Celebrate! It's our country's 233^rd birthday! Becoming a county coordinator is a wonderful way to share and celebrate our heritages in our wonderful country. Counties available are Guthrie, Buena Vista, Greene, Guthrie, Monroe, Lucas and Fremont. Spend some time becoming familiar with them at http://iagenweb.org/state/colist.php. For more information on what is required of a county coordinator, please read the Volunteer Primer at http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm. Email the Welcome Hostesses with your choice of counties at welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org <mailto:welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org> and we will send you an application. If you have any questions, we will do our very best to answer them! We will also assist you as you settle into your newly adopted county. Happy 4^th of July! Conni Mac & Peggy IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org <mailto:welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lthorne146 Surnames: Classification: bible Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/23.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wonder, is that where the North Dakota Thorne's learned how to be drunken child abusers? Or did you learn that from your drunk momma? Larry Warren Hart (adopted by Larry R Thorne who is a drunk child abuser who used to get off on beating the hell out of my brother and I. In his defense, we were step-children, so I guess it's alright to get reeeeeel drunk and beat the fuck out 'em - they're just step children! Right Larry? Adultery is a sin Mr Thorne! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: acg13666 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/981/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I saw this article the old Greeley, CO newspaper and thought some of you would be interested in the tornado that was so terrible back in 1893. This is sad. Anna Publication: Greeley Tribune (Greeley, Weld County); Date: July 13, 1893 Page 5 HAVOC AND DEATH NORTHWESTERN IOWA SWEPT BY A TORNADO One of the Most Appalling Disasters In the History of the State-The Town of Pomeroy Entirely Destroyed-The Killed and Injured. POMEROY, Ia., July 10.- Sunday was a sad day for the people of Pomeroy. All day long people loaded down with flowers passed down the winding road that leads to the cemetery, depositing their perfumed burdens on the forty odd nude graves, where all that is mortal of what were last Sunday happy and prosperous people. Crowded With Sightseers The total number of persons killed by the tornado here and elsewhere is placed at 80. Hundreds of people poured into tht town all day long. They came from every direction and in all manners. Much trouble was experienced in handling the crowds. The Fort Dodge company of the state guards, which has been on duty since last Friday, constitute the sole police force, and the members are pretty well tired out. There are but 40 of them, and they were unable to control the hundreds of sightseers. Ropes were finally thrown around the ruins. These, with the assistance of the guards, kept back somewhat the pushing, jostling mass. Disease Larking About The sanitary condition of Pomeroy was never good, the town being located on a perfectly flat strip of ground. The drainage facilities are miserable. All the sewers are stopped with debris and wreckage, and as a result pools of water formed by the recent heavy rains are scattered all over the ground. The further fact that dead animals of every description are strewn about the town makes the situation worse. Two hundred and eight residences were swept completely away. Not a board was left. Hardly a residence remains untouched and the business portion is so badly wrecked it can be said with truth that Pomeroy is no more. The dead carcasses of horses, cattle and hogs are being taken from the ruins and buried. Many More May Die The injured, so the doctors report, are doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances, but the outlook for their recovery is not regarded as favorable as it was. It was thought no more than 10 to 12 would die. But it is now estimated that fully 21 will be unable to survive their injuries. Among those who are very and for whom little hopes are entertained for their recover are Mrs. John Davy, and her sister-in-law, Miss Kate Davy; Ray Keefer, a boy; Joseph Demars, Mike Quinlan, whose wife was killed; Mrs. Henry Gike, who lost her husband, and Emma Spies. These people are all injured internally, besides having broken bones. The death list has been increased by three. A body of a woman was found under the ruins of her house, together with two of her children, a boy and a girl. Vandals at Work. Many complaints are still made of the work of the human vultures who commenced operations immediately after the storm and who have kept buys ever since. It is estimated that $20,000 has been stolen from the ruins since Friday. Money is coming from all the towns in the state and there has been received at headquarters upwards of $9,000. The Following Are Dead. CHARLES RUSEN, 4 years old, died at midnight MRS. BESSIE BANKS MRS NEARY THOMAS HARMAND ANDREW J. WILKINSON JOHN ANDERSON AND WIFE MR HULEIT (or HULETT) MR AND MRS SILAS BUSON MR AND MRS NEILING AND SON MRS FRANK JOHNSON BENJAMIN DAVIS MISS OLLIE KIEFER ROY BANK MISS FROST MR AND MRS ARNOLD MRS HARDLAND of Maine, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lovejoy MRS C. R. JORGE BANKER E.O. DAVIS MISS OLLIE LUNDGREN MRS O'BRIEN AND CHILD MRS B. G. HAWLOWE MRS TABOR JOHN BECKLEY'S TWO CHILDREN Three miles east of Pomeroy the following: MRS DILWITH J.P. LUNLGREN SILAS WESTON MRS DAHLGREN MR HOWLET AND WIFE A. FORKEY HENRY GEIKE A short distance further on the following dead were found: MISS TILLIE JOHNSON BABY DA IL GREEN (?) GEORGE BLACK GROGER BLACK DELLA BLACK SAM MAXWELL UNKNOWN BOY MRS QUINLAN AND BABY and Miss Allie Maxwell were fatally hurt. Fonda's Death List. Five miles southwest of Fonda five were killed. MRS MORTON AND THREE CHILDREN JOHN DETWILER Two were killed near Quimby: MRS MOLLY NEUX MRS LESTER About five miles south of Aurelia were the following fatalities. SAMUEL BURCH, WIFE AN THREE CHILDREN JOHN JOHNSON TILLE AND LELIA SLATTERY A SWEDE SERVANT, NAME UNKNOWN JOHN PETERS South west of Storm Lake five were killed. JACOB GRETTER AND CHILD MAN NAMED BOTMAN AND TWO UNKNOWN. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WReneW Surnames: Whallon, Whalen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/980/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the death record of Jonathan C. Whallon, went by J.C. He was living with his son, Parker, in Lake City, IA in Feb 1892 (per letter). In May 1892, Jonathan's wife, went to live with her other son as a WIDOW. Jonathan had to of died between Jan and May 1892. In above mentioned letter, Parker speaks of moving to Manson in Feb. As Parker died in Lake City, I don't think they ever moved. Parker died in Feb 1894 and is buried in Lake City per his obit (listed as Parker Whalen) leaving his wife and two sons destitute. Any information would help. Thanks. rene Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Summer has arrived! It's a great time to get out and walk cemeteries, take photos of headstones, churches, historical sites, visit with county recorders and clerks, and transcribe records. All of the great information and photos you collect can find a home on an IAGenWeb county or project. So can you if you become a county coordinator. It's not necessary to live in Iowa to be a coordinator - just a love of Iowa's genealogy and the desire to help others. New coordinators are needed for *GREENE,* *WARREN,* *LUCAS,* *GUTHRIE,* *MONROE,* *CHEROKEE,* *BUENA VISTA,* & *FREMONT** *counties. They can all be visited at http://iagenweb.org/state/colist.php . Read more about becoming a county coordinator at http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm . We look forward to hearing from you soon! Greta and Conni Mac IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org <mailto:welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org>

For most of us, we can say that winter is behind us and that we're ready to get out and take on a new project. We have just the project for you! How about becoming a county coordinator? It's so gratifying to assist others in finding their family roots and those tidbits that help them seem more like family and not just names. If you haven't been by *LUCAS* county lately, stop in and notice its "new" look and it has so much growth potential! New coordinators are also needed for *WARREN,* *APPANOOSE,* *GUTHRIE,* *MONROE,* *CLINTON,* & *CHEROKEE *counties. They can all be accessed at http://iagenweb.org/state/colist.php . If you have concerns about what is involved, you can refer to http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm and, please, ask questions. We're here to help! IAGenWeb county coordinators share skills and resources with each other. You will always have good support in your new position. Drop us a line with your choice of county! Sincerely, Greta and Conni Mac IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org <mailto:welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org>

Thanks to George there have been 511 new gravestone photos uploaded to the Calhoun County Gravestone Photo Project in the last 30 days! Have you searched for your ancestors lately?? http://iowagravestones.org/index.php Cyndi Vertrees CC for Calhoun County

We now have 682 Gravestone photos on the Calhoun county Gravestone Project. George has been put alot of time into uploading photos and adding valuable information the last few weeks. http://iowagravestones.org/index.php/cid_13/ Thank you George! Cyndi Vertrees CC Calhoun County

Spring has sprung and it's time to pick your favorite county to adopt! We have some beautiful blooms to choose from. Take a look at LUCAS, WARREN, APPANOOSE, GUTHRIE, MONROE, & CLINTON counties. Take a stroll through their fields of files at http://iagenweb.org/state/colist.php . For more information on becoming a coordinator, go to http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm . If you have any questions, please ask! We will find the answers! Choose your county now and apply for the opportunity to turn it into a wonderful garden. Happy Spring! Greta & Conni Mac IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rjg10310 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/592.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please send me any obits and pics you have of the Smiths. Do you know who Peter's father was? send to lndraymond@yahoo.com, Thank you so very much!!!! Linda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

You will find his date on this list: http://www.usgwarchives.org/ia/calhoun/deaths.html I sent the date back through the contact on your web page. Gary Ramthun On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 3:47 PM, <senorasimcox@aol.com> wrote: > Hello, > > I am new to this list and am looking for a death date for a John W. Hough > who died in 1913, I am trying to find out the month and day if possible. His > wife was Isabel ? they are "supposedly" buried in Reading Cemetery in > Reading Township. I have looked at Ancestry.com, Usgenweb and even google > searched and can't find any sources that gives me more than just a year. > Also if anyone might be able to help in finding an obit that would be > appreciated. > > jamie > www.senorasimcox.tribalpages.com > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IACALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Gary

Hello, I am new to this list and am looking for a death date for a John W. Hough who died in 1913, I am trying to find out the month and day if possible. His wife was Isabel ? they are "supposedly" buried in Reading Cemetery in Reading Township. I have looked at Ancestry.com, Usgenweb and even google searched and can't find any sources that gives me more than just a year. Also if anyone might be able to help in finding an obit that would be appreciated. jamie www.senorasimcox.tribalpages.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janebotz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/978/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching to fill in large gaps in my family tree. I believe that Dad was from the line of John (b. 1780) Yantis, who was a colonel in the War of 1812 and moved to Lafayette County, Missouri in 1832. My deceased father, Samuel F. Yantes (changed the spelling from Yantis to Yantes)grew up in Marshaltown, IA. In the later years, his father hailed from Kirksville, Missouri. Sam moved to ND prior to serving in WWII, leaving his parents, Fred and Fay Yantis and many siblings. Many thanks for your input. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FoxxTrotter Surnames: Barry, Bradley, Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/977/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I trying to find out any information on a Pearl B. Barry who died in the vicinity of Farnhamville, Iowa in January 1989. Unfortunately, I don't know who her husband was. I believe that this person may be Pearl D. Bradley, who was born on December 1, 1896 in Chautauqua County, New York. She was the youngest child of Charles L. Bradley (1850-1926) and Lucy L. Smith (1854-1942). Pearl spent much of her later life in New Jersey according to relatives before possibly heading out to Iowa. I'm aware that many women occasionally use the first letter of the maiden name for their middle initial after marriage, which could apply here. I don't think that Pearl is buried in Iowa, but most likely in New Jersey. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :0) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jil89 Surnames: Davis, Parker, Potter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/976/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I am looking for a copy of the WILL for John Bently Parker he was born in 1825 Ky/IN and died in 1907 Calhoun County, Iowa. His wife is the former Elizabeth Hoyt Davis she was born in 1830 IN and died in 1911 Calhoun County, Iowa. John's parents are Thomas Parker and Mary Potter. Appreciate any help please use new email address (jilsather@yahoo.com) Jil Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Winter is nearly over and most of us are looking for something new to try. Ever thought about becoming a county coordinator? IAGenWeb has some wonderful counties just waiting for someone to care for them. Available are WARREN, LUCAS, APPANOOSE, MONROE, CLINTON & GUTHRIE counties. Take a tour of the counties at http://iagenweb.org/state/colist.php. Just let us know your choice and we will get the ball rolling! For more information about the requirements, go to: http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm. It's easier than it looks! If you have any questions, please just ask. We'll do our best to give good answers : ) Greta and Conni Mac IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: evking121 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/421.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a direct King decendant aswell, and might be related to a few names on that list. I have recently been given a few boxes of King documents and pictures from Iowa and beyond. The names I am interested in from your list are: Benjamin F. King David King Howard King Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Are you looking for a fun project? Then you have come to the right place! IAGenWeb has four great counties that need coordinators. Take a look at Warren, Lucas, Guthrie, and Appanoose counties at http://iagenweb.org/state/colist.php . They all have great information available, but really need someone to add more data and care for them. If you ever wondered what it takes to be a coordinator, go to http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm . We look forward to hearing from you soon with your choice of counties! Greta & Conni Mac IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jrentch Surnames: Rench Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.calhoun/975/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information on the daughters of Albert Rench and Fannie Frese: Helen L. Rench-1923 Cherokee Co., IA. Alice J. Rench-1928 Calhoun Co., IA. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Happy New Year! The new year and winter always inspires us to start something innovative. Why not make a New Year's resolution to become a county coordinator? The Volunteer Primer http://iagenweb.org/state/primer.htm will help you know more about the position. IAGenWeb has beautiful counties and several of them are ready to be adopted. New coordinators are needed for CEDAR, WARREN, LUCAS, CASS, APPANOOSE, & GUTHRIE counties. Go to http://iagenweb.org , click on the County Projects link and take a look at the available counties. Then send an email to the Welcome Hostesses with your choice of counties at welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org and we will send you an application. We will also do our best to answer any questions you might have. Let's get this year started! Greta & Conni Mac IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome_to_iagenweb@iagenweb.org