSON JENSEN
Query: Looking for information on , or descendants of Christian Peter CARLSON born Jan 1836, Denmark, died 9 Jan 1916, Clay Twnsp, Shelby, IA, married Kirsten JENSEN born 1856, Denmark, died 19 Mar 1923 Clarinda Hospital, Clarinda, Page, IA. Both buried Elk Horn Cemetery, Elk Horn, Shelby, IA. Two daughters born Shelby County, IA , Anna Marie 1 Apr 1880, died 27 Mar 1940, Omaha, Douglas, NE, married John Emil CARLSEN 28 Dec 1904, Elk Horn IA. Elena 1882, married Gust POPE 1907, one son Jens Peter born 1886, died 24 Jan 1919 Clay Twnsp. Shelby, IA.

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Sun Dec 9 15:08:13 2001
Name: Gary Carlsen
Subject: CARLSON/CHRISTENSON
Surnames: CARLSON CHRISTENSON
Query: Looking for information on or descendants of Christian Peter CARLSON born 1860 Denmark, died 17 May 1918 Clay Twnsp., Shelby, IA, married Anna Kristina Christenson. born 1859, died 1939. Three sons Henry born 1883 Shelby County, John born 1884 Shelby County, and Axel born 1886 Cass County, married Aasta SCHACK. Christian, Anna K., Henry, and John buried Elk Horn Cemetery, Elk Horn, Shelby IA.

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E-mail:TPCanoe2@aol.com     Sat Dec 15 09:16:07 2001
Name: Dr. Kenneth D. Tyler
Subject: Defiance School Burning
Surnames: TYLER
Query: Recently I found a postcard dated February 1912 in a collection of old family photos. The photo, taken by Jessie Westbrook, shows the Defiance School burning as the card's caption reads "just after the alarm had been sent out." It was sent to my great-grandmother Malinda Maria (Black) Tyler who was then living in Bagley (Guthrie County) Iowa. Malinda's husband, my great-grandfather, Albert V. Tyler had died in February 1912, and Mrs. Westbrook had written the cards to thank Malinda for sending his obituary. Can you verify that the Defiance School burned in February 1912. Do you think the Shelby County Historical Scoiety would be interested in getting a copy of this card?

E-mail:TPCanoe2@aol.com     Sat Dec 15 09:17:25 2001
Name: Dr. Kenneth D. Tyler
Subject: Defiance School Burning
Surnames: TYLER, WESTBROOK
Query: Recently I found a postcard dated February 1912 in a collection of old family photos. The photo, taken by Jessie Westbrook, shows the Defiance School burning as the card's caption reads "just after the alarm had been sent out." It was sent to my great-grandmother Malinda Maria (Black) Tyler who was then living in Bagley (Guthrie County) Iowa. Malinda's husband, my great-grandfather, Albert V. Tyler had died in February 1912, and Mrs. Westbrook had written the cards to thank Malinda for sending his obituary to her. Can you verify that the Defiance School burned in February 1912. Do you think the Shelby County Historical Scoiety would be interested in getting a copy of this card?

E-mail:jkoch@cet.com     Sat Dec 22 21:28:01 2001
Name: Jim Koch
Subject: Christian M HANSEN, 1853, Denmark
Surnames: HANSEN, SORENSEN, EVERS
Query: Looking for death date and burial place of Christian M Hansen b:1853 Denmark; father Peter hansen - mother Cristina Hansen; married 2nd Metta M Sorensen. He had a house and business in Elk Horn, Shelby Co., IA. Place of death is probably Elk Horn with burial close by.

E-mail:brucekopf@aol.com     Sat Dec 29 17:35:11 2001
Name: Bruce Kopf
Subject: Solomon Hancock (1825 - 1853)
Surnames: HANCOCK, THOMPSON, RUDD
Query: Searching for information regarding the death of Solomon HANCOCK (son of Joseph HANCOCK and Betsy JOHNSON), b. 1825, Ontario, New York, d. 1853 - 1854, Galland's Grove, Shelby, Iowa; m. 1846, Eliza Jane THOMPSON (Daughter of Medad THOMPSON and Phebe Burnham HOBART). Solomon HANCOCK and Eliza Jane THOMPSON were listed in the 1850 Census of District 21, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Other family members living nearby were Joseph HANCOCK and second wife Experience "Speedy" WHEELER, several RUDD children by Experience's second marriage to Erastus RUDD, and Phebe THOMPSON with her children (Medad Thompson was in California in 1850). Solomon left three children when he died; Wilson, Melvina and Solomon, Jr.. They subsequently moved to Charlevoix, Michigan with their mother.

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E-mail:Susanfrank744@cs.com     Sat Jan 5 12:45:55 2002
Name: Susan Frank
Subject: Martin Williams/Liza Jane Fouts
Surnames: Williams/Fouts
Query: My great-grandparents were Martin Williams and Liza Jane Fouts. Their son Stephen Ross Williams was born just south of Dunlap in 1871. Martin was an early farmer in that area. He was also a very devout Primitive Baptist. Martin was from White County Illinois and Liza Jane was from Indiana. I am searching for either Williams or Fouts relatives. Thank you,

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E-mail:m.m.shaffer@att.net     Sat Jan 12 09:45:35 2002
Name: Marlene Shaffer
Subject: James O. Ramsay
Surnames: RAMSAY
Query: Looking for info. on James O. Ramsay b. about 1835 in Maryland. Living in Lincoin, Shelby Co., Iowa in 1880. Think James and his brother Samuel were the son's of Hugh and Elizabeth Ramsay living in Harford Co., MD.

E-mail:calnmel@tbcnet.com     Sat Jan 12 21:22:51 2002
Name: Calvin C Henry
Subject: birth certificate
Surnames: MAYER
Query: Looking for birth certificate of baby Ella Mayer born 8-12-1900, died about 4 months later. Had twin sister Wilhelmina Minnie Mayer. Parents were Ludwig and Anna Mayer. They were in the Earling vicinity. This has been a mystery in the family as to where Ella was buried. Thank you. Calvin C Henry 122 Ebbesen Drive DeKalb, Il 60115-4439 815-758-0885

E-mail:jeannies@jps.net     Sat Jan 12 21:45:27 2002
Name: Jeannie (Rink) Stephens
Subject: Ernest L. Rink, 1988 - 1920 ?
Surnames: RINK
Query: I know that Ernest Rink lived in Shelby, Iowa around 1900 - 1928. He had a son, Paul, who was shot down over Romania or Austria in WW11. Ernest managed a music store in Council Bluffs before the depression. Any information would be appreciated. Also want to know if there is a Rink re-union in Shelby over Memorial week-end, as that is what I was told by someone. Thank you so much. Jeannie Stephens

E-mail:mkirk@nehgs.org     Sun Jan 13 09:44:52 2002
Name: marshall kirk
Subject: alpheus woodard
Surnames: woodard, woodward, bailey
Query: An Alpheus, or John Alpheus, Woodard (or Woodward) supposedly d. Shelby County, 1892. Need records (county clerk's, gravestone). He was b. VT c1810 to Apollos and Rachel (Runnels) Woodard; removed to Quebec, late 1820s; married Angeline (nee Bailey? need proof) c1832; seen at Potton Quebec, 1842 & 1861 censuses. Have more info, will swap.

E-mail:bluebirdlady802@aol.com     Sun Jan 20 10:16:48 2002
Name: Fern Smith
Subject: Information on Caldwell
Surnames: hoskin, oak,,combs,Smith, cain
Query: My Mother was a caldwell, her Father was Harry caldwell.Harrys father was Albert Allen Caldwell and his Father was Samuel caldwell. I would like to know if there is a connection to the caldwells that lived an are buried in Harlan Shelby Co. Iowa.There first mames are Charles Alpa, Celia Eva Caldwell married LeRoy Hoskin. THANK YOU for any information. Fern

E-mail:w0pha@hamilton.net     Sat Jan 26 09:32:47 2002
Name: Lois Ann Dittmer Fairfield
Subject: Fredolin BLUMER
Surnames: BLUMER/DITTMER
Query: For your pioneer list.... Fredolin BLUMER, born Glarus, Switz. came to Davenport, Ia. 1850, to Minden, Ia. 1892, to Shelby, Ia. 1892, where he died Febr. 14, 1916.

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E-mail:don.farrell@nucleus.com     Mon Jan 28 13:11:20 2002
Name: don farrell
Subject: looking for family
Surnames: any one related to peter farrell
Query: Peter Farrell & Wife Martha Bull Farrell Born montreal Canada,Peter was born 1818 Died 1894 in Irwin IA His wife was born March 15 1822 Died 30 th Dec.1891 in Shelby IA They Had 13 Children 6 Of These Childre were born 1n Lost Nation Clinton,IA Wold Like To Hear From Any One Knowing Of this family DON FARRELL CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA

E-mail:don.farrell@nucleus.com     Thu Jan 31 20:25:24 2002
Name: don farrell
Subject: farrells
Surnames: peter farrell @ Family
Query: was trying to find information on Peter Farrell and Family I know that they were born in Montreal Quebec<Then moved to Lost Nation Clinton Iowa,Then moved to Shelby Iowa in 1873 Died there Buried at Irwin,Shelby At Oak Hill Cemetery They had a Family of 13,6 moved to lost nation with there father dont know what happend from then on,I am trying to get hold of someone in the family,Any Help you could give me if there is a cost to this please advise and will send money down there. My Adress is
534-Queensland Place S.E.
Calgary Alberta
Canada T2J4T3

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E-mail:kloew@smig.net     Sat Feb 2 13:21:42 2002
Name: Kathleen Loew
Subject: Barbara Louisa (Appredris) Daeges 1844-1906
Surnames: DAEGES
Query: Barbara L. (Appredris) Daeges died 20 Jan 1906. She is buried at Earling, IA Catholic cemetery. I have never been able to find an obituary or know what she died of. One of her sons is buried next to her--Peter F. Daeges. Havea wedding picture of him but cannot find a marriage record. He died listed as "single." Can anyone shed some light on this?

E-mail:naveldave@hotmail.com     Mon Feb 4 08:02:21 2002
Name: Dave LeVan (Leevans)
Subject: William M. Leevans (LeeVans)
Surnames: Leevans, LeeVans, Lamir
Query: Looking for any information. Last record found is marriage Aug. 6. 1881 to Mary Lamir in Shelby Count Iowa. He would have been age 64 at that time. Children: Martha, David Sherman, Elsie (Elzie male), Bertha Leevans (Brewster) Looking for links to his parents from Pennsylvania.

E-mail:mmpete@aol.com     Fri Feb 8 14:27:22 2002
Name: J. Dyer
Subject: Belle Schaben West
Surnames:
Query: Looking for any information about Belle Schaben, who married Herman West on or about 6/20/1899. Birth date 2/15/1876, died 2/01/1946. Need information for geneology project. Would love info about her and anything about her parents, siblings, etc., where they were from, etc etc etc. Thanks.

E-mail:tou812gb@willinet.net     Sat Feb 9 11:53:00 2002
Name: Glenda Hinze Begnoche
Subject: Wright David
Surnames: WRIGHT FERGUSON
Query: Looking for information on David Wright died World War 2 And if the family of James and Mattie Ferguson. Dunlap Ia

E-mail:tou812gb@willinet.net     Sat Feb 9 11:56:20 2002
Name: Glenda Hinze Begnoche
Subject: E.C.Pedersen
Surnames: PEDERSEN
Query: Any information on the family of E.C.Pedersen

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E-mail:feroljohnmil@webtv.net     Thu Feb 14 10:19:04 2002
Name: John V Miller
Subject: My grandfather
Surnames: Charles H miller born Luxembourg1868
Query: Charles H Miller married anna Schuring childrem Matt John and Rose. Looking for his parents name or bothers and sisters they settled in Earling and farmed He is buried in Earling Cemetery Name could have been Muller

E-mail:dobrandt@icehouse.net     Mon Feb 18 23:13:31 2002
Name: Odette
Subject: Elizabeth Martin b 1832
Surnames: Martin
Query: Looking for descendants of Abner and Elizabeth Martin. Elizabeth wrote a letter to her granddaughter from Shelby County in 1904. This was our last known location of Elizabeth, she was born in 1932, so she was 72 at the time. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

E-mail:johncgoodell@yahoo.com     Sat Feb 23 18:40:24 2002
Name: JOHN GOODELL
Subject: 1006 Baldwin St. Harlan, IA
Surnames:
Query: Hello sir, I am looking for any photos of this house we have purchased, in order to furbish. It was built in 1904 by a Lawyer and then was sold to my neighbor Mr. Roy Liton. If you could find any information on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for any help!

E-mail:jmercer@e- guys.com     Tue Mar 5 09:57:34 2002
Name: Jo Mercer
Subject: Downey and related lines, 1880,1900,Portsmouth
Surnames: Downey,Bendon,Lytle,Burns
Query: Looking for information on Downey family who married into the Bendon and Lytle families. I believe they are scattered through Shelby County. Thank you for any help you can give.

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E-mail:jkwilsonfl@aol.com     Tue Mar 5 19:39:10 2002
Name: Ellen Oliver Wilson
Subject: George E. Severns, 1902, Harlan
Surnames: SEVERNS, LARSEN, SIMMONDS, LOWRY/LARY
Query: George Everette Severns was born Sept 27, 1902 to THOMAS SEVERNS and CHRISTINA LARSEN. He married IRENE VIONE SIMMONDS of Dunlap. They were living at 1205 Green St., Boone, Ia when their first child, LaRAINE MAE SEVERNS was born on Mar 12, 1921. I am trying to locate siblings of George and his parents. George was a fireman for the railroad in the early 1920's. He moved to Florida with the railroad in the 1930's bringing his family with him. Irene V. Simmonds parents were CHARLES GRANVILLE SIMMONDS and BERTHA ELLEN LOWRY/LARY of Council Bluffs. Charles and Bertha had five daughters, LOTUS,IRENE,CLORIS,JUNE AND ALICE. I am also searching for the parents of CHARLES AND BERTHA and their siblings.

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E-mail:peggyjean@huntel.net     Wed Mar 6 15:54:19 2002
Name: Peggy Young
Subject: Bremner Family descendants
Surnames: BREMNER
Query: Are there any descendants of the James Bremner family still in the area?

E-mail:w3usn@arrl.net     Thu Mar 14 21:31:56 2002
Name: Ken Boyer
Subject: Main
Surnames: Main
Query: My great-grandmother Barbara Jane Main was born in Shelby Co., on Nov. 7, 1879. I am looking for any information on the Main family in Shelby Co. Thanks for any help.

E-mail:stjoeturners@yahoo.com     Sat Mar 23 13:53:52 2002
Name: Barbara Turner
Subject: Benjamin Franklin "Frank" LEWIS b1863d1908
Surnames: LEWIS
Query: I am looking for descendants of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Lewis b. Aug 10, 1863 Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle Co., KY d. 1908 Defiance, Shelby Co., IA. Had sons Gerald, J.Maurice, and Dale Franklin Lewis and probably other sons and daughters. He is my great uncle brother to Roy Stewart Lewis my grandfather. I want to know if any of that line of Lewis are still living. Barbara Turner, St. Joseph, MO stjoeturners@yahoo.com

E-mail:cetheile@hotmail.com     Sun Mar 24 15:51:55 2002
Name: charles theile
Subject: Frank Theile
Surnames: THEILE
Query: Looking for descendants of Frank & Elizabeth Theile Earling, Iowa. Frank died 1907.

E-mail:minervabelle@yahoo.com     Fri Mar 29 16:23:12 2002
Name: Tom Sowles
Subject: SMITH, Artemus Sr., Artemus Jr., Emma F
Surnames: SMITH, KLINGBEIL, WHITLOCK
Query: Gottlieb KLINGBEIL owned two "40's" in Shelby County prior to his death ca: late 1800's, widow, Emma F. filed for guardianship of their son, Arthur Smith KLINGBEIL in 1870's from Sharon, Rock, WI.

E-mail:minervabelle@yahoo.com     Fri Mar 29 16:27:04 2002
Name: Tom Sowles
Subject: Emma F (SMITH-KLINGBEIL) WHITLOCK
Surnames: SMITH, KLINGBEIL, WHITLOCK
Query: At the time Emma filed for guardianship, she had already re-married a man named Charles WHITLOCK. Found SMITH, KLINGBEIL and WHITLOCK graves in Rock and Walworth counties, Wisconsin.

E-mail:lillybird42@yahoo.com     Mon Apr 1 19:23:30 2002
Name: Charlotte Pennington
Subject: JEREMIAH WARD, RACHEAL COWAN
Surnames: WARD, WHITSON, COWAN
Query: Jeremiah Ward born January 10, 1805 in Indiana. Died in Iowa Spouce: Rachael Cowan born August 11, 1811 in Greensburg, PA. Died July 15, 1907 in Shelby Co., Iowa. Married August 04, 1829. There only son I have now is John Ward. I am not sure if they were married in Shelby.

E-mail:themic2@web.de     Tue Apr 2 10:09:58 2002
Name: Michael Theileis
Subject: Theileis, Washington
Surnames:
Query: I'm looking for information about the Theileis family, that used to live in Shelby County (4 of them are burried at the Washington Cemetery).Does anybody know something about them?Are there any relatives alive?

E-mail:hulbert@tcworks.net     Tue Apr 2 20:21:56 2002
Name: Earline
Subject:
Surnames: SARAH RICKMAN, CALEB MOWERY/MOWRY
Query: I was told that Sarah Rickman and Caleb Mowery were married in Shelby County, Iowa in November 1859. I have found the 1870 Census showing them living in Crawford County, Iowa (the spelling of the name is Mowry) The 1885 Census shows them living in Harrison County, Iowa (the spelling of the name is Mowery) I would like to know if there are any records showing Sarah or her family as residents of Shelby County or if Caleb and Sarah resided there. Thanks for any help.

E-mail:norm_frog@yahoo.com     Thu Apr 4 09:21:54 2002
Name: Norm Prince
Subject: Thomas Edward DOONAN
Surnames: DOONAN, ALWILL, STEWART
Query: Following the trail of Thomas Edward DOONAN and Sarah Anne ALWILL who settled in Clay township, Shelby County in 1881. Parents of eleven children, with a number of descendants still remaining in Shelby County today. Would love to share information with others who are researching this clan of Irish folks from County Fermanagh.

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E-mail:ronpat@outdrs.net     Thu Apr 4 09:43:46 2002
Name: Ronald L. Runnells
Subject: Henry Jefferson Runnels
Surnames: Runnels, Hankins
Query: Need any information about Henry Jefferson Runnels. Early pioneer in Shelby County. Died there in 1888. Married to Martha Hankins. He previously lived in Illinois and was born in New Hampshire. Need the name of his father and mother.

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E-mail:timnpam@midlands.net     Wed Apr 24 19:24:41 2002
Name: Tim Miller
Subject: Emma Howlett or Emma Calph
Surnames: HOWLETT, CALPH, MILLHOLLIN, Shultz
Query: I want to find out the name of the natural father of a child born to Emma Howlett (A.K.A. Emma Calph or Emma Mackey) on December 24, 1860 at Cuppies Grove, Shelby County, Iowa. Emma was an unmarried woman, residing in Audobon County, who gave her son up for adoption to Martin R. Shultz of Cass County. The adoption took place 09/10/1863 at Audobon. The only information that I have about the natural father of this child, later named William Henry Shultz, is that he was a soldier stationed at Ft. Donaldson Tennessee and that he was killed in the turmoil preceeding the civil war probably in 1860. His name may have been Millhollin. Emma Howlett later married Sid Mackey an lived and died at Rose Creek NE.

E-mail:jcarey703@yahoo.com     Wed May 1 09:28:02 2002
Name: Jim Carey
Subject: Mary Elizabeth Maher
Surnames:
Query: We at the Cass Co. Genealogy Society have been trying to find the burial site of Mary Elizabeth (Patterson) Maher. She was murdered by her husband on July 4, 1903 in Atlantic, Ia. Newspapers say she was buried in the Catholic Cemetery. We show no stone for her. In court records of her husband Patrick Maher we found a receipt for a stone purchased from a Harlan firm for the wife of Patrick Maher and place and approved by her daughter. If any of your cemetery records show a Mary E Maher please let us know

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E-mail:jarvis@cyberpc.com     Fri May 3 23:40:04 2002
Name: Barbara Jarvis
Subject: Thomas Bunker
Surnames: Bunker
Query: I am looking for a marriage record of Thomas and Anna Bunker Thomas was born in 1853 and Anna in 1860. They appear on the 1880 census as Husband & Wife. I am interested in Anna's maiden name. In 1880 they lived in Red Oak, Iowa.

E-mail:AzTraveLynn2001@hotmail.com     Sun May 12 18:41:03 2002
Name: Lynn
Subject: Around 1900 information
Surnames: NORRIS/BRENSEL/ROSE
Query: Looking for any information on William, Amos, or Earl NORRIS. Believe William and family were in Shelby County area around 1900 and Amos and son Earl later. I believe William was an uncle of Amos. Amos was married to Belle ROSE. Earl was married to a Minnie PRICE, I believe, then to Lillian BRENSEL. Johann BRENSEL came from Germany and would also like to locate information on him. Any information or thoughts about any of these people, ancestors, etc. appreciated. Please feel free to email directly if you have anything pertinent. Thanks.

E-mail:cascds@pitnet.net     Thu May 16 15:36:55 2002
Name: C.D.Smith
Subject: Gallands Grove----Crandall
Surnames: Crandell
Query: Patrick Crandall and family are listed in the 1860 Shelby county census in Gallands Grove township..Is this still a township, and if so where?? Are any relatives of the Crandalls in the area yet?? C.D.Smith

Tue May 21 04:24:38 2002
Name: Rainer Lütticke
Subject: Joseph LUETTICKE, 1859-1922, Westphalia
Surnames: LUETTICKE, ALLEN, KIRCHHOF
Query: I have a large family tree from 1931 about the family Lütticke starting in 1580. The most members of the family LÜTTICKE and myself live in Germany. In the tree I can read that one of my relatives, Joseph LUETTICKE (born 16 Sep 1859 and married with Elisabeth KIRCHHOF), died 7 Oct 1922 in Westphalia, Iowa. What happened with his family ? How many relatives I have in Iowa ? I read on the Shelby County Iowa Genealogy that he had adopted Siefert LUETTICKE and that Kathleen ALLEN is a grandchild of Siefert.

Thu May 23 18:27:25 2002
Name: Connie Brown
Subject: Wiges
Surnames: Wiges, Biehl, Mathison
Query: Received a photo of Chris Wiges. The name Alice Wiges is on the back of the photo along with a message to Emma Biehl from Chris Wiges. As far as I have found out they lived in Elk Horn, Iowa late 1880's.

E-mail:drhammer@erols.com     Tue Jun 4 17:54:39 2002
Name: Dean Wood
Subject: Wood Marriage
Surnames: Jonas Blair Wood & Elsie Newell Chapman
Query: My Wood forebears originate in Harrison County including my grandfather Jonas Blair WOOD who according to family infor- mation married Elsie Newell CHAPMAN on May 30, 1900. However, they evidently didn't marry in Harrison County, nor did they marry in Pottawattamie County. Could some kind person check the Shelby County marriage records to see if they may have married there?

E-mail:GO4ISU@fmctc.com     Sat Jun 8 14:36:24 2002
Name: Lisa Scheuring
Subject: Joseph SCHEURING, 1872, Defiance
Surnames: SCHEURING, MUMM
Query: I would like to find out Joseph Scheuring's parents' names. He married Susanna Mumm. He died about 1950.

E-mail:grantgalland@earthlink.net     Mon Jun 10 01:41:35 2002
Name: Grant Galland
Subject: Gallands Histroy
Surnames: Galland
Query: Hello, i want to find out more about the Galland families as I am one of them. I would also like to visit sometime.

E-mail:jimandnorine@cox.net     Fri Jun 14 09:24:46 2002
Name: Jim [James C] NORMAN
Subject: Katie Foxhoven- Ralph A. Kirkpatrick
Surnames: FOXHOVEN, KIRKPATRICK
Query: My maternal grandparents were from Earling. I remember visiting relatives there in the 1950's. My grandmother's maiden name was Katie Foxhoven, and she married Ralph Allan Kirkpatrick. My mother was Loretta Kirkpatrick. Do you have records of this family? Thanks Jim Norman

E-mail:raysandy@asde.net     Sat Jun 15 07:22:27 2002
Name:
Subject: Albert Von Egert, 1892, Marne
Surnames:
Query: Am looking for my great-great grandfather died June, 6 1892 in Marne, Iowa Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 6 1829 Believed to be buried in Walnut, Iowa. Married Caroline Wilhelmina Henrietta Uhde. Have checked Atlantic, Iowa & Marne, Iowa cemetery to no avail. Is he in Walnut?

E-mail:deezee4@msn.com     Wed Jun 26 09:18:50 2002
Name: Delores Botham (Nieman)
Subject: Henry August Niemann
Surnames: NIEMANN, GOODNER, GRISWOLD, NIEMAN
Query: My GreatGrandfather and GreatGrandmother came from Hannover,German and I believe that Henry August Nieman died in Irwin or Harlan,on June 3, 1895. I haven't any information on Dorothea Meyer Niemann. My Grandfather William Henry Nieman was born in Wisconsin and died in Randolph, Iowa. My Grandmother was Edith Goodner Nieman child of William Goodner and Edith Griswold of Indiana and Illinois where my Grandmother Edith Goodner Nieman was born. I would like to find someone who might have any info on them, especially Henry August and Dorothea Niemann. There may have been relatives that I never knew about. I do think that there was someone in the Dairy Business in the thirties or forties, possibly, in Harlan where I visited as a child.

E-mail:smpbates@aol.com     Fri Jul 5 07:00:21 2002
Name: steina bates
Subject: Soren and Stena petersen
Surnames: petersen, Jensen
Query: I am looking for the decendants of Soren and Stena Jensen petersen. They lived in Poplar, Iowa in the early 1900s and had eleven children. All children were given the middle name of Bisgaard. Soren had a blacksmith/harness shop.Soren and stena are buried in the Poplar cemetery.

E-mail:melkays@juno.com     Fri Jul 19 10:18:15 2002
Name: Melvin L. Kays
Subject: Wayne John Kays
Surnames: Kays
Query: I did extensive family research at the courthouse in Harlan Ia June 8-June 13,2002. I searched B,M,& D records for the Kays surname. I found my Gr Gr Uncle & wife buried in the Harlan Cemetery. I also found burial sites for Wayne John Kays 1917-1922 & Robert Huber Kays 1919- 1936 in ADD 2 Lot 77 Plots 7 & 8. There are no records at the courthouse that I could find. It is my belief that they are the grandchildren of Ira L. Kays & Hattie Bell Campbell. Where would I search in Harlan for parents, relatives etc Thanks

E-mail:aheinig@sprintmail.com     Sat Jul 27 15:05:19 2002
Name: Alice Knopp Heinig
Subject: John Knopp, 1820-1899, Westphalia to Muscatine
Surnames: KNOPP, SCHMIDT, STALL, UMSHIED, BRUGMAN
Query: I am looking for information on the family of John Knopp from Westphalia, married to Margaretha Schmidt. John's birthdate is 16 May 1820 in Westphalia, death was 22 Jan 1899 in Muscatine, IA; Margaretha's birthdate is 15 Sep 1818 in Unterabslein, Germany, death was 4 Jan 1892. They had six children: Peter, George, John L., Katherine (Kate), Anton & Louis. Anton is my great-grandfather, he moved to Nebraska in 1879. I would like any information you can find on this line. I just heard that it is mentioned in a book called Catholic Connections by Deanna Bennett but my library (in California) does not have a copy. I am happy to pay for copy costs and postage if needed. I also have a fair amount of information on the Anton's descendants which I am happy to share.

E-mail:jennmartport@aol.com     Mon Aug 19 16:37:13 2002
Name: Jennifer Martinez-Porteous
Subject: Fernando "Frank" ROSS, 1884, Shelby Co., Iowa
Surnames: ROSS, LOOKABILL, COTTON
Query: E- mail:portsnowblissin@earthlink.net     Wed Nov 7 15:38:42 2001
Query: I know very little about may G-Grandfather, he was the only son and was born in 1884, His Father is possibly named Samson and mother may be Laura LOOKABILL (her father Samuel LOOKABILL and mother Carolina COTTON), a sister name Nelle Martha, b 18 Jan 1894 in Iowa, a sister Jean born in Iowa, and a sister named Cordy . This branch of my family tree has been difficult and no birth certificates have been found so far

E-mail:pchase@sf.uop.edu     Mon Aug 19 21:53:33 2002
Name: Peter Chase
Subject: August Ucker, 1880-1930, Elkador
Surnames:
Query: I'm looking for information on August Ucker and his two sons Lawrance and Milton.

E-mail:crowlick@netins.net     Sun Sep 8 09:42:12 2002
Name: LaVonne Eldridge
Subject: 1900 Plat Book
Surnames: BURGER/HAUSER
Query: Looking for a copy of Shelby County, Polk Township, Plat Book showing farm owned either by ggrandparents, Charles/Charlie Burger or his spouses father, Henry John Hauser/Houser. Was located near Redline & lived there from 1897 through early 1960's. Thank you.

E-mail:koppesbell@iowatelecom.net     Wed Sep 11 06:44:41 2002
Name: Gerald & Vada Koppes
Subject: Koppes/Peiffer/Takes/Steffen
Surnames: Koppes/Peiffer/Takes/Steffen
Query: Looking for Koppes/Peiffer/Takes/Steffen, Bellevue, Dubuque, and Cascade area. Jacob Koppes came to Bellevue in 1855.

E-mail:jmill@infi.net     Sat Sep 14 10:08:35 2002
Name: Joann
Subject: JOHN SEELAND, 1853, Harlan
Surnames: SEELAND
Query: John Seeland appears in 1880 census of Shelby County. He was born in Prussia in 1853, married a woman named Johanna also from Prussia (Preussen). I would like as much family information as possible. I am trying to find out if he was related to a Claus Johann Seeland of Morristown, MN.
NOTE: Email No Longer Valid - New email address needed!!!

E-mail:Jsevers@aol.com     Mon Sep 16 10:05:14 2002
Name: Jayne
Subject: William Bebensee
Surnames: Bebensee, Wollgast, Pamperin
Query: I am looking for information on William Bebensee, b. Abt. 1862 in Germany and died in Shelby Iowa. He married Marie Wollgast on July 19, 1889 in Eutin, Holstein, Germany. She was born October 11, 1866 in Sieversdorf, Holstein, Germany and died June 11, 1947 in Shelby, Iowa. They had a daughter, Anna Elizabeth Frederika Bebensee, born October 29, 1890 (picture available) in Worthington, MN. She died in Shelby Iowa. Anna married William Pamperin September 27, 1909 in Shelby Iowa. He was born September 29, 1878 in Shelby and died either in Omaha or Shelby on September 05, 1946. I would like to find out if William Bebensee had any siblings and who is parents were. This may be obtainable by obituary or funeral program. Please reply direct to me at Jsevers@aol.com

E-mail:jthisius@smig.net     Fri Sep 27 19:19:51 2002
Name: Jean Thisius
Subject: JOHANNSEN siblings
Surnames: JOHANNSEN, DIEDRICKSEN, FREDRICHSEN, RODENBERG
Query: I'm trying to trace Peter Johannsen's siblings and offspring who were married, lived and/or died in the Atlantic, Marne, Walnut area of Iowa. I'm including Shelby County in my research because of the proximity. I'll be at the three towns and three counties next week and hope to have received some information from fellow researchers by that time. Thanks in advance.

E-mail:stageman4@cox.net     Wed Oct 2 14:33:45 2002
Name: Paul Stageman
Subject: Early Gallands Grove Pioneers
Surnames: ROUNDY, VAN AUSDALL
Query: Any information on the Roundy and VanAusdall pioneer families in Gallands Grove.

E-mail:preese125@earthlink.net     Sun Oct 27 07:33:33 2002
Name: Paul Reese
Subject: Alice Olivia Hays Caughey d. 1884
Surnames: CAUGHEY, HAYS, MORRISON
Query: My records indicate that Alice Olivia Hays Caughey died abt. 1884. According to LDS records her husband, Dewitt Francis Caughey, remarried to Harriet Eugenia Morrison on Nov. 22, 1884 in Sebley, Iowa. I am looking for the death date/place/burial of Alice. Are there any records in your county of her or her 4 children: Mable, Maude, Murray, Rolland? Thank you.

E-mail:brenfm@tampabay.rr.com     Wed Oct 30 05:14:29 2002
Name: Brenda Ford Miller
Subject: Frank Marsh
Surnames: MARSH
Query: Frank Marsh b mid 1800s in NY settled in Audubon, Iowa. He was the son of Starkey Gleason also from NY state. I am seeking information on him and his family as they are my ancestors.

Sat Nov 2 11:43:09 2002
Name: Viola Larsen
Subject: Iritta Graham
Surnames: Graham
Query: Looking for information on Iritta Graham her husband was William J Graham children were Alice,Elizabeth,Elnora,Jane,John,Marion,Mary,Scott and possibly Samuel. Came to Iowa from Ohio about1860 any information on this family would be appreciated.

E-mail:ejagv12@att.net     Mon Nov 4 20:58:10 2002
Name: Davie LeVan (Leevans)
Subject: William M. Leevans (LeeVans)
Surnames: Leevans, LeeVans, Lamir
Query: My e- mail address has changed since my previous query of Feb., 2002

E-mail:djfnmk@fmctc.com     Sun Nov 10 13:14:51 2002
Name: Marthann Kohl
Subject: TRIERWEILER Family
Surnames: TRIERWEILER; PFERDSBORN
Query: Looking for further info on this family:
Mathias TRIERWEILER was born 1849. He died 1938 and was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: II-5-19).
notes: 1880 US Census Cass Twp., Shelby Co., Iowa Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Matthias TREWILER Self M <Married> Male W <White> 31 PRUS Farmer PRUS PRUS
Anna TREWILER Wife M <Married> Female W <White> 27 PRUS Keeping House PRUS PRUS
Joseph TREWILER Son S <Single> Male W <White> 8 IA PRUS PRUS
Gertrude TREWILER Dau <Daughter> S <Single> Female W <White> 7 IA PRUS PRUS
Anna TREWILER Dau <Daughter> S <Single> Female W <White> 6 IA PRUS PRUS
Micheal TREWILER Son S <Single> Male W <White> 5 IA PRUS PRUS
Mary TREWILER Dau <Daughter> S <Single> Female W <White> 2 IA PRUS PRUS
Lizzie TREWILER Dau <Daughter> S <Single> Female W <White> 4M IA PRUS PRUS
Peter ENGLDNIGER servant S <Single> Male W <White> 24 PRUS Farms PRUS PRUS

Mathias married Anna PFERDSBORN. Anna was born 1851. She died 1936 and was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: II-5-20). They had the following children:
i. Joseph TRIERWEILER was born about 1871.
ii. Gertrude TRIERWEILER was born about 1972.
iii. Anna TRIERWEILER was born about 1873.
iv. Michael TRIERWEILER was born about 1874.
v. Mary TRIERWEILER was born about 1877.
vi. Lizzie TRIERWEILER was born about 1879. was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: plot 7).
vii. John TRIERWEILER was born 4 Oct 1881. He died 4 Oct 1881 and was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: plot 7).
viii. John TRIERWEILER was born 4 Oct 1881. He died 30 May 1882 and was buried in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Westphalia, Shelby Co., IA.
ix. Susan TRIERWEILER was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: plot 7).
x. Susan A. TRIERWEILER was born 1888. She died 31 Dec 1975 and was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: V-5-48). Susan married Frank O. HUEBNER. Frank was born 1890. He died 1957 and was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA ( gravesite: V-5-49).
xi. Margaret Gertrude TRIERWEILER was born 23 Mar 1891 in Pierce, NE. She died 23 Apr 1971 in Little Flower Haven, Earling, Shelby Co., IA and was buried 26 Apr 1971 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA (gravesite: IV/1/45).
notes: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser April 26, 1971 Mrs. Jacob Fuhs rites are today Mrs. Jacob Fuhs, 80, Portsmouth, died Friday, April 23 at Little Flower Haven, Earling. Services are today (Monday) at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Portsmouth and burial is in the cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Tony (Rosalia) Kaufman, Westphalia; a brother, Matt Trierweiler, Milwaukee, Wis.; two sisters, Susan (Mrs. Frank Huebner), Portsmouth and Molley (Mrs. Ray Wormley), Alahanbra, Calif.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Margaret married Jacob John FUHS, son of John FUHS and Eva REINIG, on 25 Sep 1912 in Immaculate Conception, Bonesteel, SD. Jacob was born 21 Oct 1886 in Harper, Keokuk Co., IA. He died 14 Oct 1966 in Little Flower Haven, Earling, Shelby Co., IA and was buried 17 Oct 1966 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby Co., IA (gravesite: IV/1/44).
notes: the Harlan, Iowa News-Advertiser October 17, 1966
--Area Deaths-- Jake Fuhs, Portsmouth, died at Little Flower Earling - Jake Fuhs, 79, Portsmouth, died Friday afternoon at Little Flower Haven retirement home here. Services were pending with Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan. His survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tony Kaufman of Earling, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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The Harlan, Iowa Tribune October 20, 1966
Portsmouth Items
Relatives and friends from here attended the wake of Jake Fuhs at the Pauley Funeral Home in Harlan Saturday and Sunday, also the funeral mass here at Our Lady of Fatima church Monday at 10 a.m. Mr. Fuhs died Friday at Little Flower Haven where he and his wife have been residents for several months, being former residents of here.
xii. Matt TRIERWEILER.
xiii. Molley TRIERWEILER. Molley married Ray WORMLEY.

E-mail:everharta@netzero.net     Mon Nov 11 14:54:05 2002
Name: Arthur Everhart
Subject: Arthur A Everhart
Surnames: EVERHART
Query: My grandfather Arthur Alvin Everhart was born May 16,1883 in Fairview Township but I have been unable to find any documentation to confirm this. Can anybody offer any tips on this.His parents are listed in the 1880 census but not 1885

E-mail:Linska@aol.com     Wed Nov 13 13:28:02 2002
Name: Marjorie Mouer
Subject: Clayton Jesse Byam, 1870, Shelby
Surnames: BYAM
Query: Clayton Byam and family settled in Shelby Co. in 1870's. Three of his six children were born there. The rumor passed down was that he raised trotting horses. Would just like to know more about the Byams when they lived in Shelby Co.

E-mail:elafollette@tctwest.net     Sat Nov 23 16:04:17 2002
Name: Margaret LaFollette
Subject: John A. McIntosh 1857, Shelby
Surnames: McIntosh, Nelson, Davidson
Query: John Anglin McIntosh moved to Grove Township, Shelby in 1857. His mother, Sarah or Sally Montgomery married his father, Cornelius McIntosh, in 1805 in Logan, KY. Cornelius died 1816/17 and Sarah married Thomas Nelson. The family moved to Union Co. IL, and then about 1840 was in Nauvoo, Hancock, IL. In 1850 Census John was in Lee Co., IA. His mother, Sarah Nelson, was in 1850 census of Potawattamie, IA and it is not known what became of her hereafter. John married Malinda Hunt Black in 1852 in Pott. Co. and when he moved to Shelby in 1857 his mother may have moved with him. Seeking for his mother.

E-mail:lkp@sunlink.net     Sat Nov 23 20:04:12 2002
Name: Loraine Prutzman
Subject: Miles Avery Ransom 1880 Census Shelby Co.IA
Surnames: Ransom
Query: In 1882 Miles Avery RANSOM 's address was listed as Shelby ,IA with the following children: Twins- Eda Ransom BRAY (Mrs. John Bray) , B 5/1854 WI ; Emma A.Ransom BRAY (Mrs. Robert Bray), B 5/1854 WI ; George Washington RANSOM, B 6/1858 WI ; Samuel Wesley RANSOM , B 12/ 1859 WI ; Margaretta E. Ransom Dedrick, B 9/1861; Ellsworth Elmer RANSOM ,B 3/1864 ; Thomas Frederick RANSOM, B 3 1867 ;
Am particularly interested in death date and place of interment for Miles A. Ransom & his wife Mary as well as any information on the others mentioned. Thanks to those who will try and help this PA resident.

E-mail:geneoalogy@aol.com     Sat Nov 23 21:32:12 2002
Name: Ed Peck
Subject: John W. and Malinda Hirst of Missouri Valley, IA
Surnames: HIRST, CLOTHIER,MATHENA
Query: JOHN WESTLEY HIRST (1840-1912) married MALINDA CLOTHIER (1841-1903)had nine children born in IA. James Westley, William Edgar, Frances A., Edmund E, Mary, Myron, John Eli, Lettie May, Adaline Malinda. Looking for Obituaries on John Westley Hirst abt April 18, 1912; Malinda Clothier Hirst abt Mar 10,1903 and daughter Frances A. Hirst abt. Dec 19,1888. Any marriage information or biographies would be great.

Mon Nov 25 22:01:57 2002
Name: luanne buzbee
Subject: jasper newton taylor and effie anne spaw taylor
Surnames:
Query: my grandparents, the taylors, farmed near Harlan in 1886 and perhaps some before that on a rented farm. Jasper left for Colorado (gold fever) in 1888. My mother's birth was never registered and I think that there might have been other babies lost before she was born as they were married 12 years before my mother was born. I know he sold the team and farm stuff before he left. They were Methodists. Any information or lead will be appreciated.

E-mail:chj3472@att.net     Fri Nov 29 17:26:15 2002
Name: Carl Johnson
Subject: Henry Martin Johnson, 1878
Surnames: Johnson, Martin
Query: My grandfather, Henry Martin Johnson, in a family history he wrote, said he was born in Shelby County, Iowa, October 13, 1878. His parents were John Cornelius Johnson and Anna A.(Martin) Johnson. They had a hog farm.

Mon Dec 9 15:17:18 2002
Name: Terry Doughty
Subject: Lawrence F. Rauterkus
Surnames:
Query: I am searching for any info. on the above. I believe he was born in the early 1900's. Sorry for not having more info. He was married to Lucy Kenkel.

E-mail:globejm@megavision.com     Thu Dec 26 17:15:29 2002
Name: Gloria J. Martinson
Subject: Kjeldgaard families
Surnames: Kjeldgaard, Hald
Query: Looking for info regarding Christian and Laura (Hald) Kjeldgaard who came to this country in 1926 and then settled in Defiance for a few years and then in Avoca and finally in Council Bluffs. His brothers, Svante and Carl might have settled there also. Thanks for your help.

E-mail:roots@maddoxfamily.com     Sat Dec 28 15:53:06 2002
Name: Darlene Maddox
Subject: 1933 Census Page for Elim Children's Home
Surnames: PETERSEN, COFOED, SORENSEN, JORGENSEN, GWINNER, BURD, AARONS + more
Query: My mother, a former resident of the Elim Children's Home in Poplar, Iowa, just found the page for the orphanage in the 1933 Census. If anyone would like a pdf copy of the information gleaned from the page, we would be happy to forward it by e-mail. A photocopy of isn't practical, as we had to enlarge the page so much to read it, that it is 4 pages wide.

E-mail:meljean@grantsburgtelcom.net     Sat Jan 4 16:57:26 2003
Name: melvin sick
Subject: Alfred Sick, Johann Sick
Surnames: SICK
Query: Their locations and time spent in shelby county