This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bellmer, Goff, Childs, Meyers, Childs, McKinder, Weibel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1759 Message Board Post: My husband is a descendant of JOHN C. BELLMER & ADELBERTA GERKENS. We would also love to have whatever Bellmer information you may have and be put in contact with the other Bellmer descendant you have talked to. John C. & Adelberta (Gerkens) Bellmer are buried in the Dunkerton Cemetary, Dunkerton, Black Hawk Co., Iowa. The information I received from the D.Cemetary book is as follows: "John Bellmer was a Civil War veteran, Grand Army of the Republic, b. 1828 - d. 13 Jun. 1901. John's children were SOPHIA (BELLMER) MEYERS, MRS. CHARLES (MARY BELLMER) KRAHN who died 16 November 1941,age 83 of Flint, Michigan; MRS. DANIEL (MATILDA* BELLMER) SMITH, and sons CHARLES DAGE BELLMER of Dunkerton and HENRY BELLMER." (My mother-in-law [living] is a descendant of Charles Dage Bellmer.) * In the Dunkerton Cemetary book, Mrs. Daniel Smith (aka Matilda) is listed as "Rosena". May be Matilda's middle name or could be a total mistake of the compiler of this Cemetary list. Sandy Childs jschilds@pacbell.net Note: More information on his children available.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Childs, Bellmer, Goff, Meyers, McKinder, Weibel, Knudtson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1756.2 Message Board Post: The message re: Anna Strempke Meyer in Dunkerton was supposed to be posted as a response to THIS query. Instead I accidentally posted it as a New Message. Please refer to that message for Strempke info. Gotta get my eyes checked! Sandy Childs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Childs, Bellmer, Goff, Meyers, McKinder, Weibel, Knudtson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1758 Message Board Post: In researching my husband's Meyer ancestors buried In the Dunkerton Cemetary, Dunkerton, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, I found that an ANNA (STREMPKE) MEYERS, b. 3 Jul. 1902 and d. 8 Dec. 1977 at age 81. She was the d/o of HERMAN and OTELIZ KLOTT STREMPKE. Anna's 2 brothers are GEORGE and ALBERT STREMPKE of Oelwein, IA. Hope this is of some interest. Sandy Childs

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/1756.1 Message Board Post: In the 1920 US Census, Violett Strempke is living with the Newton R. & Gertrude Evans family in Fairbank Township, Buchanan County, Iowa. I'll send you a .gif of the census to your email.

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The 1925 census of Buffalo Township, Buchanan County, Iowa shows: Ray EVANS 34 IL son of Newton Evans 60 IL and Mayme Mohler 52 IL IL Gertrude wife 30 IA dau of August Strempke GER Lawrence 9 children born IA Raymond 7 Margaret 5 Marion dau 4 Minnie 1 The Buchanan County cemetery book lists Stroempke and Strempke burials in Forks Cemetery, Perry Township. There are also many others in Buchanan County and there are current day Strempkes here. I'd suggest that you send $12.00 to the Buchanan County Genealogical Society PO Box 4 Independence, Iowa 50644. Attn; Mickey & Cathy That will get you an hour of research and a few copies. They will also let you know what else, if anything, is there. They have an extensive collections of obituary cards, newspapers, probates, birth, marriage and death records. Happy Hunting, Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: <greywolf_rl@hotmail.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 9:33 AM Subject: [IABLACKH] Strempke(Stempke) > 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/1756 > > Message Board Post: > > Hi...I'm looking for Strempkes' that came from Germany. My grandmother was > Gertrude M. Strempke. She married Newton R. Evans. The 1910 census shows > her working as a servant but I can't find anything on her family. I know > her mother and father came from Germany. Her sister-in-law was Violet > Strempke. At one time I believe I remember my mother saying say was named > after her grandmother Minnie Strempke. > > > ==== IABLACKH Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send ONLY the word UNSUBSCRIBE to the > utility address IABLACKH-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM If you are trying to > unsubscribe from the Digest list, use the same utility address but change > the -L- to a -D- > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > >

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/1756 Message Board Post: Hi...I'm looking for Strempkes' that came from Germany. My grandmother was Gertrude M. Strempke. She married Newton R. Evans. The 1910 census shows her working as a servant but I can't find anything on her family. I know her mother and father came from Germany. Her sister-in-law was Violet Strempke. At one time I believe I remember my mother saying say was named after her grandmother Minnie Strempke.

In case anyone is interested, this Dunkerton Cemetary book is officially called: History of Fairview Cemetary, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, by Roy C. Ortner, 142 Third Ave. NW, Oelwein, Iowa 50662,(319) 283-4094 dated October 2000 It is done very well with great detail and research on each family by Roy, and is well worth the money spent. Gives b/m/d, parents of deceased, children of, occupation, military service info and in many cases the names of deceased's siblings. I don't know how much my husband payed for it (his relatives were being researched at the time) but it was a good investment. No, I don't even know Mr. Ortner, but I value his work. Sandy (McKinder) Childs w/of Jerry D. Childs of Dunkerton. Parents Blanche (Bellmer) Childs, d. of Olin and Erma (Goff) Bellmer all of Dunkerton. Meyer family in there someplace also.

Great info about Adelheid and John Gerkin being siblings. Looking at the Dunkerton cemetary list, John Gerken appears not to be buried there but Adelheid (Gerken) Bellmer is of course. Sandy - ----- Original Message ----- From: <hrftx@aol.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:10 PM Subject: [IABLACKH] Re: Dunkerton Cemetery List? > 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/617.3.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Yes, Adelheid and John Gerken were siblings, and I'll email what I have of > that line. > > > ==== IABLACKH Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send ONLY the word UNSUBSCRIBE to the > utility address IABLACKH-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM If you are trying to > unsubscribe from the Digest list, use the same utility address but change > the -L- to a -D- > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

Thanks! We for one would greatly appreciate that. Sandy Childs jschilds@pacbell.net Husband, Jerry Childs, is descendant of John C. Bellmer and wife Adelheid. - ----- Original Message ----- From: <hrftx@aol.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:10 PM Subject: [IABLACKH] Re: Dunkerton Cemetery List? > 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/617.3.1.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Yes, Adelheid and John Gerken were siblings, and I'll email what I have of > that line. > > > ==== IABLACKH Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list, send ONLY the word UNSUBSCRIBE to the > utility address IABLACKH-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM If you are trying to > unsubscribe from the Digest list, use the same utility address but change > the -L- to a -D- > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

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/617.3.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, Adelheid and John Gerken were siblings, and I'll email what I have of that line.

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/617.3.1.1 Message Board Post: thank you...every little piece helps! I'm thankful for the other info you sent as well. I am sort of thinking that John Gerkin might have been a brother or uncle to Adelheit Gerkin, John Christian Bellmer's wife. just a theory right now. tracy

My husband is a descendant of John Christian Bellmer and would be interested in any and all information about this family. He's an occasional researcher and I'm the died in wool fanatic researcher, so you may be conversing with me. We have a copy of the Dunkerton Cemetary internee list and there are quite a few Bellmers and related family. The people who put this Cemetary list together did a good job of genealogical research on each one. So there is a great deal of surprise information. I see here that they list John C. Bellmer's family as follows: 1 John & Adelheid had the following children: 2 Sophia Myers 2 Mrs. Mary Krahn (d. 16 Nov. 1941, age 83) 2 Mrs. Mathilda Smith 2 Charles Bellmer (My husband's direct ancestor) 2 Henry Bellmer (I see from your email that you Sophia & Mathilda are middle names of the girls. I also note that there is no mention of John Wesley Bellmer! Good find for us.) The cemetary list only has 1828 as birth information and that he died 13 June 1901 at the age of 73. You have noted the month of February as birth month. My husband's line is: 1 John C (G.) Bellmer, b.February 1828, d.13 June 1901, m. Adelheid Gerkin 2 Charles Dage Bellmer, b. 21 May 1865-26 Apr. 1935; m1. Unknown; m2 Mabel Clubine 3 Harold E. Bellmer, b. 4 Feb. 1896, d. 23 Jan. 1971, m. Erma Neola Goff 4 Blanche (Goff) Childs - Marona. b. 4 Aug. 1921 (need to confirm). Living, age 84. m1 Max Whitney Childs, died. m2 Tom Marona, Living. 5 Jerry Duane Childs Blanche (Bellmer) Childs - Marona most likely will talk to anyone interested in the Bellmer line. Not sure how far back she knows the family history, but she's a sharp lady. Sandy Childs jschilds@pacbell.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <hrftx@aol.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:26 AM Subject: [IABLACKH] Re: Dunkerton Cemetery List? > 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/617.3.1 > > Message Board Post: > > I don't have much, except for their marriage and first three children > recorded by Lake Creek German Methodist Church of SE Pettis Co, Mo (they > listed as members of Ebenezer congregation, across line in NW Morgan Co): > > 1 John Christian Bellmer b: February 1828 in Hanover d: 1901 in > Dunkerton, Ia > . +Adelheid Gerken b: September 1833 in Hanover m: April 08, 1855 in Lake > Creek Meth (members of Ebenezer congregation) d: Aft. 1901 in Dunkerton, > Ia > ...... 2 Johanna Sophia Bellmer b: January 16, 1856 > ...... 2 Henriette Mathilde Bellmer b: December 23, 1860 > ...... 2 John Wesley Bellmer b: February 05, 1863 > > I will email you separately data from a descendant > > > ==== IABLACKH Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen > Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

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/617.3.1 Message Board Post: I don't have much, except for their marriage and first three children recorded by Lake Creek German Methodist Church of SE Pettis Co, Mo (they listed as members of Ebenezer congregation, across line in NW Morgan Co): 1 John Christian Bellmer b: February 1828 in Hanover d: 1901 in Dunkerton, Ia . +Adelheid Gerken b: September 1833 in Hanover m: April 08, 1855 in Lake Creek Meth (members of Ebenezer congregation) d: Aft. 1901 in Dunkerton, Ia ...... 2 Johanna Sophia Bellmer b: January 16, 1856 ...... 2 Henriette Mathilde Bellmer b: December 23, 1860 ...... 2 John Wesley Bellmer b: February 05, 1863 I will email you separately data from a descendant

By the way, Tracy, I see here that Dunkerton Cemetary books states: "John G. (or C) Bellmer b. in 1828 (no other date), and d. 13 June 1901 at age 73. John's children are Sophia Meyers, Mrs. Mary Krahn who died 16 Nov. 1941, age 83; Mrs. Matilda Smith, Charles Bellmer, and Henry Bellmer. John Bellmer married Adelheit Gerken Bellmer." Sandy Childs jschilds@pacbell.net - ----- Original Message ----- From: <Twegian@aol.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 9:30 PM Subject: [IABLACKH] Re: Dunkerton Cemetery List? > 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/617.3 > > Message Board Post: > > Hello, > I know your post is a few years old, but I was hoping you could share > whatever information you have on John Christian Bellmer b. 1828 D. 13 Jun > 1901 Civil War Veteran. > Thank you > Tracy > > > ==== IABLACKH Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen > Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >

Hello Tracy: Perhaps you were answering my husband's posting of a year or so ago. I'll do my best to help you out here as I am the diehard genealogist and he's the part-timer. We do have a copy of the Dunkerton Cemetary list which lists all the Bellmers for several generations and their attendant relatives. If you wish I can make a copy of certain pages and forward them to you. My husband: Jerry D. Childs, is also a descendant of John C. Bellmer of Dunkerton. This is Jerry's Bellmer line as I know it: (per the Cemetary list and info therein.) *John C. Bellemer (wife Adelheit Gerken) *Charles Dage (m1- unknown, m2 -Mabel Clubine of Dunkerton) *Harold E. (m. Erma Neola Goff) * Blanche (Bellmer) Childs-Marona (Living, age 84) b. Dunkerton, lived Dike, Iowa and now Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. (Her sister and brother are also still living.) * Jerry Duane Childs, (m2- Sandra (McKinder) McTigue-Childs. Living in LaCrescenta, CA. (We can be reached at jschilds@pacbell.net ) Jerry's mother: Blanche (Bellmer) Childs/Marona, is still living and is quite a sharp lady. She no doubt will answer any questions, just let me know. I will contact her for you and get back to you. It's been my experience that she first says she doesn't remember this or that about the history of her family, but then when you say "who's this" or "when did you do that" she comes up with the answers. She a nice talkative lady. Sandy Childs - ----- Original Message ----- From: <Twegian@aol.com> To: <IABLACKH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 9:26 PM Subject: [IABLACKH] Re: Dunkerton Cemetery List? Bellmer/Belmer > 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/617.2.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Hello, > I know this post from you was a few years ago, but I was wondering what > information you may have on John Christian Belmer b.1828? He is also my > ggggrandfather. His daughter, Henrietta Matilda married a man by the name > of Frederick D Smith and they had Ellen, Henry, Rosena, Lee, Emma, Carl, > Fred and George. (as far as I can decifer, but nothing seems cohesive) I > do know Carl is my ggrandfather. I have a copy of the obituary for > Henrietta from the Oelwein Register stating that she died Feb 23, 1910 > leaving behind three sons, Henry, Carl and Fred...no idea about the other > children. States her parents were Mr and Mrs J.C. Bellmer ( Adelheit > Bellmer) John Christian Bellmer born 1828, died 13 Jun 1901 Civil War > veteran. > I would truly appreciate any information you would be willing to share. > Tracy Kellums > > > ==== IABLACKH Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen > Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

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/617.3 Message Board Post: Hello, I know your post is a few years old, but I was hoping you could share whatever information you have on John Christian Bellmer b. 1828 D. 13 Jun 1901 Civil War Veteran. Thank you Tracy

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/617.2.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I know this post from you was a few years ago, but I was wondering what information you may have on John Christian Belmer b.1828? He is also my ggggrandfather. His daughter, Henrietta Matilda married a man by the name of Frederick D Smith and they had Ellen, Henry, Rosena, Lee, Emma, Carl, Fred and George. (as far as I can decifer, but nothing seems cohesive) I do know Carl is my ggrandfather. I have a copy of the obituary for Henrietta from the Oelwein Register stating that she died Feb 23, 1910 leaving behind three sons, Henry, Carl and Fred...no idea about the other children. States her parents were Mr and Mrs J.C. Bellmer ( Adelheit Bellmer) John Christian Bellmer born 1828, died 13 Jun 1901 Civil War veteran. I would truly appreciate any information you would be willing to share. Tracy Kellums

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/1755.1 Message Board Post: Teresa, I enjoyed reading these very much. Thanks for taking the time to post them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CULVER: Byron, Anson and Orange Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Vk.2ADE/1755 Message Board Post: I have transcribed a series of letters to Master Byron Culver [b. 1876], Poplar Ridge, Cayuga Co., New York from Byron Culver [b. 1824], Cedar Falls, Iowa. Thought you might find them interesting. The younger Byron was the grandson of elder Byron's first cousin Anson. Elder Byron is likely the namesake for Byron [b. 1876]. The elder Byron, son of Orange Culver and Betsey Edwards, was probably born in Cayuga County and later moved to Orleans County, New York, with his parents, before heading to Iowa as a man. To the best of my knowledge, neither Byron has any living direct descendants. Transcriptions follow: The first letter in 1883 is printed. The 1886, 1887, and 1888 Letters are in beautiful flowing script. Last one dated about 6 months before Byron of Iowa's death at the age of 64. Master Byron was between 7 and 12 years old. Cedar Falls, Iowa Dec 18th 1883 Master Byron I think you will remember that I was at our house last winter. I didnot see you but a short time in the morning before you went to school. I think you told me you would write to me if I would write to you. I now write to you and send you a Christmas present which you can get your father to change to silver if you want to put it in your bank. Your Friend, Byron Culver Cedar Falls, Iowa February 22, 1886 Master Byron Culver Poplar Ridge, N.Y. I received your letter some time ago, and it is time it should be answered. I was glad to hear that you are all well in Cayuga. We have had very cold weather a part of the winter, and a good deal of snow. It is now quite warm, and the snow is melting. I suppose you are still going to school. I think you write pretty well for a boy of your age, and your spelling is very correct. That is as it should be. It looks bad to see a letter with half of the words incorrectly spelled. If you was out here, I could take you out to my farm and show you lots of cows, calves and spotted pigs. The farmers in this country keep more cows and hogs than they do in your country. You say you take care of the sheep. I suppose you look after your own pretty well. I hope you will not lose any of them. I think you told me you lost one last year. Each of you boys, I suppose have certain chores to do. It is a good thing for boys to have something to do. If they are kept busy when they are boys, it will be easy for them to work when they get to be men. Tell your Grandpa, that I will write to him soon. Respects to your father, mother, brothers, and sister, and accept the same yourself. Write again Yours truly Byron Culver Cedar Falls, Iowa December 4, 1887 Cousin Byron, Your letter of Nov. 2 has been received. I was glad to hear from you again. I think you improve in writing, and you are very correct in spelling. I do not see that you have made a single mistake. You do well for a boy of your age. In your next letter, write me the year, month, and day in which you were born. If you had as large corn fields as we have in this country, you would get tired of husking. Many farmers have over one hundred acres of corn. If you keep your sheep you will have a good flock in a few years. Wool is so low, that you cannot get rich very fast. Learn while you are a boy, to keep what money you get, and not spend it for things you do not need. And if you continue to do so, when you get to be a man you will have plenty to live on, if you should live to be old. Tell your grandfather that I would be glad to get a letter from him. I shall hope to hear from you again. I will close with kind regards to your grandfather, your father, brothers, sister, and yourself. Yours truly, Byron Culver Cedar Falls, Iowa March 11. 1888 Cousin Byron, Yours of Feb. 1st has been received. I was glad to hear from you again. I suppose your winter school has closed or will close soon. I think the sugar making season is about to commence. When I was a boy, when school closed in the Spring, I had to go to the woods and help make sugar. It was a pleasant change after going to school all winter. We used frequently to boil sap all night. We used to get some of the neighbors boys to go with us which shortened up the night very much. We always had a good time. We used to make what sugar we wanted to eat, and was careful to have plenty of eggs to boil. I can look back to those days, and realize they were happy days. But I did not fully know it then. But as years roll on, and we arrive to manhood, the battle of life begins. And the success of that battle depends upon how well we have qualified ourselves in youth. The boy who has made the best use of his time at school, has been obedient to his parents, industrious, and t! rue to every trust will be very sure of success. On the other hand, the boy who has been idle in school, untruthful, and disobedient, is most sure to come to ruin, and disgrace. The weather here is quite Springlike. I send you a book with this, which I hope you will receive, and that it will please you. Tell your Grand Father that I should be pleased to hear from him. I would like to hear if you get the book. Respects to yourself and all the friends in which my wife joins. Yours truly, Byron Culver