This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102166) John Karl Reidel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102166> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 20:47:42 Surnames: REIDEL,ULISH Monona Leader-January 16, 1913 OBITUARIES REIDEL John Karl Reidel was born Nov 10 1825 in Partenheim, Grossherzogtum Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany and died after a few days of illness Jan. 6 1913 at the age of 87 years 1 month 26 days. He was united in marriage Feb 24 1849 with Katharina Hoch. This union was blessed with five children, three sons and two daughters of which one son and one daughter died. In 1852 they emigrated into this country and resided one year at Buffalo, N.Y., the following two years in Wheeling, Cook Co. Ill., and since 1855 near Watson Clayton Co. Ia. On Dec 24 1874 the family lost their beloved mother through death. Hereafter he made his home with his son John, from where he has gone to his eternal home Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. Grandpa Reidel has been well known in the community and many of his old friends and associates will now miss him in whose company the otherwise lonesome hours passed unnoticed. His good memory and his extensive traveling in different parts of the Union and a trip to Europe in 1885 made his conversations very intersting. The remains of the departed were carried from the home to the Watson frame church where Rev. Gauger from Giard and Rev Glaeser officiated and from here to the Watson cemetery there to await the resurrection morn. He leaves two sons Henry in Albion, Ia. and John in Monona and one daughter Mrs. P.E. Ulish in Monona, seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great-grand children, many relatives and friends to mourn his departure.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102169) Joachim Koth <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102169> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 20:51:01 Surnames: KOTH,BUCKMAN,SEBASTIAN,LEONARD,TANNER Died _____ At McGregor, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Buckman, May 11th 1896, JOACHIN KOTH, aged 71 years, 11 months and 19 days. Mr. Koth was born in Schwerin, Mecklenberg, Germany, June 4th 1824. He was united in marriage to Miss Wilhemina Weisz Sept. 20th 1852. Mrs. Koth did on the 22d of last August and her remains lie buried in the Monona cemetery. Their companionship covered a period of 43 years, the pioneer period in this northern portion of the state, fraught with many changes, and amid scenes which only the early settlers were acquainted with. In 1853, Mr. and Mrs. Koth came to America, landing at Galveston, Texas, thence to New Orleans, where they remained until the following spring when they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, remaining in that city one year when they came to Iowa, which has since been their home. Nine children were born to this union, all of whom mourn the loss of devoted parents:-Mary, Mrs. H Buckman, of McGregor; William, Minnie B., Mrs. C.E. Sebastian, and Herman, of Monona; Ema L., Mrs G. E. Leonard and Bertha L. Mrs F. Tanner of Winnepeg, Manitoba; Henry F., of Ricevile, Iowa; Fred H., and Tillie M., of Garner, Iowa. Mr. Koth early became a member of the German Lutheran church, in which faith he was a devoted member and an exemplary Christian. As a man among men, and as a citizen, he was true to every obligation and faithful to every duty. Those who best knew him speak only in words of praise of his life and character. Last week he visited Monona returning to McGregor on Friday. Though not feeling rugged and strong no thought was entertained that his end was so near. On Monday morning he was obliged to take to his bed, and at 12 o'clock, noon, he breathed a last farewell, a short spell, in which the inner thermometer was rapidly beating its last and final stokes, the end a calm peaceful passage into eternity. The funeral services were held yesterday. A short service at McGregor by Rev. Urbach pastor of the German Presbyterian Church of McGregor. Following this impressive service the Walter Family Band rendered in beautiful strains of music, "Nearer My God To Thee." The remains were then conveyed to Monona, where public services were held in the M.E. church, Rev. S. S. Smith and Rev. Urbach delivered the funeral addressess the latter in German and the former in English. The singing was by the M. E. choir. There were many elegant and richly laden floral gifts from friends and from the sons and daughters: Easter Lilies and Carnations from Winnepeg, Canada; a Pillow of Clotilde and Superb Roses from Dubuque; Wreaths, Anchors, Boquets, Harps of Roses, Lilies and Snow-Balls from McGregor. The service concluded the funeral cortege wended its way to the Monona Cemetery where the remains were deposited in the grave by the side of her with whom he had gone hand in hand for forty-three years. The poet aptly illustrates: Husband and wife! no converse now ye hold, As once ye did in your young days of love, On its alarms, its anxious hours, delays, Its silent meditations and glad hopes, Its fears, impatience, quiet sympathies; Nor do ye speak of joy assured, and bliss Full, certain and possessed. Domestic cares Call you not now together. Earnest talk On what your children may be moves you not. Ye lie in silence, and an awful silence; Not like to that in which ye rested once Most happy-Silence eloquent, when heart With heart held speech, and your mysterious frames, Harmonious, sensitive, at every beat. Touched the soft notes of love. A stillness deep, insensible, unheeding, folds you round, And darkness, as a stone, has sealed you in; Away from all the living, here ye rest, In all the nearness of the narrow tomb Yet (remainder of article cut off)

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102162) J. J. Heilman <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102162> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 20:16:09 Surnames: HEILMAN,BROWN April 2, 1891 Elkader Register --Died--At the home of his son, J.J. Heilman, of Mendon township, on Thursday, April 2d, 1891, occurred the death of J.J. Heilman, Sr., aged 92 years. He was sick but a short time. The funeral was held on Saturday last. Deceased was grandfather of Mrs. H.D. Brown, of this place.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102141) Henry Herman Abel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102141> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 17:27:14 Surnames: ABEL,WEICHMAN,WIRKLER,SCHEFFERT H.H. ABEL (17 Dec 1898) The news reached this place on Saturday that H.H. Abel, one of our most respected citizens, had passed away after a severe illness, while visiting at his son-in-law's, Mr Edw. Wirkler, of Monona. The remains were brought to this place for interment on Monday. Rev. J. Sommerlad officiated at the funeral. Many who wished to attend the funeral were prevented from doing so by the slippery roads and the uncertainty of the hour of the funeral's arrival from Monona. Henry Herman Abel was born in Tetenburg, Germany, Aug. 14, 1823. In 1845 Mr. Abel came to America and resided for five years in Ohio. He then returned to Germany, remaining there until in 1857. While there he married Caroline Oppermann, in 1851, and as before stated returned to America in 1857. He lived for five years in Ohio and in 1862 came to Garnavillo, settling on what is now known as the Abel farm, two miles west of town. He lived upon the farm for a period of 34 years, during which time eleven children were born to them, seven sons and four daughters, of which children three are dead. Of the living, Herman now lives in Melvern, Kansas; Ida, the wife of George Weichman, is in Seward, Nebr.: Mary, wife of Edward Wirkler, lives in Monona; August and Julius in Wagner; Edward in Monona; Tillie, wife of Ed Scheffert, in Garnavillo twp., and Ferdinand in Garnavillo. Since 1894 Mr. Abel has resided in town and here his wife died, Oct. 20, 1896. It is not so hard to lay the loved one to rest when you know that death comes as a close to a long and well spent life. Mr. Abel was seventy five years old, but will be missed by many of his old associates in this place.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102143) Mrs. H.H. Abel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102143> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 17:45:38 Surnames: ABEL,WEICHMAN,WIRKLER,SCHEFFERT Obituary MRS. H. H. ABEL Died, at the family residence in this town, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1896 Augusta Abel, nee Opperman, after a lingering illness of several months duration. Mrs. Abel was born in Fuerstenthurn Schaumburg-Lippe, Germany, April the 14, 1831. In 1851 she was married to Herman H. Abel, and in the same year they immigrated to this country, settling in Ohio. After residing there for five years they moved to Iowa, coming to Garnavillo in 1856, and settling on their farm west of town, the following spring. Seven children were born to them, five of which still live. They are Herman, who is farming in Nebraska, John deceased, Henry, August, Julius, Edward and Ferdinand. The daughters are Mrs. Geo. Wiegman (sic), of Seward, Neb., Mrs. Ed. Wirkler of Monona, and Mrs. Ed. Scheffert of this place. One child died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Abel came to this vicinity when it was yet sparsely settled and were a factor in the upbuilding of the community. They resided on their farm until a few years ago, when they rented the old place, and removed to town. Mrs. Abel had been suffering from dropsy for some time, and for the week preceeding her death, children and relatives saw that her life must soon end. The rude winds of autumn are tearing the last withered leaves from the branches that once held them, and with them our old settlers are one by one dropping off. But as the leaves grow beautiful once again just before they fall, the memories of these old pioneers remain with us, and are full of beauty, long after the body has crumbled into dust. Mrs. Abel will be buried Friday, October 23, Rev. Sommerlad officiating.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102151) Wilhemina Koth <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102151> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/10/2006 at 19:21:33 Surnames: KOTH,BUCKMAN,SEBASTIAN,LEONARD Monona Leader- August 29, 1895 ================= Died --- In McGregor, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Buckman, August 22, 1895, Mrs. WILHEMINA S. KOTH, aged 69 years 4 months and 10 days. Mrs. Koth was born in Schwerin, Mecklenberg, Germany, April 11, 1826. She was united in marriage to Joachim Koth Sept. 20th, 1852, and in November of that year they came to America, landing at Galveston, Texas, thence to New Orleans, where they remained until the following spring when they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, remaining in that city one year, when they came to Iowa, which has since been their home in this township. Nine children were born to this union, all of whom with the father survive the departed mother, Mary, Mrs. H. Buckman, of McGregor; William, Minnie B, Mrs C.E. Sebastain, and Herman of Monona; Emma L, Mrs G.E. Leonard of Winnepeg, Manitoba; Henry F., of Riceville, Iowa; Fred. H, Tillie M. and Bertha L. of Monona. Mrs. Koth was an invalid for the past seven years, and a great sufferer. Three years ago she became speechless, and at the same time lost almost entirely the use of her limbs. Through all her long sickness, though comparatively helpless, and wholly dependent upon the family for constant care and attention, she bore up under the severe affliction with a brave heart and true womanly grace. She enjoyed the visit of friends and for all had a pleasant smile of greeting. Affectionate, kind and faithful, her good works are gems that bristle for the emulation of others. In 1860 she became a member of the German Lutheran Church, in which faith she was a devoted servant. She took to her bed on the 18th and at 3 p.m., on the 22nd passed away surrounded by most of the members of her family; a calm, peaceful departure to a heavenly rest. A short service was held at McGregor by Rev. Urbach pastor of the German Presbyterian Church of McGregor. The remains were conveyed to Monona, where public services were held in the M.E. Church, Rev. S. S. Smith and Rev. Urbach delivered the funeral addresses, the latter in German and the former in English. The singing was by a select choir. At the close of the service, Mr. Theo. Sherman in charge, the funeral cortege wended its way to the Monona Cemetery where the remains were deposited in their resting place. The sympathy of friends and neighbors are with the afflicted family, the aged husband and father who is bereft of a compnion with whom he had gone hand in hand for 43 years.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102052) John M. Henkes <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102052> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/9/2006 at 20:48:25 Surnames: HENKES,KOTH,SEBASTIAN,BAUGHMAN JOHN M. HENKES John M. Henkes was born in Hessen Castle, Germany, Dec. 12, 1831, and died Jan. 4, 1915, at the age of 85 years and 22 days. In the spring of 1849, at the age of 17 years, with one of his elder brothers he came to America and his parents and family followed them about one year later. They first settled in Browhelm Township, Ohio, near Cleveland, where they lived together 4 years or until 1854. In the year 1855 the family came to Clayton County. On March 25, 1855, he was united in marriage to Martha Elizabeth Dietz, when they located at once on the old well known homestead in Wagner Township. To them were born seven children; 3 sons and 4 daughters, viz: Henry, of Wagner Twp, Iowa, Charles of Canora, Canada, Helen (Mrs H. Koth) of Monona, Iowa, Martha (Mrs. Howard Sebastian) of Cresco, Iowa, Mina (Mrs S.C.Baughman) of Los Angeles, California, Catherine (Mrs F. Koth) of Monona, Iowa, and Melvin of Monona, Iowa. He was the last surviving member of his family of five brothers and one sister. Mr. Henkes lived on his farm in Wagner Township until 1894 when he and his wife retired and moved to Monona, Iowa. After his wife's death, which occurred in June, 1912, he apparently felt lonely and lived with his children. Shortly after her death, he went to Los Angeles, to stay for a time with his daughter Mina, when after about nine months he returned home to spend his declining years with his other children. He died at Cresco, Iowa, while staying with his daughter Martha, without much suffering, of old age. Mr. Henkes was one of our pioneers, going thru many hardships in early life, his journey across the ocean, as a mere boy required six weeks. He was very industrious and honest. He was known as a man of strict integrity of character, always standing for what he thought to be right. He was raised in a home whose religious faith was that of the "Reformed Church of Germany". But he also supported the Evangelical Church where he lived the greater part of his life. Besides his immediate family he has 35 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren together with a large relation and a host of old friends and neighbors to mourn his departure. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Congregational Church at Monona. Rev. Glaeser of the Evangelical Church officiating in the German language and Rev. Meek of the Congregational Church of Monona spoke in English, both were fitting and impressive. The choir sang several beautiful selections, chosen by the family. The floral designs were beautiful. Mr Henkes chose those who he wished to perform the last neighborly service of bearing his body to the last earthly habitation. They were old friends and neighbors: Messers Adam Eibel, Fred Watt, Charley Miller, Frank Jarmes, Henry Neibauer, and Nicholas Melcher. His memory was honored by a large attendance who came to pay their last tribute of respect. He was laid to rest beside his wife in the Monona Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#102045) Martha Henkes <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=102045> AUTHOR: Gary Sheffert DATE: 3/9/2006 at 20:24:07 Surnames: HENKES,KOTH,SEBASTIAN,BAUGHMAN OBITUARY OF MARTHA ELIZABETH DEITZ HENKES Monona Leader-June 27, 1912 (opening charred by fire) ill for several year peacefully Sunday morning, June 16, 1912 slight stoke of paralysis, which she had during the past winter and from which she had never fully recovered, resulting in later complications, causing her death. Martha Elizabeth Deitz was born in province Hesse, Germany, July 24, 1830. She came to America in 1854 and located in Ohio, where she first became intimately acquainted with John M. Henkes, who later with his parents and other friends, together with the deceased, came to Clayton Co., in 1855. This friendship resulted in her marriage to John M. Henkes March 25, 1855. They located at once on the old well-known homestead in Wagner township. This home of 320 acres is still occupied by members of their family. Seven children were born to this union--three sons and four daughters--vis. Henry, of Wagner, Iowa; Charles, of Canora, Canada; Helen (Mrs H. Koth, of Monona, Iowa; Martha (Mrs Len Sebastion), of Cresco, Iowa; Mina (Mrs S. G. Bauthman), of Los Angeles, Cal.; Catharine (Mrs F. Koth) of Monona, Iowa; and Melvin, of Monona, Iowa. Her generation passes with her, for she was the last surviving member of a large family, and she is also the first in her own immediate family to answer the final summons. Mrs Henkes was reared under the influence of the German Reformed Church, of which she early became a member. She was a noble-minded woman in the broadest sense of the word, a loving wife and mother, kind neighbor, hospitable and generous hearted, and to know her was to love her. She was a constant reader of her Bible and was never happier than when engaged in some kind ministration for others. She was always much concerned about the spiritual welfare of her children. She was humble and unassuming. One of her favorite quotations was "Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me."-Proverbs, 30:8. These qualities made her a very congenial helpmeet during the fifty-seven years of their companionship in overcoming the trials and hardships incident to the early pioneer life. In June 1897, she with her husband retired and moved to Monona to spend their declining days in receiving and entertaining old friends, their own children, grand-children and great grand-children, of which they had forty grand-children and nine great grand-children. Beside her immediate family and large relationship there are left to mourn her loss many friends, pioneers and old neighbors. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Congregational church at Monona, Rev. James B. Bird, of the M.E. church, officiating in the English language and Rev. E.G. Glaeser, of the Evangelical church spoke in German. Both were very fitting and impressive. The floral offerings and designs were magnificent. Kind hands bore the remains to their final resting place in the beautiful Monona cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#101340) Augustine Davis died 1933 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=101340> AUTHOR: S. Ferrall DATE: 3/6/2006 at 08:36:57 Surnames: DAVIS,CROUCH New York, Jan. 20 - Augustine Davis, who invented and manufactured acetylene lighting and welding apparatus, is dead. He succumbed yesterday at his home in his eighty-second year. At Chicago in 1896 he invented the acetylene lighting generator which was widely used for illumination. A native of Elkader, Ia., he lived for a time at Dubuque with his grandfather, Timothy Davis, member of congress. Moving to Galesville, Wis., in 1867, he later organized the Galesville Independent, now the Galesville Republican. Two years after marrying Miss Serena A. Crouch in Galesville in 1879, he migrated with his wife to Huron, Dakota territory. He had extensive newspaper and business projects there. A few years later he became publisher of the National Journalist in Chicago and still later, in Lewiston, N.Y., he organized and published the Lewiston Searchlight and the Depew Herald. He took a leading part in the construction of the Niagra power canal. After inventing the Acetylene lighting generator in Chicago, he formed, in Elkhart, Ind., the Davis Acetylene company. He also had several other business interests. His winter home was at Coral Gables, Fla. ________ Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, Michigan, January 20, 1933

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#100890) Frederick Joachim Georg Panncke Jr. <http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=100890> AUTHOR: Errin Wilker DATE: 3/3/2006 at 21:41:37 Surnames: PANNCKE,BUSACKER,KAHLSTORF,WILKER,HEINS *NOTE* Fred Panncke, Jr. was my husband's paternal great-grandfather. This obituary is a clipping from Postville newspaper. ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ Frederick John George Panncke, son of Frederick Henry Christian Panncke and Dorothea Busacker Panncke, was born August 31, 1874, at Garnavillo, and departed this life after a brief illness on April 6, 1953, at his late home in Postville, aged 78 years, 7 months and 5 days. Mr. Panncke was received into active member ship in the Lutheran Church on April 14, 1889, in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Postville. He was united in marriage with Caroline Kahlstorf of Manly, IA at Manly. To this union two children were born, both of whom survive the passing of their father. Mr. Panncke spent the first nine years of his life in Garnavillo. He then accompanied his parents to Grand Meadow Township where the family home was established. He spent the remainder of his earthly life as a resident of Postville. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Panncke established their home on the parental farm in Grand Meadow Township. Here they farmed for 32 years. In 1941, Mr. and Mrs. Panncke retired to Postville and resided here together until, death came to him. Left to mourn his passing are his widow; two children: Harold Panncke on the home farm and Mrs. Arno (Ella) Wilker of Luana; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Heins of Postville; as well as other relatives and friends. Mr. Panncke was preceded in death by his parents, and two infant brothers, John and Henry. Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at 2:00pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The rites were in charge of Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig, pastor of St. Paul's. Burial was in Postville cemetery.

Hi Clayton co. researchers! There were a lot of great contributions to the website in February! Check out the list of items submitted by these generous volunteers - Mary Cameron, Todd Ehlers, Constance Diamond, Errin Wilker, Connie Tauke, Dan McDougall, Verla Brandenburg Finke, Charlene Barnhart & a volunteer. Watch for more great stuff in March! Best wishes, Sharyl Ferrall, coordinator Clayton co. IAGenWeb http://iagenweb.org/clayton BIOGRAPHIES - 1916 http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/bio16/bio_index16.htm *Bothmer, Bowman, Boynton, Brandt (2), Brown, Brownson (2), Buckley, Burlingame, Brynes, Carpenter, Christianson, Christoleit, Haltmeyer, Hamann & Wilke BIOGRAPHIES - misc. http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/miscbio_index.htm *Farrington, Hinds, Meyer, Ryan & Woolstencroft CENSUS RECORDS http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/census/census_index.htm *1885 Iowa State Census, Clayton co., Buena Vista twp. DEATH RECORDS http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/deathrec/deathrec_index.htm *Social Security Death Index, individuals with a birth date 1865-1880 LOCAL RESOURCES & REFERENCES PAGE http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/reference.htm *Added a link to the brand new Clayton co. Libraries website LOOKUP VOLUNTEERS http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/lookups.htm *Panncke, Kahlstorf & Wilker Family Trees MARRIAGE RECORDS http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/marriage/marriage_index.htm *(complied records) Mr. & Mrs. Will Oliver, 57th Anniversary, 1937 OBITUARIES: http://iagenweb.org/boards/clayton/obituaries/index.cgi *17 new obits were added in February 2006 PHOTO ALBUM http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/album/photo_index.htm *Murdock-Gilbert-Cook family notes & photos SCHOOL RECORDS http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/school/school_index.htm *1923 Luana 3rd & 4th grade classes *Luana Consolidated High School class of 1932 SURNAME REGISTRY http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/surname/surname_index.htm *Lots of new researchers for many surnames. Help me keep this registry up-to-date. Check to see that your email address is current on the registry!

No it isn't there any more. It is all at Scenic Acres at 23105 Granite Ave, St. Olaf , Iowa 52072 phone 1-563-245-2640 Helen Jennings Garber,Iowa

Now the Northeast Iowa Mental Health Center, Elkader I think. Do you remember seeing it north, on the right, way back in the distance of a couple blocks or so off the road? It was after you came down the Gunder road and turned onto Old Hwy 13 as you travelled into town. Big brick building. If you go into town that old way you turn that way near the corner north of the Courthouse.

Re-posted to the Clayton co. list with Joanne's permission: >>Many, many years ago someone posted this list and I kept a copy. Some of >>these names are quite interesting and others are quite odd. Make a copy >>and keep it with your notes. It might come in handy while reading those >>very, very old death certificates. Joanne ABLEPSY- blindness AGUE - malarial fever AMERICAN PLAGUE - yellow fever ANASARCA -general massive edema APHONIA - laryngitis APHTHA - infant disease "thrush" APOPLEXY - paralysis from stroke ASPHYCSIA/ASPHICSIA - cyanotic (lack of oxygen) ATROPHY - wasting away BAD BLOOD - syphilis BILIOUS FEVER - typhoid, malaria, hepatitis or high temperature and bile emesis. Also what we call yellow jaundice today BILIOUSNESS - jaundice from liver disease BLACK PLAGUE OR DEATH - bubonic plague BLACK FEVER - acute infection with high temperature and dark red skin lesions, high mortality rate BLACK POX - black small pox BLACK VOMIT - vomiting odd black blood due to ulcers or yellow fever BLACKWATER FEVER - dark urine with high temperature BLADDER IN THROAT - diphtheria (seen on death certificates BLOOD POISONING - bacterial infection; septicemia BLOODY FLUX - bloody stools BLOODY SWEAT - sweating sickness BONE SHAVE - sciatica BRAIN FEVER - meningitis BREAKBONE - dengue fever BRIGHT'S DISEASE - chronic inflammatory disease of kidneys BRONZE JOHN - yellow fever BULE - boil, tumor or swelling CACHEXY - malnutrition CACOGASTRIC - upset stomach CACOSPYSY - irregular pulse CADUCEUS - subject to falling sickness or epilepsy CAMP FEVER - typhus or camp diarrhea CANINE MADNESS - rabies, hydrophobia CANKER - ulceration of mouth or lips or herpes simplex CATALEPSY - seizures or trances CATARRHAL - nose and throat discharge from cold or allergy CEREBRITIS - inflammation of cerebrum or lead poisoning CHILBLAIN - swelling of extremities from exposure to cold CHILD BED FEVER - infection following child birth CHIN COUGH - whopping cough CHLOROSIS - iron deficiency anemia CHOLERA - acute, severe, contagious diarrhea with intestional lining sloughing CHOLERA MORBUS - characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, elevated temperature, etc., could be appendicitis CHOLECYSTITUS - inflammation of the gall bladder CHOLELITHIASIS - gall stones CHOREA - Disease characterized by convulsions, contortions and dancing COLD PLAGUE - ague characterized by chills COLIC - an abdominal pain and cramping CONGESTIVE CHILLS - malaria CONSUMPTION - tuberculosis CONGESTION - any collection of fluid in an organ, like the lungs CONGESTIVE CHILLS - malaria CONGESTIVE FEVER - malaria CORRUPTION - infection CORYZA - a cold COSTIVENESS - constipation CRAMP COLIC - appendicitis CROP SICKNESS - overextended stomach CROUP - laryngitis, diphtheria or strep throat CYANOSIS - dark skin color from lack of oxygen in blood CYNANCHE - diseases of throat CYSTITIS - inflammation of the bladder DAY FEVER - fever lasting one day; sweating sickness DEBILITY - lack of movement, staying in bed DECREPITUDE - feebleness from old age DELIRIUM TREMENS - hallucinations due to alcoholism DENGUE - infectious fever endemic to East Africa DENTITION - cutting of teeth DEPLUMATION - tumor of the eyelids causing hair loss DIARY FEVER - a fever that lasts one day DIPTHERIA - contagious disease of the throat DISTEMPER - usually animal disease with malaise, discharge from nose and throat, anorexia DOCK FEVER - yellow fever DROPSY - edema (swelling) often caused by kidney or heart disease DROPSY OF THE BRAIN - encephalitis DRY BELLYACHE - lead poisoning DYSCRASY - an abnormal body condition DYSENTERY - inflammation of colon with frequent passage of mucous and blood DYSOREXY - reduced appetite DYSPEPSIA - indigestion and heartburn. Heart attack symptoms DYSURY - difficulty in urination ENCLAMPSY - symptoms of epilepsy, convulsions during labor ECSTASY - a form of catalepsy characterized by loss of reason EDEMA - nephrosis; swelling of tissues EDEMA OF LUNGS - congestive heart failure, a form of dropsy EEL THING - erysipelas ELEPHANTIASIS - a form of leprosy ENCEPHALITIS - swelling of brain or sleeping sickness ENTERIC FEVER - typhoid fever ENTEROCOLITIS - inflammation of the bowels ENTERITIS - inflation of the bowels EPITAXIS - nose bleed ERYSIPELAS - contagious skin disease from streptococci with vesicular and bulbous lesions EXTRAVASTED BLOOD - rupture of a blood vessel FALLING SICKNESS - epilepsy FATTY LIVER - cirrhosis of liver FITS - sudden attack or seizure of muscle activity FLUX - an excessive flow or discharge of fluid like hemorrhage or diarrhea FLUX OF HUMOUR - circulation FRENCH POX - syphilis GATHERING - a collection of pus GLANDULAR FEVER - mononucleosis GREAT POX - syphilis GREEN FEVER/SICKNESS - anemia GRIPPE/GRIP - influenza like symptoms GROCER'S ITCH - skin disease caused bymites in sugar or flour HEART SICKNESS - condition caused by loss of salt from body HEAT STROKE - body temperature elevates because of surrounding environment temperature and body does not perspire to reduce temperature. Coma and death result if not reversed HECTICAL COMPLAINT - recurrent fever HEMATEMESIS - vomiting blood HEMATURIA - bloody urine HEMIPLEGY - paralysis of one side of body HIP GOUT - osteomylitis HORRORS - delirium tremens HYDROCEPHALUS - enlarged head, water on the brain HYDROPERICARDIUM - heart dropsy HYDROPHOBIA - rabies HYDROTHROAX - dropsy in chest HYPERTROPHIC - enlargement of organ, like the heart IMPETIGO - contagious skin disease with pustules INANITION - physical condition resulting from lack of food INFANTILE PARALYSIS - polio INTESTINAL COLIC - abdominal pain from improper diet JAIL FEVER - typhus JAUNDICE - condition caused by blockage of intestines KING'S EVIL - tuberculosis of neck and lymph glands KRUCHHUSTEN - whooping cough LAGRIPPE - influenza LOCKJAW - tetanus or infectious disease affecting th emuscvles of the neck and jaw. Untreated it is fatal in 8 days LONG SICKNESS - tuberculosis LUES DISEASE - syphilis LUES VENEERA - veneral disease LUMBAGO - back pain LUNG FEVER - pneumonia LUNG SICKNESS - tuberculosis LYING IN - time of delivery of infant MALIGNANT SORE THROAT - diphtheria MANIA - insanity MARASMUS - progressive wasting away of body, like malnutrition MEMBRANOUS CROUP - diphtheria MENINGITIS - inflations of brain or spinal cord METRITIS - inflammation of uterus or purulent vaginal discharge MIASMA - poisonous vapors thought to infect the air MILK FEVER - disease from drinking contaminated milk, like undulant fever or brucellosis MILK LEG - post partum thrombophlebitis MILK SICKNESS - disease from milk of cattle which had eaten poisonous weeds MORMAL - gangrene MORPHEW - scurvy blisters on the body MORTIFICATION - gangrene of necrotic tissue MYELITIS - inflammation of the spine MYOCARDITIS - inflammation of heart muscles NECROSIS - mortification of bones or tissue NEPHROSIS - kidney degeneration NEPRITIS - inflammation of kidneys NERVOUS PROSTRATION - extreme exhaustion from inability to control physical and mental activities NEURALGIA - described as discomfort, such as "headache" was neuralgia in head NOSTALGIA - homesickness PALSY - paralysis or uncontrolled movement of controlled muscles PARAXYSM - convulsion PEMPHIGUS - skin disease with watery blisters PERICARDITIS - inflammation of heart PERIPNEUMONIA - inflammation of lungs PERITONOTIS - inflammation of abdominal area PETECHIAL FEVER - fever with skin spotting PUERPERAL EXHAUSTION - death from child birth PHTHIRIASIS - lice infestation PHTHISIS - chronic wasting away or a name for tuberculosis PLAGUE - an acute febrile highly infectious disease with a high fatality rate PLEURISY - any pain in the chest area with each breath PODAGRA - gout POLIOMYELITIS - polio potter's asthma POTT'S DISEASE - tuberculosis of spine PUERPERAL EXHAUSTION - death from childbirth PUERPERAL FEVER - elevated temperature after giving birth to an infant PUKING FEVER - milk sickness PUTRID FEVER - diphtheria QUINSY - tonsillitis REMITTING FEVER - malaria PHEUMATISM - any disorder associated with pain in joints RICKETS - disease of skeletal system ROSE COLD - hay fever or nasal symptoms of an allergy ROTANNY FEVER - children's disease RUBEOLA - german measles SANGUINEOUS CRUST - scab SCARLATINA - scarlet fever SCARLET FEVER - a disease with a red rash SCARLET RASH - roseola SCIATICA - rheumatism in the hips SCIRRHUS - cancerous tumors SCOTOMY - dizziness, nausea and dimness of sight SCRIVENER'S PALSY - writer's cramp SCREWS - rheumatism SCROFULA - tuberculosis of neck lymph glands. Progresses slowly with abscesses and pistulas developing. Usually occurs in the young SCRUMPOX - skin disease, impetigo SCURVY - lack of vitamin C. Symptoms of weakness, spongy gums, hemmoraging under skin SEPTICEMIA - blood poisoning shakes SHAKING - chills, ague SHINGLES - viral disease with skin blisters SHIP FEVER - typhus SIRIASIS - inflammation of the brain from exposure to the sun SLOES - milk sickness SMALL POX - contagious disease with fever and blisters SOFTENING OF BRAIN - result of stroke or hemorrhage in the brain with an end result of the tissue softening in that area SORE THROAT DISTEMPER - diphtheria or quinsy SPANISH INFLUENZA - epidemic influenza SPASMS - sudden involuntary contraction of muscle or group of muscles, like a convulsion SPINA BIFIDA - deformity of spine SPOTTED FEVER - either typhus or meningitis SPRUE - tropical disease with intestinal disorders and sore throat ST. ANTHONY'S FIRE - also erysipelas but named so because of affected skin areas are bright red in appearance ST. VITAS DANCE - ceaseless occurrence of rapid complex jerking movements performed involuntary STOMATITIS - inflammation of the mouth STRANGER'S FEVER - yellow fever STRANGERY - rupture SUDOR ANGLICUS - sweating sickness SUMMER COMPLAINT - diarrhea usually in infants caused by spoiled milk SUNSTROKE - uncontrolled elevation of body temperature due to environment heat. Lack of sodium in the body is a predisposing cause SWAMP SICKNESS - could be malaria, typhoid or encephalitis SWEATING SICKNESS - infectious and fatal disease common to UK in 15th century TETANUS - infectious fever with high fever, headache and idzziness THROMBOSIS - blood clot inside blood vessel. Thrush TICK FEVER - rocky mountain spotted fever TOXEMIA OF PREGNANCY - eclampsia TRENCH MOUTH - painful ulcers found along gum line caused by poor nutrition and poor hygiene TUSSIS CONVULSIVA - whooping cough TYPHUS - infectious fever with high fever, headache and dizziness VARIOLA - smallpox VENESECTION - bleeding VIPER'S DANCE - St. Vitus dance WATER ON BRAIN - enlarged head WHITE SWELLING - tuberculosis of the bone WINTER FEVER - pneumonia WOMB FEVER - infection of the uterus WORM FIT - convulsions associated with teething, worms, high temperature or diarrhea YELLOWJACKET - yellow fever This it it folks. I've typed my hands off. Hope you enjoy reading some of these illness. I had to laugh at some of the names. Best wishes, Joanne

Yes this is a nursing home now for the poor but you can also pay your way. Helen Jennings

Poor Farm may now be a Nursing home...that is what occured in Fayette County Poor Farm

re: search- Try the Iowa Historical Society in Iowa City. V Finke > [Original Message] > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 2/26/2006 3:17:17 PM > Subject: Re: [IACLAYTO-L] 1860s poorfarm > > HI, > Several years ago, in the mid-1990's my husband and I were searching for > the death date of my great grandfather. Exhausting all other places, they > told us at the County Court HOuse in El Kader to go look at the poor house > records and gave us directions to find it. We found it, and went through all > their records, even checking out the cemetery there, with no luck. Since the > family was very poor and all the children had moved from the area, I was > hoping to find something as to where he possibly died. Good luck in your search. > Earlene Hutsell [email protected] > > > ==== IACLAYTO Mailing List ==== > Check out the "What's New" page at the Clayton co. website to see what's been added since your last visit: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/journal.htm

HI, Several years ago, in the mid-1990's my husband and I were searching for the death date of my great grandfather. Exhausting all other places, they told us at the County Court HOuse in El Kader to go look at the poor house records and gave us directions to find it. We found it, and went through all their records, even checking out the cemetery there, with no luck. Since the family was very poor and all the children had moved from the area, I was hoping to find something as to where he possibly died. Good luck in your search. Earlene Hutsell [email protected]

Grace--Thanks so much for your reply. The reason I think this poor farm was at least close to Garnaville is that I saw it on a 1860 census. So maybe it was just close. I'm not familiar with Iowa - so is the town you mentioned close to Garnaville, with the possibity it could be the same poorhouse. Also, I'm sure what I have said the Schutte was in charge. At one time I called a library in Garnaville and think I got the Schutte name there also. So maybe it can be the same. Please let me hear from you again. Again--Thanks

I remember the Clayton Co. Iowa poor farm that was located just outside Elkader when is was operated by my relative, Harry Schulte, from in the 1940's and 50's. Was the reference you gave from the "Garnavillo Iowa, Gem of the Prairie" book? It refers to a "poor house". I don't recall ever seeing the one near Garnavillo, so it was probably long gone before I came into the world. Grace -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [IACLAYTO-L] 1860s poorfarm Hello: Can anyone help me with information about a poor farm that was located in or near Garnaville, Iowa in the 1860s? I would love clues on where to look or other information. Although, not the surname I'm searching, the overseer was an HL Schutte. Thank you very much for your help. Eleen Robinson [email protected] ==== IACLAYTO Mailing List ==== Check out the "What's New" page at the Clayton co. website to see what's been added since your last visit: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/journal.htm