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/Gk.2ADI/1165 Message Board Post: I have a picture of Maggie Tank, maiden name Hass or Hoss, taken by Blocker's Art Studio in Manning and Irwin Iowa, that I would be happy to share. I would like to hear from her decendents. Karen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hacker Venteicher Klocke Sievers Langreck Meiners Throop Pauley Bueltel Fossing Kral Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Gk.2ADI/1164 Message Board Post: From the Austin Daily Herald, Austin, MN Friday February 22, 1952 OBITUARIES 1872 ---- HANS SIEVERS ---- 1952 Hans H. Sievers was born Dec. 22, 1872, in in Tama county, Iowa, and passed away Feb. 17, 1952, at St. Olaf Hospital after a two week illness. He was the son of Hans Henry Sievers and Anna Arff Sievers. On Feb. 10, 1897, he was united in marriage with Caroline Steinhauer. To this union, five children were born, two sons and one daughter preceding him in death and one son and daughter surviving. M. Sievers farmed in Carroll county, Iowa, until 1919, when he moved to a farm, southwest of Austin. Here, he resided until his retirement, moving to his home in Oakland in the fall of 1946, where he lived until his death. He was very active in Farm Bureau work, both in Iowa and Minnesota and for several years, served as secretary of the Oakland Creamery. He was a member of the Oakland Presbyterian church. Mr. Sievers is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Guy, Austin; a son Arthur, Austin; a sister, Mrs. John Rix, Arcadia, Iowa; a brother, William Sievers, Carroll, Iowa; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Central Presbyterian church, Austin, Rev. Lyndon Schendel officiating. Temporary interment was at Oakwood.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WOODARD, CHURCHILL, GREEN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Gk.2ADI/1163 Message Board Post: 1880 census Union, Carroll co, Iowa pg 418C Thomas CHURCHILL 65 NY Farmer PA. NY. Aurelia CHURCHILL wife 55 VT Kp House CT. NY. neighbor: [note: I think this was their son.] Justin CHURCHILL 34 IL. Farmer NY. VT. Fannie CHURCHILL 30 VA. Keeps House PA. VA Thomas P. CHURCHILL 9 IA. IL. VA -b abt 1871 Frank C. CHURCHILL 7 IA. IL. VA b- abt 1873 Harry E. CHURCHILL 3 IA. IL. VA. b- abt 1877 Aurelia WOODARD was one of the 12 children of Abiram WOODARD and Dinah GREEN who moved from Sandgate, Bennington co, VT in the 1830's to Munson, Geauga Co., Ohio. Aurelia WOODARD and Thomas CHURCHILL married in 1841 in Munson, Geauga co, OH. I think they moved to Illinois and Indiana and then to Iowa. They are buried in Iowa. Can anyone find their graves in Carroll co, Iowa? Aurelia Woodard -Churchill's brother, Wilson WOODARD was my 2nd gr-grandfather. Please contact me with any info: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Dr., Richmond, VA 23225; ph 804-232-9338. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell Hobbs Howe Kepley Cowher Martin Romain Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Gk.2ADI/1162 Message Board Post: The memorial service for Ruth "Jean" Howe-Hobbs will be at 3 p.m. today at her home, 952 Rogue Lea Lane, Grants Pass, Oregon. Mrs. Howe-Hobbs, 72, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at her home. She was born August 8, 1929, in Carroll, Iowa, to Harry and Ruth Campbell. She moved to Grants Pass in 1979 from San Diego. Mrs. Howe-Hobbs enjoyed caring for her family, bingo, crocheting and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband, "Doc" Wendell Hobbs, Grants Pass; a son, Daniel Kepley, Grants Pass; three daughters, Jinny Cowher, Portland, and Connie Howe and Sandee Martin, both San Diego; a sister, Virginia Romain, in Louisiana; a brother, Verlond Campbell, in Iowa; three step-children, Doug, Charlotte and Andrea; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Duane Campbell. Arrangements: Grants Pass Funeral Alternatives and Crematory.

Looking for anyone researching these surnames. Please e-mail me directly since I will be leaving this site for summer. Thank you, Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Gk.2ADI/1161 Message Board Post: Robert Kepple Obit – from the Coon Rapids Enterprise, 3 Apr 2003: Robert Earl, son of Frank and Martha M. (Tracy) Kepple, was born October 11, 1925, at Bayard, where he attended school. On December 21, 1942, Robert enlisted with the United States Coast Guard and served at California and Hawaii during World War II until receiving his honorable discharge on October 5, 1945. On August 11, 1945, Robert was united in marriage with Naomi L. Herron at Carroll. One daughter, Joyce was born to this union. They also raised two nieces Linda and Jane. Robert was a grain inspector and the family lived in Des Moines until moving to McGregor in 1963. After Robert retired in 1991, he and Naomi moved to Bayard. Robert enjoyed golfing, collecting golf balls, gardening and caring for his lawn. While in McGregor, he enjoyed spending time at the river skiing, boating, fishing and camping. For several years, Robert and Naomi wintered from October to April in Florida and Texas. On Thursday, March 27, 2003, Robert died at Guthrie Center Hospital in Guthrie Center, following a brief illness. He was 77 years, 5 months and 16 days of age. Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a son in infancy Van Wilson, four brothers: Harlan, Raymond, Morti and Charles Kepple; and two sisters Wilma Whalley and Hazel Williams. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Naomi Kepple of Bayard; daughter Joyce and husband Ron White of McGregor; nieces they raised: Linda Jones of Des Moines, and her children Tom and Tammy Jones; Jane and her husband Ron Rumph of Earlham and their children Ted and James Rumph; and numerous relatives and friends. Private family services for Robert Kepple were held Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Rogers officiating at the Ohde Funeral Home in Bayard.

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/Gk.2ADI/1160.1.1.1 Message Board Post: HI, I am descended from Johann Albert Hermsen and Gertrude Roling Hermsen. Albert was the son of Gerard Johann and Anna Helena Mensen of Schepsdorf, Germany. I have information about the New Vienna Hermsens. If interested, contact me at hpgaul@oal.com

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/Gk.2ADI/105.103.344.347.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Craig, The Anna Maria Linneman that I am looking for was born 5 May 1836 to Joseph and Louisa Linneman. She was baptized in Bokeloh, Germany. My Linneman’s were all from that area. I do not have any data for Anna Maria born 28 September 1823. However, one of Joseph’s sisters, Anna Margaretha was born 2 September 1820. Joseph and Anna Margaretha’s parents were John and Anna Linneman. There may be a connection between our families, but I do not see it yet. If you would like to further explore the possibilities, please contact me at my email address. Teresa

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/Gk.2ADI/37.39.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. HOPE THE INDIANA HERMSENS HELPED YOU. E YA LATER

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/Gk.2ADI/37.39.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I didn't know Gerhard had gone to St. Louis, I thought he left eastern Iowa to go to Carroll County, Ia.I have a lot of Hermsen info and I will have to research it and can definitely send info about the land grant. I do not have a photo of the farm (it's a beautiful place - big white house, nice red buildings) but sadly, it is now for sale, after 150 years in the Hermsen name. I will forward your e mail also to my cousin, Helen Hermsen Gaul, who is a wonderful historian. Perhaps she can give you better info.

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/Gk.2ADI/37.39.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING INDIANA HERMSENS. AM A DESCENDENT OF JOHANN HEINRICH HERMSEN, BORN 1753. MY GRANDFATHER (STEPHEN BERNARD) WAS THE SON OF GERHARD HERMSEN, WHO LEFT IOWA ABOUT 1860 FOR ST. LOUIS. EVENTUALLY STEPHEN SETTLED IN FRANFORT, INDIANA, WHERE MY MOTHER WAS BORN. WHAT I AM INTERESTED IN IS SOME INFO ABOUT THE ORIGINAL FARM IN IOWA. DO YOU HAVE ANY LAND GRANT INFORMATION OR A DESCRIPTION I COULD PUT IN MY RESEARCH NOTES? MAYBE A PICTURE OF IT OR THE HOUSE. ANY PICTURES OF MY GRANDFATHER'S BROTHERS OR SISTERS?

Researching Lloyd Hall 1835 from Houston Tx JJ genealogy site Ancestry-Web.com "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" Proverbs 1:7 nkjv -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of keyatpeperstripe@juno.com Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 11:59 AM To: IACARROL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: HERMSEN 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/Gk.2ADI/1160.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi: The names you gave me are not familiar; however, they could be related thru some of my great grandfather's brothers or sisters. Here is what I know. Johann Heinrich Hermsen was born 1753 in Hanover, Ger. He married Anna Lensing. Their son, Gerard Johann, was born 1786 in Lohne bei Lingen. Gerard Johann married Anna Mensen in 1814 in Schepsdorf, near Ohne, Hanover. They had 10 children as follows: Johannes Hermann, born 1815; Johann Albert, born 1816; Anna M., born 1818; Gesina Adelhaid, born 1821; Anna Helena, born 1824; Johannes Bernardus, born 1827; Anna Marie, born 1830; Gerhard, born 1834; Adeline; and Joseph. Seven of the children (Herman, Albert, Gerhard, Joseph, Adeline, Helene and Anna M. left Germany in 1842. After arriving in USA they went to Cincinnati and then to New Vienna, Iowa in 1845. Gerhard Hermsen (my great grandfather moved to St. Louis, MO around 1860. Most of the brothers and sisters remained in Iowa. Gerhard married Mary Coenders. Their children were: Frank A, born 1860; Henry E. born 1861; Stephen Bernard (my grandfather), born 1866; Herman B. A., born 1868; Antoinette L. born 1870; Dominika, born 1872; Joseph, born 1874; Annie F. born 1876 and Leo Edward H. born 1879. Stephen Hermsen (my grandfather) married Ida Mary Murphy in 1889 in St. Charles, MO. They had four children there: Stephen; Mabel, born 1891; Adele, born 1893; and Mildred, born 1897; They moved to Frankfort, Indiana where Viola Frances (my mother) was born in 1900 amd Gerald S. was born in 1904. Viola Hermsen (my mother) married Ferd Keller in Indianapolis in 1930. There were three children: Jeanne, born 1932; Carole, born 1934; and Ferd, Jr., born 1938. Viola died in 1939 of cancer. If this is any help to you I am glad. ============================== 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. Surnames: Albers Linneman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Gk.2ADI/105.103.344.347.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Teresa - Here some info on my Albers/Linneman line. Does it look like there is a match to your Albers/Linneman line? Craig Moseley Generation No. 1 1. GERHARD HEINRICH (HENRY)2 ALBERS (JOHN BERNARD1) was born Bef. October 26, 1815 in Bockeloh, Hanover, Germany, and died July 29, 1879 in Guttenberg, Iowa. He married ANNA MARIA LINNEMAN, daughter of JOHN LINNEMAN and ANNA LINNEMANN. She was born September 28, 1823 in Hanover, Germany, and died August 14, 1873 in Guttenburg, IA. Notes for GERHARD HEINRICH (HENRY) ALBERS: Gerhard Henry Albers came to this country in 1838, and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his citizenship papers in 1844 while living in Cincinnati. Later he moved to Guttenberg, Iowa. He was married to Anna Marie Linneman; they had seven children, namely: Bernard Albers, Catherine (Mrs. Herman Stevens), Frances (Mrs. John Roth), John M. Albers, Mary (Mrs. John Seger), Anna (Mrs. William Schwaller), and Elizabeth (Mrs. Sylvester Urbany). Many of this family were the first settlers in Tempteton. Source: "A Century of Memories, Templeton Iowa", 1982 Children of GERHARD ALBERS and ANNA LINNEMAN are: 2. i. JOHN MATHIAS HENRY3 ALBERS, b. August 22, 1855, Cincinnati, Ohio; d. August 13, 1915, Templeton, IA. 3. ii. MARY CATHARINE ALBERS, b. July 6, 1857, Cincinnati, OH; d. December 26, 1940, Bancroft, Iowa. 4. iii. CATHERINE MARIA ALBERS, b. March 16, 1851, Cincinnati, OH; d. March 11, 1932, Carroll, Iowa. 5. iv. FRANCES ALBERS, b. March 25, 1853, Cincinnati, OH; d. 1922, Carroll, Iowa. 6. v. ANNA ALBERS, b. December 14, 1861, Cincinnati, OH; d. January 7, 1947. 7. vi. F. BERNARD ALBERS, b. December 12, 1848, Cincinnati, OH; d. April 29, 1872, Guttenburg, IA. 8. vii. ELIZABETH MARIA ALBERS, b. August 6, 1864, Ohio; d. March 9, 1938.

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/Gk.2ADI/105.103.344.347.1.2 Message Board Post: Craig, I have an Anna Maria Linneman in my ancestors that I have been unable to trace. Is the birth year of your Anna Maria Linneman 1836? Where and when did she marry Gerhard Albers? If this is the same family, I do have other information to share. Teresa

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/Gk.2ADI/1160.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi: The names you gave me are not familiar; however, they could be related thru some of my great grandfather's brothers or sisters. Here is what I know. Johann Heinrich Hermsen was born 1753 in Hanover, Ger. He married Anna Lensing. Their son, Gerard Johann, was born 1786 in Lohne bei Lingen. Gerard Johann married Anna Mensen in 1814 in Schepsdorf, near Ohne, Hanover. They had 10 children as follows: Johannes Hermann, born 1815; Johann Albert, born 1816; Anna M., born 1818; Gesina Adelhaid, born 1821; Anna Helena, born 1824; Johannes Bernardus, born 1827; Anna Marie, born 1830; Gerhard, born 1834; Adeline; and Joseph. Seven of the children (Herman, Albert, Gerhard, Joseph, Adeline, Helene and Anna M. left Germany in 1842. After arriving in USA they went to Cincinnati and then to New Vienna, Iowa in 1845. Gerhard Hermsen (my great grandfather moved to St. Louis, MO around 1860. Most of the brothers and sisters remained in Iowa. Gerhard married Mary Coenders. Their children were: Frank A, born 1860; Henry E. born 1861; Stephen Bernard (my grandfather), born 1866; Herman B. A., born 1868; Antoinette L. born 1870; Dominika, born 1872; Joseph, born 1874; Annie F. born 1876 and Leo Edward H. born 1879. Stephen Hermsen (my grandfather) married Ida Mary Murphy in 1889 in St. Charles, MO. They had four children there: Stephen; Mabel, born 1891; Adele, born 1893; and Mildred, born 1897; They moved to Frankfort, Indiana where Viola Frances (my mother) was born in 1900 amd Gerald S. was born in 1904. Viola Hermsen (my mother) married Ferd Keller in Indianapolis in 1930. There were three children: Jeanne, born 1932; Carole, born 1934; and Ferd, Jr., born 1938. Viola died in 1939 of cancer. If this is any help to you I am glad.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hacker Venteicher Langreck Meiners Klocke Walther Hermsen Sturm Sievers Pauley Throop Fossing Bueltel Kral Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Gk.2ADI/1160.1 Message Board Post: I have an uncle, Henry F. Venteicher, Hank, he was married to Bonita Hermsen/Singsank, I'm not really sure of her maiden name. Bonita's parents were George Hermsen and Katherine Singsank. Henry and Bonita's Childern: Paul Venteicher Gloria Venteicher Darrell Venteicher Donald G. Venteicher Born: July 27 1940 Died: December 22, 1989 Their son, Paul Venteicher, was a farmer, living near the Carroll, Iowa airport. I remember I knew one of their kids when I was in high school and he rode my school bus. I can't remember his name. This was back in the early 1970s. Hank and Bonita lived on the Frank A. Venteicher farm southeast of Carroll, Iowa. Frank A. Venteicher was Hank's father and my grandfather. Hank's sister, Julie (Venteicher) Hacker is my mother. Do you think that Bonita's father George Hermsen might be related to your Hermsen family? Let me know if there is a connection.

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/Gk.2ADI/1160 Message Board Post: Have info on Indiana Hermsens dating back to 1753 and Johann Heinrich Hermsen, if anyone interested. My greatgrandfather was Gerhard. He had 9 brothers and sisters.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schwabe, Macke, Sexton, Fisher, Pelster Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Gk.2ADI/1159 Message Board Post: I recently found an old newspaper interview that had been done with my grandmother as the intereviewee! I have been trying to trace her parents in Carroll County, IA, particularly what happened to her father, Joseph Schwabe. We knew Joseph died in August of 1896. I sent for a death certificate and it could not be found in Carroll County in 1896. Grandma said in her interview that Joseph died of tuberculosis. Is there any place Joseph might have been sent to die near Carroll County in 1896? He had two very young daughter so contagion was probably a concern. He was German Catholic, married Mary Agnes Macke in Arcadia at St. John's Catholic Church. Any ideas? Thanks! Kathy

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/Gk.2ADI/1158 Message Board Post: Looking for info about the Wesley Blizzard family. He was born in 1813 in Ohio and married Sally/Sarah Colclo. Am especially interested in the ancestors of these people. Can anyone help?

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/Gk.2ADI/1157 Message Board Post: Looking for information about the Colclo family in Carroll Co. in the late 1880s. James Henderson Colclo b. 1822 in Ohio and died in Jan 1884. His sister Sally was married to Wesley Blizzard and died in March 1872 also in Carroll County. Am looking for info about the ancestors of these people.