From Cooollll NWKS We still have snow on the ground from our first tracking snow of the year, Nov. 27th. It was a blizzard! Knocked down utility poles, broke power lines and closed I-70 from Salina, KS to Denver, CO. for almost 2 days!! Schools were closed, state highways were closed, etc. Not to mention all the rural homes without electricty from 6:30 PM on the 27th through Dec. 1st. My son was stuck on Nov.28th with a 4 Wheel drive pickup going down the hill in a snowdrift coming out of his driveway.......He was trying to get to town to stay at Mom's Motel (My House). He was one of the ones without power from 6:30 PM on the 27th!! It took the Sheriff's office and the County Road Department to get him out and he got into town around 4:30 the 28th. Had to follow the County Road Dept. into town because of the blowing snow and drifting. Since then we've had 3 more snows, tracking snows, but not devastating ones like the first one. This morning it was -8 degrees and a wind chill of -26 when I was trying unsuccessfully to start my car to go to work. It warmed up to 14 or so today and at 6:30PM when I got home from work it was 4 degrees. I did get the car started, let it run for about 30 minutes, then drove around town and looked at the Christmas decorations for another 30 minutes before coming home and shutting it off. We're supposed to be warm tomorrow, Hi of 30 and a low of 8. Bring on the heat wave! Jackie in the frozen Tundra of KS ----- Original Message ----- From: <Momdit@aol.com> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 1:39 PM Subject: [IADECATU] SNOW DAY > Hi everyone! We are snowed in for the day here with 10 inches of snow and > up all around the Kansas City area. I have at least a foot of snow on the > deck. The kids are home from school and have been out playing. We had hot > chocolate, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for lunch. Brings back so > many good childhood memories. I grew up in Nebraska and made frequent trips > to Iowa to visit my grandparents. In the winter there was always a lot of > snow! Every Christmas we made the trip east on Highway 34 to Creston and there > was always snow on the ground. I remember the snow plows on the highways and > singing Christmas carols. We almost never have snow this deep here so it > was wonderful to wake up this morning and see it knee deep everywhere. > Christmas and December just don't seem right without a lot of snow! > > How about you? Do you have any good snow or Christmas memories that you > would like to share? > > Stacey Dietiker > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

The Chariton Patriot Thursday, January 13, 1875 On Tuesday, about two p.m., a little stir was created in the southwest part of town by the smashing of a hand car by a freight train that stole upon the section hands unawares. The train was not discovered until it was too late to stop the car and get it off the track, so that all that was left was for the men to get out of the way, which they did by tumbling into the snow and rolling away from the track. They had barely got off the track when the engine struck the little car and made short work in demolishing it. The day train came up at the time, but was running so slowly as to be easily checked ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net My Note: When I read this article, I thought about how my great grandmother, Cedothia Weldon, had been accidentally shot below the knee, by a gun that was kept under the bed.. Long Creek had flooded and she went to retrieve the gun to keep it from getting wet. The only way they could get her out, and to a doctor, was by a railroad hand car. she lost that portion of her leg. When I was a kid, it was lots of fun watching two fellows pumping those hand cars down the railroad tracks...

The Chariton Patriot Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 13, 1875 A COLD NIGHT.-- Last Friday night was probably the coldest that we have had in this section for many years. Early Friday morning it was snowing gently and quite calm, but suddenly a north-west gale came sweeping over the country, bringing chilly tidings from the ice bound north, and warning all to prepare for still lower mercury, and perchance an increasing wind. The snow soon began to wirl and twirl, and dance and prance around, and manifest such a disposition to all get in through the windows and at the bottom of the doors that an unusual demand was at once made on the housewife for rugs, pieces of old carpet, etc., to resist its wholesale entrance into all parts of her dominions. Throughout the day the storm raged in regular old '56 and '57 style, and when evening came the mercury was still creeping nearer and nearer the both of the thermometer, and marking, it is said, as low as 28 degrees below zero. Of course, the night throughout was a severe one, and we record it as such, and patiently await the end news -- sure to come -- of frozen families and stock in the country west and north where the people are so poorly prepared for such severe temperature. The standing of the thermometer on Saturday morning is given by different parties at from 22 to 25 below zero. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net I thought this was an appropriate article -- with our current snow!! I'm in Indiana -- and it arrived today...

In a message dated 12/8/05 11:40:52 AM, Momdit@aol.com writes: > Hi everyone!  We are snowed in for the day here with 10 inches of snow  and > up all around the Kansas City area.  I have at least a foot of snow on  the > deck. > No snow in my part of Central Cal today but we did have dense fog until after 1 p.m. "Tule" fog is a winter tradition in the San Joaquin Valley but not something we really link with Christmas memories <gg>. As a very young kid, my mom and I visited Iowa for Christmas during WW2 (probably 1943), arriving on the Burlington Zephyr (stainless steel streamliner) and we were met at the depot my my uncle from Leon, IA, who was driving his work vehicle, a green Telephone Company truck. It's my earliest memory of snow, a rarity for most flatland Californians. Rick, Merced, CA

We had a dab here in Carson City, NV. last night. This morn. it really came down for awhile. Got about 2 inches. About 30 years ago, the family owned a frosty type hamburger stand. My oldest boy had a friend that was always bugging me for free food. One day I told him he could have anything on the menu the day it snowed. It never snows there..Right? Wrong. I bet the first snowflake had barely landed when the phone rang and I heard, "Hey! Lady. I'll take a chicken dinner." Barbara

Hi everyone! We are snowed in for the day here with 10 inches of snow and up all around the Kansas City area. I have at least a foot of snow on the deck. The kids are home from school and have been out playing. We had hot chocolate, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for lunch. Brings back so many good childhood memories. I grew up in Nebraska and made frequent trips to Iowa to visit my grandparents. In the winter there was always a lot of snow! Every Christmas we made the trip east on Highway 34 to Creston and there was always snow on the ground. I remember the snow plows on the highways and singing Christmas carols. We almost never have snow this deep here so it was wonderful to wake up this morning and see it knee deep everywhere. Christmas and December just don't seem right without a lot of snow! How about you? Do you have any good snow or Christmas memories that you would like to share? Stacey Dietiker

Suzy Lee fell in love. She planned to marry Joe. She was so happy about it all, she told her Pappy so. Pappy told her, "Suzie, gal, you'll have to find another. I'd just as soon yo' Maw don't know, but Joe is yo' half-brother!" So Suzie forgot about her Joe and planned to marry Will. But after telling Pappy this, he said "There's trouble still." You can't marry Will, my gal, and please don't tell yo' mother, 'cause Will and Joe and several mo' I know is yo' half-brother." But Mama knew and said "Honey chile, do what makes yo' happy. Marry Will or marry Joe, You ain't no kin to Pappy!"

I'm trying to locate Freda Strampe. I have some information she may like to have on the Shuck and Livengood families. Donna in OR

Today's website additions are pages 22-31 of Fayette Township, Decatur County, Iowa from the 1885 Iowa State Census. This completes Fayette Township. _www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/CensusDocs/1885StateCensus.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/CensusDocs/1885StateCensus.html) Stacey Dietiker momdit@aol.com Decatur Co IA List Administrator Decatur Co IA Website Coordinator

PLEASE REPLY TO HELEN - EMAIL ADDRESS AT THE BOTTOM My Pence family were residents of Decatur co Iowa Pence, George Marion b 1851 Ohio Married Catherine Dickson who was born in Ohio died in Decatur co IA Sept 8, 1896 The3y are buried in Garden Grove Cemetery , ( west side) Their children Clarence, Myrtle,Nellie, Alexander Dickson, Gur , Blanche, Arthur, Harry, Vera, Richard, and Mabel were born in Decatur co IA. Many of this family were buried here also. Hope I can hear from sone of the descendants of this family. Thanks HelenJ _helenj@lisco.com_ (mailto:helenj@lisco.com)

Hello, Can you help Sue? Deborah Sue Hunt writes: Thank You so very much, The twins Lloyd and Floyd were born to my Gr. Grandparents. I knew there were twins, but knew not the birth date. But could you possibly help me with one more family rumor? These twins were supposed to have died at birth. Could you help me prove or disprove it? Leon Reporter-Iowa Thursday, March 3, l92l List of Births Filed for Record With Clerk Officer During February (l92l): LLOYD and FLOYD BOYD, twin boys, Feb. 2, to MR. and MRS. ELMER BOYD, Grand River.

Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa Thursday, May l5, l924 A Pleasant Mother's Day Suprise Sunday being Mother's Day, MRS. EARL WISE planned a surprise on her mother, MRS. ED MCGAUHEY, of Decatur, by inviting friends and relatives to the number of thirty-seven, who came with well-filled baskets, all going in a body to her home and giving her a complete surprise. At noon, a big table was spread in the yard with all good things to eat, which may be found on these events, to which all did ample justice. The day was spent in visiting, plenty of music being in prominence. All left at the late hour, wishing MRS. MCGAUHEY many more happy Mother's Days. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wise and son, Lyle, of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson and children, of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Lew Payton and baby, of Kellerton; Mr. and Mrs. Bert McGaughey and family, of Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver McGauhey and family, of Lamoni; Golden Raymond and Ancel McGauhey; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Smith and brother, John, of Davis City; Chas. Norman of Chicago; Mrs. Davis and daughter, Mrs. Rush, of Van Wert; and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wise and sons, Leighton and Max, of Lamoni. Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert "With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter" September 8, 2002 http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu

Hello, Hope eveyone had a nice holiday with their families and or friends. Is there anyone on the list that is connected to the Rev. George Bennett, was in Decatur County in the 1890's. Thank you, Deborah

Happy Thanksgiving to all, hope you all enjoy George Idaho

Hoping all enjoy a wonderful holiday week. Enjoy whatever it is you choose to do, and, hopefully it's with someone you enjoy being with, (especially if you're spending some time alone). :-) If you're traveling, be safe. If you're driving, be smart. If you're cooking, be careful! Holiday Hugs, Sherry balowmsg@earthlink.net NOW BLOGGING http://www.settlethedust.blogspot.com/ "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James A. Baldwin

i am going to try this method of getting to John Kane since the email he posted does not work. I hope you read this and contact me. John, I don't know if I can help or not. My husband's ancestors were the Williams' from High Point, Thomas and Rachel. Their daughter Louvina married Louis Clark, they had a son John Clark. who I believe was named after Louvina's brother John Williams. I have three children for John and Isadoro. They are Emmett (1891), Ruth ( 1893) and Clair (1878))(who died in childhood in 1890). Since there is such a large number of years between Clare and Emmett, i am sure there could be more children. I don't know if this helps or not. I would be glad to share what other information I have. There is a connection to the Ramseys as John Williams (John Clark's uncle) married Harriet Ramsey (dau of John Ramsey) in Decatur County in 1866. They are all buried in the Highpoint cemetery. Please let me know if this information is of any help. Judy

Today you'll find six new biographies added to the 1915 History Bios Page including: Frank E. Chastain, John M. Chastain, Sr., Heman C. Smith, James F. Harvey, Oliver W. Foxworthy M.D. and Walter G. Badham. You can find these at: _www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/bioDocs/BIO1915.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/bioDocs/BIO1915.html) Even if you aren't related to these people you might want to read some of these biographies. They include many details of the development of Decatur County and there are many other surnames detailed in each biography. Usually the parents of the subject and the maternal and paternal grandparents and also the wife and both of her parents family history are included. Heman C. Smith is by far the best biography I've transcribed so far from this book for including a wealth of information! We also have a new biography for Ladislas/Ladislans Madarasz on the 1887 Bios Page courtesy of Christy Jay: _www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/bioDocs/BIO1887.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/bioDocs/BIO1887.html) And we have a new photo postcard of Pleasanton on the Pleasanton Town History Page courtesy of Beverly. _www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/earlydecDocs/Pleasanton.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/earlydecDocs/Pleasanton.html) Stacey Dietiker momdit@aol.com Decatur Co IA List Administrator Decatur Co IA Website Coordinator

Passing on this information from another list I am on. Stacey I seldom interrupt your schedules except for my scheduled posts but wanted to let you know about a company on the web who is trying to put out fake family trees to generate revenue from advertisers. The URL below is a legit site explaining what's going on and has comments from ancestry.com and other legit organizations. Be on the look-out, especially if you are new to genealogy research via the web. _http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1,1249,635160683,00.html_ (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1,1249,635160683,00.html)

PLEASE REPLY TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW ONLY! DEAR SIR IAM SEARCHING FOR ANY RELATIVES OF ALICE CLARK WHOM WAS MARRIED TO A ROBERT LEE TEETERS IN LEON AROUND 1897 I WOULD LIKE TO CONFIRM IF SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF JOHN CLARK? DID THEY COME FROM RAMSEY? WHY DID THE FAMILY SPEAK FRENCH . ROBERT LEE TEETERS MAY HAVE BEEN THE SON OF WILLIAM TEETERS AND LIVED IN THE HOUSEHOLD OF ELMER TEETER AEOUND HIGH POINT .I AM THE GREATGRANDSON OF THIS PAIR AND WOULD LIKE TO AQUIRE ANY INFO ON THE CLARK FAMILY ESPECIALLY AS TO WHY THEY SPOKE FRENCH SINCERLY JOHN KANE _cruzjohnnypass@yahoo.com_ (mailto:cruzjohnnypass@yahoo.com)

CYNTHIA, my records don't show their ages. perhaps someone on the Decatur Co discussion group may have info. marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: Bunch25@aol.com [mailto:Bunch25@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 7:47 AM To: mari@netins.net Subject: need grave lookup for Decatur county, Iowa Marie, My relatives Bert and Elsie Todd are buried in Rose Hill Cemetary, Decatur County, Iowa. The info I have is: Bert Todd was born Oct 1887 in Harrison County, Missouri. He married Elsie ?. I would like a death date for him and any info you can obtain on his wife. Thank you so much, Cynthia Shaw Bunch bunch25@aol.com