The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65698) Re: O'Rourke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65698> AUTHOR: Mike Peterson DATE: 1/22/2005 at 13:00:39 Reply To: (#65561) Re: O'Rourke Author: Dan Forrest Date: 1/21/2005 at 19:26:39 Surnames: OROURKE Hi Dan ! I found them in 1880 Census, also Utica, page 473A. Their name is spelled ROARK. Michael age 51, Margret, 45, Tho. 21, Anna 19, Katie 16, John 13, Michael 10, Wm. 5. I'll look it up again, must now go do some chores though, but I believe Michael is living by himself or in a facility in 1900 in Linn. Was he in the civil war? I think there is a military home there. Sincerely, Mike

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65695) Re: O'Rourke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65695> AUTHOR: Mike Peterson DATE: 1/22/2005 at 12:38:16 Reply To: (#65561) Re: O'Rourke Author: Dan Forrest Date: 1/21/2005 at 19:26:39 Surnames: OROURKE Hi Dan ! I've always felt that when it gets to names like o'rourke, mcgoon, etc. the various search engines don't do a very good job in exact as well as 'soundex' searches. I washed out in all the census years using the info you gave me. Since you were so sure about Lawler, I looked at the actual images in 1900 Stapleton Township (Lawler) and I found a Thomas, b. Iowa, Oct 1858, parents b. Ireland. He was with wife and eight kids. So I then went back to 1860 and did searches on Thomas for various ages and found a Thomas Rocek in Utica. On the exact image I found Michael Rorek, age 28, b. Ireland. Page 103 (99A), Dwelling 891, Family 777. Wife is Margaret, age 27, b. Ireland. Daughter Margaret, age 5, born Mass., Thomas, age 1, b. Iowa. Sincerely, Mike

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65561) Re: O'Rourke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65561> AUTHOR: Dan Forrest DATE: 1/21/2005 at 19:26:39 Reply To: (#65499) Re: O'Rourke Author: Mike Peterson Date: 1/21/2005 at 12:06:42 Surnames: OROURKE Thanks for your quick reply. I just posted this Thursday and yours was one of two responses I received. Michael O'Rourke was born in 1829 so I don't think any of your possibilities match. I think he moved to Lawler, Iowa about 1857 and spent the rest of his life there. I have his death occurring in 1908. I've tried some internet census but nothing appears. Perhaps that part of Iowa has not been entered into the system yet. Michael and Margaret had 11 children: Margaret, Mary Jane, Thomas, Hanna, Michael #1, Catherine, James John, Michael #2, Patrick, and William. Mary Jane, Michael #1, James, and Patrick all experienced childhood death. Margaret and hanna each married a Murray, and Catherine married a Reilly. But that's where my information ends. Somehow I think we should be able to find something on the descendants of Thomas,John, Michael #2, or William. I'm really trying to find any living descendants. Thanks for any help you can give. Dan

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65499) Re: O'Rourke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65499> AUTHOR: Mike Peterson DATE: 1/21/2005 at 12:06:42 Reply To: (#65411) O'Rourke Author: Dan Forrest Date: 1/20/2005 at 17:57:22 Surnames: OROURKE Hi Dan ! I think I need more information to try and help. Do you have some specific dates, especially birth, about your family? What specifically are you looking for? The reason I ask is that I've found several. In 1885, Cresco Township, Kossuth Co. Michael 46, b. Ire, Ellen, 35, b. Wi. Children Lizzie, Barthomew, James, Michael, Minnie, Eddie, Nellie. ---------- In 1895: Allamakee County, Margaret, agee 37 --------- In Dubuque - Michael 67, Mary Ann, 65, children Bridget, Ellam, Maggie, Elizabeth, John, Henry. --------- Also in Dubuque - Michael 55, Sarah 45, children Nellie, Florence, Mabel, Michael. -------- Let us know and I'll try to help. Sincerely, Mike Peterson

I am looking for descendants of Elizabeth (Neubert) Sack b. 1830 Kirchenlamitz, Bavaria, d. 1930 buried in New Hampton, Iowa. Married William Sack in Bavaria, came to US in 1869, children Eli, Paul, Ernst, Matthew, John, Anna, and Pauline. Elizabeth was my great grandmother, Pauline was my grandmother. Also looking for Ladwig, Gitch (Guetsch), Grahlmann, mostly from Bremer County. Kathleen (Ladwig) Garner San Diego, CA

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65411) O'Rourke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65411> AUTHOR: Dan Forrest DATE: 1/20/2005 at 17:57:22 Surnames: OROURKE Michael and Margaret O'Rourke lived near Lawler Iowa. They had 11 children. Micahel came from Ireland to America in 1851 but probably didn't arrive in Iowa for another 10 years. Seeking information on this family and if any descendants still live in the area today.

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/Zk.2ADE/93.2 Message Board Post: Claude Petitt son of Charles H. Petitt. Claude, age 35 and wife Mary W., age 25 are living in 1930 in Marshaltown, Iowa. Children, Ardella 7, Helda 5, Verla 4, Melvin under 2. Claude might be the one on social security, b. 13 Apr 1895 and died Dec 1963, no last residence listed. Mary W. might be the one on social security b. 22 Jan 1904 and d. Dec 1978 in Waterloo, Ia. Some data on Avery and Minnie Grimsby in one of my other replies to this subject. I can't find anything on Hartmanns. Sorry. Hope this helps somewhat. Sincerely, Mike Peterson

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/Zk.2ADE/93.1.1 Message Board Post: In 1910, New Hampton, Census there is August Diekmann, age 46, wife Augusta, age 42 (death records indicate b. 1866, d. 1928, buried St Johns Cemetery, New Hampton, surname spelled Dickman), Fred age 13, Albert 11, Augusta 9, Minnie 3. I found August and wife in 1920 census with only one dau which I can't read, age 12. In 1910, Avery Grimsby, age 39 (death records indicate d. 1914, buried in lot 446, Graceland Cemetery, also Conrad Grimsby and his wife), wife Minnie 43, Carl 12, ???, 11, Walker, 8, Eva 8, Earl 6, and Mary 5. In 1920 in Chickasaw, Walter is 18 and living with mother Minnie, brother Earl, 16, Mary 15 (can't tell relationship). In 1930 Walker and Augusta are in Minneapolis, with children Emerson and Agatha, possibly twins. Also in Minneapolis is brother Carl and mother Minnie is living with him. Walker d. in Hennepin County and is buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Burnsville Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Notes are that his mother's maiden name is MACKE and that he married Augusta M. 20 Aug 1924. Hope this helps in continuing your search. Sincerely, Mike Peterson

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/Zk.2ADE/984 Message Board Post: I just found out there is a Douglas here in Waterloo and we are going to try to see her as her mind is very sharp -- she's in her 90's so we must do it as soon as possible. If you have any questions send them to me immediately and I will see if she can answer them. She is a relative of my husband so I know we have the right line. We think Stewart was her grandfather.

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi I don't know why my email isn't working. It is gailm@mho.com Try it one more time. Thanks for the info I really appreciate this. It is fun talking to you and trying to find out who goes where. Do you have info on Betsey other siblings? If not let me know. I would really like all that other info on the Douglas children. Thanks Gail

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gail, As far as I know, it was spelled with only "s." At least that is the way my ex-husband and his father (Stanley) spelled it, and on all of the obituaries, it was spelled with one "s." I have not seen it with two "s's", although maybe several generations back they did it that way, then dropped the extra "s" somewhere down the line. This family line is Norwegian, at least from Betsey Olson's side. I do not know if the Douglases were Norwegian, but the area where they settled north of New Hampton was a Norwegian community, so it would not be out of bounds to think that they were. If that is the case, I can only imagine that the name may have originally been Douglasson or something like that, as the Norwegian (and other Scandanavian families) used such terminology for their surnames. This is speculation, of course, but could explain the spelling with two "s's" if they tried to Americanize the names, and then they may have ultimately dropped the extra "s." Like I said! , I am speculating on this, and without any further documentation on Hamilton Douglas, which is as far back as I have found any information, there is no proof. Yes, Maynard was married to a woman named Fay. I had not previously known her maiden name. I can also get you information on the spouses of the rest of Louie and Josie's children, but it'll take me a little time to put it together. Stanley, my father-in-law, was married to Mabel Mildred Zipse. I'll get their marriage date for you and a list of the children. I believe I can also get some information about Lowell, Andrew, and Bud (Bernard), at least their spouses' maiden names and a list of children, although I probably don't have birthdates on the kids. Same with Elaine and Irene. I tried to e-mail you, but the e-mail was returned undeliverable. It is certainly nice to collaborate, because you have filled in some info that I did not have, and I hope I have done the same for you. Looks like there is a lot of work to do on this family. I think I will contact a couple of former in-laws and see if anyone has any pictures. There might be some pictures of Louis and Josie floating around. It would be so nice to put together an album of information, including pictures, for my kids and grandkids. The pictures bring the family history to life! Connie

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi It is always great hearing from you. Thank you for all of the information. How is Douglass spelled? I see it Douglas and Douglass. These are the children that I have for Betsey and Stewart: Bert Douglass m Gertrude Vikdal Edward Douglass b abt 1883: m Julia Thompson May Douglass b abt 1885 Effie Douglass b Abt 1889 Louis N. Douglass b 29 Mar 1898, Chickasaw Co., Lawler, IA Louis N. Douglass son Maynard I have m Fay Letsehe Children David B. Douglass Ray Douglass Joyce Douglass I'm still trying to find pictures. Thanks Gail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SCHULZ DIEKMANN SCHUCHHARDT PAPACH HENDRICKSON JACOBSON DEGELAU DREWIS MUELLER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/93.1 Message Board Post: Augusta DIEKMANN is my great great aunt. I am slowly researching my family tree, as it is quite large with that generation. I think they had kids just for farm labor ;) I have a couple of documents with reference to W.F. GRIMSBY. His first name is Walker.

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I haven't forgotten you. I have been reading the information you e-mailed me some weeks ago, but I have such a limited amount of time right now to do research on the family. I'm sorry, I have absolutely no pictures of any branch of the Douglas family at all........I may have to contact some of my ex-in-laws to see if they can provide any. Stay in touch. I do appreciate all you have done so far. Connie

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Gail, the information that I have has been largely gleaned from Ancestry.com and some that was supplied by Charlene Cutsforth, but here is some of what you are asking for. Steward F. Douglas, bn. 5 Apr. 1856 Linn Co., Ia d. 16 May 1942 Waterloo, Black Hawk Co, IA. married Mar 1, 1881, Linn Co. to: Betsey Olson, bn. 25 Sept. 1861 Dane Co. WI d. 20 Oct. 1925 Waterloo, IA Their children were: Edward Louis bn. 15 Mar 1882 May, bn. 1885 Effie, bn. 1889 Louis H. bn. 25 Mar. 1891 Bert, born 1900 My records indicate that Stewart had a sister named Catherine, bn. about 1860. Louis married Josephine Anderson, the daughter of Anders "Andrew O." Anderson, and Maria Johnson. Their children were: Stanley Arthur (my ex-father-in-law), bn. 17 Sept. 1914, d. Jan. 17. 1999; "Bobby" Andrew Lloyd , bn. 7-23-1915 and d. March 11, 2000; Maynard B., bn. 3-8-1918 and died Nov. 30, 1995; Bernard Hamilton, bn. May 7, 1920 and died Oct. 18, 2000; Lowell J., bn. 1925 and died Feb. 3, 1995, Elaine J., bn. Aug. 23, 1928; and Irene, bn. March 27, 1932, died March 16, 2001. I am sorry, I cannot answer the question about the spelling of the Olson name. I have seen it both ways, but in Louie Douglas' obituary, it is spelled Olson, which may or may not be correct, depending on who provided the information and if they knew the correct spelling. I will also forward this info to you via e-mail. Connie

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65317) Re: Family Lookup <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65317> AUTHOR: Mike Peterson DATE: 1/19/2005 at 15:46:28 Reply To: (#65190) Family Lookup Author: Bernadette Seve Date: 1/18/2005 at 10:07:51 Surnames: REGAN Hi Bernadette ! I don't have the images but it looks like your family is in the 1895 Iowa census. Thomas, age 48, b. Ireland, Mary age 38, b. Pen, Children all born in Iowa Chick, Frank 15, Patrick 13, Mary 11, William 9, Joseph 7, John 5, Lev 3, Geneva 6. There is also a Sarah age 30 b. Iowa Chick and Mary age 65 b. Ireland in Stapleton. There is a Thomas Regan buried in Mt Carmel Cemetery b. 1880 and died 1913 although there is another record which says b. 1878. I can't find them in 1885 even though the children seemed to be born in Iowa. In 1900 the family is now in Eden, Fayette County, Iowa with all the same members in addition to Lemon?? age 3, Charles 2, and Sarah V., under 1. Lev now is Les. In 1920 Mary is widowed and living in Austin, Mower Co, Minnesota with Frank, Les, Charles and Sarah who is now recorded as Viola. Going back to 1880 Thomas and Mary are living Utica, Chickasaw Co, and they have one son Thos. F, 5 months, and their last name spelling is RAGAN. Maybe Thomas F. is the one buried in Mt. Carmel. In 1870 Stapleton Township, Lawler Post Office, Chickasaw there is Thomas, age 55, b. Ireland, Mary age 40, b. Ireland, Thomas, age 23, born Ireland and Sarah age 6, born Iowa. In 1860 Thomas, age 48, Mary age 44, Thomas 13 are in Stapleton. Note ages are inconsistant with Thomas, Sr. and Mary. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Mike Peterson

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: This is what I have on the Douglass family. Betsey and Stewart married 1 march 1881 in Linn County, Iowa. Stewart father was Hamilton Douglass and mother Lucretia Vesper. I do have Betsey and Stewart birth, and death dates. Then I have Louis Dogulass and Josephine Anderson children names and that is all. I don't have any information Louis other siblings. Then I have only information on Maynard Douglass and Fay Letsehe children names only. So if you can fill in any of that gap I would really appreciate that. Was there name Olson or Oleson? Susan and Carrie Olson married brothers. Susan married George Power and Carrie married Harris Power in Iowa. Susan Olson died and then George married Carrie Vesper. I do not have any pictures but I'm going to start asking. If I do find some and will sure share. Email me at gmiller@mho.com. Thanks Gail PS Were do you live??

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Do either of you know if anyone has any pictures of Lars and Marie Guttormsdotter Oleson or any of their family? We have a picture of Joseph (Herbert) and Mary Cutsforth, my husband's grandparents, but it is not a very good one. We have been checking around but no one seems to have any.

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/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gail, I don't have a lot of information on the Douglas line either. My ex father-in-law was Stanley, son of Louis Douglas. Louis' father was Stewart Douglas, and the only information I have on Stewart's family is that his father's name was Hamilton, bn. abt. 1834, and his mother was Lucretia, also bn. about 1834. So you may have just provided me with another bit of information on Lucretia. however, I am not familiar with who George Clinton Power is, so you will have to enlighten me on that. Any other information you may have, including dates, etc. will be much appreciated. As I said, I have the Olsen line quite complete, and, in fact, that line is given in detail at Ancestry.com. Betsey Olsen was the wife of Stewart Douglas. Also, I am willing to share of the information I have, if you need it. Thanks again.

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#65190) Family Lookup <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=65190> AUTHOR: Bernadette Seve DATE: 1/18/2005 at 10:07:51 Surnames: REGAN Looking for the parents and siblings of John Regan, Born: Feb. 16, 1889/1890 Lawler, Chichasaw Co., Iowa. From census info both parents were born in Iowa. I would appreciate any help. Thank you