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Re: Payne ancestors

ilenelinda — 2013-04-27 20:04:14Z

I believe Squire had dementia and perhaps his brother was caring for him near the end of Squire's life. I think I read that in his obituary. I have been to Maynard and did research there. I will try to find what I have. He had a burial plot and is surrounded by other Paynes, as well.

Re: Payne ancestors

Prosehill — 2013-04-26 22:49:45Z

Thank you for your response. Maybe my question should have been, "Why was Squire Seldon Payne in Tacoma, WA when he died? He was sent back to Iowa for burial, apparently." Looks like he had a brother, Harvey Sanford Payne, that died in Tacoma so he might have been visiting him. I have since found the parents to Squire Seldon Payne in my database. They eventually marry into my Beckner family line. My great-grandfather should have known the Payne family since he was the township clerk and justice of the peace during that time period. I live my great-grandfather's house just outside of Maynard.

Re: Payne ancestors

ilenelinda — 2013-04-26 20:54:09Z

Squire Seldon Payne (my 2nd great grandfather) moved to Iowa and helped establish the town of Maynard. There are other Paynes buried there too. I atill have relatives living in Iowa and my sister was born in Oelwein. he has a biographical sketch somwhere on-line that tells about him. He ALSO WAS AN AMBULANCE DRIVER in the Civil War--info also on line. There is a photo of him with some of his elderly siblings, as well.

Re: Jennings, Pratt, Fussell, VanSickle

Genealogist67 — 2013-04-18 23:40:33Z

This is a little bit from a biography, regarding Rosetta (Jennings) Rosetta.

Jennings, Pratt, Fussell, VanSickle

jamyers1947 — 2013-04-18 20:40:28Z

I am no longer under momjjm - have not been on here for quite a long time. Am still looking for someone who might have any pictures or other information on Cornelius Jennings, Enos & Lucretia Jennings, Rachel Fussell, or Rosetta VanSickle. Thanks to anyone who could help me.

Re: LICKISS, HAMELET Background

dk3098 — 2013-04-12 08:00:35Z

Carol I am interested in your book on Fayette County and information on Lickiss line.

Re: Mary Ann SNYDER_CLIFFORD

crzyboutgenealogy — 2013-04-11 18:51:38Z

I was just hoping that a death record or an obit might list names of her parents of siblings.

Re: Mary Ann SNYDER_CLIFFORD

thomasker2 — 2013-04-11 11:28:52Z

I originaly gave you the info for Mary Ann.

Unless U are looking for her info as a "Snyder"?

Re: Mary Ann SNYDER_CLIFFORD

crzyboutgenealogy — 2013-04-11 00:42:29Z

Sorry I wasn't specific, my mistake.
I am looking for information on Mary Ann Snyder Clifford.

I have edited the original request.

Mary Ann SNYDER_CLIFFORD

crzyboutgenealogy — 2013-04-11 00:40:18Z

Would a kind soul please do a look up for me? I am looking for an Obituary, and or Death Record for Mary Ann Clifford

Mary Ann SNYDER_CLIFFORD
Birth abt 1824 in New York
Death 27 DEC 1872 in ?Fayette Co. or Tama Co.?, Iowa
Burial
Fayette, Iowa, United States
South Windsor Cemetery
Married to:
Joseph CLIFFORD abt 1843, ?Illinois,Vermont,New York?
Children:
Henry CLIFFORD 1844 – 1918
Len Clifford 1848 –
Almira Elizabeth Clifford_PRATT 1849 – 1927
William C Clifford 1851 – 1928
Albert B Clifford 1853 – 1924
Charles Dennis Clifford 1857 – 1928
Matilda C Clifford 1859_STEWARD_CHASE – 1916

Re: Mary Ann SNYDER_CLIFFORD

thomasker2 — 2013-04-10 19:39:35Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

IOWA Vital Records -
The Iowa State Board of Health was established on July 1, 1880. During the first meeting, they created an Iowa Vital Records system of birth, death, marriage record keeping.

1870 -
Name: Mary A Clifford
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Carlton, Tama, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Vineyard

Joseph Clifford 54, VT
Mary A Clifford 45, NY
Almyra Clifford 21, WISC
William Clifford 19, WISC
Albert Clifford 17, WISC
Charles D Clifford 13, WISC
Matilda Clifford 9, WISC

WHAT specific family info are you seeking???????????

Re: Nauertz

thomasker2 — 2013-04-10 14:24:24Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

You need to supply all the information that you have.

You need to supply a time period, 1st names + DOB's + birthplaces.

Re: Nauertz

WilkenD1 — 2013-04-08 19:27:42Z

You need to tell a little more about what you have. No one wants to go over old information that you alrealy have. Also you should give that it is in Fayette !
I do see three listed the Waucma cem, Albert, p w or F W, and John.

Dlae in Iowa

Nauertz

carshow21 — 2013-04-05 02:09:29Z

Anyone have any information on the Nauertz Family,lived in Eden,Wauoma,and surrounding areas.Any help would be greatly appericated.Thanks

Re: John H. Meyer (b. 1809)

spudzy777 — 2013-03-20 17:45:34Z

This sounds like my ggg grandfather. He married Anna Maria Kuennen per my information.

If you would like to exchange information, let me know.

Lori

Re: Meyer & Kruse Families - St. Lucas

spudzy777 — 2013-03-20 17:41:13Z

My great great grandfather is Barney Meyer. I would be interested in sharing information.

Lori

Re: FOUND 1860-1944 Insurance cards from Fayette County Iowa

jschauf1 — 2013-03-12 05:25:08Z

Looking for last names:
Schaufenbuel (Schaufelbuhl, Schaufelbuel)
Stathel
Eggspuhler

Re: Jesse E. Budd married Katie Mallow Oct. 12, 1859 of Fayette, IA

acharwint — 2013-03-10 01:31:36Z

1878 History of Fayette County Iowa - Fayette Township
Page 702

BUDD, Jesse E., of the firm of Budd & Montgomery, dealers in hardware, wagons, carriages, sleighs, plows, paints, oils, etc.; born in Schodack, N. Y., March 27, 1831; came to Centralia, Dubuque Co., Iowa, in the Spring of 1857; removed to Earlville, Delaware Co., Iowa, in the Spring of 1858, and resided there until he came to Smithfield Tp., Fayette Co., in the Spring of 1860; in the Spring of 1872, he came to Fayette, and engaged in his present business ever since he came here. He was County Supervisor for two years before the township organization; in Smithfield Tp., he held the following offices; two years Justice of the Peace, Township Trustee, School Director, etc.; he is at the present time member of the School Board; was one of the Trustees of the Upper Iowa University, from June, 1874, to June, 1877. Married Katie E. Mallow Oct. 12, 1859; she was born in New Madrid Co., Mo., Jan. 4, 1840; they have had six children - Sally M., died Sept. 13, 1861, aged 1 year 1 month and 21 days; Jennie M., died ____ 1862, aged ____; Georgie E., died June 26, 1875, aged 6 years and 2 months; the living children are Maggie M., born Dec. 8, 1863; Jessie M., born Aug. 5, 1866; John H., born Oct. 1, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Budd are members of the M. E. Church.

Re: research

Missy_metoo — 2013-02-21 20:59:33Z

Arliss, it has been a long time since you posted this, but I am looking for Plimmon N. Dwello...to find a pix. He was the first pastor of our Southside Blvd United Methodist Church in Nampa, ID. We are having our 100 yr celebration in May 2013. He served 1913 and 1914 as our very first pastor.
Lois

Re: Grave photo?

Genealogist67 — 2013-02-06 23:50:16Z

These aren't the best photos but perhaps will do until someone can snap some better ones:

http://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=612498

http://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=612502

http://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=612495

Grave photo?

lesliemc — 2013-02-06 21:26:49Z

Wondered if anyone was close to the St. Rose Cemetery in Eden, Fayette County? Looking for a photo of the grave of Margaret McGrath Burke (died 1933) and hopefully her husband, John Burke (died 1903).

Thanks.

Re: BILLMEYER, ELLIS

Rebecca_Dwello — 2013-02-06 20:33:47Z

Clara Belle Billmeyer Dwello is my husband's great grandmother. Her son Frederick was his grandfather. He died of a heart attach while working in a CC camp - he was only in his forties. My father-in-law (Frederick's son) is still alive. If you want to contact Dwight and his wife let me know and I will give you their information.

Re: Cline,Gray,Adams,Miner,Kiel,Talcott

driftercline — 2013-01-12 16:16:59Z

My name is Janet Cline Larson and I am the great-great-great grand daughter of Phoebe Gray (or Grey) and Samuel Cline. The lineage is Philip and Sophia (Fox) Cline through their son, Edwin Lafayette and Lua (Hollister) Cline through their son Harold Hollister and Grace Duley (Jenness) Cline through their son John Edwin and Edith Mae (Sigurdson)Cline. I am looking for information regarding Samuel's paternal grandparents who would be the parents of Philip Cline born 11 January 1764. I also have a connection with you through the Talcott family and my great-grandmother Lua Hollister Cline whose mother was a Talcott. Jan

Need birthdate for Kathryn Corkery

MaryESicard — 2012-12-21 19:55:10Z

Kathryn was born about 1913 in Oelwein. Would like to get her exact birthdate.

Thanks
Mary

Re: John/Johann Seedorff/Seedorf

jdknips29 — 2012-12-09 17:06:57Z

Johann Heinrich Theodor Seedorff took his mothers maiden name I believe because he was her illegitimate son. His mother's name was Maria Sophia Dorothea Seedorff from Laase, Mecklenberg Germany. I think she was the daughter of Johann Seedorff and Elizabeth Mense but I can't verify that. Jochen Peters would have been his step father.

Re: John/Johann Seedorff/Seedorf

VBurgraff — 2012-11-28 14:56:00Z

Hi! I would like to talk with you about my mother you have posted under this family lineage that I'm not aware of and would like to know more. Please contact me at burgraffix@hotmail.com Her name is Aloha Jean (Nowling)Fogelberg
Thank you for your time

Re: Shaffer, Frank

ZPike2727 — 2012-11-18 06:05:20Z

Are you still interested in info on Frank & Mable? We have information from close relatives.

Re: Gardners

dtgardner — 2012-11-08 06:44:00Z

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try to follow it up. The whole family was living together in Omaha in the early 1900s and just disappeared.

Re: Gardners

Genealogist67 — 2012-11-08 03:12:16Z

I found this obituary listing but I don't have access to the Omaha newspapers microfilms:

GARDNER, William H.; 12 Feb 1904 Omaha Bee morn p 8 @ Walnut Hill, Council Bluffs, IA

I found no listing for Isabella, or Belle or Bella or for Mrs.William Gardner in this obituary index.

Gardners

dtgardner — 2012-11-07 22:24:11Z

My GGGrandparents, Samuel and Nancy (Tipton) Gardner moved from Centre County, PA to Fayette County, IA in 1855. A Year later Sam's brother William H and his wife Isabella (Lucas) Gardner came to Fayette County. William later made several moves. One was to Mills County Iowa. William Hs Wife, Isabella finally wound up in Omaha, NB living with Her son William J. The City directory lists most of the family including Isabella who the 1900 directory called "Widowed" and living with her son William J. She is shown to with him in the 1910 directory also and then nothing.

Re: Ulysses S. Ridgeway 117 at DOD?

sandymcclay — 2012-11-05 18:07:41Z

Thank you! I thought it was rather impossible!!!!

Re: Ulysses S. Ridgeway 117 at DOD?

barbdale_1 — 2012-11-05 03:21:28Z

I found part of an obit that said he died in December 1950.

If you enlarge the picture by holding the control key and scrolling, the gravestone looks like it says 1950.

Re: Payne ancestors

Prosehill — 2012-11-05 03:17:24Z

Why was Squire Seldon Payne buried in Long Grove Cemetery, Maynard, Iowa when it appears from FindAGrave.com that he had nothing to do with Iowa?

Ulysses S. Ridgeway 117 at DOD?

sandymcclay — 2012-11-03 06:32:29Z

I show a tombstone for this man with the dates of 1872- 1990!

Alpha Cemetery
Fayette County, Iowa

ULYSSES S.
1872 - 1990

LYDIA E.
1878 - 1955

Is their an obit on this man anywhere in this county? Thank you! Sandy

Re: Was your teacher Ruth Baker?

Dansdottir — 2012-10-20 03:54:24Z

Since the photo album was labeled by Ruth by hand, she didn't seem to feel any need to list the school, but I *think* she taught at Fayette Community School.

There are also labeled pictures with dates of 1930 to around 1932, that I think are her own classmates. They seem to be associated with Stanley Consolidated School.

She lived all her adult life in Fayette, so wherever she taught, it was around there somewhere.

Re: Was your teacher Ruth Baker?

Prosehill — 2012-10-20 02:08:37Z

Do you know what school system/town she taught at?

Was your teacher Ruth Baker?

Dansdottir — 2012-10-19 05:10:31Z

My great aunt Ruth taught Jr. High age grades in the 1950s and early 1960s. I have her photo album with around a hundred student photos lovingly labeled by name, too many to list. Contact me if you'd like me to look for you or your relative.

Re: Dr. Baker of Fayette, IA

Dansdottir — 2012-10-18 23:06:31Z

Susan,

I am the great grand niece of Marcus Baker's wife (Ruth Coffman). I have her photo album and it includes pictures of Dr. Frank Baker, his wife, child Marcus and Edna Pink Creamer. Also people labeled "grandpa and grandma Creamer". If you'd like me to email you scans of the photos, I'd be glad to.

Re: Dr. Marcus Young Baker family, Fayette, Fayette Co, IA, available

Dansdottir — 2012-10-18 22:44:50Z

Thanks for this. I'm descended from a Coffman in-law of Marcus Richard Baker.

Land deed search

mrhoagie — 2012-10-02 15:26:11Z

Anyone able to search Fayette County records for a land deed between 1865 (purchase possibly later) and 1869 (sold). All I have to go on is general area where lived, name titled in and the years mentioned. Finding a sale in 1869 is likely easier than when purchased. I would like to find the location of this farm and get a few photos and possibly visit the area some time.

Free online: Oelwein city directory, Fayette County directory, 1906-1907

eGENEee — 2012-09-19 04:01:56Z

I found a free directory of the city of Oelwein, 1906-1907 and a directory of Fayette County, too.

It's a bit unusual because it is at the end of a long book on the history of Iowa/Fayette County.

The Oelwein directory begins after page 323 (then the page numbers start over)

http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?view=image;size=100;id=lo...

There's all sorts of info: government officials, union officials, church info, street layouts, individuals listed by street, individuals listed alphabetically...

Wives names are included, as are husbands of widows.

Abbreviations are on page 28 (or 343 in the whole digital book.)

The last page of the directory has "Too late for classification" with some additional names.

The Fayette County directory begins here: (It just lists names, occupations)
http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?view=image;size=100;id=lo...

(There may be other info mixed in; I haven't gone through every page!)

Re: Cline families born in Oh,lived in Fayette Co.,Ia 1860

kinhistorian — 2012-09-15 13:22:19Z

I have information on this Cline family. Please contact me at kinhistorian@camtel.net

Re: Georgia Brause

april2007rose — 2012-07-26 20:28:09Z

Eva Brause Petersen my grandmother had 8 children. am intereested in any info u may have on the family.

Re: Looking for WAITE, RESSLER and SWALE

DTrumpold — 2012-07-24 13:01:47Z

Hi I don't recall ever hearing about this. Olive Swale Hand was my Aunt. Unfortuntely all of her children and most of her Grandchildren are deceased so there is probably no one that would remember. My Mom, Lois, was the youngest of the Swale children of Herbert & Lillian and most of her siblings were married and away from home when she was born. Mom would have been 98 this year and I just attended the birthday party for her Niece who is 100. Sorry!

Re: Looking for WAITE, RESSLER and SWALE

margieschaake — 2012-07-24 10:31:33Z

Hi. I know you replied to me and said that you didn't have any information, but actually, I've just learned that Olive Swale took in my grandmas mom (Dorothy Swale) while she was pregnant with my grandma (around 1920). After Dorothy gave birth to my grandma, it is believed that Olive may have raised her (my grandma) for a short time. My grandma was then taken in by two older sisters (originally from Fayette), Dr. Sadie Morton, and her younger sister, Edith Alice Morton. If any of this makes any kind of sense to you, please let me know :)
Thanks
Sincerely,
Margie Schaake

Re: Looking for WAITE, RESSLER and SWALE

DTrumpold — 2012-07-20 15:02:17Z

Sorry, I can't be of any help, but I have forwarded you comment on to other Swale cousins to see if they can be of any help....

Re: Looking for WAITE, RESSLER and SWALE

margieschaake — 2012-07-20 04:41:37Z

Hello. This sounds crazy, but my grandmother, Marjorie Ressler Moore, was the biological daughter of Dorothy Swale. Dorothy was the daughter of Emma and Albert Swale. Dorothy Swale gave my grandma away, to be raised by two sisters who also lived in Fayette, and may be related to the Swales in some way. Their names were Dr. Sadie (Sarah) Morton and E. Alice Morton (Edith Morton). What I have learned recently is that when my grandma was around the age of three, the Resslers (Francis and Ivan), who were friends, and maybe relatives of the Morton sisters....and the Swales. The Resslers took my grandma at the age of three, and raised her from there.
If any of you have any additional information, please email or call me. 4029658845/threeboys4us@cox.net. My name is Marjorie Moore-Schaake. It is believed that my grandmas biological father was Alfred Eastman, also from Fayette. Thank You

John/Johann Seedorff/Seedorf

jandb1012 — 2012-07-06 21:00:39Z

I worked on my paternal line up to John Seedorff who lived from 1840-1929, he immigrated from germany with his wife and daughter. I was wondering if anyone had any information about his parents and grandparents back in germany.
Note: His name in germany was Johann Seedorf and his parents were Jochen Peters and Maria Seedorf.

P.S Also why did he take his mothers maiden name.

Re: Richard R. Saul (b. 1837)

MRSCES — 2012-06-23 22:38:27Z

A friend of mine is looking for more information on the Richard R. Saul family. Her main interest is in John R. Saul who married a Margaret Bellew in Ft. Dodge, Iowa in 1900. If there is anyone that knows more about this family, would you please contact Pam Sherry at pamsherry1@comcast.net

Thank you for any help that you can give her,

Margaret S.

Joseph Allan/Allen Fleming born Dec. 9, 1950 in Oelwein Fayette IA

metaphor — 2012-06-14 21:15:55Z

I checked the SSDI and see that the person you're researching passed away earlier this year.

Social Security Death Index about Joseph A Fleming
Name: Joseph A Fleming
Born: 9 Dec 1950
Died: 24 Jan 2012
State (Year) SSN issued: Io

Attached is a hospital note indicating the discharge of Mrs. Joseph Fleming and baby boy in December 1950, and a news item from the Oelwein Daily Register about Joseph's first birthday in Oelwein.