Hi Folks: Just a stab in the dark. Has anyone run across any COVEY folks in their research. They probably would have come to Iowa from New York in the early 1800's to mid 1800's. Any help you can give me will be appreciated. http://home.att.net/~billcovey/index.html www.1stBooks.com Bill Covey Author of: Watson Is Where It Wuz Creator of: Ol' Tubby Joe Stottlemeyer

--WebTV-Mail-26047-143 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Thank you, Tina! I was beginning to wonder if for some reason or other Carter Cemetery had been named something else. The answer that i got back from different people, out there, was mostly, that they had never heard of it, and to top it all off, i had lost my directions to it. My wife's gg grandparents and other family members are buried there, under a monument with the name "RITCHEY" on it. I have a snap shot of the monument. Thanks, Cliff --WebTV-Mail-26047-143 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Received: from mailsorter-101-6.iap.bryant.webtv.net (209.240.198.40) by storefull-248.iap.bryant.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:38:36 -0700 (PDT) Return-Path: <IADESMOI-L-request@rootsweb.com> Received: from lists3.rootsweb.com (lists3.rootsweb.com [63.92.80.39]) by mailsorter-101-6.iap.bryant.webtv.net (8.8.8-wtv-f/ms.dwm.v7+dul2) with ESMTP id JAA19720 for <Threethumbs@webtv.net>; Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:38:36 -0700 (PDT) Received: (from slist@localhost) by lists3.rootsweb.com (8.10.1/8.10.1) id e58GXGE05406; Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:33:16 -0700 Resent-Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:33:16 -0700 X-Original-Sender: Tina@trancorpinc.com Thu Jun 8 09:33:14 2000 Message-ID: <002101bfd167$4bfef520$226c1f26@tf212562> From: "Tina McGarry" <Tina@trancorpinc.com> Old-To: <IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com> References: <26891-393F283D-3253@storefull-243.iap.bryant.webtv.net> Subject: Re: [IADESMOI] Carter Cemetery Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 11:33:35 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2314.1300 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 Resent-Message-ID: <d8XVrB.A.QUB.Lr8P5@lists3.rootsweb.com> To: IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com Reply-To: IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/61 X-Loop: IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: IADESMOI-L-request@rootsweb.com Good morning! Yes, Carter Cemetery is in Danville Township, Des Moines County. In fact, the Des Moines County chapter of the SAPIC (State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries) is scheduled to finish their preservation project on that cemetery this summer. At present they are waiting for state funds before they can precede (you know how that goes!) You can visit the SAPIC web site at the following link: http://sapic.org The SAPIC has identified 48 pionee

Hi Searching for information regarding Lydia (Fleenor) Fleenor, born ca 1792 in VA to Casper and Margaretha Andtes Fleenor. Married her first cousin Isaac Fleenor ca 1808 in VA. Children were Joel Thompson May Ann Hiram John William Robert Elizabeth (from who I descend) She married David L. Portlock Isaac died 26 Jul 1841 in Des Moines Co and is buried in Gallaher Cem (no stone). After that date I do not know what happened to Lydia. Did she remarry? I have found in several places the death date of 22 Dec 1893. Places range from VA to IN to IA. Being that all of her children were in Iowa IA makes the most sense. But did she really die at age 101? and if so where? No one I have spoken to has been able to give me a source for this date. I have also found where some people have confused another Lydia Fleenor with my Lydia Fleenor. If so did they also give one the wrong death date. Any help on this little mystery would be greatly appreciated. I would love to find where my Lydia is buried. Thank you 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

Good morning! Yes, Carter Cemetery is in Danville Township, Des Moines County. In fact, the Des Moines County chapter of the SAPIC (State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries) is scheduled to finish their preservation project on that cemetery this summer. At present they are waiting for state funds before they can precede (you know how that goes!) You can visit the SAPIC web site at the following link: http://sapic.org The SAPIC has identified 48 pioneer cemeteries in Des Moines Co. and each has been evaluated as to its preservation needs. Time really takes its toll on headstones and many cemeteries are simply overgrown with grass, bushes and trees. Maybe I'll volunteer next year when I go up to Burlington for a working vacation (and to visit Granny). Tina list admin > Would you please tell me where Carter Cemetery is located in Des Moines, > Co. Ia. Thanks, Cliff > > > ==== IADESMOI Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBE DIRECTIONS: For List mode, IADESMOI-L-request@rootsweb.com > For Digest mode, IADESMOI-D-request@rootsweb.com > No subject. Message = unsubscribe. > > ============================== > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi > >

Searching for further info. on the family of Asa Webster, born 1806 NY and died 20 June 1889 prob in Wapello Co., IA. He married Nancy Covert ca 1832 in OH. She was the daughter of James and Martha (Judd) Covert. Nancy was born 9 Jan 1808 in OH and died after 14 Sept 1895 (death of daughter of Martha). Asa and Nancy were living in Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County in 1856. Known children: Martha born 1834 died 1895 married Robert Ritchey (Nancy was living in their household at the time of Martha's death) Daniel ca 1850 Huldah ca 1852 prob also Asa Webster of Wapello Co. prob others. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated. 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

Would you please tell me where Carter Cemetery is located in Des Moines, Co. Ia. Thanks, Cliff

Greetings! About a month ago I posted the following web site to our list: http://headstonehunter.com Three weeks later a woman, Nancy, contacted me and said that she lived in southern Louise county (just north of DMC) and would be happy to find my ancestor's headstone and take a picture. Two days later she sent pictures via email of my ggg-grandparents headstones and the old St. John's German Lutheran Church in Benton Twp. Was I ever thrilled! (I live in Texas folks :o) She was so nice. The cemetery is at the end of a dirt/gravel country road out in the country. What's more, she offered to go back if I wasn't satisfied with the results. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to visit the site and leave a request - you have nothing to lose. Additionally, volunteer if you can to take a picture in a cemetery near you for another family researcher. Anyone need pictures from Fort Bend County, Texas? Happy Hunting! Tina list manager

Looking for descendants of: NICHOLS, Thomas and BROOKS, Lydia May, who were married 30 Jan 1907. I believe they were married in Burlington, but Thomas' parents were from Stronghurst, Illinois, so it may have been there. Anyway, on the 1920 census Thomas and Lydia were in Burlington and the parents of Nellie, born about 1907, Louise, born about 1909, and Kenneth, born about 1912. Thomas owned a Hardware store. This family is part of a large descendancy project. Any help is much appreciated. Elizabeth Richardson, Ketchikan, Alaska erich@ktn.net

Good Morning, I am new to this list. I am researching the following surnames in Des Moines county Iowa, all from the great city of Burlington: MCLANE Milton N. b Mar 14, 1861 in Kankakee Illinois and died Oct 31, 1943 in Burlington. He married CeCelia M. BROWN (BOURN), Nov 1, 1881 at Burlington. She was born Aug. 6, 1861 at Saranac New York and died Apr 2, 1935 at Burlington. He then married Selma HERTZLER Feb 15, 1938 at Burlington. She was their houskeeper for many years. All are buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Milton Mclane came to Burlington about 1879 and worked for the railroad. He later retired as a conductor on the CB&Q. Milton and Celia had 3 children: 1. Myrtle- b Sept. 25, 1882 Burlington and died Jan 1, 1963 at Burlington. She married LeRoy LAUER. No children from this marriage. They lived many years in Peoria Illinois and after LeRoy had passed away, she came back to live in Burlington. 2. Leah McLane- b Jan 16, 1888 Burlington and d Dec 22, 1971 Glendale CA. She married Delbert CATE on June 3, 1908 Burlington. They had two dau., one who was stillborn and the other still living. 3. George B. McLane b Feb 24, 1892 Burlington and d Oct 21, 1969 Burlington. He married 1. Ruby LANDHAUSER on Dec 26, 1916 Burlington. Ruby was born Nov 28, 1892 in Burlington and d Dec 20, 1917. She was the dau. of Theo and Mary STOCKMAN Landhauser. They had one son. Jack McLane born Dec 10 1917 and died Sept. 16 1994. George B. McLane married 2. Eva C. WILLIAMSON on Aug 4, 1919 at Ottumwa. She was born Mar 9, 1895 at Ottumwa and d Mar 28, 1979 at Burlington. No children were born from the second marriage. God Bless, Jill

Good evening, My gg-grandfather, Friedrich Drebenstedt, worked for the T. P. & W railroad and also for the Burlington Route. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has been able to find records for these companies. Thanks, Tina

Hi listers, Sometimes when we're going thought the census records, reading obits or old newspaper accounts we come across occupations of our forbearers that we have never seen before. Some of these occupations are now called by another name. What is a Nimgimmer? a doctor! An actuary? - man who kept public accounts of business Others occupations no longer exist because they have been replaced by technology. What did a batt maker do? - made the wadding used for quilts and mattress making An archil maker? - made violet dye from lichens used in the textile industry You might need help interpreting an occupation at some point and I recommend keeping the following site handy: http://cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/terms.html Happy Hunting! Tina List Admin

Hi The Portlock webpage has been updated. Please check it out at http://www.owc.net/~julie Barnet Portlock and his brother David settled in Des Moines County, Iowa in the 1830's. 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

Good afternoon all, I apologize for the prior 2 empty messages sent to the list. I've have a little email trouble the last 24 hours. Hope to get it all straightened out soon! The State Association For The Preservation Of Iowa Cemeteries has a new web site up: http://sapic.org You'll find the associations mission, definition of a pioneer cemetery, laws protecting pioneer cemeteries, current projects, membership, interesting pictures and good links. The Des Moines County Commission will soon continue work at Carter Cemetery in Danville Twp and Porter Cemetery in Union Township. Cemeteries are a part of our national, state, local and family heritage. For genealogists they can confirm information from other sources, add information and sometimes are the only record left of our ancestors. The ravages of time, vegetative growth, land-use and vandalism take their toll on gravesites. I commend the formation of this commission and the hard work of the people who volunteer to preserve these cemeteries. The following site is also full of helpful links: http://www.potifos.com/cemeteries.html This free service tries to link people wanting pictures of their ancestors headstones with people willing to go out there and take the pictures. http://headstonehunter.com I'll keep you posted! Tina McCain-McGarry List Admin Tina@trancorpinc.com

I am searching for the parents of John H. RITCHEY (Various spellings). John H. RITCHEY was born 4/10/1800 in Princeton, Livingston / Caldwell Co. Ky. under the name RICHIE. He married Margaret DRENNAN in Sangamon Co., Il. on Feb. 10, 1825, under the name RITCHIE. The following of their children were born in Des Moines Co., Ia. - Martha Ann RICHIE, b 1842 - William RICHIE, b 1846 - Mary RICHIE, b 1847 - Jane RICHIE, b 1849.                     John H. RITCHEY, d on 12/19/1869 @ Mt. Pleasant, Ia. - Margaret Drennan RITCHEY, d 6/1/1873 @ Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Both John H. RITCHEY and Margaret Drennan RITCHEY are buried in Carter Cemetery, Des Moines Co., Ia. Any / all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cliff

I am searching for the parents of John H. RITCHEY (Various spellings). John H. RITCHEY was born 4/10/1800 in Princeton, Livingston / Caldwell Co. Ky. under the name RICHIE. He married Margaret DRENNAN in Sangamon Co., Il. on Feb. 10, 1825, under the name RITCHIE. The following of their children were born in Des Moines Co., Ia. - Martha Ann RICHIE, b 1842 - William RICHIE, b 1846 - Mary RICHIE, b 1847 - Jane RICHIE, b 1849.                     John H. RITCHEY, d on 12/19/1869 @ Mt. Pleasant, Ia. - Margaret Drennan RITCHEY, d 6/1/1873 @ Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Both John H. RITCHEY and Margaret Drennan RITCHEY are buried in Carter Cemetery, Des Moines Co., Ia. Any / all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cliff

Hello all - I never received this message in my email and wasn'r sure if it went out properly. Sorry if it's a repeat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tina McGarry To: IADESMOI-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 6:51 PM Subject: List Admin - DMCGS Good afternoon! I'd like to make sure everyone on the list is aware that Des Moines County has a genealogical society - see below link: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9825 The site offers a list of genealogical references that are available at the Burlington Public Library in addition to dozens of DMCGS publications, surname contacts and useful links. They helped me tremendously when I first started my research in Des Moines County - nice folks :o) Happy Hunting! Tina List Admin.

Good afternoon! I'd like to make sure everyone on the list is aware that Des Moines County has a genealogical society - see below link: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9825 The site offers a list of genealogical references that are available at the Burlington Public Library in addition to dozens of DMCGS publications, surname contacts and useful links. They helped me tremendously when I first started my research in Des Moines County - nice folks :o) Happy Hunting! Tina List Admin.

I am searching for the parents of John H. RITCHEY (Various spellings). John H. RITCHEY was born 4/10/1800 in Princeton, Livingston / Caldwell Co. Ky. under the name RICHIE. He married Margaret DRENNAN in Sangamon Co., Il. on Feb. 10, 1825, under the name RITCHIE. The following of their children were born in Des Moines Co., Ia. - Martha Ann RICHIE, b 1842 - William RICHIE, b 1846 - Mary RICHIE, b 1847 - Jane RICHIE, b 1849.                     John H. RITCHEY, d on 12/19/1869 @ Mt. Pleasant, Ia. - Margaret Drennan RITCHEY, d 6/1/1873 @ Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Both John H. RITCHEY and Margaret Drennan RITCHEY are buried in Carter Cemetery, Des Moines Co., Ia. Any / all information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cliff - E- Mail Threethumbs@webtv.net

Hi Searching for information on Nancy Covert born 1808 in Ohio to James Covert and Martha Judd. Married Asa Webster in Ohio ca 1832. Asa born 1806 in New York and died 20 June 1889 probably in Wapello County, IA. Nancy was living with her daughter, Martha Webster Ritchey, at the time of the latters death on 14 Sep 1895 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Unknown where Nancy died or where she is buried. Any help greatly appreciated. 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

Eliza Ann WESTFALL and husband Garland Bradford BARNES lived in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, IA with their baby girl -- source 1840 Census. John and Rachel WESTFALL lived there, as well. I seek proof that John and Rachel WESTFALL were the parents of Eliza Ann WESTFALL BARNES. Bernice