Thanks, so much Nancee! Larry L. McElwee Dodge City, Ks. mcelwee1942@cox.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <iggy29@grm.net> To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:55 AM Subject: [IADECATU] 'A FITTING TRIBUTE' > Hi Larry: I thought of you when I saw this article.. This is such a nice > memory to have and hope you enjoyed it as much as I did... My Best Always, > Nancee > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > From: Larry McElwee > Date: 5/5/2010 8:43:35 AM > To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] 'A FITTING TRIBUTE' > > > Jasper Newton McJimsey was my Grandfather's Brother. He served in the > Civil > War in Company K, 39th Iowa Infantry. George Milton McJimsey was killed in > France,26Oct1918.He was with the101st. Infantry Regiment,26th Infantry > Division of the U.S. Army. He is buried in Romagne, France. > Larry L. McElwee > Dodge City, Ks. > mcelwee1942@cox.net > > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I took some time out to try -- once again -- to find the Warrick Cemetery yesterday.. I headed south on R15, which is right out of Murray and used my odometer to try and follow the Google map I have. Clover Rd. going East - eluded me for a bit, but I finally got on it and seeing it was gravel, went along feeling pretty plucky that I'd found it.. However, just over the hill it turns into dirt/mud road.. I decided to navigate it for the next mile - hoping the whole time I wouldn't get stuck out in the boonies.. I followed the rest of the directions and voila (WALA) there it was on top of the hill. . It is such a beautifully kept little cemetery; had been mowed and all the leaves raked over to the far side of the fence.. Many of the stones have been re-set and it shows that somebody loves this little cemetery... The wind was blowing so hard, but the sun was shining... There are 2 huge old oak trees at the gate entrance and if I'd had J.R.'s 100 ft. tape, I'd have measured their girths just so I could tell you all about them. Awesome... I did find a different way back home so I didn't have to navigate the mud road... It's always amazed me that when you take off on a gravel road, you may NEVER ever find your way home -- they just go on forever and forever and forever...... Just wanted to let you know.. Nancee

Hi Larry: I thought of you when I saw this article.. This is such a nice memory to have and hope you enjoyed it as much as I did... My Best Always, Nancee --------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Larry McElwee Date: 5/5/2010 8:43:35 AM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] 'A FITTING TRIBUTE' Jasper Newton McJimsey was my Grandfather's Brother. He served in the Civil War in Company K, 39th Iowa Infantry. George Milton McJimsey was killed in France,26Oct1918.He was with the101st. Infantry Regiment,26th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He is buried in Romagne, France. Larry L. McElwee Dodge City, Ks. mcelwee1942@cox.net

Jasper Newton McJimsey was my Grandfather's Brother. He served in the Civil War in Company K, 39th Iowa Infantry. George Milton McJimsey was killed in France,26Oct1918.He was with the101st. Infantry Regiment,26th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He is buried in Romagne, France. Larry L. McElwee Dodge City, Ks. mcelwee1942@cox.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <iggy29@grm.net> To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:21 AM Subject: [IADECATU] 'A FITTING TRIBUTE' > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, May 6, 1920 > > In accordance with the Governor's proclamation, that the people of the > State > of Iowa set out a tree or trees on April 30th, and dedicate it to the > memory > of our soldier dead, I have the following to report. As I had no forest > tree at hand, such as oak, hickory or walnut, I used a small cherry tree > and > set it out to the memory of GEORGE MCJIMSEY, the son of my neighbor and > friend, JASPER MCJIMSEY, who gave his life to the cause of world freedom > and > since I cannot decorate his grave, because he sleeps in a foreign country, > in a strange land among a strange people, I am resolved to place an > American > flag by this little tree on each Decoratiion Day in memory of him to whose > honor it is planted and I have appointed by little grandson, WILLIAM > TUTTLE, > to take care of this tree in years to come, when I have passed to my > reward, > and decorate it as I have done, not only to the memory of this one but to > the memory of all who gave their lives to the cause of world democracy and > freedom. In conclusion I will say all honor to the boys that have > returned > home and my earnest prayer to God is that they will cast their influence > on > the side of right and good government. > > -- F. WILSON FIERCE, > Van Wert, Iowa. > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > May 4, 2010 > iggy29@grm.net > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Nancee - I was amazed that we are cousins with our great grandfathers being brothers.  I don't think Wendell knows that - he especially didn't when you were married to Ted and were all friends and socialized together.  What a small world. Our Crees reunion we have in Decatur is just my first cousins (the grandchildren of Willis & Anna) and our families, but I'm sure if you would like to attend no one would object and you could meet some more relatives.  Wendell and I are hosts at the next one in 2011.  Wanda   ________________________________ From: Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 4:26:47 PM Subject: [IADECATU] CREES ANCESTORS & RELATIVES -------Original Message------- From: Leland Rauch Date: 5/3/2010 1:57:36 PM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] CARL CREES. Hi Nancee - Yes, that is the same Carl Crees.  He is Wendell and my first cousin.  He and Wendell are a lot alike - in looks and personality.  They are exactly the same age - Wendell's birthday is in March 1939 and Carl's is May 1939.  You need to remind me how you are related to the Crees' - I know you have told me but have forgotten.  Yes, we had a great family and a very close family.  Our Grandmother Crees (Anna) just lived two houses down  the street from Wendell and me growing up in Decatur so we always saw our cousins lots as everyone always gathered at Grandma's on Sunday's.  We all have lots of fond memories and as you know we all get together every two years for a reunion at the community center in Decatur.  Wanda -------------------------------------------------------------------------- My gg grandfather, JOHN FREDRICK "FRED" CREES was your MICHAEL CREES's brother. He m: MARGARET E. KOGER.  My Lineage: JOHN's daughter, CEDOTHIA ANN CREES m: HARRY DELMAR WELDON.  Their daughter, my grandmother, PEARL E. WELDON m: ELMER JAY CRABB. Their daughter, my mother, HELEN MAY CRABB m: FRANK E. MCMURTREY... And voila -- I'm one of their 3 daughters. Your lineage:  ? MICHAEL CREES m: MARGARET ANN NOE.  Their son, WILLIS W. CREES m: ANNA CORA KIER.  Their daughter, ADELIA ESTELLA CREES m: DWIGHT AKERS...And viola -- there you are.. Carl's parents: MICHAEL SAMUEL CREES m: RUTH LAVERN ELLERS. So -- we are ALL related by way of JOSEPH CREES & CATHERINE ANN COPPERSMITH.   Nancee www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have a couple pictures of the 5 sets(yes, 5 sets to one mother) of Koger twins if anyone is interested. They are related through my great grandmother Elvira Brooks-Teter. I have found some of them listed on census records, but have not posted they may be living. Carol Bennett Nebraska -----Original Message----- From: Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 4:26 pm Subject: [IADECATU] CREES ANCESTORS & RELATIVES -------Original Message------- From: Leland Rauch Date: 5/3/2010 1:57:36 PM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] CARL CREES. Hi Nancee - Yes, that is the same Carl Crees. He is Wendell and my first cousin. He and Wendell are a lot alike - in looks and personality. They are exactly the same age - Wendell's birthday is in March 1939 and Carl's is May 1939. You need to remind me how you are related to the Crees' - I know you have told me but have forgotten. Yes, we had a great family and a very close family. Our Grandmother Crees (Anna) just lived two houses down the street from Wendell and me growing up in Decatur so we always saw our cousins lots as everyone always gathered at Grandma's on Sunday's. We all have lots of fond memories and as you know we all get together every two years for a reunion at the community center in Decatur. Wanda -------------------------------------------------------------------------- My gg grandfather, JOHN FREDRICK "FRED" CREES was your MICHAEL CREES's brother. He m: MARGARET E. KOGER. My Lineage: JOHN's daughter, CEDOTHIA ANN CREES m: HARRY DELMAR WELDON. Their daughter, my grandmother, PEARL E. WELDON m: ELMER JAY CRABB. Their daughter, my mother, HELEN MAY CRABB m: FRANK E. MCMURTREY... And voila -- I'm one of their 3 daughters. Your lineage: ? MICHAEL CREES m: MARGARET ANN NOE. Their son, WILLIS W. CREES m: ANNA CORA KIER. Their daughter, ADELIA ESTELLA CREES m: DWIGHT AKERS...And viola -- there you are.. Carl's parents: MICHAEL SAMUEL CREES m: RUTH LAVERN ELLERS. So -- we are ALL related by way of JOSEPH CREES & CATHERINE ANN COPPERSMITH. Nancee www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Every summer when I was a little kid I remember going to Leland and Martha Munyons for Sunday dinners. His Mother Julia ( Aunt Jude to a lot of us) Davidson Munyon was still alive. All the kids, grandkids and whoever else would come was always welcome. Until we moved to the farm and back to Decatur County I didn't know we had so many relatives and I thought those dinners were wonderful. I was a very willing audience to listen to Aunt Jude talk about going to CA in l874 when she was a young girl. Leland and Martha had two children, Mendell and Wilma, both ranked among my closest friends until their respective deaths. Is there anyone out there that was at one or more of those dinners? Oh yes, Aunt Jude was my Grandmother Katie Davidson Cone's sister. Mary Cone Stewart

This one is very touching - Jo Achee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <iggy29@grm.net> To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:21 AM Subject: [IADECATU] 'A FITTING TRIBUTE' > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, May 6, 1920 > > In accordance with the Governor's proclamation, that the people of the > State > of Iowa set out a tree or trees on April 30th, and dedicate it to the > memory > of our soldier dead, I have the following to report. As I had no forest > tree at hand, such as oak, hickory or walnut, I used a small cherry tree > and > set it out to the memory of GEORGE MCJIMSEY, the son of my neighbor and > friend, JASPER MCJIMSEY, who gave his life to the cause of world freedom > and > since I cannot decorate his grave, because he sleeps in a foreign country, > in a strange land among a strange people, I am resolved to place an > American > flag by this little tree on each Decoratiion Day in memory of him to whose > honor it is planted and I have appointed by little grandson, WILLIAM > TUTTLE, > to take care of this tree in years to come, when I have passed to my > reward, > and decorate it as I have done, not only to the memory of this one but to > the memory of all who gave their lives to the cause of world democracy and > freedom. In conclusion I will say all honor to the boys that have > returned > home and my earnest prayer to God is that they will cast their influence > on > the side of right and good government. > > -- F. WILSON FIERCE, > Van Wert, Iowa. > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > May 4, 2010 > iggy29@grm.net > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com 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: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2853 - Release Date: 05/04/10 06:27:00

Hey everyone - If I'm a little slow answering emails for a few weeks please be patient with me. I am filling in for someone who's father passed away and had to make a long trek to the north for a few weeks at work. Should be back and catching up in about a week and a half. Thanks for your patience. Stacey

What an absolutely heart-touching article to put on the site. Donna in OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <iggy29@grm.net> To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 8:21 AM Subject: [IADECATU] 'A FITTING TRIBUTE' > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, May 6, 1920 > > In accordance with the Governor's proclamation, that the people of the > State > of Iowa set out a tree or trees on April 30th, and dedicate it to the > memory > of our soldier dead, I have the following to report. As I had no forest > tree at hand, such as oak, hickory or walnut, I used a small cherry tree > and > set it out to the memory of GEORGE MCJIMSEY, the son of my neighbor and > friend, JASPER MCJIMSEY, who gave his life to the cause of world freedom > and > since I cannot decorate his grave, because he sleeps in a foreign country, > in a strange land among a strange people, I am resolved to place an > American > flag by this little tree on each Decoratiion Day in memory of him to whose > honor it is planted and I have appointed by little grandson, WILLIAM > TUTTLE, > to take care of this tree in years to come, when I have passed to my > reward, > and decorate it as I have done, not only to the memory of this one but to > the memory of all who gave their lives to the cause of world democracy and > freedom. In conclusion I will say all honor to the boys that have > returned > home and my earnest prayer to God is that they will cast their influence > on > the side of right and good government. > > -- F. WILSON FIERCE, > Van Wert, Iowa. > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > May 4, 2010 > iggy29@grm.net > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 6, 1920 In accordance with the Governor's proclamation, that the people of the State of Iowa set out a tree or trees on April 30th, and dedicate it to the memory of our soldier dead, I have the following to report. As I had no forest tree at hand, such as oak, hickory or walnut, I used a small cherry tree and set it out to the memory of GEORGE MCJIMSEY, the son of my neighbor and friend, JASPER MCJIMSEY, who gave his life to the cause of world freedom and since I cannot decorate his grave, because he sleeps in a foreign country, in a strange land among a strange people, I am resolved to place an American flag by this little tree on each Decoratiion Day in memory of him to whose honor it is planted and I have appointed by little grandson, WILLIAM TUTTLE, to take care of this tree in years to come, when I have passed to my reward, and decorate it as I have done, not only to the memory of this one but to the memory of all who gave their lives to the cause of world democracy and freedom. In conclusion I will say all honor to the boys that have returned home and my earnest prayer to God is that they will cast their influence on the side of right and good government. -- F. WILSON FIERCE, Van Wert, Iowa. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 4, 2010 iggy29@grm.net

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, April 22, 1920 Mrs. W.S. WARNOCK passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. LOU SILTZ, in Lamoni Sunday, April 11th, and her remains were brought to Davis City Tuesday afternoon and buried beside her husband who had preceded her several years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Cottingham, the M.E. Minister at Lamoni. The social aid of the M.E. Church met with Mrs. AARON HENDERSON Thursday afternoon. A very pleasant time was reported. The ladies will meet with Mrs. THURMAN CRAIG April 29th. Mrs. LON BUELL was taken ill suddenly last week with appendicitis. Dr. Reed took her to St. Joseph Tuesday. At this time she is getting along fine and will soon be able to return home. Uncle JIM BOLDMAN returned last week from Ohio where he had spent the winter with his daughter, Mrs. ALICE STROPES. FRANCE HAMILTON moved into the HENRY STANDIFER property last week. JAKE MARTIN moved into the DAVIE WOOD property where FRANCE HAMILTON vacated Mr. and Mrs. JOHN SELL and son, LESTER, returned from Long Beach, California Saturday. They stopped at Davis City where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. ARTHUR DOOLITTLE, and Mrs. SELL's parents, Mr. and Mrs. JAKE MARTIN. Mrs. W.J. BAILEY attended the convention at Leon Saturday afternoon. Mrs. ROY BROWN and daughter were passengers in Leon Saturday evening. Dr. and Mrs. WAILES attended the convention at Leon Saturday. News seems to be scarce in Davis City this week. -------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 4, 2010 iggy29@grm.net

From: Leland Rauch Date: 5/3/2010 1:57:36 PM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] CARL CREES. Hi Nancee - Yes, that is the same Carl Crees. He is Wendell and my first cousin. He and Wendell are a lot alike - in looks and personality. They are exactly the same age - Wendell's birthday is in March 1939 and Carl's is May 1939. You need to remind me how you are related to the Crees' - I know you have told me but have forgotten. Yes, we had a great family and a very close family. Our Grandmother Crees (Anna) just lived two houses down the street from Wendell and me growing up in Decatur so we always saw our cousins lots as everyone always gathered at Grandma's on Sunday's. We all have lots of fond memories and as you know we all get together every two years for a reunion at the community center in Decatur. Wanda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ I grew up in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. My grandma, Pearl (Weldon) Crabb/Woodside lived in a large and beautiful house in Burlington... We too spent every Sunday at her house for dinner. It was tradition that everybody wanted to be a part of.. My heart still swells every time I think of her -- she was my rock. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and whoever else wanted to come, were all at her table for Sunday dinner. We all grew up and went different ways, as life took us.. She passed away in 1986. My sisters and I often talk about the wonderful memories we have of 'our grandma' and all that she taught us. We, too, have a yearly picnic/reunion in Oskaloosa every August and enjoy catching up on everybody's latest.. Alas, as we all grow older, we have those wonderful memories to sustain us. I didn't know - until last year (I think) - that you had a reunion every two years.. Is this open to ALL Crees descendants, or just your branch of the Crees family? Have a great day. Best Regards, Nancee

That sounds great. I hope she will get lots of cards. Remember talking with you before. In a message dated 5/2/2010 4:36:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, jan4gen@verizon.net writes: Thanks for telling us about this. I remember Tom and Eloise. They were a handsome young couple and when Tom was in the service, they visited us in Kansas when my Dad and my Uncle Harold were working building army camps. I hope I can find the handsome picture of Tom in his uniform.....would be nice to share it with her. Thanks again! Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ggma98@aol.com> To: <iadecatu@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] Announcement > correction her address is 204 > > > In a message dated 4/29/2010 11:16:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > Ggma98@aol.com writes: > > The family of Mary Elosie Karns-Reynolds,life long resident of Decatur > Co. > wish to announce her 95th birthday on Friday May 14, 2010 and invite all > to > honor her special day with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 208 N.E. > Popular,Leon, Iowa 50144. Thanks to all. > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject > and the body of the message > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'm with you, Sherry!!!!! Poor thing! Boo Dyer!!!! Jan A close inspection revealed the undeniable fact that > the >> hungry porker was the one he had lost last fall. The hog was little more >> than skin and bones. Dyer is sure the hog will regain its lost weight >> and >> be ripe for slaughter long before fall. >>

-------Original Message------- From: Leland Rauch Date: 5/3/2010 1:57:36 PM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] CARL CREES. Hi Nancee - Yes, that is the same Carl Crees. He is Wendell and my first cousin. He and Wendell are a lot alike - in looks and personality. They are exactly the same age - Wendell's birthday is in March 1939 and Carl's is May 1939. You need to remind me how you are related to the Crees' - I know you have told me but have forgotten. Yes, we had a great family and a very close family. Our Grandmother Crees (Anna) just lived two houses down the street from Wendell and me growing up in Decatur so we always saw our cousins lots as everyone always gathered at Grandma's on Sunday's. We all have lots of fond memories and as you know we all get together every two years for a reunion at the community center in Decatur. Wanda -------------------------------------------------------------------------- My gg grandfather, JOHN FREDRICK "FRED" CREES was your MICHAEL CREES's brother. He m: MARGARET E. KOGER. My Lineage: JOHN's daughter, CEDOTHIA ANN CREES m: HARRY DELMAR WELDON. Their daughter, my grandmother, PEARL E. WELDON m: ELMER JAY CRABB. Their daughter, my mother, HELEN MAY CRABB m: FRANK E. MCMURTREY... And voila -- I'm one of their 3 daughters. Your lineage: ? MICHAEL CREES m: MARGARET ANN NOE. Their son, WILLIS W. CREES m: ANNA CORA KIER. Their daughter, ADELIA ESTELLA CREES m: DWIGHT AKERS...And viola -- there you are.. Carl's parents: MICHAEL SAMUEL CREES m: RUTH LAVERN ELLERS. So -- we are ALL related by way of JOSEPH CREES & CATHERINE ANN COPPERSMITH. Nancee

Thanks for sharing your story Betty, I am still laughing. Mary ---- Betty <68bettyjones@cox.net> wrote: > I liked Marys memories and I have one my dad , Clifford Jones, told > > It was probable around the 1920's. neighbors was over to my grandparents > house. of course their was the convenient outdoor toilets. The lady went > out to the toilet but it was dark so evidently decided to 'go ' by the > house. She came screaming into the house saying she got bit on the bottom > by a snake. They all went out to get the snake but alls they found was an > old hen that was evidently not happy at being disturbed and pecked her > Betty Ia > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancee Seifert" <iggy29@grm.net> > To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 8:20 AM > Subject: [IADECATU] MEMORIES -- BY MARY STEWART > > > >I sent this out yesterday, but apparently it didn't get to the List.? So, > > am trying again. Nancee > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > From: Nancee Seifert > > Date: 5/1/2010 7:29:44 AM > > To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com > > Subject: MEMORIES -- BY MARY STEWART > > > > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > > > From: conestew@cox.net > > Date: 4/30/2010 8:49:24 PM > > To: undisclosed-recipients:, > > Subject: RE: Gammill and Cowles Cemeteries (Hamilton Twp) > > > > > > Nancee - you asked for some of my memories about that area so here goes. > > > > That big new house just west of Gammill Cemetery is on what was our > > pasture > > land when we lived there. Our house was > > at the foot of the hill. I remember Dad said the barn was built with > > wooden pegs and square nails used on it and the > > house. I had a few but they got lost in one of my 8 moves since then. > > I looked on the Hamilton twp map and it was/is owned by Ronald Deemer. > > > > The first year I was in the 4th grade and went to Oak Seminary Country > > School (not Vine Oak - memory lapse) > > It was approx. 2 MI. +/- one way - Depending on the weather I got taken > > by > > car, horse back or wagon behind 2 mules. > > I had a pony for a while but it was smarter than I was and I landed on my > > rear more than once. > > Sometimes in the winter Dad would walk me across the cornfield and we > > would > > walk across frozen Little River. Much shorter trip. I remember going > > by > > the Cowles cemetery when we walked home by way of the road on nice days. > > > > The second year Boothtown School opened and I attended it for 4 years - > > during which Lavera Cowles, her sister Blanche Marie Gifford and Miss Ada > > Phelps were among my teachers. Miss Phelps was approx. 62 and a very > > independent lady. > > She boarded with my family one year, another the next year and then set up > > housekeeping during the week in the school house. Her family came after > > her > > on weekends. Talk about being attached to your work. > > > > The stores were open in Pleasanton 2 nights a week on Thursday (?) and > > Saturday nights. There was a movie in some > > bldg on those nights in the winter and in a tent in the park in the > > summer. > > I remember I won the $25 drawing one night > > and I was rich!!!!! There were also box suppers, Christmas Plays at > > school > > and end of the year picnics for entertainment. > > > > These are my memories and I hope others will add theirs to it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Nancee - Yes, that is the same Carl Crees.  He is Wendell and my first cousin.  He and Wendell are a lot alike - in looks and personality.  They are exactly the same age - Wendell's birthday is in March 1939 and Carl's is May 1939.  You need to remind me how you are related to the Crees' - I know you have told me but have forgotten.  Yes, we had a great family and a very close family.  Our Grandmother Crees (Anna) just lived two houses down  the street from Wendell and me growing up in Decatur so we always saw our cousins lots as everyone always gathered at Grandma's on Sunday's.  We all have lots of fond memories and as you know we all get together every two years for a reunion at the community center in Decatur.  Wanda ________________________________ From: Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 11:29:30 AM Subject: [IADECATU] CARL CREES. I haven't talked to Carl in years -- since I started my Crees research.. He still had the Auto Parts store then... (Do I have the right person?)  We emailed but I never saw him in person. Somehow I always feel when I talk with you, I'm from the wrong branch of the CREESs.. And probably am..  Thanks, Nancee I always thought Wendell Akers was one of the nicest guys after I met Ted Fuller.  -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------Original Message------- From: Leland Rauch Date: 5/3/2010 8:16:35 AM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] QUESTIONS.. The Crees on Hwy 69 heading to Davis City is my cousin, Carl and his wife Carol.  Wanda www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I liked Marys memories and I have one my dad , Clifford Jones, told It was probable around the 1920's. neighbors was over to my grandparents house. of course their was the convenient outdoor toilets. The lady went out to the toilet but it was dark so evidently decided to 'go ' by the house. She came screaming into the house saying she got bit on the bottom by a snake. They all went out to get the snake but alls they found was an old hen that was evidently not happy at being disturbed and pecked her Betty Ia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <iggy29@grm.net> To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 8:20 AM Subject: [IADECATU] MEMORIES -- BY MARY STEWART >I sent this out yesterday, but apparently it didn't get to the List.? So, > am trying again. Nancee > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > From: Nancee Seifert > Date: 5/1/2010 7:29:44 AM > To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com > Subject: MEMORIES -- BY MARY STEWART > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: conestew@cox.net > Date: 4/30/2010 8:49:24 PM > To: undisclosed-recipients:, > Subject: RE: Gammill and Cowles Cemeteries (Hamilton Twp) > > > Nancee - you asked for some of my memories about that area so here goes. > > That big new house just west of Gammill Cemetery is on what was our > pasture > land when we lived there. Our house was > at the foot of the hill. I remember Dad said the barn was built with > wooden pegs and square nails used on it and the > house. I had a few but they got lost in one of my 8 moves since then. > I looked on the Hamilton twp map and it was/is owned by Ronald Deemer. > > The first year I was in the 4th grade and went to Oak Seminary Country > School (not Vine Oak - memory lapse) > It was approx. 2 MI. +/- one way - Depending on the weather I got taken > by > car, horse back or wagon behind 2 mules. > I had a pony for a while but it was smarter than I was and I landed on my > rear more than once. > Sometimes in the winter Dad would walk me across the cornfield and we > would > walk across frozen Little River. Much shorter trip. I remember going > by > the Cowles cemetery when we walked home by way of the road on nice days. > > The second year Boothtown School opened and I attended it for 4 years - > during which Lavera Cowles, her sister Blanche Marie Gifford and Miss Ada > Phelps were among my teachers. Miss Phelps was approx. 62 and a very > independent lady. > She boarded with my family one year, another the next year and then set up > housekeeping during the week in the school house. Her family came after > her > on weekends. Talk about being attached to your work. > > The stores were open in Pleasanton 2 nights a week on Thursday (?) and > Saturday nights. There was a movie in some > bldg on those nights in the winter and in a tent in the park in the > summer. > I remember I won the $25 drawing one night > and I was rich!!!!! There were also box suppers, Christmas Plays at > school > and end of the year picnics for entertainment. > > These are my memories and I hope others will add theirs to it. > > > > > > > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Didn't read the emails over the weekend so am just now catching up. Re this story -- THAT'S JUST NOT RIGHT -- "slaughter"??? This hog should have a seat at the table, not be served at it! :-) > [Original Message] > From: Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> > To: <IADECATU@rootsweb.com> > Date: 5/2/2010 9:06:14 AM > Subject: [IADECATU] HIBERNATING HOG.... > > I don't know if this would be considered 'Off Topic' -- or not -- since it > was printed in the Decatur County Journal... Nancee > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > March 11, 1920 > > According to the Greentop, Mo., Booster, a hog can live a long time without > food or drink. It has the following item concerning one that disappeared > last fall when Walter Dyer, thrashed his wheat. Search was made but no > trace of it could be found. It was considerable of a mystery but Dyer was > too busy to devote much time to solving it. It seems he was making a straw > shed for some of his stock to winter in and before it was finished the roof > fell in and he abandoned the work. In clearing away the straw imagine his > amazement when he beheld a long, thin, skeleton-like hog drag itself from > beneath the pile. A close inspection revealed the undeniable fact that the > hungry porker was the one he had lost last fall. The hog was little more > than skin and bones. Dyer is sure the hog will regain its lost weight and > be ripe for slaughter long before fall. > > > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message