Tama - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Can anyone do a look up for me in Tama County

kellyerickson59 — 29 Mar 2004 6:04:16 GMT

I am looking for Fanny Taylor she lived with her third husband (Ira Taylor) in Toledo, Tama County, Iowa (1870 Fed Census). She died 16 Jul 1879 in Tama County, Iowa. Ira went to live with his daughter Cynthia and her husband Rev. SW Ingram in Toledo, Tama, Iowa. Ira then dies 23 Nov 1884 and is buried in Buckingham Cemetery with his first wife and many of his family. However, there is no listing thus far for his second wife Fanny.

I am trying to find out where she might or is buried.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Kelly

Obit look up please for ELMER D. DAVIS

JuliaHarris264 — 23 Aug 2008 10:05:03 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Elmer D. Davis died 2-10-1983 at Gladbrook, Tama co, IA. thank you, Julia Harris

Amity or Grant Twp Cemetery, Reinbeck, IA

megsgeneo — 11 Aug 2008 9:47:01 GMT

I am very confused about the actual location of the Amity or Grant Twp Cemetery, at Reinbeck, IA. Which county is it in - Grundy or Tama. I see on a map that Reinbeck is in Grundy, but on the Web it says it is in Tama County. Can anyone tell me where this cemetery really is and how to get to it?
Thanks
Margaret

Joseph LEDVINA 1857-1939

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

James Liston Emerson born in Buckingham

lceanga — 20 Jul 2008 8:31:10 GMT

I am hoping someone can help me find a birth record. My great grandfather, James Liston Emerson, was born in Buckingham or Perry Township IA April 16, 1858. His father, James Otis Emerson moved the family from NH to IA sometime before 1858. The family had moved to MA by 1870 (census). There is a J O Emerson who shows up in the IA census in 1860 but the ages of his children are 10 years more than they should be, even though the initials used in the census are correct for all members of the family. In the 1870 census the children show up in MA with the same ages as in the 1860 census. At any rate...I would like to have an actual birth record if possible. The mother's name was Elvira Lydia.
Thanks, Leslie

James Ackles

EddieHoover — 18 Jul 2008 6:35:05 GMT

Is thier anyone in Tama Co. related to James Ackles?? b-o4-12-1816 d-02-15-1887, buried in Tama Co. Iowa. I would like to have some family info on him. Please contact beeler@lisco.com Thank you ahead of time.

Eddie Hoover

Montour,Tama CO. IA.

SanDra_Fink — 12 Jul 2001 4:49:21 GMT

I am searching for g-grandparents. Louis Samuel Adams, who married Edith Alice Winkey around 1909. They had 5 children; Justin, Robert, Estelle, Dorothy and John. I know that Estelle was born in Montour in 1916. I would appreciate any info on them as well as on a Annetta Wells Walker. She was born around 1860 and was beleived to be buried in Tama county.

Looking for Olivia or Olevia Evans (Married Name Cunningham)

janellmilton01 — 12 Jul 2008 7:30:28 GMT

She was born in 1918, she is of Native American lineage, as we know it, her mother's name may have been Sarah (Sara) Turner, we are not sure. She was supposed to go live with a family, but we are not sure the name, the head of the household was supposed to be a doctor, and some remember him going by Doc Evans, there is a Dr Evans registered as a Cherokee in the Dawes Registrar- not sure if this is the right one or not. They did live in Tama and then moved at some point to Texas County Missouri, the township was called Roubidoux, due to it being close to teh Roubidoux River. They are both buried there. If anyone has anything on this, Please, please contact me. You may contact me directly at my email address: for_emailjunkie@yahoo.com

Thanks so very much!!!
Janell Milton

Seeking Paxson Descendants

Gerald_Hobson — 22 Jun 2001 5:41:47 GMT

Searching for descendants of Rev. Josiah Paxson, a resident of Tama County in 1883 (see Tama County, IA Biography on Biography GenWeb board), sons William, John, Fred and Addison Paxson, daughter Sadie.

Lida Dell Harrington

geralddd45 — 25 Aug 2005 8:54:17 GMT

I am trying to get birth information for Lida Dell Harrington, Father William Lee Harrington, Mother Mary Catherine Hawman. She was listed in the 1900 Census for Howard, Tama, Iowa. She was born June 1885. I am hoping to get a date.
Thanks

Eichmeier of Tama County

rossmaz1 — 21 Apr 2008 9:20:54 GMT

I am looking for info on Benjamin Henry Eichmeier born about 1857 Calumet County, Wi. His children, etc. His sister, Mary was married to a Nick Drossel in Tama County. Would like more info.

obit: Mrs. C. B. COOK d. 1925

xd22577 — 11 Apr 2008 5:53:15 GMT

This was on the same page as an obit I ordered.

Dysart Reporter
10 September 1925

VINTON LADY MURDERED MONDAY NIGHT AT TEN
Mrs. C.B. COOK, well known Vinton resident was shot and killed in her home there about ten o’clock Monday night of this week. The shot was fired by some unknown person from outside the house, the bullet going through the window striking the lady in the arm and entering her body just below her heart. Her mother, Mrs. E. UNDERWOOD, was upstairs, heard the shot and her daughter’s screams and rushed to her assistance, but Mrs. COOK passed away about an hour later without being able to give any information that would enlighten the officials.
Mrs. COOK was president of the Benton County W.C.T.U. and had been very active in the organization. She had been prominent in anti-liquor activities and it has been suggested that the fatal shot was probably fired by a bootlegger or rum runner. Clifford B. COOK, the husband who had been in Sioux City, arrived in Vinton Tuesday afternoon and is grief stricken over the tragedy. Mrs. COOK was about 49 years of age.
A corner’s inquest was held Tuesday and Wednesday, but details have not been made public. The State is not offering a $500 reward, and state officials have arrived at Vinton, and are assisting the local authorities in their search for the murderer. This is one of the most astrociuos [atrocious] crimes in the history of this section of the state, and if the murderer is captured he should be given the limit and then some if necessary.

W.K,Foust

jhfoust1 — 27 Mar 2008 2:35:58 GMT

William Knowles Foust,B. 1840, PA. Father of Mary Foust,b.1871 Ill. Linda Foust,b.1873 Ill. Grace Foust,b. 1877 Iowa, Jesse Foust, b. 1879 and William Foust b.? Iowa, Mothers name Anna Davis Foust b. PA.

John Foust

Hugh Calderwood & Agnes Ann Calderwood Clark Families

K. Cuthbertson — 27 Jan 2006 9:24:40 GMT

Hello,

I am researching descendants of the families of Hugh Calderwood (1834-1915), buried in Buckingham Cemetery; and of his Sister Agnes Ann Calderwood Clark (1843-1911), also buried in Buckingham Cemetery with husband David. I'm connected via the line of their brother, William Calderwood (1839-1908) who eventually settled at Sterling, KS.

I would love to have contact with any descendants, or with local genealogical researchers who might assist with information.

all the best,

K. Cuthbertson
Albuquerque, NM

obit: Roy DAVIS - d. 1940, Iowa

xd22577 — 3 Apr 2008 4:02:16 GMT

When I asked a Tama Library for an obit on my ancestor, this one was on the same page. I hope it helps someone.

Dysart Reporter – July 18, 1940

Roy DAVIS of Decatur City Dies Instantly
Death claimed its second victim on the highways of Tama county Monday night about 11 o’clock, when Roy W. DAVIS, 44, of Decatur City was instantly killed when his truck overturned on the graveled road two miles east of LeGrand near the Coffin quarry.
DAVIS is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel of his truck. According to Tama and Marshall county officers who investigated the accident, the truck swerved off the graveled road, plunged into a ditch and overturned.
Stump Causes Death
DAVIS was thrown clear of the truck but a tree stump in the ditch is believed to be the direct cause of his death. When he was tossed from the cab of the truck he fell with his head lying on the stump. The rolling truck caught his head against the stump and he was instantly killed.
Had it not been for the stump it is likely that DAVIS would have escaped with only slight injuries. It was necessary to jack the truck up only a few inches to remove the body, which was not crushed.
The overturned truck with the body of DAVIS underneath, was found by Alpheus SHELLENBARGER of Montour at 11:10. SHELLENBARGER was on his way home from LeGrand and noticed the truck in the ditch.
DAVIS was employed by the B.L. Anderson Construction Company of Marshalltown and had been working hauling gravel and crushed rock from the Coffin quarry to a highway project in Poweshiek county for the past three weeks. He had been living in a tourist camp on the north side of LeGrand.
Call County Officials
Tama county officials, including Sheriff Harry P. SHARP, Deputy Sheriff L. W. BURNS, County Attorney George Hl STRUBLE and Coroner Dr. A. J. WENTZIEN, were called to the scene of a fatal accident for the second time Monday night about 12 o’clock after Marshall county authorities had been telephoned. The accident was inside the Tama county line by more than tow miles, but those who first reached the accident were uncertain as to what county the accident had occurred in and called Marshalltown.
DAVIS had spent Sunday at his home and reported for work at LeGrand at 2 o’clock Monday morning and began hauling gravel an hour later. He worked throughout the day and spent the evening in Tama.
He was returning to LeGrand at the time of the accident. He had been awake for more than 24 hours and the hard days work and the long hours he had been without sleep are believed to have caused him to doze at the wheel and to lose control of the car.
DAVIS is survived by his widow in Decatur City. They have no children.
The body was taken to Mystic where burial will take place. Corner WENTZIEN said that there would be no inquest.

obit: Nina (MORRISON) DOUGLASS - 1848-1925

xd22577 — 2 Apr 2008 9:39:33 GMT

Dysart Reporter, Iowa 10 September 1925

IN MEMORIAN
Nina (MORRISON) DOUGLASS
Mrs. E. F. DOUGLASS, the subject of this brief memorian, whose sudden death was noted in the Reporter last week, was born January 4th, 1848 at Dixon, Illinois, her maiden name being Nina MORRISON.
She was united in marriage to Mr. E.F. DOUGLASS July 10th, 1873 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. They made their home the following three years at Necedah, Wisconsin, then taking up their residence at Postville, Iowa, where Mr. DOUGLASS was in business.
In the year of 1885, she came with her husband to Dysart, where they have since continued their home. Mrs. DOUGLASS assisted her husband in the conduct of his drug store here, and also assisted in the post office when he was postmaster.
Mrs. DOUGLASS was most active in the church, social and lodge circles of our city and community, being affiliated with the Presbyterian church. She affiliated with the order of Eastern Stars in Vinton, and later when the lodge was organized at Dysart, she became a charter member of the local Chapter. She was an honored Past Worthy Matron; having been presented with her jewel at the ceremonial program in February, 1923. She was also a charter member of the Hearthstone Circle of Dysart.
Mr. and Mrs. DOUGLASS were never blessed with children in their home, yet their fifty-two years of travel down life’s pathway have been happy ones. On July 10th, 1923 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, holding open house during the afternoon and evening, when a large number of friends called to greet them and wish them continued joy and happiness.
Mrs. DOUGLASS’ friend were numbered by her acquaintances, to know her was to lover her, and she will be greatly missed by the sorrowing husband, other relative and friends.
Funeral services were held from the family home in Dysart last Friday afternoon at two o’clock, being in charge of the Dysart chapter O.E.S., the order also having charge of brief services at the grave. The casket was banked with beautiful floral offerings, attesting the high esteem in which deceased was held.
Among those from out of town to be present for the obsequies were: Miss Marjorie BURLINGAME, Alhambra, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Thos GALLAGHER and son Douglass of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. C.K. STEVENS of Chicago, Mrs. R.N. DOUGLASS, son Ray and daughter Ruth of Postville, F.L. MORRISON of Minneapolis, the later being a half brother of Mrs. DOUGLASS. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. WAITE and Mrs. S. CREPS of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. John MARSAU of Traer, and Mrs. C.C. GARDNER of Des Moines.

APPRECIATION
At this time words are inadequate for my sincere expression for the many kindnesses which were extended to me by the numerous friends in my sad hour at the time of the death and burial of my dearly beloved wife. The many kind acts of neighbors and friends, the assistance of the O.E.S. members and other organizations, the singers, pall bearers, those who tendered the beautiful flowers, those who gave of their time and lent assistance in any way. I appreciate your assistance and I say thank you from the depth of my heart. E.F. DOUGLASS

obit: Edward Forrest DOUGLASS - 1848-1940

xd22577 — 2 Apr 2008 9:36:31 GMT

Dysart Reporter, Iowa Thursday, 21 March 1940

E.F. DOUGLASS,
92, DYSART CIVIL WAR VET, DIED
Funeral Held Tuesday At Community Hall
Funeral services for E.F. DOUGLASS, Dysart’s last Civil War veteran, who died at his home Saturday at the age of 92, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the community building. Services were in charge of Mr. DOUGLASS’ nephew, Ray DOUGLASS, of Postville, the Dysart Masonic lodge and the American Legion. Burial was in the Dysart cemetery beside his wife.
His death leaves only one Civil War veteran in Tama county, J.W. WILLETT of Tama, who is 94.
Iowa Resident All His Life
An Iowa resident all his life, Mr. DOUGLASS enlisted in the Thirty-ninth Illinois infantry before he was 17. He was present when General Robert E. LEE surrendered. He saw Abraham LINCOLN review 80,000 soldiers on parade.
Mr. DOUGLASS returned to Iowa after the war and married, and in 1885 the couple came to Dysart.
He had lived in Dysart continuously for 53 years. For 25 years he owned and operated a drug store there, which was later sold to B. E. BARKDOLL. Mr. DOUGLASS was Dysart postmaster 13 years.
His parents came to Iowa in 1845 and settled in Clayton county, where Mr. DOUGLASS was born March 12, 1848. He spent his boyhood there and at McGregor.
Attended Veterans Reunion
During the summer of 1938 Mr. DOUGLASS and his niece. Mrs. Chris BECK, attended the reunion of the Blue and the Gray on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a life member of the Cedar Rapids Elks lodge and a thirty-second degree Mason. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he spent many summers at his cottage in the north woods.
Mrs. DOUGLASS, the former Nina MORRISON, died in 1925. Survivors include one brother Levert DOUGLASS, of Grass Valley, California; a sister, Mrs. Cora GATES, of Leona, New Jersey; four nephews, Art DOUGLASS of Dysart, Ray and Harvey DOUGLASS of McGregor; and a niece, Mrs. BECK, of Dysart.
Carl A. SKEDIN, R.P. FREET and E.J. LEKSELL attended the funeral service. They were accompanied by Judge WILLETT. Legionnaires from several posts in Tama and Black Hawk counties were at the service.

W. K. Foust dob 1840 PA and Anna Davis Foust PA.

jhfoust1 — 28 Mar 2008 2:24:24 GMT

I Am looking for any decendants. They liv ed in Tama County Iowa, thier children were Mary, Linda, Grace, Jesse and William all with a middle name of Davis. I am a son of Jesse. T he sur name was also spelled Faust sometimes.
John Foust

wells/reisdorf family

littleturtle158 — 16 Mar 2008 11:59:41 GMT

I am in need of some information regarding my husband's family. My husband's grandfather's
Grant Simpons Wells dob-4/26/1865
Wife
Francis Reisdorf Wells.
They had a daughter Doris Francis Wells Myers. Grant had two sons, Leonard and Fred. Grant was a member of the Mesquakie Nation.

Looking for anyone researching Wells and Ross families in Tama Co., Iowa

bmdoty — 14 Mar 2007 8:55:53 GMT

I would like help identify pictures I have that I think are the Ross and or Wells family in Tama Co., Iowa. The pictures were taken in Toledo. William and Flora (Wells) Ross are on the census in this county in 1880, 1900 and 1910. Thanks for your help

IOLA & CHARLES WRIGHT

KarenProkop — 10 Nov 2007 10:30:14 GMT

Iola and Charles are found in the 1925 Iowa Census in the State Juvenile Home in Toledo, Tama, IA. They have two other brother's Robert and Archibald and I have not been able to locate them after the 1920 US Census. The have one sister named Nora who in 1925 was married to a Frank Smith and was living in Page County, IA. Their parent's are Archibald G Wright and Leota Gay Roberts. Leota died in 1923 in Page County and I have not located Archibald since the 1920 US Census. If you have any further information on this family I would greatly appreciate it. Archibald is the brother of my great grandmother and the only one of her siblings that I have very little info on.

Thank you
Karen
Omaha

keup

pauline zogg — 8 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for family name is keup zogg97@nque.com

Dvorak family tree

dane_dvorak — 17 Jan 2008 3:29:27 GMT

looking for ny info on my tree. I'm Dane Dvorak my father David D. Dvorak 1937-2004, grandfather Ralphael R Dvorak 1908-1975 married to Mary R Ebersole 1909-1999 (both lived in Tama when married). great grandfather James Dvorak 1892-1973 married to Josephine Drinovsky 1878-1976. great great grandfather Frank Dvorak b.1863 married to Mary Sikir b.1869. finally great great great grandfather Joseph Dvorak b.1822 Bohemia married to Katherine Novotney b.1828 Bohemia. I believe they immegrated to Tama approx 1863

Phebe Parmer or Palmer in Tama Co., Iowa

klbehling — 4 Jan 2008 2:36:47 GMT

The 1860 Census for Toledo, Tama, Iowa lists P. Palmer a 60 year old female born in Vermont living with A. Davis and M. L. Davis and their children. This may be my Phoebe Palmer or Parmer, born in Vermont or New York, wife of Richard Harris. Can anyone identify the full names of this family? Phoebe had a daughter, Maria, who would have been the right age and born in New York.

I would appreciate so much any clues you could share with me.

Karrie

Jonathan & Mary J. Moore & Children, Toledo area

smithers12 — 20 Nov 2007 4:21:08 GMT

I'm interested in Jonathan Moore and family. He was b. in NY ca. 1824, m. Mary J., b. ca. 1828, Ohio; lived in Toledo, IA. Children: Alice, Jimmie, twins Ward and Walter, Nellie (Helen Louise, b. ca.1868), Nettie and at least 1 other. Mary J. and others afterwards removed to Coralville, IA area. Nellie became a teacher, married Frank Webster Smith about 1902.

Parizek

Wilma Parizek — 12 Oct 2001 2:21:59 GMT

Interested in Anton Nicholas Parizek death record. He left his family and his children don't know where he is. I have the Parizek book up to the first Parizek that settled in Tama Co., IA. When did Anton died and where?

Obit request, Jasper Amos Elliott, dod 29 Mar 1942, Tama Co, IA

mooread — 6 Aug 2007 6:14:39 GMT

I would like to request an obituary lookup on Jasper Amos Elliott; born 24 Jun 1888 in Iowa; died 29 Mar 1942 in Traer, Tama Co, IA. He is buried in Buckhingham Cemetery, Traer, Tama Co Ia.
Thank you for any assistance,
Regards,
Angela Moore

Dobson - England>VA>IN>IA

KimMyers62 — 20 Jul 2005 6:36:11 GMT

Amos Cady

Wilma Parizek — 12 Oct 2001 6:28:23 GMT

Also looking for the parents of Amos Cady, born 1800 at Oneida County, New York who married Cynthia Smith, 2nd marriage to Charity Crippen. My GG Grandmother Sarah Cady is the daughter of Amos and Cynthia Smith Cady, who married Chancey Haskin (s).

Mary Elizabeth HANZELKA POLKA 1896-1975

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

Rites held for mother of Tama man Saturday

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Polka, 79, mother of Paul Polka, Tama, died Wednesday, Oct. 15 of heart failure in Marengo Memorial hospital. She had been in ill health for several years.

A scripture service was held in Hrabaks Funeral Home, Belle Plaine, Friday at 8:00 p.m. and the funeral mass was celebrated Saturday at 10:00 oclock in St. Michaels Catholic church, with Rev. A. A. McAvoy the celebrant. Tracie Bevins was organist and altar boys were Tom Musel, Scott Bevins, and Pat Foley.

Pall bearers were Michael, Daniel, and William Polka, Larry Hamor, Stanley and Joel Hanzelka. Burial was in St. Josephs Catholic cemetery, Chelsea.

As Mary Elizabeth Hanzelka, she was born March 5, 1896, in rural Chelsea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanzelka Sr. She married Frank L. Polka on May 12, 1925 in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Chelsea.

Mrs. Polka was a member of St. Michaels Catholic church and the Altar and Rosary Society.

She is survived by the son, Paul J. Polka, Tama, seven grandchildren, Janice Roth, Michael, Daniel, William, Angela and Martin Polka and Mrs. Patricia Hamor; and six great grandchildren, Debbie, Larry and Kelli Hamor, Mindy, Leah and Michael Polka Jr. Also surviving are three brothers, John and Albert Hanzelka, Belle Plaine, Louis Hanzelka, Tama, and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Beck, Belle Plaine, and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Warren (Lillian) Roth, one sister, Mrs. Agnes Behounek and three brothers, Frank, Joseph and William Hanzelka. [The Tama News Herald, 23 October 1975]

(If you have connections with this person and would like to share information, I have have more information that might be of value. -Steve)

Hans and Mary North in Oneida/Perry Townships 1900-1930

rtoelle_1 — 17 Sep 2007 6:51:02 GMT

Hans North (b. 1857) and his wife Mary Ellen Magill North (b. 1860) moved to Tama County between 1890-1900. They lived first in Oneida, then in Perry Township (near Traer). They had an adopted daughter Elsie (b. 1898) who may have been married in Tama County (abt 1918).

Hans died in 1919 and is buried in West Union Cemetery.

I would appreciate learning anything more about this family, such as the date of Hans' death (so I can find his obituary), or the married name of Elsie.

edward see

DeeHall13 — 24 Jul 2002 1:48:19 GMT

looking for decendents of edward see and amanda baugh.
my grandmother was norvel see lennie.

Eggers

Lee — 1 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on Henry Eggers who finally settled in the Gladbrook area. His mother was Kathryne Rochel Eggers and father's name is C.F. Eggers. I am also looking for a Henry Landt who married Augusta Cook. The Eggers were from Schiwig Holestin (Krams) Germany.

Edward John Dvorak died 22 May 1946; obituary lookup please

bjgh — 11 Oct 2007 3:40:31 GMT

Edward John Dvorak was born 9 Mar 1894 and died 22 May 1946. He was married to Bessie Kubalek. He is believed to be buried at National Cemetery, rural Vining in Tama County. I would appreciate a lookup of his obituary.

Joseph Leo Drahos died 1939 - Obituary Lookup

bjgh — 11 Oct 2007 3:35:25 GMT

Joseph Leo Drahos died in 1939 and is buried in National Cemetery southeast of Vining, IA. He was married to Mary Kubalek. He died in a hunting accident in Canada. Would appreciate a lookup of his obituary.

Holan,Sichra,Sodomka

Diane — 10 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the following families:
All of these families are from the Chelsea, Iowa area.
Joseph Holan, Sichra, Sodomka or Sodomek.

Diane

Crawford/Overmire Cousins Photo

TonasketMike — 31 Aug 2007 11:47:50 GMT

Just posted a photo online of grandchildren of Robert and Elizabeth Hall Crawford and Peter and Elizabeth Hill Overmire, both families early Tama County pioneers. Think that I have all the participants IDed. High quality.jpg and .tif scans available. The photo is in my album "Overmires in Iowa" at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Overmyer_History_and_Genealogy...

obit lookup request for Helen Soule who died Feb 1979

c_hughes_phx — 8 Aug 2007 4:27:25 GMT

I hope an obit can be found. Thanks in advance!

Social Security Death Index
Name: Helen Soule
SSN: 484-16-1227
Last Residence: 52339 Tama, Tama, Iowa, United States of America
Born: 17 Oct 1892
Last Benefit: 52339 Tama, Tama, Iowa, United States of America
Died: Feb 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951 )

Hill Surnames Tama, co.

JonorBette — 22 Jun 2001 7:25:26 GMT

Looking for my Grand-Father's (Elmer E. Hill) brothers, Hiram and Noah HIll known to livedin Tama Co. Toledo,Iowa. I was born, of the HILL clan, in Clinton County, Clinton, Iowa Great Grandfather was Jesse HIll, GreatGrand-Mother was Susan Fisher. Hills came from Iowa and Illinois two generations from me. Grt Grandmother, Susan Fisher was born in Indiana, married Jesse in Illinois, 1868. Hiram was born in 1884 and Noah born 1878 possible in Illinois

Death, Grave Site or Obituary

Katherine Nakamura — 22 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for death records of any type on Frances Esther Hill Woodard, born March 12, 1841, married October 26, 1858, died in 1879 in Iowa. Her husband was Anson Woodard. Her parents were Ira and Desdemona Hill. She left seven children, the youngest under one year. My grandfather was only six. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Need help locating graves in Woodlawn Cemetery & Maple Hill (Indian Village)Tama

genseeker93 — 28 Jan 2003 4:45:59 GMT

Hi,

I need help locating some graves that are in Woodlawn Cemetery and in Maple Hill Cemetery (Indian Village Township) Tama County, Iowa.

John M. Grau
1843-1917
Woodlawn (great great great grandfather)

Mary E. Grau
1848-1917
Woodlawn (John's wife)

Leonard Grau
01 Jun 1823-10 Apr 1886
Maple Hill (John's brother)

Mary Grau
21 Dec 1827-18 Feb 1906
Maple Hill (Leonard's wife)

Julia Grau
1862-20 Jul 1882
Maple Hill (Possibly dau of Leonard and Mary)

I would really like to get some photos and or some burial records. Any help is greatly appreciated. I would compensate some payment for help also. You can email me at
genseeker@charter.net or post to me here.
Thanks so much,

Mrs. Nevada Boslet

Anyone able to look up Obit ????

RobinPardus — 21 Feb 2006 12:33:55 GMT

Hello Im here in Illinois and desperatly needing a Obit / information. Im looking for Obit on Anna (Rowland) Bird wh odied 12-23-1907. Anyone able to help me??? Wether you are able to scan it or type it out even, All I need is the date of the paper and what paper it is found in and what the Obit says. Thanks so much for any help given!!!!

Robin

OBIT LOOK-UP: Walter W. Curphy, 23 Apr 1958, Montour, IA

SchoonySSS — 23 Apr 2006 6:34:06 GMT

Family member seeking copy of Obituary for Walter Weatherbee Curphy who passed away in Montour, Tama County, Iowa on 23 April 1958. Wife, Emma May, predeceased him. Ten children.
Bob Schoonover, Email: schoony@comcast.net

Leonard F. Allen obit lookup

Bill Hansen — 7 Aug 2004 11:34:43 GMT

Would like to get the obituaries for Leonard F. Allen and his wife, Harriett L. Allen. Leonard die don 26 May 1911 and Harriett on 7 July 1921. Both are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Tama, Iowa.

Arthur Chaloupek..Rector Cemetery..Look up??/

AnneCBagby — 27 May 2002 11:34:19 GMT

Yet another spelling variation for Chaloupka...

His parents were Emily Dvorak Chaloupek/Chaloupka and Edward John Chaloupek/Chaloupka.
Name: Arthur J. Chaloupek
Birth Date: 1920
Death Date: 1936
Age: 16
Cemetery: Rector
Does anyone have access to obituaries from this period? if so I would appreciate a look-up.

Thank you.

PAGE

JOLENE — 28 Oct 2001 2:37:03 GMT

Charles R. PAGE lived in Tama county, don't know where. Was convicted to prison at ft.Madison. He died in Feb.1952
Can anyone look-up or tell me if Charles Page is listed in census for 1920 in Tama county or city directories. I have no ideal where to start looking for him. I'm told he was a widower. Does anyone have cemetery listings, could look up and see if he is listed or maybe his wife (last name of PAGE) listed. Any help would be greatly appeciated. i need some where to start.

Florence PAGE death Date?

JOLENE — 25 May 2007 2:19:02 GMT

Florence PAGE married to Charles PAGE died in or near about Toledo. Does anyone know a date or where she may be buried. Her maiden name was GANNON I believe.
They had no children. After 1930 but before 1950.

Berry/Janda

Linda — 26 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on the family of Braxton BERRY. His son Charles BERRY married Anna JANDA June 27, 1900 in Tama Cty. Anna's parents, Frank JANDA and Katerina YEDLICKA were married 7 July 1879 also in Tama Cty. Frank and Katerina both immigrated from Bohemia.

jarkowsky

Laura — 13 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Tama County, need info on Anton Jarkowsky who married first my gr-grandmother Weaver. Also what connection to Kolash family. All lived near Chelsea, Iowa

Dvorak/Pitka

Beth Howser — 11 Apr 2002 12:55:40 GMT

My sons are descendants of Mary Snyder and Antone Dvorak who married 7 June 1875. The children I have found to date are: John b. 1875 (m. Lucille?), Mary b. 1877 (m. Musel), Joseph b. 1881, Anna b. 1883 (m. Novotny), Frank b. 1885 (the boys' direct ancestor) (m. Emma Pitka), Charles b. 1887 (m. Elsie Pitka). I believe there were also George, Ed (the youngest) and Emma (m. Straits).

I am also working on the Pitka Family. The information so far is: Joseph Pitka m. Katie (Katherine)?. Their children were Charlie, Emma (m. Frank Dvorak), Elsie (m. Charles Dvorak), Fred b. 1897 (m. Libbie Uchytil), William (Bill) b. 1900 (m. Julia Kolash), and Julia. I believe Julia died before she was 21.

I also read on one of the web pages where the Pitkas were related to the Chamra family. Can anyone help me with this connection?

Also, do you have these Dvoraks or Pitkas in your family?

Thank you, Beth

Rev. Omer G. Mason b. 1866

julieanndb — 31 Jan 2004 10:54:33 GMT

Looking for any info, particulary birth cert. on my g. grandfather Omer G. Mason born in Tama County in 1866. He d. Nov. 21 in Remer MN. He was the minister of a U.B. Church (United Baptist?) at the time my grandmother was born in 1897. I don't know the names of his parents but have an obit.

Davis Family

Carol Brannon — 14 Aug 2001 4:53:25 GMT

I would like to get in contact with a Linda Bennett, Tama Co., who was doing genealogy years ago about Eliza Davis who married Oliver Perry Bennett.

Carol

Lincoln formerly in Poweshiek, Co?

baytonemus — 15 May 2007 4:58:31 GMT

While following a link for cemetery records near Lincoln, IA, I came to the Tama County page. The 1885 IA state census records that I have indicates that Lincoln was in Poweshiek Co. Were the lines redrawn at some point or do I have some bad info?

Thanks!

Naturalization papers for Frank Denk

AlanJacka — 17 Apr 2007 8:08:14 GMT

Looking for naturalization papers for Frank Denk. Living in Chelsea in 1870s. Immigrated from Bohemia. Was Chelsea in Tama county at that time? Later moved to Belle Plain.

Alan

name-family

lionzastar — 29 Mar 2007 12:18:24 GMT

father name -richard matucha- at birth richard matuka
my name claudette matucha

HOUSER, USHER, and BEECHER in Tama County

Meadowlark40 — 19 Mar 2007 4:34:59 GMT

Our g-grandmother Lucy USHER HOUSER, divorced her first husband, Tinlis Houser, and in 1894 in Tama County, married George BEECHER. George and Lucy were in Toledo, Tama, Iowa, in 1895, but in 1900 they were in Cimarron, Logan, Oklahoma. George died May 1912, in Traer, and Lucy died in Harvard, McHenry, Illinois in 1917.
George's first wife was Desire Chapel, and they had several children.

I'm interested in making contact with anyone connected.

Ineck, Mishek, Behounek, Krezek families

annarchercogan — 19 Mar 2007 3:01:38 GMT

Am looking to contact any members of the above families that immigrated from Bohemia to Tama & Benton Counties in Iowa. I have family info & photos and would love to update the family genealogy that my Great Aunt started. The family genealogy stopped in the 1970's.

Ann Archer-Cogan
Woodland Park, CO

Please contact me off list - wheatie2006@gmail.com

Mikesell, Tama Co.

Nancy Alley — 8 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Mikesell, Luther T.
d. ca 1941 buried in Monture, Tama Co., Iowa
serching for any info about this family
also Marcus D. Mikesell , d. ? buried there

Riley of Tama Co., IA

PatWilson365 — 10 May 2002 7:11:48 GMT

I am looking for Ellen Riley b 1861, dau of Barney & Mary Riley of Tama Co., IA. Ellen md John Ellwood Smith in 1878. Any information would be wonderful.

Kessinger in Tama 1870-1910

ncunningham — 24 Feb 2007 3:06:56 GMT

I'm working on Mary Rush Wier and William Kessinger's children.
Catherine b 1874 ; Effie b 1878 ( m U. Grant Long ) ; Mary b. 1880 and Ida b 1882.
They lived Columbia twshp in Tama County 1870-1910
I need any additonal information on this family - cemetery and marriages for the girls !
thanks , Nancy
cunningb@flash.net

LOOK UP Frank Robinson and Mammie Steen Tama Co

ncunningham — 22 Feb 2007 1:46:49 GMT

Man, this family is a brick wall - frank is from IL b 1884 and married Lena Steen ( d of John Steen /Ellen Wier ) about 1913 -children b 1914 mabel ; 1919 Raymond ( d 1997 Cedar rapids ) ; Hazel b 1924.

They are in Tama 1910, 1920 and 1930 census- THAT IS ALL i know - where / when did frank & Mammie die ?
who did the girls marry ?

Does anyone have access to obit from Cedar Rapids papers ? for raymond ?

thanks so much for any help or suggestions

Nancy cunningb@flash.net

Mrs. Frances Prusha Abt. 1888 - 1970

ResearchJunkie — 24 Jan 2007 7:32:13 GMT

Mrs. Frances Prusha, age 82, Chelsea, died June 23, 1970. Funeral held June 25 from St. Joseph's Church with Rev. J.S. Skluzacek officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Source: The Witness ~ 9 July 1970

Louis Rohach Abt. 1877 - 1970

ResearchJunkie — 24 Jan 2007 7:30:37 GMT

Louis Rohach, age 93, Chelsea, died May 30, 1970. Funeral held June 3 from St. Joseph's Church with Rev. J.S. Skluzacek officiating. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Tama.

Source: The Witness ~ 9 July 1970

Grace E. (Fleming) Crowley 1906 - 1994

ResearchJunkie — 22 Jan 2007 8:22:31 GMT

Grace Fleming Crowley, 87, of Thornton Manor Nursing Home, Lansing, IA, died there Friday, Feb. 4, 1994.

Grace was born July 17, 1906 at Dinsdale, IA, to Wilson and Edith (Stoakes) Fleming.

She attended schools at Dinsdale and Grundy Center, IA before moving with her parents to a farm in Orange Township near Waterloo, IA where she graduated from the Orange Consolidated School in 1924.

Grace attended Iowa State Teacher College, Cedar Falls and began her teaching career in a rural school near Cedar Falls. After her rural teaching experience, Grace taught at Traer, Clear Lake and Waterloo, IA. While a teacher at Traer, she served as a Reading Consultant for the Iowa State Department of Instruction. She joined Waterloo's Longfellow School faculty in 1944 and remained there for more than 20 years.

Grace married Leonard Crowley July 13, 1959 in Dubuque, IA.

Following her retirement, Leonard and Grace moved to his native town of New Albin, IA. Leonard died Aug. 22, 1985.

Grace is survived by a niece and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother and two sisters.

Services were Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994 at the Locke Funeral Home in Waterloo, IA. Burial was in Buckingham Cemetery at Traer, IA.

Source: Newspaper Clipping

Leander Clark College, Toledo, Iowa 1914 Football Team photo

Not_A_Relative — 21 Jan 2007 11:44:55 GMT

Leander Clark College, Toledo, Iowa 1914 Football Team

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/6c/2l/leander_clark_college_f...

In the photograph: Jacob Firkins, Paul E. Dickensheets, Leigh H. Ladd, Frank Muirhead - Capt, Harold Ingham, Lloyd Hanna, Max Ward, Paul B. Ingersol, William H. Lauderdale, Archibald Jacobs, Merle C. Green, Jackson K. Allen, Roscoe Patton, Mr. Kepler, Mark Hyland - coach, Hal V. Riggs, Spencer C. Nelson

More Iowa Old Photos
http://www.familyoldphotos.com/ia

Whitmore/Reed family information

marianparsons — 11 Jan 2007 4:10:07 GMT

I am interested in any information about the Whitmore family who lived in Tama County around 1866. Jared Lamb Whitmore [1827-1881] and Lydia Burnham Reed Whitmore [b. 1831-1914] came to Tama County in 1866 from Ohio. They had 9 children, among them my grandfather, Elnathan Hathaway Whitmore. He married my grandmother, Flora Belle Souder [1884-1951] in 1903 in Linn County, Iowa. I am interested in finding any information about my grandmother's family. At 18 months she was adopted by Crawford & Maria Hathaway Reed. I would like to find any information about her biological parents, if possible. Any help would be most appreciated.

Marian Newman Parsons

ROSS families in 1860 and later, trying to sort them out

JulieNorth1 — 4 Jan 2007 1:15:55 GMT

Hello everyone, I am looking for information on the ROSS families of Tama County, Iowa. I am trying to either connect to a family or rule them out.

Specifically I am searching for parents/siblings of a John E. ROSS, b. @1847 in Ohio, both parents born in Ohio as well. (birthdate and birthplace are consistent in every census from 1870-1930, all found in Marion County, Iowa).

documentation for John E. Ross appeared in Knoxville Twp., Marion County, Iowa when he married Julia Emmaline Throckmorton on April 18, 1869.

There are ROSS lines in Tama County, including a county treasuer named John ROSS (he came to Tama in 1852)
I'd like to find out if he could be the parent or relation of my John E. ROSS. Any leads appreciated. Thanks, Julie
julie@juliesgenealogy.com

Kaloupek, Diemel, Doose

thenerliens98 — 13 Sep 2006 3:22:06 GMT

Does anyone know where in Bohemia, James and Lottie (Diemel) Kaloupek, came from?

Lillie Spinler Paxson ( Unkn. - 1917) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 8 Apr 2004 4:15:57 GMT

from the
Tama Herald
(city of publication unknown)
(Tama County, Iowa)
November 15, 1917

Last Wednesday morning the Paxton (Ed. note: "Paxson")families received the very sad news of the death of Mrs. Will Paxton, who passed away Tuesday evening at her home in Greenfield after a brief illness of only two or three days. Mrs. Paxton was raised in this community and many friends and relatives here mourn her death. Those going from here to attend the funeral were Mrs. and Mrs. S. D. DeFrance, Mrs. Nellie Paxton, Mrs. Spinler, mother of the deceased, her sisters, Mrs. Willis Hinegardner and Mrs. Bolicheck, and her brother, Frank Spinler, and wife. The funeral was at the home on Friday.

Chrystina MLADEK SEBESTA 1877-1944

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

Mrs. Christina Sebesta, Vining Resident, Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Christina Sebesta, Vining resident wh died Friday, was held Monday morning at 9:00 oclock from Masons Funeral Home, Tama, and at 10 oclock from St. Marys Church, Vining. Rev. A. W. Chihak, pastor of the church, was in charge.

Pallbearers were Joseph Valenta, Frank Sebesta, Edward Buresh, Emil Sebesta, James Vyhnalek, and John R. Dvorak. Interment was in St. Marys cemetery, near Vining.

Mrs. Sebesta died at 11 oclock Friday night, Feb. 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nekola, near Toledo, where she had been since last December. She was 67 years old.

Mr. Sebesta died 16 years ago in September, and for 15 years Mrs. Sebesta lived alone in a small cottage in Vining. The couple had no children. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. James Vyhnalek of Chicago and a half-sister, Mrs. Joseph Nekola, and a number of nieces and nephews. Her sister was unable to come for the service.

She was a devoted member of St. Marys church, and also a member of the Rosary society. [obituary, 1944]

(If you have connections with this person and would like to share information, I have have more information that might be of value. -Steve)

Frances CHUDLIC LEDVINA 1869-1958

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

Edward J. KALOUPEK 1885-1954

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

Ed Kaloupek, Bartender, Dies of Heart Attack

Funeral services for Edward J. Kaloupek, 68, of Tama, were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Jan. 1, 1955, at the Mason Funeral Home.

Mrs. Otto Kupka and Mrs. Charles Melsa cared for the flowers.

Bearers were Charles Kasal, Otto Kupka, William Soucek, Emil Uchytil, Dean Sieck, Harvey Hendricks.

Interment was in Holy Trinity cemetery near Toledo.

Mr. Kaloupek died of a heart attack at 9:15 p.m. Thursday evening, Dec. 30, 1954, at the Eagles club in Tama where he was employed part time as bartender. He had made his home at the Mrs. Irad Wolf residence in Tama.

The son of James and Lottie Diemel Kaloupek, he was reared in the Elberon community, attending the Elberon town school. Following his marriage to Violet Konicek he farmed near Clutier. Then he made his home on an acreage at Toledo and sold feed. Later he operated cafes at Garwin and Conrad and then was in the tavern business at Newton. He also had made his home in Lafayette, Ind.

During World War II he drove a Star Route mail truck between Tama and Gifford.

Mr. Kaloupek was a member of the Eagles lodge, and the Catholic church.

Surviving with the wife who makes her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. James (Loretta) Pechin at Lafayette, Ind., are another daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Alta) Mundel of Newton; 11 grandchildren; also a brother, William Kaloupek of Grinnell and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Haase of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Tillie Doos of Minnesota.

Preceding Mr. Kaloupek in death were four brothers, Charles Kaloupek at Toledo, Frank at Chelsea, and Joseph and Emil at Elberon.

Roger Lawrence LESLIE and Martha ROBERTSON

muller1938 — 24 Sep 2006 8:02:41 GMT

Seeking information on the family of Roger Lawrence LESLIE (1913, IA –1980, FL) and Martha ROBERTSON (1914, ??--2000, FL). Roger was the son of Lawrence Lemuel Leslie and Laura Owens. Roger was living in Tama Co., IA in the 1920 and 1930 census.

Who were the parents of Martha Robertson? Where was she born (I assume IA, but can’t identify her in the census)?

Did Roger and Martha have any children? When and where were they born? Did any of them marry and have children?

Luxemburgers in Tama County

Rene_DAUBENFELD — 2 Jul 2006 5:10:31 GMT

Hello everybody,

This September I will come to Iowa with a group of some 15 people from Luxembourg, Europe.
We plan to visit the cemetaries in the area and so I would like to know, which locations are interesting in that matter.
Are there towns that had a larger community of Luxemburgers and are there still some descendants of the first immigrants in that area.

Thank you very much for your help.
René

Chancy E. HILD

Theresa Boggs — 28 Jul 2006 11:54:49 GMT

Looking for anyone who might have information regarding Chancy E. Hild, son of Conrad and Melinda BELT Hild, born 08 Jun 1883 in Tama County died Jan 1977 in Snohomish County, Washington. Married Clara M. Dobson and had two sons, Glen and Vern. Thank you...

William Selden Spencer

sondralspenc — 26 Jul 2006 3:27:28 GMT

Seeking any information on William Selden Spencer (b. 1828 NY or PA) & his wife Maria P. Hoeg (Hoag) (b. 1836 NY) who were in Tama County from 1864-1882 with their sons, Orlando Watson (b. 1856 WI) & William Seth (Willie) (B. 1859 WI). Believe William Selden (W.S.) to have been a farmer but am having difficulty tracing where. Any information or direction would be appreciated.

Tractor and gas engine show in July

Barry Buchanan — 1 Jul 2006 2:49:28 GMT

Anybody know what weekend the Gas engine show is just east of town? Thanks

Joe Matucka

JeannieSchoneman — 23 Jun 2006 1:26:24 GMT

Looking for information on Joseph? Joe? Matucka. May have been a farmer in MN (Yellow Medicine County?) Was Married to Josie Thompson around March 10, 1945. Joe may have been born in 1921-22. Died in maybe his early 40's? Want to know if he was remarried. Any information actually. Josie later married Ernest Schoneman. Matucka gave up son "james" and he became a Schoneman. Don't know where he is buried, other kids or family.

Pulber ancestors in Montour

chebow1 — 18 Jun 2006 4:25:57 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may be researching the William Lincoln Pulber line. He was said to be born in Iowa about 1863, married Lavina Snyder around 1900-1907 and lived in Indian Village twp. I know that William had a brother named Charles born about 1874. Charles married Clara Atchison. I am hoping to find the parents of William and Charles. Thanks, Cheryl

Gladbrook, Iowa Train Wreck Mar 21, 1910

Not_A_Relative — 16 Jun 2006 6:03:40 GMT

Newspaper article, information, and photos detailing the wreck of the Rock Island train at Green Mountain near Gladbrook, Iowa, on March 21, 1910. Includes a list of the dead.

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/ia/trains/gladbrook-trainw...

GenDisasters.com, events that touched our ancestors' lives.

http://www.gendisasters.com/

Beardsley - Beardslee

CynthiaMaher — 21 Nov 2005 2:18:26 GMT

I am looking for information on my third great grandparents, Jared & Betsy Beardsley who are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, in Toledo, Tama County, IA. This family migrated from Bradford County, PA in 1868 to Iowa County, IA and moved to Tama County after 1880. Their sons John P and Clark A resided in Tama County for many years before John moved to Minnesota and Clark moved to Montana. Their daughter and my 2nd great grandmother, Annie, married Harmon Eveland and resided in Dallas County, IA. I would love to communicate with anyone who may have information or family pictures for my Beardsleys. (Their name has also been seen spelled as Beardslee)

Harriet Wells Foster obituary needed

anitalarry1 — 4 Jun 2006 7:30:17 GMT

Would someone be able to look up an obituary for Harriet Foster, died 10 Jan 1929 and buried in Maple Hill Cem.?

Marie PAVLICEK DEDIC 1892-1976

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

Marie Dedic

Services will be held this Saturday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Overton Funeral Home in Traer with Rev. Andrew Stewart-Morris officiating for Marie Dedic, 83, of Traer, who died March 24 at Sunrise Hill Care Center where she had been a resident since 1974. The cause of death was due to complications of age. Burial will be in Buckingham Cemetery.

She was born in Mala Cerna, Czechoslovakia on Nov. 24, 1892. Mrs. Dedic attended school there before coming to the United States at an early age. She first lived with her sister in Minnesota and later moved to the Traer area while she was still in her late teens.

She worked for different farm families before marrying Joseph Dedic in 1921. They lived all their married life at 501 S. Cherry Street in Traer. Her husband worked all his life as a carpenter until his death on Nov. 24, 1956.

She continued to live at the same address until becoming a resident of Sunrise Hill Care Center.

Survivors include four sons, George, Joseph and Stanley, all of Traer, and Robert of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Frankel of Santa Barbara, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Pall bearers will be Dennis Dedic, Kenneth Dedic, William Dedic, Mark Dedic, John Dedic and David Dedic.

Special organ music will be provided by Mrs. Hewitt Harrington.

In charge of flowers will be Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Manfull and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hamilton. [1976]

(If you have connections with this person and would like to share information, I have have more information that might be of value. -Steve)

Looking for cemtery in Irwing

Ed V. — 20 May 2006 6:03:46 GMT

Have the biography of Francis Kun who settled in Tama Co. in 1856. 2 years later his parents came to live with him. His father died in 1860 and I am searching for his grave.

Francis' biography reads "year of our Lord in 1860...his father was dead after a two-year stay in America and was buried in the English cemetery in Irwing."

Looking for the cemetery and hope to find grave marker but can NOT find cemetery in any listings (name could have changed). Please help.

looking for family of the owen, and moden in centerville ia

shannonsmith2261 — 9 May 2006 1:50:54 GMT

hi i am looking for my family that lived in centerville, ia. the last names are owen, and moden. i'd really appreciate it if you could help me out with my search.

thank you,
shannon

Need any Help or Suggestions out there!

kellyerickson59 — 4 May 2006 5:09:32 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Adelia E. Oherring.

Adelia according to her death certificate was born 2 November 1850 in London, England, but it states her father's surname was O Hern and also born in England. There is no information on her mother.

According to the Pension file of her husband Solomon Everett McGee her maiden name is Adelia E. Oherring and was married by a methodist preacher FM Robertson. Pension file also has a copy of their marriage record. They were married 31st May 1874 which lists her as Delia O Herring. They were married in Toledo, Tama county, Iowa.

They had their first child Charles Everett McGee in Tama City, Tama county, Iowa.

Solomon and Delia were found in the 1880 Census in boone, boone county, Iowa with their family.

I have been searching high and low and I am trying to find Adelia, or Delia, or Dee O'Herring/Herring's parents any suggestions.

Looking for methodist church records?
May be in there.

Thanks, Kelly

Loren Dean FEUERBACH 1931-2001

Steven_Stodola — 4 May 2002 11:58:01 GMT

Tama County Resources

Sandy — 22 Apr 2006 7:09:51 GMT

For those who are new to genealogy, there are some Tama County resources to help you get family history. A quick and easy one is the Tama County website, right here at rootsweb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iatama/ . This website is continually growing, so check back frequently. Better yet, volunteer some typing time!

Another resource is the Tama County Historical Society and the (Tama) Tracers Genealogical Society in Toledo, Tama County, Iowa. A single membership is only $15 a year and is a real bargain. Your membership entitles you to receive their quarterly newsletter "Tama County Museum News". Their address is 200 N. Broadway St., Toledo, IA 52342-1308. Inside the April 2006 issue are:
Indian Village Township Map
Indian Village Township Overview
Early History of Montour - from the Toldeo Chronicle, 1 & 8 Jul 1875
1854 Indian Village Township Census
1860 Indian Village Township Census
as well as photos of the Butlerville Hotel, Stone Block (Union Hall) building - Montour and Montour's west railroad crossing about 1915.

The January 2006 Quarterly Newsletter had:
Highland Township Map
Highland Township Overview
Early History of Highland Township by James A. Merritt
1860 Salt Creek Township Census
Also, on the front page was a photo of Highland School #6, circa 1890's which included all the names of the students.

Good luck!
Sandy

Sheriff ~ Everhart ~ Leighty

Linda Leighty — 18 Apr 2006 5:38:16 GMT

I am looking for information on the sheriff or men in the office who worked in the office of the Tama County sheriff. He was related to my great grandmother Ida Everhart Leighty. She married my great grandfather in Tama County January 05, 1880. I would like to get any all information on this.

Marriage Record

Merrill — 14 Apr 2006 4:02:13 GMT

I am looking for a marriage record for Arthur Donaldson and wife Lediea, would like her last name and marriage date. They are listed as married on the 1910 Census. Also would like to know if she died or if they divoriced. IN the 1920 he is listed as married to a Mary which was my aunt. Lediea was 26 in 1910 and it says they were married for 6 years so they must have been marrie about 1904.

Un-Identified Old Photos

cemosubby — 11 Mar 2006 11:48:46 GMT

Can you help identfy any of these photos I have in-herited from my grandmother who was born in Princeton,Wisconsin? Photo # 49 has Tama,Iowa engraved on it,it is of a young gentleman. I havent a clue who any of these people are but will share if they can be identified as your ancestors.More of the photos could be from this area and maybe friends or ancestors of my grandparents who were both from Wisconsin.Please view them,clicking on each photo enlarges them for better viewing
http://lilcountrynook.photosite.com/MysteriousStrangers-whoa...

MCGLASHING, REV. MYCAJAH

Sandi — 19 Feb 2006 3:00:31 GMT

Hello: Our genealogy continues - McGlashing - from Canada. In 1930 Rev. Mycajah McGlashing was in Chelsea, TamaCounty working as a Methodist clergyman, not sure of his church there. Wife was Minnie with son Benjamin James. Rev. was born 11-15-1879 & died 11-20-1936. Would appreciate any info on his time in Chelsea. Thanks to all. Sandi

Elberon

Laurie McMains — 16 Jan 2006 10:03:01 GMT

I am looking for pictures of the city of Elberon from the 1920s. In particular am looking for a picture of our house at 701 3rd ST. that we purchased two years ago. It was originally owned by Joseph and Laura Lyons and then Philip and Emily Sevcik then Mayme Postolka. Would appreciate any pictures or information and gladly pay for postage and copies of pictures. Thanks!!!!

Pohle Family

mnmperry1 — 10 Jan 2006 5:15:04 GMT

I am looking for information on Charles Pohle and Wilhemne Pohle who lived in Highland, Tama Co., Iowa. They were on the 1880 Census with their children: Chas. F, Herman A., Wilhimne Rux, Emelie A., and Ann L.
Any information on this family would be a great help.

Jenny Benson, 1898, R. E. Gallion, 1902

SusanRezek — 12 Jul 2006 6:23:20 GMT

I purchased a book at a garage sale some time ago. Two Tama County, IA are cited in personal notes in the book.
There is a signature on the fly page:
"Jenny e Benson [sic], Gladbrook, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1895."
There was also a small calling card enclosed with the following signature and note.
On one side:
"Mrs. R. E. Gallion, or Gullion, Toledo, Iowa, June 5th, 1902.
Other side reads:
With pleasant memories of you in the 'Primary' and with pride and satisfaction in your present attainments, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you my congratulations and best wishes at this time, with assurance of my interest in your future welfare and success."

I would be happy to send a scan of these notes to anyone interested in these two people.
Please contact me privately.

Sojka Family from Washington County IA.

mikesojka — 31 Oct 2005 12:19:16 GMT

I am looking for information on the Sojka's from Washington County. I am looking for any information on Vaclav Sojka's descendents. (born 1809 in Bohemia.) I am related to John and Anna and am a great grandson of George and Mary Radda. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Z T Shugart

Ruth Ann Dunn — 25 Aug 2005 2:15:31 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I am descended from Z T >Levi Harris Shugart 1827-1908 >Joseph Sherman Shugart 1869-1950>Elsie Shugart Waller 1911-.. I recently happened on the Court Legacy (Mi. Historical Society) Nov.2004 detailing the raid. Other references include: The Augusta Chronicle 11/04/01; The History of Cass County, Michigan;and Reminiscences of Levi Coffin (pub. 1867). The Levi Coffin House website @waynet.org has many references listed. What other info do you have? I am thrilled that a book is being written!

Sharp, Everhart, Leighty

Linda Leighty — 18 Dec 2005 8:48:44 GMT

I am looking for some information on a man who might have work in the sheriff's department of Tama CO, IA. The name is Sharp, he was related some how to my great grandmother Ida Everhart Leighty. In the verbal history Ida Everhart lived with this Sharp family around 1876-1880? I would appreciate any help on this. If anyone could help me in finding out where I could go to, so I can find out any information, I would appreciate any help. Thank you

Linda Leighty

Peter Bradbrook issue, if any please??

Cap'n John — 15 Dec 2005 4:42:11 GMT

Hello all,

I'm trying to determine if Peter Bradbrook (son of Henry, b. 1832) who migrated from Ohio to Tama Co. ca. 1855 ever left issue. I know from the Woodlawn Cemetery tombstone inscriptions that he married an Elizabeth -?- who died at age 22.

Does anyone know if this union produced any children? I'm trying to eliminate possibilities on identifying a little girl about 7 or 8 years old, photographed in St. Louis about 1866 and hand labeled as "Jessie Bradbrook."

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all!!

Cap'n John

PS: If anyone is interested, I have VERY strong circumstantial evidence for two of Henry Bradbrook's brothers and a suspicion on several others. JFC

John and Kathrine Vana Bartacek

annjaber — 3 Nov 2005 5:29:34 GMT

I am looking for info on my ancestors John and Kathrine (Katie) Vana Bartacek or Bartachek which is the way we spell it now. They came to America in 1874 from Bohemia. John also brought his mother Maria Anna who was 56 yrs old at that time. They first came to the Salt Creek, Tama Co., Ia area before moving over to Poweshiek Co., Ia. There was also a Frances and a Joseph Bartachek in this area. Were Joseph, John & Frances all brothers? Where did they come from in Bohemia, and does anyone know anything about Maria Anna. I have not been able to find out where she was buried or when she died. I am also looking for family info on Kathrine's family which was "Vana."