This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Douglas Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/945.1.1.3 Message Board Post: Nashua Reporter, The (Nashua, Iowa) > 1956 > March > 22 Misses Helen and Gloria Douglas spent the weekend with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Douglas, New Hampton.

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/945.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Nashua Reporter (Nashua, Iowa) 1965 > June > 3 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Douglas of rural Ionia enterained at a dinner Sunday in honor of their son Duane's graduation. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Douglas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rings and family, Andrew Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Huffman, Mrs. August Kahn, Mrs. Clarence Kiossowsky all of New Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Douglas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anderson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Douglas and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Nosbisch and Kathy, Gloria Douglas all of Waterloo, Don Parks of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Shores of Waucoma. Noreen and Norris Smith visited in the afternoon. Duane received many lovely gifts.

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: (#50946) Hobson family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=50946> AUTHOR: Gloria J. Marti DATE: 5/8/2004 at 04:24:06 Surnames: HOBSON,RONGISH Trying to find Lu HOBSON born in Ionia, Chickasaw Co., Iowa. He married my cousin Marie RONGISH. I have no dates or info on him or his family. They might have lived in Omaha, NE after they married. Any help would be appreciated and God Bless 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/110.1 Message Board Post: My g-great grandma and grandpa was Bridget(jet) and milton. My grandpa was Darold Waltz and my grandma is Donna Waltz(Urness) you can write her at 144 Gilbert Drive, Elk Run Hgts, Iowa, 50707 if you would like to find out more.

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Obituaries Board. To respond to this message, click on the link below and use the form provided. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#50371) Weston Duane Gardner 1828-1921 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=50371> AUTHOR: Cheryl Leech DATE: 5/4/2004 at 20:36:56 Surnames: PARKER LYON OLMSTED BIGELOW W. D. GARDNER DIED AT RIPE OLD AGE Passed Away at His Home Tuesday, August 20th Funeral Held Thursday Afternoon at 4 o’clock The death of Weston Duane Gardner, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, occurred at his home on North Chestnut Avenue Tuesday evening, August 30, 1921 at 5:30 o’clock. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. With his death another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers. His life work was done, and well done and he has lain down to rest. How much this community owes him and such as he, it is impossible to estimate, though it would be a grateful task to trace his influence through some of the more direct channels, to hold him up in these days, in his various characters of husband and father, of neighbor and friend, to speak of the sons and daughters he has reared to perpetuate his name and emulate his virtues. A brief narrative of his life is as follows: Weston Duane Gardner was a native of Massachusetts, born in Hampshire County, December 19, 1828. His parents were Captain Gideon Gardner and Naomi Parker Gardner. In 1832 his parents moved to Ohio, and while living in Chatham, he with James and Dr. Amos Babcock were boys together. On April 15, 1852 he was united in marriage to Harriet Lyon in Chatham and here a son, L. B. Gardner was born to them. In 1852 in company with his father he moved to Grinnell, Iowa, living there eleven years on a farm which today is known as Gardners Grove. While living here in a log house three children were born, Harriet, Ida, Henry, all living and with him at the time of his death. March 1865 he moved to New Hampton purchasing the hotel from Mr. Don Jackson and managing the hostelry till 1876 when he sold it to Mr. John Dickson, and in 1877 he engaged in the drug business, in company with his son-in-law, Mr. E. N. Olmsted. After 12 years he turned his interests in the store over to his son, H. W. Gardner, and since that time has lived a retired life. W. D. Gardner was a pioneer of Iowa, and many were the hardships he and his wife were called upon to endure. He has spent 56 years of his life in New Hampton, outliving many of his old friends and only a few survive him. His was a good life and at the age of 92 years 8 months and 11 days his Master called him home. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner joined the Congregational Church of this city November 5, 1865 and he has been a Deacon of the church for a good many years as was his father before him. His wife, the saintly Harriet, preceded him three years ago, after living together 66 years and he leaves to revere his name, his four children; L.B. Gardner of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. E. N. Olmsted, Mrs. Ida W. Bigelow, and H. W. Gardner, of this city, two grandsons, Dr. H. H. Olmsted of Waterloo, Iowa, and Dr. H. B. Gardner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and three great grand children, Miss Dorothy Bigelow of Chicago, Weston Duane and Jane Elizabeth Gardner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. H. H. Olmsted and wife were present. L. B. Gardner sent word he could not be present as also did Dr. H. B. Gardner. The funeral was held from his late home, Thursday afternoon, September 1, 1921 at 4 o’clock, his pastor W.D. Spiker officiating, speaking from the text: “A good man leaveth a goodly inheritance to his children’s children.” Proverbs 13:22. Mr. W. A. Smith of Dubuque sang “Thy Will Be Done” and “Crossing the Bar”. At the grave Mrs. M. C. Sayers, Mrs. M. E. Geiser, Charles Spiker and W. A. Smith sang “Abide with Me”. Not for him be our tears, rather let us crown his grave with garlands, few of us will live as long or as well, and fewer yet will the Angel of Death greet with such a loving touch.

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Obituaries Board. To respond to this message, click on the link below and use the form provided. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#50370) Hattie S. Gardner Olmsted 1855-1944 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=50370> AUTHOR: Cheryl Leech DATE: 5/4/2004 at 19:53:59 Surnames: OLMSTED Mrs. Hattie Olmsted Hattie S. Gardner eldest daughter of Weston D. and Harriet N. Gardner was born at Grinnell, Iowa on April 13, 1855. She with her parents, two brothers and one sister, came to New Hampton in 1865 to make their home. New Hampton has been her home for nearly 80 years, except for the past two years, when, because of failing health, she has been under the loving care of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Olmsted of Waterloo, Iowa. She suffered a stroke on Monday, May 15, which confined her to her bed. The following Monday she passed quietly away after rounding out over eighty-nine years of living in which she has seen many changes and tremendous developments. On July 28, 1875 Hattie Gardner was united in marriage with Earl Newton Olmsted. To this home further happiness came with advent of a son, Harry. In 1877 Mr. Olmsted entered the drug business in New Hampton, in which he continued to his death on April 4, 1939. Mrs. Olmsted was an active member of the First Congregational Church of New Hampton, of which her parents were charter members. She was an accomplished musician, and gave freely of her talent in service to the church, as soprano soloist and also as organist. She was active in Ladies Aid and even in these latter years, when unable to attend, maintained her financial interest in the church and was interested in its activities. In personal ways she was always a loyal and generous friend, and will be missed by many. Those who remain to mourn her loss include her son Harry and his wife and their two children, Russell W., now serving his country in the Army Air Corps and Harriet M. Olmsted, all of Waterloo; and a brother, Mr. H. W. Gardner of New Hampton. A great many friends unite in extending their sympathy today to these relatives along with their appreciation of the fine character of Mrs. Olmsted. A poem entitled “Growing Older”, found among her papers, form a fitting tribute to her long and fruitful life.

The following message has been posted on the Chickasaw Obituaries Board. To respond to this message, click on the link below and use the form provided. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#50369) Earl Newton Olmsted 1854-1939 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=50369> AUTHOR: Cheryl Leech DATE: 5/4/2004 at 19:45:44 Surnames: GARDNER E.N. Olmsted, 84 Dies Tuesday Funeral Today One of New Hampton’s Oldest Citizens and Most Successful Businessmen. Active for Over 68 Years E.N. Olmsted, notable citizen and businessman of New Hampton, passed away at his residence on North Chestnut Avenue Tuesday morning April 4, at 3:30 o’clock. He had not been well for many months. Recently he submitted to an operation in the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. However the cause of death is given as coronary sclerosis, a form of heart disease. Had Mr. Olmsted lived until July 28 he would have been 85 years of age. The deceased was the only son of Dr. E.H. and Eunice Olmsted and was born at Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, July 28, 1854. When a small child he lived at West Union with his parents, later at Fredericksburg and from there they came to New Hampton where he had resided 68 years at the time of his death. He received his education in the best schools and colleges of his day, the public schools, the Bradford Academy and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk. For these many years he has been a registered pharmacist and an active druggist in New Hampton. He and his partner, H. W. Gardner, have successfully conducted such a business in New Hampton for more than half a century. In 1875 Mr. Olmsted was married to Hattie S. Gardner, eldest daughter of the late W.D. and Harriet Gardner of this city, and a sister to his partner in business. They have one son, Harry O. Olmsted (correction: Harry H. Olmsted) of Waterloo. Mrs. Olmsted and their son remain to mourn. He also leaves two grandchildren, Harriet Margaret Olmsted and Russell Olmsted, of Waterloo. Beside these he leaves his partner of a life-time business, H. W. Gardner, and other relatives and so many friends. Throughout his life he has enjoyed the business confidence of two generations and more. By honesty and strict application to his affairs he has been a success in the way of the world and enjoyed the confidence and high esteem of many people. His nearly 85 years of life were mostly active, even down to 1939, and he drove his own car down to his place of business almost to the last month. His mental faculties never failed him. He took the world as it came and was kindly disposed toward his fellowmen, never expressing a criticism or unkind word about anyone. For many years he was identified as a stockholder and director of the State Bank and shouldered more than his share of losses. For two terms he was treasurer of Chickasaw County and all through life identified himself with the democratic party. Mr. Olmsted’s life was a notable career, and there are many who mourn, because he cannot be among us still longer. To his wife and life companion of 64 years, to his son and grandchildren, to his partner, and to other relatives and close friends we extend our heartfelt sympathy. His funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from Perry’s Funeral Home and will be conducted by his pastor and friend, Reverend W. D. Spiker, of the Congregational church. Arthur Boettcher and Louise Wittenburg will sing. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery with his parents and so many friends. His pallbearers will be Harry Friend, John Howard, W.J. David, R. B. Sheakley, Don Iverson and John Mueller. The business places in New Hampton will close from 3 to 4 o’clock out of respect to its oldest active businessman.

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: (#50713) Morse <http://iagenweb.org/boards/chickasaw/queries/index.cgi?rev=50713> AUTHOR: Bob Morse DATE: 5/4/2004 at 07:56:53 Surnames: MORSE,FARNUM Looking for any information re: the family members of Leonard & Julia Ann (Farnum) Morse. They resided 1860 (US Census) in Bradford, IA and Leonard died there after 1865. Children were Louisa, Calvin, Clara & Julia Morse. All replies will be welcome and answered. Thank you: Bob Morse, (Rmorsevt@aol.com)

We have added several new pages to our web site this past month. We invite those of you who have genealogy documents, photos, records, maps, obituaries, biographies, and so on which pertain to Chickasaw county to please contribute them to our site so that your data may be shared with others. Our contributors for April were Marilyn Erion, Claudia Groh, Len Granger, and Rudy Ramsey. We thank all of them for the great support they have given us. Visit our "What's New" page at http://iagenweb.org/chickasaw/whatsnewindex.htm to see what we've done in the last month. Sincerely, Mike Peterson IAGenWeb Chickasaw County Coordinator geanie@cox.net http://iagenweb.org/chickasaw

Hi Listers ! I am passing this on from another Mailing List. Sincerely, Mike, IACHICKA-L Administrator ------------------------ Hello, Iowa genealogists! We have two new orphan counties available for someone to adopt: Jackson County on the eastern edge of Iowa and Page County on the southwestern side of the state. Think about how much Iowa volunteers have done for you and consider a not-so-random genealogical act of kindness. If you adopt a county, you will benefit other researchers, join a great team of volunteers, and have an experience that's creative and fun as well. What are the requirements? An Internet connection, a very basic knowledge of HTML, and the ability (or willingness to learn) to FTP (upload) files to a server. Most of us started with the Internet connection and a shaky knowledge of the other two requirements. We learned on the job and keep learning, often from each other. If you're interested in hosting Howard, Osceola, Worth or one of our new orphans, Jackson or Page, write to me for an application. We'd love to welcome you into our family! Greta Thompson IAGenWeb Welcome Hostess bluebear@new.rr.com ==== IAGEN Mailing List ==== Adoptable counties or projects: Howard Co., Jackson, Osceola Co., Page Co., and Worth Co. contact welcome@iagenweb.org for information

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCullough / McCollough Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/940.1.4 Message Board Post: Noreen, I missed Margaret when transcribing the 1930 McCullough household for you; Herman, Cassandra & Charles's names are at the bottom of one page, and hers is at the top of the next. She is in the same household with them [1930 US Census, IA Lucas Lincoln Twp., Chariton, ED5, Sheet 4B]: McCullough, Margaret E., daughter, f, w, 5, IA IA IL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCullough / McCollough Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/940.1.2.2 Message Board Post: 1910 US Census, IA Wayne Richman, ED 170?, Sheet 1B McCullough, C.E., head, m, w, 47, married 22 years, PA PA PA, Farmer, own mortgaged farm --Eliza, wife, f, w, 46, married 22 years, bore 1 child/1 living, IA PA IN --Herman, son, m, w, 20, single, IA PA IA, Farmer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCullough / McCollough, Fulton Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/940.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Noreen, based on Herman McCullough being born circa 1890 according to the 1895 census (and subsequent censuses), and in a household with father C.E. and mother Eliza, I believe this may be marriage information for the parents: CHARLES E. McCULLOUGH ELIZA E. FULTON 16 Feb 1888 Lucas IA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCullough / McCollough Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/940.1.3 Message Board Post: Mary replied (to Noreen), "In 1930 Herman F. (age 40, Manager of Lucas [County? Farm? ??] ) is living with wife Cassandra J. (age 44), son Charles M. (age 9) and daughter Margaret E. (age 5). Source: 1930 U.S. Federal Census > Iowa > Lucas > Chariton > District 5." Noreen, I believe this may be Herman and his parents in 1895, living in Richman in Wayne County. (This census indicates that Herman was born in Lucas County.) 1895 Iowa State Census C. E. McCullough 32 Penn W Wayne Richman Eliza McCullough 31 Iowa Davis W Wayne Richman Herman McCullough 5 Iowa Lucas W Wayne Richman

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCullough / McCollough Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/940.1.2 Message Board Post: Mary replied (to Noreen), "In 1930 Herman F. (age 40, Manager of Lucas [County? Farm? ??] ) is living with wife Cassandra J. (age 44), son Charles M. (age 9) and daughter Margaret E. (age 5). Source: 1930 U.S. Federal Census > Iowa > Lucas > Chariton > District 5." Noreen, I believe this may be Herman and his parents in 1895, living in Richman in Wayne County. (This census indicates that Herman was born in Lucas County.) 1895 Iowa State Census C. E. McCullough 32 Penn W Wayne Richman Eliza McCullough 31 Iowa Davis W Wayne Richman Herman McCullough 5 Iowa Lucas W Wayne Richman

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnston, McCollough, George Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/947 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information for Rachel Ethel Johnston. At least I am told this was her name. She was married to Herman F. McCollough and she would be my grandmother that I never knew. I know she was married to Herman McCollough around 1915 when my father Clarence was born to them. I understand that she died at a very young age, so I am wondering if she died in child birth. My father Clarence was raised by his grandmother Sophia George. I am trying to figure out if Sophia is his grandmother on his mothers side or fathers side. Any help appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCollough, George Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/940.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for this information. Herman would be my grandfather whom I had never met and I never really knew my father Clarence either. So, I am trying to locate any info I can on them and you do not know how much I appreciate this. I do not have access to the census. I got this small amount of information from a relative and as you can see they did not have the information correct. I am now trying to find out who Herman F. McCollough's parents are.

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/945.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary, so sorry, I thought I was posting a reply and I ended up posting a new message to the board. That's what happens when you get distracted, I guess. Anyway, I did want to thank you for the information you provided. It looks like you have gotten the right family, since the 1930 census info is absolutely correct. At least that information leads me in the right direction. Louis' last residence was Waterloo, IA, so obituary information for him and his wife should have been in the Waterloo Courier. It may not be in the online records. All the sons except Stanley and Andrew resided last in Waterloo; those two would have been New Hampton, Chickasaw County, IA last residences. I may be able to get more info from the New Hampton library. My best guess on death dates for Louis and Josephine are that Louis died in the 1970's and Josephine would have been prior to 1967. I have just begun researching this line for my children. It is their paternal family line. Your help ! is much appreciated.

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/946 Message Board Post: Thank you for the information you provided. I have just begun researching this family for my children (it is their father's lineage). I am certain that the 1895 census you found is the same family, as the 1930 census is definitely the right family, with Stewart living with Louis and Josephine. The other information seems correct, as well. I'm sorry, I do not know death dates at this time, but may be able to get them from a (former) family member. My best estimate is that Louis died in the 1970's, but Josephine was deceased prior to 1967. Louis' last residence was in Waterloo, IA, and it is almost certain that the obituaries were published in the Waterloo Courier for both. The last residence for the all of the sons except Stanley and Andrew was also Waterloo. Stanley and Andrew's last residences were New Hampton, IA in Chickasaw County, IA. I may be able to locate obituaries at the Chickasaw County library. Again, thanks for your help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Douglas, Anderson, Louison, Marshall, Vesper. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Zk.2ADE/945.1 Message Board Post: Connie wrote, "Looking for information on Louis H. Douglas, bn. approximately 1892 and his wife, Josephine (Josie) Anderson Douglas, bn. approx. 1920. 1920 census shows them in Jacksonville Township in Chickasaw County with three sons. They farmed near Jerico. Would like to trace both lines. Also would like obituaries for either." Connie, The 1895 Iowa State census index lists 13 DOUGLASes in Chickasaw Co. The following individuals are all in Jefferson Twp. and probably are all from the same household; there is a child named "Lewis" whose age corresponds with the birth year of 1892 you provided in your post. The place following each individual's age is their reported place of birth: 1895 Iowa State census index Stewart Douglas 37 Lyon Co IA Betsey Douglas 33 Wis Ed Douglas 12 Chick Co IA May Douglas 10 Chick Co IA Effie Douglas 6 Chick Co IA Lewis Douglas 3 Chick Co IA The 1895 household looks like an excellent match, as the father, Stewart, is living with Louis & Josie's family in the 1930 census: 1930 United States Federal Census > Iowa > Chickasaw > Jacksonville > District 13 DOUGLASS, Louis H., head, rent, 39, married at age 21, IA IA WI, Farmer/Rented Farm, self-employed --Josephine, wife, 40, married at 22, IA IA IA --Stanley A., son, 16, IA --Andres[?] L. son, 14, IA --Maynard B., son, 12, IA --Bernard H., son, 9, IA --Lowell J., son, 5, IA --Elaine J., daughter, 1 yr 7 mo, IA --Stewart F., Father, 71, widowed, IA SCOT PA Betsy apparently passed away prior to July 20, 1927, when the following real estate transfer notice appeared in the Nashua Reporter: Edward L. Douglas et al, heirs of Betsy Douglas to Stewart Douglas, $1 and val con. lots 5, 6, 8 [sic] and 8, blk 4. Hoghland add to Lawler. This appears to be Louis's parents' marriage info, from the Iowa Marriages index: STEWART DOUGLAS BETSEY LOUISON 1 Mar 1881 Chickasaw IA [Record of this marriage may be found at the Family History Library under microfilm reference numbers 1027436 through 1027438; you may prefer to contact Chickasaw county directly.] The following may be Stewart, living with his mother and stepfather in 1880 (the year before his marriage) and 1870 (at which time his sister Catherine is also living with the family): 1880 US Census, Jackson, Linn, Iowa (Family History Library Film 1254351, NA Film T9-0351, Page 243D) [Warren?] MARSHALL Self M Male W 39 PA Farmer CT CT Lucretia MARSHALL Wife M Female W 43 --- Keeping House --- --- William MARSHALL Son S Male W 11 IA At School PA --- Mary MARSHALL Dau S Female W 9 IA PA --- Ellen MARSHALL Dau S Female W 2 IA PA --- Stewart DOUGLAS SSon S Male W 23 IA Farmer PA --- 1870 United States Federal Census > Iowa > Linn > Jackson MARSHAL, W. S., 29, Farmer, $800, $625, PA --Lucretia, 33, Keeping House, NY DOUGLAS, Stewart, 13, IA --Catherine, 10, IA MARSHAL, W.B., 1 I have found Stewart and Catherine with both their parents in 1860: 1860 US Census, IA, Linn, Bowlder Township Hamilton DOUGLAS, 26, Farm Tenant, IL Lucretia A., 24, NY Stewart W., 3, IA Catharine L., 10 months, IA Harry VESPER, 59, Farm Tenant Regarding the obituaries, I haven’t been able to find any Douglas obits thus far in the online Historical Newspaper collection. Do you have death dates or estimates? Louis and his sons are in the Social Security Death Index. (Waterloo IA is listed as last residence for all of them.) Let me know if you need assistance with that. Good luck with your research.