I find this as annoying as "Mrs. John Smith" . Sure makes it hard to find what we need. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emily" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] MARRIAGES, BIRTHS AND DEATHS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. > > > Evidently the wife was not important enough to be given a name in this > event. When did they start listing the mother's name. > > Just curious because I've found this in my English research....only the > father's name. > Emily > > >> BIRTHS: >> >> J. BERRY and wife -- Daughter >> REUBEN JONES and wife -- Daughter >> JAMES M. PAYTON and wife -- Son >> W.E. WILSON and wife -- son >> JOHN MERRITT and wife -- Son >> HENRY HARISON and wife -- Son >> CHRISTIAN JOHNSON and wife -- Son and Daughter >> FRANK PARSONS and wife -- Son >> GEO. KOGER and wife -- Daughter >> JOHN ROSS and wife -- Daughter >> J.S. DEVOSS and wife -- Son >> WM. STILES and wife -- Son >> C.F. BAHL and wife -- Son >> J. SCOTT and wife -- Son >> HORTON CARDER and wife -- Daughter >> L.E. ZICHEY and wife -- Daughter >> L.J. BARR and wife -- Daughter >> JOHN CLARK and wife -- Daughter >> R.J. MITCHELL and wife -- Daughter >> MORGAN THOMPSON and wife -- Son >> >> DEATHS: >> >> MAGGIE IMES -- Lung Fever >> LEWIS MORRILL -- Pulmonary Consumption. >> ------------------------------------------------------------- >> Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert >> January 4, 2010 >> [email protected] >> >> www.iagenweb.org/decatur >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 The Narrow Gauge line to Pleasanton has been cross sectioned as far as Little River. By request of the Cainsville committee on right of way to that place the Engineer commenced his survey south and reached Fogleman's, six miles below here. He will reach Cainsville today. This enables the committee to work intelligently in regard to the right of way. The ridge route is the one selected. R. RICHARDSON is "looking out" the route south for the company. JUDSON MOFFATT killed last week a garter snake, containing 57 young ones. Mr. LILLARD, of Garden Grove, was over here last Saturday buying up dry cows (?). We thought he was trying to catch a moth, but have since been informed he prefers a Miller. Rev. HILL preached Saturday night and Sunday morning at the M.E. Church. Miss ADA WORK and NETTIE MOFFATT have gone to Leon to attend Normal. Miss VANARSDELL, of Keokuk, is visiting at her uncles, WILLIAM HALL's. A. ROY, of Leon, has been helping Mr. RICHARDSON make hay during the past week. He knows how to work as well as teach school. OWEN M. HALL has ordered a Haydock buggy from St. Louis. A cat owned by Mr. A. PARKER snatched a young chicken which he was examining and ran to her bed with it, and for several days showed the most motherly solicitude for its welfare. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 The Republicans of Long Creek, we learn, will present the name of J.D. STRONG as a candidate for Supervisor for the long term, at the Republican County Convention. No better man in the county can be found for the place, being an old citizen, conversant with the duties of the office, of highest integrity and a staunch Republican. Long Creek claims this place on the ticket as it has never been represented on the Board, and for that matter any office in the county. The claims of Long Creek should be carefully considered, especially when it presents such an unexceptionable candidate. ---------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

I am also interested as this may be collateral family for me. Angie Hitchcock married LeRoy Brown. Angie lived with the Hugh Brown family of Decatur Co. back in the 1870's after her mother died. I just don't have all the connections. Carol Bennett -----Original Message----- From: joyce johnston <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, Jan 3, 2010 7:38 pm Subject: Re: [IADECATU] SCHOOL REPORT -- NO. 6, RICHLAND TOWNSHIP Can anyone tell me the full name of the teacher (Mr. A. L. Brown) from the chool report. I think he may be related to me. A number of the students isted were among our YOUNG family relatives. nother great article Nancee, thank-you for all of your submissions. I read very one. I knew that sooner or later I would come across some relatives. incerely oyce Johnston From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> ubject: [IADECATU] SCHOOL REPORT -- NO. 6, RICHLAND TOWNSHIP o: [email protected] ate: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 8:54 AM am not going to give individual 'scores' -- just the names of those who ttended the school; he small number taking 'grammar' -- is disappointing........ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- he Journal eon, Iowa une 28, 1883 SCHOOL REPORT. Report of the term of school taught in district No. 6, Richland Township: No. Pupils enrolled, 31; average daily attendance, 18; No. studying rthography, 30; reading, 30; arithmetic, 24; writing, 24; grammar, 9; eography, 16; U.S. History, 3; No. Visitors during the term, 5. The following is a list of the pupils, with the attendance, deportment and cholarship: EDDIE BROWN DA BROWN EWIS DEBUSK ADEN DEBUSK EORGE ROBERTS ASON MCKEE NDREW BROWN ORA MADARASZ IRGINIA MCKEE OPHIA MADARASZ RANCES MCKEE LMA MCKEE LLA MCKEE LIZA KIRK LLA DEBUSK URSA YOUNG UDEA YOUNG ANDA DIXON ORA MILES OSEPH YOUNG ILLIE YOUNG LLA HENDERSON DA HUKILL RANK HENDRICKSON ULDAH YOUNG ARSHAL YOUNG. -- A.L. BROWN, Teacher. ----------------------------------------------------------- opied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert anuary 2, 2010 [email protected] www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message

The Journal Leon, Iowa November 8, 1883 Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 29. -- A gang of young forgers operating in western Iowa have doubtless been broken up by the capture of one of the principals named HENRY STANLEY at Leon, Decatur County, where he was flourishing under the name of WOODS. On the way to Atlantic, in charge of an officer, he gave away their modus operandi. There were three of the lads engaged in the business and they drew up notes and forged the names of well to do farmers to them and sold them. STANLEY disposed of the notes and received thirty per cent of the proceeds. They forged the name of two farmers near Anita to two notes for $300 and traded one to Meredith & Dickey, dealers in agricultural implements, for $100 in money and a $200 note. When arrested STANLEY had in possession on of the notes already filled out. ------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 30, 1883 GET YOUR LIGHTNING RODS FROM JOHN S. GARDNER, The Boss Lightning Rod Man! Who will give you straight goods and no swindle. Pay for what you get and no more. No misrepresentation as to the amount required. Handle the Cole Bros. Rod of Mt. Pleasant, the cheapest and best rods made. Buy your rods from me and you will not be swindled. Leave orders at C.M. MURRY's, Leon, Iowa. ----------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 30, 1883 MARRIED -- At the residence of the bride's parents, near Lamoni, J.P. PETERS and ZULU Z. WHARTON, at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. This was a grand social occasion. The friends who went from Leon on the 8:40 train were met at Bethany Junction with carriages and were thus conveyed to the elegant residence of Hon. Thos. Teale, the bride's home. At 11 o'clock music announced the approach of the contracting parties, who immediately appeared in the parlors, where everything was tastefully arranged for the occasion. The bride was draped in a beautiful white mulle, trimmed in Irish point lace. Rev. S. Johnson performed the ceremony. The friends gathered around and with mingled joy and deep feeling congratulated the bride and groom. A bountiful and elegant dinner was spread and well received. Among the friends present were Mr. Biddle and two daughters, of Moravia; Mrs J.S. Warner and son, J. Hoffhines, wife and two daughters; J.R. Bashaw, wife and daughter; Geo. T. Young and family; W.H. Robb, wife and daughter; Mrs. Sofronia Patterson, grandmother of the bride, Leon; Mrs. Mint Patterson and sons, Mercer County, Mo.; Mrs. Eugene Teale, Kellerton. The presents were grand and appropriate, and a partial list only is reported to us, as follows: Silver tea set, cake dish, knives and forks, spoons, pie knife, one clock, China tea set and many others, consisting of books, toilet articles, etc. The bride and groom left on the 2 p.m. Train for Piqua, Ohio, where they will visit with the parents and friends of the bridegroom. Mr. PETERS carries away from our midst one of our many bright young girls and were it not for the fact that we think she has fallen into good hands we would be reluctant to relinquish our claims. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 30, 1883 DIED -- At his home in High Point township, Saturday, August 25, 1883, with bilious colic, Mr. O.C. BRANT. Deceased was taken sick Saturday morning and died in the evening between 9 and 10 o'clock. He was in his usual health on Friday, and went to Allerton and returned. He was 58 years old, and had lived in Decatur County 29 years He came from Ohio in 1854 with Uncle HUGH BROWN. In 1857 he married Miss MARIA MILLER, who with five children survives him. He has held many official positions in High Point Township, and was highly respected by all who knew him, as an honest, upright and industrious man and good citizen. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends. ----------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 30, 1883 Marriages, Births and Deaths for the month of August, As Reported to the Circuit Clerk: MARRIAGES: HERBERT D. LEONARD -- LODORA A. WEABLE JAMES M. LILLARD -- ELLEN E. MILLER EUGENE STANLY -- CORALIS L. SHAW F.R. BULLOCK -- CLEMENTINE HEATH WM. H. HAZLETT -- MARY E. MCCUTCHAN REUBEN BULLARD -- MARTHA AUBRY I.G. BARKSDALE -- LYDIA A. WILSON WM. F. MARTIN -- LILLIAN JAMSON ULYSSES A. DEPUTY -- MAY A. REEDER A.A. PRATT -- LEONA SHINN EDWARD R. CARTER -- FLORA E. COMSTOCK WM. J. MARSH -- ADA A. GIBSON JOSEPH J. PETERS -- ZULU Z. WHARTON. BIRTHS: J. BERRY and wife -- Daughter REUBEN JONES and wife -- Daughter JAMES M. PAYTON and wife -- Son W.E. WILSON and wife -- son JOHN MERRITT and wife -- Son HENRY HARISON and wife -- Son CHRISTIAN JOHNSON and wife -- Son and Daughter FRANK PARSONS and wife -- Son GEO. KOGER and wife -- Daughter JOHN ROSS and wife -- Daughter J.S. DEVOSS and wife -- Son WM. STILES and wife -- Son C.F. BAHL and wife -- Son J. SCOTT and wife -- Son HORTON CARDER and wife -- Daughter L.E. ZICHEY and wife -- Daughter L.J. BARR and wife -- Daughter JOHN CLARK and wife -- Daughter R.J. MITCHELL and wife -- Daughter MORGAN THOMPSON and wife -- Son DEATHS: MAGGIE IMES -- Lung Fever LEWIS MORRILL -- Pulmonary Consumption. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 4, 2010 [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259916) Re: Boyd Infant twins <http://www.iagenweb.org/boards/decatur/queries/index.cgi?rev=259916> AUTHOR: Tanya Harness DATE: 1/3/2010 at 22:23:31 Reply To: (#97338) Re: Boyd Infant twins Author: Clarence Priest Date: 2/8/2006 at 17:30:37 Surnames: BOYD Floyd and Lloyd Boyd who were born to Elmer and Anna (Hansen) Boyd on 2 Feb 1921 were my grandfathers infant brothers who were deceased that day or shortly thereafter. I am unsure of why there is no death record in Decatur Co as that is where they were deceased. My grandfather was Gerald Boyd.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#259916) Re: Boyd Infant twins <http://www.iagenweb.org/boards/decatur/queries/index.cgi?rev=259916> AUTHOR: Tanya Harness DATE: 1/3/2010 at 22:23:31 Reply To: (#97338) Re: Boyd Infant twins Author: Clarence Priest Date: 2/8/2006 at 17:30:37 Surnames: BOYD Floyd and Lloyd Boyd who were born to Elmer and Anna (Hansen) Boyd on 2 Feb 1921 were my grandfathers infant brothers who were deceased that day or shortly thereafter. I am unsure of why there is no death record in Decatur Co as that is where they were deceased. My grandfather was Gerald Boyd.

Can anyone tell me the full name of the teacher (Mr. A. L. Brown) from  the school report.  I think he may be related to me.  A number of the students listed were among our YOUNG family relatives. Another great article Nancee, thank-you for all of your submissions.  I read every one.  I knew that sooner or later I would come across some relatives.   Sincerely Joyce Johnston From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> Subject: [IADECATU] SCHOOL REPORT -- NO. 6, RICHLAND TOWNSHIP To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 8:54 AM I am not going to give individual 'scores' -- just the names of those who attended the school; The small number taking 'grammar' -- is disappointing........ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- The Journal Leon, Iowa June 28, 1883 SCHOOL REPORT. Report of the term of school taught in district No. 6, Richland Township: No. Pupils enrolled, 31; average daily attendance, 18; No. studying orthography, 30; reading, 30; arithmetic, 24; writing, 24; grammar, 9; geography, 16; U.S. History, 3; No. Visitors during the term, 5. The following is a list of the pupils, with the attendance, deportment and scholarship: EDDIE BROWN IDA BROWN LEWIS DEBUSK HADEN DEBUSK GEORGE ROBERTS MASON MCKEE ANDREW BROWN DORA MADARASZ VIRGINIA MCKEE SOPHIA MADARASZ FRANCES MCKEE ELMA MCKEE ELLA MCKEE ELIZA KIRK ELLA DEBUSK TURSA YOUNG JUDEA YOUNG MANDA DIXON CORA MILES JOSEPH YOUNG WILLIE YOUNG ELLA HENDERSON IDA HUKILL FRANK HENDRICKSON HULDAH YOUNG MARSHAL YOUNG. -- A.L. BROWN, Teacher. ------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected] www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 16,1883 Seventy-four tickets were sold at this station for the Davis City picnic. Mr. RICE, of Humeston, has been taking stereoscopic views of places in town for the purpose of selling the pictures to our citizens. Mr. WOOD, who has been on JOHN VAIL's farm, has moved to town again. EVERT RUFFCORN, who has been at Marshalltown since spring returned last week on a short visit. JIM LILLARD made his first appearance in town (since his marriage) on Saturday and the way the boys made him "set 'em up" was a caution. F.E. STEARNS has moved his grain house at the depot and has set it up on his lot south of the store. We learn he is paying 18 cents per bushel for good oats. Tuesday night last week F.A. BROCK, having indulged too much in benzine, was feeling extra lonely and to liven things up he got out an old shot gun he had in the barn and went to blazing away at his family, who were at the back door. The report of the shot induced his wife and little ones to seek safety at their neighbors, and but for the timely arrival of some men who took the shooting iron from him and deposited it with the Marshall there is no telling what the result might have been. So far as we can learn no arrest has been made. S.B. KING, son of C.W. KING, of this place, returned from Valparaiso, Ind., on Saturday last, where has has just graduated a the State Normal. GEO. BAKER and Col. HEPBURN will speak in the Opera Hall Thursday and Friday evenings respectively. At the primary on Saturday the following gentlemen were chosen delegates to the county convention at Leon on Saturday, August 18th; D.C. ROSS, G.W. SHAW A.B. STEARNS, S.H. AMOS. B.E. STEARNS, BRYSON BRUCE, C.D. MALLETTE, M.V. STEWART and SYLVANUS CULVER. A melancholy and fatal accident occurred on Saturday last just north of town whereby ASA GARDNER, of Smyrna, lost his life. Mr. GARDNER had been in town making some purchases and had started for home, and when driving down the hill south of the bridge which crosses the branch of the Weldon his team, by some means started to run and it is supposed struck a stump, throwing him out of the buggy, and alighting on his head broke his neck. The team, which had got loose from the buggy was met by F.W. Briggs at the Ienson farm, who with several others, repaired to the place and found Mr. GARDNER breathing his last. Medical aid was summoned and it was found one of his arms was broken and a big gash on his head, besides the fracture of his neck. He was conveyed to his home, where he was buried on Sunday. He belonged to the Society of Friends and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was 68 years old. ------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 3, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 16, 1883 As I was just thinking of Leon, concluded I would send you a few items. Old Uncle ASA GARDNER, of Smyrna, one of Clarke County's first settlers, while on his way from Garden Grove yesterday in a spring wagon, his team became frightened and ran away, threw the old gentleman out and broke his neck. Many of your readers were well acquainted with him. He leaves all who knew him to mourn his loss, for he had no enemies. He was 73 years of age and a good Christian. The farmers of this community are nearly all through with their harvesting and we hear the sound of the thresher in every direction. ENOS BALDWIN has two very sick daughters. Holland, of Osceola, and McCullock (sic), of Humeston, are waiting on them. Aside from this there is very little sickness in these parts. A grand hop in the store house of Flanagan & Perrin's last Friday night. Guess the boys didn't get very rich. "Well, how about the election," is heard quite often, and we have to tell them that W. PECK, of Decatur was nominated by acclamation for Surveyor. One motion of M.F. STOOKEY, Dr. H.R. LAYTON, of Leon, was nominated to fill the office of Coroner. On motion of J.C. GAMMILL the thanks of the Republican party of Decatur County were tendered FRANCIS VARGA for the impartial manner in which he discharged the duties of acting Chairman of the Central Committee the past year. ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 3, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 16, 1883 MARRIED -- At Wards Hotel, Leon, Iowa, on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9, 1883, by Rev. G.F. Degen, Mr. JAMES M. LILLARD, of this place, and Miss ELLEN E. MILLER, of Pleasanton. The happy couple, accompanied by a sister of the bride, were met at the evening train, at Garden Grove, by Mr. Ira Culver and conveyed to their home where a number of relatives and neighbors were assembled with the mother, to welcome them. On leaving the table, after partaking of an extra nice supper, sweet strains of music were heard floating on the evening air, proceeding from the Garden Grove band. After playing some fine selections in good style the gentlemen were invited to the supper table. A little social chat, some more music, and they departed with the thanks of the company. Miss MILLER was a member of Aunt LUCRETIA ARNOLD's family a number of years, by whom she is much respected, as well as by all others whose acquaintance she made. Mr. And Mrs. G.P. ARNOLD were among the guests. They received a number of nice presents. Happiness and success. Another Miss BALDWIN, at Leroy is dangerously ill of fever. Drs. Holland, of Osceola, and George McCullough, of Humeston, in attendance. A dance at Leroy, in Perrin & Flanagan's store room last Friday night, participants from Weldon and Humeston. WM. GIBSON is starting a new thresher. Those of us who attended the Normal picnic are resolved never to miss another. Weather, delightful, Grand River, placidity itself, speeches good and short, music, well, everybody went home praising the Leon choir and Mt. Ayr band. Teachers clustered around Prof. Harkness, other familiar faces were missed that we were wont to see at Normal time. Old settlers of Harrison County, Mo., and Decatur County, Iowa, are called to meet at the Davis City park on Friday, Aug. 17, 1883. Wayne County, Iowa and Mercer County, Mo., should have been included. How many will be there to renew the acquaintance of the days of "butternut," grated corn bread, stick chimneys, hounds and bull dogs? Their numbers grow less every year. 15th -- Mr. EUGENE STANLEY, of Decatur, and Miss CORALIE SHAW were married this afternoon by Rev. J.R. Cary at the residence of the bride's father, G.W SHAW. ------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 3, 2010 [email protected]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! Nancee -------Original Message------- From: Terry Mount Date: 01/03/10 13:50:55 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH DATE?? Nancee, The RootsMagic Date Calculator says: 11 October 1927 Terry Nancee Seifert wrote: > Thanks, Jan -- can someone determine her exact death date?? (I've never > been too good at that.. Ha.) Nancee > -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Iowa According to Jeff Foxworthy If you're proud that your region makes the national news at least 96 times each year because it's the hottest or the coldest spot in the nation, you might live in Spirit Lake Iowa If your dad's suntan stops at a line curving around the middle of his forehead, you might farm in Carroll , Iowa If you have worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you might live in Des Moines , Iowa If your town has an equal number of bars and churches, you might live in Russell , Iowa If you have had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you might live in Leon , Iowa YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRUE Iowan WHEN 'Vacation' means going east or west on I-80 for the weekend... If you measure distance in hours, you might live in Iowa If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, you might live in Sac City , Iowa If you often switch from 'Heat' to 'A/C' in the same day and back again, you might live in Winterset , Iowa If you can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching, you might live LeMars Iowa If you see people wearing camouflage at social events (including weddings), you might live in Garden Grove , Iowa If you install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked, you might live in Grand River , Iowa If you carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them, you might live in Manning Iowa If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you might live in Northern Iowa If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you might live in Cedar Rapids , Iowa If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction, you might live in Martensdale , Iowa If your idea of creative landscaping is a statue of a deer next to your blue spruce, you might live in Weldon , Iowa If you were unaware that there is a legal drinking age, you might live in Iowa City , Iowa If Going Down South means Missouri , you might live in Van Meter , Iowa If your neighbor throws a party to celebrate his new pole shed, you might live in Coon Rapids Iowa If your idea of going out to eat is a tail gate party every Saturday, you definitely live in Iowa If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car; you might live in Waterloo , Iowa If you find 0 degrees to be 'a little chilly', you might live in Audubon , Iowa If you actually understand these jokes, and you forward them to all your Iowa friends -- you DO live in Iowa

I kinda missed New Year's Day a tad-bit. I meant to have all of Maple Row Cemetery transcribed and on-line for New Year's Day. It's done now. Along with other new items for Ringgold County. http://iagenweb.org/ringgold/what'sNew.htm Only 24 more cemeteries to go before all of the cemeteries are transcribed and on-line. It's slow going but I am providing hyper-links to gravestone photographs, biographies, obituaries, and family pages as I work on this. Hopefully this will be helpful to you. Taking a nap on this cold winter's day. Then I'll catch my breath, limber up my fingers and get back at it. Sharon R. Becker Ringgold County IAGenWeb Coordinator [email protected] -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 810 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Hi Bob, Thanks for looking, I can't imagine you would even go look as cold as it is there!!! I'll be in touch after Memorial Day. Jo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Bixby" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF BUTLER ELLIS > Hi Leroy > I could not find any records as of yet. > Please remind me after Memorial Day when it will open. It seems like there > is a book somewhere but its too cold to stay long. > Thanks > Bob > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Leroy Achee" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:36 AM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF BUTLER ELLIS > > >> Speaking of the County Home does anyone know if it is possible to look >> at >> their records, we believe our Great Grandfather Charles Harvey Harp died >> there in 1957 but don't know how long he lived there. Jo from Louisiana >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:29 AM >> Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF BUTLER ELLIS >> >> >>> Decatur County Journal >>> Leon, Iowa >>> Thursday, February 2, 1911 >>> >>> BUTLER ELLIS was born in Mercer County, Missouri, March 1, 1850, and >>> died >>> at >>> the County Home in Eden Township, January 28, 1911, aged 60 years, 10 >>> months >>> and 28 days. >>> >>> His father, W.W. ELLIS, was an early settler of Decatur County, and was >>> very >>> prominent, being the judge of the district court for some time. >>> >>> The funeral was held at the Christian Church in Leon at 4:30 Lord's day >>> afternoon, being conducted by the pastor, Elder J.S. Coffin. The >>> remains >>> were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. He leaves one brother, S.H. >>> ELLIS, >>> of Ottumwa, and a sister, Mrs. RAINRIGHT, of Winterset, besides a few >>> relatives in and around Leon to mourn their loss. >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert >>> November 23, 2009 >>> [email protected] >>> >>> My Notes: Should we assume that he had some sort of mental problem? >>> Since >>> he still had family and relatives living when he died, why would he have >>> been living at the County Home? >>> I did a search of the Leon Cem. And found ELLIS with no first name in >>> Section D., Lot 86. He is not listed in any other area of Leon Cem. Was >>> there a 'potters field' or paupers area in the Leon Cemetery? Is there >>> still? >>> >>> www.iagenweb.org/decatur >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.78/2521 - Release Date: >> 11/23/09 >> 07:52:00 >> >> www.iagenweb.org/decatur >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.431 / Virus Database: 270.14.124/2598 - Release Date: 01/03/10 09:41:00

I don't find EMMA buried in the Leon Cemetery. The WPA shows Daniel F. Avery - died 7-20-2939, aged 83; Leon Cem. Emma's obit shows him as Fuller'. Other things show him as D.F. I'm guessing that Ralph & Mildred Avery were his children when he married Emma? Any suggestions as to where Emma is buried?? I'll find their obits. When I m at the library. I'm trying to finish some info. On my Weldon chart for Delila (Weldon) Loe. What a puzzle.. Nancee ----------------------------------------------------- Mrs. Emma Loe Avery Emma Loe was born at Leon, Iowa, April 26, 1864, and departed this life at The age of 63 years, 5 months, and 15 days. She became a member of the Christian Church at an early age and has always been true to her confession In Christ. The deceased was united in marriage to Fuller Avery, September 17, 1902. Had she lived only two more days, she would have been married 25 Years. Two children, Ralph and Mildred, came under her loving care and Protection at the tender ages of seven and nine. Although she talked of the Heavenly home she knew was awaiting her coming, she still longed to recover That she might do and work for her loved ones left. She leaves to mourn her Departure an every faithful and devoted husband, the two children, Ralph and Mildred who have her Christian life as a living example to follow most of Their lives. An only sister Ida, is left. Her mother, father and two Sisters having preceeded her in death. An ever dutiful and faithful Daughter-in-law Mrs. R! . D. Avery, is left, a brother-in-law Will Chastain, five grandchildren, Cousins and other relatives and a host of friends.