This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VanCleave / Weathersby / Donahoo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vk.2ADE/836.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello- I am probably shooting blanks again - but thought I'd try in response to your post; My great g/mother was Martha Texana VanCleave b.3-18-1856 (married John Pershing Weathersby) and had several brothers and sisters. Her parents are shown as Alfred Suggs VanCleave and Catherine Donahoo. I can go up the VanCleave branch pretty good but I get deadends on Catherine Donahoo on each search; my husband and I did go to Comanche, Texas this past year and found numerous grave sites at Indian Creek Cemetery as well as Stag Creek Cemetery but still no leads --- any help you may be able to give would be greatly appreciated!! thank you, Gloria Vordenbaum

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1283.2.1 Message Board Post: I realized I made the mistakes on the age for Hiram and Mildren Hurley. I mean they were 21 and 24, respectively, in the 1930 Federal Census. My apology. STEVEN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1283.2 Message Board Post: The 1930 Federal Census for Black Hawk County, Iowa showed that Hiram and Nellie Vaughn, both 71 were living on Linnwood Avenue with son, Robert M., age 46 and two grandchildren, Hiram and Mildred Hurley, age 24 and 23, respectively. Robert Vaughn was still single. Hiram Hurley was probably divorced as he is coded “D”. Mildred Hurley was single. Hiram and Mildred’s parents were born in Iowa. The 1920 Federal Census for Iowa showed Walter P. Hurley, 37 with wife, Estelle living in Clarke County, IA and Walter H. Hurley, age 49 with wife living in Wapello County, IA. Found Hiram and Nellie Vaughn, both age 62 with Robert, age 37 but no grandchildren or other family members living on Linnwood Avenue in Black Hawk County, Iowa. STEVEN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1283.1 Message Board Post: Kim -- I do not have the Hurley or Heyburger in my family but the name of Hurley is familiar because my mom (Clarece Webber)attended Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Waterloo with Mary Ann Hurley. They graduated in 1952. She remembered Arlene Hurley vaguely. I believe Arlene attended the school with my aunt. She believed Mary Ann’s cousins, Connie and Annette Daly attended the same school. My mom mentioned Louanne Heyburger and she was not sure if Louanne was Mary Ann’s aunt. Thus, you may find more information about the Hurley and Heyburger through the Sacred Heart High School and maybe the church. You may try to contact St. John Catholic church. I believe the Hurley attended the school when they were young. You may as well as find more information on Robert Eugene through the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, only local newspaper if he died in Waterloo or in Black Hawk County. Wish I could help you more. STEVEN

I've "rescued" an old photograph of E.H. ESTEY of Waterloo, Iowa which was taken at the W.H. Monroe Studio in Fayette, Iowa. Noted on the photograph in addition to his name and hometown is "Lawyer" and "Upper Iowa University Class of 1893" leading me to believe that this photograph may have been taken on the occasion of his graduation. I'm hoping to be able to find someone from his family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Amy Emeline BENNET, b 1838 in Ohio, m to Thomas POUND, about 1854, I am looking for any BENNET that maybe related to Amy, her father was born in NY or NJ, mother in PA. Please, any BENNET information greatly appreciated. Marie Pound

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hurley, Heyberger, Vaughn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1283 Message Board Post: Looking for information on my Hurley Line. My great-grandfather was named Walter Hurley b. abt. 1866. He was married to Cora May Vaughn. I show that they had two children, my grandfather, Hiram Maxwell Hurley b. 1904 in Blackhawk, Iowa. His sister was named Mildred A. Hurley b. abt. 1907. Hiram was married my grandmother Eva Jeanette Heyberger. My mother's name is Patricia Darlene Hurley (still living, married), she had five brothers and sisters. Robert Eugene Hurley, he died in 1963 in an auto accident, I have not found anything on him at all. There was Ronald Joseph Hurley, he too is deceased. Arlene Hurley, deceased. Mary Ann Hurley, (living, married), and Nancy Hurley (living, married). Any information would be appreciated. I know that Hiram was married more than once. I believe one of his wives was named Grace, the one after my grandmother, I believe he was married before my grandmother as well. Thanks Kim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, Hartman(n), Mendenhall, Bartlett, Sumner, Caldwell, Gregory Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1282 Message Board Post: Since I’ve started helping people with the Freedom of Information Act info in early November, I have been virtually swamped with requests. I’ve had over 1,100 requests for it, just about 200 really, really nice responsive letters and emails in response (which is a nice surprise, most people just get the info and move on), about 350 requests for additional help via email and snail mail and another 87+ who let me know they’ve found the info they’ve been looking for with the additional help. Also, a total of 9 people sent me vile, nasty, swearing emails about how I shouldn’t be helping people like this on rootsweb. But they’re obviously a sorry lot so I don’t pay them any mind. *** So, I’m happy to report that for the $7.00 for paper, copying, staples, large envelope and postage costs, it’s well worth it! The Freedom of Information Act is a tool that is available to everyone. The request is free but it can be very confusing. You have to know where to send it, you have to have the right request form, a properly worded letter, you have to know what type of information they need to get you what you are looking for. You cannot just send in a generic "find this" request. I found a way to use FOIA in genealogy to request records that actually moves your search along. In my every day legal work I use the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) to acquire records from all areas. I will send you the forms (both State and Federal), sample request letters, what you need to send in terms of specifics, if you have them, or if not, some suggestions on where and how to find them. I have compiled a list of each State’s statutes and codes that you will need to reformat the request form for your particular State or the State you are sending the request to. I have included some specific searching directions and examples that may help you. For those of us who have been unable to get to an out-of-town location or to afford a researcher it's great. My email contact is or genealogyprincess@hotmail.com not the email listed on this posting. Or simply follow the directions below! I will be happy to help anyone with any additional information or reformatting the forms for other states, other data requests, etc. Any other requests for help, I will send a form. I have to request $6.58 for paper, copying, staples, large envelope and postage costs. This package of information is 26+ pages (and growing) -- and I had no idea this would be responded to in such huge numbers (!!). So, if you*re interested, send $7.00 in cash or check [Kathy Lawler] to Genealogy Princess, 20757 Camden Square, #210, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 or use my Paypal address [checking] for $7.00 to kathlee13@yahoo.com or genealogyprincess@hotmail.com. Either way, don’t forget your address!! I will send you the information the very day I receive your address and funds. Lastly, additional information, new ways I can come up with to use FOIA will be sent to you free of charge and I*ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have. Lastly, I have a larger bunch of information in my "FOIA IN GENEALOGY WORKS! on Ebay. Check that out! Thanks! Kathleen Lawler

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOX, KRUSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1281 Message Board Post: David and Matilda appear on the 1880 census in Black Hawk County. David was 48 years old, born in Pennsylvania (c 1832), Matilda 47 years old and born in New York. The children living with them were: Lavina, 17 Benjamin, 15 Elias, 13 Adell, 11 Burt, 9 Catie, 7 Mike, 5 Another son, Enoch, was already married and living in Graham Co., Kansas. Would love to connect with someone regarding this family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WRAY/RAY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/244.200.1 Message Board Post: I BELIEVE THE DATES I HAD WERE WRONG FOR EDNA WRAY(BICKERTON). I BELIEVE THEY ARE 1896-1985.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vk.2ADE/484.1.1 Message Board Post: Jim, If you would like a copy of a picture of Mildred Heding Thompson's family please contact me at: sthomsen@charter.net Sandy Heding Thomsen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vk.2ADE/484.1 Message Board Post: Mildred Heding (Mrs. Jahn Thompson) was a sister to my Gr. Grandfather, William Henry Heding. Their parents were John Quincy Heding and Sarah Jane Haflich. There were 4 more siblings: Zoe, Zelia, Albert, John B., and another I can't remember. John Q's parents were William Wellington and Emily (Emery) Heding who came from Wisconsin from N.Y. We think William's parents were David Hedding and Deborah Terry. David also had a second wife, Wilthea Story. We believe he had 3 children with his first marriage and 6 or 7 with the second. David is our brick wall. He was born in Pa. and his children were born in NY around Orange, Cayaugua, and Clinton Cos. (Little Valley comes to mind). William came to Wis. in 1854 with 3 children (John Q., Elizabeth and one other son. They had a 4th child, David in Wis. They first lived in Dane Co and then went to BadAxe now Vernon Co living in the readsville and Hillsboro area and later family members lived in Union Center in Juneau Co. I put my paperwork away for christmas and to have a break from all the ancestors. Will dig it out soon and re-organize Hope this helps, Sandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1280.1.1 Message Board Post: i subscribe to all they have that apply, bleieve me!! been doing that for years, along with the message & query boards- it helps every now 7 then- i usually make the contact though i make it apoint to scour them all about once a month!! thax though! sheri

No -- not that I forgot, but the Meyers are on my husband's side and the major research work I leave to him as I have plenty of problems with My ancestors (works best for the both of us)...but since I saw the name slide by on the Iowa Black Hawk list, it was too much to pass by. Thanks anyway. Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: <chesnut@calcon.net> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 4:40 AM Subject: Re: meyer & families > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1280.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Sheri, > Did you try rootsweb.com surname mailing lists? > JoAnn > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1280.1 Message Board Post: Sheri, Did you try rootsweb.com surname mailing lists? JoAnn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vk.2ADE/623.630.1 Message Board Post: I am writing you about the byvank family of Waterloo.. I am trying to find out about Ida Dora. Any information about her family would be helpful.

My husband's grandfather was (I believe first name is) Harold Meyer living in Dunkerton, Black Hawk Co., IA a good portion of his adult life. Died there. If you are interested I'll get more info on them. Sandy in Calif. (a transplanted Iowan) ----- Original Message ----- From: <lovered@mailcity.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 4:31 PM Subject: meyer & families > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1280 > > Message Board Post: > > hi- im from IL, my grandfather gave me one page of his family tree, all he had before he [passed 2 years ago- > looking for several of my german lines... > MEYER/FISCHER/CASSENS > SHAULIS/FINDERBURG/HARBAUGH > SCHNEPPER/KIMPLING > WIEDNER/ZIEGLER > > PLEASE email me with even the tiniest shred, im the only one left to find our lines, all my german relations have passed... > sheri > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1280 Message Board Post: hi- im from IL, my grandfather gave me one page of his family tree, all he had before he [passed 2 years ago- looking for several of my german lines... MEYER/FISCHER/CASSENS SHAULIS/FINDERBURG/HARBAUGH SCHNEPPER/KIMPLING WIEDNER/ZIEGLER PLEASE email me with even the tiniest shred, im the only one left to find our lines, all my german relations have passed... sheri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vk.2ADE/1279 Message Board Post: gottlieb born in germany: children born in missouri and kansas

It would be very helpful to have an indication of the list which sends these messages before one is opened. There are so many undesirable messages being sent that many people are deleting messages when they do not recognize the sender. I almost deleted this and it would have been unfortunate if it had been from someone with whom I could have shared information. Yesterday, I received a message I wish I had deleted immediately. The sender sounded very friendly but the message was grossly pornographic. L Young totallyblessed2002@yahoo.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Buser > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vk.2ADE/1278 > > Message Board Post: > > Can anyone provide an obituary for Dr. John R. Buser? I do not have a death date but know that he was a prominent physician in La Porte City for several decades beginning in the 1920s. > > His wife was Pearl; her date of death is Dec 2, 1996 in La Porte City. > > There son was Arnold; died Aug 14, 1988 in La Porte City. > > Obituaries for any of these three would be a great help. Thank you. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237