Hi from Elaine, I am working on the family of John James BENTLEY b abt 1833 in VA md Mahala FUGATE / FUGIT She was the dau of Jesse B. FUGIT & Nancy PLOUGHE My new website focusing only on this family and their stories is at http://home.att.net/~johnjamesbentley (case sensitive) John J BENTLEY and the FUGITS lived near the connecting edges of Decatur Co, Iowa; Wayne Co., IA; and Mercer Co., MO. In fact Jesse B. FUGATE was the County Surveyor of Mercer Co as they were sorting out where the state line was. The Fugits were there by 1850 and JJ came in 1852. The Bentleys settled in Decatur County until they moved on to Fremont Co., IA in 1873. JJ and Mahala had 9 kids, most or all < born Decatur Co > These are the ones who married, but all after moving from Decatur County. - Nancy Catherine BENTLEY b 1861 md (1) Houston N. MORGAN (Huse) (2) Leonard Carl HILPERT - John F. BENTLEY b 1864 md Melinda GRAHAM (Linda) when widowed md 2nd, then 3rd - Jennie L. BENTLEY b 1867 md Hiram D. TATMAN (called "Dee") - Sarah Alice BENTLEY b 1868 md Charles WILLIAMS - William A. BENTLEY b. 1870 md Alice Rachel REID or REED They also adopted their gr-dau Mamie R. MORGAN who md William Root CHIVERS. She took care of John J. BENTLEY when he was old in the area near Visalia, Tulare Co., CA and helped pass down the family history. Relatively yours, Elaine - http://home.att.net/~johnjamesbentley

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Hello, Message from Lee Harris Eakin: Mrs. Polly Harris mentioned in this obit is Mary Francis Swank, b. 1810-d. 1903, who married Courtland Harris, b. 1810-d.1897, married abt. 1828 in Ohio and had the following children: John Swank, Abigail, Sarah Louisa, William Thomas (my gg grandfather), James Washington, Stephen Franklin, Almiranda Emeline, Oliver Wallace, Mary Elizabeth, and Samantha Jane Harris. Emeline and Mary Francis Swank's parents were John and Sarah Wallace Swank. Courtland Harris' parents were James and Abigail Harris. I would love to hear from anyone researching this line. Lee Harris Eakin EakinArkiv@aol.com Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 3, l902 EMELINE SWANK COZAD was born in Warren Co., Ohio, May the 29th, l82l. Died at her home in Morgan Township June 24th, l902, being at the time of her death 8l years and 26 days old. At the age of 9 years, she moved with her parents to Warren Co., Indiana. She was married to AARON COZAD May, l849; to this union were born ten children: JACOB A., JOHN S., of Moulton, Iowa; AARON A., of Pleasanton, Iowa; JAMES H., WILLIAM C., MRS. SARAH R. WOODS, of Weldon, Iowa; LUCINDA J., MRS. MARY E. DUNHAM, JOSEPHINE E. and JOSEPH A. They moved to Decatur County, Nov., l854, and entered the farm on which she lived at the time of her death, she was one of the early settlers as there were very few farms entered in Morgan Township at that time. Her husband died Aug. the 30th, l869, and four children, JOSEPH A., LUCINDA J., JACOB A. and JAMES H., have preceded her to the Great Beyond. She has two sisters, MRS. POLLY HARRIS, of Redbluff, California, who is 93 years of age and MRS. NANCY BALES, of Hyattville, Kansas, who is 73 years old, 6 children, 22 grandchildren and l2 great grandchildren, besides a host of friends are left to mourn her departure. She, in an early day, united with the M.E. Church at what was known as the Broadbook School House and lived a consistent Christian the rest of her life. It can be said of her she has fought the fight, finished her work and gone to her reward. The last few years of her life were spent with her daughters, MRS. EMMA DUNHAM and MISS JOSIE, who has been faithful in the care of their aged mother; feeble and almost blind, she never complained of her lot and as she neared the end, expressed herself as ready and willing to go when the Lord called her. There was prayer and a song service conducted at the house, her favorite song "My Savior First of All" being one of the number. She was followed to the Dale Cemetery by a large concourse of friends and laid beside her husband, June 25th, to await the resurrection morn. The family has the sympathy of the community in this their hour of sorrow. --F.A.D. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert "With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter" February 12, 2003

Donna, only Zeb Hatfield I see and don't know who he was named after = born 1950/60. There was also a Zeb Gray family How old was your Zeb Palmer? marie, iowa -----Original Message----- From: Mom Wade [mailto:mnpwade@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:26 PM To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IADECATU] query A researcher told me about a "Zeb" Hatfield. She game me some other names and I am wondering if there is someone out there who knows if this could be a relative of my gggrandfather, Zebedee Palmer/Parmer??? Donna in OR ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

Betty and everyone. There is a special IAGenweb Project regarding Orphan Train Riders. Go to the following website: _http://iagenweb.org/iaorphans/_ (http://iagenweb.org/iaorphans/) There are several special Iowa projects going on right now. You can find them on the IAGenweb main page at _www.iagenweb.org_ (http://www.iagenweb.org) Stacey Dietiker

Hi All, I have a letter from a Lois Courtnier in NJ wanting information about her GG Grandfather who came to Weldon Iowa on the oraphan train. Does anyone know if and when such a train came to Weldon, Decatur Co. or Clarke Co? Where could infomation about this be found? Thank you for any information or suggestion are greatly appreciated I have heard of Orphan Traibs but didn't know one cameto Weldon. Thank you, Betty in Weldon

A researcher told me about a "Zeb" Hatfield. She game me some other names and I am wondering if there is someone out there who knows if this could be a relative of my gggrandfather, Zebedee Palmer/Parmer??? Donna in OR

Hi All: Deborah Stanley did the 'looking up' on this article, so am passing it on to the Decatur County List. Thanks Deborah -- you always come through!! Nancee --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Alohawahine75@aol.com Date: 01/19/05 02:37:27 To: iggy29@rnetinc.net Subject: That should be Beavers ~ the brother-in-law & sister of Julana (Martin) Mitchell The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 2, 1908 JULANA MARTIN was born in Bartholomew County, Indiana, August 27th, 1841. Moved to Iowa with her parents in the year 1845. Was united in marriage to T.J. MITCHELL December 24, 1874. Four sons were born to this union; LEONARD and RAYMOND, living in Oklahoma, and GEORGE and CHARLIE, of Corning, Iowa. She united with the Baptist Church in early life and lived a faithful life until her death. She died at the home of her sister, MRS. I.N. BEARERS (sic), of Woodland, Iowa, December 24th, 1907. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net *Am wondering if this should be BEAVERS?

I thought this was the most discriptive of a number of my ancestors.....Great poem. Thanks Jack for posting this so we all might enjoy. ----- Original Message ----- From: <jscott@parkspringscommunities.com> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 9:49 AM Subject: [IADECATU] elusive ancestor/fun genealogy poem > This was forwarded to me (and others) by Leila Balis. I think it's worth an appearance on the "list." ... jack > > I went searching for an ancestor. I cannot find him still. > He moved around from place to place and did not leave a will. > He married where a courthouse burned. He mended all his fences. > He avoided any man who came to take the Census. > > He always kept his luggage packed, this man who had no fame. > And every 20 years or so, this rascal changed his name. > His parents came from Europe. They should be on some list > Of passengers to the U.S., but somehow they got missed. > > And no one else in this world is searching for this man. > So, I play genea-solitaire to find him if I can. > I'm told he's buried in a plot, with a tombstone he was blessed; > but the weather took engraving, and some vandals took the rest. > > He died before the county clerks decided to keep records. > No Family Bible has emerged, in spite of all my efforts. > To top it off this ancestor, who caused me many groans, > Just to give me one more pain, betrothed a girl named JONES! > > --Merrell Kenworthy > > > > ==== 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 > >

That is wonderful! Made me smile but "ain't it the truth!" Barbara (Kelley) Trammell danbark@att.net Texas

Forwarding an email. Please reply to the email address below! Hello! I am looking for info on the family of George W. Morris/Margaret Cherrington. They had a daughter Della Mae Morris. I am the GGgrandaughter doing family research. Looking for articles, obits, photoss, anything. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You, Sonya Ritchie wsarber@cfaith.com 2102151213

This was forwarded to me (and others) by Leila Balis. I think it's worth an appearance on the "list." ... jack I went searching for an ancestor. I cannot find him still. He moved around from place to place and did not leave a will. He married where a courthouse burned. He mended all his fences. He avoided any man who came to take the Census. He always kept his luggage packed, this man who had no fame. And every 20 years or so, this rascal changed his name. His parents came from Europe. They should be on some list Of passengers to the U.S., but somehow they got missed. And no one else in this world is searching for this man. So, I play genea-solitaire to find him if I can. I'm told he's buried in a plot, with a tombstone he was blessed; but the weather took engraving, and some vandals took the rest. He died before the county clerks decided to keep records. No Family Bible has emerged, in spite of all my efforts. To top it off this ancestor, who caused me many groans, Just to give me one more pain, betrothed a girl named JONES! --Merrell Kenworthy

I am trying to connect Abraham DILLON and his brother Henry DILLON to their proper DILLON line. I have found a note that Abraham DILLON was living next door to his cousin John Reese and his wife Emma. Does anyone have information on this Reese (Reece) Family who lived in Decatur County Iowa in the 1870s? Thanks for your help. Perry Adams

Woo hoo---a hit (of sorts) after a long dry spell!! My great aunt was Edna (Lockwood) Meacham. (My grandmothers sister.) I was lucky to visit two of Aunt Edna's daughters this past year, wandered around Weldon, found both houses that had belonged to Lockwood's, and visited the church and the cemeteries. Orion Latimer was Aunt Grace (Lockwood) Latimer's husband--Aunt Grace a sister to Edmond Lockwood---Aunt Edna, Aunt Irene and Grandma Helene's father. Sherry > > [Original Message] > > From: <Alohawahine75@aol.com> > > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > > Date: 1/16/2005 2:47:05 PM > > Subject: [IADECATU] Maude Deupew and Ray N. Huffer ~ any connections? > > > > Hello, > > > > Charles Huffer can be reached at this email address: > > chuffer123@aol.com > > > > > > Ray N. Huffer is the 5th of 8 children of John Robert Huffer (1867-1969) and > > Nola Belle Edgerton (1874-1910). Ray's g.g.grandfather is Jacob Huffer of ? > > His g.grandfather is Samuel Huffer (1786 PA - ?) of Shelby Co IN. > > > > I would be happy to share additional info. > > > > Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa > > Thursday, May l0, l923 > > > > MISS MAUDE DEPUEW and RAY N. HUFFER, both of Weldon, were united in marriage > > Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at the M.E. Parsonage in this city, Rev. > > Lombard performing the ceremony in the presence of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. > > C.W. DEPUEW, of Weldon, the groom's brother, FAY HUFFER and wife, of > > Minnesota, and their friend, MISS EDNA LOCKWOOD, of Weldon. > > > > MRS. HUFFER was graduated from the Leon High School and for the past year has > > taught very successfully in a Clarke County School. The groom has made his > > home at Weldon for two years, being employed on the O.P. Latimer farm near that > > place. The happy couple left that afternoon for Shenandoah where they will be > > at home immediately. They are highly respected young people and have many > > friends who will join the Sentinel in extending best wishes for a happy life > > together. > > > > --Osceola Sentinel. > > > > > > > > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > > "With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter" > > August 3, 2002 > > > > > > > > > > ==== IADECATU Mailing List ==== > > Stacey Dietiker, Momdit@aol.com: Decatur County List Administrator, > > Website Coordinator, Decatur County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu > > > > ============================== > > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

I am looking to connect my William DILLON with his proper parents and ancestors. From census records, we know that William was born in Ohio. (County unknown). In the 1850 census we find William DILLON with his wife Elizabeth (?) and their three sons. Abraham age 6, Henry age 4 and John age 3. They were living in Monroe County, Green township. In 1853 William moved his family to Decatur county, IA where we think William died about 1875 as he does not appear in the 1880 census. About 1875, His wife Elizabeth transferred lands in Decatur county to her older son Abraham's name. Son Abraham married Jane GALPIN and son Henry married Emmaline GALPIN sister of Jane. The two sons continued to live in Decatur County for many years. Perry Adams

I am looking to track the proper ancestors of Abraham DILLON. Abraham was born in 1843 in Monroe County, Ohio. He died in Decatur County, IA in 1892 and was buried there. However, later his wife moved him and buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville Iowa. I am looking for his obituary that might tell something of his family and ancestors. Thank you for your help. Perry Adams

Hello, Charles Huffer can be reached at this email address: chuffer123@aol.com Ray N. Huffer is the 5th of 8 children of John Robert Huffer (1867-1969) and Nola Belle Edgerton (1874-1910). Ray's g.g.grandfather is Jacob Huffer of ? His g.grandfather is Samuel Huffer (1786 PA - ?) of Shelby Co IN. I would be happy to share additional info. Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa Thursday, May l0, l923 MISS MAUDE DEPUEW and RAY N. HUFFER, both of Weldon, were united in marriage Tuesday morning at ten o'clock at the M.E. Parsonage in this city, Rev. Lombard performing the ceremony in the presence of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. C.W. DEPUEW, of Weldon, the groom's brother, FAY HUFFER and wife, of Minnesota, and their friend, MISS EDNA LOCKWOOD, of Weldon. MRS. HUFFER was graduated from the Leon High School and for the past year has taught very successfully in a Clarke County School. The groom has made his home at Weldon for two years, being employed on the O.P. Latimer farm near that place. The happy couple left that afternoon for Shenandoah where they will be at home immediately. They are highly respected young people and have many friends who will join the Sentinel in extending best wishes for a happy life together. --Osceola Sentinel. Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert "With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter" August 3, 2002

I wonder if the Melvina Cook mentioned below was any relation to Melvina Cook born June 12, 1861 (d. Mar 17, 1939) dau. of Henderson and Phebe (Payton) Cook. Wife of George FORTUNE (then later) John William WION? ----- Original Message ----- From: "kevin dailey" <dailyknd@grm.net> To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 8:14 AM Subject: [IADECATU] Roderick Craig > THE CAINSVILLE NEWS April 26 1900 page 3 > > RODERICK CRAIG > > "Uncle" Roderick Craig, widely known in Harrison and Mercer counties, having moved here in 1854 and resided here in 1854 and has resided here ever since. He made many acquaintances and kept himself fairly well posted in the ways of the world. He was fond of conversation with well informed people and loved to read. He often inquired of us, as we passed his late residence, what the latest news was. > > For many years it has cost him a struggle to live. Indeed he has lived on the border land of the valley of death for years. A great sufferer and a great care to his family and loved ones, but the weary march has ended, the last battle fought, the great enemy of our race has triumphed. Death came to his relief, Tuesday, April 17 1906 at 1:40 p.m. Came not with torture and pain but like the gentle zephyrs of spring, or a tired child falling asleep. He often marveled that his enfeebled life was prolonged when he could render so little assistance to his family. > > He was born in Henry Co., Ind., June 8 1822. He was married to Miss Melvina Cook, April 12, 1849. Fifty-seven years of married life, eleven children born to them, 3 of which died in infancy. He served 3 years in Regt. M.S. M. Co. 2 and was always proud of the service he rendered his country in its hour of need. He took great pleasure in Decoration services and largely led in the services held at the Cain cemetery where his daughter, Bellzena, lays at rest. (deb's note, this is a little hard to read, I think this is the spelling.) > > The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the late home, Wednesday, Arpil 18, 1906, at 3p.m. The text was from I. Thes. 4 ch. 14 va. The lesson was from the 23 Psalm. His remains were taken to the Zoar cemetery and laid to rest, there to wait the resurrection. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his aged companion who must now finish her pilgrimage alone after 57 years of heroic toil and sacrifice for those she loved. > > May the lord sustain her and guide her and her children is my prayer for Jesus sake. > > Bro. Hall gave an account of his enlistment 44 years ago, the first of this month and of his army life. He was a good soldier and a brave man. Only 6 of his company remains to answer the roll call. Deacon B.F. Burns is the oldest remaining. > > > ==== 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 >

Hello, This message is from Lee Harris Eakin, would like to hear from any family connections. Deborah Thank-you Deborah for posting this. She is a ggg aunt. The two sisters mentioned are Mary Frances (Polly) married to Courtland Harris, and Nancy married Joseph A. Bales. They are all the daughters of John and Sarah Wallace Swank. Would love to connect to anyone from this family. I am obviously descended from Sarah Francis Swank Harris, she is my gg grandmother. Lee Harris Eakin EakinArkiv@aol.com Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 3, l902 EMELINE SWANK COZAD was born in Warren Co., Ohio, May the 29th, l82l. Died at her home in Morgan Township June 24th, l902, being at the time of her death 8l years and 26 days old. At the age of 9 years, she moved with her parents to Warren Co., Indiana. She was married to AARON COZAD May, l849; to this union were born ten children: JACOB A., JOHN S., of Moulton, Iowa; AARON A., of Pleasanton, Iowa; JAMES H., WILLIAM C., MRS. SARAH R. WOODS, of Weldon, Iowa; LUCINDA J., MRS. MARY E. DUNHAM, JOSEPHINE E. and JOSEPH A. They moved to Decatur County, Nov., l854, and entered the farm on which she lived at the time of her death, she was one of the early settlers as there were very few farms entered in Morgan Township at that time. Her husband died Aug. the 30th, l869, and four children, JOSEPH A., LUCINDA J., JACOB A. and JAMES H., have preceded her to the Great Beyond. She has two sisters, MRS. POLLY HARRIS, of Redbluff, California, who is 93 years of age and MRS. NANCY BALES, of Hyattville, Kansas, who is 73 years old, 6 children, 22 grandchildren and l2 great grandchildren, besides a host of friends are left to mourn her departure. She, in an early day, united with the M.E. Church at what was known as the Broadbook School House and lived a consistent Christian the rest of her life. It can be said of her she has fought the fight, finished her work and gone to her reward. The last few years of her life were spent with her daughters, MRS. EMMA DUNHAM and MISS JOSIE, who has been faithful in the care of their aged mother; feeble and almost blind, she never complained of her lot and as she neared the end, expressed herself as ready and willing to go when the Lord called her. There was prayer and a song service conducted at the house, her favorite song "My Savior First of All" being one of the number. She was followed to the Dale Cemetery by a large concourse of friends and laid beside her husband, June 25th, to await the resurrection morn. The family has the sympathy of the community in this their hour of sorrow. --F.A.D. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert "With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter" February 12, 2003