Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Bible Records Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoinesBibl?read=3 Surname: ------------------------- Trying to find informatin on Mary Said...married Jay W. Scholes and lived either in the Des Moines area or Greenfield, Iowa. Thanks

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane Johns" <jjohns1@utk.edu> To: <IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 8:32 AM Subject: [IADESMOI] Henthorn Family > Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=57 > > Surname: Henthorn, Land, Whitcomb, Rogers > ------------------------- > > My mother, Delores Mae Henthorn Terry, was born in > Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA in 1926 to Charles Owen > Henthorn and Lucy Jane Whitcomb Henthorn. Charles' > parents were Thomas Jefferson Henthorn and Martha > Jane Henthorn Land. Lucy's parents were Eugene Whitcomb > and Elsie Mae Rogers Henthorn. > If anyone has any information on the HENTHORN, WHITCOMB, > ROGERS, OR LAND families, I sure would appreciate hearing from you. > > > > > ==== IADESMOI Mailing List ==== > " It is indeed a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors." > ~ Plutarch (46-120), Greek author > > ============================== > Ancestry.com now has more than 200,000 subscribers! To celebrate, > access to ALL of Ancestry.com will be free from July 18 to July 31! > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/freepromo.asp?sourcecode=A11AM >

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=57 Surname: Henthorn, Land, Whitcomb, Rogers ------------------------- My mother, Delores Mae Henthorn Terry, was born in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA in 1926 to Charles Owen Henthorn and Lucy Jane Whitcomb Henthorn. Charles' parents were Thomas Jefferson Henthorn and Martha Jane Henthorn Land. Lucy's parents were Eugene Whitcomb and Elsie Mae Rogers Henthorn. If anyone has any information on the HENTHORN, WHITCOMB, ROGERS, OR LAND families, I sure would appreciate hearing from you.

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=50 Surname: Juengel ------------------------- John Juengel is reported to have been farmer in Des Moines County, Iowa in 1879. Who knows more about him, his history and/or his children?

I am new to the list and hoping someone might be able to help me. Would appreciate it if anyone could tell me the precise location of the town of Centerville during and after the 1850's. Much thanks, Carolyn Murphy

Was there a 1851 - 1852 state census taken ??? Norm-Pat Duff

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=49 Surname: Portlock, Ratliff ------------------------- John W. Ratliff born ca 1830 married 19 Sep 1855 in Des Moines County, IA to Amanda Portlock. It is believed that this couple moved to Bald Mountain, Gilpin County, Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Julie

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=48 Surname: Portlock, Otten ------------------------- Searching for desc of John Otten born 28 May 1821 to Claus and Adeline Otten. Married Elizabeth Portlock 1847 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Elizabeth born 1826 died 1912 in Chicago, IL. Known children: Sarah born 1850 died 1852 Mary 1852 married G. V. Markham John ca 1855 worked for the Santa Fe railroad Hattie ca 1860 married James Edwards Any help appreciated. Julie Dresser

Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=47 Surname: McIntire, Carlson, Edwards, Pendry, Pierson ------------------------- I have been researching a McIntire family in Henderson County, Illinois, just across the rover. Jacob H McIntire, born ca 1852 in Iowa is listed in the 1880 Census for Carman Twp, Henderson Cty, ILL, with wife Barbara A, b ca 1856, Iowa, Son Charles A., b ca 1878, Ill, and daughter, Elise E., b ca 1879 in ILL.and John McIntire,b ca 1855, IA, with wife Sarah, b ca 1860, ILL, and sons Edwards, b ca 1877 and Joseph, b ca 1875 and daughter Irena, b ca 1879, all in ILL. This latter family is related to my family (Edwards, Pendry, Carlson, Pierson) These are also in both IA and ILL, Des Moines and Henderson Cty's respectively.

Dear list, During the time period of 1850 -1860, while doing Land / Church records research, has anyone came across the names of JOHN - MARGARET DUFF and JAMES B. - ANN DUFF in the Middletown twp. area Any help would be appreciated Norm-Pat Duff

Hello, list, The families I am researching in Des Moines County, Burlington area, are CLARK/E, MARTIN, and GRAHAM. Records show that my gggrandparents, Thomas C. Clark and Mary Laura Martin, were married in Burlington in 1857. Their oldest son, Morace Milton Clark, was born there in 1858. An 1856 census record for Burlington shows a family named Martin living there; it was composed of John Martin, age 47, Giles Martin, age 45, a Mary Martin age 16 (wrong--she would have been 18, but this could be a transcription error), and two young men named Robert and John Graham, of New York. Mary's mother was a Graham and had apparently died before 1850. I am guessing that the Graham boys were cousins. I do not know which Martin, John or Giles, was her father, but they were probably brothers. They are listed as being from Scotland, while Mary's birthplace is given as England. Family tradition has her as Scottish, so I am assuming the Martins came from one of the Border counties. Thomas Clark may be related to James Clarke, b. 1812, the third territorial governor of Iowa, who founded the Burlington Gazette. He died in about 1846 during a cholera epidemic. I do not know why Thomas was in Burlington in 1857 and the 1856 census shows no entry for him in Des Moines County. How he met Mary Martin is a mystery like many others. Any information would be appreciated, Barbara Archer

My list: Jacob Brem (1839-1913), to Burlington from Bechtersbohl, Germany, in 1867 Carl Frederick Sophus Enger (1820-1906), to Burlington from Germany via St. Louis in 1852 Dominika Hartman (1845-1942), to Burlington from Bechtersbohl, Germany, in 1867 Descendents of Alexander and Jackson Hilleary Jacob Hug (1802-1857), to Burlington from Wallenstadt, Switzerland via St. Louis in 1852 Maria Sigle (1856-1917), to Des Moines co from Gross Heppach, Germany, about 1881 Christian Zaiss (1845-1889), to Des Moines co from Unterturkheim, Germany, in 1874 I am looking for additional descendents and a birthplace for Carl Enger. I have information to share. Charliece Hillery

I am researching Mathew Bronson who was in the 1860 Federal Census for Des Moines Co. as a farmhand for the John and Elizabeth Long family in Danville Twp. I have census records, etc. but am looking for naturalization records for him as I don't find him earlier then this. He is a brick wall for me - no parents or siblings, not on any passenger lists from Norway, his birthplace. Possibly he may have changed his name. The other family from Des Moines Co. I am researching is the William and Elizabeth Prettyman family. Children listed in the 1860 census are John, Robert, Sarah, Abby and Asal. All children except the last who was 10 yrs of age were born in Ohio. I am looking for John, Robert's family, and Abby's family. Abby married a Monrow. Robert and Abby moved with parents and sister Sarah to Decatur County Iowa and are there in the 1880 census. Sarah married Mathew Bronson in Des Moines Co. in 1866. I have copy of marriage document. Thank you for any help you can give me. Stacey momdit@aol.com

John Henry NOBLE b March 7, 1887 Burlington m Edna UPTON Samuel GOBLE b Aug 1827 m Sophia PARKER Lee Co. IA m Maria Patterson Burlington Joseph HARTMAN b Oct 2, 1810 Germany arrived in Des Moines Co in 1850's William UPTON b May 11, 1824 Sandy Creek, Oswego Co, NY m. Francis NOTT, arrived in Yellow Springs twp 1847/8 John CHRIST b My 12 1822 Switzerland arrived Des Moines Co abt 1850's Eunice HAIGHT b March 30, 1802, Dutchess Co, NY m John NOTT d Nov 17, 1849 Des Moines Co, IA John NOTT b Feb 12 1798/? Barnard, Windsor co, VT arrived in Yellow Springs twp 1847/8 Charles (Carl) ANDERSON b Nov 18, 1860 Linkoping, Sweden, arrived in Burlington abt 1886 m Selma Hjort/Hurd Gustav HJORT/HURD b abt 1819 Sweden, arrived in Burlington abt 1886, d April 23, 1889 Burlington Looking for information on any of these people and their descendants. I have information to share. Marilyn (MAXWELL / NOBLE) Salem, OR ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Hi I have several families in Des Moines County--Portlock, Fleenor, Ritchey, Webster. My main interest is Barnet Portlock and his brother David Portlock. Barnet settled in Des Moines County ca 1837/8. He was married to Sarah Lines in 1823 in Rush County, IN. Their children were: David 1825-1910 married ELizabeth Fleenor Elizabeth 1826-1912 married 1) Hanson B. Marlow 2) John Otten Melinda 1829-1912 married Lawson Bridges Willis 1831-1907 married Elizabeth Davis Warren 1834-1901 married 1) Mary Zion 2) Sophronia Story Mary Etta 1836-1857 never married Amanda ca 1837 died before 1905? married John W. Ratliff Elzora ca 1842-died bef 1905? married Hezekiah Miller Barnet's brother David married Sarah Scott 1825 in Franklin County, IN. Their children were Mary Ann 1827-1851 married Hiram Fleenor Jonathan B. 1832-?? married Elizabeth Ann Caldwell Milton ca 1834-1851 Munroe 1836-1847 Sarah C. 1841-1882 married Iven P. Lee I am trying to find information on all desc of Barnet and David. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Happy to share. Julie Julie JRDresser@aol.com ============================================================ "Dwell on the past, and you'll lose an eye. Ignore the past, and you'll lose both of them." Old Russian Proverb "What the Son wishes to forget, the Grandson wishes to remember." Marcus Lee Hansen

In Des Moines County, 1840-1856, I am researching in Yellow Springs: Garland Bradford BARNES Eliza Ann WESTFALL (married to G.B. BARNES) Mary Elizabeth Rachel Francis Louisa Iowa BARNES (their dau. b. 1840) John WESTFALL Rachel (__) WESTFALL (married to John WESTFALL) Lorenzo Dow WESTFALL (son of John and Rachel WESTFALL) Research question: Need to prove parents of Eliza Ann WESTFALL. Are John and Rachel her parents? I will be happy to share information and welcome any help with the above. Bernice

I'm Phil Fleming, and I've joined the list to find more information on three families: Fleming, Carson, and Cook. I am descended from Michael Fleming, who as born in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, Ireland in 1823 and came to Burlington with his wife Bridget Maher Fleming and some of his children (others were born in Burlington) via Louisiana in 1858. I have a lot of information on Michael, but not on all of his children or descendants. Michael's grandson, my grandfather, married Dorothy Carson, the daughter of William and Louise (Cook) Carson (see below). I am also descended from William Carson, who was born in Eau Galle, Wisconsin in 1859 and came to Burlington as an adult to take part in the timber business. He married Louise A Cook, daughter of Lyman Cook (see below). They were my great-grandparents. I am also descended from Lyman Cook, who was born in Licking Co, Ohio, in 1820 and came to Burlington in 1840. He married (1) Octavia W. Lorain in 1846 and they had two children, Mary Frances Cook and Harry T. Cook, neither of whom I have been able to learn much about. Octavia died in 1856. Lyman then married Lucia G. (Williams) St. John, widow of a Rufus St. John, in 1861, and they had two children, Lyman C. Cook, who died in infancy, and Louise A. Cook, who married William Carson (above). There's plenty of information on Michael Fleming, his son John Joseph Fleming, and even my grandfather, Philip B. Fleming, as well as on William Carson and Lyman Cook, but the records I've been able to look at don't have much on their families I'd like to "flesh out" the information I have, and trace the siblings families. -- Phil Philip B. "Phil" Fleming Canton, Illinois, USA pfleming@TheRamp.net Researching: Barclay in NYC area, Bracken and Braden in Pennsylvania, Carson in (lower) Canada, Wisconsin, and Burlington,Iowa, Coles in New England, Cook in New England, Licking Co. OH, and Burlington IA, Edmonds in Schuylkill Co. PA and NYC/New England Fleming in Co. Cork Ireland, Louisiana, and Burlington, Iowa Ulman in New York City area and related families of all the above

My search has just taken me to Iowa. The primary name I know, at this point, is RANBARGER and variations of that name. Part of the family was in Illinois from about 1825 (Lawrence county), and eventually in the Rock Island county area. Some of the family remained in Kentucky. We have them there from the late 1700s. Thanks for any leads! Mary in California atwood@garlic.com

My Des Moines County ancestors are Thomas Boswell Ratliff, born 13 Dec 1805, Louisa Co, VA, died 14 June 1891, Des Moines Co, IA. His wife was Sarah A. Henderson, born 25 Feb 1813, Pickaway Co, OH, died 6 Jan 1892, Des Moines Co, IA. They are both buried at the Pleasant Grove Church cemetery. Their children were John Westly, David Calhoun, Mary Jane Needham, Elizabeth May Bown, Lucy Ann Fitzgerald, Lewis L., George W., Thomas P., Franklin P. and Francis M. I believe Lewis L. was the only child who remained in Des Moines County - he and his wife are also buried at Pleasant Grove, but I don't know if they had any children. Michele Cragg

Good evening, We have gained about 14 new subscribers in the last few weeks. If you have not already done so, please post a message letting us know about your surname interests in Des Moines Co., IA For that matter, I think it would be great to hear from any of our subscribers. Although I not have found many ancestors in the Rootsweb mailing lists, I have discovered many new resources and problem solving strategies by reading how others have conducted their research. Would anyone like to share a recent breakthrough? Has anyone found a Des Moines County resource particularly helpful? Lately, I've come to appreciate the newspaper obituaries. I discovered the married names of two ggg-aunts by finding my gg-grandfather's obituary in The Hawk Eye. You know how it is, the girls eventually disappeared from the census and I didn't know if they married or had died. As it happens, Dorothea Drebenstedt had become Dorothea Eckermann and moved to Alhambra County, CA and Mary had wed William Young and moved to Mt Pleasant. I am now close to locating their living descendants. Perhaps pictures or stories have come down their branch of the family tree that would be of interest to me. http://www.familysearch.org has microfilmed copies of mortuary records for Des Moines County although I do not think that they go back further than 1880. Tina List Admin ~ If the shoe fits, you're not leaving room for growth.~