All biographies which have been posted on this list have also been posted to the Jackson County web site. Donna > wills!!! deaths!!! bios!!! court records > > ----- 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? > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RICKARD, DOUGHERTY, SPEARS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5k.2ADE/158.1 Message Board Post: John Rickard. He was the father of Zina Rickard b.1789 d.1834. Zina m. Hannah Spears b.1798 d.1834. They lived at Mina, Findley Lake,in CHAUTAUQUA CO NY. Their children were: Andrew Jackson Rickard b.1817, Staten b.1818, Warren b.1822, Phillip b.1825, Lydia b.1827, Tryphena b.1832 and Sarah Hannah b. 1834. Lydia m. 1846 Nathan Dougherty at Jackson County, IA. In 1849 they crossed the plains to Oregon via CA. Lydia died in childbirth at Tillamook County, OR 1858. She was the first pioneer woman there and the first to give birth, and to die there. this added from another source; she had 6 siblings andrew jackson rickard b. 1817 d.1891, stoughton rickard b.1819 d. 1871, phillip rickard b.1825 d. 1826, warren rickard b.1822 d.1888, tryphena rickard b.1832 d.1833, sarah hannah rickard b.1834 d. 1860.lydia's father was zina rickard b.1789 d.1834, and mother was hannah spears b.1798 d.1834. zina's father was john rickard. hannah was a full blooded indian squaw. zina settled in findley lake, new york. john was the first of three settlers in chautauqua county, new york. ( Daniel BEMIS a descendant of this family) I am not a part of this family but looking for info on them and live in Findley Lake NY; can you add a bit now for ME? Dee

I would like to see some township, and plat maps, if possible. Also a way to access the Local newspapers of Jackson Co online. Those that are dated back to late 1880s. Thanks. B.Lennon

And now that all these fine suggestions have been given, the real tuff question is . . . . . . how many of the suggestion givers are willing to volunteer to be data gatherers/compilers to get all this on the web site??

In a message dated 4/28/2004 7:31:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, canistota@kalama.com writes: "Census (federal and state), tax records, wills, marriages, deaths, cemeteries, land (deeds, grantor-grantee books), births, Church records."

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

Complete marriage records showing all info possible, State & Fed Census records, Land ownership, Immigration/Emigration, Bible records, Cemetery records and county, town, area "directories". Not linked into a "for fee" source when at all possible. Many researchers are unable to afford the mo/yr fees to access info from Ancestry.com and others.

Info on how available public records are for genealogists to do their own research on site--probate, vital recaords, land etc. What hours offices are open, and any special rules to observe. Court houses and city halls vary greatly on their rules.

"Census (federal and state), tax records, wills, marriages, deaths, cemeteries, land (deeds, grantor-grantee books), births, Church records." ----- 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 > >

"Early obits, divorces and the bios that have been posted on this list." > "Census (federal and state), tax records, wills, marriages, deaths, > cemeteries, land (deeds, grantor-grantee books), births, Church records." > > Meyer Family wrote: > > 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 ==== > Support Free Genealogical Access! Support RootsWeb! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > > ============================== > 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 > > >

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/

Documents not as readily available online. Instead of census data, emphasize probate records, obits, deeds, church records, cemetery listings, etc Michal

"Census (federal and state), tax records, wills, marriages, deaths, cemeteries, land (deeds, grantor-grantee books), births, Church records." Meyer Family wrote: > 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 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Huffman, Culver Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5k.2ADE/1588 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on a Conrad Hoffman/Huffman found in the 1860 and 1870 census of Jackson County, Washington Township, Bellevue Post Office. Conrad Hoffman born Maryland Abigail born NY George Hoffman born Ohio Any help would be very much appreciated! Cindy Hoffman smoketownuniv@myactv.net

Hi. All I have for location of Andrew's grave is Licking County, Ohio. Maybe using Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness website you could find some one in Licking County to look at cemetary records for that county. I have Elizabeth Green buried in Monroe, Licking County, Ohio so perhaps this will lead you the burial site. Let me know. Good Luck! Penni

~ GEORGE A. GOTSHALL, b. 12 May 1843 ~ Related Surnames - HETHERINGTON, GREENE, PROVIN George A. Gotshall, one of the most public-spirited men of Miles, and the owner of a fine property, is the leader of the drug business in this place, carrying a full stock of goods and handling everything pertaining to this line of merchandise. He has arisen from a modest position in life to a condition of comparative ease and affluence, is a man of cultivated tastes, a great admirer of the beauties of nature, and warmly interested in art, science and music. Next in importance to a man's own personal identity is that of those from whom he drew his origin. The parents of our subject were David and Rebecca (Hetherington) Gotshall, both natives of Pennsylvania, the father of German descent and the mother the daughter of an old American family. There were born to them eight children, four sons and four daughters, of whom George A. is the sixth. His native place was Lewisburg, Pa., and the date of his birth May 12, 1843. He lived there until a youth of fifteen years, then starting out for himself made his way to Mt. Carroll, Ill., where he began working in a blacksmith shop. Upon the outbreak of the Rebellion he enlisted in the first company organized in that county, being then a youth of less than eighteen years. On account of his diminutive stature he was rejected, but determined to engage in the preservation of the Union, he tried again and succeeded in being admitted to the 7th Illinois Cavalry as cook for the band. After ! coming home hr engaged in the drug business with A.H. Lichty, of Mt. Carroll. In the fall of 1862 Mr. Gotshall once more entered the ranks of the Union Army as a member of Company I, 92d Illinois Infantry, under command of Capt. Becker, and was mustered into service at Rockford, Ill., where they drilled for some time. They finally departed for the South, and soon encountered the enemy, a portion of whom were under Morgan, with whom they skirmished in Kentucky. Thence they proceeded to Nashville and Franklin, Tenn., engaging in the severe battles at those places. At Wartrace in that State, the regiment was mounted and attached to Wilder's Brigade of mounted infantry. The 92d was the first regiment upon the battlefield of Chattanooga, and later participated in the fight at Chickamauga. After camping at Harrison's Ford two months, the 92d Illinois Infantry were assigned to the command of Gen. Kilpatrick, of cavalry fame, and later joined the army of Sherman on his march to the sea. They were engaged in battle with the rebel General Johnston, and the 92d was one of the four regiments which surrounded Atlanta prior to its surrender. At the close of the war they were mustered out at Concord, N.C. At the battle of Resaca, Ga., Wilson Gotshall, the brother of our subject was mortally wounded, and died at Nashville. Upon retiring from the service Mr. Gotshall repaired to Lanark, Ill., and engaged as a clerk in the drug-store of P.B. Stauffer, with whom he remained one year. He was married at that place in the fall of 1868, to Miss Rachel E. Greene, of Pleasant Valley, Jo Daviess County, and for two years afterward conducted a store at Lanark. At the expiration of this time he began farming which he followed five years in Pleasant Valley Township, where he secured land. He finally sold out, and coming to Miles brought to this place the first stock of drugs and put up the first drug-store in the town. This building was destroyed by fire in 1879, and Mr. Gotshall erected the present one the same year. He also has another brick building in the town. Mrs. Rachel E. (Greene) Gotshall became the mother of one child, a daughter, May F., and died at Miles in 1880. Our subject contracted a second marriage with Miss Ella Provin, of Sabula, Iowa, and of this union there have been born three children - Edith, Clara and Burton. Mr. Gotshall, politically, is a sound Republican, and a prominent member of the G.A.R. His estimable wife is a member in good standing of the Congregational Church. Mr. Gotshall is quite proficient as musician, having fine tastes in this direction, and is a leader of the Miles Cornet Band. ("Portrait and Biographical Album of Jackson County, Iowa", originally published in 1889, by the Chapman Brothers, of Chicago, Illinois.)

~ HENRY GOSCH ~ Related Surnames - FEYERBANK, BLACK Among the prosperous land-owners of Van Buren Township a prominent place belongs to the subject of this biography, who is the proprietor of 450 acres of land, occupying portions of section 4, 9, 7 and 8. His homestead is the abode of comfort and plenty, where, without pretentions to elegance, there is everything to make life desirable and pleasant. The improvements effected upon this place have been altogether superintended, and many of them brought about, by the hands of the present owner. During the past twelve years he estimates that he has expended fully $12,000 in the erection of buildings, the placing of fences and adding the other conveniences and appliances, which readily suggest themselves to the mind of the progressive modern farmer. He has been a resident of this county since a lad twelve years of age, when he crossed the Atlantic with his parents and settled in Washington Township, after a residence of three months in Davenport. In this township he was reared to man's estate, and at an early age became familiar with hard work, beginning to follow the plow when he had to reach up in order to hold the handles. His education was obtained in the public school, which he attended during the winter season, and he remained under the home roof until his marriage, Sept. 27, 1868. The wife of our subject was in her girlhood Miss Amelia Feyerbank. She was born in Illinois, Nov. 18, 1851, and is the daughter of Henry and Dora Feyerbank, natives of Germany and now deceased; to Mr. and Mrs. Gosch there were born seven children, namely: Amelia, Henry, Dora, Frank, Otto, Ella and Josephine. The eldest of these is nineteen years of age, and the youngest six months, and they are all at home with their parents. Mr. Gosch belongs to the German Lutheran Church at Spragueville. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat, has served as School Director, and is at present School Treasurer of his district. The labors and sacrifices of the early years of his residence in this county have been amply rewarded in the accumulation of a fine property, which will secure himself and his family from want. In thus bringing to a state of cultivation a large area of the best land in Van Buren Township, he has contributed materially to its agricultural interets. As a citizen a! nd a member of the community he is highly esteemed. He learned the English language by degrees, and is able to speak it quite fluently. Mrs. Gosch, however, still clings to the patois of the Fatherland. Our subject is the son of Henry and Ella (Black) Gosch, also natives of Schleswig. Their family consisted of five children, four of whom were born in Germany, and the fifth in Washington Township, this county. They crossed the Atlantic in 1858, and the mother lived only a few years thereafter, passing away at the homestead in the above named township at the age of forty-three years. The father was subsequently married, but there were born no children of that union. About 1886 he removed to Boone County, where he is now living in good circumstances at the advanced age of seventy-nine years. In starting on the long voyage to America the family embarked at Hamburg on the sailing vessel "Hermonia," which landed them in New York City. Our subject had attended school in his native Province for some time before coming to America, and while speaking English easily and plainly, he very wisely has not allowed himself to forget his mother tongue. ("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/229.263.379.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, cousin. I am descended through the same line. My gggrandmother was Mary Lovina Potter. Do you know where Andrew is buried? Lots of people are looking for him. I think we found him in PA with the Sinkeys too. There are several Andrew Hustons there and one matches what the dates would have to be to be the right age. It makes sense that he went with the Sinkeys to Ohio. One Andrew is listed with William Sinkey on the Rev. War roster. Cindy

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/229.263.379.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi. I am descended through Elizabeth Sinkey and William Potter. My history records show that Andrew died in Licking County, Ohio in 1850.

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/229.263.379.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Bonnie: If you are emailing to my employer email address, I have changed jobs. You can get in contact with me at clanderson@wi.rr.com, although I may be moving and that might change. Nevermind, I will email you. BTW, my uncle who is the resident family genealogist, is visiting me this summer just to find out what all you folks have helped me collect. He follows Grandpa's side most of the time, but we now have a possible connection with both sides of Grandpa and Grandma's family. That is because we might have found Andrew Huston. I will email you. Cindy