This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Dawson, Striley, Blinkinsop Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2023 Message Board Post: Jay W. Pelham, 94, retired farmer, died Friday evening at West Wing Place after a week's illness. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the McGinnis Funeral Home, Dewitt. The Rev. Glenn Hull, Clinton Church of Christ, where Mr. Pelham was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation is after 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Pelham was born in rural DeWitt, Sept. 27, 1879 to Henry and Margaret Dawson Pelham. He married Belle Striley Blinkinsop Jan. 13, 1915, in Clinton. The couple farmed east of DeWitt on the farm Pelham was born on. Survivors include a son Henry of DeWitt. His wife, three step-children; three brothers, and two half-sisers preceded him in death.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Draper, Morgan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2022 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Cyrena Walter Pelham, 84, retired businessman of here, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Wesley Methodist church here following a prayer services in the home of his son, Norris Pelham. Organist, Mrs. Lloyd Steffens, accompanied the sextette girls junior choir of the church. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery (Calamus, IA. Rev. Donald Litchenfelt, pastor, officiated. Pallbearers were Dan Anderson, Louis Schlotfeldt, Lowell Petersen, Max Dosland, Ernest Raiber and Lyle Goettsch. In charge of flowers were Mrs. Raymond Neff, Mrs. Dan Anderson, Mrs. Lester Marron and Mrs. Arthur Traver. Cyrena W. Pelham, son of Walter and Eliza Draper Pelham, was born Aug. 6, 1872, at Malone, Iowa. He was married to Miss Mabel Morgan of Calamus on Dec. 25, 1895. He worked at the grain elevator and later became a carpenter. He owned and operated a service station here starting in 1929. He was also a member of the city council for several terms and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one son, Norris, and two grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, a half brother and one grandson.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Taylor, Slapnicka Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2018.2 Message Board Post: Louisa Bernice Pelham was born near Malone, Iowa, June 9th, 1873. She was married to Frank Slapnika March 24th, 1897, and died at Mercy hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 10th, 1912, at the age of 38 years, 9 months, and one day. She leaves to mourn her loss a bereaved husband and five children - Rosa, aged 13 years; Maynard, aged 10 years; Marjorie, aged 7 years; Marion, aged 4 years; Lawrence, aged 7 months. Also her grief-stricken father, mother, two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Clair Tobey of McCausland, Iowa; Leroy L. Pelham of DeWitt, Iowa, and Dean at home. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Malone, conducted by Rev. Neil, pastor of the United Presbyterian church o DeWitt, who preached an appropriate and touching sermon. The Misses Charlotte and Mae Gostic and Helen Large conducted the singing and Miss Ruth Seifert acted as pianist. A large number from Malone and DeWitt were present to pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased who was so dearly beloved by the large circle of friends. Interment was held in the Malone cemetery. The pallbearers were Rolla Pelham, Bruce Pelham, Neilly Pelham, J. Pelham, C. Pelham and Ed. Hanson. Submitters note: Louisa Slapnicka is now buried at the Elmwood Cemetery in DeWitt, Iowa.

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/1220.1227.1.1 Message Board Post: I have Ellen Walrod with a marriage date of 28 Aug 1905 to Warren Ten Eyck. No listing of Alice. Ellen was the daughter of Hiram and Elizabeth Betz Walrod and granddaughter of Nicholas and Sarah Redman Walrod.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Taylor, Tobey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2018.1 Message Board Post: Mrs. C. A. Tobey, 75, died suddenly Monday afternoon in her home four miles north of Princeton. (Note: date of death was 26 Feb 1962.) Funeral arrangements are pending in the Bragonier-Fay chapel at Clinton, where friends may call beginning Wednesday noon. Orie Estella Pelham was born Jan. 30, 1887 in Low Moore, the daughter of Cyrenus and Charlotte J. Taylor Pelham. She was married to Clair Tobey, April 10, 1906. The Tobeys celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last April. They had lived on the same farm for 43 years. Survivors are two sons, Howard of DeWitt and Clyde of Princeton; to daughters, Mrs. Ray (Pearl) Erling of Long Grove and Mrs. Werner (Ruby) Hein of Clinton; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and one brother Dean. She was preceded in death by two sons, one grandson, the parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services for Mrs. C. A. Tobey of Princeton will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Bragonier-Fay chapel, Clinton. The Rev. Edward Mohr of the Princeton Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Union cemetery near Low Moor.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Dean, Stratton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2021 Message Board Post: From an old family newspaper clipping. Note: Electa Pelham was the daughter of Cyrenus Pelham and Eunice Malinda Stratton and was the wife of Horace F. Dean. She died at Dunlap in Harrison County, Iowa. Mrs. Electa Pelham Dean departed this life on March 31, 1902, after a comparatively short serious illness. However, she had been in frail health for several years, the illness which terminated her earthly existence, being of a distressing character. Deceased was born at Hector, Tomkins county, N.Y., July 16, 1842, and was at the time of her death 59 years, 8 mos., and 15 days old. She came to Iowa in March, 1855, and on Nov. 8, 1865, was married to H. F. Dean at Commauche (sic), Iowa. Of this union nine children were born, eight of whom are living, viz: F.A. and A.F. Dean, Mrs. E. H. Barrett, Mrs. Michael Barrett, H.O., Grace, Baron and Claude Dean. Mrs. Dean was a member of the M.E. church, she having been previously baptized in the Baptist church. She was a kind wife and neighbor and an affectionate mother, and the loss falls almost as heavy upon the community as upon the family. The obsequies were conducted at the M.E. Church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. D. A. Allen, who spoke many kind words of the deceased. The remains were laid to rest at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Nielsen, Dawson, Tidemann Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2020 Message Board Post: Quiet Wedding Saturday A pretty, quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. S. D. Neilsen Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock when her daughter Margaret was united in marriage to Rolla Pelham, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. K. Shiffer, in the presence of the immediate family. The bride is the elder daughter of Mrs. Neilsen. She has made her home in DeWitt for a number of years and has a great many friends among her acquaintances. Mr. Pelham, the son of Henry Pelham of Low Moor, is an industrious young farmer and well liked by all who know him. The happy couple will go to housekeeping immediately on the groom's farm near Low Moor, where their many friends with them a happy and prosperous life. From an old family newspaper clipping. The marriage occurred near DeWitt on 05 Oct 1912. The groom Rolla Pelham (1883-1928) was the son of Henry Pelham and Margaret Dawson. The bride Margaret Nielsen (1883-1976) was the daughter of Sanke Detlef Nielsen and Anna Tidemann.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Nielsen, Clement, Dann Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2019 Message Board Post: Funeral Services For Rolla Pelham Held From Home Saturday Roll E. Pelham, born and raised and all his life a citizen of this community, passed from this life June 9th, at the age of forty-five years, lacking but a few days. He was born on the twenty-ninth day of July, 1883, on the home farm, on which his brother Bruce now lives. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pelham. He was joined in marriage to Miss Margaret Neilson (sic), October 5th, 1912 and to them was born one son, Robert. Mr. Pelham is survived by the following immediate relatives, his wife, his son Robert, three brothers, Bruce and Jay Pelham of this community; Neal Pelham of Independence, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Clement of DeWitt; and Mrs. Will Dann of Camanche. Besides these are many more distant relatives. Mr. Pelham was a member of Endeavor Lodge A. F. and A. M. No. 610 Low Moor and the Consistory of Clinton, also the O. E. S. of DeWitt. He was baptized by Rev. E. E. Clements during his recent illness. The community suffers the loss of an excellent citizen, a man of good character and of industrious habits. His interest in the welfare of others found expression in doing good to the poor and by showing an interest in children. The memory of him will be pleasant to all who knew him best, and his place in the community will be greatly missed. Funeral services were conducted at the farm home east of DeWitt, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. E. E. Clements pastor of the DeWitt Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. E. L. Conover and Mrs. E. J. Miller sang two selections. The bearers were Floyd Smith, Charles Everman, John Gerhman, Lowell Dann, Chas. Hogg, and Chas. Christiansen. Burial was had in the Elmwood cemetery of DeWitt.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pelham, Taylor, Slapnicka Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2018 Message Board Post: 1921 Cyrenus Pelham The death was reported lat Thursday of Cyrenus Pelham, another of those men who came to this section many years ago and devoted his life to he upbuilding and development of this community. Cyrenus Pelham Jr. was born in Binghamton, New York, December 23, 1847. At the age of 10 year he moved with his parents to a farm near Malone, Iowa. On October 23rd, 1870 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Taylor at DeWitt, who survives him. To this union were born five children, three of whom survive - Roy Pelham of Cadott, Wisconsin, Mrs. Claire Tobey of Princeton and Dean Pelham of Malone. Elmer Orlando Pelham passed away at the age of five years and Mrs. Frank Slapnicka at the age of 38 years. Last fall Mr. and Mrs. Pelham celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and last December Mr. Pelham celebrate his 73rd birthday, both of which events will long be remembered by those surviving. Mr. Pelham had not been in good health for several months and passed away at 11:26 Thursday evening, June 9, 1921. The funeral service was held at the Low Moor M. E. Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. H. Barr of this city and Rev. Jos. Yates of Low Moor officiating. Mr. Pelham was a Mason and had been visited during his last days by many brother members. There were a large number of them from DeWitt present at the funeral, and other nearby towns. Words cannot portray the usefulness of these men who, like Mr. Pelham have spent a long life working for the development and betterment of the county and town and his passing will mean much to those who knew him.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ten Eyck, TenEick, Teneyck,Tenyke,Teneyke, Walrod Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qk.2ADI/1220.1227.1 Message Board Post: You helped me before with the Obituary 1891 of Capt.W.S. Ten Eyck. Do you have any record of marriages in Clinton Co.IA of Ellen Walrod 1851-1911 to Warren W.Seave ten Eyck 10-10-1869 or of Alice Walrod 1853-1930 to William ten Eyck in 1905? The obituary of Capt.W.S. only mentioned an aged wife and adopted daughter. I'm now wondering who these ten Eycks and Walrods were please and thanks!

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/2017 Message Board Post: I'm looking for Information on Thomas Clinton McCoy Born april 28th, 1859 . He was married to Mary Ida Leonard was was born Nov. 5th, 1864 daughter of Teague & Mose Leonard & they has several Children: bertha E, Hannah Jane, William O, Minerva May, (who is my Grandmother) Miranda Bell, Arthur Elmer, Thomas Clinton Jr. J wiley, Nellie Ruth born FReb 9th, 1898, Sylvia Grace Born aug 22, 1900, Moses Edgar born Nov. 24th, 1902, Mary Melvina Aug.18, 1906, Estin Udel born Dec. 17th 1908. You may e-mail me at [email protected] hotmail.com

I am trying to find out if Leathy Owens Heberling had any children. She was married to a Monroe Heberling. They lived in Clinton, Iowa in the 1880's, After Monroe Heberling died in 1889, Leathy married a man named Fisher/Fischer. I believe her to be my grandmother. Yes, grandmother, not great grandmother. I cannot place my Dad William Fisher b 1902 with her though. Are there any Clinton Iowa researchers? Any help appreciated. God Bless and Merry Christmas Marian Fisher in CA

Dear Clinton Iowa Experts: I am trying to trace the family of my husband's great-grandmother "Nettie"/Angnetta ANDERSON, born 1896. I will tell you what I know in the hopes that someone can help me. Nettie grew up on an island farm "in the near vicinity" of the town of Clinton, Iowa. Both of her parents were Swedish, but her son Arnold (now in his late 80s) believes she was born in Clinton, Iowa. The island was in the Mississippi River. "They were always prepared in case of flooding, had a boat always tied to the front stoop in case it was needed." They had to use it on various occasions. Nettie told her son about snakes on window sills during floods. She had no brothers or sisters. Her father wanted her to speak Swedish, and had her go to both English and Swedish schools. Her father, Mr. _____Anderson, worked in the city of Clinton, Iowa. Nettie's parents eventually moved to Chicago "to find work , which was not as easy to find at that time in the smaller town of Clinton, Iowa." That would have been some time before WW1. I was hoping that one of you wonderful people would have some suggestions where to go with this - 1) Were there any Mississippi islands used for farming very near Clinton, Iowa at that time? Any ideas of its name? 2) Was there a Swedish school in the Clinton area? Maybe connected with the Lutheran church? How about a Swedish-speaking Lutheran church? 3) Any helps with the Anderson name? (I know - this will be tough!) Thank you for letting me bend your ear.... Sincerely, Katherine

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MOORE, WOOD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qk.2ADI/2016 Message Board Post: I am looking for the family of Richard Moore or Emma Lourinda Wood of Davenport, Iowa, Clinton County. Other family names John Moore, Lourinda Wood, Allison Wood, Albert Wood. Richard Moore was married to Emma Wood. Richard Moore was born about 1839 and served in the Iowa 1st Calvary, Co. B. Respond to: Peggy at [email protected]

At http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/branch/ge/afra/ there are many pedigree charts online. This is brought to you by the Mid-Continent Library in Missouri but many of the charts that I looked at did Not have MO ancestors. I did a search for "Clinton Co, IA" (just like that with the quotations and punctuation as that is how the counties are presented on the site) and came up with four pedigree charts for Clinton Co., IA. I also found two for Monroe Co., IA. You just never know where you might find info and this seems like a wonderful source. Good Luck with it. I would also like to join Bonnie in wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Year's. May you find all that you are searching for. The More We Share, The More We Have To Share Nettie Mae Clinton Co., IA www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/ IA Orphaned Treasures www.rootsweb.com/~iaphotos/

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bonnie [email protected] > > T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - GENEALOGIST > VERSION > > > > "T'was the night before Christmas when all through > the house > > Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. > > The dining room table with clutter was spread > > With pedigree charts and with letters which > said... > > "Too bad about the data for which you had written > > > It was lost in the stacks at Visitations of > Britian." > > Piles of old copies of wills, deeds, and such > > Were proof that my work had become much to much. > > Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, > > > While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. > > > As I sat my computer, I was ready to drop > > >From entering data on cousins, whose lines never > stop. > > Christmas was here, and such was my lot > > That presents and goodies and toys I forgot. > > Had I not been so busy with my grandparent's > wills, > > I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. > > While others bought gifts that would bring > Christmas cheers; > > I'd spent time researching marriages and birth > years. > > While I was thus musing about my sad plight, > > A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great > fright. > > Away to the window I flew in a flash, > > Tore open the drapes and I yanked up the sash. > > When what to my wondering eyes should appear? > > But an overstuffed sleigh and eight small > reindeer. > > Up to the housetop the reindeer they flew, > > With a sleigh full of toys, and Saint Nicholaus > too. > > And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof > > The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoof. > > The TV antenna was no match for their horns, > > As I looked at our roof with hoof-prints adorned. > > > As I drew in my head, and bumped it on the sash, > > Down the cold chimney fell Santa - KER-RASH! > > "Dear" Santa had come from the roof in a wreck, > > And tracked soot on the carpet, (I could wring his > short neck!) > > Spotting my face, good old Santa could see > > I had no Christmas spirit as you'll have to agree. > > > He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work > > > And filled all the stockings, (I felt like a > jerk). > > Here was Santa, who'd brought such gladness and > joy; > > When I'd been too busy for even one toy. > > He spied my research on the table all spread > > "A genealogist!" He cried! (My face was all red!) > > > "Tonight I've met many like you", Santa grinned. > > And he pulled from his sack a large book he had > penned. > > I gazed with amazement - at the cover which said > > "Your Genealogy Lines - Ne'er Before Read" > > "I know what it's like to have the genealogy bug," > > > He said, as he gave me a a great Santa Hug. > > "While the elves make the sleighful of toys I now > carry, > > I do lots of research in the North Pole Library! > > A special treat I am thus able to bring, > > To genealogy folks who can't find a thing. > > Now off you go to your bed for a rest, > > I'll clean up the house with this genealogy mess." > > > As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and > glee, > > I looked back at Santa who'd brought much to me. > > While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear > whistle, > > To his team, which then rose like the down of a > thistle > > And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, > > "Family History is Fun! Merry Christmas! > Goodnight!" > > > > All I Want For Christmas > > > > Dear Santa: > > > > Don't bring me new dishes; > > I don't need a new kind of game. > > Genealogists have peculiar wishes; > > For Christmas I just want a surname. > > A new washing machine would be great, > > But it isn't the desire of my life. > > I've just found an ancestor's birth date, > > Now I need the name of his wife. > > My heart doesn't yearn for a ring > > that would put a real diamond to shame. > > What I want is a much cheaper thing: > > Please give me Martha's last name. > > To see my heart singing with joy, > > Don't bring me a red leather suitcase. > > Bring me a genealogist's toy: > > A surname, with dates and a place. > > > > Author Unknown > > > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reider, Stanton, Briley, York Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qk.2ADI/2015 Message Board Post: Andrew Jackson Reider, son of Stephen Day Reider and Lucinda Abigail Stanton, was born 05 May 1886 in Buena Vista, Clinton County, Iowa, according to his delayed birth certificate. His father, Stephen, was born in Ohio, and his mother, Lucinda, was born in Iowa. I found a marriage record for Stephen D. Reider and Lucinda A. Stanton. a marriage license was issued 23 Dec 1873, and they were married 24 Dec 1873 in Dixon, Scott County, Iowa. Andrew Jackson Reider married Nellie Briley on 12 Oct 1910 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas. Nellie, daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Briley and Pamelia York, was born 02 March 1891 near boone, Boone County, Iowa. I would appreciate any additional information.

CURL family known to have had an early presence in Crawford and Clinton counties. Has anyone out there any records that would aid me in tracking the family thru to the west coast. I believe there are some in the Clintonia Cemetery or possibly the Clinton County Cemetery.According to local family info some of the early relatives came thru Pottawattami County (early being mid 1800s. Curl "Stan" Staniforth in Seattle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bousman, Lester,Atkins,Green(e) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Qk.2ADI/2014 Message Board Post: Any descendants of Clarence D, Wesley, Orval,Harold I have some family info Tracing back to George W (1843-VA) & Jane Lester(1839-Ohio). Would like to exchange info to fill in missing branches. George W was my ggg grandfather and is buried in Jo Daviess Co., Illinois.

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/1261.1265.1 Message Board Post: I have a Harry Donahue married to Mary McGreevy. Could this be your Harry? Peggy