Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1911 J.A. CASTER, who has been engaged in the grocery business in this city for the past seventeen years, this week sold his store to his nephew, A.M. CASTER. The new proprietor will take possession on January first. The retiring proprietor has long been identified with the business interest of this city and is one of the county's most prominent business men. The J.A. CASTER store has always been a most popular establishment and does a large business. The many friends of Mr. CASTER regret his decision to retire but the very best wishes of all are with him in whatever line of business he may engage in the future. We have not learned of his plans for the future. A.M CASTER is a hustling young business man with much mercantile experience. For some time he has been employed in the Farmers and Traders State Bank. He knows the grocery business well and will without doubt meet with great success in his new venture. He is justly popular and enjoys the confidence of all. -------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 18, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 18, 1911 The following is clipped from a Milan, Mo., paper: MARY JANE RODGERS was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, October 3, 1848. On the 24th day of October 1868, she was married to JOHN M. SIMS, in Leon, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union, two of whom, a boy and a girl, died in infancy. Mr. And Mrs. SIMS moved to Milan in 1892. On September 10, 1899, Mrs. SIMS had a stroke of paralysis that resulted in the disuse of her left hand. Last Sunday night Mrs. SIMS breathed her last. The funeral services were held from the M.E. Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. SIMS was a life long Methodist, having united with the church when a little girl. Through all her 63 years her life has been consistent with her profession. Since her affliction she has shown such a beautiful Christian spirit that she was universally held in the highest esteem. The sympathy of all Milan is extended to the bereaved husband and five children, four of whom were present at the last services in her behalf. One son living in Illinois was not able to be here. HERSEY SIMS, a daughter from San Francisco, spent a week or two at the bedside assisting in every way possible. ------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 18, 2009 [email protected]

The Mr. and Mrs. Bright of Lineville mentioned below in 1911 are almost certainly my great-uncle and -aunt, William Henry Bright and Sarah Elizabeth Laughlin Bright. "Aunt Sary," as she was known to the family, was born in 1882 to Dixon Green Laughlin and Elizabeth Cynthia Brown. Sary's husband, "Uncle Bill" Bright, was born 1878 to Samuel James Bright and Mary Ann Wood, Decatur Countians who moved to Lineville, Wayne Co., IA in the 1890s. Bill and Sary had one child, Marie Elsie Bright, 1904-1975, who married Ted C. Savage in 1933. These Brights later moved to Des Moines. Rick, Merced, CA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Dec 31, 2000, at 11:24 PM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, December 28, 1911 > > Mrs. WM. BRIGHT, who resides with her husband and family nearly opposite the > school house, related to us an incident she witnessed a few days since which > illustrates the utter brutality a man is capable of when influenced by > passion and whiskey.

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1912 JULIA ANN ALLDREDGE was born in Iola, Clay County, Illinois, May 20, 1837, and died in Leon, Iowa, January 10, 1912, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 20 days. On July 2, 1857, she was united in marriage with WATSON CAIN. To them were born two sons, W.H. CAIN, of Collinsville, New Mexico; and J.R. Cain, of Grand River, Iowa, who was present at this service. The deceased also reared two foster children, ARTHUR CAIN and Mrs. VERN HULL, both of Leon. She leaves ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, three brothers and one sister, B.D. ALLDREDGE, living here. Mr. And Mrs. CAIN came to Iowa in March, 1896, since which time they have resided near and in Leon. In early life Mrs. CAIN united with the Missionary Baptist Church in Illinois and has ever lived in the faith of her early life. The deceased leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and two sons, three brothers, one sister, besides many neighbors and friends who had learned to love and respect her. The funeral service was held at the residence at 3 o'clock p.m., Thursday, conducted by E.M. Hoff, Pastor of the M.E. Church, and the body laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected]

Nancy I've been trying to unsubscribe to the list but the instructions at the bottom of the page do not seem to work. Can you provide any help? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nancee Seifert Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 1:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF JULIA ANN (ALLDREDGE) CAIN -- MRS. WATSON CAIN Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1912 JULIA ANN ALLDREDGE was born in Iola, Clay County, Illinois, May 20, 1837, and died in Leon, Iowa, January 10, 1912, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 20 days. On July 2, 1857, she was united in marriage with WATSON CAIN. To them were born two sons, W.H. CAIN, of Collinsville, New Mexico; and J.R. Cain, of Grand River, Iowa, who was present at this service. The deceased also reared two foster children, ARTHUR CAIN and Mrs. VERN HULL, both of Leon. She leaves ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, three brothers and one sister, B.D. ALLDREDGE, living here. Mr. And Mrs. CAIN came to Iowa in March, 1896, since which time they have resided near and in Leon. In early life Mrs. CAIN united with the Missionary Baptist Church in Illinois and has ever lived in the faith of her early life. The deceased leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and two sons, three brothers, one sister, besides many neighbors and friends who had learned to love and respect her. The funeral service was held at the residence at 3 o'clock p.m., Thursday, conducted by E.M. Hoff, Pastor of the M.E. Church, and the body laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 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, December 7, 1911 BENJAMIN T. MCCLEARY, son of ISAAC and MARY MCCLEARY, was born June 23, 1873 on the present home place near High Point, departed this life November 29, 1911, at the age of 38 years, 3 months and ? Days. He was united in marriage to Miss ANNA MYERS, of Allerton, on June 23, 1908. His health began to fail in the summer and he was under the doctor's care but was feeling no worse on retiring for the night the evening before his death. His sudden death was a great shock to his wife, aged mother, sister and brothers. He was converted in 1903 and on February 14, united with the Friends Church. The funeral services were held at the Friends Church, December 1, 1911, conducted by his Pastor, Rev. Plinney Fry, assisted by A.L. Sears. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 7, 1911 A family reunion and birthday dinner was held at the R.L. WARE home at Centerville on November 28th, it being the 84th birthday of Mrs. CHRISTINA SIFER, formerly of Woodland, who still owns a farm near that place. Mrs. SIFER is now staying at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.L. WARE, at Centerville. Mrs. SIFER is the mother of seven children, six daughters and one son of whom all were present on the occasion. Those attending were: Mrs R.L. WARE, Centerville; Mrs. G.W. WARE, Auburn, Washingtin; Mrs. MARY BIRD, Mt. Ayr; Mrs. ELIZABETH BENNETT, Lineville; Mrs. LOTTIE GLENNINGS, Leon; Mrs CARRIE BYRUM, Garden Grove; GEORGE SIFER, Garden Grove. A very beautiful dinner was served and a pleasant time enjoyed by all. This was the first time the family had all been together for 38 years. ------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1911 ------------------------------------------------ Take some human nature -- as you find it, The commonest variety will do. Put a little graciousness behind it, Add a lump of charity or two. Squeeze in just a drop of moderation, Half as much frugality or less. Add some very fine consideration, Strain off all of poverty's distress. Pour some milk of human kindness in it, Put in all the happiness you can. Stir it up with laughter every minute, Season with good will toward every man. Set it on the fire of heart's affection, Leave it till the jolly bubbles rise. Sprinkle it with kisses for confection, Sweeten with a look from loving eyes. Flavor it with children's merry chatter, Frost it with the srow of wintry dells. Place it on a jelly-garnished platter, And serve it with the song of Christmas bells. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1911 ----------------------------------------------------- I'm little, but I travel far, My mission is to lessen grief, To search among the plagues that are And banish from the world their chief. However poor you chance to be, Or young or old, or weak, or strong. Your servant I will gladly be, So that you, too, may help along. I help to rid the world of dread, To darkened places I give light; I lift up many a wearied head, I am a watchman in the night. I bring a message of good cheer, I preach the creed of brotherhood; I show the way and make it clear, My object is the common good. I lift the fallen, and the weak, I watch beside the infant's cot; I bring the color to his cheek Who languishes where hope is not. I swing the gates of gloom ajar, I help to make the future bright; I'm little, but I travel far; I am a watchman in the night. ------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected] This is still neat, 98 years later..

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 14, 1911 ~ I'd Rather be a Christmas Seal ~ I'd rather be a Christmas Seal, With a little sticky back; Than all the high-priced furry ones, In the whole Arctic pack. I'd rather be a Red Cross Seal, At a hundred for a dollar; Than just a useless lady's muff, Or Luke-warm sort of collar. I'd rather be a busy seal, And be called a germy stamp; Than be the proudest furriest prince, Or the whole North Pole camp. --------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected] I thought this kind of interesting....

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1911 Mrs. SALLIE COYNE, who some time ago purchased the Keller & Pryor millinery stock on the north side of the court house square, last week, sold the same to the Night-Reed Millinery company, of St. Joseph, Mo., that concern buying the business for a customer of their's whose name has not been announced. The new owner will take possession January 1, and will conduct the establishement in the future. The stock will be moved from the present location to the building of Mrs. LUCY RAY, which is to be vacated next week by Mrs. FLORENCE GARTON, who is to move her stock of millinery into the Hotel Central ground floor room. Mrs. COYNE departed last Thursday morning for Huron, South Dakota, and Minneapolis, Minn., on a combined pleasure and business trip. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected]

alot of that info would be on the abstract. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] [Decatur Queries:] OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT > Nizzi: You can contact the Leon, Iowa Library. Dick Priest does research > for the requests they receive.. Actually, if you live in this house, you > can go to Leon yourself -- to the Library and to the Courthouse to find > land > record info. The library's telephone # is 641-446-6332.. Maybe go to the > Leon Museum and talk to Bob Bixby about its history.. It's fun to do your > own research!! Nancee at [email protected] > > -------Original Message------- > > From: [email protected] > Date: 12/16/2009 8:03:07 AM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: [IADECATU] [Decatur Queries:] OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT > > This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking > on > The link below. > > *************************************************************************** > > MESSAGE: (#257343) OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT > <http://iagenweb.org/boards/Decatur/queries/index.cgi?rev=257343> > AUTHOR: Kim Nizzi > DATE: 12/14/2009 at 14:06:06 > > Surnames: NIZZI > > We just bought a house west of Van Wert one mile. It is an old brick > house. > I > Would love to have some history on this house if anyone knows anything. > Like > > The year built, family name, if it was ever anything other than a single > Family dwelling?? Whatever you know would be highly appreciated. Thanks so > Much! Kim > 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: 9.0.716 / Virus Database: 270.14.110/2568 - Release Date: 12/16/09 02:02:00

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 14, 1911 Mrs. JENNIE DEISHER vs. Board of Supervisors. Defendant appeals from decision of board as to amount of damages allowed her by reason of the establishment of a highway through land owned by her. V.R. McGinnis attorney for plaintiff. -------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 16, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 7, 1911 On Sunday, November 26th, JOHN BARRY, one of the old pioneer residents of Decatur County, passed to his eternal reward at his home in Woodland Township. Mr. BARRY had been failing in health for nearly two years and while his passing away did not come unexpected it nevertheless proved a shock to his legion of friends who mourn in him a staunch friend and a citizen of the highest type. He led an exemplary life and made his influence for good felt in the community where he resided. Catholic to the core, his every aim was directed towards the end of making better men of those with whom he came in contact and reared his family so they would prove a credit to the church and state. Mr. BARRY was born in Cork County, Ireland, January 6, 1839, coming to America at an early age. In 1879, he was united in marriage to Mrs. LOUISA KETTERER PETERS. To this union 8 children were born, all of whom are living, FLORENCE, STEPHEN, JAMES LAWRENCE, ANDREW, PATRICK, Mrs. P.J. MCCARTHY, of Los Angeles, Cal.; and Sister MARY BONOMEA, of the order of the Sisters of Humility, of Ottumwa, Iowa; one brother and one sister also survive him, JAMES BARRY, of Cosgrove, Iowa and Mrs. ELIZABETH AHERN, of Baily Hully, Ireland. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Church near Woodland at ten o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. J.P. McGillin officiating. ------------------------------------------------------ Card of Thanks ~~ We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our sad bereavement. -- Mrs. John Barry and Children. ------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 16, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1911 LAURA ETTA COMBS was born in Akron, Ohio, February 16, 1854. She died at Ridgeway, Mo., November 9, 1911, at the age of 57 years, 8 months and 23 days old. When a small child she moved with her parents to Indiana and from there a few years later to Davenport, Iowa, where her young womanhood was spent. Then she came to Leon, Iowa, in which vicinity she has since resided until about two years ago when she went to the home of her brother, R.B. COMBS, at Ridgeway, Mo. She united with the Adventist Christian Church when quite young and has since lived a Christian life. During her illness, which lasted for several months, she was very patient and tried to be as little care to her friends and relatives as possible. She leaves three brothers besides a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The remains were brought to Leon, Friday afternoon from Ridgeway and taken to the Leon Cemetery where they were laid to rest after a brief religious service by Rev J.S. Coffin, of the Christian Church. ----------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 16, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 23, 1911 JASPER DALE, a former resident of Decatur County, died last Saturday morning at his home in Hawley, Oklahoma. Particulars concerning the death have not been learned by us at the present time. JOHN DALE, ALBERT DALE and SAM DALE, brothers of the deceased, departed Sunday for Oklahoma to attend the funeral. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. ------------------------------------------------------ Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 14, 1911 WILLIAM JASPER DALE was born in Hamilton County, Indiana, April 20, 1849, and died at his home near Nashville, Oklahoma, November 18, 1911. He moved with his parents to Decatur County, Iowa, at the age of six years, where he made his home ten miles south of Leon until about 12 years ago when he moved to Nashville, Oklahoma, where he lived until his death. He was the oldest of a family of 12 children. He was united in marriage to Miss CLARENA CLAVER, October 17, 1875. To this union were born nine children, six sons and three daughters, who with the sorrowing wife are left to mourn his sudden death. He was a kind father and loving husband. Was converted a few years ago and at the time of his death all was well with him. He will be sadly missed by a large number of relatives and friends. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 16, 2009 [email protected]

Nancee, thanks for posting this. Wilber MILLER and my Grandma (Laura Landes ROBERTS) were first cousins. Wilber's Father was Loring D. MILLER and his Mother was Susan Janetta RILEA....Susan being a sister to my Great Grandmother, Minerva Jane "Jennie" Rilea LANDES. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: 2009-12-16 7:34 AM Subject: [IADECATU] MILLER - STEPHENS MARRIAGE > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, October 26, 1911 > > WILBER L. MILLER of Leon, Iowa, and Miss GRACIE M. STEPHENS, of Woodland > Township, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's father, > T > J. STEPHENS, on October 22, at five o'clock p.m., E.M. Hoff, Pastor of the > M > E. Church of Leon, officiating. > > The bride and groom are from among the highly respected young people of > the > county. The bride being the daughter of T.J. STEPHENS, of Woodland > Township > and one of Decatur County's efficient school teachers. The groom is one > of > Leon's energetic young business men, son of Mr. And Mrs. L.D. MILLER. The > wedding was a very pleasant one, attended only by relatives of both > contracting parties. After the ceremony a most bountiful repast was > served > to which all did justice. These excellent young people enjoy a large > acquaintance and their many friends join in wishing them every joy and > success along life's journey. Their future home will be in Leon. > ----------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > December 16, 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 >

I am researching the Browns and Hitchcocks on one side of the family, and the Teter, Brooks, Crees, Kogers on the other side. Carol Bennett Alda, NE -----Original Message----- From: Erin and Greg Meadors <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, Dec 14, 2009 10:55 pm Subject: [IADECATU] Family Members 3rd Iowa Cavalry RE: 'THIRD IOWA' REUNION.. Greetings, My husband, Gregory D. Meadors, is the great, great, grandson of Captain ohn D. Brown of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry...Many, many moons ago when I first egan searching for more detail regarding family history, I spoke with the hen publisher of the Leon Reporter-she indeed appeared to personally emember him and referred to him as "Captain Brown"...He was injured in the ivil War, returned to Leon, was rather involved with the GAR and in, as I ecall, the early 1900's served in the Iowa Legislature...At least one of is brothers, Thomas Hugh Brown, who later relocated to Chicago, also served n the Union Army-though I have faint recollection more than brother served. John D.'s one son, Elmer (from his first marriage to Clarissa Caroline oadley)left Iowa soon following his marriage to Etta Mae Stone,ultimately ettling in Applegate, Jackson County, Oregon...A small portion of the omestead they established there along the Applegate River (on Brown Road) emains owned by the family. My husband and older son on their way to Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2008, had he opportunity to visit Leon where John D's later home on Main Street emains...It was a very special though brief visit. Would LOVE to hear from any Brown, Burns, Hoadley and/or Stone family embers - or anyone with related memories to share...Most appear to have igrated from Ohio (Huron County area) to Decatur County in as I recall 1850 r so, settling originally in Garden Grove. HAPPY Holidays and take good care, one and all, Erin -----Original Message----- rom: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] n Behalf Of [email protected] ent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:42 AM o: [email protected] ubject: Re: [IADECATU] 'THIRD IOWA' REUNION.. If you ever get the chance - visit Andersonville Prison - it is one place I ill never forget - my Grandfathers brother Robert Davidson was captured wice and was sent there both times. He was one of the lucky ones who lived hrough it. don't know how as many lived through it that did - Mary Cone Stewart ---- Ronald M McClure <[email protected]> wrote: one of the little known facts about Iowa and the Civil War is that, per capita, Iowa sent more men to serve in the Union forces during the ivil War than any other State in the Union. These Iowa boys continued on down the > river and were instrumental in the capture of Vicksburg.....sealing the ate of the rebelling forces. One of my ggg uncles was captured at Vicksburg, > transported to the rebel POW camp at Andersonville, Georgia where he and 13,000 other Union soldiers were either killed or died......mac ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 10:46 AM Subject: [IADECATU] 'THIRD IOWA' REUNION.. > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > October 5, 1911 > > The reunion of the Third Iowa Cavalry, held Wednesday and Thursday > of last week at Centerville, was a success in every way. The > attendance was 131 and the old soldiers enjoyed the event very > greatly. This was the 22nd annual reunion of the Third Iowa > Cavalry. The 27th was the 50th anniversary of the day on which the > regiment was mustered into service at Camp Rankin, on the Bluffs at > Keokuk. Since that day 50 years ago the regiment has passed through > experiences that can never be duplicated even in their minor > portions by any other generation of men. They fought against men of > the same country from the south and won; they endured untold > hardships, suffered loss of large numbers of comrades, laid down > their arms to return to vocations of peace and industry, and today > many of their number have their names known from one end of the land > to the other as men prominent in the professions, politics and > business. And now after 50 years they were able to assemble 131 > sturdy, courageous, spirited men, many of whom would even today > offer themselves in their country's service if need be. > > General John W. Noble, of St. Louis, was present at the reunion. He > is over eighty years old but stands erect, is clear of eye and still > takes an active interest and part in the affairs of life. Captain > Thos. H. Brown, of Chicago, formerly of this county was also in > attendance. Those attending from Decatur County were: Captain JOHN > D. BROWN, J.W. HONNOLD, E.J. > SANKEY, > ABE BLAKESLEY, of Leon; F.M. HAMILTON, of Davis City; J.M. THOMPSON, > of Van Wert. > > The colonels of the regiment were Cyrus Bussey, afterward major > general; Henry C. Caldwell, later judge of the United States circuit > court, and John W. Noble, of St. Louis. > > John W. Noble was born at Lancaster, Ohio, October 26, 1831, the > birth place of General Sherman. General Sherman's and General > Noble's fathers were fast friends and the two sons were like > brothers. General Sherman always calling General Noble by his first > name. > > During the war, General Sherman wished to make General Noble one of > his staff of aids but the latter replied that he had been entrusted > with the sons of parents who were in the Third Iowa, and there he > would remain to care for them. > > The things that the Third did in the four years of service cannot be > told in one issue of a newspaper, or even in a book. > > In 1861 the regiment was mustered into service and re-enlisted again > in > 1863 > and 1864. The Third Iowa regiment lost more men, killed and wounded > in battle than any other cavalry in the state of Iowa and any but > five or six infantries. Eight hundred men were lost through > disability from the ranks. > But in 1864 re-enlistment was so strong that when the last battle > was fought on the 16th day of April, 1865, that nearly 1,000 men > were mustered out of service at the close of the war. > > At Pea Ridge the Third fought the Indians and confederates, at > Little Rock and Vicksburg they fought. The regiment was divided > during this time but in Mississippi was re-united where some raiding > took place. In all there were nearly 3,000 men in the regiment from > the commencement to the close of the war including those killed and > wounded. At Columbus in '65, the last battle General Noble's army > took the battery and entire line. > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > December 14, 2009 > [email protected] > > My gg grandfather, John Fredrick "Fred" Crees was with the Third Iowa. > You > can find a list of the others who were involved on the Decatur > County Web Site at: > > http://www.iagenweb.org/decatur/civilwar.html > > > 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 www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes n the subject and the body of the 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

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, October 26, 1911 WILBER L. MILLER of Leon, Iowa, and Miss GRACIE M. STEPHENS, of Woodland Township, were united in marriage at the residence of the bride's father, T J. STEPHENS, on October 22, at five o'clock p.m., E.M. Hoff, Pastor of the M E. Church of Leon, officiating. The bride and groom are from among the highly respected young people of the county. The bride being the daughter of T.J. STEPHENS, of Woodland Township and one of Decatur County's efficient school teachers. The groom is one of Leon's energetic young business men, son of Mr. And Mrs. L.D. MILLER. The wedding was a very pleasant one, attended only by relatives of both contracting parties. After the ceremony a most bountiful repast was served to which all did justice. These excellent young people enjoy a large acquaintance and their many friends join in wishing them every joy and success along life's journey. Their future home will be in Leon. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 16, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1911 WILLIAM ALLEN KETCHAM was born December 2, 1825, near Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky. Died at Leon, Iowa, November 8, 1911, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 6 days. He was married March 17, 1852, to Miss LUCY WATKINS at Louisville, Kentucky, at which place they resided for about three years, when they emigrated to Iowa, settling in Appanoose County, whence they removed to Garden Grove, Iowa, in 1865. They were residents of Iowa until about fourteen years ago when they removed to Oklahoma where they made their home until the death of the wife some six years ago. Since that time Mr. KETCHAM has resided with his children and the last three years were spent in the home of his son, C.M KETCHAM, in Leon. To this couple were born five children, KATE, who died at the age of five years, COLLINS M., VIRGINIA, who died at the age of seven years, OSCAR SHERMAN, now a resident of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and CHARLES D. who died in 1909, aged 42 years. At the age of 16 years the subject of this sketch was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, remaining to the end a devoted and earnest Christian. He was a member of the Masonic order in good standing and was faithful in this as in every relation of life. He was always considerate of others and was never so happy as when rendering assistance to the needy. He was a faithful friend and beloved by all who knew him. Mr. KETCHAM was for many years prominently concerned in the affairs of Decatur County and the state. He is widely known throughout this section. His condition of health has been serious for some time and his death, while not unexpected, was a great shock to his relatives and friends. Every little child of the city knew Grandfather KETCHAM and loved him. He was very fond of children. His life had been a noble one, filled with usefulness. He will be sadly missed. The funeral service was held at the residence of his son, C.M. KETCHAM, Friday afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. E.M. Hoff, Pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted by Elder J.S. Coffin, of the Christian Church, and the body laid to rest in the cemetery at Garden Grove where his companion and three children rest. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 16, 2009 [email protected]