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Jake More buried in Shelby County?

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Jake More buried in Shelby County?

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Surnames: More

As a followup to my prior message I see the Political Graveyard site lists Jake More, who was a very famous politician from Shelby County, is listed as "burial location unknown" Is he buried in Shelby County?

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Re: Jake More buried in Shelby County?

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Jake More and his wife are both buried in the Harlan Cemetery.

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Re: Jake More buried in Shelby County?

Classification: Query

Surnames: More Freeman

I am interested in finding an obituary for Jake More, who died May 1986, in Des Moines, Iowa, and is buried in the Harlan Cemetery, along with his wife, Ruth Chloe (Freeman) More. Any help will be appreciated

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Re: Jake More buried in Shelby County?

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for a small fee to cover costs, the wonderful ladies at the library will look it up for you:

Harlan Community Library
718 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537
Phone: (712)755-5934
Fax: (712)755-3952
harlanpl@harlannet.com

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Re: Jake More buried in Shelby County?

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Did you get the obit for Jake Smith More?

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Re: Jake More buried in Shelby County?

Classification: Cemetery

Surnames:

http://www.cemeterymap.com/info.asp?ID=4118
Jake More
Cemetery: Harlan, IA
Addition: 2
Lot: 880 P
lot: 6
Birth: 1903 Death: 1986

http://www.cemeterymap.com/info.asp?ID=4117
Ruth More
Cemetery: Harlan, IA
Addition: 2
Lot: 880
Plot: 5
Birth: 1905 Death: 1977

http://www.cemeterymap.com/info.asp?ID=4116
Infant More
Cemetery: Harlan, IA
Addition: 2
Lot: 880
Plot: 4
Birth: 1932 Death: 1932

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Re: Jake More buried in Shelby County?

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Thank you for posting the obituary of Jake More. I am compiling a family history concerning his wife, Ruth Chloe Freeman:

Ruth was the daughter of William Benjamin Freeman and Maude J. Wells;
Maude was the daughter of Edmond S. Wells and Roxana "Roxy" Grant;
Roxana was the daughter of George B. Grant and Martha M. Bemis;
Martha was the daughter of Ebenezer Bemis and Ruth R. Trumble, who are our common ancestors.

If anyone has an interest in this family, please feel free to contact me.

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Korth Family

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Korth Family

Classification: Query

Surnames: Korth

Seeking information of the children of my great-great- grandparents Jakob Korth (1818 - 1899) and Maria Anna Soentgen (1824 - 1894) and the children of my great-grandparents Peter Korth (1847 - 1911) and Anna Rosalia Leinen (1853 - 1933). Both families were early residents of Cass Township, Shelby County. Peter was an early businessman in the town of Portsmouth.

Have researched German records on the Korth family to the 1776 wedding of Johann Korth and Anna Gertrud Horst. Am willing to share information with anyone researching this family.

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gertrude korth

Classification: Query

Surnames: korth, kramer

i am looking for info on gertrude korth who married peter kramer. she was born in april of 1840 and died in june of 1922. is it possible you have her anywhere in your tree?

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Re: Korth Family

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Surnames:

Bernard

I have in my file a Peter Joseph Korth, born in Wisconsin on 1 April 1857 married to Amelia Mary Kuhl on 18 Feb 1896 in Earling, IA. Amelia was born in Mills Co., IA in 1865 and died in Omaha, NE on 10 February 1956. I do not know the names of his parents. He was a banker. Amelia was a relative of mine.
An unrelated Korth I have listed is Getrude Korth, she was born 26 Dec 1823 and died 20 Mar 1888. She was married to Joseph Herkenrath, he was born May 23, 1826 and died Nov 7, 1894. Both are buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, IA. I don't know the parents of either of these. I do have two children listed for them.

Jim

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Re: Korth Family

Classification: Query

Surnames: KORTH, NACHTIGAL, JOSEPHSKI

Do you know where in Wisconsin your KORTH was born? I have some KORTH relatives in Marinette, Wisconsin (see --NEW ADDRESS NEEDED-GEOCITIES NO LONGER EXISTS-- for pictures and links to pedigree charts).

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Re: Korth Family

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Karen,
My name is Theresa Korth and I am working on the Korth history. I see on these mesage board that a Bernard Frederick had information dating back to Johan and Anna(Horst) Korth, that would be our great, great,great,great grandfather and would love any information if you have any. I have just found out that Peter Korth of Germany died in Keokuk Co, Iowa and hoping to find the cemetery and if there is still a headstone. I am working with Delora Korth who is a descendant of Jacob Korth of the Portsmouth area. We keep running into grey areas. Can you help out with anything.
Thank you for your time,
Theresa

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Re: Korth Family

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Hello,

I'm looking for information about Johann Soentgen and Anna Maria Hartfels any information would be appreciated. I have found Jacob Korth and Maria Anna Soentgen, just trying to connect the dots.

Thanks for your time

Rick Enfield

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Re: Korth Family

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I have Jacob and Anna Marie but no parents for either.

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Re: Korth Family

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Maria Anna (Soentgen) Korth was the daughter of Johann and Anna Maria (Hartfels) Soentgen. This is listed on the St Mary's cemetery website.

http://homepage.mac.com/wlangen/Portsmouth/Directory.html

This page also lists Peter and Elizabeth (Kuhl) Korth as the parents of Jacob Korth, Sr.

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Obit look up 1985

Classification: Obituary

Surnames: Shelton Carpenter

Looking for a Obit for a Mary Shelton died Feb 1985 Harlan Shelby Iowa

Re: James Lee Shelton, Sr. death notice Sept. 17, 2005

Classification: Obituary

Surnames: Carpenter Shelton

Im from Jefferson County ohio were Mary Shelton father Roy Carpenter came from he lived in Denver Colorado he move from Jefferson County Ohio two Denver somewere around 1920 and 1930 I have a record that Roy Carpenter wrote a book on the Carpenter familey im looking for Mary Shelton obit who died Feb 1985 and would like two talk to someone in her familey mitchtt106@yahoo.com

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Jacob S Hamilton Obit

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Jacob S Hamilton Obit

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I am looking for an obituary for Jacob S Hamilton who was born March 31, 1877 in MO and passed away August 18, 1951 in Charles City, Iowa, according to SSDI and he is buried in the Harlan Cemetery in Shelby Co., IA
Any help will be greatly appreciated
Betty McIntosh

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Family Names

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Family Names

Classification: Query

Surnames: Blum

I am looking for family members in Shelby County and vicinity related to my Blum family. The names I am researching are: Anderson, Arkfeld, Baker, Barrow, Bissen, Blaze, Boslaugh, Bruck, Campbell, Chamberlain, Clemens, Collins, Cook, Dotzler, Eilers, Esser, Faulkner, Feldman, Finken, Fretz, Furrow, Galloway, Gaul, Goetzinger, Gross, Heese, Heimerl, Herbst, Katzer, Kaufman, Kenkel, Kramer, Kwapiszeski, Leenan, Lefeber, Lehan, Leuschen, Mathys, May, McAndrews, Meier, Miller, Muckey, Murray, Newland, O'Daniels, Rauterkus, Reding, Reis, Reisz, Reynolds, Rose, Schechinger, Schmitz, Schiltz, Schneider, Shoemann, Schwartz, Sonntag, Stolz, Stracke, Swanson, Thompson, Tremel, Trierweiler, Vandivort, Von Tersch, Wageman, Wingert, Zimmerman and Zimmers.

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Blum

Classification: Query

Surnames: Blum

What information are you looking for with regard to Leuschen, Schechinger, or Von Tersch in Shelby County? I have some info on those families.

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Blum Family Names

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Surnames: Blum

Vicky,

I will contact you personally.
Roseanna

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Surnames

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Surnames:

What information on the names: Gaul, Gross, Kaufman, Meier, Schechinger, Sonntag, and Stolz are you needing? I can help you with all these families.

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Stolz Info

Classification: Query

Surnames: Stoltz

Rochelle,

I am looking for information on Jacob Stolz and Walburga Buchberger, and their children, Aloysius, Francisca, John, Magdalena and Michael.

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Jacob Stoltz

Classification: Query

Surnames: Stoltz, Bookberger, Thielan, Schulte

In the Past and Present of Shelby County Iowa there is a biography for JOHN THIELAN stating he was twice married, his second being LENA STOLTZ, daughter of Jacob and Walburger (Bookberger) Stoltz. John Thielan and Lena Stoltz Thielan had children: Barbara, Elizabeth, John, Josephine, Louis, and Francis. (John Jr. married Miss Greve) Jacob and Walburger Stoltz, it states, were born in Germany and "lived there all of their days." Jacob was a prominent farmer in his community, and he and his wife reared a family of 9 children: Frank, John, Cynthia, Cecelia, Aloysius, Michael, Thresia, Francis, and Lena Stoltz. It sounds like some of these children came to America, but not Jacob and Walburger?

Another bio for PETER SCHULTE states that on June 17, 1897, he married Katherine Klein, daughter of Joseph and Thresia (Stoltz) Klein.

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STOLZ

Classification: Query

Surnames: STOLTZ, BUCHBERGER, BOOKBERGER, KLEIN

Roseanna,

Saw your post. I think most of the info I have is from Rochelle as well, but I wanted to include the first couple of generations of data and let you know that I'm researching them as well.

LeAnn Hugeback

Descendants of Jacob Stoltz or Stolz

Generation No. 1

1. JACOB STOLTZ OR STOLZ was born Abt. 1818 in Germany. He married WALBURGA BUCHBERGER OR BOOKBERGER Abt. 1841 in Germany. She was born abt. 1820.

Notes for JACOB STOLTZ OR STOLZ:
Germany (The Stolz are said to have come from Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany)

Children of JACOB STOLZ and WALBURGA BOOKBERGER are:
2. i. TERESA STOLTZ OR2 STOLZ, b. October 03, 1850; d. January 01, 1925, Bur. - 3 Jan 1925 St. Joseph's Cem, Earling, Shelby Co.

ii. JOHN STOLTZ OR STOLZ, b. October 16, 1845; d. February 18, 1921; m. THERESA BAUER.

iii. ALOYSIUS STOLTZ OR STOLZ, b. June 24, 1854; d. March 06, 1934, Buried. - Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby Co., IA; m. BARBARA SCHLAMZ.

Notes for ALOYSIUS STOLTZ OR STOLZ:
*Note: Found a ships record-Ships name "Maas" Sailed from Rotterdam to New York and arrived in New York 22 Oct. 1879. the following were passengers: All brothers to one another; Johann (John) age 32, Aloys age 26, Michael age 23 all surname Stolz. Also sailing with them was Barbara Schleng (or Schlenz) age 20 who married Aloys (Alois) Stolz on Nov 24,1879 after they arrived in Shelby Co., IA

iv. MAGDALENA STOLTZ OR STOLZ, b. June 16, 1856; d. December 19, 1937; m. HENRY LEOWALD.

v. FRANCES STOLTZ OR STOLZ, b. August 24, 1859, Scheyern, Bavaria; d. March 01, 1941; m. GEORGE SCHNEIDER.

vi. MICHAEL STOLTZ OR STOLZ, b. September 30, 1861; d. January 08, 1933; m. JOSEPHINE MEIER.

vii. NICHOLAS STOLTZ OR STOLZ.

viii. FRANK STOLTZ OR STOLZ.

ix. CNYTHIA STOLTZ OR STOLZ.

x. CECELIA STOLTZ OR STOLZ.

Generation No. 2

2. TERESA STOLTZ OR STOLZ (JACOB STOLTZ OR STOLZ) was born October 03, 1850, and died January 01, 1925 in Bur. - 3 Jan 1925 St. Joseph's Cem, Earling, Shelby Co. She married JOSEPH KLEIN June 30, 1875 in Germany, son of JACOB PHILLIP KLEIN.

Notes for JOSEPH KLEIN:
Buried - 4 Aug 1926 St. Joseph's Cem, Earling, Shelby Co., IA

*Note - Found a ships record of Joseph & Theresa Klein along with their children Johannes (John) age 1 and Peter age 0 (means born in 1878). Also traveling with them is a Phillip Klein age 64. They sailed from Rotterdam, Holland to New York City on the ship "Rotterdam". They arrived in the port of New York 29 April 1878. Obituary states he came to America in 1877 and was born in Joppenbagh, Germany.

Notes: From Joseph Klein's prayer card: In Loving Memory of Joseph Klein. Born in Bavaria, 1849. Died at Defiance, IA., Aug. 2, 1926, after a short illness, and well prepared. Buried at Earling, IA., Aug. 4, 1926.

*Notes: www.uiosa.edu/~usa/regions/wcent/wcent.htm M. Schwery source for 1795 - 1815 (WEB ADDRESS FOR SOURCE NO LONGER VALID 10/2012)

Children of TERESA STOLZ and JOSEPH KLEIN are:
3. i. THERESA OR TERESA3 KLEIN, b. March 28, 1886, Westphalia, Shelby Co, Iowa; d. October 21, 1978, Harlan Iowa Hospital.

ii. JOHANNES (JOHN), b. Abt. 1877.

iii. PETER KLEIN, b. Abt. 1878.

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Aloysius Stolz

Classification: Query

Surnames: Stolz, Thraen, Schlanz

I am related to a Aloysius Stolz (1855 - 1934)of Shelby County ... married Barbara Schlanz ... is this the same Aloysius you refer to as the son of Jacob Stolz?

Thanks. Mike

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Stolz family

Classification: Query

Surnames: Stolz

Jacob Stolz was the father of 10 children: John, Teresa, Aloysius, Magdalena, Frances, Michael, Nicholas, Frank, Cynthia, and Cecelia. I can help anyone with information on the first 6 children. Please feel free to contact me.

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Re: Stolz family

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I am looking for any information you can provide me with in regards to the Jacob's parents.
Thanks, Lin

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Re: Stolz family

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I am still research the Stolz family. Please feel free to contact if you are needing any information. Rusrulet@aol.com

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Re: Surnames

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I am still researching these surnames: Gaul, Gross, Kaufman, Meier, Schechinger, Sonntag, & Stolz. Please feel free to contact me if you need me to share information with you. Rusrulet@aol.com

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Blum Family Members

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Blum Family Members in Shelby - you listed Zimmerman.
My Grand Uncle Edward T Wright b: 17 Sep 1867 Missouri
married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Zimmerman b: Abt 1876 Germany.
My Infomation is from
1910 US Census - Kane twp - Pottawattamie, Iowa
FHC Film No. 1374434
Listed the Family of: Edward Wright (53) b:Missouri
Address: 1503 Avenue K - Trade or Profession: Day Laborer Married for 16 years
Wife Lizzie (34) b:Germany
Son Joseph (15) b:Iowa
Son Earl (14) b:Iowa
Daughter Mary(11) b:Iowa
Daughter Francis(5) b:Iowa
Son Judson(8) b:Iowa
Daughter Hazel(4) b:Iowa
Son Christain?(1/12) b:Iowa
Could this be a link with your Zimmerman's?
Norm in Pioneer, CA

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Family Ties

Classification: Query

Surnames: Zimmerman, Blum

Norman,

I have a Jerome Vitus Zimmerman married to Alice Mary Blum November 12, 1960. Their children are Kent Lee, Kimberly Jo, Kevin Dee, and Kerry Jay. Can you tell me if they are a link with your Zimmerman's?

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Blum Family Members

Classification: Query

Surnames: Blum

Here are more names connected to my Blum family:
Arvizu, Abot, Adrack, Ailts, Androy, Angelton, Assman, Babst, Baefield, Battani, Bauer, Bauman, Bednarek, Behrendt, Bengford, Bielenberg, Bier, Bishoff, Blair, Blankman, Bockelmann, Boger, Bohlin, Bolz, Bonar, Bond, Book, Britton, Brocken, Bromert, Brooks, Buchberger, Burkes, Carlson, Carter, Cherry, Christensen, Clark, Cogdill, Corbett, Corey, Cowan, Cranor, Croughan, Crouch, Cullison, and Cygan.

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Re: Blum Family Members

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What CLARK names do you have in your research?

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Re: Blum Family Members

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What part of America are you from and who in the Croughan Family are you related to. I have been involved with the Croughan name since 1969 with time off now and then. Thank you. Arty Croughan Chester New York

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Kenkel Blum

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I have some info on an Antoinette Blum who married Joseph Peter Kenkel,whose father is Anton Kenkle.

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Connection

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Surnames: Blum, Kenkel

Jean,

I have Antoinette Marie born March 7, 1904, and died November 20, 1958. Her and Joseph were married February 10, 1925. I would like to compare notes.

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Wingert

Classification: Query

Surnames: Wingert, Majerus

There are three Wingert graves in the Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, cemetery. Magdalena M. Wingert is listed as dying in 1890 and we seek to determine the year she was born and tha names of her parents, including the maiden name of her mother. Can anyone tell us who could help us determine this? Buried beside Magdalena is Martin Wingert and we believe he was born in 1886 and died in 1892 and is the son of Peter and Eva (nee Majerus) Wingert. I would guess he was a grandson of Magdalena M. Wingert. The first name of the third Wingert marker is indeciperable, and we have no dates. We guess it is Magdalena's husband. Can anyone throw light on these three Wingert graves, telling us who they are and their parents' names? My e-mail address is schmerguls@aol.com

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My maiden name is Wingert, and I know of a Blum who is related to Henry Wingert, sibling of Nicholas Wingert, my great-grandfather. I am looking for information about Henry...who his parents and other siblings were. I know some of Henry's siblings as: Peter, John, Nicholas (my ggrandfather). Please e-mail me with any information you have. bonhaack@msn.com

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Hi Roseanna,

I just read your Aug. 2000 post of names related to Blum. The names I am interested in are Heese, Leenan and Kenkel. My father is Rex Heese of Earling, Iowa. His father is Alfons b.1904 d.1960 his gfather is John Carl Heese b. 1858 d. 1921. His mother is Dorothy (Kenkel) Heese b.1904 d.1986. His gfather is Bernard (Barney) Kenkel b. 1857 in Luxemberg d. 1918. Bernard's parents are Nikolaus and Marie Kenkel.

My mother is Jean (Schimerowski) Heese. Jean's father is Stanley b. 1898 d. 1983. Her gfather is John Schimerowski b. 1855 d.1950. Her gmother is Katherine (Langenfeld) Schimerowski b.1860 d.1956. Jean's mother is Magdelene (Ebert) Schimerowski b.1900 d.1963. Her gfather is Arnold Ebert b.1878 d.1957. Her gmother is Sophia Marie Leenan.

Hope this helps and please email if you have any more questions.

Ned Heese, Kansas City, MO

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Ned, I have been reading the Shelby County board and looking for any info I can find on Wendell Leenan. He is my mother-in-laws father. She was born 8/12/1930 to Wendell and Lusty Burger in Harlan, Iowa and put up for adoption. She was adopted in Omaha, NE a year later. Her adoptive mother gave her the original birth certificate and we started searching about 2 years ago. I would love to have any info you have on the Leenan's and any pictures. I have a few items on Wendell that I have managed to scrape together from the internet and a wonderful woman, Janet, at the Shelby County Courthouse. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you for your time.

Pam Shoemaker
tlpshoe@aol.com

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Re: Family Names

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Frank Von Tersch born june 13 1896 in Harlan Ia. Father wasJoseph born Sept. 8,1847 inWestphalan Germany. Mother Catherine Bauer born Nov. 26, 1865 in Munich Germany. Frank married Bertha Blum on May 16, 1922 at St. Peters catholic church in Defiance Ia. Bertha born march 5 1902 in Panama Ia. Daughter of John J. and Mary Schwarte Blum. John was born Feb. 27,1878 in Westphalia Ia. Son of Joseph and Katherine Kaufman Blum. Berthas mother Mary, born March 12 1873, daughter of Herman and Magdelene Nolles Schwarte. Berthas mother Mary died two weeks after Bertha was born. Berthas father John then married Mary Bier they had 12 children plus Bertha and her brother Aloysius who was two when their mother died. After Berthas death Frank married Mayme Koppold Blum, widow of Joseph Blum son of William andJosephine Graeve Blum. Joseph Blum was my GGrandfather. Hope this info helps. Connie Lehan-spangler

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Connie,

I have information on Nolles/Nilles and Bauer's in church informatino from Reil/Burg/Alf area of Germany (between Trier and Koblenz on the Moselle river). I can not connect them directly yet to my main line of Butzens from that area, but their descendants have come to Iowa also, marrying into Schechinger, Stoll and Coenens from that area.

Contact me direct at mw2657@cs.com if you are interested in sharing information.

Regards,
Maureen Murray Webb

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Re: Family Names

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Aloysius Blum married Hilda Mary Hoffmann. Hilda's mother was Susannah Wingert Hoffmann, a sister to my ggrandfather Nicholas Wingert. If you want more info on this line, let me know. Thanks for the great information on Aloysius and his parents and family.

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Re: Family Names

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Hello, I need to correct one thing on my previous message. My GGrandfather Joseph Blum was a different Joseph . My GGrandfather Joseph was born Sept. 1 1869.

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Re: Family Names

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In my family I have Swanson, Thompson, Clark, Holzer. My family of Blums are from Germany. Could these be related to yours? We have 4 Blum girls marrying 4 Thompson boys.

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Re: Family Names

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Roseanna,

I have information on Clemens, Kramer, Reis/Reiss/Reyes, Schmitz, Schneider in Reil/Burg/Alf church records back to @ 1640 in Germany. These are also surnames in my distant relatives in the US through marriages to my Butzen line from Reil.

Contact me direct at mw2657@cs.com if you are interested in sharing information.

Regards,

Maureen Murray Webb

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Re: Family Names

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Hi, Re: Bruck
I have been trying to put together info the same as you. So far I have Gertrud Bruck born Vienna 2.6.1907 Father Hugo Bruck born 16.11.1879, grandfather Max Bruck possibly had two brothers named Clarence and George.
Hugo married Rosa Seraphina Czech born 15.12.1878
Max married Sofia Kritz.
Does this tie in with any information you have.
Incidentally Gertrud was my husbands mother.
Hope this helps us both, please let me know.

Regards Cheryll

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Re: Family Names

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Many of these family names are in my family tree as well. My maiden name is Wingert and I know of several Blums, Kenkels, and Schechingers. There are also a few Arkfelds, Feldmans, Leuschens, and Bissens. Contact me for what information you are needing.

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Obit look-up Koppold

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Obit look-up Koppold

Classification: Obituary

Surnames: Koppold

Looking for information from obituary for Wendell Koppold who died Nov 19, 1960 and funeral handled by Pauley Funeral Home of Harlan.

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Re: Obit look-up Koppold

Classification: Query

Surnames: Koppold

This is not an obit but an article on Wendell

One of the many German farmers of Douglas township, Shelby county, Iowa, is Wendel Koppold, who has been a resident of this county since 1882, the year when his parents located in this same county. Mr. Koppold has met with unusual success in his agricultural operations, as is shown by his well-improved farm of three hundred and seventy-five acres in Douglas township, on which he is now living. This fine farm is the direct result of his industry, perseverance and good business judgment and shows that he has been among the most progressive farmers of his township and county. Wendel Koppold, the son of Michael and Eva (Schecklinger*) Koppold, was born in Bavaria, Germany, October 8, 1870. He is one of eighteen children born to his parents, eleven of whom are still living: John, George, Joseph, Michael, Louis, Theresa, Mary, Wendel. Thomas, Francis and Martin.

Michael Koppold followed the trade of a blacksmith in his native land and continued in that occupation until he came to America in 1882. Upon his arrival in this country he immediately went west and located on the farm in Shelby county, Iowa, where his son, Wendel, is now living. He prospered from the start and was actively engaged in farming until about 1900, when he retired and moved to Westphalia, where he lived until his death, August 31, 1913. His widow is still residing in Westphalia. Wendel Koppold. was twelve years of age when his parents came from Germany to Shelby county, Iowa, and consequently most of his education was received in the schools of his native land. He assisted his father on the home farm in Shelby county until he reached his majority and then began to work out as a farm hand, and also helped his father on his large farm. He remained at home until 1894, and then married and bought one hundred and twenty acres and began farming for himself. He lived on this farm for five years and then sold it and bought the old home place of three hundred and seventy-five acres in Douglas township. He has placed many improvements upon this farm since acquiring it and has rotated his crops in such a manner as to keep the soil at its maximum productivity. He raises about one hundred and seventy-five acres of corn each year and sells most of his grain. He feeds about fifty head of hogs and fifty head of cattle each year, having found by experience, as have other farmers in this county, that stock raising is more profitable than the raising of grain.

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Re: Obit look-up Koppold

Classification: Query

Surnames:

article from:
http://www.iagenweb.org/shelby/1915bio/1915bio15.htm#koppold

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Re: Obit look-up Koppold

Classification: Query

Surnames:

the library in Harlan will usually find an obit for a small copy fee:

harlanpl@harlannet.com

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Baker and Bradshaw Obituary

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Baker and Bradshaw Obituary

Classification: Query

Surnames: Baker,Bradshaw

I would like a obit for Charlotte Baker Bradshaw born 27 April 1847 Rush twp,Susquehanna,Pennsylvania and died 25 Dec 1897. She is listed as living in the 1880 USCensus as living in Shelby,Shelby,Iowa.

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Nielsen/Nelsen/Christiansen

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Nielsen/Nelsen/Christiansen

Classification: Query

Surnames:

I'm looking for information on Niels Lawrence Nielsen born about 1848, Denmark and his wife, Elsie M. Christiensen born about 1855 in Denmark. They had four children that I know of and one was Nels Christian Nelsen who married Hattie Marie Jensen from Iowa. Thanks for your time. alffone@yahoo.com

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James Rasmussen in Jacksonville 1895

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James Rasmussen in Jacksonville 1895

Classification: Query

Surnames: Rasmussen

Can anyone provide a photo from the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Jacksonville? My gr gr grandfather, James (Jens) Rasmussen died in 1895 and was buried there. Lot 28.

Also wondering if anyone knows where I may be able to obtain an out of print book called "Poplar Iowa" My Rasmussens are in this book.

Thanks!
Ida

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Re: James Rasmussen in Jacksonville 1895

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Ida, I sent a link to your email account that will give you the only picture I have of the headstone. I can't find the copy on my computer. My last PC crashed so I'm on a new one and assuming it may be lost.

Julie

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The book "Poplar Iowa"

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The book "Poplar Iowa"

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Anyone know where I can get a copy of the book "Poplar Iowa" It is out of print and I have been searching for a while now.

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James Rasmussen in Jacksonville 1895

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James Rasmussen in Jacksonville 1895

Classification: Query

Surnames: Rasmussen

Can anyone provide a photo from the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Jacksonville? My gr gr grandfather, James (Jens) Rasmussen died in 1895 and was buried there. Lot 28.

Also wondering if anyone knows where I may be able to obtain an out of print book called "Poplar Iowa" My Rasmussens are in this book.

Thanks!
Ida

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Where can I buy a Shelby Centennial Book

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Where can I buy a Shelby Centennial Book

Classification: Query

Surnames:

I recently discovered that I have family from Shelby in Shelby County. I would like to buy the Shelby Centennial Book but I can't find a copy.

Any suggestions on where I can buy are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Julie

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Re: Where can I buy a Shelby Centennial Book

Classification: Lookup

Surnames:

I have one, but it is NOT for sale.
HOWEVER, I will scan the pages of your family members and email them you.

Email your surname to:

Marthann Kohl-Fuhs
706-5th St.
Defiance, IA 51527-3004
marthannk@fmctc.com
or
djfnmk@fmctc.com

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Mason Fish

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Mason Fish

Classification: Query

Surnames: Fish

I am looking for information on Mason Fish who moved to Iowa in 1867. He died in Shelby County Iowa Sept. 16, 1878 but his obituary mentions Cass county also. He was born in PA. Any info on him would be appreciated. Contact me at fissterboyle@csonline.net

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Stoffels

Classification: Query

Surnames: Stoffels, Fuhrmann, Orth, Dressen, Schoeben, Heiderscheidt, Langenfeld

Looking for ancestory of Nicholas Stoffels born in Earling Iowa on June 12, 1882 to Peter Stoffels and Margaretha Dressen Stoffels

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Stoffels

Classification: Query

Surnames: Stoffels

Peter Stoffels married Margaretha Dressen on 7/20/1881.
Peter was the son of Nicholaus and Mary (Leick) Stoffels.
Nicholaus was born in 1815 in Prussia, died 1887, he is buried in St. Boniface Cemetery in Westphalia, Shelby County,Iowa. Nicholaus brought his children to America in the late 1870's. They were:Wendel, Peter, Nicholas, Katherine, Anna, and Jacob. His wife Mary did not come with them, so I assume she died in Germany.

I hope this helps.

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Re: Stoffels

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Laura

I have that Frederick W. Konz was married to Annie Stoffles July 21, 1880. Do you have any info that connect Annie to Frederick. I have that he was born in Marytown, WI. on April 25, 1855. Fredericks brother Mathias who was born in 1861 married Anna Koll at Shelby Co., IA is a family I'm researching. I have several connections to Earling Iowa that you mentioned. A William Dresen that settled in Earling was also from Cassville, Wisconsin that I'm aware of and my relatives had lived there. Jim Schloegl - MNLakes@hotmail.com

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Re: Mason Fish

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Same name caught my eye. Sorry, never heard of Mason Fish. I am from DesMoines, Iowa. My father James William is from Caimbridge, IA. His father was Clarence Leroy also from Caimbridge. His father was Frank Leroy. I am new at this and havent't gone farther back yet. I think my family moved to Iowa in the mid to late 1800s.

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Derichsweiler

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Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames: Derichsweiler

I have information on Bernard Derichsweiler who married Katherina Koll in Westphalia, Iowa on March 1, 1881.

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Re: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

My great grandfather was Bernard Derichsweiler who married Katerina Koll. I would love to see what info you have as I have not been able to trace his parents other than to know he was born in Anstell, Germany. I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Linda

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Re: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Are you still looking for information on the Derichsweiler family?
Two weeks ago I found out that one of my husbands ancestors was Anna Maria Derichsweiler who was married to Peter Schiefer in 1780 in Dormagen. Her son married in Butzheim/Nettesheim. Anstel is only 4 miles away from Butzheim. Can I help you finding dates, when I am searching again in the archives?
Regards from Germany
Petra

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Re: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Petra

The name of the ancestor to my relatives is Bernard Wilhelm Derichsweiler and was born March 12, 1857 at Muncy-Anstel, Diocese of Colgne, Germany. The family doesn't know the name of his parents or if he had any siblings. If you have any info on him it would be appreciated. He died July 29, 1909 in McAlester, Oklahoma, in the United States. He came to the United States in 1866 and was a farmer Westphalia, Iowa; and later Muenster, Texas before moving to McAlester, Oklahoma in 1900.

Email: Jim Schloegl at MNLakes@hotmail.com

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: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

If you still need info about Bernard Derichsweiler I have a little. But I also have info on Katerina Koll's family if you are interested. Her sister Cecilia was married to my great great uncle Bernard Wiesman.

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Re: : Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Would like to have the information you have on Katherine Koll Derichsweilerand her family ( sister to Cecilia Koll Weisman). Katherine was my Great Grandmother. Theresa Lund

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Re: : Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Theresa, I am happy to share Koll / Schaben family info; also have Derichsweiler family logs [mostly descendents of Katherine Koll's daughter Elizabeth, who married Gus Knabe]. Email me at susie@leasetexas.com and let me know if you have a particular interest or just want it all.

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Re: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Linda,
I just read your message and there is a small writeup about Bernard Derichsweiler in the book Cooke Co. History:Past & Present. I believe we are related..My gr gr grandparents were Johan (John) Koll and Christina Scheben. My gr grandparents were Mathias Koll (Katherine Koll Derichsweiler's older brother) and Louisa Gross. I would really like to share family info and hope to hear from you.
Sincerely, Betty Koll-Dulay
PS You can write me at bettyjstgemma@cs.com

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Re: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Betty

I would like to hear from you. Mathias siblings Peter Koll and Susanna Koll also lived in Stearns Co., MN. Susanna married Nicholaus Koll and Mathias Koll married Augusta Eckermann and raised their family in Stearns Co., MN. Have lots of gaps in your line even that Mathias and Louise lived at Elrosa. Have some earlier info to share. Contact info: Jim Schloegl - Email me at MNLakes@hotmail.com

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Re: Derichsweiler

Classification: Query

Surnames:

I haven't been doing much research lately but noticed your message. I would love to know the information you have about William/ Bernard Derichsweiler who is my great grandfather. He married Katerina or Catherina Koll in Westphalia, Iowa
Thanks for the help

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Obituary--Hoffmann

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Obituary--Hoffmann

Classification: Obituary

Surnames:

Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997, for Michael L. Hoffmann of Gretna, Neb. He died Tuesday Oct. 14, 1997, at Midlands Community Hospital in Papillion, Neb.
Michael was born December 12, 1937 in Panama, the son of Herbert and Philomena Evelyn (Morris) Hoffmann. He was baptized into the Catholic Church in infancy. Michael was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Dunlap.
November 19, 1960, he married Marolyn Huss in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple moved to Gretna, Nebraska in 1963.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Herbert and Evelyn Hoffmann.
Survivors include his wife, Marolyn; two daughters and their husbands, Rita and Jerry Snell and Lisa and Mike Bartenhagen, all of Gretna, Nebraska; grandchildren, Andrew and Pauline Snell and Allison Bartenhagen, all of Gretna, Nebraska; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Karen Hoffmann of Millard, Nebraska; sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte and Lucian Paprocki of Clarkson, Nebraska, Theresa and Ken Watkins of Millard, Nebraska, Janet and Leroy Schroeder of Omaha, Nebraska, Catherine and Ed Lickteig of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Norma and Vince VoorVart of Kansas City, Missouri, Rose and Bill Wilson of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mary and Pat Hurley of Millard, Nebraska; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Father Dan Soltys performed the 11:30 a.m. funeral Mass of the Resurrection at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Gretna, Nebraska, Vince VoorVart and Cindy Schroeder served as lectors. Other family members participated in the Mass.
Pallbearers were Michael's six nephews, Jerry Warner, David Watkins, Rick Huss, Mike Schroeder, Greg Frick and Charles Paprocki.
Interment was in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery near Gretna, Nebraska.
Rosary services were held Wednesday, October 15th, at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary in Papillion, Nebraska.
Memorial may be given to the Gretna Fire and Rescue or St. Patricl's Catholic Church, Gretna, Nebraska.

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Re: Obituary--Hoffmann More information

Classification: Query

Surnames: Huss

wondering if you would have any more information on Marolyn Huss or Rick Huss.

My Grandmother was Elizabeth Huss born in Omaha, NB. We are not sure but think some of her family stayed in that area while she and her parents moved to Kansas, with two other Huss brothers who would have been her uncles.

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death notice - Elsie Jane Juhl d. May 18, 2006

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death notice - Elsie Jane Juhl d. May 18, 2006

Classification: Death

Surnames:

Visitation services for 92-year-old Elsie Jane Juhl of Vancouver, WA, will be held 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday, May 22nd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Elsie Juhl died Thursday, May 18th in Shelby. Survivors include 2 sons, Gordon Juhl of Montgomery, TX and Roger Juhl of Vancouver, WA; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, May 22nd at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Arrangements and Services For
Elsie J. Juhl - Age 92
Who Died On - Thursday, May 18, 2006
Visitation
Monday, May 22, 2006 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa
Prayer Service
Monday, May 22, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Pauley Jones Funeral Home Avoca, Iowa
Funeral Service
Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 2:30 PM
Pacific View Memorial Chapel - Corona Del Mar, California
Interment
Pacific View Memorial Park - Corona Del Mar, California
survivors include two sons:
Gordon Juhl of Montgomery, Texas and
Roger Juhl of Vancouver, Washington
two sisters:
Sara Cavanaugh of Huntington Beach, California and
Mary Beebe of Palm Springs, California.

posted with permission from:
Pauley Jones Funeral Homes
Harlan, Iowa 51537
http://www.pauleyjones.com/

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obit - Elsie Jane Juhl March 22, 1914 - May 18, 2006

Classification: Obituary

Surnames:

Elsie J. Juhl - Age 92

Elsie Jane Juhl, the daughter of John and Ellen (Winters) Egelund, was born on March 22, 1914, in Los Angeles, California. She attended grade school in Wilmington, California and high school in San Pedro, California.
After school, Elsie was united in marriage to Erik Juhl on January 21, 1933, in Los Angeles, California. To this union two sons were born: Gordon and Roger. Elsie worked as a homemaker and taking care of her family was her main priority. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. She also enjoyed art and painting.
Elsie died at the home of her nephew in Shelby, Iowa on May 18, 2006, having attained the age of ninety two years, one month and twenty-seven days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Erik, and one brother, Paul.
She is survived by her children: Gordon Juhl of Montgomery, Texas and Roger Juhl of Vancouver, Washington; three grandchildren: Todd Juhl, Cheryl Shaw and Kathleen Juhl; three great grandchildren; two sisters: Sara Cavanaugh of Huntington Beach, California and Mary Beebe of Palm Springs, California, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A prayer service was held on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 7:00 PM at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa, with Rev. Duane Anunson officiating. Georgene Juhl and John Clayton provided the musical selections. A funeral service was then conducted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 at the Pacific View Mortuary in Corona Del Mar, California.

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Re: obit - Elsie Jane Juhl March 22, 1914 - May 18, 2006

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Elsie Juhl was my Aunt. The correct spelling of my Grandmothers maiden name is WINTHERS, not Winters. I would be interested to find out how you are related to my family.
Is it on your side or your husbands side?

Sincerely,
Nancy Yoakum

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Re: obit - Elsie Jane Juhl March 22, 1914 - May 18, 2006

Classification: Query

Surnames:

Hi,
I am not related to Elsie.
I post obits on the message boards for other researchers. Sometimes I am related, sometimes I am not.
Most of the time, I copy-paste, so any errors are usually not mine. The funeral home or newspaper use what was submitted to them, they could have been misinformed.

Marthann Kohl-Fuhs
marthannk@fmctc.com

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BENJAMIN, LYONS Shelby Co. IA

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BENJAMIN, LYONS Shelby Co. IA

Classification: Query

Surnames: BENJAMIN, LYONS

I'm looking for descendants of Daniel Benjamin and Nancy Lyons and brother David Benjamin and his wife Clairissa Lyons sister to Nancy. All of Shelby Co. Iowa. Daniel married 25 May 1862 and David 24 Feb. 1876. I'm interested in tracing the Lyons family and have other information on them.

Thank you
Marilyn

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BENJAMIN, LYONS Shelby Co. IA

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BENJAMIN, LYONS Shelby Co. IA

Classification: Query

Surnames: BENJAMIN, LYONS

I'm looking for descendants of Daniel Benjamin and Nancy Lyons and brother David Benjamin and his wife Clairissa Lyons sister to Nancy. All of Shelby Co. Iowa. Daniel married 25 May 1862 and David 24 Feb. 1876. I'm interested in tracing the Lyons family and have other information on them.

Thank you
Marilyn

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PETERSON, Shelby County Query

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PETERSON, Shelby County Query

Classification: Query

Surnames: PETERSON, BAIRD, WILEY, NEWPORT, KLINGMAN, BERRY, WASSGREN, MATISON, BLOOMBERG, COOK

Looking for information on John PETERSON, b. 24 Feb 1860 at Bro, Ketting parish, Als, Denmark m. 29 Jun 1886 to Anna BAIRD at Harlan, Shelby, IA. John d. 18 Nov 1946 at Summit Twp, Adair, IA & Anna d. 04 Oct 1947 at Summit Twp, Adair, IA. Their children: Hans m. Edith WILEY; Albert m. Gladys NEWPORT; Andrew m. Marie KLINGMAN; Clarence m. Olga BERRY; Alma m. Alfred WASSGREN; Evelyn m. Harry MATISON; Blanche m. (1) Bert BLOOMBERG (2) George COOK. The Peterson's also had three infant sons who were born & died in Shelby county. Would like to know where they are buried.

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Re: PETERSON, Shelby County Query

Classification: Query

Surnames: Petersen-Wassgren

Alma Petersen Wassgren and Alfred Wasssgren were my grandparents. They were from Iowa. Their children are Nedra, Ardith, Victor and Naomi Wassgren

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Heard of this book? regarding Rasmussen's

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Heard of this book? regarding Rasmussen's

Classification: Query

Surnames: Rasmussen

I have a page with handwritten family record on it of my Rasmussen line. At the top of the page it says..

"page 139 of the book POPLAR County Iowa "The Danish Immigrants who made it live" C -1891-1943."

I do not think there is a county name Poplar in Iowa. The info was regrading Jens Rasmussen who lived in Harlan, Iowa and died their in 1895

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Burright Family

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Burright Family

Classification: Query

Surnames: Burright, Kleeb

Am seeking information on the family of Stewart BURRIGHT and Abigail WADE who lived in Shelby County, IA, about 1800. They had Mary Alice, Emily E., Nettie, William H., Delbert C., Theresa A., Charles, Jesse, and Louis. Mary Alice BURRIGHT married Louis KLEEB and had daughter Nellie KLEEB (brn abt 1878). Part of the family moved to California but the whereabouts and married names of all the other daughters is unknown.
Any clues would be greatly appreciated

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Seeking info on Jens Sorensen/Sorenson of Harlan 1945

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Seeking info on Jens Sorensen/Sorenson of Harlan 1945

Classification: Query

Surnames: Sorensen Sorenson Petersen Rold Barratt Barrett Cobb

Am seeking information on Jens Sorensen/Sorenson living in Harlan, Shelby County, in 1945, brother of my great grandfather Nels Sorensen/Sorenson of Denmark. Nels died in Brayton. Here is his Obit.


Obituary:
Nels Sorenson was born in Denmark, Sept. 17, 1862 and passed away in Irwin on Aug. 8, 1945 at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 22 days.

He came to this country in 1881 and was located in Harlan. Here he was united in marriage to Cecelia Petersen, July 4, 1885. To this union were born eight children: Mrs. Ruth Cobb of Burlington; Mrs. Esther Rold and Mrs. Sarah Barratt of Irwin; Moses Sorenson of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Sophie Rold of Avoca, all of whom are living, and Aaron, David and Daisy who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife in 1930.

He united with the Danish Baptist church in Harlan at the time of its organization.

In 1891 the Sorensen family moved to Brayton, where they made their home for 17 years. From Brayton they moved to Waterloo, Iowa, and then back again to Shelby county.

At the time of his death Mr. Sorenson was a member of the Merrill's Grove Baptist church. The Sorensen home was often the stopping place for the ministers and missionaries in the earlier days.

In addition to his children he leaves to mourn his loss his brother, Jens Sorenson of Harlan; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Now he has gone to his reward:
"Life's race well run,
Life's work well done,
Life's crown well won."

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our appreciation and thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown to us in our recent bereavement.
The Sorenson Children
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Regards,
Tom Webb
Metairie, LA

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Re: Seeking info on Jens Sorensen/Sorenson of Harlan 1945

Classification: Query

Surnames:

There is a Jens C. Sornesen buried in the Harlan Cemetery.

http://www.cemeterymap.com/info.asp?ID=4891

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Seeking birth of Oliver Richard Blazier

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Seeking birth of Oliver Richard Blazier

Classification: Query

Surnames: BLAZIER/PAULK

While traveling from New Jersey to Nebraska, the Blazier's stopped off to have a baby boy named Oliver Richard Blazier at Nishabotna, Iowa. Born May 1894 parents Elizabeth & Herbert Asbury Blazier parents.
Could someone PLEASE check your births for this baby? He later died at age 4 years of age in Omaha, Nebraska.
Many Thanks family researcher Mickey Paulk

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Michael M. Barber in Shelby Co in 1880's

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Michael M. Barber in Shelby Co in 1880's

Classification: Query

Surnames: Barber

Michael Maize Barber born Union Co.PA 1824, died 1888 Shelby Co.IA. One of Michael's brothers is James Barber born 1834 Union Co.PA, James died 1884 Elkhart Co.Indiana. Was their father a Presbyterian minister?? Oral family history says "yes". I will share my info.James worked on the railroads in Elkhart Co.In, owned land & house in Elkhart. Had 5 children.

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Joseph L. Barber

Classification: Query

Surnames: Barber, Maze, Harter

In the 1915 Past and Present of Shelby County Iowa, page 877, is a biography for Joseph L. Barber, son of John K. and Sarah (Harter) Barber. Joseph L. was born 10 Jan 1868 in Pennsylvania. John K. was born 25 Mar 1838 in Union County, Pennsylvania, and was a son of James Barber, also a native of Pennsylvania. James Barber married Mary Maze and to them were born 11 children. John K. Barber lived in Union Co., PA, and shortly after his marriage came with his family to Iowa, locating near Oakfield, Audubon County, then in 1882 he moved to Shelby County, Iowa. John K. Barber married in 1856 to Sarah E. Harter and they had 11 children. If you want the complete biography, please e-mail me and I'll send it to you. No charge. J.L. Barber was a breeder of hogs.

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Re: Joseph L. Barber

Classification: Query

Surnames:

I am a direct descendant of John K. and Sarah (Harter) Barber. My grandfather was Charles W. Barber, brother of Joseph L. C.W. married Sylvia Edith Lacey of Kirkman, IA in 1899. I have had the good fortune to inherit an extensive documentation of the family tree, mostly on the Lacey side, created circa 1910. I also have an extensive collection of portraits taken 1880 to 1910 of their relatives. One appears to be a family portrait of John K., Sarah, and all eleven adult children. I am in the process of posting my research and findings to the Internet, and will point you to the Web site if you are interested.

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Re: Joseph L. Barber

Classification: Query

Surnames: MAIZE/MAZE

Is your Joseph BARBER born 10 January 1868 in PA? His father John Knisley BARBER born ca 1838 Union Co.PA? My ancestor could be John Knisely BARBER's brother. My ancestor is James Maize BARBER born 1834 Union Co.PA., James married Lovina/Melonia CONDO, they both died in Elkhart Co., Indiana.
As a child, I remember my grandfather talking about a Bill LACEY. This LACEY would be born ca 1886, lived in Elkhart Co., Indiana.
Do we connect? from Ann McFarland

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Re: Joseph L. Barber

Classification: Query

Surnames: Barber Harter

Hi, Ann -- really good news:
1) Joseph Lutz (or Letz) Barber, Born Jan 10, 1868 in Nipanose Valley, Lycorning (sic) Co, PA. Married (Lina or Tina) Anderson, date unknown - can you confirm & amplify?
I talked to my Mom this morning, she remembers "Uncle Joe" was indeed a successful hog farmer. I have an old sale flyer she gave me wherein Joe's brother C.W. (my grandfather) and his oldest son (Lake A. Barber) were holding a hog sale near Lane, S. Dak. on Feb 6, 1923. If you like, I can email you a photocopy of this flyer.
2) Joe and C.W. were two of the eleven children born to John Kniseley BARBER and Sarah E. HARTER. There were two other living brothers (Jim and Frank) and six sisters: Chestie Ann, Mary Catherine, Minerva, Arabelle, Maggie Alice, and Effie Irene. I have a complete record of their names and birth dates to share with you, in a Microsoft Word document I can email to you. I also have a photocopy of a family portrait depicting John K and Sarah and all of their living children and can email this to you -- Joe is in that portrait! My Mom is currently reviewing my first draft of updating family records down to the present generation. I will be posting all of this to the Internet, but can share it separately with you if you wish.
3) Jim and Frank went up to South Dakota and talked their brother, Charles William, into emigrating up there from Kirkman Iowa as well. Times were hard, the soil wasn't as good as in Iowa, and there were droughts to deal with. My grandmother never forgave Charles for going too far North, and talked frequently about how she told him it was a mistake. He, being stubborn, ignored her. All 3 brothers settled on farms around Lane, South Dakota and later Frank moved again to Rapid City and founded a dairy. (My Mom's oral history recollections this morning. More research to follow.)
4) Can you confirm the spelling of "Knisely"? I had it as "Knicely" and either way, it wound up being the middle name of my Uncle Leo (still alive) who was apparently teased incessantly about it while growing up...
5) Can you provide any additional details of Barber ancestry?
I understand you to say that you are a descendant of James Barber / Mary Maze where James was a brother of John K. You mentioned they had 11 children in Pennsylvania. Please explain again the tie to Michael Maize Barber, B. 1824 / D. 1888. (Maze & Maize spelling variations both appear in the notes which I have inherited.)
6) If you send me your email address I can forward copies materials to you directly. I also have wonderful portraits from two wedding albums; Joe is undoubtedly among them!
Regards, Denny / denny.williams@mindspring.com

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Re: Joseph L. Barber biography

Classification: Query

Surnames: BARBER, ANDERSON

Here is the Joseph L. BARBER biography, extracted from the Past and Present of Shelby County, Iowa; pub. 1915, B. F. Bowen & Co., Inc.; page 877-79.

JOSEPH L. BARBER. The farming interests of Shelby County, Iowa, are carried on by an active and intelligent class of men, who are thus performing their share in maintaining and extending the welfare of their county. Among the progressive farmers of the county, Joseph L. Barber, occupies a conspicuous place. He has been paying particular attention to the raising of fine stock, and his Chester White hogs have won him a reputation which extends beyond the limits of his county. He has one of the finest country homes in the county, and his farm of 160 acres presents a very attractive appearance in every way.

Joseph L. Barber, son of John K. and Sarah (HARTER) BARBER, was born January 10, 1868, in Pennsylvania. His father was born March 25, 1838, in Union County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of James Barber, a native of the same state. James Barber married Mary MAZE, and to them were born eleven children. John K. Barber was educated in the schools of Union County, Pennsylvania, and when a young man worked at the carpenter trade in his native state. A short time after his marriage, he came with his family to Iowa and located near Oakfield, in Audubon County. In 1882 he moved to Shelby County and rented a farm in Harlan Township, which he operated for four years, after which he purchased a farm in Polk Township, where he lived for 22 years, and then rented it and moved to Kirkman, where he is now living a retired life. He served as school director in Polk township, and since moving to Kirkman has served as Mayor and Alderman of the city. John K. BARBER was married in 1856 to Sarah E. HARTER, daughter of Samuel and Mary (WOLF) HARTER, of Clinton County, Pennsylvania, and to this marriage have been born eleven children: Chestie N., the wife of Jacob AURACHER; James D., who married Minnie WHITTED; Mary C., the wife of Eli MONTGOMERY; Samuel D., who died in infancy; Carrie M., the wife of Milo SHARK; Arabella M., the wife of J. L. HARRIS; Joseph L.; Charles W., who married Sylvia LACY; Maggie A., wife of George LAWSHE; John F., who married Nettie CARTER; and Effie J., wife of John ERICKSON.

Joseph L. Barber was only about one year old when his parents moved from Pennsylvania to Iowa, and consequently received all of his education in this state. He was fourteen years of age when his parents settled in Shelby County in 1882, and the remainder of his life has been spent within this county. According with the custom of farmers' boys in Iowa, as well as every other state in the Union, he worked on the farm during the summer seasons and went to school during the winter months. He continued to stay on the home farm after he left school until he was 22 years of age, when he rented land and started in to save money in order to buy a farm of his own. He continued as a renter until 1909, when he bought 160 acres, where he is now living. Since acquiring this farm, he has erected a beautiful home, one which ranks with the finest residences in Shelby County. He has also put up several commodious barns and other out-buildings, so that his farm today stands as one of the model farms of the county. He has gained a high reputation as a stockman and has had remarkable success in raising all kinds of livestock. He makes a scientific study of farming and is ranked among the successful agriculturists of his county.

Politically, Mr. Barber is a Democrat, while his religious connections are with the Standard Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a breeder of the Chester White hogs, having a herd of 300 head now, known as the International Herd. He holds an annual sale of Chester White hogs, and on February 25, 1914, held a sale averaging eighty-four dollars and thirty-five cents for fifty head. He also farms 128 acres besides his own land.

Mr. Barber was married March 25, 1894, to Lina ANDERSON, daughter of Marcus and Christina (JACOBS) ANDERSON, of Illinois, and to this union have been born four children, Eva, Lela, Cecil and Dale, all of whom are at home. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are natives of Norway and came to Illinois where they remained all their lives.
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I hope this helps you in your research.

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Re: Joseph L. Barber biography

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Thank you for your 2 internet messages. I feel your John Knisley BARBER born 25 March 1838 and my James Maize BARBER born 1834 (both born Union Co.PA) are brothers. I have as their parents:James BARBER born ca 1797 PA & his wife Mary MAIZE/MAZE born ca 1805 PA. James & Mary's children are:Michael, Matilda, Susannah, James, Lovina, John, Aaron, Mary & Joseph.
Are we researching the same family? My James BARBER born 1834 and his wife Lovina/Melonia CONDO both died in Elkhart Co.,Indiana

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Re: Joseph L. Barber

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My research shows James BARBER born ca 1797 PA.& wife Mary MAIZE/MAZE born ca 1805 PA. Their children are:Michael born 1824, Matilda born 1830, Susannah born 1832, James born 1834 (my ancestor), Lovina born 1836, John born 1838, Aaron born 1840, Mary 1844, & Joseph born 1845, all children born in PA., probably Union co., PA.
Do we connect?

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Re: Joseph L. Barber

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Ann, that's wonderful information! Yes, we connect!
See also Mona Sarratt Knight's biography of your ancestor, Joseph L as published in the Shelby County history of 1915 -- Mona has kindly posted this information on rootsweb.com and emailed it to me... you can find it there or I will forward the email... tomorrow I will send you the photograph and other materials... thank you so much.

Best regards,
Denny Williams / denny.williams@mindspring.com

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Re: Joseph L. Barber

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I have received info about Shelby Co., Iowa from Mona Sarraatt Knight, very informative. My ancestor is James BARBER born ca 1834 born Union Co., PA son of James BARBER born ca 1797.
I am looking forward to seeing the picture/photograph. This is exciting to share info.

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Barber, Joesph Barber born 1868, lived in Shelby Co.IA

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Mona Sarratt Knight answered my query about Michael Maize Barber born 1824 PA moved to Shelby Co.Iowa. I do not have an email address to respond to her. She sent me info about Michael's brother John K. Barber.Help!!Please tell me how to respond to Mona. Thank You. Ann McFarland

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Michael M. Barber in Shelby Co in 1880's

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I am responding to Mar 2001 quieries and email posted to this board. The notes were posted by Ann McFarland, Suzette, and Val regarding a Barber family.

I have been collecting information about the Barber family in Union Co. PA. I would be glad to email entries I've found to you. Ann, you asked about James Barber's father being a Pres minister. I don't know if his father was Samuel Barber but there is a reference to a Rev Samuel Barber of Mifflinburg, Union, PA in Union County Pennsylvania 1865-1875 by Mary Belle Lontz (1966). There are many other references to the Barber family as well. She lists records from a number of different Union Co PA sources.

Adam Smith's, Rev War Soldier, of Northumberland/Union Co PA, dtr Anna Barbara Smith bn 1776 m. Michael Maize bn ca 1770.

Adam had a son and grandson Michael. I believe the grandson Michael is the father of Noah Smith bn in Union Co in 1824/5. Noah appears in the Henry Barber household in the 1850 Stehpenson County Illinios Census.

Does your James Barber have a brother Henry who settled in Stephenson County Illinois? Do you know of any connection between the Barber's and Smiths other than Michael Maize marrying Adam Smith's dtr. Anna Barbara bn 1776 and the Maize's and Barbers marrying?

I believe the Mary/Marie Maize bn 1805 that Suzette and Val wrote of may be a dtr of Michael Maize bn ca 1770 and Anna Barbara Smith bn 1776.

I hope I can be of help, or at least have something of interest to you.

Marie Smith Peer

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Re: Michael M. Barber in Shelby Co in 1880's

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I am researching the Adam Smith family and I am interested in any documentation regarding the marriage of Michael Maize and Anna Barbara Smith that you mentioned.

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Proposed Bill for Iowa Legislature

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Proposed Bill for Iowa Legislature

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The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC)
will be supporting a proposal for the upcoming Iowa legislature that
deals with adverse possession in the Iowa Code. The term "adverse
possession" refers to a provision of Common Law whereby one may gain
title to a piece of property by occupying and using that property
without the owner's consent for a period of time, usually ten years.
Individual states have their own regulations regarding the application
of this principle, setting conditions and limitations on its use.
Public property is not subject to claim by adverse possession.
Cemeteries, particularly Pioneer Cemeteries, could be subject to such
claims, especially if they have not been actively maintained. An
adjoining landowner, or any other person, could farm or otherwise use
the property for a period of ten years or more, and then file a claim
for title. Such a claim may or may not be successful, but would have to
be litigated.
The responsibility to resist such a claim would fall upon the County
Board of Supervisors, as they are charged with maintaining the
integrity of pioneer cemeteries. Whether they would actually do in any
given instance is uncertain. In the roughly 25% of Iowa counties that
care for their pioneer cemeteries through a commission, the commission
would probably resist such a claim, but even they are powerless without
the co-operation of the County Attorney. In the remaining 75% of
counties, where the supervisors administer care of pioneer cemeteries
directly, resistance is entirely dependent on the supervisors'
willingness to do so.
Many pioneer cemeteries are publicly owned, and are not subject to such
claims. However, perhaps just as many are not. Title may rest with a
church, or other religious or fraternal organization, or with a family
group, or with an inactive or defunct cemetery association.
The legislation we have proposed would prevent the filing of such a
claim in the first place, so that protection of the cemeteries would
not be dependent upon the whim or willingness to act of officials in
whichever counties such claims might arise.
The proposal reads, "A cemetery, as defined in Code section 5231.102(6),
or a pioneer cemetery as defined in section 5231.102(39), shall be
exempt from seizure, appropriation, or acquisition of title under any
claim of adverse possession, unless it is shown that all remains have
been disinterred and removed to another location."
5231.102(6): "Cemetery" means any area that is or was open to use by
the public in general or any segment thereof and is used or is intended
to be used to inter or scatter remains.
5231.102(39): "Pioneer cemetery" means a cemetery where there were six
or fewer burials in the preceding fifty years.
Please contact your state representative and state senator regarding
your concern about cemeteries being lost due to adverse possession. For
more information, contact SAPIC member Bill Reedy of Buchanan County:
(319) 474-2443 or e-mail reedypart@jtt.net
Contact information for legislators can be found on the official web
site of the State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/
Watch for dates of and information about public forums in your local
newspaper where your state representative and state senator will be
present.

JAKE SMITH MORE OBIT

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