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