Lyon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Wiegman

fhnewman — 2009-10-10 01:20:23Z

I am the granddaughter of Frank and Lena Wiegman. My mother was Mildred A. Wiegman, born 08/31/1909 and died 10/27/2004.

Re: Rock Rapids cemetery

dcoplien — 2009-09-25 18:41:05Z

Hope you are still online.

I am looking for:

death and place of burial for William Howard b.20 April 1847 in Lincolshire England and his wife Elizabeth b. Feb 1850 in England.

The 1900 census shows they had 10 children with 7 living. Two of those are James W who married Elizabeth Loretta Sexton in 1911 and Frederick b. June 1882. He moved to Minnesota.

Also looking for rest of the children.

James W was a member of the Iowa General Assembly from 1955 to 1959

William and Elizabeth Howard - James W Howard

dcoplien — 2009-09-25 18:38:32Z

Looking for death and place of burial for William Howard b.20 April 1847 in Lincolshire England and his wife Elizabeth b. Feb 1850 in England.

The 1900 census shows they had 10 children with 7 living. Two of those are James W who married Elizabeth Loretta Sexton in 1911 and Frederick b. June 1882. He moved to Minnesota.

Also looking for rest of the children.

James W (b.2 June 1884) was a member of the Iowa General Assembly from 1955 to 1959

Re: Brandt families

cats4joey — 2009-09-07 23:27:43Z

Hello Peggy,
This is my first reply back from anyone with information regarding Matilda. I would appreciate any information as I am building a pictorial history of the Anderson family. Matilda's sister, Ida Sofia Anderson Knipfer was my grandmother. I never received any information about Grandma Ida's family from anyone on the Knipfer side. Hence my search on Rootsweb. My email address is shugatj2@comcast.net I would dearly love pictures and information to put into my history book. I have pictures of John Fingal Anderson,one picture of their sister Louisa and my Grandmother to share if you would like them. John Fingal was Matilda's brother. His twin sister was named Selma. Contact me at my email, I can send and receive from there. I am so excited that you wrote... Blessings, joey

Re: Brandt families

PeggyStClair — 2009-09-07 02:02:48Z

My husband is related to these people on his grandmother's side. I just recieved an email stating John was Matilda Anderson's first husband he died in 1903 and she marrie dJoseph Biel. They also lived in NObles County Minnesota and Roberts county South Dakota.
While visiting my husband's aunt this summer she showed me a copy of Miltilda's immagration papers. I also found out when John died of food poisoning the kids were placed in an orphange for a while until she remarried and could take care of them
Will try to let you know what I find out Peggy

Re: Haley Family Lines of Lyon County, IA

millerz191 — 2009-07-13 17:44:09Z

Boy, I'm pretty new at this so bear with me... I'd be interested in any info you could share on the Chesher family in Rock Rapids/Lyon County, beginning with Ervin J/Margaret E and working back from there. I believe that the Sheridan family is also related, but am vague about the details. Thanks.

Re: D. L. J. Chesher or D. L. J. Chester of Rock Rapids, Iowa b about 1922

millerz191 — 2009-07-12 18:11:44Z

I'd be very interested in seeing this article. The pilot mentioned was Donald Leland John Chesher, and he was indeed from Rock Rapids, Iowa. This story was one of several passed down as anecdotal history in his family, most of which revolved around his flying career.

John and Matilda Anderson Brandt

cats4joey — 2009-05-26 16:59:42Z

I am looking for information, obits and the like for John and Matilda Anderson Brandt. They lived in Larchwood, Iowa around 1893, that being the year that Matilda's sister Ida Anderson was married. Ida was my grandmother and any information that she had on her siblings who came from Sweden burned in a house fire, except for her obituary saying that she had a brother John Fingal Anderson who was from Sioux Falls. Thanks for any help.

Re: DUIN oo LEEMHUIS

squivers — 2009-05-21 00:59:17Z

Cornelis- I have your name 3 times in my family tree. Do you have realtions in Sweden or Netherlands married to Gull Elisabeth Sonderquist? Lynn Penning/Shoen

Re: DUIN oo LEEMHUIS

Heibult — 2009-02-16 22:03:34Z

Sorry to inform you that Mr Appledorn died a year and a half ago, before he got the "German Valley, IL" OSB,(Ortsippenbuch) printed. There are friends of his working on finishing the project though.
OSB is the same as Family/Village Books here in America.

Re: DUIN oo LEEMHUIS

cl49 — 2009-02-16 17:06:35Z

As the Leemhuis Family is absolutely not the greatest in the world I am sure that I could supply you with some info about your ancesters without costs.
Please inform me about a name of a Leemhuis male with some date who emigrated to the US and I will investigate.

Look forward to you reply.

Cornelis Leemhuis

Re: Schlimme Family

babykalyn — 2009-02-14 03:24:24Z

I am the great great granddaughter of Dora Schlimme. I'm the granddaughter of Russ Nagel.

Re: Gerlach obituary

Heibult — 2009-01-11 12:50:41Z

Thank You kindly for the obituary.
The interest was in the connection to Lori Heibult, and the administration to her estate in Lyon County.
Thanks again.

Re: Gerlach obituary

Johns424 — 2009-01-11 05:46:52Z

Gerlach, Martha Dierks-
Home Town: Rock Rapids, IA formerly of Rock Valley, IA
Deceased Date: Sun., Nov. 30, 2008

Service: Thurs., Dec. 4, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Address: Porter Funeral Home
1704 15th St.
Rock Valley, IA 51247

Obituary: Rock Rapids, IA: Martha Gerlach, 99, formerly of Rock Valley, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Rock Rapids Health Centre. Funeral Service will be 10:30 am Thursday at Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley. Burial will be at Peace Lutheran Cemetery south of Rock Valley. Visitation will be Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home but no family visitation.

Martha Gayer was born October 29, 1909 southwest of Rock Valley, daughter of Fredrick and Alvina (Tank) Gayer. She married Herman Dierks on December 18, 1928. Together they farmed near Rock Valley and south of Inwood, IA until they retired and moved to Rock Rapids, IA in 1962. Herman died on January 20, 1981. Martha married Rev. Anton Gerlach on December 23, 1984 in Rock Rapids, IA. They lived at Rock Rapids and then George, IA. Rev. Anton died on December 28, 1993. Martha moved to the Rock Rapids Health Centre on August 4, 2003.

Surviving relatives include her daughter, Mary Ann (Dick) Bahnson of Spokan, WA; daughter-in-law, Francis Dierks of Cambridge, MD; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren: brother, Robert (Lura) Gayer of Rock Valley; sisters, Minnie Bauder of Hawarden, IA, Esther Bauder of Rock Valley, Ann Wasser of Hawarden, IA, Dorothy Jones of San Diago, CA, Marcia (Walter) Intorf of Osage, IA.

Martha was preceded in death by her two husbands, Herman Dierks and Rev. Anton Gerlach; infant children, Joan and Joel; sons, Carl and Fred Dierks; brother, Fred Gayer; sisters Emma Moeller and Louise Heuer.
http://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/site/obituaries.html

obituary

Heibult — 2009-01-08 03:58:05Z

Looking for an obituary for Martha Gerlach d. ca Nov.2008.
re: Court Proceedings for Lyon County, Iowa
Thanks for any help.

Titus and Kerns Obits

KimCorrine — 2008-11-13 15:26:48Z

I would appreciate a copy of a couple obituaries. One is for Lucy Kerns who died March 1976 and is buried in Riverside with my Titus-Whipkey family. She was first married to Ross Earl Whipkey. I believe he may have died in World War I. The second one is for Myrtle Whipkey Titus. She is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids, born 1879 and died 1949. Sorry, I don't have exact date; only the date from the cemetery record. I would like to discuss fees with anyone willing to do these lookups for me. kimdavenport@mchsi.com Thank you for your help.

Lena APPLE/APPEL Meyer

metaphor — 2008-10-29 18:04:04Z

Querant wrote, "... John William Meyer born 31 Oct. 1891 in Doon. ... son of Peter H. Meyer and Bertha Klitzke. His wife's name was Lena... [John and Lena] had a daughter Margaret born in 1918, ... help me find out a marriage date and any info about who Lena is (i.e. last name, parents, birth, etc.) ..."

Do you have your grandmother's complete birth date? If so, and if she is deceased and appears in the Social Security Death Index, you can write to the SSA for a copy of her SS5 application for social security. This document will give both parents' full names (including maiden surname for mother).

In the meantime, in the 1930 census, John W. MEYER and Lena's household includes a sister-in-law, Anna J. Apple, single, born PA, parent born GER. This suggests that Lena's maiden name might be Apple (or some spelling variant thereof). (Source: 1930 United States Federal Census > Iowa > Lyon > Doon > District 7, sheet 7A)

Going back to the 1925 IA State Census, Lena Meyer's parents are listed as John Appel [born GER, deceased] and Christina Marquart (born GER, deceased), who were married in PA.

Re: Mary Skegegstad Thompson Metcalf

outofthebox11 — 2008-10-27 14:43:23Z

Thank you. I will check on that.

Re: James Lynn Rogers

2006-10-27 23:02:27Z

Notice e-mail change.

Please help me find information on James Lynn Rogers!

Obit Lookup

jrcraughan — 2008-07-12 05:03:03Z

I am looking for obits for Robert Moore Piele (or Peile). He did in Lyon county IA in 1905.

Re: Early Death Record Help Needed

MJBxx1 — 2008-09-18 04:39:45Z

Your best bet would be to contact County Clerk of Records at the Lyon County Court House. It is located in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Unfortunately, I've recently switched to a new computer and don't have everything transferred to this new one, or I'd give you the address. The Library is located in Rock Rapids, as well. They might have some records there that might tell you where he is buried, etc.

Best Wishes on your search.

Re: Marriage Records - 1902 - Doon

MJBxx1 — 2007-09-19 14:50:15Z

Rock Rapids is the county house where a marriage license would be recorded, but don't think those were needed during that time period, but I could be wrong about that. The local library might have a film of those. Some counties were a bit slow getting around to requiring a license. However, Catholic marriage records would need to be gotten from the church or diocese. You'd need someone more knowledgeable than me, on how to go about getting those from the church. As far as I know, the Catholic Church does not post marriages online, anywhere. mjb

Re: Rock Rapids Library

anne416 — 2007-02-24 17:46:28Z

My husband & I visited Rock Rapids. Our trip to the library was very fruitful. City clerks office and cemetery records not at all helpful. They claim not to have any cemetery records. Can't believe the state of IA would allow a cemetery without records. Though I did find the graves, one is a mystery. The police were kind and we enjoyed a lovely meal in the old theater.

MARCUS SCHEMMEL

specials — 2008-03-19 21:55:59Z

Marcus Schemmel was born est 1839 in Holstein Germary, traveled aboard the ship Friedeburg, to New York on 7July 1869, with his wife Margarta and children; August, Heinrich and Maria. The last I found Marcus as in Doon, Lyon Co. Iowa in 1910 census.
I need you help in the death and burial of Marcus and Margarta Schemmel. Also did the children live in the same area? Thank you so much, all help will be greatly appreciated.
Rebecca Merritt
Lebanon, IN

Re: MARCUS SCHEMMEL

specials — 2008-03-20 18:25:32Z

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your help is greatly appreciated. This is what I needed. Because of people like you who are willing to share, genealogy is so much fun :-)

Re: Minnie BRAMSTEDT DUBBELDE 1907-2000

jiminal2 — 2007-05-01 02:19:15Z

Does anyone know who were the parents of Adella Schemmel? I have an interest in Schemmel families in this part of Iowa, but am unable to make the connection with Aella.

Jim

Webber, Mrs. Josephine Family Of--Larchwood, IA

linziemann — 2007-10-03 16:22:54Z

I was in a flea market in Sioux Falls and for a very nominal amount I bought this entire box of photos, old scrapbook album pages. It was a "gold mine" of information. I spotted that right away. I love rescuing these types of items at antique/flea markets and have had much success in the past reuniting the treasures with present day family members.
This box of STUFF are all from the same family-that is obvious from the content. As you would suspect, some of the old photos are not identified-but many of them are!! It appears that these items belonged to the family of Dr. Wm. Webber (who lived at Sioux Falls, S.D.) I am not sure when he died but I do know he was alive to celebrate his 91st birthday in 1958. There are great snapshots of him with his family members at that time in his life.

I have done some research online. I would love to get this box of treasures back to the correct family. If you are family member and are interested, please contact me and we can discuss the nature of returning them to you. I will gladly sell it to the right family member for what I paid for it plus postage.

The mother of Dr. Wm. Webber was Mrs. Josephine Webber. Her obit items from the local newspaper are pasted in the album along with wonderful photos of her, her home and other family members---Larchwood, IA.

Larchwood is in Lyon County...not very far from Sioux Falls. Hopefully the treasures I rescued will bring JOY to a family researcher today!!

Larchwood Woman
Who Was On Gold
Rush Dies; Age 93

Larchwood, Ia., Feb. 21. --- Mrs. Josephine Webber, who at the age of 8 went with her parents to California in a covered wagon in the gold rush of 1849, is dead at the age of 93. She died Tuesday and funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday in the Community church here, with the Rev. T. H.
Harding officiating.

Mrs. Webber came to Larchwood in 1889. She grew wonderful flowers in her garden and visitors from long distances were known to have visited her place on account of it's beauty. Mrs. Webber recalled her experiences in the gold rush vividly.

She is survived by two sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren.

BURIED AT LARCHWOOD
Larchwood, Ia., Feb. 26. --- Glowing tributes to Josephine Webber, pioneer here, for her work with flowers in her garden, were paid at funeral services held Friday in the Community church. She had a garden which attracted interest for miles around.

Mrs. Webber, 93 years old, had resided here since 1889. She was born in Vicksburg, Miss., and when 8 years old went with her parents on the gold rush to California in a covered wagon.

She is survived by two sons: William, Sioux Falls, and Leon, Seattle; two daughters, Clara E. Holzer, Sioux Falls, and Josie E. Lundquist, Larchwood; and an 85 year old brother at Matton, Ill., and 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

~source: Old newspaper clippings found in a Webber scrapbook purchased in a flea market store, Sioux Falls,S.D.
~Note: The 1900 Census lists this Josephine, widowed, Larchwood, IA...with three of her children in the household. In 1900 Census she stated that her birth mo/year was March 1841.

Re: George Whipkey

carolmeeker50 — 2007-01-12 00:50:32Z

Hi yes that was william h chorpening daughter I have it as 1857 that is around right time. he married caroline sutherwood he was enlisted in the pennsylvania volunteers march 17 ,1864 and died of wounds not even 3 months later
email me please

Re: Leslie Foote Family of Inwood, Lyon, IA

klcoomes98 — 2007-05-26 02:48:51Z

Not sure if we're related, but my father Christian Leivestad was born in Inwood Iowa. And one of his several brothers was Olaf Leivestad. Olaf was born about 1899. I'm wandering through the free ancestry.com for the three free days so if you want to reply in the future, go to klcoomes@earthlink.net

Re: Deckerts in Alvord

DARRELL_KATHMAN — 2008-07-26 13:08:03Z

Bertha Amelia Wilka Wiegman Donnelly was the daughter of Robert G Wilka and Emilie Marie Wilhelmine Sanow. She was born 21 Nov 1899 in Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa and died 31 Oct 1981 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Her second husband was Henry Donnelly.

Emilie Sanow was born on August 7, 1864 in Pampow, Stolzenburg Parish, Province of Randow, Germany. She came to the United States in June of 1876 with her family. Her family lived in Chicago until 1883 and then moved to Cherokee County, Marcus, Iowa.
Robert Wilka was born August 19, 1854 in Pampow, Stolzenburg Parish, Province of Randow, Germany.
Robert and Emilie were married February 13, 1884 at Cherokee, Iowa. They made their home there for one year and then moved to Lyon County, Iowa.

Re: Mary Skegegstad Thompson Metcalf

thoraway — 2008-10-27 13:11:38Z

The LDS library catalog online indicates that "Death records, 1880-1935; index to births and deaths, 1880-1897" have been microfilmed from the original records located at the Lyon County Courthouse, Rock Rapids, Iowa. Those microfilms can be ordered and used at any of the many LDS Family History Centers located worldwide.

Rohde Oil Co motor oil bottle

tefell1 — 2007-08-20 16:50:21Z

I was passing through western IA this weekend and purchased a Silver Leaf Oil bottle that is associated with the Rohde Oil Corp of Rock Rapids, IA. Is there anyone in the area that can tell me more about my find? The bottle is one of perhaps a dozen bottles that could have been carried by a sales person in their sales area. I purchased it at Antique Junction Mall in Hamburg, IA (located right off I-29)

Re: James Lynn Rogers

maw_maw70 — 2007-01-06 12:18:37Z

My e-mail address is mmyers@kimbanet.com as of January 4, 2007. Much better service.

Re: MATHILDA ANDERSON/JAOHN BRANDT

cats4joey — 2008-02-20 22:34:17Z

Hello,
My Grandmother was Ida Anderson Knipfer. Her sister was matilda Anderson who married a John Brandt and they did live in Larchwood, Iowa. I am trying to find their descendants as I am putting together history from my grandmother's side. I have other info on their brother John Fingal Anderson who resided in Sioux Falls. I think that John Brandt may have died in 1903 but I have no knowledge as to where Matilda died. Thanks for any help

Brandt families

cats4joey — 2008-02-20 15:36:00Z

I am doing a search of my Grandmother's siblings. I am looking for descendants of John and Matilda Anderson Brandt who resided in Larchwood, Iowa. Last known census for them was the year 1900. Children were Henry J., Edgar, Adolp, Hilda, and Ida.

Albert Lincoln Amsberry

cfm1151 — 2007-05-18 15:49:54Z

The attached picture may be that of Dr. Albert Lincoln Amsberry and his wife, Jessie L. Pingrey. Can anyone verify this?

cfm1151@cybertrails.com

Re: MARCUS SCHEMMEL

missylynn1998 — 2008-03-20 16:18:05Z

If you look at the Lyon Co. website there is a transcript for Christ Lutheran Cem., Alvord, IA. Your Schemmel family is buried there. There are several burials including:
M. Schemmel, 1/14/1839 to 12/4/1912, Father.
M. Schemmel, 6/5/1836 to 2/28/1919, Mother.
There are also Schemmel's at the other cemeteries posted at the website.

Re: Van Daalen/Van Dalen //Buffington

richard_c_casey — 2007-07-25 21:20:34Z

John Van Daalen and Nancy Jane Buffington were married 19 Jan 1882, Marion County, Iowa. As you probably know, there is a high concentration of Dutch in this area (Pella).

You may want to check the Marion, Iowa area. John Van Daalen was born in Holland according to census records. I do not know if he arrived in this country with his parnets.

Re: Schroeder murder-Doon, Lyon Co, IA 1900

jomeyer13 — 2008-08-18 03:40:04Z

I was reading a clip which i put on my blog about barn quilts a clip. Amongst the clippings were several round barns listed in Iowa. How common is round barns? I 'm not sure if it was that county as many counties were mentioned.
Schroder huh such a common name.

Marriage Records - 1902 - Doon

kirchie — 2007-09-06 01:51:07Z

Hi - Would anybody know how I could find a marriage record or announcement from mid-May, 1902 in Doon?

WorldVitalRecords.com has temporary free access to some Iowa newspapers. A Waterloo article said that W. J. (Will/William) Murphy was traveling to Doon to marry a Ms. "Kirsch", and then they would move to Oregon where he got a job with a mining company.

The bride was Josephine/Josie Kirch, daughter of Engelbert and Katherine/Katie (Rosemeyer) Kirch.

So far, I haven't been able to find Iowa marriage records online for this time period...would anybody be able to point me in the right direction to any further info? I'd guess it would have been in a Catholic church.

Thanks for any leads!

obit lookup for married couple, Ike and Caroline (Berg) Broesder

dcrawley07 — 2007-11-15 13:12:07Z

Hi, Caroline M. (Berg) Broesder b. 3-29-1901 and she
d. 6-8-1944.
Husband Ikeso or Ike b. 8-6-1886 and d. 8-21-1968.
Caroline died young. I think she had diabetes. I heard they are both buried in Lyon County, Iowa at Pleasant View Cemetery. I hope someone can help me find these obits. Your help would be appreciated. Donna

Mary Skegegstad Thompson Metcalf

outofthebox11 — 2008-10-22 15:21:31Z

Trying to find a death date for Mary Metcalf in Lyon County, Iowa.

Mary was born in Norway. Last name Skegegstad/Skjeggestad, when she came to America it was changed to Thompson. Mary married Louis George Metcalf and their children are John, Truman Ernest and George. Mary is on the census for 1910 in Cleveland, Lyon, Iowa. She is not on the 1920 census, so she must have died in between 1910 and 1920. Any help is appreciated. Thank You.

Zornig Family

Hauntedrose — 2008-05-26 17:09:33Z

Looking for information on the family of Fritz Zornig and his wife Minnie. Children were William, Otto, Gustav and Clara. Associated surnames are Miller, Dickman, Freed, Haegele, Quinn.

Re: Schlimme/Nagel/Laackmann

wonderkaryn — 2006-11-20 23:43:04Z

Do you know if Henry was married to anyone else? I have a Henry Laackman (no dates or towns) married to a Cecelia Bischoff. They have a daughter, Cecelia Laackman 1882-1916, died in Rock Rapids.

Re: Schlimme/Nagel/Laackmann

wonderkaryn — 2006-11-20 23:43:04Z

Thanks Marvin -- Do you have additional dates/places. I would appreciate any information!

Where did you get the spelling of Cecelia's last name? I have it from a family record of someone else who was doing genealogy work, and I don't know where they got it from.

Re: Frembgen

wonderkaryn — 2006-11-20 23:43:04Z

Kaye --

I've sent an email to my grandfather to see if you can still purchase a Centennial book (he helped out with it).

Also -- my grandmother is Phyllis Frembgen, born to John Edward Frembgen and Mary McGuire. John was born to John M Frembgen and Bridgette Solon. Do you have any information on them?

Thanks

Re: Deckerts in Alvord

shumaker175 — 2008-07-25 19:50:10Z

Bertha Donnelly was my great-grandmother. Her first husband was Frank William Wiegman Jr. They had one daughter, Dorothy.

Early Death Record Help Needed

baily9 — 2008-09-10 19:51:18Z

Is there anyone who can help with a lookup in the Death
Records for me? I am looking for information on a Karl HASSE
b. 4 APR 1827 ,d. 1 SEP 1901. I found a Karl HASSE listed in
the Quaker Cemetery,Dale Township, George, Iowa. I need to
verify if it is my great great grandfather. He came to Iowa in
1893 from Germany with three sons,Herman,Frederick (AKA Fritz)
and Wilhelm. I found them in the 1895 census in Dale,Lyon,Iowa. Thank you.

lookin for info on John William Meyer

AmyChristine72 — 2007-05-05 22:14:37Z

I'm looking for information on John William Meyer born 31 Oct. 1891 in Doon. He was the son of Peter H. Meyer and Bertha Klitzke. His wife's name was Lena... I have been unable to find a last name to her. They had a daughter Margaret born in 1918, She was my grandmother. If anyone would could help me find out a marriage date and any info about who Lena is (i.e. last name, parents, birth, etc.) I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Erickson

SueRamsey49 — 2007-01-18 07:18:16Z

Judy, I am the great great granddaughter of Ever & Annie through their eldest child, Annie Erickson Elliott. I have lots of information and photos that I'd be happy to share. I even have Ever's obit. Contact me at edsue.dlt@verizon.net