~ WILLIAM HASSON, b. 13 Dec 1828 ~ Related Surnames - HASSON, ROBINSON, HOLLIS, YOUNG, McCURLEY, HATHAWAY, COOK, CAMPBELL, CROW, MILLHEIM, OSBORN, The June of 1855 first found the subject of this sketch treading the soil of Jackson County. He was then a young man twenty-eight years of age, having been born Dec. 13, 1828, near the banks of the Ohio River, in Columbiana County, the Buckeye State. His has been a varied and interesting experience. He was a soldier in the Mexican War, spending eighteen months in the service and has since that time had a large and varied business experience, in which he has been uniformly prosperous. He is now numbered among the wealthy men of Van Buren Township, and is esteemed one of her most useful and worthy citizens. The first recollections of our subject are of the "beautiful water," which flowed past his boyhood's home. His parents, William and Matilda (Robinson) Hasson, were married in Columbiana County, Ohio, and soon afterward settled near Wellsville, on a farm, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father was born in Cumberland County, Pa., and departed this life in the year of 1875, at the age of seventy-five years. The mother, a native of New York State, was born near Saratoga Springs, and survived her husband a number of years, dying in 1884, at the age of eighty-four. Their family consisted of ten children, four sons and six daughters, of whom our subject was the third son and child. William Hasson, Sr., during his early manhood served as a soldier in the War of 1812. He became one of the leading farmers of Columbiana County, Ohio, and at the time of his death left a good property. Our subject received very good educational advantages, attending first the public schools of his native county, and later the academy at Calcutta, Ohio, for some time. He remained a member of the parental household until 1846, then started for the West for the purpose of recruiting from a severe attack of mumps. He sojourned a few months in Keokuk, Iowa, and in the spring of 1847 started for home. Upon arriving at St. Louis, numbers of young men were entering the army as volunteers for the Mexican War, and young Hasson also enlisted in Company A, which was called the O'Fallon Cadets of the St. Louis Legion, belonging to Col. Easton's Battalion. They started across the plains, via Leavenworth and Santa Fe, and spent the winter of 1847-48 at Linata, a few miles below Albuquerque, N.M. In the spring following they marched for Chihuahua, but the war closing soon afterward our subject received his honorable discharge in October following, without seeing any battles. Once more returning to his native State young Hasson, desirous of more knowledge, entered the graded school at Palestine, Ohio, of which he continued a student until reaching his majority. Soon afterward he set out for California, going by water as far as St. Joseph, Mo., and thence crossing the plains with a company equipped with nine yoke of oxen, a number of cows, and other necessary accompaniments of such an expedition. They proceeded north to Council Bluffs, which was then about the size of the present village of Van Buren, traveling on the north side of the Platte river. They were known as the "American Eagle Company," of which Mr. Hasson had been appointed captain. They met with Indians in the way who stole two of their horses, but aside from this had no particular accident. Arriving in California they halted first at Nevada, and our subject engaged in placer mining two years. He was very successful financially, but suffered from a broken leg. While sojourning ! with one Mr. Hatfield he was persuaded by the latter to officiate as Deputy Sheriff and recover the horses which had been lost by him. In his duties as Sheriff of Placer County Mr. Hasson became very popular among the men of that region, and as an officer was expected to treat the boys whenever meeting them. Upon one occasion he paid out $60 in this manner. He became the owner of several mines and claims, made money freely and also spent a great deal. He returned to Iowa from California in the year of 1855, and established himself in this county. Since 1863 he has been quite extensively engaged in the live-stock business, confining his operations principally to this county. At one time he was in partnership with Messrs. Emery, Zack & DeGroat in buying and shipping cattle and swine. His extensive farming interests have absorbed most of his time and attention, he consequently having little time to devote to political matters, but he keeps himself posted upon the march of events, and uniformly votes the Democratic ticket. In 1853 Mr. Hasson made the acquaintance of his first wife, Miss Maria Hollis, to whom he was married in the fall of 1853, in Placer County, California. She was the daughter of George Hollis, who came to this country as early as 1835. Of this union there were born two children, a son and daughter, the former dying in Michigan when four years old. The daughter is now the wife of James Young, and resides at the homestead in Columbiana County, Ohio, and is the mother of three children. Mr. and Mrs. Hasson returned from California by the water route, starting on the steamer "Golden Gate," which met with an accident 220 miles from Panama, sinking after a few hours. The passengers were taken off by another vessel, and all saved. Mrs. Hasson later invested in lands in Jackson and Clinton counties, Iowa, and in 1857 established a store at Sterling, where his wife died on the 28th of April, that year. Our subject contracted a second marriage, in 1858, with Miss Ann McCurley, of Sterling. This lady was born near Hamilton, Lower Canada, and by her union with Mr. Hasson became the mother of five children, the eldest of whom, a daughter, Melissa, is now the wife of E. Hathaway, the mother of two children, and a resident of Crawford County, this State. Minerva, Mrs. A.W. Cook, is the mother of three children, and lives in Clinton County; Susan M. married John Campbell and resides in Story County; Ida L. V. is the wife of James Crow, of Bennington, Kan., and mother of two children; Theresa, Mrs. Nathan Millheim, is the mother of one child and a resident of Clinton County, Iowa. Mrs. Ann Hasson departed this life at her home March 20, in 1880. The present wife of our subject, to whom he was married, Nov. 1, 1887, was formerly Mrs. A.L. Smith, daugher of Samuel Osborn. This lady was born in Tioga County, N.Y., May 1, 1836. Of her marriage with Mr. Smith there was born one child, a daughter, Flora, who is now the wife of Fred Heisig, of Sioux County, and the mother of four children. The home farm of Mr. Hasson and wife is situated on section 16, Van Buren Township, and is among the handsomest farm residences in the county, where he is extensively engaged in farming. He makes a specialty of breeding thoroughbred Scotch red swine. ("Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Iowa", originally published in 1889, by the Chapman Brothers, of Chicago, Illinois.)

~ JOHN HARRINGTON, b. 2 Feb 1818 ~ Related Surnames - HARRINGTON, PRIOR, BATES, SWITZER, STAHL, THOMA, HARTLE The snow-white hair and beard of this old and highly-respected resident of Van Buren Township, are familiar to most of the people of this region. He is one of the time-honored men who have "worn well," and who have established for themselves a reputation for honesty and reliability, which is of more value than riches. Mr. Harrington owns and occupies a snug homestead of eighty acres on section 13, where he has lived quietly and unostentatious for, lo, these many years, and although making no pretentions to elegance, is surrounded by all the comforts of life. He has been particularly fortunate in his choice of a partner and helpmate, Mrs. Harrington being a lady of great intelligence and cultivated tastes, and who since a maiden of fourteen years, has been identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. They occupy a leading position among the best people of their community, and their hospitality is proverbial. Our subject came to Van Buren Township in the spring of 1854, when a well-developed man thirty-six years of age, having been born on the 2d of February, 1818. His native place was Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and there he was reared to man's estate, receiving limited educational advantages. Being the eldest son of the family, he was at an early age required to assist in the labors of the farm, when he was so small that he was obliged to climb up on a stump in order to harness the horses. In short, his boyhood and youth were passed in the manner common to the other "rail splitters" of that time and place. He remained a member of his father's household until hs marriage, which occurred Sept. 17, 1840, his bride being Miss Calista, daugher of Gurden and Hannah (Bates) Prior. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Harrington sojourned in the Buckeye State until 1854, when they disposed of their interest there, and started for Iowa. The journey involved a great many difficulties, but for these they were fully prepared, and had made up their minds to be ready for whatever emergency might arise. They started out with their household goods, made their way first by teams to Cleveland, thence by a lake vessel to Chicago, and from there overland by wagon, this part of the journey consuming eleven days. The parents of Mrs. Harrington had preceded them to this region, and they joined them here and remained with them until Mr. Harrington could put up a house. For this purpose he hauled lumber from Savanna, Ill., it being transported across the Mississippi on Wade Eldridge's ferry. Our subject took up land in Van Buren Township, and the years which followed, although full of labor and hardships, yet had many pleasures. Besides carrying on the cultivation ! and improvement of his own land, Mr. Harrington broke land for the people around him, and thus has turned a goodly portion of the soil on the farms in this vicinity. He was soon recognized as a valued member of the community, and after the outbreak of the Civil War, officiated as Township Supervisor three years, and personally looked after the needs of those whose husbands or brothers were away fighting the battles of their country. He has also been Township Trustee, Assessor, and Road Supervisor, besides serving as School Director a number of years. Fully realizing the disadvantages of a limited education, he has been active in encouraging the establishment of schools, and has done whatever lay in his power to secure to the young people of his community that which is of really more value than riches. Politically, he is an ardent supporter of Democratic principles. He cast his first Presidential vote for Martin Van Buren, and, although weighing well the various question! s which have arisen during the last thirty years concerning Governmental affairs, he has been steadfast in his first convictions. He remembers well the campaign of "Tippecanoe and Tyler too." In religious matters, he is not a member of any church, while his estimable wife is a member in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which she has been connected a period of fifty-six years. To Mr. and Mrs. Harrington there were born six children, the fourth of whom died unnamed. Ezra was taken from the home circle when an interesting little boy of three and one-half years; Amanda became the wife of David Switzer, and the mother of one child a son, Sherman, the latter now making his home with his grandfather. Mrs. Switzer died in May 1, 1868, when her boy was two and one-half years old. The survivors are Ira L., Carlos J., and Lura E. Ira L. married Miss Jane Stahl, and is the father of one child, a son, Fred; they reside at Elgin, in Fayette County; Carlos J., also a resident of that place, married Miss Emma Thoma, and they have two daughters, Ethel C. and Clara M.; Lura E. makes her home with her parents, and follows the profession of a teacher. The parents of our subject were Job and Susan (Hartle) Harrington, the former born near Bennington, Vt., and the latter in Pennsylvania. They removed with their respective parents to Ohio in their youth, settling in Stowe Township, in what was then Portage, but is now Summit County. The father served as a soldier in the War of 1812, and fought at the battle of Ft. Meigs. The paternal grandfather, Richard Harrington, also a native of the Green Mountain State, was a farmer by occupation, and traced his ancestry to England. On the other side of the house our subject is of German descent. Richard Harrington left Vermont for Ohio during the pioneer days of the latter State, when the country abounded with wild animals and Indians, both of which he had to fight to maintain an existence. He transformed a portion of the forest into a good homestead, and there, with his estimable wife spent the remainder of his days. The latter, however, died in 1849, when about forty-five years old. The father was married a second time, but there were no children by that union. He died in 1869, at the age of seventy-seven years. Of his marriage with the mother of our subject, there were born eleven children, namely: John, of this sketch; George, Seth W., James, Clarissa, Warren A., Alvin, William, Fred L., Wallace and Newton S. Seven of these are living. Gurden Prior, the father of Mrs. Harrington, was born in Northampton, Mass., and his wife, Hannah, was a native of Connecticut. They removed to the Western Reserve, Ohio, in their youth, in 1802 the parents of each being among the earliest settlers of that region. Both the grandfathers of Mrs. Harrington were soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and fought later in the War of 1812. Her parents were of English stock, with perhaps a strain of Irish on the father's side. Gurden Prior was a man of more than ordinary abilities, well educated, and for some years followed the profession of a teacher. Later he turned his attention to farming. He was a prominent man in Summit County, Ohio, and held all the local offices. To him and his excellent wife there were born ten children, all natives of the Buckeye State. Five of these lived to mature years, and came to this county with their parents in 1848. They settled first in Van Buren Township, where they lived two years, then re! moved further westward into Guthrie County. Mr. Prior secured a farm on his land warrant received for his services in the War of 1812, was successful in his labors, and accumulated a good property. He died in 1885, at the advanced age of nearly ninety-two years. The mother had preceded her husband to the silent land, her death occurring in 1883, when she was eighty-six years old. The five children coming with them to this State, were Jerusha, Calista, Joshua, Erastus, and Sarintha. Mrs. Calista (Prior) Harrington, was born in the town of Norton, Portage Co., Ohio, Jan. 2, 1819, but her marriage took place at Northampton, in Summit County. As a child she was unusually bright and fond of her books, attending school in rain or sunshine, and maintained her place usually at the head of her class. She fitted herself for a teacher, and was one of the first ladies following this profession in the Buckeye State, her duties beginning at the early age of eighteen years, and continuing until the summer before her marriage. Her four eldest children were born in Ohio. ("Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Iowa", originally published in 1889, by the Chapman Brothers, of Chicago, Illinois.)

~ ALBERT HANER, b. 24 Aug 1820 ~ Related Surnames - HANER, VROOMAN, McCOWAN, GRAVE, JACKSON, MAY, BECHTEL, GORDON, SWANEY, LOCKWOOD, POPE In the person of the subject of this sketch, we have that of one of the earliest settlers of Maquoketa Township, who began here with some money, and is now a man in prosperous circumstances, surrounded by all the comforts of life. His school advantages were very limited, but he has kept his eyes open to what was going on around him in the world, and has learned largely by observation, while at the same time he has been peculiarly fortunate in being able to adapt himself to circumstances. He has also been fortunate in his selection of a wife and helpmate, Mrs. Haner having proved the main stay of her husband through the years of his early struggles, standing by his side through storm and sunshine, and contributing her full share in accumulating their property. Mr. Haner, a native of Canada, was born near the city of St. Catharine, in the Province of Ontario, Aug. 24, 1820. Upon approaching manhood he learned the carpenter's trade, but in the meantime, at the age of sixteen years, enlisted in the militia, and served during the Canadian Rebellion. Thereafter he followed farming in the Dominion until 1855, having secured 110 acres of land which he sold after deciding to seek his fortunes west of the MIssissippi. In making the trip thither, he journeyed by rail to Warren County, Ill., thence to Galena by team, and from there came to this county, and purchased 120 acres of land in Maquoketa Township. Upon this land, at the time of its purchase by Mr. Haner, there were scarcely any improvements. His first business was to erect a shelter for himself and family, and to get in the season's crops. He proceeded with the cultivation of the soil, the building of fences, the planting of forest and fruit trees, and in due time his land assumed the semblance of a well-regulated farm. His nearest market for several years, was at Lyons and Davenport. He first devoted his attention to the raising of grain and later drifted into live-stock. In addition to his farming interests he also labored as a carpenter for a number of years. His land was well-watered by Cox's Creek. The residence is a solid stone structure, occupying an area of 25x36 feet, while he has well-arranged stables, and in addition to stock-raising, gives considerable attention to dairying. He is especially fond of horses, keeping usually about seven head, these comprising some of the best teams in the township. ! One pair trot their mile in three minutes easily. These are of William Tell stock. Mr. Haner was married at Manchester, N.Y., March 28, 1849, to Miss Charlotte, daughter of Adam Vrooman. This lady was born near London, in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Sept. 15, 1828. Her father was a native of Queenstown, Canada, and her paternal grandfather, Gen. Adam Vrooman, was a native of Germany. Upon emigrating to America, he located in New York State, and during the Revolutionary War, enlisted as a soldier in the British army. When the conflict was ended, he settled near Queenstown, and became owner of a large tract of land. There he spent the remainder of his days. The father of our subject was a farmer by occupation, and a Presbyterian in religion. He served with a company of artillery during the War of 1812, and with the exception of this, spent his entire life on his native soil. The mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (McCowan) Vrooman, was born near St. John, in Nova Scotia, and died in 1869. The paternal grandfather, a native of Scotland, was born near the city of Edinburg, and learned the trade of a shoe-maker. Upon emigrating to America, he located in Nova Scotia, where he conducted a large boot and shoe establishment, but later removed to the vicinity of Queenstown. He now purchased 300 acres of land, and continued to reside there occupied as a farmer until his death. He married Miss Elizabeth Grave, who was of French descent. The grandmother of Mr. Haner had a very romantic history. Her maiden name was Margaret Jackson. Her birth place was near Albany, N.Y. She was a cousin of Gen. Jackson, who is memorable in history, and when ! about fifteen years of age, was with three other girls taken prisoner by the Indians. She was better treated than the others, and was made waiter to the Chief's squaw. Thus she passed two years, following her captors from one camp to another, and sharing the trials and discomforts of such a life. Finally she was rescued by Gen. Adam Vrooman's regiment, and when peace was restored between America and England, she showed her gratitude to her preserver by becoming his wife. Six children in time clustered round their fireside, namely: Michael, Solomon, Adam, Elizabeth (the mother of Mr. Haner), George, and Aaron. The mother of Mrs. Haner died near London, Canada, about 1869. The parental household included eight children, namely: Charles, now a resident of Michigan; John, who remains in Canada; Elizabeth, who died when seventy-eight years old; Ann is living in Canada; Margaret also there; Charlotte, (Mrs. Haner), James and David in the Dominion. Isaac Haner, the father of our subject, was born near St. Catherines, Canada, and was the son of Albert Haner, a native of New York State, born near the city of Albany, and who served in the British Army during the Revolutionary War. Afterward he entered several hundred acres of land near St. Catherines, which he improved and became well-to-do. The great-grandfather of our subject was a native of Holland, and when emigrating to America, located near Albany, N.Y., where it is probable he spent his last days. The father of our subject served as a soldier in the War of 1812 as a Royalist, and later engaged in farming, improving a homestead of 100 acres near the city of Hamilton, Canada, but finally removed to St. Catherines. In 1855 he sold out, and coming to Iowa, purchased eighty acres of land in the vicinity of Monmouth, which he improved, and where he resided until his death, which took place in September, 1859. He was a member of the Christian Church. The mother, Mrs. Magdalena (May) Haner, was born on Lake Ontario, near St. Catherines, and died at Monmouth, Iowa, in 1877. Grandfather Peter May, was born near the city of Albany, N.Y., served as a soldier during the Revolutionary War, and spent his last days in the Dominion, occupied as a farmer. The great-grandfater of our subject, was a native of Holland, where he emigrated to America at an early day. To the parents of our subject there were born twelve children, namely: Eva, residing in Canada; Albert of this sketch; Catherine and Peter residents of Michigan; William H. in Canada; Benjamin in Minnesota; Ann, in Sioux County, this State; Phebe residing at Lyons; George, who died when twenty-two years old; Andrew a resident of Michigan; Frances (deceased); Celestia, a resident of this county. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Haner are recorded as follows: Jennie, Mrs. Bechtel, is at the homestead with her parents; Ransford is a carpenter by trade, is married and lives at Omaha, Neb.; Margaret A. is the wife of Otto Gordon, a farmer of South Fork Township; Victoria C. married Mr. Levi Swaney, and lives in Van Buren Township; Mary M. is the wife of F.B. Lockwood, who is farming in Clinton County; Emily E. married Thomas Pope, and they also live in that county; Charles E. is married, and is farming in Maquoketa Township. Our subject and his estimable wife have! sixteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mary, Margaret, and Victoria, before their marriage, occupied themselves considerably in teaching school. Both Mr. and Mrs. Haner are members in good standing of the Baptist Church. Our subject, politically, is a stanch Democrat, and belongs to the Sons of Temperance. ("Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Iowa", originally published in 1889, by the Chapman Brothers, of Chicago, Illinois.)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/107.152.2 Message Board Post: Alberus Benignus Altfillisch is my great grandfather. He had two children with first wife Lois Butterfield. They were Mark Matthew (my grandfather) and Luke. Lois died giving birth to Luke on 1/1/14. Mark Matthew married Rita Schneider and had three children: Glen (my father), Gary, and Jean. I married Michelle Squillante and we have a daughter, Lindsay. I believe Florian Altfillisch started the Altfillisch family that is found in the US.

According to an obit for my uncle it is just called the "Monmouth Methodist Church" (That was in 1964) But it had been called the Monmouth Methodist Episcopal Church. My grandparents lived next to it for many years after they quit farming. In fact the piano in it was my grandmothers - wish I had it back! This church is still there and active. A letter to the church with the address of Monmouth, IA with the zip code should get it there. Here is a little additional info. Perhaps others can add to it or correct it if necessary: There was a Methodist church which dated back to 1853 in LaMotte. It became a Lutheran Church in 1914. There was a Methodist Episcopal Church in Andrew - organized in 1843. Andrew had a Methodist Church erected in 1849. Maquoketa had the "First Methodist Episcopal Church". Organized with a few members in 1836. First church was build in 1850 on Pleasant and Olive Streets. A new church was build 1875 on Maple and Second Streets. In 1889 on Maple St a Free Methodist Church was built. Good luck, Carol > > > On May 2, 2004, at 7:04 AM, Frances Vose wrote: > >> Would anyone know the name of any Methodist church which would have >> been in the above areas from 1860-1902 period. >> my g.grandparents relocated from Maine to this area and are listed >> inthe l860 Brookfield P.O. area of northern Clinton County. Shortly >> thereafter they moved to Jackson county. The father, Oliver S. >> Vose has just disappeared after appearing in the l863 Consolidated >> Army lists for the Civil War! He apparently died sometime between >> l863 but prior to l880 when his widow and son appear in the l880 >> Monmouth census. There is no record of him in the Civil War. The >> widow, Hannah (Berry) Vose died in 1901 in Monmouth. As the >> family have been long time Methodists, it is possible a church in the >> above areas could have records of these deaths. Not being >> familiar with the area, am hoping someone can assist with this >> information. Thank you! >> Frances fvinport@charter.net >> >> >> ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== >> If you are unsubscribed from the IAJACKSO list unintentionally, >> simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, or >> spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. >> >> ============================== >> Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >> Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >> > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe, send a message with the word unsubscribe to: > mail mode --- IAJACKSO-L-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

I would suggest that you stop in the Courthouse in the County Engineers Office and get a County Map. This map should identify each Section by number. Nancy > Hello, List! I'm planning to be back there soon, and would like to find > these specific locations. Does anyone on the list know how I would find > these places? > > Thanks! EB > ========================================= > > > The North East of the North West Quarter of section One Township (84) > Eighty four Range (4) four also the North West Quarter of the North East > Quarter of section one (1) and same township and Range > > AND-- > > east 1/2 of the N.E 1/4 of section 25, and the NW of SE 1/4 of Sect. 26 > all in township 87______of range four east of the 5p.m. situated in Tete > De Mort Township said county 13 March 1856

Whoa! I suggest you go to the Jackson County Genealogical Library and they should be able to help you there. I understand that on Tuesdays you are guaranteed to have a volunteer Genie there to help you. Charlotte M. Meyer - coordinator Jackson County, IAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajackso/

Hello, List! I'm planning to be back there soon, and would like to find these specific locations. Does anyone on the list know how I would find these places? Thanks! EB ========================================= The North East of the North West Quarter of section One Township (84) Eighty four Range (4) four also the North West Quarter of the North East Quarter of section one (1) and same township and Range AND-- east 1/2 of the N.E 1/4 of section 25, and the NW of SE 1/4 of Sect. 26 all in township 87______of range four east of the 5p.m. situated in Tete De Mort Township said county 13 March 1856 -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen Oehler Blackstone Seattle Washington Everything connects... absolutely everything. --Hazel Wolf, 1898-2000

I am a little late in responding but I agree - I would like to see old newspapers on the site. Maybe obits, marriages, births, news bits about the area - ie the Decker House, Electric Plant. My ancestors had a way of putting info in the paper such as camping trips of local persons, visiting relatives. Carol MMDMA85208@aol.com wrote: >How about some info from the old newspapers from Maquoketa? I am sorta >blowing my own horn, so to speak, as I have been trying to find an obit from an 1865 >Maquoketa Excelsior for George McCarron who is buried in Maquoketa. Maybe >some others would like to just get some old obits. Just a thought. Marge > > > >

If anyone is interested, here is a web site that tells you how to do it, where to get the resources, and so on. http://www.us-census.org/info/ Charlotte M. Meyer - coordinator Jackson County, IAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajackso/

I don't know the name of the church at Monmouth off the top of my head but there is only one church in town and it is Methodist. Will try to get the name of it sent to you today. Christine Dale On May 2, 2004, at 7:04 AM, Frances Vose wrote: > Would anyone know the name of any Methodist church which would have > been in the above areas from 1860-1902 period. > my g.grandparents relocated from Maine to this area and are listed > inthe l860 Brookfield P.O. area of northern Clinton County. Shortly > thereafter they moved to Jackson county. The father, Oliver S. > Vose has just disappeared after appearing in the l863 Consolidated > Army lists for the Civil War! He apparently died sometime between > l863 but prior to l880 when his widow and son appear in the l880 > Monmouth census. There is no record of him in the Civil War. The > widow, Hannah (Berry) Vose died in 1901 in Monmouth. As the > family have been long time Methodists, it is possible a church in the > above areas could have records of these deaths. Not being familiar > with the area, am hoping someone can assist with this information. > Thank you! > Frances fvinport@charter.net > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > If you are unsubscribed from the IAJACKSO list unintentionally, > simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, or > spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Would anyone know the name of any Methodist church which would have been in the above areas from 1860-1902 period. my g.grandparents relocated from Maine to this area and are listed inthe l860 Brookfield P.O. area of northern Clinton County. Shortly thereafter they moved to Jackson county. The father, Oliver S. Vose has just disappeared after appearing in the l863 Consolidated Army lists for the Civil War! He apparently died sometime between l863 but prior to l880 when his widow and son appear in the l880 Monmouth census. There is no record of him in the Civil War. The widow, Hannah (Berry) Vose died in 1901 in Monmouth. As the family have been long time Methodists, it is possible a church in the above areas could have records of these deaths. Not being familiar with the area, am hoping someone can assist with this information. Thank you! Frances fvinport@charter.net

> > My only complaint about the Jackson County site is that after posting so > > many biographies, the names on individual biographies are NOT listed in a > > search engine; only the surnames listed in the surname box. I got this answer from Support. Apparently you *can* search for all surnames. > I'm not sure what the problem is here. The radio button for "Search Only > Surnames" is checked by default. If a visitor checks "Search Surnames AND > message text", both first name and surname as well as the rest of the text, > will be searched. That should do the trick for anyone searching for someone > specific. Charlotte M. Meyer - coordinator Jackson County, IAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajackso/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/1589.1.1.1 Message Board Post: No, I do not have any in Illinois but I have John's son in Nebraska, name Oras Fitzgerald. It seems strange that they were in the same county or area and not related somehow. Oras Fitzgerald married Nettie Sisler and they were my great aunt and Uncle.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/1589.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary Fitzgerald's parents were Frank and Anna Fitzgerald. In the 1930 census, Clinton Twnshp, city of Clinton, he is 46, she is 44 and both born In Iowa of parents from the Irish Free State. Mary had a older brother, Frank. Do you also have Fitzgeralds in Illinois?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SKELLEY/FITZGERALD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/1589 Message Board Post: Willing to trade information on the Paul Bernard Skelley family and descendants.

If anyone is interested in volunteering to transcribe state census data for Jackson County for the IAGenWeb Project, go to this web site: http://iagenweb.org/census/jackson/ Charlotte M. Meyer - coordinator Jackson County, IAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajackso/

I was going to suggest the Iowa state censuses, also. I believe we can find some ancestors who moved around between the Federal censuses. -----Original Message----- From: Jane <cHardin5@midsouth.rr.com> Sent: May 1, 2004 6:11 AM To: IAJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IAJACKSO] quick survey I agree with the 1925 census and any other IA State Censuses that aren't available out of the state of IA.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donn A. Tubbs" <dtubbs@iowatelecom.net> To: <IAJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [IAJACKSO] quick survey > Many have come up with many good suggestions. I agree with most [if not > all]. May I push for a starting point? I would love to see the 1925 Iowa > state census on-line. This one is a real dream. Not only do you get a little > personal data on everyone; but also EVERY PERSON LISTED ALSO HAS THEIR > PARENTS NAMES LISTED [including mom's maiden] AND PLACE OF BIRTH OF THE > PARENTS, EVEN PLACE OF MARRIAGE! Talk about discovering siblings! Or gaining > another generation back in your lineage! I could rave on all nite about this > census, but you've got the idea. > thank you > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Meyer Family" <cmeyer@caves.net> > To: <IAJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:23 PM > Subject: [IAJACKSO] quick survey > > > > What kind of data would you like to see on the Jackson County web site? > > > > Charlotte M. Meyer - coordinator > > Jackson County, IAGenWeb > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajackso/ > > > > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > > Reminder! If you are changing e-mail addresses, please unsubscribe > > from the old address and subscribe again with the new. > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > To contact the list manager, send a message to - > Kerry Scott <k_scott74@hotmail.com> > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== If you are unsubscribed from the IAJACKSO list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

I agree with the 1925 census and any other IA State Censuses that aren't available out of the state of IA.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donn A. Tubbs" <dtubbs@iowatelecom.net> To: <IAJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [IAJACKSO] quick survey > Many have come up with many good suggestions. I agree with most [if not > all]. May I push for a starting point? I would love to see the 1925 Iowa > state census on-line. This one is a real dream. Not only do you get a little > personal data on everyone; but also EVERY PERSON LISTED ALSO HAS THEIR > PARENTS NAMES LISTED [including mom's maiden] AND PLACE OF BIRTH OF THE > PARENTS, EVEN PLACE OF MARRIAGE! Talk about discovering siblings! Or gaining > another generation back in your lineage! I could rave on all nite about this > census, but you've got the idea. > thank you > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Meyer Family" <cmeyer@caves.net> > To: <IAJACKSO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:23 PM > Subject: [IAJACKSO] quick survey > > > > What kind of data would you like to see on the Jackson County web site? > > > > Charlotte M. Meyer - coordinator > > Jackson County, IAGenWeb > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajackso/ > > > > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > > Reminder! If you are changing e-mail addresses, please unsubscribe > > from the old address and subscribe again with the new. > > > > ============================== > > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ==== IAJACKSO Mailing List ==== > To contact the list manager, send a message to - > Kerry Scott <k_scott74@hotmail.com> > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

So, Donn and Charlotte and other JC Folks-- Where do we start? Everybody who is asking for things to be on-line should be willing to do some transcription. (We don't want to be like the friends of the Little Red Hen, who won't help her bake the bread but are so willing to EAT the bread!) I'm happy to work on something, but have no idea where to start. I'm nowhere near the Jackson County Courthouse, but I have a local Mormon Family History Library and can find other things on-line. If someone will volunteer to organize us and give us small, manageable assignments, please put us to work! EllenB, great-granddaughter of Ambrose and Josephine SMITH OEHLER, married in Maquoketa in 1879 -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen Blackstone Seattle Washington Everything connects... absolutely everything. --Hazel Wolf, 1898-2000