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 Message Board Post: Hi -- In reading through your e-mail about Stewart F. Douglas, according to my records he was born 4-25-1856 and died 5-6-1942 in Waterloo. His wife's name was Betsey Oleson. She was born 9-25-1861 and died 10-20-1925. They were married in Chickasaw County 3-1-1881. They are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Waterloo. Her parents were Lewis (Lars) Oleson and Mari Guttormsdotter from Norway. That is the Cutsforth connection. My husband's grandmother was Mary Oleson Cutsforth. I will keep looking for information. If you would care to give me your e-mail address and I find any obituaries I can send them to you. It's up to you if you want to give it out. My address is char173@mchsi.com. I knew Mable Zipsie (Stanley's wife) when I was a little girl. We lived neighbors in the country. I don't remember much about her except that they seemed to be a kind family.

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 Message Board Post: Charlene: I have gotten some information off the internet, but more on Josephine Douglas's family tree than on Louis'. I would particularly like obituaries for either of them, and any other information that can be obtained. Stanley Douglas, son of Louis and Josephine, was my ex-father-in-law, and I am tracing the family tree for my children. They have no pictures and no information about their ancestors on their father's side, so will be grateful for anything at all. I knew the Cutsforth's were related (I used to have Clarence Cutsforth do my taxes!), but I did not know exactly how they tied in. Thanks for your response.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cutsforth, Oleson, Meade, McGrane Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Zk.2ADE/945.1.2 Message Board Post: My husband's father was a 1st cousin of Louie Douglas. Did you find the information you have been looking for? If not, we can possibly help you somewhat. I graduated from high school with one of Louie's daughters and she is still living. Please let me know if you need more info.

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Queries Board. To respond to this message, click on the link below and use the form provided. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#55167) McGruder <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=55167> AUTHOR: Jan Lackner DATE: 7/30/2004 at 11:52:44 Surnames: MCGRUDER I am searching for death date and burial location for Margaret (Mrs. Bernard) McGruder, born in Ireland about 1845. They initially farmed in Jackson Twp. She & Bernard are in the 1910 census in Stapleton Twp. In 1920, Bernard is living with his daughter, Ellen Carr in New Hampaton and is a widow.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALLISON-GODFREY-ACKLEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/960 Message Board Post: Looking for any information regarding the ALLISON, ACKLEY and GODFREY families of Chicksaw Co., IA. Specifically looking for any of the following: A death date and burial for William ALLISON b. 1801 New York Rebecca ELYEA/ELYA ALLISON b. 1801 New York Died sometime after 1880 where they are in the 1880 census at Henry GODFREY’S house. (their son-in-law) They removed from Waldworth Co., WI to Chicksaw Co., Iowa In 1873 (In WI In 1870 census) Other of the family that settled in Chickasaw Co. were: Daughter and son-in-law: Sylvaneaus & Deborah Allison ACKLEY Deborah Allison ACKLEY d.4 May1911 in Chickasaw, Co. (I Don’t know which cemetery she is buried in.) Her obit: New Hampton Gazette, New Hampton, Iowa, May 4, 1911 Mrs. S. H. Ackley was born in Steuben county, New York, Jan 26, 1823, and died at her home in Chickasaw April 27, 1911, at the advanced age of 88 years, 3 months and 21 days. Miss Deborah A. Allison was the eldest of a family of ten children, all of whom have preceded her to that land from which no traveler e'er returns, with the exception of one brother, W. P. Allison, of Nashua, and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Godfrey, of Canastota, South Dakota. March 10, 1843, she gave her hand in marriage to Sylvanus H. Ackley, and together they journeyed down life's pathway , ever faithful and true to those vows for a period of more than sixty-two years. Five children were the fruit of this union, four of whom survive her -Mrs Mary Sortor of lonia, Marion and Frank Ackley of Chickasaw and Mrs. Hattie Gillett of Hamar, N.D., Charles M Ackley, her first-born preceding~ the mother home July 18, 1907. In the spring of 1846 deceased, with her husband, moved to Walworth Co., Wisconsin, and in 1873, they together with their family, came to Iowa, settling in the village of Chickasaw, where she has since resided, until the Savior said, "Child, come home." This call came to her husband June 5, 1905, since which time mother has only been waiting and longing for the summons - "it is enough; come up higher." Deceased was a faithful Christian, uniting with the Baptist church in Illinois in 1865, and ever since being a true follower of Christ, doing her duty and serving her Maker earnestly and conscientiously. Her's was a life of labor and devotion to her family A good woman and a loving~ mother has fallen asleep - "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to weep." She leaves besides her children, brother and sister, fifteen grandchildren, grown to manhood and womanhood, and eighteen great-grand children, to mourn her loss. Thus one by one they are passing to that home where there is neither sickness, sorrow nor death. Son: William B/P. ALLISON w/wife Hannah are buried in Greenwood Cemetery: William P. Allison 1838-February 22, 1919 born Penyan, Yates Co., N. Y.; Hannah Allison died 19th October 1914 aged 74 Daughter and sil: Henry and Harriet Allison GODFREY The Godfreys removed to Conistota SD Harriet d. 10 Aug 1932 Canistota, McCook, SD age 96 I would appriciate any help or leads on information for this family. Thank You, Jayne jaymccarley1@comcast.net

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/623.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: On the http://iagenweb.org/chickasaw web site there are three pages with the Landsverk surname but not the ones you indicated. Sincerely, Mike Peterson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schultz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Zk.2ADE/959 Message Board Post: Could someone help me with the following 2 New Hampton obits, please? Walter William Schultz, died April 3, 1969 Harriet Schultz, died Nov. 9, 1967 I would be happy to return the research favor with help in the Sacramento, CA, area. Thank you!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schultz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Zk.2ADE/958 Message Board Post: Could someone help me with the following 2 obits, please? Walter Schultz of Alta Vista died Jan, 30, 1995 [wife] Clara Schultz of Alta Vista died March 21, 1993 I would be happy to return the research favor with help in the Sacramento, CA, area. Thank you!

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/623.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am researching information on Ener Joseph Landsverk b. 1/30/28 d.9/20/84 Father Ener Sr. Mother Mildred Bickell Grandmother Josephine. In the Minong WI, area while living, and buried in Minnesota. Do you have information on this line of Landsverks? Thank you.

Hello, I am trying to find a descendant of Ole Natvig. Thank you, Glenda

Hi Glenda ! A couple things: First if you go to this web site - http://iagenweb.org/chickasaw/ - and enter NATVIG into the search box you will get a couple items on that surname. Also, if you go to this web page - http://iagenweb.org/chickasaw/surnameindex4.htm - and follow those instructions you can get the surname list published for others to see. I hope these suggestions can help. Do you have some dates, sibling, wife, children names? Do you think Ole is Ale? In 1937 there is an Ole Natvig who received losses due to a fire. Sincerely, Mike

I found the book The History of Deerfield Massachusetts and it had Selah Trask and his forfathers , so here is the Trask family back to Jesse Trask born March 1762 to the family in Deerfield Iowa. I also checked cencus records, and Obits that were on the Chickasaw website that helped out a lot. Steven C. Wehling Descendants of Jesse Trask Sr. First Generation 1. Jesse Trask Sr.-[7171] was born about 1762 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in 1855 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, about age 93. General Notes: Born March 1762; Taxed 1784; removed to Stockbridge Mass. and returned to New Salem where he died 1855 at the age of 93. He married 11 June 1782, Lucy, daughter of Joseph Wise; she was born the same month as her husband and died the same month at 93. Jesse married Lucy Wise-[7172] [MRIN:6275] about 1782. Lucy was born in 1762 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in 1855 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, at age 93. Children from this marriage were: 2 M i. Jesse Trask-[7169](1) was born in 1784 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 28 Dec 1849 in Massachusetts, at age 65. Jesse married Eunice Bates-[7170] [MRIN:6274] (b. 1780, d. 21 Feb 1845) on 14 Mar 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 3 M ii. Elihu Trask-[7180] was born in 1786 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Elihu married Nancy Abt 1789-[7181] [MRIN:6278]. 4 M iii. John Trask-[7182]. 5 M iv. Calvin Trask-[7183] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 6 M v. Norman Trask-[7184] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Norman married Lucretia-[7185] [MRIN:6279]. 7 M vi. William Trask-[7186] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 8 M vii. Daniel Trask-[7187] was christened in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 9 M viii. Seth Trask-[7188] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 10 F ix. Lucy Trask-[7189] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 11 F x. Martha Trask-[7190] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Second Generation 2. Jesse Trask-[7169](1) was born in 1784 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 28 Dec 1849 in Massachusetts, at age 65. Noted events in his life were: * He had a residence in 1800 in Agawam on the East Mountian in Massachusetts. Jesse married Eunice Bates-[7170] [MRIN:6274] on 14 Mar 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Eunice was born in 1780 and died on 21 Feb 1845, at age 65. Children from this marriage were: 12 M i. John Trask-[7176] was born on 15 Apr 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 29 Jul 1887 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, at age 82. John married Philena Dewey-[7177] [MRIN:6276] (b. 1812, d. 31 Jan 1889) on 29 Nov 1829. 13 M ii. Selah B. Trask-[7147] was born on 15 Oct 1809 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, died on 24 Apr 1899 in Deerfield, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA, at age 89, and was buried in Beckwith Cemetery. Selah married Rebecca H. Eaton-[7148] [MRIN:6267] (b. 1810) on 20 Dec 1832. 14 M iii. William Trask-[7179] was born on 25 Aug 1811. 15 M iv. Wanton Trask-[7191] was born on 19 Nov 1806 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Wanton married Almira Barwell-[7220] [MRIN:6293] about 1842. 16 M v. Augustus Trask-[7192] was born on 31 Mar 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 17 M vi. Blandaman Trask-[7193] was born on 1 Feb 1812 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 18 M vii. Chauncey Trask-[7194] was born on 8 May 1814 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Chauncey married Emeline Searle-[7195] [MRIN:6280] (d. 26 Aug 1840). Chauncey next married Harriet Hastings-[7196] [MRIN:6281]. 19 M viii. Baxter Trask-[7198] was born on 16 Apr 1816 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 1 Aug 1835 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, at age 19. 20 M ix. Dexter Trask-[7199] was born on 11 Jul 1818 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Dexter married Luthelia Cowles-[7200] [MRIN:6283]. 3. Elihu Trask-[7180] was born in 1786 in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Noted events in his life were: * Taxed: 1806. Elihu married Nancy Abt 1789-[7181] [MRIN:6278]. 4. John Trask-[7182]. 5. Calvin Trask-[7183] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Noted events in his life were: * Soldier: War of 1812. 6. Norman Trask-[7184] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Noted events in his life were: * Settled in: Springfield, Massachusetts. Norman married Lucretia-[7185] [MRIN:6279]. 7. William Trask-[7186] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 8. Daniel Trask-[7187] was christened in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 9. Seth Trask-[7188] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 10. Lucy Trask-[7189] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 11. Martha Trask-[7190] was born in New Salem, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Third Generation 12. John Trask-[7176] was born on 15 Apr 1805 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 29 Jul 1887 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, at age 82. Noted events in his life were: * Settled in: Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. John married Philena Dewey-[7177] [MRIN:6276], daughter of Silas Dewey-[7178] and Unknown, on 29 Nov 1829. Philena was born in 1812 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 31 Jan 1889 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, at age 77. Children from this marriage were: 21 F i. Harriet Trask-[7201] was born on 29 Sep 1830 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Harriet married Orange Dwight Hunter-[7202] [MRIN:6284] on 17 Oct 1852 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 22 F ii. Catherine R. Trask-[7203] was born on 28 Jun 1833 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Catherine married James H. Saxton-[7204] [MRIN:6285] on 12 Dec 1857 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 23 F iii. Sarah Trask-[7205] was born on 21 Mar 1834 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 25 Sep 1849 in Springfield, Massachusetts, at age 15. 24 M iv. Henry Baxter Trask-[7003] was born on 12 Mar 1836 in Massachusetts. Henry married Nancy A. Dixon-[7004] [MRIN:6230] (b. 1835) on 6 Jul 1858 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. 25 M v. Eugene Trask-[7206] was born on 1 Apr 1838 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Eugene married Rebecca West-[7207] [MRIN:6286]. Eugene next married Hahnah Woodward Fisk-[7208] [MRIN:6287] on 30 Apr 1891. 26 F vi. Tirza Trask-[7209] was born on 21 Mar 1842 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Tirza married Charled D. Wood-[7210] [MRIN:6288] on 1 Jan 1862 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 27 F vii. Charlotte Trask-[7211] was born on 19 Nov 1844 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Charlotte married Asahel S. Wise-[7212] [MRIN:6289] on 18 Jan 1863 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 28 M viii. William Trask-[7213] was born on 15 Sep 1846 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in Apr 1847 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 29 M ix. John Trask-[7214] was born on 11 Mar 1848. John married Adelaide V. Joslin-[7215] [MRIN:6290] on 25 Mar 1878 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 30 F x. Fanny Philena Trask-[7216] was born on 15 Jun 1852 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Fanny married Lewis N. Brown-[7217] [MRIN:6291] on 25 Dec 1875 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 31 M xi. Walter Trask-[7218] was born on 19 Dec 1853 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Walter married Cleora M. Rice-[7219] [MRIN:6292] in Jun 1881 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 13. Selah B. Trask-[7147] was born on 15 Oct 1809 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, died on 24 Apr 1899 in Deerfield, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA, at age 89, and was buried in Beckwith Cemetery. General Notes: SELAH B. TRASK Newspaper: New Hampton Tribune Date: May 2, 1899 Died -- At the home of his son Mr. John TRASK, S.B. TRASK, Monday April 24, 1899 in Deerfield at the advanced age of 89 years, 6 months and 9 days. S.B. TRASK was born in Deerfield, Franklin Co, Mass Oct 15th 1809; was married to Rebecca H. EATON Feb. 21st 1833; from that time till 1855 he lived during different periods in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. In the year 1855 he emigrated in company with several others to the then far west Iowa. He entered a piece of land in Deerfield Township and thereon built him a home wherein he has continued to reside all these long 44 years. His wife Rebecca H. TRASK died March 22nd, 1897, preceding him 2 years. For 64 years they traveled the journey of life hand in hand through the vissitudes of pioneer life rearing their little family and later enjoying the fruits of goodly competence won by their united efforts. The last few years they have drifted peacefully side by side down the river lovingly cared for by their son John and his family. The mother entered the harbor first, but Uncle Selah TRASK told the writer but last summer that he would soon join the loved ones on the other shore, as he felt his strength giving way day by day. He was the father of seven children, five sons and two daughters, of whom two sons and one daughter precede him and with the mother were waiting with outstretched arms to welcome the "ancient mariner" as his barque touched the golden shore. Three sons & one daughter survive him, Albert, Henry, and Emily reside in Michigan while the son John with whom he lived at the time of his death is one of Chickasaw County's most honored citizens. Mr. Trask has been a life long democrat and it is stated that at one time he cast the only democratic vote in Deerfield Township. For years his party was in the minority but he lived to see the day and rejoice over it that his vote in Deerfield Township was with the majority. It was a comfort to his friends that his last days were painless, he suffered from no bodily disease just slowly sank to his long rest with the satisfaction that his work was done and was ready for his reward. He was noted for his activity and walked to Bassett a distance of 3 miles when he was 87 years old. The funeral was held Monday, Dec. 7th, from the Congregational Church in Ionia, services conducted by the pastor and the interment was beside her husband in Riverside Cemetery at Chickasaw. Uncle Selah was a sincere believer in the Universalist father, but as no universalist minister was available, Rev. Everhardt was asked to officiate which he did ably and presented many a thought to ponder over. His remains were laid beside his wife in the Beckwith Cemetery. Noted events in his life were: * He worked as a Carpenter. * Settled in: Iowa. Selah married Rebecca H. Eaton-[7148] [MRIN:6267] on 20 Dec 1832. Rebecca was born in 1810 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. Children from this marriage were: 32 M i. Albert Trask-[7151]. 33 F ii. Emily Trask-[7174]. 34 U iii. Trask -[7173] was born in 1841 and died in 1844, at age 3. 35 F iv. Amanda Trask-[7175] was born in 1842 and died on 22 Jan 1845, at age 3. 36 M v. John Trask-[7149] was born on 19 Aug 1845 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, died on 1 May 1930 in Basset, Iowa, at age 84, and was buried on 3 May 1930 in Rowley Hill Cemetery. John married Lucy A. Jenkins-[7156] [MRIN:6269] (b. 24 Apr 1851, d. 18 Apr 1930) on 15 Oct 1868 in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. 37 M vi. Henry Trask-[7152] was born on 24 Apr 1848 in Massachusetts. Henry married Helen-[7153] [MRIN:6268] (b. Nov 1854) in 1873 in Iowa. 38 M vii. Edward Trask-[7150] was born on 29 Jul 1850 in Massachusetts. 14. William Trask-[7179] was born on 25 Aug 1811. Noted events in his life were: * Settled in: Richburg, South Carolina. 15. Wanton Trask-[7191] was born on 19 Nov 1806 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Wanton married Almira Barwell-[7220] [MRIN:6293], daughter of Daniel Barwell-[7221] and Unknown, about 1842. Noted events in her life were: * Wife was from Whately, Massachusetts Children from this marriage were: 39 M i. Wanton Trask-[7222] was born on 8 Dec 1845 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 40 M ii. Wanton Bates Trask-[7223] was born on 13 Jul 1848 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 41 F iii. Mary Ann Bardwell Trask-[7224] was born on 11 Feb 1851. 42 M iv. William Trask-[7225] was born in 1854. 16. Augustus Trask-[7192] was born on 31 Mar 1808 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Noted events in his life were: * Settled in: Avon, New York. 17. Blandaman Trask-[7193] was born on 1 Feb 1812 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 18. Chauncey Trask-[7194] was born on 8 May 1814 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Chauncey married Emeline Searle-[7195] [MRIN:6280]. Emeline Searle-[7195] died on 26 Aug 1840. Chauncey next married Harriet Hastings-[7196] [MRIN:6281], daughter of Samuel Hastings-[7197] and Unknown. 19. Baxter Trask-[7198] was born on 16 Apr 1816 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 1 Aug 1835 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, at age 19. 20. Dexter Trask-[7199] was born on 11 Jul 1818 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Dexter married Luthelia Cowles-[7200] [MRIN:6283]. Noted events in her life were: * She lived in Amherst, Masachusetts before she married. Fourth Generation 21. Harriet Trask-[7201] was born on 29 Sep 1830 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Harriet married Orange Dwight Hunter-[7202] [MRIN:6284] on 17 Oct 1852 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Noted events in his life were: * From New Haven, Conn. 22. Catherine R. Trask-[7203] was born on 28 Jun 1833 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Catherine married James H. Saxton-[7204] [MRIN:6285] on 12 Dec 1857 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 23. Sarah Trask-[7205] was born on 21 Mar 1834 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died on 25 Sep 1849 in Springfield, Massachusetts, at age 15. 24. Henry Baxter Trask-[7003] was born on 12 Mar 1836 in Massachusetts. General Notes: Although we cannot be 100% sure of this connection I am confident this is the correct information. Henry Baxter Trask was born in Deerfield, Massachusetts and then moved to Illinois where he met and married his wife Nancy Dixon they then settled in Deerfield Iowa next to the farm of his Uncle Selah Trask ( See the 1860 Iowa, Chickasaw County, Deerfield Cencus Record ) the records from the book by George Sheldon and the cencus records support the fact that Baxter Trask born Mar 12 1836 to John and Phileny Dewey Trask and removed to Illinois is the same Henry B. Trask living by his uncle in 1860. Henry married Nancy A. Dixon-[7004] [MRIN:6230] on 6 Jul 1858 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. Nancy was born in 1835 in Illinois. Marriage Notes: C. Arnold, J.P. Children from this marriage were: 43 M i. James E. Trask-[7005] was born in 1860 in Iowa. 44 M ii. John Trask-[7002] was born in 1867 in Iowa. John married Helen Lucretea Stearns-[7001] [MRIN:6229] (b. 30 Oct 1873, d. 14 Nov 1951) about 1899. 45 F iii. Hattie E. Trask-[7006] was born in 1870 in Iowa. 46 M iv. Chas. E Trask-[7007] was born in 1873 in Iowa. 25. Eugene Trask-[7206] was born on 1 Apr 1838 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. General Notes: Eugene and both his wives were Deaf. Eugene married Rebecca West-[7207] [MRIN:6286]. Noted events in her life were: * Lived in Chilmark before her marriage. Eugene next married Hahnah Woodward Fisk-[7208] [MRIN:6287] on 30 Apr 1891. Noted events in her life were: * Was from Shelburne 26. Tirza Trask-[7209] was born on 21 Mar 1842 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Tirza married Charled D. Wood-[7210] [MRIN:6288] on 1 Jan 1862 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 27. Charlotte Trask-[7211] was born on 19 Nov 1844 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Charlotte married Asahel S. Wise-[7212] [MRIN:6289] on 18 Jan 1863 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 28. William Trask-[7213] was born on 15 Sep 1846 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in Apr 1847 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 29. John Trask-[7214] was born on 11 Mar 1848. General Notes: Deaf John married Adelaide V. Joslin-[7215] [MRIN:6290] on 25 Mar 1878 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 30. Fanny Philena Trask-[7216] was born on 15 Jun 1852 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Fanny married Lewis N. Brown-[7217] [MRIN:6291] on 25 Dec 1875 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 31. Walter Trask-[7218] was born on 19 Dec 1853 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. Walter married Cleora M. Rice-[7219] [MRIN:6292] in Jun 1881 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 32. Albert Trask-[7151]. 33. Emily Trask-[7174]. 34. Trask -[7173] was born in 1841 and died in 1844, at age 3. 35. Amanda Trask-[7175] was born in 1842 and died on 22 Jan 1845, at age 3. 36. John Trask-[7149] was born on 19 Aug 1845 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, died on 1 May 1930 in Basset, Iowa, at age 84, and was buried on 3 May 1930 in Rowley Hill Cemetery. General Notes: John TRASK Newspaper: New Hampton Tribune Date: May 1930 Bassett Pioneer Died At Age 84 Years Spent 76 Years In Iowa and Lived in Deerfield Twp For About 68 Years Bassett Crn. - John TRASK, son of S.B. and Rebecca TRASK, was born at Deerfield Massachusetts, August 19, 1845, and died at this farm home, three miles northwest of Bassett, Iowa May 1, 1930, aged 84 years and 8 months and 12 days. He came to Iowa at the age of eight years and has spent 76 years in this state and came to Deerfield Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa sixty eight ago and has since that time been a resident here. He was united in marriage with Miss Lucy A. JENKINS at New Hampton, Iowa, October 15, 1868 and to this union six children were born. His wife preceded him in death, on April 19 of this year, just 13 days previous to his own departure. He leaves to mourn his departure the following children: William H. Trask of Bassett, Iowa; Ethel A., now Mrs. Oscar FREDERICI of Ionia; Hattie, now Mrs Louis NYHAN of Waterloo; and Evelyn, now Mrs. Bert MICHAEL of Charles City, Iowa, also fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two children, Emily and Charles, preceded their parents in death. Mr. TRASK was a man of sterling integrity and lived an honorable and upright life, ever taking an active part in the business of the farm until sickness and the infirmities of old age interfered. A true pioneer, he was endured to hardship and knew how to meet the varied problems of the early days on the prairie of Iowa. Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. G.A. Hess, pastor of the First Christian Church of Charles City Iowa, at the Bassett Community Church, Saturday afternoon, May 3, 1930 with interment at Rowley Hill cemetery. John married Lucy A. Jenkins-[7156] [MRIN:6269], daughter of John Jenkins-[7157] and Lydia-[7158], on 15 Oct 1868 in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. Lucy was born on 24 Apr 1851 in Winneshiek County, Iowa, died on 18 Apr 1930 in Basset, Iowa, at age 78,and was buried on 21 Apr 1930 in Rowley Hill Cemetery. Children from this marriage were: 47 M i. Charles Trask-[7159]. 48 F ii. Emily Trask-[7160]. 49 M iii. William H. Trask-[7161]. 50 F iv. Ethel Ann Trask-[7162]. Ethel married Oscar Frederici-[7163] [MRIN:6271]. 51 F v. Hattie Trask-[7164]. Hattie married Louis Nyhan-[7165] [MRIN:6272]. 52 F vi. Evelyn Trask-[7166]. Evelyn married Bert Michaelis-[7167] [MRIN:6273]. 37. Henry Trask-[7152] was born on 24 Apr 1848 in Massachusetts. Henry married Helen-[7153] [MRIN:6268] in 1873 in Iowa. Helen was born in Nov 1854 in Iowa. Children from this marriage were: 53 M i. Harry A. Trask-[7154] was born in Dec 1879 in Iowa. 54 M ii. Clarence Trask-[7155] was born in Apr 1887 in Iowa. 38. Edward Trask-[7150] was born on 29 Jul 1850 in Massachusetts. 39. Wanton Trask-[7222] was born on 8 Dec 1845 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 40. Wanton Bates Trask-[7223] was born on 13 Jul 1848 in Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 41. Mary Ann Bardwell Trask-[7224] was born on 11 Feb 1851. 42. William Trask-[7225] was born in 1854. Fifth Generation 43. James E. Trask-[7005] was born in 1860 in Iowa. 44. John Trask-[7002] was born in 1867 in Iowa. John married Helen Lucretea Stearns-[7001] [MRIN:6229], daughter of Helm Olcott Stearns-[6986] and Rosetta Emmons Morgan-[6997], about 1899. Helen was born on 30 Oct 1873 in Shell Rock, Butler, Iowa, USA, died on 14 Nov 1951 in Wellston, Manistee, Michigan, USA, at age 78,and was buried in Wellston, Manistee, Michigan, USA. 45. Hattie E. Trask-[7006] was born in 1870 in Iowa. 46. Chas. E Trask-[7007] was born in 1873 in Iowa. 47. Charles Trask-[7159]. 48. Emily Trask-[7160]. 49. William H. Trask-[7161]. Noted events in his life were: * He had a residence in 1930 in Basset, Iowa. 50. Ethel Ann Trask-[7162]. Noted events in her life were: * She had a residence in 1930 in Ionia, Iowa. Ethel married Oscar Frederici-[7163] [MRIN:6271]. 51. Hattie Trask-[7164]. Noted events in her life were: * She had a residence in 1930 in Waterloo, Blackhawk, Davis, Iowa, USA. Hattie married Louis Nyhan-[7165] [MRIN:6272]. 52. Evelyn Trask-[7166]. Noted events in her life were: * She had a residence in 1930 in Charles City, IA. Evelyn married Bert Michaelis-[7167] [MRIN:6273]. 53. Harry A. Trask-[7154] was born in Dec 1879 in Iowa. 54. Clarence Trask-[7155] was born in Apr 1887 in Iowa. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Sources 1. George Sheldon, A History of Deerfield Massachusetts, (1895, Deerfield, Massachusetts), 346.

I think I have this sorted out correctly, I thought Clara Stevenson was a Jones but I was incorrect this should be the correct ( Note the Obituary from the Chickasaw web site) Descendants of Lewis Stevenson First Generation 1. Lewis Stevenson-[7103] was born on 4 Mar 1834 in Cattaraugus, New York, USA, died on 8 Jan 1903 in Basset, Iowa, at age 68, and was buried in Chickasaw Cemetery. General Notes: Pioneer Dead-- Lewis Stevenson died suddenly from heart failure at his home near Bassett Dec. 23, at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 19 days. Deceased was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., March 4, 1834, and when but a boy he emigrated with his father's family first locating in Pennsylvania and then in Indiana, finally coming to Iowa in 1855 and settling in Chickasaw county. In this county he spent the remainder of his life. He was married on Sept 19, ---, to Miss Caroline DeFields, to which union were born eleven children, five having preceded the father. Six are left to mourn the loss of a father. They are Lucy, of Ionia, Isabelle of Denver, Mo., Viola, living near the old home, Clara of Waverly and James and William, at home with the mother. He was a kind husband, a good father and a good neighbor always doing his duty as he saw it. The funeral was held at Chickasaw, Rev. Maxwell of the Congregational church, officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Chickasaw cemetery. Lewis married Caroline De Fields-[7134] [MRIN:6253], daughter of Edward De Fields-[7138] and Unknown, on 19 Sep 1860. Caroline was born in 1844 in Canada. Children from this marriage were: 2 M i. James Stevenson-[7135] was born in 1863 in Iowa. 3 F ii. Lucy A. Stevenson-[7104] was born in 1864 in Iowa and died on 11 Nov 1936 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA, at age 72. Lucy married Alfred Titus-[7105] [MRIN:6254] (b. 1837) about 1875. Lucy next married Joseph "Joe" Roethler-[7106] [MRIN:6255] (b. 1881) about 1908. 4 M iii. William Stevenson-[7124] was born in 1881 in Iowa. 5 F iv. Clara Stevenson-[6972] was born in 1883 in Iowa. Clara married Roy H. Drew-[6971] [MRIN:6218] (b. 1880) about 1900. 6 F v. Isabelle Stevenson-[7136]. 7 F vi. Viola Stevenson-[7137]. Second Generation 2. James Stevenson-[7135] was born in 1863 in Iowa. 3. Lucy A. Stevenson-[7104] was born in 1864 in Iowa and died on 11 Nov 1936 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA, at age 72. General Notes: 14 July 1904 Nashua Reporter Roy Drew and wife and two children, of Waverly came up Saturday and visited Mrs. Drew`s sister, Mrs. Lucy Titus Noted events in her life were: * She had a residence in 1900 in Ionia, Iowa. Lucy married Alfred Titus-[7105] [MRIN:6254] about 1875. Alfred was born in 1837 in New York. Children from this marriage were: 8 F i. Alma Titus-[7110] was born in 1878 in Iowa. 9 M ii. Frank L. Titus-[7108] was born in 1879 in Iowa. 10 F iii. Lucy A Titus-[7109] was born in 1888 in South Dakota. Lucy next married Joseph "Joe" Roethler-[7106] [MRIN:6255], son of John Roethler-[7126] and Mary Magdalena Minek-[7125], about 1908. Joe was born in 1881 in Iowa. The child from this marriage was: 11 M i. John J. Roethler-[7107] was born in 1908 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. 4. William Stevenson-[7124] was born in 1881 in Iowa. Noted events in his life were: * He had a residence in 1936 in Basset, Iowa. 5. Clara Stevenson-[6972] was born in 1883 in Iowa. Clara married Roy H. Drew-[6971] [MRIN:6218], son of Simeon J. Drew-[6953] and Mary Ann Eveland-[6963], about 1900. Roy was born in 1880 in Lafayette, Bremer, Iowa. Children from this marriage were: 12 M i. Ernest Drew-[7092] was born in 1903 in South Dakota. 13 M ii. Clark Drew-[7093] was born in 1905 in South Dakota. Clark married Unknown-[7100] [MRIN:6252]. 14 M iii. Grant Drew-[7094] was born in 1906 in South Dakota. 15 F iv. Edna Drew-[7095] was born in 1908 in South Dakota. Edna married Maxwell-[7099] [MRIN:6251]. 16 M v. Lester Drew-[7096] was born in 1910 in South Dakota. 17 M vi. Fred Drew-[7097] was born in 1913 in South Dakota. 18 F vii. Genevieve Drew-[7098] was born in 1920 in South Dakota. 6. Isabelle Stevenson-[7136]. Noted events in her life were: * She had a residence in 1900 in Denver, Missouri. 7. Viola Stevenson-[7137]. Third Generation 8. Alma Titus-[7110] was born in 1878 in Iowa. 9. Frank L. Titus-[7108] was born in 1879 in Iowa. 10. Lucy A Titus-[7109] was born in 1888 in South Dakota. 11. John J. Roethler-[7107] was born in 1908 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. 12. Ernest Drew-[7092] was born in 1903 in South Dakota. 13. Clark Drew-[7093] was born in 1905 in South Dakota. General Notes: 8 July 1954 Nashua Reporter Mr. and Mrs. Clark Drew and two children, and Roy Drew of Madison South Dakota, were visitors Thursday afternoon in the Floyd Hutton home. They were enroute to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to visit their sister and daughter, Mrs. Edna Maxwell and family. Clark married Unknown-[7100] [MRIN:6252]. Children from this marriage were: 19 M i. Drew -[7101]. 20 M ii. Drew -[7102]. 14. Grant Drew-[7094] was born in 1906 in South Dakota. 15. Edna Drew-[7095] was born in 1908 in South Dakota. Edna married Maxwell-[7099] [MRIN:6251]. 16. Lester Drew-[7096] was born in 1910 in South Dakota. 17. Fred Drew-[7097] was born in 1913 in South Dakota. 18. Genevieve Drew-[7098] was born in 1920 in South Dakota. Fourth Generation 19. Drew -[7101]. 20. Drew -[7102].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Quirk Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/952.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The Mississipi/Louisiana locale is fascinating. Edward is known to have been in Chicago prior to his marriage bef. 1838. Johanna Shane Quirk, his wife, is known to have emmigrated to the US via Canada, Quebec specifically. Their exact marriage date and place is unknown. Johanna's mother and two brothers lived on a neighboring farm in South Fork Township, Delaware County, IA. The closest Quirks to Edward Quirk were James and Johanna Curran Quirk in Jones County. Good catch on Theressa. That probably explains the order. Anna Quirk Dillon d. 29 Aug 1917. The Kate Quirk Brannon d. abt 1905?. Both in Chickasaw County.

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/952.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Richard, Is the following QUIRK family the one you mentioned as possibly being connected to Edward's? William Quick Richland, Delaware, IA 27 1832 New York Male Mary Quick Richland, Delaware, IA 24 1835 New York Female Viola Quick Richland, Delaware, IA 6 1853 New York Female Bion Quick Richland, Delaware, IA 2 1857 Iowa Male Notice that the parents were born in NY in the mid-1830s. The birthplace pattern in Edward's family shows them in Mississippi in the latter 1830s. It's possible that they were in NY earlier in the decade, but I would be inclined to entertain the possibility that they immigrated through a port in/near New Orleans. I checked the 1860 census image for Edward's household, and it includes Theressa. I don't know why she is listed out of age order, but FYI, she is listed as "Dumb." I'm not related to the Quirk/Quick families in any way. Just doing lookups. If you have specific death dates for either Anna or Kate, I'd be glad to check the Historical Newspaper Collection to see if I can find an obituary for either one, which might mention surviving siblings.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Quirk Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/952.1.1 Message Board Post: I agree that the Kate Quirk marrying a Brannon in Chickasaw County, IA may indeed be the sister of Johanna 'Anna' B. Quirk Dillion. There are other Quirks in the Chickasaw County area too as there are today, including an Iowa state legislator. I still curious if the Quirks of Chickasaw County are related to the Quirks of Delaware County. Your reply did get me thinking on another Quirk mystery, whether or not the Edward Quirk family was related to a neighboring Quirk family. Theressa may hold the clue as she is not listed in age order with the other children in the Quirk household. She may be a neice. Are our families in anyway linked? My Delaware Co. ancestral surnames are Shane and Quirk. Thanks again.

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/957.1.1 Message Board Post: Mike, please feel free to post (anywhere) anything that I post on this or any other message board.

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/957.1 Message Board Post: Hi Mary ! Very interesting. Can I post your transcription of this on the Chickasaw web site? Sincerely, Mike

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Quirk Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/952.1 Message Board Post: Richard, the following 1860 census index lines up with your theory about Katie QUIRK being Anna's sister: Edmund Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 60 1799 Ireland Male Johanna Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 43 1816 Ireland Female Michael Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 21 1838 Mississippi Male Ellen Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 17 1842 Mississippi Female John Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 14 1845 Louisiana Male Robert Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 12 1847 Louisiana Male Kate Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 10 1849 Iowa Female Mary Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 7 1852 Iowa Female Johanna Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 3 1856 Iowa Female Theressa Quick South Fork, Delaware, IA 5 1854 Iowa Female

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dillenbeck, Wood, Gillespie, Rawlins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/957 Message Board Post: Nashua Reporter (Nashua, Iowa) 1899 > July > 13 At Bassett, Ia., July 4th, at 10:30 at night, while a party of men and boys were having a little blow-out in front of C.H. Dillenbeck's store, Harry Wood, a stone mason by trade, insane from drink, came running up the street with a loaded shot gun. He fired once and the gun was wrested from him and hidden. Rushing into the store he grabbed a giant cracker and would have lit it by the lamp had Dillenbeck not pushed him away, but light it he did on the store porch, but Dillenbeck jumped and succeeded in making him throw it away just as it exploded with an awful report. Just at this moment M.F. Lighthall had lighted one up a little farther up the street. With a scream like a maniac Wood jumped and grabbed the lighted giant cracker, though they all shouted and Dillenbeck commanded him to let alone, and with an oath and yell he raised it above his head, and before anyone had time to interfere there was an explosion, and as he staggered toward the light only the stub of the wr! ist could be seen with blood spurting from every pore. Dillenbeck grasped his arm with a vice-like grasp and held him until Dr. Gillespie got there and bound it up. But a short time elapsed after he was taken home before Drs. Rawlins and Gillespie had everything made ready, and this drunken man, a victim of his own folly, was laid on a table[,] chloroform administered, and the arm amputated below the elbow. Mr. Wood spent a sorrowful Fourth, as well as his striken [sic] wife and family. In fact this awful accident has cast a gloom over the whole community. Yet no one can attach any blame except to those "who furnish their neighbors drink."