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Re: When earliest adoption records? Carrie Lincoln to Wm. Milnes

rconley100 — 2013-05-04 20:42:28Z

hi there,

My understanding is that there are no official records of acoptions in the early days of Greeley, Weld, Colorado. I have been searching myself for an adoption of two children Will and Nannie Smith to a James and Sarah McAfee. When I called the county they told me that records of adoptions were not kept that early. (before 1880), You might find some help on the Weld County Master Index online or the Greeley or Evans Museum if you can find them open. I'm still trying to get into the Evans Museum. They were closed because of funding.

Rita Conley

Rita McAFee Conely

Re: Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties

DIANAJOHNSON22 — 2013-03-03 15:59:56Z

Thank you!!!!

Re: Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties

GenieHunt1 — 2013-03-03 03:08:08Z

You can access the book at this link.

http://openlibrary.org/books/OL24195980M/Biographical_and_hi...

Re: Creston, Iowa Ancestors

braska — 2013-01-08 22:58:33Z

New email address as of jan. 1, 2013
Baumbach@gpcom.net

Creston, Iowa Ancestors

braska — 2013-01-08 22:55:33Z

Looking for Budig and Yorkosh (Yorkesh or Yorkash) names in Union County. We know they were in Creston, Iowa, in 1880-1890. They moved to Plattsmouth Nebraska after that. We beleive that some were buried around there. Please contact us at baumbach@gpcom.net Thanks.

Re: Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties

DIANAJOHNSON22 — 2012-12-22 04:44:53Z

Would you send me info on page 461 for C.F. and William Cone please?
Index to Biographical and Historical Recordof Ringgold and Union Counties, Iowa
Lewis Publishing Company 113 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois
1887
Cone, C. F. 461
Cone, william 461

Re: Djalma DAVENPORT

gretchendd1 — 2012-12-16 19:55:24Z

i am djalma davenport's great grandaughter. my mother was mary ann davenport . her father was kenneth davenport. i have djalma's portrait.

djalma davenport

gretchendd1 — 2012-12-16 19:42:14Z

my mother was mary ann davenport. her father was kenneth howard davenport. his mother was belle howard.

Re: Husband Family

jomeyer13 — 2012-10-22 05:19:31Z

I saw your tree and tried to contact you, but my hotmail wouldn't cooperate.

I believe that the Meyer[s] is my Mary Meyer. According to census she is listed as 1852 and 1847 birth. However her immigration is similar listed as 1850-2. [sorry I have forgotten which]That part must be incorrect. If it is my woman she immgrated 1869 right along with her brother Friedrich meyer.
Now I am wondering if Fehring and Garrison ever held railroad swamp land property in Highland or Churdan area of Greene county. [google it and you will see court cases for Mary Fehring] Tenant Friedrich Meyer.

I had a gentelman relative in Minnesota about 1980 telling me family history. He mentioned the Hand surname as well as the Carr name. [There were Carr and Fehring in Jackson county Iowa. and several other surnames mentioned in your tree. I have some info on my [blogspot.com] same name as my email [arootdigger] at gmail.com

Her other sister married Stile or Stille. [Margaret] Maybe died in Chicago fire]

Re: Husband Family

jomeyer13 — 2012-10-22 05:07:30Z

Thanks so much for all that information.I love it.
Garrison, Fehring, Husband, wilson, Meyer[s]

Re: Alder/Gearhart Family

vasteele82 — 2012-08-26 16:19:30Z

Hi, Jonathan Alder is also my 4th Great Grandfather. His daughter Margaret Phoebe Alder is my link. Just thought I'd touch base as we are related. :)

Re: Amos C. Cooper

TLCooper — 2012-07-05 12:43:02Z

He did marry sisters.Here is a link to my Rootsweb database.
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...

Re: Amos C. Cooper

clark_marg1 — 2012-07-01 23:28:26Z

Did he really marry both sisters? Do you have the dates and children born to each marriage.

Re: Amos C. Cooper

clark_marg1 — 2012-07-01 23:27:00Z

Amos C Cooper was my great great grand dad

Re: Amos C. Cooper

clark_marg1 — 2012-07-01 23:25:32Z

Amos C Cooper was my great great grand dad. His son, Cyrus Douglas Cooper was my great grand dad and Alice Merle was my grandmother that married James O Rose and the gave birth to mt mother Norma Jean (Rose)Clark

Help with an obit please

sandymcclay — 2012-05-19 02:07:28Z

I need to see if there is an obit for a Charles Ezra Lichty he died 2/14/1851 in Creston. I greatly appreciate any help....Sandy

Re: HOLLOWAY, KEHLER 1880

GenieHunt1 — 2012-04-23 01:16:05Z

If you will send an email to geniehunt1@aol.com I can scan the information on Holloways and send to you.

Shirley

Re: HOLLOWAY, KEHLER 1880

kathrynmeile — 2012-04-22 17:42:48Z

Hi Cindy, The data I have is on the Kehler line which I would be happy to give you, but this is most easily done if you contact me directly.

Katy
Kschelke@aol.com

Re: HOLLOWAY, KEHLER 1880

cindymeyer2008 — 2012-04-22 17:29:10Z

Hello, I am interested in the articles you mentioned having regarding the Ellis Holloway family line. I am a decedent of Ellis Holloway and am trying to gather more information for my family tree. My father is James Holloway, his father was Donald Holloway, his father was Harry Holloway, his father was Justin Holloway and Justin's father was Ellis.

I would be glad to give you any information I have obtained as well if you are still looking to gather any new data.

Thanks,

Cindy Meyer (Holloway)

Ren E. PRESTON [aka Lorenzo E Preston?]

metaphor — 2011-10-20 22:12:47Z

According to the 1925 IA State Census for Union County, Platte Township, Ron/Ren E. PRESTON was born in IA, the son of Alfred M. PRESTON (born WI) and Emma McINTIRE (born IA).

Ren E. PRESTON was born c1891. Laura/Lora LARSON was born circa 1890.

Based on the names of his parents, I believe that Ren E. PRESTON's given name was Lorenzo E. PRESTON. In 1900, a Lorenzo E. PRESTON was enumerated with parents Alfred M. and Emma G. in Platte, Union, Iowa. His birthdate is given as Sep. 1890. In the 1895 IA State Census, he was enumerated as "Wren PRESTON" (age 4) in Platte, Union, IA. (I believe Ren may have been named after his grandfather, as Alfred's father also was named Lorenzo PRESTON.

Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947 about Robert Mason Preston
Name: Robert Mason Preston
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1923
Birth Place: Platte Twp, Union, Iowa
Father's Name: Ben [sic] E Preston
Mother's Name: Lara Melinda Larson
FHL Film Number: 1710696

Since you have a specific death date and probable death location of Union County, you can contact the Union County courthouse (Dept. of vital records) to request a copy of Ren/Lorenzo E. PRESTON's death certificate and discover his cause of death.

Re: Martin Brennan/Creston/Union County

JOYCE1812VA — 2011-08-02 23:13:28Z

oops.. I meant to say Martin, not Corneilus.

Re: Martin Brennan/Creston/Union County

JOYCE1812VA — 2011-08-02 23:11:41Z

Maddie, I am not of any relation. As for Ellen, I too noticed she is missing from the census. No immigration papers were found on line either for the Klein family. I find it puzzling. Even if no immg. papers, usually there is a record of passenger lists; this this was not found.
As for Cork, I took that from the family tree. As for the other records I gave you,they were straight from the census. If memory serves me correctly, Corneilus listed himself as a farmer.

Re: Martin Brennan/Creston/Union County

mkathe — 2011-08-02 14:19:49Z

Hi Joyce,
In your listing of children, you do not have Delia/Bridget, born abt 1860, who was my great grandmother. Can I ask how you are related? I am trying to figure out what happened to the other children, where they went, etc. The only one I know about is Ellen. Also, cannot find immigration records. I contacted Catholic churches in Creston and Mt. Pleasant, but they had no records of the Brennans as members. I figure Martin may hv worked on the railroad wh/went thru those towns. I have no idea where in Ireland they came from, altho family says there was some mention of Cork. If you hv any info/photos to share, I wud be thrilled!

Maddie

Re: Martin Brennan/Creston/Union County

Joyce1812va1 — 2011-08-02 11:24:39Z

Finding the 1880 Union IA census...
as you, I am not finding anything else in census to uphold this family.
I do know that there is a family tree that offers the names of children, along with dates of family, but not finding collabarating evidence.

Martin Brenna 1840 Cork, Ireland died 1889 Omaha nb
Hannah Barrett 1840 Ireland, 1886 NB
children:
John 1860, Pat 1863, Mary 1869, Ellen/Nellie 1870-1919, william 1863-1863, Lizzie 1868, andrew 1870, Martin 1878

Ren Preston

JeromeC47 — 2011-08-01 13:24:40Z

Dear All,

I am doing some research about a 2nd Lt Robert Mason Preston who died in a plane crash in Burghill England in August 1944 during WWII. I live in Burghill and together with a friend we have been campaigning for a plaque to remember the 10 American Airmen who died that day (hence the research). We have gained very good support for the plaque, we are also trying to organise a remembrance service in November this year.

Robert was born in Union County Iowa in 1923, he had one brother called Ralph, born in 1925, they were raised by their mother (Lora or Laura Preston nee Larson) in California.

I recently identified Robert’s father as “Ren Preston” born 8th Sep 1890 in Union County IA. He married Lora sometime between 1921 and 1925 but sadly died on the 14th Sep 1926.

I was wondering if anybody knew where I could find more info about “Ren Preston” an Obit perhaps or better a reason for his early death!

Kind regards

Jerome

Re: Benjamin Reish

GenieHunt1 — 2011-07-16 02:29:51Z

Would roderunner777 asking about Reish family bio, please contact me at GenieHunt1@aol.com. My emails are being returned

obit lookup raymond leroy culver sr

culvers4 — 2011-07-11 03:38:43Z

i would info on my grandfather who i never knew. he died of a heart attack in kansas the day or so after his youngest kid was born in 1963/65. he is buried in greenlawn cemetery by afton iowa where he lived most of his life where he was born increston.

Martin Brennan/Creston/Union County

mkathe — 2011-06-18 22:55:56Z

Hi!
I have an 1880 Federal Census showing my ancestor, Martin Brennan and his family living in Creston. His daughter, Delia, was my great grandmother. I have no other info re the family, except that Martin and his wife, Hannah, along with Delia and another daughter, Ellen, eventually ended up in Omaha. I don't know what happened to the other siblings or what part of Ireland Martin came from.

If you hv any info abt this family, it would be much appreciated! Thank you!

Maddie

Looking for info - Marshall family Creston, Union, Iowa

swalker671 — 2011-05-18 22:32:43Z

Looking for any information on Gertrude Maud Marshall
b. 24 Dec 1875 or 1876 - Creston, Union, Iowa
Parents - George Marshall and Minnie Elvira North or Worth

Gertrude is my g-g-grandmother - she emigrated to Utah with the Mormons sometime around 1895 and married into the Chandler family. I can't find anything to validate her birth or any information on her parents.

Thank you!

John Geddes & W.C. Cheney 1865

jamayoyo — 2011-02-03 05:41:11Z

Any information re: these men or families. John G. and Mary Geddes, children Belle, Wm, Samuel, John A. Georgiana. Cheney son first initial E. married Belle. Looking for that connection, ie: marriage, children Cheney burial sites of E. Cheney who was Civil War veteran.
marie.ann@comcast.net

Re: Switzer Family Info & DNA

pswitzertatum — 2010-07-13 06:08:54Z

Well, I guess that is up to you. I was trying to help with your query RE: the surname Switzer. I have some Switzer family information that I thought might be helpful. I always find these open, public message boards a good source of information and useful connections where genealogical information of a public nature can be shared and kept track of nicely for any number of people who are researching. If you prefer private messages, that's fine with me.

Re: Switzer Family Info & DNA

pettit818 — 2010-07-12 17:53:25Z

pswitzertatum:

First, I wanted to make sure you knew who this message was addressed to.

Second, do you want the abbreviated pulbic message board response or would you prefer a personalized more detailed response?

If it is the latter,

please email me directly cpettit(at)telis.net.

Best regrds

Paul Pettit, Projct Administrator
FTDNA Switzer-2 Surname DNA Project
http://www.familytreedna.com/project-join-request.aspx?group...

Re: Switzer Family Info

pswitzertatum — 2010-07-12 05:58:34Z

At first the only Susanna I seemed to have any info for was Susanna Schweitzer b. abt. 1741, daughter of Andreas Schweitzer who lived in Pennsylvania. Then I found Susanna Schitz who married Andrew Switzer, but this was in PA. Their son David was born in 1817, also in PA (David died in MO, and his 5 kids went back to PA). As far as I can tell, these Switzers are in PA and then North Dakota before coming to Oregon. Do you have any further details on the Susannah you are looking for who married a Switzer?

Sevier family

jahayes2108 — 2010-06-19 21:05:18Z

If anyone could give me information on some of the Sevier family in Union Co. Iowa I would appreciate it. I know where they are buried, and dates but if there are any articles or background info on the family I would love to know. My great grandpa was an only child and I have been told did not have much of a relationship with his family, my grandma did not know them and only met them once or twice. Anyway, any information on Isaac T. Sevier, b. 1862 would be welcome. I have no record where he died but is belived to be a railroad accident. He was a worker. No idea what state. He was married to Isabel (Lizzie) Boggs, b. 1867 d. 1940 in California. Looking for any info on John D. Sevier and Julia F. Rains as well. They are parents of Isaac. Died in Union, Co. and buried in Graceland Cemetary. I would just like to know anything about these family members so if you could help me out I would love it. Thanks!

Re: Shannon City, Iowa

louieadams998 — 2010-06-03 04:11:54Z

Did you find the book of shannon city?

louie adams

Re: Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties

GenieHunt1 — 2010-05-26 01:26:06Z

I can scan it for you. Send email to GenieHunt1@aol.com

shirley

Re: Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Union Counties

BarbaraCraig74 — 2010-05-25 19:40:41Z

I would like to find a copy of the Biography for Colonel S. D. Swan of Union Co., Iowa, that is on page 591

Re: Index to Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold & Union Counties

GenieHunt1 — 2010-04-10 18:48:32Z

email GenieHunt1@aol.com

Re: Index to Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold & Union Counties

GenieHunt1 — 2010-04-10 18:46:46Z

I have that book, if you want to email me I can scan them and send to you.

Index to Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold & Union Counties

shortrds — 2010-04-10 06:58:38Z

If anyone presently has a copy of this book I am interested in seeing pages 591 and 592 re: Evans Thank You

Benj P YOUNG; Union Co, Iowa; Daviess Co, Missouri; Platte Co,Wyoming

PALorenz — 2010-03-25 19:12:00Z

Seeking information about marriage, birth of son, and death of Benj P YOUNG, b. abt 1890 in Iowa to James W. & Anne H. YOUNG; lived with parents in Union Co, Iowa in 1900, Daviess Co, Missouri in 1910; in Jan 1920 he was living in Platte Co, Wyoming with wife Florence (age 24, b. Missouri) and son Benj P YOUNG, Jr (age 3, b. Iowa).

Obit look up please for Creston

mitchreid2009 — 2009-11-11 01:00:57Z

I am looking for the Obituary of William Everett Reid

Birth 8 Jun 1907
Death 6 Jun 1960

He lived in the Creston area his wifes name was Phyllis i think not sure if he had any kids and his parents names were John and Jennie Reid thanks in advance for the help!

Re: Looking for biological father

kbeetem211 — 2009-10-30 18:42:09Z

I was in fairfax for middle school for a couple of years then i was in the southern Va area.

Re: Walcott search

billoldtech — 2009-10-09 18:18:19Z

Found your inquiry dated 13Mar01 concerning William Walcott.
My father was also William Walcott from the Cumberland Gap
region of Ky. born in 1910. Bill Walcott

Re: Nellie Purdy b 1875 Creston

bdako — 2009-09-19 16:46:35Z

was her name Eunice Nellie Purdy?, i've tryed emailing U but it keeps coming back.

Re: Nellie Purdy b 1875 Creston

bdako — 2009-09-14 18:05:05Z

HI. I CONECTED WITH YOU ABOUT NELLIE IN CRESTON, BUT ALL MY EMAILS COME BACK, WOULD YOU REPLY AND SEND TO MY EMAIL. bdako@q.com AND WE CAN FILL IN SOME LINKS, HOPEFULLY
Bev from Des Moines, Ia.

Re: Louisa Lichty- OBIT Look up PLEASE

sandymcclay — 2009-04-28 18:31:54Z

Thanks you so much!!!!!!!!! You are so kind! I appreciate all of your help with all of my relatives!!!!!!! Can I have your email address? Mine is sanjos333@yahoo.com, again, I really appreciate this, I have been waiting as you can see by the message for almos three years!!!!! Louisa (Louise) was my great grandfather's sister. Sandy

Re: Louisa Lichty- OBIT Look up PLEASE

majfam — 2009-04-28 01:56:42Z

Iowa State Reporter
page-10
3-08-1888

A telegram received in this city Sunday contained the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Louise, wife of Ezra
Lichty, formerly of Waterloo, but now of Creston. There were no particulars Death, which was very sudden, probably
resulted from heart disease. Mrs Lichty possessed all the qualities of an excellent woman, and her many friends
here will hear of her death with deep regret.
***************
another one:
Waterloo Courier, page-8
3-7-1888
A telegram received here Sunday brought the sad intelligence of the death of one of our old and greatly esteemed former residents, Mrs. Louisa Fiiclity, wife of Mr. Ezra Lichty. It said simply "She dropped dead." They
reside at Creston, and have for several years. Probably the death resulted from heart disease. She was a large,
robust, healthy woman. Mrs. Lichty was a most excellent woman, wife, mother and neighbor. Kindly in her feelings, sympathies and acts and abounding in good nature and blessed
with a temper that no vexations could ruffle; everybody liked her. The dispatch said she would be buried this
morning. Her husband and family have the sincere condolence of the old neighbors and who will drop a tear with them on the bier and to the kindy
memory of the dead. — Tribune.
***********************************
another find:
Iowa State Reporter, page-10
12-17-1885
Rumor has it that Miss Mary Lichty,
daughter of Ezra Lichty, formerly of
this city, but now of Creston, Iowa, is
to be married, December 23d, to Frank
White of that city.
*******another find:
Waterloo Evening Courier, page-4
10-08-1929
Miss Lydia Lichty, sister of
Lewis and Ezra Lichty, died at 4 a.m. today of diphtheria.
******

Re: Ohlschlager family in Creston

CarolynRicardi75 — 2009-02-23 17:51:00Z

And I thank you for replying so soon. The answer is YES, I would like to see the picture which you offered. I am still new at being with Ancestry.com and learning how to navigate everything. I have met most of the Bergerson family and have a picture of Bessie but still have to learn how to send. Did you know any of them? Bessie was an attractive woman and lived quite a long time. Herschel was married to a full-blooded Indian woman, who was quite elegant in her attire. My mother talked often of the other siblings.
Nellie was married to Hamilton Wooldridge. He died at 31 about when his son was born. This was in Kentucky. She brought my grandfather, Frank H., to Iowa in a covered wagon. Other than that, I don't know anything about her heritage except that I was told she was a Quaker. I have a picture of her also.
It was so nice to hear from you.

Carolyn Ricardi
carricar@astound.net

Re: Ohlschlager family in Creston

MVoss730 — 2009-02-23 15:27:05Z

Thank you so much for answering. I had about given up hope of hearing from anyone. My grandmother was Matilda Bergersen Persels, a sister of Gustave who married Nellie Baird. I have a picture of Frank Wooldridge with the Bergersen children. If you do not have that picture will be glad to send you a copy if you will give me your Email address. Mine is MVoss730@aol.com. I have tried to find out more about Nellie and her family in White County, Illinois to no avail. Frank's family is easier to trace.