Ringgold - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Faurot or Fouser

Amatejcek — 24 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Any info on these names, Ringgold County or elsewhere in midwest?

Looking for all Kneedler, Kibler, Teeters

CHINES7711 — 23 Dec 2002 7:18:32 GMT

My father grew in in Ringgold Co, I am looking for all kin who connect to Kneedler, Teeter/s, Kibler. Also Looking for stories of the clan.

Photos:Saltzman, Moffitt, Mosier, Wilson,Egle, Carr, etc.

veryeccentric — 14 May 2003 9:06:17 GMT

A friend who buys and sells collectibles, etc. purchased a box of photographs many of which are Mt. Ayr photographers and many of which have names. I can't list them all here but many are the above surnames. I will be glad to do a scan of any, or answer questions. What he will want for one I do not know, but it won't be a lot, I am sure. I may delay in a reply because I am going to the FGS conference in Davenport this week. Joyce in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Need Ancestor information

Charles Davis — 24 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Martin Vincent Davis and Sarah Jane Armstrong Davis moved into Ringgold county 1871. Bought a farm 5 miles SW of Kellerton in Athens township. 5 children. Their son Charles Edward was my Grandfather. He married Nancy Maude Merrill in 1892. My father, Luther Davis married Mary Rhoades. Her father, James B. Rhoades married Christa Zwick 1897. His father, Samuel Rhoades and Hannah Morris Rhoades came from Pennsylvania to Ringgold co. Ia. in 1880 and settled on a farm near Ellston. Christa Zwick was daughter of Charles Edward Zwick and Alida Ann Ostrom Zwick.

Solomon Hooker

Thomas Hooker — 6 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Solomon and his son Jacob Hooker, I have both listed as Ringgold Co as place of death 3/11/1883 and 1/31/96

Also have Emery Hooker b. 8/14/1968 in Mt Ayr

Please e-mail me if you have any info. Thanks.

Mary Skelton McMaster

Jeanne Brown Jackson — 19 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Mary Skelton McMaster, born in Glascow Scotland. Married William McMaster born 1810 Londonderry, Ireland. Moved to Orangeville, Canada, in 1847 Moved to Mt. Ayr, Ringold Co, Iowa, 1871. Mary died August, 1882 at Mt. Ayr.
Mary was my G-G-Grandmother. Her children's names were Ezra C., Martha (married Robert McMaster), Maggie (Lupher), John S., William J., Jinnie, David, Howard D., Mamie (Waugh).
If anyone has any information about Mary or other family members, please contact me at dejlcn@juno.com.
Martha and Robert lived in Creston,Iowa. Robert died in 1921 and Martha sometime later. She and Robert were married 56 years and she was my G-Grandmother. Their children were Etta McMaster(Brown), W.H. McMaster, R.H.McMaster, Winifred Lee McMaster Brown, my grandmother. Winifred married Howard Carlton Brown, Sr. and they had Helen, Howard C., Jr., and Robert.

seeking copy of marriage license, Ringgold County, 1900

imnoble7 — 12 Apr 2008 11:38:02 GMT

Seeking a copy of the marriage license for:
George HOPPER and Myrtle Emma DRISKELL, marr. 1900 or 1901 I was told they married in Ringgold Co, Iowa where Myrtle was from.
Will pay copy cost, postage, and time involved.
Thank You, May Noble imnoble7@yahoo.com

Taylor in Ringgold Co, IA

Lori Cunningham — 5 Sep 2001 8:23:43 GMT

I am looking for any information on Taylors from Ringgold Co, IA pre-1932. I have hit a brick wall. My gr-grandmother was Clara Fern Taylor b. 7/24/1904. She married Clyde Caldwell 4/1920 in Mt Ayr, IA. She was one of thirteen children. I do not know all of their names; however I know of Harold, Lavada, Esther, Johnny, and possibly a Goldie. Any information on her parents and beyond would be helpful. Thank you.

Davis, Rhoades, Merrill, Zwick Ancestors

Charles Davis — 3 Dec 2001 3:49:08 GMT

Davis, Martin V. and Sarah J. Armstrong and family.
Rhoades, Samuel and Hannah Morris and family.
Merrill, Robert Coleman and Mary E. Kling and family.
Zwick, Charles E. and Alida Ostrom and family.
All moved into Ringgold County Iowa between 1870 and 1880.
All are my great grandparents. I am searching for their parents and siblings. All died in Ringgold county around Mt. Ayr and Kellerton Iowa. I need your help !!!
Charles Davis

picture

william overholtzer — 21 Jul 2001 10:07:44 GMT

ihave a picture of 1st &2nd grade class of 1932 or 33 at Beaconsfield if anyone interested will send copy bill overholtzer

Davis, Martin V. & Sarah Jane

mcneeley — 6 Apr 2008 8:26:04 GMT

Hi Charles, I'm working on my new to be granddaugher, Andrea Davis of Russell Kansas, she's going to marry my grandson Chris. First thanks for Sarah Jane last name. Where and when did they marry? I think I have Martin's parents but need a few things yet. I like proof. Send email to this address, larita2@aol.com. This is my dau.-in-laws program.

SHAW/JOY

Jolene Cin — 7 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Elmore M. Shaw. He was married to Elizabeth Elliot Joy. I know their daughter, my great grandmother was born in Kellerton, Iowa. Does anyone have any information on them? Thank you.

Obit / Death record look up request

KristinVaughn — 27 Jan 2008 1:38:41 GMT

If someone has access to either, I would appreciate a look up for Thomas VAUGHN, d. Feb 15, 1898 and is buried in Clearfield Cemetery in Ringgold Co. I am trying to determine if this is the Thomas Vaughn I have been searching for. I will pay for copies, postage, etc.

Thanks,
Kristin Vaughn

Spicer's of Kentucky, Iowa,Illinois, Michigan, Ringgold Iowa

Lori Baird — 14 Sep 2004 2:24:02 GMT

I have a James Spicer B: Aprox. 1850 in Kentucky
He married Martha Ellis B: Aprox1853 in Illinois
CHILDREN ARE:
Carrie Frances: B Iowa Aprox 1877
Stephen: B: Iowa
William: Iowa
John Alva
Zelphia
Mary Olive
Carrie married Jerry or Jereimiah Keller also from Iowa these to lived in montana havre, chinnook area and might of moved back to Iowa. any relation please e-mail have more dates. Thanks

Looking for information on civil war veteran Fitch

michellecaveney1 — 15 Feb 2008 9:47:56 GMT

i am looking for any informaiton on a civil war veteran named McDonad Fitch, he was born in Ind. around 1840, he died at Mt. Ayr, IA, our local paper says that he may be brought back to Granite Falls for burial. Died Oct 5th, 1883.Nothing else was reported on his burial.

I am trying to make sure all the veterans graves in Yellow Medicine County are marked. There is nothing listed for the local cemetery, so I am thinking that he was just buried there. If anyone can help me out I would appreciate it.

FAMILY SEARCH

GRANDPAGEEGE — 24 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

SEARCHING FOR ANYANDALL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE SURNAMES
MOSBARGER, GRAHAM AND MALONEY IN RINGOLD CO., IOWA FROM THE
MID 1800'S TO THE PRESENT.

HARROLD Ancestory Search

mnelson43 — 2 Jul 2001 3:34:32 GMT

I am looking for any HARROLD ancestor's or info on my ancestor's who are buried in Ringgold County, IA. My Great Grandmother, Eunice HARROLD married Oliver Perry HAMMOND. He was married to her sister, Malissa JESSUP HAMMOND first and had a child, Blanche. I have not been able to locate Blanche. Eunice and Oliver Perry are buried in Diagonal Cemetery. The girls parents, Elisha and Lavina HARROLD and Malissa HARROLD JESSUP HAMMOND are buried in Oliver Cemetery. Their is also an Albertis HARROLD buried there, that I have not been able to piece together yet. Anyone with any info? I would be very grateful for any info you could share.
MaryAnn

Request photo of grave Joseph Jacka Shay, Benton Twp

AlanJacka — 18 Dec 2007 6:39:28 GMT

Updated information.

A WPA listing of Iowa graves, shows a Joseph Jacka buried in Shay cemetery, Benton Twp, Ringgold Co. Date of death was 06 July 1875, Age 40. Request a photo of gravestone and or cemetery. Grave legal discription would also be appreciated. Expenses paid.
Thank you
Alan Jacka

Miller Families

marsimarsh — 26 Oct 2005 3:58:40 GMT

Hi. My great-grandfather was Ira Dennis Miller born in Ringgold County in 1885, Died in San Diego in 1974. He was married to a Beryl Skeels but I don't know the marriage date.
I am looking to find any information about him and his family,
or for that matter about my great-grandmother Beryl Skeels.

Mid/ Late 1800's to present

TJPUPS — 2 Aug 2004 2:02:26 GMT

Looking for any of the following surnames SUTTLE, RICHARDSON, BISHELL, BLACKBOURN,POSEY known to reside in or around Ringgold County, IA. My grandfather, William Eugene SUTTLE, was born there 12 Oct 1878.

His parents, Elizabeth BISHELL and Mark SUTTLE were known to reside in MO, WI, IL.

Any possible connections will be greatly appreciated.

Joseph Jacka grave location

AlanJacka — 13 Dec 2007 9:45:46 GMT

A WPA listing of Iowa graves, shows a Joseph Jacka buried in a Ringgold Cemetery. Death was in 1875. If gravestone still remains or a location for his grave, please provide photo or information.
Thank you
ALan Jacka

Family of SAMUEL H. POWELL

Kathy Carter — 18 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any info. on SAMUEL H. POWELL, (son of John P. POWELL), b.July 1850 in Effingham County, IL., d.June 1938 in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold County, IA. Samuel married Dec. 1874 in Kansas City,MO. to Rebecca Jane CAMPBELL, b. April 1859 in Hopeville, IA., d. Nov. 1943 in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold Co., IA. (Rebecca is dau. of John W. CAMPBELL & Susanna Jane WILLIAMSON-both parents died in Diagonal, IA.)Children of Samuel & Rebecca Campbell-Powell:
John Pernell Powell b.1877 married Mary Hart
Thomas Frederick Powell b.1879
Mary Ellen Powell b.1880 married Charles Jackson & Wm.Wilson
William Franklin Powell b.1882 married into Corll family
Charles Henry (Bud) Powell b.1887 married into Watts family
Carrie Mae Powell b. 1889 (Twin to Hugh) m. into Ruby fam.
Hugh Powell b. 1889 (Twin to Carrie) died as infant
Sarah Emiline Powell b. 1892 married into Corll family
Fay Lillian Powell b. 1895 died as infant
Robert Edward Powell b. 1897 m.into Harvey & Laytor families
Are any of these families your relatives? Would love to share & compare! Any info. appreciated. Thanks,Kathy

interesting article

rick984 — 16 Mar 2002 1:58:47 GMT

While scanning obits fron 1892, I ran across an article about a baby that was left on some people's doorstep. The county adopted this baby and named him Bay Ringgold. Does anyone have any information on this? I will e-mail the story to anyone that requests it. We plan on putting it on the website sometime soon.

Rick

Hannah and George W. Liles

jlcooper55 — 22 Oct 2006 11:45:55 GMT

Seeking descendants of George W. and Hannah (Cooper) Liles. They moved to Iowa in the mid 19th century from Hardin Co., Ohio. Children: Joseph; Araithice; Lemuel; Ruth; Julia; John; Bert; Franz; Fannie and Lilly.

Ringgold County lookup requested

legionpdx — 7 Aug 2007 4:56:12 GMT

Can I find a kind volunteer that would go to the Ringgold County Court House and do a lookup for my deceased grandfather's birth certificate. If it is possible to obtain an unofficial copy for a small cost (under $10) and mail it to me postage paid with a return address so I can reimburse you your expense, I would appreciate it. If not able to obtain a copy, could you copy the information on it and e-mail it to me. Please reply to legionpdx@yahoo.com and I will supply the needed information for the lookup. Thank you in advance.

Johnson NC>IN>IL>IA Walter PA>OH>IA

joyofnine — 11 Jul 2007 9:38:14 GMT

William Johnson b 1835 IN., m 1857 to Elizabeth Walter b 1837 OH.
Would really like to share info with anyone researching this family, and possibly meet new cousins. William's parents were James R. Johnson b 1810 NC and Juriah Wood b 1812 KY.Elizabeth's parents were Abraham Walter b 1807 PA, and Martha Freed b 1818 PA. William and Elizabeth had 8 children, that I know of, all born in Iowa. Marion,Edward,George H.,Walter L.,Mary Helen, Maggie,Jessie, and Mahalia.
Mary Helen Johnson born 1872 in Iowa, married 1896-97 to Lee Delbert Montgomery born 1878 in Plattsmouth NE to Dr. Calib Archibald Montgomery b 1853 IL and Mary Ann (Hough)Montgomery born 1857 in Iowa..
These families lived in several different counties in Iowa at different times, primarily Floyd Co. Ringgold Co. Monroe Co. Chickasaw Co.,Marion Co., and Polk Co.
Will look forward to hearing from anyone out there with an interest in these families. Happy Hunting....Sherry in Texas

Griffiths in Redding Cemetery

scarlett62 — 18 Jan 2002 11:47:23 GMT

Can anyone help me connect these Griffiths buried in Redding Cemetery? I know Jethro and Maria (Glover) Griffith were married and George was a son. But how are the others connected, is the question.

E-25
Griffith, Emma M.
1889
1967
B-11
Griffith, George
1879
1949
C-18
Griffith, Jethro J.
6-9-1851
2-5-1942
C-18
Griffith, Maria
8-12-1853
10-19-1905
B-11
Griffith, Maude
1888
1951
E-25
Griffith, Owen B.
1891
1956
E-17
Griffith, Sarah F. McGrady
1870
1960

MARRIAGE RECORD

Wonella Brewer — 10 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for marriage record for our great great grandparents JOHN PRESTON LUCAS and CHARLOTTE BENNETT in early 1860's - Ringgold County was given as a possible place of marriage. Please advise any information or source of information.

Surnames of Cox and Kuder

robertbixby — 22 Oct 2004 9:45:55 GMT

Looking for any information on the Coxs and Kuders that lived in and around Kellerton. Thanks. Bob Bixby, Leon,Ia.

Middle Fork/1870s: Brooks, Locke, Howe, Simpson, Glendenning, Waugh

KenMillion4711 — 7 Feb 2007 5:21:17 GMT

Matriarch Sarah Brooks, b. 1795, widow of Eli, moved from Franklin Co, IN, to Middle Fork with her dau Charlotte (Brooks) Howe bef 1860. She is in Charlotte's household for the 1860 & 70 Census - looking for death/burial info for Sarah.

Charlotte Brooks, b. abt 1831, was married to Thornton F. Howe (enumerated 1860, Middle Fork, as L. F. Howes) and had Aletha C/1852, Sarah A/1854, and Mary L/Apr 1860. Can find no trace of Aletha aft 1860 Census, no trace of Mary aft 1870 Census, and looking for confirmation that Sarah is the one that m. Noah Jarvis (1880 Census, Middle Fork) and later moved to Barnes Co, ND.

Widow Charlotte (Brooks) Howe m. 1863 Henry Thomas Glendenning, & they live out their days in Middle Fork. They had: Florence B./1864, Henrietta/1866, William A/1869, Matilda Jane/abt 1874, & Belle/1884.
Can find nothing on Florence B. aft 1880 Census

Henrietta m. William R. Locke & moved to Stanton Co, NE bef 1910. Ch: William M./1894, Belle/1896, & Adria Faith/May 1899.
William A. possibly married Sarah Adella Medaris?
Belle Glendenning m. William H. Scott; 1920 Census, they are in Spring Creek, Mahaska, IA, with two nieces, Nellie & Verabel Mason, in the household. Did William & Belle have any children of their own, and who are the parents of the Mason nieces?

Matilda Jane Glendenning m. Charles Miletus Waugh and had: Clifton Vern/1901, Fern Eva/1903, Fairy Odean/1904, Flora Bell/1906, Glenna/1907, & Hazel/1910.
Looking for confirmation that Flora Bell & Glenna never married; they are in SSDI under their maiden names.
Clifton Vern m. Alta Miller & moved to Worth Co, MO; his dau Alice Deane Waugh m. Glen Gardner?
Fern Eva Waugh m. Floyd Jackson; they d. late 1900s, Mount Ayr: ch. Hope Ellen/1925, Marjorie Marie/Oct 1928, & Anna Louise/aft 1930.
Fairy Waugh m. 1948 John H. Craft; can't find her in 1930 Census. Did she have a previous marriage or children. There is a Odean Craft in SSDI, d. 2004, Cook Co, IL.
Hazel Waugh poss m. 1936 Luther Earl Jackson, & had children, but don't know if that was in Ringgold Co, or in Worth Co, MO.
1930 Census: Charles Waugh household suddenly has a son Clarence, age 25. Clarence is a public school teacher, as are Charles's daughters Flora, Glenna & Hazel. Clarence was not in the household for the 1910 or 1920 Census - who is Clarence Waugh?

Lucinda Brooks, b. abt 1835, Franklin Co, IN, is a younger sister of Charlotte (Brooks) (Howe) Glendenning. She m. Charles Simpson; 1860 Census in Middle Fork. Children: Francis M.(male)/1846, Henry C./1852, Martha J./1854, Hiram L./1858, & Mikela A./1860. Can find not trace of this family aft 1860 Census. The oldest child, Francis, in only 9 years younger than Lucinda, so at least some of Charles' children have to be from an earlier marriage; how many?

All listed are descendants of Eli & Sarah Brooks of Franklin Co, IN; my g-g-g-grandparents through their son Jeremiah, who never moved to Ringgold Co.

REYNOLDS/RUBY

Mary White — 11 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any info on LITTLETON S. REYNOLDS born Ind est. 1833.
and A. LUZETTA RUBY, born Edgar Co, Ill
Littleton was brother of Greenberry (GB) Reynolds
A. Luzetta was the daughter of James and Susanna Baysinger Ruby.
Lived in Ringgold Co, Ia then to Kansas?
Any info would be most appreciated.

Cloudsbury William Kirby

Del Harris — 16 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My GGGgrandfather was Cloudsbury Kirby, born Feb. 28, 1789, either in England or Maryland. He died in Mount Ayr, Ringgold Co., Iowa on Aug. 29 1878. His oldest child is born in 1813. I'm looking for the mother of his children.

MOSIER: Alsace FR to Iowa

JAOCONNER — 17 Jul 2001 6:03:11 GMT

In search of the children of Christian Mosier and Annie Wenger Mosier. They came to American from Alsace, FR via ship to New York with sons Christopher aka: Christian, Benedict aka: Ben (sometimes found as Benjamin due to Ben being short for that). They settled in Holmes Co., Iowa and had another 4 children; Barbara, Anna, Abraham and Isaac. The then moved to Lee Co. Iowa where I believe father Christian died. Then the remaining family settled in Ringgold County, Iowa. These children married people with the following surnames; Saltzman, Beebe, Gleason, Mackey and Slaughter.

My line is Ben/Benedict Mosier. He moved from Iowa to Hickory Co., Missouri where he married Mary Ann List in 1859. They subsequently moved to Maricopa Co., AZ.

Any information would be much appreciated.
Thank You, Julie Glidewell Woolbright kylecyn@juno.com

Desperately Seeking Family

Teresa Webster — 23 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Ringgold County, Iowa -- I am looking for any information regarding the Fattig family; I am also looking for Hulda Rank who married Albert Sidney Johnson in 1913 and may have previously been married to a Charles Rank. Hulda's marriage certificate states she was from Mt. Ayr and born about 1886.

Rose Hill look-up / photos

audreystauffer — 22 Oct 2006 10:32:27 GMT

Looking for photos and confirmation of the following family members buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt Ayr, Iowa. I will gladly pay for expense of photos.

Resting place of “Baby boy” OFFENHAUSER
(1882-1882) –age 1 month
Son of Lawrence Frederick & Eliza OFFENHAUSER

Resting place of Edward James OFFENHAUSER
(1874-1886) –age 12 years
Son of Frederick D? & Julia OFFENHAUSER

I have additional family buried at Rose Hill, Shenandoah, Page Co. -very confusing!

Thanks
-Audrey

Oliver Cemetery

lsent1 — 7 Apr 2002 9:01:20 GMT

Searching for information on Stephen Bennett and wife Weltha who lived in Ringgold and may have been buried there. Also information on Harriet Bennett Munyon is said to be buried in Oliver cemetery. They are not listed in the cemetery index for Oliver cemetery. Does anyone know who I could contact for Oliver cemetery records? They probably do not have a headstone and may be why they are not listed in the internet records.
Thanks for any help
Joyce

Manners/Jones families?

Elaine — 11 Oct 2006 4:23:33 GMT

Garret Edward Manners,wife,Emma Guinn Jones,Children: Ina May"Judy",Lon Stafford"Ford" and Vaughn Guinn"Gus"Manners. Children were all born,as told by a relative,at Mount Ayr,Ringgold county,Iowa. Garret was my grandfathers bother.I am interested in any information about them that would help me further my family tree.
Thanks-----Elaine

Hepperly, Verna

lnepstad — 7 Jul 2001 11:10:06 GMT

Verna Hepperly, b. 14 Jun 1896 Clearfield, IA, daughter of John W Hepperly and Anna B Larson; m. S D Muir; lived in Los Angeles CA in 1924. I have info on descendants; would like to correspond with anyone who has info on this family.

Kuder

mathewsb01 — 7 Jul 2001 3:25:39 GMT

We would like more information for Roland Bullard who married Millie Belle Kuder. Millie Belle Kuder was b. Nov 13, 1886 in Ringgold Co., IA, died Jan 25, 1922and is buried in Maple Row Cemetery, Ringgold Co., IA. Millie Belle Kuder Bullard is the daughter of David Rolandes Kuder (son of Andrew Jackson Kuder), born May 11, 1849 in OH (where in OH?) and died July 10, 1927 in Ringgold Co., IA, and Chrissie Anne Westlake Kuder who was born August 13, 1855 and died Nov 26, 1913. They were married in Louisa County, IA 25 May 1874. Any information for any of these relatives would be appreciated. Chrissie may be related to Burroughs/Burris/etc Westlake of IA, as she named one son Burrough Westlake Kuder whom they called "Burr"...........

William Jackson Grace - d 1950

jmeister171 — 23 Jun 2003 3:56:28 GMT

Am looking for any and all information regarding William Jackson Grace who was born in 1873 and died in Clearfield, Ringgold County, IA in 1950. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Grace and Anne E. Russell and was born in either Scott Co. or Mahaska Co., IA, depending on the month he was born. He must have lived in the county for many years as his address was Clearfield in 1913 when his father died. I would appreciate hearing from any with any news no matter how small. Was he married? Did he have family? Anything would help me. Thank you so much.

Rev. Peter Andrews, Henry Andrews

RmVictor — 13 Aug 2006 6:19:53 GMT

This is a query on the family of Rev. Peter Andrews who resided in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold, IA, 1860 - 1889. He emigrated from Nova Scotia, Canada in 1858 with his daughters, Annie, Elisabeth and son Henry C. after his wife Carolyn Grant died.
He then married Elisabeth G. Walter in 1860 and had two more daughters, Caroline, Mary and son Frank. My friend has the family bible of his first son Henry Andrews and would like to return it to the family. Henry was b. 1846, married Mary F. Campbell in 1871 and had two sons, Kenneth R. and Ralph F. They moved to Kearney, Buffalo Cty., NE where Henry worked as a lawyer. His son Kenneth worked as a Real Estate Agent and in 1920 was the Mayor of Kearney. Son Ralph died young in 1896. Henry died in 1928; Mary died in 1921 and Kenneth died in 1953 in CA. They all are buried in Kearney, NE. It doesn't look as if the two sons had heirs. I would appreciate any advice or help finding any members of this family. Thank you.

Family Member Search

vwelter — 11 Aug 2006 5:48:22 GMT

Hello,

I looking for a Reverend Susan Thomas. I believe she is a daughter of my father's cousin, Arlene Jensen.

I would like to have her contact me regarding information for the Jensen Family Tree I have been working on. I believe she can help me with some information to fill in some of the blanks I have come to.

Thank you.

Vickie (Jensen) Welter
v.welter@earthlink.net

Baughman, Willey burials

carol berry — 6 Jul 2006 11:11:07 GMT

I am looking for a burial or death date of:
Hannah(Baughman) Willey. Her husband died and is buried in Centenery cemetery -
Wallace Wakefield WILLEY,died oct 7, 1907.Is it possible to get an obit to see what happened to her.
By co-incidence his brother is also buried in same cemetery. These Willey's are from Cedar co., Iowa, born in Ashtabula co., Ohio.
thanks
Carol

Long Family

Joyce — 30 Jun 2006 4:38:43 GMT

Searching for information on Isaac and Francis Long.Isaac was born in Pennsylvania.

James W. and Mary E. (Rickert) Russell family

Dan Ohlson — 23 Jun 2006 7:55:11 GMT

I am attempting to contact descendants of James W. and Mary E. (Rickert) Russell and their children, Clifford, George, and Floyd. James, Mary, and Clifford all buried in Westview Cemetery, Jasper County. I do not have the whereabouts of George or Floyd. James W. Russell is the brother to my Gr. Grandmother, Mary Estella (Russell) Giles. Any help is appreciated.

KENWORTHY

Lynn Lewis — 5 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My ggg grandfather Thomas Kenworthy was a physician in Redding, Ringgold Co. and Union Co. He left Iowa in 1881, however, I believe him to be one of the first physicians in the area. Would anyone know of him or are their other decendants? Please contact me if you have any info concerning Thomas Kenworthy or his wife Sarah Beasley.

Cemetery Lookup - Tingley

LindaSauer84 — 6 Aug 2006 3:11:04 GMT

Would like information from gravestone of Charles Henry Ross, buried in Tingley Cemetery.

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties

davidholcomb57 — 29 May 2006 11:13:01 GMT

Does anyone have access to Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties, Iowa by the Lewis Publishing Company done in 1887? I would love to be able to see page 648. Thanks for your time and effort.

Family

Marie Settles — 19 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for all Masons and Hittles who lived in Ringgold Co.

Looking for real William son of Andrew Jackson Houdeshell

baadcop — 18 Apr 2005 9:03:09 GMT

I have been working on the Houdeshell line and I ran across a source that had William Houdeshell/Howdeshell/Houdyshell/Howdyshell/Houdesheldt, etc. son of Andrew Jackson Houdeshell, etc married to both an America and a Julia, and had me wondering if he had been married twice. However....I have found William and Julia in the 1870, 1880, 1900 census AND William and America in 1885, 1900 & 1910. They have different children in both lists. The 1910 census listed America and William as having been married since 1866 and Julia and William had been married since 1863. Both women were alive and well and living with their respective Williams in the mid 1880's and in 1900. The William who married Julia (whose last name is given variously as Daugherty and Ireland) gave his birthplace as OH in every census I saw including a 1910 census where a widowed William was living with his and Julia's son George. All the censuses were in Appanoose Co., IA. The William who married America (whose last name has been given as Courtier and Coacher) was listed as being born in IN in 1885, 1900, & 1910 censuses and these censuses were in Ringgold Co., IA. America said in one census that she had had 10 children, 5 of whom were still living in 1910 and Julia in 1900 said she had had 6. William and Julia had Napoleon, William Sherman, Halsey/Halse, Ida, George and Anna. William and America had Emma, William Martin, James, Eva, Charles & Roy O. and possibly Kate, Josephine and Mary.) So, I would say there were beyond doubt, two separate Williams, married to two separate women. However, which William, married to which woman is the son of Andrew Jackson Houdeshell I have NO idea. Anyone who DOES have good knowledge of whos son which William was, please let me know. Obviously one of these is not Andrew Jackson Houdeshell Wm.

Terwilliger

Wilma Terwilliger — 5 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am searching for Terwilliger ancestors that came from Cayuga County NY, moved to OH and then to Ringgold Co. IA.

Eva Newland, b. abt 1891/2 in Ringgold Co., IA

bdlamb40 — 27 Sep 2005 2:15:31 GMT

I am looking for info on my great grandmother, Eva Newland - birth date and the names of her parents.
I know she had a brother named Frances and two sister's, Miriam and Ella Mae and maybe siblings Rodrick and Eunice. The last two may be cousins.
Is there anyone who maybe desended or related to any of these Newlands?
I appriciate any info and connections and would love to swapped family info.

John and Levina Fox

joleenstreit — 23 Jun 2005 6:58:14 GMT

Am searching for information on John and Levina Fox who lived in Ringgold Co., IA from about 1870 on. Anyone who has information on this family, please contact me.

Also, does anyone know where Estella or Estilla, IA is? This was the postoffice near them but it must not exist any more.

Joleen Streit

Cooper families of Union,Clarke,and Ringgold Counties

TLCooper — 28 Mar 2006 3:33:25 GMT

I am researching the families of Andrew and Amos Cooper who had moved from Ohio to Union County around 1852.Andrew and some members of his family settled later around Ellston.Some other families that are of interest to me would be ARNOLD,VANDINE,KIDD,BULLOCK,BOOTH,THURLOW,WILHELM,LEASE along with others that married into these families.Please feel free to contact me directly.Thanks

Peter Kalkes

PHILENA01 — 20 Mar 2006 7:22:05 GMT

From what I have determined, the Peter Kalkes in Iowa was the son of Wilhelmi Kalkes and Angelae Eisbisch. The Peter in Minnesota was the brother of Theodorus and Christophorus and was the son of Wilhelmus Kalkes and Angelae Barig. This was a different Wilhelmus.

Laura Ellen Mitchell (Bennett) (Harris)

Dick — 6 Mar 2006 2:06:23 GMT

Laura Ellen and John Westly Bennett had a son Abraham Lincoln Bennett born 01 Jan 1863. John Westly died 03 Nov 1866. In 1870 census of Monroe Twp, Ringgold Co, IA has Laura wife of Welcome Harris and son Lincoln age 7. In the same household is Riley and Jane Mitchell family. In 1880 census of Ringgold Co has Welcome Harris and Laura with son Al H Bennett age 17 (Al H should be Abraham). They were living next door to Stephen and Wealthy Bennett.
I am trying to find anything on James "Welcome" Harris who is my gr grandfather from previous marriage. I have documents that Welcome is James Welcome and he may have gone by J. W. Harris.

Loretta Frances Hartz

jduntley_1 — 23 Feb 2006 4:26:21 GMT

Residence: 1870 - city, Benton, Iowa (census)
Born 12 Jan 1863

Married Sylvester Harmon Elliott date________ Place______

1884 Lived in Devils Lake, Ramsey, North Dakota

died Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
Need any information...............
Thanks

Gib Debolt

Lisa Honseler — 15 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Debolt family from Ringgold. I have a photo of a "Gib Debolt and wife". I found a Gibson Debolt buried at the Plattee River Cemetery, along with: Elizabeth, James, Omar, Stinson and an infant. My ggrandmother, Callie Bell Williamson married William Debolt, Sept of 1898, Benton, Ringgold. They later divorced, but had 3 children, Clifford, Ethel and Florence Mae(Redding, Ringgold). Callie Bell's parents were Richard Edward and Matilda Nolan(Caldwell)Williamson. Matilda was the daughter of Barton and Nancy Koons Caldwell, they were buried in Caledonia, Iowa. Would like information on were they maybe buried. Thank you.

Amos & Lucinda Conley - Death Lookup

HollyPauli — 12 Feb 2006 4:35:02 GMT

I'm looking for dates of death for Amos and Lucinda (Combes) Conley. Both died sometime after 1880 Census. Amos born approx. 1815 in Ohio and Lucinda born approx. 1824 in Indiana. This Conley family married Rubys, Blakesleys and Combes. Thanks.

Harriet, Margaret, and Mary MARIETTA

Mark Marietta — 3 Feb 2006 4:17:22 GMT

I am seeking information on Harriet, Margaret, and Mary MARIETTA - daughters of Uriah MARIETTA. All three were born in Fayette or Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania. Harriet was born about 1833, Margaret about 1839, and Mary about 1843. In 1857 the family left Pennsylvania for Iowa, settling initially in Clarke County. The three sisters appear in the Clarke County 1860 census, and that's the last I've found on them so far. The family later moved to adjacent Warren County, but the sisters do not appear in the 1870 census. Marriage, death, and cemetery records of both Clarke and Warren counties have been searched without success as yet. Does anyone have any information on what became of any these three young women?

OLIVER, DUVALL, HUNT, WARDEN, MURPHY, GRIFFITH, SMITH, MILLER

Judy Bishara — 11 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

John Wesley OLIVER was b. 1814 in Butler Co, PA, married first Elsie DUVALL in Darke Co, OH; married second Irena HUNT about 1863; resided in Worth Co, MO by 1860, and died about 1896 in Morrill Co, NE. Children: Dorothy, William, Lot, Samuel who married Sophia WARDEN, John W. who married Harriet MURPHY, Frederick Newton who married Martha Jane GRIFFITH in Ringgold Co, IA; Angeline who married John Morgan SMITH in Ringgold Co, Isabelle who married Sidney MILLER in Ringgold Co, and Nancy J. Are there any descendants with the above Ringgold Co. connections who would like to exchange info?

Searching for obit for George Martin Brown

Sallynda Bunch — 7 Jan 2006 7:20:36 GMT

I am looking for someone who can get a copy of an obit. for me. George Martin Brown died in Caledonia, Ringgold Co., IA on February 18, 1904. He is buried in the Caledonia Cemetery with his wife Nancy and daughter Savilla J.

I would also like to get a photo of George, Nancy and Savilla's headstones if they still stand. According to the Cemetery web site they are in the 81-83 Grid.

Thanks

Allison Clark Lowder

Colleen — 20 Jan 2003 12:14:51 GMT

Looking for information on the parents/siblings of Allison Clark Lowder, born Dec. 1862 in Redding, Ringgold, Iowa. Married Mary Etta Moody.

cabaret

sue tinsley — 31 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

cabaret in ringgold co. iowa

DAVID PRESTON ANY INFORMATION

Kay Graham — 25 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Any information on David Preston, Ringgold Co. Iowa
Wives - Ann Eliza Lorimor, Anna Wirt, Mary Hooper
children - Keith Ellsworth Preston, Jessee Preston
Nellie K Preston

NEWTON , TEETERS, DENNIS

Talma Klaassen — 28 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Isaac NEWTON came to Ringgold co IA in 1850's after death of his wife in NJ. With him came his son George,and Watson, and Henry "Nels"son Newton. Later other married children came John Isaac NEWTON and wife Elizabeth, Martha and her husband Owen DRAKE. Amy and her husband Rev. Jeremiah HUGHES, Kate and her husband Dr. Ichabod KING. Isaac Newton half brother William S. DENNIS and his wife Nancy came to IA with their family. Willing to share family history.

myers ancestry

kris — 30 Nov 2005 8:56:07 GMT

hi there looking for perents and siblings of edith gertrud myers. from newzland she married william john vassalli in 1905 in nsw austraila. thanks for your time

Birth Record Lookup Please

pezepp1 — 27 Nov 2005 5:20:31 GMT

I am looking for a birth record for my ggrandfather Willis Choat(e) b. May 1884 Mt. Ayr., Ringgold Co., Iowa ...Parents were James Dunn Choat(e) and Eliza (Louisa) Reeder (Reader). Thanks in advance! pezepp@yahoo.com

Redding ball team 1909

bdquick — 15 Nov 2005 4:56:09 GMT

If anyone is interested I have a picture of the 1909 Redding baseball team. The people in the picture are

1. Carl Quick
2. Louis Maloy
3. Roy Stephens
4. Dean Baird
5. Glenn Quick
6. Floyd McHenry
7. Frank Hudson
8. Forest Main
9. Frank Baird
10. Roy Lepley
11. Day Schafer
12. Elmer Blunck

Bradley

Allan Carlson — 7 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Need Information on Lois Funk BRADLEY b:Jan 28, 1859 in Mount Ayr, Ringold County. d: March 25, 1939 in Alliance, Box Butte, NE. m: John Herman Carlson Also researching John Herman and John Gustavio Carlson.

FESLER, George Henry, died Aug 31 1933, obituary needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Sep 2005 2:02:25 GMT

Hi,

I am in need of the obituary for a George Henry FESLER, who died Aug 31 1933 in Decatur Co., but was buried at Kellerton Cemetery in Ringgold Co.

A typed copy posted here would be OK, but I am willing to pay a reasonable fee for a photocopy. Please include the newspaper's name, issue date, and section and/or page # of where the article appears.

Thanks for any help,

Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.

Greene Family in Ringgold County, Iowa and surrounding communities

tabitha_mccoy — 1 Jun 2005 12:30:03 GMT

I am looking for anyone with information on William Henry Greene who married Carrie May Brown, they were the parents of Orville Emeron Greene. I believe Orville also had a brother named Cyril who was at one time the mayor of Tingley, Iowa. Orville married Opal Lucille Clay. Can anyone help me?

William and Amanda Swank

Kyle Wear — 8 Oct 2005 5:52:41 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of William and Amanda Swank. William was born about 1830 in Iowa. Amanda was born about 1847 in Cooper Co., Missouri. William and Amanda Swank were married in Cooper Co., Missouri on December 14, 1866. They had a number of children which included America, Rachel, Sherman, Walter, and Wesley. I believe that Amanda dies before 1900 and I have no idea when William dies. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

MILLER

Clara Elkins — 6 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

We are planning a short trip to Iowa to visit cementeries where my ancestors (MILLERS) are buried. Would like to know the name of the cementeries where the following are buried:
Nathan Miller, b 9/17/1824, died 9/1/1895; Janelta Miller, b 9/8/1831, d 12/8/1865; Horatio Thompson Miller, b 3/6/1836, d 2/19/1924; Sarah Margaret Shaffer Miller, b 10/4/1831, d 7/30/1914. Also, where do I write to get birth certificates? Where is Redding, Iowa? Would like to have all my information before I make the trip. Any help is greatly appreciated. Clara Watson Elkins

Phillips Family of Mt. Ayr

Kim Randolph — 26 Nov 2001 7:46:04 GMT

Searching for PHILLIPS family who lived in Mt. Ayre, Iowa around 1890's. My gGrandfather, William Henry PHILLIPS was born there August 13, 1890, son of James PHILLIPS who was born 1872 in Indiana and Minnie Anna FERBER who was born in Germany. James and Minnie's other children were, Bertha, Amanda, Sadie, Elmer, Charlie and Jake. William Henry married Mary GALLAGHER 1905 in Valley Springs, Arkansas. James was the son of Samuel Phillips and Mary Catherine (Jarvis). Samuel was born 1847 in Hocking Co., Ohio. This Phillips family eventually settled in Oklahoma, Bristow in Creek County as well as Okeene, Blaine County. If anyone knows of this particular line, please contact me.

obit for Leota M. Haymond?

Mary Nelson — 28 Aug 2005 10:28:42 GMT

Am looking for an obit (if one existed) for Leota M. Haymond, who died 2 Feb 1892 in Mt. Ayr. She was buried 4 Feb 1892 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Mt. Ayr. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

THanks!
Mary Nelson
lovinlondon@hotmail.com

Weltha Bennett

DebBennett93 — 3 Aug 2005 11:08:12 GMT

Hi, I found an obituary for Weltha at www.ringgoldcountyiowa.com/graphics/jpegs/obits/1888jpegs/88...

Hope it helps!

Deb

Michael O'Grady (Grady) and Catherine Scott come to Iowa c1878

musicman77 — 1 Dec 2002 4:44:30 GMT

Michael O'Grady married Catherine Scott c 1856 in Ontario. They had 10 children and then disappear from all Canadian records. With the new 1880 census search I have found they went to Ringgold county in Iowa. There are some of these children listed in the 1926 will of their unmarried uncle Timothy O'Grady who stayed in Ontario. Here is a list of the children and their birth dates if known. The names of who they married are because they were listed as a Mrs. in Timothy's will.

Bridget (Mrs. Libbie Young?) 1857 Maryborough twp -
Catherine (Mrs. Libbie Young?) 1858 Maryborough twp -
Mary Ann Mar 24 1860 Maryborough twp - married Mr. Cahill
John Aug 22 1862 Maryborough twp -
James Dec 25th 1864 Maryborough twp -
Michael 1866 Maryborough twp -
Margaret Jun 12 1869 Maryborough twp - married Mr. Fisher
Mary Teresa Mar 2 1872 Maryborough twp - she died before 1880 as she is not in that census.
Stephen Dec 15 1873 Maryborough twp -
Joseph Patrick Dec 2 1876 Maryborough twp -

I have the location in Ireland where Michael and his brothers and Parents emigrated from. I am hoping to include the descendants of Catherine Scott in the Scott family history. Contact me my mail: 1075 Everton Rd., Midland ON L4R 5H9 Canada or email at musicman@csolve.net.

I hope to make contact with some cousins out there somewhere.

Blaine Scott Midland ON

White

jimd39 — 19 Sep 2001 3:24:38 GMT

Looking for any information on the siblings of Thomas and Elizabeth White of Henry Co. I know Thomas W. White and Rebecca Tedrow lived in Ringgold County . Would like any information on their children also. They were Laura , Mary , John (my grandfather), James , Samual , Silas , Alfred , Jacob , Albert , Maggie , Hattie and Maude .

If you have any information on any of these people , please contact me.

jim1116@yahoo.com

White Family

beckyburbank — 19 Sep 2002 2:36:02 GMT

I am lookinf for any information on William John White b 2-14-1841 ind. d. 4-24-1917 in Colorado Springs, CO. He married Sarah Jane Been or Bean? 10-18-1864 in Mount Ayr. They have one child that I know if Pearl N. White b. 1-2-1878. If any one has information please contact me.

HARROLD Ancestry

mnelson43 — 2 Jul 2001 3:34:32 GMT

I am searching for information on Elisha HARROLD who lived in Ringgold County, Iowa from 1888 to his death in 1890. His wife's name was Lavina BOND HARROLD. They were, I believe, formerly in Decatur County, Iowa. ANY HARROLD info would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for information on my Great Grandfather, Oliver Perry HAMMOND who married one of Elisha and Lavina's daughters, Eunice Leah HARROLD and two of their children, Arthur and Harry. Thank you.

HAMMOND

marian zimmer — 5 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on Oliver P. (Perry?) Hammond who lived in Diagonal, Ringgold Co., Iowa in 1931 according to his brother's obituary.He went by Perry as far as my grandfather knew. Also lived in Oregon according to his father's obit in 1911. Any info appreciated.

Brothers/Keller

Bob Brothers — 9 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Descendants of
Benjamin James KELLER (Senior) and Eleanor BROTHERS

1. Benjamin James1 KELLER (Senior) [100], born 17 Sep 1797 in Wheeling Creek, Ohio, Virginia; died 13 Jan 1860 in Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa; buried in Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa, Keller, son of George KELLER [742] and Sarah Greenwood (HEDGES) Keller [743]. He married on 18 Apr 1820 in Seneca, Noble, Ohio Eleanor (BROTHERS) Keller [17], born 7 Nov 1797 in , Greene, Pennsylvania; died 22 Oct 1856 in Grant, Ringgold, Iowa; buried in Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa, Keller, daughter of John BROTHERS (Senior) [10] and Mary Polly (HEDGES) Brothers [13].

Children of Benjamin James KELLER (Senior) and Eleanor BROTHERS were as follows:

2 i Minerva2 KELLER [442], born 30 Jan 1821 in , Noble, Ohio.

3 ii Daniel2 KELLER [443], born 4 Aug 1823 in , Noble, Ohio; died 8 Jun 1867 in Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa.

4 iii Elizabeth2 KELLER [444], born 9 Dec 1824 in , Noble, Ohio; died 25 May 1900.

5 iv Lucinda2 KELLER [445], born 14 Oct 1826 in , Noble, Ohio; died 8 Aug 1885 in , Ringgold, Iowa.

6 v Mary2 KELLER [446], born 9 Sep 1828 in , Noble, Ohio; died 31 Aug 1892 in Platte, Ringold, Iowa.

7 vi George Jackson2 KELLER [447], born 7 Dec 1830 in , Noble, Ohio; died 18 Nov 1912 in Chinook, Blaine, Montana.

8 vii Benjamin James2 KELLER (Junior) [448], born 12 May 1833 in , Guernsey, Ohio; died 6 May 1905 in Diagonal, Ringold, Iowa; buried in Diagonal, Ringgold, Iowa, Bethel.

9 viii Eleanor2 KELLER [449], born 12 Aug 1835 in Mount Ephraim, Noble, Ohio; died 4 Apr 1923 in Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska.

10 ix Nancy Ellen2 KELLER [450], born 30 Mar 1838 in Mount Ephraim, Noble, Ohio; died 24 Jan 1929 in Diagonal, Ringold, Iowa.

11 x Sarah Katherine2 KELLER [451], born 2 Mar 1841 in , Guernsey, Ohio; died 13 Jan 1929 in West Union, Fayette, Iowa.

Robert H Brothers, 1149 Shadowridge Dr, Niles,OH 44446-3561

Info on Benjamin Keller family

Martin Moore — 5 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the Benjamin Keller family from Ringgold County. He was in the Civil War as part of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. I have a copy of his diary from the war. I am looking for past family history and if he was related to the Keller in which Kellerton was named after.

Benjamin Keller Descendents--need help and info please!

tabitha_mccoy — 31 May 2005 1:37:58 GMT

I need your help! I am researching my family tree and especially my Keller family. I too, am related to Benjamin Keller. See if you can follow me, I am new at this and very excited-- Benjamin Keller had a son also named Benjamin Keller, who had a son named Daniel, Daniel had a son named William, and William had a son named Glenn. Anybody with me so far??
Glenn Keller was my great-grandfather, making Benjamin Keller my 5th great grandfather. Can anyone help me? I have so little information as far as details are concerned. I would love any information anyone is willing to sahre, and I would be willing to pay if needed for copies of letters, documents, diaries, etc.
I hope someone can help me please do email me if you can, I want very badly to find my roots!
mccoy_tabitha@yahoo.com

Enoch LEWIS 1813-1905

Baqash — 20 Jun 2005 4:11:07 GMT

Enoch was in Ringgold County in the mid 1850s until just before his death in Burrton Kansas. Looking for other Enoch Lewis researchers to compare notes on Enoch's father. Need more evidence to confirm or disprove a relationship with Philip Lewis of Scioto/Adams County Ohio.

Samuel and Charity SKINNER

Baqash — 20 Jun 2005 4:11:07 GMT

Looking for information on Samuel (1809-1884) and Charity SKINNER (1808-1875). Both died Ringgold County. No burial information found. Unknown when arrived Ringgold County. They show up after the 1860 census.

Search

sjefdejong — 27 May 2005 3:21:17 GMT

Martinus de Jong who was a uncle of me left to America from Rotterdam Holland in 1904. I am searching for my familytree and I want to get some information about him or his family. Last information was that he was living in Cambridge Massachusetts. Please can anyone help me? Thank you

CUTSHALL, Amon C. & HOWARD, Nancy Elizabeth married May 1871

Virginia A. Wilson — 8 May 2005 9:19:03 GMT

My G Grandfather Amon C. CUTSHALL,b. 04 Oct 1847 near Harrisburg, PAmarried in May 1871 to my G GrandmaNancy Elizabeth HOWARD, b. 31 Mar1852 in Marietta, Illinois. I donot know where Amon and Nancy weremarried nor do I have any info abther parents or siblings. I believethey had seven children: Ellen, b.1872, Union Co., IA; Emma, b. 1874,Union Co., IA; Irene, b. 1877, Union Co., IA; Elizabeth Catherine,b. 08 Oct 1879, Ringgold Co., IA;Howard Wesley, b. 30 Dec 1881 inRinggold Co., IA; Elsie Belle (mygrandmother), b. 22 Dec 1886 Mt.Ayr, Ringgold Co., IA; JohnWilliam, b. 14 May 1889 in IA. Iwould appreciate it very much ifsomeone could find a census or somesort of record for the time frameof 1870-1890 in Union, Ringgold andBenton Counties. Amon C. was theson of Philip GUTSHALL (CUTSHALL)and Hannah MADDEN, but I need infoon Nancy Elizabeth's parents andsiblings. Would love to hear fromanyone who has knowledge of thisfamily. I am always willing to share info that I have. Thanks.Virginia

Information on Mt. Ayr store

Cindy Best — 4 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandparents lived in Ringgold County in Mt. Ayr. William Stewart BERKEY owned a store in town and Charles Abner BENT was a dentist there. One of William's sons, Rodney BERKEY, married Ethel BENT; they were my grandparents. Does anyone have information on the BERKEY family in Mt. Ayr--or history of the store?
Thank you so much!

Birth Records/Information

Larry Combs — 17 Jul 2001 4:27:34 GMT

I am looking for information on two of my relatives: James Bird Combs (b. 9/25/1867) and Frank Combs (b. 7/26/1871) in Ringgold County. The last name may also be spelled Coombs. The State only has records starting in 1880. Is there any place in Ringgold County that might have their birth records? Thanks for any help you can give me.

Rose Hill and Oak ridge cemetery, Mt Ayr, Iowa ( Ringgold co)

deb — 30 Sep 2002 9:04:38 GMT

I am doing research for our Live Grave Walk. ( Autumn in Ayr celebration last week end in Sept. ) We would like to start on 2003's reseach and wanted to know if you have any history of the person's buried there that you would like to share. ( Live Grave walks are skits done at the grave stones about that person's life. ) thank you

COMER OR COMOUR FAMILY

stegelmeier — 9 Oct 2001 7:06:20 GMT

Hi,

We are looking for a Joseph Comour, who was a baker. He
was supposedly born in France about 1889. His daughter is
looking for information about him. When she was only 18 months old, he left the family and they never saw him again.
I promised to help this little lady try to find out what happened to him.

Someone on the Iowa list told me that there were several
Comer families in Ringgold County and that this surname was
similar to Comour. Does anyone know anything about the
Comer families of this county and if any of them had a son,
Joseph.

Thank you.

Karla Nurnberg

Hamm,Hammer,Dehart

angel7461 — 18 Jul 2002 10:42:59 GMT

Looking for information on Cellia Belle Hamm(er) or Cela I or L Hamm(er).
b. 9 Feb 1882
m. 19 Sept 1987 to John Parker Hammer
d. 25 Dec 1942

Parents: Johnathan Hammer - Unknown Martha.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

angel

Wanda Onzelle Dorsett

climbingthepossontree — 30 Apr 2005 5:26:08 GMT

Wanda was born 30 May 1926 and died 5 Sep 1999 her last residence was Campbell,California .Where she spent her adult life.I need her parents , siblings and the dates of her marriages.Please email me SusanLynnChase@usa.com Be sure to put name Dorsett or Lamb in subject.Thanking you in advance.

Looking for Ringgold and surrounding area contact

Dennis Fogleman — 15 Apr 2005 4:24:11 GMT

I am planning a 'genealogy' trip to the Ringgold county area in July 2005 and want to make contact with someone interested in genealogy in the southern part of the state.

Ives, Richard "Dick"

A.J. IVES — 28 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on my cousin Richard "Dick" Ives and his parents Oscar Raymond Ives and mother Fay. Dick played basketball for the Univ. of Iowa 1943-44-45-46.
Dick was drafted by Pittsburg in the 1947 NBA basketball draft.Any information would be greatly appreciated. [{birth dates; death dates; marriage dates; spouses names; childrens DOB ,if there were any children. Did he have any siblings?}] Thanks you for your help! A.J.IVES

Cecil Greenlee information

Bonnie Cox — 16 Apr 2005 3:48:18 GMT

I am looking for any information on Cecil (Simpson) Greenlee, who was living in Mt. Ayr (according to the SSDI) when she died in September 1984. I am especially interested in finding her death record and burial place. I'm not sure if she actually died in Ringgold County. This is all the information I have. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Oakland Cemetery near Shannon City

mcgene11 — 3 Jan 2005 9:46:22 GMT

Last fall I visited the Oakland Cemetery near Shannon City, south of Creston. I found the gravesite of my great grandfather, David McKelvey there. He had a GAR marker next to his headstone. I am interested in contacting the Oakland caretaker, or anyone else that might have information about the Civil War records of veterans buried at Oakland.

Gene McKelvey

Andrew D. Cooper

TLCooper — 2 Mar 2005 3:41:38 GMT

Andrew b 1804 in Pennsylvania to Justus and Hannah Cooper married Lydia Robinson and Eliza Haines both in Ohio.Lived for several years in Sauk Co. Wi before moving to Pleasant Twp Union Co.,aorund 1854.His brother Amos had moved there in 1851.Andrew moved to Ringgold Co. about a year before his death in 1884 in Ellston but was buried at Oakhill Cemetery in Union Co.I descended from their brother Lemuel.Have info to share.You can email me directly if you wish.Thanks