Have a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year! Here's a wish that you will find lots of new and exciting information and new ancestors in the coming year. Thank you for all of your contributions to the Decatur County IAGenWeb site and the Crawford County IAGenWeb site. Stacey Dietiker County Coordinator Decatur County IAGenWeb Site County Coordinator Crawford County IAGenWeb Site

Hi Jo This is what I have on the ALLEY family. Descendants of Joab Alley 1 Joab Alley 1819 - 1899 b: 1819 d: 1899 .. +Amanda Gatewood 1822 - 1891 b: 1822 d: 1891 in Kentucky ........ 2 William McCarty Alley 1850 - 1931 b: 29 Oct 1850 in Decatur County, Indiana d: 28 Feb 1931 ............ +Oner Louisa Houser 1856 - 1923 b: 22 Jul 1856 in Polk City, Iowa d: 02 Nov 1923 ................... 3 Daniel Alley 1880 - 1962 b: 29 Apr 1880 in Polk City, Iowa d: 29 Jun 1962 in Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa ....................... +Jessie Scott 1879 - 1960 b: 17 Jan 1879 in Garden Grove, Iowa d: 08 Jan 1960 in Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa ............................. 4 John William Alley 1903 - 1991 b: 26 Sep 1903 in Franklin Township, Iowa d: 30 May 1991 in Rosemead, L.A., California ................................. +Mildred Merle Roberts 1904 - 1981 b: 12 Sep 1904 in Burrell Township, Iowa d: 03 Dec 1981 in Arcadia, L.A., California m: 30 May 1929 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa ............................. 4 Musetta Alley 1905 - 1988 b: 29 Nov 1905 d: 1988 ................................. +Lester Epperly ............................. 4 Irma Louise Alley 1910 - b: 01 Jun 1910 ................................. +Gerald Neal ............................. 4 Frankie Leone Alley 1913 - b: 06 Nov 1913 ................................. +? Laughlin My cousin, Pat, just is not "into" genealogy but her husband is so we correspond regularly. I can't get her to use the computer!!!! I would love to talk to her via e-mail since I don't do snail mail unless I can help it!!! Do any of these names sound familiar to anybody? Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone on the BEST LIST on the internet!!! Thanks to Stacey and Nancee and all the people who contribute and support Stacey! You're all the greatest!

On Dec 24, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Richard Albright wrote: > On Dec 23, 2009, at 9:37 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > >> I can't find 'hide nor hair' of these folks except in the 1880 census; the >> children: >> >> John A. Bright - 14 >> Valena L. Bright - 12 >> (I'm assuming they are the children of Anna Wallace by a former marriage) > I think I have figured it out. It looks like Anna E. Wallace Adair, George's 2nd wife, probably was a daughter of James Wallace and Susannah Bright who married in Gallia Co., OH in 1840, briefly lived in Mason Co., WV (just across the river from Gallia) and then reportedly moved to Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA and seem to have vanished from all known surviving records. Annie's 1845 birth in WV would fit this scenario. If correct, she would be a granddaughter of Adam Bright and Sarah Headly Bright (Sarah, when widowed in WV, followed several of her children to Decatur Co., IA and died there in 1874. Anna's two children by a previous marriage, John A. Bright and Valena L. or Retta L. Bright, would seem to indicate that Anna once was wed to one of her Bright kinsmen who either died or divorced her before 1869, when she married George W. Adair. > Following up on your 1880 discovery above, I found Anna and her two Bright kids and the Adairs living together in 1885 in Leon, and Widow Mary Bright Hinds (b. WV), a daughter of Adam Bright and therefor aunt to Annie Wallace Adair, is in the same household! > Anna's whereabout after the 1912 death of husband G.W. Adair is so far unknown to me. But her son John A. Bright was found in 1895, Ottumwa; 1900, Oskaloosa; 1910, Chariton. He and wife Ella then vanish, but their son James Bright was in Des Moines in 1920 and Detroit in 1930, married to Winifred ------, and they named a son James. > I have not yet found any of these folks in 1870 (one year after the Adair marriage) or in 1860, but I'm stlll looking. The evidence is only circumstantial at the moment but it does look promising. Rick

Regarding the Alley Family, my great Aunt Helen Harp was married to William Alley, his parents were Mack C. Alley and Jess?. I don't know much about them except that Helen and William lived there lives in Shenandoah. Helen was from Leon but find her in Fisher Fremont County, Iowa with her widowed father according to the 1920 census. 1920 census shows William with his parents in Shenandoah, they married about 1921. Don't know if that helps. Have located and been in contact with Helen's grandchildren Jo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice Lund" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:52 PM Subject: [IADECATU] H. R. LAYTON . > If this is the Dr. Harry R. LAYTON who married Martha "Mattie" POST, then > he > is my second cousin, twice removed. > > Is anyone related to the surname ALLEY mention? My cousin's maiden name > was > ALLEY and they were from Leon. > > Thanks, Jan > > > 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: 8.5.430 / Virus Database: 270.14.118/2584 - Release Date: 12/23/09 19:02:00

I've looked at this article and the spelling of B.R. "WATCHBAUGH" -- and I can't think but that this is a misspelling of WATSEBAUGH... Anyway, I'll copy it and if you have the 'correct' info. Let me know.. Thanks, Nancee ------------------------------------------------------------------ Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 30, 1911 Colonel B.R. WATCHBAUGH, the well known Leon auctioneer, as announced in the Journal last week has accepted a position as instructor in the Kansas City Commercial College, auctioneering department. Colonel WATCHBAUGH will be principal of that department of the school that will teach the auctioneering business. He will have three and perhaps four assistants, all of whom will be capable and experienced auctioneers. The Kansas City Commercial College is just opening this new branch in addition to their regular commercial courses and a large number of students have already enrolled for the auctioneering course. Colonel WATCHBAUGH is a capable auctioneer and a hustling business man. During the time that he has resided in Leon himself and wife have made many warm friends. All are sorry to see them leave. Colonel WATCHBAUGH will hold a public sale at his residence in north Leon next Saturday at which time he will dispose of a quantity of household furnishings of a most desirable kind. --------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 24, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 14, 1911 Leon people and the people of the entire county as well are quite generally obeying the oft repeated command to "do Christmas shopping early." Leon merchants report an unusually heavy holiday business during the past few days and say that the people are doing their buying earlier than in some years and that their purchases are considerably heavier than usual. Business is rushing at all the stores and if Decatur County people are not prosperous Christmas shopping is no criterion of prosperity. The Christmas spirit is everywhere. There is the Christmas gladness about the people you meet and best of all they are mostly bent upon buying early to avoid the rush. Business is good and Leon merchants are pleased. Toyland in the various stores is the Mecca of many and few fail to buy a bit of brightly painted wood, iron or tin for some dear little one. Then there are eager shoppers inspecting the displays of cut glass, of jewelry, of furniture, stoves and household articles, books, musical instruments, furs, wearing apparel and gift goods of various kinds. Business is at the top notch at the candy departments and quantities of the sweetmeats are already being purchased for the holidays. The clothing men are enjoying the impetus of trade caused by Christmas too, and gifts for father and the boys are being sold in large quantities. The stores will all be open evenings until after Christmas in order that those who desire to do so can do shopping at night. The stocks of holiday goods in Leon this year are certainly fine and in great variety. ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 24, 2009 [email protected] This was fun to read and share -- good news for a change... No concerns about health care reform... Ha...

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 30, 1911 C.F. KENTNER, of Leon, who was injured on November 16th, near Weldon, is recovering from the effects of the accident nicely. Mr. KENTNER was working for ARTHUR HOOVER a half mile west of Weldon, shucking corn. On the morning of November 16th, he was at work in the field and was driving a team of young horses attached to the wagon into which he was throwing the corn as he gathered it. He was near the front end of the wagon when the horses became frightened and started to run. Mr. KENTNER grabbed the lines and the horses jerked him under the wagon, one of the front wheels passing over his right shoulder. The wagon contained about twenty-three bushels of corn at the time and the heavy wagon with the extra weight of the load of corn, caused painful injuries. In spite of his bruises Mr. KENTNER got up and started after the runaway team. The horses ran into a fence where Mr. HOOVER, who had seen the runaway from a distance, caught them. Mr. KENTNER returned to his home in this city where he has been since the accident. No bones were fractured which was most remarkable. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 24, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 30, 1911 On Wednesday, November 22, the twentieth anniversary of Mr. And Mrs. L.C. THOMPSON, their relatives concluded they would give them a surprise and help them celebrate their China wedding. At about 11:00 o'clock as had been previously arranged when Mrs. Thompson was busily preparing the midday meal as she supposed for herself and husband she was greatly surprised on looking out to see a number of buggies and carriages come driving up the lane. Father, mother, brothers and sisters of both herself and husband, began to alight. In answer to her look of surprise, they asked her whose wedding day and informed her that just twenty years had passed since L.C. Led her, a young and blushing bride, to the altar, having by this time somewhat regained her composure, although still considerably nervous, she very cordially invited them in and gave them complete control of her home, saying that she had started dinner but that they could finish it which they did from well filled baskets; soon having a feast prepared fit for a king. JOSIAH ALLEN's wife says "the way to reach a man's heart is through his stomach." The good wives of that assembly surely reached the hearts of their husbands for once for in looking over the table it seemed that nothing in the way of luxuries from either the farm or store were missing. After they had all satisfied the longings of the inner man and of course, were in the best of humor, they repaired to the parlor where the afternoon was spent in social chat and music. Miss IVAH, the only daughter of the host and hostess, gave us a rare treat in the way of music as she is an accomplished musician, also Messrs. H.O. TUTTLE and GERRY SAYLOR and Mrs. RAY LANTZ and LELA KELLER rendered a number of songs in a pleasing manner which was very much appreciated by the guests. The day passed all too quickly as such days usually do and almost before we were aware of it, the shades of evening began to appear, warning us that it was time to return to our homes and again take up the sterner duties of life Only the near relatives of the host and hostess were present. Such days will ever remain green in the memory of those who were present. The guests departed for their homes saying it was good to have been there and wishing Mr. And Mrs. L.C. THOMPSON many, many more returns of their anniversary. -------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtre)Seifert December 24, 2009 [email protected]

On Dec 23, 2009, at 9:37 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > I can't find 'hide nor hair' of these folks except in the 1880 census; the > children: > > John A. Bright - 14 > Valena L. Bright - 12 > (I'm assuming they are the children of Anna Wallace by a former marriage) I think I have figured it out. It looks like Anna Wallace Adair, George's 2nd wife, was a daughter of James Wallace and Susannah Bright who married in Gallia Co., OH in 1840 and reportedly moved to Wapello Co., IA and then vanished. More to follow ... Rick=

It could be that Watsebaugh was pronounced with a soft 'a' and that could be the reason for the different spelling? HE LIVES, HE LIVES, CHRIST JESUS LIVES TODAY! the Cousincollector --- On Thu, 12/24/09, Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> wrote: From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> Subject: [IADECATU] TAKES POSITION JANUARY 5TH. To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 8:47 AM I've looked at this article and the spelling of B.R. "WATCHBAUGH" -- and I can't think but that this is a misspelling of WATSEBAUGH... Anyway, I'll copy it and if you have the 'correct' info. Let me know.. Thanks, Nancee ------------------------------------------------------------------ Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 30, 1911 Colonel B.R. WATCHBAUGH, the well known Leon auctioneer, as announced in the Journal last week has accepted a position as instructor in the Kansas City Commercial College, auctioneering department.  Colonel WATCHBAUGH will be principal of that department of the school that will teach the auctioneering business.  He will have three and perhaps four assistants, all of whom will be capable and experienced auctioneers.  The Kansas City Commercial College is just opening this new branch in addition to their regular commercial courses and a large number of students have already enrolled for the auctioneering course.  Colonel WATCHBAUGH is a capable auctioneer and a hustling business man.  During the time that he has resided in Leon himself and wife have made many warm friends.  All are sorry to see them leave. Colonel WATCHBAUGH will hold a public sale at his residence in north Leon next Saturday at which time he will dispose of a quantity of household furnishings of a most desirable kind. --------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 24, 2009 [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

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1912 Decatur News: Mrs. J.W. LONG, of Leon, spent Thursday here with her parents, Mr. And Mrs. J.W. LANEY. The pupils of the high school and Miss COZAD's room, gave a Lincoln and Washington program Friday afternoon. The room was appropriately decorated with flags and bunting and the music and recitations were highly appreciated by the many visitors. Mr. And Mrs. T. TULLIS Sundayed at the home of their daughter, Mrs. H. FLETCHER. Miss NORA COLTER visited at the home of RICHARD JONES Sunday. Mr. And Mrs. JAMES CALDOW left Saturday for Chicago to visit relatives and friends. W.H. COLTER accompanied a shipment of the five car loads of fat stock to Chicago Saturday morning. JOHN TULLIS and sister, MARIE, visited friends in Osceola Thursday and Friday. The Ladies Aid will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E.W. TOWNSEND. J.C. COZAD was a Des Moines visitor Monday. Capt. GOODING, of Kellerton, was on our streets Monday morning. B.E. RUSHING, of Humeston, was transacting business here Monday between trains. Mr. And Mrs. O'NEAL, of Shannon City, came Monday to visit at the home of Mr O'NEAL's brother. H.L FLETCHER purchased the DAN MYERS property last week. This will make Mr. And Mrs. FLETCHER a cozy little home. Miss ALPHA MULKEY came from Van Wert Friday evening and remained until Monday morning with her mother. Master NEAL MOORE and Miss LOLA SHELTON, who are students of the Leon High School, spent Sunday here with their parents. WM. AKERS went to Kellerton Monday evening for a short visit. CLYDE NEGLEY transacted business in Van Wert Tuesday between trains. Mr. And Mrs. HARVE AKES and Mr. And Mrs. E.E. BLADES were Sunday guests of Mr. And Mrs. J.C. REUSS. Mrs. WILL BRENNAMAN, of Grand River spent Friday with her friend, Mrs. CHARLES BECK. ------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 24, 2009 [email protected]

I don't know if it is the same ALLEY clan, but I have, as a collateral line, the George Washington ALLEY family from Terre Haute in Decatur County. They are linked to THOMAS and NORMAN families. Linda from Arizona > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:52:55 -0800 > Subject: [IADECATU] H. R. LAYTON . > > If this is the Dr. Harry R. LAYTON who married Martha "Mattie" POST, then he > is my second cousin, twice removed. > > Is anyone related to the surname ALLEY mention? My cousin's maiden name was > ALLEY and they were from Leon. > > Thanks, Jan > > > 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

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258440) Re: OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT <http://iagenweb.org/boards/decatur/queries/index.cgi?rev=258440> AUTHOR: Kim Nizzi DATE: 12/23/2009 at 20:05:53 Reply To: (#257931) Re: OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT Author: Kara Weiershaus Date: 12/18/2009 at 20:21:15 Surnames: NIZZI The lady that owned it before me tried to find the history of the house and did indeed think John Murry was the builder, she thought it was built in approximately 1880. She also thought it was a stage stop I would be interested in hearing if that is true. I know the courthouse was destroyed how can I find out exactly what year it was built. The abstract shows the land was purchased in 1855.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#258440) Re: OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT <http://iagenweb.org/boards/decatur/queries/index.cgi?rev=258440> AUTHOR: Kim Nizzi DATE: 12/23/2009 at 20:05:53 Reply To: (#257931) Re: OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT Author: Kara Weiershaus Date: 12/18/2009 at 20:21:15 Surnames: NIZZI The lady that owned it before me tried to find the history of the house and did indeed think John Murry was the builder, she thought it was built in approximately 1880. She also thought it was a stage stop I would be interested in hearing if that is true. I know the courthouse was destroyed how can I find out exactly what year it was built. The abstract shows the land was purchased in 1855.

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. J.W. JACOBS, who recently turned the Park Hotel in this city over to C.R. BARNHIZER, have leased the Depot Hotel at Lamoni and will take possession of that hostelry on March 1. Mr. And Mrs. JACOBS have had considerable experience in the hotel business and will no doubt give the patrons of the Lamoni establishment satisfactory service. ------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 23, 2009 [email protected]

If this is the Dr. Harry R. LAYTON who married Martha "Mattie" POST, then he is my second cousin, twice removed. Is anyone related to the surname ALLEY mention? My cousin's maiden name was ALLEY and they were from Leon. Thanks, Jan

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1912 The jury in the case of HUGH TEALE indicted with CLARENCE TEALE, ED and TOM YOUNG in connection with the murder of Mrs. BERTHA ZORNES, returned a verdict at 9:30 a.m. Last Friday finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter. The trial had been in progress since January 23, the last argument being completed on the evening of February 1st, the jury retiring at 6:30 o'clock for deliberating. The jury remained but all night, returned the verdict as above stated Friday morning. The defense gave notice that they would file motion for a new trial. Other proceedings of the court since our last issue follow: GEORGE CARLTON, who was held in the county jail on suspicion of being implicated in burglaries that recently occurred at Van Wert and Ellston, was brought before Judge Evans last Friday. The defendant stated that he was unable to employ an attorney. The court then appointed C.W. Hoffman to appear for him. The defendant entered his plea of not guilty and the case against him was dismissed on motion of county attorney for want of evidence. M.A. GAMMILL, FRED TEALE and S.G. MITCHELL were appointed by the court to serve as collateral inheritance tax appraisers for Decatur County as provided by law. Dr. H.R. LAYTON was re-appointed by Judge Evans as commissioner of insanity for a period of two years dating from February 1, 1912. -- Law and Equity-- A.A. ANDERSON vs. JOHN E. ANDERSON and STEPHEN VARGA. Order as per order signed. A.A. ANDERSON vs. JOHN E. ANDERSON. Dismissed on motion of plaintiff and at cost of plaintiff. FRED ALLEY vs. ARLA ALLEY. Judgment as per decree signed. ELIZABETH L. YOUNG vs. Iowa State Traveling Men's Association. Motion for new trial overruled. CHLOE WOOD vs. DOUGLAS WOOD. Divorce granted to defendant as per divorce decree signed. State vs. ALBERT E. WOODARD. Defendant admitted that he is addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquors. Ordered committed to the hospital for inebriate at Knoxville for a period of three years or until discharged by law. -- Probate -- Estate of MALINDA OLSEN annual report filed December 20, 1911, examined and approved. Expenditure of $500 for a monument approved. Estate of MINERVA C. FRANKLIN. V.R. McGinnis appointed guardian ad litem for ALLEN HINES, minor. Estate of SARAH C. SPURGIN. Claim of IDA POTTORFF approved for $405 to be paid as provided by will. Guardianship of GLADYS A. SPENCER and MARY M. SPENCER, minors; Ed H. Sharp appointed guardian ad litem for said minors. Estate of HARRISON BROWN. On application IRA E. BROWN appointed administrator on filing bond for $2500. Estate of W.A. GRAYSON. Report of sale and deed to W.H. BRONSON approved. Guardianship of MABEL MORAN. Annual report approved. Guardian authorized to expend to not exceed $600 per year for support of ward until further ordered Guardianship of JOHN RICHARD JOHNSON et al. Guardian authorized to pay mother of wards $10 per month for their care, clothing, keeping and education until further ordered. Guardianship of EARL HAMILTON. Final report of guardian is approved. Guardian discharged and bond exonerated. Guardianship of JOHN MOORHEAD. By agreement final report of guardian is approved. Guardian discharged and bond exonerated. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 23, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 29, 1912 EMORY BAKER took his leave of this life, February 19, 1912, at Delphos, Iowa aged forty-three years. He was born in Decatur County, Iowa, to JOHN W. And MARY BAKER. His mother died in 1898. EMORY was the eighth of nine children born of the home, four brothers and four sisters. His wife and two sons, ARTHUR and LAWRENCE, are still left with the aged father, brothers and sisters to mourn his departure The obituary notes written by an acquaintance, speak of him as always kind and honest in his dealings with his fellow man. For a long time he was a member of the Baptist Church at Bethel and an active worker. He was not in membership with any church of late years. Not long since in a conversation he claimed to be a Christian and from thence forward intended to lead a righteous life. During the last days on earth he remarked to his son he was ready to go. His remains were brought to Davis City, February 19th, and the funeral services were held in the old Bethel Baptist Church on the day following and interment was made in the burying ground at the church. A large congregation was present. Rev. Wehn of the Methodist Church of Davis City, had charge. -------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 23, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1912 ENOS S. GRIMES was born in Park County, Indiana, June 20, 1840, and died at his home in Davis City, Iowa, February 19, 1912, aged 71 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was married to ANNA E. THOMPSON, March 21, 1861, and to this union were born eight children, one GEORGE EDGAR, has preceded his father to the great beyond, the remaining children being present; MILA J. MITCHELL, of Des Moines; MARK F. GRIMES, of Leon; MINNIE A. WESTFALL, of Weldon; BERNICE V. LAWHEAD, of Amity, Mo.; JOHN R. GRIMES, of San Francisco; OSCAR E. GRIMES, of Gilman, Mo; and GRISSOM G. GRIMES, of Davis City. Mr. GRIMES moved from Weldon with his family to Davis City 24 years ago where he has since resided being engaged a number of years in the harness business. He was a man noted for his honesty and square dealing with mankind. While living in Weldon he was an active and enthusiastic worker in the Christian Church of which he was then a member. His health has been failing the past year and the last few weeks his sufferings have been intense. He was conscious up to a few minutes before his death and met it with the grim fortitude that has marked his entire life With the passing of Mr. GRIMES, Decatur County has lost one of its best citizens, having lived at both Weldon on the north side of the county and at Davis City on the south side. He was quite well known throughout the county and has many warm friends who will be pained to learn of his death. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in Davis City Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. J.S. Coffin, Pastor of the Leon Christian Church, assisted by Rev. Wynn, the M.E. Pastor of Davis City. An extraordinary mark of respect was shown by the business men of Davis City, who closed their places of business during the funeral services. A large audience was present. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Davis City Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------- Card of Thanks ~~ We wish to thank the many friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. -- Mrs. E. Grimes and Children. ----------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 23, 2009 [email protected]

I can't find 'hide nor hair' of these folks except in the 1880 census; the children: John A. Bright - 14 Valena L. Bright - 12 (I'm assuming they are the children of Anna Wallace by a former marriage) Vandona Adair- 9 Mary E. Adair- 4 Martha A. Adair - 1 (George and Anna's children) Milton A. Adair - 21 Leroy L. Adair - 18 (George and Martha Wilcox' children) Nancee -------Original Message------- From: Richard Albright Date: 12/20/2009 2:15:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF GEORGE W. ADAIR Does anyone on the List know how the JOHN A. BRIGHT mentioned below fits into this family? I assume one of the two wives of G.W. ADAIR was previously married, so I'm wondering if their surnames are maiden names or their "Mrs." names. I have ADAIR kin via both BRIGHT and WOOD in Decatur County but so far I cannot place these folks. My ADAIR line is via James Barton ADAIR (1828-1907), son of Robert ADAIR. Rick On Dec 20, 2009, at 8:56 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, February 8, 1912 > > GEORGE WASHINGTON ADAIR was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, December 31, > 1824. Died in Des Moines, Iowa, January 29, 1912, at the age of 88 years, 1 > month and 5 days. > > On November 20, 1851, he was married to MARTHA WILCOX, who died in 1865. On > January 22, 1869, he was married to ANNA WALLACE. Deceased is a member of > the Adventist Christian Church of this city. He leaves to mourn his > departure four sons and two daughters, viz.: MILTON ADAIR, of Raridon, > Illinois; LOUIS ADAIR, of Boone, Iowa; GEORGE WESLEY ADAIR, of Leon; VANDONA > ADAIR, of Des Moines; Mrs. MARY CLAREY, of Sugar Land, Texas; and Mrs. > BYRTLE BOTSFORD, of Des Moines; also a step-son, JOHN A. BRIGHT, of Chariton > All of whom excepting the last named and Mrs. CLEARY, were present at the > funeral. 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