I hope you all will remember to join us Thursday night at 7 pm (central time) for this week's chat. We will be discussing the state and federal census records available for Clinton county. The url for the chat room is iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ The More We Share, The More We Have To Share Nettie Mae Clinton Co., IA www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/ Clinton Co., IA Newspaper Abstracts: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/Clinton/index.html Clinton Co., IA Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ia/clinton/clinton.htm IA GenWeb Chat Room iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ IA Orphaned Treasures www.rootsweb.com/~iaphotos/ IA State Census Project www.iagenweb.org/census/

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/Qk.2ADI/1789.1898.1 Message Board Post: Patricia, I was reading the above obit and notice the name Bahnsen and Petersen. I have family D. Bahnsen married Margaret Petersen. No other information. Maybe,we could put some information together about these names. Thanks, joy

Our next chat will be Thursday, February 21st at 7pm (central time). We will be discussing census records, where you can get them and how they can help your research. To join us, please visit the Clinton Co. website and click on Chat Room I have added a new category to our website. It is the Virtual Library. These are all the pages that have been transcribed. Check out the new 1880 census info submitted by Jackie Ginn. The More We Share, The More We Have To Share Nettie Mae Clinton Co., IA www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/ Clinton Co., IA Newspaper Abstracts: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/Clinton/index.html Clinton Co., IA Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ia/clinton/clinton.htm IA GenWeb Chat Room iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ IA Orphaned Treasures www.rootsweb.com/~iaphotos/ IA State Census Project www.iagenweb.org/census/

Hi all-- Thanks for all your help, as usual!' Wondering if anyone has a scanner and access to "Once Upon a Time, Vol II"... I would love to have a copy of article 81, "Outgrowth of saddlery firm: Fine shoes boosted Clinton" and the accompanying photo, "Building built in 1890 for the Clinton Saddlery Co. later became Clinton Shoe Mfg." I believe that my great-grandfather worked for the saddlery before it became the shoe company. Thanks! Stacey _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

I should have posted the url for Thursday night's chat -- it is http://iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ It is very easy to use. Nothing to download and no waiting, just log-on and start typing! I hope to see you all there Thursday nigth at 7 pm The More We Share, The More We Have To Share Nettie Mae Clinton Co., IA www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/ Clinton Co., IA Newspaper Abstracts: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/Clinton/index.html Clinton Co., IA Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ia/clinton/clinton.htm IA GenWeb Chat Room iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ IA Orphaned Treasures www.rootsweb.com/~iaphotos/ IA State Census Project www.iagenweb.org/census/

Hello Everyone: I'd like to remind you all about Thursday night's chat at 7 pm (central time) We will be discussing volunteers and how much I need them! <grin> There are so many things you can do to help besides doing look-ups or a bunch of typing. Please join the chat if you'd like to know more. I promise to be there! The More We Share, The More We Have To Share Nettie Mae Clinton Co., IA www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/ Clinton Co., IA Newspaper Abstracts: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/Clinton/index.html Clinton Co., IA Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ia/clinton/clinton.htm IA GenWeb Chat Room iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ IA Orphaned Treasures www.rootsweb.com/~iaphotos/ IA State Census Project www.iagenweb.org/census/

Hi all, Trying to track down the following families, who seem to jump between Clinton/Scott, IA and Whiteside/Carroll, IL. Fred Herman Olson (b. 1891, Sweden, emigrated 1906) m. Marie Linnea Carlsen (b. 1892, Sweden, emigrated 1896). Their children: 1. Ward (living) 2. Kent (living) 3. Abbie (living) 4. Fred, Jr., died abt. 1995 Marie's parents were Gust (short for Gustave/Gustaf) Carlsen and Christina Carolin (maiden unknown). I suspect the family all emigrated in 1896, when their daughter Marie SUPPOSEDLY did, but I cannot find ship records, so I am not sure. Their children: 1. Marie (above) 2. Elmer 3. Conrad 4. Ferd 5. Hildur Any help with this would be GREATLY appreciated!!! THANKS! Stacey Saint Louis, MO _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Deltgen, Hobein Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qk.2ADI/2043 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on the surname of Deltgen. Michael Joseph Deltgen died in Clinton IA in 1951, married a Minnie Elisabeth Bowers, she died maybe in 1951 also. Michael might of been married two times. Second to Ima Overkamp. Marshall Thomas Deltgen married Ardell Eleanor Hobein in Clinton. Thank you, Elysa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PELHAM, STRATTON, YERBY, GRAY, SALE, METCALF, AMES, DEAN, DRAPER Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2042 Message Board Post: Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Clinton County, Iowa. Chapman Brothers, Chicago, 1886. Cyrenus Pelham has been a resident of the Hawkeye State for over thirty years. He has noted its progress with interest, and has aided its advancement, in common with all good citizens who identify themselves with the interests of their State and community. His comfortable homestead is located on section 19, Eden Township, and he is here surrounded by the well-earned comforts of life. His possessions are mainly the result of his own industry and an intelligent application of the powers which nature in the beginning generously bestowed upon him. Cyrenus Pelham is a native of the Empire State, being born in Greene County, N.Y., May 17, 1806. His parents were Henry and Margaret (Gray) Pelham, both natives of New York State. The father died in 1813, when his son, our subject, was a little lad of seven years. The mother subsequently married again, her second husband being Nehemiah Evert, by whom she became the mother of three children - one son and two daughters. She lived to a venerable age, being eighty years old at the time of her death, which occurred in 1862. Mr. Pelham received his early education in the district schools of his native State, and after he grew to the years of manhood he learned the trade of a millwright, in which business he was employed for thirty years. He was skillful in his calling and became one of the largest contractors in Central New York and Pennsylvania in his line of business. He superintended the erection of some of the most important mills in that section of country. Cyrenus Pelham and Miss Eunice Malinda Stratton were united in marriage Dec. 31, 1829. Mrs. Pelham was a daughter of Walter Stratton, who, with his family, was a resident of Delaware County, N.Y. Of the union of Mr. And Mrs. Pelham were born eight children, the record of whom is follows: Marietta became the wife of Edward Sales (sic - should be Sale), and died in the year 1855; Esther married Orlando Metcalf, and they reside in Oakland, Cal.; Margaret is the wife of George Ames, of Union county, Ore.; Henry resides near the old homestead; Walter lives in Kansas; Electa is the wife of Horace Bean (sic - should be Dean), and they reside at Westside, Iowa; Adeline is the wife of Alverdo Draper, and is living in Union County, Ore.; Cyrenus, Jr. is married and cultivates a part of the homestead. After their marriage Mr. Pelham and his wife resided for several years in Binghampton (sic), N.Y., and in his business as a contractor he met with great success. He finally became possessed of a desire to go beyond the Mississippi, and accordingly, with his family, emigrated to Iowa. He first located in Iowa City, and afterward removed to Lyons. He superintended the erection of the first sawmill and the first flourmill in the place. This latter, in the early days, was known as the Buell Mill. They remained in Lyons about a year and a half, and thence removed to Clinton. Here, also, Mr. Pelham was engaged in building mills. He remained about a year, and in 1857 purchased the land which now forms part of the homestead, and to which he subsequently added until he was the possession of 600 acres. He then practically abandoned his former occupation and turned his attention to the pursuit of agriculture and stock raising. In these ventures he was successful from the start! , and accumulated a comfortable competency. The wife and mother, an active member of the Baptist church, to which she was greatly attached, departed this life Sept. 20, 1875, aged sixty-five years, five months and five days. After the death of his wife, Mr. Pelham divided his land among his three sons, reserving to himself 150 acres of the old homestead, where he now lives. The C. & N.W. R.R. runs across the northern part of his farm. The second marriage of Mr. Pelham, with Mrs. Mary (Yerby) Shields, occurred Jan. 24, 1879. The lady is a native of England, and is several years younger than her husband. They are both members in good standing of the Baptist Church. Politically Mr. Pelham was in early life a Democrat, but on the organization of the Republican party his views met with a change, and he was constrained to identify himself with the latter organization, whose principles he honestly and conscientiously supports. He was a staunch Union man during the war, and one son and a son-in-law were soldiers, serving in the cause of the Union, and were under command of Gen. Sherman in the memorable march from Atlanta to the sea. Mr. Pelham is one of the few hoary-headed veterans who still linger among us as reminders of the early days. As will be observed, he lived in the old pack-horse and stagecoach period, and through good health and a vigorous constitution, his life has been prolonged, and he has been enabled to witness the wonderful revolutions of science and mechanical skill wrought out by the ingenuity of man during the last fifty years. The old stagecoach and log cabin have gone forever, and in their place we have the magnificent railway carriage of the present and the comfortable and palatial homes. Mr. Pelham may truly be classed as a pioneer, and he is viewed with veneration and respect by the rising generation. He has been an honest man and a good citizen, and he enjoys his reward in the esteem of the community of which he has so long been a worthy and valued member. The portraits of the old settlers are viewed with great interest and the publishers of this Album are gratified in being able to place that of Mr. Pelham upon the honored list.

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/Qk.2ADI/1149.1168.1240.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: The following is a list of Gluessing burials in Washington Twp of Clinton County. GLUESING ALVINA 1904 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 22 GLUESING ELSABEA 01/03/1840 03/10/1927 Wife of Jurgen J. WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 6 GLUESING FREDERICK L. 11/22/1898 01/24/1966 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 23 GLUESING FREDRICK 1870 1950 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 31 GLUESING JOHANNES 1898 1967 Date error - DOB could be 1838 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 22 GLUESING JURGEN L. 02/06/1833 04/06/1910 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 6 GLUESING LEROY 10/31/1919 08/03/1981 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 31 GLUESING MARINA S. 1884 1968 WASHINGTON TWP Rossiter Cem. 31 The following are burials in Center Grove Cemetery north of Elvira, Iowa in Clinton County GLUESING ALFRIEDA D. 03/20/1914 Married 9/13/1935 - Wife of John F. - Parents of Frances, Harland & Wayne CENTER GROVE B 3 GLUESING GEORGE 1873 1958 CENTER GROVE B 5 GLUESING HATTIE 1905 1995 CENTER GROVE B 5 GLUESING HENRY 1900 1947 CENTER GROVE B 5 GLUESING JOHN F. 09/12/1908 06/05/1999 Married 9/13/1935 - Parents of Frances, Harlan & Wayne CENTER GROVE B 3 GLUESING LILLIAN C. 1915 CENTER GROVE A 7 GLUESING META 1876 1948 CENTER GROVE B 5 GLUESING RAYMOND J. 1915 CENTER GROVE A 7 GLUESING WILLIAM 1943 1945 CENTER GROVE A 7

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/Qk.2ADI/1149.1168.1240.1.1.2 Message Board Post: John Ludwig Gluesing Born November 10, 1876. Died May 21, 1962. He was married to Martha Galitz. She was born on Christmas day, 1878 and died March 17, 1964. They were married on September 4, 1901. I do not have any children from that marriage so would be happy if you could fill in some missing info. John was the son of Claus Jacob Gluesing and Agatha Marie Levsen. They had 10 children. The "Uncle Henry" you mention was probably Claus Henry Gluesing. He had a brother Claus Jacob. Because of the same first name they went by Henry and Jacob.

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/Qk.2ADI/1149.1168.1240.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a VERY distant relative by the name of Henry Gluesing born 1/1/1900, died 3/8/1947 - married to Magdalena Hattie Martensen. Their children: Elaine Hattie Twins: Rodney & Ranoma If this helps 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/Qk.2ADI/1213.1 Message Board Post: I have a Bernard Hansen - married to Mary Martensen on Feb. 1896. Bernard came from Germany also and is buried in Oxford Junction, Ia.

My Watsons: Frank Marion WATSON, born October 14, 1853, Indiana, died June 27, 1931, Davenport, Iowa. He married Jennie ROBERTS January 12, 1887 in Maquoketa, Jackson county Iowa. She was born September 29, 1863 in Andrews, Iowa, and died February 2, 1957 in Iowa City, Iowa. Father's name Stephen Albert or Albert Stephen ROBERTS. Both Frank and Jennie are buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Jackson county Iowa. Children: Frank Marion WATSON Jr., born April 7, 1888 in Maquoketa and died January 11, 1958 in Davenport, Scott county Iowa. He married Veda M. HAMLEY July 9, 1912 in Davenport, Iowa. She was born January 30, 1883 in Maquoketa and died May 20, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa. Her parents were Hart HAMLEY and Sarah HAIGHT. Roselie May WATSON, born December 6, 1889 in Maquoketa, Iowa and died December 22, 1968 in Iowa City, Iowa. She married John Daniel Harkey, born March 1, 1873 and died December 2, 1949 in Iowa City, Iowa His parents were John S. HARKEY and Susannah SHAFFER. Walter Ray WATSON, born November 5, 1891 in Maquoketa, Iowa and died April 26, 1956 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He married 1. Gertrude B. ANDREWS March 16, 1912 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Her parents were Steven ANDREWS and Sarah TAYLOR and he married 2. Jessie BELL. Laura Mary Watson, born December 10, 1893 in Maquoketa and died February 17, 1984 in Marion, Linn county Iowa. She married 1. Ralph B. KENNEDY, born August 8, 1890 in Waubeek, Iowa and died January 3, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and 2. John August DeDECKER, born January 1, 1890 in Victor, Iowa county Iowa and died December 30, 1976 in Marengo, Iowa. His parents were Peter J. DeDECKER and Pauline DIERJCK. Berniece N. Watson, born November 6, 1895 in Maquoketa, Iowa and died July 7, 1962 in Stockton, San Jaquain county California. She married 1. ???? DIEHL, 2. Lyman "Ted" OLSEN and 3. Arthur RAY. William Columbus Watson, born December 14, 1897 in Maquoketa and died January 9, 1986 in Maquoketa. He married 1. Catherine HARKEY, 2. Ruth COOPER, born June 17, 1903 in Maquoketa and died February 27, 1977 in Hollywood, Broward county Florida. Her parents were George COOPER and Minnie RAPP. He married 3. Mabel Ritz MOHR, born August 30, 1898 in Maquoketa and died November 17, 1987 in Maquoketa. Her parents were William RITZ and Emma FOLTZ. Ralph Benedict Watson, born March 3, 1900 in Maquoketa and died December 17, 1953. He married Araminta CLARKSON July 9, 1920 in Maquoketa. She was born April 7, 1897 in Lost Nation, Clinton county Iowa and died May 22, 1984 in Clinton, Iowa. Her parents were Fredrick CLARKSON and Henrietta Gertrude STUTTING. May Belle Catherine Watson, born May 20, 1902 in Maquoketa, Iowa and died January 4, 1999 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. She married 1. David James TART, January 28, 1921. He died August 21, 1931 in Des Moines, Polk county Iowa. She married 2. John KOERNER and 3. Leslie E. JONES. Joseph N. Watson, born August 11, 1904 in Maquoketa and died January 14, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. He married Gertrude ????. Virginia H. Watson, born January 11, 1913 in Maquoketa, Iowa and died February 27, 1998 in Davenport, Scott county Iowa. She married 1.Donald EVANS and 2. Erwin Walter PANHNKE, born Novenber 26, 1927 in Northfield, Illinois and died December 27, 1999 in Davenport, Iowa. His parents were Henry PANHNKE and Fredericka DERING. Leo Edward Watson born January 11, 1913 in Maquoketa, Iowa and died November 2, 1995 in Des Moines, Polk county Iowa. He married 1. Vivian FUNK and 2. Cleta ????. Thank you.....Donna --

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/Qk.2ADI/1542.1 Message Board Post: I have a relative, Joseph C. Cloukey born in Quebec Canada ( French) that married a Mary Martin in Iowa.I was told she may have been born in Boone County, IN in 1846. She and Joseph had a farm in Green or Clarksville, Iowa. Their Daughter Anna was my Great Grandmother. Later in life when their kids were raised, they moved to Oklhoma and homsteaded in Custer County, where I'm told they are buried. If this is the Mary Martin you are looking for I would appreciate any information that you have.

I am such a ditz sometimes. I am so sorry about last night's chat. We will have to reschedule and have the volunteer chat next Thursday, February 14th. The More We Share, The More We Have To Share Nettie Mae Clinton Co., IA www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/ Clinton Co., IA Newspaper Abstracts: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/IA/Clinton/index.html Clinton Co., IA Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ia/clinton/clinton.htm IA GenWeb Chat Room iagenweb.org/state/cgi-bin/chatroom/ IA Orphaned Treasures www.rootsweb.com/~iaphotos/ IA State Census Project www.iagenweb.org/census/

Thanks to all who sent me information, both privately and via the list. It is very helpful, and gives me more clues for my search. Jean Snow

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hanssen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qk.2ADI/944.1174.1185 Message Board Post: Hi, im very intrested for you request about de surname Hanssen, becose mi Grandfather was from Holstein, Germany and you also looking for some information in this place. im from Tabasco, Mexico and my Grandfather was Bernard Hanssen Hoff, do you have any information about him, he born in 1860 in altona a little town in Holstein, maybe you father or grandfhather is relationed whit him. greetings from mexico.

Jessica and Jean, My GGGrandfather was Ferdinand Russell born Aug 16, 1835 in New York State. He married Sarah Armstrong on Dec 31, 1857 in Clinton Co IA. His death certificate says his father was a Robert Russell but all of family history and the census records I have been able to find list him living with a Joseph Russell who married a Jane Penn also in Clinton Co on April 5, 1853. My records have Joseph (Robert?) as being born in England. Is there any connection with either of your Russells??? Thanks. Chris -----Original Message----- From: Jessica Utts <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, February 07, 2002 12:30 PM Subject: Re: Russell & Pier >Jean, > >I can't answer your question but I can tell you that Gideon Alonzo Russell >was one of the descendants of Gideon Howland, who was wealthy and famous >for leaving an odd will. He left his money to be divided among his >descendants, but only after being used by his neice Hetty Green during her >lifetime. It was big news in the early 1900s when Hetty died, and there >was a recent article in the New Yorker about this. She is in the Guinness >Book of World Records = greatest miser! > >I have a copy of the Massachusetts Magazine, April-July 1917, which lists >all 439 of Gideon Howland's heirs, who got a piece of the inheritance >then. Gideon Alonzo Russell is there with the following (he was my >step-great-grandmother's brother, somehow all of the material on this >got passed along to me!): > >------------------------------------- >16. Gideon Alonzo Russell (son of Gideon Russell), (born 1828, died 1915) >lived at Lyons, Ia, where he was a manufacturer of sash, doors and blinds >and became wealthy. He was twice married, his second wife, Emeline W. >Kellogg, still living. Three children died without issue, one died leaving >children and three are still living and inherit: > >185. Fannie J. (Russell) Furman (born 1863); married Alonzo Furman and >lives at Lyons, IA. Her children: >569. Russell Furman, Spirit Lake, IA >570. Alfred K. Furman, Lyons, IA >571. Gertrude E., Lyons, IA > >186. Fred A. Russell, (born 1866), Mamaroneck, NY >187. Lynn K. Russell (born 1876), Clinton, IA >188. Gertrued E. (Russell) Alban (born 1878); married Frank W. Alban and >lives at Marshalltown, IA; no children. >--------------------- > >I know that doesn't answer your question, but at least it does confirm >your hypothesis that Emeline was the 2nd wife. Given the fame of the >Howland/Russell family, you may be able to find more on the Internet. > >Jessica Utts > > > >==== IACLINTO Mailing List ==== >Whenever there's a will, you'll see an heir loom. > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Jean, I can't answer your question but I can tell you that Gideon Alonzo Russell was one of the descendants of Gideon Howland, who was wealthy and famous for leaving an odd will. He left his money to be divided among his descendants, but only after being used by his neice Hetty Green during her lifetime. It was big news in the early 1900s when Hetty died, and there was a recent article in the New Yorker about this. She is in the Guinness Book of World Records = greatest miser! I have a copy of the Massachusetts Magazine, April-July 1917, which lists all 439 of Gideon Howland's heirs, who got a piece of the inheritance then. Gideon Alonzo Russell is there with the following (he was my step-great-grandmother's brother, somehow all of the material on this got passed along to me!): ------------------------------------- 16. Gideon Alonzo Russell (son of Gideon Russell), (born 1828, died 1915) lived at Lyons, Ia, where he was a manufacturer of sash, doors and blinds and became wealthy. He was twice married, his second wife, Emeline W. Kellogg, still living. Three children died without issue, one died leaving children and three are still living and inherit: 185. Fannie J. (Russell) Furman (born 1863); married Alonzo Furman and lives at Lyons, IA. Her children: 569. Russell Furman, Spirit Lake, IA 570. Alfred K. Furman, Lyons, IA 571. Gertrude E., Lyons, IA 186. Fred A. Russell, (born 1866), Mamaroneck, NY 187. Lynn K. Russell (born 1876), Clinton, IA 188. Gertrued E. (Russell) Alban (born 1878); married Frank W. Alban and lives at Marshalltown, IA; no children. --------------------- I know that doesn't answer your question, but at least it does confirm your hypothesis that Emeline was the 2nd wife. Given the fame of the Howland/Russell family, you may be able to find more on the Internet. Jessica Utts