Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, September 14, 1911 Funeral services were held last Monday afternoon over the little body of DOROTHY MAY THOMAS, at the home of her parents, MR. And MRS. CHARLES THOMAS, who live two miles north of Leon, Rev. E.N. Bradshaw officiating. DOROTHY MAY was born May 9, 1910, and died September 10, 1911, aged 1 year, 4 months and 1 day. She was a bright, beautiful, lovable child and will be greatly missed. Another one of His jewels has been gathered from earth. She was laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery by the side of a little sister who had gone on before her into the Heavenly city. The parents, Mr. And Mrs. THOMAS wish to express their appreciation of the many tokens of sympathy from their friends. ---------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 11, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, August 31, 1911 EDGAR ROWELL, son of Dr. And Mrs. J.W. Rowell, was severely injured Friday of last week about noon as he and Edgar Ketcham were riding up town from the depot on the wagon hauling the express matter from the southbound trains. The wagon was well loaded several baskets being piled on the vehicle. Edgar Rowell and Edgar Ketcham had clambered to the top of the baskets and were riding there. As the wagon was nearing the crossing at the M.A. Gammill corner on lower Main Street they caught up with a wagon loaded with melons. North of the crossing the express wagon turned around the melon wagon going on the west side and in doing so got on the sloping side of the street. As the wagon struck the downgrade the baskets slipped from the wagon throwing both of the boys out. Edgar Ketcham was not injured but Edgar Rowell struck the hard ground with great force spraining one wrist and bruising his face. Frank Smith, of the Marshall barn, was coming up the hill with a cab and Edgar got up and climbed into that rig. Those near did not realize how badly he was hurt at the time. Mr. Smith drove to the C.M. Ketcham home where the injured lad received necessary attention. A few hours later he was taken to the home of his parents. The sight of his left eye left him as a result of the unfortunate accident but at the present time is gradually returning. He was most painfully bruised and it will be some time before he has entirely recovered. ------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 11, 2009 [email protected]

On Dec 10, 2009, at 10:35 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, August 10, 1911 > > DELPHIA MABLE HINES was born September 12, 1885, died at her home near Leon, > August 4, 1911, at the age of 25 years, 10 months and 8 days. > > Deceased was married to CLARENCE AKES in 1906. To this union two children > were born, SARAH MARIE, four years old and an infant who preceded his mother > to the better world only six days. By the way, her widower, Clarence, remarried (Mary ?) and relocated to Corson Co., SD by 1920. The surviving child of Delpha and Clarence, Sarah Akes, is with him in 1920, along with two sons by the new wife. Delpha's divorced father, William Hinds, was living with his mother, Anna J. (Julia Ann) Hinds, in Lineville, Wayne Co., IA in 1920. Rick=

On Dec 10, 2009, at 10:35 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, August 10, 1911 > > DELPHIA MABLE HINES was born September 12, 1885, died at her home near Leon, > August 4, 1911, at the age of 25 years, 10 months and 8 days. > > Deceased was married to CLARENCE AKES in 1906. To this union two children > were born, SARAH MARIE, four years old and an infant who preceded his mother > to the better world only six days. The deceased above is Delpha HINDS (living in Wayne Co., IA in 1900), d/o William Martin Hinds & Arabella/Belle Wallace Hinds. The Hinds family came to Decatur and Wayne cos., IA from Gallia Co., OH. William was a son of Sampson Hinds Jr. and Julia Ann Ratekin/Radikin, natives of Beaver Co., PA and Gallia Co., OH, respectively. The surname is variously spelled Hinds, Hines and Hind, but Hinds is considered to be the preferred version. The extended Hinds family connects with several other Decatur Co., IA families, including: Bright, Piersol, Mace, Swan, Smallwood, Dunn, Rankin, Oney and Vinzant. Rick Albright, Merced, CA

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, August 10, 1911 DELPHIA MABLE HINES was born September 12, 1885, died at her home near Leon, August 4, 1911, at the age of 25 years, 10 months and 8 days. Deceased was married to CLARENCE AKES in 1906. To this union two children were born, SARAH MARIE, four years old and an infant who preceded his mother to the better world only six days. Mrs. AKES was born near Weldon, Iowa and reared to womanhood in Leon. At the age of ten years she was converted to Christianity in the M.E. Church of Clio. She bore the reputation of being a splendid neighbor and a good woman. She leaves to mourn her departure, a mother, three sisters and one brother, besides the husband and little girl mentioned above, and a large circle of neighbors and friends. Realizing from the very beginning of her sickness that she could not get well, she made suggestions concerning the care of her little daughter whom she loved as only a mother can. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Leon by the Pastor, Rev. J.S. Coffin, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock in the presence of a large audience of sympathizing friends and relatives. The remains were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 10, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 18, 1911 DANIEL DAVIS BETHARDS, son of LITTLETON and SARAH BETHARDS, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, February 18, 1850, died May 9, 1911 being 61 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to MARY C. ESKRIDGE, May 30, 1872. To this union nine children were born; ASA F, SALLIE A., ANGELINE M., JOHNNIE, LITTLETON N , ELMER R., GEORGE W., JASPER N. AND LIZZIE. All survive him except ANGELINE M. and JOHNNIE who died in infancy. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters; Mrs. ANGELINE WILSON, of Woodland and Mrs. REBECCA SNYDER, of Henessey, Okla.; and 5 brothers, EZRA, of Made?r, Cal.; MATHIAS, HARL and AARON, of Columbus, Ohio, and JOHN D., of Leon, Iowa. The only brother or sister present during his last sickness and death was JOHN D. All the surviving children were present and did everything possible for his comfort during his last sickness. He came to Iowa in September, 1882, and settled on the farm where he lived until his death. He was a home loving man and will literally be missed by his family and the community at large. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the short service held at the home at 11 o'clock Thursday morning and followed the remains to their last resting place in the beautiful cemetery at Lineville. The residents of this community extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereft and grieving family. ------------------------------------------- Card of thanks ~~ We wish to thank all the kind friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. -- Mrs. Mary Bethards and Children. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 10, 2009 [email protected] This was extremely difficult to read, so if you find errors, please let me know..

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa May 25, 1911 RALPH BAKER, son of RICHARD and FANNIE BAKER, was born at Melmore, Ohio, on June 7, 1851, and died at his home in Delta, Colorado, on May 18, 1911. He united with the M.E. Church when a young man, and lived a consistant Christian life until his death. In the year, 1869, he came to Garden Grove, Iowa and attended the Normal School, conducted by Prof. R.A. Harkness. He was united in marriage at Melmore, Ohio, to PATIENCE GRAVES, on May 6, 1876, and immediately moved to Garden Grove, Iowa, in which vicinity they made their home, until in January, 1910, they moved to Delta, Colorado, where they have since resided. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife and four children, RICHARD SELDEN BAKER Mrs. GERTRUDE GRETCHEN MCDONOUGH, GRATTON HENRY BAKER, and MARGARET HELEN BAKER, all of whom now reside in Delta, Colorado, except Mrs. MCDONOUGH, whose home is near Leon, Iowa. One child, FANNIE GRACE, aged six years, preceded him to the better world in March, 1889. No resident of Decatur County was better known, or more highly respected than RALPH BAKER; no man has done more for the community in which he lived; no man whose death will be a greater loss. No taint of dishonesty has ever marred his good record. His time and money were of the command of the needy and his hospitable home was always an open house. He was a charter member of the Country Culture club, and and enthusiastic member until his death, from of good old revolutionary stock on the paternal as well as the maternal side. He was a live and interested spectator of current events and himself a man of many good deeds and kindly actions, rather than of words. It would be well for any community if there were more RALPH BAKERS. Peace be to his ashes. Funeral services at Garden Grove last Sunday. --------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 10, 2009 [email protected]

Thank you Nancy! This is my gr-gr grandmother. Funny how I've found multiple spellings of my gr grandfathers name. Here it's Alda, but on his headstone it's Oldie. Regards, Brian -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nancee Seifert Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 1:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF ELIZABETH (BOYCE) ROE Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 27, 1911 ELIZABETH BOYCE, daughter of THOMAS and ELIZABETH BOYCE, was born in Cambeshire, England, on the 20th day of February, 1841. She came to America with her parents in 1860, settling in Huron County, Ohio, near Sandusky. Here she was married to ROBERT ROE, September 11, 1861. So next September would have been the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. They came to Iowa in the spring of 1866, soon settling on their farm near LeRoy. To them were born six children, four boys and two girls; ROBERT, ELIZABETH ANNE, THOMAS, LILLIE MAY, CHARLES ERBEN, ALDA L. These two, CHARLES and ALDA are the only ones living, LILLIE MAY dying at 3 years, the others living to grow to maturity. Mrs. ROE was one of a family of 12 children, five of whom emigrated from England and settled near here. THOMAS BOYCE, of Garden Grove, being now the sole survivor. Their names were: MARK THOMAS, Mrs. FANNIE HOWARD, WILLIAM and Mrs. ROBERT ROE. Mrs. ROE always attended the Methodist Chapel in Cambeshire, England, and united with the Methodist Church in America. She was a consistent and active member as long as her health permitted, finding great comfort and joy in her religious connections. Her friends will long remember her as a most notable housewife and kind neighbor, always ready to help in any emergency. To her children she was a most devoted and loving mother. For the past few years Mr. And Mrs. ROE have lived in LeRoy. This summer they made their home with their children. Death gave her a welcome release from suffering and her spirit left its frail tenement of clay on Tuesday, July 18, 1911, at the home of her son, CHARLES, at the ripe age of 70 years, 4 months and 28 days. A brief service was held at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. CHARLES ROE, Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. By the Rev. Geo. E. Mitchell, of Weldon. Interment occurred at the Metier Cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of a large number of friends. -------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 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, May 11, 1911 At the meeting of the city council held Thursday of last week the city clerk was instructed to give legal notice to the following property owners to put in cement sidewalks: Mrs. G.W. Baker, Eight west of Church Street. T.S. Arnold, west of School south of Third Street. Alec Housh, east side Main Street north 16th Street. John Harris, north side square and between railroad tracks on cemetery road. Sam Heather, east side Idaho south of 18th Street. Ed Swope, east side Poplar south (?) th Street. Mrs. Mary Bashaw, west side Church north First Street. W.S. Chandler, south side Commercial Street west of White Street. Mrs. Jessie Finley, north side 5th Street east of Railroad. John Woodmansee, west side lot. R.J. Pease, south side Seventh west of Church Street. One hundred watt Tungsten street lights were ordered placed, one at the southeast corner of the square near the Journal building and one at the county jail corner and one light on north Church Street. One sixteen candle power light was also ordered placed at the corner of Seventeenth and Poplar Streets. ---------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 13, 1911 A fire supposed to have been started by sparks from the southbound passenger trains just at noon on Wednesday of last week burned over considerable meadow and pasture, also destroyed some timber, hay in the stack and about ten cords of wood and a quantity of fence posts before it was extinguished in the vicinity of Koyle Junction three and one-half miles south of Leon. The fire was discovered soon after it started by the family of D.P. Leahy. Others in that neighborhood saw the fire shortly afterwards and soon neighbors were here in large numbers working hard to stop the flames that roared across the meadow on the Leahy place. They were unable to stop the course of the fire until after it had burned over the Leahy meadow, about eight acres of meadow on the Fred Jones farm, and some pasture and timber on A. Brazelton's farm. The fire also destroyed a rick of hay for Mr. Brazelton, about ten cords of wood and a quantity of fence posts and did considerable damage in some timber on his place. Some timber on the Leahy farm was also burned. The men fought fire all afternoon and evening and finally stopped the flames. The loss was considerable and for a time the fire had a good chance of spreading over much more territory. The shower that night extinguished what small amount of fire that might have been smoldering. Owing to the dry weather many pastures and meadows have been burned over in various parts of the county recently. --------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 2009 [email protected] Does anyone know where 'Koyle Junction' was?

That makes my day!! We're deep in blowing snow and very cold temps here in Iowa.. Sounds like a lot of other states are enduring the same stuff.. Thanks again, Janette... Nancee -------Original Message------- From: Janette Welch Date: 12/9/2009 1:13:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IADECATU] STABBED AT ST. JOSEPH -- FRED WILLIAMS Thank you for printing this one. Moses Williams was my great grandfather. We have been able to find NOTHING on this Fred. Now we have an approximate Birth date and a death date and where he died. Thanks again. Janette HE LIVES, HE LIVES, CHRIST JESUS LIVES TODAY! The Cousincollector

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 27, 1911 ELIZABETH BOYCE, daughter of THOMAS and ELIZABETH BOYCE, was born in Cambeshire, England, on the 20th day of February, 1841. She came to America with her parents in 1860, settling in Huron County, Ohio, near Sandusky. Here she was married to ROBERT ROE, September 11, 1861. So next September would have been the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. They came to Iowa in the spring of 1866, soon settling on their farm near LeRoy. To them were born six children, four boys and two girls; ROBERT, ELIZABETH ANNE, THOMAS, LILLIE MAY, CHARLES ERBEN, ALDA L. These two, CHARLES and ALDA are the only ones living, LILLIE MAY dying at 3 years, the others living to grow to maturity. Mrs. ROE was one of a family of 12 children, five of whom emigrated from England and settled near here. THOMAS BOYCE, of Garden Grove, being now the sole survivor. Their names were: MARK THOMAS, Mrs. FANNIE HOWARD, WILLIAM and Mrs. ROBERT ROE. Mrs. ROE always attended the Methodist Chapel in Cambeshire, England, and united with the Methodist Church in America. She was a consistent and active member as long as her health permitted, finding great comfort and joy in her religious connections. Her friends will long remember her as a most notable housewife and kind neighbor, always ready to help in any emergency. To her children she was a most devoted and loving mother. For the past few years Mr. And Mrs. ROE have lived in LeRoy. This summer they made their home with their children. Death gave her a welcome release from suffering and her spirit left its frail tenement of clay on Tuesday, July 18, 1911, at the home of her son, CHARLES, at the ripe age of 70 years, 4 months and 28 days. A brief service was held at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. CHARLES ROE, Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. By the Rev. Geo. E. Mitchell, of Weldon. Interment occurred at the Metier Cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of a large number of friends. -------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 2009 [email protected]

Thank you for printing this one.  Moses Williams was my great grandfather. We have been able to find NOTHING on this Fred.  Now we have an approximate birth date and a death date and where he died.  Thanks again.  Janette HE LIVES, HE LIVES, CHRIST JESUS LIVES TODAY! the Cousincollector --- On Wed, 12/9/09, Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> wrote: From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> Subject: [IADECATU] STABBED AT ST. JOSEPH -- FRED WILLIAMS To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 5:53 AM Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 13, 1911 FRED WILLIAMS, a former resident of Lamoni, was stabbed to death at St. Joseph on Saturday night, July 1, as the result of a foolish quarrel between himself and a young man by the name of Sollars.  

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa July 13, 1911 Miss ANNA LEE was born in Warsaw, Kosiosco (sic) County, Indiana, September 28, 1836. Died at her home in Leon, Iowa, July 10, 1911, at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 12 days. On January 1, 1854, she was married to ABRAHAM TABLER. To this union six children were born, there being three boys and three girls. Only four of these children are now living, the three daughters and one son. One of these daughters, Mrs. R.A. LEE, of Clio, Oklahoma, was here to attend the funeral. Her husband, Mr. TABLER, was a soldier in the Civil War and was killed at the battle of Chicamaugua Creek September 20, 1863. On April 23, 1869, Mrs. TABLER was married to JOHN W. SOWERS. Four daughters were born to them, as follows: Mrs. W.I. KLINGERLAND, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs. FRED G. HOWELL, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. W.L. BARRY, of Leon, and Miss ANNA SOWERS, who made her home with her parents. All these daughters were present at the funeral of their mother. Mr. and Mrs. SOWERS were early settlers of Leon, having moved here from Van Wert in the year 1881. Mrs. SOWERS became a Christian at an early age and united with the Christian Church and her life has been (note: the last few lines are unreadable)... ---------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 2009 [email protected] Note: She is buried in the Sowers family plot in Leon Cemetery.

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 13, 1911 FRED WILLIAMS, a former resident of Lamoni, was stabbed to death at St. Joseph on Saturday night, July 1, as the result of a foolish quarrel between himself and a young man by the name of Sollars. The report of the unfortunate affair reaching Lamoni, states that the young man was engaged in driving a delivery wagon for one of the grocery establishments of that city and on this particular evening the wagon was standing in front of the store and Mr. WILLIAMS was getting ready to drive away with a load of orders that were to be delivered. A few feet away people connected with a neighboring business house, were sprinkling the streets with a hose. Sollars happened along and taking the hose from the hands of the party doing the sprinkling turned the hose on young WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS took the joke good naturedly, Sollars being a supposed friend, but told him not to do it again. WILLIAMS went into the store for a moment and then came out again to mount his wagon and as he did so Sollars turned the hose on him again. WILLIAMS became angry and running up to Sollars slapped him on the face. Sollars quickly drew a knife and stabbed WILLIAMS in the stomach and then took to his heels. The injured man was hurried to Ensworth hospital where he died on Tuesday of last week. Sollars was captured at Omaha on the same day that WILLIAMS died and was taken to St. Joseph and lodged in jail under a charge of murder in the first degree. The funeral of the dead man was held Wednesday of last week at St. Joseph. MOSES WILLIAMS, a brother of the young man, resides near Lamoni on a farm. He attended the funeral. WILLIAMS was about 23 years of age and the sole support of his mother and he bore an excellent reputation. Feeling against the murdered at St. Joseph is high. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, June 22, 1911 RALPH FLUKE, formerly of Leon, died suddenly on a ranch near Red Lodge, Montana, on June 2, where he had gone to visit for a few days. He had retired on the previous evening seemingly in good health but on the following morning was found in his room in a dying condition. The following clipping from a Red Lodge paper has been sent to friends here: RALPH FLUKE, well known in this city where he lived in the midst of several relatives, died suddenly at the F.O. Hotchkiss ranch on Willow creek on the second of the month. He left this city Sunday, apparently in good health, and was entertained at the ranch. He retired feeling in excellent spirits. In the morning about 6 o'clock one of the members of the household went to the room to awaken the guest, who was found to be suffering near to death. A physician, the young man's father, S.J. FLUKE, and brother, CARL, were summoned from the city. The stricken man never regained consciousness and he died at 9:15 o'clock. The body was brought to Red Lodge where Dr. Adams conducted an autopsy, the result showing that death had been caused by congestion of the lungs with consequent heart affection. Mr. FLUKE was born in Clearmont, Missouri, 23 years and 4 months ago, and while but a lad moved with his parents to Leon, Iowa, where he lived until six years ago when he came to Red Lodge, which since has been his home. Surviving are the parents, Mr. And Mrs. S.J. FLUKE, brothers, CARL and EDWARD, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. ALLIE RELATION, of Northfield, Vt. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen, which organization conducted the funeral services here Tuesday, the local lodge and the Royal Neighbors, the ladies auxiliary marching to the cemetery in a body. The pall bearers were, L.D. Lucas, E. Irish, J.E. Dinsdale, J.E. Davis, F.N. McFate and K.R. Logan. ------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 9, 2009 [email protected]

The James Harrison Acton I have in my line was born Oct 12 1849 in Decatur County, Iowa, he was married to Mary Martha Hamilton abt 1867. He died 28 Sep 1917 and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Decatur County, Iowa. Is this the same one you have? Jo ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] JAMES ACTON > > I have Aaron and Hannah (Grishaw) Acton as parrents. Have three > generations beyond this going to James Acton (born before 1746-1819 > Garrard Co, Kentucky) and Elizabeth McCraft (1750-1822). > > Thanks, > > Chuck Woods > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Sent: Tue, Dec 8, 2009 12:10 pm > Subject: [IADECATU] JAMES ACTON > > > Hi Jo: Did you look in any other Decatur Co. Papers for his obit? You > said > he Journal" is that the Decatur Co. Journal, or the Leon Journal-Reporter? > ight off the top of my head, I don't know 'what all' newspapers there were > n 1917.. Nancee > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------ > > > e are hoping to find an obituary for her father James Harrison Acton to > etermine just who his parents were. I have been in touch with Sherry > Balow > ho is always a great one to help out and who has Acton relatives, we think > ur Actons are cousins. So far all we have found was a death notification > f Sept 28, 1917 in the Journal. We have records from the Old Soldiers > Home > n Marshalltown but nothing saying who his father is. > gain Nancy thanks for all you do, I wish I could help, but that darn full > ime job of mine takes too much time-Jo Achee, Louisiana > ---- > 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 > ------------------------------- > 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: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.98/2552 - Release Date: 12/08/09 07:34:00

Hi Jo and other Acton researchers, Harrison Acton's will and probate identified and proved the relationship between his two brothers, WILLIAM ACTON and GEORGE ACTON - early Decatur County settlers. Harrison never married. James H. Acton was identified as a son of WILLIAM, therefore, a nephew to my GEORGE ACTON. I have the 14 pages of this document and will send if you haven't yet received it. (I thought I had e-mailed it to you.) Re William Acton, married to Charity Grindstaff, parents of WILLIAM and my GEORGE ACTON: Garrard Co., KY -- Bond #718 -- Released 28 Dec 1811 -- William Acton/Charity Grindstaff. "William Acton and Charity Grudstaff 28 Dec 1811. It does not say who he is the son of but Aron and William both are bound to the State of KY for 50 pounds and they both sign the document for the marriage and both by mark.-- Jean Leeper" *See images in marriage scrapbook." They had eight boys - Aaron, Cain, James, Samuel, WILLIAM, Harrison, Greenberry and GEORGE. William married a 2nd time, to Katherine Perkins, and had 3 more boys. Sidney, Robert & Riley. His story was featured in Boone County Journal, 1870, and in it he spoke of his 11 boys as well as his early home in Creasy Cave, TN. The link to James Acton, m. to Elizabeth McCraft, was determined through the notes attached to William Acton. DAR notes and other records reflect that this James was a resident of "Creasy" Cave, TN. Also: Ancestry.com Brian Grindstaff - March 25, 2000 at 21:27:37 "I have James Acton, b. abt 1746 in England and died 1819 in Garrard Co.,KY as the father of William Acton. William's mother was Elizabeth McCraft, b. abt 1750 and died 1822 in Garrard Co.,KY. I have seen information about her being born in Scotland, but also other info saying Virginia - I'm not sure which is correct. James and Elizabeth were married about 1764 in Virginia and had 8 children. Unfortunately, I don't have any information on Charity Grindstaff, other than she was born in 1794. William was born in 1792 in Washington Co.,TN. I only know of 2 children, your Aaron and my Greenberry Acton, who was born in 1824 in Kentucky. There may have been others, but I do not know." As yet I have no link to "the other George Acton", but I've considered that he might be a son of another son of James and Elizabeth (McCraft) Actons -- John Acton. Sherry > [Original Message] > From: Leroy Achee <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 12/8/2009 8:35:43 AM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF JENNIE ETTA (ACTON) HARP > > Nancy > Thanks for submitting this obituary as it is for my Great Grandmother, I can > see you have the same awful copy to work from that we found. However, in the > Spring of this year we were so lucky to receive a copy of the Decatur County > Journal's obit from Helen Harp Alley's grandson Marty. I would like to > send the few corrections now. > Oddly enough her name was really Junietta not Jennie Etta Acton her name is > mispelled in the marriage records etc. Her name is Junietta because my > Mother was named after her. > As far as the obit goes: > The date she was married to Harvey Harp was Aug 15 1885. > "In the death of Mrs. Harp...and the daughters" (not children)"...in this > their lonely hour of grief." > > "Funeral services were conducted at the home, the Park Hotel, Monday > afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. J. S. Coffin, pastor of the Christian Church..." > > We are hoping to find an obituary for her father James Harrison Acton to > determine just who his parents were. I have been in touch with Sherry Balow > who is always a great one to help out and who has Acton relatives, we think > our Actons are cousins. So far all we have found was a death notification > of Sept 28, 1917 in the Journal. We have records from the Old Soldiers Home > in Marshalltown but nothing saying who his father is. > Again Nancy thanks for all you do, I wish I could help, but that darn full > time job of mine takes too much time-Jo Achee, Louisiana > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:28 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF JENNIE ETTA (ACTON) HARP > > > > Decatur County Journal > > Leon, Iowa > > Thursday, May 18, 1911 > > > > JENNIE ETTA ACTON was born in Pleasanton, Decatur County, Iowa April 19, > > 1868, and died at her home in Leon, Iowa, May 14, 1911 at the age of 43 > > years and 26 days. > > > > She was the eldest daughter of JAMES and MARTHA ACTON, of Leon, Iowa. At > > the age of 17 years she became a member of the Baptist Church and has > > always > > cherished belief in the power of Christ to save. On the 16th day of > > August, > > 188? she was united in marriage to Harvey Harp. To this union five > > daughters were born as follows: Mrs. ETHEL JOHNSON, Mrs. EDNA VAUGHN, Mrs. > > ESTHER WOOD, all of Leon, Iowa and AGNES and HELEN HARP, still with their > > father. Besides these daughters and her husband, she leaves to mourn her > > departure a father, mother and one brother, VERNE A. ACTON of Atlantic, > > Iowa > > > > > > In the death of Mrs. HARP, the husband has lost a faithful and a loving > > wife > > and the children a loving mother. The sympathy of the community is > > extended > > them in this their lonely hour of sorrow. > > > > Funeral services were held at the home, the Rebekkas attending in one > > body. > > Rev. I. ? Co??, pastor of the Christian Church spoke, after which the > > remains were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > > December 5, 2009 > > [email protected] > > > > note: This was incredibly hard to read, as the microfilm was scratched and > > very light. I highlighted it in pink and used a magnifying glass to read > > the > > words.. 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I have Aaron and Hannah (Grishaw) Acton as parrents. Have three generations beyond this going to James Acton (born before 1746-1819 Garrard Co, Kentucky) and Elizabeth McCraft (1750-1822). Thanks, Chuck Woods -----Original Message----- From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Tue, Dec 8, 2009 12:10 pm Subject: [IADECATU] JAMES ACTON Hi Jo: Did you look in any other Decatur Co. Papers for his obit? You said he Journal" is that the Decatur Co. Journal, or the Leon Journal-Reporter? ight off the top of my head, I don't know 'what all' newspapers there were n 1917.. Nancee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ e are hoping to find an obituary for her father James Harrison Acton to etermine just who his parents were. I have been in touch with Sherry Balow ho is always a great one to help out and who has Acton relatives, we think ur Actons are cousins. So far all we have found was a death notification f Sept 28, 1917 in the Journal. We have records from the Old Soldiers Home n Marshalltown but nothing saying who his father is. gain Nancy thanks for all you do, I wish I could help, but that darn full ime job of mine takes too much time-Jo Achee, Louisiana ---- 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, May 18, 1911 ELMA PEARL POLLARD, daughter of ABRAM and HARRIET POLLARD, was born in Jones County, Iowa, August 11, 1890, died May 6, 1911, age 20 years, 7 months and 25 days. Leaving her husband, infant daughter, father, mother, one brother and sister to mourn the loss of PEARL. January 20, 1909, PEARL was married to NEWMAN MANCHESTER. To this union one daughter was born and was only a few days old when its mother departed this life. PEARL united with the Church of Christ in Weldon at the age of 14 under the pastorate of Elder C.J. Organ. She remained a consistent, faithful member until her death. Words of sympathy from the church in Johnstown, Colorado, to the effect that Sister MANCHESTER was a faithful worker in their church and sent beautiful hymns with the casket. The last words were, "Oh can't wait to hear the church bell ring." The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at Weldon May 10 at 10 a.m In the presence of a large and sympathizing audience, in charge of Rev. Geo F. Mitchell and Rev. James Webber. Interment at Garden Grove Cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community ---------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2009 [email protected]