I am looking for Porters, Hobbs and Zimmermans from the Walker, Urbana area. They lived there for quite a while. W.H.H. Porter is on the home page with Urbana History. He married Mary Jane Porter and would like to know more about her family. Thanks for any help. marcia mheinz@hannibal.wncc.cc.ne.us

I am Benton Co. native and have extensive collection of genealogical information on these allied families with connections to Benton and Linn Co. I am willing to exchange information with other interested family members. LOCKHART, ROUSE, REMINGTON, WAITMAN, GLIME, BERRY, SHEELEY, SCOTT, HOVER, GARVER, WELTY, BOOTH, NELSON Patricia Glime Sheldon rpshel@mnfrontiercomm.net

Seeking information onf my g-g-g grandparents Joseph Sheely and wife Abbie Kellogg who lived northeast of Shellsburg in late 1800s. They had one son Delbert (Bert) Sheely who resided in the county and had daughter Mrs. Sanders.. Am particularly interested in locating pictures of family members and information on their affiliations with the community. Joseph was a brother of Morgan Sheeley who resided near Shellsburg. Was Abbie a sister to the Alonzo and Orison Kellogg who were active in Oak Grove church? Patricia Glime Sheldon Lakeville MN

Mary <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~iabenton/index.htm">Benton County, IAGenWeb Project</A> On the above Benton County IAGenWeb Project, where I think you were at, go farther down and you will find OBITUARIES & CEMETERIES, below that you will find "Cemetery index" and "Cemetery locations + maps". The "location + maps" will locate the cemetery for you-- 1/2 mile west of Atkins and then 1/2 mile south. The "cemetery index" lists St Stephens which my wife and I inputed the tombstone information. There is a Martin Rinderknecht born in 1899 but none around 1814. There is a Johan born in 1817. Hope this can be of some help. I am related to some of the Rinderknechts and have a lot of relation buried in that cemetery. My wife and I both attended St Stephens Church as children and grew up in that area. Good luck on your geneolgy project. If I can be of further help, let me know. Hank

Hi Benton County, Does anyone have any information about St Steph Cemetery.? It may be around Fremont Twp, in Benton Co or possibly in Waubeek Twp in Linn Co. I found mention of this cemetery while researching the Rinderknecht name in the book, German Settlers of Iowa by Margaret Krug Palen. The book mentions a Karl Rinderknecht who in 1861 came to Waubeek, Iowa where his Uncle Martin Rinderknecht lived. Karl and several other Rinderknechts are buried in St Steph. Cemetery. In checking at the library, I cannot find any record of this cemetery. Does anyone know where it is? My ancestor is Martin RINDERKNECHT b abt 1814 in Germany. Martin filed a Declaration Oath for citizenship May 31, 1860 in Linn Co., was a blacksmith and lived in Linn Co. His daughter, Christena was born 25 Oct 1865 and grew up in Palo Iowa. I think Martin died sometime between 1870 and the 1880 census. I cannot find any records of death, or in the cemeteries that are in Linn Co Library and was hoping maybe my Martin is buried in St Steph. Christena's obituary in 1933 mentions a brother, Joe Rinderknecht of Moreland Kansas, and sisters, Carrie Brenmer of Atlantic and Mary Lightbody of Mason City. If anybody knows about these people, please contact me. I would love any information or ideas that you might have. Thank you Mary kmary@aol.com

James P. Kullmer wrote: > > Hi > It is my understanding you would proof read finished census transripts. > I have completed the twps. that I voluntered to do and would like to > deliver them you. If you would give instructions as to what you want me > to do in that regard. I have printed copy and I have them saved on hard > disc. I also have a copy on paper that I used to transcribe from. > Jim Kullmer Hi Jim, Congratulations on finishing your transcript! Yes, I volunteered to proofread. I prefer to proof from a printed copy of your transcript against the copy of the original census records. If you're willing to pay for postage to mail it all to me, I'll chip in for the return postage to send it all back to you when I'm finished. Deal? Pam Pamela Storm Wolfskill 349 Philip Drive, #104 Daly City, CA 94015

User395078 wrote: > > Would be interested in talking/corresponding with anyone researching > family: > David P. Davis (married Levina Clifton). Family was in Blackhawk and > Benton Counties Iowa by 1850. Children: John Alexander born 1824 m. > Stacy Ann Sanders; Mary; Jane; Andrew b. 1830 Married Christina; Samuel > b. 1832 married Elizabeth Ann Richey; William Davis b. 1834; Married > Mary; Susan J. b. 1836; James b. 1839; Rebecca b. 1841; Sarah b. 1844; > Catherine b. 1845. Related family names: Richey, Hite, Reed, Clifton, > Sanders. > Carolyn Davis Olson Hi Carolyn, I see John and Stacy Ann DAVIS with a son, William P. listed in the 1850 Federal Census. There are also a number of SANDERS families listed. If you don't already have these record, let me know and I'll transcribe them for you. Pam psw@pop.sfo.com

Would be interested in talking/corresponding with anyone researching family: David P. Davis (married Levina Clifton). Family was in Blackhawk and Benton Counties Iowa by 1850. Children: John Alexander born 1824 m. Stacy Ann Sanders; Mary; Jane; Andrew b. 1830 Married Christina; Samuel b. 1832 married Elizabeth Ann Richey; William Davis b. 1834; Married Mary; Susan J. b. 1836; James b. 1839; Rebecca b. 1841; Sarah b. 1844; Catherine b. 1845. Related family names: Richey, Hite, Reed, Clifton, Sanders. Carolyn Davis Olson

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The Benton County Historical Society is holding a fundraiser. We'll be having a drawing at our General Meeting on the 15th of December in the Community Room of the Mercantile Bank, and you can win one of three prizes: a copy of the 1988 <underline>The History of Benton County, Iowa </underline>a copy of <underline>A Video History of Vinton, Iowa </underline>a copy of the <underline>Pioneer Recollections of Benton County</underline> reprint A donation of $1 is requested for each entry in the drawing. Contact: The Benton County Historical Society PO Box 22 Vinton, IA 52349

<bold><underline>Vinton Public Library </underline></bold>510 2nd Avenue Vinton, IA 52349 phone: 319-472-4208 fax: 319-472-2548 e-mail: Vinton.Library@www.mebbs.com M, Th 10AM to 8PM T, W 10AM to 5:30PM F 10AM to 5PM Sat 9AM to noon Sun closed The Vinton Public Library has a small collection of materials relevant to Benton County researchers. Its most important holdings are the microfilm copies of the census and local newspapers. Census records available: Federal: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1910, 1920 State: 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 Newspapers: Vinton <underline>Eagle</underline> from 10 Jan 1855 to 25 Feb 1926 Benton County <underline>Times</underline> from 7 Jun 1888 to (after becoming the Cedar Valley Times 30 Nov 1987; later issues available as hardcopy Benton County <underline>Democrat</underline> three reels, beginning October 1856 It does have a reader/printer; copies from film are $.25 Copies of hardcopy materials are $.20 It also has, of course, the four county histories, as well as copies of the Centennial histories of Atkins, Belle Plaine, Cedar Township (Mt. Auburn), Garrison, Newhall, Shellsburg, and Van Horne. Unfortunately, the staff is not equipped to handle research requests, although they will answer questions about whether a particular item is in the collection. They usually turn research requests over to a private individual, but courtesy would suggest a donation for his time.

Descendants of Albert Abbe 1 ABBE, Albert b: Sep 1829 in CT d: 20 Oct 1899 in Urbana, Benton, IA . +PHILLIPS, Amelia Medulia b: 14 Nov 1829 in CT m: 28 Nov 1849 in Mansfield, Tolland, CT d: 29 Nov 1909 in Urbana, Benton, IA . 2 ABBE, Vianne Jeanette b: 26 Aug 1850 in Mansfield Twp., Tolland, CT d: 1 Jul 1872 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... +LEDGER, William Allen b: 18 Nov 1841 in OH m: 15 Dec 1870 in Center Point, Linn, IA d: Aft. 1900 in IA ..... 3 LEDGER, Cora Mae b: 9 Oct 1871 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 19 Oct 1957 in Dysart, Tama, IA ......... +FERGUSON, Isaac Clinton b: 19 Dec 1866 in Urbana, Benton, IA m: 27 Nov 1887 in Vinton, Benton, IA d: 23 Feb 1969 in Dysart, Tama, IA . 2 ABBEY/ABBE, Frank Everts b: Jun 1860 in IL d: 24 Sep 1913 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... +FERGUSON, Eliza 'Lizzie' Jane b: 19 May 1864 in MN m: 27 Nov 1881 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 24 Dec 1951 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... 3 ABBE, Florence May b: 17 Aug 1882 in Urbana, Benton, IA ......... +EDMONDS, Samuel Allison b: 1869 in IA m: 24 Oct 1900 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... 3 ABBE, Mary Eva b: 30 Mar 1884 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 1927 in Urbana, Benton, IA ......... +WADDLE, Samuel S.M. b: 12 Apr 1880 in IL m: 7 Aug 1901 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 1940 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... 3 ABBE, Frederick A. b: Jan 1886 in IA ..... 3 ABBE, Francis L. b: 27 May 1889 in IA ..... 3 ABBE, Amelia Lorinda b: 25 Nov 1895 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 1954 in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA ......... +SANDERS, Charles Clifford b: 18 Aug 1889 in Urbana, Benton, IA m: 28 Nov 1912 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: Mar 1970 in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA ..... 3 [1] ABBE, Ethel Devee b: 11 Apr 1898 d: 3 Jun 1988 in Vinton, Benton, IA ......... +DORSEY, Arthur Dinie b: 1896 m: 10 Jan 1916 in Vinton, Benton, IA d: May 1917 ..... *2nd Husband of [1] Ethel Devee Abbe: ......... +MCANDREWS, R. Leo m: 16 Aug 1917 ..... 3 ABBE, Mark Sylvester b: 20 Oct 1900 in Polk Twp., Benton, IA d: Jul 1968 in LaPorte City, Blk Hwk, IA ......... +PURDON, Leola M. 'Opal' b: 26 Jun 1902 in Vinton, Benton, IA m: 26 Jun 1919 in Vinton, Benton, IA d: Bef. 1997 ..... 3 ABBE, Allen Francis b: 18 Jan 1906 d: 30 Mar 1991 in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA ......... +THOMPSON, Opal Myrtle b: 2 Aug 1905 m: 26 Apr 1924 in Marion, Linn, IA d: in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA . 2 ABBE, Susan Jane b: 14 Nov 1862 in IL/IA d: 2 Jan 1931 in Melfort, Sask., CAN ..... +LEDGER, Charles Emmett b: 22 Mar 1859 in Pinhook, LaPorte, IN m: 11 Sep 1879 in Center Point, Linn, IA d: 16 May 1934 in Melfort, Sask., CAN ..... 3 [2] LEDGER, Frank Allen b: 14 Jul 1880 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 14 Apr 1943 in Urbana, Benton, IA ......... +DENISON, Maud Bernice b: 3 Jun 1880 m: 11 Oct 1900 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 15 Mar 1905 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... *2nd Wife of [2] Frank Allen Ledger: ......... +WICKHAM, Edith Mae b: Abt. 1887 m: 17 Sep 1906 ..... 3 LEDGER, Effie Myrtle b: 12 Dec 1882 in Center Point, Linn, IA d: 10 Nov 1948 in Silver Park, Saskatchewan, CAN ......... +MANLEY, Jessie Rosswell b: 18 Sep 1873 in Wapello, Louisa, IA m: 28 Aug 1901 in Urbana, Benton, IA ..... 3 LEDGER, Nellie Edna b: 16 Sep 1884 in Center Point, Linn, IA d: 23 Nov 1885 in Center Point, Linn, IA ..... 3 LEDGER, Geneveve May b: 30 Mar 1887 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 4 May 1954 ......... +KIPLING, Frank Henry b: Abt. 1885 m: 15 Mar 1906 in IA ..... 3 [3] LEDGER, Albert Clark b: 27 Aug 1889 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: Aft. 1953 ......... +WHITESELL, Rhoda b: Abt. 1894 m: 20 Nov 1913 in IA ..... *2nd Wife of [3] Albert Clark Ledger: ......... +LEATHUM, Elizabeth m: 21 Mar 1919 ..... 3 LEDGER, Hazel Inez b: 29 Sep 1896 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 5 Oct 1997 in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA ......... +WHITESELL, John Benjamin Harrison b: 21 Jul 1893 m: 17 Jun 1914 in Melforst, Saskatchewan, CAN d: 1 Apr 1975 ..... 3 LEDGER, Clarice b: 1898 in prob. IA d: Aft. 1987 in Melfort, Saskatchwan, CAN ......... +THOMPSON, Ole Albert b: Abt. 1896 m: Abt. 1923 in Melfort, Saskatchwan, CAN Glad to share. DEBBIE

DEBBIE wrote: > > Descendants of Albert Abbe > > 1 ABBE, Albert b: Sep 1829 in CT d: 20 Oct 1899 in Urbana, Benton, > IA > . +PHILLIPS, Amelia Medulia b: 14 Nov 1829 in CT m: 28 Nov 1849 in > Mansfield, Tolland, CT d: 29 Nov 1909 in Urbana, Benton, IA > . 2 ABBE, Vianne Jeanette b: 26 Aug 1850 in Mansfield Twp., Tolland, > CT d: 1 Jul 1872 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... +LEDGER, William Allen b: 18 Nov 1841 in OH m: 15 Dec 1870 in > Center Point, Linn, IA d: Aft. 1900 in IA > ..... 3 LEDGER, Cora Mae b: 9 Oct 1871 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 19 > Oct 1957 in Dysart, Tama, IA > ......... +FERGUSON, Isaac Clinton b: 19 Dec 1866 in Urbana, Benton, > IA m: 27 Nov 1887 in Vinton, Benton, IA d: 23 Feb 1969 in Dysart, Tama, > IA > . 2 ABBEY/ABBE, Frank Everts b: Jun 1860 in IL d: 24 Sep 1913 in > Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... +FERGUSON, Eliza 'Lizzie' Jane b: 19 May 1864 in MN m: 27 Nov > 1881 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 24 Dec 1951 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... 3 ABBE, Florence May b: 17 Aug 1882 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ......... +EDMONDS, Samuel Allison b: 1869 in IA m: 24 Oct 1900 in > Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... 3 ABBE, Mary Eva b: 30 Mar 1884 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: 1927 > in Urbana, Benton, IA > ......... +WADDLE, Samuel S.M. b: 12 Apr 1880 in IL m: 7 Aug 1901 in > Urbana, Benton, IA d: 1940 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... 3 ABBE, Frederick A. b: Jan 1886 in IA > ..... 3 ABBE, Francis L. b: 27 May 1889 in IA > ..... 3 ABBE, Amelia Lorinda b: 25 Nov 1895 in Urbana, Benton, IA > d: 1954 in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA > ......... +SANDERS, Charles Clifford b: 18 Aug 1889 in Urbana, > Benton, IA m: 28 Nov 1912 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: Mar 1970 in Waterloo, > Blk Hwk, IA > ..... 3 [1] ABBE, Ethel Devee b: 11 Apr 1898 d: 3 Jun 1988 in > Vinton, Benton, IA > ......... +DORSEY, Arthur Dinie b: 1896 m: 10 Jan 1916 in Vinton, > Benton, IA d: May 1917 > ..... *2nd Husband of [1] Ethel Devee Abbe: > ......... +MCANDREWS, R. Leo m: 16 Aug 1917 > ..... 3 ABBE, Mark Sylvester b: 20 Oct 1900 in Polk Twp., Benton, > IA d: Jul 1968 in LaPorte City, Blk Hwk, IA > ......... +PURDON, Leola M. 'Opal' b: 26 Jun 1902 in Vinton, Benton, > IA m: 26 Jun 1919 in Vinton, Benton, IA d: Bef. 1997 > ..... 3 ABBE, Allen Francis b: 18 Jan 1906 d: 30 Mar 1991 in > Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA > ......... +THOMPSON, Opal Myrtle b: 2 Aug 1905 m: 26 Apr 1924 in > Marion, Linn, IA d: in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA > . 2 ABBE, Susan Jane b: 14 Nov 1862 in IL/IA d: 2 Jan 1931 in > Melfort, Sask., CAN > ..... +LEDGER, Charles Emmett b: 22 Mar 1859 in Pinhook, LaPorte, IN > m: 11 Sep 1879 in Center Point, Linn, IA d: 16 May 1934 in Melfort, > Sask., CAN > ..... 3 [2] LEDGER, Frank Allen b: 14 Jul 1880 in Urbana, Benton, > IA d: 14 Apr 1943 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ......... +DENISON, Maud Bernice b: 3 Jun 1880 m: 11 Oct 1900 in > Urbana, Benton, IA d: 15 Mar 1905 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... *2nd Wife of [2] Frank Allen Ledger: > ......... +WICKHAM, Edith Mae b: Abt. 1887 m: 17 Sep 1906 > ..... 3 LEDGER, Effie Myrtle b: 12 Dec 1882 in Center Point, Linn, > IA d: 10 Nov 1948 in Silver Park, Saskatchewan, CAN > ......... +MANLEY, Jessie Rosswell b: 18 Sep 1873 in Wapello, Louisa, > IA m: 28 Aug 1901 in Urbana, Benton, IA > ..... 3 LEDGER, Nellie Edna b: 16 Sep 1884 in Center Point, Linn, > IA d: 23 Nov 1885 in Center Point, Linn, IA > ..... 3 LEDGER, Geneveve May b: 30 Mar 1887 in Urbana, Benton, IA > d: 4 May 1954 > ......... +KIPLING, Frank Henry b: Abt. 1885 m: 15 Mar 1906 in IA > ..... 3 [3] LEDGER, Albert Clark b: 27 Aug 1889 in Urbana, Benton, > IA d: Aft. 1953 > ......... +WHITESELL, Rhoda b: Abt. 1894 m: 20 Nov 1913 in IA > ..... *2nd Wife of [3] Albert Clark Ledger: > ......... +LEATHUM, Elizabeth m: 21 Mar 1919 > ..... 3 LEDGER, Hazel Inez b: 29 Sep 1896 in Urbana, Benton, IA d: > 5 Oct 1997 in Waterloo, Blk Hwk, IA > ......... +WHITESELL, John Benjamin Harrison b: 21 Jul 1893 m: 17 Jun > 1914 in Melforst, Saskatchewan, CAN d: 1 Apr 1975 > ..... 3 LEDGER, Clarice b: 1898 in prob. IA d: Aft. 1987 in > Melfort, Saskatchwan, CAN > ......... +THOMPSON, Ole Albert b: Abt. 1896 m: Abt. 1923 in Melfort, > Saskatchwan, CAN > Glad to share. > DEBBIE Hi Debbie, thanks for the info. I am looking for the Starkweather clan who lived in the Belle Plaine area in the 1860-1900 time range. Found 1 marker in the Oakhill burial grounds. Hope to get out to Iowa again next summer. My wife has relatives in DesMoines. Thanks again. Bill S.

Hi Gerry, I don't see any SHEELEYs listed in a list I have for the Bear Creek Cemetery near Vinton in Harrison Twp. I know this doesn't seem helpful, but at least you can put it your "negative search" notes. If anyone else would like me to check for their surnames of interest in the Bear Creek Cemetery list, just let me know. Pam psw@pop.sfo.com (<---new e-mail) ================================ Gerry <RJGPNeveaux@worldnet.att.net> wrote: > > Does anyone know if Mary Jane WILCOX SHEELEY is buried in Benton > County? She was on the 1870 census for Benton. Her husband Morgan > SHEELEY may have owned a farm in Benton County. Any info will be > wonderful. Morgan's brother Joseph with his wife Abbie is buried in > the Canton Township, Benton County Cemetery at Shellsburg. Thank you, > Gerry Pringle Neveaux

Does anyone know if Mary Jane WILCOX SHEELEY is buried in Benton County? She was on the 1870 census for Benton. Her husband Morgan SHEELEY may have owned a farm in Benton County. Any info will be wonderful. Morgan's brother Joseph with his wife Abbie is buried in the Canton Township, Benton County Cemetery at Shellsburg. Thank you, Gerry Pringle Neveaux

Pamela Storm Wolfskill has changed her e-mail address to: psw@pop.sfo.com

I am looking to share information on the Bordwells, Hargers, Riedels, and Scherers of Benton County Iowa. Thanks! Kate Poole dtp2@psu.edu

DeKalb County Illinois Marriages Book B: William H AVERY married Miss Harriet Hinsdale Aug 14, 1862 #360 Oak Ridge Cemetery, Sandwich, Illinois: Hattie E. Hinsdale AVERY wife Wm 17 yr, 10 mon, 10 day Oct 10, 1862 Charles G. AVERY 1862-1906 Kendall Co Illinois Marriages: William H AVERY married Sarah A. TRIPP Sept 7, 1865 Thompson AVERY married Jemima TRIPP Jan 20, 1863 Can anyone tell me for fact that the William H AVERY above who married Hattie Hinsdale in 1862, is the same William H AVERY who married Sarah A Tripp in 1865???? Also, can anyone tell me what AVERY family, this William H AVERY comes from? He was born in NY about 1840. Went to Illinois and was in the 1860 Somonauk Township, Sandwich P.O Census listed as Farm Hand with the Joseph Latham Family. Was he related to the Latham family? He then went into the Civil War from Somonauk, and when he got out in 1865, married Sarah A Tripp in Kendall Co. There were several Sarah Tripps at that time also. I believe he married the Sarah Tripp who was the daughter of Benjamin and Jemima TRIPP who were in La Salle Co in 1850 Census and the Kendall Co Little Rock Census in 1860. I believe Benjamin Tripp died and Jemima married Thompson AVERY in 1863. Is Thompson AVERY the father of William H AVERY??? They all ended up in Benton Co Iowa after 1868 and are all buried together in the Mt Auburn Ia Cemetery there. Can anyone please offer any info on these facts?? I am having a terrible time tracing this William H AVERY further until I can find his parents names. William H AVERY lived in Benton Co Ia Cedar Township Section 25 In the meantime, hope this info has helped someone else out also. PWeber3402@aol.com

Sue Soden wrote: <snip> > In the mean time...several people have been transcribing different > things for the Benton site.... <snip> Well, no WONDER the list has been so quiet! Everyone's so busy WORKING! Pats on the back to all! You're doing wonderful things! Pam timandpamwolf@pop.sfo.com

Hi Thom and Pam, Shoot! I must be the new kid on the block! I welcomed Thom but didn't post it back to the list! We're always please and excited to have new research data added to the Benton County IAGenWeb site and look forward to the contributions of the Benton County Historical Society! In the mean time...several people have been transcribing different things for the Benton site. Kate Poole has dedicated her time to transcribing **ALL** of the Benton County 1878 Biographies! What a big job! Hank Rathje is about to submit his completed project of the St.Stephens Cemetery! Kent Wayson is working on the Kisling Cemetery and has already submitted a good deal of data! Dick Manley is doing a wonderful job with the Urbana History! So much good information and lots of names! The newest submission isn't online yet, but will be ASAP! Beverly Peterson has transcribed the names of the 1928 Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Vinton, Iowa. All of these projects are huge undertakings for single Benton County researchers. I appreciate your hard work and dedication! Thanks for keeping me busy! :) (and out of trouble!) -- Sue