Thanks for this great tip, Larry! I've gathered bits and pieces of information about our Gore ancestors during the past 2-3 years, but did this search and found some information I didn't have. Plus, this puts it together in an "organized" manner for me and will be a big help in completing this part of the research I've been doing. Thanks, again! Charlene Gore Trought In "cooling down" MO. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry McElwee" <mcelwee1942@cox.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 12:28 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO -- Asa Burrell > Marilyn, If you will go to the "Search This Site" on the Decatur County > Website, and type in "ASA BURRELL", you will find a lot of info! > Larry L. McElwee > Dodge City, Ks. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sherry Balow" <balowmsg@earthlink.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 8:00 PM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO -- Asa Burrell > > >> Me too Nancee----and how about a comprehensive list OF ALL OF HIS >> CHILDREN, >> GRAND-CHILDREN, GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN, etc. etc. Just kidding, but would >> LOVE any info available. I come across the Burrell family SO OFTEN that >> I >> must be related SOMEHOW---(Anybody start that list yet?) >> Best, >> Sherry >> >> >>> [Original Message] >>> From: Marilyn <mansiononmain@txk.net> >>> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> >>> Date: 8/13/2005 5:56:08 PM >>> Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO >>> >>> Nancy, I would like to see what the book has to say about my ancestor, >>> Asa >>> Burrell, a pioneer in Decatur County. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Marilyn >>> >>> >>> >>> ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >>> Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >>> Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >>> >>> ============================== >>> View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find >>> marriage announcements and more. Learn more: >>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >> Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >> Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >> >> ============================== >> View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find >> marriage announcements and more. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >> >> > > > ==== 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 > >

Thanks, Nancee - that gave me some information I did not previously have. I descend from Jacob Burrell, b. 1839, Ind. (my ggrandfather), son of Asa (b. 1806, Ohio). Marilyn

Going through some of my notes -- some BURRELL, MILLER, MCDANIEL info.. I'm sure there are some incorrect things, but.... FRANCIS BURRELL, b. 10-9-1760; Fredrick Co., MD d. 2-4-1852; Decatur County, IA (Father: Richard Burrell Mother: Susannah Wade) m: SARAH WARD 2-10-1787; VA b. 1766/1767 in Virginia d. 1831 in Virginia (?) Children: GEORGE BURRELL, b. abt. 1788 in Mongolia Co., VA REBECCA BURRELL, b. abt. 1793 in Green Twp; Gallia Co., OH d. 1853; Decatur Co., IA JESSE BURRELL, b. 1799; Driftwood, Jackson Co., IN d. 1852 (?) FRANCIS BURRELL, b. abt. 1803; Green Twp; Gallia Co., OH **MARY MARSHALL BURRELL, b. 8-4-1794; Mongolia Co., VA JANE BURRELL, b. 1804 NATHAN BURRELL, b. 1784 ASA BURRELL, b. 1806; Ohio REUBEN B. BURRELL, b. 6-29-1790; Mongolia Co., VA BARTHOLOMEW BURRELL, b. 7-8-1806; Green Twp; Gallia Co., OH *As you can see, they are not listed in birth order.... ---------------------------------------------------------- ** MARY MARSHALL BURRELL m: BRISON (BRYSON) MILLER; 4-9-1813 b. 2-14-1787; VA d. 4-14-1873; Pleasanton; Decatur Co., IA Children: LUCINDA MILLER, b. 10-6-1816; Gallia Co., OH ***FRANCES BURRELL MILLER, b. 6-25-1819; OH d. 11-9-1861; Burrell Twp; Decatur Co., IA buried: Miller Cemetery JANE MILLER, b. 1820; Green Township; Gallia Co., OH RACHELL MILLER, b. 10- ? - 1821; Green Township; Gallia Co., OH MARTIN MILLER, b. abt. 1824; Jackson Co., IN BURRELL MILLER, b. abt. 1827; Jackson Co., IN BRISON S. MILLER, b. 10 -?-1829; Jackson Co., IN NATHANIEL MILLER, b. 1833; Jackson Co., IN REUBEN MILLER, abt. 1825; Jackson Co., IN ----------------------------------------------------------------- ***FRANCES BURRELL MILLER m: PERMELIA SCOTT; b. KY Children: MARY JANE MILLER, b. 5-14-1835; Vigo Co., IN ****SARAH ANN MILLER, b. 1840; IN JOHN ROSS MILLER, b. 2-3-1842; MO ALLEN SCOTT MILLER, b. 1844; IA FRANCES BURRELL MILLER, Jr., b. 1846; IA MARTIN MILLER, b. ? ANDREW GILLWICK MILLER, b. 11-4-1851; Burrell Twp.; Decatur Co., IA SUSANNA MILLER, b. 1854; Burrell Twp; Decatur Co., IA PERRY S. MILLER, b. 1857; IA ---------------------------------------------------------------- ****SARAH ANN MILLER m. ISAAC MCDANIEL; Decatur Co., IA (year unknown) b. 1831; Mercer Co., VA d. unknown Parents: *****John McDaniel & Rachel Shumate *****They were my gggg grandparents, having come to Terre Haute, Burrell Twp Decatur County, IA in 1837. --------------------------------------------------------------- To further confuse you and me -- I'll copy a note I received from David Niswender -- a descendant of ALLEN SCOTT. "ALLEN SCOTT was born in Kentucky. However on many born in those early days there tends to be some confusion. I have several born in Indiana (documented) who still show born Kentucky and then Indiana. That can be attributed to land and border disputes, and also families traveling. ALLEN came from Indiana, that is where the error arose in who wrote the obituary, but was born in Kentucky. Some notes on this family, (Interesting Notes)." ALLEN married 2nd to RACHEL MILLER (daughter of BRISON and MARY MARSHALL (nee BURRELL) MILLER. BRISON is listed in 1830 census for Salt Creek Township, Jackson Co., IN. Listed is JOHN R. SCOTT for same town. Also, if you look at the map and check land owned by both from BLM, you will find they adjoin each other. ALLEN C. SCOTT MILLER had children named: Allen (jr.), John Ross Scott, Andrew Gillwick Scott and Brison Scott (+ others). FRANCES BURRELL MILLER (son of BRISON and brother to ALLEN C. SCOTT's second wife RACHEL MILLER, married PERMELIA SCOTT in Jackson So., IN. PERMELIA SCOTT was born in Kentucky. Her father is JOHN C. SCOTT born in Virginia. FRANCIS and PERMELIA had children named: JOHN ROSS MILLER, ANDREW GILLWICK MILLER, ALLEN SCOTT MILLER, (and others). PERMELIA had a brother named JOHN (jr.) SCOTT born Kentucky. JOHN (jr.) had 2 children known to me so far; ALLEN GILLWICK SCOTT and JOHN (the 3rd) SCOTT JOHN (The 3rd) had a son named ALLEN G. SCOTT, (and others). ALLEN C. SCOTT born 1811 in Kentucky, believed son of JOHN SCOTT and PERMELIA (nee SCOTT) MILLER, who is the daughter of JOHN C. SCOTT born in Virginia. Thoughts on them: l. ALLEN and PERMELIA both born Kentucky and a few years apart. 2. Both going to Jackson Co., IN from Kentucky 3. JOHN R. SCOTT and BRISON MILLER's property adjoined in Jackson Co., IN 4. ALLEN SCOTT married daughter of BRISON and sister to FRANCIS. 5. FRANCIS married PERMELIA SCOTT. 6. FRANCIS and PERMELIA had children with names, JOHN ROSS, ANDREW GILLWICK, ALLEN SCOTT MILLER. 7. ALLEN C. and 1st wife JENNY FLOURNEY, had children with names, JOHN ROSS, BRISON SCOTT. 8. ALLEN C. and 2nd wife RACHEL MILLER, had children with names, FRANCIS MARION, ANDREW GILLWICK SCOTT. 9. ALLEN C. SCOTT and BRISON MILLER and FRANCIS MILLER, with wives, ended up in Decatur Co., IA. ALLEN arrived first; BRISON being the father of ALLEN's second wife, followed shortly after. FRANCIS moved about the same time as his father. Conclusion: My thoughts are ALLEN and PERMELIA are brother and sister.? No proof yet, but a very good possibility. Sincerely, David ------------------------------------------------------------------ My Note: So there you have it!! Oh what a tangled web we weave . . . . . All those early settlers of Burrell Township; Decatur County, IA, created many branches of this family tree! Best Regards and happy reading. Nancee

From: Larry McElwee Date: 08/14/05 12:28:51 To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO -- Asa Burrell Marilyn, If you will go to the "Search This Site" on the Decatur County Website, and type in "ASA BURRELL", you will find a lot of info! Larry L. McElwee Dodge City, Ks. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Larry!! How goes the 'honeymoon'???? I recently came across one of your e-mails announcing your impending marriage -- how long ago has that been? So nice to hear from you. Always my best, Nancee

Marilyn, If you will go to the "Search This Site" on the Decatur County Website, and type in "ASA BURRELL", you will find a lot of info! Larry L. McElwee Dodge City, Ks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Balow" <balowmsg@earthlink.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO -- Asa Burrell > Me too Nancee----and how about a comprehensive list OF ALL OF HIS > CHILDREN, > GRAND-CHILDREN, GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN, etc. etc. Just kidding, but would > LOVE any info available. I come across the Burrell family SO OFTEN that I > must be related SOMEHOW---(Anybody start that list yet?) > Best, > Sherry > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Marilyn <mansiononmain@txk.net> >> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> >> Date: 8/13/2005 5:56:08 PM >> Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO >> >> Nancy, I would like to see what the book has to say about my ancestor, >> Asa >> Burrell, a pioneer in Decatur County. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Marilyn >> >> >> >> ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== >> Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, >> Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu >> >> ============================== >> View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find >> marriage announcements and more. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa; 1887 ----------------------------------------- 'PHYSICIANS OF THE COUNTY' Not a great many physicians have been residents of Leon, and those that have come have remained. Very few "transients" can be enumerated. Samuel C. Thompson came to the county in 1851, and was a prominent figure in the early history of the county. He was a native of Ohio, but came here direct from Davis County, Iowa. He practiced medicine more or less, but always successfully during his twenty years' residence. During this time he was for several years county judge, and for some time treasurer. Though not a graduate, he had considerable native ability. J.R. McClelland located at Leon in 1853, and has practiced continuously since, a third of a century. W.J. Laney stopped at Leon a couple of years, in an early day, and then fixed his residence at Decatur City, where he has been in practice since. He has served one term as representative from Decatur County, in the General Assembly. L.H. Sales, one of the best known of Decatur county pioneers, practiced to some extent in early years, but has given his attention mostly to other business, being for a quarter of a century proprietor of the Sales House. He has also traded to some extent, and was at one time county judge. John P. Finley was a native of Ohio, but came to Leon from Galena, Illinois, in the spring of 1854. He was an able physician, and earned an enviable reputation during his long residence in Decatur County. He was examining surgeon at Des Moines during the war, and died in March, 1883. C.P. Mullinnix has practiced for thirty years, in or near Leon. Robert D. Gardner, a botanic physician, has also been in Leon about thirty years, in continuous practice. G.W. Baker located at Decatur City in 1858 or 1859, but is now living a mile north of Leon. He devotes his attention chiefly to agriculture. B.F. Raiff, an eclectic, came to Leon before the war, during which he was in the service as assistant surgeon. About 1869 he removed to Osceola, where he is now in practice. The younger physicians of Leon, in point of residence, are H.R. Layton, H.C. Van Werden and W. Van Werden. All are in high standing, and have extensive practice. A physician named Macey was at Pleasanton a number of years, in early times. He removed to Missouri after the war, and died. His son is now in practice at the same place. Another early physician of Pleasanton was Dr. Burns, who died there after a few years. Elijah Glendenning, for the last thirty years a prominent physician, residing at Lineville, Wayne County, studied with Burns, and practiced at Pleasanton for some time. A Dr. Mullinnix, brother of the Leon physician, of the same name, was killed at Pleasanton during the war. The first physician at Garden Grove was named Smith. He settled there more than thirty years ago, remaining not long. A Dr. Johnson came here about 1857 from Ohio, and after several years went to Corning, where he died. His son, Richard, is now in practice at the same place. John Sigler came to the Grove shortly before the war, practiced a number of years, then retired, and in 1883 he died. W.A. Todd had his first course at the University of Michigan, and graduated at the Indiana Medical College, Indianapolis, in 1864. He came to Garden Grove in 1866, and practiced there fifteen years. He now lives in Chariton. John Carder was his partner here one year, and then practiced alone for a time. He is now in east central Iowa. H.C. Van Werden was at Garden Grove before locating at Leon. V.L. Chester is a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Keokuk, and has practiced at Garden Grove since 1875. E.W. Doolittle is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and has been in practice about eleven years. He came to Decatur County in 1879, and was a partner of Dr. Todd until the latter removed to Chariton. He succeeded to Todd's practice at Garden Grove, where he still resides. W.D. Duff came to Garden Grove in the spring of 1866. At Decatur City W.J. Laney is, of course, the pioneer physician. He has resided there a third of a century. J.R. McClelland, of Leon, lived at Decatur City for a time. O.A. Day was here from 1856 to 1865, and is now in Kansas. Sam. Day, his brother, was here from 1865 to 1868, and is now in Tennessee. Dr. Stringer was here from 1868-1870. H.C. Bone practiced at this point in 1875-'6. E. Meacham was here from 1868 to 1882. He removed to Kansas, where he died in 1885. Joseph Puckett, a cancer doctor, lived here from 1856 to 1879, when he died. J.R. Teller was here in 1876-'7. H. Parrish came in 1877, and has remained since, practicing in medicine and dealing in drugs. David R. Springstein has practiced here since 1883. At Van Wert there was a Dr. Darmeille in 1855 and 1856, and a Dr. Powell after him, for a short time. B.R. Walker has practiced at this point for a quarter of a century. Dr. Pugh came here from Green Bay Township, Clarke County, remained a short time, and left in the autumn of 1882. N.J. Hyatt came in 1882, and W.H. Todd, and both are now in practice, dealing in drugs also. T.M. Wall was among the first at Weldon, in 1880. He has moved frequently, and at present writing is at Osceola. David R. Springstein was at Weldon during 1884, and is now at Decatur City. George A. Stuart was here from 1880 to 1883, and is now in Greene County, Iowa. O.W. Foxworthy came in 1884, and is now here. Enos Mitchell has been at Weldon since 1880. L.P. Greenlee, from Promise City, Wayne County, located here in 1882, and deals in drugs, besides practicing medicine. I.O. Day was the first physician at Davis City, and remained about two years His son-in-law, named Murphy, practiced here one year. N.M. Smith was here two or three years, and is now in Kansas. J.B. Horner has been in practice for about ten years. J.H. Barber was here some years ago, then went to Kansas, and in the autumn of 1885 returned, and resumed the practice of medicine. W.C. Wheeler, from Pleasanton, has been here for about three years. At Lamoni the first physician was named Bissell. The present practitioners of Lamoni are four in number: J.W. DeMoon came in 1880; J.J. Stafford in 1882; J.H. Hansen in 1884, and D.D. Steiner in 1886. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 14, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net 'A Closed Mouth Gathers No Foot'.

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa; 1887 ---------------------------------------- 'THE MEDICAL PROFESSION' The life of a medical practitioner in a newly settled country is generally one of toil and hardship. compensation is usually meager, and however extensive may be the physician's practice, much of it must be rendered gratuitously on account of the poverty of his patients. A strong constitution and abundant patience is requisite to success, and success frequently means on the part of the physician merely the consciousness that he has performed his duty well. Many of those who first ministered to the sick in Decatur County were not graduates of any medical institution, and would not to-day be recognized as competent physicians; but they exercised what knowledge they had in the interests of suffering humanity, and deserve credit for what they did. As the county grew in population, the number of physicians increased, and in a few years all the settlers had reliable medical advisers within a short distance from their homes. Fever and ague was the chief complaint, and by far the most frequent among the early settlers. It was especially prevalent in the region lying along Grand River. Aside from this disease, from which few pioneer settlements in the West were ever entirely free, there was little sickness. The early settlers were generally men and women of strong constitution and robust health. They never called a doctor unless their symptoms were alarming, but instead relied upon the efficacy of herb teas and other simple remedies. Had it not been for fever and ague, doctors would have had but little to do. That disease disappeared as the country improved, and now few portions of the country can boast of a healthier climate and population than Decatur County. No great epidemics have ever visited the people. There is nothing in the condition of air and climate to cause disease; and the present generation is free from inherited taints, and blest with good habits and vigorous health. The physicians of Decatur County have generally been men of more than average ability in their profession. Not a few have been of culture and extensive scholarship. The present practitioners are almost without exception reckoned among the most honorable citizens, and in their professional character are possessed of judgment, faithfulness, knowledge and skill such as entitled them to rank among the most useful members of society. ------------------------------------------ 'DECATUR COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY' This society was organized June 8, 1875, the members present at that time being Drs. Chester, Stuart and Todd, of Garden Grove, and Sanford, Finley, McClelland and Layton, of Leon. Dr. Todd was chosen temporary president, and Dr. Finley the first permanent president. Dr McClelland was vice-president, and Dr. Layton, secretary. Drs. Laney and Bone, of Decatur City, became members at the second meeting, when constitution and by-laws were adopted, and a fee bill selected. Regular meetings have been held monthly, except during the severe weather of winter. At these meetings discussions and consultations are held for mutual improvement. Theses are read, and clinics frequently held. The permanent headquarters of the society are at Leon, but the monthly gatherings are held at different places by turn, and an annual picnic is generally indulged in. For 1886 J.B. Horner is President; H. Van Werden, Secretary; H.C. Van Werden Treasurer, and these three also act as censors. The present active membership includes -- W.J. Laney, Decatur City; W.A. Todd, Chariton; H.C. Bone, Grand River; M. Daniels, Terre Haute; H.R. Layton, Leon; J.R. McClelland, Leon; R.D. Gardner, Leon; W.H. Todd, Van Wert; A. Hamilton Blockly; W.C. Wheeler, Davis City; L.H. Sales, Leon; H. Parrish, Decatur City; E.C. Mason, Harding; J.B. Horner, Davis City; H.C. Van Werden, Leon; W Van Werden, Leon; E.W. Doolittle, Garden Grove; O.W. Foxworthy, Weldon; N.J Hyatt, Van Wert; Enos Mitchell, Weldon. To Be Continued . . . 'Physicians of the County' ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 14, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net 'A Closed Mouth Gathers No Foot'.

Hello All, This afternoon I went to see the movie "The Great Raid" ...it was a very good movie. It starts with news footage then fades into the movie, from the moment it starts, you are drawn in and it never lets go. I had always heard about the Bataan Death March, but not much was ever said, or rather I had not heard much about what had happened to the men who actually survived the march. I would highly recommend every one go see the movie...even more stay when the movie is over and watch the credits. It is during the credits that they show the old newsreel photos of the actual rescued prisoners and the rangers that rescued them. I just can't fathom how these men survived the Japanese Prisoner of war camps. In all honesty, I can't understand how anyone can treat another human being the way they treated our men. It is important that we all understand our history, what men and women gave up for us, without this knowledge or understanding there is no way any us can understand how blessed we are. As the credits rolled, and I watched the old news reels, I watched the men in awe, I saw them through eyes of gratitude and appreciation. The news reels helped, it took the "Hollywood" out of the film and the reality of "this really happened" back in...the real face of survival, the real heroes, it removed the face of the Hollywood actors. We got to see the actual men portrayed in the movie. As we walked out of the movie theater, the new Trace Atkins song was playing "Arlington", really brought everything full circle. The men were real, the sacrifices are real and the reality of it all sometimes is not very pretty. With the anniversary of VJ day it is a great movie to see. It is a reminder that there are many men of valor in this world that we never hear of or know their name...but even so they exist and the sacrifices they gave are real. Thanks, Denise

Nancy, I would like to see what the book has to say about my ancestor, Asa Burrell, a pioneer in Decatur County. Thanks! Marilyn

Hi All: I just received my book -- 'Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa' -- The Lewis Publishing Company; 1887. Would be happy to look for and transcribe other info.. TUSKEEGO: Tuskeego is a station on the Grant City branch of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. It was laid out in 1879, on section 20, Bloomington Township, the land being owned by A.M. Jackson, who is still the proprietor of a large number of the lots. These are 50 x 125 feet in size, except the business lots, which are 25 x 125. The town site is on good level ground and is not excelled by that of any other village in the county. The first building was erected in 1879. The first merchant was S.W. Hurst. The village has at the present time two stores. One is owned by a Mr. Parks T.C. Jackson being manager, and the other by A.W. Bowman. Both have good stocks of general merchandise. J.C. Varney is postmaster and station agent. The first postmaster was J.L. Jackson, appointed in 1879. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert August 13, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net 'A Closed Mouth Gathers No Foot'.

Me too Nancee----and how about a comprehensive list OF ALL OF HIS CHILDREN, GRAND-CHILDREN, GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN, etc. etc. Just kidding, but would LOVE any info available. I come across the Burrell family SO OFTEN that I must be related SOMEHOW---(Anybody start that list yet?) Best, Sherry > [Original Message] > From: Marilyn <mansiononmain@txk.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 8/13/2005 5:56:08 PM > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] TUSKEEGO > > Nancy, I would like to see what the book has to say about my ancestor, Asa > Burrell, a pioneer in Decatur County. > > Thanks! > > Marilyn > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Hi Jill---This may or may not be some of your family. I do have a DeVore connection through WILLIAM DeVORE. William came to Decatur Co., IA from VA and was probably born about 1835. He died in Pleasanton, Decatur Co., IA on March 25, 1863. William was married to MALONA GIBSON February 18, 1855. Malona was born in N. Carolina about 1834. From: 'A CENTURY OF MEMORIES' OF VAN WERT, IOWA 1880 - 1890 DECATUR COUNTY LONG CREEK TOWNSHIP Malona Jane Gibson (Devore, Waterman): Malona Gibson, a niece of Elizabeth Gibson, was born in l834, and came to Van Wert with other relatives in l854. She was married to William DeVore. Their children were: ELIZA DeVore (Thompson), WILLIAM DeVore, THOMAS DeVore, and Elizabeth Devore (Wise). William DeVore Sr. enlisted in the Missouri Home Guard, where he was accidentally killed. Malona, who was married for a few years later to John Waterman, lived all the rest of her life in Van Wert. She died in November of l920, at the age of 86 and is buried in Van Wert Cemetery. Eliza DeVore, b. abt. 1855 married Henry Alexander Thompson. Thomas Dyson DeVore, b. in Van Wert, April 7, 1860, married a sister of my 3rd great-grandmother, Anna Eleanor Bullard. I have their children listed as William Verne DeVore b. June 14, 1891, and Nila Glen DeVore b.February 03, 1894, but have no other information on them. I don't have a death date for Thomas, but know the DeVore's raised two of Anna's brothers children. I have no other information on William DeVore, Jr., but believe he was born bef. 1859. Hope this helps. Sherry > [Original Message] > From: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert <iggy29@rnetinc.net> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 8/13/2005 3:49:52 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] ANDERSON and DEVORE --- Can anyone help?? > > From: J Anderson > Date: 08/12/05 23:49:34 > To: iggy29@rnetinc.net > Subject: Anderson and DeVore > > > Nancee, > > My name is Jill Anderson-Marchant. > My father is(was) Bert Anderson and my mother is Ethel Marie DeVore. > They were from Van Wert Iowa. I am wanting to get some information on their > families (my > grandparents) and great-grandparents. > Any information would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you, > Jill > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Contact Jill if anyone can help her find family info. Her e-mail addy is > sbkmom@yahoo.com Thanks much. Nancee > __________________________________________________ > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx

From: J Anderson Date: 08/12/05 23:49:34 To: iggy29@rnetinc.net Subject: Anderson and DeVore Nancee, My name is Jill Anderson-Marchant. My father is(was) Bert Anderson and my mother is Ethel Marie DeVore. They were from Van Wert Iowa. I am wanting to get some information on their families (my grandparents) and great-grandparents. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jill --------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Jill if anyone can help her find family info. Her e-mail addy is sbkmom@yahoo.com Thanks much. Nancee __________________________________________________

STEPHANY, will send thro the Decatur Co, Ia discussion group and perhaps someone will know your family. I don't live in Decatur Co now. marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: Stephany Wingard [mailto:chinese_grammy@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:37 AM To: mari@netins.net Subject: Lookups/Decatur Co, IA/Cemeteries I am searching for the tombstone of my 3X great-grandfather, William Creighton. According to the Decatur County Journal (2/13/1902) and Leon Reporter (2/13/1902), he was born July 12, 1823 in Guernsey County, Ohio and died Feburary 7, 1902 in Fredonia, Kansas. He was buried in the Leon Cemetery, next to his (?second) wife (Victoria Garretson Creighton). Do you provide digital photographs of tombstones also? Thank you for your time and any assistance provided. Stephany Wilson Wingard __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

I don't think "Ham's" name was really Ham.....seems to me like it may have been Dennis.....mac ----- Original Message ----- From: Stacy Smith To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 7:18 PM Subject: [IADECATU] Another from The Leon Journal-Reporter Thursday, March 20, 1969 The Leon Journal-Reporter Thursday, March 20, 1969 AMICITIA CLUB The Amicitia Club will met March 27 for a one o'clock luncheon at the Boswell tea room. Carolyn Chambers will serve as hostess. Edith Chambers was hostess at the last meeting which featured guest speaker, Ham Graves. He discussed and showed Indian Relics. ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

"Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981", p. 180 Joseph Andrew Crees Joseph Crees (born April 3, 1877), was the son of Michael and Margaret (Noe) Crees. He was from a family of six children. They were Willie, Mary, Catherine, Joseph, Maggie and Clyde. They were raised on the homestead, five miles southeast of Grand River. Joseph married Nellie Brammer on March 21, 1902. They had six children: Rueben, Juanita, Wayne, Dorcas, Woodrow and Pauline. Mr. Crees was one of Grand River's most energetic businessmen. For many years they ran a produce station. (It set where the Bernard Camdens now live). They also had a feed mill. It was while Joseph was grinding feed that he was fatally injured by a broken piece flying from the grinder. Although several doctors were summoned, he passed away that evening without regaining consciousness. He died July 23, 1915, at the age of 38. He was buried in the Funktown Cemetery. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker August 10, 2005

"Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981", p. 177 Sylvester (Wesley) Carrel Sylvester Carrel was born Dec. 25, 1822, in Jackson County, Indiana. He was the son of Samuel and Betsey (Alexander) Carrel. He married Druesilla Dunlap in 1854. They left their native state of Ind., coming to Keokuk Co., Ia., where their son, James Carrel was born in 1855. They then migrated to Decatur County where Sylvester bought his first land in Richland Twp. in 1856. Druesilla died 1857 in childbirth. On Oct. 13, 1858, he married Keziah (Morgan) McConnell, widow of Thomas McConnell, who had come by wagon train from Ind. in 1855 with the Milsteads and Brammers. Keziah raised James, along with her children: Samuel, John T., Melissa, Mary, Abigail, Rachel, Sarah, Nancy and Thomas P. McConnell. She died July 17, 1882. Sylvester then married Keziah's daughter, Melissa Jones, widow of Libert Jones, Dec. 28, 1882. A river boat pilot until his move to Ia., he built a house on his homestead, hauling lumber from Ottumwa by ox team, and continued farming until his untimely death on Nov. 9, 1896, when he died of a gunshot wound. While preparing to help his son James butcher a hog, he took his gun from above the bedroom door, had his mouth over the muzzle of the bun, blowing into it to see if the tube was open, when his foot suddenly slipped off the chair causing the gun to discharge. James Carrel was born June 3, 1855, in Keokuk Co., Ia., coming to Decatur Co. as a baby with his parents Sylvester and Druesilla (Dunlap) Carrel. As a young man, he was raised on his father's farm and lovingly cared for by his step-mother, Keziah. On Dec. 20, 1877, he married Laura Alice Clark, who was born May 30, 1859, and was the daughter of William and Margaret (Wallace) Clark at Appanoosa Co., Ia. They owned and farmed 154 acres of land in Richland Twp., building a two story home, quite modern for its day. To this union were born five children: Stella Druesilla (b. Nov. 28, 1878) md. George Needham; Ira (b. Feb. 21, 1882) died in childbirth; Margaret Grace (b. Aug. 2, 1888) md. Casper Lamb; Ellnora (b. Dec. 26, 1891) md. Axel Hanson; and Golda Gladys (b. Mar. 1, 1895) md. William M. Jones. James resided on the family farm until his death Sept. 23, 1939, and Laura eventually sold the farm, residing with her daughter, Nora Hanson, until her death on April 8, 1949. Both are buried at Westerville Cemetery. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker August 10, 2005

"Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981", p. 174 George Franklin Burchett and Libbie Mae Monroe George was the second child born to Franklin and Margaret Jane (Grimm) Burchett. He was born on a farm in Clarke Co., northeast of Grand River on Mar. 18, 1884. Libbie was the eleventh child born to James Thomas and Matilda Frances (Perdue) Monroe. She was born on a farm northeast of Grand River on Nov. 2, 1885. In their early years, they went to country school and attended Sunday School and Church at Gregg Chapel. After their marriage on July 17, 1905, they lived on the Monroe farm where two children were born: Mabel Lola (1906), and Clarence Raymond (1908). They moved to South Dakota in 1909 where they homesteaded a farm of 160 acres near Gregory. They returned to the Monroe farm before their third child (Harold Woodrow) was born in 1912. They lived briefly in Osceola, Ia. in 1915 when they moved to Winner, South Dakota where their fourth child (Dale Monroe) was born in 1916. In the winter of 1916, they returned to Iowa locating in the town of Grand River for the rest of their lives. Three more children were born in Grand River: Helen Louise, Pauline May, and Hazel Marie. George owned and operated a threshing machine around Grand River for many years. He was a carpenter by trade and built many homes and farm buildings in and around the town of Grand River. He was also a mayor of Grand River. Libbie attended the Dorcas Club. George passed away on Feb. 26, 1963 at the age of 78. Libbie died on May 4, 1970 at the age of 84. Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker August 10, 2005

"Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981" p. 164 The Francis Burchett Family My Great-Grandfather Ackeles Burchett was born in Clairborn County, Tennessee, in 1825 and remained there until a young man. He met and married Leah Jane Anderson, January 25, 1846. They migrated to Greene County, Ind., in 1849 and from there on to Decatur Co., Iowa, in 1852, where they settled as farmers. My grandfather, William Burchett, nicknamed "Wild Bill" was one of eight children. He married Sara Dietrick while in Ia., but later they moved to Oklahoma where my father Francis Ackeles Burchett, one of ten children, was born, May 8, 1890. Grandfather William Burchett lived in Okla. until my father was eight years of age, then they moved back to Iowa and settled a farm in Clarke County. My father, Francis, grew up on this farm and had many interesting stories to tell about his childhood. One story, I vividly remember him telling, was how he and his six brothers would slip eggs out of the henhouse each Easter to see who would have the most eggs on Easter morning. Somehow Grandfather William would always manage to watch where his sons hid their eggs, and he always managed to see that Grandma got her eggs. Furthermore, he never told his sons not to rob the hen's nests at Easter. Father met and married Addie Elizabeth Woods, the daughter of David Timothy Woods and Dorothea Ellen Boles (1853-1932). Very little is known about Grandfather Woods. Grandmother Wood's parents, my great grandparents, were Sarah Gilmore (137-1892) and William Boles (1810-1895). Our maternal great-great grandparents, Thomas (1810-1901) and Dorothea Young Gilmore, (1810-1864) came from Bristol, Eng., and settled in Ohio. My parents, Francis and Addie Burchett settled in Richland Twp., Decatur Co., Ia. ......... Copied by Stacey McDowell Dietiker August 10, 2005

Just a few things to remember about these Grand River Family Bios from "Reflections of Grand River, 1881-1981". 1. These were written in 1981, 24 years ago. So some of the people who are noted as being alive are possibly not alive anymore and some of the places that they lived then may not be the same now. But these are all good clues for further research. 2. I am leaving out any names that might still be alive as much as possible. If you see several dots...... it means that I've left part of the bio off of the copy. Hope you are enjoying and finding some new information. If anyone is interested in the Bryant, Redd and Brown families so far mentioned I have further information on some of them and contact with some family members. Stacey Dietiker