This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138844) Harrison D. 'Doug' Brown's poems <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=138844> AUTHOR: Sharyl Ferrall DATE: 12/28/2006 at 14:44:48 Surnames: BROWN The biography for Harrison Brown is in the 1916 History of Clayton co. He was somewhat of a poet. When I transcribed the biography, I wondered if any of his poems were extant but never did any follow-up to see what I could find. This week, another Clayton co. researcher contacted me asking if any of Harrison's poems were ever published. She rekindled my curiosity, thus this query. Does anyone know if Harrison Brown's poems were published in any form? ________________________ click the link to read his biography that mentions the poetry: Link: Biography of Harrison D. Brown URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/bio16/brown_h.htm>

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138831) Re: Buckley 1860-1880 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=138831> AUTHOR: k. hines DATE: 12/28/2006 at 13:40:24 Reply To: (#138765) Buckley 1860-1880 Author: William Buckley Date: 12/27/2006 at 21:46:33 Surnames: BUCKLEY I'm not related, but I looked up the 1870 census for you. I have not had much success finding early Clayton Co. obits. The best resource I've found for early county records is in old church books. 1870 United States Federal Census > Iowa > Clayton > Buena Vista 55 51 Buckley, Michael, 49, m, w, Farmer, 480, 300, Ireland, cannot write, citizen of the U.S. Margaret, 34, f, w, keeping house, Ireland, cannot read or write John, 14, m, w, At school, N.Y. Mary, 12, f, w, At school, Iowa Edmond, 10, m, w, at school, Iowa Elizabeth, 5, f, w, at school, Iowa Thomas, 1, m, w, at home, Iowa

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138831) Re: Buckley 1860-1880 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=138831> AUTHOR: k. hines DATE: 12/28/2006 at 13:40:24 Reply To: (#138765) Buckley 1860-1880 Author: William Buckley Date: 12/27/2006 at 21:46:33 Surnames: BUCKLEY I'm not related, but I looked up the 1870 census for you. I have not had much success finding early Clayton Co. obits. The best resource I've found for early county records is in old church books. 1870 United States Federal Census > Iowa > Clayton > Buena Vista 55 51 Buckley, Michael, 49, m, w, Farmer, 480, 300, Ireland, cannot write, citizen of the U.S. Margaret, 34, f, w, keeping house, Ireland, cannot read or write John, 14, m, w, At school, N.Y. Mary, 12, f, w, At school, Iowa Edmond, 10, m, w, at school, Iowa Elizabeth, 5, f, w, at school, Iowa Thomas, 1, m, w, at home, Iowa

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138792) Ellen Mary Voss 1911-2006 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=138792> AUTHOR: Mary Cameron DATE: 12/28/2006 at 11:24:25 Surnames: VOSS,HOLLY,MACHA,SCHMELZER,GULLICKSON,KLEIFOTH Ellen Mary Voss, 95, Monona, Iowa, died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, following a brief illness. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, October 31, at St. Patrick Church with the Rev Richard Gaul officiating. Burial was in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Monona. Music was by Linda Bacon, organist. She was born on March 14, 1911, in rural Monona, to Albert and Emma (Maha) Holly. She attended country school through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to Arthur Alvin Voss on January 30, 1931, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Monona. To this union, one daughter, Edna, was born. Edna was a homemaker and helped Arthur with chores on their farm. Survivors include one daughter, Edna Schmelzer, Monona,; four grandchildren: David (Denise) Schmelzer, Postville; Linda (Don)Gullickson, Monona; Darrell (Deb) Schmelzer, Ossian; Allen (Tali) Schmelzer, Azore Islands; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Kenneth (Helen) Holly, Cedar Rapids, and Louis (Carole) Holly, Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur, on May 1, 2002; a son-in-law, Lorin Schmelzer; granddaughter Lisa Schmelzer; great-grandson Adam Gullickson; a sister, Marjorie Kliefoth, and a brother James Holly. Casket bearers were Eugene Voss, Robert Voss, Bernard Voss, Milton Voss, Doug Bachman, Tom Steinke, Jeff Holly and Lanny Kliefoth. Monona Outlook, November 15, 2006

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138765) Buckley 1860-1880 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=138765> AUTHOR: William Buckley DATE: 12/27/2006 at 21:46:33 Surnames: BUCKLEY Obituaries Michael Buckley 1872 ? Marriage Michael Buckley-Margaret about 1865 Clayton County. Cemetery Records for Michael Buckley 1823-1872? Michael Buckley born 15 Apr 1858 Dubuque. Family moved to Clayton County about 1861 and no record after 1860.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138020) VOSS - WILKER <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=138020> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 12/21/2006 at 11:58:29 Reply To: (#137959) VOSS family Author: Carole Harringt Date: 12/20/2006 at 16:02:59 Surnames: VOSS,WILKER My husband has some VOSS names in his family tree. I'm in the process of working on his genealogy, so don't have much, but here are the names I have. Not sure if they're related to your VOSS or not. Wilhelmina Caroline Marie "Minnie" VOSS, born 16 Sep 1846 in Medow, Pommerania, Germany to George & Mary (PLOTZ) VOSSs. Minnie married my husband's 2nd great-grandfather, Gerhard Heinrich WILKER, born 17 Apr 1833 in Belm, Osnabrück, Hannover, Germany. They were married 25 Feb 1864 in Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, and lived and died in Read Township and Clayton Center, both in Clayton County, Iowa. If this fits into your tree somehow, let me know, and I can send you more info and possibly some photos. Best of luck with your research! ~Errin Wilker Castalia, Iowa

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#138020) VOSS - WILKER <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=138020> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 12/21/2006 at 11:58:29 Reply To: (#137959) VOSS family Author: Carole Harringt Date: 12/20/2006 at 16:02:59 Surnames: VOSS,WILKER My husband has some VOSS names in his family tree. I'm in the process of working on his genealogy, so don't have much, but here are the names I have. Not sure if they're related to your VOSS or not. Wilhelmina Caroline Marie "Minnie" VOSS, born 16 Sep 1846 in Medow, Pommerania, Germany to George & Mary (PLOTZ) VOSSs. Minnie married my husband's 2nd great-grandfather, Gerhard Heinrich WILKER, born 17 Apr 1833 in Belm, Osnabrück, Hannover, Germany. They were married 25 Feb 1864 in Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, and lived and died in Read Township and Clayton Center, both in Clayton County, Iowa. If this fits into your tree somehow, let me know, and I can send you more info and possibly some photos. Best of luck with your research! ~Errin Wilker Castalia, Iowa

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137998) Re: VOSS family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=137998> AUTHOR: Georgia Bruns DATE: 12/21/2006 at 07:42:50 Reply To: (#137959) VOSS family Author: Carole Harringt Date: 12/20/2006 at 16:02:59 Surnames: VOSS You might want to contact Myra Voss. She has much information about her family and I would assume the Voss side of it. Myra Voss is also a realtor. Voss Realty 319-245-1065 phone number. Address is 123 N. Main St. Elkader, IA 52043-0295 for her office. You should be able to find the home address on the Internet. Maybe she could direct you to someone who could help if she doesn't have the time.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137998) Re: VOSS family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=137998> AUTHOR: Georgia Bruns DATE: 12/21/2006 at 07:42:50 Reply To: (#137959) VOSS family Author: Carole Harringt Date: 12/20/2006 at 16:02:59 Surnames: VOSS You might want to contact Myra Voss. She has much information about her family and I would assume the Voss side of it. Myra Voss is also a realtor. Voss Realty 319-245-1065 phone number. Address is 123 N. Main St. Elkader, IA 52043-0295 for her office. You should be able to find the home address on the Internet. Maybe she could direct you to someone who could help if she doesn't have the time.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137959) VOSS family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=137959> AUTHOR: Carole Harringt DATE: 12/20/2006 at 16:02:59 Reply To: (#121961) Re: SEEKING PROOF FOR NAMES OF MATERNAL GR-GR-GRAN Author: Alan Lowe Date: 7/25/2006 at 20:43:28 Surnames: VOSS I am searching for anyone who knows of Carl Voss who lived in Clayton Co., in 1878 when daughter Erna was born. She was my step-grandmother and I am seeking her complete name, her uncle Christ's family members amd another uncle John. The men all came from Germany & some possibly married in Clayton Co.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137959) VOSS family <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=137959> AUTHOR: Carole Harringt DATE: 12/20/2006 at 16:02:59 Reply To: (#121961) Re: SEEKING PROOF FOR NAMES OF MATERNAL GR-GR-GRAN Author: Alan Lowe Date: 7/25/2006 at 20:43:28 Surnames: VOSS I am searching for anyone who knows of Carl Voss who lived in Clayton Co., in 1878 when daughter Erna was born. She was my step-grandmother and I am seeking her complete name, her uncle Christ's family members amd another uncle John. The men all came from Germany & some possibly married in Clayton Co.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137703) Charles David Radabah <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137703> AUTHOR: Penny S Starr DATE: 12/17/2006 at 13:21:20 Surnames: RADABAH,HAGGARD,CRAIG,BARHNART,BOLSINGER,HAINES Manchester (Iowa) Press, July 25, 1906 Colesburg Special: Charles David Radabah, 83 passed away at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Davis nursing home in Strawberry Point. He was born Sept. 8, 1879, at Wabasha, Minn., the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Haggard Radabah. He spent most of his life in the Colesburg area. On Feb. 11, 1911, he was married to Elizabeth Craig. She preceded him in death in August 1934. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Wm. Cotton on Saturday afternoon at the First Methodist church in Colesburg. Appleton funeral home in Edgewood was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Radabah is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles C. (Inez) Barnhart and Mrs. Clarence (Eleanor) Bolsinger, both of Colesburg and Mrs. Wesley (Jennie) Haines of Atlantic, and one son, Robert Radabah of Colesburg. Also surviving are 22 grand children and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, five sister and four brothers.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137702) Daniel Bert Radabah <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137702> AUTHOR: Penny S Starr DATE: 12/17/2006 at 13:20:12 Surnames: RADABAH Manchester (Iowa) Press, June 13, 1901 Bert Radabah died Friday at his home near Graham. He had been ill for several months and was attended by several physicians. He was a steady, industrious young man, about twenty five years of age and all regret his early death. He was a soldier in the Spanish war. The funeral was held Sunday at the Presbyterian church at Graham. The services were conducted by Rev. C. W. Rogers and were largely attended. Burial was made here at Oak Hill cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137701) Victoria Radabah <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137701> AUTHOR: Penny S Starr DATE: 12/17/2006 at 13:18:21 Surnames: RADABAH Manchester (Iowa) Press, November 10, 1898 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Radabah mourn the loss of their daughter, who died last Wednesday, aged 27 years. She had been an invalid the greater part of her life. At the age of five years she had an attack of spinal meningitis, which left her deaf and dumb and almost helpless. Her mind was also affected. From such a life of suffering death has come as a release. The funeral services were held Thursday-burial at Oak Hill.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137700) Elizabeth Haggard Radabah <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137700> AUTHOR: Penny S Starr DATE: 12/17/2006 at 13:17:39 Surnames: RADABAH,CLEMENS,FAUST Manchester (Iowa) Press, August 30, 1934 Mrs. Jonathan Radabah died at her home near Jefferson Saturday Morning, August 25th. The cause of her death was asthma, from which she had suffered all summer. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Perry Clemens of Earlville, and two sons, Tracy and Charles, of this community. The funeral services were held at the home Monday, conducted by Rev. Keeler. Interment was made at Oak Hill. Among those from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Elias Faust of Almoral.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137699) Jonathan Radabah/Radabauch <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137699> AUTHOR: Penny S Starr DATE: 12/17/2006 at 13:16:21 Surnames: RADABAH,HAGGARD,CLEMENS,DIESCH,MILLER,YOUNG OBITUARY, Manchester (Iowa) Press, April 22, 1915: Jonathan Radabauch was born in Pennsylvania June 12th, 1835, and died April 15th, 1915, in the eightieth year of his age. He emigrated to Iowa at an early age, where the greater part of his life was spent. On August 15, 1858, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Haggard, of Jefferson, to which union ten children were born. His wife and six children preceded him in death. The remaining children are: William, of Carlton, Minnesota; Mrs. Kate Clemens of Earlville, and Tracy and Charles, of Jefferson. He is also survived by thirty grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. The sister and two brothers reside in Montana and the other brother in Minnesota. He served as a soldier in the Civil war and was a member of S. G. Post G. A. R. Since the death of his wife, about eight years ago, Mr. Radabauch made his home with his children, spending his last days at the home of his son Charles, where he passed peacefully away at 2:30 o'clock last Thursday morning. He had suffered three strokes of paralysis at various times, surviving the last one but three days. The funeral services were held Sunday from the M. E. Church at Jefferson, Rev. O. J. Felter officiating. Interment was made at Oak Hill Thursday. Another comrade has answered the last call. Those from out of town in attendance at the obsequies were: Mr. and Mrs. Perry Clemens and children, of Earlville; Mr. and Mrs. M. Diesch and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Miller, of Almoral; and Mr. and Mrs. Young of Earlville.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137617) George Burghardt (1830-1910) and Mary Burghardt (1 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137617> AUTHOR: Dianne Heryford DATE: 12/16/2006 at 14:43:24 Reply To: (#55662) George Burghardt (1830-1910) and Mary Burghardt (1 Author: Ken Johnson Date: 8/6/2004 at 22:28:39 Surnames: BURGHART,GROWNEY,MEEHAM,MEDER,HEDEMAN,MAHOWALD,WILLIE,KIRCHER The Guttenberg Press, January 20, 1910: Guttenberg Those from the vicinity of Clayton in attendence at the double funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burghart held from the family residence here last Friday were John and Mike Growney, James and Mayme Meeham, Richard Meeham, Ed Meder and wife, Fred Hedeman and wife, Pete Mahowald and wife and Tony Willie and wife. Card of Thanks We wish to thank the many kind neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and after the death of our beloved parents. Julia Burghart Mrs. Chas J. Kircher Geo. Burghart Jr.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137589) Wesley Crain <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/queries/index.cgi?rev=137589> AUTHOR: Randy Crain DATE: 12/16/2006 at 08:09:47 Surnames: CRAINCRANE Looking for any information on Wesley Crain found in the 1850 census of Clayton County. His children are in the 1860 census of same county

I've "rescued" an old photograph of "Baby" Maud E. SHEPARD which was taken at the Theo Farrington Studio in McGregor, Iowa. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1870's with Maud likely only 1-2 years old at the time. I am hoping to locate someone from her family so that this precious old photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#137022) Mary Finck or Finke <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=137022> AUTHOR: Karen Muchow DATE: 12/10/2006 at 12:23:44 Surnames: FINCK OR FINKE,WARNHOLTZ,MUCHOW,MADAUS,POWELL,HECKMAN OR HECKMANN AND SAWVELLE FROM THE POSTVILLE HERALD,ALLAMAKEE COUNTY,IOWA,Friday May 21,1920 Obituary; Minnie Finke Burnham Minnie Finke was born July 13, 1842, in Mecklenburg,Germany, In 1872,she emigrated to America,where she made her home with her sister Mrs. Mary Muchow for four years,On October 2,1876,at Elkader,Iowa,she was united in marriage to James F. Burnham and settled on a farm near Farmersburg,where she lived until her health failed and she came to Postville,January 8,1915, where she made her home with her niece Mrs Chas. Warnholtz. On April 6th 1920,she had a paralytic stroke from which she never rallied.and on May 16,at 11:45 A.M.,she passed away at the age of 77 years,10 months and three days. She was proceeded in death by three sisters and two brothers.She leaves to mourn her loss two nephews, John Muchow of Postville and Henry Muchow of Fergus Falls,Minn and five nieces,Mrs. Dora Madaus,Plainfield,Mrs. Mary Powell,Dallas,Oregon;Mrs. Louis Heckman,Mrs. Mary Sawvelle,and Mrs. Chas. Warnholtz of Postville,besides a host of friends. She was a member of the M.E.Church at Farmersburg,being all her life a follower of the Nazarene. She was devoted to her relatives,kind to neighbors and charitable to all.Hers was truly a life well spent. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 1;30 o`clock at the M.E. Church at Farmersburg,Rev. Hadwen Williams of Postville preaching the sermon at her request from 23rd Psalm,after which the remains were laid to rest beside her husband in the Farmersburg Cemetery. Link: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/u/c/Karen-J-Muchow URL: <http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/u/c/Karen-J-Muchow>