Cox, Marsell, Shum, Steuart, Thomas
Tunnicliff, Van Sweringen
 

Seeking information on and contact with other researchers of any of the following Taylor and Page
County surnames:
SHUM, MARSELL   Clarinda (Page County), New Market (Taylor County) areas
THOMAS, COX     Clarinda
TUNNICLIFF, STEUART, VAN SWERINGEN      Shenandoah area
Also, we have a large photo of Peter (Sr.) and Elizabeth Shum and their eleven children. Need help
in identifying the children. Can email a copy of the photo.
Thank you. Merrily Tunnicliff, Clarinda, 15 Jan 2000
jbparts@clarinda.heartland.net

I just received some information on Solomon FOREMAN, who was brother to my
ancestor, Hiram FOREMAN. They lived in Shelby Co IN, where their father,
John or John Peter died in 1830's. Their mother was Margaret ?. I have a
file on some court records in Shelby Co IN, pertaining to the settlement of
Peter's estate, as well as others in the family.

This new information leads me to Taylor Co IA, where Solomon FOREMAN and
his wife, Rachel GOLDING lived and died. It is said eleven families,
including two of Rachel's brothers' families, and her mother came as well
to IA. They came to IA in 1854. Solomon and Rachel went to IL in 1860, but
came back to IA the next year. She is believed to be the dau of Andrew and
Catherine (BATES) GOLDING, and was b 1815 IN. She died in Taylor Co and is buried Mohler Cemetery, as is Solomon.
Their ch were Joseph, Alfred, Cyntha, Emons, Albert, and Matilda, married
1870 to Ambrose Lambert COBB.
Virginia
wtsongwriter@yahoo.com

Rouse - Shum - Marcell/Marsell

Seeking information on James M. ROUSE and Olive (SHUM) MARCELL or
MARSELL.  Married at ages 50 and 42 on December 25, 1881.  While the
marriage took place in Page County, it is very possible that Olive and/or
some of her family may have lived in Taylor County.  Olive was born in
Quebec, Canada, raised in Wallingford, VT, lived much of her adult life in
Iowa.  We know nothing more of James Rouse than the above.  Thank you!
Merrily Tunnicliff, Clarinda, Iowa
jbparts@clarinda.heartland.net

Descendant's of Jabez G MOORE and wife Alatha Jane BAKER. Jabez d. 6 Jan
1878 and Alatha d. 27 Oct 1874.   Buried in Holt Cemetery Taylor County.
mminear11@mcn.net

Just wanted to say thanks for your work on your site.  I was so excited
to go thru the newspaper info and find SIX articles about my great great
grandfather.  Will send for them tomorrow.  I'm beside myself with
excitement.  He was Rev. R.A. McKinley from PA and settled in Bedford
for a short time.  Thanks!!

Janet krompier@rcip.com
18 Mar 2000

I'm looking for info on Zarak SNELL born in 1842  married Nettie Bly
WALTON in 1895.  They lived in Taylor County as Nettie was born their in
May 4, 1872,  after their marriages they moved to Lapwai precinct, Nez
Perce County, Idaho.  I'm looking for any one that is connected to Zarak
SNELL or Nettie Bly WALTON.   She had a sister Fanny Ferns WALTON and a
brother William Henry WALTON born in Taylor County, before her parents
moved back to Adair County, Iowa.   I more interested in the SNELL'S.
If anyone can give me info on Zarak SNELL'S  siblings and parents, it
would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy Eaton   katy@positech.net

Hello.
I'm looking for information on a family that lived in Taylor county, in
Bedford I believe in the late 1880's and into 1900's.  These were cousins of
my mother.  I would welcome any information and help.  Who I'm looking for!

Children of Merritt Welch & Rachel Hobbs who both died in Henry co. Iowa.  A
few of their children were in Taylor co.  ... namely.

Erwin Welch, 1859-1938 - he was married to Margaret Black
their children: Ellis, Chester, Otto, George

Laura Welch, 1863-1923 (unmarried - teacher)
 

Rosamond "Rossie" , 1878-1934 (unmarried - a teacher)

I would really like to find out about Erwin's children, I have NO
information, other than the names.  Would be happy to share with anyone also
working on this family.

Many thanks.
Laurie Smith

I will send a query on the ROBINSON, JENKS, COLE,
MANLEY, BELL AND DALE families. I noticed mention of SQUIRE ROBINSON and OLIVER JENKS, both of whom were my g-grandfathers. I have traced these COLEs back to Eng, also Jenks. My g-father was HUGH MANLEY ROBINSON the s/o SQUIRE ROBINSON and DESDAMONA ARVILLA JENKS d/o OLIVER JENKS. Hugh and his second wife, NETTIE MAY COLE went to El Reno, O.T. She was the d/o THOMAS COLE. I found all of these in your Census transcriptions, saving me a lot of eye strain and leg work, for which I thank you again.

Good Work -  Dolores J. Davis
djdavis@sierratel.com

Alkire...Burton...Congdon...Harvey

I am looking for relatives of Phflander Gardner Congdon, Adam Alkire, Robert
Wright Harvey, and Francis Marion Burton.  Next generation includes Chester
Maronia Congdon (b1861 d1923), Susan Adaline Alkire (b1864 d1941), Ambrose Milton Harvey (b1861 d1959), and Cora Ellen Burton.  Please contact me with
any information at gjnaumann@aol.com  Thanks

William G. Morris b.1814 KY. d. 18 Jan.1879 Taylor Co.,Iowa

married first: Francis Gordon in Shelby Co., IN. ( she dec.)
married second: Phoebe M. Johnson in Shelby Co.,IN. 6 Nov. 1851

Daughter: Ellen Morris md.1880 James Wiley?
Daughter: Esther A. Morris md.1888 Taylor Co.,IA. Jerry Cordell
Son: Jessa E. Morris in 1870 Census but not in the 1880 Census

Also Searching for:
John Y. & Martha Golding Morris
Jesse & Mary Morris

Any Morris who also came to Taylor Co.,IA. from IN.

Jean Morris Kennedy
Giljeank@cs.com

        "Margaret Stewart" margstew@bellsouth.net
 

ARNOLD (spelled ARNALL on 1860 Taylor Co. census)

The Alanson Arnold family homesteaded in Mason (Twp?), Taylor Co., IA about 1858-1863.  Son Abraham (Abram) and Abram's wife, Emma lived in the household.  They came to IA by covered wagon after their marriage in Macomb Co., MI in Jan. 1858.  Abram & Emma had Odell b. in May 1859, Mary b. in July 1860,
and Emmet b. Feb 1862.  Emmet may be Alonzo E. on birth record.

The family moved back to MI when Abram enlisted in Hawleyville, Page Co., IA for service in the 11th MO calvary, so I'm assuming they lived near the Taylor/Page Co. line.  Abram died in Little Rock, AR, while serving as a Union soldier.

Does Taylor Co. have birth records prior to 1880?  Was there a church where the births might have been registered?  I would like to have some record of the birth of my g grandfather, Emmet Arnold.  Are there homestead records from the period 1858-1863?  Did the family live there long enough to own the property they homesteaded or was it given up because of the War?  Any information would be very much
appreciated.

Seeking information on parents of Edward Tando b. 1836, Connecticut
Married March 4, 1875 in Taylor County, Iowa.
Spouse Evangeline Shaw.

Pat Smith    PArnold373@aol.com

     Any connections to the Taylor Co. Bartons is wanted.
William the father with children of Samuel, James, Noah and Martha.
James & Samuel married their wives in Konx Co., IL.

Noah married Mary Jane Laird 6-2-1870.

James (My GGgrandfather) married Sarah E. West. Their children were Jane,
Fred, Eva, Thomas, Walter (My Ggrandfather), Hattie, Yettie, Clarence and
Jessie.

Walter (b1-12-1877, d3-2-1962) married Helena Thompson (b10-31-1887,
d6-7-1983), their children were Marion (My grandfather) and Mabel.

Marion (b6-20-1905, d6-8-1945) married Nellie Walton ( I have the Walton
line back to 1717). Their Children are Charles (Wayne), Jim, Peggy, Walter
(My father), Dorthea, Francis and Jerry.

M. Barton  makakoho@willinet.net

INNIS, HANKS, COX, ZIMMER:

             William Clinkenbeard